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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable...
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 Returning the Camera to Default Settings .....
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Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ......... 78 Quickly Searching Images..... 106 Customizing the Self-Timer..... 79 Viewing Images Shooting Using a TV Monitor ..79 in Filtered Playback ....108 Changing the Composition Viewing Slideshows....... 109 with the Focus Lock ....80 Checking the Focus.......
Specifications ........ 163 Index ..........166 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. •...
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High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. • Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug. This could result in fire, electrical shock or other damage.
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Safety Precautions • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. Caution •...
Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash or touch the screen. Strap...
Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Basic Touch Operations Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger. Used for choosing icons or magnifying images.
Used Functions (Touch Actions) Do not install commercially available screen protectors. Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you install a screen protector. What if I cannot perform operations well?
1 hour and 55 minutes. Remove the battery. ● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it and up To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
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The battery charger can also be used when abroad. The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position.
The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode 24).
Setting the Date and Time What is the write-protect tab? SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.
What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop).
Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds. What if... • flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 90 cm – 1.5 m (3.0 – 4.9 ft.) at maximum telephoto.
● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. Switching images quickly If you hold the q button pressed and tilt the camera as shown in the illustration, the images advance quickly. However, the images appear coarse. When you hold the r button pressed tilt the...
Erasing Images Active Display If you tilt the camera gently from your wrist as shown in the illustration below, you can switch the images you are viewing. You can also start and stop movies 33). • Depending on how you tilt the camera, images may not switch.
 dial to choose [Erase], then press the m button again. Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare •...
● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Index printing is not available with the CP710/CP510/CP400/CP330/CP300/...
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode switch to E.
Shooting times are based on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.
(Play) and press the m choose button. Start quick playback (Active Display) If you shake the camera gently as shown in the illustration, you can begin quick movie playback. If you shake the camera gently again, the movie will stop.
ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more* Space PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher * For Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer's capabilities.
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
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● Follow the steps on p. 29 to connect the camera to a computer. Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow].
You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the following limitations: • After connecting to the camera, it may take a few minutes until you can transfer images. • The camera information may not display correctly.
Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 DC Coupler Power Cord DR-40 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera.
(p. 106) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings 24). Shooting Mode You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p. 56) or select settings yourself to take various types of pictures (pp.
1 Button When the lens is extended, you can switch between Shooting and Playback modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use this button to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. Screen (LCD Monitor) The screen is a touch panel. When shooting, you can touch the screen to choose the subject you want to focus on, or touch icons to easily make settings.
This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Switching the Display You can change the display using the p button.
Display Display (p. 111) You can also switch the display by pressing the p button while the image displays shortly after shooting. However, Simple Information will not display. You can set the display that appears first. Press the n button to choose the 4 tab. Then set [Review Info].
The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode 156). You can also use the FUNC. menu in Playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu.
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 158 – 161).
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...
The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you • cannot change the brightness with the p button.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Reset All]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ●...
When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting.
The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p.
 dial to change the display color. Press the m button to cancel the clock ● display. When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press the ON/OFF button to display the clock.
When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. This chapter assumes the mode is set to A for “Turning the Flash Off”...
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 42). Choose the desired shooting mode. ● Touch If you touch the qr buttons on the screen, ●...
Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ●...
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Recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200 pixels, 72). In F, V, H or y mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 74) is increased to match the shooting conditions. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from •...
Shoot. What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
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Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set 142).
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the o button. Choose Ò. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...
The second and third shots will continue in succession. ● To restore the original setting, choose in Step 2 on What if a face is not detected? Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 30 seconds later.
Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) Changing the number of shots For the screen in Step 1, press the n button, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to change the number of shots. Press the m button to accept...
Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) Shoot. Shooting tips • Hold the camera firmly and shoot non-moving points of light in as dark a location as possible. • Be sure to shoot with your subject within the range of the flash 69).
In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode.
What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value display in orange. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure. •...
You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 90 cm – 1.5 m (3.0 – 4.9 ft.) Choose h.
You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The shooting range is approximately 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is pushed to maximum j).
You can zoom in on close subjects. The possible shooting range is approximately 5 – 10 cm (2.0 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom.
, you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele- Converter 61). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the image quality. Press the m button and choose ●...
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4000 x 2248 1105 1707 6822 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.
High Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject.
Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. ●...
Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 63, 64, 78, 79). • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • As the number of images increases, the shooting intervals may take longer.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. Press the m button and choose ● , then press the m button again.
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 77 to choose , then press the n button.
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. Press the o button, then use the op ● buttons or turn the  dial to choose $, then press the n button.
This is unlike when you shoot with the shutter button and first press it halfway. icon from appearing, press the n button, select To prevent the the 4 tab, and then select the [Vert. Shutter] menu item and the [Off] option.
Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode. •...
You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. You can also use touch operations to change the position of the AF frame or choose a subject to focus on without having to change AF frame mode settings 86).
What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Fixed frame], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus.
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button.
[Face AiAF] 82), the AF frame will be set to [Fixed frame]. • The camera may not be able to focus and set the exposure in some conditions. • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange.
Press the shutter button fully to shoot. • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low.
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but Center Weighted Avg. gives greater weight to the center. Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame). Spot Also, the Spot AE Point frame is linked with the AF frame when the AF Frame mode is set to [Center].
Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.
[Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Œ will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to red areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. You can correct recorded images 131).
Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.
T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T.
