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Page 1: ... I CDI E215 iN CAMERA Before Usingthe Camera Shooting Usingthe Mode Dial Advanced ShootingFunctions Playback Erasing igs TransferSettings Customizingthe Camera Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail Fic_ridge I_IR_ cr 6UBBLEJEr E_fjl_ It DIRECT ...

Page 2: ... from hand or subject movement Shoot movies in any mode by pressing the movie button Shoots movies with stereo sound Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor Attach the separately sold wide converter tele converter lens or close up lens to shoot I of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print Share button ...

Page 3: ... that complement the basic operating procedures You can use SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide SD stands for Secure Digital a copyright protection system m This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or ...

Page 4: ...Function 23 Setting the World Clock 24 Menus and Settings 26 Menu List 28 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 34 Formatting Memory Cards 35 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images 36 Setting the Slow Synchro 38 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 39 Magnified Close Up Shooting Super Macro 40 Using the Digital Zoom 41 Continuous Shooting 42 Using the Self Timer 43 _ Movi...

Page 5: ...sure Bracketing AEB Mode 76 Adjusting the Tone White Balance 77 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 80 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 82 Compensating the Flash Adjustment Flash Output 82 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 83 Shooting Images at Set Intervals Intervalometer 84 C Saving Custom Settings 86 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 87 Creating an Image Destination Folder 88 Res...

Page 6: ...torNiewfinder 121 Shooting 122 Shooting Movies 126 Playback 126 Battery 127 TV monitor output 128 Direct print compatible printers 128 Battery Handling 132 Handling the Memory Card 133 Replacing the Date Battery 135 Using Rechargeable Batteries Sold Separately 136 Using Conversion Lenses Sold Separately 140 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 143 Camera Care and Maintenance 145 Speci...

Page 7: ...igital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances exhibitions or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was sho...

Page 8: ...rstand the safety precautions described below Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly The 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 persons and equipment Equipment refers to the camera battery battery charger sold separately compact powe...

Page 9: ...If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not use substances contai...

Page 10: ...dapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or cushions on top of the battery charger while it is charging Continued use over a Iong period may cause the units to overheat and distort resulting in fire Please use Canon AA size NiMH batteries and charger recomm...

Page 11: ...one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields such as credit cards away from the speaker of the camera Such items may lose data or stop working When using the optional Canon Wide Converter Tele Converter Close up Lens or Conversion Lens Adaptor be sure to attach them firmly If the lens becomes loose and falls off it may crack and the ...

Page 12: ...bject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Do not use the camera in such a way that would cause it to exceed the rating of the power outlet or wiring Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged or if not fully plugged into the outlet Do not use in locations with poor ventilation The above mentioned can cause leakage overheating or explosion resu...

Page 13: ...gnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures m...

Page 14: ...duction Lamp pp 43 46 28 Flash Basic Guide p 11 Microphone R pp 102 103 Microphone L pp 102 103 AF assist Beam p 28 Lens Ring Release Button p 141 Tripod Socket p 143 Battery Cover Basic Guide p 1 Memory Card Slot Cover Basic Guide p 1 _ _Terminal Cover DIGITAL Terminal Basic Guide p 21 L_ DC IN Terminal p 139 ...

Page 15: ...unt when pulled Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens Always replace the lens cap after use eAttach the lens cap cord to the strap Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera s power 0 o 3 C3 o Q _ 13 ...

Page 16: ... p 10 Playback O_ Zoom in l_ Zoom out p 92 _ Continuous q_ _ Self timer Button pp 42 43 Power Mode Indicator Orange Shooting mode Green Playback mode Printer connection Yellow Computer connection _ OFF Button Mode Lever Basic Guide p 3 AN OUT audio video output terminal p 116 Terminal Cover LCD Monitor Basic Guide p 2 Speaker _ Macro Button Basic Guide p 12 MF Manual Focus Button p 66 14 ...

Page 17: ...o memory card Reading memory card Erasing from memory card Transmitting data during a computer connection t_ MENU Button p 26 Basic Guide p 16 v 6 CZ_ SET _ AF Frame Selector Button p 63 Basic Guide p 15 _ DISP Button p 16 r _ _ Shor cut _cv Print Share Button p 61 Basic Guide pp 17 24 ISO ISO Speed t_o Jump Button pp 69 94 _ _ FUNC Function Single Image Erase Button p 26 Basic Guide pp 15 14 15 ...

Page 18: ...y InformationView Playback Mode I _ 1 Shooting information grid lines and a histogram p TV AV and M only are displayed with the default settings 2 When the LCD monitor is closed In the shooting modes the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec when settings such as the flash setting are changed regardless of the selected display mode You can adjust the brightness for the LCD monitor ...

Page 19: ...ing info Grid Lines Histogram p 19 P Tv AM and M only 1 r_ Rec Menu _ Custom Display See Menus and Settings p 27 2 _C Viewfinder _J I_J IE_J I Using the A V _1 and buttons select the LCD monitor or viewfinder you wish to display information for when the DISP button is pressed and press the SET button to place a mark You cannot disable the display setting of the currently selected display location ...

Page 20: ...tor or viewfinder and press the SET button to place a mark Display locations with no marks will not have any information displayed Even though items that are greyed out r can be set they will not display in this Itemswith marks shooting mode are displayed No Information Default setting _ _ No Information _ _ Displays shooting information grid lines and a histogram 18 ...

Page 21: ...ed Image Bright Image ln addition to adjusting the exposure compensation you can also decrease the shutter speed and aperture value to create a brighter image Similarly you can increase the shutter speed and aperture value to create a darker image Night Display When shooting in dark conditions the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor or viewfinder to suit the brightness of the subject ma...

Page 22: ... p 36 L U1U2 S _RecordingPb ds p 36 _ _ Red 1 CarneraShakeWaming p 21 80 lOO 200 400 ISO Speed p 69 Drive Mode pp 42 43 _ Macro Super Macro p 40 Basic Guide p 12 Flash Basic Guide p 11 _ _ Auto Rotate p 8Z eRec Red _ Movie Recording p 46 _DE3_EE mm_l_ m_ N NNNm ShootingModes p 46 Basic Guidep 8 Save Settings p 86 _ 1 Wind Filter OFF p 50 Time Zone p 24 1 Folder Creation p 88 Shooting prohibited p ...

