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Page 1: ...de will help you learn to use the camera properly Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future Camera User Guide English CANON INC 2013 CDJ E556 010 Switching Between Pages Click buttons on the top of the screen ç Contents return to the Contents ç Chapter Contents return to the Chapter Contents page ...

Page 2: ... make sure the following items are included in the package If anything is missing contact your camera retailer Camera Battery Pack NB 6LH Battery Charger CB 2LY CB 2LYE Wrist Strap Getting Started Warranty Card A memory card is not included 3 ...

Page 3: ...o work with the camera About Eye Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye Fi card functions including wireless transfer In case of an issue with an Eye Fi card please check with the card manufacturer Also note that an approval is required to use Eye Fi cards in many countries or regions Without approval use of the card is not permitted If it is unclear whether the card has been appro...

Page 4: ...travene 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 Canon Customer Support Help Desk Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99 9...

Page 5: ...ns in This Guide Zoom lever Shooting i telephoto j wide angle Playback k magnify g index Microphone Lens Strap mount Power button Shutter button Mode dial Flash Speaker Lamp Tripod socket Memory card battery cover DC coupler terminal cover ...

Page 6: ...ation a Single image erase button Movie button 1 Playback button DIGITAL terminal ISO ISO speed Up button e Macro f Manual focus Left button Control dial FUNC SET button h Flash Right button Q Self timer Down button n button l Display button Indicator ...

Page 7: ... items switch images and perform other operations Most of these operations are also possible with the o p q r buttons The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons o Up button on back q Left button on back r Right button on back p Down button on back ...

Page 8: ... Pages with related information in this example xx represents a page number Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings For convenience all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the memory card The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images movies or both Still Images Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewi...

Page 9: ... 41 Shooting Display Options 42 Using the FUNC Menu 43 Using Menus 45 Indicator Display 47 Clock 48 2 Auto Mode 49 Shooting with Camera Determined Settings 50 Common Convenient Features 59 Image Customization Features 66 Helpful Shooting Features 71 Customizing Camera Operation 74 3 Other Shooting Modes 78 Brightness Color Customization Live View Control 79 Specific Scenes 80 Special Modes for Oth...

Page 10: ...es 135 Image Viewing Options 138 Protecting Images 143 Erasing Images 149 Rotating Images 153 Tagging Images as Favorites 155 Editing Still Images 157 Editing Movies 165 7 Setting Menu 168 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 169 8 Accessories 183 System Map 184 Optional Accessories 186 Using Optional Accessories 189 Using the Software 193 Printing Images 199 Using an Eye Fi Card 216 9 Appendix 219 Tr...

Page 11: ...rmined settings Auto Mode 50 Shooting people well I Portraits 80 P Against Snow 81 Matching specific scenes Low Light 81 t Fireworks 81 Applying special effects Vivid Colors 85 Poster Effect 85 Fish Eye Effect 86 Miniature Effect 87 Toy Camera Effect 89 Monochrome 90 ...

Page 12: ... 51 z z Include yourself in the shot Self Timer 61 82 z z Add a date stamp 64 1 View z z View images Playback Mode 130 z z Automatic playback Slideshow 139 z z On a TV 189 z z On a computer 194 z z Browse through images quickly 135 z z Erase images 149 E Shoot View Movies z z Shoot movies 50 z z View movies Playback Mode 130 c Print z z Print pictures 199 Save z z Save images to a computer 196 ...

Page 13: ...e light produced by the flash could damage eyesight In particular remain at least 1 meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Strap Putting the strap around a child s neck could result in asphyxiation Date time battery if removable Dangerous if swallowed If this occurs contact a doctor immediately Use only recommended power...

Page 14: ...e viewfinder if your model has one at bright light sources such as the sun on a clear day This could damage your eyesight Use only the recommended battery pack batteries Do not place the battery pack batteries near or in direct flame If your camera uses a battery charger note the following precautions Unplug the power cord periodically and using a dry cloth wipe away any dust and dirt that has col...

Page 15: ... is restricted such as inside airplanes and medical facilities Caution Denotes the possibility of injury When holding the camera by the strap be careful not to bang it subject it to strong impacts or shocks or let it get caught on other objects Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens This could lead to injury or damage the camera Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts I...

Page 16: ...lash is lowered to avoid pinching it This could result in injury Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment Do not aim the camera at bright light sources such as the sun on a clear day Doing so may damage the image sensor When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera On cameras that raise and lower the flash automat...

Page 17: ...long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort resulting in fire Do not leave the battery pack near pets Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire or damage If your camera uses multiple batteries do not use batteries that have different levels of charge together do not use old and new batteries together and do not insert the batteries wit...

Page 18: ...18 ç Contents Do not attach any hard objects to the camera Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen ...

Page 19: ...ç Contents 19 Basic Guide Basic information and instructions from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations 20 Trying the Camera Out 31 ...

Page 20: ...e for shooting as follows Attaching the Strap Attach the strap z z Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end z z The strap can also be attached to the left side of the camera ...

Page 21: ...ving If you have raised the flash do not rest your fingers on it 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 down ...

Page 22: ...arging begins z z When charging is finished the lamp turns green 3 Remove the battery pack z z After unplugging the battery charger remove the battery pack by pushing it in and up To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours For battery chargers that use a power cord do not attach the charger or cord to other objects Doing so cou...

Page 23: ...n 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 Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card Insert the included battery pack and a memory card sold separately Note that before using a new memory card or a memory card formatted in another device you should format the memory card with t...

Page 24: ... z z If you insert the battery pack facing the wrong way it cannot be locked into the correct position Always confirm that the battery pack is facing the right way and locks when inserted 4 Insert the memory card z z Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position z z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it Inserting memory cards facing ...

Page 25: ... the closed position For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card see Number of 4 3 Shots per Memory Card 257 Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack z z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow z z The battery pack will pop up ...

Page 26: ...te and time correctly as follows if the Date 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 64 1 Turn the camera on z z Press the power button z z The Date Time screen is disp...

Page 27: ...home time zone z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose your home time zone 4 Finish the setup process z z Press the m button when finished After a confirmation message the setting screen is no longer displayed z z To turn off the camera press the power button Unless you set the date time and home time zone the Date Time screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on Speci...

Page 28: ...me Adjust the date and time as follows 1 Access the camera menu z z Press the n button 2 Choose Date Time z z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Date Time and then press the m button 3 Change the date and time z z Follow step 2 in Setting the Date and Time 27 to adjust the settings z z Press the n button to close the menu ...

Page 29: ...or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit sold separately 186 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 described in Setting the Date and Time 26 Display Language Change the display language as needed 1 Enter Playback mode z z Press the 1 button 2 Access the setting scre...

Page 30: ...e display language has been set the setting screen is no longer displayed The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the m button before you press the n button In this case press the m button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2 You can also change the display language by pressing the n button and choosing Language on the 3 tab ...

Page 31: ... the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions 1 Turn the camera on z z Press the power button z z The startup screen is displayed 2 Enter mode z z Set the mode dial to z z Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene z z Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen z z F...

Page 32: ...oward j wide angle 4 Shoot Shooting Still Images Focus z z Press the shutter button lightly halfway down The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus z z If Raise the flash is displayed lift the flash with your finger to prepare it for use If you prefer not to use the flash push it down with your finger into the camera ...

Page 33: ... z After displaying your shot the camera will revert to the shooting screen Shooting Movies Start shooting z z Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Rec is displayed with the elapsed time 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...

Page 34: ... them on the screen as follows 1 Enter Playback mode z z Press the 1 button z z Your last shot is displayed 2 Browse through your images z z To view the previous image press the q button or turn the 5 dial counterclockwise To view the next image press the r button or turn the 5 dial clockwise z z Press and hold the q r buttons to browse through images quickly Images appear grainy at this time ...

Page 35: ... m button z z Movies are identified by a icon To play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies z z Press the m button choose either press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button again z z Playback now begins and after the movie is finished is displayed z z To adjust the volume press the o p buttons To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway ...

Page 36: ...Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image 2 Erase the image z z Press the a button z z After Erase is displayed press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Erase and then press the m button z z The current image is now erased z z To cancel erasure press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Cancel and then press the m button You can also erase all images at once 150...

