Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
CDI-E081
• Please read the Read This First section (p. 7).
• Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for
information on installing the software and
downloading images.
• Please also read the printer user guide included with
your Canon printer.
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
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing
Precautions
This digital camera is designed to perform optimally
when used with genuine Canon-brand digital camera
accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories”).
You may use non-Canon brand accessories with this
digital camera. However, Canon makes no warranties
concerning, and is not responsible for damages resulting
from, use of non-Canon brand accessories.
Flowchart and Reference Guides
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Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may
become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating
the camera for an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate
to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally
misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the
recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
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. 121).
Charging the Date/ Time Battery
• The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains
the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when
the main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first
purchase the camera, place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC
adapter kit (sold separately) for at least 4 hours to charge the date/time
battery. It will charge even when the camera power is set to Off.
• If the Date / Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on,
it means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as
described above.
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Conventions Used in the Text
Icons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operating
modes. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to ,
, or .
Using the Self-timer
White buttons indicate the button that
will be pushed in the particular procedure.
In the example here, for instance, you
should press the
MENU
button.
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
■ How do I navigate the Menu?
Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38)
■ What settings are available under each function?
and
Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned the camera off?
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160)
■ How do I go about printing?
About Printing (p. 98)
■ What functions are available through the menu?
FUNC. Menu (p. 126)
Rec. Menu (p. 127)
Play Menu (p. 129)
Set up Menu (p. 130)
My Camera Menu (p. 133)
About This Guide
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Table of Contents
Items marked with
■
are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Read This First
Please Read .......................................................................... 7
Safety Precautions ............................................................... 7
Preventing Malfunctions ................................................... 11
Quick Start Section
Quick Start Section ............................................................ 12
Components Guide
Front View .........................................................................14
Back View .......................................................................... 15
Operation Panel ................................................................ 16
Indicators ........................................................................... 17
Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack ................................................ 18
Installing the Battery Pack ................................................ 20
Installing a CF Card ........................................................... 22
Setting the Date and Time ................................................ 23
Setting the Language ....................................................... 25
Basic Functions
Turning the Power On /Off ............................................... 26
Switching between Shooting /Replay ............................... 28
Using the LCD Monitor ..................................................... 29
Using the Viewfinder ........................................................ 34
Pressing the Shutter Button .............................................. 35
Using the Zoom ................................................................. 37
Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................... 38
Selecting Menus and Setting (Cont’d) .............................. 40
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults ................................ 42
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
Changing My Camera Settings ......................................... 45
Registering My Camera Settings ....................................... 46
Shooting
Selecting a Shooting Mode ............................................... 49
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ....................... 50
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ..................... 51
Using the Flash ............................................................. 53
/ Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots ......................... 55
Using the Digital Zoom ..................................................... 56
Continuous Shooting .................................................. 57
Using the Self-timer ..................................................... 58
Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode ......................................... 59
Shooting a Movie .............................................................. 62
Locking the Focus (AF Lock) .............................................. 64
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ........................... 66
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .................. 67
Switching between Autofocus Modes ............................. 68
Switching between Light Metering Modes ............... 69
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............................ 70
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode ....................................... 71
Setting the White Balance ................................................ 73
Changing the Photo Effect ............................................... 76
Adjusting the ISO Speed ................................................... 77
Setting the Auto Rotate Function .................................... 78
Resetting the File Number ................................................ 79
Replaying
Displaying Images Individually ......................................... 80
Magnifying Images ...................................................... 81
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) ........ 82
Viewing Movies ................................................................. 83
Editing Movies ................................................................... 85
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Rotating Images in the Display ......................................... 87
Attaching Sound Memos to Images ................................. 88
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) .................................. 90
Protecting Images ............................................................. 94
Erasing
Erasing Single Images ................................................. 95
Erasing All Images ............................................................. 96
Formatting CF Cards .......................................................... 97
Printing
About Printing ................................................................. 98
Connecting a Printer ....................................................... 102
Printing ............................................................................ 105
Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) ........... 107
Setting the DPOF Print Settings ...................................... 111
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
Selecting Images for Transferring ................................... 119
Shooting/Replaying with a TV
Shooting / Replaying with a TV ....................................... 121
Downloading Images to a Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
via the USB Cable ......................................... 122
Downloading Directly from a CF Card ............................ 125
Lists of Menu Options and Messages
FUNC. Menu ................................................................... 126
Rec. Menu ....................................................................... 127
Play Menu ....................................................................... 129
Set up Menu ................................................................... 130
My Camera Menu ........................................................... 133
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ..................... 136
List of Messages ............................................................... 137
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Appendices
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) .................... 141
Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) ......................... 142
Camera Care and Maintenance ...................................... 143
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 144
Specifications
Specifications ................................................................... 148
Index
Index ............................................................................ 154
List of Functions
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ................. 160
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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 distributors 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
should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes
international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised
that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or
commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene
copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
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.
Safety Precautions
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand
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 and its power supply accessories, such as the battery charger
and optional compact power adapter or car battery charger.
Read This First
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Read This First
Warnings
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light
sources that could injure 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 injure 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 the 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 the closest 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 battery or unplug the
power cable 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 battery or unplug the power
cable from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or
the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Read This First
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• 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. If water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immedi-
ately turn the camera’s power off and remove the camera battery or
unplug the power cable from the power 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 cable 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 environ-
ments, 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
cable. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which
may lead to fire or electrical shock.
• Do not handle the power cable if your hands are wet. Handling it with
wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable,
ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the
flexible portion of the cable may damage or expose the wire and
insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
•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.
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Read This First
•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. Use
the supplied terminal cover or battery case to transport or store the
battery pack.
• 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.
•Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-1LH or
NB-1L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the
equipment, fire or electrical shock.
•Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both
the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when they are
not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long
period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
• The camera terminal of the supplied 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.
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.
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• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. 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
extended periods 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
battery or Compact Power Adapter (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
battery pack and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the
camera for extended periods with a battery pack installed will run
down the battery pack and may damage the camera. Please note,
however, that the date, time and other camera settings may reset to
the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more
than three weeks. Follow the instructions in this guide to reset the
desired settings.
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Charge the Battery Pack (p. 18).
Place the battery pack in the battery
charger and plug the charger into a
power outlet. The charge indicator lights
red while charging and changes to green
when the battery pack is charged.
Install the Battery Pack (p. 20).
Slide the battery cover open and press the
battery lock while you insert the battery
pack. Insert the battery pack correctly by
aligning the arrows on the camera and
battery pack.
Install the CF Card (p. 22).
Slide the lock on the CF card cover to
open it and insert the CF card until the
ejection button fully extends.
Set the mode switch to
and the shooting mode dial
to
(pp. 28, 49).
Turn on the Power (p. 26).
Press the ON/OFF button until the power
lamp lights.
Quick Start Section
1
Lock for the CF Card
Slot Cover
3
2
4
5
Charge Indicator
Battery Lock
Power Lamp
Quick Start Section
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Focus (p. 35).
Aim the camera and lightly press
(halfway) the shutter button. Two beeps
will sound when the autofocus is set.
Shoot (p. 36).
Press the shutter button all the way. The
shutter sound will sound once when the
shot is complete.
View the Recorded Image
(p. 50).
The recorded image displays for
approximately 2 seconds. To continue
displaying the image, keep the shutter
button pressed or hold the shutter button
until you press the
button and then
release both.
•To Immediately Delete the Displayed Image
1. Press the
button while the
image is displayed.
2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected
and press the
button.
• Set the date and time if the Date/ Time menu appears (p.
23).
•You can change the language in which menus are displayed
(p. 25).
•To view the other images you have photographed, refer to
the Replaying section (p. 80).
• After you finish using the camera, press the ON/OFF Button
to shut the power off.
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Components Guide
Front View
●
Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 34)
●
AF-assist Beam (p. 36)
●
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 53)
●
Self - timer Lamp (p. 58)
●
Microphone (p. 88)
●
Lens
The following cables are used to connect the camera to a
computer or printer.
- Computer (p. 123)
USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with camera)
-
Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP series, sold separately) (p. 102)
Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with printer)
- Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer
(sold separately) (p. 103)
Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer Quick Start Guide.
Please refer to the System Map supplied with the camera for direct
print function compatible printers.
●
Flash (p. 53)
●
DIGITAL Terminal (pp.
103, 123)
●
A/V OUT (Audio/Visual
OUT) Terminal (p. 121)
●
Terminal Cover
●
Speaker
Components Guide
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Back View
●
Viewfinder (p. 34)
●
Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22)
●
Battery Cover (p. 20)
●
DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 141)
●
CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22)
●
Wrist Strap Mount
●
LCD Monitor (p. 29)
●
Tripod Socket
* Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items
when dangling it from the wrist strap.
Attaching the Wrist Strap*
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Components Guide
Operation Panel
●
Indicators (p. 17)
●
Power Lamp
Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations
are complete when connected to a computer
●
Zoom Lever
Shooting: (Telephoto)/
(Wide Angle) (p. 37)
Replay: (Magnify) (p. 81) /
(Index) (p. 82)
●
ON/ OFF Button (p. 26)
●
(Light Metering) (p. 69)/ Button
●
(Flash) (p. 53) / Button
●
(Continuous) (p. 57) / (Self-timer)(p. 58) /
Button
●
(Macro) / (Infinity) (p. 55) / Button
●
Mode Switch (p. 28)
●
(Function) Button (p. 38) / (Single Image Erase)
Button (p. 95)
●
(Display) Button (p. 29)
●
(Menu) Button (p. 39)
●
(Set) Button
●
Shutter Button (p. 35)
●
Shooting mode dial (p. 49)
Components Guide
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Indicators
The indicators light or blink when the ON / OFF Button or 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)
Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
Lower Indicator
Yellow: Macro mode / Infinity mode / Focus lock (Method 2,
p. 64)
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (1 beep sounds).
Although you can press the shutter button, you are
recommended to use the focus lock (p. 64).
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Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack
Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you
use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays.
Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
• Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown and
insert the charger’s plug into a power outlet.
• Align the battery pack correctly with the arrows on it and the charger.
• The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging. It
will change to green when the charge is complete.
• After charging, unplug the battery charger and remove the battery pack.
To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge
it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
•
Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completely
discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point.
•
It takes approximately 130 minutes to fully charge the battery
pack from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing
standard). Charging it within a temperature range of 5º to 40º
C (41º to 104º F) is recommended.
•
Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature
and the battery pack’s charge state.
•
See Battery Capacity (p. 150).
•
You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction.
CB-2LS
Charge Indicator
CB-2LSE
Charge Indicator
Preparing the Camera
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Handling Precautions
•Keep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty
terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and
camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging
or using the battery pack.
• Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it
contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.
•At low temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and the
low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions,
resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately
before use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the
pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key holder, etc.
• Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions,
on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up and
could result in a fire.
• Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-1LH or NB-1L (sold
separately) in this charger.
•The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power
while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger.
This will shorten battery life.
• Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “+” and “-”
terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the
battery pack or store it during
periods of disuse, always
replace the terminal cover
(Fig.B) or place it in the
supplied case and store it in a
cool, dry place. Recharge it
fully before using it again.
•
Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are
advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before,
to ensure a full charge.
•
Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time
(about 1 year) can shorten its life cycle 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 lower. 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 the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when
it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.
Fig. A
Fig. B
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Preparing the Camera
Battery Lock
Installing the Battery Pack
Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack
NB-1L (optional) can also be used with the camera.
Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for
the first time.
• Slide the battery cover in the direction
of the arrows.
•Press the battery lock while inserting
the battery pack all the way in until the
lock clicks.
• Insert the battery pack correctly by
aligning the arrows on the camera and
the battery pack.
•To remove the battery pack, press the
battery lock and pull the battery pack out.
• Slide the battery cover closed.
• Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover while the
camera’s indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading,
erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card.
• Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.
Please note, however, that the date, time and other camera
settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack
has been removed for more than three weeks.
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2
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2
Preparing the Camera
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Battery Pack Charge
The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack
charge is low.
Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible
before it is required for an extended period.
When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you
press the , / , /
, , or
button
( mode).
Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace
the battery pack immediately.
See Battery Capacity (p. 150).
Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) for
extended use of the camera (p. 141).
Change the
battery pack
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Preparing the Camera
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Installing a CF Card
Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following
procedures.
• Slide the lock up and open the CF card
slot cover.
• Insert the CF card with its label facing
upward until the CF card eject button
fully extends. Close the CF card slot
cover.
•To remove the CF card, push the eject
button and pull the CF card out.
CF Card Eject Button
•Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting
data to or from the CF card when the indicator blinks green,
never perform the following actions during this time. It
could corrupt the image data.
- Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks.
-Turn the camera’s power off, or open the battery cover
or CF card slot cover.
