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Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the
subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background
or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots.

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

Restore the compensation value to [0].

mode, the exposure shift can be set/canceled (p. 45).

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Shooting Mode

FUNC. Menu

* (Exposure Compensation).

See

Menus and Settings

(p. 25).

*Default setting.

Use the

button to adjust

the exposure compensation and
press the

FUNC./SET

button.

Summary of Contents for DIGITAL IXUS 800 IS

Page 1: ... Shooting Playback Erasing Print Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail Appendix CDI E227 010 XX06XXX 2006 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA ...

Page 2: ...image colors to create special effects Color Accent Color Swap Playback zPlays movies with sound zAuto plays slideshows Editing zAdds effects to still images with the My Colors function zRecords sound memos for still images zEdits movies Printing zMakes printing easy with the Print Share button zAlso supports non Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images zEffortlessly trans...

Page 3: ...ed memory cards in this guide SD stands for Secure Digital a copyright protection system 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 ...

Page 4: ...esetting Settings to Their Default Values 31 Formatting Memory Cards 32 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images 33 How to Use the IS Mode 35 Shooting in a Special Scene Mode 36 Shooting in Manual Mode 36 Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro 37 Using the Digital Zoom 38 Continuous Shooting 39 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 40 Using the Self Timer 41 Movie Shooting 43 Shooting Pa...

Page 5: ...eed 67 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 68 Creating an Image Destination Folder 69 Resetting the File Number 70 Magnifying Images 73 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 74 Jumping to Images 75 Viewing Movies 76 Editing Movies 77 Rotating Images in the Display 79 Playback with Transition Effects 80 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function 81 Attaching Sound Memos to Images 82 Automated ...

Page 6: ...ing on Direct Print Compatible Printers 107 Battery Handling 111 Handling the Memory Card 113 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately 115 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 116 Camera Care and Maintenance 118 Specifications 119 Viewing Images on a TV set 94 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 95 Troubleshooting 98 List of Messages 108 Appendix 111 INDEX 127 Functions Available...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...njuries or damage to yourself other persons and equipment Be sure you fully understand them before reading the rest of the manual zEquipment refers to the camera battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter zBattery refers to the battery pack 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 o...

Page 9: ...act 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 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon C...

Page 10: ... compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards z Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or cushions on top of the battery charger while it is charging Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort resulting in fire z Use only the specified battery charger...

Page 11: ...ns or keys or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug Such conditions could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage z Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car z Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories Do n...

Page 12: ...shock or injury Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise The resulting heat build up could damage the flash z Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Doing so could re...

Page 13: ... 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 between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately Continued ...

Page 14: ...unt Microphone p 82 Viewfinder Window p 21 AF assist Beam p 27 Red Eye Reduction Lamp Basic Guide p 9 Self Timer Lamp p 41 Flash Basic Guide p 9 Lens When carrying the camera by the strap be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items Attaching the Wrist Strap ...

Page 15: ...wfinder p 21 DIGITAL Terminal Basic Guide p 19 A V OUT Audio Video output Terminal p 94 Terminal Cover Basic Guide p 19 Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 115 Memory Card Slot Battery Cover Basic Guide p 2 The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously ...

Page 16: ...ex Magnify Shutter Button Basic Guide p 5 Mode Dial Basic Guide pp 5 6 Print Share Button Basic Guide pp 14 22 DISP Display Button p 15 FUNC SET Function Set Button p 25 MENU Button p 26 Macro Infinity Button Basic Guide p 10 ISO Speed Jump Button pp 67 75 Flash Button Basic Guide p 9 Single Image Erase Continuous Self timer Button pp 39 41 Basic Guide p 11 ...

Page 17: ... LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the index playback mode p 74 Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press zThe display mode changes as follows with each press zIn the shooting modes the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec when a setting is changed regardless of the selected display mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode or Standard Standard No Information Detailed Detailed Inf...

Page 18: ...the time If you hold it vertically the time and date display However if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to display the date and time the time will be initially displayed in the same way as when the camera is held horizontally zYou can change the display color by pressing the or button zThe clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when you operate the FUNC SET M...

Page 19: ...an one second again The next time you turn on the camera the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu Night Display When shooting in dark conditions the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of t...

