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Canon PowerShot A1200 User Manual

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• Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety
Precautions before using the camera.
• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera
properly.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety Precautions before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD-ROM: When the software is installed on your computer, the PDF manuals will be copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts on the desktop.

  • Page 3: Other

    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 ...23 Just take pictures (Easy mode)...28 Take good people shots Portraits (p. 64) Shoot various other scenes Landscape (p. 65) Shoot with special effects Fish-eye Effect (p.
  • Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ...26 Easy playback (Easy Mode)...28 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)...112 Look at my pictures on a TV ...116 Look at my pictures on a computer..32 Quickly search pictures ...110, 111 Erase pictures ...27, 120 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies ...29...

  • 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 Table of Contents ...6 Conventions Used in This Guide ...9...
  • Page 7 5 Choosing Settings Yourself...79 Shooting in Program AE ... 80 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 81 Turning the Flash On ... 81 Adjusting the White Balance ... 82 Changing the ISO Speed ... 83 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)... 84 Continuous Shooting...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 8 Printing ... 131 Printing Images...132 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ...139 9 Customizing Camera Settings... 143 Changing Camera Settings...144 Changing Shooting Function Settings...151 Changing Playback Function Settings...154 10 Useful Information ...155 Replacing the Date/Time Battery .. 156 Using Household Power...

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 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 11 • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Additionally, playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.
  • Page 12 Safety Precautions • Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use older batteries together with newer batteries. • Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed. This may cause the product to malfunction. •...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in Easy mode, how to shoot and view movies, and how to transfer images to a computer.

  • Page 14: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

    Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.

  • Page 15: Insert The Batteries

    Label 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 16: Compatible Batteries

    The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 37). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.
  • Page 17 Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 23). Number of shots that can be taken Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery (p. 156). Setting the Date and Time Display the menu.

  • Page 20: Setting The Display Language

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

  • Page 21: 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 22: Pressing The Shutter Button

    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 23: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
  • Page 24 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) AF Frame What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 164) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 79). •...
  • Page 25 • What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway? A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • What if a flashing Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.

  • Page 26: Viewing Images

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

  • Page 27: 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 28: Shooting Or Viewing Images In Easy Mode

    Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons and the zoom lever explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures.

  • Page 29: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Remaining Time Enter E mode. Set the mode dial to E. Compose the shot. Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger.

  • Page 30: Shooting Time

    Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphone Zooming while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, movies shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse. Operation sounds will be recorded. Shooting Time Memory Card Shooting Time...

  • Page 31: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. How can I play back movies on a computer? Install the included software (p. 33). • 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 32: 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 software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
  • Page 35 For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click Transfer and View Images You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.

  • Page 36: Accessories

    Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AA Alkaline Batteries Interface Cable (x2) IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers AV Cable AVC-DC300...

  • Page 37: 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 You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300, a set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries separately. Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 can also be used.

  • Page 38: Other Accessories

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

  • Page 39: 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 40: Components Guide

    Components Guide Viewfinder Microphone (p. 30) Lens Mode Dial Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 23, 29, 55) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 110, 114) Shutter Button (p. 22) Power Button (p. 18) Lamp (pp. 59, 60, 76, 151) Flash (pp.

  • Page 41: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode. P Mode Choose settings yourself to take various types of pictures (p. 80). Live View Control Mode The brightness and color can be easily set to your preferences for shooting (p.
  • Page 42 Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 43, 163, 165) Speaker Viewfinder Indicators (p. 44) 0 (Face Selector) Button (p. 94) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 26, 109) l (Display) Button (p. 43) n Button (p. 46) b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 81) / d (Jump) (p.

  • Page 43: Screen Display

    Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 163 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting No Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting.

  • Page 44: Indicators

    Indicators 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 You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 168 – 171). Available Options Menu Items Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. Choose a menu item.

  • 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 options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 172 – 177). Display the menu.

  • Page 47: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds • You cannot change the sound settings in You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and • turning on the power. •...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Volume

    Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Volume], then press the m button. Change the volume. Press the op buttons to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. Press the qr buttons to adjust 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. 19), [Language] (p. 20), [Video System] (p. 116), [Time Zone] (p.

  • Page 51: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and 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 you stop operating the camera.

  • Page 53: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions

    Shooting with Commonly This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 168 –...

  • Page 54: 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. Press the r button.

