Page 1 • Please start by reading the Precautions on page 4 of this manual. • 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.
Page 2: Shooting With The Camera
Downloading Images to a Computer Printer User Guide 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.
Page 3: About The Lcd Monitor
Canon Inc. • Canon Inc. 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.
Page 4: About This Camera User Guide
About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look Here First. 3 How do I navigate the menus? 3 What settings are available under each function? Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned the camera off? 3 How do I go about printing?
Page 5 About the Thumb Index A quick introduction intended for new users who want to shoot first and learn more later. Tells you how to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and playing back images. Introduces you to all of the camera components, and explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button, among other basic functions.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read This First ... 4 Quick Start ... 8 Components Guide ... 10 Front View ... 10 Back / Bottom View ... 11 Controls ...
Page 8 Fast Shutter ... 57 Slow Shutter ... 58 Stitch Assist Mode ... 59 Movie Mode ... 62 Macro Mode ... 63 Self-Timer ... 64 Digital Zoom ... 65 Continuous Shooting ... 66 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ... 67 Program AE ... 67 Setting the Shutter Speed ...
Page 9 Automated Playback (Slide Show) ... 114 Protecting Images ... 118 Erasing ... 119 Erasing Images Individually ... 119 Erasing All Images ... 120 Formatting a CF Card ... 121 Printing ... 122 About Printing ... 122 Selecting from the Print Order Menu ... 124 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ...
Page 10: Read This First
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlash™...
Page 11 Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera battery and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Page 12 • Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions
• Always keep the terminals of the battery charger clean. Do not place metal objects on top of the terminals. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. • 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.
Page 14: Quick Start
Quick Start Charge indicator Battery lock Charge the Battery (p. 15). Charge the battery using the supplied battery charger. The charging is complete when the charge indicator turns from red to green. • Please note that the battery charger shape varies between regions.
Page 15 To Immediately Delete the Displayed Image 1. Press the button while the image is displayed. 2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press on the multicontroller. Focus (p. 33). Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter button halfway. Two beeps will sound when the autofocus is set.
Page 16: Components Guide
Components Guide Front View Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) p. 35 Replaying: (Zoom in)/ (Zoom out) p. 106 Shutter button (p. 33) Lens Cover (p. 24) Lens * To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables. •...
Page 17: Back / Bottom View
Back / Bottom View Viewfinder (p. 32) CF Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 17, 19) Tripod Socket * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. • The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment.
Page 18: Controls
Controls (Exposure) / (White Balance) / (Function) Button (p. 36, 79, 80) (Flash) / Button (p. 54, 107) Button (p. 63, 108) (Light Metering) / (Microphone) Button (p. 77, 90, 92, 113) (Manual Focus) / (Single image erase) Button (p. 98, 100, 119) ●...
Page 19: Shooting Mode Dial
Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. • The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone Auto The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. • Creative Zone The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects.
Page 20: Operating The Multicontroller
Operating the Multicontroller The multicontroller is used to select choices, images and menus on the LCD monitor and confirm the selection. Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor up and down. Use C or D to select a menu item on the LCD monitor.
Page 21: Preparing The Camera
It can be recharged at any time. • It takes approximately 80 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to full charge (based on Canon’s testing standard). Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40º C (32 to 104º F).
Page 22 Charging the Battery Pack (continued) Battery Pack Handling Precautions Keep the battery pack and camera terminals ( • terminals may cause a 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 cover the battery charger with anything, such as a tablecloth, cushion or •...
Page 23: Installing The Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-2L (supplied) into the camera as follows. We recommend that you use the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 to power the camera for extended periods (p. 162). Turn off the camera (p. 24). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. Battery lock •...
Page 24 Installing the Battery Pack (continued) Battery Low Status The following icon and/or message appears when the battery becomes 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 Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera.
Page 25: Installing A Cf Card
Installing a CF Card Turn off the camera (p. 24). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. CF card Eject Button • When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, for image data may be lost or corrupted: - Do not shake the camera.
Page 26 Installing a CF Card (continued) CF Card Handling Precautions CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, 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 may cause condensation •...
Page 27: Setting The Date / Time
