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Canon POWERSHOT 220 HS User Manual

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_._oo._ i,,US 220 H5
Camera User Guide
Make sure you read this guide,
including
the "Safety
Precautions"
section
before using the camera.
Reading
this guide will help ,.
learn to use the camera
properly.
Store this guide
use it in the future.

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  • Page 1 CaHOH _._oo._ i,,US 220 H5 _ower_hot Camera User Guide Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section before using the camera. Reading this guide will help ,. learn to use the camera properly. Store this guide use it in the future.
  • Page 2 Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST DiGiTAL CAMERA Solution Disk package. the camera. Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Wrist Strap WS-DCll Warranty...
  • Page 3 Canon Support contacts, please with extremely high-precision of the pixels operate pixels may appear with a thin plastic film for protection shipment.
  • Page 4 Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings %¸.¸.¸.¸.¸¸ ... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Shoot various other scenes (p. 65) Shoot with special effects (p. 69) Mono fi_me (p. 73) Focus on faces ... Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) ...
  • Page 5 Look at my pictures ... Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ... i_2 Look at my pictures on a TV ... Look at my pictures on a computer ... Quickly search pictures ... Erase pictures ... Shoot movies ... View movies ... Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion ...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapters 1 - 3 explain this camera. Chapters learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ... 2 Read This First ... What Do You Want to Do? ... 4 Table of Contents ... Conventions Used in This Guide ... 9 Safety Precautions ...
  • Page 7 Shooting Stitch Assist Images Shooting inProgram AE ... Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Turning the Flash On ... Adjusting the W hite Balance Changing the ISO Speed Correcting the Brightness Shooting (i-Contrast) Changing the Aspect Ratio ... Continuous Shooting Changing the Tone of a nImage (My C olors) Shooting...
  • Page 8 TableofContents Choosing images for Printing (DPOF) ... Changing Camera Settings ... 166 Changing Shooting Function Settings ... Changing Playback Function Settings ... Using Household Power ... 178 Using an Eye-Fi Card ... Troubleshooting List of Messages That Appear on the Screen ... Information Displayed on the Screen ...
  • Page 9 Icons are used inthe text torepresent Language that displays The directional buttons and FUNC./SET following icons. Up button Left bLltton _ (_) : Things you should be careful about @ : Troubleshooting tips : Hints for getting more out of your camera : Supplemental information (p.
  • Page 10 If liquids or foreign objects the camera power off and remove If the battery charger becomes distributor or a Canon Customer Use only the recommended Do not place the battery Unplug the power cord dirt that has collected surrounding area.

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
  • Page 12 Safety Precautions in regular use, small amounts This is due to the high intensity front of the unit. Please use a cotton the flash to prevent heat build-up Remove store the battery If the battery is left inside the camera, Before you discard the battery,...

  • Page 13: View Movies

    This chapter exp,ains mode, and then latter part of this chapter transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding Attach the included strap and wrap it around the camera during use. Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the sides when shooting.
  • Page 14 Use the included charger as it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LV to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery Removethecover. insert the battery. Align the _ marks on the battery charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ((_) and down ((_).

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    This is a normal characteristic However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span.

  • Page 16: (Sold Separately)

    The cards below can be used without SD memory cards* SDHC memory cards* SDXC memory cards MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory Eye-Fi Cards This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. About Eye=Fi Cards...
  • Page 17 Terminals Battery lock Terminals SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect this tab is in the locked position, and you will not be able to take or erase images. inserting the Battery insert the battery. arrow, then insert the battery Press the battery until it locks into place with a click.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery Number of Shots per Memory Card 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. You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p.
  • Page 19 The Date/Time settings on. Since the dates and times recorded settings, be sure to set them. Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date!Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera. If you choose _r in Step 2 and press the Av the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Changing Date You can change the current The camera has a built-in date/time date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p.
  • Page 21 You can change the language !%_---_J The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the @ button and the MENU button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the @ button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2. that displays on the screen.
  • Page 22 Before you use a new memory devices, you should format the card with this camera. memory card erases all data on the memory erased data, exercise adequate Before formatting an Eye-Fi contained on the card to a computer. card or one that has been formatted card.

  • Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button

    To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Pressing complete f ormatting. When formatting ends, [Memory formatting complete] will appear screen. Press the @ button.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures (Smartauto)

    Taking Pictures (SmartAuto) Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change. If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry.
  • Page 25 Zoom bar AF Frame Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Compose theshot. Moving the zoom lever toward E_i (telephoto) will zoom making it appear larger. toward (wide angle) your subject, making (The zoom bar showing appears on the screen.) Focus. Press the shutter button When the camera...
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures (SmartAuto) What if the comor and brightness expected? The scene icon (p. 187) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, if this happens, try shooting What if white and gray frames a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces.

  • Page 27: Viewing Images

    The icon for the determined details on the icons that appear, see "Scene Icons" (p. 187). After pressing the _- button and displaying on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
  • Page 28 You can choose and erase images images cannot be recovered. image. one at a time. Please Exercise adequate caution Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. Press the _ _ buttons to erase.
  • Page 29 The camera will determine best settings for the scene. If you continue shooting is not a malfunction. Remaining Time Elapsed Time the subject and shooting The audio will record in stereo. for a long time, the camera Choose _ Set the mode switch ...

  • Page 30: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. Shooting Time Shooting times are based on default settings. Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes. Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards.
  • Page 31 You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. _,m= appears Choose a movie. Press the '_)' buttons then press the @ Playthemovie. Press the AT buttons to choose press the @ button.

  • Page 32: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    For enhanced playback you can also connect the camera to a TV. You can use the included camera to a computer for viewing. with another Canon-brand the included CD-ROM, overwriting System Requirements...
  • Page 33 Macintosh Mac OS X v10.6:1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Mac OS X v10.5:512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) te fa US a 1,024 x 768 p ixels or higher Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5)
  • Page 34 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing ¸ !i, I LL: i i:ii ,.o,,,,D'_f_"<:""_"_*_,,, Begin When the installation [Restart] or [Finish]. the CD-ROM. Remove Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Macintosh Place the CD in the computer's drive. Place the supplied CAMERA Solution...
  • Page 35 Transferring images to a Computer Open CameraWinclow. Windows Click [Downloads Camera using Canon CameraWindow will appear. If CameraWindow the [Start] menu and choose Programs], followed [CameraWindow] Macintosh CameraWindow will appear establish a connection camera and computer, If CameraWindow the CameraWindow...
  • Page 36 Transferring Images a Computer Transfer View Viewing images Click [Import Images from Camera], then click [Import Untransferred All images not previously transfer to the computer. images will be sorted separate folders in the Pictures Close CameraWindow transfer is complete. Turn off the camera For details on how to view images computer,...
  • Page 37 Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC! Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC4OOPCU- Memory Card HDMi Cable HTC-100 Battery Pack NB-4L with -ermlnal Cover* *Also available for purchase USB card reader Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk separately Windows/ Macintosh High-Definition...
  • Page 38 The following camera accessories not sold in some regions, Power Supplies The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially not use electrical transformers CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
  • Page 39 PictBridge compliant can print your images use a computer. For more information, Canon retailer. iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ the camera shots at (130 ft.), orto shots at (9.8 ft.), orto Compliant to a Canon- printer, without having visit your nearest...

  • Page 40: Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories _(((((}_!i_!_!_a!_i_!iii!_!_i_i_i_!i!_ii_i111_!_ii_i_i!_i_!_i_:!_!_!_!!_i!!i}_}_!_ This product is designed to achieve Canon accessories. Canon accidents such as fire, etc., caused accessories (e.g., a leakage warranty does not apply to repairs accessories, although you may request excellent performance shall not be liable...
  • Page 41 Learning More This chapter exp,ains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
  • Page 42 Lens @.)Speaker _) Zoom Lever Shooting: [-_3(Telephoto) /[] Angle) (pp. 25, 29, 55) Playback: O, (Magnify) / _ (pp. 118, 125) _4_Shutter Button (p. 23) Power Button (p. 19) ® Microphones (p. 30) _ Lamp (pp. 58, 77, 173) (Wide Flash (pp.

