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Summary of Contents for Canon Digital IXUS I7
- Page 1 ENGLISH Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
- Page 2 Plays movies with sound Auto plays slideshows Editing Adds effects to still images with the My Colors function Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers...
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Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide
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 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide ..... . 1 Handling Precautions . - Page 5 Switching between Focusing Modes....44 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . 45 Switching between Metering Modes ....47 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .
- Page 6 Viewing Images on a TV set ......97 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ..98 Changing My Camera Settings .
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Page 7: Handling Precautions
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
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 9 Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
- Page 10 Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
- Page 11 Others Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
- Page 12 Equipment Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.
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Page 13: 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 When moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it... -
Page 14: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor You can switch between display styles for information shown on the LCD monitor as follows. (Set up) Menu [Info Display]. See Menus and Settings 23). [Shooting Info]/[Review Info]/[Replay Info] Select a display mode. See Menus and Settings 23). -
Page 15: Lcd Monitor Brightness (Night Display Function)
Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. -
Page 16: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Spot Frame Macro (Basic Guide p. 17) AF Frame (p. 44) Metering Mode (p. 47) Zoom Magnification* (p. 33) Flash (Basic Guide p. 16) Auto Rotate (p. 62) Rec. Movie Recording (p. - Page 17 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the following methods. - Raise the ISO speed 61). - Select a flash setting other than (flash off) (Basic Guide p.
- Page 18 Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 80) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 87) Total number of images Compression (Still Images) (p. 30) Displayed image number Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30) Movie (p. 72)
- Page 19 Detailed My Category (p. 69) Defined Playback (p. 70) Histogram Long Shutter Mode (p. 49) Flash (Basic Guide p. 16) Macro (Basic Guide p. 17) My Colors (Playback) (p. 78) Shooting Mode 38, 42, 56, 58, Basic Guide pp. 13 – 15) My Colors (Shooting) 54), Metering Mode...
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Page 20: Histogram Function
Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. -
Page 21: Power Saving Function
Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. 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]. -
Page 22: Setting The World Clock
Setting 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. Setting the Home/World Time Zones (Set up) Menu [Time Zone]... -
Page 23: Time Zone
Use the button to select a destina- tion time zone As in Step 3, you can set daylight Time Difference from the saving time. Home Time Zone Use the button to select [Home/ World], and the button to select Switching to the Destination Time Zone (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] See Menus and Settings... -
Page 24: Menus And Settings
Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. - Page 25 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Set up) Menu (Rec.) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with button when this part is selected.
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Page 26: Menu List
Menu List FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Basic Shooting Mode Drive Mode Basic p. 12 p. 18 Movie Mode p. 38 My Colors p. 54 Exposure Compensation p. 48 Compression (Still Image) p. -
Page 27: Play Menu
Long Shutter On/Off* p. 49 left to right*/ Stitch Assist p. 42 right to left They are classified according to the following categories. People: or images with faces detected if [Face Detect] has been selected in [AiAF] mode. Scenery: Events: Play Menu Menu Item Page... -
Page 28: Set Up Menu
Set up Menu * Default setting Menu Item Options Page/Topic Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds. (Basic p. 12) Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. - Page 29 (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 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...
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Page 30: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
My Camera Menu * Default setting Menu Item Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. -
Page 31: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. -
Page 32: Shooting
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Com- pression (Still Images) Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels) * (Compression). See Menus and Settings 22). * Default setting. Use the button to select recording pixels/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose*... - Page 33 Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) 130). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities 128).
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Page 34: Red-Eye Reduction Function
Red-Eye Reduction Function Shooting Mode Setting the red-eye reduction function* to [On] causes the red-eye reduction lamp to fire with the flash. *This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. (Rec.) Menu [Red-Eye] [On]*/[Off]. -
Page 35: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. The focal lengths (35 mm film equivalent) and characteristics are as follows. Option Focal Length Characteristics You can shoot at a maximum zoom factor of approximately 10x using a 38 –... -
Page 36: Continuous Shooting
29). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. -
Page 37: Postcard Mode
Postcard Mode Shooting Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. FUNC. Menu (Postcard). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. The recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200) and the compression (Fine). -
Page 38: Setting The Display Overlay
Setting the Display Overlay Shooting Mode You can check a composition’s horizontal and vertical alignment as well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a shooting guide while shooting. Displays grid lines dividing the monitor into 9 areas, Grid Lines allowing you to check the subject’s horizontal and vertical alignment. -
Page 39: Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter Release)
Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter Release) Shooting Mode With the camera held vertically, you can release the shutter by pressing the button in place of the shutter button. You can also shoot with the shutter button. (Rec.) Menu [Vert. Shutter] [On]*/ [Off]. -
Page 40: Movie Shooting
Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates 41). Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). - Page 41 FUNC. Menu * (Standard). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Use the button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate 41). See Changing Colors (p. 56) for the procedures for using Shoot.
