Page 1 CDI-E107-010 XXXXXXXXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN ENGLISH Camera User Guide • Please start by reading the “Read This First” section on page 6 of this manual. • Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct...
Page 2 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally 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...
Page 3: About The Lcd Monitor
• Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
Page 4: About This Camera User Guide
About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to Using the Flash Available in the following modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
Page 5 Quick Start Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Shooting Playback, Erasing Print Settings, Transferring Connecting My Camera Settings Menu and Message Lists Appendix...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents : These pages include summaries of the functions or operation of the camera. Read This First Quick Start Components Guide Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries ... 20 Installing a CF Card ... 24 Setting the Date/Time ... 26 Setting the Language ...
Page 7 Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ... 72 Movie Mode ... 76 Macro Mode ... 78 Self-Timer ... 80 Digital Zoom ... 82 Continuous Shooting ... 84 Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects Program AE ... 86 Setting the Shutter Speed ... 88 Setting the Aperture ... 91 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ...
Page 8 Erasing Erasing Images Individually ... 136 Erasing All Images ... 137 Formatting a CF Card ... 138 Print Settings About Printing ... 140 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) ... 142 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 148 Selecting Images for Transferring ... 148 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable ...
Page 9 Camera Care and Maintenance ... 191 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...
Page 10: Read This First
Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distribu- tors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlash™...
Page 11: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
Page 12 Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
Page 13 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
Page 14 Use only recommended batteries and accessories. • If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries...
Page 15 • Disconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. • The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with your camera.
Page 16 • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. • If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation.
Page 17: Preventing Malfunctions
Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
Page 18: Quick Start
Quick Start Install the batteries (p. 20). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries. • For important information about batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21). Install the CF card (p. 24). Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card.
Page 19: View The Recorded Image
Turn the mode dial to (p. 56). Focus (p. 44). Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The camera beeps twice when the focus is set. Shoot (p. 45). Press the shutter button all the way.
Page 20: Components Guide
Components Guide Zoom Lever (p. 43, 82, 123, 124, 125) Shutter Button (p. 44) Speaker Ring Release Button Microphone (Audio/Video Out) Terminal Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19) Power Indicator (p. 31) ON/OFF Button (p. 31) Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 42) AF-assist Beam (p.
Page 21 USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer). • BJ Printers - Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera) •...
Page 22: Upper Indicator
Button (p. 48) Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or the shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card / Transmitting data (during a computer connection) / Low battery Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)
Page 23: Shooting Mode Dial
Shooting Mode Dial Auto • : Auto (p. 56) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 67) : Landscape (p. 68) : Night Scene (p. 69) : Fast Shutter Speed (p.
Page 24: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries The camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. You may also use separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Be sure that the camera power is off. Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery cover slightly forward.
Page 25 AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). Proper Battery Handling • Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using Rechargeable Batteries (p. 182).
Page 26 • Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction. • Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical. • Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.
Page 27: Battery Status Indications
Never use batteries that look like this. Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled off. The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat. The negative terminal is correctly formed (protruding from the metal base), but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base.
Page 28: Installing A Cf Card
Installing a CF Card Installing a CF Card Be sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. Insert the CF card with the label facing out and the arrow pointing in.
Page 29 Close the CF card slot cover securely. • When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, for image data may be lost or corrupted: - Do not shake the camera.
Page 30: Setting The Date/Time
Setting the Date/Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera (p.
Page 31: Set The Date And Time
Press the up or down button to select (Date/Time), and then press the button. Set the date and time. • Use the up or down button to change the value of the highlighted field. • Press the left or right button to highlight another field. •...
Page 32 • The date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the batteries have been removed for more than three weeks. • Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide and Software Starter Guide .
Page 33: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera (p. 31). Open the LCD monitor (p. 34) and press button. The [ (Rec.)] or [ Select the [ or right button.
Page 34 Select (Language) using the up or down button and press the Select a language using the up, down, left or right button. Press the After adjusting the settings, press the Shortcut Operation The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by holding down the button.
