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Canon IXUS90IS, User Manual

The Canon IXUS90IS is a sleek and compact digital camera that captures stunning photos with ease. With its advanced features and intuitive controls, this camera is perfect for both amateur and experienced photographers. Enhance your shooting experience by downloading the free user manual from our websitemanualshive.com.

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Page 2: ...Solution Disk J _ User Guides _ Camera User Guide _ Direct Print User Guide Connecting the camera to a printer _ Software Starter Guide L4 J Connecting the camera to a computer Canon Customer Support Leaflet Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended Leaflet Canon Digital Camera _ Warranty Card I See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website http Iweb canon jpllmaging information e html _ Z...

Page 3: ... shooting viewing and printing images Star out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics p 37 Once you have mastered the basics use the camera s many features to shoot more challenging photos Details on using each function are described in this section including how to connect the camera to a TV to view images and how to make My Camera settings ...

Page 4: ...s to a Computer 25 System Map 32 Components Guide 38 Control Dial 41 Using the Button 42 How to Use the Mode Switch 43 Indicator 44 Basic Operations 46 _ Menus and Settings 46 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus 48 Using the LCD Monitor 58 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 60 1 03Shooting with the Optical Zoom 60 Using the Digital Zoom Digital Tele Converter 60 Magnified Close Up Sho...

Page 5: ...k 95 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock 96 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 97 Switching between Metering Modes 98 Setting the Shutter Speed Long Shutter Mode 99 Adjusting the Tone White Balance 100 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 103 Changing Colors 105 Setting the Display Overlays 110 Categorizing Images Automatically Auto Category 111 _ Registering Settings to the Print Share Button 112...

Page 6: ...ing the Power Saving Function 165 Setting the World Clock 166 Formatting Memory Cards 168 Resetting the File Number 170 Creating an Image Destination Folder 172 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 174 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 175 Connecting to a TV 176 Shooting Playback Using a TV 176 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 177 Changing My Camera Settings 177 Registering My Camera...

Page 7: ...ctions may not be available in certain shooting modes tf there is no notation to that effect the function may be used in all modes O This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation his mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures I Explanations in this guide are based on the camera s default settings at time of purchase Specifications are subject to...

Page 8: ...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 personal use Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country o...

Page 9: ... Movies Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map m_ _ TM rm_ You can use SD memory cards SDHC SD High Capacity memory cards MultiMediaCards MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera These cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide ili i i i_ ii_i_i_i i_ ii_ ...

Page 10: ...ower cord to the battery charger CB 2LXE and plug it into a power outlet Batter charger model names and types vary by region Charge Indicator For CB 2LX For CB 2LXE 3 Remove the battery after charging is complete Charging takesapproximately 2 hours 5 minutes Chargelndicator _ To protect the battery and prolong its ife do not charge it for _ f longer than 24 hours continuously ...

Page 11: ...y card until it clicks into place OnlySD memory cards If Confirm that the wdte protect tab is unlocked only SD and SDHC I memory cards I Check the memory card for the correct odentation J lill Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction ...

Page 12: ... To Remove the Battery Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow _ and pull the battery out To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger or the toggle on the wrist strap to push the memory card in until you hear a click then release it ...

Page 13: ...e camera Toggle You can change its position on the strap The toggle can be used to open the AN OUT and DIGITAL terminal cover and when inserting or removing memory cards Use the Wrist Strap to Open the Terminal Cover Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the bottom edge of the tVV OUT and DIGITAL terminal cover to open it ...

Page 14: ...turned on value Press the _ button 3 To Change a Previously Set Date Time Use the following procedures to display the Date Time settings window and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the or I button to select the Set up menu 3 Use the or Ik button to select Date Time 4 Press the _ button ...

Page 15: ...ll charge even if the camera is turned off The date time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main battery Reset the date time settings if this occurs I Setting Display Language the You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages t Press the Playback button 2 Hold down the button and press the MENU button 3 Use the 1 I 4 or 4 button to ...

Page 16: ...ng 2 Turn the control dial to select Auto 3 Aim the camera at the subject Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides Using a tripod is also effective _ se the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use Wrist Strap 4 Press the shutter button lightly press halfway to set the focus When the camera focuses it beeps twice and the i...

Page 17: ...the image is displayed Holding down the shutter button alter taking a shot will continue displaying the image The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the memory card To Shoot Images in Focus The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway The shutter button has a two stage action Pressing it down to the first stage is referred as pressing halfwa...

Page 18: ... the control dial to select images Turn the dial counterclockwise to view a previous image and clockwise to view the next image eii _i_e__ eii_ e i E _ _ _ _giii_ I_ Play menu allows you to specify the image to display in playback mode Default setting If you select Last seen the last image viewed will display Resume Playback Following the procedure below will display the last image regardless of t...

Page 19: ...e to erase and press the _ button You can select images by turning the control dial 3 Confirm that Erase is selected and press the _ button To exit instead ot erasing select Cancel Please note that erased images cannot be ec0vered_ Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image ...

Page 20: ...g is also possible using a non Canon brand printer provided the printer is PictBridge compliant Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for details 2 Turn on the printer 3 Press the camera s Playback button to turn on the power Thebutton will light blue 4_ Use the or _ button to select an image to print and press the _ v button You can select images by turning the control dial The _ _ button will bli...

Page 21: ... or k button to select Add 3 Press the _J_ button To remove an image from the print list press the _ _ button again select Cancel using the 4 or 4 button then press the FUNC SET button Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer Connect the camera to your printer 2 Print images Number of copies to print 1 Use the or _...

Page 22: ... been embedded Ensure that the camera s date time is set correctly beforehand p 12 The image size is fixed to 2M 1600 x 1200 setting and the compression to Fine appropriate for printing L size or postcard size prints 1 Select a shooting mode 1 Set the mode switch to I_1 Shooting 2 Turn the control dial to select Auto Shooting modes other than can be selected except for Digital Macro Stitch Assist ...

Page 23: ...You can use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps Set with the camera s Digital Print Order Format DPOF function Set the Date option to On in Print Settings in the Print menu Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date See the Direct Print User Guide Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date See your printer user guide Use the s...

Page 24: ...ode 1 Set the mode switch to m Movie 2 Turn the control dial to select Standard 3 Aim the camera at the subject Do not touch the microphone while recording Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie ...

Page 25: ...ng anything else press the shutter button all the way press fully to shoot Recording starts I Shooting Movies I 23 During the recording the elapsed recording time and Rec will display in the LCD monitor 6 Press the shutter button again press fully to stop recording The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory card Recording will stop automatically when the maximum r...

Page 26: ...with a _ _ icon are movies You can switch between images by turning the control dial 3 Use the or I button to select Playback and the _ button press The movie will start playing If you press the FUNC ISET button duringptayback you can pause and restart the movie You can adjust the playback volume with the IF or Ik button ...

