Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Battery Pack NB-4L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU WS-DC11 Getting Started...
Page 3: Read This First
• 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.
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..26 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and Pets At the Beach Against Snow Facial Expressions (p. 62) (p. 62) (p. 63) (p.
Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ..............29 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ......117 Look at my pictures on a TV............170 Look at my pictures on a computer ..........34 Quickly search pictures .............. 114 Erase pictures...............
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents ..2 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)....... 50 Read This First ........3 Clock Function ........ 50 What Do You Want to Do? ....4 Table of Contents ......6 Shooting with Commonly Conventions Used in This Guide ..9 Used Functions ....51 Safety Precautions......10 Turning the Flash Off ......
Page 7 Table of Contents Shoot Movies That Look Like a Choosing Settings Miniature Model Yourself......81 (Miniature Effect)......105 Shooting Super Slow Motion Shooting in Program AE ....82 Movies......... 106 Adjusting the Brightness Changing the Image Quality..108 (Exposure Compensation) .... 83 Using the Wind Filter .....
Page 8 Table of Contents Printing......141 Useful Information ..169 Printing Images......142 Viewing Images on a TV ....170 Choosing Images for Printing Using Household Power....174 (DPOF) ........149 Using an Eye-Fi Card....175 Choosing Images for a Troubleshooting ......177 Photobook ........154 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen......
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.
Page 10: Safety Precautions
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery.
Page 11 Safety Precautions • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
Page 12 Safety Precautions • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase 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 •...
Page 14: Charging The Battery
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 in ( ) and down (...
Page 15 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. •...
Page 16: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used. Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the mark is visible.
Page 17: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Check the card’s write-protect tab. If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click.
Page 18: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.
Page 19: Number Of Shots Per Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
Page 20: Setting The Date And Time
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. Press the ON/OFF button.
Page 21: Changing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Daylight saving time settings in Step 2 on p. 20 and press the op buttons to choose If you choose you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead). Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings.
Page 22: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, then press the m button.
Page 23: Formatting Memory Cards
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.
Page 24: Format The Memory Card
Formatting Memory Cards Format the memory card. Press the op buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button to start formatting. When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] appears on the screen. Press the m button. 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.
Page 25: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Press halfway (Press lightly to focus). Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused.
Page 26: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
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. Turn on the camera. Press the ON/OFF button. The start-up screen will appear. Enter A mode.
Page 27 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point. AF Frame Shoot. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot.
Page 28 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway? A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • What if a flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.
Page 29: Viewing Images
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. Pressing the q button will cycle through the images from newest to oldest. Pressing the r button will cycle through the images from oldest to newest.
Page 30: Erasing Images
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.
Page 31: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Remaining Time Enter A mode and compose the shot.
Page 32: Shooting Time
Shooting Movies Stop shooting. Press the movie button again. The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded.
Page 33: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button.
Page 34: 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 software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 35: Installing The Software
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Installing the Software Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 36: Transfer Images
Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer.
Page 37 Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click • You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Page 39: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 40: Components Guide
Components Guide Lens ON/OFF button (p. 20) Speaker Microphones (p. 31) Zoom Lever Lamp (pp. 55, 73, 74, 75, 165, 165) Shooting: i (Telephoto) / Flash (pp. 52, 83, 100) j (Wide Angle) (pp. 26, 32, 53) Tripod Socket Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p.
Page 41: Mode Switch
Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 183, Indicator (p. 43) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 29, 113) 186) m FUNC./SET Button (p. 44) Movie Button (pp. 31, 103) h (Flash) (pp. 52, 83, 100) / r Button Mode Switch l (Display) (p. 42) / p Button HDMI™...
Page 42: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 183 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display...
Page 43: Indicator
Indicator Screen Display in Low Light Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in low light 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.
Page 44: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 190 – 191) or Playback mode (p. 196). Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. Choose a menu item.
Page 45: Menu - Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 192 – 196). Display the menu.
Page 46: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 47: Adjusting The Volume
Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Volume], then press the m button. Adjust the volume. Press the op buttons to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume.
Page 48: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