- Page 42 QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
- Page 43 Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) (Color Swap). FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Use the button to select recording pixels/frame...
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Page 44: 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 45 Shoot the first image in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. Compose the second image so that it over- laps a portion of the first and shoot. You can retake a shot by pressing the button and return- ing to the previously recorded image screen.
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Page 46: Switching Between Focusing Modes
Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode Select from among the following three focusing methods. You can have the camera automatically detect Face the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting. Detect *Only in evaluative metering mode 47). -
Page 47: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)
In [Face Detect] mode, faces may not be detected under the following circumstances. - If the faces appear small, large, dark or bright relative to the overall composition. - If the subjects are looking sideways or lying down, or their faces are partially obscured. Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) Shooting Mode... -
Page 48: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can be used in the mode. Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. Press the shutter button halfway and press button. -
Page 49: Switching Between Metering Modes
Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode (Rec.) Menu [Light Metering] See Menus and Settings 23). *Default setting. Metering Methods Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates Evaluative complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. -
Page 50: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. -
Page 51: 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. (Rec.) Menu [Long Shutter] [On]. See Menus and Settings 23). FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation) See Menus and Settings 22). - Page 52 The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. A certain amount of processing time, however, may be required before the next image can be shot.
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Page 53: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. FUNC. Menu * (Auto). - Page 54 Using the 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 55 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data.
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Page 56: Shooting In A My Colors Mode
Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. My Colors Settings My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to Neutral record neutral hues. - Page 57 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Use the button to select a My Colors mode. See Setting the Camera to a Cus- tom Color Mode 55). When not in Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the shooting screen. Shoot.
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Page 58: Changing Colors
Changing Colors Shooting Mode You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color. - Page 59 The Color Accent mode will take effect. Hold down The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previ- ously set color). Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.
- Page 60 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Desired Color Original Color (After Swapping) (Before Swapping) Stills: FUNC. Menu *(Auto) (Color Swap). Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standard) (Color Swap). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Stills Movies The Color Swap mode will take effect. Hold down The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate...
- Page 61 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. Only one color can be specified. You can use the button to specify the range of col- ors that are swapped. •...
- Page 62 Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. (Rec.) Menu [Save Original] [On]/[Off]*.
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Page 63: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. FUNC. -
Page 64: 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 orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. (Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate] [On]*/... -
Page 65: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a new folder the next time you shoot Create New Folder images. To create an additional folder, insert another check mark. - Page 66 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation (Set up) Menu [Create Folder]. See Menus and Settings 23). Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is cre- ated.
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Page 67: Resetting The File Number
Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. (Set up) Menu [File Numbering] [Con- tinuous]*/[Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings 23). *Default setting. File Number Reset Function A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image. - Page 68 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1...
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Page 69: Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 20). Magnifying Images Press the button. When the button is pressed, the image can be magnified up to 10 times. Pressing the button zooms out from the image. Pressing the button moves to the previous or next image in the magnified state. -
Page 70: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Hold down Up to nine images can be viewed at Selected Image once. Use the button to change the image selection. Movie To Return to Single Image Playback Hold down the FUNC./SET button. -
Page 71: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following. Image searches (p. 70) Slide Show (p. 82) Protect (p. 87) Erase (p. -
Page 72: Jumping To Images
Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the six search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. Shot Date Jumps to the first image in each category. - Page 73 : use the Select the search key button to select date, category, folder or movie for playback and press the FUNC./SET button. - The camera will switch to defined playback mode and play back only images corresponding to the search key. - Press and hold the MENU button to cancel defined playback mode.
