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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    Booklet Getting Started Guide Canon Digital Camera Manuals Disk • You can use the included memory card to try out your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word Viewer 2003 can be installed to view Word manuals (Middle East only).

  • Page 3: Read This First

    readable.

  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    (turn off the flash) ........
  • Page 5 Look at my pictures ........24...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 and on explain the advanced functions, letting you learn further as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 Changing the Sound Settings ..
  • Page 7 - Changing the ISO Speed..70 Shooting (i-Contrast) ....... 91 Œ Red-Eye Correction ....92 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ......71 Changing the Color and Shooting ... 93 L Shooting Stitch Assist Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ....72 Images..........96 W Continuous Shooting ....

  • Page 8: Lcd Monitor Precautions

    Changing Functions.......138 LCD Monitor Precautions • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    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. •...
  • Page 10 • Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. •...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies, and how to download images to a computer.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    2 hours and 5 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.
  • Page 13 LCD monitor off. Playback Time (Hours) * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Depending on the shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and 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 take images if the tab is in the locked position.

  • Page 15: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. The memory card will pop up.

  • Page 16: Compatible Memory Cards

    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 21).

  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time

    Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time settings menu Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time settings menu will appear each time you turn on the camera. Daylight saving time settings and press the op buttons, or turn the Â...

  • Page 18: Changing The Date And Time

    • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately) 38), the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on.

  • Page 19: Setting The Display Language

    The clock (p. 52) when you press the n button in Step 1 is too long. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and perform Step 1 again. You can also change the display language by pressing the n button,...

  • Page 20: Pressing The Shutter Button

    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).

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can take images just by pressing the shutter button. Also, when taking pictures of people, the face will be automatically detected and focused 82), and the color and the brightness will adjust to the optimum levels.
  • Page 22 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions. The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds.
  • Page 23 Subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 50 cm – 4.6 m (1.6 – 15 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 50 cm – 2.4 m (1.6 – 7.9 ft.) at maximum telephoto.

  • Page 24: Viewing Images

    Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is off, turns the camera on in playback mode. Pressing it again turns the camera off. Pressing the shutter button halfway while in playback mode will bring you to the shooting screen.

  • Page 25: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Set the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● Select an image to erase.

  • Page 26: Printing Images

    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 • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p.

  • Page 27: Print Images

    Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer. Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY Series) For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.

  • Page 28: Shoot Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Set the E mode. Set the mode dial to E. ● Set the X mode. Turn the  dial to set the mode to X.

  • Page 29: Stop Shooting

    • Shooting times are based on a camera at default settings. • Shooting time can be checked on the screen in Step 2. • Max. clip length is approx. 1 hour. Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB.

  • Page 30: Viewing Movies

    Press the op buttons to adjust the ● volume. When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. For more information on the movie control panel, refer to...

  • Page 31: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer You can use the included software to download the images you have taken to a computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) •...

  • Page 32: Install The Software

    Downloading Images to a Computer Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD- ROM drive. Click [Easy Installation]. ● Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 33 Downloading Images to a Computer Connect the camera to the computer. ● Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction as shown.
  • Page 34 The Direct Transfer menu appears on the camera’s screen, and the c button will light blue. You cannot shoot while the Direct Transfer menu displays. Downloading Images with a Computer ● Click [Transfer Untransferred Images]. All images not previously downloaded will be downloaded to the computer.

  • Page 35: Download Images

    ● For further operations, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Downloaded images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the “My Pictures” folder for Windows or the “Picture” folder for Macintosh.

  • Page 36: Accessories

    Solution Disk CB-2LX/CB-2LXE AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 DC Coupler Compact Power Adapter Power Cord DR-30 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.
  • Page 37 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).

  • Page 38: Separately Sold Accessories

    • Waterproof Case WP-DC27 Installing the camera into this waterproof case lets you take underwater shots at depths down to 40 meters (130 feet), or take worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes. •...

  • Page 39: Learning More

    This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as, basic operations. Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ]. •...

  • Page 40: Components Guide

    Strap Mount (p. 11) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (p. 104) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change shooting modes. Auto Mode Special Scene Mode You can shoot, leaving it to The camera can the camera to make settings...