Adjusting the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted in 2 ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [LCD Brightness].
Page 49: Returning The Camera To Default
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Reset All], then press the m button.
Page 50: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera.
Page 51: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions
Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp.
Page 52: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. Press the qr buttons to choose !, then press the m button. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to choose What if a flashing appears?
Page 53: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming In More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 32x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. Move the zoom lever toward i. Hold the lever until zooming stops.
Page 54: Inserting The Date And Time
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 (p. 20). Display the menu.
Page 55: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again.
Page 56: Customizing The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose [. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 55 to choose [. Once set, [ will appear on the screen.
Page 57 Using the Self-Timer • When 2 or more shots are set, the exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. Shooting will stop automatically if the memory card fills.
Page 58: Changing The Aspect Ratio
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. Choose After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 59: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 60 30174 123550 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.
Page 61: Adding Effects And Shooting In Various Conditions
Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Page 62: Shooting In Various Conditions
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. Enter 4 mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose G, then press the m button again.
Page 63 Shooting in Various Conditions Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 26). Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) Lets you take shots in dark places with...
Page 64 Shooting in Various Conditions t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. • mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from •...
Page 65: Adding Effects And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose a Shooting mode. Shoot. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in modes, try taking some test shots first.
Page 66: Miniature Effect
Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Choose an effect level. If you press the p button, [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
Page 67: Toy Camera Effect
Adding Effects and Shooting If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical • orientation, and you can change the area to focus in by pressing the qr buttons again. Press the op buttons to return the frame orientation to horizontal.
Page 68: Shooting In Monochrome
Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Choose a color tone. Press the p button. [Color Tone] will appear on the screen. Press the qr buttons to choose a color tone, then press the m button.
Page 69 Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting with Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose T. Press the p button.
Page 70: Shooting With Color Swap
Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting with Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Y. Press the p button.
Page 71 Adding Effects and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the op buttons to adjust the range of colors to be swapped. Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors.
Page 72: Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest)
Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file.
Page 73: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose then press the p button. Press the qr buttons to choose , then press the m button.
Page 74 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose then press the p button.
Page 75: Using The Face Self-Timer
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
Page 76 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and approximately 2 seconds later the shutter will release.
Page 77: Shooting Long Exposures
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 N.
Page 78: High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst)
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.7 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Shoot. As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images.
Page 79: Capturing The Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection)
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Shoot.
Page 80: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose x or v.
Page 81: Choosing Settings Yourself
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 you have set the mode switch to 4 and the • camera is in G mode. G stands for Program AE.
Page 82: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).
Page 83: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. While watching the screen, press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness, then press the m button.
Page 84: Adjusting The White Balance
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. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again.
Page 85: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again.
Page 86: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
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.
Page 87: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 3.5 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again.
Page 88: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. Choose My Colors. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again.
Page 89: Custom Color
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 88 to choose , then press the n button.
Page 90: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) If you set the camera to e, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing range is approximately 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). Choose e.
Page 91 Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) Using the Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. Choose [Digital Zoom].
Page 92: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Page 93: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the AF Frame Mode Tracking AF You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 94). Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose •...
Page 94: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Tracking Af)
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF]. Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. will appear in the center of the screen.
Page 95: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • [Servo AF] (p. 97) is fixed to [On]. •...
Page 96: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. The focus locks and % appears on the screen.