Page 35: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On Press the ON/OFF button until the power indicator lights. Shooting Mode If the LCD monitor is open, the current shooting mode settings appear for about 6 seconds. If you slide the mode switch to after approximately 1 minute.
Page 36 • You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the power is turned on. (To change the start-up sound and image, see below and pages 157 and 176.) • The start-up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off or the camera is connected to a TV.
Page 37: Switching Between Shooting And Playback
Switching between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immedi- ately after it is shot. When shooting (Shooting mode) •...
Page 38: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions. Opened right to left 180 degrees. Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees.
Page 39: Camera Body
The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below. Open the LCD monitor left 180 degrees and tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens. • In this position, icons and messages do not appear on the LCD monitor. • The image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed so that it appears correctly from in front of the lens.
Page 40 The image in the LCD monitor may darken when the monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting. This is not a defect. Shooting Mode Pressing the next mode each time the button is pressed. Standard (No Information) • The on/off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off.
Page 41 Playback Mode • The LCD monitor always comes on when you slide the mode switch to • Pressing the mode each time the button is pressed. Single Image Playback Standard No display Index Playback (9 images) Standard No display Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode When a Shooting mode setting is changed, the settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds even if...
Page 42 A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon the LCD monitor. Set the flash to camera to a tripod to shoot. •...
Page 43 -2 … +2 L M1 M2 S ● (red) 4.3× 5.3× 6.7× 8.2× 11× • The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when the information view is turned off. • In addition to the above, the AF frame, spot light metering frame ( , mode), shots remaining or remaining movie time are displayed as in the example to the left.
Page 44: Playback Mode
Playback Mode In standard display mode, the following information appears. File Number Shooting Date/Time Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total) In detailed display mode, the following information appears. ±0 In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, histogram, and recorded movie time are displayed. Compression L M1 M2 S Resolution (Still images) p.
Page 45 The following information may also appear with some image files. An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with an unrecognized format, is attached. A JPEG file not supported by “Design rule for Camera File system” (DCF) standards. RAW format file A file with an unrecognized format.
Page 46: Using The Viewfinder To Shoot
Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to off (p. 36) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. Align the square brackets (autofocus metering field) inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image. Shows the center of the image About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence...
Page 47: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 38 mm to 114 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms. Wide/Telephoto Angle : Wide-angle Press the zoom lever left to zoom out for a wide- angle shot. Wide-angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on you can digitally zoom in on a subject.
Page 48: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. The AF frame Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. The indicators light or blink as follows. Upper Indicator Green: Metering complete (two beeps •...
Page 49: Pressing Fully
Pressing Fully Pressing fully releases the shutter. • You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is complete. Do not move the camera until you hear this sound. • The upper indicator blinks green while the image is recording onto the CF card.
Page 50 • If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot. • Images are first saved into the camera’s internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.
Page 51: Selecting Menus And Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, playback, date/time and electronic sound settings. Menus can be displayed by either pressing the Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following procedures. Selecting Settings by Pressing the (Only in Shooting Mode) Open the LCD monitor and press the button.
Page 52: Right Button
Select setting contents using the left or right button. Some menu items can only be selected after pressing the button and displaying the next menu. Press the button again to confirm the setting. Press the • The menu closes. • Images can be shot immediately with the selected settings after Step 3 by pressing the shutter button.
Page 53 • The menu switches as follows: (Rec.)] or [ (My Camera)] • Pressing the zoom lever also switches between the menu tabs. Select a menu item using the up or down button. Select setting contents using the left or right button. For the items followed by an ellipsis (...), press the button to show submenus and select a setting.
Page 54: Shooting Mode
Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Displaying a MENU Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode Switching FUNC. Menu Rec. Menu* Selectable items vary according to each mode. Play Menu*...
Page 55 between Menus Set up Menu* My Camera Menu* * Use the zoom lever to switch between menus anytime. Setting Completing Options the Procedure...
Page 56: Exposure Compensation
Menu Settings and Default Settings This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Some menu items are not available in certain Shooting modes (p. 212). button Menu Item Exposure Compensation -2 to ±0* to +2 Flash Output White Balance Drive Mode ISO Speed...
Page 57 button Menu Item AiAF Red-eye MF-Point Zoom On*/ Off AF-assist Beam On*/ Off Rec. Digital Zoom Menu Review Reverse Disp. Save Settings Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Play Menu Auto Play Print Order Transfer Order Sets the transfer settings Available Settings On*/Off On*/ Off...