Setting the Date / Time The Set 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 5 to set the date and time. Turn on the camera (p.
Page 28 Setting the Date / Time (continued) • You may need to reset the date and time if the battery pack is removed for about three weeks. • The Date/Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date/Time have been set.
Page 29: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Turn on the camera (p. 24). Press the button. • The (Rec.) or (Set up)] menu using A on Select the[ the multicontroller. • Pressing the button also switches between menus. Select [Language] using C or D on the multicontroller and press Select a language using B, A, C or D on the multicontroller.
Page 30: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On / Off The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows. Power/Mode Indicator Turning On/Off the Camera in Shooting Mode Turning On/Off the Camera in Replaying Mode Orange: Shooting mode Green:...
Page 31 • You will hear a startup sound and see the startup image when the power comes on. (To change the startup sound and image, see below and pages 40 and 156.) • The startup image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off or the terminal is connected to a TV.
Page 32: Switching Between Shooting And Replaying
Switching between Shooting and Replaying You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. 2 Shooting Mode Slide the power/replay lever to the right (p. 24). •...
Page 33 Relationship of the Three States (Power Off/Shooting Mode/Replaying Mode) of the Camera Replaying Mode Power Off Replaying Mode : Sliding the Power/Replay lever to the right : Opening/Closing the lens cover : Pressing the shutter button halfway Shooting Mode...
Page 34: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to confirm an image during shooting, to replay recorded images or to adjust menu settings. Pressing the the LCD monitor display mode. 2 Shooting Mode • Pressing the button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed.
Page 35: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Replaying mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date / time. 2 Shooting Mode MF (Manual Focus) Indicator Aperture Recordable Value Images or Recordable Shutter Speed Movie Time...
Page 36: Movie Length
Using the LCD Monitor (continued) 2 Replaying Mode File Number Image Number Shooting Date / Time and Total (Display Image/ Total) Aperture Value Shutter Speed Histogram Movie Length The following information may also appear with some image files. An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with an unrecognized format, is attached. JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards.
Page 37 About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive number.
Page 38: Using The Viewfinder To Shoot
Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p.28) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. 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.
Page 39: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Indicators AF Frame ● Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. • The indicators light or blink as follows. Upper indicator Green: Metering complete (two beeps •...
Page 40 Pressing the Shutter Button (continued) • If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot. • Images are first saved into the camera’s internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.
Page 41: Using The Zoom (Focal Length)
Using the Zoom (Focal Length) The zoom can be adjusted from 35 to 105 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film format). • The digital zoom cannot be used with certain Shooting modes (p.180). • The more the image is zoomed digitally, the coarser its image quality becomes. Telephoto / Wide Angle •...
Page 42: Selecting Menus And Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / time and electronic sound settings. Menus can be displayed by either pressing the button. Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following procedures. Selecting Settings by Pressing the Press the •...
Page 43 Selecting Settings by Pressing the Press the button. • In Shooting mode, the [ (Replay)] menu appears. Switch between menu tabs using B or A on the multicontroller. • The menu switches as follows: (Rec.)] or [ (Replay)] (My Camera)] •...
Page 44: Menu Settings And Factory Defaults
Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Menu Items Selectable with the Menu Item Exposure Compensation White Balance Drive Mode ISO Speed Photo Effect Bracket Flash Exposure/Flash Output Resolution, File Format, Compression Menu Items Selectable with the...
Page 45 Menu Item Beep LCD Brightness Auto Power Down Date/Time Format Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Start-up Vol. Set up Operation Vol. Menu Selftimer Vol. (Yellow) File No. Reset Auto Rotate Distance Units Language Video System Communication Theme Start-up Image Start-up Sound Camera Operation Sound Menu...
Page 46: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. e.g. Start-up image As default settings, My Camera setting [ Camera setting [ ] has an animal (bird) theme.
Page 47 Select setting content using B or A on the multicontroller. Press the button. • Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 48: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings You can easily add images and newly recorded sounds saved on the CF card as My Camera settings to the camera’s [ supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera. •...
Page 49 Select [ ] or [ ] using B or A on the multicontroller. • appears. Press the button. • An image appears. [Start-up Image] → Step 8a, 9a [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Selftimer Sound] → Step 8b, 9b Select the image you wish to register using B or A or on the multicontroller.
Page 50 Registering My Camera Settings (continued) • Movie and RAW image sounds recorded with the Sound Annotation function (p. 113) cannot be registered. • When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats.