  • Page 55: 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 approximately 16x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. However, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 61) and zoom factor, the images may appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue).
  • Page 56 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 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 57: 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. 18). Display the menu.

  • Page 58: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows. However, if you do this for images with an embedded date and time, the date and time may be printed twice. •...
  • Page 59 You can change the delay and number of shots (p. 60). Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button.
  • Page 60 Using the Self-Timer Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the 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 61: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 5 recording pixel settings. If you choose , you cannot use the digital zoom (p. 55) or digital tele- converter (p. 56). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality): (Fine), (Normal).
  • Page 62 0.3M/640x480 (Widescreen) 4000x2248 • 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 A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) A3 – A5 (11.7 x 16.5 –...

  • Page 63: Adding Effects And Shooting In Various Conditions

    Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.

  • Page 64: 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. Enter K mode. Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Press the qr buttons to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button.
  • Page 65 Shooting in Various Conditions Take landscapes (Landscape) Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth. V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot.
  • Page 66 Shooting in Various Conditions In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. • modes, the recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1600 x 1200 pixels). In V mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 83) •...

  • Page 67: Easily Changing The Brightness And Color When Shooting (Live View Control)

    Easily Changing the Brightness and Color When Shooting (Live View Control) You can easily change the brightness, color and tone to match your preferences when shooting. You can adjust the brightness of the image. The more to the right, the Brightness brighter the image gets, the more to the left, the darker the image gets.

  • Page 68: Shooting In Discreet Mode

    Shooting in Discreet Mode You can shoot with camera sounds muted, and the flash and lamp deactivated. Use this mode in areas where camera sounds, lights and flash are not permitted. When the camera is set to in Playback mode. Operation sounds will be muted, and audio will not play back when viewing movies.

  • Page 69: Super Vivid

    Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish- eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors.

  • Page 70: Miniature Effect

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) 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. If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of •...

  • Page 71: Toy Camera Effect

    Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Standard Images will look like they were shot with a toy camera. Warm Gives images a warmer tone than [Standard].

  • Page 72: Shooting In Monochrome

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Lets you shoot black and white images. Sepia Lets you shoot sepia toned images. Blue Lets you shoot blue and white images. Choose Follow Steps 1 –...

  • Page 73: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)

    Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling.
  • Page 74 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose then press the l button.
  • Page 75 What if a wink is not detected? • Wink a bit slowly. • A wink may not be detected if eyes are covered by hair or a hat, or when wearing glasses. Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing •...
  • Page 76 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Face Self-Timer The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 88). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in the image, such as a group photo. Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons.

  • Page 77: Shooting Long Exposures

    Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. 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 79: 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 you have set the mode dial to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. •...

  • Page 80: 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. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 80 cm (2.6 ft.) –...

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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

  • Page 82: 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 For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy, shady or twilight conditions.

  • Page 83: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. For shooting in cloudy, or twilight conditions. High For shooting nightscapes, or in dark interiors. Changing the ISO speed •...

  • Page 84: 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 85: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 1.0 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 58, 59, 60). • (p. 64) and increases. • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 86: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

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

  • Page 87: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The focusing range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.

  • Page 88: Changing The Af Frame Mode

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

  • Page 89: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock

    Tracking AF You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 90). Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] from the 4 tab, then •...

  • Page 90: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Tracking Af)

    Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF]. Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] from the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. will appear in the center of the screen.

  • Page 91: Magnifying The Focal Point

    • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button half way without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, appear in the center of the screen. • Servo AF (p. 93) is fixed to [On]. •...

  • Page 92: Shooting With The Af Lock

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

  • Page 93: 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 94: Choosing The Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Enter Face Select mode. Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the 0 button. After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject.

  • Page 95: Changing The Metering Method

    Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. 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 greater Weighted Avg.

  • Page 96: Shooting With The Ae Lock

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

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 also correct recorded images (p. 129). You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then •...

  • Page 99: Checking For Shut Eyes

    Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. • This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set the camera to 2 or more shots in Not available in W mode.

  • Page 100: Shooting Using The Viewfinder

    Shooting Using the Viewfinder If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the screen. The camera will automatically focus on subjects, but it will not detect and focus on faces.

  • Page 101: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E. •...

  • Page 102: Changing The Movie Mode

    Changing the Movie Mode You can choose among 2 different Movie modes. E Standard Miniature Effect Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
  • Page 103 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of • the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically.

