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ENGLISH
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

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  • 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 Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Transfers data to a computer Also supports non-Canon Effortlessly transfers data with brand PictBridge compliant the Print/Share button. printers...

  • 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....48 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) ..49 Switching between Metering Modes ....50 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .
  • Page 6 Viewing Images on a TV set ......89 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ..90 Changing My Camera Settings .

  • 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 Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

  • 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 between hot and cold temperatures, 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-The Components Guide

    Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap Wrist Strap Mount Speaker AF-assist Beam (p. 31) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 10) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 41) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Microphone (p. 75) Lens...

  • Page 15: Back View

    Back View LCD Monitor (p. 18) Tripod Socket Camera Station Connector Battery Compartment (Memory Card/Battery Compartment) Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 3)

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 5) Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 22) Indicator (p. 24) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 29) MENU Button (p. 30) (Self-timer)/ Button (p.
  • Page 17 Camera Station You can do the following when the camera is placed in the camera station. Charge the battery (Compact Power You can operate Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E is required) the camera with Play back and erase the wireless Connect to a TV and play back controller (p.

  • Page 18: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations

    Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the Wireless Controller Install the lithium coin battery (CR2025) before using the wireless controller. Be particularly careful to keep the lithium coin battery out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.
  • Page 19 Operating the Wireless Controller When the camera is placed in the camera station, you can use the wireless controller to perform the following operations with the camera. Play back, Erase Play back images when connected to a TV Print images when connected to a printer Download images when connected to a computer Remote Control Sensor Transmitter...

  • Page 20: Using The Lcd Monitor

    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 30). [Shooting Info]/[Review Info]/[Replay Info] Select a display mode. See Menus and Settings 30).

  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    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 22: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Shooting Method (pp. 39, 41) Low Battery (p. 105) Zoom Magnification* Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) (p. 38) Grid Lines* (p. 31) Auto Rotate (p. 65) (Red) Movie Recording (p. 44) Spot Frame AF Frame (p.
  • Page 23 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. Raise the ISO speed (p. 64) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Review Info Histogram (p.
  • Page 24 Replay Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 75) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 81) Total number of images Compression (Still Images) (p. 37) Displayed image number Resolution (Still Images) (p. 36) Movie (p. 71)
  • Page 25 Detailed Histogram ISO Speed (p. 64) Resolution (Movies) (p. 37) Exposure Compensation (p. 51) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Photo Effect (p. 57) My Colors (p. 58) Metering Mode (p. 50) White Balance (p. 54) Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58, Basic Guide p.

  • Page 26: Indicator

    Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot 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 27: 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 28: 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. (Set up) Menu [Format].

  • Page 29: 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 30 Use the button to select a destina- tion time zone As in Step 3, you can set the day- Time Difference from the light saving option. 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]...

  • Page 31: Menus And Settings

    Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC.
  • Page 32 Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu (Play) Menu You can switch between menus with button when this part is selected.

  • Page 33: Menu List

    Menu List FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Basic Shooting Mode Photo Effect p. 57 p. 7 Movie Mode p. 44 My Colors p. 58 Exposure Compensation p. 51 Metering Mode p.

  • Page 34: Play Menu

    Vert. Shutter On*/Off Allows the FUNC./SET button to release the shutter when the camera is held vertically 43). Stitch Assist left to right*/ p. 46 right to left Play Menu Menu Item Page Menu Item Page p. 81 p. 77 Protect Slide Show Rotate...
  • Page 35 Info Display Switches between info display modes 18). Shooting Info On/Off* Display mode for the shooting modes Review Info On/Off* Display mode for the review period immediately after an image is recorded Replay Info Detailed/ Display mode in the playback mode Standard/Off* LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7...

  • Page 36: My Camera Menu

    Create Folder p. 66 Create New Folder Check mark Creates a folder for the next shooting (On)/ session. No check mark (Off) Auto Create Off*/Daily/ You can also set a creation time. Monday–Sunday/ Monthly Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 65 (p. 4) Language Basic Guide Video System...

  • Page 37: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    Resetting Settings to Their Default Values (Set up) Menu [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings 30). Select [OK] and press Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the...

  • Page 38: Shooting

    Shooting Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Resolu- tion) (Compression)/ (Resolu- tion). See Menus and Settings (p. 29) * Default setting. Use the button to select resolution/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Resolutions Resolution Purpose High Print larger than A4-size prints* 210...

