background image

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You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to playback 
images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied Stereo 
Video Cable STV-250N.

5

Select [Protect] and press the SET button.

z

Selecting [Unlock] cancels protection 
of the selected image and returns you 
to Step 2.

z

Selecting [Stop] cancels selection of 
the protected image and returns you 
to Step 2.

z

You may cancel the operation by pressing the 

SET

 button 

during [Protect] mode.

Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all 
data (p. 37), including protected images and other file types. 
Please check the contents of a memory card before formatting it.

Viewing Images on a TV Set

1

Turn off the camera and the TV.

2

Connect the Stereo/Video Cable to the 

camera’s A/V OUT terminal.

z

With your fingernail on the left 
edge of the camera’s terminal 
cover, pull it forward to open it, and 
plug the Stereo/Video Cable in all 
the way.

Summary of Contents for 2077B001

Page 1: ...hooting Functions Playback Erasing Customizing the Camera This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail Troubleshooting Print Settings Transfer Settings List of Messages Before Using the Camera Advanced Camera User Guide xxxxxxx DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide Appendix ...

Page 2: ...y mounted flash for EOS cameras when shooting Playback z Plays movies with stereo sound z Organizes images by category z Auto plays slideshows z Records sound only sound recorder Editing z Red Eye Correction z Adds effects to still images with My Colors z Edits movies z Records sound memos for still images Uses of Recorded Images zEffortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print Share butto...

Page 3: ...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 Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs o...

Page 4: ...heir Default Values 36 Formatting Memory Cards 37 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images 38 Using the Digital Zoom Digital Tele Converter 40 Setting the Red Eye Reduction Function 42 Setting the Slow Synchro 43 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 44 Continuous Shooting 46 Checking for Focus Right After Shooting 48 Movie Shooting 50 Setting the Recording Function 56 Shooting P...

Page 5: ...ooting with FE Lock 86 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode 87 Adjusting the Tone White Balance 88 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 91 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting 93 Compensating the Flash Adjustment Flash Output 94 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 95 Saving Custom Settings 96 Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button 97 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 99 Creating...

Page 6: ...Changing My Camera Settings 141 Registering My Camera Settings 142 Camera 144 When the power is turned on 145 LCD monitor Viewfinder 145 Shooting 147 Shooting Movies 151 Playback 152 Battery 153 TV monitor output 154 Printing with a direct print compatible printer 154 Battery Handling 159 Handling the Memory Card 161 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 163 Using Conversion Lenses Sold Separately ...

Page 7: ...5 Replacing the Date Battery 177 Camera Care and Maintenance 179 Specifications 180 INDEX 192 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 199 ...

Page 8: ...l cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances exhibitions or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for...

Page 9: ...he camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself other persons and equipment zEquipment refers to the camera battery battery charger sold separately and compact power adapter sold separately 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 perio...

Page 10: ...z To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth C...

Page 11: ...o not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing z Use only recommended batteries and accessories Failure to follow these precautions may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes mouth skin or clothing c...

Page 12: ...erials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Others z 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 z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields such as credit cards away from the speaker of the c...

Page 13: ...nt in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car z Do not use the camera in such a way that would cause it to exceed the rating of the power outlet or wiring Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged or if not fully plugged into the outlet z Do not use in locations with poor ventilation The above mentioned can cause leakage overheatin...

Page 14: ...ields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensation Related Problems z 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 from the bag Moving the equipment rapidly betwe...

Page 15: ... changed p 15 Shooting information grid lines and a histogram or only are displayed with the default settings zThe shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec when a setting is changed regardless of the selected display mode zYou can adjust the brightness for the LCD monitor and viewfinder p 33 Detailed Display Shooting Mode LCD Monitor Display Location No Information Playback Mode LCD M...

Page 16: ...n appears clearly Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5 second interval using the following two methods Default setting a Hold the button down while turning on the power b In a shooting playback mode hold the button down for more than one second If you hold the camera horizontally it displays the time If you hold it vertically the time and date display You can change th...

Page 17: ...llowing information on the LCD monitor and viewfinder The display modes can be switched in sequence by pressing the DISP button p 13 Shooting Info Displays shooting information p 18 Grid Lines Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject p 18 3 2 Guide Helps confirm the print area for a 3 2 print Areas outside the printa...

Page 18: ...uttons select the items you wish to display on the LCD monitor and press the SET button to place a 3 mark zEven though items that are grayed out can be set they will not display in the current active shooting mode zDisplay locations with no 3 marks will not have any information displayed zDefault setting No Information Displays shooting information grid lines and a histogram If you press the shutt...

Page 19: ...a negative value if the image is too bright p 83 Sample Histograms Night Display When shooting in dark conditions the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor or viewfinder to suit the brightness of the subject making it easier to frame the subject Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor or viewfinder may appear somewhat jagged there is no effect on...

Page 20: ...sation 1 p 83 Stills Recordable Shots 3 Movies Remaining Time 3 Elapsed Time Grid Lines p 15 Zoom Magnification p 40 Exposure Shift Bar Movie p 52 Time Zone p 23 3 2 Guide p 15 Digital Tele Converter p 40 Shutter Speed p 181 Aperture Value Safety Zoom p 41 Buffer Warning 2 Image Stabilizer p 44 AF Lock p 74 Bracket pp 77 87 Flash Exposure Compensation p 94 Flash Output p 94 Zoom Bar Standard Expos...

Page 21: ...e appears The Raise the flash message camera shake warning or flash warning icon blinks red on the LCD monitor or viewfinder in low light conditions while the camera is preparing to shoot Use one of the following shooting methods Set the IS mode to any setting other than Off p 30 Raise the ISO speed p 80 Set the Auto ISO Shift to On p 81 Raise the flash to enable automatic or normal firing Fix the...

Page 22: ...dard Protection Status p 128 WAVE Format Sound p 119 Shooting Date Time Displayed image number Total number of images Folder Number File Number Compression Still Images p 39 Recording Pixels Still Images p 39 Movie p 109 Defined Playback p 106 ...

Page 23: ...ta type Histogram p 17 Metering Mode p 78 Exposure Compensation p 83 ISO Speed p 80 Aperture Value Shutter Speed p 181 White Balance p 88 Macro Super Macro Basic Guide p 16 Shooting Mode Basic Guide pp 11 13 Recording Pixels Frame Rate Movies p 53 Still image shot while shooting a movie p 54 My Category p 106 Flash Exposure Compensation p 94 File size Recording Pixels Still Image p 38 Movie Length...

Page 24: ...g Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera The LCD monitor or viewfinder automatically turns off 1 minute after the last control is accessed even if Auto Power Down is set to Off Press any button other than the OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor or viewfinder back on Playback Mode Connected to a Printer Powers down a...

Page 25: ...on time zones You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date Time settings Setting the Home World Time Zones Setting the World Clock 1 Set up Menu Time Zone SET button See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Home SET button 3 Use the W or X button to select a home time zone SET button zTo set the daylight saving option use the S or T button to display The time will advance by 1 hour ...