Page 27: ... should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports Windows Vista Pentium 1 3 GHz or higher Windows XP Windows 2000 Pentium 500 MHz or higher Windows Vista 512 MB or more Windows XP Windows 2000 256 MB or more USB Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more 1 024 x 768 pixels High Color 16 bit or better Macintosh Mac OS ...

Page 28: ...n messages to proceed with the installation 3 installationClick theWhen Restart button Restart theor installation that is Finish complete or appears Finish willisdisplay finished once Click the _ 4 Remove the CD ROM from the drive when your normal desktop _ __ _i__ screen appears Macintosh Double click the _ icon in the CD ROM window When the installer panel appears click Install Follow the onscre...

Page 29: ...r the bottom edge of the camera s terminal cover to open it then insert the interface cable all the way into the connector o so To T n O G T A Interface Cable 3 Preparing to download images to the computer 1 Press the camera s Playback button to turn on the power I_ f the Digital Signature Not Found window appears click Yes The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when...

Page 30: ...CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer If it fails to appear click the CameraWindow icon on the Dock the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop Preparations for downloading images are now finished Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct Transfer section p 29 except Windows 2000 _ Please refer to the Software Starter...

Page 31: ...ns except Windows 2000 t Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera s LCD monitor The _ button wilI light blue Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear Direct Transfer Menu 2 Press the r_N button Att images that have not already been transferred to the computer are transferred and saved to the computer ...

Page 32: ...allpaper Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them The transferred images display as the background on the computer desktop All ImageslNew ImageslDPOF Trans Images 1 Use the or button to select I _ or and press the _N button The images will download The _ _ button will blink blue while...

Page 33: ...puter I_ The option selected with the _ v button is retained even when the camera s power is turned off The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed The image selection screen will appear directly when the Select Transfer or the Wallpaper option was last selected Click at the bottom right of the window to close the CameraWindow and the downloaded image...

Page 34: ...h Terminal Cover Memory Card 132MB Battery Charger AwDA CB_2LX CB_2LXE 1 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK DC30 DC Coupler_ DR 30 _ Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA DCI0 Waterproof Case WP DC24 High Power Flash HF DCl ...

Page 35: ...indows Macintosh Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal 1 Also available for purchase separately 2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the pdnter 3 This camera can also be connected to the CP IOICP IOOICP 2OOICP 30O 4 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet pdnter for more information on the printer and interface cables 5 Not sold in some regions TVNideo ...

Page 36: ... CB 2LXE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB 5L Battery Pack NB 5L Rechargeable lithium ion battery Other Accessories SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera Canon brand memory cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities Interface Cable IFC 400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer Compact Photo Printer SELPHY series or to a Bubble...

Page 37: ...n visit your nearest Canon retailer Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that t...

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Page 40: ...381 Front View Wrist Strap Mount p 11 _ AF assist Beam p 53 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 77 _ Self Timer Lamp p 66 Microphone p 22 Flash p 64 Lens ...

Page 41: ...T Audio Video output and DIGITAL Terminal p 176 Tripod Socket _ DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 202 Memory Card Slot Battery Cover p 9 _ The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment If so remove the film before using the camera ...

Page 42: ...yback Index O Magnify _ _ Print Share Button p 112 Mode Switch pp 14 43 Playback Button p 42 Indicator p 44 FUNC ET Button p 46 _ MENU Button p 47 DISP Button p 58 _ Macro _ Infinity Button p 64 IS0 ISO Speed _ Jump I Button pp 71 118 _ Single Image Erase mdd Continuous _ _ Self timer 4 Button pp 17 66 76 _ Flash _ Button p 64 ...

Page 43: ...the control dial _O You can use the control dial Disappears after a few seconds Shooting Functions Selecting a shooting mode p 73 Selecting an item in IS0 _ _ _ or _ mode pp 64 66 71 76 Selecting an item in the FUNC Menu p 52 Shifting between face frames in Face Select mode p 92 Playback Functions Image selection pp 16 114 115 118 Various setting and editing operations pp 142 144 157 163 Movie pla...

Page 44: ...button p 155 Shutter Button Button Press the power button Shooting Mode Press the Press the power Press the shutter Press the button button button halfway button E Playback Mode Lens open May operate differently than above when functions are registered to the button p 155 The time period for the automatic retraction of the lens can be changed in the Lens Retract option in the menu p 56 ...

Page 45: ...hooting Mode I_ Auto p 14 r _ Manual Mode p 76 _J Digital Macro p 63 Color Accent p 105 Color Swap p 107 Stitch Assist p 84 SCN Special Scene Mode p 73 Portrait Kids Pets _ Sunset Snow Fireworks _ _ Underwater P_ Movie Mode p 79 Standard I_ Compact Color Accent Color Swap Time Lapse _ k Night Snapshot Indoor Foliage Beach _ Aquarium I1_ ISO 3200 ...

Page 46: ...Image recording reading erasing transferring when connected to a computer printer Orange Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning Whenthe camerais having difficulty focusing the camera beepsonce I_ _ Never do the following while the indicator blinks gree n These actions may corrupt image data _ Shake or jolt the camera Turn off the camera or open the memory card ...

Page 47: ... 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 You can change the display color of the clock by pressing the _ or t_ button or by turning the control dial while the clock is displayed The clock display will disappear when the display interval is over or whe...

Page 48: ... 4 3 This example shows the FUNC _iQ Q menu in Auto mode _ 2_ resst e b o Sethe Or _l b uttontoseiectamenuitem Some items may no be selectable in some shooting modes o _ button 1oseiect anoption fo the menu item Items showing the _ icon can be changed with the DISP button After selecting an option you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately After shooting this menu will appear again allo...

Page 49: ...use the zoom lever to switch between menus The following menus are displayed Shooting Rec _ Set up _ My Camera Playback Play Ira Print _i _ Set up _ll My Camera 3_ Use the or _ button tO seiect a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes You can also use the control dial to select a menu item tO Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be set after pressing the FUNC SET ...

Page 50: ...er Speed and Aperture Value _ _AF Frame I Display Content 9 ITime Zone Home World I _ _ Exposure Compensation _ I and I Recording Pixels etc _ I Disp Overlay _ Digital Zoom Magnification Digital Tele Converter T 1 4x 2 3x _ I Macro _J Infinity _ ISO Speed _ Flash LIl2JJr_ Setting Method MENU Button Set up Menu FUNC SET Button FUNC Menu MENU Button Rec Menu MENU Button Rec Menu _ _1 Button _Button ...

Page 51: ...isplay Display Message Sufficient battery charge Recharge the battery soon for extended use Blinking red Low battery charge Recharge the battery Change the battery Battery is depleted and the camera can no longer pack operate Charge the battery mmed ate y 69 O 69 _ f the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon L_J displays this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been se...

Page 52: ... Pixels Still Images Movie I_ I Red Eye Correction Trimming My _th soundmemo r_ i Protection Status _ Setting Method _ _ or MENU Button Print Menu MENU Button Shooting Playback Menu FUNC SET Button FUNC Menu MENU Button Playback Menu The following information may also be displayed with some images A sound file in a format other than WAVE is attached JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Cam...