Page 20: ...36 43 47 63 64 Basic Guide pp 6 8 Spot Frame Camera Shake Warning p 99 Rec Movie Recording p 43 Zoom Magnification p 38 Stills Recordable Shots Movies Remaining Time Elapsed Time ISO Speed p 67 Auto Rotate p 68 Macro Infinity Basic Guide p 10 AE Lock p 51 FE Lock p 52 AF Lock p 50 Flash Basic Guide p 9 AF Frame p 49 Frame Rate Movie p 46 My Colors p 60 Grid Lines p 27 Metering Mode p 53 The shutte...

Page 21: ...owing methods Set IS mode to a setting other than Off p 35 Raise the ISO speed p 67 Select a setting other than flash off Attach the camera to a tripod or other device Playback Information Playback Mode Standard Protection Status p 88 WAVE Format Sound p 82 Folder Number File Number Shooting Date Time Displayed image number Total number of images Movie p 76 Compression Still Images p 33 Recording ...

Page 22: ... for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Exposure Compensation p 54 White Balance p 57 ISO Speed p 67 Flash Basic Guide p 9 Histogram Macro Infinity Basic Guide p 10 My Colors Shooting p 60 Long Shutter Mode p 55 File Size Shooting Mode pp 36 43 47 63 64 Basic Guide pp 6 8 Recording Pixels Movies p 46 Frame Rate Movies p 46 Movie Length Movies p 43 Recording Pixels Still ...

Page 23: ...the brightness of the image The greater the bias toward the left in the graph the darker the image The greater the bias toward the right the brighter the image If the image is too dark adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value Similarly adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright p 54 Using the Viewfinder Sample Histograms Balanced Image Dark Image Br...

Page 24: ...ill not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer z The power saving function settings can be changed p 29 Indicators Never do the following while a green indicator is flashing These actions may corrupt image data Shake or jolt the camera Shut off the power or open the memory card slot battery cover Power Saving Function Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 m...

Page 25: ...register the destination time zones You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date Time settings Setting the Home World Time Zones Setting the World Clock 1 Set up Menu Time Zone See Menus and Settings p 26 2 3 Use the or button to select a home time zone zTo set the daylight saving option use the or button to display The time will advance by 1 hour 4 ...

Page 26: ...y 5 Use the or button to select a destina tion time zone zAs in Step 3 you can set the day light saving option 6 Use the or button to select Home World and the or button to select 1 Set up Menu Time Zone See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Use the or button to select zTo change the destination time zone use the FUNC SET button Time Difference from the Home Time Zone ...

Page 27: ...mon shooting functions Turn the mode dial to or Press the FUNC SET button Use the or button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes Use the or button to select an option for the menu item You can select further options with the MENU button for some options After selecting an option you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately After shooting this menu ...

Page 28: ...me items may not be selectable in some shooting modes Use the or button to select an option Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be set after pressing the FUNC SET button to display the next menu Press the FUNC SET button again to confirm the setting Press the MENU button My Camera Menu This example shows the Rec menu In playback mode the Play Print Set up and My Camera menus display You ca...

Page 29: ...nu Item Options Page Topic AiAF On Off p 49 Self timer 10 seconds 2 seconds Custom Timer Delay 0 10 15 20 30 sec Shots 1 3 10 p 41 AF assist Beam On Off Digital Zoom On Off On in standard movie mode p 38 Review Off 2 10 seconds Hold Basic Guide p 6 Save Original On Off p 66 Grid Lines On Off You can display grid lines splits screen into nine areas to make it easier to judge the horizontal and vert...

Page 30: ...ges Menu Item Options Page Topic Mute On Off Set to On to silence all sounds except warning sounds Basic p 5 Volume Off 1 2 3 4 5 Adjusts the volume of the start up sound operation sound self timer sound shutter sound and playback sound The volume cannot be adjusted if Mute 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 vol...

Page 31: ... 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 3min Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed Time Zone Home World p 23 Date Time Basic Guide p 4 Clock Display 0 5 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min...

Page 32: ...o the playback mode Language Basic Guide p 4 Video System NTSC PAL p 94 Print Method Auto See below 1 Reset All p 31 Menu Item Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item p 95 Start up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on Start up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on Operation Sound Sets the sound play...

