Summary of Contents for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
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Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference. ENGLISH...
Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Battery Pack NB-11L (with terminal cover) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started* •...
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS Lens Wireless LAN indicator Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Shutter button Indicator 1 (Playback) button Power button Lamp Flash •...
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ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Lens Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Shutter button Power button Mode switch Flash Lamp Microphone • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images, movies, or both.
Contents Package Contents ...2 Compatible Memory Cards ...3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ...4 Contents ...6 Contents: Basic Operations ...8 Safety Precautions...10 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...13 Touch-Screen Operations...14 Initial Preparations ...15 Trying the Camera Out ...24 Included Software, PDF Manuals ...29 Accessories ...36 Camera Basics ...37 On/Off ...38...
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Setting Menu ...149 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ... 150 Accessories...161 Tips on Using Included Accessories ... 162 Optional Accessories ... 163 Using Optional Accessories ... 165 Printing Images ... 172 Using an Eye-Fi Card... 184 Appendix...187 Troubleshooting... 188 On-Screen Messages... 192 Handling Precautions ...
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).
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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 using a dry cloth, 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 (such as the sun on a clear day). 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.
• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Touch-Screen Operations The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by touching or tapping the screen. Touch Drag • Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector, because the screen works by detecting finger pressure. For Easier Touch-Screen Operations Touch the screen briefly with your finger.
Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Holding the Camera ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Attach the strap. Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end Place the strap around your wrist.
Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS...
ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS CB-2LD CB-2LDE ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. •...
Initial Preparations Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p.
Label Removing the Battery Removing the Memory Card Insert the memory card. Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.
Initial Preparations ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Check the card’s write-protect tab. Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position. Open the memory card/battery cover.
Removing the Battery and Memory Card Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images.
Initial Preparations • Unless you set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), touch Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows.
Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS If there are images on the memory card, touch H in the lower left • to access n. You can also change the display language by touching H and then n, •...
Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS...
Trying the Camera Out Aim the camera at the subject. As the camera determines the scene, it will make a slight clicking noise. A scene icon is displayed in the upper left of the screen and an image stabilization icon in the upper right.
Trying the Camera Out Elapsed Time Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends.
Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway.
Trying the Camera Out Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. • Images can also be erased by using Touch Actions (p. 141). • You can also erase all images at once (p.
Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website.
1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Interfaces USB or wireless LAN Free Hard Disk 550 MB or more Space Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions.
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Installing the Software and PDF Manuals Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.
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Included Software, PDF Manuals ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS With the camera turned off, open the cover ). With the smaller plug of the included interface cable (p. 2) in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal ( Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer’s USB port.
• When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations. The screen in step 3 will not be displayed. Some functions may not be installed. The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
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Included Software, PDF Manuals Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Double click CameraWindow Save the images to the computer. Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date.
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• To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] [CameraWindow] •...
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).
Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.
Shooting Display Options Touch l to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 196. Information is displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed.
FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 202 – 203) or playback mode (p. 207). Options Menu Items • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (p.
n Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp. 204 – 207). Access the menu.
• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (p. 159). Indicator Display The indicator of the camera (p. 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Indicator Color Status Green Blinking Blue Blinking •...
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Still Images Turn the camera on. Press the power button.
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Zoom Bar AF Frames Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward i (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward j (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) To zoom in or out quickly, move the zoom lever all the way toward i (telephoto) or j...
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Elapsed Time Shooting Movies Start shooting. Touch . The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ with the elapsed time. The camera switches to full-screen display, and the portion of your subject shown on the screen is recorded.
Still Images • A flashing icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. • If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the subject.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot (p. 51). Background Subject People...
• The background color of color of is orange. • When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will be displayed. • When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion) icons will not be displayed. •...
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in A mode. Image stabilization for still images Image stabilization for still images, when panning* Image stabilization for macro shots (Hybrid IS) * Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera.
Common, Convenient Features Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 48x enlargement. ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement.
Common, Convenient Features • Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm film equivalent). ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS 28 – 1344 mm (28 – 336 mm with optical zoom alone) ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS 24 –...
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 –...