Page 53: ...When using the Detailed Display mode ofthe Playback mode _ 6 Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check 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 Use the exposure compensation function to adjust the brightness of the image while shooting p 97 Sample Histog...

Page 54: ...97 Compensation Long Shutter Mode _ 99 White Balance _ 100 My Colors 103 Metering Mode _ 98 Compression _ 69 Shooting Interval _ 83 Movie Recording Pixels Still Image Recording Pixels Movie Options m m n_ mm_lmmmmm_lmmBi mHim melt1 el_ _ selected J _ J when the date has not been set m_JM_ _ 68 82 ...

Page 55: ...amp On Off Self timer Delay 0 10 15 20 30 sec 66 Shots 1 10 Default setting is 3 shots AF assist Beam On Off 184 Review Off 2 10 seconds Hold 15 Review Info Off Detailed Focus Check 87 Save Original On Off 109 Auto Category On Off _ 111 Disp Overlay _ 110 Still image Off Grid Lines 3 2 Guide Both Movie Off Grid Lines p 70 IS Mode i_iiii ima i I_egiigGeG_ _geei_gi_gggkg i6_ i Movie Continuous lOft ...

Page 56: ... screen Configures print settings for single images as you view them Select Range For picking a first and last image and printing all the images in the range Select by Date Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date 157 Select by Category Configures print settings for images in the selected category Select by Folder Configures print settings for images in the selected ...

Page 57: ... 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 releases The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording Playback Vol Adjusts th...

Page 58: ... Continuous Auto Reset Create Folder Create New Check mark On Folder No check mark Oft Auto Create Off Daily p 172 Monday Sunday Monthly Time can also be set On lOft Page Topic You can also select a low level format p 168 p 170 Auto Rotate p 174 Lens Retract 1 minute Sets the lens retraction timing 0 seconds when switching from Shooting mode to Playback mode Language p 13 Video System NTSC PAL p 1...

Page 59: ... be changed while the _ printer is connected 69 My Camera Menu Menu Item Content Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item 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 O n Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed Selftimer Soun...

Page 60: ...Displayed on the L CD Monitor and Menus for details p 48 The following are the screens that display when shooting in mode Shooting Mode DISR Bu_on No Information Information View Playback Mode Rec Review Immediately after Shooting D_S_ Button No Information Standard 1 D_SR Button T L DISP Button Focus Check Display 2 Detailed 1 Playback Mode only 2 Still images only ...

Page 61: ...rightness setting press the DISP button for more than one second again The next time you turn on the camera_the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the IJlJI 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 menu O Night Display When shooting in dark conditions the camera automatically brighten...

Page 62: ...ine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths 35mm film equivalent are as follows Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to 12xwith digital and optical zoom combined Enables shooting without digital zoom Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom factor and the focal length shifts to maximum...

Page 63: ...s lost and you can advance the zoom further by pressing the zoom lever toward the 3 3 icon again The Safety Zoom zone changes according to the selected recording pixel setting as shown below Safety Zoom Factor Recording Pixels I Zone without deterioration _ Zone with deterioration Optical Zoom Digital Zoom O The digital zoom cannot be used in Date Stamp or Widescreen modes The digital tele convert...

Page 64: ...621 Shooting with the Digital Tele Converter The digital tete converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele converter a lens used in telephoto shooting ...

Page 65: ...ding upon the selected recording pixels the icon and the I Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro r ii i i at li I iiiii m _i Iim _ _ p 222 I _ 13 c You can shoot a subject 3 10 cm 1 2 3 9 in from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting With the digital zoom the _ image area is 9 5 x 7 mm 0 37 x 0 28 in at maximum zoom _ approximately 4 0x ...

Page 66: ... 222 You can shoot close ups or infinity shots Use this mode to shoot close ups of flowers or small items Image Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of Lens to Subject Macro Maximum wide angle setting 38 x 28 mm 5 x 1 1 in Minimum focusing distance 3 cm 1 2 in Maximum telephoto setting 119 x 82 mm 4 3 x 3 2 in Minimum focusing distance 30 cm 12 in Use this mode to record subjects 3 m 9 8 ft ...

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Page 68: ...tter button is pressed the self timer sound beeps rapidly the self timer lamp blinks and the shutter releases 2 seconds later Custom Timer you can change the delay time 0 10 15 20 30 sec and number of shots 1 10 When Delay is set to 2 or more seconds the self timer sound beeps quickly 2 seconds before the shutter releases When Shots is set to more than 1 the self timer sound only beeps before the ...

Page 69: ...on 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 flash must charge The interval between shots may lengthen when the built in memory of the camera fills Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full ...

Page 70: ... 640 x 480 Date Stamp i 1600 x 1200 Printing to about A2 size High 420 x 594 mm 16 5 x 23 4 in Printing to about A3 size 297 x420 mm 11 7 x 16 5 in 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 Print postcard size prints 148 x 180 mm 6 x4 in Print L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in Send images as e mail Low attachments or shoot more...

Page 71: ...es p 211 o See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 213 c ca 2 _ Changing the Compression Still Images ca N p 222 I _ Select a compression _ setting 1 Press the _ button 2 Use the or _1 button to select and the or _ button to change the option 3 Press the _ button Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Sh_oot Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine _ normal quality...

Page 72: ...s it easier to compose images and focus on subjects IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is Shoot Only pressed so subjects will be captured with reduced blur even if their movements on the LCD monitor are not smooth This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down Panning camera motions on the image This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally Select IS Mod...

Page 73: ...ation m does not work when the camera is held vertically 0 When the IS mode is set to Shoot Only or Panning if you 3 switch to shooting movies the mode setting will change to o3 continuous _ C 9 i_ Adjusting the ISO Speed w vr m_mt 1 t z m Hm_ z _m m _ p 222 I Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects or to turn n c...

Page 74: ...atically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed If the camera is set at or the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in playback information ...

Page 75: ...tch to CN _ 2 Turn the control dial to select a I shooting mode o Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographingpeople Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilightor night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly holdingthe camera even without using a tripod Kids Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around such as children and pets with...

Page 76: ...s in vibrant colors Foliage Shoots trees and leaves such as new growth autumn leaves or blossoms in vivid colors Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background Beach people appear dark near water or sand where reflectedsunlight is strong Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure ...

Page 77: ...n high speed is required Twice as sensitive as ISO 1600 Avoids blurring of the subject and the o effects of camera shake Recording pixels are set to 1600 x 1200 pixels i_ The shutter speed is slow in mode Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake In I_ 1 or mode the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot Noise can be noticeable when the ISO speed is s...

Page 78: ...r button is held down If you use the recommended memory card you can shoot continuously smooth continuous shooting at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full p 211 Recommended Memory Card Super high speed SDC 512MSH memory card sold separately to which low level formatting p 168 is conducted immediately before shooting This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Act...

Page 79: ... a night scene or an interior shot is taken When Slow Synchro set to On camera shake may become a factor Use of a tripod is recommended Red Eye Corr Automatically searches for and corrects red eyes in the image when the flash fires The red eye reduction lamp lights orange before the flash Red Eye Lamp fires This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appe...