Page 23: ...ooting information appears for approximately 6 seconds when changing shooting settings Shooting information may not appear depending on the camera settings at that time The Raise the flash message _ camera shake warning or _ flash warning icon appears in red on the LCD monitor or viewfinder in low light conditions while the camera is preparing to shoot Use one of the following shooting methods Tur...

Page 24: ...80 My Colors Playback p 100 C_3 C3C 3 Metering Method p 73 White Balance p 77 _ 2 Flash Ad ust p 82 Flash Output p 82 Manual Focus p 77 Shutter speed p 58 Apertune value p 59 File size Shooting Recording Pixels S_ill p 36 Shooting Time Movie p 48 The following information may also be displayed with some images A sound filein a format other than the WAVE format is attached or lhe file format is not...

Page 25: ...o OffJ To turnthe LCDmonitorbackon pressanybuttonotherthanthe OFFbutton orchangethever_cal orhorizontalorientation Playback Modeor Powersdownapproximately 5 minutes afterthelastcontrolis Connected to a Printer inputon thecamera Default setting time can be changed Please note that when the power is turned off with the power saving function small amounts of power are still consumed The power saving ...

Page 26: ...aving to switch the Date Time settings Setting the Home World Time Zones 1 Set up Menu _ Time Zone See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Q Home _ SET button 3 Use the 1 or 1_ button to select a home time zone from the map _ SET button To set the daylight saving option use the or button to display _ The time will advance by 1 hour 4 E World _ SET button _ select a destination time zone as same as step 3 24...

Page 27: ...e Menus and Settings p 27 2 Use the or 1_ button to select _ World _ MENU button To change the destination time zone use the SET button lf you change the date and time when the World option is selected the Home date and time will also change automatically 5 t 3 8 O 25 ...

Page 28: ...ons 0 Set the camera to the shooting mode Press the FUNC button Use the or button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes _ Use the _1 or I_ button to select an option for the menu item You can select further options with the SET button for some options Af er selecting an option you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately Af er shooting this menu wil...

Page 29: ... menu Print menu Set up menu and My Camera menu displays _ Press the MENU button _ Use the 41 or I button to switch between menus C You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus O D _ Use the or button to select menu items Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes _ Use the 4 or I_ button to select an option O Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be set after pressin...

Page 30: ...ill Image p 36 Rec Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page Flash Sync lst curtain l 2nd curtain p 83 Slow Synchro Auto I Manual p 38 Flash Adjust On ltOff p 82 Red eye On ltOff Basic p 12 Cont Shooing Standard Continuous Moda lt p 42 High Speed Continuous Mode Self timer m 10 sac 1tL_ 2 sec t Custom p 43 Spot AE Point Center 1tAF Point p 73 Safety Shift OntOff 1 p 60 MF Point Zoom On ltOff p 66 AF M...

Page 31: ...CD monitor 1 2 Custom Display Settings LCDNiewfloder Shooting info Grid Lines 3 Histogram Set Shortcut button Save Settings 1 Default setting 2 Cannot be set in _lm Viewfioderl 2 0n_t0ff On_tOff 6 On_tOff 6 0n_ 0ff 6 p 17 p 61 p 86 3 Allows you to display a grid 9 sections on the LCD monitor to help in determining the X and Y axis of the subject and composing the shot The grid lines will not be re...

Page 32: ...Show p 105 m My Colors p 100 Sound Recorder p 103 _J Protect p 109 Rotate p 98 m Erase all p 110 Transfer Order p 114 Print Menu Menu Item Reference Page Print Select Images Qty p 111 Select All Images p 112 Clear All Selections p 113 Print Settings p 113 3O ...

Page 33: ...other than the shutter button is pressed during operation Adjusts the volume of the self timer sound played 2 sac before the shutter is released Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases The shutter sound does not play while a movie is recording Adjusts the volume of movie sounds sound memos and sound recorder Sets microphone level wind filter cut and sampling rate p 50 Adju...

Page 34: ... 5 Video System NTSC It PAL p 116 Auto t1171 Print Method PictBridge See below 2 connection Reset All p 34 1 Default setting 2 Allows you to switch the connection method of the printer There is no need to change settings under normal circumstances but when printing images taken in _ Wide recording pixels on an entire side of wide size paper with the SELPHY CP710 CP510 Canon Compact Photo Printer s...

Page 35: ...rt up Sound camera Sets the sound when any button other than the p 117 Operation Sound shutter button is pressed Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2 seconds Sets the sound played when _e shutter button is Shutter Sound pressed all the way down The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording My Camera Menu _ Off IJm _ _ Contents Default setting m...

Page 36: ...em options in the _ Set up menu p 32 Colors specified in the Color Accent p 53 or Color Swap p 54 modes of the SeN mode C Mode Settings p 86 White balance data set with the custom white balance function p 78 Newly registered My Camera settings p 117 When the camera is in shooting mode and the mode dial is set to C only the settings saved for C mode will return to default settings This is the only ...

Page 37: ...dd a check mark m If Low Level Format is selected you can cancel formatting partway by pressing the SET button You can still use the memory card without problem even if formatting was halted partway but the data is erased completely Displays when audio only data is present p 102 Low Level Format You should select the Low Level Format option if you suspect the read write speed of a memory card has ...

Page 38: ...ecording Pixels See Menus and Settings p 26 Use the or button to select recording pixels settings IC_ settings cannot be made in _ mode Default setting 2 SET button _ Compression Use the or button to select compression Default setting Number of shots remaining ...

Page 39: ...ard size prints 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in I Print L size prints Small 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 51n Send imagesas e mail attachments or shoot more images Print wide size prints Images are recorded with 16 9 aspect ratios O Areas not recorded will not display O as black bars on the LCD monitor _ _ Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose Superfine High Shoot higher qual_ images Quality...

Page 40: ... an interior shot is taken 1 Rec Menu Slow Synchro On Off See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting e he 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 When Slow Synchro set to On camera shake may become a factor even if IS Mode is set to Continuous Use of a tripod is recommended 38 ...