  • Page 104: Changing The Image Quality

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

  • Page 105: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

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

  • Page 106: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Some functions, however, may not be available depending on the Shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu” (pp.

  • Page 107: Editing

    Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 31 to choose *, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
  • Page 108 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 batteries are depleted partway through saving, the edited movie clips may not be saved.

  • Page 109: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions

    Using Various Playback and 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, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.

  • Page 110: Quickly Searching Images

    Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than 1 second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them.

  • Page 111: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display

    Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Position of currently displayed image Jump to Favorites Jump 10 Images Jump 100 Images Jump Shot Date —...

  • Page 112: Viewing Slideshows

    Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If you • keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images. • The power saving function (p. 51) does not work during slideshows. •...

  • Page 113: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. The focus check display is not available for movies. Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 43). For images with detected faces, you can also switch to the focus check display by pressing the 0 button.

  • Page 114: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area In magnified display, pressing the n button restores single image • playback. • Movies cannot be magnified. 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 select four more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order.

  • Page 115: Changing Image Transitions

    • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • Smart Shuffle is not available in the following situations: If there are less than 50 images taken with this camera on the memory card If you play back images not supported by Smart Shuffle During filtered playback Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in...

  • Page 116: Viewing Images On A Tv

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

  • Page 117: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 27, 120). Choose a selection method If you format the memory card (pp. 21, 145), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first.
  • Page 118 Protecting Images If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Select Range Protect the image. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button.
  • Page 119 Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images]. Choose an ending image. Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button.

  • 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. 117) cannot be erased. Choose a selection method Choosing Images Individually Choose [Erase]. Press the n button to choose [Erase] from the 1 tab, then press the m button.
  • Page 121 Select Range Choose All Images Erase. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 120 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button.

  • Page 122: Tagging Images As Favorites

    Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing (p. 111). If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites.

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

    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories, then choose the categories to filter and play back (p. 111). Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or V. : Images detected as shot in Jor O.
  • Page 124 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 4, images will not be tagged as My Category. Select Range If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category.

  • Page 125: Rotating Images

    Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. • Movies with an image quality setting of • Images cannot be rotated if [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (p. 154). Choose [Rotate]. Press the n button to choose [Rotate] from the 1 tab, then press the m button.

  • 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 3 cannot be edited. •...

  • 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]. Press the n button to choose [Trimming] from the 1 tab, then press the m button.
  • Page 128 Trimming • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 126) cannot be edited. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be trimmed is fixed at 4:3. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming.

  • 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 corrected properly. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...

  • Page 131: Printing

    Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.

  • Page 132: Printing Images

    Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) 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 cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
  • Page 133 • Refer to p. 38 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button.

  • Page 134: Making Print Settings

    Printing Images Making Print Settings Default Date File No. Both Default Red-Eye1 Red-Eye2* Vivid* Vivid+NR* Face No. of Copies Choose the number of copies. Trimming — Paper Settings — * Only appears when connected to a PIXMA series printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 –...
  • Page 135 Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. • You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio, or if they are too small. • Trimming photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly. Choose [Trimming].
  • Page 136 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 134 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 137: Available Layout Options

    Available Layout Options Default Bordered Borderless N-up ID Photo Fixed Size Printing ID Photos Follows the printer's settings. Prints with a border. Prints without a border. Choose how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. Only images with the same resolution as the camera's (Large) recording pixel setting can be chosen.
  • Page 138 Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 132 to choose a movie.

  • Page 139: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 142) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
  • Page 140 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera.
  • Page 141 Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 1 on p. 140 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose images.
  • Page 142 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Printing chosen images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 139 – 141), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list.

  • Page 143: 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 144: 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. You cannot change the sound settings in Turning Off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC.

  • Page 145: Low Level Memory Card Formatting

    Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
  • Page 146 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears 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 an image.
  • Page 147 Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
  • Page 148 Changing Camera Settings 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 149 Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 51). 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 150 Changing Camera Settings If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Set the world time zone. Press the op buttons to choose World], then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose the world time zone.

  • Page 151: Changing Shooting Function Settings

    Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 46). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
  • Page 152 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display 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 press the qr buttons to choose an option.
  • Page 153 Displaying the Overlay You can display grid lines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for 3.5" x 5" and postcard size prints. • , you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid lines will not be recorded on the image.

  • Page 154: Changing Playback Function Settings

    Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 46). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Turning off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically.