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Page 81: ...into a different color pp 105 107 As with the Standard mode you can also select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full Maximum Size 4 GB 2 movie Time Lapse Select a shooting interval or 2 sec to have a single frame shot at that interval When played back two hours worth of recorded frames is compressed to 8 minutes 1 sec interval or 4 minutes 2 sec interval You can record eve...

Page 82: ...the microphone p 38 If you press a button the sound of the button being pressed will also be recorded The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions during recording Please note however that the sounds made by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent fram...

Page 83: ...t is desirable to adjust the exposure 1 Press the _ button The exposure will lock AE lock and the exposure shift bar will appear in the LCD monitor 2 Use the or 4 button or turn the control dial to adjust the exposure Press the _ button again to release the setting Also the setting will be canceled if you press the MENU button or change the white balance My Colors or shooting mode settings If you ...

Page 84: ...d The higher the frame rate the smoother the appearance of motion Standard _ I 1640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec Color Accent 2 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec LP I Color Swap 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec Compact 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec Time Lapse 640 x 480 pixels 15 frames sec 3 1 Default setting 2 To give priority to recording length over quality select the _ For the same file size you can...

Page 85: ...ording period may be lengthy The power saving setting p 165 will determine whether or not the LCD monitor shuts off The LCD monitor will turn on if something other than the power button or shutter button is operated The LCD monitor displays the elapsed time from the start of recording to the end in Playback mode but the actual playback time is shorter than the displayed time ...

Page 86: ... m_me 1 t mmm_et m _ _ p 222 Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged stitched to create one panoramic image on a computer The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image ...

Page 87: ...isplay the images on a TV when shoot ng n _ Stitch Assist mode _ The settings for the first image are applied to the second _ o image onward o u _ se PhotoStitch a supptied software program to merge the images on a computer ...

Page 88: ...g When you want to capture people s expressions set AF Frame to Face Detect When you want to check the focus while shooting in Macro mode set AF Frame to Center 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the menu use the or I button to select AF Point Zoom 2 1 Use the or t button to select on 2 Press the MENU button j e e s The image is magnified as follows depending on the AF Frame mode setting p 89 Face Detec...

Page 89: ...pressions 93 Immediately after Shooting Focus Check _ You can check the focus in recorded images It is also easy to check peoples expressions and look for closed eyes when shooting because a frame the size of the face displays when the AF Frame mode is set to o Face Detect 5 You are recommended to set Review in the menu to Hold beforehand e_ 2 Select Review Info 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the me...

Page 90: ...r button halfway _ Pressing the _ button while the image is displayed will erase the image p 17 However when the bottom right of the image is enlarged pressing the _ button will not delete the image You can also check the focus in Playback mode p 116 ...

Page 91: ...2 while shooting In addition the camera meters the subject so that the _ face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires If no face is detected the camera shoots using o AiAF o 1 Only in Evaluative Metering mode p 98 5 2 Only in p 100 The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames from 9 available points that it will use o to determine the focus o 69 The AF flame will be fixed to c...

Page 92: ...ct appears in white while the others appear in gray When the shutter button is pressed halfway and focusing is successful up to nine green AF frames may appear The camera will shoot using AiAF not the Face Detect function if a white frame fails to appear and only gray frames display or if a face is not detected The camera may mistakenly identify non human subjects as a face In certain cases faces ...

Page 93: ...me to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular area of a subject t Select AF Frame Size 1 Press the MENUbutton 2 In the menu use the or 4 button to select AF Frame Size 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the 4 or 4 button to select Normal or Small 2 Press the MENUbutton _ he setting is configured to Normal when the digital zoom or digital tete converter is used ...

Page 94: ...e FaceFrame _ _ button The Face Select mode will activate and a green face frame will display around the main subject Even if the subject moves the frame i will follow the subject within a certain range 2 Select the person you wish to focus on When several faces have been Face Frame detected press the or k button or turn the control dial to move the face frame to another subject The face frame wil...

Page 95: ...a certain range Press the shutter button halfway The face frame _ _ of the main subject will change into I 2 Press he way to shoo o _o O o o cf_ n the following cases the Face Select mode wi be can_ ed _ When turning the power off and back on r When using the digital zoom o When the MENU button is pressed to display the menu When a selected face cannot be tracked for several seconds ...

Page 96: ...ts with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass Shooting with the Focus Lock Focus lock can be operated in any shooting mode Shooting with the AF Lock ...

Page 97: ...e with the same focus _ The AF frame will not appear in Movie mode When shooting through glass bring your camera as close to o_ the glass as possible and shoot so that there is no reflection o from the glass o I Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock __ o _p 222 I _ You can set the exposure and focus separately This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or w...

Page 98: ...xposure Setting FE Lock _ v_ mm_me 1 t mmm_et m _ _ p 222 You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject To Cancel the FE Lock Press the _ button ...

Page 99: ...he exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background _ o o _1 Press the O button 2 Use the 4 or k button to select __ and the or _ button to adjust the setting 3 Press the O button o To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to 0 in M0Vie _ mode the exposure shift can be set canceled p 79 ...

Page 100: ...adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Center Weighted Avg Adjusts the exposure according to the subject in the center of the frame meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD Spot monitor Use this mode when there is a large divergence in br...

Page 101: ...ng on the LCD monitor and the recorded image may differ The nature of CCDs is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter speed s of 1 3 seconds or slower to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images A certain amount of processing time however may be required before the next image ca...

Page 102: ...e white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day For recording under overcast shady or twilight Cloudy skies For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 Tungsten wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm white cool white or Fluorescent warm white 3 wavelength fluoresce...

Page 103: ... when or o_ is selected for My Colors o Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance J_l Custom reading for the following situations that are difficult for the _ Auto setting to detect correctly Shooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest Shooting with a particular source of light such as a mercury vapor lamp Shooting close ups Macro 1 Press the _ button o u ...

Page 104: ...e 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 or is recommended tf the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to _J make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode preset the white ...

Page 105: ...ones lighter Tone Darker Skin Use this option to make skin tones darker Tone Use this option to emphasize blue tints It makes Vivid Blue blue subjects such as the sky or ocean more vivid Use this option to emphasize green tints tt makes Vivid Green green subjects such as mountains new growth flowers and lawns more vivid Use this option to emphasize red tints It makes Vivid Red red subjects such as...

Page 106: ...1041 In mmmmmmmmmmm 1 Press the _ button 2 Use the 1_or 41 button to select and the or I button to change the option In Setting the Custom Color Mode ...

Page 107: ... set Save Original p 109 to On when shooting a still image you can record the original image as well the transformed o one o9 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 Use this option to transform a color specified in o Color Swap the LCD monitor into another The specified color can only be swapped into ...

Page 108: ...switch to _m 2 Turn the control dial to select I_ I_ The default color accent is green You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash The specified color accent and color range is retained even if the camera s power is turned off ...