Page 33: ... The Time Zone Date Time Language and Video System options in the Set up menu p 29 30 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 58 Colors specified in the Color Accent p 63 or Color Swap p 64 modes Newly added My Camera settings p 96 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Set up Menu Reset All See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Select OK and press ...

Page 34: ...rmatting Memory Cards Please note that formatting initializing a memory card erases all data including protected images and other file types 1 Set up Menu Format See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Select OK and press zTo perform a low level format use the button to select Low Level Format and the or button to add a check mark zYou can stop formatting a card when Low Level Format is selected by pressing...

Page 35: ...gh Printing to about A3 size 297 x 420 mm 11 7 x 16 5 in Medium 1 2272 x 1704 pixels Printing to about A4 size 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in Printing to about Letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Medium 2 1600 x 1200 pixels Print postcard size prints 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in Print L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in Small 640 x 480 pixels Low Send images as e mail attachments or shoot more images Pos...

Page 36: ...on Settings z See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 124 z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 123 Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images ...

Page 37: ...s the LCD monitor are not smooth This option is not available in the mode Panning This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down camera motions on the image This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally This option is not available in the mode 1 Rec Menu IS Mode Off Continu ous Shoot Only Panning See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting z It may not be possible to c...

Page 38: ...hooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu Portrait See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting z Use the or button to select a shooting mode and press the FUNC SET button z See the Basic Guide p 7 for explanations of the Special Scene modes 2 Shoot Shooting in Manual Mode Shooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu Manual See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting zSee the Basic Guide p 7 for Manual mode explanations 2 Change the ...

Page 39: ...le setting With the digital zoom the image area is 7 5 x 5 5 mm 0 30 x 0 22 in at maximum zoom approximately 4 0 times Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro Shooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu Manual Digital Macro See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting 2 Choose the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot ...

Page 40: ...digital zoom cannot be used in the Postcard Date Imprint mode or the Widescreen mode 1 Rec Menu Digital Zoom On See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot zThe combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor zWhen you press the zoom lever toward the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto set ting when shooting still images ...

Page 41: ...tablished 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 To Cancel Continuous Shooting Press the button twice to display z The interval between shots lengthens when the built in memory of the camera fills z If the flash is used the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must ch...

Page 42: ... Card Date Imprint See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting zThe recording pixels are set to 1600 x 1200 and the compres sion to Fine zWhen you press the shutter but ton halfway the area that will not get printed at postcard size grays out The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when Postcard Date Imprint Mode is sel...

Page 43: ... 1 Press the button to display or 2 Shoot zWhen the shutter button is pressed fully the self timer will activate and the self timer lamp will blink When using red eye reduction the self timer lamp will blink and then stay lit for the last 2 seconds Changing the Self Timer Countdown Time 1 Rec Menu Self timer or See Menus and Settings p 26 zThe following occurs with each option 2 sec before the shu...

Page 44: ...tart in the last 2 seconds when the delay is set to 2 seconds or more If multiple shots have been specified for the Shots option the sound will play for the first shot only If the Shots option is set to 2 or more shots the following occurs The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot If the flash is used the interval between shots lengthens because the flas...

Page 45: ...mes sec Maximum Clip Length 1 minute Compact Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small this mode is convenient for sending movies as e mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low Recording Pixels 160 x 120 Frame Rate 15 frames sec Maximum Clip Length 3 minutes Color Accent Color Swap You can shoot and change all colors except a selected one to black and whit...

Page 46: ...cording pixels and frame rate p 46 zSee Changing Colors p 62 for the procedures for using and 2 Shoot zPressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure focus and white balance settings zPressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously zDuring shooting the recording time and zRec appear on the LCD monitor zPressing the shutter button fully again s...

Page 47: ...Disk On the Macintosh platform this program is standard with Mac OS X or later z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 32 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting z Be careful of the following while recording Try not to touch the microphone Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button The sound th...

Page 48: ...s the FUNC SET but ton Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second The higher the frame rate the smoother the appearance of motion 1 Default setting 2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed z See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 124 z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 123 Recording Pixels Frame Rate frames sec Standard...

Page 49: ...e 1 FUNC Menu Manual Stitch Assist See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting zYou can select from the following two shooting directions Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 2 Shoot the first image in the sequence zThe exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image The overlap ping seams of sev eral adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image ...

