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Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode
Other Shooting

Modes
P Mode

Playback Mode

Setting Menu

Accessories

Appendix

Index

Common Camera Operations

Shoot

Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ....................................

Shooting people well

Portraits

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Matching specific scenes

Low Light

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Fireworks

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Applying special effects

Vivid Colors

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Poster Effect

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Fish-Eye Effect

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Miniature Effect

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Toy Camera Effect

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Monochrome

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Focus on faces .........................................................................

Without using the flash (Flash Off) .................................................

Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................

Add a date stamp .................................................................................

View

View images (Playback Mode) .............................................................

Automatic playback (Slideshow) ..........................................................

On a TV ................................................................................................

On a computer .....................................................................................

Browse through images quickly ...........................................................

Erase images .......................................................................................

Record/View Movies

Record movies .....................................................................................

View movies (Playback Mode) .............................................................

Print

Print pictures ........................................................................................

Save

Save images to a computer .................................................................

Summary of Contents for PowerShot ELPH 180

Page 1: ... to access other pages Next page Previous page Page before you clicked a link To jump to the beginning of a chapter click the chapter title at right From chapter title pages you can access topics by clicking their titles Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions 7 section before using the camera Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly Store this guide...

Page 2: ...gardless of capacity SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards FlashAir cards Eye Fi cards Cards conforming to SD standards However not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera Eye Fi FlashAir Cards This product is not guaranteed to fully support functions of Eye Fi FlashAir cards including wireless transfer In case of any card related issues please check with the card...

Page 3: ... for personal use Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law and note that even for personal use photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions or in some commercial settings The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase In case of camera problems while abroad return to the area of purchase before contacting a Can...

Page 4: ...ide angle Playback magnify index Shutter button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card battery cover Strap mount Shooting modes and on screen icons and text are indicated in brackets Important information you should know Notes and tips for expert camera use xx Pages with related information in this example xx represents a page number The tabs shown above titles indicate wheth...

Page 5: ...s 106 Index 109 Table of Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 4 Table of Contents 5 Common Camera Operations 6 Safety Precautions 7 Basic Guide 10 Initial Preparations 11 Trying the Camera Out 15 Advanced Guide 18 Camera Basics 18 On Off 19 Shutter Button 20 Shooting Display Options 20 Using the FUN...

Page 6: ...s 38 Poster Effect 38 Fish Eye Effect 39 Miniature Effect 39 Toy Camera Effect 40 Monochrome 41 z z Focus on faces 25 37 48 z z Without using the flash Flash Off 32 52 z z Include yourself in the shot Self Timer 31 41 z z Add a date stamp 33 View z z View images Playback Mode 55 z z Automatic playback Slideshow 58 z z On a TV 78 z z On a computer 79 z z Browse through images quickly 56 z z Erase i...

Page 7: ...t in electrical shock or fire If the product gets wet or if liquid or foreign objects get inside remove the battery pack batteries or unplug immediately If your model has a viewfinder or interchangeable lens do not look through the viewfinder or lens at bright light sources such as the sun on a clear day or a bright artificial light source This may damage your eyesight If your model has an interch...

Page 8: ...ces These could cause leakage overheating or an explosion of the battery pack batteries resulting in electrical shock fire burns or other injuries Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock fire burns or other injuries The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods When using optional lenses lens filters or filter adapters if applicable be sure t...

Page 9: ...or explosion resulting in product damage or fire If your product uses multiple batteries do not use batteries that have different levels of charge together and do not use old and new batteries together Do not insert the batteries with the and terminals reversed This may cause the product to malfunction Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage th...

Page 10: ...ting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Basic information and instructions from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations 11 Attaching the Strap 11 Holding the Camera 11 Charging the Battery Pack 11 Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card 12 Setting the Date and Time 13 Display Language 14 Trying the Camera Out 15 Shooting Sma...

Page 11: ... securely to prevent it from moving Do not rest your fingers on the flash Charging the Battery Pack Before use charge the battery pack with the included charger Be sure to charge the battery pack initially because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged 1 Insert the battery pack z z After aligning the marks on the battery pack and charger insert the battery pack by pushing it in and d...

