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  • Page 1 ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Camera User Guide...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) AV Cable AVC-DC400 Warranty Card Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Wrist Strap WS-DC7 “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it 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 customer support list supplied with your camera.

  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ....24 Shoot to match special conditions ..... . . 54 – 56 Take good people shots Portraits At night...
  • Page 5 View Look at my pictures........28 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) .

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 Conventions Used in this Guide ...8 Safety Precautions...9...
  • Page 7 Changing the ISO Speed ... 75 Adjusting the White Balance ... 76 Continuous Shooting... 78 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 79 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ... 80 Customizing the Self-Timer... 81 Shooting Using a TV Monitor ... 82 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock ...

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in this Guide 9 Customizing Camera Settings ...141 Changing Camera Settings...142 Changing Shooting Function Settings ...148 Changing Playback Function Settings ...151 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. •...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...
  • Page 10 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
  • Page 11 • The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LV CB-2LVE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.

  • Page 15: Battery Charge Indicator

    This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...

  • Page 16: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

    Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards •...

  • Page 17: Insert The Memory Card

    Terminals Terminals What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

  • Page 18: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.

  • Page 20: Changing The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.

  • Page 21: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.

  • Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button

    The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card. Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
  • Page 25 AF Frame Shoot. ● ● Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. Press the shutter button fully.

  • Page 26: Scene Icons

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Background Subject People When Moving Non-Human Subjects/ Landscapes Close Subjects Icon Background Color * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.
  • Page 27 What if... • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range (p.

  • Page 28: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear.

  • Page 29: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.

  • Page 30: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Shooting Time Enter E mode.

  • Page 31: Stop Shooting

    Elapsed Time Microphone Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom lever toward i while shooting will zoom in on the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded and the movie may appear coarse. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time •...

  • Page 32: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons to choose a movie. ●...
  • Page 33 What if you can't play back movies on a computer? • Install the included software (p. 35). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities.

  • Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

  • Page 35: Install The Software

    Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 36: Turn On The Camera

    Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose...

  • Page 37: Transfer And View Images

    Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click Transfer and View Images You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    Interface Cable IFC-400PCU *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY series) (PIXMA series) See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.

  • Page 39: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Using accessories abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 –...

  • Page 40: Other Accessories

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 41: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

  • Page 42: Components Guide

    Components Guide Lamp (pp. 59 – 61, 67, 148) Lens Shutter Button (p. 23) Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 108, 114) Power Button (p. 19) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change a Shooting mode.
  • Page 43 Indicator (p. 45) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 107) HDMI Terminal (p. 116) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) (p. 115) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 134) Mode Switch (p. 42) n Button (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 44) Components Guide b (Exposure Compensation) o Button...

  • Page 44: Screen Display

    Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 160 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting.

  • Page 45: Indicator

    Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen.

  • Page 46: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 162 – 165). You can also use the FUNC. menu in Playback mode. Available Options Menu Items Display the FUNC.

  • Page 47: Menu - Basic Operations

    MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 162 – 165). Display the menu.

  • Page 48: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], ●...

  • Page 49: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Using the l Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. •...

  • Page 50: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] (p.

  • Page 51: Low Level Memory Card Formatting

    Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format.

  • Page 52: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all recorded data are erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.

  • Page 53: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions

    Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.

  • Page 54: Shooting In Various Conditions

    Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose the Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the ●...
  • Page 55 Shooting in Various Conditions VTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ’Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) ●...
  • Page 56 Shooting in Various Conditions In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 150). In F, V, ’ or S mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p.

  • Page 57: Adding Effects And Shooting

    Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the effects of a fish-eye lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.

  • Page 58: Miniature Effect

    Adding Effects and Shooting Take shots that look like a miniature model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. •...

  • Page 59: Detecting A Smile And Shooting

    Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling.

  • Page 60: Using The Wink Self-Timer

    Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. What if a wink is not detected? • Wink a bit slowly. •...

  • Page 61: Using The Face Self-Timer

    • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.
  • Page 62 Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots For the screen in Step 1, press the l button, then press the op buttons to change the number of shots. Press the l button to accept the setting. Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.

  • Page 63: Turning The Flash Off

    Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing the screen.

  • Page 64: Zooming In Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 65 Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.7x or 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.

  • Page 66: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.

  • Page 67: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 81). Press the p button.

  • Page 69: Choosing Settings Yourself

    Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode.

  • Page 70: Shooting In Program Ae

    Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm –...

  • Page 72: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The focus range (the distance range from your subject) is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is moved toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide angle setting of the lens).

  • Page 73: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 64) or Digital Tele- Converter (p. 65). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine),...
  • Page 74 0.3 M/640 x 480 (Widescreen) 4320 x 2432 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size A4, Letter size 5"...