  • Page 41: Control Dial

    (p. 25) Control Dial When appears on the screen, you can select modes by turning the control dial. Disappears after a few seconds Even when doesn’t appear, the dial will work in the same way as the directional keys 39).

  • Page 42: Information Displayed On The Screen

    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 l button.

  • Page 43: Switching The Display

    Shooting Date and Time (Movies) (p. 98) Compensation/Flash (p. 60) Recording Pixels (p. 68) Output (pp. Switching the Display You can change the display using the l button. No Information Simple Information Display Display Focus Check Display Detailed Information (p. 110) Display...

  • Page 44: Indicators

    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. Noise may appear and the movement of the subject on the screen may appear somewhat jagged.

  • Page 45: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the Shooting mode 156). Press the m button. The FUNC. menu will appear. Select a menu item.

  • Page 46: Menu - Basic Operations

    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 menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 158 – 161).

  • Page 47: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence the sounds of the camera buttons or adjust the volume of the camera sounds. Muting Sounds Press the n button and select the 3 ● tab, then select [Mute] and use the qr buttons to select [On].

  • Page 48: Changing The Screen Brightness

    • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting selected in the 3 tab. • You cannot change the brightness of the screen even if you press the l button if you have already set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab.

  • Page 49: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly made a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Select [Reset All]. Press the n button and select the 3 ● tab, then select [Reset All] and press the m button.

  • Page 50: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards You should use this camera to format a new memory card, or a memory card that has been used with other devices, before using it. 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.

  • Page 51: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    About 1 minute after the camera is not operated, the monitor will turn off. After about 3 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power turns off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing the shutter button halfway (p.

  • Page 52: Changing The Image Display Time

    Changing the display time Press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select the [Clock Display] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select a time. Press and hold the m button, then press the power button to display the...

  • Page 53: Shooting Special Scenes And Using Common Functions

    Afterwards, you only need to press the shutter button to take the best shots for the scene. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to K or that A mode • is set.

  • Page 54: K Shooting Various Scenes

    K Shooting Various Scenes The camera will make the necessary settings for the scene you wish to shoot when you select a matching mode. Set the mode dial to K 40). Turn the  dial to the desired mode. Shoot.
  • Page 55 ● Lets you take shots of properly lit people near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong. In F, V or H, images may appear rough because the ISO speed (p. 70) is increased to match the shooting conditions.
  • Page 56 Recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200 pixels) 68). In t, attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move • and blur the image. Additionally, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] 145).

  • Page 57: Turning The Flash Off

    Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move. Cannot be set when the shooting mode is set to t or Z...

  • Page 58: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 15x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 21) to enlarge. The...
  • Page 59 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [Digital Zoom] menu item and [Off] option. The focal length when using digital zoom is 36 – 532 mm (35mm film equivalent).

  • Page 60: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the date and time an image was shot in the lower right corner. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set 17).

  • Page 61: Ò Using The Self-Timer

    Ò Using the Self-Timer When the person shooting wishes to join in a group photo, the self-timer can be used to shoot. Approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, the camera will take the photo. Press the p button.

  • Page 62: Using The Face Self-Timer

    " Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 82) when you enter the scene.

  • Page 63: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle, and approximately 40 –...

  • Page 64: R Zooming In On Close Subjects (Digital Macro)

    No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white) • Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue) Using Î You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, so that the camera does not move and blur the image 74).

  • Page 65: Making Settings For The Images You Want

    In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode, and methods of shooting in 8 mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. It is assumed that the mode dial is set to 6, and that the camera is in G • mode.

  • Page 66: G Shooting In Program Ae

    What if shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in red? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, shutter speed and aperture value are shown in red. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure. •...

  • Page 67: Turning The Flash On

    You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The area that is possible to shoot with a flash when the zoom lever is moved to j, and the maximum wide angle is reached is approximately 50 cm – 4.6 m (1.6 – 15 ft.), and approximately 50 cm –...