Page 12: ...cal transformer designed for traveling which may damage the battery pack Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card Insert the included battery pack and a memory card sold separately Note that before using a memory card that is new or has been formatted in another device you should format the memory card with this camera 71 1 Open the cover z z Slide the cover and open it 2 Insert the battery pack...

Page 13: ...e Time screen is displayed when you turn the camera on Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date You can also add a date stamp to shots if you wish 33 1 Turn the camera on z z Press the power button z z The Date Time screen is displayed 2 Set the date and time z z Press the...

Page 14: ...s can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera s built in date time battery backup battery after the battery pack is removed The date time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery pack even if the camera is left off Once the date time battery is depleted the Date Time screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on Set the correct date and time as describe...

Page 15: ...utter sound is played and in low light conditions the flash fires automatically z z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends z z After displaying your shot the camera will revert to the shooting screen Still Images Movies Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on shoot still images or movies and then view them Shooting Smart Auto For fully automatic selection ...

Page 16: ... screen indicate image areas not recorded z z Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus z z Once recording begins take your finger off the movie button Finish recording z z Press the movie button again to stop recording The camera beeps twice as recording stops Elapsed Time Viewing After shooting images or movies you can view them on the screen as follows 1 Enter P...

Page 17: ... displayed z z To adjust the volume press the buttons during playback To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered 1 Choose an image to erase z z Press the buttons to choose an image 2 Erase the image z z Press the button z z After Era...

Page 18: ... Accessories Appendix Index Advanced Guide Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera including shooting and playback options On Off 19 Power Saving Features Auto Power Down 19 Shutter Button 20 Shooting Display Options 20 Using the FUNC Menu 21 Using the Menu Screen 22 Indicator Display 23 ...

Page 19: ...an turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the button Power Saving Features Auto Power Down As a way to conserve battery power the camera automatically deactivates the screen Display Off and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity In about two more minut...

Page 20: ...ound ends Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time required for the shot It may take longer in some shooting scenes and images will be blurry if you move the camera or the subject moves before the shutter sound ends Shooting Display Options Press the button to view other information o...

Page 21: ...menu item and then press the or button z z Depending on the menu item functions can be specified simply by pressing the or button or another screen is displayed for configuring the function 3 Choose an option z z Press the buttons to choose an option z z Items labeled with a icon can be configured by pressing the button z z To return to the menu items press the button Options Menu Items 4 Finish t...

Page 22: ... z z Move the zoom lever to choose a tab z z After you have pressed the buttons to choose a tab initially you can switch between tabs by pressing the buttons 3 Choose a menu item z z Press the buttons to choose an item z z For menu items with options not shown first press the or button to switch screens and then press the buttons to select the menu item z z To return to the previous screen press t...

Page 23: ...n the back of the camera 4 blinks in green at these times Connected to a computer 80 Display off 19 70 70 Starting up recording or reading Communicating with other devices Shooting long exposures 42 When the indicator blinks green do not turn the camera off or open the memory card battery cover or shake or hit the camera This may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card ...

Page 24: ...25 Shooting Smart Auto 25 Scene Icons 28 On Screen Frames 28 Common Convenient Features 29 Zooming In Closer on Subjects Digital Zoom 29 Auto Zooming in Response to Subject Movement Auto Zoom 30 Using the Self Timer 31 Deactivating the Flash 32 Adding a Date Stamp 33 Continuous Shooting 34 Image Customization Features 34 Changing the Number of Recording Pixels Image Size 34 Changing Movie Image Qu...

Page 25: ... in focus z z Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus Zoom Bar Shooting with Camera Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions Still Images Movies Shooting Smart Auto 1 Turn the camera on z z Press the power button z z The startup screen is displayed 2 Ent...

Page 26: ...ime z z Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded z z Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus z z Once recording begins take your finger off the movie button Elapsed Time Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed z z To resize the subject repeat the operations in step 3 25 However note that the soun...