Page 50: ... to the previously recorded image screen zMinor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be cor rected when the images are stitched together 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images zA sequence may contain up to 26 images zPress the FUNC SET button after the last shot z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode z The settings for the first image are applied...

Page 51: ...ressed halfway Green Shooting preparations complete Yellow Focusing difficulty AiAF set to Off Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode No frame On The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames from 9 available points that it will use to determine the focus Off The camera focuses using the center AF frame This is convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with grea...

Page 52: ...ooting mode Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can be used in the or mode Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock Shooting 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 2 Press the shutter button halfway 3 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press th...

Page 53: ...an set the exposure and focus separately This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit To Release the AE Lock Press the button 4 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Shooting Mode You must set the flash to The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires 1 Turn on the LCD moni...

Page 54: ...Release the FE Lock Press the button Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock Shooting Mode 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the button and set it to flash on 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 button zThe flash will pre fire and will display 5 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired a...

Page 55: ...several zones for metering It evaluates complex lighting conditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Center Weighted Average Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Spot Meters the area within the spot AE...

Page 56: ...ear too bright in night shots To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to 0 In mode the exposure shift can be set canceled p 45 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu Exposure Compensation See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting zUse the or button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC SET button ...

Page 57: ... Shutter On See Menus and Settings p 26 2 FUNC Menu Exposure Compensation See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting 3 Use the or button to select the shutter speed zThe higher the value the brighter the image and the lower the value the darker the image zIf you press the MENU button at this point you will return to the Exposure Compensation setting screen ...

Page 58: ...th the flash set to z The following are unavailable Exposure Compensation Metering AE Lock FE Lock ISO speed Auto High ISO Auto Flash Auto Auto Red eye Reduction The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1 3 seconds to eliminate the noise there...

Page 59: ...tomatically 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 daylight fluore...

Page 60: ...owing situations that are difficult for the Auto setting to detect correctly zShooting close ups zShooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest zShooting with a peculiar source of light such as a mercury vapor lamp 1 FUNC Menu Auto Custom See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press zIf you are viewing it with the LCD mon...

Page 61: ...timal 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 or Auto Red eye Reduction make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot z Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode preset the white balance...

Page 62: ...id Blue effects It can produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film Lighter Skin Tone Use this option to make skin tones lighter Darker Skin Tone Use this option to make skin tones darker Vivid Blue Use this option to emphasize blue tints It makes blue subjects such as the sky or ocean more vivid Vivid Green Use this option to emphasize green tints It makes green...

Page 63: ...reen 2 Shoot Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode This mode allows you to adjust the contrast sharpness and saturation and the color balance for red green blue and skin tones 1 FUNC Menu My Colors Off Custom Color See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting 2 Use the or but ton to select Con trast Sharpness Saturation Red Green Blue or Skin Tone and the or button to adjust the setting zThe al...

Page 64: ...ting a still image you can record the original image as well the transformed one The ISO speed will rise with some settings which may increase the noise in the image 3 zThis completes the setting zIf you press the MENU button at this point you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode Changing Colors Shooting Mode Color Accent Use this option to have only the color specified ...

Page 65: ...ternate between the original image and the color accent image using the previously set color 4 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button zOnly one color can be specified zYou can use the or button to specify the range of col ors that are retained 5 Only takes the color that you want to retain 5 Also takes colors close to the o...

Page 66: ...accent is retained even if the camera s power is turned off Shooting in the Color Swap Mode 1 Stills FUNC Menu Portrait Color Swap Movies FUNC Menu Standard Color Swap See Menus and Settings p 25 Default setting 2 zThe Color Swap mode will take effect Original Color Before Swapping Desired Color After Swapping Stills Movies ...

Page 67: ...the color swap image using the previ ously set color 4 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button zOnly one color can be specified zYou can use the or button to specify the range of col ors that are swapped 5 Only takes the color that you want to swap 5 Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap 5 Aim the camera so that the...

Page 68: ... following the original When Save Original is Set to On Only the transformed image displays in the LCD monitor while shooting in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode The transformed image is reviewed in the LCD monitor after shooting in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode If you erase the image at this point the original image is erased along with the transformed image Exercise adequate caution bef...

Page 69: ...sets the optimal ISO speed according to the light level when shooting Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake 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 blurry subject...