Page 26: ...the W or X button to select a destination time zone SET button zAs in Step 3 you can set daylight saving time 6 Use the S button to select Home World and the W or X button to select MENU button Time difference from home time zone ...

Page 27: ...t MENU button zTo change the destination time zone press the SET button zWhen you switch to the destination time zone will display on the LCD monitor If you do not select a home time zone beforehand you cannot configure the destination time If you change the date and time when the destination time zone is selected the home time zone date and time will also change automatically ...

Page 28: ...ing mode you want to use bPress the FUNC button cUse the S or T button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes dUse the W or X button to select an option for the menu item You can select further options with the SET button for some options After selecting an option you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately After shooting this menu will appear again...

Page 29: ... a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes dUse the W or X button to select an option Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be set after pressing the SET button to display the next menu Press the SET button again to confirm the setting ePress the MENU button b c d Rec Menu You can switch between menus with the W or X button when this part is selected Set up Menu Thi...

Page 30: ...s shown below are the default settings Menu List Menu Item Reference Page White Balance p 88 My Colors p 91 Bracket pp 77 87 Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output p 94 Metering Mode p 78 Recording Pixels Frame Rate Movie p 53 Compression Recording Pixels Still Image p 38 ...

Page 31: ...sh Adjust On Off p 94 Red Eye On Off p 42 Safety FE On Off p 67 Self timer Delay 0 10 15 20 30 sec Shots 1 10 Default setting is 3 shots Basic Guide p 18 Spot AE Point Center AF Point p 78 Safety Shift On Off p 67 Auto ISO Shift On Off p 81 MF Point Zoom On Off p 75 Safety MF On Off p 76 AF Mode Continuous Single p 72 AF assist Beam On Off Tally Lamp On Off p 51 Review Off 2 sec to 10 sec Hold Bas...

Page 32: ...nitor 2 and viewfinder display 2 Auto Category On Off Sets whether or not images are automatically classified into categories during shooting 1 IS Mode pp 18 44 Still Image Continuous Shoot Only Panning Off Movies On Off Converter Off WC DC58A TC DC58B 500D p 171 Custom Display Settings p 15 LCD Viewfinder Shooting info Off 2 On 3 Grid Lines Off 2 On 3 3 2 Guide Off 2 3 On Histogram Off 2 On 3 Set...

Page 33: ...Category p 106 Erase p 132 Protect p 128 Red Eye Correction p 115 My Colors p 117 Sound Recorder p 121 Rotate p 113 Transfer Order p 139 Transition p 114 Menu Item Reference Page Print p 134 Select Image Qty Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings ...

Page 34: ...e is set to On Start up Vol Adjusts the volume of the start up sound when the camera is turned on Operation Vol Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed Selftimer Vol Adjusts the volume of the self timer sound played 2 sec before the shutter is released Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releas...

Page 35: ...ss for and then configure the settings Power Saving p 22 Auto Power Down On Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated Display Off 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 3 min Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor or viewfinder turns off when no camera operation is performed Time Zone Home World p 23 Date Tim...

Page 36: ...r the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer File Numbering Continuous Auto Reset p 102 Create Folder p 100 Create New Folder Check mark On No check mark Off Creates a folder during the next shooting session Auto Create Off Daily Monday Sunday Monthly You can also set an auto creation time Auto Rotate On Off p 99 Distance Units m cm or ft in Sets the unit of measurement o...

Page 37: ...e camera power is turned on Start up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self timer mode Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed There is no shutter sound for movies My...

Page 38: ...The Time Zone Date Time Language and Video System options in the Set up menu p 33 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 88 Colors specified in the Color Accent p 59 or Color Swap p 60 modes in the mode Newly registered My Camera settings p 142 zWhen the camera is in shooting mode and the mode dial is set to only the settings saved for mode will return to default sett...

Page 39: ...enus and Settings p 27 2 Select OK and press the SET button zTo perform a low level format use the S button to select Low Level Format and the W or X button to add a check mark zYou can stop formatting a card when Low Level Format is selected by pressing the SET button You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted but its data will be erased zThis operation is not available in...

Page 40: ...C Menu Compression Recording Pixels Recording Pixels See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting zUse the W or X button to select recording pixel z settings cannot be made in mode 2 SET button Compression Default setting zUse the W or X button to select compression Number of shots remaining ...

Page 41: ... to about A5 size Approx 149 210 mm 5 9 8 3 in Medium 3 1600 1200 pixels Printing postcard size prints 148 100 mm 6 4 in Printing L size prints 119 89 mm 4 7 3 5 in Small 640 480 pixels Low Sending images as e mail attachments or shooting more images Wide 3264 1832 pixels Printing wide size prints Images are recorded with 16 9 aspect ratios Areas not recorded will display as black bars on the LCD ...

Page 42: ...Length Shooting Characteristics Standard 36 1728 mm Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to 48x with digital and optical zoom combined Off 36 432 mm Enables shooting without digital zoom 1 6x 57 6 691 2 mm Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom factor and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the ...

Page 43: ...d on the number of recording pixels set the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which image quality will begin to deteriorate The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment and appears on the LCD monitor If you press the zoom lever toward again you can zoom in even closer In this case the color of the zoom bar means as follows White optical zoom Yellow digital z...

Page 44: ...om lever and shoot z appears on the LCD monitor zDepending on the number of recording pixels set image quality may deteriorate and the zoom factor appear in blue About the Digital Tele Converter The digital tele converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele converter a lens used for telephoto shooting Setting the Red Eye Reduction Function Shooting Mode Cannot be set in mode...

Page 45: ...und will appear dark when a night scene or an interior shot is taken Setting the Slow Synchro Shooting Mode 1 Rec Menu Slow Synchro On Off See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting When Slow Synchro set to On camera shake may become a factor even if IS Mode is set to Continuous Use of a tripod is recommended ...

Page 46: ...mode runs continually This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects Shoot Only Shoot Only IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is pressed When set to Continuous some blurring may occur depending on the subjects In Shoot Only mode subjects can be taken without concern for any unnatural movement that may appear on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Panning This option only sta...

Page 47: ... mode after setting IS Mode to Shooting or Panning in the still image shooting mode the setting will change to Continuous zCamera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds such as with evening shots Use of a tripod is recommended zIf camera shake is too strong it may not be fully corrected zHold the camera horizontally while Panning stabilization does not work when th...

Page 48: ...riteria 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 Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode Cannot be set in and mode Shooting speed Image sec Focus while shooting Display on the LCD monitor Continuous You can shoot continuously at a short shooting interval Approx 1 5 Fixed Record...

Page 49: ...ages while the shutter button is held down Recording will cease when the shutter button is released zWhen in will be the default setting cannot be set z is not displayed in mode is displayed instead zCannot be set while in the focus bracketing shooting mode or AEB shooting mode zAF frame will be set to Center in mode zThe interval between shots lengthens when the built in memory of the camera fill...

Page 50: ... display settings for the LCD monitor p 15 Press the DISP button repeatedly until the screen at the right appears zDisplays as follows Camera is focused AF frame for the image that has been shot displays in white and an orange frame appears within the focused frame Camera is not focused An orange frame displays at the center of the image that has been shot Contents within the orange frame can be c...