Common, Convenient Features Shooting By Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) With this option, you can simply touch the screen and release your finger to shoot. The camera will focus on subjects and adjust image brightness automatically. • The camera performs the same operations for touch-shutter shooting as for regular shooting with the shutter button.
Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. • If a flashing icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. •...
Common, Convenient Features Adding the Shooting Date and Time The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 21). •...
Using Face ID If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. In A mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting.
Using Face ID Register face information. Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen. A white frame on the person’s face indicates that the face is recognized. Make sure a white frame is displayed on the face, and then shoot.
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• The flash will not fire when following step 2. • If you do not register a birthday in step 5, Babies or Children icons (p. 50) will not display in A mode. • You can overwrite registered face info, and add face info later if you have not filled all 5 face info slots (p.
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Using Face ID Shooting If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will prioritize that person as the main subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. • People other than those registered may be mistakenly detected as the registered person if they share similar facial features.
Checking and Editing Registered Information Checking Registered Face ID Information Changing the Name or Birthday • Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in previously shot images will remain the same. Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. Following step 1 on p.
Using Face ID • You can check and erase registered face information by choosing [Face Info List] on the screen in step 3. • You can use the included software to edit registered names. Some characters entered with the included software may not display on the camera, but will be correctly recorded in images.
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• You cannot add face information if all 5 information slots are filled. Follow the steps above to overwrite face information. • You can follow the above steps to register new face info when there is at least one slot open, however you cannot overwrite any face information. Instead of overwriting face info, first erase unwanted existing info (p.
Using Face ID Erasing Registered Information You can erase information (face info, name, birthday) registered to Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. • If you erase a registered person’s info, you will not be able to display their name (p.
Image Customization Features Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, also used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices. Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes.
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Image Customization Features Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) A3 –...
• Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example). • You can also correct existing images (p. 147). Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge.
Image Customization Features Changing Movie Image Quality 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Image Resolution Quality...
Helpful Shooting Features Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots. Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame.
Helpful Shooting Features • The display will not magnify if a face was not detected, or if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen. • The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 53), digital tele-converter (p.
Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “n Menu” (p. 42). Deactivating the AF Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Customizing Camera Operation Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. Touch H, touch n, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p.
Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions...
Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Still Images ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Enter 4 mode.
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Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Beautiful shots of evening scenes, created by combining consecutive shots to reduce camera shake and image noise. When using a tripod, shoot in A mode (p. 46). Shoot under low light (Low Light) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions.
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Specific Scenes • Because the camera will shoot continuously in steady while shooting. • mode, shooting conditions that cause excessive camera shake or similar issues may prevent the camera from combining images, and you may not be able to obtain the expected results. ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to...
Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. • first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Choose a shooting mode. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 76 to choose a shooting mode. Shoot.
Applying Special Effects Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded.
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed • The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting. • To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, touch screen to move the frame. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, touch again.
Applying Special Effects Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Black and white shots. Sepia Sepia tone shots. Blue Blue and white shots. Applying Special Effects Still Images Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 76 and choose Choose a color tone.
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Applying Special Effects Shooting with Color Accent Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. Recorded Color • Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results. • In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may not look as expected.
Shooting with Color Swap You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced. Applying Special Effects Still Images Choose Y. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 76 and choose Y. Access the setting screen.
Special Modes for Other Purposes • Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results. • In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may not look as expected. Special Modes for Other Purposes Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images.
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• Movies created in mode are saved as iFrame movies (p. 95). • Clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on the same day in If the movie file size reaches about 4 GB or the total recording time reaches approx.
Special Modes for Other Purposes Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting After Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. Smile Detection On/Off No. of Shots, Mode Switching (pp. 89, 90) •...
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Using the Wink Self-Timer Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. Special Modes for Other Purposes Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 76 and choose and then touch to choose it, and then touch ^.
Special Modes for Other Purposes • If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. • Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses. • Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink. •...
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• Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • You can change the number of shots by touching touching op to choose the number of shots, and then touching ^. [Blink Detection] (p.
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Special Modes for Other Purposes • On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise.
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Images Displayed During Playback Each set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, and only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the image is part of a group, is displayed. • If you erase a grouped image (p.
