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Canon Powershot SD960 IS DIGITAL ELPH User Manual

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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

    Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. • Detailed user guides (PDF format) for the included ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs are available on the Canon website (English only): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is not included.

  • 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....56 – 58 Take good people shots Portraits With nightscapes...
  • Page 5 ● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF)... 82 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast)... . . 85 View ●...

  • 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 ... 72 Adjusting the White Balance ... 73 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 74 W Continuous Shooting ... 74 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 75 Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ...

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in this Guide 8 Customizing the Camera ..125 Changing Functions...126 Changing Shooting Functions...130 Changing Playback Functions ...134 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound ...135 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 allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug. This could result in electrical shock, fire or other damage. • Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort. •...

  • Page 13: 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: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery.

  • Page 15: Number Of Shots Can Be Taken

    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: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Terminals Terminals Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position.

  • Page 17: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Removing the Battery and Memory Card Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it locks into place with a click. Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 18: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting 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 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 displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will display if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2.

  • Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used 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

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Does the length of the shutter sound change? •...

  • Page 24: A Taking Pictures

    A Taking Pictures 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 Frames What if... • The camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the p button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select [Mute].

  • Page 26: Scene Icons

    A Taking Pictures • The indicator blinks green and the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway? Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 2 cm (0.79 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 30 cm (1.0 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto.

  • Page 27: Viewing Images

    1 Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Switching images quickly Select the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Select an image. Pressing the q button will cycle through ●...

  • Page 28: Active Display

    1 Viewing Images Active Display If you tilt the camera gently from your wrist as shown in the illustration below, you can switch the images you are viewing. • Depending on how you tilt the camera, images may not switch. •...

  • Page 29: Erasing Images

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

  • Page 30: Printing Images

    Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridg compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera Turn off the camera and printer.

  • Page 31: Print Images

    Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on the best ways to print. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer.

  • Page 32: E Shooting Movies

    E 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 Set the mode switch to E.

  • Page 33: Stop Shooting

    Elapsed Time Microphone Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time • Shooting times are based on default settings. • Shooting time can be checked on the screen in Step 2. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

  • Page 34: Viewing Movies

    1 Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. 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. If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly.

  • Page 35: Transferring Images To A Computer

    1,024 × 768 pixels or higher Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more...
  • Page 36 Transferring Images to a Computer Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.

  • Page 37: Turn On The Camera

    Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs]...

  • Page 38: Accessories

    CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* AV Cable AVC-DC400* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Power Cord Waterproof Case WP-DC32...
  • Page 39 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 40: 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 • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer.

  • Page 41: Learning More

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

  • Page 42: Components Guide

    Components Guide Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 130)/ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 131)/ Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64)) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto)/ j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify)/ g (Index) (p. 98) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change shooting modes. Movie Mode For shooting movies (p.

  • Page 43: Control Dial

    Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Indicator (p. 46) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 134) HDMI Out Mini Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) and DIGITAL Terminal n Button (p. 48) Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 63, 64, 76, 77)/ o Button Control Dial Turning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as selecting items or switching images.

  • Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* Drive Mode (pp. 63, 64, 74, 77) My Colors (p. 75) White Balance (p. 73) i-Contrast (p. 85) Metering Modes (p. 83) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 70)/ Recording Pixels (p.

  • Page 45: Switching The Display

    Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 120) My Category (p. 112) Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 74) White Balance (p. 73) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 114 – 119) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 70), (Movies) (p. 92) Switching the Display You can change the display using the p button.

  • Page 46: Indicator

    Information Displayed on the Screen Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting 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 47: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    m FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the shooting mode (p. 144). You can also use the FUNC. menu in the playback mode. Selectable Options Menu Items Display the FUNC.

  • Page 48: N - Basic Operations

    n – 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 menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 146 – 149). Display the menu. ●...

  • Page 49: 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. ● Select [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...

  • Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the n Button With the p Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting selected in the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you •...

  • Page 51: 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] •...

  • Page 52: 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. Low level formatting a memory card completely erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card.

  • Page 53: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    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 monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.

  • Page 55: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions

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

  • Page 56: 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 select the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Select the desired shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the ●...
  • Page 57 Shooting in Various Conditions H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
  • Page 58 Shooting in Various Conditions In F, V, H, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the • ISO speed (p. 72) is increased to match the shooting conditions. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from •...

  • Page 59: 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 screen.

  • Page 60: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 61 Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. 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 62: 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). Inserting and printing the date and time in images which do not have an embedded date and time •...

  • Page 63: Ò Using The Self-Timer

    Ò Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 77). Press the o button.

  • Page 64: Using The Face Self-Timer

    " Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 80) when you enter the composition. What if a face is not detected? Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 30 seconds later.

  • Page 65: Selecting Settings Yourself

    Selecting 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 66: G Shooting In Program Ae

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

  • Page 67: Turning The Flash On

    h 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 – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.). u Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) You can shoot landscapes and far away subjects.