Page 37: ...sics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options On Off 38 Shutter Button 40 Shooting Modes 41 Shooting Display Options 42 Using the FUNC Menu 43 Using Menus 45 Indicator Display 47 Clock 48 ...

Page 38: ... button to turn the camera on and view your shots z z To turn the camera off press the 1 button again To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode press the 1 button To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway 40 The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressin...

Page 39: ...one minute of inactivity In about two more minutes the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out press the shutter button halfway 40 Power Saving in Playback Mode The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the t...

Page 40: ...n halfway The camera beeps twice and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus 2 Press all the way down From the halfway position press fully to shoot z z The camera shoots as a shutter sound is played z z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway Length of shutter sound playback varies...

Page 41: ...Movie mode simply by pressing the movie button Auto Mode Fully automatic shooting with camera determined settings 31 50 Special Scene Mode Shoot with optimal settings for specific scenes 80 Creative Filters Mode Add a variety of effects to images when shooting 84 Discreet Mode Shoot without the flash or camera sounds 91 Live View Control Mode Customize image brightness or colors when shooting 79 Y...

Page 42: ...splayed No information is displayed Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light making it easier to check how shots are composed However on screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots Note that any on screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images For playback display option...

Page 43: ...ress the m button 2 Choose a menu item z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a menu item and then press the m or r button z z Depending on the menu item functions can be specified simply by pressing the m or r button or another screen is displayed for configuring the function 3 Choose an option z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option z z To return to the m...

Page 44: ...h the setup process z z Press the m button z z The screen before you pressed the m button in step 1 is displayed again showing the option you configured To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default settings 182 ...

Page 45: ...s such as shooting 4 playback 1 and so on Note that available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode 245 254 1 Access the menu z z Press the n button 2 Choose a tab z z Move the zoom lever to choose a tab z z After you have pressed the o p buttons to choose a tab initially you can switch between tabs by pressing the q r buttons ...

Page 46: ...d then either press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to select the menu item z z To return to the previous screen press the n button 4 Choose an option z z Press the q r buttons to choose an option 5 Finish the setup process z z Press the n button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the n button in step 1 To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s defaul...

Page 47: ...or Status Camera Status Green On Connected to a computer 196 or display off 39 174 Blinking Starting up recording reading transmitting images or shooting long exposures 124 126 When the indicator blinks green never turn the camera off open the memory card battery cover or shake or jolt the camera which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card ...

Page 48: ...s z z If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function it will switch to vertical display Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to change the display color z z Press the m button again to cancel the clock display When the camera is off press and hold the m button then press the power button to display the clock ...

Page 49: ...enient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 2 Shooting with Camera Determined Settings 50 Common Convenient Features 59 Image Customization Features 66 Helpful Shooting Features 71 Customizing Camera Operation 74 ...

Page 50: ...ooting Smart Auto 1 Turn the camera on z z Press the power button z z The startup screen is displayed 2 Enter mode z z Set the mode dial to z z Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene z z Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen 56 z z Frames displayed around any detected s...

Page 51: ...d 4 Shoot Shooting Still Images Focus z z Press the shutter button halfway The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus z z Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus z z If Raise the flash is displayed lift the flash with your finger to prepare it for use If you prefer not to use the flash push it down with your finger in...

Page 52: ... z After displaying your shot the camera will revert to the shooting screen Shooting Movies Start shooting z z Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Rec is displayed with the elapsed time 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...

Page 53: ... recompose shots the focus brightness and colors will be automatically adjusted Finish shooting z z Press the movie button again to stop shooting The camera beeps twice as recording stops z z Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full Still Images Movies If the camera is turned on while the l button is held down the camera will no longer sound To activate sounds again pres...

Page 54: ...s on the focusing range shooting range see Shooting Range 259 To reduce red eye and to assist in focusing the lamp may be activated when shooting in low light conditions A blinking h 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...

Page 55: ...shooting movies Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies because sounds made by the camera will be recorded Audio is recorded in stereo Microphone ...

Page 56: ... Other Subjects Icon Background Color In Motion 1 Shadows on Face 1 In Motion 1 At Close Range Bright Gray Backlit With Blue Sky Light Blue Backlit Sunsets Orange Spotlights Dark Blue Dark Tripod Used 2 2 1Not displayed for movies 2Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still as when mounted on a tripod Try shooting in G mode 94 if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions...

Page 57: ...zation for slow camera shake such as when shooting movies at telephoto Powered IS Image stabilization for macro shots Hybrid IS No image stabilization because the camera is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means Displayed when you pan following moving subjects with the camera When you follow subjects moving horizontally image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake and horiz...

Page 58: ...ed faces Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus However if the camera detects subject movement only the white frame will remain on the screen When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement a blue frame is displayed and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted Servo AF Try shooting in G mode 94 if no frames ...

Page 59: ...sing the optical zoom use digital zoom for up to about 64x enlargement 1 Move the zoom lever toward i z z Hold the lever until zooming stops z z Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor before the image becomes noticeably grainy which is then indicated on the screen 2 Move the zoom lever toward i again z z The camera zooms in even closer on the subject Zoom Factor ...

Page 60: ...ital zoom range where the image will appear grainy Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution settings 67 the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1 Zoomed images may look grainy under some resolution settings 67 and zoom factors In this case the zoom factor is shown in blue Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows 35mm film equiva...

Page 61: ...ut 10 seconds after you press the shutter button 1 Configure the setting z z Press the p button choose either press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button z z Once the setting is complete is displayed 2 Shoot z z For Still Images Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it all the way down z z For Movies Press the movie button ...

Page 62: ...e self timer press the n button z z To restore the original setting choose in step 1 Still Images Movies Using the Self Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button it will not affect your shot z z Follow step 1 in Using the Self Timer 61 and choos...

Page 63: ...ss the n button immediately 2 Configure the setting z z Press the o p buttons to choose Delay or Shots z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a value and then press the m button z z Once the setting is complete is displayed z z Follow step 2 in Using the Self Timer 61 to shoot For movies shot using the self timer Delay represents the delay before recording begins but the Shots sett...

Page 64: ...econds is specified two seconds before the shot the lamp blinking and self timer sound will speed up The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires Still Images Adding a Date Stamp The camera can add the shooting date to images in the lower right corner However note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct 26 1 Configure the setting z ...

Page 65: ...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 a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice Print using printer functions 199 Use camera DPOF print settings 207 to print Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print 193 ...

Page 66: ... setting is complete the screen aspect ratio will be updated z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Same aspect ratio as widescreen HDTVs Same aspect ratio as 35mm film used for printing images at 5 x 7 inch or postcard sizes Native aspect ratio of the camera screen also used for display on standard definition televisions or similar display devices or for printing image...

Page 67: ...card see Number of 4 3 Shots per Memory Card 257 z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 43 z z The option you configured is now displayed z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size for 4 3 Images z z For e mailing images A2 16 5 x 23 4 in A3 A5 11 7 x 16 5 5 8 x 8 3 in 5 x 7 in Postcard ...

Page 68: ... n button choose Flash Settings on the 4 tab and then press the m button 45 2 Configure the setting z z Choose Red Eye Corr and then choose On 46 z z Once the setting is complete R is displayed z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Red eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils for example ...

Page 69: ...able For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card see Recording Time per Memory Card 258 z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 43 z z The option you configured is now displayed z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Image Quality Resolution Frame Rate Details 1280 x 720 25 fps ...

Page 70: ...Movies Using the Wind Filter Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced However the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind z z Press the n button choose Wind Filter on the 4 tab and then choose On 45 z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off ...

Page 71: ...d on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting z z Press the n button choose Grid Lines on the 4 tab and then choose On 45 z z Once the setting is complete grid lines are displayed on the screen z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Grid lines are not recorded in your shots ...

Page 72: ...hoose AF Point Zoom on the 4 tab and then choose On 45 2 Check the focus z z Press the shutter button halfway The face detected as the main subject is now magnified z z To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter button halfway if a face was not detected if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large ...

Page 73: ...setting z z Press the n button choose Blink Detection on the 4 tab and then choose On 45 2 Shoot z z flashes when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed z z To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 When you have specified multiple shots in mode this function is only available for the final shot A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have selected 2...

Page 74: ...ns see Using Menus 45 Still Images Deactivating the AF Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions z z Press the n button choose AF assist Beam on the 4 tab and then choose Off 45 z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose On ...