Shooting Various Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. Frame Rate 240 fps 120 fps • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the zoom lever.
Shooting iFrame Movies Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. • The resolution is • iFrame is a video format developed by Apple. Choose Follow steps 1 –...
G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in G mode (p. 98). • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make sure the function is available in that mode (pp.
Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. To obtain adequate exposure, try adjusting the following settings.
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. You can also configure this setting in the H menu (p. 41), accessed by •...
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Evaluative Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions. Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image Center area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more Weighted Avg.
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• To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions. •...
Color and Continuous Shooting Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight.
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Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color •...
Color and Continuous Shooting Custom Color Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Specifications”...
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ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS Mode Continuous shooting, with the focus and exposure determined Continuous when you press the shutter button halfway. Continuous Continuous shooting and focusing. Shooting AF [AF Frame] is set to [Fixed frame] and cannot be changed. Continuous shooting, with the focus fixed at the position Continuous determined in AF lock.
Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Close-ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, e will turn gray •...
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Digital Tele-Converter ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or 2.3x. ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor.
Shooting Range and Focusing Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS Face Detect ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ( •...
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ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS • If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), an AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway. ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS •...
Shooting Range and Focusing Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as needed before shooting. This feature is called Focus Lock. Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as...
• Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode.
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Shooting Range and Focusing Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) You can shoot after the camera focuses on your selected subject, person’s face, or location shown on the screen. Still Images Choose a subject, a person’s face, or a location to focus on. Touch the subject or person on the screen.
• If Touch AF does not work, prepare the camera for Touch AF. Either touch to change the mode to n, and set [Touch Shutter] on the 4 tab to [Off]. • If a border was displayed when you touched the screen, move the camera to position the person’s face or the subject inside the border before touching the screen.
Flash Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide). • This setting can also be configured by touching Shooting with Slow Synchro With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.
Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 99), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. • FE: Flash Exposure Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications”...
Other Settings Rearranging Icons (Icon Layout) Add icons to the shooting screen or rearrange them as desired. Adding Icons • If you have added an icon to the upper right of the screen and then touch and hold that icon in step 1, screen will not be displayed.
Rearranging Icons Removing Icons Changing Layouts Choose from three preset icon layouts. Note that these layouts include only default icons, not icons you have added. You can also access the setting screen by touching H and then n, • and then touching [Icon Layout] on the 4 tab. On the setting screen in step 1 on p.
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Other Settings Shooting By Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) Follow these steps to prepare the camera for Touch Shutter, which takes shots when you touch the screen. • The camera performs the same operations for touch-shutter shooting as for regular shooting with the shutter button, but the following features are not available.
Changing the IS Mode Settings • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Still Images Access the setting screen. Touch H, touch n, and then touch [IS Settings] on the 4 tab to choose it (p.
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Other Settings Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expected results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the camera to match subject movement. In this case, set Powered IS to [Off].
Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.
Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Still Images Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images.
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. To deactivate Scroll Display, touch H, touch n, choose [Scroll • Display] on the 1 tab, and then touch qr to choose [Off]. For playback from the last image viewed, touch H, touch n, choose •...
Viewing • Always keep the strap around your wrist and hold the camera securely to avoid dropping it. • Images may not be switched in some cases, depending on how the camera is tapped. To deactivate Active Display, touch H, touch n, choose [Active •...
Switching Display Modes Touch l to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 198. Simple Information Display *Not shown for movies. • Touching in Playback mode hides all information and icons, but you can still browse images (pp.
Viewing Checking the Focus To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting. Access Focus Check. Touch l (p. 125). A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Searching for Images When looking for images on a memory card containing many images, you can specify search conditions to display specific images only.
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Browsing and Filtering Images • When the camera has found no corresponding images for a search condition, those search conditions will not be available. • Options for viewing images in a search result (step 2) include “Navigating Through Images in an Index” (p. 127), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 132), and “Magnifying Images”...
Viewing Individual Images in a Group Grouped images shot in but they can also be viewed individually. • During group playback (step 2), you can use the menu functions accessed by touching H. You can also browse through images quickly (p. 127) and magnify them (p.