Page 41: ...ill be captured with reduced blur even if their movements the LCD monitor or viewfioder are not smooth This option is not available in the t _ _ made 0 This ep_en only stabilizes the effect of up and flown camera motions on 0 he image This option is recommended for shoo_ng objects moving horizontally This option is not available in he _ mode r Q Rec Menu _ IS Mode Continuous Shoot Only Panning Off...

Page 42: ...e from the front of the lens to the subject is in the following range 0 to 10 cm 0 to 3 9 in maximum wide angle zoom not available 1 Hold down the _ button to display _ on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Pressing the _ button again cancels the Super Macro mode Macro mode is also canceled The image area when the camera is as close as possible to the subject is 22 x 16 mm 0 87 x 0 63 in maximum wide a...

Page 43: ...imum optical telephoto setting when shooting still images Press the _ _button again to activate the digital zoom and digitally zoom the image further Press the button to zoom out Optical zoom White Combined optical and Digital zoom Blue digital zoom Approximately 2 seconds later _ Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed 41 ...

Page 44: ...shooting IApprox 2 3shots second 2 3 1 A super high speed SDC 512MSH memory card sold separately that has been low level formatted p 35 before shooting is recommended 2 This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions 3 When using Large Fine mode 1 Press the _ to display is the default setting for _K however _ Hi...

Page 45: ... continuous shooting selection is retained _ __ _scN c_ n p Tv Av M YOUcan set the shutter to a 10 sec _ or 2 sec delay _ or to a custom delay time and number of shots W Custom Timer for shooting after the shutter button is pressed 1 Press the _ to display BJ or M Shoot OWhen the shutter button is pressed fully the self timer lamp will blink when using Red Eye Reduction it will light before 2 sec ...

Page 46: ... Settings p 27 The following occurs 2 sec before the shutter releases the self timer sound and lamp will speed up 2 The self timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec later 1 Default setting 2 May differ depending on My Camera settings 44 ...

Page 47: ...onds have been specified the self timer sound will speed up 2 seconds before shooting If multiple shots have been specified for the Shots option the sound will play for the first shot only Default settings are 10 sec 3 shots I_ f the Shots option is set to 2 or more shots the following occurs The exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings selected for the first shot If the flash fires th...

Page 48: ...ching 1 GBor 1 hour 1 Press the Movie button to shoot oShooting starts when the Movie button is pressed Recording will include sound During shooting the recording time in seconds and o Rec appear on the LCD monitor or viewfinder OThe tally lamp blinks red during movie recording and turns off when the recording session is over When Tally Lamp is set to Off in the Rec menu the lamp does not blink p ...

Page 49: ...n the mode dial isset toDim 1 Press the ISO button The exposure will lock AE lock and the exposure shift bar will appear inthe LCD monitor or viewfinder 2 Use the or button toadjust the exposure Press the ISO button again torelease the setting Also the setting will becanceled ifyou press the MENU button or change the white balance My Colors orshooting mode settings When AE lock has been registered...

Page 50: ...ou can change the movie recording pixets and frame rate in any shooting mode 1 FUNC button _ Recording Pixels Frarne Rate See Menus and Settings p 26 Use the or button to select the recording pixels frame rate and press the FUNC button Default setting Remaining Time S Movie Recording Pixels Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second The higher the fra...

Page 51: ...s the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter halfway so the camera can focus and set exposure for the still image During this process movie shooting continues 2 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image The movie goes black for an instant while the still image is shot and then returns to normal However sound recording continues uninterrupted The shutter sound is also recor...

Page 52: ...ing rate can be changed 1 Set up menu _P Audio See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Mic Level _ set the sound recording level with the 1or button 3 Wind Filter _ On Off This suppresses noise when the wind is strong OWhen setto On _ displays in the LCD monitor or viewfinder Default setting 5O ...

Page 53: ...too loud it automatically adjusts to avoid distortion of loud sounds Wind filter suppresses noise that occurs in locations with strong wind However unnatural sound can result when used to record in locations with no wind Stitch Assist can be used to shoot ovedapping images that can later be merged stitched to create one panoramic image on a computer 8 The overlapping seams of several adjacent imag...

Page 54: ...ite balance are set and locked with the first image 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot Use the A V or button to return the previous image or retake the recorded images Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images A sequence may contain up to 26 images ...

Page 55: ...or and shoot with another color replacing the one specified The specified Color Swap color can on y be swapped w th one other co or _ epending on scene being shot the ISO speed may increase increasing the amount of noise in the image Shooting with Color Accent Mode 1 Use the or 1_ button to select Color Accent _ SET button The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate b...

Page 56: ...after color input mode if you use the flash The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camera s power is turned off Shooting with Color Swap Mode I Original Color Desired Color Before Swapping After Swapping 1 Use the or 1_ button to select Color Swap _ SET button The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image u...

Page 57: ...Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder and press the 1_button Only onecolorcan be specified 4 Complete the setting with the SET button and shoot This completes the setting When you press the Movie button you can shoot movies in Color Swap mode The default setting for Color Swap changes green into white You may not obtain the expected results...

Page 58: ... Color Swap mode will be the higher file number Default setting If Save Original is set to On Only the image set with Color Accent or Color Swap is displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder during shooting The image displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder immediately after shooting is the one shot with Color Accent or Color Swap pp 53 54 As erasing the image at this time will cause the origina...

Page 59: ...resolve the problem Use the _ image stabilizer function Raise the ISO speed Raise the flash to enable firing Use a tripod P Program AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene When a correct exposure cannot be obtained the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the butt...

Page 60: ... 1_ button to select the shutter speed then shoot 58 e The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows Aperture value F2 7 3 5 Maximum F 4 0 5 0 Wide Angle I F 5 6 7 1 F 8 0 F3 5 4 5 Maximum Telephoto 2 F 5 0 6 3 F7 1 8 0 1 Maximum wide angle setting 2 Maximum telephoto set_ng The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 500 second The camera automati...

Page 61: ...adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens _ When you set the aperture in the aperture priority AE mode the cQ camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness _ Selecting a lower aperture value opening the aperture allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait A higher aperture value closing it brings the entire range from r foreground to backgro...

Page 62: ... to select the shutter speed and use the or button to select the aperture value then shoot When you press the shutter button halfway the difference between the standard exposure and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder If the difference is more than 2 stops 2 or 2 appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder in red The standard exposure is calculated by measuring the brightne...