  • Page 68: Changing The Recording Pixels (Image Size)

    , you cannot use the Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital Tele- Converter 59). Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) You can select from three levels of image quality. They are, in order of highest to lowest: (Superfine), (Fine), (Normal). Select the image quality.
  • Page 69 5581 • The values in the table are according to guidelines set by Canon. The values may change depending on the subject, memory card, and camera settings. * The value has been rounded up to two significant figures (CIPA guideline standard).

  • Page 70: Changing The Iso Speed

    Automatically sets the optimal speed for the shooting mode, shooting conditions and subject or camera motion. Depending on the scene, the speed may be set higher than in ISO Auto, resulting in less subject blur and camera shake. Fine weather condition, outdoor shooting.

  • Page 71: Custom White Balance

    Manually sets the custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location and shoot with the appropriate color. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the shooting scene.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Select the exposure compensation. Press the m button, then select #. ● Adjust the brightness.

  • Page 73: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image into sepia or black and white when shooting. Select My Colors. Press the m button, then select ● the FUNC. menu. Select an option.

  • Page 74: Î Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) 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. 73 and select then press the l button.

  • Page 75: Customizing The Self-Timer

    $ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Display the [Drive Settings] screen. After pressing the p button, immediately ● press the n button. Select $.

  • Page 76: Shooting Using The Viewfinder

    Shooting Using the Viewfinder If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen 13). Operations for shooting are the same as when using the screen. Turn off the screen 42). Press the l button to turn off the ●...

  • Page 77: Shoot While Checking The Histogram

    Shoot While Checking the Histogram You can shoot while checking the brightness distribution of your composition in the histogram (p. 44) (real time histogram). Set the display to [Information Display] 42). Select [Histogram]. Press the n button, and select ●...

  • Page 78: Changing The Composition To Shoot (Focus Lock)

    Changing the Composition to Shoot (Focus Lock) While you press the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want to shoot, and press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 79: Shooting With 8 (Quick Shot)

    Shooting with 8 (Quick Shot) Shoot using the viewfinder 76). Since you can keep the focus and exposure adjusted, even without pressing the shutter button halfway, you can capture moving subjects without missing a shot. Set the 8 mode. Set the mode dial to 8.
  • Page 80 In 8, since the focus and exposure are constantly being adjusted, the battery will be depleted quicker than usual. Approximately 180 shots are possible while shooting in this mode. The area in the viewfinder and the area in the image taken may differ slightly. •...

  • Page 81: Using Advanced Shooting Functions

    This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to use advanced functions to capture images in exactly the way you want. If the mode dial is set to 6 then it is assumed that the camera is in G • mode.

  • Page 82: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    The camera automatically selects among 9 AF frames to focus with. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear. Center The AF frame will be fixed to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point.

  • Page 83: Shooting With Magnified Focus Display

    In [Center], the center AF frame will appear magnified. What if the display does not magnify? When in [Face Detect] if a face cannot be detected, when a face is too big in [Center] and relation to the screen 82), or when in the camera doesn’t focus,...

  • Page 84: Shooting With Af Lock

    • Depending on the scene, the camera may not focus. • You cannot shoot with the AF lock. • You cannot set the Servo AF if you have set the [AF-Point Zoom] in the 4 tab to [On].

  • Page 85: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus When not using the auto focus, if you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Press the q button. Select f. Press the qr buttons, or turn the  dial, ●...

  • Page 86: Selecting The Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    0 Selecting the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can designate which face to focus on out of a group of people, and follow that face with in a certain area. Register 0 to the c button 145). Press the c button.

  • Page 87: Changing The Metering Mode

    & Shooting with AE Lock When you will take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Set the exposure.

  • Page 88: Shooting With Fe Lock

    ● After shooting, return the setting to (zero). You can also set the flash exposure compensation by pressing the n button, and selecting [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab, and using the qr buttons.

  • Page 89: D Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value

    D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can set both the shutter speed and aperture value to achieve the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”. Set the camera to D. Set the mode dial to 6, and turn the Â...

  • Page 90: Setting The Flash Output

    D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600 •...