Page 70: ... is recorded and the image is automatically switched to the correct orientation in playback mode When the Auto Rotate function is set to On in playback mode images are rotated to their correct orientation in the LCD monitor according to the camera s orientation Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode 1 Set up Menu Auto Rotate On Off See Menus and Settings p 26 zWhen shooting and the Auto Ro...

Page 71: ...next time you shoot images To create an additional folder insert another check mark 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 p 29 1 Set up Menu Create Folder See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Use the or button to add a check mark beside Create New Folder z displays in the LCD monitor The symbol will ceas...

Page 72: ...lized as the basis for new images 2 Select a day for the Auto Create option and a time in the Time option z displays when the specified time arrives The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode 1 Set up Menu File numbering Contin uous Auto reset See Menus and Settings p 26 Continuous A number one higher than the last one recorded is assig...

Page 73: ...wing types of image are always saved together into the same folder Images from continuous shooting Self timer images custom Stitch Assist mode images Still images shot in Color Accent Color Swap mode with the Save Original category set to On zImages cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders zPlease refer to the Software Starter Guid...

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Page 75: ...ied up to a factor of approximately 10x 2 Use the or button to move around the image zIf you press the FUNC SET button while in magnified display the camera switches to image advance mode and will display You can use the or button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification The image advance mode is canceled when you press the FUNC SET button again zYou can change t...

Page 76: ...n to change the image selection Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images zUse the or button to move to the previous or next set of nine images zHold the FUNC SET button down and press the or button to jump to the first or last set Selected Image Movie Jump Ba...

Page 77: ...p 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie Jump to Folder Displays the first image in each folder 1 In single image playback mode press the button zThe camera will switch to jump search mode zThe screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key 2 Use the or button to select a search key and p...

Page 78: ...gain zWhen playback ends the movie stops at the last frame displayed Press the FUNC SET button to display the movie control panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print An icon will display when a printer is connected See the Direct Print User Guide for details Play Slow Motion Playback You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback Displays the first fram...

Page 79: ...panel and press zThe movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display 2 Use the or button to select Cut Beginning or Cut End and the or button to specify the cut point zTo check a temporarily edited movie select Play and press the FUNC SET button zSelecting Exit cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel 3 Select Save and press Movie Editing Bar Movie Editing Panel ...

Page 80: ...parately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC30 p 115 4 Select New File or Overwrite and press z New File saves the edited movie under a new file name The pre edit data is left unchanged Note if you press the FUNC SET button while saving the movie saving is canceled z Overwrite saves the edited movie with its original name The pre edit data is lost zWhen there is not enough space left on the memory card onl...

Page 81: ...lect an image to rotate and press to rotate it zCycle through the 90 270 original orientations with each press of the FUNC SET button zThis also can be set in the index playback mode z Movies cannot be rotated z 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 82: ...e camera is reading an image from the memory card Playback with Transition Effects Standard display The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 26 ...

Page 83: ...B W Vivid Green Positive Film Vivid Red 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Use the or button to select an image and press 3 Use the or button to select the My Colors type and press zThe displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect zYou can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification While the image is zoomed you can press the FUNC SET button to switch betwe...

Page 84: ... differ slightly In playback mode including single image playback and index playback you can attach sound memos up to one minute to an image The sound data is saved in the WAVE format 4 Select OK and press zThe newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list zTo continue adding effects to other images repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward 5 Press and sel...

Page 85: ...y zPressing the FUNC SET button pauses the recording Pressing it again resumes recording zUp to one minute of recordings can be added to any one image Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select Erase in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC SET button z You cannot attach sound memos to movies z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased Volume Adjust with the or button Elapsed Time Remaining ...

Page 86: ...der in order Movie Plays movie files only in order Stills Plays still images only in order Custom 1 3 Plays the images selected for each slide show Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 in order p 86 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Select or zFor or select the image date or folder to be played back p 86 zFor or select the images to be played back p 86 zIf you want to add a transition effect to p...

Page 87: ...image using the same date 3 Select Start and press zThe following functions are available during slide shows Pausing resuming the slide show press the FUNC SET button Fast forwarding rewinding the slide show press the or button continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly Stopping the slide show press the MENU button Standard display The new image gradually brightens as it mov...