Page 27: ...e red eye and to assist in focusing the lamp may be lit when shooting in low light conditions A blinking icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait or release it and press it again Although you can shoot again b...

Page 28: ... icon does not match actual shooting conditions or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect color or brightness Still Images Movies On Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at A white frame is displayed around the subject or person s face determined by the camera to be the main subject and gray frames are displaye...

Page 29: ...n the screen 2 Move the zoom lever toward again z z The camera zooms in even closer on the subject Zoom Factor Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar which indicates the zoom position The zoom bar is color coded to indicate the zoom range White range optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy Yellow range digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy ZoomPlus ...

Page 30: ...en 2 Shoot z z Auto zooming continues even after you shoot and the frames are still displayed z z To cancel auto zooming press the button again is displayed Faces may not be detected at some zoom factors or if the subject s head is tilted or facing the camera indirectly Auto zooming is deactivated in the following situations When you change the shooting mode When you press the button movie button ...

Page 31: ...For Movies Press the movie button z z Once you start the self timer the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self timer sound z z Two seconds before the shot the blinking and sound will speed up The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires z z To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self timer press the button z z To restore the original setting choose in step 1 Still Images Movi...

Page 32: ...le shots image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full When a delay longer than two seconds is specified two seconds before the shot the lamp blinking and self timer sound will speed up The lamp will remain l...

Page 33: ...ate Stamp on the tab and then choose the desired option 22 z z Once the setting is complete is displayed 2 Shoot z z As you take shots the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower right corner of images z z To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 Date stamps cannot be edited or removed Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows However adding ...

Page 34: ...tings and the zoom position As more shots are taken shooting may slow down Shooting may slow down if the flash fires Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Number of Recording Pixels Image Size Choose the image s number of recording pixels from 5 levels as follows For guidelines on how many shots at each recording pixel setting can fit on a memory card see Number of Shots per Memor...

Page 35: ...rding Pixels Frame Rate Details 1280 x 720 25 fps For shooting in HD 640 x 480 30 fps For shooting in standard definition In mode black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the tab of the menu screen as follows For instructions on menu functions see Using the Menu Screen 22 Still Imag...

Page 36: ...s or captured using special functions Specific Scenes 37 Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur Digital IS 38 Applying Special Effects 38 Shooting with a Fish Eye Lens Effect Fish Eye Effect 39 Shots Resembling Miniature Models Miniature Effect 39 Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Toy Camera Effect 40 Shooting in Monochrome 41 Special Modes for Other Purposes 41 Auto Shooting after Detecting New Person...

Page 37: ...he desired option 21 2 Shoot Still Images Movies Shooting Portraits Portrait z z Take shots of people with a softening effect Still Images Shooting under Low Light Low Light z z Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake even in low light conditions Still Images Movies Shooting Fireworks Fireworks z z Vivid shots of fireworks In mode mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it ...

Page 38: ...ontinuously and then be combined z z When the icon is not displayed press the shutter button all the way down to shoot a single image Because the camera will shoot continuously when is displayed hold it steady while shooting In some scenes images may not look as expected When using a tripod shoot in mode 25 mode recording pixel setting is 2560 x 1920 and cannot be changed Applying Special Effects ...

Page 39: ... Models Miniature Effect Creates the effect of a miniature model by blurring image areas above and below your selected area You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback Note that sound is not recorded 1 Choose z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 37 an...

Page 40: ... Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame Movie image quality is when a still image recording pixel setting of is selected and when a still image recording pixel setting of is selected 34 These quality settings cannot be changed Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Toy Camera Effect This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting dark...

Page 41: ...white shots Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Auto Shooting after Detecting New Person Face Self Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person such as the photographer has entered the shooting area 48 This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots 1 Choose z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 37 and choose 2 Compo...

Page 42: ...r of shots and then press the button Still Images Shooting Long Exposures Long Shutter Specify a shutter speed of 1 15 seconds to shoot long exposures In this case mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake 1 Choose z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 37 and choose 2 Choose the shutter speed z z Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired shutter sp...