Page 109: ...Shooting in the Color Swap Mode I107 4 I Original Color Desired Color Before Swapping After Swapping 69 o 5 t Q 3 o 69 ...

Page 110: ...ng for Color Swap mode changes green into white You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash The colors specified in the Color Swap mode and the color range are retained even if the camera s power is turned off ...

Page 111: ...mage 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 before deleting a file The images are numbered consecutively The original images ...

Page 112: ...2 aspect ratio for an 3 2 Guide L size or postcard size print Areas outside the printable area are grayed out Images are stillrecordedat the standardaspect ratioof 4 3 Both Displays both the grid lines and the 3 2 guide simultaneously Select Disp Overlay 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the menu use the or 41 button to select Disp Overlay Accept the setting 1 Use the or _ button to select Off Grid Lin...

Page 113: ...faces detected when AF Frame is set to Face Detect Scenery For images shot in or mode Events For mages shot n II_J D I_Jl m or mode c n t_ o Select Auto Category 1 Press the NENU button 2 In the menu use the 4i or I o m button to select Auto Categop Accept the setting 1 Use the or k button to select On or Off 2 Press the MENU button _ Movies are not automatically categorized but they can be catego...

Page 114: ...tton The following functions can be registered Menu Item Not Assigned Face Select Exp White Balance Custom White Balance Red Eye Corr Page p 92 p 97 p 100 p 101 77 Menu Item Page Digital Tele converter p 62 DISP Overlay p 110 Rec Movie p 79 Display Off p 113 Play Sound Effect p 57 Sets the sound registered to _ found in the Shutter Sound section of the My Camera menu ...

Page 115: ...he _ _ button After using this _ function one time the white batance setting changes to g o9 E_ Pressing the r_N button when the mode switch is set to _ CN or I_1 starts movie recording with the recording pixets and frame rate settings selected in Standard mode 7 II_ When the _ button is pressed the LCD monitor disptay o will turn off Pressing a button other than the power button or changing the c...

Page 116: ...Still Images p 16 i 0 Viewing Magnified Images To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified ...

Page 117: ...dex Playback Press the zoom lever toward 0 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 Use the 4 or 4 button to move to the previous or next set of nine images Hold the FUNC ISET button down and press the 4 or 4 button to jump to the first or last set o Cancel I...

Page 118: ...us Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken Moreover as you can change the display size and switch images you can easily checkfacial expressions and whether a subject s eyes are closed Displaying the Focus Check Changing the Display Size or Display Position ...

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Page 120: ...ategory sorted by the Auto Category p 111 or My Category p 120 functions Jump to Folder Jumps to the first image in each folder Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie Jump 10 Images Jumps 10 images ahead Jump 100 Images Jumps 100 images ahead 2 In Single image Playback mode press the _o button The camera will switch to Jump Search mode Use the or button to select a search key The screen sample will vary s...

Page 121: ...ircumstances Changing categories while using My Category to define images When selecting images in a range When displaying images not supported in defined playback When newly saving images that have effects added or are edited When images are deleted using Erase from the ID menu ...

Page 122: ...s Image searches p 118 Erase p 151 Slide Show p 131 Configure print settings p 157 Protect p 147 I People L9 category 1 3 scenery To Do Events Category Selection Methods Select For viewing and selecting images singly For picking a first and last image and selecting all the Select Range images in the range 1 Use the or 41 button to choose a selection method 2 Press the _ button ...

Page 123: ...ges to categorize 2 Use the or 4 button to select a category 3 Press the button Pressing the FUNO ET button again cancels the setting This also can be set in the Index Playback mode Press the MENU button to complete the setting m O 0 Select Range ...

Page 124: ...button An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image Up to 500 images can be selected 1 Press the I_ button 2 Use the or 4 button to select a category 1 Press the 4 button and choose Select 2 Press the _ button The screen will return to the selection method screen Selecting Deselect cancels categorization of the selected range ...

Page 125: ...123 i Trimming a an Image Portion of You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file 9 4 ...

Page 126: ...not be able to trim mages recorded by a different camera The aspect ratio for images which can be trimmed will be fixed to 4 3 or 3 4 if the image is vertically oriented The recording pixels of a trimmed image will be less than the image before trimming ...

Page 127: ...125 i Viewing Movies ...

Page 128: ...an use the button to slow down or the _ button to speed up playback First Frame Displays the first frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC SET button is held down Fast Forwards if the FUNC SET button is held Next Frame down Last Frame Displays the last frame Edit Switches to the Movie Editing mode O Movies cannot be Played in the Index Playba ck mode _ use the television s controls to adjust the ...

Page 129: ...ing the cut point using the or 4 button is displayed every 1 second or every 15 seconds 1 or 30 seconds 2 in I_ allowing you to cut the movie at the MovieEditingBar indicated point 1 When the shooting interval is 1 sec 2 When the shooting interval is 2 sec Even if you specify the cut point at a position other than selecting will delete the beginning portion of the movie up to the point just before...

Page 130: ...trol panel _ epending 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 to use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC30 p 202 ...

Page 131: ...inal 90 129 270 _ m _ _ hen images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera wi l depend upon the so are used to download the images _ s the orientation of an image is recorded the image will be shown in its rotated orientation the next time it is displayed ...

Page 132: ...played when switching between images No transition effect IThe displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed I_ I Press the button to have the previous image display from the left land the _ button to have the next image display from the right ...

Page 133: ...l images on a memory card inorder Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order My Category Plays the images in the selected category in order I Folder Plays images in a specified folder in order Movies Plays movie files only in order Stills Plays still images only inorder Plays the images selected for each slide show _1 _ I Custom 1 3 Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 in order p 134 0 O 9 ...

Page 134: ...ed when one image is replaced by another 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 image d...

Page 135: ...the O button A will appear on selected images To cancel the selection Press the FUNC SET button again Multiple selections can be made for the date category or folder The images will play back in the order of selection Use the or _ button to check the images for each date category or folder Pressing the MENU button completes the setting ...

Page 136: ...ame way when they are set 2 Select images to play Checkmark back indicating selection 1 Use the 4 or 4 button to choose Numberindicating the selection order images to play back 2 Use the _ button to select X desetect the images You can also select images in the Index Playback mode Pressing the MENU button completes the setting _ Selecting All Images 1 After selecting _ _ in Step 1 use the 4 button...

Page 137: ...econds Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been 1 Select Set up 1 Use the or button to select Set up 2 Press the _ button Configure the setting 1 Use the IF or 4 button to select Play Time or Repeat 2 Use the or l button to select an option 3 Press the MENUbutton ...

Page 138: ...in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended We recommend that you use New File tc save corrected images Examples Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small large dark or bright in relation to the overall image Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal or faces with a portion hidden ...

Page 139: ...137 m 0 m 2 _ _ Red eye correction cannot be performed on movies Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images ...