Page 51: ... Frames Changing the Display Position 1 Press the MENU button zFor images displaying multiple AF frames that are in focus the display within the orange frame changes with each press of the MENU button 2 Use the S T W or X button to change the display position zWhen you press the MENU button the orange frame returns to its original position When there are multiple AF frames displayed the MENU butto...

Page 52: ... previously set in menus such as the FUNC and Rec menus may be changed to those of the movie recording mode zMax Clip Size 4 GB 2 1 You can record until the memory card is full when a super high speed memory card is used such as the recommended SDC 512MSH 2 Even if the clip size has not reached 4 GB recording will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour Depending on memory card capacity ...

Page 53: ...at face zThe tally lamp blinks red during movie recording and turns off when the recording session is over When Tally Lamp is set to Off in the Rec menu the lamp does not blink p 29 zPressing the Movie button again stops recording Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances When the maximum recording time elapses When the internal memory and the memory card becomes full zWh...

Page 54: ...ith this camera may not play back properly on other cameras zEven if you shoot movies with the recording pixels for still images set to the aspect ratio of the recorded movie will be the usual 4 3 screen zDo not point the camera at the sun when shooting zWhen you press the MF button AF lock is set at the current focus condition displays on the LCD monitor or viewfinder zYou can set the AE lock p 8...

Page 55: ...change the movie recording pixels and frame rate in any shooting mode 1 FUNC button Recording Pixels Frame Rate See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting zUse the W or X button to select the recording pixels frame rate and press the FUNC button Movie Recording Pixels Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second The higher the frame rate the smoother t...

Page 56: ...ng this process movie shooting continues 2 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image zWhen a still image is shot the display on the LCD monitor will disappear momentarily and then return to the movie display Because the shutter sound of the still image being taken is also recorded the audio of that moment in the movie will sound cut off zWhen priority is on movie length rather than i...

Page 57: ...able zMovie shooting may stop when shooting a still image if there is insufficient internal memory available zThe following icons appear if the recording speed of the storage media is too slow or if there is insufficient internal memory available in which case a still image cannot be shot While this is blinking writing is in progress Shooting is again possible when it stops blinking and stays lit ...

Page 58: ... T button then set the sound recording level recording volume with the W or X button 3 Wind Filter On Off Default setting zRecommended to set to On when the wind is strong zWhen set to On displays in the LCD monitor or viewfinder in movie mode only zWhen in Auto mode if the recording volume becomes too loud it automatically prevents distortion of sound zWind filter suppresses noise when the wind i...

Page 59: ...t the shooting sequence zYou can select from the following 5 shooting directions Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Bottom to top vertically Top to bottom vertically Clockwise starting at the top left shooting 4 images 2 Shoot the first frame of the sequence zThe exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image The overlapping seams of several adjacent images c...

Page 60: ...erlapping portions will be corrected when the images are stitched together 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images zA sequence may contain up to 26 images excluding clockwise shooting zPress the SET button after the last shot zYou cannot display the images on a TV while shooting in Stitch Assist mode zThe settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward Use PhotoStitch a su...

Page 61: ...ing with Color Accent Mode Changing the Colors and Shooting Shooting Mode Color Accent Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another The specified color can only be swapped into one other color and multiple colors cannot be chosen Dep...

Page 62: ... takes the color that you want to retain 5 Also takes colors close to the one that you want to retain 3 Complete the setting with the ISO button and shoot zWhen you press the Movie button you can shoot movies in Color Accent mode zThe default Color Accent is green zYou may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash zThe specified Color Accent is retained even if th...

Page 63: ...he colors that are retained 5 Only takes the color that you want to change 5 Also takes colors close to the one that you want to change 3 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder and press the X button zOnly one color can be specified 4 Complete the setting with the ISO button and shoot zWhen you press the Movie button you can shoot movies in ...

Page 64: ...er file number You cannot save the originals of still images taken while shooting a movie in Color Accent or Color Swap mode If Save Original is set to On zOnly the image set with Color Accent or Color Swap is displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder during shooting zThe image displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder immediately after shooting is the one shot with Color Accent or Color Swap As...

Page 65: ...or when the button is pressed halfway Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white Use the flash raise the flash Adjust the ISO Speed Set the Auto ISO Shift to On p 81 Shooting in the Creative Zone Shooting Mode zFor information on the relation between the aperture value and shutter speed see p 65 zPlease note that camera shake becomes a factor at l...

Page 66: ...1 Use the W or X button to select the shutter speed then shoot zIf the aperture value is shown in red the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Use the W or X button to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in white zThe nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds This camera however applie...

Page 67: ...chronization is 1 500 second The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1 500 second or slower if a faster speed is selected For details on using an externally mounted flash see p 172 1 Maximum wide angle setting 2 Maximum telephoto setting Aperture Value Shutter Speed seconds Maximum Wide Angle 1 f 2 7 3 5 to 1 1600 f 4 0 5 0 to 1 2000 f 5 6 7 1 to 1 2500 f 8 0 to 1 3200 Maximum Telepho...

Page 68: ... image brought into clear focus Shooting Mode 1 Use the W or X button to select the aperture value then shoot zIf the shutter speed is shown in red the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Adjust the aperture value using the W or X button until the shutter speed display turns to white zSome aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom position In this ...

Page 69: ... the shooting mode is or and press the shutter button halfway the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the correct exposure if necessary The safety shift function does not work when the flash is on Safety FE If you set Safety FE to On p 29 in the Rec menu when shooting with the flash in the or shooting mode the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or...

Page 70: ...ops 2 or 2 appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder in red The standard exposure is calculated by measuring the brightness according to the selected metering method zIf the zoom is adjusted after these values are set the aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance with the zoom position zThe brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfinder matches the selected shutter speed and apertur...

Page 71: ...sition of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure while shooting In addition the camera will meter the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires If a face is not detected images will be shot using the Center option Exposure and flash are set only in evaluative metering mode p 78 Center The camera focuses using the center AF frame This is convenient for e...

Page 72: ...tect is selected Up to three AF frames display At this point the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray Pressing the shutter button halfway displays up to 9 green AF frames If no white frame displays and all the frames appear in gray images will be shot using the Center option rather than Face Detect The camera may mistakenly identify non hu...

Page 73: ...t press the MENU button 4 Move the AF frame to the position you wish to set using the S T W or X button then press the button zThe AF frame will move back to its original position center if you hold down the button zWhen the Spot AE Point is selected as the metering mode you can use the selected Spot AE Point as the AF frame p 78 zSelection cannot be made while in the manual focus mode p 75 zThe p...

Page 74: ...ally focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is not pressed allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities This is the default setting Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway conserving battery power 1 Rec Menu AF Mode Continuous Single See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting ...

Page 75: ...e glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass Shooting with the Focus Lock Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock Manual Focus Shooting Mode Cannot be used in mode 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder 2 Press the shu...

Page 76: ...Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot zThe AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image Moreover the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus zWhen shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor setting the AF frame to Center p 69 makes shooting eas...