  • Page 91: Adjusting Dark Subjects And Shooting (I-Contrast)

    @ Adjusting Dark Subjects and Shooting (i-Contrast) When people’s faces, or the subject is dark, you can take shots where the dark portions are detected and automatically brightened. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, and select [i- ● Contrast] from the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [Auto].

  • Page 92: Œ Red-Eye Correction

    • You can correct images taken 125). If you press the r button as shown on the screen in Step 2, and then • press the n button the Flash Settings screen will display.

  • Page 93: Changing The Color And Shooting

    You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on the scene, the image may become rough, or the colors may not come out as expected. We recommend saving the original image as well as the new 95).
  • Page 94 Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can take shots changing the color of an item in the image to another color. You can only record one other color. Select Y. Set the mode dial to K, turn the Â...
  • Page 95 Using the flash may cause the image to come out different than expected. • Even if you turn off the power, the recorded color and area will be saved. • Depending on the scene, the image may come out rough.

  • Page 96: L Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    L 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. Select x or v. Set the mode dial to K, turn the Â...

  • Page 97: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Movies” and “Viewing Movies” and explains how to use advanced functions to shoot and view movies. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E. • • In this chapter, pictures that are taken as explained in Chapters 3 – 5, will be called still images.

  • Page 98: Changing The Movie Mode

    See “Changing the Color z Color Swap and Shooting” (p. 93) for details. In > and z, depending on the scene, the shot may not come out as planned. Changing the Image Quality You can select from two settings. Select the image quality.

  • Page 99: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    Use of SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards is recommended. AE Lock/Exposure Shift In X you can set the exposure, or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. Set the exposure.

  • Page 100: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions For X mode, 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. See the referred pages for details.

  • Page 101: Editing

    Summary for “Viewing Movies” (p. 30) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.)

  • Page 102: Save The Edited Movie

    [Overwrite] can be selected. • 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 (sold separately) 38).

  • Page 103: Using Various Playback And Other Functions

    The latter part of this chapter explains how to download images to a computer, and how to specify images for printing. It is assumed that the 1 button, has been pressed, and the camera is in playback mode 24).

  • Page 104: Search Images By Sets Of 9 (Index Display)

    ● to switch between displays of 9 images. Moving the zoom lever toward k will ● return to the index display. Holding the m button and pressing the qr buttons will jump to the first or last set of images.

  • Page 105: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display

    Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Select a Jump Method In Single Image Playback, press the o ●...
  • Page 106 , and only 1 folder has been created in , you can only select 1 target. Filter playback Even in filter playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “g Search Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display)” 104), “. Viewing Slideshows” 107), and “k Magnifying Images”...

  • Page 107: Viewing Slideshows

    Press the n button to stop the ● slideshow. If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial during playback the • image will switch, if you press and hold down the qr buttons you can fast-forward through images.

  • Page 108: Selecting Images For Playback

    Follow Step 2 on p. 107 to play back images. Single Image Selection You can select the images you want to play one by one, sort them into custom 1 to 3 and play them back. Select ● Follow Step 2 on 107, press the opqr buttons or turn the Â...
  • Page 109 Follow Step 2 on p. 107 to play back images. Select All Images You can collect all of the images and designate them as custom 1 to 3. Select [Mark all]. ● Follow Step 2 on 107, and after , press the op buttons, selecting select [Mark all] and press the m button.

  • Page 110: Checking The Focus Or People's Expressions (Focus Check)

    107. Checking the Focus or People’s Expressions (Focus Check) The location of the AF frame when focused for a shot, or the shot of a detected face can be magnified. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display 43).

  • Page 111: Magnifying Images

    Press the n button to make the setting. Immediately switches between images without transition effect. The next images will gradually appear. Switches between images by sliding them left or right when the qr buttons are pressed.

  • Page 112: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images or movies you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p.

  • Page 113: Erasing All Images

    / Erasing All Images You can select images or movies and erase them in groups. Since erased images or movies cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. However, protected images and movies (p. 117) cannot be erased. Select [Erase].
  • Page 114 / Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ● select [OK] and press the m button. Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 113 to select [Select Range] and press the m button.
  • Page 115 ● press the m button. Select images with the  dial Follow Steps 2 and 3 in the above screen, turn the  dial, and you can select the first and last images. Select by Category Select [Select by Date], [Select by Category] or [Select by Folder].
  • Page 116 [OK] and press the m button. What if you cannot select [Select by Category]? If there are no images that have been sorted into categories 119), you will not be able to select [Select by Category] in Step 2.

