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Page 1: ...a User Guide DiG C PictBddge oeo_ EJdf _at DPOF DIRECT PRINT Please start by reading the Read This First section on page 6 of this manual Ik_ Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct...

Page 2: ...en 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 leaka...

Page 3: ...175 Please see page 29 to change the language setting Please read through the Read This First section p 6 before using your camera Trademark Acknowledgments Canon and PowerShot and Bubble Jet are tra...

Page 4: ...re available under each function Will my settings remain in effect even after I ve turned the camera off Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 212 What functions are available through the menus...

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Page 6: ...he Power On 31 Switching between Shooting and Playback 33 Using the LCD Monitor 34 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot 42 Using the Zoom 43 Pressing the Shutter Button 44 Auto Mode 56 Reviewing an Image Rig...

Page 7: ...e 99 Adjusting the Tone White Balance 102 Changing the Photo Effect 107 Changing the IS Speed 109 Adjusting the Flash Output 111 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 112 1 2 Saving Custom Setti...

Page 8: ...ecting Images for Transferring 148 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable 150 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 154 Changing My Camera Settings 157 Registering My Camera Settings 160...

Page 9: ...liiiii ili i ilil iiil Camera Care and Maintenance 191...

Page 10: ...on digital cameras are intended for personal use and must be used in a manner that respects international and domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain cases the copyin...

Page 11: ...he safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself other pers...

Page 12: ...age electrical shock Internal inspections alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk To avoi...

Page 13: ...lt your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not use substances containing alcohol benzene thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment Th...

Page 14: ...seek medical assistance Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings It could lead to leakage and injury Do not short circuit the battery terminals with...

Page 15: ...to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns o...

Page 16: ...ems stuck to its lens The resulting heat build up could damage the flash If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please take care when operating the camera for an...

Page 17: ...before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card and batte...

Page 18: ...all the way into the slot so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out Open the LCD monitor p 34 and press the ON OFF button to turn the camera on p 31 Hold the ON OFF button down until the p...

Page 19: ...You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete View the recorded image The recorded image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds p 58 For information about how...

Page 20: ...19 Power Indicator p 31 _ ON OFF Button p 31 Optical Viewfinder Window p 42 AF assist Beam p 46 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 66 Self Timer Lamp p 80 Flash p 64 Terminal Cover Ring Release Button Lens Ring...

Page 21: ...PCU supplied with the camera Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold Separately CP Printers USB Interface Cable IFC 3OOPCU supplied with the camera or the Direct Interface Cable DIF IO0 supplied with th...

Page 22: ...ton or the shutter button is pressed Upper Indicator Green Ready to shoot Blinking Green Recording to CF card Reading CF card Erasing from CF card Transmitting data during a computer connection Low ba...

Page 23: ...tion type tl_ll Portrait p 67 Landscape p 68 _ Night Scene p 69 Fast Shutter Speed p 70 Slow Shutter Speed p 71 r4 3 Stitch Assist p 72 n Movie p 76 Creative Zone The user selects exposure aperture or...

Page 24: ...ely sold nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries I Be sure that the camera power is off Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow and push the battery cover slightly forward Then open the...

Page 25: ...ion on handling the AA size rechargeable NiMH batteries see Using Rechargeable Batteries p 182 Never use manganese or lithium batteries as these battery types may overheat in the camera Since the perf...

Page 26: ...them up prior to use But be careful that you don t put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects as these objects may cause batteries to short circuit If yo...

Page 27: ...nk as explained below and the LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted Power indicator blinks green 3 Change the batteries Batteries are beginning to...

Page 28: ...ection of the arrow and open it Insert the CF card with the label facing out and the arrow pointing in Insert the CF card all the way into the slot so that the CF card eject button pops all the way ou...

Page 29: ...t further formatting o_ For more information on CF cards see CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images p 203 o CF cards are high precision electronic devices Do not bend them apply force to...

Page 30: ...rechargeable lithium date time battery charge is low Start from Step 5 to set the date and time I Press the ON OFF button to turn on the camera p 31 Open the LCD monitor p 34 and press the MENU button...

Page 31: ...e the up or down button to change the value of the highlighted field Press the left or right button to highlight another field The date can be set up to the year 2030 O3 C o C LL o O3 5 rn d D E L d C...