Page 77: ...ator are displayed zWhen the Rec menu s MF Point Zoom is set to On the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified When using digital zoom or while displaying the image on a TV the display magnification is not available Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified p 29 zThe MF indicator shows approximate figures Use them as a shooting guideline only You can change di...

Page 78: ...ing Using the Safety MF This is useful when you want to adjust a manual focus position to the correct focus position before shooting 1 Focus the camera with the manual focus then press the SET button zThe camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point 1 Rec Menu Safety MF On Off See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting 2 Focus the camera with the manual focus then press the shut...

Page 79: ...annot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually Cancel the manual focus mode then change the AF frame setting Focus Bracketing Focus BKT Mode Shooting Mode The Focus BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on Only one image at the manual focus position will be taken 1 FUNC Menu BKT OFF Focus BKT SET button See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting 2 Set the amount of foc...

Page 80: ...gs to the correct exposure for the main subject Center Weighted Average Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Spot AE Point Meters the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor Center Locks the spot metering frame to the center of the LCD ...

Page 81: ...he shooting screen and press the button to select Center 3 Rec Menu Spot AE Point Center AF Point See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting zWhen Spot AE Point is set to Center the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder The AF frame can be repositioned zWhen Spot AE Point is set to AF Point it appears inside the moved AF frame ...

Page 82: ...selected zWhen Auto is selected the optimal speed is selected based on the brightness of the environment at the time of shooting The speed is automatically increased in dark places increasing the shutter speed and reducing shaking effects zSelecting High ISO Auto sets the sensitivity to a higher value than the setting This sets the shutter speed faster reducing the potential for camera shake or bl...

Page 83: ...et the ISO speed the ISO speed will be fixed to Auto zWhen the camera is set to or and you press the shutter button halfway the camera will set and display the ISO speed This ISO speed will also appear in the playback information zThe camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed Adjusting the ISO Speed Quickly Auto ISO Shift Shooting Mode 1 Rec Menu Au...

Page 84: ...on again while the shutter button is still pressed halfway the ISO speed returns to its original setting zIf you set AE lock p 84 after the ISO speed is raised the camera remains in the mode for changing ISO speed even when the shutter button is released the button remains lit blue until AE lock is released zYou cannot enable this setting in or mode or when using the flash zDepending on the shooti...

Page 85: ...too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to 0 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Cannot be set in and mode 1 Press the button See Menus and Settings p 26 zUse the W or X buttons to adjust the exposure compensation and press the button zThe compensation value in AEB mode p 87 will be displayed ...

Page 86: ...st set the flash to The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires 1 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button zThe exposure is fixed zThe appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder 3 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully zYou can set the exposure shi...

Page 87: ...sure Program Shift 1 Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure 2 Press the ISO button while pressing the shutter button halfway zThe exposure setting locks and appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder 3 Press the W or X button until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is reached 4 Recompose the image and shoot zThe setting will cancel after the shot is taken Cannot be use...

Page 88: ... external flash is attached refer to the manual for your flash 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting 4 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button zThe flash will pre fire and the exposure setting will be locked z appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder 5 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button f...

Page 89: ...ure Bracketing AEB Mode Shooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu BKT Off AEB SET button See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting 2 Adjust the compensation range with the W or X button zThe compensation range can be adjusted in 1 3 increments from 2 to 2 with the exposure at the time of shooting at the center If exposure adjustment p 83 is already done setting can be done with the adjusted value as the center ...

Page 90: ...s are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For recording under daylight fluorescent or dayligh...

Page 91: ...e a Custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the Auto setting to detect correctly Shooting close ups Macro Shooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest Shooting with a particular source of light such as a mercury vapor lamp 1 FUNC Menu Auto Custom See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth...

Page 92: ...e same settings as when reading the white balance data If the settings differ the optimal white balance may not be set In particular the following should not be changed ISO speed Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to Auto make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot zSince the white balance data cann...

Page 93: ...r blue colors more intense like the Vivid Red Vivid Green or Vivid Blue effects It can produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film Lighter Skin Use this option to make skin tones lighter Darker Skin Use this option to make skin tones darker Vivid Blue Emphasize blue tints Use to make blue subjects such as the sky or ocean more vivid Vivid Green Emphasize green t...

Page 94: ...n to select a My Colors mode z Mode See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode p 92 zModes other than Press the FUNC button The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot 2 Shoot Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode 1 Custom Color SET button See Menus and Settings p 26 ...

Page 95: ...I 2 Use the S or T button to select Contrast Sharpness Saturation Red Green Blue or Skin Tone and the W or X button to adjust it zThe altered color will display 3 Press the SET button zThis completes the setting Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting Shooting Mode 1 Rec Menu Flash Adjust Auto Manual See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting zWhen Flash Adjust is set to Manual the f...

Page 96: ...ive effects which compensate for background exposure Flash Output When Shooting mode is set to or when Flash Adjust is set to Manual in or mode p 93 the flash output can be controlled in three steps starting from FULL when shooting When an externally mounted flash is attached its flash output can be controlled From 1 1 full power to 1 64 in 1 3 steps 1 FUNC Menu Flash Flash Output See Menus and Se...

Page 97: ...ain is used when shooting 2nd curtain The flash fires right before the shutter closes Compared with the 1st curtain the flash fires later and allows you to shoot images in which for example a car s taillights seem to trail off behind 1 Rec Menu Flash Sync 1st curtain 2nd curtain See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting Image shot with the 1st curtain setting Image shot with the 2nd curtain sett...

Page 98: ...ooting or self timer are also remembered Saving Custom Settings Shooting Mode 1 Switch to the shooting mode you wish to save and set the settings zFunctions which can be saved in Shooting mode Items which can be set in and modes p 199 Rec menu settings Zoom location Manual focus location zTo change some of the settings saved in other than shooting mode select 2 Rec Menu Save Settings See Menus and...

Page 99: ...ssigned Digital Tele converter p 40 Light Metering p 78 AE Lock p 84 White Balance p 88 AF Lock p 74 Custom White Balance p 89 Display Off p 33 1 Rec Menu Set Shortcut button See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Use the S T W or X button to select the function you wish to register SET button zIf appears on the lower right of the icon you can still register this function but pressing the shortcut button w...

Page 100: ...efore pressing the button For pressing the button sets AE lock When shooting movies AE is set again and then locked exposure compensation is disabled For pressing the button sets AF lock When shooting movies AF is set again and then locked For pressing the button turns off the LCD monitor or viewfinder The display turns on again with any button operation Lock is released after one image is shot Do...

Page 101: ...is down or left end is down will appear in the display zThis function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off zEven if the Auto Rotate function is set to On the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to downloa...

Page 102: ...time you shoot images To create an additional folder insert the check mark again Auto Create You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time 1 Set up Menu Create Folder See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Use the W or X button to check mark Create New Folder MENU button z displays in the LCD monitor or viewfinder The symbol ...

Page 103: ...in the Time option MENU button z displays in the LCD monitor or viewfinder when the specified time arrives The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created 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 ...