Page 63: ...shooting mode Recording Pixets Still image 1 Movie Recording Pixels p 36 Metering System p 73 My Colors 3 p 80 AE Lock p 70 Display Off p 23 1 Default setting Frame Rate Movie p 48 White Balance 2 p 77 Image Stabilizer Function p 39 oAF Lock p 65 Create New Folder p 88 2 A custom white balance can be used once a custom white balance reading has been taken 3 A custom photo effect can be used once a...

Page 64: ...hooting mode will be retained and pressing the shortcut button will not activate the function Mode dialset to Using the Shortcut Button 1 Press the _ button The registered function is activated and its icon appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder except in the Display Off setting Each press of the _ button cycles between setting values of the registered function Functions that are not available i...

Page 65: ...ing the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the E_ button OThe AF frame will move back to its original position Center if you hold down the _ button e The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is _ pressed halfway _ Green Shooting preparations complete o Yellow Focusing difficult...

Page 66: ...s that are moving quickly Subjects through glass Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass Shooting with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder 2 Press the shutter button halfway 3 Re ...

Page 67: ... button The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image Moreover the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus Because _ Stitch Assist does not display the AF frame aim the camera to focus on the subject When you register _ to the shortcut button p 61 the focus is adjusted and locked ...

Page 68: ...itch Assist _ Movie digital zoom or while displaying the image on a TV the display magnification is not available Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified p 28 OThe MF indicator shows approximate figures Use them as a shooting guideline only gAffer setting the focus pressing the SET button causes the camera to automatically refocus more precisely at a point near the current foc...

Page 69: ...tever it isaimed even when the shutter button is not pressed allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities This isthe default setting Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway conserv ng battery power 1 o Rec Menu _ AF Mode Continuous Single See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting e e o o c 67 ...

Page 70: ...h speed continuous shooting and the images are shot with the focus position changing in the following order current position farther and nearer Continuous Shooting p 42 1 FUNC Menu _ BKT OFF _ _ Focus BKT _ SET button See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting 2 Set the amount of focus position offset with the or I_ button Press the button to broaden or the button to narrow the focusing distance ...

Page 71: ...lected based on the brightness of the environment at the time of shooting The speed is automatically increased in dark places increasing the shutter speed and reducing shaking effects When _ is selected a speed higher than when using Auto is selected The shutter speed increases even more and blurriness from hand or subject movement in a scene is less than when taken in Auto There may be an increas...

Page 72: ...f the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting 2 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button liThe _ will display 3 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully To Release the AE Lock Press anything except the A V or button o AE lock can also be set and released in _ mode p 46 oYou can use the FE lock when using the flash 70 ...

Page 73: ... dial to P Tv or Av 2 Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure 3 Press the ISO button while pressing the shutter button halfway eThe exposure setting locks and _ appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder 4 Press the or I_ button until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is reached 5 Recompose the image and shoot OThe setting will cancel after the shot is taken D t u 5 o o...

Page 74: ...o _ flash on 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting 4 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button The flash will pre fire and _ will display 5 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully To Releasethe FE Lock Press anything except the A V _ or I_ button 72 ...

Page 75: ...ct Center Weighted Averages the light metered from the entire frame but Average gives greater weight to the subject matter at the canter Spot AE Point Meters the area within the spot AE point frame Locks the spot metering frame to the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder IAF Point Moves the spot AE point to the AF frame 1 FUNC Menu _11 Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot AE Point _ See Menu...

Page 76: ...t See Menusand Settings p 26 OWhen Spot AE Point is set to Center the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder The AF frame can be repositioned p 63 eWith AF Point one AE point appears within the AF frame This frame can be moved as one piece Default setting 74 Spot AE Point AF Frame ...

Page 77: ...t background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots 1 FUNC Menu _i Exposure Compensation See Menus and Settin Use the 1or button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC button Default setting To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to 0 ln _B mode the exposure shift can be set canceled p 46 r e_ 5 o _o 11 c 75 ...

Page 78: ... and overexposure Continuous Shooting p 42 AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings p 75 to extend the adjustment range 1 FUNC Menu b L_J BKT OFF _ AEB See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting 2 Press the SET button and adjust the compensation range with the 1 or I_ button The compensation range can be adjusted in 1 3 increments from 2 to 2 with the exposure at the time ...

Page 79: ...nd bulb type 3 wavelength Tungsten ltuorescent lighting For recording under warm white cool white or warmwh_te 3 Fluorescent wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight fluorescent Fluorescent H type 3 wavelongth lighting When using the flash cannot be set in _ Sports or _m Movie Flash mode For recording with the op_mal wNte balance data memorized in the Cu...

Page 80: ... reading for the following situations that are difficult for the _ Auto setting to detect correctly Shooting close ups Shooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest Shooting with a peculiar source of light such as a mercury vapor lamp 1 FUNC Menu _ Auto _ Custom See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the SET button ...

Page 81: ...alance may not be set In particular the following should not be changed ISO Speed Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to Auto or Auto with Red Eye Reduction make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode preset the white balance in anothe...

Page 82: ...nts Use to make blue subjects such as the sky or ocean more vivid m Vivid Green Emphasize green tints Use to make green subjects such as mountains new growth flowers and lawns more vivid Vivid Red Emphasize red _Jnts Use to make red subjects such as flowers or cars more vivid Custom Co or blue Cust miZeand skinC ntrast tone sharpnesS balance and saturation and red green Use to make subtle adjustme...

Page 83: ...e image Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode You can adjust the contrast sharpness saturation red green blue or skin tone balance and shoot 1 m Custom Color SET button See Menus and Settings p 26 2 Use the or button to select Contrast Sharpness Saturation Red Green Blue or Skin Tone and the or 1_ button to make adjustments The altered color will display item to adjust 3 Press the SET button T...

Page 84: ...the shooting models setto tl _ _ E_l P or when Flash Adjust is set to Auto in Tv orAv mode sedJngscan be adjusted in 1 3 stop increments in He range of 2 to 2 stops You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera s exposure compensation function to achieve creative effects which compensate for background exposure When Shooing mode is set to M or when Flash Adjust is set to Manual i...