  • Page 75: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting. Cloudy, Twilight Nightscapes, Dark interiors High Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

  • Page 76: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions Tungsten...

  • Page 77: Custom White Balance

    Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly.

  • Page 78: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.7 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 67, 80, 81) or • Continuous shooting speed increases in •...

  • Page 79: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid Vivid impression. Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral Neutral hues.

  • Page 80: Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Shooting Using the Two Second Self- Timer The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is pressed, avoiding any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 81: Customizing The Self-Timer

    Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. •...

  • Page 82: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor

    Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 115). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.

  • Page 83: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    Getting More Out of Your This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode.

  • Page 84: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...

  • Page 85: Magnifying The Focal Point

    You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 64) or Digital Tele-converter (p.

  • Page 86: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button.

  • Page 87: Shooting With Servo Af

    Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. •...

  • Page 88: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Evaluative Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives Weighted Avg.

  • Page 89: Shooting With The Ae Lock

    Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure” Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash.

  • Page 90: Shooting With Slow Synchro

    Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.

  • Page 91: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.

  • Page 92: Red-Eye Correction

    Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 132). •...

  • Page 93: Checking For Shut Eyes

    Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. • or $ mode, when the number of shots is set to two or more shots, this function is only available for the last image shot. •...

  • Page 94: Shooting Long Exposures

    Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. •...

  • Page 95: Changing The Color And Shooting

    Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
  • Page 96 Changing the Color and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54 to choose Y. Press the l button.
  • Page 97 • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons to change the range of colors to be retained.

  • Page 98: Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 82). Choose x or v.

  • Page 99: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before playing back or editing movies.

  • Page 100: Changing The Movie Mode

    Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. Standard Normal mode. These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the > Color Accent chosen color to black and white, or exchange the chosen color for another color, when shooting. See “Changing the Color Swap Color and Shooting”...

  • Page 101: Changing The Image Quality

    320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in approximately 1 hour when shooting in •...

  • Page 102: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure.

  • Page 103: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in > or z. • Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 64) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used.

  • Page 104: Playback Functions

    Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 29) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 108) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 109) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 111) •...

  • Page 105: Editing

    Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. In Step 3 on p. 32, choose * from the ● displayed movie control panel, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.

  • Page 106: Save The Edited Movie

    Editing • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved.

  • Page 107: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions

    Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.

  • Page 108: Quickly Searching Images

    Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching from a large number of images By repeatedly moving the zoom lever toward g, you can display an index of up to 100 images.

  • Page 109: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback

    Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). To turn off this effect, press the n button, then choose [Scroll Display] in the 1 tab and choose [Off].
  • Page 110 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Search filters Favorites Shot Date ; My Category File Type What if you can’t choose a filter? Filters that do not contain any images cannot be chosen. Filtered Playback You can filter images during a slideshow (p. 111) so that only certain images will play back.

  • Page 111: Viewing Slideshows

    Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. • If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images.

  • Page 112: Changing Settings

    Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Choose [Slideshow].

  • Page 113: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.

  • Page 114: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Changing Image Transitions You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images in Single Image Playback. Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear.

  • Page 115: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White or black Yellow Yellow Black What if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system.

  • Page 116: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv

    Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. The supplied AV and interface cables and the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 cannot be plugged into the camera simultaneously. This could cause the camera to malfunction.

  • Page 117: Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)

    Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.

  • Page 118: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 121). If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first.

  • Page 119: Choosing Images Individually

    Choosing Images Individually Select Range Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [Select] and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. Once set, will appear on the screen. Pressing the m button again deselects ●...

  • Page 120: Protect Images

    Protecting Images Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4 while in [Select Range], or Step 2 while in [All Images]. Press the qr buttons to choose an ● image, and press the m button. Choose the ending image.

  • Page 121: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 118) cannot be erased. Choosing Images Individually Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
  • Page 122 Erasing All Images Select Range Choose All Images Press the n button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 121 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ●...

  • Page 123: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 109) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 111), “Protecting Images” (p. 118), “Erasing All Images”...

  • Page 124: Using The Menu

    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Choose [My Category]. Press the n button to choose [My ● Category] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons to choose a selection method and press the m button.

  • Page 125: Tagging Images As Favorites

    Select Range If you choose [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p.
  • Page 126 Tagging Images as Favorites Using the Menu Choose [Favorites]. Press the n button to choose ● [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image and press the m button. Once set, will appear on the screen.

  • Page 127: Rotating Images

    Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Using the Menu Movies with a resolution of Choose \. Press the m button to choose \ in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again.

  • Page 128: Resizing Images

    Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • Images with a recording pixel setting of Step 3 cannot be edited. Choose [Resize].

  • Page 129: Trimming

    Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming • Images recorded at a pixel setting of resized as (p. 128) cannot be edited. •...