Page 75: ...t lights up to reduce red eye when the flash is used in low light shots 1 Access the Flash Settings screen z z Press the n button choose Flash Settings on the 4 tab and then press the m button 45 2 Configure the setting z z Choose Red Eye Lamp and then choose Off 46 z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose On ...

Page 76: ...ab and then press the m button 45 2 Configure the setting z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Display Time Press the q r buttons to choose the desired option z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Quick Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Displays images for the specified time Even while the shot is displayed you can...

Page 77: ... z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Off Displays only the image Detailed Displays shooting details 231 When Display Time 76 is set to Off or Quick Display Info is set to Off and cannot be changed By pressing the l button while an image is displayed after shooting you can switch the display information Note that the settings of Display Info on the 4 tab are not c...

Page 78: ...s and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 3 Brightness Color Customization Live View Control 79 Specific Scenes 80 Special Modes for Other Purposes 82 Image Effects Creative Filters 84 Discreet Mode 91 Shooting Movies in E Mode 92 ...

Page 79: ... Press the o p buttons to choose a setting item and then press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the value as you watch the screen z z Press the m button 3 Shoot Brightness For brighter images adjust the level to the right and for darker images adjust it to the left Color For more vivid images adjust the level to the right and for more subdued images adjust it to the left Tone For a war...

Page 80: ...ill automatically configure the settings for optimal shots 1 Enter K mode z z Set the mode dial to K 2 Choose a shooting mode z z Press the m button choose I in the menu and then choose a shooting mode 43 3 Shoot Still Images Movies I Shoot portraits Portrait z z Take shots of people with a softening effect ...

Page 81: ...owy backgrounds Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks Fireworks z z Vivid shots of fireworks In t mode mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake Additionally you should set IS Mode to Off when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera 122 mode resolution is 2304 x 1728 and cannot be changed In t mode although no frames are displayed when...

Page 82: ...ding yourself in group photos or similar shots 1 Choose z z Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 80 and choose 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway z z Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces 3 Press the shutter button all the way down z z The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Look straight at camera to start...

Page 83: ... camera will shoot z z To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self timer press the n button Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later To change the number of shots after choosing in step 1 press the l button choose the number of shots either press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the l but...

Page 84: ...nts Image Effects Creative Filters Add a variety of effects to images when shooting 1 Enter mode z z Set the mode dial to 2 Choose a shooting mode z z Press the m button choose in the menu and then choose a shooting mode 43 3 Shoot ...

Page 85: ...oot in vivid colors Super Vivid z z Shots in rich vivid colors Still Images Movies Posterized shots Poster Effect z z Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration In and modes try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results ...

Page 86: ...w steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 84 and choose 2 Choose an effect level z z Press the l button choose an effect level either press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the l button again z z A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results ...

Page 87: ... 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 steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 84 and choose z z A white frame is displayed indicating the image area that will not be blurred 2 Choose the area to keep in focus z z Press the l button z z Move the zoo...

Page 88: ... the shooting screen and shoot z z Press the n button to return to the shooting screen and then shoot Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time for One Minute Clips Speed Playback Time Approx 12 sec Approx 6 sec Approx 3 sec The zoom is not available when shooting movies Be sure to set the zoom before shooting Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results ...

Page 89: ...tio of 66 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 darker blurred image corners and changing the overall color 1 Choose z z Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 84 and choose 2 Choose a color tone z z Press the l button choose a color tone either pr...

Page 90: ...Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white sepia or blue and white 1 Choose z z Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 84 and choose 2 Choose a color tone z z Press the l button choose a color tone either press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the l button again z z A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot B W Bla...

Page 91: ...ut activating camera sounds the flash or lamp as follows Use this mode where camera sounds the flash and lights are prohibited 1 Enter mode z z Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot In mode even playback sounds are muted Sounds of camera operations are muted and movie audio is also muted ...

Page 92: ... mode z z Set the mode dial to E z z Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie 233 252 3 Shoot z z Press the movie button z z To stop movie recording press the movie button again ...

Page 93: ...ange it in 1 3 stop increments within a range of 2 to 2 1 Lock the exposure z z After releasing the shutter button press the o button to lock the exposure The exposure shift bar is displayed z z To unlock the exposure press the o button again 2 Adjust the exposure z z Turn the 5 dial to adjust the exposure as you watch the screen 3 Shoot 92 ...

Page 94: ...e dial set to G mode G Program AE AE Auto Exposure Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G make sure the function is available in that mode 233 252 4 Shooting in Program AE P Mode 95 Image Brightness Exposure 96 Color and Continuous Shooting 101 Shooting Range and Focusing 107 Flash 117 Other Settings 121 ...

Page 95: ...ure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange In this case try adjusting the ISO speed 99 or activating the flash if subjects are dark 117 which may enable adequate exposure Movies can be recorded in G mode as well by pressing the movie button However some FUNC 43 and MENU 45 settings may be automatically adjusted for mo...

Page 96: ...sure Compensation The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1 3 stop increments in a range of 2 to 2 z z Press the b button As you watch the screen turn the 5 dial to adjust brightness and then press the b button again when finished z z The correction level you specified is now displayed ...

Page 97: ...e locked With the shutter button pressed halfway press the b button z z is displayed and the exposure is locked z z To unlock AE release the shutter button and press the b button again In this case is no longer displayed 2 Compose the shot and shoot z z After one shot AE is unlocked and is no longer displayed AE Auto Exposure After the exposure is locked you can adjust the combination of shutter s...

Page 98: ...43 z z The option you configured is now displayed Evaluative For typical shooting conditions including backlit shots Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions Center Weighted Avg Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image area calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important Spot Metering restricted to within the Spot AE Point fr...

Page 99: ...or shooting outdoors in fair weather For shooting in cloudy conditions or at twilight For shooting night scenes or in dark rooms To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to press the shutter button halfway Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions Choosing a higher ISO speed wi...

Page 100: ...ed to the optimal brightness Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better z z Press the n button choose i Contrast on the 4 tab and then choose Auto 45 z z Once the setting is complete is displayed Under some shooting conditions correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy You can also correct existin...

Page 101: ...matically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions in the shade or at twilight Tungsten For shooting under ordinary incandescent tungsten lighting and similarly colored fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For shooting under warm white or similarly colored or cool white fluorescent lighting Fluor...

Page 102: ...et the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot z z Follow the steps in Adjusting White Balance 101 to choose z z Aim the camera at a plain white subject so that the entire screen is white Press the l 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 b...

Page 103: ...ages Sepia Creates sepia tone images B W Creates black and white images Positive Film Combines the effects of Vivid Blue Vivid Green and Vivid Red to produce intense yet natural looking colors resembling images on positive film Lighter Skin Tone Lightens skin tones Darker Skin Tone Darkens skin tones Vivid Blue Emphasizes blues in images Makes the sky ocean and other blue subjects more vivid Vivid...

Page 104: ...ue and skin tones in a range of 1 5 1 Access the setting screen z z Follow the steps in Changing Image Color Tones My Colors 103 to choose and then press the l button 2 Configure the setting z z Press the o p buttons to choose an option and then specify the value by pressing the q r buttons or turning the 5 dial z z For stronger more intense effects or darker skin tones adjust the value to the rig...

Page 105: ...e menu and choose the desired option 43 z z The option you configured is now displayed 2 Shoot z z Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously Mode Description W Continuous Continuous shooting with the focus and exposure determined when you press the shutter button halfway Continuous Shooting AF Continuous shooting and focusing AF Frame is set to Center and cannot be changed In ...

Page 106: ... Detection 73 Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions camera settings and the zoom position As more shots are taken shooting may slow down Shooting may slow down if the flash fires Continuous shooting is faster in mode 81 ...

Page 107: ...hooting Range 259 z z Press the q button choose e either press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button z z Once the setting is complete e is displayed If the flash fires vignetting may occur In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar e will turn gray and the camera will not focus To prevent camera shake try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera ...

Page 108: ...ange 259 1 Choose f z z Press the q button choose f either press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button z z f and the MF indicator are displayed 2 Specify the general focal position z z Referring to the on screen MF indicator bar which shows the distance and focal position and the magnified display area press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to specify the general focal p...