Page 43: ... in that mode 99 103 Shooting in Program AE P Mode 44 Image Brightness Exposure 44 Adjusting Image Brightness Exposure Compensation 44 Changing the Metering Method 45 Changing the ISO Speed 45 Correcting Image Brightness i Contrast 46 Adjusting White Balance 46 Shooting Range and Focusing 47 Shooting Close Ups Macro 47 Shooting Distant Subjects Infinity 48 Changing the AF Frame Mode 48 Magnifying ...

Page 44: ...exposure Movies can be recorded in mode as well by pressing the movie button However some FUNC 21 and MENU 22 settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording For details on the shooting range in mode see Shooting Range 107 Image Brightness Exposure Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness Exposure Compensation The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1 3 stop inc...

Page 45: ...s more important Spot Metering restricted to within the Spot AE Point frame displayed in the center of the screen Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Set the ISO speed to AUTO for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting mode and conditions Otherwise set a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity or a lower value for lower sensitivity z z Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired ...

Page 46: ... appear grainy You can also correct existing images 65 Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance WB you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting z z Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 21 z z The option you configured is now displayed Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting condition...

Page 47: ...een is white Press the button z z The tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Shooting Close Ups Macro To restrict the focus to subjects at close range set the camera to For details on the range of focus see Shooting Range 107 z z Pres...

Page 48: ... frame is displayed around the person s face determined by the camera to be the main subject and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces When the camera detects movement frames will follow moving subjects within a certain range After you press the shutter button halfway up to nine green frames are displayed around faces in focus If faces are not detected or when only gray f...

Page 49: ...f the background too closely AF Point Zoom on the tab is not available and are not available Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is displayed in the center Effective for reliable focusing A yellow AF frame is displayed with if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner first aim the camera to cap...

Page 50: ...sing the self timer 31 Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame 1 Configure the setting z z Press the button choose AF Point Zoom on the tab and then choose On 22 2 Check the focus z z In Face AiAF AF mode the face detected as the main subject is magnified when the s...

Page 51: ...button halfway Off Conserves battery power because the camera does not focus constantly Flash Still Images Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene For details on the flash range see Camera 106 z z Press the button press the buttons to choose a flash mode and then press the button z z The option you configured is now displayed Auto Fires automatically in lo...

Page 52: ...o keep it still Other Settings Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting z z Press the button choose Grid Lines on the tab and then choose On 22 z z Once the setting is complete grid lines are displayed on the screen Grid lines are not recorded in your shots Still Images Movies Deactivating the Digital Z...

Page 53: ... for the specified time Even while the shot is displayed you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button halfway again Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway Off No image display after shots Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows 1 Set Display Time to 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec or Hold 53 2 Configure the setting...

Page 54: ...er or images from other cameras Viewing 55 Switching Display Modes 56 Browsing and Filtering Images 56 Navigating through Images in an Index 56 Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions 57 Image Viewing Options 58 Magnifying Images 58 Viewing Slideshows 58 Protecting Images 59 Using the Menu 60 Choosing Images Individually 60 Selecting a Range 60 Protecting All Images at Once 61 Erasing Images ...

Page 55: ...d by a icon To play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies z z To start playback press the button press the buttons to choose and then press the button again 4 Adjust the volume z z Press the buttons to adjust the volume z z To adjust the volume when the volume indicator is no longer displayed press the buttons 5 Pause playback z z To pause or resume playback press the button z z After the movie is fin...

Page 56: ...a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness and the vertical axis how much of the image is at each level of brightness Viewing the histogram is a way to check exposure Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Navigating through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index you can quickly find the i...

Page 57: ...ns to choose a condition and then press the button 3 View the filtered images z z Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames To view only these images press the buttons z z To cancel filtered display choose in step 1 When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions those conditions will not be available To show or hide information press the button in step 3...

Page 58: ...g the buttons For fast forward or fast rewind hold the buttons down In filtered display 57 only images matching search conditions are played Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images 1 Magnify an image z z Moving the zoom lever toward will zoom in and magnify the image You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever z z To zoom out move the zoom lever toward ...