• Please note that CF cards formatted with other manufacturers’
cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application
programs, may not operate correctly in the camera.
•You are recommended to use CF cards that have been
formatted in your camera (p. 97). The card supplied with the
camera may be used without further formatting.
Label
Preparing the Camera
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Handling Precautions for 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 types of locations.
- Locations subject to dust or sand
- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 151).
Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is
turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge
is low. Start from Step 3 to set the date and time.
•Press the ON/OFF button until the
power lamp lights.
•Press the
button to display the
Rec. or Play menu.
• Use the
or button to select the
(Set up) menu.
• Use the
or button to select .
Power Lamp
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Preparing the Camera
• Use the or button to select a field
(year, month, day, hour, minute and
date format), and the
or button
to change its value.
•To put the settings into effect, press the
button after setting the date
format.
•Press the
button to redisplay the
Rec. or Play screen.
• Please note that the date and time settings may reset to
the default settings if the camera battery has been
removed for more than three weeks. Reset them when this
occurs.
• Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/
time stamp to appear on images.
•
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 battery pack while it is in the
camera. Right after purchasing the camera, leave a
charged battery pack in the camera, or plug in AC
Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately), for about 4 hours
to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even
when the camera’s power switch is 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.
•You can print the date on images (p. 107).
Preparing the Camera
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Setting the Language
The language in which menus and messages are displayed can be
selected with this function.
•Press the ON/OFF button until the
power lamp lights.
•Press the
button to display the
Rec. or Play menu.
• Use the
or button to select the
(Set up) menu.
• Use the
or button to select .
• Use the
, , or button to
select a language.
•Press the button to redisplay the
Rec. or Play screen.
The Language menu can also be displayed in replay mode by
holding down the
button and pressing the button.
(This function cannot be used while a direct print compatible
printer (CP series, optional) or the direct print compatible
Bubble Jet Printer (optional) is connected to the camera or
while replaying movies.)
Power Lamp
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Basic Functions
Turning the Power On / Off
•Press the ON/OFF Button until the
green power lamp lights.
- The lens extends outward when the
mode switch is set to
.
- The lens retracts approximately 1
minute after sliding the mode switch
from
to .
- When the mode switch is set to
,
the upper indicator beside the
viewfinder will flash green and the
LCD monitor will turn on.
•Press the ON/OFF Button again to turn
off the power.
• The Date /Time menu will appear the first time the camera
power is turned on or whenever the charge of the built-in
rechargeable lithium date/time battery is low. Reset the
date and time when this occurs (p. 23).
• If the Auto Power Down function activates, press the ON/
OFF Button to restore power.
• The start-up sound will sound and the start-up image will
display in the LCD monitor when the power is turned on.
(To change the start-up sound and image, see pp. 27, 45,
133.)
• The start-up image does not display when the LCD monitor
is turned off in shooting mode or when the camera is
connected to a TV via the A/V OUT terminal.
Power Lamp
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Basic Functions
•Turning Off the Start-Up Sound and Start-Up Image
Hold the
button down while turning on the power.
• Auto Power Down Function
This camera is equipped with an Auto Power Down
function. The power will automatically shut down under
the following circumstances when this function is set to
[On]. Press the ON/OFF Button to restore power.
Shooting Mode
Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last
control is accessed on the camera. (The LCD monitor
automatically turns off 3 minutes after the last control is
accessed even if this function is set to [Off]. Press any
button except the ON/ OFF Button to turn the LCD
monitor back on.)
Replay Mode
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last
control is accessed on the camera.
Connected to a Printer (optional)
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last
control is accessed on the camera or something is
printed on a connected printer.
• The Auto Power Down function will not activate during a
slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer.
• The camera’s settings can be changed to turn off the Auto
Power Down function (p. 131).
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Basic Functions
Switching between Shooting / Replay
•To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode)
Slide the mode switch to .
•To Replay Images (Replay Mode)
Slide the mode switch to .
- Recorded images can be printed
when a printer (sold separately) is
connected (p. 105).
- Recorded images can be downloaded
to and viewed with a computer when
it is connected (p. 123).
• The or icon displays on the LCD monitor when a
connection to a printer is opened.
• The LCD monitor shuts off while a computer is connected.
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Basic Functions
Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting,
adjust settings menus and replay images.
The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight
or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction.
Shooting Mode ( on the mode switch)
The LCD monitor turns on or changes
the display mode as follows with each
press of the
button.
Standard (No Information)
Detailed (Information View)
Off
• The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera
when the power is turned off so that the same setting is
automatically available when the power is turned on again.
However, the setting may be lost when the power has been
turned off after the “Change the battery pack” message has
displayed, while the LCD monitor was on in shooting mode.
• In the
or mode, the LCD monitor turns on regardless
of its On/Off setting.
▼
▼
▼
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Basic Functions
Replay Mode ( on the mode switch)
• The LCD monitor will turn on when the
mode switch is set to the
position.
• In replay mode, pressing the
button cycles the information view
mode each time the button is pressed.
Single Image Replay (p. 80)
Standard Detailed No Display
Multi Image Replay (9 Images) (p. 82)
Standard No Display
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
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Basic Functions
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Shooting Mode
When a shooting setting is changed, information about the settings
displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the
LCD monitor is set to Off or to the No Display mode. (It may not display
under some circumstances, depending on the selected settings.)
You may set the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro,
infinity and metering mode settings while this information
is displayed.
•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 Review Duration (p. 50) .
• While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor,
you can check the exposure with the graph (see Histogram
Function, p. 33) that shows the distribution of the brightness
data. (Press the
button if the histogram and other
information is not shown) If the exposure requires
adjustment, set the exposure compensation and reshoot.
A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of
insufficient lighting if the upper indicator flashes 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.
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Basic Functions
Information Displayed
Recordable Images
or Recordable
Movie Time (sec.)
In movie mode, only the
resolution shows (not
compression).
p. 49
p. 70
p. 71
p. 73
p. 76
p. 51
p. 51
p. 77
p. 78
p. 64
p. 66
p. 67
p. 53
p. 57-58
p. 55
p. 69
p. 62
p. 56
p. 31
p. 21
Shooting Mode
Exposure Compensation
Long Shutter Mode
White Balance
Photo Effects
Compression
Resolution
ISO Speed
Auto Rotate
Focus Lock
AE Lock
FE Lock
Flash
Shooting Method
Macro/Infinity
Metering Mode
Movie Recording
Digital Zoom
Camera Shake Warning
Low Battery
• The icons in the shaded boxes above display
regardless of the selected display mode.
• Zoom powers reflect the optical and digital
zoom functions in combination. These figures
display when the digital zoom is activated.
Replay Mode (Standard Display)
File Number
Image Number
The following information is displayed in
standard display mode.
p. 51
p. 51
p. 88
p. 62
p. 94
Compression (Still images)
Resolution (Still images)
WAVE Format Sound
Movie
Protection Status
AF Frame
(p. 68)
Spot AE Point Frame
( mode)
Shooting Date
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Basic Functions
Replay Mode (Detailed Display)
In detailed display mode, the following
supplementary information is displayed.
The following information may also be displayed with some images.
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the
file format is not recognized.
JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File
System Standards
RAW format file
File with unrecognized format
• The image information may not display correctly if images
shot with this camera are replayed on other cameras or
images from other cameras are replayed on this camera.
• Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the
brightness of the recorded image. The greater the bias toward
the left, the darker the image. The more it trends to the right,
the brighter the image. If the image is dark, adjust the
exposure to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure to a
negative value to darken a bright image (p. 70).
Histogram
Examples
Histogram
Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image
p. 71
p. 49
p. 70
p. 73
p. 76
p. 77
p. 53
p. 55
p. 69
p. 51
p. 62
Long Shutter Mode
Shooting Mode
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Photo Effects
ISO Speed
Flash
Macro/Infinity
Metering Method
Resolution (Movie)
Movie Length Shown on Movie Files
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Basic Functions
• 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.
The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus
is metered from a fixed AF frame at the center of the field
to accommodate difficult shooting conditions (p. 68).
• Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Please note that the actual image may differ from the
image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical
separation between the viewfinder and lens. This is called
the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer
the subject is to the lens. In some cases, portions of images
shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear
in the recorded image. Please use the LCD monitor to shoot
images up close.
Using the Viewfinder
The optical viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the
LCD monitor to Off (p. 29) while shooting.
Viewfinder
Shows the center of the image
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Basic Functions
Pressing the Shutter Button
The shutter button features a two -stage action.
Pressing Halfway
Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white
balance.
• Indicator Status
Upper Indicator
- Green: Metering complete (two
beeps sound)
- Orange: Flash will fire
- Blinking Orange:
Camera shake warning/
Insufficient exposure
Lower Indicator
- Yellow: Macro mode/Infinity
mode /Focus lock
(Method 2, p. 64)
- Blinking Yellow:
Focusing difficulty*
(single beep sounds)
*When the indicator blinks yellow, lock
the focus before shooting (p. 64).
• AF Frame Status (LCD Monitor On)
AiAF On
- Green Frame:
Metering complete (AF
frame when focus
achieved)
- No Frame: Focusing difficulty
AiAF Off (Center AF Frame)
- Green Frame:
Metering complete
- Yellow Frame:
Focusing difficulty
Indicator
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Basic Functions
Pressing Fully
Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes
one shutter sound to sound.
While the image is being recorded to
the CF card, the indicator blinks green.
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. 128).
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.
- The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is
set to red-eye reduction auto or slow-synchro, even if
the AF-assist beam is turned off.
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Basic Functions
Using the Zoom
The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film
equivalent terms.
Telephoto/ Wide Angle
•Press the zoom lever toward to
zoom in (telephoto).
•Press the zoom lever toward
to
zoom out (wide angle).
Digital Zoom
When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical
and digital zoom factor of up to 11 (p. 56).
The digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p. 161).
Please note that the image appears grainier, the more the
image is digitally zoomed.
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Basic Functions
Selecting Menus and Settings
Menus are used to adjust shooting and replay settings, as well as other
camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by
pressing the
or button according to the circumstances.
Use the LCD monitor to perform the following procedures. See Menu
Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 42) for the menu items and options.
Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC. Button
(Shooting Mode only)
Press the button.
The icons of the items that can be adjusted appear at the LCD
monitor’s left edge.
Use the or buttons to select an item.
Use the
or buttons to select an option.
• The icon changes to the icon of the
selected option.
• Some menu items can only be selected
after pressing the
button to display
the next menu. Press the
button
again to confirm the setting.
You can shoot right after performing these steps. The menu
displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the
settings easily.
Press the button.
The menu will close.
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Basic Functions
Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button
Press the button.
A menu will display.
Use the
or buttons to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or
My Camera menu.
Use the or buttons to select a menu item.
• Use the
or buttons to select an
option in the Rec. or Set up menu
(some items only) and the My Camera
menu.
• In the Play or Set up menu (some items
only), you must press the
button to
access a submenu.
Press the button.
The menu will close.
Mode Switch Set to Mode Switch Set to
*
*The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting
mode dial is set to , or .
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Basic Functions
Play Menu
Rec. Menu
Selecting
a Mode
Selecting
a Menu
Switching between the Rec.,
Play, Set up and My Camera Menus
The menu will appear slightly
different when the shooting
mode dial is set to
,
or .
*
Selecting Menus and Settings (Cont’d)
See Selecting Images for Printing (p. 111) for the procedures
for the
(Print Order) item in the Play menu.
The menu will appear slightly
different when the shooting
mode dial is set to
,
or .
*
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Basic Functions
Set up Menu My Camera Menu
Setting
Options
Completing
the Procedure
Completing
the Procedure
* You can switch between menus at any time
simply by pressing the zoom lever toward
or button.
**
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Basic Functions
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults
This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu.
Items Set with the Button
Items Set with the
Button
Menu Item
Reference
Page
Available Settings
-2 to ±0* to +2
Off*/ 1 to 15 seconds
Auto
*/
Daylight /
Cloudy/
Tungsten
Fluorescent / Fluorescent H / Custom
Auto / 50
*
/ 100 / 200 / 400
Effect Off*/ Vivid / Neutral /
Low Sharpening / Sepia / BW
Superfine / Fine
*
/ Normal
2272 x 1704*/ 1600 x 1200 /
1024 x 768 / 640 x 480
320 x 240*/ 160 x 120
Exposure Compensation
Long Shutter
White Balance
ISO Speed
Photo Effect
Compression (Still images)
Resolution (Still images)
Resolution (Movie)
p. 70
p. 71
p. 73
p. 77
p. 76
p. 51
p. 51
p. 51
p. 68
p. 57
p. 58
pp.
36/128
p. 56
p. 50
p. 71
On*/ Off
*/
*/
On*/ Off
On / Off*
On /
2*to 10 sec.
