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- Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E154-010 XX02XXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN...
- Page 2 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance 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 of a battery pack).
- Page 3 Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
- Page 4 About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the procedure can be used in the following mode. When the mode switch is set to (Shooting) Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read..................6 Safety Precautions ................7 Preventing Malfunctions ..............12 Components Guide Components Guide................13 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack ..............17 Installing the Battery Pack.............. - Page 6 Macro ................... 62 Portrait ..................62 Landscape ..................62 Night Snapshot................62 Indoor................... 62 Underwater................... 62 Shooting Close-Ups................64 Continuous Shooting ................. 65 Postcard Date Imprint Mode.............. 66 Using the Self-timer ..............68 Shooting a Movie................. 70 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ........72 Switching between Focusing Modes..........
- Page 7 Print Settings About Printing ................. 106 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ............108 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring ........... 114 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer..........119 Computer System Requirements ..........119 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer .........
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Page 8: Read This First
Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised... -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. - Page 10 There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
- Page 11 • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock.
- Page 12 • Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-3L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging and when it is not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
- Page 13 Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.
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Page 14: 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 15: Components Guide
Components Guide Front View Flash (p. 60) Speaker AF-assist Beam (p. 44) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 61) Self-timer Lamp (p. 68) Microphone (p. 99) Lens Wrist Strap Mount Attaching the Wrist Strap * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. - Page 16 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer). • Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series). - Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) •...
- Page 17 Operation Panel Mode Switch (p. 34) ON/OFF Button (p. 32) Shutter Button (p. 43) Button Shooting: Telephoto (p. 42) Playback: Magnify (p. 92) Button Print/Share Button (See below) (Flash) Button (p. 60) Button Indicator Button Shooting: Wide Angle (p. 42) (Single Image Erase) Button (p.
- Page 18 Indicator The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed. Green: Ready to shoot/LCD monitor Off/Computer connection Blinking Green: Starting-up/Recording to SD card/Reading SD card/ Erasing from SD card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * If the subject is difficult to focus on, a single beep will...
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Page 19: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays. Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Align the battery pack according to the arrows on the battery and the charger. - Page 20 • It takes approximately 95 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standards). Charging it within a temperature range of 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F) is recommended.
- Page 21 Battery Pack Handling Precautions Keep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.
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Page 22: Installing The Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied). Please charge the battery pack (p. 17) before you use it for the first time. Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. Press the battery lock while Battery Lock Symbol inserting the battery pack all the... - Page 23 • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the battery pack. • Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card.
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Page 24: Installing The Sd Card
Installing the SD Card Write Protect Tab The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward. Write Protect Tab Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible... - Page 25 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover closed. To remove the SD card Push in the SD card until you hear it click, then release it. • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the SD card. •...
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Page 26: Formatting Sd Cards
Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. - Page 27 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • SD cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
- Page 28 Precaution for Multi Media Cards This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon-brand SD cards. You may use multi media cards (MMC) with this camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of multi media cards (MMC).
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Page 29: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and 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 until the indicator blinks green. - Page 30 Set the date and time. • Use the button to select a field (year, month, day, hour, minute and date format). • Use the button to change its value. Press the SET button. The setting is complete. Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen.
- Page 31 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following methods. This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time. * Default setting • Holding the SET Button While Pressing the ON/OFF Button - The start-up image will not display at startup, also the start-up sound will not play.
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Page 32: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed. Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. - Page 33 Use the , , button to select a language and press the SET button. Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera.
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Page 34: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. • The lens extends when the mode switch is set to To turn the power off Press the ON/OFF button again. • If the “Card locked!” message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. - Page 35 Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
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Page 36: Switching Between Shooting/Playback
Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions. To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) Slide the mode switch to To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) Slide the mode switch to •... -
Page 37: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menus settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera’s status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. You can change the information display contents using in the (Set up) menu. - Page 38 How to Change the Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed. In the (Set up) menu, Select and press the SET button. Use the button to select and use the...
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Page 39: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
• The LCD monitor settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same settings are automatically available when the power is turned on again. • In Index playback mode (p. 93), the detailed display is not available. Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor. - Page 40 Quick Shot (p. 44) Low Battery (p. 21) Shooting Method (pp. 65, 68) Spot AE Point Frame Mode) Flash (p. 60) AF Frame (p. 75) Auto Rotate (p. 88) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 70) 1.3x 1.6x 2.0x 2.5x 3.1x 4.1x 5.1x 6.5x Zoom Magnification* (p.
- Page 41 Review Information (Review of an Image Right After It Is Shot) Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed) even if you release the shutter button (p.
- Page 42 Replay Information–Standard (Playback Mode) File Number Image Number Shooting Date Protection Status (p. 103) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 58) Movie (p. 94) WAVE Format Sound (p. 100) Compression (Still Images) (p. 58) Replay Information–Detailed (Playback Mode) Histogram Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) Shooting Mode (p.62, 70, 72) Exposure Compensation (p.
