High-performance digital single-lens reflex camera (342 pages)
Summary of Contents for Canon POWERSHOT 1000 HS
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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Battery Pack NB-9L (with Terminal Cover) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE Wrist Strap WS-DC7 “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet...
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.
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...25 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and pets (p. 61) Shoot various other scenes Night Scene (p. 62) Shoot with special effects Super vivid colors (p.
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View ● Look at my pictures ...28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)...110 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ...115 ● Look at my pictures on a computer..33 ● Quickly search pictures ...108 ● Erase pictures ...29, 120 Shoot/View Movies ●...
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...
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4 Choosing Settings Yourself...71 Shooting in Program AE ... 72 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)... 72 Turning the Flash On ... 73 Changing the Focusing Range (Macro/Infinity) ... 73 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) ... 74 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ...
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Table of Contents Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ...123 Rotating Images...126 Resizing Images ...127 Trimming...128 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ...129 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)...130 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ...131 8 Printing ... 133 Printing Images...134 Printing from the Print List (DPOF) ...136 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ...137...
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.
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• Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. •...
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Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LB CB-2LBE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
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. •...
Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Terminals Removing the Battery Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ●...
Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). Terminals Removing the Memory Card 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. Slide the tab up until you hear a click.
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What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi 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. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots...
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.
Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) AF Frame What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen? The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 163). Focus.
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What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 163) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 72). •...
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Switching to Shooting mode • Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ●...
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.
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
Microphone Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. When the mode switch is set to A, the icon for the determined scene will appear (p.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to ●...
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.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Macintosh Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.6) Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies) Mac OS X v10.4 –...
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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing When the installation finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Macintosh Place the CD in the computer’s CD- ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
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 Turn on the camera.
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. There are, however, the following limitations. • It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the computer until you can transfer images.
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 Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
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).
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 162 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the p button while the image displays right after shooting.
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.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode and Playback mode (pp. 166 – 169). Available Options Menu Items Display the ø menu. ●...
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. 168 – 171). Display the menu.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the p button and turning on the power. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. ●...
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Using the p Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you •...
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. 21) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 22), [Video System] •...
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 the camera is last operated.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
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• Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 23), since all recorded data is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.
Shooting with Commonly This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and turn off the flash. This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Turning the •...
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing 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.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 40x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 74) and the zoom factor used.
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Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.4x or approx. 2.3x. 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. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p.
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. 20). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 81). Press the o button.
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose the Shooting mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the Â...
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Shooting in Various Conditions Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. ● When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p.
In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from • moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 150). • mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession.
Detecting a Smile and Shooting Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in , try taking some test shots first. Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile.
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. What if a wink is not detected? • Wink a bit slowly. •...
Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.8 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) The camera takes five continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. The recording pixel setting will be fixed at •...
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first. Choose ●...
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. For the screen in Step 2, pressing the qr buttons will allow you to •...
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 switch to 4 and the • camera is in G mode. G stands for 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 (20 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 30 cm – 3.5 m (12 in. – 12 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Changing the Focusing Range (Macro/Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both...
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from five recording pixel (image size) settings. • If you choose Converter (p. 58). • If you press the movie button when the camera is set to ratio of the display will change and recording will begin (when set to [640] or [320] (p.
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(Small) 0.3M/640x480 (Widescreen) 3648x2048 • 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 A3 – A5 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5"...
Changing the 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.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions Tungsten...
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Maximum Speed Mode (Approx. images/ sec.) Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous Shooting LV* * When in t (p. 63) or AF lock modes (p. 86), •...
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...
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button.
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. •...
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 115). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.
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 you have set the mode switch to 4 and set the • camera to G mode.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...
You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose • [Small]. • The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using Digital Zoom (p. 57) or Digital Tele- converter (p.
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 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. • In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and exposure with the AF frame setting. •...
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 (p. 88), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash.
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.
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.
Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 130). You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then •...
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
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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 Choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose Y. Press the n button for more than one second.
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Changing the Color and Shooting • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...
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. •...
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 82). Choose x or v.
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 the mode switch is set to E. •...
Shooting Movies in E Mode Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between five Movie modes. E Standard Super Slow Motion Miniature Effect > Color Accent Color Swap Under some conditions, colors may not turn out as expected in > and z modes.
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. The maximum clip length you can record is approximately 30 seconds long, which will take approximately 4 minutes to play back in slow motion. Viewing Super Slow Motion Movies •...