Page 109: ...the n button and set MF Point Zoom on the 4 tab to Off 45 To deactivate automatic focus fine tuning when the shutter button is pressed halfway press the n button and set Safety MF on the 4 tab to Off 45 Still Images Movies Digital Tele Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1 6x or 2 0x This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would...

Page 110: ...when you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 in Zooming In Closer on Subjects Digital Zoom 59 Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF auto focus frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows z z Press the n button choose AF Frame on the 4 tab and then choose the desired option 45 Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is displayed in the c...

Page 111: ...old the shutter button halfway recompose the shot as desired and then press the shutter button all the way down Focus Lock Still Images Movies Face AiAF Detects people s faces and then sets the focus exposure evaluative metering only and white balance only After you aim the camera at the subject a white frame is displayed around the person s face determined by the camera to be the main subject and...

Page 112: ...fway Examples of faces that cannot be detected Subjects that are distant or extremely close Subjects that are dark or light Faces in profile at an angle or partly hidden The camera may misinterpret non human subjects as faces No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On Tracking AF Shoot after choosing a ...

Page 113: ...will continue to track the subject within a certain range z z If no subject is detected is displayed z z To cancel tracking press the q button again 3 Shoot z z Press the shutter button halfway changes to a blue which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure Servo AF 114 z z Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot z z Even after your shot is still dis...

Page 114: ...q button After your shot is displayed in the center of the screen When shooting in f mode 108 press and hold the q button for at least one second Still Images Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway 1 Configure the setting z z Press t...

Page 115: ...ooting is not available AF Point Zoom on the 4 tab is not available Not available when using the self timer 61 Still Images Changing the Focus Setting You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed Instead you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway z z Press the n button cho...

Page 116: ...ion will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button 1 Lock the focus z z With the shutter button pressed halfway press the q button z z The focus is now locked and f and the MF indicator are displayed z z To unlock the focus hold the shutter button halfway down and press the q button again 2 Compose the shot and shoot ...

Page 117: ...r press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button z z The option you configured is now displayed The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the r button when the flash is lowered Lift the flash with your finger in advance Auto Fires automatically in low light conditions h On Fires for each shot Z Slow Synchro Fires to illuminate the main subject such as people while sho...

Page 118: ...other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake Additionally you should set IS Mode to Off when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera 122 In Z mode even after the flash fires ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing ...

Page 119: ... is a risk of overexposure the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure However you can deactivate automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing MENU 45 and choosing 4 tab Flash Settings Safety FE Off You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by acce...

Page 120: ... z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked With the shutter button pressed halfway press the b button z z The flash fires and when is displayed the flash output level is retained z z To unlock FE release the shutter button and press the b button again In this case is no longer displayed 3 Compose the shot and shoot z z After one shot FE is unlocked and is no longer displaye...

Page 121: ...Ratio Image Quality Choose from two compression ratios Super Fine and Fine as follows For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card see Number of 4 3 Shots per Memory Card 257 z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 43 ...

Page 122: ...timal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied Intelligent IS 57 Shoot Only Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting Off Deactivates image stabilization The setting is changed to Continuous for movie recording If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still In this case set I...

Page 123: ...marter more sophisticated shots Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode 5 Specific Shutter Speeds Tv Mode 124 Specific Aperture Values Av Mode 125 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values M Mode 126 ...

Page 124: ...eeds of 1 3 seconds or slower there will be a delay before you can shoot again as images are processed to remove noise When shooting at low shutter speeds on a tripod you should set IS Mode to Off 122 Maximum shutter speed with the flash is 1 2000 second If you specify a faster speed the camera will automatically reset the speed to 1 2000 second before shooting Orange display of aperture values wh...

Page 125: ...nge display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is displayed in white or use safety shift see below B Aperture value size of the opening made by the iris in the lens To avoid exposure problems in M and B modes you can have the camera automatically adjust the shutter ...

Page 126: ...ure the setting z z Press the b button choose adjustment of shutter speed or aperture value and turn the 5 dial to specify a value z z An exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level z z The exposure level mark is shown in orange when the difference from standard exposure exceeds 2 stops 2 or 2 is displayed...

Page 127: ...alue However screen brightness remains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to h To have the setting you did not configure in step 2 whether shutter speed or aperture value automatically adjusted to obtain standard exposure hold the shutter button halfway and press the b button Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some settings D Manual Calculation of standard exposure...

Page 128: ...ust the setting by either pressing the o p buttons or turning the 5 dial 43 z z Once the setting is complete X is displayed You can also set the flash level by accessing MENU 45 and choosing 4 tab Flash Settings Flash Output You can set the flash level in M or B mode by accessing MENU 45 and choosing 4 tab Flash Settings Flash Mode Manual You can also access the Flash Settings MENU screen by press...

Page 129: ... enter Playback mode It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer or images from other cameras 6 Viewing 130 Browsing and Filtering Images 135 Image Viewing Options 138 Protecting Images 143 Erasing Images 149 Rotating Images 153 Tagging Images as Favorites 155 Editing Still Images 157 Editing Movies 165 ...

Page 130: ...ack mode z z Press the 1 button z z Your last shot is displayed 2 Browse through your images z z To view the previous image press the q button or turn the 5 dial counterclockwise To view the next image press the r button or turn the 5 dial clockwise z z Press and hold the q r buttons to browse through images quickly Images appear grainy at this time ...

Page 131: ...To return to single image display press the m button z z To browse images grouped by shooting date press the o p buttons in Scroll Display mode z z Movies are identified by a icon To play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies z z To start playback press the m button choose either press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button again ...

Page 132: ...ed is displayed To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway To deactivate Scroll Display press the n button choose Scroll Display on the 1 tab and then choose Off If you prefer to have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode press the n button and on the 1 tab choose Resume and then Last shot To change the transition shown between images press...

Page 133: ...to hide the information For details on the information displayed see Playback Detailed Information Display 231 No Information Display Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display Still Images Movies Overexposure Warning for Image Highlights Washed out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display 133 ...

Page 134: ...information display 133 is 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 High Dark Low Bright ...

Page 135: ...ever toward g to display images in an index Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown z z To display fewer images move the zoom lever toward k Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever 2 Choose an image z z Turn the 5 dial to scroll through the images z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose an image z z An orange frame is displayed around the selected image z z Pres...

Page 136: ...images shot on a specific date Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites 155 Still image Movie Displays only still images or movies 1 Choose a search condition z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose a condition 43 z z When you have selected or choose the condition by pressing the o p q r buttons on the screen displayed and then press the m button 2 View the filtered images z z Im...

Page 137: ...ng through Images in an Index 135 Magnifying Images 138 and Viewing Slideshows 139 You can protect erase or print all images found or add them to a photobook by choosing Select All Images in Search in Protecting Images 143 Erasing Multiple Images at Once 150 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 207 or Adding Images to a Photobook 213 If you edit images and save them as new images 158 164 a message...

Page 138: ...to hold the zoom lever z z To zoom out move the zoom lever toward g You can return to single image display by continuing to hold it 2 Move the display position and switch images as needed z z To move the display position press the o p q r buttons z z To switch to other images while zoomed turn the 5 dial You can return to single image display from magnified display by pressing the n button Approxi...

Page 139: ...sired option 43 z z The slideshow will start after Loading image is displayed for a few seconds z z Press the n button to stop the slideshow The camera s power saving functions 39 are deactivated during slideshows To pause or resume slideshows press the m button You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the q r buttons or turning the 5 dial For fast forward or fast rewind hold the...

Page 140: ... 1 Access the setting screen z z Press the n button and then choose Slideshow on the 1 tab 45 2 Configure the settings z z Choose a menu item to configure and then choose the desired option 45 z z To start the slideshow with your settings choose Start and press the m button z z To return to the menu screen press the n button Play Time cannot be modified when Bubble is chosen in Effect ...

Page 141: ...ure after you have taken many shots in many kinds of scenes 1 Choose Smart Shuffle z z Press the m button and then choose in the menu 43 z z Four candidate images are displayed 2 Choose an image z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose the image you want to view next z z Your chosen image is displayed in the center surrounded by the next four candidate images z z For full screen display of the cent...

Page 142: ...es shot with this camera are played back using Smart Shuffle Smart Shuffle is not available in the following cases There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera An unsupported image is currently displayed Images are shown in filtered display 136 ...