Page 85: ... the shutter opens regardless of He shutter D speed Usually the 1st curtain is used when shooting The flash fires right before the shutter closes Compared with the 1st curtain the flash fires later and allows you to shoot images in which for example a car s ta ights seem to tra off beh nd O Rec _ Flash Sync _ 1st curtain o t 2nd curtain _ Image shot with the 1st cud ain setting See Menus and Setti...

Page 86: ...tervalometer See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Interval Time and No of shots SET button If you press the _1 or button continuously the number of shots changes in units of 5 shots at a time The maximum number of shots is determined by the available space on the memory card The maximum number of shots may be reduced according to the images already shot The camera exits the menu screen and Int appears at...

Page 87: ...ely before the next shot Once the set number of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings If the following operations are accessed while the interval shooting is in process the interval shooting session will be canceled Turning the mode dial while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image Opening the memory card slot or battery cover O...

Page 88: ...inuous shooting or self timer are also remembered 1 Switch to the shooting mode you wish to save and set the settings To change some of the settings saved in C other than shooting mode select C Functions which can be saved in C Shooting mode P Tv Av M Items which can be set in P Tv Av M and modes p 167 Rec menu settings Zoom location Manual focus location 2 Rec Menu a Save Settings See Menus and S...

Page 89: ...ally rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor or viewfinder Setup Menu _ Auto Rotate On Off See Menus and Settings p 27 When the Auto Rotate function is set to On and the LCD monitor or viewfinder is set to the detailed display mode the _ normal _ right end is down or _ left end is down will appear in the display Default setting r t oo 11 c 87 ...

Page 90: ...ore the image is automatically rotated during playback mode based on the orientation of the camera during shooting When the Auto Rotate function is set to On in playback mode images will be rotated to their correct orientation in the LCD monitor or viewfinder regardless of the camera s orientation when shooting You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically s...

Page 91: ...d Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Select a day for the Auto Create option and a time in the Time option Menu button _ displays in the LCD monitor or viewfinder when the specified time arrives The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than tha...

Page 92: ... convenient for managing all your images together on a Continuous computer because you avoid i11e name duplication when changing folders or memory cards 2 The image and folder number are reset to the starting value 100 0001 2 Auto Reset Th s is conven ent for manag ng mages on a fo der by fo der bas s 2 When a blank memory card is used If a memory card with recorded data is used the 7 digit number...

Page 93: ...der when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2 000 because the following types of images are always saved r together into the same folder _ Continuous shooting Self timer images m custom Movies slJllimages of movies Stitch Assist mode images t _ Color Accent Color Swap still images with Save Original set to On t _ Focus Bracke_ng _ AEB shoot...

Page 94: ...Location of the Magnified Area 2 Use the A V or 11_ button to move around the image If you press the SET button once more the camera switches to image advance mode and _ will display You can use the or button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification The image advance mode cancels when you press the SET button again To Cancel the Magnified Display Turn the zoom le...

Page 95: ...splay nine images at a time If you tum the zoom lever towards during index playback the jump bar appears and you can switch between the sets of nine images View the previous or next nine images using or button Hold the SET button down and press I the or button to jump to the first or Jump Bar last set To Cancel the Magnified Display Turn the zoom lever toward Q m t_ 93 ...

Page 96: ... to _e first image wi_ the next shooting date Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie Jump foder Dspaysthe first mage neach foder 1 In Single Image playback mode press the _ button The camera will switch to jump search mode The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key Position of currently displayed image matching search key 2 Use the or button to select a search key and press the 1 or ...

Page 97: ...l Exit Singleimageplayback Print Onlyappearswhenconnected toa printer Fordetails referto yourDirect Printdocumentatlen Play 0 1 11 Slew Motion Playback You can use the button to slow down or He button to speed up playback Displays the first frame Previous Frame Rewinds if He SET button is held down Next Frame Fast Forwards if the SET button is held down Displays the last frame Edit Switches to mov...

Page 98: ...g panel and the movie editing bar will display Movie Edit Counter 2 Use the or button to select Cut Beginning or Cut End and the or 1_button to specify the point at which to cut Tocheck a temporarilyedited movie select Play and press the SET button Selecting _ Exit cancelsthe editand restoresthe movie control panel 3 Select Save and press the SET button g6 ...

Page 99: ...t data is lost When there is not enough space left on the memory card only Overwrite can be selected and appears on the counter of the movie editing bar lt may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie tfthe battery runs out of charge partway through edited moviectips cannot be saved When editing movies it is recommended that you use two new size AA alkaline batteries two fully charged ...

Page 100: ... 90 270 1 Play Menu _ _ See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Use the or 1_ button to select an image to rotate and press the SET button to rotate it Cycle through the 90 4270 original orientations with each press of the SET button Images can be rotated in index playback 98 ...

Page 101: ...hile b ansitlening between scenes m Allows you to apply a movement effect that transitions scenes r_ghtwith the _I _ Im I button and left with the button 1 Play Menu _F _ _ _m See Menus and Settings p 27 Default setting _ he transition effect will not display when an image is switched while the camera is reading an image from the memory card O m 99 ...

Page 102: ...Play Menu _ See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Use the 41or 1_ button to select an image and press the SET button 3 Use the 41 or 1_ button to select the My Colors type and press the SET button The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect You can turn the zoom Iever toward O_ to check the image at a higher magnification While the image is zoomed you can press the SET button to switch between t...

Page 103: ...ays the image transformed with the My Colors effect while No returns you to the Play menu o he My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved Color in images taken using My Colors p...

Page 104: ... playing back images The sound memo control panel will display 2 Use the 1 or 1_ button to select Record and press the SET button The elapsed time and the remaining time display Pressing the SET button pauses the recording Pressing it again resumes recording Up to 1 minute of recordings can be added to any one image The sound mode can be changed p 50 Panel Remaining Time Volume Adjust with the or ...

Page 105: ... be changed Available Sound mode p 50 Recording When you press the SET button Time recording stops Press the SET button again to start a new recording Pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the movie button will also stop recording Sound Control Panel o E m he maximum recording time depends on the space available cQ on the memory card and the sound mode Recording stops when the memory car...