  • Page 43: Components Guide

    (_ Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 186, 188) (_ Movie Button (pp. 29, 107) @) Mode Switch C4_ A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 34, 130, 152) (_ HDMI Terminal (p. 131) ® Strap Mount (p. 13) C7)[] (Exposure Compensation) (p. 85) / A Button Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change...
  • Page 44 !i!i!i!i!i !i!i!_ii_i_'i_ ii_ii_ii _ii_ii_i_i_i !_i_ Switching You can change the screen display details on information that appears Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display !ili!!_!i_!ii!ii!_i!_i!_i !_i!_i!_ i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i !_i!_i!_ i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i !_i!_i!_ i!_i!ii! ii!ii!ii !ii!iiii!iiii_i! i!!iii !!!!! ili! ii iii!!! Disp|ay using the v on the screen.

  • Page 45: Screen Display

    Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically allowing you to check the composition brightness of the image on the screen, recorded may be different. the subject may appear on the recorded image. Overexposure Warning In Detailed Information Display on the screen.
  • Page 46 Commonly used functions The menu items and options - 195) or Playback mode (p. 200). Options Menu Items can be set with the FUNC. differ depending on the Shooting Displaythe FUNC. menu. Press the @ button. Choose a menu item. Press the Av item, then press Choosing...
  • Page 47 Various functions can be set from the menus. under tabs, such as for shooting depending on the Shooting The menu items are organized and playback mode and the Playback Display the menu. MENU Press the Chooseatab. Move the zoom lever or press the { _' buttons to choose Choose an item.
  • Page 48 You can silence or adjust the volume Mutin_ Sounds of camera sounds..Display the menu. Press the MENU button. Choose [Mute]. Move the zoom lever to choose Press the Av buttons then press the 4)' MENU Press the normal screen. the ?T tab.

  • Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings

    Adjusting the Volume Changing the Sound Settings i:!i:!ii!!i!!:!; _ Displaythe menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the ?T tab. Press the Av buttons [Volume], then press the @ Change the volume. Press the ._P" buttons then press the '_ ), buttons volume.
  • Page 50 The screen brightness Using Menu Usin_ Button can be adjusted in two ways. ii!ii!i!!i!i!i:! Displaythe MENU Press the Choose [LCD Brightness]. Move the zoom lever to choose Press the Av Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. Press the _)' brightness, MENU Press the the normal Press the v second.

  • Page 51: Settings

    When you have mistakenly the default settings. The [Date/Time] (p. 20), [Language] Zone] (p. 171), and the image registered tab. The recorded custom white balance data (p. 86). Colors that were chosen in Color Accent (p. 71) or Color Swap (p. 72). Shooting modes set when the mode switch was set to O changed...

  • Page 52: Clock Functions

    To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera automatically when it is not operated Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately camera. After about 2 more minutes, turn off. When the screen pressing the shutter button can continue.
  • Page 53 Shooting This chapter exp,ains how to use common timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera in another mode, check which functions - 195). with Common|y Used Functions functions, such is set to _ mode.
  • Page 54 You can shoot with the flash turned When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing _ tripod to prevent it from moving. off..Press the i_ button. Choose®. Press the 4 _ buttons press the @ button.
  • Page 55 You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately capture subjects that are too far away for the optical However, depending on the recording the images may appear Zoom FaVor To turn off the digital zoom, press the MENU button to choose [Digital Zoom] from the O tab, then choose [Off].
  • Page 56 Zooming More Closely Digital Te|e-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased approximately 2,0×. This enables camera shake than the zoom same zoom factor. However, a recording pixel setting appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear Subjects (Digital Zoom) by appro×imate[y a faster...
  • Page 57 You can insert the shooting image. Once inserted, however, beforehand that the date and time are correctly date and time in the lower right corner of an they cannot be deleted. set (p. 19). Display the menu. MENU Press the :: Choose [ante stamp].

  • Page 58: Usingthe Self-Timer

    Usingthe Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes photographer. The camera shutter button is pressed. ._ ... will shoot approximately Choose _ib. After pressing the @ buttons to choose button again. Press the ,Lv buttons press the @ button.
  • Page 59 Using Self-Timer The camera will shoot approximately pressed, preventing any camera button. Customizing You can set the delay (0 - 30 seconds) shots). To cancel shooting the countdown has started, MENU button. To restore the original in Step 1, on p. 58. to Prevent Camera 2 seconds...
  • Page 60 Usingthe Self-Timer :!ii!i_,,.. _llilllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!llll_l_ll!ll!lllllllllllllllllllll_lllllliilil_llllllllllil_l_il!l Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. If the memory card fills, shooting Choose the settings.