Page 32: ...ery The camera has a built in rechargeable lithium battery for saving settings such as the date and time This battery is recharged by the AA size batteries while it is in the camera Right after purcha...

Page 33: ...ess the ON OFF button to turn on the camera p 31 Open the LCD monitor p 34 and press the MENU button The r _ Rec or Play Menu will display Rec menu in Auto mode shown _ Select the Ill Set up menu usin...

Page 34: ...button 6 Press the SET button After adjusting the settings press the MENU button Shortcut Operation The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing...

Page 35: ...ooting mode settings appear for about 6 seconds If you slide the mode switch to _ the lens will retract after approximately 1 minute O3 C o 5 C If o O3 O5 rn d d E L d Playback mode The LCD monitor di...

Page 36: ...The power will automatically turn off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed The LCD monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the last function is accessed Press any but...

Page 37: ...de Slide the mode switch to G When playing back Playback mode Open the LCD monitor and slide the mode switch to _ When a printer sold separately is connected images can be printed refer to the Direct...

Page 38: ...just menu settings It can be opened to the following range of positions Opened right to left 180 degrees Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees The LCD monitor will automati...

Page 39: ...s correctly from in front of the lens This reverse display function can be turned off p 169 Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body Fold it until it clicks into place against the camera body...

Page 40: ...ion Information View I_ Off _IJ The on off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off When the camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode However when t...

Page 41: ...ages Standard a No display Information DisplayedQ the LCD MQ Shooting Mode When a Shooting mode setting is changed the settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is...

Page 42: ...increments It will continue to display if you press the 1 Tbutton while it is shown on the screen See Changing the Image Display Duration p 59 While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor y...

Page 43: ...64 p 85 p 78 p 118 p 114 The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when the information view is turned off In addition to the above the AF frame spot light metering frame P Av and Tv mode shutte...

Page 44: ...splay Image Total In detailed display mode the following information appears Histogram Movie Length Shutter Speed Aperture Value 2 0 2 50 100 200 400 F_q E E I In additien to the above the shutter spe...

Page 45: ...his camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows...

Page 46: ...focal distance with high precision It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off center Image Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image Usually the recorded image is wider th...

Page 47: ...wide zoom in for a angle shot telephoto shot Wide angle Telephoto O3 C o C if _ 9_ O3 5 rn d d E 5 L d C 5 Q When the LCD monitor is on you can digitally zoom in on a subject The combined optical and...

Page 48: ...ge Camera shake warning Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator Yellow Macro Mode Manual Focus Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty single beep sounds When the indicator blinks yellow lock the The AF fra...

Page 49: ...the shutter You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is complete Do not move the camera until you hear this sound The upper indicator blinks green while the image is recording onto the CF card 0...

Page 50: ...the flash is charging AF Assist Beam The AF assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions i e dark conditions The AF assist beam...

Page 51: ...Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following procedures Sel e_ting _ing_ by _ressi ng tbe EUNC Button I Open the LCD monitor and press the FUN button 03 C _o C If o _3 r_ d D E 5 o C e3 o_ Ic...

Page 52: ...he SET button again to confirm the setting _ _ Press the FUNC button The menu closes Images can be shot immediately with the selected settings after Step 3 by pressing the shutter button I Open the LC...

Page 53: ..._o C If O3 5 d E o C 5 O 5 For the items followed by an ellipsis press the SET button to show submenus and select a setting After selecting press the SET button again to confirm the setting Some of th...

Page 54: ...Se leG_inq Menus and Settings cQntinued Shooting Mode _ II Shooting Mode Playback Mode 50...

Page 55: ...o rn d d L d C d 4 Set up Menu My Camera Menu Use the zoom lever to switch between menus anytime JL 51...

Page 56: ...p 212 FUNC button Menu Item Exposure Compensation Flash Output White Balance Drive Mode ISO Speed Photo Effect Light Metering System Resolution File Format Compression Reference Available Settings Pag...

Page 57: ...Reverse Disp n Off 169 rn Save Settings Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Auto Play Print rder Transfer Order Saves customized settings Turns image protection on and off Rotates the image in the di...