Page 106: ...ard Hold the SET button to fast forward no sound plays Erase Press the SET button press the 1or button to select Erase and press the SET button again to erase the selected sound If you select Erase All and press the SET button a confirmation screen displays Press the 1or button to select OK and press the SET button to erase all unprotected sound Protect Press the SET button to protect the selected...

Page 107: ...lder and displays them in their folder order Movies Uses all _hemovies on the specif_d memory card Still Images Uses all _heimages on _hespecified memory card Custom 1 3 Mark only the images that you would like to see in the slide to show and save the selections in Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 p 108 1 Play Menu _ See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Select from L_ I_1 r l r l or Hto For and Select the d...

Page 108: ...ects to your slide show Playback begins automatically wi_out using effects Applies a down up fade of the image He image appears from the bottom up At lirst a cross appears on the image and the image appears gradually The mage gradua lyappears borizonta y Default setting _ uring single image playback simultaneously pressing the SET and _ _ _ buttons begins a slide show from the first image However ...

Page 109: ...Select the date folder to play images from 1_ r l 1 Select or _ SET button 2 Use the or 1_button to select the date or folder to play images from _ MENU button Date Folder 0 m ...

Page 110: ...he same way when they are set 2 Use the or 1_ button to move Check mark between images for playback indicating and the SET button to select or Number indicating the selection order deselect them You can atso select images in the index playback mode Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting _ Selecting All Images 1 After selecting to in step 1 p 108 use the button to select Mark all and press th...

Page 111: ...depending on the image Default setting Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped 1 Set up _ SET button 2 Select Play Time or Repeat and then the desired option Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting O E You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure 1 Play Menu _ _ See Menus and Settings p 27 ...

Page 112: ... can also protect images in the index playback mode Protection Icon I_j I _ III i T_j 1 1 Play Menu _ See Menus and Settings p 27 2 OK _ SET button oTo exit instead of erasing select Cancel I_ lease format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card p 35 110 ...

Page 113: ...s are compliant with DPOF Digital Print Order Format The _ icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera Single Images I Play Menu _ Print Menu _ Select Images Qty See Menus and Settings p 27 Selecting Clear All Selections cancels all print settings for the images 2 Using the or I1_butt...

Page 114: ...One copy of every image will be set to print Selecting Clear All Selections cancels all print settings for the images If the camera is connected to a printer the _vv button lights blue after the SET button is pressed Printing starts after pressing the SET button once the _ _ button is pressed and Print selection is confirmed 2 OK _ SET button 112 he images are printed in order from oldest to newes...

Page 115: ...d images together at a reduced size in Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats Adds the date to the print Adds the file number to lhe print Clears all print style settings after printing is complete Date On Off FileNo On Off ClearDPOF data On lOft 1 Play Mode _ Print Menu _ Print Settings See Menus and Settings p 27 2 Select Print Type Date File No or Clear DPOF data and then...

Page 116: ...inted twice Dates print in the style specified in the Date Time menu p 31 _ r _ i i i _ ii i j 1 m zo i il a i F tn hlL t _ i i i _ tl You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF st...

Page 117: ...s the setting OYou can also select images in the index playback mode p 93 Transfer Selection All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select Mark all and press the SET button Selecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings 3 Select OK and press the SET button o he images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the date and time they were shot oA maximum of 998 images can be selected 5 ...

Page 118: ...ereo Video Cable in all the way 3 Plug the other ends of the StereoNideo Cable into the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV To the Video IN Jack Plug Yellow __ _ To the Audio IN Jack Plug Left White To the Audio IN Jack Plug Right Red 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Power on the camera o he video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards...

Page 119: ...tings p 27 2 Use the or I_ button to select the contents you wish to set Select Theme to set atl to the same settings Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items You can atso use the supplied software to upload your computer s images and sounds to the camera A computer is required to restore ...

Page 120: ...age Select the image you wish to register and press the SET button Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds Select Record and press the SET button After recording select _ _ Register and press the SET button Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses To play it select I 1 Play To exit instead of registering press _ Exit 118 ...

Page 121: ...4 Select OK and press the SET button TO cancel registering select Cancel _ ee the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data o 3 3 ...

Page 122: ...AA s_e alkaline batterlos or Canon AA size NiMH batteries Basic Guide p 1 Insufficient battery voltage Insert the four unused or fully charged AA size Change the batteries NiMH batteries into the camera Basic Guide p 1 message displays Use the Compact Power Adapter sold separately p 139 Poor contact between camera and battery terminals The camera s herizontal ver_cal orientationwas changed Polish ...

Page 123: ...tter speed has likely beenselected becauseof insufficientlighlJng This is not a camera malfunction Flickering is recorded in movies but not in still images _ oo This is a normal occurrence in devices containing _ ccosanddooe net oonst t eama Thla bar of light will not be recorded when shooting s_ll photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies Turnthe Image Stabilizerfunc_onon p 39 Increaset...

Page 124: ...e shutter button halfway to switch to Shooting mode During a computer or printer connection disconnect lhe interface cable before switching lhe camera to Shooting mode Flash is charging Blinking Wait until _ stops blinking and lights steadily white _ on LCD monitor in signaling that the flash ischarged then press the vlawfinder shutter button Memory card full Insert a new memory card Basic Guide p...

Page 125: ...s and allows the camera to stop shaking thus preventing ablurred image p 43 Even better results can he obtained by placing the camera on astable surface or by using atdpod to shoot Subject is out of focal range Sheet with the subject at the correct shooting distance p 146 The subject is hard to focus on Use the focus lock AF lock or manual focus to shoot p 64 O g Raise the flash and set it so _Sat...

Page 126: ...t of noise in an image When picture quality is the priority select lower ISOspeeds p 69 In m an mo esof Specla Scene mode lhe ISOspeed increasesand noise may occur Light from the flash has This is a phenomenon _at occurs with digital reflected off dust particles or cameras and does not constitute a malfunction insects in the air When shooting at the maximum wide angle Light reflac_ng back from eye...

Page 127: ...rformance you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer p 35 Use a memory card formatted in your camera p 35 First dose the memory card slot cover or battery cover turn the power on and then turn the power off again Basic Guide p 1 The lens willautomatically retract whenHe specified number of images are taken The lens will net retract in...