On / Off*
AiAF
Cont. Shooting
Self-timer
AF-assist Beam
Digital Zoom
Image Review
Long Shutter
Menu Item
Reference
Page
Available Settings
Rec.
Menu
(Red)
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Basic Functions
p. 94
p. 87
p. 88
p. 96
p. 90
p. 111
p. 119
p. 130
p. 130
p. 27
p. 23
p. 97
p. 131
p. 131
p. 132
p. 132
p. 132
p. 79
p. 78
p. 25
p. 121
Tur ns image protection On/ Off.
Rotates the image in the display.
Adds a sound memo to the image in the display.
Erases all images on the CF card.
Replays selected images in a slide show.
Sets the print settings.
Sets the transfer settings.
On*/ Off
-7 to 0* to +7
On*/ Off
Sets the date and time.
Formats (initializes) the CF card.
Off / 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5
Off / 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5
Off / 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5
Off / 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5
Off / 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5
On / Off*
On*/ Off
English*/ Deutsch / Français / Nederlands / Dansk / Suomi /
Italiano / Norsk / Svenska / Español / Chinese / Japanese
NTSC*/ PAL
Protect
Rotate
Sound Memo
Erase all
Slide Show
Print Order
Transfer Order
Beep
LCD Brightness
Auto Power Down
Date / Time
Format
Shutter Volume
Playback Vol.
Start-up Vol.
Operation Vol.
Selftimer Vol.
File No. Reset
Auto Rotate
Language
Video System
Menu Item
Reference
Page
Available Settings
Play
Menu
(Blue)
Set up
Menu
(Yellow)
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Basic Functions
* Default setting. Default video system setting varies between regions.
• Some menu items are not available in certain shooting modes.
•You can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera
menu. For details, see Registering My Camera Settings (p. 46) or the Software
Starter Guide.
•With the exception of the [Date / Time], [Language] and [Video System]
settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera
buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p. 136).
p. 45
p. 45
p. 45
p. 45
p. 45
p. 45
/ */ /
/ */ /
/ */ /
/ */ /
/ */ /
/ */ /
Theme
Start-up Image
Start-up Sound
Operation Sound
Selftimer Sound
Shutter Sound
Menu Item
Reference
Page
Available Settings
My
Camera
Menu
(Blue)
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Customizing the Camera
(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.
Example: Start-up Image
The
option features science fiction related images and sounds. The
option features animals.
Changing My Camera Settings
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
38).
• Use the
or buttons to select an
option.
• The display will return to the Rec. or
Play screen.
• If you select (Theme) in Step 1, you can select a
consistent theme for each of the My Camera Settings.
• If the Beep option in the
(Set up) menu is set to [On],
the beep sounds even if each sound item is individually set
to
[Off] in the My Camera menu (p. 135).
Select an item in the
My Camera menu.
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
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.
Registering CF Card Images and Sounds
• See Selecting Menus and Settings
(p. 38).
• Use the
or buttons to select or
.
• Use the
or buttons to select an
image or record a sound.
Select an item in the
My Camera menu.
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
Start-up Image
• Use the or button to select the
image you wish to register.
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer, and
Shutter Sounds
• Use the or buttons to select
and press the button. Recording
will start and automatically stop when
the time is exceeded. After recording,
use the
or buttons to select .
• Use the or buttons to select [OK].
•To cancel the change, select [Cancel].
• Sounds recorded with the movie and sound memo
functions cannot be added as My Camera settings.
• The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting
is added.
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
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
• Recording Format: JPEG (Baseline JPEG)
• Sampling Rate: 4:2:0 or 4:2:2
•Dimensions: 320 x 240 pixels
• File Size: 20 KB or less
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds
• Recording format: WAVE (monaural)
• Quantization Bits: 8 bit
• Sampling Frequency: 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz
• Recorded Length
* Any file formats other than those described above cannot be used
with this camera.
An example of this function is to record “Say Cheese” as a self-timer
sound so that the camera will replay 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 creating and adding to the My Camera files.
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
Self-timer Sound 2.0 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less
Shutter Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less
11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz
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Selecting a Shooting Mode
The camera features the following shooting modes.
Auto
Most settings are automatically selected by
the camera.
Manual
The exposure compensation, white balance
and other settings can be manually selected.
Stitch Assist
Images are shot in overlapping series to
create single panoramic images.
Movie Shoots movie clips.
Some settings selected in each shooting mode are saved when the
power is turned off (p. 161).
• Select a shooting mode with the
shooting mode dial.
Shooting
In the descriptions of the shooting functions that follow, the icons
beside the titles indicate the applicable shooting modes. Before you
proceed with Step 1 in each case, set the camera to one of the
shooting modes indicated by the icons in the title (p. 2).
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Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting
Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2
seconds even if you release the shutter button regardless of whether
the LCD monitor is on or off.
You can also review it with the following procedures.
• By keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.
• By pressing the
button while the image is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Press the shutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can
shoot the next frame.
You can do the following while the image is displayed.
- Check the image brightness in the histogram (p. 33).
- Erase the image (p. 95).
-
Magnify the image in the display (p. 81).
Changing the Review Duration
The default review time is 2 seconds.
The review function can be set to [Off] or changed to any time in the
range of 2 to 10 seconds in one-second increments.
• See
Selecting Menus and Settings
(p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select [Off],
or a time from [2 sec.] to [10 sec.].
•With the [Off] option, the image will
not automatically display. However, if
you keep the shutter button fully
pressed after a shot, the image will
display.
• In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the
image will continue to display for the
specified time even if the shutter
button is released. You can display the
image for longer than the set duration
by keeping the shutter button pressed
all the way.
• The display will return to the Rec. screen.
In the (Rec.) menu,
select .
Shooting
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- Print A4 size* 210 x 297 mm
(8.3 x 11.7 in.) or larger prints
- Print Letter size* 216 x 279 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.) or larger 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
(Large)
(Medium 1)
(Medium 2)
(Small)
Large
Small
2272 x 1704 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
1024 x 768 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
Resolution
Purpose
Changing Resolution / Compression Settings
You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies)
settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot.
Movies can be shot with the following resolution.
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
Resolution
*Paper sizes vary according to region.
-
Shoot higher quality images
-
Shoot normal quality images
-
Shoot more images
Superfine
Fine
Normal
High Quality
Normal
Compression
Purpose
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Shooting
• Use the or button to select *
or
*.
*The current setting is displayed.
• Use the
or buttons to select a
compression or resolution option.
Compression (Excluding Movies)
Select
, or .
Resolution (Still Images)
Select
, , or .
Resolution (Movies)
Select
or .
•You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after
the shot, allowing you to change the
settings easily.
• The display will return to the Rec.
screen.
• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
• See Image File Sizes (p. 151).
• See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 151).
Shooting
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Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level.
Red-Eye
The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot,
Reduction
automatically adjusting the intensity to suit lighting
Auto
levels.
Flash On The flash fires with every shot.
Flash Off The flash will not fire.
Slow-Synchro
The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This
reduces the chance that the background will be dark
when shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial
lighting. The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each
shot. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Using the Flash
● Setting available
▲ Can be selected for the first
image only.
•Press the button to cycle through the
flash settings.
●
●
-
●
-
●
●
●
●
●
-
-
▲
▲
▲
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Shooting
•When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the
chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase
the closer you approach to the subject.
• Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when
the flash is set to Off or Slow-Synchro, take care to avoid
blurring the image.
- Shooting in
Mode
Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake.
- Shooting in
or
Mode
Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since
the shutter speed will be slower than in the
mode. If
an image is dark in
mode, reshooting it in mode
will make it brighter.
• The flash can be fired when the upper indicator lights a steady
orange after pressing the shutter button halfway (The flash
will not fire when it is set to Off).
• The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge.
The recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting
conditions and battery charge.
Shots cannot be taken while
the flash is charging.
• The flash fires twice. The main flash follows a preparatory pre-
flash. The exposure reading obtained from the subject with the
pre-flash is used to set the optimal flash intensity for the main
flash, which is used to capture the image.
Red-Eye Reduction
• Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when
the flash is used in dark areas. Under these conditions, use the red-
eye reduction mode. For this mode to be effective, the subject
must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking
them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be
obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing
the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.
• The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after
the red-eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the
effect. If you want a more immediate shutter response, set the
flash to
, or .
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• Display or .
/
Shooting Close-Ups / Infinity Shots
Macro
Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 46 cm
(2 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens tip when at wide-angle end
and in the range of 30 to 46 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) when
at the telephoto end setting.
Infinity
Use this mode to record landscapes and distant objects.
It can also be used for compositions combining both near
and distant objects.
Distance from
Image Area
Lens to Subject
Telephoto End 30 cm (11.8 in.) 107 x 80 mm (4.2 x 3.1 in.)
Wide-Angle End 5 cm (1.5 in.) 58 x 43 mm (2.3 x 1.7 in.)
•Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode
since the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed
with the optical viewfinder to be off-center (p. 34).
• The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in
macro mode in the range of 5 to 30 cm (1.5 to 11.8 in.).
Image Area in Macro Mode
●
Setting available.
▲
Selectable for first image only.
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●
●
▲
▲
●
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Using the Digital Zoom
When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to approximately
4.3, 5.3, 6.7, 8.2 and 11 times with the combined optical and digital
zoom functions.
•Turn the LCD monitor on.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select [On].
• The display will return to the Rec.
screen.
•Press the zoom lever toward
until
the lens reaches the maximum optical
telephoto setting and stops. Press it
again to activate the digital zoom and
to advance through the settings.
•Press the
button to zoom back out.
The combined
optical and
digital zoom
factor displays.
The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
turned off.
Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.
In the (Rec.) menu,
select .
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Continuous Shooting
In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is
held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released.
Use this mode to view images 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.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select or
.
• The display will return to the Rec.
screen.
•
or will display on the LCD
monitor depending upon the option
selected in the Rec. menu.
• The continuous shooting function
shoots at the following rates.*
Approximately 1.5 frames/sec.
Approximately 2.5 frames/sec.
* 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 interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the
camera’s built-in memory fills.
• If the flash is firing, the interval between shots will
lengthen to accommodate the flash’s charging
requirements.
In the (Rec.)
menu, select .
Standard Continuous
Shooting
High-Speed
Continuous Shooting
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Using the Self-timer
• Display or .
• When the shutter button is pressed, the
self-timer will activate and the self-timer
lamp will blink.
Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select [
(10 sec.)] or [ (2 sec.)]
• When [
(10 sec.)] is selected, the self-
timer sound and the blinking gets faster
2 second before the shutter activates.
• When [
(2 sec.)] is selected, the self-
timer sounds at the same time as the
shutter button is pressed. The shutter
activates in 2 seconds.
• The display will return to the Rec.
screen.
The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer
Sound item in the
(My Camera) menu (p. 134).
In the (Rec.) menu,
select .
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Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode
Stitch Assist mode can be used to shoot overlapping images that can
later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a
computer.
To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of
the supplied programs.
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.
• Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 - 50% of the adjoining
image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10% of the
image height.
• Do not include moving items in the overlap.
The overlapping seams of
several adjacent images can be
joined into a single panoramic
image.
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• Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items.
These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image.
• Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will
appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great.
•To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical
axis.
•To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it
parallel to the subject as you move it.
Shooting
Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode.
• The LCD monitor turns on when the
shooting mode dial is set to
.
• Use the
or buttons to select the
sequence direction.
• Shoot the first frame in the sequence.
• The exposure and white balance are set
and locked with the first image.
Left to right horizontally
Right to left horizontally
Left to right
horizontally
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• Compose the second image so that it
overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.
• Use the
or button to check or
retake the recorded images.
• Minor discrepancies in the overlapping
portions can be corrected when the
images are stitched together.
• Repeat the procedure for additional
images. A sequence may contain up to
26 images.
•Press the
button to close Stitch
Assist mode.
•A custom white balance setting cannot be set in mode.
To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another
shooting mode (p. 74).
• The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent
images in the sequence.
• It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting
in Stitch Assist mode.
See the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
Second Image
Third Image
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Shooting a Movie
Select the (320 x 240, default) resolution or (160 x 120)
resolution (p. 51).
•Press the shutter button fully to start
recording images and sounds.
• During shooting the recording time (in
seconds) and a red circle appear on the
LCD monitor.
•Press the shutter button again to stop
recording.
• The maximum length of a movie clip (at
15 frames/sec.) is 3 minutes. (According
to Canon’s standardized tests).
These times may vary with the subject
and shooting conditions. Recording will
automatically stop when the maximum
is reached or when the CF card runs
out of free capacity.
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•You are recommended to use a CF card that has been
formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 97). The card
supplied with the camera may be used without further
formatting.
• Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording.
• The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings remained fixed
for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame.
•After a clip is shot, the upper indicator will blink green while
the clip is being written to the CF card. You cannot shoot
again until the blinking stops.
• See the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
• Sound is recorded monaurally.
•The shutter sound will not sound when you fully press the
shutter button to record a movie clip.
• QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to replay movie files (AVI/
Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is
included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On
the Macintosh platform, this program is generally bundled
with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating systems.
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Locking the Focus (AF Lock)
It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the
focus lock in these situations.
• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the
composition
• Subjects that are moving quickly
• Subjects through glass :
Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances
of light reflecting back off the glass.
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Method 1
Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as
the main subject is centered in the AF frame in the viewfinder or
LCD monitor.
Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound.
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the
shutter button all the way.
Method 2
•Turn the LCD monitor on.
• Aim the camera so that an object at the
same focal distance as the main subject
is centered in the AF frame.
•Press and hold the shutter button
halfway until two beeps sound.
Without releasing your finger, press the
/ button.
• The
icon will display and the lower
indicator will light yellow.
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• Re-aim the camera to compose the shot
as desired and press the shutter button
all the way.
• Release the focus lock by pressing the
/ button.
• Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the
shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover, the
focus remains locked after the picture is taken, allowing
you to capture a second image with the same focus.
• In Method 2, pressing the zoom lever,
button or
button, or changing the shooting mode also releases the
focus lock.
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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when
the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or
when a subject is backlit.
You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the
flash fires.
•Turn on the LCD monitor.
• Focus the camera on the subject on
which you wish to lock the exposure
setting.
•Press the shutter button halfway and
wait until two beeps sound.
•Without releasing your finger, press the
button.
• The
icon will display.
• Re-aim the camera to compose the shot.
•To release the AE lock, press the
button.
The AE lock may also release if you press any button other
than the
button.
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Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are
correctly set for a particular portion of your subject.
•Turn on the LCD monitor.
• Set the flash to
and focus on the
part of the subject on which you wish
to lock the flash exposure setting.
•Press the shutter button halfway and
wait until two beeps sound.
•Without releasing your finger, press the
button.
• The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock
the flash exposure to the required
intensity to illuminate the subject.
• The
icon will display.
• Re-aim the camera to compose the shot
and press the shutter button all the
way.
•To release the FE lock, press the
button.
The FE lock may also release if you press any button other
than the
button.
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• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select [On] or
[Off].
•A shot can be taken immediately after.
• The display will return to the Rec.
screen.
The center AF frame mode is used when the digital zoom is
activated.
The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames,
from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.
The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is
convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with
greater certainty.
On
Off
The symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor.
No frame
Switching between Autofocus Modes
Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (nine AF
frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When the center AF
frame is selected, the AF frame will appear in the LCD monitor if it is
turned on (p. 29). The AF frame does not appear when AiAF is selected.
In the
(Rec.) menu,
select .
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Switching between Light Metering 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. It evaluates
complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the
subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the
backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct
exposure for the main subject.
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the subject matter at the
center.
Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center
of the LCD monitor. Use this mode when the subject is
backlit or surrounded by strong light.
Evaluative
Light
Metering
Spot AE
Point
• Display
, or .
Center-
Weighted
Averaging
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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject
too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to
avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots.
• Use the
or button to select *.
* The current setting is displayed.
• Use the or buttons to adjust the
exposure compensation.
• The settings can be adjusted in 1/3
steps in the range –2 to +2.
•You can confirm the effect of the
setting in the LCD monitor when it is
on.
•You can shoot right after selecting a
value. The menu displays again after
the shot, allowing you to change the
settings easily.
• Reset the exposure compensation by
returning the setting to “0”.
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Shooting in Long Shutter Mode
You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects
appear brighter.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select [On].
• The display will return to the Rec.
screen.
• The exposure compensation menu will
display in the LCD monitor.
• Use the
or button to select *.
* The current setting is displayed.
• The long shutter submenu will display.
In the (Rec.) menu,
select .
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The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the
recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera,
however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter
speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise,
thereby producing high-quality images. Nevertheless, a
certain amount of processing time may be required before
the next image can be shot.
• Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was
recorded at the desired brightness.
• Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If
that occurs, shoot with the flash set to
.
• The following are unavailable:
- Exposure Compensation
- Light Metering
- AE Lock
- FE Lock
- ISO speed (AUTO)
- Flash (Auto), (Red-Eye Reduction)
• Available Shutter Speeds
The following shutter speeds (in seconds) are available.
1, 1.3, 1.6, 2, 2.5, 3.2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15
• Use the or button to select a
shutter speed. The higher the value, the
brighter the image and the lower the
value, the darker the image.
•You can shoot right after selecting a
value. The menu displays again after
the shot, allowing you to change the
settings easily.
•To cancel the long shutter mode, press
the
button while the long shutter
menu is displayed.
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Setting the White Balance
When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the
camera reproduces colors more accurately.
Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically
according to shooting conditions.
Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day.
Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.
Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-
wavelength fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-
white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent H For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight
fluorescent-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
Custom For setting a custom value with a white sheet of paper, etc.,
to obtain the optimal white balance for the conditions.
• Use the or buttons to select *.
* The current setting is displayed.
• Use the or buttons to select an
option. (See p. 74 for the
option.)
•You can confirm the effect of the setting
in the LCD monitor when it is on.
•You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after
the shot, allowing you to change the
settings easily.
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Setting a Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for
the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such
as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you
wish to establish as the standard white color.
• Use the
or buttons to select *.
* The current setting is displayed.
• Use the or buttons to select .
This setting cannot be adjusted when the (Sepia) or
(B/W) photo effects are selected.
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•You are recommended to set the shooting mode to
and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before
setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance
may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect
(image appears completely black or white).
• It is also advisable to use the LCD monitor to compose the
shot and to zoom in to the telephoto end setting.
• Since the white balance data cannot be read in
mode,
preset the white balance in another shooting mode first
before selecting the
mode.
• Set the flash on or off when setting a custom white balance.
The white balance may not be accurate if the setting
conditions and shooting conditions are not the same.
If the flash fires when setting a custom white balance with
the flash set to
or , ensure that you also use the flash
when you go to shoot.
• Aim the camera so that a piece of white
paper, a cloth or a gray card completely
fills the frame at the center of the LCD
monitor or the entire optical viewfinder,
then press the
button. The camera
reads the white balance data when you
press the
button.
•You can shoot right after setting the
white balance. The menu displays again
after the shot, allowing you to change
the settings easily.
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Changing the Photo Effect
You can shoot with different photo effects.
• Use the
or button to select *.
* The current setting is displayed.
• Use the or buttons to select an
effect.
•You can confirm the effect in the LCD
monitor when it is on.
•You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after
the shot, allowing you to change the
settings easily.
Photo Effect Off Records with no effect.
Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record
bold colors.
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.
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Adjusting the ISO Speed
Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or turn the
flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed.
• Use the
or button to select *.
* The current setting is displayed.
• Use the or buttons to select a
speed.
•You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after
the shot, allowing you to change the
settings easily.
• Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean
images, use as low an ISO speed as possible.
• Although the AUTO setting selects the optimal speed, it
will automatically raise the speed when the shooting
condition limits are reached. It will also raise the speed
when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate
the subject matter.
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Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that
detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and
automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display.
You can set this function on / off.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select [On] or
[Off].
• The display will return to the Rec. screen.
• When the Auto Rotate function is set to
[On] and the LCD monitor is set to the
detailed display mode, the
icon
(normal),
icon (right end is down) or
icon (left end is down) will appear in
the upper right of the display.
• When the camera is held on end to shoot, the Intelligent
Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the
lower end to be “down.” It then regulates the optimal white
balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This
function operates regardless of the On/Off status of the Auto
Rotate function.
• 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.
• 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.
In the (Set up) menu,
select .
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Resetting the File Number
You can select the way file numbers are assigned.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select [On] or
[Off].
• The display will return to the Rec. screen.
• 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
and 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 containing 2001 or more images cannot be
replayed in this camera.
The file number is 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.
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.
On
Off
In the (Set up) menu,
select .
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Displaying Images Individually
•Turn the mode switch to the
position.
• The last recorded image will appear in
the display (single image replay).
• Use the
button to move to the
previous image and the
button to
move to the next. Holding the button
down advances the images more
rapidly, but the images will not appear
as clearly.
Replaying
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Magnifying Images
• Images can be magnified up to
approximately 10 times.
• Use the
/ / / buttons to
move around the image.
• Hold the
button down and press
the zoom lever toward
to cycle
through each setting, from approxi-
mately 2.5 times, to approximately 5
and 10 times.
• Hold the
button down and press
the zoom lever toward
to cycle back
through the levels of magnification
from approximately 5 times, to 2.5
times and the standard view.
Approximate Location
of the Magnified Area
Movie frames and index replayed images cannot be
magnified.
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Replaying
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay)
• Up to nine images can be viewed at
once in index replay.
• Use the
/ / / buttons to
change the image selection.
•Press the zoom lever toward
to
display the selected image in single
image replay.
Switching between Sets of Nine Images
• Successive sets of nine images can be
shown in the display.
• Use the
button to move to the
previous set and the
button to move
to the next.
• Hold the
button down and press
the
or button to jump to the first
or last set.
•Press the zoom lever toward
to
return to standard index replay.
Selected
Image
Movie
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Viewing Movies
Movie clips can be replayed with the following procedures.
Movies cannot be played in the index replay mode.
• Use the or button to select a
movie.
• Images with a
icon are movies.
• The movie control panel will display.
• Use the or button to select
(Play).
• The movie images and sound will play.
• Use the
or buttons to adjust the
sound volume.
• When a movie is finished, it stops and
displays its last frame.
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Fast Forwarding / Rewinding
•Use the or button to select one of
the following.
Return to Single Image View
Play
First Frame
Previous Frame
[Rewinds if button is held down]
Next Frame
[Fast Forwards if
button is held down]
Last Frame
Switch to Movie Editing Mode (p. 85)
Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when
playing a movie on a TV set (p. 121).
•You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup
when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient
system resources.
• Movies shot with other cameras may not replay on this
camera. See the List of Messages (p. 137).
Pausing and Resuming Play
•Press the button to pause the
movie. Press it again to resume.
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Editing Movies
Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut
unwant portions at the start or end of a movie clip.
Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration
cannot be edited.
•Use the or button to select
(Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) and the
or button to set the portion to
which the cut is applied.
•When
(Cut Beginning) is selected, the
left hand
cursor moves and when
(Cut End) is selected, the right hand
cursor moves.
• Use the
or button to select
(Play).
•A preview of the temporarily edited
movie clip plays. To stop it, press the
button again.
•Use the
or button to select
(Save) to keep the edits (p. 86). If you use
the
or button to select (Close
Movie Editing/Return to Movie Control
Panel), the edits are not saved and the
editing mode is canceled.
Switch to the movie
editing mode (p. 84).
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• Use the or button to select [New
File] or [Overwrite].
-[New File] saves the edited movie
under a new file name. The pre-edit
data is left unchanged.
-[Overwrite] saves the edited movie
with its original file name. The pre-
edit data is lost.
• When the CF card lacks sufficient space
to create a new file, only [Overwrite] can
be selected. A small ▲ symbol will
appear in the time display on the movie
in that case.
• The minimum duration of an edited movie is 1 second.
• It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited
movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway
through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing
movies, use a fully charged battery pack or the separately
sold AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (P. 141).
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In the (Play) menu,
select .
Rotating Images in the Display
Images can be rotated clockwise 90 º or 270 º in the display.
0º(Original) 90º 270º
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select the
image to be rotated.
• Cycle through the 90º / 270º/0º
orientations with each press of the
button.
•Press the
button repeatedly until
the replay screen reappears to finish the
procedure.
• Movies cannot be rotated.
•When images are downloaded to a computer, the
orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend
upon the software used to download the images.
Images taken vertically with the Auto Image Rotate (p. 78) set
to [On] will automatically be rotated to the vertical position
when viewed on the camera’s LCD monitor.
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Attaching Sound Memos to Images
In replay mode (including single replay, index replay, and magnifying
replay), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image.
the sound data is saved in WAVE format.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select an
image.
• The sound memo control panel will
display.
• Use the
or buttons to select .
• The recording starts and the elapsed
time is displayed. Speak towards the
microphone of the camera.
•Press the
button again to stop
recording. To resume recording, press
the
button again.
• Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be
added to any one image.
In the (Play) menu,
select .
Replaying
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• Playing/Erasing Sound Memos
• Images with sound memos attached
have a
symbol displayed on them in
the LCD monitor.
• The sound memo control panel will
display.