Page 51: Shooting - Letting The Camera Select Settings
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.
Page 52 Auto Mode (continued) • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 47).
Page 53: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Reviewing the Image After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds. There are two ways to display the image for longer. 2Keeping the Shutter Button Pressed The image continues to appear on the LCD monitor as long as you keep the shutter button fully depressed.
Page 54 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting (continued) • The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digital zoom or when Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed anywhere from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off.
Page 55: Changing The Resolution And Compression
Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. To record the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file format (p. 52). Resolution L (Large) 2272 x 1704 pixels...
Page 56 Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued) Select the resolution you wish to set using B or A on the multicontroller. Press the button. Select the compression you wish to set using B or A on the multicontroller. • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.
Page 57 • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • Volume of an image (approximate) (p.173) • Types of CF cards and resolution (p. 173) • The resolution and compression settings are affected by the Shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution in Initial Shooting Next Shooting Mode...
Page 58: Changing The File Format
The resolution (2272 x 1704) and compression settings cannot be adjusted for these images. * As measured by Canon’s testing standard. ** The bundled software can be used to open or adjust the parameters of images recorded in the RAW file format.
Page 59 Select RAW using B or A on the multicontroller. • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The previous screen will appear again, once the image is shot. Press or the Shoot the image. •...
Page 60: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Red-eye reduction, Auto Auto Red-eye reduction, Flash on Flash on Flash off Press the button to switch between flash modes. • The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 61: Setting The Slow Synchro
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On]. • When shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the subjects must look right at the red-eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.
Page 62: Portrait Mode
Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • To best achieve the effect of the background gradually fading, compose the image so that the upper half of the subject’s body fills most of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
Page 63: Night Scene Mode
Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed. Turn the shooting mode dial to •...
Page 64: Slow Shutter
Slow Shutter Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred such as river rapids. • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode. Turn the shooting mode dial to •...
Page 65: Stitch Assist Mode
Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer. Horizontal 2 x 2 • Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer. Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
Page 66 Stitch Assist Mode (continued) • Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10% of the image height. • Do not include moving items in the overlap. •...
Page 67 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. • Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software. • An image can be retaken. Press B or A on the multicontroller to return to that frame. Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames.
Page 68: Movie Mode
(160 × 120) setting. The clip will end automatically after this time elapses or when the CF card becomes full. * The data reflects Canon’s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting objects and conditions.
Page 69: Macro Mode
Macro Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 10 to 50 cm (3.9 in. to 1.6 ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 50 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.6 ft.) at telephoto end. Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on.
Page 70: Self-Timer
Self-Timer You can take pictures with the self-timer in any Shooting mode. Press the * (Drive mode) using C or D on Select the multicontroller. * The current setting is displayed. using B or A on the Select multicontroller and press •...
Page 71: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows. 4.3 times, 5.3 times, 6.7 times, 8.2 times, and 11 times Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. Turn the shooting mode dial to any Shooting mode except for In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Digital Zoom].
Page 72: Continuous Shooting
When is selected: Approx. 2.5 frames per second * Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
Page 73: Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture can be freely changed for shooting. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. •...
Page 74 Program AE (continued) • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value show in red on the LCD monitor. Use the following methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white.
Page 75: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
Page 76 Setting the Shutter Speed (continued) • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning camera to a tripod before shooting. • The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows.
Page 77: Setting The Aperture
Setting the Aperture When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus.
Page 78 Setting the Aperture (continued) • If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using B or A on the multicontroller until the shutter speed display turns white. •...