Page 104: ...le name duplication when changing folders or memory cards When a blank memory card is used If a memory card with recorded data is used the 7 digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the card and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images Auto Reset The image and folder number are reset to the starting value 100 0001 This is convenient ...

Page 105: ... of images are always saved together into the same folder Images from continuous shooting Self timer images custom Movies still images of movies Stitch Assist mode images Focus Bracketing AEB shooting Color Accent Color Swap still images when Save Original is set to On zImages cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders zPlease refer ...

Page 106: ...the magnification level with the zoom lever zImages can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x 2 Use the S T W or X button to move around the image zIf you press the SET button once more the camera switches to image advance mode and will display You can use the W or X button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification The image advance mode cancels when yo...

Page 107: ...ge selection Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the button while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images zPressing the zoom lever toward also switches the display Use the W or X button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images zHold the SET button down and press the W or X button to jump to the first or last set T...

Page 108: ...ategory 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 27 zIn playback mode you can press the button to display the screen in Step 2 directly 2 Use the W or X button to select an image to classify and the S or T button to select a category and press the SET button zYou can put the same image into more than one category zYou can set in index playback zYou can cancel the classification by pressing the SET but...

Page 109: ...first image in each category Folder Displays the first image in each folder Movie Jumps to a movie By 10 images Jumps over 10 images at a time By 100 images Jumps over 100 images at a time 1 In single image playback mode press the button zThe camera will switch to jump search mode 2 Use the S or T button to select a search key zThe screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key zYou ...

Page 110: ...itch to defined playback mode and play back only images corresponding to the search key Press the button to cancel defined playback mode Defined playback mode will be canceled under the following conditions When images or movies are placed in categories When images with My Colors effects images with Red Eye correction or edited movies are saved as a new file When erasing an image with Erase in the...

Page 111: ...ill resume when you press the button again zWhen playback ends the movie stops at the last frame displayed Press the SET button to display the movie control panel zYou can switch between showing hiding the playback progress bar by pressing the DISP button while playing a movie zIf playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing session playback will resume from the last frame displayed Mo...

Page 112: ... W button to slow down or the X button to speed up playback Displays the first frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the SET button is held down Next Frame Fast Forwards if the SET button is held down Displays the last frame Edit Switches to movie editing mode p 111 zUse the television s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set p 130 zThe sound cannot be played in slow motion playb...

Page 113: ...t in the movie control panel and press the SET button zThe movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display 2 Use the S or T button to select Cut Beginning or Cut End and the W or X button to specify the cut point zTo check a temporarily edited movie select Play and press the SET button zSelecting Exit cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel 3 Select Save and press the SET ...

Page 114: ...ata is lost zWhen there is not enough space left on the memory card only Overwrite can be selected and S appears on the counter of the movie editing bar Depending on the movie s file size it may take some time to save an edited movie If the battery runs out of charge partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved When editing movies it is recommended that you use four new size AA alkaline batt...

Page 115: ...button to select an image to rotate and press the SET button to rotate it zCycle through the 90 270 original orientations with each press of the SET button zThis also can be set in the index playback mode When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images Original 90 270 ...

Page 116: ...n Effects No transition effect The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed Press the W button to have the previous image display from the left and the X button to have the next image display from the right 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting ...

Page 117: ...l image zFaces turned to the side or at a diagonal or faces with a portion hidden Red Eye Correction Function 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Use the W or X button to select an image you wish to perform red eye correction on and press the SET button zA frame will be displayed automatically at the position where red eye is to be corrected zIf red eye is not automatically detected select A...

Page 118: ...ess the SET button zSelecting Yes displays the corrected image while No returns you to the Play menu zRed eye correction cannot be performed on movies zOverwriting cannot be performed on protected images zWhen there is not enough space left on the memory card red eye correction cannot be performed zAlthough you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image the image quality will gra...

Page 119: ...ction Frames You can add up to a maximum of 35 correction frames 1 Use the W or X button to select Add Frame and press the SET button 2 Use the S T W or X button to move the frame and press the SET button zYou can change the size of the frame with the zoom lever Adding My Colors Effects Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B W Vivid Green Positive Film Vivid Red ...

Page 120: ...can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification While the image is zoomed you can press the SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non transformed image 4 Select OK and press the SET button zThe newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list zTo continue adding effects to o...

Page 121: ...displays the image transformed with the My Colors effect while No returns you to the Play menu zThe My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card zAlthough My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved zColor in images taken using My C...

Page 122: ...resumes recording zUp to 1 minute of recordings can be added to any one image zThe sound mode can be changed p 56 Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select Erase in the confirmation screen and press the SET button Volume 0 5 levels zYou cannot attach sound memos to movies zSound memos for protected images cannot be erased Volume Adjust it with the S or T button Elapsed Time Remaining Time Sound Memo Pan...

Page 123: ...the sample rate Sound quality will improve in the order of 11 025kHz 22 050kHz 44 100kHz but the recorded file size will also increase respectively Default setting zWhen pressing the SET button recording will pause Pressing the button once again will resume recording zPressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the movie button will stop sound recording and switch the camera to shooting mode z...

Page 124: ...l and in the confirmation screen press the SET button Protect You can protect important sounds from accidental erasure Press the SET button to set remove protection Volume Press the S or T button to adjust the volume zSee Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times p 187 zWhen the memory cards fills recording will automatically stop zIn the playback mode the Sound Control Panel can be ...

Page 125: ...Plays images in a specified folder in order Movies Plays movie files only in order Stills Plays still images only in order to Custom 1 3 Plays the images selected for each slide show Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 in order p 126 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Use the S T W or X button to select or z select a date category or folder to play back p 125 zFor or select the images to be playe...

Page 126: ...Stopping the slide show press the MENU button No transition effect The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom The new image first appears in a cross shape and gradually expands to display the full image Portions of the new image move horizontally then the image expands to display the full image In single image playback mode you can start a slide show from the current imag...

Page 127: ...category folder to play back and press the SET button zPressing the SET button again cancels the setting zYou can select multiple dates categories or folders zThey will play back in the order you select them zUse the W or X button to confirm each date category or folder image zPressing the MENU button cancels the setting Date Category Folder ...

Page 128: ... same way when they are set 2 Use the W or X button to move between images for playback and the SET button to select or deselect them zYou can also select images in the index playback mode zPressing the MENU button cancels the setting Check mark indicating selection Number indicating the selection order Selecting All Images 1 After selecting in step 1 use the S button to select All Images and pres...

Page 129: ...5 seconds and 30 seconds Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image Default setting zRepeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped 1 Select Set up and press the SET button 2 Select Play Time or Repeat and then the desired option zPressing the MENU button cancels the setting ...

Page 130: ...Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date Select by Category You can protect all images in a specified category Select by Folder You can protect all images in a specified folder All Images You can protect all images on a memory card 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Select a method and press the SET button zIf you select All Images proceed to Step 5 ...