Page 97: Shooting With Servo Af
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]. Press the n button to choose [Servo AF] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 98: Changing The Metering Method
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option.
Page 99: Shooting With The Ae Lock
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”. Choose ! (p. 52). Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 100: Shooting With Slow Synchro
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.
Page 101: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. Press the n button to choose [Flash Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. Choose the setting. Press the op buttons to choose [Red- Eye Corr.], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 102: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. Choose [Blink Detection]. Press the n button to choose [Blink Detection] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Shoot.
Page 103: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4. •...
Page 104: Shooting Various Kinds Of Movies
Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose a Shooting mode.
Page 105: Shoot Movies That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Page 106: Shoot Fast Moving Subjects And Play Them Back In Slow Motion
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies • The image quality will be fixed at when an aspect ratio of chosen, and when an aspect ratio of is chosen (p. 58). If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical •...
Page 107 Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate Playback Time 240 fps Approx. 4 min. 120 fps Approx. 2 min. Viewing super slow motion movies • The movie will play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33. •...
Page 108: Changing The Image Quality
*1 Approx. 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 104). *2 Approx. 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 104). • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...
Page 109: Using The Wind Filter
Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. Press the n button to choose [Wind Filter] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 110: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. However, depending on the Shooting mode, settings may not be available or may not have any effect. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The sound of zoom operations will be recorded.
Page 111: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33 to choose *, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range.
Page 112: Save The Edited Movie
Editing Save the edited movie. Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose [New File], then press the m button. The movie will be saved as a new file. • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original.
Page 113: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
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, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 114: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g.
Page 115: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback To turn off this effect, press the n button to choose [Scroll Display] in the 1 tab, then choose [Off]. Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 72) by date for viewing. Choose After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose...
Page 116 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback View the filtered images. Press the op buttons to choose a filter for playback, then press the m button (except for Filtered playback starts and a yellow frame appears. If you press the qr buttons, only the chosen target images will display.
Page 117: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Choose .. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose ., then press the m button again. Choose a transition effect.
Page 118: Changing Settings
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 6 transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 119: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. Press the p button to switch to the focus check display (p. 42). A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Page 120: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x. If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area.
Page 121: Viewing Each Image In A Group
Viewing Each Image in a Group Grouped images taken in mode (p. 78) can also be viewed individually. Choose an image group. Press the qr buttons to choose an image that displays Choose After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again.
Page 122: Ungrouping Images
Viewing Each Image in a Group Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in mode can be ungrouped and viewed individually. Choose [Group Images]. Press the n button to choose [Group Images] in the 1 tab. Choose a setting. Press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Press the n button to complete the setting and restore single image playback.
Page 123: Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose 4 images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select 4 more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Page 124: Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition]. Press the n button to choose [Transition] in the 1 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose a transition effect. Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp.
Page 125: Using The Menu
Protecting Images Using the Menu Choose [Protect]. Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. Press the op buttons to choose a selection method, then press the m button.
Page 126: Selecting A Range
Protecting Images Protect the image. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected.
Page 127: Protect Images
Protecting Images Choose an ending image. Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button. You cannot choose images before the first image. Protect images.
Page 128: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 124) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 129 Erasing Images Erase. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button.
Page 130: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 115). Make the setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again.
Page 131 Tagging Images as Favorites Complete the setting. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites.
Page 132: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 115) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 117), “Protecting Images” (p. 124), “Erasing Images”...
Page 133 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Using the Menu Choose [My Category]. Press the n button to choose [My Category] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. Press the op buttons to choose a selection method, then press the m button.
Page 134 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Complete the setting. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before completing the setting in Step 4, images will not be tagged as My Category.