  • Page 117: Protecting Images

    : Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 25, 113). Select [Protect]. Press the n button and select the 1 ● tab, then select [Protect] and press the m button.

  • Page 118: Protect Images

    Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, ● select [Protect] and press the m button. You can unlock groups of protected images if you select [Unlock] in Step 2, while in [Select Range], [Select by Category], or [All Images].

  • Page 119: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can categorize images and movies. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Jump Display 105), Slide Show 107), Erase All 113), Protect 117), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 132) Select [My Category].

  • Page 120: Rotating Images

    Press the p button to select [Select] then ● press the m button. If you select [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. \ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it.

  • Page 121: Resizing Images

    = Resizing Images You can resize images that were taken at a high recording pixel setting to a lower pixel setting, and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...

  • Page 122: Trimming

    [ Trimming You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as new image file. Select [Trimming]. Press the n button, and select [Trimming] ● on the 1 tab, and press the m button. Select an image.

  • Page 123: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    ? 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. 73 for details on each menu item. Select [My Colors]. Press the n button, and select [My ●...

  • Page 124: Adjusting Dark Subjects (I-Contrast)

    @ Adjusting Dark Subjects (i-Contrast) Detects dark sections on subjects or in people’s faces in images, corrects the brightness, and saves it as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium], [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, and select [i- ●...

  • Page 125: Correcting Red-Eye Effect

    ] Correcting Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct images with red-eye and save those images as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button and select the 1 ● tab, then select [Red-Eye Correction] and press the m button.
  • Page 126 • To remove a frame, in Step 3 on 125, select [Remove Frame] and then press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select a frame (green), then • press the m button. •...

  • Page 127: Attaching Sound Memos

    Starts recording Pause (recording or playback) Play Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [Erase], then press the m button to erase the sound memo. You can adjust the volume during playback with the op buttons.

  • Page 128: Transferring Images To A Computer

    “Downloading Images with the Camera” (p. 35) in Chapter 1 explained how to transfer images using [New Images]. This section will explain other ways to transfer images. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Select a menu item.

  • Page 129: Designating Images For Transfer (Dpof)

    { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF) You can select individual images you want to transfer to a computer. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Designating Images Individually Select [Transfer Order]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...
  • Page 130 129, if you select [Reset] and press the m On the screen in Step 2 on button, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK] and press the m button, all marks will be cleared.

  • Page 131: Print List (Dpof)

    Print List (DPOF) Directly after shooting, or while in playback, by pressing the c button you can add images to the print list (DPOF). You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

  • Page 132: Designating Images For Printing (Dpof)

    You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for details on how to print the selected images.
  • Page 133 Some printers may print the date twice on these images if [Date] is also set to [On]. • When set to [Index], [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. The date will be printed in the style set in [Date/Time] in 3 •...
  • Page 134 ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on pp. 115 – select images. Make print settings. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ● select [OK] and press the m button.

  • Page 135: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)

    Canceling All Selections After selecting [Clear All Selections] and pressing the m button in Step 1 on 133, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK] and press the m button to cancel all selections. _ Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can continuously record voice only, without images, up to a maximum length of 2 hours.
  • Page 136 If you continuously press the m button, it will fast-forward (audio will not play). If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial and select [Erase], then press the m button, audio will erase. If you press the m button in [Erase All] and then press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 137: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your goals.

  • Page 138: Changing Functions

    Changing Functions You can customize convenient commonly used functions from the 3 tab 46). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 51) to [Off]. However, setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power.
  • Page 139 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.

  • Page 140: Creating A Folder

    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 2000 images. You can change the file number assignment. Select [File Numbering], then press the qr ●...

  • Page 141: Changing The Lens Retract Time

    Images shot after the creation date are saved to the new folder. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera or a computer, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function.