Page 88: ...ected They will be played back in their order of selection 1 Select or and press zOnly the icon will display at first When you set the icon will change to and will display and will change in the same way when they are set 2 Use the or but ton to move between images for playback and the button to select or deselect them zYou can also select images in the index playback mode zPressing the MENU butto...

Page 89: ...ages select Reset Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings zPlay Time Sets the duration that each image displays Choose between 3 10 seconds 15 seconds and 30 seconds Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image Default setting zRepeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped 1 Select Set up and press 2 Select Play Time or ...

Page 90: ...e the or button to select an image to protect and press zPressing the FUNC SET button again cancels the setting zYou can also protect images in the index playback mode Erasing All Images z Note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image z Protected images cannot be erased with this function 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Select OK and press ...

Page 91: ...OF Single Images Setting the DPOF Print Settings The icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera 1 Set the mode dial to playback Print Menu Select Images Qty See Menus and Settings p 26 zSelecting Clear All Selections cancels all print settings for the images 2 Use the or button to se...

Page 92: ...ting at this point by pressing the but ton confirming that Print is selected and pressing the FUNC SET button 1 Set the mode dial to playback Print Menu Select All Images See Menus and Settings p 26 zOne copy of every image will be set to print zSelecting Clear All Selections can cels all print settings for the images zIf you are connected to a printer the button will light blue after the FUNC SET...

Page 93: ...e printable information may vary between printers Default setting Print Type Standard Prints one image per page Index Prints the selected images together 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 ...

Page 94: ...ttings for images before downloading to a computer Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards 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 setti...

Page 95: ...ges can be selected 3 Use the or button to select an image to transfer and press zPressing the FUNC SET button again deselects the setting zYou can also select images in the index playback mode 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Select Mark all and press zSelecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings 3 Select OK and press Transfer Selection ...

Page 96: ...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 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera s A V OUT terminal zOpen the DIGITAL terminal cover with a fingernail from the left side and plug the AV cable in all the way 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to ...

Page 97: ...up image and start up operation self timer and shutter sounds You can change and register these settings enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes Changing My Camera Settings 1 My Camera Menu Menu Item See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Select the contents you wish to set zSelect Theme to set all to the same settings ...

Page 98: ...d your computer s images and sounds to the camera 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 Registering My Camera Settings 1 Set the mode dial to playback My Camera Menu Menu Item to register See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Select or and press ...

Page 99: ... Self timer and Shutter Sounds Select Record and press the FUNC SET button After record ing select Register and press the FUNC SET button Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses To play it select Play To exit instead of registering press Exit 4 Select OK and press zTo cancel registering select Can cel z The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings Movies Sound...

Page 100: ...ween camera and battery terminals zPolish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery p 111 Sounds come from the camera interior The camera s horizontal vertical orientation was changed zThe camera s orientation mechanism is operating There is no malfunction When the power is turned on Card locked message appears The SD memory card s write protect tab is set to Write...

Page 101: ...ct is too bright zThis is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still images but it will be recorded when shooting movies appears A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting zSet IS mode to a setting other than Off p 35 zRaise the ISO speed p 67 or set the flash to...

Page 102: ...new memory card Basic Guide p 2 zIf required download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space Memory card is not formatted correctly zFormat the memory card p 32 zIf reformatting does not work the memory card logic circuits may be damaged Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk SD memory card is write protected zSlide the write protect tab of the SD ...

Page 103: ...nting a blurred image p 41 Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot Subject is out of focal range zShoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance p 119 The subject is hard to focus on zUse the focus lock or AF lock to shoot p 50 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting zSet the flash to flash o...

Page 104: ...or is being reflected off the subject zChange the shooting angle Flash is set to on zSet the flash to flash off Basic Guide p 9 Image contains noise ISO speed is too high zHigher ISO speeds and the High ISO Auto setting may increase image noise For higher image quality select as low an ISO speed as possible p 67 zIn and modes the ISO speed increases and noise can appear White dots appear on the im...

Page 105: ...activate for approximately 1 second after the red eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect Continuous shooting slows down The memory card s performance has dropped zTo enhance the continuous shooting performance you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer p 32 Recording images to memory card takes a long time Memory card...

Page 106: ...erly if you format the memory card in this camera excluding slow recording memory cards p 32 displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped There is insufficient free space in the camera s built in memory z Try the following procedures Format the card with a low level format before shooting p 32 Lower the recording pixels or frame rate p 46 Use a high speed memory card SDC ...

