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Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU...
Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Changing the Sound Settings ..48 Checking the Package Contents ..2 Changing the Screen Brightness ..
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Table of Contents Changing the ISO Speed ....75 7 Using Various Playback and Adjusting the White Balance ... 76 Editing Functions ..105 Continuous Shooting....... 78 Changing the Tone of an Image Quickly Searching Images..... 106 (My Colors) ......... 79 Viewing Images in Filtered Shooting Using Playback ........
Conventions Used in this Guide 9 Customizing Camera 10 Useful Information ..151 Settings ......137 Using Household Power....152 Changing Camera Settings....138 Using an Eye-Fi Card....153 Changing Shooting Function Troubleshooting ......155 Settings ........145 List of Messages That Appear Changing Playback Function on the Screen ......
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...
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If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
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Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
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 transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger. ● Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. Double Tap Quickly tap the screen twice.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery.
The battery may develop a bulge. This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery. Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* •...
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. ● Slide the cover and open it Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● 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.
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ●...
Setting the Display Language Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, 39) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Pressing the Shutter Button ● Touch [OK]. Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Choose a subject to focus on. ● Touch the screen to choose the person or location to focus on (Touch AF). The camera will beep and will appear on the screen. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice, a blue AF frame will appear, and the focus and exposure will be continually...
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Including Blue Skies Background Bright Dark Sunsets When Using Subject Backlit Backlit...
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range 84).
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Dragging horizontally across the screen from left to right will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.
Viewing Images Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Active Display When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the camera as shown below will switch to the next image. •...
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Enter E mode. Set the mode switch to E.
Shooting Movies Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the Elapsed Time elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose a movie to play back.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose...
Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY series) See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display by touching l. Refer to p. 162 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display Display (p.
Indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions 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.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 164 – 165). Display the FUNC. menu. ● Touch ø. Choose a menu. ●...
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 166 – 169). Display the menu.
MENU – Basic Operations Choose an option. For items that display qr to the left and ● right, touch qr to change settings. ● For items that display a bar, touch the spot on the bar where you want to make the setting.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Touch ø, then touch n. ● Choose [Mute]. ● Touch the 3 tab. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [Mute], then touch qr to choose [On].
Changing the Screen Brightness You can change the screen brightness. Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Touch the 3 tab. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. ●...
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [Reset All]. Touch the 3 tab. ● ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to touch [Reset All].
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format on the memory card.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.
Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 42). Choose the desired shooting mode. ● Touch G. ●...
Shooting in Various Conditions FTake snapshots at night (Night Snapshot) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscapes or people against night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod.
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Shooting in Various Conditions OTake shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. PTake shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the effects of a fish-eye lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose ● Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on Choose an effect.
Adding Effects and Shooting Take shots that look like a miniature model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose ● Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
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Adding Effects and Shooting Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) Light displays, and other points of light in nighttime backgrounds behind your subject can be changed into any of six predetermined shapes. Be sure to use the flash when shooting. Choose ●...
Detecting a Smile and Shooting In some shooting conditions, such as when shooting moving points of light, the chosen shape may not show, and the brightness may be different than expected. Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot even without pressing the shutter button each time it detects a smile.
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose ● Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on 54, then touch , then touch Ú.
Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots on the screen in Step 1, touch op to change the number of After touching shots. Touch Ú to complete the setting. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. •...
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Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ●...
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Touch Choose !. ● Touch !. ● Touch ! again to make the setting. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to return the setting to What if a flashing appears?
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
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Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.7x or 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set 143).
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Touch Choose Ò. ● Touch Ò. ● Touch Ò again to make the setting. Once set, Ò...
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode.
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 42). Choose G. Choose G in Step 2 on ● Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp.
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. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Touch #. Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, touch the point on the Exposure Compensation bar where you want to make a setting, or drag horizontally to adjust the brightness, then...
Changing the Focus Range (Macro/Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably. Choose a Focus Range. ●...
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. ●...
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4320 x 2432 1291 2873 11766 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. ● Touch an item you want to set. ● If you drag vertically up or down the menu to the right, other items will appear.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. ●...
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.7 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer • The white balance cannot be set in the modes 76). • modes, colors other than people’s skin color may change. You may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors. Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels.
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. ● and $, then immediately touch Touch [Settings]. Choose the settings. ● Touch qr to choose a value for the desired option.
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway.