• Use the
or buttons to select
(Play) or (Erase).
(Play)
• The sound memo will play. Playback will
stop when you press the
button.
Press the
button again to resume
playback.
• Use the
or buttons to adjust the
sound volume.
(Erase)
A confirmation menu will display. Use the
or buttons to select [Erase] and
press the
button.
• Exiting the Sound Memos
•Press the button.
•You cannot attach sound memos to movies.
• The “Memory card full” message will display when the CF
card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to
that card.
• If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image,
you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that
image, and the “Incompatible WAVE format” message will
display. You can erase incompatible sound data using the
camera.
• Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.
The volume can be adjusted in the (Set up) menu (p. 131).
Display an image
with a sound memo
attached (p. 80).
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Replaying
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• The Slide Show menu will display.
• Use the
or button to select
[Program] and the
or button to
select [All Images], [Show 1], [Show 2]
or [Show 3].
• Use the
or button to select
[Start].
• The slide show will start and automati-
cally stop at the end of the show.
•Press the
button repeatedly until
the replay screen reappears to finish the
procedure.
• Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of
the time set in the slide show settings.
• The power-saving function does not activate during a slide
show (p. 27).
Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Starting a Slide Show
A selection of images or all the images on a CF card can be displayed
one-by-one in an automated slide show.
Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 111).
All Images Plays all images on the CF card in order.
Slide Show 1-3 Plays the images selected for each slide show in order (p. 91).
In the (Play) menu,
select .
Replaying
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Pausing / Resuming a Slide Show
•Press the
button to pause the slide
show. Press the
button again to
restart it.
Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show
• Use the
or button to display the
previous or next image. Hold down the
button to advance through the images
more rapidly.
Stopping a Slide Show
•Press the
button to stop the slide
show and redisplay the Slide Show
menu.
Selecting Images for Slide Shows
You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 998
images may be marked per slide show. Images display in the order of
their selection.
• Use the
button to select [Program]
and the
or button to select [Show
1], [Show 2] or [Show 3].
• Use the
button and the or
button to choose [Select].
Display the Slide Show
menu (p. 90).
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Replaying
•A white checkmark will appear beside a
show already containing images.
• Use the
or button to move
between images and the
or
button to select or deselect them.
Selected images display a number
corresponding to their selection order
and a white checkmark
.
•You can press the zoom lever toward
to switch to the index mode (3
images) and use the same procedures
to select images.
• While in index replay, you can clear all
of the images by pressing the
button, using the or button to
select [Clear all] and pressing the
button again.
•Press the
button repeatedly until
the replay screen reappears to finish the
procedure.
Replaying
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Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the
show repeat continuously.
Play Time
Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between
3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual.
Repeat
Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have
been displayed or continues until stopped.
• Use the or button to select [Set
up].
• Use the
or button to select
or and the or button to select
an option.
(Play Time)
Select a play time.
(Repeat)
Select [On] or [Off].
•Press the button repeatedly until
the replay screen reappears to finish the
procedure.
• The display interval may vary slightly from the set time for
some images when played.
• Slide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the
supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide.
Display the Slide Show
menu (p. 90).
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Replaying
Protecting Images
You can protect important images from accidental erasure.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select an
image to protect.
•Press the
button to protect the
image. Press the
button again to
remove the protection.
•You can make the selection of images
easier by toggling between single image
replay and index replay by pressing the
zoom lever toward
/ .
•Press the
button repeatedly until
the replay screen reappears to finish the
procedure.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all
data, including protected images.
In the (Play) menu,
select .
Protection Icon
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Erasing
Erasing Single Images
• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.
Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file.
• Protected images cannot be erased with this function.
• Use the or button to select an
image for deletion.
• Use the
or button to select [Erase].
•To exit instead of erasing, select
[Cancel].
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Erasing
Erasing All Images
• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.
Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file.
• Protected images cannot be erased with this function.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select [OK].
•To exit instead of erasing, select
[Cancel].
In the (Play) menu,
select .
Erasing
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Formatting CF Cards
New CF cards must be formatted with the following procedures
before use.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all
data, including protected images and other file types.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• Use the
or button to select [OK].
•To exit instead of formatting, select
[Cancel].
•When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted CF card
might be the cause. 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 other cameras, computers, or
peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
When that happens, reformat the CF card with this camera.
If formatting in the camera doesn’t work properly, turn the
camera off and re-insert the CF card. Then turn the camera
back on and format again.
In the (Set up) menu,
select .
In the (Set up) menu,
select .
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Printing
About Printing
This camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to an
optional direct print compatible printer (CP series, sold separately)*
1
or
Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) that supports the camera’s direct
print function, you can send the images from the CF card directly to the
printer using the camera buttons. In addition, you can have prints
made to specification by a photo developing service by sending your CF
card with the DPOF*
2
print settings set in advance on your camera.
Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct
print function compatible printer information.
Digital Camera
CF Card
Print
Card Photo Printer
(Compatible with the
direct print function)
Bubble Jet Printer
(Compatible with the
direct print function)
Photo Lab
*
1
The direct print
icon appears on direct
print compatible CP series printers.
*
2
(Digital Print Order Format)
Printing
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Setting Print Settings for Direct Printing
• Setting the Number of Print Copies (p. 107)
▼
• Setting the Print Style (p. 107)
- Standard/Multiple
(Direct Print Function Compatible Printer)
- Paper: Card #1/Card #2/ Card #3/LTR /A4
(Direct Print Function Compatible BJ Printer)
- Bordered/ Borderless
- Date: On / Off
▼
• Setting the Printing Area (Trimming) (p. 109)
DPOF Print Settings
• Select the images you wish to print (p. 111).
▼
• Set the number of print copies (p. 112).
▼
• Set the print style (p. 114).
- Standard / Index /Both.
- Date: On / Off.
- File Numbers: On / Off.
DPOF Transfer Order
• Select the images to send by email (p. 119)
Software that supports DPOF transfer order settings is required
Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct
print function compatible printer (CP series) information.
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Printing
Print Menu Settings
Use the Print menu to set print related settings. The following diagrams
illustrate how to use the Print menu.
DPOF Print Settings
Set the Mode Switch to
Direct Print Function
Set the Mode Switch to
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Turn the menu On / Off.
Selects items and settings.
Sets items and settings.
Print Type (p. 114)
Date (p. 114)
File No. (p. 114)
Order Number of Copies (p. 111)
Set up
Reset (p. 116)
Style
Number of Copies (p. 107)
Trimming (p. 109)
Image (p. 107)
Paper (p. 107)
Borders (p. 107)
Date (p. 107)
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Printing
Connecting a Printer
You can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the
camera to a direct print function compatible printer (CP series, sold
separately) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold
separately). You can also print using DPOF print settings.
You are recommended to use the optional AC Adapter Kit
ACK500 (sold separately) rather than the battery pack to
power the camera when it is connected to a printer. If you do
use a battery pack, ensure that it is fully charged and monitor
the battery charge while printing.
• Please see the System Map supplied with your camera for
information on direct print function compatible printers
(CP series).
• Please see your printer’s user guide for information about
installing paper and ink cassettes/ tanks.
Connecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series)
Your printer should come equipped with two direct interface cables. To
connect to this camera, please use the cable (DIF-100) that has the
symbol on its connector.
• Attach the power cable to the printer
and insert its plug into a power outlet.
•You can also power the printer with a
rechargeable battery if it is so equipped.
Please see your printer’s user guide.
Shut the camera’s
power off (p. 26).
To a Power Outlet
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• Attach the direct interface cable to the
printer.
• Open the camera’s terminal cover and
insert the cable’s connector into the
camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Orient the
cable so that the connector’s
symbol faces the camera’s back panel.
•Press the printer’s ON/OFF button to
turn on its power. (If you are using Card
Photo Printer CP-10, the printer’s power
will turn on in Step 2 when printer and
power cable are connected.)
• Set the mode switch to the
position
and turn on the camera’s power.
•
will display when the printer is
correctly connected.
Connecting to a Bubble Jet Printer
Please read the Quick Start Guide supplied with your Bubble
Jet printer to see if it is compatible with the camera’s direct
print function, and for instructions regarding the connection
cables and the printer’s general operation.
Direct Interface
Cable (DIF-100)
This shows when a
direct print function
compatible printer is
connected.
Shut the camera’s
power off (p. 26).
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Printing
•Turn the Bubble Jet printer’s power on
after you have connected the power
cord to the Bubble Jet printer and
inserted the other end in a power
outlet.
• Attach the interface cable to the Bubble
Jet printer.
• Open the camera’s terminal cover and
insert the cable’s connector into the
camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Orient the
cable so that the word Canon on the
connector faces the camera’s front
panel.
• Set the mode switch to the
position
and turn on the camera’s power.
•
will display when the printer is
correctly connected.
This shows when
a BJ printer is
connected.
Interface Cable
•
On Bubble Jet printers with operation panels, images cannot be
printed through the operation panel while the camera is connected.
•
The following cannot be conducted while the printer is connected.
- Playing movies
- Setting the language with the
and the button
combination.
•When the printer is disconnected, the
or symbol will
disappear from the LCD monitor and the camera will revert
to the standard replay mode.
• Use the following procedures to datach the cable from the
camera and printer.
1. Detach the cable from the printer.
2. Shut off the camera’s power.
3. Detach the cable from the camera.
• Ensure that you grip the connector’s sides when you detach
the cable from the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.
To the BJ Printer
Printing
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Printing
The following illustrations show examples from a direct print compatible
printer (CP series). Options for the Style category will differ slightly for
Bubble Jet printers.
Print images displayed in single image replay or index replay mode.
• Use the
or button to select the
images you wish to print.
• Specify the number of print copies,
print style and print area as required.
- Setting the Number of Print Copies
(p. 107)
- Setting the Print Style (p. 107)
- Setting the Printing Area (Trimming)
(p. 109)
• Use the
/ / / buttons to select
[Print].
•To quit the procedure instead, select
[Cancel].
•Press the
button to start printing.
• The replay screen will reappear when
printing is successfully concluded.
Movies cannot be printed.
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Printing
• Canceling Printing
Press the
button to stop printing. A confirmation
message will display. Use the
or button to select [OK]
and press the
button.
• Direct Print Function Compatible Printers (CP Series)
A print in progress cannot be stopped. The printer will
stop after the current print is complete and the camera
will display its replay screen at that point.
• Bubble Jet Printers
The printer will stop printing the current image and
eject the paper.
• Printing Errors
An error message will display if an error occurs while
printing (pp. 139, 140). Use the
or button to select
[Stop] or [Resume] and press the
button. (With a
Bubble Jet printer, the print will automatically restart if the
error is resolved.)
• Direct Print Function Compatible Printers (CP Series)
The Resume option may not appear with some types of
error. In that case, select Stop.
• Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printers
- The [Continue] and [Stop] options may appear with
some error messages.
- On Bubble Jet printers equipped with an operation
panel, an error number displays on the panel. Please
refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide for
the remedies corresponding to the error numbers.
Printing
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Standard Prints one image per page.
Image
Multiple*
Prints eight copies of the same image
on one page.
Borders
Borderless Prints right to the edges of the paper.
Bordered Prints with a border.
Date Prints the image’s creation date.
Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function )
Setting the Number of Print Copies
• Use the or button to select
[Copies] and the
or button to
select the number. Up to 99 copies may
be specified.
Setting the Print Style
You can select from among the following print styles.
Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series)
Bubble Jet Printer
Paper
Select a paper size from the following:
Card #1, Card #2, Card #3, LTR and
A4.
See th
e Bubble Jet
printer’s user
guide for its media specifications.
Borders
Borderless Prints right to the edges of the paper.
Bordered Prints with a border.
Date Prints the image’s creation date.
* This option is only available for printing on card-size paper.
If you are using a direct print function compatible printer (CP
series), the date and borders settings cannot be selected
when the Multiple option is selected. (Images are printed
without a date or border.)
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Printing
• Use the or button to select [Style].
• Use the
or button to select ,
, , or and the or button
to select an option.
(Image Settings)
Direct Print Function Compatible
Printer (CP Series)
Select [Standard] or [Multiple].
(Paper)
BJ Printer
Select [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3],
[LTR] or [A4].
(Borders)
Select [Borderless] or [Bordered].
(Date)
Select [On] or [Off].
Current print style selection
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•Press the button to finish the
procedure.
• Practically all of the image area is
printed on bordered prints.
•With borderless or multiple prints, the
image is printed with its top, bottom
and sides trimmed.
The date settings are overridden by the DPOF print settings if
you are using them to print (p. 114).
Setting the Printing Area (Trimming)
You can print a portion of an image.
The shape of the trimming frame is determined by the print
style selection (image, paper, borders, date). Set the print
style before setting the printing area (p. 107).
• Use the or button to select
[Trimming].
