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-6L (with Terminal Cover) AV Cable AVC-DC400 DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Card Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap WS-DC10 “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 ●...
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 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 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock... 82 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera ...83 Changing the AF Frame Mode...
Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide 9 Customizing Camera Settings ...137 Changing Camera Settings...138 Changing Shooting Function Settings ...145 Changing Playback Function Settings ...149 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 • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print 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: Using The Touch Panel
Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Touch Double Tap Drag Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you install a screen protector. What if I cannot perform operations well? Briefly touch the screen with your finger.
Page 15: 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-2LY CB-2LYE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
Page 16: 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. Summary Sufficient charge.
Page 17: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
• If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery. 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)* •...
Page 18: Insert The Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and 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 19: Removing 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 20: 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 21: Setting The Display Language
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. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p.
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
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
Page 24: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus. 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: Choose A Subject To Focus On
AF Frame If you press the shutter button halfway instead of touching the screen as shown on p. 24, the camera will automatically detect subjects, and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. • When a green frame appears, the focus and exposure will be locked. •...
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. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Dragging horizontally across the screen from left to right will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.
Page 29: Active Display
Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Active Display When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the camera as shown below will switch to the next image. • Be sure to put the strap around your wrist, and hold the camera firmly to avoid dropping it.
Page 30: 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 31: Shoot 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 32: Stop Shooting
Shooting Movies 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 33: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. 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
WS-DC10 Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC400 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. HDMI Cable HTC-100 Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) *Also available for purchase separately.
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 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 Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 106, 112) Shutter Button (p. 23) Power Button (p. 24) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 105, 131) Mode Switch Indicator (p. 44) Microphone (p.
Page 43: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display by touching l. Refer to p. 162 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback Simple Information Display • Touching while in Playback mode will hide all image information and icons, but you can still switch images (pp.
Page 44: Indicator
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.
Page 45: 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. 164 – 165). The options on the right will not appear if you have selected any of the following items from the FUNC menu while in Playback mode: \ (p.
Page 46: 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. 166 – 169). Display the menu.
Page 47: Choose An Option
MENU – Basic Operations Choose an option. ● For items that display qr to the left and right, touch qr to change settings. ● For items that display a bar, touch the spot on the bar where you want to make the setting.
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. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [Mute]. ● Touch the 3 tab. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [Mute], then touch qr to choose [On].
Page 49: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness You can change the screen brightness. Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Touch the 3 tab. ● ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. ●...
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. 143) 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 on the memory card.
Page 52: Power Saving Function
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.
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 desired shooting mode. ● Touch G.
Page 55: Night Snapshot
Shooting in Various Conditions FTake snapshots at night (Night Snapshot) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscapes or people against night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod.
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. 147). In F, V or ’ 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 Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) Light displays, and other points of light in nighttime backgrounds behind your subject can be changed into any of six predetermined shapes. Be sure to use the flash when shooting. Shooting tips •...
Page 60: Detecting A Smile And Shooting
Detecting a Smile and Shooting In some shooting conditions, such as when shooting moving points of light, the chosen shape may not show, and the brightness may be different than expected. Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot even without pressing the shutter button each time it detects a smile.
Page 61: 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 62: Using The Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots on the screen in Step 1, touch op to change the number of After touching shots. Touch Ú to complete the setting. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. •...
Page 63 Changing the number of shots in the screen in Step 1, touch op to change the number of After touching shots, then touch Ú to complete the setting. Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
Page 64: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if a flashing When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing tripod to prevent it from moving. Touch Choose !.
Page 65: 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 20x 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 66 Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 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 67: 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. 143). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.
Page 68: 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). Touch Choose Ò.
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. Exposure Compensation Bar Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 50 cm –...
Page 72: Changing The Focus Range (Macro/Infinity)
Changing the Focus Range (Macro/Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably. Shooting Range 5 –...