Page 140: ... use the Add Frame option to correct them Add Correction Frame Select Add Frame 1 Use the 41 or button to select Add Frame 2 Press the button A green frame will display 2 Adjust the position of the frame 1 Use the 41 _1 or I_button to move the frame Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever 3 Add a correction frame 1 Press the _ button The correction frame will be added and the frame co...

Page 141: ...ed eYe besure to add one correction frame per subject Removing Correction Frames Select Remove Frame 1 Use the 4k or button to select Remove Frame 2 Press the button 2 to remove 1 Use the or _ button to select a frame to remove The selected frame will appear in green 3 Delete the frame 1_Press the button The selected frame will disappear To continue deleting frames return to Step 2 When you finish...

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Page 143: ...ton to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non transformed image _ 2 Press the O button _1 Use the or _ button to select _ OK 2 Press the O button _ The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list To continue adding effects to other images repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward _1 Press the NENLI button 2 Us...

Page 144: ...y will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved Color in images taken using My Colors p 103 in Shooting mode and images edited with the My Colors function in Playback mode may differ slightly I Resizing Images You can save images at lower recording pixets than the original image _ _ 11600 x 1200 pixels _J 640 x 480 pixels m 320 x 240 pixels ...

Page 145: ...143 m O Movies and images shot in canno b e resizedl ...

Page 146: ...1441 i Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode you can attach sound memos up to 1 min to an ima e The sound data is saved in the WAVE format ...

Page 147: ...t Ends the operation Record Starts recording Pause Stops recording or playback Play Plays back Erases sound memos Select Erase and in the Erase confirmation screen press the FMNO ISET button m O 93 3 i_ You cannot attach sound memos to movies n_ Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased _ ...

Page 148: ...tely 2 hours without taking a picture Sound Recorder Panel Use the or _ button to select an option and press the FUNC SET button I Exit IRecord Pause Play Returns to the menu screen Starts recording Stops recording or playback Use the or 41 button to select a sound to play and press the FUNC SET button ...

Page 149: ...button to adjust the volume m 0 o _ i Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure You can configure the protection settings for each Select image singly while viewing them You can select a first and last image and protect all Select Range the images in the range Select by Date You can protect the imagesfrom a specified date Select by Category You can prote...

Page 150: ... to choose a selection method Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen 2 Press the _ button Select repeat the procedure Protection icon This also can be set in the Index Playback mode Press the MENU button to complete the setting Select Range ...

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Page 152: ...ll Images 3 Protect the images 1 Use the 4 or I button to select Protect 2 Press the button Returns to the selection method screen Selecting Unlock removes protection for alI the images Selecting Stop cancels protection settings for the current selection ...

Page 153: ... the range Select by Date Erases images corresponding to the selected date Select by Category Erases images in the selected category Select by Folder Erases images in the selected folder All Images Erases all images on a memory card m Note that erased images cannot be recovered Exe clse adequate caution before erasing an image _ Protected images cannot be erased with this function_ _Q m O Er 93 3 ...

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Page 156: ... Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder All Images 1 Use the or _ button to select OK 2 Press the button Selecting Cancel cancels the operation and returns to Step 2 ...

Page 157: ... Registering Functions to the _ Button _ You can register a function that you often use to the button The o following functions can be registered _ Function Reference Page 0 Standard I Slide Show 2 131 Sound Recorder 146 1 Default setting It can be used to switch between Power off Playback mode Shooting mode p 42 2 Slide Show will not play in the Index Playback mode To Cancel Setting the Play Butt...

Page 158: ...en you press the button in Shooting mode it switches the camera to Playback mode When it is pressed again the registered function is called up If functions other than are registered the button cannot be used to turn offthe power ...

Page 159: ... on the printer or photo developing service _ Movies cannot be specified for printing 5 The 4L 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 Setting the Print Style After setting the print style select the images for printing The following settings can be selected Default setting Standa...

Page 160: ... File No can be set to On at the same time however the printable information may vary between printers Images dated using Date Stamp p 20 are always printed with the date regardless of the Date setting As a result some printers may print the date twice on these images if Date is also set to On Dates are printed in the style specified in Date Time in the menu p 12 ...

Page 161: ...ory selected category Configures print settings for images in the Select by Folder selected folder Select All Images Configures print settings for all images Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from images _ nly one copy will be printed for each selected image With the Select Images Qty option you can only set the number of copies to print when the Print Type option is set to Standard ...

Page 162: ...16ol Select Images Qty Select Range Turn the control dial to change the first or last image 1 Press the _ button ...

Page 163: ...e or I button to select the last image in the range 4 Press the button An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image Configure the print settings 1 Press 41 and choose Order 2 Press the button The screen will return to the selection method screen Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the selected range of images T 69 dR 69 ...

Page 164: ...iple dates categories or folders Use the 4 or 4 button to confirm each date category or folder image 3 Press the MENU button j 1 Use the 4 or 4 button to select OK 2 Press the _ button The screen will return to the selection method screen Selecting Stop cancels print settings of the selected image Select All Images 2 1 Use the 4 or 4 button to select OK 2 Press the _ button The screen will return ...

Page 165: ...following 1 Press the _ _ button 2 Confirm that Print is selected then press the FUNC _ SET button _ O I Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings _ _ You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards _ he _k ic...

Page 166: ...ss the button Pressing the FMNC SET button again desetects the setting This also can be set in the Index Playback mode Press the MENU button to end the set up Mark all _ Images are transferred in order according to the file number A maximum of 998 images can be selected ...

Page 167: ...er Approximately 5 O minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera In Shooting mode the LCD monitor automatically turns off _ after the selected time if no control is accessed regardless _ of the Auto Power Down setting Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on O 9 3 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the or _ button to sele...

Page 168: ... a computer w I Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre register the destination time zones You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date Time settings Setting the Home World Time Zones ...

Page 169: ...167 Switching to the Destination Time Zone ...

Page 170: ... you wish to erase all images and other data i_ Please note that formatting initializing a memory card erases a data including protected images and othe r file types When the _ icon is displayed sound data recorded with the sound recorder exists Exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the 4 or 4 button to select menu 3 Use the 4 or _1 button to sel...

Page 171: ...Low Level Format 5 We recommend you select Low Level Format when you think __ that the recording reading speed of a memory card has dropped A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with O some memory cards 3 ...

Page 172: ...emory 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 memory card and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images The image and folder number are reset to the starting value 100 0001 This is convenient for managing images on a folder by folder basis Auto Reset When a blank memo...

Page 173: ...ay be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2000 because the following types of images 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 Images ca...

Page 174: ...aved to that folder Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images To Folder create an additional folder insert the check mark again You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create Auto Create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and t me Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot ...

Page 175: ...173 _ Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than 2000 images even if you are not creating new folders ...

Page 176: ...hat the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to On the orientation of images downloaded to a computer wil depend upon the software used to download the images _ When the camera is held vertically to shoot the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be up and the lower end to be down...

Page 177: ... or to a printer The following cannot be reset Shooting mode The Time Zone Date Time Language and Video System options in the menu p 56 White balance data recorded with the Custom White Balance function p 101 Colors specified in the Color Accent p 105 or Color Swap p 107 modes Newly added My Camera settings p 178 O o ...