  • Page 68: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 50 cm (0.8 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 –...

  • Page 69: R Zooming In On Close Subjects (Digital Macro)

    R Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro) You can zoom in on close subjects. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 10 cm (0.79 in. – 3.9 ft.) from the end of the lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The digital zoom may cause images to appear coarse at some recording pixel settings (p.

  • Page 70: Changing The Recording Pixels

    Changing the Recording Pixels You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings. If you select Converter (p. 61). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can select from the following two levels of image quality: (Fine), (Normal). Select the recording pixels.
  • Page 71 0.3 M/640 × 480 (Widescreen) 4000 × 2248 • 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 72: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Approximate Values for ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the shooting mode and shooting conditions. Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting. Cloudy, Twilight High Nightscapes, Dark interiors 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 73: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions Tungsten Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type...

  • Page 74: 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. W Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at about 0.8 images/second. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 63, 64, 76, 77). •...

  • Page 75: 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 Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color...

  • Page 76: Î Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Î 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 selected and set from 5 different levels. Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds. ●...

  • Page 77: Customizing The Self-Timer

    $ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (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 78: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor

    Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 105). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. TV display is not available when using the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: Magnifying The Focal Point

    Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] mode if a face cannot be detected (p.

  • Page 82: 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. Shooting with Servo AF Since focus will be maintained on a subject while you press the shutter button halfway, you can shoot moving subjects without missing photo opportunities.

  • Page 83: 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 84: Shooting With The Fe Lock

    ( Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 83), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. … 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.

  • Page 85: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)

    @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or the exposure setting may not be suitable. You can correct recorded images (p.

  • Page 86: Œ Red-Eye Correction

    Œ Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to other red parts than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 119). If you press the r button as shown on the screen in Step 2 and then •...

  • Page 87: 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 88: Changing The Color And Shooting

    Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can select to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
  • Page 89 Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Changing the Color and Shooting Select Y. Follow Step 2 on page 56 to select Y. ● Hold the n button pressed. ●...

  • Page 90: L Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    L Shooting Stitch Assist Images • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • The recorded color and range of colors will be saved even if you turn off the power. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. L 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.

  • Page 91: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “E Shooting Movies” and “1 Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. •...

  • Page 92: Changing The Movie Mode

    Changing the Movie Mode You can select between three movie modes. X Standard For shooting standard quality movies. These shooting modes let you change all colors except the > Color Accent selected color to black and white, or exchange the selected color for another color, when shooting.

  • Page 93: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality (Frame Rate) • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds in •...

  • Page 94: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p.

  • Page 95: Editing

    Summary for “1 Viewing Movies” (p. 34) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit (p.

  • Page 96: Save The Edited Movie

    * Editing • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is selected, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original movie. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. •...

  • Page 97: Using Playback And Other Functions

    Using Playback and Other The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the •...

  • Page 98: Quickly Searching Images

    g Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. Move the zoom lever toward g to ●...
  • Page 99 Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the shooting date. g Quickly Searching Images Select an image. ● If you set the single image playback and turn the  dial quickly, the images will display as shown on the left.

  • Page 100: 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 condition. You can also delete (p. 107) or protect (p. 110) all images at once in the filtered condition. Setting the Conditions , ;, Search by...

  • Page 101: Viewing Slideshows

    Filtered Playback You can use the following functions in filtered playback for processing the filtered images at once. • “Erasing Images” (p. 29), “. Viewing Slideshows” (p. 101), “: Protecting Images” (p. 110),“Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p. 121) . Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.

  • Page 102: Changing Settings

    . Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repeat. You can select from seven transition effects when switching between images. Select [Slideshow]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...

  • Page 103: 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 p button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 45). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.

  • Page 104: Magnifying Images

    k Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area + Changing Image Transitions You can select 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, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x.

  • Page 105: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) White or black Yellow Yellow...

  • Page 106: 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 with a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the plug of the supplied AV cable into the camera’s HDMI out mini terminal.

  • Page 107: Erasing All Images

    / Erasing All Images You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 110) cannot be erased. Selecting Images Individually Select [Erase]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ●...
  • Page 108 / Erasing All Images Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 107 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. Select the starting image. Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ●...
  • Page 109 Select images with the You can also select the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Select All Images / Erasing All Images  dial Select [All Images]. ●...

  • Page 110: Protecting Images

    : Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 29, 107). If you format the memory card (p. 52), 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 111: Protect Images

    Select Range Select All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you select [Unlock] in Step 2, while in [Select Range] or [All Images]. : Protecting Images Select [Protect]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ● and [Protect], and then press the m button.

  • Page 112: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can categorize images. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 100), Slideshow (p. 101), Erase All (p. 107), Protect (p. 110), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 121) Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot.
  • Page 113 Selecting Images Individually Select Range If you select [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Select [My Category]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ●...