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. 65) or Digital Tele- Converter (p. 66). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine),...
Page 74 0.3M/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" x 7"...
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. 68, 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 • The white balance cannot be set in the • modes, colors other than people’s skin color may change. You may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors. 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.
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: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway.
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
Fixed frame A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size • Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab, then touch [AF Frame Size] and choose [Small].
Page 86: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Touch Af)
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 65), Digital Tele-converter (p. 66) or Servo AF (p. 88). Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) You can choose a specific subject or person's face, or a location on the screen, to focus on and shoot.
Page 87: Shooting With The Af Lock
• The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low. • When shooting in e or u (p. 72) with the AF frame mode set to [Face AiAF], choosing a location to focus on returns the camera to A border appeared around the screen when it was touched Touch operations on faces or subjects appearing outside the border will not...
Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 (above), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash.
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. 130). Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears.
Page 93: 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 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. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Choose Y.
Page 97: 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 98: 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 99 320 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 10 min. when shooting in shooting in •...
Page 100: 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, touch b to lock the exposure.
Page 101: 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. 65) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used.
Page 102: Playback Functions
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 30) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 106) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 108) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 109) •...
Page 103: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Set the editing range. ● Touch the screen during movie playback to display the movie control panel. ● Touch or the scroll bar to change the displayed frame (frames are the basic units that make up a movie).
Page 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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. Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, if the Index Display does not change as expected when you double tap the screen, try double tapping slightly harder or use the toggle attached to the strap to easily switch the display (p.
Page 107 Searching Images by Scrolling Dragging across the screen will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by shooting date (Scroll Display). To turn off this effect, touch ø then touch n to choose the 1 tab. Choose [Scroll Display] and the [Off] option.
Page 108: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 118) or delete (p. 120) all filtered images at once. Search filters Favorites Shot Date ;...
Page 109: Viewing Slideshows
Filtered Playback You can filter images during a slideshow ( play back. You can also use the following functions in filtered playback for processing all the filtered images at once. • “Protecting Images” (p. 118) List (DPOF)” (p. 133) Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.
Page 110: 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 111: 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. Touch l to switch the focus check display (p. 43). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.
Page 112: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area If you move the zoom lever toward k, the display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward g, or continue to hold it to return to single image playback.
Page 113: Easy Operations With Touch Actions
Easy Operations with Touch Actions In single image playback, you can quickly and easily call up functions that have been registered to each of four set dragging patterns (Touch Actions). Use a Function Registered to Changing Touch Actions Registered Functions You can register the functions you want to use easily to each of the drag patterns.
Page 114: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Functions that Can be Registered Favorites Tag or untag images as favorites. Next Favorite Switch to the next image tagged as a favorite Previous Favorite Switch to the previous image tagged as a favorite. Next Date Switch to first image with the next shooting date.
Page 115 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. Touch ø then n to choose the 3 tab, then choose [Video System] to switch to the correct video system. You can only perform the following operations when connected to a TV: •...
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. You can only perform the following operations when connected to a high- definition TV: •...
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. 30, 120). 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 If you switch shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 2.
Page 120: 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]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Erase].
Page 121 Choose All Images Erasing All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 120, touch [All Images]. Erase. ● Touch [OK].
Page 122: 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. 108) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 109), “Protecting Images” (p. 118), “Erasing All Images”...
Page 123: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can perform operations on just those images, or only display those images for easy viewing (p. 108). • If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 ( (except for movies).
Page 124: Using The Menu
Tagging Images as Favorites Using the FUNC. Menu Using the Menu Choose Touch ø, then drag vertically up or ● down the menu to the left to choose The image will be tagged as Favorite, and will appear in Simple Information Display and Detailed Information Display.
Page 125: Rotating Images
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. • Movies with a resolution of • In the screen in Step 2, if you touch ø then n, you can change the icon order by choosing the 1 tab and [Rotate]. Choose \.
Page 126: 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 recorded at a pixel setting of Step 3 cannot be edited. Choose [Resize].
Page 127: 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 Choose [Trimming]. Touch ø, then n to choose the ● 1 tab, and touch [Trimming]. Choose an image.
Page 128: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images with a recording pixel setting of resized as cannot be edited. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). •...
Page 129: 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 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)
• 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/CP400/CP330/CP300/ CP220/CP200 printers. Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback in the ø...
Page 134: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print 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.