Page 59: ...tem to configure and then choose the desired option 22 z z To start the slideshow with your settings choose Start and press the button z z To return to the menu screen press the button Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure 62 z z Press the button and then choose in the menu 21 Protected is displayed z z To cancel protection repeat this process...

Page 60: ... image z z Press the buttons to choose an image and then press the button is displayed z z To cancel selection press the button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Protect the image z z Press the button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mo...

Page 61: ...before the first image cannot be selected as the last image 4 Protect the images z z Press the button to choose Protect and then press the button To cancel protection for groups of images choose Unlock in step 4 Protecting All Images at Once 1 Choose Protect All Images z z Following step 2 in Using the Menu 60 choose Protect All Images and press the button 2 Protect the images z z Press the button...

Page 62: ...ter Erase is displayed press the buttons to choose Erase and then press the button z z The current image is now erased z z To cancel erasure press the buttons to choose Cancel and then press the button Erasing Multiple Images at Once You can choose multiple images to erase at once Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered However protected images 59 cannot be erased Choosing ...

Page 63: ...specify other images 3 Erase the images z z Press the button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button Selecting a Range 1 Choose Select Range z z Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method 62 choose Select Range and press the button 2 Choose images z z Follow steps 2 3 in Selecting a Range 60 to specify images 3 Erase the images z z Pres...

Page 64: ...sing the Menu 1 Choose Rotate z z Press the button and choose Rotate on the tab 22 2 Rotate the image z z Press the buttons to choose an image z z The image is rotated 90 each time you press the button z z To return to the menu screen press the button Rotation is not possible when Auto Rotate is set to Off 64 Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation whic...

Page 65: ...he button z z The image is now saved as a new file 5 Review the new image z z Press the button Display new image is displayed z z Press the buttons to choose Yes and then press the button z z The saved image is now displayed Editing is not possible for images shot at a recording pixel setting of or 34 Images cannot be resized to a higher number of recording pixels Still Images Correcting Image Bri...

Page 66: ...e You can save the corrected image as a separate file 1 Choose Red Eye Correction z z Press the button and then choose Red Eye Correction on the tab 22 2 Choose an image z z Press the buttons to choose an image 3 Correct the image z z Press the button z z Red eye detected by the camera is now corrected and frames are displayed around corrected image areas z z Enlarge or reduce images as needed Fol...

Page 67: ... Camera Functions 68 Silencing Camera Operations 68 Adjusting the Volume 68 Hiding Hints and Tips 68 Date and Time 69 World Clock 69 Lens Retraction Timing 69 Using Eco Mode 70 Power Saving Adjustment 70 Screen Brightness 71 Hiding the Start Up Screen 71 Formatting Memory Cards 71 File Numbering 72 Date Based Image Storage 73 Checking Certification Logos 73 Display Language 73 Adjusting Other Sett...

Page 68: ...choose On Operation can also be silenced by holding down the button as you turn the camera on Sound is not played during movies 55 if you mute camera sounds To restore sound during movies press the button Adjust volume with the buttons as needed Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows z z Choose Volume and then press the button z z Choose an item and then pres...

Page 69: ... described in Setting the Date and Time 13 1 Specify your destination z z Choose Time Zone and then press the button z z Press the buttons to choose World and then press the button z z Press the buttons to choose the destination z z To set daylight saving time 1 hour ahead choose by pressing the buttons and then choose by pressing the buttons z z Press the button 2 Switch to the destination time z...

Page 70: ...reen turns off The camera turns off after approximately three minutes of inactivity 2 Shoot z z To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out press the shutter button halfway Power Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation Auto Power Down and Display Off respectively as needed 19 z z Choose Power Saving and th...

Page 71: ...mory card or a card formatted in another device you should format the card with this camera Formatting erases all data on a memory card Before formatting copy images on the memory card to a computer or take other steps to back them up An Eye Fi card 89 contains software on the card itself Before formatting an Eye Fi card install the software on a computer 1 Access the Format screen z z Choose Form...