Page 79: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically. Turn the shooting mode dial to •...
Page 80: Selecting An Af Frame
Selecting an AF Frame The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following way. When the Shooting Mode dial is set to You can set the AF frame to Auto Selection (AiAF) or to center-point. When Auto Selection (AiAF) is selected, the camera automatically selects an AF frame from 9 points to focus according to the shooting conditions.
Page 81 When the Shooting Mode dial is set to , You can set the focusing frame manually to the desired position (Manual Selection). This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire. The AF frame is fixed to center-point when an image is shot using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor off or when using the digital zoom, even if you previously set the AF frame to the position you desire.
Page 82 Selecting an AF Frame (continued) • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • Turn the LCD monitor on to set the AF frame to the position you desire before shooting.
Page 83: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes Evaluative metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Evaluative Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Center Spot AE Point AF Point Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button to select the metering mode.
Page 84 Switching between Light Metering Modes (continued) In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36). Select the [Center] or [AF Point] option, then press the • When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor, and when [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point], it appears inside the selected AF frame.
Page 85: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Press the Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using C or D on the multicontroller. • The current setting is displayed. Select a setting using B or A on the multicontroller.
Page 86: Setting The White Balance
Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera 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...
Page 87: Setting A Custom White Balance
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 a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. You can set two types of settings. Press the * (Auto) using C or D on the Select...
Page 88 Setting the White Balance (continued) Shoot the image. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the Shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation to zero (±0).
Page 89: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different photo effects. * Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record in bold color. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines.
Page 90 Changing the Photo Effect (continued) Contrast • Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong). • This function allows you to adjust the degree of brightness. Sharpness • Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong). • This function allows you to adjust how sharply outlines are defined.
Page 91: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed. You can choose from the following speeds: Auto, 50, 100, 200 and 400. Press the Select * (ISO Speed) using C or D on the multicontroller.
Page 92: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. You can adjust AEB settings in 1/3EV steps within the range of -2EV to +2EV of the standard exposure setting. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings (p.
Page 93 Shoot the image. • The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only one image gets recorded. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180)
Page 94: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) You can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shooting with the manual focus. Three ranges -small, medium or large- can be selected. Images are shot with the focus position changing in the following order: current position, backwards and forward.
Page 95 • The Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on. The camera will revert to shooting only one image when the flash is on. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
Page 96: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
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. Press the Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway.
Page 97 • The AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180). • The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure with the following procedures.
Page 98: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition. Press the Press the (Flash) button and set the flash to fire (p. 54). Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway.
Page 99: Switching Between The Built-In Flash Adjustment Settings
Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings The flash fires with automatic flash adjustments (except in the possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. Select [Flash Adjust] from the [ • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36). Select [Auto] or [Manual] and press the Compensating the Flash Adjustment (+/- (Flash)) The flash adjustment can be changed when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto].
Page 100 Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings (continued) Compensating the Flash Output. mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. This setting is also active with slave flash photography where multiple flashes are fired at the subject from different positions because the pre-flash does not fire.
Page 101: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, 1st-curtain the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed. 2nd-curtain Compared with the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows you to shoot images in which, for example, a car’s rear lamps seem to trail off behind.