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Printing
Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame
•Press the zoom lever toward or .
• The trimming frame can be resized to
approximately half the image size at
minimum and practically as large as the
image at maximum.
•You can cancel the trimming setting by
sliding the zoom lever toward the
again when the trimming frame is
already set to the maximum size.
• When printing an image that has been
magnified using the trimming option,
the image quality may become coarser
and grainier depending on the
magnifying rate. With direct print
function compatible printers, the
trimming frame displays in red.
Moving the Trimming Frame
• Use the , , or button to set
the trimming frame’s position.
Rotating the Trimming Frame
•Press the button to rotate the
trimming frame.
• The trimming frame will appear on images that have
already had one assigned.
•Trimming settings can only be set for one image.
•Trimming settings are canceled with the following
operations:
- When the
button is pressed.
- When the trimming settings are set for another image.
- When the print mode is closed (camera power shut off,
mode dial turned, or direct interface cable detached).
- When the zoom lever is pressed further toward
with
the trimming frame at its maximum.
Trimming Frame
Printing
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Setting the 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 direct print compatible printer (CP series) or a direct print
compatible Bubble Jet printer.
Selecting Images for Printing
There are two ways to select images.
•Singly
• All images on a CF card (the number of print copies is set to one
per image)
• See Print Menu Settings (p. 100).
• Use the
or button to select [Print
Order].
Display the Print Order
Menu.
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Printing
Single Images
• As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options
chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 107).
(Standard)/ (Both)
• Use the
or button to select an
image and the
or button to
select the number of print copies (up to
maximum of 99).
(Index)
• Use the
or button to move to an
image and the
or button to
select or deselect it. A checkmark
displays on selected images.
•You can use the same procedures to
select images in index replay (3 images).
Press the zoom lever toward
to
switch between single image replay and
index replay.
•Press the
button repeatedly until
the replay screen reappears to complete
the procedure.
Number of Print Copies
Selected for
an Index Print
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All the Images on a CF Card
• Switch to index replay (3 images).
• Use the
or button to select
[Mark all].
• Selecting [Mark all] selects all of the
card’s images.
•Press the
button to set the number
of print copies to 1 for each image.
• When the print type is set to Standard
or Both, the number of print copies can
be set individually for each image.
When Index is selected, the print
settings can be deleted (p. 112).
•Press the
button repeatedly until
the replay screen reappears to complete
the procedure.
• The symbol will display on images that have had print
settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These
settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
• The output of some printers or photo developing services
may not reflect the specified print settings.
• Print settings cannot be set for movie images.
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Printing
Setting the Print Style
Set the print style after selecting the image to print.
The following print settings can be selected.
• See Print Menu Settings (p. 100).
• Use the
or button to select [Set up].
• Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the
shooting date.
•A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card.
•When [Both] is selected, the number of print copies can be
set, but it applies to Standard prints only. The Index setting
only produces one print copy.
• Print settings can also be assigned to images with the
bundled software on a computer.
Standard Prints one image per page.
Print Type
Index
Prints the selected images together at a
reduced size in an index format.
Both
Prints the images in both the standard and
index formats.
Date Adds the date to the print.
File No. Adds the file number to the print.
Display the Print Order
Menu.
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• Use the or button to select ,
or , and the or button to
select an option.
(Print Type)
• Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both].
(Date)
• Select [On] or [Off].
(File No.)
• Select [On] or [Off].
•Press the
button repeatedly until
the replay screen reappears to
complete the procedure.
The date prints as the date and time in the format specified
in the Date/Time menu (p. 23).
When the print type is set to [Index], only one or the other of
the [Date] and [File No.] options can be set to [On] at the
same time.
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Printing
Resetting the Print Settings
The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type resets to
Standard and the Date and File No. options to Off.
• See Print Menu Settings (p. 100).
• Use the
or button to select
[Reset].
• Use the
or button to select [OK].
•To exit without resetting, select
[Cancel].
Display the Print Order
Menu.
Printing
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Printing with DPOF Print Settings
The DPOF print settings can be used to print on a direct print function
compatible printer (CP series) or a direct print function compatible Bubble
Jet printer.
• See Print Menu Settings (p. 100).
• Use the
/ / / button to select
[Print].
• Set the print style as required (p. 107).
• The print style cannot be set for images
that have had the print type set to
Index in the DPOF print settings. (You
can also select the type of paper when
printing with a Bubble Jet printer.)
• Use the
/ / / buttons to select
[OK].
•Press the
button to start printing.
• The replay screen will reappear when
printing is successfully concluded.
Display the Print Order
Menu.
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Printing
•To include the date in the prints, set the Date setting in the Set up menu
in Step 1 above to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the Style
menu in Step 2 above. Please note however, that the date will not print
if the print type is set to Index even if it is turned On in Step 1.
• When the print type is set to [Both], it is possible to have both the [Date]
and [File No.] options set to [On], but only the file number will print on
the Index print.
(Bubble Jet printers cannot print the date or
file number on Index prints.)
• When the print type is set to [Standard], file numbers will not be
printed even if they are set to [On].
• The maximum number of images printed on one page in the Index
print type depends upon the selected paper size.
- Card Size: 20 images
- L Size: 42 images
- Postcard Size: 63 images
(Please refer to your Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide for an
explanation of the number of images printed with a Bubble Jet Printer.)
• Canceling Printing
See page 106.
• Restarting Printing
In the Print Order menu, use the
or button to select [Resume] and
press the
button. The remainder of the selected images will print.
Printing cannot be resumed under the following circumstances:
- If the print settings were changed before printing is restarted,
- If images with print settings were deleted before printing is restarted,
- If there was insufficient spare capacity on the CF card when printing
was halted.
Under these circumstances, you can select [OK] in the Print menu and
reprint starting from the first image.
If printing was stopped because of a low battery charge, you are
recommended to resume printing using the AC Adapter Kit
ACK500 (sold separately). If you do use a battery pack, ensure
that it is fully charged. Remember to turn the camera power on
again before printing.
•Printing Errors
See page 106.
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In the (Play) menu,
select .
Image Transmission Settings
(DPOF Transfer Order)
You can use the camera to specify settings for images that you wish to
send by email. Please use the software supplied with the camera to
actually transfer the images to an email program. Please read the
Software Starter Guide for image transfer instructions.
The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF) standards.
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
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
• The Transfer Order menu will display.
• Use the
or button to select [Order].
•Pressing [Reset] cancels the transfer
settings for all images on the CF card.
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Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
• Use the or button to move to an
image and the
or button to
select or deselect it. A checkmark
displays on selected images.
•You can use the same procedures to
select images in index replay (3 images).
Press the zoom lever toward
to
switch between single image replay and
index replay.
• While in index replay, you can select all
of the images by pressing the
button, using the or button to
select [Mark all] and pressing the
button again.
•Press the
button to complete the
transfer settings and redisplay the
Transfer Order menu.
• Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by
the shooting date.
•A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card.
Selected for Transfer
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Shooting / Replaying with a TV
You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or
replay images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV
Cable AVC-DC100. You must shut the TV and camera power off
before you attach or detach the AV cable.
• After you have attached the AV cable at both ends, turn on the TV
and set its TV/Video switch to Video.
• Set the mode switch to
or and turn the camera power on.
You can shoot or replay images using the normal procedures.
• If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting, press the
button.
•A TV set cannot be used in mode.
• No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the
camera is connected to a TV.
• 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.
The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to
accommodate different regional standards. The default
setting varies between regions.
NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc.
PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may
not display properly.
Yellow
Black
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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 easily 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 installing the driver and software. If this
happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the
Software Starter Guide.
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.
Downloading Images to a Computer
123
USB Port
USB Cable
Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of
the terminal cover to open it.
Insert the connector until it clicks.
1
2
Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s
USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.
DIGITAL Terminal
USB Cable
•You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when
making a USB connection.
• Please refer to your computer’s manual for information
regarding the location of the USB port.
Set the camera’s mode swith to the position and turn the
camera’s power on.
The LCD monitor will turn on in replay mode and then blank out
when the connection to the computer is complete.
Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for the subsequent
procedures.
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Downloading Images to a Computer
Downloading Images without Installing the Software
(Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2) only)
If you are using the Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2), 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 limitations to downloading
with this method.
For more details, please refer to the supplied For Windows XP and
Mac OS X Users leaflet.
1. Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port
and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. (Refer to step 2 on page 123).
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the images.
• Ensure that you grip the connector’s sides when you detach
the cable from sthe camera’s
DIGITAL terminal.
• It is recommended to power the
camera from a household power
outlet with the optional AC adapter Kit ACK500 when
connected to a computer (p. 141).
• If the USB cable is detached while the camera power is on,
the camera will power down.
• All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0
compliant board are not guaranteed.
Downloading Images to a Computer
125
Downloading Directly from a CF Card
Images can be loaded directly from a CF card if you have a slot-equipped
notebook computer, a PC card reader or a CF card reader.
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 card reader, first insert the CF card into a PC
card adapter (sold separately), and then insert the PC card
adapter into the computer’s PC card reader.
Double-click the icon of the drive containing the CF card.
Copy the CF card’s images to the desired folder on the hard disk.
The images are contained in the [XXXCANON] folder, which is a
subfolder of the [DCIM] folder on the CF card. The XXX represents
a number from 100 to 998.
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Lists of Menu Options and Messages
The following charts list the various menu contents. See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 38) to learn how to select a setting.
FUNC. Menu
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
Sets the white balance option.
• Auto*
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
Sets the sensitivity at which images are
recorded.
• AUTO
• 50*
• 100
Sets the shutter speed.
• 1* to 15 seconds
Sets the exposure compression.
• -2 to 0* to +2
* Default setting
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Custom
Sets the photo effect.
• Effect Off*
• Vivid
• Neutral
•
Low Sharpening
• Sepia
• BW
• 200
• 400
Exposure Compression
Long Shutter
White Balance
Photo Effect
ISO Speed
p. 70
p. 71
p. 73
p. 77
p. 76
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127
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
Sets the relative compression ratio used for
images.
• Superfine
• Fine*
• Normal
Sets the number of pixels used for movies.
• 320 x 240 pixels*
• 160 x 120 pixels
Sets the number of pixels used for images.
• (Large)* 2272 x 1704 pixels
• (Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 pixels
• (Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixels
• (Small) 640 x 480 pixels
Resolution (Stills)
Resolution (Movies)
Compression
p. 51
p. 51
p. 51
Rec. Menu
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
* Default setting
Sets the continuous shooting mode.
• Standard continuous shooting*
• High-speed continuous shooting
Cont. Shooting
AiAF
Sets whether or not the camera
automatically select the AF frame or a fixed
center AF frame.
• On*
• Off
p. 68
p. 57
128
List of Menu Options and Messages
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
* Default setting
Sets whether or not the optical zoom is
supplemented by digital processing.
• On
• Off*
Digital Zoom
Self-timer
Sets the duration before the self-timer delay.
• 10 seconds*
• 2 seconds
AF-assist Beam
Sets the AF-assist Beam to on or off.
• On*
• Off
Review
Sets the duration images display on the LCD
monitor after the shutter button releases.
• Off
• 2*to 10 seconds (1-second increments)
Long Shutter
Sets the shutter speed to slow settings.
• On
• Off*
p. 58
p. 36
p. 56
p. 50
p. 71
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129
Play Menu
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
Protect
Rotate
Erase all
Slide Show
Protects images from accidental erasure.
Rotates images clockwise 90º or 270º in the
display.
Deletes all images from a CF card (except for
protected images).
Plays images in automated slide shows.
Sound Memo
Adds sound memos to images.
p. 94
p. 87
p. 88
p. 96
p. 90
130
List of Menu Options and Messages
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
Print Order
Transfer Order
Selects images and the number of print
copies for output to a DPOF - compatible
printer or a photo developing service.
Selects the images that will be transferred to
your email software.
p. 111
p. 119
Set up Menu
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
* Default setting
p. 35
–
Beep
Sets whether or not a beep sounds when
the shutter button is pressed.
• On*
• Off
A beep still sounds to warn of errors even
when Off is selected.
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.
• -7 to 0* to +7
Only the brightness adjustment bar displays if you
press the button. If you press the or
buttons, the display returns to the Set up menu.
You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor
while you are adjusting the setting.
LCD Brightness
List of Menu Options and Messages
131
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
Sets whether or not the camera
automatically powers down after a set
period of time elapses without something
being pressed.
• On*
• Off
Auto Power Down
Sets the date and time and the date format.
Date / Time
Format
Formats (initializes) CF cards.
Shutter Volume
Adjusts the volume of the sound played
when the shutter releses. The shutter sound
does not play when a movie is recording.
• Off
• 1
• 2*
Playback Vol.
Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and
sound memos.