Page 131: ...ting z Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Use the S or T button to select a date category or folder and press the SET button A white icon appears However if a portion of the images are already protected appears gray Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting You can select multiple dates categories or folders Use the W or X button to confirm each date category or folder imag...

Page 132: ...rns you to Step 2 zYou may cancel the operation by pressing the SET button during Protect mode Please note that formatting initializing a memory card erases all data p 37 including protected images and other file types Please check the contents of a memory card before formatting it Viewing Images on a TV Set 1 Turn off the camera and the TV 2 Connect the Stereo Video Cable to the camera s A V OUT ...

Page 133: ...rent regional standards p 34 The default setting varies between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan and others PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not display properly zWhen the camera is set to shooting mode you can take pictures while displaying images on the television To the Audio IN Jack Plug Left White To the Vid...

Page 134: ...mages in the selected category Select by Folder Erases all images in the selected folder All Images Erases all images on a memory card zNote that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image zProtected images cannot be erased with this function 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Select an option and press the SET button zProceed to Step 5 if you select...

Page 135: ...ry or folder and press the SET button Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting You can select multiple dates categories or folders Use the W or X button to confirm each date category or folder image 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select OK and press the SET button zSelecting Stop or Cancel cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns you to Step 2 zPressing the SET button ...

Page 136: ...hose set by your camera Select Images Qty Configures print settings for single images as you view them Select by Date Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date Select by Category Configures print settings for images in the selected category Select by Folder Configures print settings for images in the selected folder Select All Images Configures print settings for all ...

Page 137: ... or X button to select an image and the press the SET button to select or deselect it You can also select images in the index playback mode Pressing the MENU button will end the setting z Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Use the S or T button to select a date category or folder and press the SET button Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting You can select multiple date...

Page 138: ...t settings zPrint settings cannot be set for movies zImages are printed in order according to the file number zA maximum of 998 images can be selected zWhen Print Type is set to Both the number of copies can be set When it is set to Index the number of copies cannot be set Only one copy will be printed zIf you are connected to a printer the button will light blue while you are selecting images You...

Page 139: ...ther at a reduced size in an index format Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats Date On Off Adds the date to the print File No On Off Adds the file number to the print Clear DPOF data On Off Clears all print settings after the images print 1 Print Menu Print Settings SET button See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Use the S or T button to select Print Type Date File No or Clear DP...

Page 140: ...te and File No can be set to On at the same time however the printable information may vary between printers zDates print in the style specified in the Date Time menu p 33 Basic Guide p 8 zDo not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the Date Stamp function This may cause the date to be printed twice ...

Page 141: ...used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards Single Images Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera 1 Play Menu SET button See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Select Order and press the SET button zSelecting Reset ...

Page 142: ...on again deselects the setting zYou can also select images in the index playback mode 2 Select Mark all and press the SET button zSelecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings 3 Select OK and press the SET button zImages are transferred in order according to the file number zA maximum of 998 images can be selected Transfer Selection ...

Page 143: ...d startup 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 1 My Camera Menu Menu Item See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Use the W or X button to select the contents you wish to set zSelect Theme to set all to the same settings ...

Page 144: ...o upload your computer s images and sounds to the camera Registering My Camera Settings A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults Use the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser to restore the default settings to the camera 1 My Camera Menu Menu Item to register See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Select or and press the DISP button ...

Page 145: ...T button Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses To play it select Play To return the My Camera menu press Exit 4 Select OK and press the SET button zTo cancel registering select Cancel zThe following cannot be registered as My Camera settings Movies Sounds recorded with the sound memo function p 119 and sound recorder p 121 zThe prior setting is erased when a new My Came...

Page 146: ...kaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries p 159 Battery charge is low and the camera will not operate Change the batteries message displays zReplace the camera batteries with four unused or fully charged batteries Basic Guide p 5 zUse the Compact Power Adapter CA PS700 sold separately p 166 Poor contact between camera and battery terminals zWipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth ...

Page 147: ...t up Incompatible image has been selected as the startup image in the My Camera Settings zChange the start up image in the My Camera Settings p 141 or use the supplied ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser program to restore the default settings See ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser Software User Guide PDF for ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser The display darkens The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong...

Page 148: ...ill be recorded when shooting movies appears A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting zSet the Image Stabilizer to other than Off p 44 zRaise the ISO speed p 80 zSet the Auto ISO Shift to On p 81 zRaise the flash to any setting other than flash off Basic Guide p 14 zSet the self timer Basic Guide p 18 and secure the camera to something such as a tripod zIf you...

Page 149: ...n the mode lever to the left or press the shutter button halfway to switch to Shooting zDuring a computer or printer connection disconnect the interface cable before switching the camera to Shooting mode Flash is charging Blinking white on LCD monitor in viewfinder zWhen the flash is charged the icon stops blinking and lights steadily on LCD monitor in viewfinder Shooting is now possible Memory ca...

Page 150: ...assist Beam will emit to assist focusing As the AF assist Beam will not function when turned off set it On to activate it p 29 Take care not to obstruct the AF assist Beam with your hand when used Subject is out of focal range zShoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance p 180 The subject is hard to focus on zUse the focus lock AF lock or manual focus to shoot p 73 Subject in recorded ...

Page 151: ...n function p 94 zSet the safety FE to On p 67 The subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark zSet the exposure compensation to a negative setting p 83 zUse the AE lock or spot metering function pp 84 78 Too much light is shining directly into the camera or is being reflected off the subject zChange the shooting angle Flash is set to on zPush down the flash to Flash off Basic Guid...

Page 152: ...ve the subject must be looking right at the red eye reduction lamp Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject zYou can correct red eyes in recorded images using the Red Eye Correction p 115 Continuous shooting slows down The memory card s performance has dropped zTo enhance the ...

Page 153: ...ds formatted on a different camera or a computer Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly zAlthough the recording time may not display properly during shooting the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card Recording time will display properly if you format the memory card in this camera excluding slow recording memory cards p 37 Buffer Warning p 18 displays frequently o...

Page 154: ... location was changed zSet the file name or location on the file format structure of the camera Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details Movies cannot be edited Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctly Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards You may experienc...

Page 155: ...card is slow Memory card was formatted in another device zUse a memory card formatted in your camera p 37 Battery Batteries consumed quickly Battery is not being used to its full capacity zSee Battery Handling Precautions p 159 Batteries are not the right type zUse only unused AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries p 159 Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures zI...

Page 156: ...itor Incorrect video system setting zSet the video system to the appropriate setting NTSC or PAL for your TV p 34 Shooting in Stitch Assist mode zThe output will not appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode Shoot in a different mode p 57 Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are not properly connected zSecurely connect the camera and printer with the speci...

Page 157: ...D memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected Cannot record You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie Memory card error The memory card may be malfunctioning By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera you may be able to continue using it However if thi...

Page 158: ... Replace 4 batteries immediately with unused AA size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA size NiMH batteries Also refer to Battery Handling Precautions p 159 No image No images recorded on memory card Image too large You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 3328 pixels or with a large data size Incompatible JPEG You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image an image th...