Page 128: ...s p 35 Try the following procedures Format the card with a low level format before filming p 35 Lower the recording pixelslframe rate p 48 Use a high speed memory card SDC 512MSH etc You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed Computer images that cannot be played back will play back ...

Page 129: ... LCD monitor or viewl nder or on a computer Use a memory card formatted in your camera p 35 Batteries are notthe right type Use only unused AA size alkaline batteries or fully OO charged Canon AA size NiMH batteries See Battery Handling Basic Guide p 1 1_ The batteries are cold Battery if shooting in acoid area keep _e bafteries warm performance deteriorates at low by placing them in an inner pock...

Page 130: ...operly connected Printer is not turned on Print connection mehed is incorrect Make sure the camera and printer are connected properly with hespecified cable Turn on he printer Select Auto for Print Method under the Set up menu p 32 ...

Page 131: ...mages and no more can be recorded or saved Or no more image set_ngs can be recorded Or no more sound memos and sound recorder can be recorded The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as lhe folder that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the Set up Menu set the File Numbering op_on to Auto Reset Save ...

Page 132: ...ith a computer or a movie You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie A sound memo cannot be added to this image because the data type of the exis_ng sound memo or audio is incorrect You attempted to register an image recorded in adifferent camera or a movie as a start up image You attempted to apply a My Cobrs effect to a...

Page 133: ... lens and cut the power automatically This error message may appear if you press on the lens while it is moving or power up the camera in a dustyor sandy environment Power up the camera again and shoot or playback images Take the camera to a service canter if this message appears r frequently because there may be a problem with the lens xx number Camera detected an error Turn the power off and the...

Page 134: ... Camera opera_ngtime may shortenat low temperatureswhenalkaline batteriesare used Also due to their specifications alkaline batteries may expirefaster then NiMH batteries Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices The par_ally used batteries may leak Be careful to load the batteries with their positive _ and negative _ ends in the right direction Never mix...

Page 135: ... missing or peeled off as there is risk that such batteries may leak overheat or burst Always check the seals on store bought batteries before loading them as some batteries may come with dofec_ve seals Do not use batteries with defective seals Never use batteries that look like this N Batteries wi_ all or partof the seal eiec_ ieal insulation sheath peeled off The positive eieci_odo plus terminal...

Page 136: ...y be corrupted or erased by electrical noise static electricity or card camera malfunction making a backup copy of important data is recommended Please note that formatting initializing an memory card erases all data including protected images and other file types You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted inyour camera The card supplied withthe camera may be used withoutfurt...

Page 137: ...amera has been purchased 1 Turn offthe power and open the battery cover Basic Guide p 1 2 Remove the AA size batteries then pull out the battery holder by hooking your fingernail under the bottom of the battery holder edge 3 Remove the old date battery and place a new date battery into the date battery holder with the positive terminal facing upward _ Positive terminal 4 Replace the date battery h...

Page 138: ... Kit CBK4 300 Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA size NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries Charge the batteries as shown below Charge Indicator Insert the batteries into the charger before plugging the charger into a power outlet Do not insert additional batteries into the charger once charging begins The indicator blinks while charging then remains lit when charging is finis...

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Page 140: ...acilities Please donot charge batteries inareas where the temperature isoutside the range of0to35 C 32 to95 F Charging time varies according toambient temperature and tothe batteries initial charge state The battery charger may emit noise while charging This is not amalfunction You can also use Battery Charger Kit CBK4 200 ...

Page 141: ...for connecting to a computer or printer 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet Plug in the power cord firmly as far as it will go 2 Open the terminal cover and connect the DO plug of the compact power adapter to the camera s DC IN terminal Always disconnect and unplug the compact power adapter after use x ...

Page 142: ...e this converter for taking wide angle shots The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of approximately 0 75x the thread diameter is 58 mm Tele converter TC DC58B This lens is used for taking telephoto shots The lens changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of approximately 1 5x the thread diameter is 58 mm lt is not possible to attach ...

Page 143: ...Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58E This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter tele converter and close up lens 58 mm thread diameter Lens Hood LH DC40 We recommend attaching the lens hood to prevent light from outside of the screen from entering the lens when shooting with wide angle and backlight without a flash Attaching a Lens Lens Hood 1 Be sure that the camera is turned of...

Page 144: ...ection of the arrows as far as the mark on the camera To remove the conversion lens adapter lens hood or conversion lens turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button 4 Set the lens or lens hood on the adapter and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely ...

Page 145: ...Settings p 27 Select the attached converter Default setting High Power Flash HF DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera s built in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High Power Flash to the supporting bracket Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation Tripod Sockets Bracket...

Page 146: ...considerably diminished wipe the battery terminals welt with a dry cloth The terminals may be soiled with oil from one s skin or other dirt Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0 C 32 F Get a spare generic lithium battery CR123A or DL123 You are recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it up before switching it for the battery in the flash Non Use over Extended Periods Leaving...

Page 147: ... equipment Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn d...

Page 148: ...olor LCD Approx 115 000 pixels picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus continuous or single Focus lock and Manual focus are available Focusing frame 1 point AF fixed to center or FlexiZone AF Shooting Distance Normal AF 50 cm 1 6ft infinity W from _Jp of lens 90 cm 3 0ft infinity T Macro 10 50 cm 3 9 in 1 6 ft W Super Macro 0 10 cm 0 3 9 in W only Shutter Mechanical shutter electronic shutter...

Page 149: ...ps Can be set when flash exposure setting is Oft Shooltng Modes Auto Creative zone Program Shutter speed priority Aperture priority Manual Custom Image zone Portrait Landscape Night scene Sports Special Scene Stitch Assist Movie Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks Color Swap Color Accent Night Snapshot Indoor Approx 1 5 shots sec Large Fine mode Approx 2 3 shots sec High speed continuous shooting Large F...

Page 150: ...arde SDC 512MSH recommended Even if the clip size has not reached 1 GB recording will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour Depending on the volume and data wri_ng speed of the memory card recording will stop before reaching 1 hour or before the recorded data volume has reached 1 GB Sampling frequency 44 100 11 025 22 050 kHz Quantizatien bit 16 bit Single histogram displayable Index 9...