Page 58: ...nd Operation Sound o _ Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound 172 On Off 10sec 2Osec 3Osec 1min 2min 3min Sets the date and time Formats the CF card On Off On Off m cm ft in English Deutsch Fran ais Nederlands...

Page 59: ...My Camera menu For details see Registering My Camera Settings p 180 or the Software Starter Guide Various camera settings can be restored all at once p 178 03 C 5 C U 03 _5 rn d i C C F e5 o_ 13 55...

Page 60: ...shooting modes In this mode all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else I Check that the camera is in Shooting mode p 33 Turn the shooting mode dial to _ _ _...

Page 61: ...the viewfinder will blink yellow and one beep will sound if the subject is difficult to focus on Frames _5 o oo 6 Press the shutter button all the way p 45 You will hear the sound of the shutter when...

Page 62: ...nitor as long as you keep the shutter button fully depressed Pressing the 111 button while the image is displayed If you press the SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor it will co...

Page 63: ...ttings p 47 Select a Review setting and press the MENU button o JZ O3 With the Off option the image will not automatically display With the 2 sec to 10 sec options the image will appear for the time s...

Page 64: ...p to A4 size i_ 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in prints Print up to Letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in prints Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in prints Print L size 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in prints...

Page 65: ...ial to the desired Shooting mode 3 Press the FUNC button 4 Select dl L 2272 x 1704 using the up or down button o o b9 The current setting is displayed _ _ Select the resolution you wish to set using t...

Page 66: ...left or right button You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button This screen will appear again once the image is shot Pressing the SET button returns to Step...

Page 67: ...s affected in J _ mode Ex 1 When changed from _ to M the resolution and c compression settings of M are used o Ex 2 When changed from P to Tv the resolution and _o compression settings of P are used C...

Page 68: ...res automatically as Auto required by the lighting level Flash on with red The red eye reduction lamp and the eye reduction flash always fire Flash on The flash always fires Flash off The flash does n...

Page 69: ...t fire in Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ mode p 56 Setting the Red _ye Bedu6tion EuBctioB The red eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas This prevents light from...

Page 70: ...e set to the optimal intensity for the shot When shooting with the flash the distance between the camera and the subject should be at least 45 cm 1 5 ft for normal shooting and 25 cm 10 in for Macro s...

Page 71: ...same as for the _ Mode p 56 For functions available in this mode see page 212 To best achieve the effect of the background gradually blurring compose the image so that the upper half of the subject s...

Page 72: ...he shooting mode dial to _ Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ Mode p 56 For functions available in this mode see page 212 Since a slow shutter speed is often selected in _ mode use a tripod...

Page 73: ...ode dial to _ i Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ mode p 56 _ _ To shoot a night scene without a subject To shoot a night scene without any subject in the fore ground set the flash to _ A...

Page 74: ...for a few seconds after the flash fires because of the slow shutter speed Using the mode in daylight will produce an effect similar to that of the _ mode Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects I...

Page 75: ...oot moving objects to make them appear blurred such as river rapids I Turn the shooting mode dial to I Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ mode p 56 Always use a tripod to prevent camera sha...

Page 76: ...t stitch the images together with your computer To create the panorama with your computer use the PhotoStitch software that came with your camera The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portio...

Page 77: ...ant and close items Objects may appear warped or doubled up Make the brightness in each image consistent The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in bright ness is too great For good re...

Page 78: ...t without pressing SET 3 Shoot the first image The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first Minor...

Page 79: ...st shot o JZ 03 A custom white balance setting p 104 cannot be set in mode To use a custom white balance setting first set it in another shooting mode The settings in place for the first image are loc...

Page 80: ...all the way Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously During the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor 3 Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording t...

Page 81: ...e while shooting The AE AF white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame If the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green after a shot this indi...

Page 82: ...small objects 1 Open the LCD monitor and press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on Press the _ button The _ _ icon appears on the LCD monitor Pressing the _ button until the _ icon on the LCD...

Page 83: ...vailable with certain shooting modes Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 212 Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode Shooting with the viewfinder is possible...

Page 84: ...can be used in any shooting mode 1 Open the LCD monitor and press the FUN button Select m Drive Mode using the up or down button The current setting is displayed 3 Select _ or _3 using the left or ri...

Page 85: ...amp starts blinking and the self timer begins to beep The blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter releases When __ _ is selected the self timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning The shut...