- Page 43 The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file File with unrecognized format...
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Page 44: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom When using the digital zoom, images can be zoomed to approximately 1.3x, 1.6x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.1x, 4.1x, 5.1x or 6.5x. Press the button. • The magnification factor appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor. •... -
Page 45: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. You can also shoot images with a single press of the shutter button without pressing it halfway first (Quick Shot). 1. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. Press the shutter button halfway. - Page 46 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam • The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, e.g., dark conditions. • The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 49). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.
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Page 47: Selecting Menus And Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the SET/FUNC. or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following procedures to select settings. Selecting Menu Settings with the SET/FUNC. - Page 48 FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode (p. 62) Photo Effect (p. 86) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) Metering Mode (p. 78) ) Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) ) Compression (p. 58) White Balance (p. 82) ) Resolution (p. 58) ISO Speed (p. 87) ) Resolution (Movie) (p.
- Page 49 Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the (Rec.) menu appears. In Playback mode, the (Play) menu appears. Use the button to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu. Select the menu with the icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected.
- Page 50 Shooting Mode Playback Mode Rec. Menu Play Menu The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode Set up Menu My Camera Menu • When the My Camera menu is displayed, pressing the button restores the Rec./Play menu. Shooting Mode •...
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Page 51: Menu Settings And Factory Defaults
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. * Default setting Rec. Menu Reference Menu Item Options Page Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. Quick Shot • On* p. 44 •... - Page 52 Play Menu Reference Menu Item Options Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. p. 103 Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the Rotate p. 98 display. Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. p. 99 Deletes all images from an SD card Erase all p.
- Page 53 Reference Menu Item Options Page Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that Operation Vol. beeps when any button other than the shutter – button is pressed. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound Selftimer Vol. p. 68 played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Adjusts the volume of the sound played when Shutter Volume the shutter releases.
- Page 54 Reference Menu Item Options Page Sets the length of time for which the clock displays. Clock Display p. 29 • 0 – 5* – 10 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec. • • • 1 min. • 2 min. • 3 min. Format Formats (initializes) SD cards.
- Page 55 My Camera Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound used on this camera. These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the options for each item with images recorded on the SD card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
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Page 56: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. Press the ON/OFF button. Set the mode switch to any position. Press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. Use the button to select [OK] and press the SET button. -
Page 57: Shooting
Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode Shooting Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. Slide the mode switch to (Shooting). In the FUNC. menu, select (Auto). • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). •... -
Page 58: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). • With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 56). Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Shooting Mode Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2... - Page 59 Use the button to select the review setting and press the MENU button. • With the [Off] option, the image will not automatically display. • In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the image will continue to display for the specified time even if the shutter button is released.
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Page 60: Changing Resolution/Compression Settings
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings Shooting Mode You can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution Purpose • Print larger than A4-size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels Large •... - Page 61 In the FUNC. menu, select then use the MENU button to select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). * The current setting is displayed. Use the button to select an option. Resolution (Still Images) Select Resolution (Movies) Select Compression (Excluding Movies) Select You can shoot right after selecting an option.
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Page 62: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Shooting Mode Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. Auto with The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting red-eye level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the reduction main flash fires. - Page 63 • When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid blurring the image.
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Page 64: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode Shooting Mode You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p. Auto 55). Lets you adjust the exposure, white balance and color effect Manual settings yourself. - Page 65 Night Snapshot Indoor Underwater Choose a shooting mode from the FUNC. menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.
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Page 66: Shooting Close-Ups
Shooting Close-Ups Shooting Mode You can shoot with the lens very close to the subject (Macro function). Subjects can be focused in the range of 3 to 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the front of the lens. Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in macro mode. -
Page 67: Continuous Shooting
(Large/Fine) while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. * This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Press the... -
Page 68: Postcard Date Imprint Mode
Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode You can shoot images with optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing. • When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and bottom may not get printed. • By shooting images in the Postcard Date Imprint mode, you can check the printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand. - Page 69 • The icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date stamp setting (see below) is set to Date or Date & Time. • For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date on image data when (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) is selected.
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Page 70: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer Shooting Mode 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 71 Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time In the (Rec.) menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the button to select and press the MENU button. • The display will return to the shooting screen. • When is selected, the self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates.
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Page 72: Shooting A Movie
), 15 frames/sec. )) is 30 sec. ( ) or 3 min. (according to Canon’s standardized tests). Recording times may vary between SD cards. See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145). • The maximum length of movies may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. - Page 73 • QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movie files (AVI/ Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later...
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Page 74: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. - Page 75 • To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally In the FUNC.