Page 143: ...s the m button and then choose in the menu 43 Protected is displayed z z To cancel protection repeat this process and choose again and then press the m button Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card 176 178 Protected images cannot be erased using the camera s erasure function To erase them this way first cancel protection ...

Page 144: ...s Using the Menu 1 Access the setting screen z z Press the n button and choose Protect on the 1 tab 45 2 Choose a selection method z z Choose a menu item and an option as desired 45 z z To return to the menu screen press the n button ...

Page 145: ...hen press the m button is displayed z z To cancel selection press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Protect the image z z Press the n button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera ...

Page 146: ...Using the Menu 144 choose Select Range and press the m button 2 Choose a starting image z z Press the m button z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image and then press the m button 3 Choose an ending image z z Press the r button to choose Last image and then press the m button ...

Page 147: ...d then press the m button z z Images before the first image cannot be selected as the last image 4 Protect the images z z Press the p button to choose Protect and then press the m button You can also choose the first or last image by turning the 5 dial when the top screen in steps 2 and 3 is displayed ...

Page 148: ...in Using the Menu 144 choose Select All Images and press the m button 2 Protect the images z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Protect and then press the m button To cancel protection for groups of images choose Unlock in step 4 of Selecting a Range or in step 2 of Specifying All Images at Once ...

Page 149: ... 143 cannot be erased 1 Choose an image to erase z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image 2 Erase the image z z Press the a button z z After Erase is displayed press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Erase and then press the m button z z The current image is now erased z z To cancel erasure press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Cancel and then press t...

Page 150: ...ng images because they cannot be recovered However protected images 143 cannot be erased Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen z z Press the n button and then choose Erase on the 1 tab 45 2 Choose a selection method z z Choose a menu item and an option as desired 45 z z To return to the menu screen press the n button ...

Page 151: ... image z z Once you choose an image following step 2 in Choosing Images Individually 145 is displayed z z To cancel selection press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Erase the image z z Press the n button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button ...

Page 152: ...teps 2 3 in Selecting a Range 146 to specify images 3 Erase the images z z Press the p button to choose Erase and then press the m button Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose Select All Images z z Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method 150 choose Select All Images and press the m button 2 Erase the images z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m but...

Page 153: ...1 Choose z z Press the m button and then choose in the menu 43 2 Rotate the image z z Press the q or r button depending on the desired direction Each time you press the button the image is rotated 90 Press the m button to complete the setting Using the Menu 1 Choose Rotate z z Press the n button and choose Rotate on the 1 tab 45 ...

Page 154: ...Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation which rotates images based on the current camera orientation z z Press the n button choose Auto Rotate on the 1 tab and then choose Off 45 Images cannot be rotated 153 when you set Auto Rotate to Off Additionally images already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation In Smart Shuffle 141 mode even if...

Page 155: ...hose images Viewing 130 Viewing Slideshows 139 Protecting Images 143 Erasing Images 149 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 207 Adding Images to a Photobook 213 z z Press the m button and then choose in the menu 43 z z Tagged as Favorite is displayed z z To untag the image repeat this process and choose again and then press the m button Using the Menu 1 Choose Favorites z z Press the n button and...

Page 156: ...ional images 3 Finish the setup process z z Press the n button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3 Favorite images will have a three star rating when transferred to computers r...

Page 157: ...Save a copy of images at a lower resolution 1 Choose Resize z z Press the n button and choose Resize on the 1 tab 45 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image and then press the m button 3 Choose an image size z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the size and then press the m button z z Save new image is displayed ...

Page 158: ...s now saved as a new file 5 Review the new image z z Press the n button Display new image is displayed z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Yes and then press the m button z z The saved image is now displayed Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of 67 or saved as in step 3 Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution ...

Page 159: ...u can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file 1 Choose Cropping z z Press the n button and then choose Cropping on the 1 tab 45 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image and then press the m button ...

Page 160: ...e frame press the o p q r buttons z z To change the frame orientation press the l button z z Faces detected in the image are enclosed in gray frames in the upper left image To crop the image based on this frame turn the 5 dial to switch to the other frame z z Press the m button 4 Save as a new image and review z z Follow steps 4 5 in Resizing Images 158 Editing is not possible for images shot at a...

Page 161: ...t image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file For details on each option see Changing Image Color Tones My Colors 103 1 Choose My Colors z z Press the n button and then choose My Colors on the 1 tab 45 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image and then press the m button 3 Choose an option z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to ch...

Page 162: ...rs 103 Still Images Correcting Image Brightness i Contrast Excessively dark image areas such as faces or backgrounds can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected to make subjects stand out better Choose from four correction levels and then save the image as a separate file 1 Choose i Contrast z z Press the ...

Page 163: ... may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function If Auto does not produce the expected results try correcting images using Low Medium or High Still Images Correcting Red Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red eye You can save the corrected image as a separate file 1 Choose Red Eye Correction z z Press the n button ...

Page 164: ...ce images as needed Follow the steps in Magnifying Images 138 4 Save as a new image and review z z Press the o p q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose New File and then press the m button z z The image is now saved as a new file z z Follow step 5 in Resizing Images 158 Some images may not be corrected accurately To overwrite the original image with the corrected image choose Overwrite in step 4...

Page 165: ...y portions to cut z z Press the o p buttons to choose or z z To view the portions you can cut identified by on the screen press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to move Cut the beginning of the movie from by choosing and cut the end of the movie by choosing z z If you move to a position other than a mark in the portion before the nearest mark on the left will be cut while in the portion after th...

Page 166: ...ep 2 z z To cancel editing press the o p buttons to choose Press the m button choose OK either press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button again 4 Save the edited movie z z Press the o p buttons to choose and then press the m button z z Press the o p q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose New File and then press the m button z z The movie is now saved as a new file ...

Page 167: ...4 In this case the original movie will be erased If the memory card lacks sufficient space only Overwrite will be available Movies may not be saved if the battery pack runs out while saving is in progress When editing movies you should use a fully charged battery pack or an AC adapter kit sold separately 186 ...

Page 168: ...168 ç Contents Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 7 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 169 ...

Page 169: ...On Operation can also be silenced by holding down the l button as you turn the camera on Sound is not played during movies 130 if you mute camera sounds To restore sound during movies press the o button Adjust volume with the o p buttons as needed Sound settings cannot be changed in mode 91 Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows z z Choose Volume and then pre...

Page 170: ...items If you prefer you can deactivate this information z z Choose Hints Tips and then choose Off Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows z z Choose Date Time and then press the m button z z Press the q r buttons to choose an option and then adjust the setting either by pressing the o p buttons or turning the 5 dial ...

Page 171: ...tting manually Before using the world clock be sure to set the date and time and your home time zone as described in Setting the Date and Time 26 1 Specify your destination z z Choose Time Zone and then press the m button z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose World and then press the m button z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the destination z z To set dayligh...

Page 172: ...oting screen 229 Adjusting the date or time while in mode 28 will automatically update your Home time and date Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the 1 button in Shooting mode 38 To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the 1 button set the retraction timing to 0 sec z z Choose Lens Retract and then choose 0 sec ...

Page 173: ...Choose Eco Mode and then choose On z z is now shown on the shooting screen 229 z z The screen darkens when the camera is not used for approximately two seconds approximately ten seconds after darkening the screen 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...

Page 174: ...oose Power Saving and then press the m button z z After choosing an item press the q r buttons to adjust it as needed To conserve battery power you should normally choose On for Auto Power Down and 1 min or less for Display Off The Display Off setting is applied even if you set Auto Power Down to Off These power saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode 173 to On ...

Page 175: ... one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single image display This will override the LCD Brightness setting on the 3 tab To restore the original brightness press and hold the l button again for at least one second or restart the camera Hiding the Start Up Screen If you prefer you can deactivate display of the start up screen normally shown when you turn the camera on z z Choose...

Page 176: ...s to back them up An Eye Fi card 216 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 Format and then press the m button 2 Choose OK z z Press the o p buttons to choose Cancel choose OK either press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button 3 Format the memory card z z To begin the fo...

Page 177: ...g data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely When transferring or disposing of memory cards take steps to protect personal information if necessary as by physically destroying cards The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity ...