Page 86: ...wing range 4 3x 5 3x 6 7x 8 2x and 11x I Open the LCD monitor and press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on In the r j Rec menu select Digital Zoom See Selecting Menus and Settings p 47 3 Selec...

Page 87: ...gitally Press the lever toward to zoom back out The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are displayed _5 o C O3 5 Shoot the image Shooting procedures are the same as for the _...

Page 88: ...interval is _J Shooting longer in this mode than in mode Use this mode to shoot High speed continuously with a short shutter Hj_ Continuous Shooting interval You cannot check images while shooting con...

Page 89: ...es per second When _ is selected Approx 2 4 frames per second Large Fine LCD monitor off mode These figures reflect Canon s testing standard The actual figures will vary according to the shooting cond...

Page 90: ...is manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes Please see _ Mode p 56 for shooting procedures once you have changed a setting Use the program AE mode to have the camera au...

Page 91: ...wing methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white Use the flash Change the IS speed setting Change the light metering mode Differences and Similarities between the P and Modes Bo...

Page 92: ...ightness Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas I Open the...

Page 93: ...sing the left and right buttons until the aperture value display turns to white The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds This camera ho...

Page 94: ...00 to 1 1000 to 1 1250 to 1 2000 The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 500 second The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1 500 second if a faster speed is selected p 6...

Page 95: ...e aperture allows you to blur the background A higher aperture _c value closing it brings the entire range from foreground JCC to background into focus oo I Open the LCD monitor and turn the shooting...

Page 96: ...white If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor the image is under exposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Adjust the aperture value using the left and right buttons until...

Page 97: ...pod before shooting In this mode the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1 60 second to 1 500 second The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchroni...

Page 98: ...posure automatically I Open the LCD monitor and turn the shooting mode dial to M The shutter speed and aperture value appears on the LCD monitor 2 3 Select the setting the shutter speed or the apertur...

Page 99: ...in this mode see page 212 If you wish to change the exposure select the shutter speed or the aperture with the SET button and change the value using the left or right button The LCD monitor s brightne...

Page 100: ...s Off selected to focus This is convenient Center for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it rl indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor I In the Rec menu select r_ AiAF See Sel...

Page 101: ...direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Averages the exposure from the entire image but places more weight on the E7 Center Weighted sub...

Page 102: ...n The current setting is displayed 3 Select a light metering mode using the left or right button 4 Press the FLINC button 5 Shoot the image Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes...

Page 103: ...compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background I Press the FUNC button o JZ 03 Select Exp using the up or down button The current sett...

Page 104: ...sult of adjustment can be checked on the LCD monitor when it is on You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button This screen will appear again once the image is...

Page 105: ...ly Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark which makes white elements of the image appear gray Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed Adjust th...

Page 106: ...ht is not enough such as under cloudy skies in shade or at dusk For recording under tungsten and bulb Tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm white cool Fluorescent wh...

Page 107: ...or right button _5 o C 03 Please see the next page regarding the _ a custom setting When the LCD monitor is on you can check the setting on the display You can shoot the image right after selecting s...

Page 108: ...following three situations the white balance may not be correctly adjusted in the AWB Automode Always shoot after reading and setting the white balance data in _e _ Manual mode Shooting at close dista...

Page 109: ...r cloth or gray card completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor screen or the entire viewfinder before pressing the SET button When you press the SET button the camera reads the white balance data...

Page 110: ...om in to the telephoto end setting Turn the digital zoom off Since the white balance data cannot be read in r _ mode preset the white balance in another shooting mode first before selecting r4_ mode S...

Page 111: ...n to record in bold color Tones down the contrast and color Neutral saturation to record neutral hues Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines Sepia Records in sepia tones B W Records in...

Page 112: ...the LCD monitor is on you can check the results by viewing the image on the LCD monitor A shot can be taken immediately after by pressing the shutter button The menu will reappear after the shot allo...

Page 113: ...er speed is required I Press the FUNC button Select ISO Speed using the up or down button o C O9 The current setting is displayed 3 Select the desired setting using the left or right button You can sh...

Page 114: ...s due to camera shake This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available light resulting in images that conve...