Page 58 Menu Item Mute Volume Power Saving Date/Time Format File No. Reset Auto Rotate Distance Units Language Video System Theme Start-up Image Start-up Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound * Default values. Default video system settings vary between regions. Available Settings On / Off* Start-up Vol.
Page 59 • You can apply a desired image and sound to My Camera menu. For details, see Registering My Camera Settings (p. 160) or the Software Starter Guide . • Various camera settings can be restored all at once (p. 178). in the...
Page 60: Shooting-Letting The Camera Select Settings
Shooting-Letting the Camera Select Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes. Auto Mode Available in the following modes. In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.
Page 61 Press the shutter button halfway (p. 44). • Press the button halfway to make the camera focus on a subject. Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering and the indicator next to the viewfinder will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame or frames will appear green.
Page 62: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Available in the following modes. After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds. There are two ways to display the image for longer as explained below. • Keeping the shutter button pressed The image continues to appear on the LCD monitor as long as you keep the shutter button fully depressed.
Page 63 Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from between 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47) Select a Review setting and press the button.
Page 64: Changing The Resolution And Compression
Changing the Resolution and Compression Available in the following modes. You can change the resolution and compression (exclud- ing movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution 2272 x 1704 pixels (Large) 1600 x 1200 pixels (Medium 1) 1024 x 768 pixels (Medium 2)
Page 65: Down Button
Movies can be shot with the following resolutions. Resolution 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Open the LCD monitor. Set the shooting mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. Press the Select L* (2272 x 1704) using the up or down button.
Page 66 Press the Select the compression you wish to set using the left or right button. • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. •...
Page 67 • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) • Size of an image file (approximate) (p. 203) • Types of CF cards and resolution (p. 203) • The resolution and compression settings are affected by the shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution is affected in Ex.1: When changed from...
Page 68: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Available in the following modes. Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto with red-eye reduction Auto Flash on with red- eye reduction Flash on Flash off Open the LCD monitor and press the button to switch between flash modes. •...
Page 69 When the red-eye reduction function is off This operation may not work in certain shooting modes (p. 212). Shoot the image. • The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not fire in •...
Page 70: Red-Eye Reduction
• Red-Eye Reduction When shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the subjects must look right at the red-eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.
Page 71: Portrait Mode
Portrait Mode Available in the following modes. Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. Turn the shooting mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 56). • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. •...
Page 72: Landscape Mode
Landscape Mode Available in the following modes. Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes. Turn the shooting mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 56). • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. •...
Page 73: Night Scene Mode
Night Scene Mode Available in the following modes. Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The subject is illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed.
Page 74: Fast Shutter
Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode. • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. • Warn people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires because of the slow shutter speed. •...
Page 75: Slow Shutter
Slow Shutter Available in the following modes. Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred, such as river rapids. Turn the shooting mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 56). Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode.
Page 76: Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)
Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) Available in the following modes. Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama. To create the panorama itself, you must stitch the images together with your computer. To create the panorama with your computer, use the PhotoStitch software that came with your camera.
Page 77 • Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalign- ment to within 10% of the image height. • Do not include moving items in the overlap. • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items.
Page 78 Select the shooting sequence using the left or right button and press the button. You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pressing Shoot the first image. The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image. Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first.
Page 79 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames. A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically. Press the • A custom white balance setting (p. 104) cannot be set in mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode.
Page 80: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Available in the following modes. Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set (320 × 240)] or [ to either [ Open the LCD monitor and turn the shooting mode dial to The LCD monitor will be on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds).
Page 81 • QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to playback movie files (AVI/Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled with the Mac OS 8.5 or...
Page 82: Macro Mode
Macro Mode Available in the following modes. Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 25 to 45 cm (10 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. Use to take close-up shots of flowers or small objects.
Page 83: Shooting Mode
Advanced technique for the macro mode Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function. For example, shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus. However, shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of focus to make the flower stand out.