Page 178: ...ake other steps to back them up z z On the screen in step 1 of Formatting Memory Cards 176 press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Low Level Format and then press the q r buttons to select this option A icon is displayed z z Follow steps 2 3 in Formatting Memory Cards 176 to continue with the formatting process Low level formatting takes longer than Formatting Memory Cards 176 because d...

Page 179: ...utively until the 9999th shot is taken saved even if you switch memory cards Auto Reset Image numbering is reset to 0001 if you switch memory cards or when a new folder is created Regardless of the option selected in this setting shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards To start saving shots from 0001 use an empty or formatted 176 ...

Page 180: ...rs 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 Metric Non Metric Display Change the unit of measurement shown in the zoom bar 51 the MF indicator 108 and elsewhere from m cm to ft in as needed z z Choose Units and then choose ft in ...

Page 181: ...ing or on the camera body z z Choose Certification Logo Display and then press the m button Display Language Change the display language as needed z z Choose Language and then press the m button z z Press the o p q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a language and then press the m button You can also access the Language screen in Playback mode by pressing and holding the m button and immediate...

Page 182: ...Access the Reset All screen z z Choose Reset All and then press the m button 2 Restore default settings z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button z z Default settings are now restored The following functions are not restored to default settings 3 tab settings Date Time 170 Language 181 Time Zone 171 and Video System 190 Custom white balance data you have...

Page 183: ...amera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 8 System Map 184 Optional Accessories 186 Using Optional Accessories 189 Using the Software 193 Printing Images 199 Using an Eye Fi Card 216 ...

Page 184: ...r Windows Macintosh Computer TV Video System AC Adapter Kit ACK DC40 Included Accessories Power Cables Stereo AV Cable AVC DC400ST Flash Unit Canon Brand PictBridge Compatible Printers High Power Flash HF DC2 3 1Also available for purchase separately 2A genuine Canon accessory is also available Interface Cable IFC 400PCU 3High Power Flash HF DC1 also supported ...

Page 185: ...to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that 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 Note that availability varies by area and some accessories ma...

Page 186: ...k NB 6LH AC Adapter Kit ACK DC40 z z For powering the camera using household power Recommended when using the camera over extended periods or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer Cannot be used to charge the battery pack in the camera The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commerciall...

Page 187: ...ible on an uncharged battery pack Battery Pack NB 6L is also supported Flash Unit High Power Flash HF DC2 z z External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built in flash High Power Flash HF DC1 can also be used Other Accessories Interface Cable IFC 400PCU z z For connecting the camera to a computer or printer Stereo AV Cable AVC DC400ST z z Connect the camera to a TV to en...

Page 188: ...ontents Printers Canon Brand PictBridge Compatible Printers z z Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon brand PictBridge compatible printer For details visit your nearest Canon retailer ...

Page 189: ...r 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 on the TV 231 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off 2 Connect the camera to the TV z z On the TV insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs as shown z z On the camera open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the came...

Page 190: ...button to turn the camera on z z Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV Nothing is displayed on the camera screen z z When finished turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable 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 n button and choose Video System on the 3 tab ...

Page 191: ...Insert the coupler z z Follow step 2 in Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card 24 to open the cover z z Insert the coupler facing the direction shown just as you would a battery pack following step 3 in Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card 24 z z Follow step 5 in Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card 25 to close the cover 3 Connect the adapter to the camera z z Open the cover and in...

Page 192: ...z z Turn the camera on and use it as desired z z When finished turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on This may erase your shots or damage the camera Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product ...

Page 193: ...installing it you can do the following things on your computer CameraWindow z z Import images and change camera settings ImageBrowser EX z z Manage images view search and organize z z Print and edit images Internet access is required and any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately Software Instruction Manual Refer to the instruction manual when using the software The manual can...

Page 194: ...dows Macintosh Windows 8 Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Mac OS X 10 6 Mac OS X 10 7 Mac OS X 10 8 Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements including supported OS versions Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10 6 are used here for the sake of illustration 1 Download the software z z With a computer connected to the Internet access http www canon com icpd...

Page 195: ...ime depending on computer performance and the Internet connection z z Click Finish or Restart on the screen after installation Using the software you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet some software excluded The first time you connect the camera to the computer drivers will be installed so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible ...

Page 196: ...off open the cover With the smaller plug of the USB cable in the orientation shown insert the plug fully into the camera terminal z z Insert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer s USB port For details about USB connections on the computer refer to the computer user manual 2 Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow z z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on z z On a Macintosh compute...

Page 197: ...nk to modify the program z z Choose Downloads Images From Canon Camera and then click OK z z Double click 3 Save the images to the computer z z Click Import Images from Camera and then click Import Untransferred Images z z Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer in separate folders named by date CameraWindow ...

Page 198: ...ndow On a Macintosh computer if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2 click the CameraWindow icon in the Dock the bar at the bottom of the desktop Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera to the computer without using the software the following limitations apply It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until camera images are ac...

Page 199: ...lustration Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer Also refer to the printer manual for additional information Still Images Easy Print Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer sold separately with the USB cable 1 Make sure the camera and printer are off 2 Connect the camera to the printer z z Open the cover Holding the smaller cable plug...

Page 200: ...cess the printing screen z z Press the m button choose c and press the m button again 7 Print the image z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Print and then press the m button z z Printing now begins z z To print other images repeat the above procedures starting from step 5 after printing is finished z z When you are finished printing turn the camera and printer off and disconnect...

Page 201: ...o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an item and then choose an option by pressing the q r buttons Default Matches current printer settings Date Prints images with the date added File No Prints images with the file number added Both Prints images with both the date and file number added Off Default Matches current printer settings Off On Uses information from the time of shooting to print unde...

Page 202: ...ead of the entire image 1 Choose Cropping z z After following step 1 in Configuring Print Settings 201 to access the printing screen choose Cropping and press the m button z z A cropping frame is now displayed indicating the image area to print 2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed z z To resize the frame move the zoom lever or turn the 5 dial z z To move the frame press the o p q r buttons z z To...

Page 203: ...ed correctly if you crop images shot with Date Stamp selected Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing 1 Choose Paper Settings z z After following step 1 in Configuring Print Settings 201 to access the printing screen choose Paper Settings and press the m button 2 Choose a paper size z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option and then press the m button ...

Page 204: ...the number of images per sheet z z Press the m button 5 Print the image Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings Bordered Prints with blank space around the image Borderless Borderless edge to edge printing N up Choose how many images to print per sheet ID Photo Prints images for identification purposes Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio o...

Page 205: ...ng 203 204 choose ID Photo and press the m button 2 Choose the long and short side length z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an item Choose the length by pressing the q r buttons and then press the m button 3 Choose the printing area z z Follow step 2 in Cropping Images before Printing 202 to choose the printing area 4 Print the image ...

Page 206: ... button The screen at left is displayed 2 Choose a printing method z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose and then press the q r 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 sheet of paper You can also print the folder number fil...

Page 207: ...set up on the camera Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings such as the number of copies as follows The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF Digital Print Order Format standards Still Images Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format whether to add the date or file number and other settings as follows These settings apply to a...

Page 208: ... by the printer or photo development service in some cases may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings Setting Date to On may cause some printers to print the date twice Specifying Index will prevent you from choosing On for both Date and F...

Page 209: ... Qty on the 2 tab and then press the m button 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image and then press the m button z z You can now specify the number of copies z z If you specify index printing for the image it is labeled with a icon To cancel index printing for the image press the m button again is no longer displayed ...

Page 210: ...annot be specified for index prints You can only choose which images to print by following step 2 z z When finished press the n 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 209 choose Select Range and press the m button z z Follow steps 2 3 in Selecting a Range 146 to specify images z z ...

Page 211: ...ages and press the m button z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button Still Images Clearing All Images from the Print List z z Following step 1 in Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 209 choose Clear All Selections and press the m button z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button ...

Page 212: ...d to the print list 207 211 the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer Press the o p buttons to choose Print now and then simply press the m button to print the images in the print list z z Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image ...

Page 213: ...ne or printing photobooks with your own printer Choosing a Selection Method z z Press the n button choose Photobook Set up on the 1 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 Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings After importing i...

Page 214: ...Select and press the m button 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image and then press the m button z z is displayed z z To remove the image from the photobook press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images z z When finished press the n button to return to the menu screen ...