Page 135: Rotating Images
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose \, then press the m button again. Rotate the image. Press the qr buttons to rotate the image 90°...
Page 136: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button.
Page 137: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button.
Page 138: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 60), or images resized to (p. 136) cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming.
Page 139: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
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.
Page 140: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image.
Page 141: Printing
Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Page 142: Printing Images
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover ( ) and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal...
Page 143 After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to p. 204 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately).
Page 144: Making Print Settings
Printing Images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 6 on pp. 142 - 143 to display the screen on the left. Choose a menu option. Press the op buttons to choose an option. Choose the option settings.
Page 145 Printing Images Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. Choose [Trimming]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 144 to choose [Trimming], then press the m button. A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
Page 146 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 144 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 147: Available Layout Options
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with a recording pixel setting of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3 can be chosen.
Page 148: Connect The Camera To The Printer
Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Page 149: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 153) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 150: Print Settings
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings]. Press the n button to choose [Print Settings] in the 2 tab, then press the m button.
Page 151: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab, which can be chosen after you press the n button (p.
Page 152 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 1 on p. 151 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. Follow Steps 2 – 3 on p. 126 to choose images. Make print settings. Press the op buttons to choose [Order], then press the m button.
Page 153 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Printing chosen images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 149 – 152), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list.
Page 154: Choosing Images For A Photobook
Choosing Images for a Photobook When you choose images on a memory card to use in Photobooks (max. 998 images) and use the included software to transfer them to a computer, the chosen images will be copied into a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering Photobooks online and for printing Photobooks on a printer.
Page 155 Choosing Images for a Photobook Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image, and will disappear. To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure.
Page 157: Customizing Camera Settings
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.
Page 158: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 45). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. Press the op buttons to choose a menu item.
Page 159: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, the continuous shooting speed slows down, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie.
Page 160 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose an option. No start-up image Preset images (cannot be modified) Preset images...
Page 161 Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
Page 162: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
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 press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
Page 163: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Camera Settings Turning Off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 50) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Page 164: Using The World Clock
Changing Camera Settings Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. If you pre-register the destination time zones, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/ Time settings.
Page 165: Changing Shooting Function Settings
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 (p. 45). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 166: After Shooting
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. The image displays until you press Hold the shutter button halfway.
Page 167 Changing Shooting Function Settings Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. Changing the IS-Mode Settings Choose [IS Settings], then press the m button. Press the op buttons to choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Automatically sets the optimal Continuous image stabilization for the scene...
Page 168: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 45). Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function.
Page 169: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the separately sold accessories and Eye-Fi card (also sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Page 170: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) (p. 204), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. Open the camera’s terminal cover ( and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal (...
Page 171: Shooting Using A Tv As The Display
Viewing Images on a TV Shooting Using a TV as the Display You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV”...
Page 172 Viewing Images on a TV Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows.
Page 173 Viewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Closes the menu. Displays groups of High-speed Burst images (only appears Group playback when grouped images are chosen). Play movie Plays a movie (only appears when a movie is chosen). Plays back images automatically.
Page 174: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (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. Follow Step 2 on p. 17 to open the cover. The coupler can be inserted in the same way as the battery.
Page 175: Using An Eye-Fi Card
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 (p. 16). 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.
Page 176: Checking Connection Information
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]. Press the n button to choose [Eye-Fi Settings] in the 3 tab, then press the m button. Press the op buttons to choose [Connection info], then press the m button.
Page 177: Troubleshooting
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. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.
Page 178: Image Is Blurred