Page 135: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Standard Print Type Index Both Date File No. Clear DPOF data • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the output. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera.
Page 136: Set All Images To Print Once
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections ● For [Index], touch the screen (the number of prints cannot be chosen). Once chosen, will appear. If you touch inside the frame again, will disappear. Touch Ú...
Page 137: 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 138: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 46). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. Turning off Hints & Tips You can turn off this function. However, hints and tips for menus will always display.
Page 139 Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register recorded images.
Page 140: Included Software
Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds saved with the included software You can use the included software to register dedicated sounds for various camera sounds, and start-up images to the camera using the included software. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the Screen Color Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they...
Page 141: 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 142: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Camera Settings 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]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting.
Page 143: Changing The Date And Time
If you change the date or time (below) in the time and date will automatically change. Changing the Date and Time You can change the date and time settings. Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. ● Touch [ World], then touch [Time Zone].
Page 144 Changing Camera Settings Calibrating the Touch Panel You can calibrate the touch panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons. Be sure to use the toggle attached to the strap to calibrate the touch panel accurately. Only use the attached toggle to perform operations. Do not use other objects, such as pens or pencils.
Page 145: 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. 46). 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 146: After Shooting
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Choose [Review], then touch qr to ●...
Page 147: Displaying The Overlay
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 148 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout) You can change the order of icons, such as ø, l, etc. that display on the screen. In the screen in Step 2, if you touch ø then n, you can change the icon order by choosing the Preset Layouts You can rearrange all icons at once.
Page 149: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 46). Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display (pp. 29, 112) so that gently tapping the side of the camera or tilting the camera does not cause images to switch. Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ●...
Page 151: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit, and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.
Page 152: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (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 153: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 17). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Page 154: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card's access point SSID, or connection status. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear? [Eye-Fi Settings] will only appear when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to check the card's connection status, or disable Eye-Fi card transmission when the tab is in the locked position.
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 appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 64) • Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 147). • Set the flash to h (p. 71). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 75). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred.
Page 157 Eyes appear red (p. 92). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 145). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the front of the camera) (p. 42) lights, and for approximately 1 second while the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is looking directly at the lamp.
Page 158 Troubleshooting Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out.
Page 159: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
(p. 18). 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. 18). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 53, 69, 83) or edit images (pp.
Page 160 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
Page 161: 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 162: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 42) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 76) My Colors (p. 79) i-Contrast (p. 91) Drive Mode (p. 78) Exposure Compensation (p. 71) Camera Shake Warning (p. 156) Battery Charge Indicator (p.
Page 163 Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 133) My Category (p. 122) Shooting Mode (p. 42) ISO Speed (p. 75) Exposure Compensation (p. 71), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 100) White Balance (p. 76) Histogram (p. 44) Image Editing (pp. 126 – 130) Compression (Image Quality) (p.
Page 164: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation ( p. 71 )/Exposure Shift (p. 100) Flash (pp. 64, 71, 94) * Self-Timer (pp. 68, 80, 81) Touch AF (p. 86) AF Lock (p. 87) AE Lock (pp. 90, 100)/FE Lock (p. 90) Light Metering ( p.
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Page 166: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 84) Fixed frame AF Frame Size (p. 85) Normal/Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 65) Digital Tele-converter (1.7x/2.1x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off Servo AF (p. 88) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p. 145) On/Off Red-Eye Corr.
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Page 168: 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. Color Option Orange*/Blue Gray/Khaki/Pink Format...
Page 169: 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 170: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels ... . Approx. 14.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Lens .
Page 171 Data Type ......Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Number of Recording Pixels (Still images)..... . Large: 4320 x 3240 pixels (Movies) .
Page 172 Weight ......Approx. 70 g (2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) • All data is based on tests by Canon. •...
Page 173 Time Zone ... 142 Date and Time Date/Time Default Settings ... 50 Deleting Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Digital Tele-Converter ... 66 Digital Zoom ... 65 Display Language ... 21 Display Overlay ...147 Double Tap ...14 DPOF ... 133, 134 Drag ...14...
Page 174 Index Focus AF Frame Mode ... 84 AF Frames ... 25 AF Lock ... 87 AF-Point Zoom ... 85 Servo AF ... 88 Focus Check ... 111 Focus Lock ... 82 Focus Range ... 72 Format Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ... 22, 51 FUNC.
Page 175 Face Self-Timer ... 62 Smile ... 60 Wink Self-Timer ... 61 Snow (Scene Mode) ... 56 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Software Guide ... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ... 34 Sound Settings ... 48 Terminal ... 36, 114, 132 Time Zone ...
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Canon Powershot SD3500 IS Digital Elph User Manual

1 Getting Started

2 Learning more

3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

4 Choosing Settings Yourself

5 Getting more out of Your Camera

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

8 Printing

9 Customizing Camera Settings

10 Useful Information

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