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Page 74: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display a movie and press Images with a icon are movies. Select (Play) and press The movie will pause if you press Movie Control Panel the FUNC./SET button during Volume Level playback. -
Page 75: Operating The Movie Control Panel
Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame... -
Page 76: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Protected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration cannot be edited. Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press The movie editing panel and the Movie Editing Panel movie editing bar will display. - Page 77 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name.
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Page 78: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 90° 270° (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 23). Use the button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it. Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. -
Page 79: Playback With Transition Effects
Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. Standard display. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right. -
Page 80: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue Vivid Green... - Page 81 Select [OK] and press The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. Press and select [Yes] or [No], then press Selecting [Yes] displays the image transformed with the My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the...
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Page 82: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 23). -
Page 83: Erase
Sound Memo Panel Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased. -
Page 84: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. *Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard 91). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Plays images bearing a specified date in Date order. -
Page 85: Transition Effects
Select [Start] and press The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button. -
Page 86: The Button
Select a date/category/folder to play back Select and press Use the button to select a date/ category/folder to play back and press button. Date My Category Folder... -
Page 87: Selecting Images For Playback
Selecting Images for Playback ( – Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. -
Page 88: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. * Default setting. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. -
Page 89: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. You can configure the protection settings for each Select image singly while viewing them. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date. You can protect the images in a specified Select by Category category. - Page 90 Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press [Select] Use the button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can also protect images in the Protection Icon index playback mode.
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Page 91: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. Select Erases images one at a time as you view them. Erases images corresponding to the selected Select by Date date. Select by Category Erases images in the selected category. Select by Folder Erases images in the selected folder. - Page 92 Select the image, date, category or folder and press [Select] Use the button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can also erase images in the index playback mode. [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the...
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Page 93: Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. - Page 94 Slide the mode switch to (playback) (Print) Menu Select a menu item See Menus and Settings 23). Proceed to Step 4 if you select [Select All Images]. Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press [Select Images & Qty.] Number of Print Copies Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings...
- Page 95 [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the button to select a date, category or folder and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. - Use the button to confirm each date, category or folder image.
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Page 96: Setting The Print Style
Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The following print settings can be selected. *Default setting 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 97: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings
Images with date imprints created by (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) (p. 35) will have the date imprinted regardless of the [Date] setting. Accordingly, the date may be printed twice if [Date] is set to [On]. Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu 27). - Page 98 Use the button to select an image to transfer and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button Transfer Selection again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode. All the Images on a Memory Card (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 23).
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Page 99: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV set You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Plug the ends of the AV VIDEO cable into the VIDEO IN AUDIO Yellow and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. -
Page 100: 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. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings (My Camera) Menu Menu item. -
Page 101: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory 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. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults. - Page 102 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the button to select the image you wish to register and press the FUNC./SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. After recording, select (Register) and press the FUNC./SET button.
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Page 103: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 12). Memory card slot/battery Confirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 10). Battery charge insufficient Insert a fully charged battery into the to operate camera... -
Page 104: Lcd Monitor
LCD monitor Camera screen is black at start-up Incompatible image has Change the start-up image in the My been selected as the Camera settings (p. 98) or use the start-up image in the My supplied software program Camera settings. ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser to restore the default settings. -
Page 105: Shooting
Memory card is not Format the memory card 29). formatted correctly. If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. -
Page 106: Camera Will Not Record
Camera will not record. SD memory card or Slide the write protect tab of the SD SDHC memory card is memory card or SDHC memory card write protected. upward 117). Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to In dark places where it is difficult for [Off]. - Page 107 Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for Set the flash to (flash on) (Basic shooting. Guide p. 16). The subject is Set the exposure compensation to a underexposed because positive (+) setting 48). the surroundings are too Use the spot metering function bright.
- Page 108 White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles with digital cameras and does not or insects in the air. This constitute a malfunction. is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle.
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Page 109: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of Although the recording time may not memory cards are used. display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on - Slow recording cards. the memory card. -
Page 110: Playback
Playback Cannot play back. Poor connection between Place the camera properly in the camera and camera camera station. station. You attempted to play Computer images that cannot be back images shot with played back will play back if they are another camera or added to the camera using the images edited with a... -
Page 111: Battery
Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was Use a memory card formatted in formatted in another your camera 29). device. Battery Battery consumed quickly. Battery life exceeded if Replace the battery with a new one battery loses its charge (Basic Guide p. -
Page 112: Printing On Direct Print Compatible Printers
Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers Cannot print. Camera station and Attach the camera station to the printer not properly printer securely with the supplied connected. cable. Printer power is off. Turn on the printer. Incorrect print connection. In the (Set up) menu, select [Print Method] and select [Auto] 27). -
Page 113: List Of Messages
However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. - Page 114 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set the File Numbering option to [Auto Reset];...