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [AF Frame], then touch qr to choose an option.
Magnifying the Focal Point Fixed frame A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size • Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab, then touch [AF Frame Size] and choose [Small].
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom 65), Digital Tele-converter (p. 66) or Servo AF 88). Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) You can choose a specific subject or person's face, or a location on the screen, to focus on and shoot.
Shooting with the AF Lock • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low. • When shooting in e or u (p.
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. ● Touch ø, then n and choose the 4 tab and touch [Servo AF], then touch qr to choose [On].
Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. ●...
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure” Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and touch the bottom part of the screen (inside the frame shown on the left) while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Touch ø, then n and choose the 4 tab and touch [Flash Settings]. Adjust the setting. Touch [Red-Eye Corr.], then touch qr to ●...
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Choose ≈.
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
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Changing the Color and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. to choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54 Touch The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display.
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before playing back or editing movies.
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. Set the mode switch to E. Choose a Movie mode. Touch E, then touch the desired mode. ● Touch the screen again to make the setting. Standard Normal mode. These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the >...
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2 hrs. 23 min. 41 sec. 9 hrs. 48 min. 19 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches 10 min. when shooting in...
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, touch b to lock the exposure.
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in > or z. • Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p.
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 30) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 106) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 108) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 109) •...
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Set the editing range. ● Touch the screen during movie playback to display the movie control panel. ● Touch or the scroll bar to change the displayed frame (frames are the basic units that make up a movie).
Editing Save the edited movie. ● Touch [New File]. The movie will be saved as a new file. ● To cancel editing, touch [Cancel]. To reset the editing range, touch Ú. ● • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original.
Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Display images in an index. ● Double tap the screen to display images in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you double tap the screen.
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Quickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Dragging across the screen will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. ● You can switch between images in single image playback by dragging horizontally across the screen.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 118) or delete (p. 120) filtered images at once. Choose ‚. ●...
Viewing Slideshows Filtered Playback You can filter images during a slideshow so that only certain images will (p. 109) play back. You can also use the following functions in filtered playback for processing all the filtered images at once. • “Protecting Images”...
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. Touch ø, then n to choose the ●...
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Touch l to switch the focus check display 43). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.
Magnifying Images Magnify an image. ● When you touch the screen, the image will magnify and will appear. ● If you keep your finger on the screen, the display will continue to zoom on that part of the image up to a factor of 10x. ●...
Easy Operations with Touch Actions In single image playback, you can quickly and easily call up functions that have been registered to each of four set dragging patterns (Touch Actions). Use a Function Registered to ● Drag across the screen as shown. The function registered to will be called up.
Viewing Images on a TV Functions that Can be Registered Favorites Tag or untag images as favorites. Next Favorite Switch to the next image tagged as a favorite Previous Favorite Switch to the previous image tagged as a favorite. Next Date Switch to first image with the next shooting date.
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Viewing Images on a TV Turn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected. Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera).
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s HDMI terminal.
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 30, 120). Choose :. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose :. Once it is set, will appear.
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to touch [Select]. Choose images. ● Drag horizontally on the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. Once set, will appear on the screen. ●...
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 118) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Erase]. Choose a selection method.
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Erasing All Images Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on 120, touch [All Images]. Erase. ● Touch [OK].
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 108) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” 109), “Protecting Images” 118), “Erasing All Images”...
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can perform operations on just those images, or only display those images for easy viewing 108). Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. Tag an image as a favorite.
Tagging Images as Favorites Using the FUNC. Menu Choose Touch ø, then drag vertically up or ● down the menu to the left to choose The image will be tagged as Favorite, and will appear in Simple Information Display and Detailed Information Display. To unlock an image, touch ø...
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose \. Rotate the image. ● Touch and the image will rotate in the chosen direction in 90°...
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Resize]. Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Trimming]. Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images with a recording pixel setting of 74), or images resized as cannot be edited. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). •...
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Red-Eye Correction]. Choose and Correct the image. ●...
Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series Inkjet Printers...
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers. Index printing is not available with the CP710/CP510/CP400/CP330/CP300/ CP220/CP200 printers. Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback in the ø...
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 - 4 on 132. Print. ● Touch [Print now].
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Standard Prints one image per page. Print Type Index Prints several reduced size images per page. Both Prints both standard and index formats. Prints the shooting date. Date – Prints the file number. File No. –...