Page 72: ... 2 3 in Formatting Memory Cards 71 to continue with the formatting process Low level formatting takes longer than Formatting Memory Cards 71 because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card You can cancel low level formatting in progress by choosing Stop In this case all data will be erased but the memory card can be used normally File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbe...

Page 73: ...ngs The following settings can also be adjusted on the tab Video System 79 FlashAir 90 Eye Fi Settings 89 Date Based Image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day z z Choose Create Folder and then choose Daily z z Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date Checking C...

Page 74: ...estore default camera settings 1 Access the Reset All screen z z Choose Reset All and then press the button 2 Restore default settings z z Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button z z Default settings are now restored The following functions are not restored to default settings tab settings Date Time 69 Time Zone 69 Language 73 and Video System 79 Custom white balance data you have...

Page 75: ...cessories 77 Printers 77 Photo and Movie Storage 78 Using Optional Accessories 78 Playback on a TV 78 Using the Software 79 Checking Your Computer Environment 79 Installing the Software 80 Saving Images to a Computer 80 Printing Images 82 Easy Print 82 Configuring Print Settings 83 Printing Movie Scenes 85 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 86 Adding Images to a Photobook 88 Using an Eye Fi Flas...

Page 76: ...sories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis System Map AV Cable AVC DC400 Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB 11L Battery Charger CB 2LF CB 2LFE 1 USB Cable camera end Mini B 2 Memory Card Card Reader Computer TV Vi...

Page 77: ...charged battery pack Battery Pack NB 11L is also supported Battery Charger CB 2LD is also supported The battery charger can be used in areas with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commercially available adapter for the plug Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling which may damage the battery pack Flash Unit High Power Flash HF DC2 z z Exte...

Page 78: ...s Movies Playback on a TV Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC DC400 sold separately enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera For details on connection or how to switch inputs refer to the TV manual Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV 98 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off 2 Connect the camera to the TV z...

Page 79: ...e Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format NTSC or PAL matches the TV format To change the video output format press the button and choose Video System on the tab For Japan choose NTSC Using the Software To utilize the features of the following software download the software from the Canon website and install it on your computer CameraWindow Import images to your compu...

Page 80: ...Start menu All Programs Canon Utilities and then choose the software for uninstallation Mac OS In the Canon Utilities folder within the Applications folder drag the folder of the software for uninstallation to the Trash and then empty the Trash Saving Images to a Computer Using a USB cable sold separately camera end Mini B you can connect the camera to the computer and save images to the computer ...

Page 81: ...ed or commonly available software compatible with images captured by the camera Windows 7 If the screen in step 2 is not displayed click the icon in the taskbar Mac OS If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2 click the CameraWindow icon in the Dock Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera to the computer without using the software the following limitations a...

Page 82: ... with the USB cable 1 Make sure the camera and printer are off 2 Connect the camera to the printer z z Open the terminal cover Holding the smaller cable plug in the orientation shown insert the plug fully into the camera terminal z z Connect the larger cable plug to the printer For other connection details refer to the printer manual 3 Turn the printer on 4 Turn the camera on z z Press the button ...

Page 83: ...umber of copies to print Cropping Specify a desired image area to print 83 Paper Settings Specify the paper size layout and other details 84 Still Images Cropping Images before Printing By cropping images before printing you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image 1 Choose Cropping z z After following step 1 in Configuring Print Settings 83 to access the printing screen choose C...

Page 84: ...pe of paper z z Press the buttons to choose an option and then press the button 4 Choose a layout z z Press the buttons to choose an option z z When choosing N up press the buttons to specify the number of images per sheet z z Press the button 5 Print the image Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings Bordered Prints with blank space around the image Borderless Borderless ...

Page 85: ...s 1 Access the printing screen z z Follow steps 1 6 in Easy Print 82 to choose a movie The screen at left is displayed 2 Choose a printing method z z Press the buttons to choose and then press the buttons to choose the printing method 3 Print the image Movie Printing Options Single Prints the current scene as a still image Sequence Prints a series of scenes a certain interval apart on a single she...