Page 84: Self-Timer
Self-Timer Available in the following modes. With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode.
Page 85 Shoot the image. • When is selected and the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp starts blinking and the self-timer begins to beep. The blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter releases. • When is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning.
Page 86: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Available in the following modes. The digital zoom can be zoomed through the following range: 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, and 11x Open the LCD monitor and press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. In the [ Zoom).
Page 87 Press the zoom lever toward • The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop. Release the lever and press it toward again to further zoom the image digitally. • Press the lever toward Shoot the image. Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p.
Page 88: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting Available in the following modes. Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. Standard Continuous Shooting High-speed Continuous Shooting Open the LCD monitor and press the button. Select *(Drive Mode) using the up or down button.
Page 89 When is selected: Approx. 2.4 frames per second* * Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) • The shutter interval may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full.
Page 90: Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects
Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture can be freely changed for shooting. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes. Please see once you have changed a setting.
Page 91: Exposure Compensation
Shoot the image. • The shutter speed and aperture value will automatically appear on the LCD monitor. • The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white. • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. •...
Page 92: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed Available in the following modes. When you set the shutter speed in the shutter-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
Page 93 Shoot the image. The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white. • If the aperture value shows in red, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the shutter speed using the left and right buttons until the aperture value display turns to white.
Page 94 • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. •...
Page 95: Setting The Aperture
Setting the Aperture Available in the following modes. The aperture adjusts the amount of light that passes through the lens. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus.
Page 96 Shoot the image. The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white. • If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using the left and right buttons until the shutter speed display turns white.
Page 97 • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. •...
Page 98: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available in the following modes. You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically.
Page 99 Shoot the image. When you press the shutter button halfway, a number indicating the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, “-2” or “+2” appears in red.
Page 100: Switching Between Autofocus Modes
Switching Between Autofocus Modes Available in the following modes. You can change the auto focus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 44). (Auto Selection) (Center) indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor In the [ See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
Page 101: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching Between Light Metering Modes Available in the following modes. You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Spot AE Point Press the Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering.
Page 102 Select * (Evaluative) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. Select a light metering mode using the left or right button. Press the Shoot the image. Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
Page 103: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the Exposure Available in the following modes. Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Press the Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using the up or down button.
Page 104 Select a setting using the left or right button. • The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range of -2EV to +2EV. • The result of adjustment can be checked on the LCD monitor when it is on. •...
Page 105: How To Adjust The Exposure
How to adjust the exposure This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually. Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the...
Page 106: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Available in the following modes. When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately. Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Press the The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions.
Page 107 Select * (Auto) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. Select the desired setting using the left or right button. • Please see the next page regarding the setting. • When the LCD monitor is on, you can check the setting on the display.
Page 108 Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain optimal settings for your particular shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper, cloth or a photo-quality gray card. In the following three situations the white balance may not be correctly adjusted in the and setting the white balance data in...
Page 109 Select (Custom) using the left or right button. Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth or gray card and press the • Aim the camera so that the white paper, cloth or gray card, completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor screen or the entire viewfinder before pressing the button.
Page 110: Flash
• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) • To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensa- tion to zero (±0).
Page 111: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect Available in the following modes. You can shoot with different photo effects. Photo Effect Off Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Press the Select * (Effect Off) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed.