Page 215: ...mages and press the m button z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button Still Images Removing All Images from a Photobook z z Following the procedure in Choosing a Selection Method 214 choose Clear All Selections and press the m button z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button ...

Page 216: ...Fi card keep the following points in mind Cards may continue to transmit radio waves even when Eye Fi trans is set to Disable 218 Remove the Eye Fi card before entering hospitals aircraft or other areas where transmission is prohibited When troubleshooting image transfer issues check the card and computer settings For details refer to the card s user manual Poor Eye Fi connections may cause image ...

Page 217: ...ed Transfer in progress 1 1Power saving 39 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 Checking Connection Information Check the access point SSID used by the Eye Fi card or the connection status as needed z z Press the n button choose Eye Fi Setti...

Page 218: ... z z Press the n button choose Eye Fi Settings on the 3 tab and then press the m 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 locked position ...

Page 219: ...ç Contents Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 9 Troubleshooting 220 On Screen Messages 226 On Screen Information 229 Functions and Menu Tables 233 Handling Precautions 255 Specifications 256 ...

Page 220: ... of power quickly Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Try warming the battery pack a little by putting it in your pocket for example ensuring that the terminals do not touch any metal objects If these measures do not help and the battery pack still runs out of power soon after charging it has reached the end of its life Purchase a new battery pack The lens is not retracted Do not ope...

Page 221: ...udes a bright light source No date stamp is added to images Configure the Date Stamp setting 26 Note that date stamps are not added to images automatically merely because you have configured the Date Time setting 64 Date stamps are not added in shooting modes 251 in which this setting cannot be configured 64 h flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed and shooting is not possible 54...

Page 222: ...bject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway Otherwise try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly Subjects in shots look too dark Raise the flash and set the flash mode to h 117 Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation 96 Adjust contrast by using i Contrast 100 162 Use AE lock or spot metering 97 98 Subjects look too bright highlights are washed out Lower the fl...

Page 223: ...activate the red eye reduction lamp 5 in flash shots Note that while the red eye reduction lamp is on 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 at closer range Edit images using red eye correction 163 Recording to the memo...

Page 224: ...el formatting of the memory card 178 Lower the image quality 69 Switch to a memory card that supports high speed recording 258 Zooming is not possible Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in mode 87 Playback Playback is not possible Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure Refer to Software Instruction Manual 193 for de...

Page 225: ...mory card is not recognized Restart the camera with the memory card in it 38 Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable try reducing the transfer speed as follows Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode Hold the n button down as you press the o and m buttons at the same time On the next screen press the q r buttons to choose B and...

Page 226: ...ssage is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card 3 and have inserted it facing the correct way 24 contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot 50 78 94 123 or edit images 157 163 Either erase unneeded images 149 or insert a memory card with enough free space 23 Charge the battery 21 No Image...

Page 227: ... Print List 207 or Photobook Set up 213 Choose 998 images or less Print List 207 or Photobook Set up 213 settings could not be saved correctly Reduce the number of selected images and try again You attempted to choose more than 500 images in Protect 143 Erase 149 Favorites 155 Print List 207 or Photobook Set up 213 Communication error An excessive amount of images approx 1 000 on the memory card p...

Page 228: ...eck for the image Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage In this case write down the error number Exx and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk File Error Correct printing 199 may not be possible for photos from other cameras or images that have been altered using computer software even if the camera is connected to the printer Print error Check the paper size setti...

Page 229: ...nce 101 My Colors 103 Drive mode 105 Eco mode 173 Self timer 61 Camera shake warning 54 Metering method 98 Eye Fi connection status 216 Still image compression 121 Resolution 67 Still images Recordable shots 257 Movie resolution 69 Movies Remaining time 258 Digital zoom magnification 59 Digital tele converter 109 ...

Page 230: ...AE lock 97 FE lock 120 Shutter speed 124 126 Aperture value 125 126 Exposure compensation level 96 Grid lines 71 Zoom bar 51 Blink detection 73 Exposure level 126 MF indicator 108 Exposure shift bar Wind filter 70 Time zone 171 Image stabilization 122 Battery Level An on screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted but sufficient Bli...

Page 231: ...istogram 134 Image editing 157 164 Compression image quality 121 Resolution 67 69 MOV movies Transferred via Eye Fi 216 Battery level 230 Metering method 98 Folder number File number 179 Current image no Total no of images Shutter speed still images 124 Image quality Frame rate movies 69 Aperture value 125 126 Image quality movies 69 Flash 117 Flash exposure compensation 119 Focusing range 107 108...

Page 232: ...back speed press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial No sound is played Skip Backward To continue skipping backward keep holding down the m button Previous Frame For fast rewind keep holding down the m button Next Frame For fast forward keep holding down the m button Skip Forward To continue skipping forward keep holding down the m button Edit 165 c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridg...

Page 233: ...O O O O O O O O Self Timer Settings 63 Delay 2 O O O O O O Shots 3 O O O O O O Flash 117 O O O h O O O O O Z O O O 4 Av Tv Settings 124 Aperture Value O O Shutter Speed O O Program Shift 97 O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Settings Dark Light 79 2 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 3 One shot cannot be modified in modes without select...

Page 234: ...er 61 O O O O O O O O O Self Timer Settings 63 Delay 1 O O O O Shots 2 O O O O Flash 117 O O O O h O O O Z O Av Tv Settings 124 Aperture Value Shutter Speed Program Shift 97 O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 2 One shot cannot be modified in modes without selection of the number of shots ...

Page 235: ...O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Self Timer Settings 63 Delay 1 O O O O O O O Shots 2 O O O O O O Flash 117 O O O O O O h O O O O O O Z O O Av Tv Settings 124 Aperture Value Shutter Speed Program Shift 97 O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 2 One shot cannot be modified in modes without selection of the number of ...

Page 236: ...B M G AE Lock FE Lock 1 97 120 O O O AE Lock Movie Exposure Shift 93 Tracking AF O O O O O Screen Display 42 No Information Display O O O O O O Information Display O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 FE lock not available in flash mode ...

Page 237: ...ction K I P t AE Lock FE Lock 1 97 120 AE Lock Movie Exposure Shift 93 Tracking AF O O O Screen Display 42 No Information Display O O O O Information Display O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 FE lock not available in flash mode ...

Page 238: ...ion E AE Lock FE Lock 1 97 120 AE Lock Movie Exposure Shift 93 O Tracking AF O O O O Screen Display 42 No Information Display O O O O Information Display O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 FE lock not available in flash mode ...

Page 239: ...O O White Balance 101 O O O O O O O O O O Flash Exposure Compensation 119 O O O Flash Output Level 128 O O O Drive Mode 105 O O O O O O O O O O 3 O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 White balance is not available 2 Set in a range of 1 5 contrast sharpness color saturation red green blue and skin tone 3 is set with f AF lock or t ...

Page 240: ... White Balance 101 O O O O O O O Flash Exposure Compensation 119 Flash Output Level 128 Drive Mode 105 O O O O O O O O O 3 O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 White balance is not available 2 Set in a range of 1 5 contrast sharpness color saturation red green blue and skin tone 3 is set with f AF lock or t ...

Page 241: ...lance 101 O O O O O O O O O O Flash Exposure Compensation 119 Flash Output Level 128 Drive Mode 105 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 3 O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 White balance is not available 2 Set in a range of 1 5 contrast sharpness color saturation red green blue and skin tone 3 is set with f AF lock or t ...

Page 242: ...nction D B M G Still Image Aspect Ratio 66 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Resolution 67 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Compression 121 O O O O O O O O O O Movie Quality 69 O O O O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 243: ...oting Mode Function K I P t Still Image Aspect Ratio 66 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Resolution 67 O O O O O O O O O O O O O Compression 121 O O O O O Movie Quality 69 O O O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 244: ... 66 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Resolution 67 O O O O O O O O O O O O Compression 121 O O O O O O O O Movie Quality 69 O 1 O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Synchronizes with the aspect ratio setting and is automatically set 89 ...

Page 245: ...ndard O O O O O O Off O O O O O O 1 6x 2 0x O O O O O AF Point Zoom 72 On O O O O O O Off O O O O O O Servo AF 114 On O O O O O Off O O O O O 3 Continuous AF 115 On O O O O O O Off O O O O O AF assist Beam 74 On O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode 2 Available when the AF frame is set to Center 3 O...