Page 86: ...nt Type Standard One image is printed per sheet Index Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet Both Both standard and index formats are printed Date On Images are printed with the shooting date Off File No On Images are printed with the file number Off Clear DPOF data On All image print list settings are cleared after printing Off Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in pr...

Page 87: ...of prints repeat steps 2 3 z z Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints You can only choose which images to print by following step 2 z z When finished press the button to return to the menu screen Still Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images z z Following step 1 in Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 87 choose Select Range and press the button z z Follow steps 2 3 in...

Page 88: ... where they are stored in their own folder This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer Choosing a Selection Method z z Press the button choose Photobook Set up on the tab and then choose how you will select images may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera Chan...

Page 89: ...a FlashAir card in the camera Inserting a prepared Eye Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo sharing website Images are transferred by the Eye Fi FlashAir card Refer to the card s user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems When using an Eye Fi FlashAir card keep the follo...

Page 90: ...Connected Error acquiring Eye Fi card information 2 Animated Transfer in progress 1 1Power saving 19 on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer 2Restart the camera Repeated display of this icon may indicate a problem with the card Images labeled with a icon have been transferred Configuring FlashAir Transfer Enable transfer using the FlashAir card z z Press the button choose Flash...

Page 91: ...ble Eye Fi transfer by the card if necessary z z Press the button choose Eye Fi Settings on the tab and then press the button z z Choose Eye Fi trans and then choose Disable Eye Fi Settings is not shown unless an Eye Fi card is in the camera with its write protect tab in the unlocked position For this reason you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye Fi card if the write protect tab is in the ...

Page 92: ...n using the camera Troubleshooting 93 On Screen Messages 95 On Screen Information 97 Shooting Information Display 97 Playback Detailed Information Display 98 Functions and Menu Tables 99 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 99 FUNC Menu 100 Shooting Tab 102 Set Up Tab 104 Playback Tab 104 Print Tab 104 Playback Mode FUNC Menu 104 Handling Precautions 105 Specifications 106 ...

Page 93: ...y concerns However if battery swelling prevents the battery pack from fitting in the camera contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or are not displayed on a TV 79 Shooting Cannot shoot In Playback mode 54 press the shutter button halfway 20 Strange display on the screen under low light 20 Strange display on the screen when shooting Note that the fol...

Page 94: ...grainy images 45 Subjects are affected by red eye Set Lamp Setting to On 35 to light the red eye reduction lamp 4 for flash shots Note that while the red eye reduction lamp is lit for about one second it is not possible to shoot because the lamp is counteracting red eye For best results have subjects look at the red eye reduction lamp Also try increasing the lighting in indoor scenes and shooting ...

Page 95: ...hoose B and then press the button Eye Fi FlashAir Card Cannot transfer images 89 On Screen Messages If an error message is displayed respond as follows Shooting or Playback No memory card The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way 12 Memory card locked The write protect switch of the memory card is set to the locked position Switch the writ...

Page 96: ...hed and the highest supported image number 9999 for images in folders has been reached On the tab change File Numbering to Auto Reset 72 or format the memory card 71 Lens Error This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving or when the camera is used in dusty or sandy locations Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage In this case contact a Canon Customer Supp...

Page 97: ...ime 108 Digital zoom magnification 29 AF frame 48 Spot AE point frame 45 Focus range 47 48 Shooting mode 99 Scene icon 28 Flash mode 32 51 Date stamp 33 ISO speed 45 i Contrast 46 Grid lines 52 AE lock 44 Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure compensation level 44 Eye Fi FlashAir connection status 90 Zoom bar 25 Time zone 69 Battery Level An on screen icon or message indicates the battery charge l...

Page 98: ...till images Recording pixel setting 108 Movies Playback time 108 Protection 59 Red eye correction 66 i Contrast 46 65 Shooting date time 13 Some information may not be available when using a TV as the display 78 Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing 55 Exit Play Slow Motion Press the buttons to adjust the playback speed No sound is played Skip Backward To continue skipping backward keep holdin...