- Page 76 Shoot the first frame in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • Use the button to check or retake the recorded images.
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Page 77: Switching Between Focusing Modes
Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear. -
Page 78: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock)
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •... - Page 79 Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound. The focal distance to the object is locked. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.
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Page 80: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes Shooting Mode You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of Evaluative the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct... -
Page 81: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. In the FUNC. menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. -
Page 82: Shooting In Long Shutter Mode
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Shooting Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. In the (Rec.) menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the button to select [On] and press the MENU button. - Page 83 Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen. To Cancel the Long Shutter mode While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU button. The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds.
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Page 84: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera. Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day. - Page 85 Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen. This setting cannot be adjusted when the (Sepia) or (B/W) photo effects are selected.
- Page 86 Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
- Page 87 Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth or gray card and press the MENU button. • Compose the image so the paper or cloth completely fills the center frame in the display before pressing the MENU button. The white data records when you press the MENU button.The camera reads the white balance data when you press the MENU button.
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Page 88: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect Off Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors. -
Page 89: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. In the FUNC. menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. -
Page 90: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Your 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 91: Resetting The File Number
Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new SD card is inserted. New images recorded on SD cards with existing files are assigned the next available number. - Page 92 About File Numbers 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). Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images.
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Page 93: Playback
Playback Displaying Images Individually Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback). Use the button to move between the images. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. -
Page 94: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Press the button. • appears on the monitor, indicating you can further magnify the image (up to approx. 10 times) by holding down the button. • When you press the button, you can display the next or previous image at the same magnification. -
Page 95: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Hold down the SET button. Nine images appear at a time. Selected Image Movie Use the , , button to change the image selection. To Return to Single Image Playback Hold down the SET button. -
Page 96: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can play movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Use the button to select a movie. Images with a icon are movies. Press the SET button. • The movie control panel will display. •... - Page 97 Pausing and Resuming Play Press the SET button during playback. The movie playback pauses. Press the SET button again to resume. Operating the Movie Control Panel Select a movie and press the SET button (p. 94). The movie control panel will display. Use the button to select one of the following and press the...
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Page 98: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. Use the button to select a movie and press the SET button. - Page 99 Use the button to select (Play) and press the SET button. • A preview of the temporarily edited movie clip plays. • To stop it, press the SET button again. Use the button to select (Save) and press the SET button. Selecting (Exit) cancels the edits and returns to the movie control panel display.
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Page 100: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 0° (Original) 90° 270° In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the button to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button. -
Page 101: 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 the WAVE format. In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. - Page 102 Playing/Erasing Sound Memos Display an image with a sound memo attached (p. 99) and press the SET button. • Images with sound memos attached have icons displayed on them. • The sound memo control panel will display. Use the button to select (Play) or (Erase) and press the SET button.
- Page 103 • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that image, and the “Incompatible WAVE format”...
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Page 104: Auto Play
Auto Play Use this feature to automatically playback all of the images in the SD card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). •... -
Page 105: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the button to select an image to protect and press the SET button. -
Page 106: Erasing
Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. Use the button to select an image for deletion and press the button. -
Page 107: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the SD card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. -
Page 108: Print Settings
(SD card) to a photo developing center Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand compact photo printers (SELPHY CP series), card photo printers and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series). - Page 109 This guide explains DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera. Also, refer to your printer’s manual. Please check the System Map to confirm the compact photo printer (SELPHY CP series), card photo printer models and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS series) that can be used with this camera.
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Page 110: Setting The Dpof Print Settings
Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF, or for printing on a direct print compatible printer. - Page 111 Select images for printing. As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 112). Number of Print Copies (Standard)/ (Both) Use the button to select an image, press the SET button and use the button to select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99).
- Page 112 All the Images on an SD Card In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the , , button to select [Mark All] and press the SET button. Use the button to select [OK] and press the SET button.
- Page 113 Press the MENU button. The display returns to the Play menu. Press the MENU button again to go back to the playback screen. • The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
- Page 114 Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Standard Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a Index Print Type reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both the standard and Both index formats.
- Page 115 Use the button to select and the button to select an option. (Print Type) Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. (Date) Select [On] or [Off]. (File No.) Select [On] or [Off]. Press the MENU button. The Print Order menu will reappear. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu.
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Page 116: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. - Page 117 Use the button to move between images and the SET button to select and deselect them. Selected for Transfer • A checkmark displays on selected images. • You can hold down the SET button to switch to the index mode (3 images) and use the same procedures to select images.
- Page 118 All the Images on an SD Card In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the button to select [Mark All] and press the SET button. Use the button to select [OK] and press the SET button.
- Page 119 Press the MENU button. The display returns to the Play menu. Press the MENU button again to go back to the playback screen. • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card.