  • Page 130: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 79 for details on each menu item. • If you repeatedly change the color of an image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.

  • Page 131: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.

  • Page 132: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...

  • Page 133: Printing

    Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series...

  • Page 134: Printing Images

    Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.

  • Page 135: Print Images

    • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Index printing is not available with the CP710/CP510/CP500/CP400/CP330/ CP300/CP220/CP200 printers. Print images. ● Press the m button to choose 2 in the FUNC.

  • Page 136: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)

    Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback using the ø menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

  • Page 137: Print Added Images

    Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 134. Print. Press the op buttons, choose [Print ●...

  • Page 138: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

  • Page 139: Choosing The Number Of Copies

    • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 20). Choosing the Number of Copies Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Images &...

  • Page 140: Set All Images To Print Once

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose Range Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 139, choose [Select Range] and then press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p.

  • Page 141: Customizing Camera Settings

    Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.

  • Page 142: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 47), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed.
  • Page 143 Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images.
  • Page 144 Changing Camera Settings Using the included software to register sounds and the start-up screen image You can register sounds and start-up screen images that come with the included software to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image.

  • Page 145: Creating Folders By Shooting Date

    Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.

  • Page 146: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time

    Changing Camera Settings Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
  • Page 147 If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Changing Camera Settings Set the home time zone. ● Choose [Time Zone] and press the m button. ● When setting this for the first time, check the information that displays on the screen at the left, and press the m button.

  • Page 148: Changing Shooting Function Settings

    Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.

  • Page 149: After Shooting

    Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display after shooting. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays after shooting. Changing Shooting Function Settings Choose [Review], then press the qr ●...

  • Page 150: Displaying The Overlay

    Changing Shooting Function Settings Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. • mode, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. •...

  • Page 151: Changing Playback Function Settings

    Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Resumes with the image last Last seen viewed.

  • Page 153: Useful Information

    Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.

  • Page 154: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Terminals Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.

  • Page 155: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.

  • Page 156: Image Is Blurred

    Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 169). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 148). •...
  • Page 157 When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode (pp. 162 – 165). What if I cannot use the mode switch or buttons? •...

  • Page 158: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    (p. 17). Memory card error (p. 51) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card •...
  • Page 159 Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. List of Messages That Appear on the Screen...

  • Page 160: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 76) My Colors (p. 79) i-Contrast (p. 91) Drive Mode (p. 78) Camera Shake Warning (p. 155) Metering Modes (p. 88) Compression (Image Quality) (pp.
  • Page 161 Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 136) My Category (p. 123) Shooting Mode (p. 42) ISO Speed (p. 75) Exposure Compensation (p. 71), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 102) White Balance (p. 76) Histogram (p. 45) Image Editing (pp. 128 – 132) Compression (Image Quality) (p.

  • Page 162: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 71) AE Lock ( pp. 89, 102 )/FE Lock (p. 89) Focus Range (p. 72) AF Lock (p. 86) Flash (pp. 63, 71, 90) Self-Timer (pp. 67, 80, 81) TV Display (p. 82) Light Metering ( p.
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  • Page 164: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 84) Center AF Frame Size (p. 85) Normal/Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 64) Digital Tele-converter (1.7x/2.1x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off Servo AF (p. 87) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p. 148) On/Off Red-Eye Corr.
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  • Page 166: Set Up Menu

    Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. Hints & Tips On*/Off LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering...

  • Page 167: Playback Menu

    1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erase Erases images. Protect Protects images. Rotate Rotates images. Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. My Category Categorizes images. Corrects dark portions and contrast in still i-Contrast images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images.

  • Page 168: Handling Precautions

    • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 169: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels ... . . Approx. 14.1 million Image Sensor ..... 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Lens .
  • Page 170 Specifications File Format ..... . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF Data Type ..... . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Number of Recording Pixels (Still images) .
  • Page 171 Weigh ......Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LV) Approx. 55 g (1.94 • All data is based on tests by Canon. •...

  • Page 173: Index

    Setting ... 19 Settings ... 19 Date and Time Date/Time Default Settings ... 50 Deleting Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Digital Tele-Converter ... 65 Digital Zoom ...64 Display Language ... 21 Display Overlay ...150 DPOF ... 136, 138 Editing i-Contrast ...131...
  • Page 174 Index Focus Check ... 113 Focus Lock ... 82 Format Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ... 22, 51 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations ... 46 List ... 162 Green Leaves/Autumn Foliage (Scene Mode) ... 56 Grid Lines ... 150 Histogram ... 45 Household Power ...
  • Page 175 Face Self-Timer ... 61 Wink Self-Timer ... 60 Smart Shutter (Scene Mode) ... 59 Snow (Scene Mode) ... 56 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Software Guide ... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ... 34 Sound Settings ... 48 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode) ...
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