Page 107: ...ovies 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 experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources Movies recorded at the Fast Frame R...

Page 108: ...rature 23 C 73 F zReplace the battery with a new one Basic Guide p 2 Battery will not charge Battery life exceeded zReplace the battery with a new one Basic Guide p 2 TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor Incorrect video system setting zSet the video system to the appropriate setting NTSC or PAL for your TV p 30 Shooting in Stitch Assist mode zThe output will not appear on a TV in Stit...

Page 109: ...rinters Cannot print Camera and printer not properly connected zAttach the camera to the printer securely with the supplied cable Printer power is off zTurn on the printer Incorrect print connection zIn the Set up menu select Print Method and select Auto p 30 ...

Page 110: ...rror zMemory card has experienced an anomaly Memory card full zMemory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved Or no more image settings or sound memos can be recorded Naming error zThe file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the...

Page 111: ...f another manufacturer etc or a movie clip recorded by another camera Cannot magnify zYou attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie Cannot rotate zYou attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie Incompatible WAVE format zA sound memo cannot be added to ...

Page 112: ...ommunication error zThe computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images approx 1000 stored on the memory card Lens error restart camera zCamera detected an error while moving the lens and cut the power automatically This error message may appear if you press on the lens while it is moving or turn on the camera in a dusty or sandy environment Turn on the camera again and...

Page 113: ...s revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use z However ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit such as a key ring etc The battery may be short circuiting z Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the and terminals Fig A To carry the battery or store it during periods of disuse always replace the terminal cove...

Page 114: ...y z Since this is a lithium ion battery you need not completely discharge it before recharging z It takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the battery from a fully discharged state based on Canon s testing standards Charging it within a temperature range of 5 40 C 41 104 F is recommended Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery s charge state z You ...

Page 115: ...ard 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 corrupted or erased...

Page 116: ...a corrupted memory card might be the cause Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem When a non Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem Memory cards formatted in other cameras computers or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera When that happens reformat the memory card with this camera z If formatting in the camera does not wor...

Page 117: ... before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet 2 Open the memory card slot battery cover then insert the DC coupler until it is locked zSlide the memory card slot battery cover closed 3 Open the DC coupler termi nal cover and attach the cord to the DC terminal Compact Power Adapter CA ...

Page 118: ...s set the power mode switch to OFF when you finish using the flash z Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use z The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity z The High Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items z For continuous shooting although the flash fires for the fir...

Page 119: ...ery usage time has considerably diminished wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints zUsage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0 C 32 F Get a spare generic lithium battery CR123A or DL123 You are recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it up before switching it for the battery in the flash zNon Use over Extended Periods Leaving ...

Page 120: ...y wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners benzine synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera These substances may distort or damage the equipment Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list sup...

Page 121: ...ycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 173 000 pixels Picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus Focusing frame 9 point AiAF 1 point AF fixed to center Shooting Distance From the front of the lens Normal 45 cm 1 5 ft infinity Macro 2 60 cm W 40 60 cm T 0 79 in 2 0 ft W 1 3 2 0 ft T Infinity 3 m 9 8 ft infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter electronic shutter Shutter Speeds 15 1 1600 sec The shut...

Page 122: ...rame Rate Compact Color Accent Color Swap Continuous Shooting Approx 2 1 shots sec Large Fine mode Self timer Activates shutter after an approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card MultiMediaCard This camera has been tested with memory cards through 2GB Use of all memory cards cannot be guaranteed File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Da...

Page 123: ... has reached 1 GB Playback Modes Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 10x max in LCD monitor advance or reverse through magnified images possible Jump jumps to every tenth or hundredth image to the first image of those sharing a certain shooting date to movies or to the first image in a folder In index playback mode it displays 9 images at once Sound memos up to 1...

Page 124: ...ditions 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 sufficient amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated zA Canon brand memory...

Page 125: ...816 x 2112 pixels 4 45 176 8 75 292 17 156 603 Medium 1 2272 x 1704 pixels 6 61 237 12 109 425 24 217 839 Medium 2 1600 x 1200 pixels 13 121 471 24 217 839 46 411 1590 Small 640 x 480 pixels 52 460 1777 80 711 2747 127 1118 4317 PostCard Date Imprint Mode 1600 x 1200 pixels 24 217 839 Widescreen 2816 x 1584 pixels 6 60 235 11 101 392 23 205 794 Recording Pixels Frame Rate 16MB SDC 128M SDC 512MSH ...