Page 115: ...sufficient light When o adjusting the flash output consider all the shooting oo conditions including the distance to the subject I Press the FUNC button Select Flash Output using the up or down button...

Page 116: ...he camera at an object at a similar distance lock the focus and recompose the image with the desired subject or use manual focus ShQoting with Eo_us LQGk I Press the DISPo button to turn on the LCD mo...

Page 117: ...or The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the MF button are released The manual focus setting will cancel if the MF button is pressed again Recompose the image and press the shutte...

Page 118: ...Use them as a shooting guideline only In the Tv Av orM modes pressing the SET button cycles the selection between the shutter speed the aperture value and the MF indicator A green I_ appears next to...

Page 119: ...when using the digital zoom You can choose not to have the AF frame magnified p 168 In manual focus the AF frame locks on the center frame You can use manual focus in the macro focal distance 5 to 45...

Page 120: ...ly saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to I or 2 Settings that are usually forgotten when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off such as Macro mode or Drive mode are a...

Page 121: ...SET button Selects a save destination C1 or C2 5 Press the MENU button o JZ 03 When you wish to re save partially modified settings except shooting mode that were previously saved in the C1 C2 mode s...

Page 122: ...rect viewing orientation in the display You can set this function on off I In the Set up menu select P_ Auto Rotate See Selecting Menus and Settings p 47 Select On and press the MENU button When this...

Page 123: ...are used to download the images C o When the camera is held vertically to shoot the o Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be _o up and the lower end to be down It then regulates the...

Page 124: ...ded on On CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number The file number of the last image to be shot is Off memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the next...

Page 125: ...the last two digits _5 o C oo Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images However since images shot in Continuous mode and Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same fol...

Page 126: ...using the left or right button Use the left button to move to the previous image and the right button to move to the next Holding the left or right button moves more rapidly between images but the ima...

Page 127: ...T button down and press the zoom lever toward O_ to cycle through each setting approximately 2 5 times to approximately 5 times and 10 times 6anQeling the Magni ied Bisp ay I Press the zoom lever towa...

Page 128: ...ack 3 Change the image selection using the left right up or down button The up button operation in this row displays the previous set of nine images The down button operation in this row displays the...

Page 129: ...back or forward using the left and right buttons Holding down the SET button and pressing the left or right button jumps to the first set or the last set of 9 images C UJ o e5 _Q e5 3 3 bar Press the...

Page 130: ...layback panel appears 3 Select _ Play using the left or right button and press the SET button Movie playback panel Volume The movie and sound will play You can adjust the volume using the up or down b...

Page 131: ...w first frame Ill PreviousFrarne Show previous frame Rewinds if the SET button is held down D Next Frame Show next frame Fast forwards if the SET button is held down I_1 Last Frame Show last frame C U...

Page 132: ...elect I _ Edit using the left or right button and press the SET button The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear 3 Select an editing method using the up or down button Movie edit panel...

Page 133: ...n and press the SETbutton _ The temporarily edited movie will start playing Lu The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing Q 6 Select I_1 Save using the up or down _ button and...

Page 134: ...is not enough space left on the CF card only the overwrite function is available Protected movies cannot be edited It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie If the batteries run out...

Page 135: ...d press the Slit _ button The image cycles to the next orientation 90 _ 270_ original each time the SET button is pressed 3 Press the MENU button The Play menu appears again Press the MENU button agai...

Page 136: ...e sound data is saved in WAVE format 1 In the Play menu Select Sound Memo See Selecting Menus and Settings p 47 l_lappears Select the image to which you wish to add a sound memo using the left or righ...

Page 137: ...ss the SET button To resume playback press the SET button again You can adjust the volume using the up or down button Erasing the Sound Memos Select 17_ Erase in step 2 on the previous page Ending the...

Page 138: ...ngle image display mode pressing the left or right button during auto play will advance through the images more rapidly Pausing and Resuming Auto Play You can pause Auto Play at any time by pressing t...

Page 139: ...es To remove the protection press the SET button again in protection mode You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single playback and index playback p 124 Press the MENU button...

Page 140: ...e you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the _ button A confirmation screen appears Select Erase using the left or right button and press the SET button To cancel instead of erasin...

Page 141: ...button A confirmation screen appears Select OK using the left or right button and press the SET button To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the SET button C IJJ o e5 e5 Protected imag...