Page 112 Select the desired setting using the left or right button. • If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results by viewing the image on the LCD monitor. • A shot can be taken immediately after by pressing the shutter button.
Page 113: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Available in the following modes. Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake, when turning the flash off for use in dark condi- tions, or when a fast shutter speed is required. Press the Select * (ISO Speed) using the up or down button.
Page 114 Press the Shoot the image. ISO speed The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake.
Page 115: Adjusting The Flash Output
Adjusting the Flash Output Available in the following modes. mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. When the flash output is low, less shadow appears in the image. However, when shooting a wide scene or area, the image will likely be darker due to insufficient light.
Page 116: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus Available in the following modes. The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surround- ings • Subjects mixing close and far objects •...
Page 117: Shooting With Af Lock
Keep it pressed while you recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. Shooting with AF Lock Press the monitor. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the MF button.
Page 118: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. Press the monitor. Press the MF button until MF appears. • The MF indicator appears. • The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. •...
Page 119 Manual focus cannot be used while the shooting mode is set to • When the (MF-Point Zoom) setting in the [ menu is [On], the AF frame is magnified.* * Enlargement does not occur when shooting in when using the digital zoom. * You can choose not to have the AF frame magnified (p.
Page 120: Saving Custom Settings
Saving Custom Settings Available in the following modes. You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the camera is equipped with two modes ([ allowing you to save two types of custom settings. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to Settings that are usually forgotten when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as...
Page 121 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select Settings). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). Select [ ] or [ ] and press the button. Selects a save destination ( Press the • When you wish to re-save partially modified settings (except shooting mode) that were previously saved in mode, select •...
Page 122: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off.
Page 123 • This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off]. • Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images.
Page 124: Resetting The File Numbers
Resetting the File Numbers You can select the way file numbers are assigned. The file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number.
Page 125 Setting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits).
Page 126: Playback
Playback Displaying Images Individually You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor. The position of the LCD can be adjusted to suit your viewing position. Slide the mode switch to The last recorded image appears (single image playback). Move between images using the left or right button.
Page 127: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. Slide the mode switch to Press the zoom lever toward • You can move around the magnified image using the left, right, up or down button. • Hold the button down and press the zoom lever toward to cycle through each setting, approximately...
Page 128: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Slide the mode switch to Press the zoom lever toward Nine images appear at once (index playback). Change the image selection using the left, right, up or down button.
Page 129: Jumping Between Images
Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images when in index playback. Press the zoom lever once toward in index playback (p. 124). Change the displayed images. • Jump 9 images back or forward using the left and right buttons.
Page 130: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can playback the images shot in Slide the mode switch to Movies cannot be viewed in index playback. Select a movie using the left or right button and press the • A movie displays with the • The movie playback panel appears. Select button and press the •...
Page 131 Pausing and Resuming Play Press the button to pause the movie. Press it again to resume. Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Select one of the following operations using the left or right button and press the (Exit): Return to single image playback (First Frame): Show first frame (Previous Frame):Show previous frame (Rewinds if the (Next Frame): Show next frame (Fast forwards if the (Last Frame): Show last frame...
Page 132: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip. Select the movie you wish to edit and press the See Viewing Movies (p. 126). Select button and press the The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear. Select an editing method using the up or down button.
Page 133 Select the range you wish to edit using the left or right button. Select (Play) using the up or down button and press the • The temporarily edited movie will start playing. • The movie will stop if you press the playing.
Page 134 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the left or right button and press the button. • [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same file • [New File] : Saves the edited movie under a new file • When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only the overwrite function is available.
Page 135: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the LCD monitor. 0° (Original) In the [ (Play)] menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). Select an image you want to rotate using the left or right button and press the button.
Page 136: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback and magnifying playback) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. In the [ Memo).
Page 137 • The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed. Speak towards the microphone of the camera. • To stop recording, press the recording press the • You can add as many sound memos as you like until their total time for one image reaches 60 seconds. Playing back the Sound memos •...
Page 138: Auto Play
Auto Play Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. In the [ Play). • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). •...