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Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed Playback Time For the screen in Step 2, pressing the qr buttons will allow you to • change the frame vertical orientation and also change the area to focus in.
320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Estimated Shooting Time Movie Quality • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in approximately 1 hour when shooting in •...
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 r button to lock the exposure.
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images , > or z. when in • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects - The optical and digital zooms (p.
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p.29) • Quickly Searching Images (p.108) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p.109) • Viewing Slideshows (p.110) • Changing Image Transitions (p.114) •...
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
Editing • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved.
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, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
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 Using the Control Dial Turning the control dial will display images in a line letting you quickly search them.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 117) or delete (p. 120) all images at once while filtered. Search filters Favorites Shot Date...
Viewing Slideshows Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 3), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 108), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 110), and “Magnifying Images” (p. 113). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in “Protecting Images”...
Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Choose [Slideshow].
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 to switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area You can return to single image playback immediately by pressing the n button while the image is 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 choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order.
Changing Image Transitions • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in 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.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White Yellow Yellow White 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.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. The supplied stereo A/V and interface cables and the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 cannot be plugged into the camera at the same time.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 120). If you format the memory card (pp. 23, 52), 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.
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Protecting Images If you switch shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Select Range Choose images. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to ● choose an image, then press the m button.
Choose images with the  dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. 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].
Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. 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] ●...
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Select Range Choose All Images Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 120 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose images. Erase. Press the p button to choose [Erase], ●...
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 109). Using the Menu Make the setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the Â...
If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 ( movies).
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Make the setting. If you press the n button, a ●...
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If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making 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.
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Using the Menu Movies with a resolution of Choose After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons or turn the  dial to choose \, then press the m button again. Rotate the image.
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. Choose [Resize].
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] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
• Images recorded at a pixel setting of resized to (p. 127) 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.
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.
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. •...
Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers...
Printing Images 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. ●...
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. • Index printing (p. 137) is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Choose 2. After pressing the m button, press the ●...
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback in the ø menu. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. You cannot add images when the camera is connected to the printer. Choose an image.
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. 140) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p.
Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 138, choose [Select Range], then press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose images.
Print Added Images You can print images added to the print list by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (pp. 136 – 139). Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 134. Print.
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.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Turning Off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the ø menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 47), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed.
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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.
Changing Camera Settings 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 –...
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. 28). If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. Turning Off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p.
Changing Camera Settings 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.
If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
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Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. 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. Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. •...
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Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settings • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally to shoot. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Resumes with the image last Last seen viewed.
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Terminals Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear? [Eye-Fi Settings] will only appear when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to check the card's connection status, or set [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable] when the tab is in the locked position.
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.
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 24). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 172). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 147). •...
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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). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or ø menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”...
Memory card error (p. 52) • 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. 18). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 25, 30, 55, 71, 98) or edit images (pp.
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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. List of Messages That Appear 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 Background Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Backlit Sunsets Spotlights Dark When Using...
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Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (pp. 136, 137) My Category (p. 123) Shooting mode (p. 166) ISO Speed (p. 76), Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 99) Exposure Compensation (p. 72), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 102) White Balance (p.
• 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.
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Eye-Fi Settings Language Reset All * Default setting 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images &...
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 10 million pixels Lens Focal Length ... 10x zoom: 6.3 (W) – 63.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 36 (W) Focusing Range ... 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) Image Stabilizer (IS) System Lens-shift type Imaging Processor ...
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Digital Zoom ... Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx. 40x in Continuous Shooting Modes... Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal) ... Approx. 3.7 shots/sec. (In P mode) Number of Possible Shots (CIPA compliant) ... Approx. 150 shots Recording Media ... SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, File Format ...
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Dimensions... 82.0 x 59.0 x 24.5 mm (Protrusion: 26.4 mm) Weight ... CB-2LB: Approx. 73 g (2.57 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. CB-2LBE: Europe/Asia/Oceania 8.5 VA (100 V) –...
Date and Time Date/Time Date/Time Adding to Image...59 Changing ...21 Date/Time Battery...21 Setting...20 World Clock ...146 Default Settings ...50 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Digital Tele-Converter...58 Digital Zoom ...57 Display Language...22 DPOF...136, 137 Drive Mode ...78 Dynamic Mode...150 Editing i-Contrast ...130 My Colors...129...
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