Page 142: ...types Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting it 1 In the _ Set up menu select Format and press the SET button Select OK using the left or right button and press the SET button To c...

Page 143: ...rand CF card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem CF cards formatted in another camera computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly When that happens reformat the CF card...

Page 144: ...the images on your CF card you want to print and how many copies you want DPOF 2 Print Settings and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later _ The direct prin...

Page 145: ...arious print settings except DPOF print settings Print I I For printing instructions see the Direct Print User Guide DPOF Print Settings Select the image you want to print p 142 I Select how many copi...

Page 146: ...rinter iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw_ HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHH _ The _1 mark appears on images that have had print marks set by another DP F camera These settings will be overwritten by any print marks set by...

Page 147: ...ges All the Images on a OF Card Switch to index playback three images You can set one copy of each image to print by pressing the SET button then selecting Mark all using the up or down button and pre...

Page 148: ...d Press the zoom lever in step 3 to switch between single and 3 image index playback for selecting an image When Print Type is set to Both the number of copies can be set When it is set to Index the n...

Page 149: ...mages in both the standard and index formats Date Adds the date to the print File No Adds the file number to the print I In the Play menu select Print Order and press the SET button See Selecting Menu...

Page 150: ...On or Off 5 Press the MENU button The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear No cannot be set to On If Print Type is set to Both both Date and File No can be set to On however o...

Page 151: ...Off I In the Play menu select Print Order and press the SETbutton See Selecting Menus and Settings p 47 Select Reset using the left or right button and press the SET button 3 Select OK using the left...

Page 152: ...have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your camera I In the Play menu select Transfer Order and press the SETbutton See Se...

Page 153: ...ges by pressing the zoom lever toward _ I Press the SET button select Mark all using the up or down button and press the SET button again If you select Clear all instead of Mark all you can remove mar...

Page 154: ...u can download images directly from the CF card After the software is installed you can use it to easily download images and print them or send them by email _HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH_ _HHHHHHHHH _jIHHHHHH...

Page 155: ...computer or camera when making a USB connection Please refer to your computer manual for information regarding the location of the USB port Slide the mode switch to F_q Press the ON OFF button until t...

Page 156: ...For information about what to do after making the connection please see the Software Starter Guide 152...

Page 157: ...is not installed However please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method For more details please refer to the supplied For Windows XP and Mac OS X Users Leaflet...

Page 158: ...the CF card into a PC card adapter sold separately 2 3 Double click the icon of the drive with the CF card Depending on the operating system a window opens automatically Copy images from the card int...

Page 159: ...them back I Turn off the camera p 31 Turn off the television also Attach the AV Cable to the terminal on the camera _ Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the video in and audio in jacks on theTV Ye...

Page 160: ...onitor The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 175 The default setting will vary between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan etc PAL Europe...

Page 161: ...d self timer sounds Each menu item has three choices e g Start up image H _ _ As default settings My Camera setting _ has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting _ has an animal theme I Turn on...

Page 162: ...ct a menu item using the up or down button 5 Select setting content using the left or right button 6 Press the MENU button Pressing the MENU button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect I...

Page 163: ...each of the My Camera settings If I_ _ Mute in the _ Set up menu is set to On the beep does not sound even if each sound item such as Start up Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound or Shutter Sound in...

Page 164: ...e the supplied software to upload your computer s images and sounds to the camera The following menu items can be saved to the camera Start up Image Start up Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Shut...

Page 165: ...ra menu using the left or right button 5 Select the menu item you wish to register using the up or down button 6 Select _ or _ using the left or right button appears 7 Press the DISP button An image a...

Page 166: ...e image you wish to register using the left or right button 9_ Press the SETbutton _b Select I_q Record using the left or right button and press the SET button Recording starts Recording stops when th...

Page 167: ...ings When you register new My Camera settings the previously registered settings are erased O3 My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats However CF card images shot with this camera...

Page 168: ...4 sec or less Any file format other than those described above cannot be used with this camera An example of this function is to record Say cheese as the self timer sound so the camera will playback...

Page 169: ...l is set toM FULL 1 3 power _ _ FULL 2 3 power FULL Full power Sets the white balance AWB Auto _ Day Light ill Cloudy _ I _ Tungsten _ Fluorescent _ Fluorescent H _ _ Custom Sets Continuous shooting s...