Page 178: ... video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 56 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 ...

Page 179: ... to customize the camera to suit your own tastes o Changing My Camera Settings __ _ 1_Seieciamenu iiem _1 Press the NEN J button _ 2 Use the or button to select the _ _ menu 3 Use the 4 or 41 button to select _ _ _ _ menu item 1 Use the or 4 button to select _ _ contents you wish to set _2 Press the ME LJ button _ r_ _ Select Theme to set all to the same _ _ O 3 o ...

Page 180: ...as My Camera settings to the and menu items You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer s images and sounds to the camera _ A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults Use the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser to restore the default settings to the camera ...

Page 181: ...recording time elapses To play it back select Play To exit instead of registering press Exit i _4_ The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings e3 Movies Sounds recorded with the Sound Memo function p 44 _ Sounds recorded with the Sound Recorder p 146 O The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is _ added _ See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information _ o...

Page 182: ...emory card slot cover is open battery cover is securely closed p 10 Battery charge insufficient Insert a fully charged battery into the to operate camera camera p 8 Change the battery pack Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK DC30 message displays sold separately p 202 Poor contact between Polish the terminals with a soft cotton camera and battery swab before charging or using the terminals battery p 198 Th...

Page 183: ...button other than the Display Off power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor T back on p 165 o If Power Saving is set to Display Off the power saving function will shut down the LCD monitor while shooting in mode Incompatible image has Change the start up image in the My been selected as the start Camera settings p 177 or use the up image in the My Camera supplied softwa...

Page 184: ...ch as the sun or other light source devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies A slow shutter speed has Set the tS mode to any setting other likely been selected than Off p 70 because of insufficient Raise the tSO speed p 71 lighting Select a setting other than flash of...

Page 185: ..._ when the flask is charged the indicator will light orange Shooting is _ now possible p 44 Memo_ card is fuii _ inse_ anew memo_ card ipl il tf required download the images to a _ computer and erase them from the o memory card to make space 5 Memory card is not Format the memory card p 168 formatted correctly tf reformatting does not work the memory card logic circuits may be damaged Consult the ...

Page 186: ...tlie subiect at tlie correct range focusing range p 206 The camera may be set to an unintended function such as Macro Cancel the setting The subject iS hard to focus e Use flie focus lock or AF lock to on shoot p 94 Insufficient light for Set the flash to Flash on p 64 shooting The subject is Set the exposure compensation to a underexposed because the positive setting p 97 surroundings are too bri...

Page 187: ...sshining Change the shooting angle directly into the camera or isbeing reflected offthe subject m ISO Auto setting may increase image noise For higher image c u quality use as low an ISO speed as _ possible p 71 _ in I_ m r_ _j M _ j _j an d o _ tile ISO speed increases and 5_ noise can appear Light from the flash has This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles or with digital ca...

Page 188: ... to improve the effect If you set the Red Eye Corr in the Flash Settings to On the camera will automatically correct red eyes while shooting and record the image to the memory card Images recorded with red eye can be corrected by selecting Red Eye Correction in the menu p 136 The memory card s To enhance the continuous shooting performance has dropped performance you are recommended to format the ...

Page 189: ...cluding slow recording memory Memorycardswhich have cards p 168 had images recorded and erased repeatedly There isinsufficient free Try the foow ng procedures space inthe camera s built Format the memory card with alow inmemory level format before shooting r_ p 168 r Lower the recording pixets p 68 o Use ahigh speed memory card _ 5 SDC 512MSH etc Zoom lever was pressed Operate the zoom before shoo...

Page 190: ...r file file format structure of the camera location was changed Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details Some images shot with another camera cannot be edited Movies recorded with high recording pixets 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 insufficie...

Page 191: ...t video system Set the video system to the e setting appropriate setting NTSCor PAL for _ your TV p 56 o Shooting in Stitch Assist _ The output wiii not appear on a TV in _ mode Stitch Assist mode Shoot in a different shooting mode p 43 The camera and printer are Securely connect the camera and not properly connected printer with the specified cable The printer power is not Turn on the printer pow...

Page 192: ...HC memory card is write protected p 200 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 There may be something wrong with the memory card By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera you may be able to continue using it p 168 However if this error message appears eve...

Page 193: ...so see Battery Handling Precautions p 198 No images recorded on memory card You attempted to play back an image larger than 5616 x 3744 pixels or with a large data size You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image edited with a computer etc You attempted to play back an incompatible RAW image _ You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data an image with a recording type specific...

Page 194: ... to trim an image recorded using I _ or a _ or image You attempted to categorize an image recorded in a different camera Cannot apply red eye correction as no red eye is detected When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu you attempted to select an image with corrupted data or an image taken with another camera You may have also attempted to select a movie when Wallpa...

Page 195: ...e images Anerror was detected while the lens was inmotion and the power has been automatically turned off This error can occur ifyou hold the lens while itis in motion or you operate it in a location with m 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 b...

Page 196: ...ipment 1 Do not point the camera at a bright light source such as at the sun on a sunny day Doing so could damage the camera s CCD or your eyesight Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Wrist strap Placement of the strap around the child s neck could result in asphyxiation Memory card Dangerous if accidentally swallowed If this occurs contact a doctor immediately Do not att...

Page 197: ... cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock _ o y Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat The battery should not be immersed in wate...

Page 198: ...r camera Do not use it with other products or batteries There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock O Before you discard a ba_e_i cover the terminais with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions o o Do not trigger ...

Page 199: ...ing placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged or if not fully plugged into the outlet Do not use in locations with poor ventilation The above...

Page 200: ... or equipment which generate strong magnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data To prevent condensation when moving the camera from a cold location to a hot location seal the camera inside a vinyl bag and remove the camera after acclimatizing it to the ambient temperature In the event that condensation in the camera occurs remove the memory card ...

Page 201: ...always replace the terminal cover Fig B These conditions can damage the battery You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached Fig C D Fig C Fig D ChargedBattery SpentBattery Attach it so the Attach it the opposite way is visible to Fig C You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is depleted and to store it in an indoor location with low rela...

Page 202: ...hes substantially even when it is fully charged its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced The Memory Card The write protect tab on SD and SDHC memory cards j_ite Protect Tab _ Slide the switch up Writing Erasing Possible _ Slide the switch down You can protect the f iomtgeSmaermd o _ erarda_a Writing Erasing Impossible Memory cards are high precision electronic devices Do not bend them ...

Page 203: ...her formatting When the camera is malfunctioning a corrupted memory card might be the cause Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem When a non Canon brand memory card is maIfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem I Memory cards formatted in other cameras computers or _ peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera When e that happens reformat the memory card with...

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Page 205: ...ngthen as the battery charge gets weaker Always set the power mode switch to OFF when you finish using the flash Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity The High Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items For continuous shootin...

Page 206: ...battery usage time has considerably diminished wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints Usage in Cold Temperatures 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 Non Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the ...