Page 159: ... a different camera or a movie as a startup image Cannot modify image You attempted to apply a My Colors effect to a movie or an image recorded in a different camera Or you attempted to apply red eye correction to an image recorded in a different camera Cannot assign to category You attempted to categorize an image recorded in a different camera Cannot transfer When transferring images to your com...

Page 160: ...An error was detected while the lens was in motion and the power has been automatically turned off This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you operate it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air Try turning the power back on and resume shooting or playback If this message continues to display contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a pro...

Page 161: ...a under low temperature conditions or over long periods you are recommend to use of Canon AA size NiMH batteries sold separately Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used Also due to their specifications alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries z Never mix unused and partially used batteries The partially used batteries may leak z Do not...

Page 162: ... using the camera for long periods remove the batteries from the camera and store them separately If the batteries are left inside the camera the camera may become damaged from battery leakage WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off as there is risk that such batteries may leak overheat or burst Always check the seals on st...

Page 163: ...he memory card or cover it with another label or sticker z When writing on the memory card do not use a pencil or ball point pen Only use a soft point pen e g felt tip pen z Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations Locations subject to dust or sand Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupte...

Page 164: ...problem Memory cards formatted in other cameras computers or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera When that happens reformat the memory card with this camera z If formatting in the camera does not work properly turn the camera off and re insert the memory card Then turn the camera back on and format again z Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card Formattin...

Page 165: ...wn below After inserting the batteries plug the charger CB 5AH into an outlet or attach the power cord to the charger CB 5AHE not shown and plug the other end into an outlet Do not insert and charge additional batteries once charging has begun The charge indicator blinks while charging then remains lit when charging is finished Using the Power Kits Sold Separately To a power outlet Charge Indicato...

Page 166: ...atteries message Repeatedly recharging batteries before they are depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity zWipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one s skin or other dirt If the battery usage time has considerably diminished If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished When charging the batter...

Page 167: ...e batteries have reached the end of their lifespan Replace them with new batteries If you are purchasing new batteries look for Canon AA size NiMH batteries zLeaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage When not in use remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them in a cool dry location zIt takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes for the char...

Page 168: ...c Guide p 7 before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter a first and then plug the other end into the power outlet b zPlug in the power cord firmly as far as it will go 2 Slip your fingernail under the left end of the terminal cover and connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter to the camera s DC IN terminal zAlways disco...

Page 169: ... Lenses Sold Separately zWhen attaching the wide converter tele converter or close up lens be sure to screw it on securely If they come loose they may fall from the lens adapter posing risk of injury from shattered glass zNever look into the sun or into strong light through the wide converter tele converter or close up lens as this can result in blindness or impairment of vision zIf the built in f...

Page 170: ...ns Adapter LA DC58E This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter tele converter and close up lens 58 mm thread diameter Lens Hood LH DC40 We recommend attaching the lens hood to prevent light from outside of the screen from entering the lens when shooting with wide angle and backlight without a flash Distance between the front of the lens and the subject Shooting area Max wide ...

Page 171: ... are aligned pull off the ring b 3 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked as far as the S mark on the camera zTo remove the conversion lens adapter lens hood or conversion lens turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button Ring Ring Release Button Conversio...

Page 172: ...era may focus on any dirt that remains zBe careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them zBe careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring zWhen using these lens attachments you should not shoot images in mode It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer to accurately stitch the images together Wide Converter WC DC58...

Page 173: ... the Wide Converter WC DC58A Tele converter TC DC58B or Close Up lens 500D 58mm sold separately 1 Rec Menu Converter Off WC DC58A TC DC58B 500D See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting zSelect the attached lens When you remove the lens from the camera return the converter setting to Off ...

Page 174: ...et to Manual Other flashes may fire manually or not fire at all Please check the manual for your flash Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX 430EX and 580EX II cannot be performed when mounted on this camera Please read this guide before using one of these flashes on the camera Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately Shooting Mode 1 Attach the flash to the ...

Page 175: ...utput of an externally mounted flash can be adjusted in the flash output adjustment screen p 94 When a Speedlite 430EX or 580EX II is mounted on the camera you can adjust the flash output from either the flash or the camera The flash setting overrides the camera setting when both are set To set it from the flash you are recommended to use the flash s manual mode When using Speed Light 220 EX adjus...

Page 176: ...ons or cause a camera malfunction zThe following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX 430EX or 580EX II Auto Exposure Use the E TTL mode with a 430EX or 580EX II FE Lock Not available in mode or when Flash Adjust is Manual Flash Sync 1st curtain 2nd curtain 2nd curtain priority with Speedlite 430EX or 580EX II Slow Synchro Flash Exposure Compensation When Speedlite 430EX or 580EX II is use...

Page 177: ...lt 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 Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation Tripod Sockets Bracket Comes with the flash ...

Page 178: ...oximity zThe High Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items zFor continuous shooting although the flash fires for the first shot it does not fire for subsequent shots zFasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both zBefore attaching the bracket t...

Page 179: ...m the High Power Flash and store them in a cool dry place If the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost Please purchase a lithium coin battery CR1220 and replace it as follows Replacing the Date Battery The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifes...

Page 180: ...side facing up 6 Replace the battery holder and close the memory card slot battery cover 7 When the Date Time menu appears set the date and time Basic Guide p 8 After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time although the Date Time menu will appear you do not need to replace the date battery If you ever dispose of your camera first remove the date battery for recycling acco...

Page 181: ... gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners benzine detergents or water to clean the camera These substances may distort or damage the equipment Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate customer support list ...

Page 182: ... 5 5 to 1 5 m 1 dpt LCD Monitor 2 5 inch type low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 207 000 pixels Picture coverage rate 100 Vari angle type AF System TTL autofocus AF lock and Manual focus are available Focusing frame AF Face Detect Center If no face is detected 1 point fixed to center is used Center or FlexiZone AF Focusing Range From end of lens Normal 50 cm 1 6 ft infini...

Page 183: ...sets the optimal speed Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to subject brightness However the ISO speed is set relatively higher than Auto maximum ISO speed is ISO 800 White Balance Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Flash or Custom Built in Flash Auto on off Flash output compensation 2 0 stops in 1 3 stop increments Red Eye Reduction flash output settings 3 ...

Page 184: ...Activates shutter after an approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay Custom Timer Computer controlled shooting Shooting possible when connected to a computer using supplied software Recording Media SD memory card SDHC memory card MultiMediaCard File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images Exif 2 2 JPEG Sound Memo and Sound Recorder WAVE stereo Movies AVI Image da...

Page 185: ... may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches 1 hour Audio Quantization Bit Rate 16 bit Sampling Rate Sound Memos 11 025 kHz Movies 44 100 kHz Sound Recorder 11 025 kHz 22 050 kHz 44 100 kHz Playback Modes Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 10x max in LCD monitor or viewfinder forward or reverse selection through magnified images poss...

Page 186: ...sound and shutter sound Interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed mini B Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable stereo audio Communication Settings MTP PTP Power Source AA alkaline batteries included in the camera kit AA NiMH batteries NB 3AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4 300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 Compact Power Adapter CA PS700 sold separately Operating Temperatures ...