  • Page 155: Useful Information

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

  • Page 156: Replacing The Date/Time Battery

    Replacing the Date/Time Battery The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is approximately 7 years. If the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is turned on, replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220). Turn off the camera. Open the cover and remove the AA batteries (p.

  • Page 157: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. 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 158: 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 159: Image Is Blurred

    Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 22). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 178). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 151). •...
  • Page 160 Troubleshooting 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. 145). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode.

  • Page 161: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    Memory card error (p. 145) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 15). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 23, 28, 29, 53, 79) or edit images (pp.
  • Page 162 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 Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...

  • Page 163: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 82) My Colors (p. 86) Drive Mode (p. 85) Camera Shake Warning (p. 25) Metering Method (p. 95) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 61) / Recording Pixels (pp.

  • Page 164: Scene Icons

    Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, 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. Subject Moving Background Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Backlit...
  • Page 165 Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 123) Shooting Mode (p. 168) ISO Speed (p. 83) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 81), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 105) White Balance (p. 82) Histogram (p. 44) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 61) / Recording Pixels (pp. 61, 104), MOV (Movies) Battery Charge Indicator (p.
  • Page 166 Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 31) Exit Playback Slow motion playback (You can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip backward* (Continues to skip backward if button is held.) Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip forward* (Continues to skip forward if button is held.)

  • Page 167: 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 168: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 81) Self-Timer (pp. 58, 59, 60) Custom Timer (p. 60) Flash (pp. 54, 81, 97) AE Lock/FE Lock (p. 96) * 6 AE Lock/Exposure Shift (Movies) (p. 105) AF Lock (p. 92) Focusing Range (p.
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  • Page 170 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function ISO Speed (p. 83) White Balance (p. 82) My Colors (p. 86) Drive Mode (p. 85) Metering Method (p. 95) Recording Pixels (p. 61) Compression Ratio (Image Quality) (p. 61) Image Quality (Movies) (p.
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  • Page 172: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function Face AiAF * 1 AF Frame (p. 88) Tracking AF Center Normal AF Frame Size (p. 89) * 3 Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 55) 1.5x 2.0x AF-Point Zoom (p. 91) Servo AF (p. 93) Off * 4 AF-assist Beam (p.
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  • Page 174 Menus Function Grid Lines Disp. Overlay (p. 153) 3:2 Guide Both Date Stamp (p. 57) Date Date & Time Shooting Modes — — — — —...
  • Page 175 ≈ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. – Not selectable. Menus — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 176 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 Sets screen brightness (5 levels). Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image. Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering...

  • Page 177: Playback Menu

    1 Playback Menu Item Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images). Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images). Rotate Rotates images. Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. My Category Categorizes images (Select, Select Range).

  • Page 178: Specifications

    Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ... 4x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 20.0 (T) mm Focusing Range ... 3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity (W), 80 cm (2.6 ft.) – infinity (T) Imaging Processor ...
  • Page 179 Shooting Modes...P, Live View Control, Auto, Easy, SCN* Digital Zoom ...Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 16x in Continuous Shooting Mode ...Normal Speed (Normal) ...Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. (In P mode) Number of Shots (Approximate) (CIPA compliant) ...Alkaline: Approx. 200 Recording Media ...SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory File Format ...Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) Data Type...
  • Page 180 Dimensions (CIPA compliant) ... 97.5 x 62.5 x 30.7 mm (3.84 x 2.46 x 1.21 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant) ... Approx. 185 g (6.53 oz.) (Including the battery and • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 181: Index

    Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ... 153 AC Adapter Kit... 157 Accessories ... 37 AE Lock ... 96, 105 AF Frames... 24, 88 Focus AF Lock ... 92, 163 AF-Point Zoom ... 91 AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode) ... 23, 41 AV Cable ... 116 Battery Power Saving...
  • Page 182 Index Focus Check ... 113 Focus Lock ... 89 Focusing Range Infinity ... 87 Macro... 87 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ... 65 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ... 21, 145 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations ... 45 List ... 168 Grid Lines ...
  • Page 183 Screen Display Language ... 20 Information Display ... 163, 165 Menu FUNC. Menu, Menu Switching the Display... 43 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Cards Self-Timer 10 Second Self-Timer ... 58 Changing Delay and Number of Shots ... 60 Face Self-Timer (Shooting Mode)... 76 Two Second Self-Timer ...
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