• Off
• 1
• 2*
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 3
• 4
• 5
p. 27
p. 23
p. 97
p. 35
p. 83
p. 88
132
List of Menu Options and Messages
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
Start-up Vol.
Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound
when the camera power is turned on.
• Off
• 1
• 2*
Operation Vol.
Adjusts the volume of the operation sound.
• Off
• 1
• 2*
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 3
• 4
• 5
Selftimer Vol.
Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound
played 2 sec. before shutter is released.
• Off
• 1
• 2*
• 3
• 4
• 5
Sets how file numbers are assigned to
images when new CF cards are inserted.
• On
• Off*
File No. Reset
Auto Rotate
Sets whether or not images shot with the
camera on end are automatically rotated in
the display.
• On*
• Off
p. 26
p. 35
p. 58
p. 79
p. 78
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133
My Camera Menu
You can select the start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation
sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called the
My Camera settings. You can also customize the
and options
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/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
Sets the video output signal standard.
• NTSC
• PAL
Sets the language used in menus and
messages on the LCD monitor.
• English* • Italiano
• Deutsch • Norsk
• Français • Svenska
• Nederlands • Español
• Dansk • Chinese
• Suomi • Japanese
You can also change the language in replay
mode by holding the SET button and
pressing the MENU button.
Language
Video System
p. 25
p. 121
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
* Default setting
Theme
Selects a common theme for each My
Camera settings item.*
1
• Off
• *
•
•
p. 45
*1 For more information, see How the Beep in the (Set up) Menu
and Sounds in the
(My Camera) Menu Interact (p. 135).
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List of Menu Options and Messages
Item/Menu Screen
Options
Reference
Page
Start-up Image
Sets the image displayed when the camera
power is turned on.
• Off
• *
•
•
Start-up Sound
Sets the sound emitted when the camera
power is turned on.*
1
• Off
• *
•
•
Operation Sound
Sets the sound emitted when any button
other than the shutter button is pressed.*
1
• Off
• *
•
•
Selftimer Sound
Sets the sound emitted 2 seconds before the
shutter releases in self-timer mode.*
1
• Off
• *
•
•
Shutter Sound
Sets the sound emitted when the shutter
button is pressed. There is no shutter sound
for movies.*
1
• Off
• *
•
•
p. 45
p. 45
p. 45
p. 45
p. 45
*1 For more information, see How the Beep in the (Set up) Menu
and Sounds in the
(My Camera) Menu Interact (p. 135).
List of Menu Options and Messages
135
Sounds in the (My Camera) Menu
(Start-up, shutter, operation, self-timer)
● (Beep)
-
(Off)
●
( )
●
( )
●
( )
●
( )
●
( )
●
( )
Beep Settings in the (Set up) Menu
On Off
How the Beep in the (Set up) Menu and Sounds
in the (My Camera) Menu Interact
To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound,
operation sound and selftimer sound, the beep must first be set to [Off]
in the
(Set up) menu and then each sound item must be set
individually to [Off]. If the beep is set to [On], a beep will sound for
each item even if it is set to [Off] in the
(My Camera) menu.
The table below shows the relationship.
● Sound emitted
– Sound not emitted
136
List of Menu Options and Messages
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in
one operation except for the Date /Time, Language and Video System
settings.
•Press the ON /OFF button until the
green power lamp lights.
• Set the mode switch to any position.
•Press and hold the
button for
more than 5 seconds.
• Use the
or button to select [OK].
•To exit without resetting, select
[Cancel].
•White balance data recorded with the custom white
balance function is not reset by this function (p. 74).
• Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a
computer, to a direct print function compatible printer (CP
series, optional) or to a direct print function compatible BJ
printer (optional).
List of Menu Options and Messages
137
List of Messages
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor while
shooting or replaying.
Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read
from, CF card
No memory card You attempted to shoot or replay
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 is too full to accommodate
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, set the File Reset option
to On. Save all the images you wish to
retain onto a computer, then reformat
the CF card. Please note that formatting
will erase all the existing images and
other data.
Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate
the camera. Replace it at once with a
charged one or recharge the battery
pack.
No image No images recorded on CF card.
Image too large You attempted to replay an image
larger than 3200 x 2400 pixels or with a
large file size.
Incompatible JPEG format You attempted to replay an incompatible
JPEG file.
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List of Menu Options and Messages
Corrupted Data You attempted to replay an image with
corrupted data.
RAW You attempted to replay an image
recorded in the RAW format.
Unidentified Image You attempted to replay an image that
was recorded in a special format
(proprietary format used by the camera
of another manufacturer, etc.) or a
movie clip recorded by another camera.
Cannot magnify! You attempted to magnify an image
which was photographed with another
camera, recorded in a different format, or
edited on a computer.
Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image which
was photographed with another camera,
recorded in a different format, or edited
on a computer.
Incompatible WAVE format
A sound memo cannot be added to
this image since the format of the
existing sound memo is incorrect.
Cannot register this image!
You attempted to add a start-up
image that was created with another
camera.
Protected! You attempted to erase a protected image.
Too many marks Too many images have been marked with
print settings, transfer settings or slide
show settings. Cannot process any more.
Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings
for a non-JPEG file.
Exx: (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn
the power off and then back on, then
shoot or replay. A problem exists if the
error code reappears. Note the number
and contact your Canon Customer
Support Help Desk. If an error code
displays directly after taking a picture,
the shot may not have been recorded.
Check image in replay mode.
List of Menu Options and Messages
139
List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function
Compatible Printer (CP series) is Connected
The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor while
a direct print function compatible printer (sold separately) is connected.
No Paper Paper cassette is empty or incorrectly
installed. Paper feed may not be
operating correctly.
No Ink The ink cassette is empty or missing.
Incompatible paper size You attempted to print with a paper
size incompatible with this camera.
Incompatible ink size You attempted to print with an ink
cartridge type incompatible with this
camera.
Ink Cassette Error There is a problem with the ink cassette.
Paper and ink do not match The paper and ink are from different
sets.
Paper Jam Paper jammed during printing.
Paper has been changed The paper size was changed between
the time the Print Style menu was
displayed and the time printing started.
Recharge the printer battery The printer’s battery is out of power.
Communication Error A communication error has occurred.
Readjust trimming You attempted to print the image with
a different style than the one used
when the trimming settings were set.
Cannot print! You attempted to print an image shot by
a different camera, one recorded in an
incompatible format, or one downloaded
to and edited with a computer.
Could not print XX images You attempted to print XX number of
images with DPOF print settings that were
shot by a different camera, recorded in an
incompatible format, or downloaded to
and edited with a computer.
140
List of Menu Options and Messages
List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function
Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected
The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor while a direct
print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) is connected.
On Bubble Jet Printers with operation panels, check the error
number displayed on the panel and refer to the Bubble Jet Printer
Quick Start Guide.
Printer in use Printer is busy printing from a memory
card in computer or printer. Printer will
automatically start printing from camera
when the current print queue empties.
Printer warming up Printer is warming up. When it is ready,
the printer will start printing automatically.
No printhead No printhead installed in printer.
Printer cover open Secure the printer front cover.
Media type error You selected a paper type incompatible
with the printer. Select a compatible
paper type in the Print Style menu.
Paper lever error Adjust the paper thickness lever to the
proper position.
Low ink level Ink tank needs replacement soon.
Prepare a new ink tank. Select [Continue]
in the error message to resume printing.
(This message will not appear on some
models.)
Waste tank full Restart printing by pressing RESUME/
CANCEL button on printer, but request
a replacement waste ink tank from a
service center (see printer Quick Start
Guide or the Contact List provided with
the printer) soon.
Printer error Turn printer off and on again. If error
persists, consult service center listed in
printer Quick Start Guide or in the
Contact List provided with the printer.
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Appendices
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold
separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connect-
ing it to a computer.
Turn the camera power off before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter first and then
plug the other end into the power
outlet.
• Open the battery cover and press the
battery lock in the direction shown
while inserting DC Coupler DR-500.
Insert the DC coupler all the way in
until the battery lock clicks. Slide the
battery cover closed.
• Open the DC coupler terminal cover
and attach the cord to the DC terminal.
• After you have finished using the
camera, unplug the AC adapter from
the power outlet.
Use of an AC adapter kit other than ACK500 may cause a
malfunction in the camera or kit.
DC Coupler
DR-500
Battery
Lock
Compact Power Adapter
CA-PS500
142
Appendices
Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional)
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used to charge
battery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket.
Always ensure that the automobile’s engine is running when
you use the car battery charger. Use of it with the engine off
may flatten the battery in some automobiles. Always unplug
the car battery charger before turning off the engine.
•With the engine running, plug the car
battery cable into the cigarette lighter
socket and the battery charger.
• Insert the battery pack all the way into
the battery charger as shown.
• The charge indicator will light red while
the battery pack is charging. It will
change to green when the charge is
complete.
• After charging, unplug the car battery
cable from the cigarette lighter socket
and remove the battery pack.
• The battery will stop charging whenever you turn the
engine off, so be sure to unplug the car battery cable from
the cigarette lighter socket.
•Wait until the engine is running again to plug the car
battery cable into the cigarette lighter socket.
• The car battery charger can only be used in a negative
ground car. It cannot be used in a positive ground car.
To the cigarette
lighter socket
Charge Indicator
Appendices
143
Camera Care and Maintenance
Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens,
viewfinder and LCD monitor.
Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to
clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage
the equipment.
Camera Body
Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens
wiper.
Lens
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any
remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
• 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.
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, gently
wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt.
Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions
may damage it or lead to other problems.
144
Appendices
•Press the ON/OFF button for a
moment.
• Confirm that the battery cover
and CF card slot cover are
securely closed.
• Insert a fully charged battery
into the camera.
• Use the AC Adapter Kit
ACK500 (sold separately).
•Wipe the terminals with a clean
dry cloth.
• Set the mode swith to .
•Wait until the flash charges.
You can press the shutter
button when the indicator lights
orange.
• 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
CF Cards p. 97).
• If reformatting doesn’t work,
the CF card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest
Canon Customer Support Help
Desk.
Power is not
turned on
Battery cover or
CF card slot cover
is open
Insufficient battery
voltage
Poor contact
between camera
and battery
terminals
Mode switch is set
to (Replay)
Flash is charging
CF card is full
CF card is not
formatted correctly
Problem Cause Solution
Camera will not
operate
Camera will not
record
Troubleshooting
Appendices
145
• First close the battery cover or
CF card slot cover and then turn
the power off.
• First close the battery cover or
CF card slot cover and then turn
the power off.
• Replace the battery pack with a
new one.
• Replace the battery pack with a
new one.
• Insert battery pack securely into
battery charger.
• Ensure that battery charger plug
is securely plugged into the
power outlet.
• Be careful not to move the
camera while pressing the
shutter button.
• Be careful not to block the AF-
assist Beam with fingers or other
items.
Problem Cause Solution
Lens will not
retract
Battery pack
consumed quickly
Battery pack will
not charge
Image is blurred
or out of focus
Battery cover or
CF card slot cover
was opened with
power on
Battery cover or
CF card slot cover
was opened while
recording to the
CF card (warning
signal sounds)
Battery life
exceeded if
battery pack loses
its charge quickly
at normal
temperature (23º
C/73º F)
Battery pack life
exceeded
Poor contact
between battery
pack and battery
charger
Camera moved
Autofocus
function
hampered by
obstruction to AF-
assist Beam
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Appendices
Problem Cause Solution
• Set the AF-assist Beam to on
(p. 128).
• Ensure there is at least 46 cm
(1.5 ft.) between the camera
lens and subject.
• Use the Macro mode to shoot
close-ups between 30 and 46
cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the
lens (5 cm (2 in.) when set to
wide angle).
• Use the Infinity mode to shoot
distant subjects.
• Use the focus lock to shoot. See
Locking the Focus (AF Lock).
• Set the flash to on.
• Set the exposure compensation
to a positive (+) setting or use
the spot metering function.
• Shoot within 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) of
the subject at the maximum
wide angle or 2 m (6.6 ft.) of
the subject at the telephoto end
setting when using the flash.
• When using the flash, stay at
least 30 cm (11.8 in.) from the
subject.
• Set the exposure compensation
to a negative (-) setting or use
the spot metering function.
• Change the shooting angle.
• Set the flash to off.
Image is blurred
or out of focus
Subject in
recorded image is
too dark
Subject in
recorded image is
too bright
AF-assist Beam is
set to off
Subject is out of
focal range
The subject is hard
to focus on
Insufficient light
for shooting
Subject is dark in
contrast to the
background
Subject is too far
away for flash to
reach
Subject is too
close, making the
flash too strong
Subject is bright in
contrast to the
background
Light is shining
directly on the
subject or reflected
off the subject into
the camera
Flash is set to on
Appendices
147
Problem Cause Solution
A red band
appears on the
LCD monitor
White dots appear
on the image
Flash does not fire
Image not
showing on TV
monitor
Zoom does not
work
Reading images
from CF card is
slow
Recording images
to CF card takes a
long time
•
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.)