Page 126: ...ixels Compression 2816 x 2112 pixels 2720 KB 1620 KB 780 KB 2272 x 1704 pixels 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 558 KB 2816 x 1584 pixels 2026 KB 1210 KB 585 KB Recording Pixels Frame Rate File size Standard 640 x 480 pixels 1920 KB sec 960 KB sec Color Accent Color Swap 320 x 240 pixels 660 KB sec 330 KB sec Fa...

Page 127: ...ion Rechargeable battery Nominal Voltage 3 7 V DC Typical Capacity 1120 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 32 0 x 44 9 x 7 9 mm 1 26 x 1 77 x 0 31 in Weight Approx 25 g 0 88 oz Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 8 5 VA 100 V 12 VA 240 V CB 2LX 0 085 A 100 V 0 05 A 240 V CB 2LXE Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 7 A Charging Time Approx 2 hour 5 minutes Operating...

Page 128: ...tely sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC30 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 16 VA 100 V 26 VA 240 V Rated Output 4 3 V DC 1 5 A Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 42 6 x 104 4 x 31 4 mm 1 7 x 4 1 x 1 2 in Weight excluding power cord Approx 180 g 6 3 oz ...

Page 129: ...k 23 Digital Macro 37 DIGITAL Terminal 13 Basic 19 Digital Zoom 38 Direct Transfer Basic 22 Downloading Images to a Computer Basic 16 DPOF Print Order Print Style 91 Selecting Images 89 DPOF Transfer Order 92 E Erasing All Images 88 Single Images 14 Basic 11 Exposure 54 Exposure Shift 45 F FE Lock 52 File Number 70 Flash 14 Basic 9 Focus 49 Focus Lock 50 Frame Rate 46 FUNC Menu 25 FUNC SET button ...

Page 130: ... and Settings 25 My Camera Menu 30 Play Menu 28 Print Menu 28 Rec Menu 27 Set up Menu 28 MENU button 14 Messages 108 Metering Modes 53 Mode Dial 14 Basic 5 6 Movie Editing 77 Playback 76 Shooting 43 Mute 28 Basic 5 My Camera Menu 30 My Camera Settings 95 My Colors Playback 81 My Colors Shooting 60 P Playback Basic 11 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 40 Power Button 14 Basic 5 Power Saving 22 29 Print Sh...

Page 131: ...ds Pets Basic 7 Night Snapshot Basic 7 Portrait Basic 7 Snow Basic 7 Underwater Basic 8 Stitch Assist 47 Shutter Button 14 Fully Basic 6 Halfway Basic 5 Shutter Speed 55 Slide Show 84 Repeat Settings 87 Selecting 86 Transition Effects 85 Smooth Continuous Shooting 39 Sound Memo 82 Spot AE Point Frame 53 Spot Frame 18 System Requirements Basic 17 T Telephoto Basic 9 Time Zone 23 29 Transition Effec...

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Page 136: ...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 corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera the software SD memory cards SD cards personal computers peripheral devices or use of non Canon SD cards This product is no...

Page 137: ...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 138: ...2 U Small U Postcard Widescreen Movie 1 p 46 Compression Super Fine U p 33 Fine z z z S z z Normal U Frame Rate 2 p 46 Flash 3 Auto Basic p 9 Auto Red eye Reduction z z Red eye Reduction On On U Off z S z Slow Synchro U Macro Mode U 4 Basic p 10 Infinity Mode U 4 AF Lock 5 p 50 AE Lock p 51 FE Lock p 52 Shooting Method Single z z z z z z z Continuous Shooting p 39 10 sec Self Timer p 41 2 sec Self...

Page 139: ...ode When the flash fires in mode the camera will automatically use Slow Synchro mode 4 You cannot switch between the Macro Infinity modes when the camera is in the modes 5 Cannot be selected in the or mode 6 AF cannot be selected in the modes 7 The AF assist Beam cannot be set in mode 8 Off cannot be selected in the mode 9 Can only be set and used in the mode 10 Automatically set by the camera 11 ...

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