Page 99: ...ables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function Flash 32 51 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Screen Display 20 No Information Display O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Information Display O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 Not available but switches to in some cases O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 100: ... O O O O O O O O O O Self Timer 31 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Self Timer Settings 32 Delay 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O Shots 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O Focus Range 47 48 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Drive Mode 34 O O 3 O O O O O O O O O O O O O 3 O O O O O O O O O 1 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 2 One s...

Page 101: ...de Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Shooting Mode Function Recording pixels 34 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Movie Quality 35 O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O 1 Synchronizes with the recording pixel setting and is automatically set 40 O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 102: ...O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Servo AF 49 On O O O O O O O Off 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O Continuous AF 51 On O O O O O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O Lamp Setting 35 On O O O O O O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O i Contrast 46 Auto O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O Review image after shooting 53 Display Time Off Quick 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold O O O O O O O O ...

Page 103: ...odes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Shooting Mode Function Grid Lines 52 On O O O O O O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Date Stamp 33 Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Date Date Time O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 104: ... Protect 59 Image Search 57 Print 82 Slideshow 58 Set Up Tab Item Reference Page Item Reference Page Mute 68 Format 71 Volume 68 File Numbering 72 Hints Tips 68 Create Folder 73 Date Time 69 Video System 79 Time Zone 69 FlashAir 89 Lens Retraction 69 Eye Fi Settings 89 Eco Mode 70 Certification Logo Display 73 Power Saving 19 70 Language 14 Disp Brightness 71 Reset All 74 Start up Image 71 Playbac...

Page 105: ...h to remove dust from the lens If cleaning is difficult contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments put the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag If condensation does fo...

Page 106: ...n 1 2000 sec Speed unit sec Long Shutter Mode 15 13 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 2 5 2 1 6 1 3 1 Aperture F Number 3 2 9 0 W 6 9 20 T AF AF Frame Face Detect AiAF number of AF frames max 9 Tracking AF Center File Format Design rule for Camera File system DCF compliant DPOF version 1 1 compatible Specifications Camera Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pix...

Page 107: ...Time Number of Shots CIPA compliant Approx 220 shots Number of Shots in Eco Mode Approx 300 shots Movie Recording Time CIPA compliant 1 Approx 55 minutes Movie Recording Time Continuous Shooting 2 Approx 1 hour 50 minutes Playback Time 3 Approx 4 hours 1Total time when shooting repeatedly under the following conditions In mode with all other settings set to defaults With recording stopping zooming...

Page 108: ...d and camera settings Recording times for individual movies are based on memory cards rated at an SD speed class of 10 Recording may stop when cards rated at lower speed classes are used Recording will also stop automatically when the file size reaches 4 GB or when the card becomes full Battery Pack NB 11L Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Nominal Voltage 3 6 V DC Nominal Capacity 680 mAh Char...

Page 109: ...ooting mode 37 Poster effect shooting mode 38 Power 77 Battery pack Battery charger Power saving 19 Printing 82 Program AE 44 Protecting 59 R Recording pixels image size 34 Red eye correction 66 Reset all 74 Resizing images 65 Rotating 64 A Accessories 77 AE lock 44 AF frames 48 AUTO mode shooting mode 15 25 AV cable 77 78 B Batteries Date time date time battery Battery charger 2 77 Battery pack C...

Page 110: ...lock 69 Wrist strap Strap Z Zoom 15 25 29 S Saving images to a computer 80 Screen Display language 14 Icons 97 98 Menu FUNC menu Menu SD SDHC SDXC memory cards Memory cards Searching 57 Self timer 31 2 second self timer 31 Servo AF 49 Shooting Shooting date time Date time Shooting information 97 Slideshow 58 Software Installation 80 Saving images to a computer 80 Sounds 68 Strap 2 11 Super vivid s...

Page 111: ...t is licensed under AT T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded only 1 for a personal and non commercial purpose or 2 by a video provider licensed under the AT T patents to provide MPEG 4 compliant video No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard Disclaimer Unauthorized ...

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