Editing Face ID Information If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change it or erase it. However, you cannot add names for people who are not detected by Face ID (names are not displayed), and for people whose names have been erased. Changing Names Erasing Names Access the setting screen.
Image Viewing Options Magnifying Images Approximate Position of Displayed Area You can also zoom in by moving the zoom lever toward k, and you can magnify • images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. To zoom out, move the lever toward g.
Image Viewing Options Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. • The camera’s power-saving functions (p. 38) are deactivated during slideshows. • You can switch images during slideshows by tapping the side of the camera gently (p.
• [Play Time] cannot be modified when [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle) Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images.
Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 136). • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (pp. 153, 154). • Protected images cannot be erased by the camera. To erase them, cancel protection settings first.
Choosing Images Individually • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Specifying All Images at Once • To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 2. Choose [Select].
Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. • Images can also be erased by using Touch Actions (p. 141). Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
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Choosing Images Individually Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 136, touch [Select]. Choose an image. Choose an image after dragging left or right to browse. Once you touch the screen, displayed. To cancel erasure, touch the screen again. is no longer displayed.
Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. • Movies with an image quality of • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (p. 138). You can also access the screen shown in step 2 by touching H and then •...
Image Categories You can tag images as favorites and assign them to My Category (p. 140). By choosing a category in image search, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. • Viewing (p. 122), Viewing Slideshows (p. 132), Protecting Images (p. 134), Erasing Images (p.
Image Categories • Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. • Favorite images will have a three-star rating ( to computers running Windows 7 or Windows Vista. (Does not apply to movies.) •...
• Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. You can also access the screen shown in step 2 by touching H and then •...
Convenient Control: Touch Actions Changing Touch Actions Functions Simplify your preferred camera operations by reassigning dragging patterns to them as desired. Assignable Functions Favorites Tag images as favorites, or untag the image. Next Favorite Switch to displaying the next image tagged as a favorite. Previous Favorite Switch to displaying the previous image tagged as a favorite.
Editing Still Images • Image editing (pp. 143 – 147) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. • Editing is not possible for images saved as •...
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Editing Still Images Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Cropping Area Preview of Image After Cropping Resolution After Cropping • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of resized to (p.
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see p. 103. • Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little lower each time, and you may not be able to obtain the desired color.
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Editing Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.
Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. • Some images may not be corrected accurately. • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. •...
Editing Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. • To overwrite the original movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased. • [Overwrite] is only available when memory cards lack sufficient free space.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 42). Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. • Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds (p. 122). To restore sound during movies, drag up across the screen.
• The default shutter sound is used in changes to [Shutter Sound]. Hiding Hints and Tips Display of hints and tips for camera functions can be deactivated, but menu (p. 42) explanations will still be displayed. Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. Start-up Screen Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as follows.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing the Start-up Screen • The previous start-up setting is overwritten when you assign a new start-up image. • You can assign the operating sounds and start-up images for your camera from the included software. For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. Screen Color Scheme Access the [Start-up Image] screen in Playback mode.
Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up. ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS An Eye-Fi card (p.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
• Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted (p. 153)) memory card. •...
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (p. 38). • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off]. •...
• Adjusting the date or time while in your [ Home] time and date. Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Specify your destination. Touch [ World], and then touch [Time Zone]. Touch qr to choose the destination time zone.
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Touch-Screen Calibration Calibrate the touch-screen panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons by touch. For greater calibration accuracy, always use the stylus attached to the strap. • Do not use pencils, pens, or sharp objects other than the included stylus to operate the touch-screen.
Display Language Change the display language as needed. • You can also access the Language screen in Playback mode by touching H and then touching and holding n. Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the 3 tab. •...
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • The following functions are not restored to default settings. 3 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language (p. 156), [Calibration] (p. 158), [Video System] (p. 165), and the image assigned to [Start-up Image] (p. 151) The shooting mode (p. 75) Information registered using Face ID (p.
Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately...
Tips on Using Included Accessories Effective Battery and Charger Use • Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that and attaching it so that...
Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS...
HDMI Cable HTC-100 For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition TV. Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer.
Using Optional Accessories Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. •...