Page 187: ... images Approx 12 hours AA size NiMH Batteries NB 3AH fully charged Approx 450 images Approx 470 images Approx 15 hours Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a suffic...

Page 188: ...vary according to the subject and shooting conditions Recording Pixels Compression 32 MB SDC 128M SDC 512MSH Large 3264 2448 pixels 8 35 139 14 59 231 29 123 479 Medium 1 2592 1944 pixels 11 49 190 20 87 339 41 173 671 Medium 2 2048 1536 pixels 18 76 295 32 136 529 64 269 1041 Medium 3 1600 1200 pixels 29 121 471 52 217 839 99 411 1590 Small 640 480 pixels 111 460 1777 171 711 2747 270 1118 4317 W...

Page 189: ...els 30 frames sec 13 sec 58 sec 3 min 48 sec 640 480 pixels 30 frames sec LP 25 sec 1 min 48 sec 6 min 59 sec 320 240 pixels 60 frames sec 19 sec 1 min 21 sec 5 min 17 sec 320 240 pixels 30 frames sec 34 sec 2 min 24 sec 9 min 19 sec Sound Size 32 MB SDC 128M SDC 512MSH 11 025 kHz 44 KB sec 11 min 44 sec 48 min 30 sec 3 hrs 7 min 8 sec 22 050 kHz 88 KB sec 5 min 52 sec 24 min 15 sec 1 hr 33 min 34...

Page 190: ... 1832 pixels 2601 KB 1540 KB 736 KB Modes Recording Pixels Frame Rate File Size 640 480 pixels 30 frames sec 2006 KB sec 640 480 pixels 30 frames sec LP 1046 KB sec 320 240 pixels 60 frames sec 1406 KB sec 320 240 pixels 30 frames sec 746 KB sec Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32 0 24 0 1 4 mm 1 3 0 9 0 06 in Weight Approx 1 5 g 0 05 oz Interface Compatible with SD me...

Page 191: ... side of the battery charger Type AA size rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery Nominal Voltage 1 2 V DC Typical Capacity 2500 mAh min 2300 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 35 C 32 95 F Diameter Length 14 5 50 0 mm 0 57 2 0 in Weight Approx 30 g 1 06 oz Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Output 565 mA 1 1275 mA 2 Charging Time Approx 4 hours 40 min 1 approx 2 hours...

Page 192: ... 75x Focal Length 3 27 mm 35mm film equivalent Lens Composition 3 elements in 3 groups Focusing Range 3 28 cm infinity 11 in infinity W 4 Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread 5 Dimensions Diameter Length 79 0 mm 39 3 mm 3 1 1 5 in Weight Approx 170 g 6 0 oz Magnification 1 5x Focal Length 6 648 mm 35mm film equivalent Lens Composition 5 elements in 3 groups Focusing Range 6 2 0 m 6 6 ft in...

Page 193: ...ens Adapter Hood Set LAH DC20 Lens Hood LH DC40 Included with the separately sold Lens Adapter Hood Set LAH DC20 Focusing Range From end of lens 28 50 cm 11 in 1 6 ft W 35 50 cm 1 1 1 6 ft T Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread 5 Dimensions Diameter Length 60 0 mm 10 5 mm 2 4 in 0 4 in Weight Approx 60 g 2 1 oz Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter Length 63 0 43...

Page 194: ...talling Basic 5 Rechargeable Battery 163 Beach Basic 12 Bracket 77 C Camera Care and Maintenance 179 Category 106 Clock 14 Color Accent 59 Color Swap 60 Compact Power Adapter 166 190 Compression 39 Computer Controlled Shooting 182 Continuous Shooting 46 Converter 171 Create Folder 100 Creative Zone 63 Custom C 96 Custom Display 15 Custom Settings 96 D Detailed Display 21 Digital Tele Converter 40 ...

Page 195: ...s 18 H HF DC1 175 High Power Flash 175 Histogram 17 I Image Data Sizes Estimated 188 Image Stabilizer Function 44 Image Zone Basic 11 Index Playback 105 Indicator Basic 4 Indoor Basic 12 Interface Cable Basic 23 28 ISO Speed 81 J Jumping 107 L Language 34 LCD Monitor Night Display 17 Playback Information 20 Shooting Information 18 Using 13 Lens Close up Lens 167 Conversion Lens Adapter 167 Tele co...

Page 196: ...y Colors 91 My Colors Effects 117 N Night Display 17 Night Scene Basic 12 Night Snapshot Basic 11 O Operation Vol 32 P Panorama 57 Play Menu 31 Playback Basic 20 Viewing Images on a TV Set 130 Playback Information 20 Playback Mode Basic 20 Playback Vol 32 Power Saving Function 22 Power Source Compact Power Adapter 190 Print Menu 31 Print Share Button Basic 3 23 Printing 134 Basic 23 Program AE P 6...

Page 197: ...riority AE Tv 64 Single Playback Basic 20 Slide Shows 123 Slow Synchro 43 Smooth Continuous Shooting 46 Snow Basic 12 Sound Memos 119 Sound Recorder 121 Special Scene Basic 12 Speedlite 172 Sports Basic 11 Spot AE Point 78 Spot AE Point Frame 19 Standard Display 20 Start up Vol 32 Stitch Assist 57 Super Macro Basic 16 System Requirements Basic 26 T Telephoto Basic 14 Time Zone 23 Transition Effect...

Page 198: ...196 MEMO ...

Page 199: ...uctions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reo...

Page 200: ...rs or omissions Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice No part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Canon Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from cor...

Page 201: ...er Fine U p 38 Fine z z z S z z z z z Normal U Movie Recording Pixels Frame Rate 1 p 53 Flash 2 Auto z 3 z z Basic Guide p 14 On 3 4 U Off z z z S z z z z Red Eye Reduction 3 4 p 42 Slow Synchro 6 6 U p 43 Drive Mode Single Shot z z z z z z z z z Basic Guide p 18 Continuous Shooting 3 7 p 46 Continuous Shooting AF 8 Continuous Shooting LV 3 7 10 sec Self Timer 3 Basic Guide pp 18 19 2 sec Self Tim...

Page 202: ...Point Zoom 3 4 p 75 AF assist Beam 3 p 29 Macro Super Macro 12 4 Basic Guide p 16 13 Digital Zoom 7 p 40 Digital Tele converter 7 p 40 Safety Shift p 67 Safety FE p 67 Exposure Compensation 14 7 U p 83 Exposure Shift p 52 ISO Speed 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 18 p 80 White Balance 19 16 16 16 U 20 21 p 88 Metering Method Evaluative U z z z z p 78 Center Weighted Average Metering Spot Center z z z z AF Po...

Page 203: ...This will be fixed to Off in the or mode 11 Can only be set in mode when the flash setting is set to Flash on 12 This cannot be set in or mode 13 Can only be set in or mode 14 The default setting will be zero 15 Only switching between and is available 16 Automatically set by the camera 17 cannot be set 18 or cannot be set 19 This cannot be set when My Colors is set to Sepia or B W 20 White balance...

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