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Page 120: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Please read Computer System Requirements (p. 119) in advance. • Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Windows Windows Windows Windows... -
Page 121: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
- ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more • Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels / High Color (16 bit) or better is required Macintosh Mac OS X (v10.1.5 –... - Page 122 IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide.
- Page 123 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, and select [Programs] or [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [Camera Window] and [Camera Window].
- Page 124 The following window will display. • Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide. • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 123).
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Page 125: Downloading Images By Direct Transfer
Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 120). Transfers and saves all images to the computer. All Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the New Images... - Page 126 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Use the button to select , and press the button (or SET button). Use the button to select images to download and press the button (or SET button). The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress.
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Page 127: Connecting The Camera To The Computer To Download Images Without Installing Software
If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images 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 128: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. Turn off the Camera and the TV. - Page 129 Slide the mode switch to (Shooting), (Movie) or (Playback). Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or play back images as usual. • A TV set cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode. •...
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Page 130: 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, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up Image option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. - Page 131 Press the MENU button. • The menu will close. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. • If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. •...
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Page 132: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. - Page 133 Press the SET button. Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the button to select the image you wish to register and press the SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds • Use the button to select (Record) and press the SET button.
- Page 134 File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the file formats below. However, SD card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. (Excluding sounds recorded as a movie or with the sound memo function (p.
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Page 136: List Of Messages
List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, SD card. - Page 137 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check image...
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Page 138: Troubleshooting
See Formatting SD Cards (p. 24). • If reformatting does not work, the SD card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD card is write- • Slide the write protect tab of the protected. - Page 139 Problem Cause Solution Cannot play back File name was • Set the file name or location on changed with a the file format/structure of the computer or file camera. location was changed See About File Numbers and Folder Numbers (p. 90). Lens will not retract SD card slot/battery •...
- Page 140 Problem Cause Solution Image is blurred or Subject is out of • Ensure there is at least 10 cm (3.9 out of focus focal range in.) between the camera lens and subject. • Use the Macro mode to shoot close-ups between 3 and 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the lens.
- Page 141 Problem Cause Solution White dots appear Light from the flash • This is a phenomenon that occurs on the image has reflected off with digital cameras and does not dust particles or constitute a malfunction. insects in the air. Flash does not fire Flash is set to off •...
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Page 142: Appendix
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Page 143: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD20 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.4 million) Lens 6.4 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 39 mm) f/2.8... - Page 144 Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Auto play Direct Print Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant Display Languages 21 languages available for menus and messages...
- Page 145 My Camera Settings The start-up image, start- up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound can be customized using the following methods: 1.Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera. 2.Using the downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software. Interface USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]), Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable,...
- Page 146 Battery Performance Number of Images Shot Playback Time LCD Monitor ON (Based on the CIPA standard) Battery Pack NB-3L Approx. 120 images Approx. 140 minutes (Fully Charged) • The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. •...
- Page 147 SD Cards and Estimated Capacities : With card included with the camera SDC-32M SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (2592 x 1944 pixels) (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1066 (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1628 1819 (640 x 480 pixels) 2812 1096 4420 (640 x 480 pixels) 42 seconds 178 seconds 719 seconds...
- Page 148 Image File Sizes (Estimated) Compression Resolution (2592 x 1944) 2503 KB 1395 KB 1602 (2048 x 1536) 893 KB 1002 (1600 x 1200) 558 KB (640 x 480) 150 KB (640 x 480) 660 KB/sec. Movies (320 x 240) 330 KB/sec. (160 x 120) 120 KB/sec.
- Page 149 SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.1 oz.) Battery Pack NB-3L Type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell Nominal Voltage 3.7 V Typical Capacity 790 mAh Cycle Life...
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Page 150: Photo Tips And Information
Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self-timer (p.68) Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot. - Page 151 ISO Speed (p.87) 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 153 Index AF Frame ........43 Erasing ........104 AF-assist Beam......44 All Images......105 AiAF........... 44 Single Images....104 Auto Play......... 102 Exposure ........79 Auto Rotate Function....88 Autofocus........44 File Number....... 89 AV Cable AVC-DC300 ....126 Flash.......... 60 Focus Lock ........
- Page 154 Mode switch ......34 Movie......... 70 SD Card ........22 Editing........96 Capacities......145 Playback....... 94 Formatting ......24 Shooting ......70 Handling....... 26 Mute Mode ........ 50 Installing ......22 My Camera Menu Self-Timer........68 Changing......128 Set up Menu ......50 Registering......
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- Page 160 • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
- Page 161 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. 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.
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Page 162: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Shooting Function Page Movie Large – Medium 1 –... - Page 163 Shooting Function Page Movie Digital Zoom – – p. 42 Evaluative Light Center-Weighted Metering – – – – – – p. 78 Average Method Spot – – – – – – Exposure Compensation – p. 79 Long Shutter – – –...