Page 139: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the [ (Play)] menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). Select an image you want to protect using the left or right button and press the button. •...
Page 140: Erasing
Erasing Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Erasing Images Individually Select the image you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the button. A confirmation screen appears. Select [Erase] using the left or right button and press the To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the button.
Page 141: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images In the [ (Play)] menu, select all) and press the A confirmation screen appears. Select [OK] using the left or right button and press the To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the button. Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function (p.
Page 142: Formatting A Cf Card
Formatting a CF Card You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting it.
Page 143 • If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly.
Page 144: Print Settings
(DPOF* Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later. The direct print icon appears for Canon Direct Print compatible CP series printers. Digital Print Order Format CF Card...
Page 145: Dpof Print Settings
Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Jet printers) information. Print for Direct Print Compatible Printing • Connect the camera to the printer • Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) •...
Page 146: Print Settings (Dpof Print Settings)
This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service, or for printing on a Canon Direct Print compatible CP printer or Bubble Jet printer, or on a PictBridge compliant printer. • The mark appears on images that have had print marks set by another DPOF camera.
Page 147 Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 145) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image using the left or right button. You can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the up or down button.
Page 148 Press the • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card. • Press the zoom lever in step 3 to switch between single and 3-image index playback for selecting an image.
Page 149: Setting The Print Style
Setting the Print Style The following print settings can be selected. Standard Index Print Type Both Date File No. In the [ (Play)] menu, select Order) and press the See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). Select [Set up] using the left or right button and press the Select (Print Type),...
Page 150 Select a setting using the left or right button. (Print Type) Select [Standard], [Index], or [Both]. (File No.) Select [On] or [Off]. Press the The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. • When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On].
Page 151 Resetting the Print Settings All the print settings can be reset to their defaults easily. The print type will be reset to [Standard] and the date and file number options set to [Off]. In the [ (Play)] menu, select Order) and press the See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
Page 152: Image Transfer Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can mark the images you wish to transfer from the camera to a computer. These settings are compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). mark will display on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF-compliant camera.
Page 153 Select images for transferring. Single Images • Select an image using the left or right button and mark or remove marks from images using the up or down button. • You can use the same procedure when you switch to index playback (a set of three images) by pressing the zoom lever toward...
Page 154: Downloading Images To A Computer
IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer if you are using any of the following operation systems:...
Page 155 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Please see the Software Starter Guide for information on system requirements and installation instructions. Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s...
Page 156 For information about what to do after making the connection, please see the Software Starter Guide . To disconnect the cable from the camera: Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out.
Page 157 10.2), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.
Page 158: Downloading Directly From A Cf Card
Downloading Directly from a CF Card Eject the CF card from the camera, and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. • If you are using a PC card reader or a PC card slot, first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter (sold separately).
Page 159: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV Set A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or play them back. Turn off the camera (p. 31). Turn off the television also. Attach the AV Cable to the terminal on the camera.
Page 160 Turn on the camera in Shooting mode or Playback mode (p. 31). • The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or playback images as usual. • If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting, press the •...
Page 161: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. e.g. Start-up image As default settings, My Camera setting [ fiction theme and My Camera setting [ theme.
Page 162 Select the [ the left or right button. Select a menu item using the up or down button. Select setting content using the left or right button. Press the • Pressing the the settings take effect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 163 • If you select [Theme] in Step 4, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • If (Mute) in the [ beep does not sound even if each sound item such as [Start-up Sound], [Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound] or [Shutter Sound] in the [ to [ (On)] (p.
Page 164: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [ and [ ] menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
Page 165 Select the [ the left or right button. Select the menu item you wish to register using the up or down button. Select button. appears. Press the An image appears. (My Camera)] menu using using the left or right button.
Page 166 [Start-up Image] → Step 8a, 9a [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound] → Step 8b, 9b Select the image you wish to register using the left or right button. Press the Select right button and press the button. •...
Page 167 Select right button. Select [OK] using the left or right button and press the • Sounds recorded with the movie (p. 76) and sound memo (p. 132) functions cannot be added as My Camera settings. • When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased.