Page 170: ...mages are recorded AUTO 50 100 200 400 Switches between photo effects Effect Off Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Sepia B W Switches between light metering modes Evaluative Center Weighted Avg Spot Sets t...

Page 171: ...20 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Compression Sets the relative compression ratio 60 used for images _ Superfine _I Fine illNormal Item Menu Screen AiAF Setting Content Sets the AiAF to on the camera a...

Page 172: ...t the red eye reduction lamp fires On Off Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual focus On Off Sets the output of the AF assist beam according to shooting conditions...

Page 173: ...ve Settings Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released Off 2 sec to 10 sec Sets whether or not the images are reversed On Off Saves settings selected in t...

Page 174: ...rase all Default setting Setting Content Protects images from accidental erasure Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise inthe display Adds sound memos to images Erases all images from a CF card ex...

Page 175: ...Content Plays kT_ages automatically one after the other Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a direct print compatible printer or at a photo lab Sets in advance the images that wil...

Page 176: ...that the error warning sound beeps even when the Mute setting is On Adjusts the volume of the start up sound operation sound self4imer sound shutter sound or playback sound The volume cannot be adjus...

Page 177: ...e when a 132 movie or a sound memo is played Sets the Auto Power Down and Display 32 Off settings _ Auto Power Down 3_ Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period...

Page 178: ...et Auto Rotate Distance Units Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted On Off Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotat...

Page 179: ...sages on the LCD monitor The menu may appear differently in some regions English Italiano Deutsch Norsk Frangais Svenska Nederlands Espar_iol Dansk Chinese Suomi Japanese You can change the language d...

Page 180: ...ges recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software See the Software Starter Guide for details Default setting Item Reference Menu Screen Setting Content Page Theme...

Page 181: ...e shutter button is pressed all the way There is no shuttersound in Movie mode _ off D _ 157 157 03 1 How the Mute setting in the Set up menu _ and each sound setting in the _ My Camera e3 menu are re...

Page 182: ...any setting Press the MFNU button for longer than 5 seconds The message Reset settings to default appears on the LCD monitor _ _ Select OK using the left and right buttons then press the SET button Th...

Page 183: ...Language and Video system set in the _ Set up menu p 173 175 The custom white balance p 104 Newly registered My Camera settings p 160 When the camera is connected to a computer or a printer this opera...

Page 184: ...ile could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the Rec men...

Page 185: ...ter Incompatible Cannot attach sound memo to the image Wave format because the image has some sound file recorded in an inappropriate format Cannot register You attempted to register an image recorded...

Page 186: ...er Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices When recharging batteries from the camera always recharge all four of them at the same time All batteries you pl...

Page 187: ...ore charging them again After doing this several times battery performance will be restored Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle o...

Page 188: ...harge state This separately sold adapter kit allows you to operate the camera continuously without worrying about having to stop and replace the batteries Use of the kit is recommended when you are pl...

Page 189: ...IN terminal Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera x o C q Please do not attempt to use any AC adapter other than AC Adapter Kit ACK600 with your came...

Page 190: ...ou use the flash when shooting with the wide converter the outer area of the recorded image especially lower right corner will come out relatively dark When using the tele converter please set the foc...

Page 191: ...DG52A This 52 mm threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots The lens changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 1 75x This lens makes it easy to...

Page 192: ...Field Coverage 8 cm 45 x 34 mm Telephoto 3 1 in 1 8 x 1 3 in end 11 cm 55 x 41 mm 4 3 in 2 2 x 1 6 in 4 cm 48 x 36 mm Wide angle 1 6 in 1 9 x 1 4 in end 16cm 148 x 111 mm 8 3 in 5 8 x 4 4 in This sep...

Page 193: ...f the arrow Ring Ring Release Button When the J marks on the ring and the mark on the camera are aligned lift off the ring Align the marks on the Conversion Lens Adapter and the mark on the camera and...

Page 194: ...prints Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring When shooting with these attachments please use the LCD monitor to compose your shots The attachments block part of the view...

Page 195: ...r lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet Viewfinder Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt LCD moni...

Page 196: ...mera to not record to DE Playback Shooting mode Solution Press the ON OFF button for a few moments Confirm that the CF card slot cover or battery cover is securely closed Reload the batteries in the c...