Using Optional Accessories • It is not possible to connect the included interface cable or an optional stereo AV cable at the same time as an HDMI Cable HTC-100. Forcing the cables into the camera at the same time may damage the camera or cables.
Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV Return Group Playback Play Movie Slideshow Index Playback • Moving the zoom lever will switch control to the camera itself, which will prevent remote control until you return to single-image display. • The camera may not always respond correctly even if the remote is for an HDMI CEC-compatible TV.
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Using Optional Accessories Playback on a Standard-Definition TV Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera. White Yellow Yellow...
ELPH 530 HS IXUS 510 HS Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Terminals • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on.
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Using Optional Accessories ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Coupler Cable Port Cable Make sure the camera is off. Open the cover.
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• Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the camera. • Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
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Printing now begins. To print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6 after printing is finished. When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable. • For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 164.
Printing Images Configuring Print Settings – No. of Copies Default Date File No. Both Default Red-Eye 1 Trimming – Paper – Settings Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 172 – 173 to access the screen at left. Configure the settings.
Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp] selected.
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. ID Photo Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Choose the print size.
[Caption] to [On]. • To cancel printing in progress, touch [Cancel]. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730. Choose the printing area. Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming)”...
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Printing Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (p. 181) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
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The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 3 • tab (p. 21). • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Touch H, touch n, and choose [Print Settings] on the 2 tab. Choose and configure settings as desired (p.
Printing Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images • When specifying index printing, touch [OK] to return to the menu screen after selecting or clearing images for index printing. Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Touch H, touch n, and then touch [Select Images &...
Setting Up Printing for All Images Clearing All Images from the Print List Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 1 on p. 180, touch [Select All Images] to choose it. Configure the print settings. Touch [OK].
Printing Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.
Adding All Images to a Photobook Removing All Images from a Photobook Choose an image. Drag left or right to browse images, and then touch an image to choose it. is displayed. To remove the image from the photobook, touch the screen again. displayed.
ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (p. 3). Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card.
• Power saving (p. 38) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. • Choosing mode will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Although the Eye-Fi connection will be restored after you choose another shooting mode or enter Playback mode, the camera may transfer any movies made in Checking Connection Information Check the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection status, as needed.
The battery is swollen. • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 168).
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Full-screen display is not available while shooting (p. 67). h flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible (p. 49). is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 57). • Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 119). Set the flash mode to h (p.
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Troubleshooting White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots. • This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. Shots look grainy. • Lower the ISO speed (p. 100). • High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (p. 78). Subjects are affected by red-eye (p.
Playback Playback is not possible. • Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure. Refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide for details on folder structure and file names. Playback stops, or audio skips.
Memory card error (p. 154) • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (pp. 19, 20). Insufficient space on card •...
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Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error •...
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Check the paper size setting. If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again. Ink absorber full • Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement.
• Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag.
On-Screen Information Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) Nearly depleted – charge the battery soon [Change the battery pack.] Depleted – charge the battery immediately...
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On-Screen Information Playback (Detailed Information Display) Wireless LAN My Category (p. 140) Movies (pp. 46, 122), High-speed burst (p. 92), Shooting mode (p. 200) ISO speed (p. 100), Playback speed (pp. 81, White balance (p. 102) Histogram (p. 125) Resolution (pp. 68, 70), MOV (movies) H (Function) (p.
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Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 122) Exit Touch to display the volume panel, and then touch op to adjust the volume. At a volume of 0, Play Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep touching this icon.) Previous Frame (For slow-rewind, keep touching this icon.) Next Frame (For slow-forward, keep touching this icon.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep touching this icon.)
Functions and Menu Tables 4 Shooting Menu Function Face Detect* AF Frame (p. 108) Face AiAF* Fixed Frame Normal AF Frame Size* (p. 109) Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 53) Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x)* Digital Tele-converter (1.6x/2.0x)* AF-Point Zoom (p. 71) Servo AF (p.
Functions and Menu Tables 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Color Option Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract * Refer to "Wireless LAN Guide" in the Getting Started guide. 1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow...
2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select All Images Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Rotate Print List Protect Favorites Erase Functions and Menu Tables Ref. Page Item – Clear All Selections p. 180 Print Settings p. 181 Ref.
USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
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Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
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