Page 168 • Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter Sound • Recording format • Quantization bit • Sampling frequency • Recording time Start-up Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound Any file format other than those described above cannot be used with this camera.
Page 169: List Of Menu Options And Messages
List of Menu Options and Messages FUNC. Menu Item/ Menu Screen Exposure Compensation Flash Output White Balance Drive Mode Setting Content Sets the exposure compensation. -2 ... 0* ... +2 Adjusts the flash output when the mode dial is set to (1/3 power)* (2/3 power) (Full power)
Page 170 Item/ Menu Screen ISO Speed Photo Effect Light Metering System Resolution (Stills) Setting Content Sets the sensitivity at which images are recorded. • AUTO • 50* • 100 • 200 • 400 Switches between photo effects. • (Effect Off)* • (Vivid) •...
Page 171: Rec. Menu
Item/ Menu Screen Resolution (Movies) Compression Rec. Menu Item/ Menu Screen AiAF Setting Content Sets the number of pixels used for movies. • (320 x 240 pixels)* • (160 x 120 pixels) Sets the relative compression ratio used for images. •...
Page 172 Item/ Menu Screen Red-eye MF-Point Zoom AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Setting Content Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires. • On* • Off Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual focus. • On* •...
Page 173 Item/ Menu Screen Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released. • Off • 2 sec.* to 10 sec. Reverse Disp. Sets whether or not the images are reversed. • On* • Off Save Settings Saves settings selected in the mode shown on the shooting mode...
Page 174: Play Menu
Play Menu Item/ Menu Screen Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Setting Content Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. Adds sound memos to images. Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images).
Page 175 Item/ Menu Screen Auto Play Plays images automatically one after the other. Print Order Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a direct print compatible printer or at a photo lab. Transfer Order Sets in advance the images that will be transferred to a computer by the camera.
Page 176: Set Up Menu
Set up Menu Item/ Menu Screen Mute Volume Setting Content Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. For details, see “How the Mute setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are related”...
Page 177 Item/ Menu Screen Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. Adjusts the sound volume when a movie or a sound memo is played. Power Saving Sets the Auto Power Down and Display Off settings.
Page 178 Item/ Menu Screen Format File No. Reset Auto Rotate Distance Units Setting Content Formats (initializes) a CF card Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted. • On • Off* Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display.
Page 179 Item/ Menu Screen Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. The menu may appear differently in some regions. • English* • Deutsch • Français • Nederlands • Dansk • Suomi You can change the language during image playback by holding the button and pressing the Video System...
Page 180: My Camera Menu
My Camera Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the [ item with images recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
Page 181 Item/ Menu Screen Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound How the [Mute] setting in the [ and each sound setting in the [ menu are related To turn off the the start-up beep, the shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound all at one time, set [Mute] in the (Set up)] menu to [On].
Page 182: Resetting The Settings To Default
Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset all the menu and button operation settings to their defaults. Turn on the camera. The mode dial can be turned to any setting. Press the 5 seconds. The message “Reset settings to default?” appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 183 • Following data do not reset to default. - Date/Time, Language, and Video system set in the (Set up)] menu (p. 173, 175) - The custom white balance (p. 104) - Newly registered My Camera settings (p. 160) • When the camera is connected to a computer or a printer, this operation does not work.
Page 184: List Of Messages
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. For messages that may appear when the camera is connected to a printer, see the Direct Print User Guide . Busy...: Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card.
Page 185 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact our Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check image...
Page 186: Appendix
• The indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished. • This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Please do not attempt to charge any other type of batteries with this charger.
Page 187 Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon’s AA-size NiMH batteries (four- piece set). • Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage.
Page 188 • It takes approximately 220 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F).
Page 189 Open the connect the adapter’s DC plug into the camera’s DC IN terminal. Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera. Please do not attempt to use any AC adapter other than AC Adapter Kit ACK600 with your camera. Use of a different adapter may result in damage to the camera or to the adapter.
Page 190: Using The Lenses And Lens Adapter (Sold Separately)
Using the Lenses and Lens Adapter (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52A, Tele-converter TC-DC52 and Close-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In order to attach any of these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D.
Page 191 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.7 (The thread diameter is 52 mm.). Tele-converter TC-DC52A This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots.
Page 192: Attaching A Lens
It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode Front of Lens and Subject Telephoto Wide-angle Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D (52 mm) This separately sold adapter is required for attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens (all sold separately).
Page 193 Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. When the mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. ● Align the marks on the Conversion Lens Adapter and the and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the Ring...