Page 246: ...O Digital Zoom 59 Standard O O O O Off O O O O O 1 6x 2 0x AF Point Zoom 72 On O O O O Off O O O O O Servo AF 114 On O O O Off O O O O O Continuous AF 115 On O O O Off O O O O AF assist Beam 74 On O O O O Off O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode 2 Available when the AF frame is set to Center ...

Page 247: ...om 59 Standard O O Off O O O O O O O O 1 6x 2 0x AF Point Zoom 72 On O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Servo AF 114 On O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Continuous AF 115 On O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O AF assist Beam 74 On O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode 2 Available when the AF frame is set to...

Page 248: ...p Comp O O O Flash Output O O O Red Eye Corr On O O O O O Off O O O O O O Red Eye Lamp On Off O O O O O O Safety FE On O O O O O Off O O O O O i Contrast 100 Auto O O O O O Off O O O O O Safety Shift 125 On O O Off O O O O O O Wind Filter 70 On Off O O O O O O Review image after shooting Display Time Off Quick 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold O O O O O O Display Info Off Detailed O O O O O O O Available or ...

Page 249: ... O Manual Flash Exp Comp Flash Output Red Eye Corr On O O O O Off O O O O Red Eye Lamp On Off O O O O Safety FE On O O O O Off i Contrast 100 Auto O Off O O O O Safety Shift 125 On Off O O O O O Wind Filter 70 On Off O O O O O Review image after shooting Display Time Off Quick 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold O O O O O Display Info Off Detailed O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 250: ...Manual Flash Exp Comp Flash Output Red Eye Corr On Off O O O O O O Red Eye Lamp On Off O O O O O O Safety FE On O O O O O O Off i Contrast 100 Auto Off O O O O O O O O Safety Shift 125 On Off O O O O O O O O Wind Filter 70 On Off O O O O O O O Review image after shooting Display Time Off Quick 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold O O O O O O O Display Info Off Detailed O O O O O O O O Available or set automatic...

Page 251: ...ntinuous Off O O O O O O Shoot Only O O O O O Date Stamp 64 Off O O O O O O Date Date Time O O O O O O Shooting Mode Function K I P t Blink Detection 73 On O O O O Off O O O O O Grid Lines 71 On Off O O O O O IS Mode 57 Continuous Off O O O O O Shoot Only O O O O O Date Stamp 64 Off O O O O O Date Date Time O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 252: ...ion E Blink Detection 73 On O O O Off O O O O O O O O Grid Lines 71 On Off O O O O O O O O IS Mode 57 Continuous Off O O O O O O O O Shoot Only O O O O O O O Date Stamp 64 Off O O O O O O O O Date Date Time O O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 253: ... Retract 172 Eye Fi Settings 216 Eco Mode 173 Certification Logo Display 181 Power Saving 39 174 Language 29 LCD Brightness 175 Reset All 182 Start up Image 175 1 Playback Tab Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Slideshow 139 Cropping 159 Erase 149 Resize 157 Protect 143 My Colors 161 Rotate 153 Transition 132 Favorites 155 Scroll Display 132 Photobook Set up 213 Auto Rotate 154 i Contrast 162 Resume...

Page 254: ...age Print Select All Images 211 Select Images Qty 209 Clear All Selections 211 Select Range 210 Print Settings 207 Playback Mode FUNC Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Rotate 153 Play Movie 130 Protect 143 Smart Shuffle 141 Favorites 155 Image Search 136 Print 199 Slideshow 139 ...

Page 255: ...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 form on the camera stop using it immediately Continuing to use the...

Page 256: ... File system DPOF version 1 1 compliant Data Type Still Images Exif 2 3 JPEG Movies MOV Video H 264 Audio Linear PCM stereo Interface Hi speed USB Analog audio output stereo Analog video output NTSC PAL Power Source Battery Pack NB 6LH AC Adapter Kit ACK DC40 Dimensions Based on CIPA Guidelines 108 0 x 71 0 x 43 9 mm 4 25 x 2 79 x 1 73 in Weight Based on CIPA Guidelines Approx 251 g approx 8 85 oz...

Page 257: ...n shooting the maximum movie length until recording stops automatically repeatedly The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the Camera Imaging Products Association CIPA Under some shooting conditions the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above Number of shots time with a fully charged battery pack Number of 4 3 Shots per Memory Card Re...

Page 258: ...Memory Card Image Quality Recording Time per Memory Card 8 GB 32 GB 49 min 15 sec 3 hr 19 min 00 sec 1 hr 28 min 53 sec 5 hr 59 min 05 sec The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject memory card and camera settings Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB or when the recording time reaches approximately 29 ...

Page 259: ...0 cm 2 0 ft infinity Other modes 5 cm 2 0 in infinity 60 cm 2 0 ft infinity e 1 cm 50 cm 0 4 in 1 6 ft f 1 cm 0 4 in infinity 60 cm 2 0 ft infinity Not available in some shooting modes Continuous Shooting Speed Shooting Mode Continuous Shooting Mode Speed G W Approx 0 8 shots sec Approx 0 5 shots sec Approx 0 6 shots sec Approx 3 2 shots sec ...

Page 260: ...4 0 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 8 1 10 1 13 1 15 1 20 1 25 1 30 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 80 1 100 1 125 1 160 1 200 1 250 1 320 1 400 1 500 1 640 1 800 1 1000 1 1250 1 1600 1 2000 1 2500 1 3200 Aperture f number f 3 5 f 8 0 W f 5 9 f 8 0 T B mode available values f 3 5 f 4 0 f 4 5 f 5 0 f 5 6 f 5 9 f 6 3 f 7 1 f 8 0 Depending on the zoom position some aperture values may not be available ...

Page 261: ...peratures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 34 4 x 41 8 x 6 9 mm 1 35 x 1 65 x 0 27 in Weight Approx 22 g approx 0 78 oz Battery Charger CB 2LY CB 2LYE Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 085 A 100 V 0 05 A 240 V Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 7 A Charging Time Approx 2 hr when using NB 6LH Charge Indicator Charging orange Fully charged green two indicator system Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F ...

Page 262: ...hake 122 Center AF frame mode 110 Clock 48 Color white balance 101 Index Compression ratio image quality 121 Continuous shooting 105 Creative filters shooting mode 84 Cropping 159 202 Custom white balance 102 D Date time Adding date stamps 64 Changing 28 Date time battery 29 Settings 26 World clock 171 DC coupler 191 Defaults Reset all Digital tele converter 109 Digital zoom 59 Discreet mode shoot...

Page 263: ...ation 119 On 117 Focusing AF frames 110 AF lock 116 AF point zoom 72 Servo AF 114 Focusing range Macro 107 Manual focus 108 Focus lock 111 FUNC menu Basic operations 43 Table 239 254 G Grid lines 71 H Household power 191 I i Contrast 100 162 Image quality Compression ratio image quality Images Display period 76 Erasing 149 Playback Viewing Protecting 143 Indicator 47 ISO speed 99 L Lamp 74 75 Live...

Page 264: ... Power 186 AC adapter kit Battery pack Power saving 39 Printing 199 Program AE 95 Protecting 143 P shooting mode 95 R Red eye correction 68 163 Reset all 182 Resizing images 157 Resolution image size 67 Rotating 153 S Saving images to a computer 196 Screen Display language 29 Icons 229 231 Menu FUNC menu Menu SD SDHC SDXC memory cards Memory cards Searching 136 Self timer 61 2 second self timer 62...

Page 265: ...era effect shooting mode 89 Tracking AF 112 Traveling with the camera 171 Troubleshooting 220 TV display 189 Tv shooting mode 124 V Viewing 34 Image search 136 Index display 135 Magnified display 138 Single image display 34 Slideshow 139 Smart Shuffle 141 TV display 189 W White balance color 101 Widescreen resolution 67 World clock 171 Wrist strap Strap Z Zoom 32 51 59 ...

Page 266: ...266 ç Contents Battery Charger CB 2LY ...

Page 267: ...267 ç Contents FCC Notice Digital Camera Model PC2006 systems ...

Page 268: ...ding 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 Reprinting transmitting or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the pe...

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