  • Page 142: Changing Shooting Functions

    Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to 6 and then to G mode, you can change the settings on the 4 tab 46). 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.

  • Page 143: Turning Off The Af Assist Beam

    Turning off the AF Assist Beam When the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp. Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr ●...

  • Page 144: Displaying The Overlay

    [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • 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.

  • Page 145: Changing The Is-Mode Settings

    • If camera shake is too strong, fix the camera to a tripod. However, it is recommended to set IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is fixed to a tripod. •...

  • Page 146: Changing Playback Functions

    Selecting 1 (Standard) will let you switch between turning the camera • off and Playback mode, or between Shooting and Playback modes 24). If you select . or _, you cannot turn the camera off with the 1 button. • • Slideshows cannot be started during index playback.

  • Page 147: Changing The Start-Up Image Or Sound (My Camera Settings)

    5 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound (My Camera Settings) You can set images you have taken as the start-up image that displays when the camera is turned on, or record sounds for each of the cameras operations with the 5 menu.
  • Page 148 Register images or sounds saved on a computer You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software (ZoomBrowser/ImageBrowser). Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details. Any previously registered image or sound will be overwritten when registering a new image and sound 147).

  • Page 149: Useful Information For Using The Camera

    Useful Information for Using the Camera This chapter introduces camera accessories and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.

  • Page 150: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 14) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click.

  • Page 151: You Think There Is A Problem

    You Think There is a Problem 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 in your Warranty System Booklet.

  • Page 152: Image Is Blurred

    • 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.
  • Page 153 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 Starter Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names.

  • Page 154: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction 14). Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Lock”. Unlock the write protect tab 16). Cannot record! •...
  • Page 155 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.

  • Page 156: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Metering System (p. 87) — — — — Image Quality (Compression Ratio) (p. 68) Recording Pixels (pp. — — — — — — *1 ISO3200 (p. 56) is set by default. *2 Only AE lock available. *3 Quick Shot screen displayed.
  • Page 157 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode T Y v x > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 158: Menus

    IS Mode (p. 145) Shoot Only/Panning Date Stamp (p. 60) Off/Date/Date & Time button (p. 145) *1 Always [On]. *2 Available when h is selected. *3 Possible settings: 0 – 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 – 10 shots in [Shots].
  • Page 159 Menus T Y v x X > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 160: Setting Menu

    Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510/ CP520/CP530 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes. (However, it cannot be changed while the printer is connected.)

  • Page 161: Print Menu

    5 My Camera Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Theme Common themes settings. Start-up Image Selecting the start-up screen when the power is turned on. Start-up Sound Selecting the start-up sound when the power is turned on. p. 147 Operation Sounds Selecting operation sounds (excluding the shutter button).

  • Page 162: Handling Precautions

    Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen 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. •...

  • Page 163: Specifications

    ISO speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) ......Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 White Balance .
  • Page 164 Standard compliant). LCD monitor off: approx. 700 images. Audio ......Quantization: 16 bit Sampling Rate Voice Memo: 11.025 kHz...
  • Page 165 Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Rated input ....100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.085 A (100 V) – 0.05 A (240 V) Rated output .

  • Page 166: Index

    Black and White Images......Error Messages ........Exposure AE Lock..........Camera Shake ......... 57, Correction ..........Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk ..2, FE Lock..........Clock Function.......... Color Accent (Scene Mode) ....93, Color Swap (Scene Mode) ....94, Face Detect ..........
  • Page 167 Formatting (Memory Card) ....... Menu FUNC. Menu Basic Operations........Basic Operations........List............List ............Metering Mode.......... MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card ..Mode Dial ..........Green Leaves/Autumn Foliage (Scene Mode) Movies ..............Editing ..........Grid Lines ..........Image Quality (Frame Rate)....
  • Page 168 Zoom ..........21, 28, Shutter Button .......... Slide Show ..........Snow (Scene Mode)......... Software Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk ... 2, Transferring Images to a Computer ..Sound Memos ........Sound Recorder ........Stitch Assist (Scene Mode) ...... Strap............. 2,...

  • Page 169: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers,...
  • Page 170 CEL-SJ5TA210 © CANON INC. 2008...

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