  • Page 61: Setting (Image Size)

    You can choose from 4 recording You can choose from the following (Fine), Jd (Normal). pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the @ buttons to choose button again. Choose anoption. Press the Av buttons option, then press the @ The setting will appear To restore...

  • Page 62: Changing The Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

    S (Small) 0.3M/640x480 The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.

  • Page 63: Shooting In Various Conditions

    Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter exp,ains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
  • Page 64 The camera will select the necessary wish to shoot when you choose settings for the conditions the matching mode. set the camera to O mode. Set the mode switch Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the _ buttons to choose button again.
  • Page 65 Shooting Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheid NightScene) Lets you take beautiful nightscenes by combining continuous shots to reduce and noise. When using a tripod, mode (p. 24). _-_:- Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) Lets you take shots in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.
  • Page 66 Shooting in Various Conditions _'_ Take shots of people in snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. fireworks in vivid colors.
  • Page 67 You can make a short movie of a day just by taking Each time you take a picture, recorded as a movie. All the movies single file. If you take a picture just after turning on the camera, selecting otherwise operating the camera, a movie may not be recorded.
  • Page 68 You can add various effects to images when shooting..Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps I - 2 on p. 64 to choose Shooting mode. Shoot. Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) Lets you take shots with vivid, colors.
  • Page 69 Shoot with eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting Effects of a Fish-Eye effect of a fish-eye Choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Choose an effect level. MENU Press the second. [Effect Level] will appear Press the ,_ level, then press the You can check...
  • Page 70 Adding Effects and Shooting Take Shots Thai (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce of a miniature model. Look Like a Miniature : Choose Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears...
  • Page 71 Changing the Color You can change the look of an image when shooting. shooting conditions, the image come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to b_ack and white in a composition. Recorded color Addi°gEffects_.dShoot_ng Shooting...
  • Page 72 Adding Effects Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another only swap one color. when recording ... Choosers. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Press the MENU button for than one second. The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately...
  • Page 73 Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, Sepia Shoots with sepia tones. Blue Shoots in blue and white. Adding Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the ,_'_ buttons to adjust the range of colors to be changed. Choose a negative of colors.
  • Page 74 Adding Effects Shooting Sheet with Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners overall color so that it looks like an image Standard Images will look like they were shot with a toy camera. Warm Gives images a warmer tone than [Standard]. Cool Gives images a cooler tone than [Standard].
  • Page 75 Detecting a Smite The camera will shoot, even without detects a smile. Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling. After choosing ^&__ in Step 1, press the _-'_" buttons. and Shooting pressing the shutter...

  • Page 76: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)

    Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using Wink Point the camera at a person will shoot approximately Wink a bit slowly, A wink may not be detected if eyes are covered by hair or a hat, or when wearing glasses.
  • Page 77 After choosing _,_ in Step 1, press the ._'v Using Face The shutter will release a new face (p. 95). You can use this when the photographer the image, such as a group ::-_ Detecting a Face and Shooting buttons. Self-Timer approximately two seconds...
  • Page 78 Detecting a Face Shooting After choosing £_. in Step 1, press the ._'_" buttons. (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects lamp and self-timer sound will speed (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds release.
  • Page 79 You can set the shutter speed to a range between long exposures. However, the camera from moving you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent and blurring the image. Choose **_. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Choose the shutter speed.
  • Page 80 You can shoot continuously 8.0 images/second while the shutter button images Disp|ayed Since each set of continuous image captured in that group will be displayed. part of a group, _Djj at a maximum speed of approximately is pressed Choose _. Follow Steps shoot.
  • Page 81 The camera takes 5 continuous shot such as facial expressions, best. shots, then detects various and saves only one picture detected choose Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Shoot. When the shutter button the camera takes five continuous and saves one picture only.
  • Page 82 Large subjects can be split into several together using the included image. shots that can later be merged software on a computer ... c hoose @ or _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Take the first shot. The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot.
  • Page 83 Choosing in this chapter you wiii learn mode to progressively This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch camera is in P mode. P stands for Program Before attempting to shoot modes other than P mode, check if the function (pp.
  • Page 84 You can choose the settings AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately angle (l_Ti), and approximately (E$]). If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure.
  • Page 85 You can adjust the standard increments in the range of -2 to +2. You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately maximum wide angle ([]), maximum telephoto (E_3). exposure set by the camera ...
  • Page 86 The white balance (WB) function looking colors to match the shooting AWBAuto Automaiicaiiy seis the op{imai white 5aiance foi the shoo{ing conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. Cloudy For shooting For shooting under tungsten and bulb-type (3-wavelength) _6: Tungsten fluorescent lighting.
  • Page 87 Manually Correcting You can manually correct the white balance adjustment will have the same effect compensating filter. Adjusting White Balance when in _,_ mode (p. 65). This as using a commercially-available Choose "*_. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Choose theWhiteBa_a.oe.
  • Page 88 Automatically conditions. I_ _ For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. 400_ _8ee For shooting in cloudy, or twilight conditions. High For shooting nightscapes, or in dark interiors. 1688 _88 Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.
  • Page 89 The camera can detect that are too bright or dark and automatically brightness when shooting. the camera will automatically when shooting. areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, adjust them to the optimum Also, when the overall correct the image for a sharper Choose [i=Contrast].