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ● For [Index], touch the screen (the number of prints cannot be chosen). Once chosen, will appear. If you touch inside the frame again, will disappear. ● Touch Ú to complete the setting and return to the menu screen. Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images].
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 46). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. ● Touch [Sound Options]. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose an option, then touch qr to choose a setting.
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Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. ● Touch [Start-up Image]. ● Touch an option. No start-up image. Preset images. (cannot be modified) Preset images.
Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds saved with the included software You can use the included software to register dedicated sounds for various camera sounds, and start-up images to the camera using the included software. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the Screen Color Choose [Color Option], then touch qr to ●...
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder], then touch qr to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically 52). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. ● Touch [Power Saving]. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [Display Off], then touch qr to choose a time.
Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. ● Touch [ World], then touch [Time Zone]. ● Touch qr to choose the destination time zone. ● You can also set the daylight saving time as in Step 1. Touch Ú. ●...
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Changing Camera Settings Calibrating the Touch Panel You can calibrate the touch panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons. Be sure to use the toggle attached to the strap to calibrate the touch panel accurately. ● Touch [Calibration]. ●...
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in 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.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Choose [Review], then touch qr to ● choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. The image displays until you press Hold the shutter button halfway.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then touch qr to choose an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display.
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Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout) You can change the order of icons, such as ø, l, etc. that display on the screen. Display the settings screen. ● In a shooting screen, touch and hold one of the icons. ●...
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button 46). Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display (pp. 112) so that gently tapping the side of the camera or tilting the camera does not cause images to switch. Choose [Active Display], then touch qr to ●...
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit, and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Insert the coupler. Terminals ● Open the cover (p.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use 17). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card's access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 3 tab, and touch [Eye-Fi Settings]. ● Touch [Connection info], then touch [Connection info] again.
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.
Troubleshooting appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway 64). • Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] 147). • Set the flash to h 71). • Increase the ISO speed 75). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred. •...
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Troubleshooting Eyes appear red 92). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] 145). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the front of the camera) (p. 42) lights, and for approximately 1 second while the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is looking directly at the lamp.
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Troubleshooting Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out.
Memory card error (p. 51) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk 18). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp.
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If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed in your Warranty System Booklet. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 42) Still Images: Recordable Red-Eye Correction Camera Orientation* Shots (pp. (p. 92) White Balance (p. 76) Movies: Remaining Self-Timer My Colors (p. 79) Time/Elapsed Time (pp. 68, 80, i-Contrast (p.
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Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 133) Eye-Fi Transfer Focus Range (p. 72) My Category (p. 122) Complete (p. 153) File Size (p. 74) Shooting Mode (p. 42) Battery Charge Indicator Still Images: Recording ISO Speed (p.
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 84) Fixed frame — AF Frame Size (p. 85) Normal/Small — — — — Standard Digital Zoom (p. 65) Digital Tele-converter (1.7x/2.1x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off Servo AF (p.
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 138 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 138 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2.
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 109 Erase Erases images. p. 120 Protect Protects images. p. 118 Rotate Rotates images. p. 125 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. p. 123 My Category Categorizes images.
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels ... . Approx. 14.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2.3 type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
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Specifications Data Type ......Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM) (Monaural) Number of Recording Pixels (Still images).
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Weight ......Approx. 70 g (2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) Approx. 61 g (2.15 oz.) (CB-2LYE) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Index Numerics Display Language........21 Display Overlay ........147 3:2 Guide ..........Double Tap ..........14 DPOF..........133, Drag............14 AC Adapter Kit........39, Accessories ..........Active Display ..........Editing AE Lock ..........90, i-Contrast..........129 AF Frames..........Red-Eye Correction......130 AF Lock ............. Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ..126 AV Cable .............
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Index Focus AF Frame Mode ........Macro ............AF Frames ..........Magnified Display ........AF Lock..........Manual AF-Point Zoom........White Balance........Servo AF ..........Memory Card Card Focus Check ........... Memory Cards........... Focus Lock ..........Available Shots ........ 19, Focus Range ..........Formatting........
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Index Printer ............38 Printing ............ Terminal........36, 114, Program AE ..........70 Time Zone ..........142 Protect ............. Toggle............14 Tone (White Balance)........76 Touch Actions..........113 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....Touch AF ...........86 Red-Eye Touch Panel ..........14 Auto Correction ........Travel Abroad ..........142 Correction..........Trimming..........127 Reduction ..........
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