• This is a phenomenon that
occurs with digital cameras and
does not constitute a
malfunction.
• Set the flash to on.
• Set the video system to the
appropriate setting, NTSC or
PAL, for your TV (p. 133).
• The output will not appear on a
TV in (Stitch Assist) mode.
Shoot in a different mode.
• Adjust the zoom before
shooting a movie.
• Use a CF card formatted in your
camera. See Formatting CF
Cards (p. 97).
Subject is too
bright
Light from the flash
has reflected off dust
particles or insects in
the air. This occurs
more frequently
w
hen shooting at
the wide-angle end.
Flash is set to off
Incorrect video
system setting
Shooting mode set
to (Stitch Assist)
Zoom lever
pressed during
movie recording
CF card was
formatted in
another device
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Specifications
All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods.
Subject to change without notice.
PowerShot S400 DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 400
Camera Effective Pixels: Approx. 4 million
Image Sensor: 1/ 1.8 in. CCD
(Total number of pixels: approx. 4.1 million)
Lens: 7.4 (W) - 22.2 (T) mm
(35 mm film equivalent: 36-108mm)
F2.8 (W) - 4.9 (T)
Digital Zoom: Maximum approx. 3.6 x (Maximum approx. 11 x
with optical zoom)
Optical Viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor: 1.5 in. low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT
color LCD, Approx. 118,000 pixels
Autofocus: TTL 9-point AiAF/ TTL 1-point center AF
Focus lock possible
Focusing Range: Normal: 46 cm (1.5 ft.) - ∞
Macro AF: 5-46 cm (2.0 in. -1.5 ft.) (W)
30-46 cm (11.8 in. - 1.5 ft.) (T)
Shutter: Mechanical + electronic
Shutter Speed: 15- 1 /2000 sec.
•15-1 sec. possible in long shutter mode
• Noise reduction processing on speeds between
15 -1.3 sec.
Light Metering System: Evaluative metering/Center-weighted averaging/
Spot metering
Exposure Control: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Sensitivity: Auto/ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalents
White Balance: TTL auto / preset (daylight, cloudy, tungsten,
fluorescent, fluorescent H) or custom white balance
Flash: Red-eye reduction auto/auto/on/off/slow-synchro
(W): wide angle (T): telephoto
Specifications
149
Flash Shooting Range: Normal mode: 46 cm - 3.5 m (1.5-11.5 ft.) (W)
46 cm - 2.0 m (1.5- 6.6 ft.) (T)
Macro Mode: 30- 46 cm (11.8 in.-1.5 ft.) (W /T)
Shooting Modes: Auto/ manual / stitch assist / movie
Continuous Shooting: Approx. 1.5 images/sec. (2.5 images /sec. in high-
speed mode)
(Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off)
Self-timer: Shoots after approx. 10 sec. or approx. 2 sec.
PC Connected Shooting: Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software
program “RemoteCapture” is included in the
camera kit.)
Recording Media: CompactFlash™ card (Type I)
File Format: Design rule for Camera File System, DPOF-compliant
Image Recording Format Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*
1
Movies: AVI - Image data: Motion JPEG
- Audio data: WAVE (monaural)
Compression: Superfine / fine/ normal
Number of Recording Pixels: Still images: large 2272 x 1704 pixels
medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels
medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels
small 640 x 480 pixels
Movies: 320 x 240 pixels (Approx. 3 min.)
160 x 120 pixels (Approx. 3 min.)
Approx. 15 frames / sec.
•
The data in parentheses refer to the
maximum movie length per clip.
Replay Modes: Single image view / index view (9 thumbnails)/
zoomed view (LCD monitor zooms images up to
10 x) / slide show / printing with Card Photo Printer
CP-100, CP-10 or Bubble Jet Printer (Direct Print)
Display Languages: English, Deutsch, Français, Nederlands, Dansk,
Suomi, Italiano, Norsk, Svenska, Español, Chinese
and Japanese
My Camera Settings (Customizing) :
Start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound,
operation sound and selftimer sound can be
customized with the following procedures.
1. Using the images and sounds recorded on the camera.
2. Using the downloaded data from your computer using
the supplied software.
(W): wide angle (T): telephoto
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Specifications
Interface: USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]),
Audio / Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable,
Monaural audio)
Power Source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
(type: NB-1LH/ NB-1L)
AC Adapter Kit ACK500
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1
Operating Temperatures: 0º- 40º C (32º- 104º F)
Operating Humidity: 10% - 90%
Dimensions (w x h x d): 87.0 x 57.0 x 27.8 mm (3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.)
(excluding protrusions)
Weight: Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.)
(camera body only)
*
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This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard
for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By
connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time
of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Battery Capacity
Battery Pack NB-1LH (fully charged)
• Excludes movie data.
• At low operating temperatures, the battery performance may drop and the
low battery icon may appear sooner than at high temperature. To improve
performance at these temperatures, warm the battery in your pocket just
before using it in the camera.
Test Criteria
Shooting: Normal temperature (23º C/73º F), alternating between wide
angle and telephoto every 20 seconds, flash used once in four
shots, power turned off and on again after every eighth shot,
LCD monitor set to default brightness.
Replaying: Normal temperature (23º C/73º F), continuous replay at 3
seconds per image, LCD monitor set to default brightness.
Number of recordable images
LCD monitor on Approx. 190 images
LCD monitor off Approx. 440 images
Replay Approx. 140 minutes
Specifications
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FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH
7143061 123
(2272 x 1704 pixels) 13 27 54 110 222
26 54 110 220 443
14 30 61 122 246
(1600 x 1200 pixels) 26 54 109 219 440
52 108 217 435 868
25 53 107 215 431
(1024 x 768 pixels) 46 94 189 379 762
84 174 349 700 1390
58 120 241 482 962
(640 x 480 pixels) 94 196 393 788 1563
165 337 676 1355 2720
MOVIE
(320 x 240 pixels) 44 sec. 91 sec. 183 sec. 368 sec. 735 sec.
(160 x 120 pixels) 118 sec. 242 sec. 486 sec. 973 sec. 1954 sec.
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)
• The maximum movie clip length is approximately 3 min*. The times shown are the
maximum continuous recording times.
•
(Large), (Medium 1), (Medium 2), (Small), and indicate the
recording resolution.
•
(Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the compression setting.
• The FC-256 MH CF card is not sold in some regions.
Compression
Resolution
(2272 x 1704 pixels) 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB
(1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB
(1024 x 768 pixels) 570 KB 320 KB 170 KB
(640 x 480 pixels) 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB
Movies
(320 x 240 pixels) 330 KB/ sec.
(160 x 120 pixels) 120 KB/ sec.
Image File Sizes (Estimated)
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Specifications
CompactFlash™ Card
Card Slot Type: Type I
Dimensions: 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.)
Weight: Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)
Battery Pack NB-1LH
Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell
Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V
Typical Capacity: 840 mAh
Cycle Life: Approx. 300 times
Operating Temperatures: 0- 40 ºC (32 -104 ºF)
Dimensions: 32.3 x 49.8 x 10.6 mm (1.3 x 2.0 x 0.4 in.)
Weight: Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.)
Battery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE
Rated Input: 100-240 V AC (50 / 60 Hz)
0.075 A (100 V) - 0.045 A (240 V)
Rated Output: 4.2 V DC / 0.5 A
Charging Time: Approx. 130 minutes*
Operating Temperatures: 0- 40 ºC (32 -104 ºF)
Dimensions: 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.)
Weight: Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz.)
*
When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500
(Included with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK500)
Rated Input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)
0.17 A
Rated Output 4.3 V DC / 1.5 A
Operating Temperatures: 0- 40 ºC (32 - 104 ºF)
Dimensions: 42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 in.)
Weight: Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.)
Specifications
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Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (Optional)
Rated Input: DC 12-24 V, 4.3 W
Rated Output: 4.2 V DC, 0.55 A
Charging Time: Approx. 130 minutes*
Operating Temperatures: 0-40 º C (32-104 º F)
Dimensions: 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.)
Weight: Approx. 106 g (3.7 oz.)
*
When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH
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Index
A
AC Adapter Kit (ACK500) 141
AE Lock 66
AF Frame 32, 68
AF-assist Beam 36
AF Lock 64
AiAF 34
Autofocus 34, 68
Autofocus Lock 64
Auto Mode 49
Auto Power Down 27
Auto Rotate 78
AV Cable AVC-DC100 121
B
Battery
Battery Pack Charge 18
Capacity 150
Handling 19
Installing 20
Recharging 18
Battery Pack 18
C
Care and Maintenance 143
CF Card
Capacities 151
Formatting 97
Handling 23
Installing 22
Car Battery Charger 142
Compression 51
Continuous Shooting 57
Custom White Balance 74
D
Date/ Time 23
DIGITAL Terminal 103, 104, 123
Digital Zoom 37
Direct Interface Cable
DIF-100 103
Connecting to a Bubble Jet
Printer 103
Direct Print function Compatible
Printer 102
Direct Printing 99
DPOF 99, 100, 111, 119
DPOF Print Order 99
Printing 111
Print Style 114
Resetting 116
Selecting Images 111
DPOF Transfer Order 119
Downloading Images to a Computer
122
E
Erasing
All Images 96
Single Images 95
Exposure 66, 70
F
FE Lock 67
File Number 79
File Sizes 151
Flash 53
Focus Lock 64
Formatting 97
Functions Available in Each Shooting
Mode 160
H
Histogram 33
I
Image File Sizes 151
Index Replay 82
Indicator 17
ISO Speed 77
Index
155
L
Language 25
LCD Monitor
Information Displayed 31
Using the LCD Monitor 29
M
Macro Mode 55
Magnifying 81
Manual Mode 49
Menu
Play 129
Rec. 127
Set up 130
Messages
List of Messages 137
List of Messages Displayed while a
Direct Print Function Compatible
Bubble Jet Printer is Connected
140
List of Messages Displayed while a
Direct Print Function Compatible
Printer is Connected (CP series)
139
Metering Modes 69
Mode Switch 16, 28
Movie
Movie Mode 62, 83
Replaying 80
Editing 85
My Camera Menu
Changing 45
File Format 48
Registering 46
My Camera Settings 45
O
On /Off Button 26
P
Photo Effect 76
Play Menu 129
Power On/ Off 26
Power Lamp 16
Power Save 27
Print Settings (Direct Print Printers)
Number of Print Copies 107
Print Area (Trimming) 109
Print Style 107
Selecting Images 105
Protect 94
R
Rec. Menu 127
Red-Eye Reduction Function 54
Replay Mode 30
Resolution 51
Review Duration 50
Rotate 87
S
Self-Timer 58
Set up Menu 130
Shooting Mode 28, 49
Shooting Mode Dial 49
Shutter Button 35
Pressing Fully 36
Pressing Halfway 35
Shutter Speed 71
Single Image Replay 80
Slide Show 90
Play Time
93
Repeat Settings
93
Spot AE Point Frame 32, 69
Stitch Assist Mode 59
T
Telephoto 37
U
USB Cable 123
V
Video Output System 121
Viewfinder 34
Viewing
Single Image
Replay
80
Index Replay 82
W
White Balance 73
Wide Angle 37
Wrist Strap 15
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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, 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 Quick Time 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.
Copyright © 2003 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
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FCC Notice
(Digital Camera, Model PC1038)
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 cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with
this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of 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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MEMO
159
MEMO
160
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting
conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you
finish shooting.
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Reference
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Resolution
Compression
Flash
Macro Mode
Infinity Mode
Focus Lock
AE Lock
FE Lock
Shooting
Method
Large
Medium 1
Medium 2
Small
Movie
Movie
Superfine
Fine
Normal
Auto
Red-Eye Reduction Auto
On
Off
Slow-Synchro
Single
Standard continuous shooting
High-speed continuous shooting
10-sec. self-timer
2-sec. self-timer
Function
Auto Manual Stitch
Assist
Movie
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Reference
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Autofocus Modes
AF-assist Beam
Digital Zoom
Exposure Compensation
Long Shutter
White Balance
Photo Effect
ISO Speed
Auto Rotate
Function
Auto Manual Stitch
Assist
Movie
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Light
Metering
Method
Evaluative
Center-Weighted Averaging
Spot Metering
* Default setting.
● Setting available.
▲ Setting can only be selected for the first image.
■
(Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the camera power is
shut off.
(1)
The ISO speed is automatically set.
With the exception of the [Date / Time], [Language] and [Video System]
settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera
buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p. 136).
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