Page 194 Set the lens on the adapter, and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction. • Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. •...
Page 195: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera • body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder, Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt.
Page 196: Troubleshooting
(four AA-size batteries.) • Use an AC adapter. Use only unused AA- size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21)) Wipe the terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
Page 197 See Formatting a CF card (p. 138). • If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Close the CF card slot cover or battery cover, then turn off the camera.
Page 198 Batteries do not charge. Cause Use only unused AA- size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21)) Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures.
Page 199 Problem If using Poor electrical contact. rechargeable batteries: Batteries do not charge. Battery terminals are dirty. Battery life exceeded. Shots are The camera was blurry or moving when you took unfocused. the shot. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF- assist beam.
Page 200 Problem Shots are The subject was blurry or outside the range over unfocused. which the camera can focus. Subject is hard to focus The subject Insufficient light for comes out shooting. underexposed The subject is darker (too dark). than the surroundings. The subject is beyond the range of the flash.
Page 201 Problem The subject The subject is too comes out close to the flash. overexposed (too bright). The subject is brighter than the surroundings. Light is shining or reflecting into the camera. The flash mode is set so that the flash always fires.
Page 202 Problem White dots or Light from the flash has white reflected off dust asterisks particles or insects in appear on the the air. This occurs image more frequently in the following conditions: - When shooting at the wide-angle end. - When shooting with a high aperture value in the aperture-priority AE mode.
Page 203: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 4 million 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. Image Sensor 4.1 million) 7.8 (W) – 23.4 (T) mm Lens (35mm film equivalent: 38 (W) – 114 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) –...
Page 204 TTL auto white balance, pre-set white balance (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Balance Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom white balance Auto*, on*, off Built-in Flash * Red-eye reduction is available. Normal: 45 cm – 4.4 m (1.5 – 14.4 ft.) (W), Flash Range Macro: 25 cm –...
Page 205 Weight Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz.) (camera body only) This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized,...
Page 206: Battery Performance
(included with the camera) AA NiMH Battery NB-1AH * The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23° C, 73° F), alternating wide...
Page 207 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) FC-16M Movie (in seconds) • The maximum recording time for a movie clip is approx. 3 minutes. Figures shown in the table are the maximum continuous recording times. • (Superfine), (Fine) and compression ratio. •...
Page 208 NiMH Battery NB-1AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-100 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK100. Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperature Dimensions Weight Battery Charger CB-3AH Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK100. Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time...
Page 209 CompactFlash™ Card Card Slot Type Type I 36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm Dimensions (1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Wide Converter WC-DC52 (sold separately) Magnification Approx. 0.7× (35mm film equivalent at wide angle end: approx. 26.6 mm) Focusing Range Approx.
Page 210 Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm (sold separately) Focal Length Focusing Range Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D (sold separately) Thread Diameter Dimensions (from tip of lens) Weight (body) 250 mm 4 – 25 cm (1.6 – 9.8 in.) (W)/8 – 25 cm (3.2 –...
Page 212: Index
Index AC Adapter Kit AF Frame Auto Selection Manual Selection Aperture-Priority AE ( Aperture Value 88, 91, 94 Auto Mode ( Auto Play Auto Rotate A/V Out Terminal Batteries Battery Cover Change Handling Precautions Installing Low Status Performance Rechargeable Batteries Status Beep 172, 173, 177...
Page 213 Household Power Source Image Zone Index Playback Indicators Information View 36 - 41 Interface Cables 16, 155 ISO Speed Jump Landscape Mode ( Language 29, 175 LCD Monitor 34 - 41 Lens Close-up Lens Conversion Lens Adapter Tele-converter Wide Converter Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Evaluative...
Page 214 Resetting Power On/Off 31 - 32 Power Saving 32, 173 Power Source AC Adapter Rechargeable Batteries Recordable Images Red-Eye Reduction Remaining Movie Time Resolution Resetting the settings to default Ring Release Button Rotate Self-Timer Sound 157 - 159, 177 Volume Shooting 33, 56 Checking Images...
Page 215: Fcc Notice
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules.
Page 216: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. In the registered settings (p. 116). Large Medium 1 Resolution Medium 2 Small Movie Resolution Movie Superfine Compression Fine Normal Auto Flash Red-Eye Reduction Flash Output AF-assist Beam Single Shot...
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Page 218 Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Evaluative Metering Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging System Spot Metering White Balance Photo Effect ISO Speed Auto Rotate * : Default, ● : Available, ▲ : Available, but cannot be changed after taking the first shot, – : Not available : Setting is retained even after power off.

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Canon Power Shot A80 User Manual

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Components Guide

Preparing the Camera

Basic Functions

Table of Contents

Selecting Menus and Settings

Shooting-Letting the Camera Select Settings

Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects

Playback

Erasing

Print Settings

Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

Downloading Images to a Computer

Viewing Images on a TV Set

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

List of Menu Options and Messages

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Set up Menu

My Camera Menu

Appendix

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