  • Page 90: Printing Images

    You can change the width to height ratio of an image. 16:9The same aspect ratio as HD TVs, used for displaying on wide-screen HD TVs. 2 The same aspeci raiio as 35mm fiiml used for piiniing oui 5 x 7 inl or postcard sized images.
  • Page 91 You can shoot continuously images/second while the shutter at a maximum speed of approximately button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the @ buttons to choose button again. Choose a. om o.. Press the Av buttons press the @ button.
  • Page 92 You can change the tone of an image, for example white, when shooting. My c oJois oii Vivid 8 N Neutral Sepia _W B/W Positive Film 8 L Lighter Skin Tone 8 D Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue 8 G Vivid Green Vivid Red 8 C Custom Color Choose My Colors.

  • Page 93: Menus

    Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, an image can be chosen chong,°g the T one o, a n ,mogo color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 92 to choose MENU press the Press the ,,_-v, buttons...
  • Page 94 You can shoot an object at a close distance of it. The focusing range is approximately end of the lens at maximum In macro shooting, try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in b_ to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 59). When it is difficult to focus because near and far, you can change...
  • Page 95 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame want to shoot. Face AiAF Detects people's faces and sets the focus, exposure only) and white balance When the camera is pointed the camera judges to be the main subject, appear on other faces. A frame will follow a moving...
  • Page 96 Changing the AF Frame Mode Tracking You can choose the subject Center The AF frame is locked specific point. Press the MENU button to choose [AF Frame Size] from the O choose [Small]. The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using the digital zoom (p. 55) or digital tele-converter (p.
  • Page 97 You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking MENU Press the Frame] from the O buttons to choose will appear in the center Choose the subject to focus on. Point the camera subject you want to focus on and press the 4 button.
  • Page 98 Magnifyingthe Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, check the focus. The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus.
  • Page 99 The focus can be locked. After change even when you release locking the focus, the focal distance your finger from the shutter Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button and press the 4 button. The focus locks and screen. If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the 4 button...
  • Page 100 While the shutter button continue to adjust, allowing missing a shot. is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure you to take pictures ... C hoose [ServoAF]. MENU Press the AF] from the 0 buttons to choose Focus. The focus and exposure where the blue AF frame appears you press the shutter...
  • Page 101 You can change the metering match the shooting conditions. For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. ES_ 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 102 You can lock the exposure separately to shoot. AE stands Just as with the AE lock (p. 102), you can lock the exposure the flash. FE stands for "Flash Exposure". _ ... /( (_ and shoot, or set the focus for "Auto Exposure".
  • Page 103 You can make the main subject, camera provide the appropriate you can use a slow shutter from the flash cannot reach. such as people, appear illumination with the flash. At the same time, speed to brighten the background Choose _. After pressing the ), button,...
  • Page 104 You can automatically flash. correct red-eye that occurs ... Choose [Rash Settings]. MENU Press the Settings] from the O button. Choose the setting. Press the ._v Eye Corr.], choose [On]. Once set, @ will appear in images taken with the button to choose tab, then press the buttons...
  • Page 105 When the camera detects appears on the screen. You can use a TV to display To connect the camera TV" (p. 130). Shooting procedures the possibility that people have their eyes shut, [] Choose [Blink ... ¸¸ MENU Press the Detection] from the 0 buttons...

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