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Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. to choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 56 Press the n button for more than one second.
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Pressing the n button accepts the ● setting and restores the shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose L. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 56 to choose Choose a shooting direction.
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. •...
See “Changing the Color and Shooting” z Color Swap (p. 93) for details. Under some conditions, colors may not turn out as expected in the > and z mode.
, 1 hour in Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the r button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears.
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. •...
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 28) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 106) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 108) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 109) •...
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. 33, choose * from ● Follow Step 3 on the movie control panel that appears and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
[Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC adapter kit (pp. 40, 150).
Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Display images in an index. ● Double tap the screen to display images in an index. ●...
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Quickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Dragging across the screen or turning  will display images in a line (Scroll Display) letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by shooting date. Choose an image. ● You can switch between images in single image playback by dragging horizontally across the screen.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 117) or delete (p. 119) images at once while filtered. Choose ‚.
Viewing Slideshows Filtered Playback You can filter images during a slideshow so that only certain images will play back. You can also use the following functions in filtered playback for processing all the filtered images at once. • “Protecting Images”...
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button, choose ●...
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the p button, and switch to the focus check display 45).
If you continue to hold the zoom lever, the display will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. If you move the zoom lever toward g, you can reduce the magnification. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, you will return to single image playback.
Easy Operations with Touch Actions In single image playback, you can quickly and easily call up functions that have been registered to each of four set dragging patterns (Touch Actions). Use a Function Registered to ●...
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Easy Operations with Touch Actions Changing Touch Actions Registered Functions You can register the functions you want to use easily to each of the drag patterns. Choose [Set Touch Actions]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Set Touch Actions], and press the m button.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI terminal.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 119). Choose :. Press the m button to choose : in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Once set, will appear on the screen.
Press the p button, choose [Protect] and ● press the m button. Choose images with the  dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 3 and 4 is displayed.
You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 5 while in [Select Range], or Step 2 while in [All Images]. Erasing All Images You can choose images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing.
Choose images. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image and press m button. You can also press the qr buttons or turn ● the  dial to choose an image. Once set, will appear on the screen.
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Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 119 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. Erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ● to choose [OK] and press the m button.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 108) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” 109), “Protecting Images”...
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 dial to choose a type. Choose the setting. Press the p button to choose [Select] and ● press the m button. If you choose [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category.
). If you change their star ratings with the computer to anything other than 0 or 3 and transfer the images back to the camera, you will not be able to untag the images as a favorites ( will be grayed out).
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Choose \. Press the m button to choose \ in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again.
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button and choose the ● 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button.
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image.
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, and images cannot be trimmed. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than...
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 77 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ●...
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback with the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer 29). Print. Press the op buttons, choose [Print ●...
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab 20). Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images &...
Choose [Select All Images] in Step 1 on and press the m button. p. 135 Make print settings. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ● to choose [OK] and press the m button. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections].
Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment. Choose [File Numbering], then press the qr ●...
Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode 53). You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.].
Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
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Changing Functions Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings.
Calibrating the Touch Panel You can calibrate the touch panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons. Be sure to use the toggle attached to the strap to calibrate the touch panel. Choose [Calibration], then press the m ●...
Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons ● to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time.
Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be printed. The actual image recorded will include the portion in the gray areas. Changing the IS-Mode Settings Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons ●...
Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button 48). Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display so that gently shaking or tilting the camera does not perform any of the following operations.
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each camera operation. Change Sounds Choose [Sound Options], then press the m ●...
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Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Registering the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m ● button. Press the qr buttons to choose [2], then ●...
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.
The AC adapter kit can also be used when abroad The AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter.
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.
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• If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the shutter button halfway, or repeatedly push the shutter button halfway, the frame will appear and the camera will focus.
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Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names.
The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction 18). Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab 20). Cannot record! •...
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Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. • This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air.
Recording Pixels — — — — — *1 Set automatically. *2 Not selectable, but turned on whenever flash is used. *3 Possible settings: 0 – 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 – 10 shots in [Shots]. *4 FE lock not available.
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — *5 ISO 3200 (p. 58) is set by default. *6 Fixed to . *7 is not selectable. Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable...
Vert. Shutter (p. 80) On/Off *1 AiAF *2 AF frame not displayed. *3 [On] when movement is detected or when using Touch AF. *4 Unavailable when set to *5 Always [On]. *6 Available when h is chosen. *7 Always [Continuous].
Monthly*/Daily p. 139 Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. p. 139 Power Saving Auto Power Down: On*/Off Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min. Time Zone Home/World p. 141 Date/Time Date and time settings p. 142 Video System NTSC/PAL p.
On*/Off p. 107 Resume Last seen*/Last shot p. 146 Transition Fade*/Scroll/Slide/Off p. 113 Set Touch Actions Register a playback function to a drag pattern. p. 114 * Default setting 2 Print Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Print Displays printing screen.
Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Approx. 12.4 million) Lens ......4.3 (W) – 21.5 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) – 120 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) –...
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MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format.....Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type .....Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data:...
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Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Rated input ....100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.085 A (100 V) – 0.05 A (240 V) Rated output .
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Travel Abroad........17, Reduction..........Trimming ..........Resizing (Making Images Smaller)..Troubleshooting........Rotating Images ........Shooting Using a TV Monitor ....Viewing Images on a TV ....115, SCN (Scene Mode) ........Screen Display Language ........Video Movies Information Displayed ......
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