Page 151: ...lectable stereo audio Power Source AA alkaline batteries included in the camera kit AA NiMH batteries NB 360 sold separately Compact Power Adapter CA PS700 sold separately Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Operating Humidity 10 90 Dimensions excluding protrusions 113 4 78 0 75 5 mm 4 46 3 07 2 97 in Weight camera body only Approx 410 g 14 5 oz W wide angle T telephoto 1 This digital camera su...

Page 152: ...ase the performance can be improved by warming the batteries in your pocket before use Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 altemating max wide angle and max telephoto shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient amount of tim...

Page 153: ...0 pixels 217 Small 640 x 480 pixels _ Wide 2816 x 1584 pixels _1 SDC 128M SDC 512MSH 45 176 75 156 61 109 _ Capable of smooth continuous shooting p 42 Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions 60 235 101 208 _ x ...

Page 154: ... 11 rain 42 sec 30 frames sec 320 x 240 pixels 40 sec 5 min 55 sec 22 rain 53 sec 15 frames sec The durations shown on the table are the maximum recording lengths when the audio sampling rate set to 44 100kHz and shooting takes place continuously Image Data Sizes Estimated Still Images Compression Recordir _j Pixels _ D _ 1 2816 x 2112 pixels 2720 KB 1620 KB 780 KB 2272 x 1704 pixels 2002 KB 1116K...

Page 155: ...ith SD memory card standards Dimensbns 32 0 x 24 0 x 2 1 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 2 g 0 07 oz MultiMediaCard Interface CompatibLewith MuLtiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 1 4 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 1 5g 0 05 oz Compact Power Adapter CA PS700 Sold Separately Rated Input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 30 VA 100 V 40 VA 240 V Rated Output DC 7 4 V 2 0 A Operating 0 40 C 32...

Page 156: ... Input Approx 95 g 3 4 oz 1 When using 4 NiMH NB 3AH batteries 2 When using 2 NiMH NB 3AH batteries one at each end of the charger Wide Converter WC DC58A Sold Separately Magnification Approx 0 75 Focal Length 27 mm 35ram film equivalent Lens composition 3 elements in 3 groups Shooting Distance 28 cm infinity 11 in infinity from tip of lens Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Conversion L...

Page 157: ... NiMH Battery NB 3AH Sold Separately Included with the separately sold NiMH NB4 300 or the Battery Charger Kit CBK4 300 Type AA sJzerechargeable nickel hydride battery Nominal Voltage DC 1 2 V Typleal Capacity 2500 mAh Lowest 2300 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 es_mated Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions Diameter 14 5 mm 0 6 in Length 50 0 mm 2 0 in Weight Approx 30 g 1 06 oz Conversion Lens Adapt...

Page 158: ...gth 31 5 mm 1 2 in Weight Approx 19 g 0 67 oz Close up Lens 500D 58 mm Sold Separately Shooting Distance 28 50 cm 11 in 1 6 ft W from tip of lens 35 50 cm 1 1 1 6 ft T Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58E is required for mounfJngto PowerShot 3 IS Dimensions Diameter 60 mm 2 4 in Length 10 5 mm 1 7 in Weight Approx 60 g 2 1 oz ...

Page 159: ...Shooting 42 Creative Zone 57 D Date Time 31 DCF 22 148 Detailed Display 22 DIGITAL Terminal 12 Digital Zoom 29 41 DISP 15 Display Off 31 DPOF 111 Print Settings 111 Transfer Settings 114 E Effects Playback 99 Erasing Erasing All images 110 Erasing All Images 110 F FE Lock 72 File Number 21 32 90 Flash 12 Flash Adjustment 82 Flash Sync 28 83 Focus 64 Focus Bracketing 68 Focus Lock 64 Folder 88 Form...

Page 160: ...lector 15 Operation Sound 31 33 Overexposure Warning 23 P Panoramic image 51 Playback Viewing Images on a TVset 116 Playback Vol 31 Power Saving 23 31 Printing Print Order 111 Print Share _ _ 15 Program AE 57 Protecting 109 R Recording Pixels 36 Recording Volume 51 Red eye Reduction 12 28 Reset All 34 Review 29 Using a TV 116 Rotating 98 8 Safety Shift 60 Sampling Rate 51 Save Settings 86 SD memor...

Page 161: ... Speaker 14 Start up Image 33 Start up Sound 31 33 Stitch Assist 51 Super Macro 40 T Tally Lamp 12 Telephoto L _ 14 41 92 Terminal Cover 14 Time Zone 24 V Video Output Signal 116 Video System 32 Viewfinder 15 Volume 31 W White Balance 77 Wind Filter 50 World Clock 24 Z Zoom 14 41 92 ...

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Page 167: ...other countries Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries SD is a trademark Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2006 Canon Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 168: ...eption which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an ex...

Page 169: ...e Super Fine 3 Compression Fine p 36 Normal MovieRecording Pixels Frame Ratel Ip 48 Auto _A Flash Olf Basic p 11 On _ o Red Eye Reduction Basic p 11 _ Slow Synchro p 38 Flash Adjust p 82 61 lst curtain Flash firing p 83 2hal curtain Sing Sta_ard _s M0dep 42 _ High speed DriveMode confinuous _ pp 42 43 shooting p 43 10 sec self4imer p 42 _ _ 2 sec self timer _ _ Custom Timer _ _ _ aL z_ _ P Tv _B_ ...

Page 170: ...ELock FELockpp 70 72 _ O 19 0 0 0 I_p _g _ _ckot I_ _TP 80 I_ MyColor p 80 I FOCL_ Settings Ic n_nuo_ p e7 Ising e _ Seve Original p 56 _ ReverseDisp p 29 Custom Display pp 17 29 GridLines pp 17 29 Histogrampp 17 29 O Setting available O Default setting A Setting can only be selected for the first image A Default setting Setting selection is not possible Setting is remembered even when the camera ...

Page 171: ...e _l_or _k modes 6 Off cannot be set 7 This cannot be set in m or m modes 8 Continuous shooting is the default setting in _ 9 This cannot be set in _ or _ modes 10 Only and can be set 11 Exposure shift can be set after AE lock 12 Only switching between _ and _ is available 13 Automatically set by the camera 14 _ cannot be set 15 _ or _ cannot be set 16 This cannot be set when My Colors is set to S...

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