Page 197: ...ing and lights steadily signaling that the flash is charged then press the shutter button Insert a new CF card If required download the images to a computer and erase them from the CF card to make spa...

Page 198: ...atteries wrong direction correct direction Batteries do not charge Solution Use only unused AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries For information about alkaline batteries see Prop...

Page 199: ...with a dry cloth before charging Replace all 4 batteries with new ones Hold the camera steady when shooting Battery terminals are dirty Battery life exceeded Shots are The camera was blurry or moving...

Page 200: ...etween the camera lens and subject Use the macro mode to shoot close ups between 5 to 45 cm 2 0 in to 1 5 ft from the lens when set to wide angle and between 25 to 45 cm 10 in to 1 5 ft when set to te...

Page 201: ...t is shining or Adjust the camera reflecting into the angle camera The flash mode is set Set the flash to any so that the flash other mode except On always fires A purple red Subject is too bright or...

Page 202: ...ith digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction The flash Set the flash to any doesn t fire other mode except Off Image not Set the video system to showing on the appropriate setting TV NTSC...

Page 203: ...silicon TFT color LCD approx 67 000 pixels Picture coverage approx 100 TTL autofocue 9 point AiAF 1 point AF center Focus lock and Manual focus are available Normal AF 45 cm 1 5 ft infinity Macro AF 5...

Page 204: ...stom2 Image zone Portrait Landscape Night scene Fast shutter Slow shutter Stitch assist and Movie High speed Approx 2 4 shots sec Normal Approx 1 6 shots sec Large Fine mode with LCD monitor off Activ...

Page 205: ...oaded data from your computer using the supplied software USB mini B PTP Picture Transfer Protocol interface Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Four AA alkaline batteries include...

Page 206: ...tandard Canon testing conditions The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 73 F alternating wide angle end and tel...

Page 207: ...um recording time for a movie clip is approx 3 minutes Figures shown in the table are the maximum continuous recording times _ Superfine Jl Fine and J Normal indicate the relative compression ratio L...

Page 208: ...upplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 8 W Rated Output 1 6 V DC 2 A Charging Time Approx 220 minutes Operating 0 35 C 32 95 F Temperature Di...

Page 209: ...ion Lens Adapter LA DC52D is required for mounting to PowerShot A80 Dimensions Diameter 55 7 mm 2 2 in Length 23 7 mm 0 9 in Weight Approx 74 g 2 6 oz Tele converter TC DC52A sold separately Magnifica...

Page 210: ...d Dimensions Diameter 55 6 mm 2 2 in from tip of lens Length 28 7 mm 1 1 in Weight body Approx 11 g 0 39 oz 250D 52mm sold separately 250 mm 4 25 cm 1 6 9 8 in W 8 25 cm 3 2 9 8 in T when mounted on P...

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Page 212: ...lling 24 Recording Capacity 203 Slot Cover 17 Cleaning 191 CompactFlasW MCard 24 25 135 203 Components 16 208 Compression 60 203 Continuous Shooting D_ lj t_ 84 Creative Zone 19 Custom Settings 116 Da...

Page 213: ...187 Conversion Lens Adapter 188 Tele converter 187 Wide Conver er 187 Light Metering Center Weighted Averaging 97 Evaluative 97 Spot AE Point97 Macro Mode _ 78 Magnifying Images 123 Manual Exposure M...

Page 214: ...ransfer Order Reset 148 Selecting Images 148 Troubleshooting 192 198 Self Timer 80 Video System 155 175 Sound 157 159 177 Viewfinder Volume 172 LCD Monitor 17 34 Shooting 33 56 Optical 17 42 Checking...

Page 215: ...nt off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipmen...

Page 216: ...O J J Medium 1 M1 Resolution Medium 2 M2 Small S J J J J Movie Resolution Movie Superfine 3ompression NormaIFine Auto _A O O Flash On _ Off _ 0 Red Eye Reduction Flash Output F assist Beam Single Sho...

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Page 218: ...ble Available but cannot be changed after taking the first shot Not available Setting is retained even after power off The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be res...

Page 219: ...C IlOlll CDI E107 010 XXXXXXXXX 2003 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN...

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