  • Page 114: Rotating Images

    \ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of (1280 × 780) cannot be rotated. Select All Images Select \. Press the m button to select \, then ● press the m button. Make the setting.

  • Page 115: 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. • You cannot resize images taken with the Select [Resize]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...

  • Page 116: 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 • • Trimming is only possible for images shot at aspect ratio 4:3 (vertical 3:4). •...

  • Page 117: 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. 75 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 118: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)

    @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. What if the image wasn’t corrected by the [Auto] option as well as you would like? Select [Low], [Medium] or [High] and adjust the image.

  • Page 119: 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 selected, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...

  • Page 120: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)

    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images to the Print List Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Select an image.

  • Page 121: Selecting Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints.
  • Page 122 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the print settings in the output. • may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera.
  • Page 123 Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Set the number of prints. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ● to set the number of prints (maximum 99). ● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select other images and the number of prints for each.
  • Page 124 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Clearing All Selections Select [Clear All Selections]. ● Select [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 on p. 122, and press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ● to select [OK], then press the m button. All selections will be cleared.

  • Page 125: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions 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 126: Changing Functions

    Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 53) 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.

  • Page 127: Using The World Clock

    Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/ Time settings.
  • Page 128 Changing Functions Turning off Hints & Tips When you select an item in the FUNC. menu or when using the opqr buttons, hints and tips display. You can turn off this function. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...

  • Page 129: Creating A Folder

    Creating a Folder You can create new folders in which to save images. Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically.

  • Page 130: Changing Shooting Functions

    Changing Shooting Functions 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. 27). You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p.

  • Page 131: Changing The Image Display Time

    Turning off the AF Assist Beam If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp. Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting.

  • Page 132: Displaying The Overlay

    Changing Shooting Functions Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for L size or postcard size prints. • mode, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. •...
  • Page 133 Changing the IS-Mode Settings • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. It is recommended to set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is fixed to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.

  • Page 134: Changing Playback Functions

    Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48). Turning off Active Display When you shake or tilt the camera gently you can display the next image or you can change the speed at which images switch. You can turn off this function.

  • Page 135: Changing The Start-Up Image Or Sound

    Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each camera operation with your recorded sounds. Change Sounds Changing the Start-up Screen Select [Sound Options], then press the m...
  • Page 136 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Register the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Register images or sounds saved on a computer You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software (ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser).

  • Page 137: Useful Information

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

  • Page 138: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Do not unplug the plug and cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.

  • Page 139: 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 140: Image Is Blurred

    Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 151). • Set the [AF-assist beam] to [On] (p. 131). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. •...

  • Page 141: Shooting Movies

    Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52). When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. •...

  • Page 142: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 52) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full •...
  • Page 143 A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.

  • Page 144: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Flash (pp. 59, 67) Focusing Zone (p. 68) Exposure Compensation (p. 74)/Exposure Shift (p. 93) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 76, 77) AF Lock (p. 82) AE Lock / FE Lock (pp. 83, 84, 93) TV Display (p.
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  • Page 146: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 80) AF Frame Size (p. 80) Servo AF (p. 82) Digital Zoom (p. 60) AF-Point Zoom (p. 81) AF-assist Beam (p. 131) Flash Settings (p. 86) i-Contrast (p. 85) Review (p. 131) Review Info (p.
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  • Page 148: Set Up Menu

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

  • Page 149: Playback Menu

    1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. My Category Categorizes images. Erase Erases images. Protect Protects images. i-Contrast Corrects dark portions of images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in images. Trimming Trims portions of images. Resize Resizes and saves images. My Colors Adjusts colors in images.

  • Page 150: Handling Precautions

    LCD monitor. • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest 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 151: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Lens .
  • Page 152 Specifications Recording Media ....SD memory card, SDHC memory card, File Format .....Design rule for camera file system and DPOF Data Type .
  • Page 153 Weight ......Approx. 60 g (2.09 x 3.39 x 0.77 in.) (CB-2LV) • All data is based on tests by Canon. •...

  • Page 154: Index

    Date/Time Battery ... 20 Setting ... 19 Date/Time Date and Time Default Settings ... 51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2, 35 Digital Macro (Scene Mode) ... 69 Digital Tele-Converter ... 61 Digital Zoom ... 60 Disp. Overlay ... 132 Display Language ...
  • Page 155 Focus Check ... 103 Focus Lock ... 78 Foliage (Scene Mode) ... 57 Format (Formatting Memory Cards) ... 22 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations ... 47 List ... 144 Grid Lines ... 132 High ISO Speed ... 58, 72 High-Power Flash ... 40 Histogram ...
  • Page 156 Shooting With Macro ... 68 Shutter Button ... 23 Slideshow ... 101 Snow (Scene Mode) ... 58 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2, 35 Transferring Images to a Computer ... 35 sound ... 49 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode) ... 90 Strap ...
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  • Page 163 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 164: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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