Page 207: ...ny remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth _ _ ever use organic solvents on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support ist supplied with your camera LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn...

Page 208: ... wide viewing angle type approx 230 000 dots picture coverage rate 100 AF System TTL autofocus Face Detect l 2 AiAF 9 points Center 3 1 AF flame can be moved and fixed to specified face 2 If no face is detected AiAF 9 points is used 3 Size of AF frame can be selected Focusing Range Normal 30 cm 12 in infinity Macro 3 50 cm W 30 50 cm T 1 2 in 1 6 ft Wy12 in 1 6 ft T Infinity 3 m 9 8 ft infinity Ki...

Page 209: ...ct movement However the ISO speed is set relatively higher than Auto Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H or Custom The colors of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AF Auto On Off Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF Normal 30 cm 3 5 m 12 in 11 ft W 30 cm 2 0 m 12 in 6 6 ft T Brightness of image periphery may reduce depending on shooting distance Auto Manual Di...

Page 210: ...s Small 640 x 480 pixels Date Stamp 1600 x 1200 pixels Widescreen 3648 x 2048 pixels Standard Color Accent Color Swap 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec LP 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec Recording can continue until the memory card is full 1 can record up to a maximum of 4 GB at one time 2 Compact Can record for 3 min 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec Time Lapse Can record ...

Page 211: ...egory Movie Playback slow motion available Rotate Slide Show Red Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Sound Memo recording playback up to 1 min Sound Recorder up to 2 hours sound only recording playback possible or Protect PictBridge compliant and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Start up image start up sound operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound Hi Speed USB De...

Page 212: ...warming the battery in a pocket before use Test Conditions 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 ...

Page 213: ...x 1200 pixels _ Widescreen 3648 x 2048 pixels Compression 32MB 6 11 23 lO 17 14 26 _ Memory card included with the camer8 SDC SDC 128M 512MSH 28 47 99 45 75 61 109 121 8 37 15 64 Capable of smooth continuous shooting p 76 when the memory card has been formatted with a low level format This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and...

Page 214: ...0 sec 640 x 480 pixels 1 hr 4 hrs Ira 2 15 min 3 min 7 min 30 sec 1 1 frame sec shooting interval 1 sec 2 0 5 frame sec shooting interval 2 sec Maximum movie clip length at 3 min 2 hours The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time As plays back at 15 frames sec the recording time and the playback time will differ Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations Estimated I_1 Memory...

Page 215: ... 84 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 558 KB 3648 x 2048 pixels 3243 KB 1920 KB 918 KB Recording Pixels Frame Rate 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec Standard 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec LP Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec Color Swap 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec Compact 640 x 480 pixels Time Lapse 2 1 1 frame sec shooting interval 1 sec 2 0 5 frame sec shooting interval 2 sec File size 1963 KB sec...

Page 216: ... in Weight Approx 1 5 g 0 95 oz Battery Pack NB 5L Rechargeable lithium ion battery 3 7 V DC 1129 mAh Approx 309 times 9 49 C 32 104 F Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Battery Life Charge Cycles Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 32 9 x 44 9 x 7 9 mm 1 26 x 1 77 x 9 31 in Approx 25 g 0 88 oz USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable Please...

Page 217: ... CB 2LXE excluding power cord Compact Power Adapter CA DC10 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC30 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 4 3 V DC 1 5A 0 40 C 32 104 F Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight excluding power cord 42 6 x 104 4 x 31 4 mm 68 x 4 11 x 1 24 in Approx 180 g 6 35 oz When connecting to and using a household power outlet use only AC Adapter Kit A...

Page 218: ...n Frame 136 Create Folder 172 D Date Time Displaying the Clock 45 Setting 12 World Clock 166 Digital Tele Converter 60 Digital Zoom 60 Direct Transfer 29 Downloading Images to a Computer 25 DPOF Print Settings 157 DPOF Transfer Order 163 E Erasing 17 151 Exposure Compensation 97 F Face Select 92 FE Lock 96 File Number 170 Flash 64 Focus 15 86 Focus Check 86 116 Focus Lock 94 FUNC SET Button 40 46 ...

Page 219: ...ra Menu 57 Play Menu 47 54 Print Menu 47 54 Rec Menu 53 Set up Menu 55 MENU Button 40 47 Metering Modes 98 Mode Switch 40 217 Movie Editing 127 Playback 24 125 Shooting 22 79 Mute 15 55 My Camera Settings Changing My Camera Settings 177 Registering My Camera Settings 178 My Colors 103 140 O Optical Zoom 60 P Playback 16 Playback Button 16 155 Power Saving 165 _ Print Share Button 40 Printing 18 15...

Page 220: ... 73 Portrait 73 Snow 74 Sunset 74 Underwater 75 Stitch Assist 84 Shutter Button 40 Fully 15 Halfway 14 Slide Show 131 Slow Synchro 77 Sound Memo 144 Sound Recorder 146 Spot AE Point Frame 98 Stitch Assist 84 System Requirements 25 1 Telephoto 60 Time Lapse 83 Time Zone 166 Transition Effects 130 Trimming 123 V Video Output System 176 W White Balance 100 Wide Angle 60 Wrist Strap 11 Z Zoom 60 ...

Page 221: ...on which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on the user isencouraged totrytocorrect the interference by one ormore ofthe following measures Reorient orrelocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into anoutlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected Consult the dealer oran experienced radio ...

Page 222: ...ESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet This battery charger is for exclusive use with Battery Pack NB 5L 1 12 Ah There is a danger of explosion if other battery packs are used For CA USA only Included lithium b...

Page 223: ...s or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh the Mac logo QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The SDHC logo is a trademark Copyright Canon Inc 2008 All rights reserved ...

Page 224: ...sion still O O 0 3 O 0 3 O images pp 68 69 Number of 640 x 480 30 fps 30 fps LP Recording Pixels 640x480 1 0 5 fps Frame Rate Compression 320 x 240 30 fps movies p 82 160 x 120 15 fps FE Lock p 96 O Normal O O O O O Shooting Zone Macro O O O O O O p 64 Infinity 0 0 0 0 _o _o _ Auto 0 0 0 Flash p 64 On O O O O Off O O O O O O Stitch Direction Selection Right Left p 84 O ...

Page 225: ... mNmmDmm NNNN P 0es o p 99 N N N N N N _ N N IN i 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 o o o t o o O O O 103 io o 4 N _ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 pp 68 69 0 0 0 5 p 82 O O O p 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O p 64 O O O O O O O O O O O O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 p 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 _o o o p 84 ...

Page 226: ...e camera In the Stitch Assist mode only the first image is available Not available 1 Set to optimum value depending on each shooting mode 2 The value is fixed to ISO 3200 3 or cannot be selected 4 The recording size is fixed to _ 1600 x 1200 5 15 fps in Playback mode 6 Not available when or is selected 7 Always set to on 8 Only available when the flash is set to On ...

Page 227: ...SCN I Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 1225 me Reterence I ...

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