  • Page 39: Changing The Resolution (Movies)

    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) 118). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities 117). Changing the Resolution (Movies) Shooting Mode You can change the resolution when the movie mode is set to (Standard) or...

  • Page 40: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. Stills: zoom up to approximately 10 times Movies (Standard): zoom up to 4.9 times (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [On]. See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 41: Continuous Shooting

    26). • 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 42: Postcard Date Imprint Mode

    Postcard Date Imprint 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 * (Compression/Resolu- tion) (Post Card Date Imprint). See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 43: Using The Self-Timer

    Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand 33). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. delay ( ), or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutter...
  • Page 44 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). These settings, however, cannot be set for the Stitch Assist mode, movie mode or My Colors modes.

  • Page 45: 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 FUNC./SET button in place of the shutter button. You can also shoot with the shutter button. (Rec.) Menu [Vert. Shutter] [On].

  • Page 46: Movie Shooting

    Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following three movie modes are available. Standard You can select the resolution and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode 38).
  • Page 47 FUNC. Menu * (Standard). See Menus and Settings (p. 29) *Default setting. Use the button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./SET button. mode, you can change the resolution and frame rate 37). Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.

  • Page 48: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    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 49 Select a shooting direction You can select from the following two shooting directions. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Shoot the first image in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.

  • Page 50: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode You can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting. The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF (No frame) On frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.

  • Page 51: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock)

    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.

  • Page 52: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative). See Menus and Settings (p. 29) *Default setting. Use the button to select the metering mode and press the FUNC./SET button. Metering Methods Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation).

  • Page 54: 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 30). FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation) See Menus and Settings (p.
  • Page 55 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.

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58 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.

  • Page 59: Changing The Photo Effect

    Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. FUNC. Menu * (Effect Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 29) *Default setting. Use the button to select a photo effect and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 60: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified in the LCD monitor into a different color.
  • Page 61 Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. The specified color can Color Swap only be swapped into one other color, multiple colors cannot be chosen. Use this option to freely adjust the color balance between red, green, blue and skin tones*.
  • Page 62 The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may increase the "noise" in the image. Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded.
  • Page 63 Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode Colors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white. (Color Accent) See Menus and Settings (p. 29) The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image...
  • Page 64 Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode This mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. Desired Color Original Color (After Swapping) (Before Swapping) (Color Swap) See Menus and Settings (p. 29) The camera will switch to color input mode and the dis- play will alternate between the original image and the...
  • Page 65 This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white. You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or change the white balance or metering settings.

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. FUNC. Menu * (ISO Speed). See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 67: 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]/[Off].

  • Page 68: 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 69: Resetting The File Number

    Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders. Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.
  • Page 70 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...

  • Page 71: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). 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 72: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine

    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Hold down Up to nine images can be viewed Selected Image at once. Use the button to change the image selection. Movie To Cancel the Index Playback Hold down the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 73: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display a movie and press Images with a icon are movies. Movie Control Panel Volume Level (Adjust with the button) Select (Play) and press The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback.

  • Page 74: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. Select (Edit) in the Movie Editing Panel movie control panel and press...
  • Page 75 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.

  • Page 76: 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 30). 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 77: Playback With Transition Effects

    Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. 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 78 Use the button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press The sound memo control panel will display. Select (Record) and press The elapsed time and the remaining time display. Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording.

  • Page 79: 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 83). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. Folder Plays images in a specified folder in order.

  • Page 80: 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 81 Selecting an Image Date or Folder for Playback ( Select and press Use the button to select the date or folder to be played back and press Date Folder 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).

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Selecting All Images 1 After selecting – in step 1 79), use the button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Use the button to select [Mark all], press the FUNC./SET button. 3 Use the button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 83: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 30). Select an image to protect and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode.

  • Page 84: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Protected images cannot be erased with this function. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 30). Select [OK] and press To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card 26).

  • Page 85: 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. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF.
  • Page 86 Select images for printing. Selection methods differ for the Number of Print Copies Print Type settings 85). (Standard)/ (Both) Select an image, press the FUNC./SET button and use the button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). Index Print Selection (Index) Select an image and the press...

  • Page 87: Setting The Print Style

    The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies. Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set.
  • Page 88 Select [Set up] and press Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] and then specify the settings. The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.