Page 102: Shooting Images At Set Intervals (Intervalometer)
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot. •...
Page 103 Press the shutter button. • The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. • Once the set number of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power-saving function settings. • If the below operations are accessed while the interval shooting is in process, the interval shooting session will be cancelled.
Page 104: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects mixing close and far objects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...
Page 105 Focus Lock Method 2 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the • The icon appears on the LCD monitor. • The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the released.
Page 106: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (continued) Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. Press the Press and hold the C or D on the multicontroller. • The focus will lock and the indicator will appear on the LCD monitor. •...
Page 107 Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location. Focus the camera with the manual focus. Press • The camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point near the current focusing point.
Page 108: Saving Custom Settings
Saving Custom Settings You can save frequently used Shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the shooting mode dial to . Settings that are usually forgotten when the Shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as macro mode or drive mode) are also remembered.
Page 109: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off. Select [Auto Rotate] in the [ (Set up)] menu.
Page 110: Resetting The File Numbers
Resetting the File Numbers You can select the way file numbers are assigned. The file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number. 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.
Page 111: Replaying
Replaying Displaying Images Individually You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Move between images using B or A on the multicontroller. • Use B to move to the previous image and A to move to the next. Holding B or A moves more rapidly between images, but the images will not appear as clearly.
Page 112: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. Slide the power/replay lever to the right. Slide the zoom lever toward Magnified approximately 5 times • You can move around the magnified image using B, A, C or D on the multicontroller.
Page 113: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Replay)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay. Slide the power/replay lever to the right. Press the button. • Nine images appear at once (index replay). • The same display appears even if you slide the zoom lever once towards Change the image selection using B, A, C or D on the multicontroller.
Page 114: Jumping Between Images
Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image replay or index replay. Press the replay (p. 107). • The jump bar appears. The displayed image(s) change. Single Replay • Jump 10 images behind or ahead using B or A on the multicontroller.
Page 115: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can replay the images shot in Slide the power/replay lever to the right. • Movies cannot be viewed in index replay. Select a movie using B or A on the multicontroller and press • A movie displays with the instruction •...
Page 116: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clips. Select the movie you wish to edit and press • See Viewing Movies (p. 109). (Edit) using B or A on the Select multicontroller and press •...
Page 117 (Save) using C or D on the Select multicontroller. • When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to replay. Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using B or A on the multicontroller. • [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie.
Page 118: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90º and 270º clockwise on the LCD monitor. Original Select [Rotate] from the [ menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36). Select an image you want to rotate using B or A on the multicontroller and press •...
Page 119: Attaching Sound Annotations To Images
Attaching Sound Annotations to Images In replay mode (including single replay, index replay, magnifying replay and the replay immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound annotations (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. Press the button while replaying images.
Page 120: Automated Playback (Slide Show)
Automated Playback (Slide Show) Starting a Slide Show Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 122). All Images Plays all the images on the CF card in order Slide Show 1 - 3 Plays the images selected for each show in order (p. 115) In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Slide Show] and press...
Page 121: Selecting Images For Slide Shows
Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 100 images may be marked per slide show. Images display in the order of their selection. Display the slide show menu (p. 114). Select [Program] using C on the multicontroller.
Page 122: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings
Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) 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 itself continuously. Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is displayed. The options are any Play Time one of 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual.
Page 123 Press the button. • The set up menu closes. • The display interval may vary somewhat for some images. • Slide shows can be easily edited on a computer with the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide.
Page 124: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Protect] and press • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36). Select an image you want to protect using B or A on the multicontroller and press •...