- Page 115 Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, or an image edited with a computer. Incompatible WAVE format. A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image.
- Page 116 (xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. 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.
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Page 117: Appendix
Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Change the battery pack Battery charge is low. Battery charge is insufficient to Recharge it as soon as operate the camera. Replace possible it will be used for an the battery immediately. -
Page 118: Charging The Battery
It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended. -
Page 119: Handling The Memory Card
Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card) Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. - Page 120 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
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Page 121: Using The Battery Charger (Sold Separately)
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 –... -
Page 122: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. - Page 123 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.
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Page 124: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on rear of this booklet or the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet. -
Page 125: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS i zoom (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Approx. 7.1 million Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. -
Page 126: Continuous Shooting
White Balance Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Custom Built-in Flash Auto*, On*, Off * Red-eye reduction and slow synchro available Flash Range Normal: 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.) (W), 30 cm – 1.3 m (12 in. – 4.3 ft.) (T) (When ISO speed is set to AUTO.) Shooting Modes Auto, Manual... - Page 127 Sound memos (up to 1 min.), Slide show, My Colors or Movie (edit/slow motion play back possible). Direct Print PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
- Page 128 Power Source Battery Pack NB-4L (Rechargeable lithium-ion battery) Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E Operating 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Temperatures Operating Humidity 10 – 90% Dimensions 96.1 × 45.1 × 23.9 mm (3.78 × 1.78 × 0.94 in.) (Excluding protrusions) Weight...
- Page 129 A Canon-brand memory card is used. *Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ±...
- Page 130 3072 x 1728 pixels • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 34) when card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
- Page 131 Movie Recording Frame 16MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH Pixels Rate 7 sec. 1 min. 4 sec. 4 min. 9 sec. (640 x 480 pixels) Standard 15 sec. 2 min. 7 sec. 8 min. 14 sec. 22 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 11 min. 42 sec. Color Accent (320 x 240 pixels) 43 sec.
- Page 132 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Compression Recording Pixels (3072 x 2304 pixels) 3045 KB 1897 KB 902 KB (2592 x 1944 pixels) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB...
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Page 133: Sd Memory Card
MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.06 in.) Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) 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. - Page 134 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) 100 mA (CA-DC20) 100 mA (CA-DC20E) Rated Output 5.0 V DC, 0.7 A Operating 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Temperatures Dimensions CA-DC20 49.4 x 53.4 x 20.5 mm (1.94 x 2.10 x 0.81 in.) CA-DC20E 28.0 x 78.0 x 21.0 mm (1.10 x 3.07 x 0.83 in.) Weight...
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Page 135: Sold Separately
Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE (Sold Separately) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output 4.2 V DC, 0.65 A Charging Time Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Operating 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Temperatures Dimensions 53.0 x 86.0 x 19.5 mm (2.09 x 3.39 x 0.77 in.) Weight Approx. -
Page 136: Index
INDEX Numerics 3:2 Guide ....... Erasing All Images ......Single Images ..Basic 3, 20 AF Frame ......14, Exposure ........ AF Lock........AF-assist Beam...... AiAF ........File Number......Auto Play (Slide Show) ..Flash......Basic 3, 16 Auto Rotate Function ..... Focus........ - Page 137 Formatting ....29, Color Accent ..56, Basic 14 Handling ......Color Swap ..58, Basic 14 Inserting....Basic 10 Landscape ....Basic 14 Menu Manual ..... Basic 14 FUNC. Menu ....22, Movie ....38, Basic 15 Menu List......Night Snapshot ..
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Page 139: Trademark Acknowledgments
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. -
Page 140: 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. Function Page Large – Medium 1 – Medium 2 –... -
Page 141: My Colors
Function Page Evaluative Metering Center Weighted Avg. – – – – – p. 47 Method Spot – – – – – Exposure Compensation – – – p. 48 Long Shutter – – – – – p. 49 White Balance – –... - Page 142 CEL-SG1LA210 © 2006 CANON INC.