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 25). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 198). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 165). •...
Page 179: Memory Card
Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 159). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode.
Page 180: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 159) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is inserted in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 26, 31, 51, 61, 81, 103) or edit images (pp.
Page 181 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Protected! (p. 124) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/RAW • Unsupported images, or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed. • Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not display.
Page 182 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 Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...
Page 183: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator Digital Zoom AE Lock (p. 99), FE Lock (p. 15) Magnification (p. 53) / (p. 99) Digital Tele-converter Camera Orientation* Shutter Speed (p. 91) White Balance (p. 84) Aperture Value Shooting Mode (p.
Page 184: Scene Icons
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, 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. Subject People Non-Human Subjects Icon With Background Strong...
Page 185 Information Displayed on the Screen IS Mode Icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS). In addition, the following icons appear in A mode. Reduces camera shake when Reduces camera shake when shooting movies, as well as, shooting still images.
Page 186 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (pp. 31, 33), Recording Pixels (pp. 59, i-Contrast (pp. 86, 139) High-speed Burst (p. 78), 108), MOV (Movies) Flash (p. 83) Print List (p. 149) Eye-Fi Transfer Focusing Range (p. 90) My Category (p.
Page 187 Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 33) Exit Play Slow Motion (You can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold down the m button.) Previous Frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next Frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip Forward* (Continues to skip forward if you hold down the m button.)
Page 188: Functions And Menu Lists
Functions and Menu Lists Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Modes Function Exposure Compensation (p. 83) — AE Lock/FE Lock* (p. 99) — — — — — — Focusing Range (p. 90) — — — — — Tracking AF (p. 94) —...
Page 189 Functions and Menu Lists T Y w O P t N x v — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 190 Functions and Menu Lists FUNC. Menu Shooting Modes Function Metering Method (p. 98) — — — — — My Colors (p. 88) — — — White Balance (p. 84) — — — ISO Speed (p. 85) — — — — —...
Page 191 Functions and Menu Lists T Y w O P t N x v — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 192: Shooting Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes Function Face AiAF* AF Frame (p. 92) Tracking AF — — — — Center — — — — Normal — — — — AF Frame Size* (p. 93) Small — — —...
Page 193 Functions and Menu Lists T Y w O P t N x v — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 194: Set Up Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 46 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 47 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 158 Hints & Tips On*/Off p.
Page 195: Playback Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 117 Erases images (Select, Select Range, Erase p. 128 All Images). Protects images (Select, Select Range, Protect p. 124 All Images). Rotate Rotates images. p.
Page 196: Print Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 2 Print Menu Item Content Ref. Page Displays printing screen (When connected to a Print — printer). Select Images & Qty. Chooses individual images for printing. p. 151 Select Range Chooses starting and ending images for printing. p.
Page 197: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 198: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ....Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ........5.0 (W) – 40.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 224 (T) mm) Zoom Magnification......8x Focusing Range......1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) •...
Page 199 Specifications Shooting Modes........Auto* , P, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter* , High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie •...
Page 200 Specifications Number of Recording Pixels Still Images ........16:9 Large: 4000 x 2248, Medium 1: 2816 x 1584, Medium 2: 1920 x 1080, Small: 640 x 360 Large: 4000 x 2664, Medium 1: 2816 x 1880, Medium 2: 1600 x 1064, Small: 640 x 424 Large: 4000 x 3000, Medium 1: 2816 x 2112, Medium 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480 Large: 2992 x 2992, Medium 1: 2112 x 2112, Medium 2:...
Page 201 Weight ..........Approx. 60 g (Approx. 2.12 oz.) (CB-2LV) Approx. 55 g (Approx. 1.94 oz.) (CB-2LVE, excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Page 202: Accessories
Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB-4L Battery Charger WS-DC11 with Terminal Cover* CB-2LV/CB-2LVE* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST HDMI Cable HTC-100...
Page 203: Separately Sold Accessories
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 Battery Pack NB-4L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE A charger for charging Battery Pack NB-4L.
Page 204: Other Accessories
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 205: Index
Index AC Adapter Kit......... 174, 203 Date/Time Accessories ..........203 Adding to Image........54 AE Lock ............. 99 Changing ..........21 AF Frames........... 27, 92 Setting..........20 Focus World Clock ........164 AF Lock ............. 96 Date and Time Date/Time AF-Point Zoom .......... 95 Default Settings .........49 Aspect Ratio ..........
Page 206 Index Focus AF Frames........27, 92 Lamp ..........40, 165 AF Lock ..........96 LCD Monitor Screen AF-Point Zoom ........95 Long Shutter (Shooting Mode) ....77 Servo AF..........97 Low Light (Shooting Mode) ....... 63 Focus Check ........... 119 Focusing Range Infinity ..........
Page 207 Index Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....59 Tag Images as Favorites ......130 Red-Eye Correction ......101, 140 Terminal.....36, 142, 170, 171, 174 Resizing (Making Images Smaller)..136 Toy Camera Effect (Shooting Mode) ..67 Rotate ............135 Tracking AF ......... 28, 94 Travel Abroad ......
Page 208: Trademark Acknowledgments
Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Page 209 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

Canon IXUS 230 HS User Manual

1 Getting Started

2 Learning more

3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions

4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions

5 Choosing Settings Yourself

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

8 Printing

9 Customizing Camera Settings

10 Useful Information

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