Page 125: Erasing
Erasing Erasing Images Individually • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Set the camera to the replay mode (p. 26). Select the image you wish to erase using B or A on the multicontroller and press the Select [Erase] using B or A on the multicontroller and press...
Page 126: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Erase all] and press • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36). Select [OK] using B or A on the multicontroller and press •...
Page 127: Formatting A Cf Card
• If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not...
Page 128: Printing
(DPOF* Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later. * Digital Print Order Format CF Card BJ Printer with the direct print function Canon printer with the direct print function Photo lab Printed images...
Page 129: Dpof Print Settings
Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print function compatible printer information. Print Settings for Direct Print Function • Select how many copies you want (p.131) • Select the print style (p.131) • Standard / Multiple •...
Page 130: Selecting From The Print Order Menu
Selecting from the Print Order Menu Use the Print Order Menu as shown below to select all print settings. However, set the camera to replay mode beforehand. Direct Print Function DPOF Settings ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔...
Page 131 Style ➔ ➔ Number of copies (p. 131) Trimming (p. 133) Order ➔ ➔ Set up Reset (p. 139) : Turns the menu on/off : Selects items and settings : Sets items and settings Image (p. 131) Paper (p. 131) Borders (p.
Page 132: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to a direct print function compatible printer (optional) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (optional). It can also be used with DPOF print settings.
Page 133: Connecting Bubble Jet Printer To The Camera
Connect the camera and printer using the cable. • When you insert the cable, make sure the “Canon” logo on the cable faces the front of the camera (lens side). • appears on the camera LCD monitor and the power/mode indicator is lit green when the printer is properly connected to the camera.
Page 134 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (continued) • When you detach the cable from the camera, hold the plug and do not pull by the cable. • The following operations cannot be performed while the printer is connected. - Replaying movies - Setting the language using the •...
Page 135: Printing
Printing * The following illustrations show examples from a direct print function compatible printer. Options for the Style category will differ slightly for BJ printers. An image can be printed when displayed in single replay or selected in index replay. Choose an image using B or A on the multicontroller and press Set the number of prints, the print style and cropping settings...
Page 136: Printing Errors
Printing (continued) • You cannot print movies or images recorded in the RAW format. Cancel Printing • To cancel printing between images printed, press appears. Select [OK] using B or A on the multicontroller and press – Direct Print Function Compatible Printers A print in progress cannot be stopped.
Page 137: Setting The Print Settings (Direct Print Function)
Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) Selecting the Number of Copies In Replaying mode, press the [Copies] option using C or D on the multicontroller. Specify the desired number of copies using B or A on the multicontroller. • You can specify from 1 to 99 prints. Setting the Print Style You can select from among the following print styles.
Page 138 Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) (continued) In the print setting menu, choose [Style] using C or D on the multicontroller and press again. Choose [Image] (or [Paper], [Borders] or [Date]) using C or D on the multicontroller. Select settings using B or A on the multicontroller. Image Settings (Direct print function compatible printer)
Page 139 Press the button. • With borderless or multiple prints, the top, bottom and sides of the image may be cropped slightly. If you have not specified a trimming setting, a frame will appear around the area of the image that will be printed, allowing you to check the portion that will be cropped.
Page 140: Setting Menu
Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) (continued) Trim the Image. Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Slide the zoom lever toward • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
Page 141: Print Settings (Dpof Print Settings)
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer or a direct print function compatible BJ printer.
Page 142 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 137) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image using B or A on the multicontroller. You can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using C or D on the multicontroller.
Page 143: Setting The Print Style
Setting the Print Style Always select a print style after having selected the image you wish to print. The following print settings can be selected. 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...
Page 144 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) Date • Select [On] or [Off]. File No. • Select [On] or [Off]. Press the • The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. • When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On]. •...
Page 145: Resetting The Print Settings
Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is reset to [Standard] and the date and file number options are set to [Off]. In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press •...
Page 146: Printing With Dpof Print Settings
Printing with DPOF Print Settings You can use the DPOF print settings to print with a direct print function compatible printer (optional) or with a direct print function compatible BJ printer. In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press •...