  • Page 89: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 90 All the Images on a Memory Card (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 30). Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Select [OK] and press Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Select the image you wish to reg- ister and press the FUNC./SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. After record- ing, select (Register) and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5). Memory card slot/battery Confirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 3). Insufficient battery Insert a fully charged battery into the voltage ("Change the...

  • Page 96: Lcd Monitor

    LCD monitor The display darkens. The image in the LCD This does not constitute a monitor will darken in malfunction and has no effect on strong sunlight or bright images that have been shot. light. Display flickers. Display flickers when This is not a camera malfunction shot under fluorescent (flickering recorded in movies, but...

  • Page 97: Shooting

    26). formatted correctly. If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card is write Slide the write protect tab of the SD protected. memory card upward...

  • Page 98: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus

    Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to In dark places where it is difficult for [Off]. the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it 31).
  • Page 99 Subject in recorded image is too bright. Subject is too close, Shoot within correct shooting making the flash too distance of the subject when using strong. the built-in flash 114). Subject is bright in Set the exposure compensation to a contrast to the negative (-) setting 51).
  • Page 100 Eyes appear red. Light reflecting back from Use the (auto with red-eye eyes can make them reduction) mode (Basic Guide p. 10). appear red when the For this mode to be effective, the flash is used in dark subject must be looking right at the areas.

  • Page 101: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming 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 102: 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 103: Battery

    Battery Battery consumed quickly. Battery life exceeded if Replace the battery with a new one battery loses its charge (Basic Guide p. 1). quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p.

  • Page 104: List Of Messages

    List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up.
  • Page 105 Change the battery pack. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery. No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size.
  • Page 106 (xx: number) Camera malfunction. 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.

  • Page 107: 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 108: Charging The Battery

    It can be recharged at any point. It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended.

  • Page 109: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the Memory Card Write Protect Tab on a Separately Sold SD Memory Card 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 110 • 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.

  • Page 111: 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 90 minutes to fully charge the battery from a fully discharged state (Based on Canon’s testing standards). - Charging it within a temperature range of 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) is recommended.

  • Page 112: Using An Externally Mounted Flash

    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 113 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.

  • Page 114: 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 the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS zoom (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Approx. 5.0 million Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 116 White Balance TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom Built-in Flash Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on with red-eye reduction, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Flash Range Normal: 30 cm – 2.0 m (1.0 – 6.6 ft.) (W), 30 cm –...
  • Page 117 Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Slide show or Movie (editing 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 118 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 119 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 39) (*Only available 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. Movie Frame...
  • Page 120 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Compression Resolution (2592 x 1944 pixels) 2503KB 1395KB 695KB (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1602KB 893KB 445KB (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002KB 558KB 278KB (640 x 480 pixels) 249KB 150KB 84KB (1600 x 1200 pixels) – 558KB –...
  • Page 121 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 (Sold Separately) 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 122 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) 11 VA (100 V) – 13 VA (240 V) (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...
  • Page 123 Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE (Sold Separately) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 10 VA (100 V) – 14 VA (240 V) (CB-2LV) 0.1 A (100 V) – 0.06 A (240 V) (CB-2LVE) Rated Output 4.2 V DC, 0.65 A Charging Time Approx.

  • Page 124: Index

    INDEX AF Frame ......48, File Number......AF-assist Beam...... Flash....... 14, Basic 10 AiAF ........Focus........Auto Play (Slide Show) ..Focus Lock ......Auto Rotate Function ..... FUNC. Menu ......AV Cable........ FUNC./SET button ....Battery Grid Line......... Battery Capacity ....Charging ....
  • Page 125 MENU button ......Selecting ....Basic 7 Messages ......Stitch Assist ..46, Basic 7 Metering Modes...... Shutter Button ......Mode Switch ..14, Basic 4, 5 Fully ......Basic 6 Movie Halfway ...... Basic 6 Editing ........ Shutter Speed ......Playback......

  • Page 126: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.

  • Page 127: 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 128 Function Page Evaluative – – – – Metering Center-Weighted Average – – – – p.50 Method Spot – – – – Exposure Compensation – – p.51 Long Shutter – – – – – – p.52 White Balance – – p.54 Photo Effect –...
  • Page 129 CEL-SF2UA210 © 2005 CANON INC.

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