Page 147 • To print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print order menu in Step 2 on the previous page to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the [Style] menu in Step 3 on the previous page. If the print type is set to [Index], the date will not print even if the [Date] setting is set to [On] in Step 2.
Page 148: Image Transfer Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Using the camera, you can make marks on images you wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transferring images. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images.). These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
Page 149 Select images for transferring. Single Images • Select an image using B or A on the multicontroller and mark or remove marks from images using C or D on the multicontroller. • You can use the same procedures to select images in index replay (3 images).
Page 150: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV Set A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them. Turn off the camera (p. 24). To the Yellow Video In Jack Plug To the Black...
Page 151: Downloading Images To A Computer
• Directly from the CF card • Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable You must install the software and driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer.
Page 152: Connecting The Camera To A Computer Via The Usb Cable
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable IMPORTANT You must install the software and USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer. Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for installation instructions, image download instructions and system requirements.
Page 153: Setting The Communication Mode
Sets the communication mode when downloading images with the camera connected to the computer. Normal (Default) Usual setting. You must install the USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before using this mode. The below functions are available even if the software and USB driver (Picture Transfer Protocol) bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk have not been installed.
Page 154: List Of Menu Options And Messages
List of Menu Options and Messages Rec. Menu * Some items may not appear in certain Shooting modes (p. 180). Item Menu Screen Flash Sync Slow Synchro Flash Adjust Red-eye Spot AE Point MF-Point Zoom Settings Content Sets the timing at which the flash fires. •...
Page 155 Item Menu Screen AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Intervalometer Save Settings Settings Content Sets the output of the AF-assist beam according to shooting conditions when using the auto focus. • On* • Off Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images.
Page 156: Replay Menu
Replay Menu Item Menu Screen Protect Rotate Erase all Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order Settings Content Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images). Plays images in an automated slide show.
Page 157: Set Up Menu
Set up Menu Item Menu Screen Beep LCD Brightness Auto Power Down Date/Time Format Settings Content Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. See also "How the [Beep] setting in the (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu...
Page 158 Set up Menu (continued) Item Menu Screen Shutter Volume Playback Vol. (Replay) Start-up Vol. Settings Content Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. • (Off) • •...
Page 159 Item Menu Screen Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. File No. Reset Auto Rotate Distance Units Settings Content Adjusts the sound volume of the Operation Sound. • (Off) • • (2)* • • • Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer Sound. •...
Page 160 Set up Menu (continued) Item Menu Screen Language Video System Communication Settings Content Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. The menu may appear differently in some regions. • English* • Italiano • Deutsch •...
Page 161: My Camera Menu
My Camera Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the [ sounds and images recorded on the CF card or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
Page 162 My Camera Menu (continued) Item Menu Screen Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ • To actually turn off the sound of the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound individually, [Beep] in the [ set to [Off].
Page 163: Resetting The Settings To Default
Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default except for the [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video System] settings. Turn on the camera. • You can turn on the camera into either Shooting or Replaying mode. Press the button for longer than 5 seconds.
Page 164: List Of Messages
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. Reset settings to default?: Do you wish to reset all the camera and menu settings Resetting: Busy...: No CF card: Cannot record!: CF card error!: CF card full: Naming error!: Change the battery pack: No image:...
Page 165 RAW: Cannot magnify!: Cannot rotate: Unidentified Image: Incompatible Wave format: Cannot attach sound annotation to the image Protected!: Too many marks: Cannot mark image: Cannot complete!: Cannot edit: Cannot register this image!: You attempted to register an image recorded with Cannot change!: You attempted to replay an image recorded in an incompatible RAW format.
Page 166 List of Messages (continued) The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor when a Direct Print compatible printer is printing. Depending on the printer model, some messages may not display. No Paper: No Ink: Incompatible paper size: Wrong paper size is loaded in the printer. Incompatible ink size: Ink Cassette Error: Paper and ink do not match: The paper and ink are from different sets.
Page 167 CANCEL button on Bubble Jet Printer. Please request replacement of the waste tank to the shop where you purchased the printer or your nearest Canon customer support center listed in the Contact List provided with the Bubble Jet Printer or in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide.
Page 168: Appendices
Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit (Optional) You are advised to use AC Adapter Kit ACK700* (optional) for long periods of use and when connecting to a computer or printer. * Consists of Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700, DC Coupler DR-700 and a power cord. Connect to Power Supply Compact Power Adapter...
Page 169 • Always turn the camera’s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter (p. 24). • Use of any adapter other that AC Adapter Kit ACK700 may cause malfunction of the camera or AC adapter kit.
Page 170: Using A Car Battery Charger (Optional)
Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (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.
Page 171: Using The Waterproof Case (Optional)
Using the Waterproof Case (Optional) Some of the camera's operations differ slightly when it is used in the waterproof case WP-DC300 (sold separately). Please operate the camera according to the below information. Camera Operations (without the waterproof case) Turning off the power Selecting menus using the button or the button.
Page 172: Camera Care And Maintenance
• 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.
Page 173: Troubleshooting
• Format CF card. See Formatting a CF card (p. 121). • If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Close the CF card slot/battery cover, then turn off the camera.
Page 174 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Cause Battery pack Battery pack capacity consumed reduced because of disuse quickly for one year or more after being fully charged Battery life exceeded Battery pack Battery life exceeded will not charge Poor contact between battery charger and battery Image is Camera moved blurred or out...
Page 175 Problem Cause Subject in Subject too close recorded image is too Subject bright in comparison bright to the background Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into camera Flash set to On. Flash will not Flash set to Off. fire Incorrect video system Image not...
Page 176: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital tele-converter: Optical viewfinder: LCD monitor: Autofocus method: Shooting distance (from tip of the lens barrel): Shutter: Shutter speeds: Light metering system:...
Page 177 Flash range: Flash exposure compensation: Shooting modes: Continuous shooting: Self-timer: PC-connected shooting: Storage media: File Format: Image Still images: recording format Movies: JPEG compression mode: Number of Still images: recording pixels: Movies: Replay modes: Display languages My Camera Settings (customizing): (When sensitivity is set to AUTO) 35 cm - 4.8 m (1.1 ft.
Page 178 Battery Performance (Battery Pack NB-2L at full charge) PowerShot S45 The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. * Movie data is excluded.
Page 179 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels • These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and Shooting mode. • The following are the approximate maximum recording times for movie clips: : 3 minutes, : 3 minutes.
Page 180 Type: Nominal voltage: Nominal amperage: Charge cycles: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Battery Charger CB-2LT / CB-2LTE Input voltage: Rated output: Charging time: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: * When charging Battery Pack CB-2LT Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (Included with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK700) Input voltage: Rated output: Operating temperatures:...
Page 181 Card slot type: Dimensions: Weight: CompactFlash™ Card Type I 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)
Page 182: Index
Index AC Adapter Kit AEB Mode AE Lock AF Frame Auto Selection Manual Selection Aperture-Priority AE ( Aperture Value 67, 69, 71, 73 Auto Mode ( Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Auto Replay (Slide Show) A/V Out Terminal 10, 144 Battery Pack Charging Handling Precautions...
Page 183 Language Settings 23, 154 LCD Monitor 28 - 31 Brightness Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Evaluative Spot AE Point (AF Point) Spot AE Point (Center) Macro Mode ( ) Magnifying Images Manual Exposure ( ) Focus ( Setting Image Characteristics Shooting Mode Menu List of Options Replay...
Page 184 Sound 24, 40 - 41, 155 Stitch Assist Mode ( Framing Subjects Shooting Strap Telephoto Transfer Order Reset Selecting Images Troubleshooting 167 - 169 Video System 144, 154 Viewfinder LCD Monitor 12, 28 Optical 11, 32 Volume Replay Shooting WAVE Files 30, 44, 113 White Balance Wide Angle...
Page 185: Fcc Notice
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in subpart B of Part 15 on FCC rules.
Page 186: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. You can shoot with the settings saved in the Large Medium 1 Resolution Medium 2 Small Movie Resolution Movie Superfine Compression Fine Normal JPEG File Format Auto...
Page 187 Auto AF Frame Center Point Manual Manual Focus Macro Mode Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Evaluative Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Light Metering Spot Metering System Center AF Point AE Lock/FE Lock Bracket Focus-BKT White Balance Photo Effect Contrast/ Sharpness/Saturation ISO Speed Auto Rotate * Default setting.

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Canon Powershot S45 User Manual

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Quick Start

Components Guide

Preparing the Camera

Basic Functions

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects

Replaying

Erasing

Printing

Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

Viewing Images on a TV Set

Downloading Images to a Computer

List of Menu Options and Messages

Appendices

Specifications

Index

Functions Available in each Shooting Mode

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