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Camera User Guide

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Page 1: ...Camera User Guide ENGLISH Make sure you read this guide before using the camera Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future COPY...

Page 2: ...ou have mastered the basics use the camera s many features to shoot more challenging photos Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer sold separately and print Soft...

Page 3: ...This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale If there is a problem with the camera while abroad please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a...

Page 4: ...picture I want to take recording pixels 70 Take pictures continuously 75 Shoot without the effects of camera shake image stabilization 149 Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light...

Page 5: ...my pictures on a TV 122 Quickly search pictures 116 117 Erase pictures 28 127 Protect pictures from accidental erasure 124 View E Shoot movies 31 View movies 33 Shoot View Movies Print 2 Easily print...

Page 6: ...ide 42 Information Displayed on the Screen 44 Indicators 47 FUNC Menu Basic Operations 48 Menu Basic Operations 49 Changing the Sound Settings 50 Changing the Screen Brightness 51 Returning the Camera...

Page 7: ...er Speed 93 Setting the Aperture Value 94 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 95 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i Contrast 96 Red Eye Correction 97 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compen...

Page 8: ...POF 138 Changing Functions 142 Changing Shooting Functions 146 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus 150 Changing Playback Functions 151 Changing the Start up Image or Sound 152 Replacing the Date...

Page 9: ...button are represented by the following icons Troubleshooting tips Hints for getting more out of your camera Things you should be careful about Supplemental information p xx Reference pages xx stands...

Page 10: ...the reach of children and infants Strap Putting the strap around a child s neck could result in asphyxiation Memory card day date battery Dangerous if accidentally swallowed If this occurs contact a...

Page 11: ...the speakers It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD ROM played on a music CD player Caution Be careful not to bang the camera or subject...

Page 12: ...ont of the unit Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build up and damage to the unit Remove and store the batteries when you are not usin...

Page 13: ...lains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer Attaching the Strap Removing the Lens Cap Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera duri...

Page 14: ...lock then slide and open the cover as shown Insert the batteries Insert the batteries with and ends oriented correctly Close the cover Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clic...

Page 15: ...old separately pp 38 40 We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries especially...

Page 16: ...ry card Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera Cl...

Page 17: ...era is in a Shooting mode p 24 Compatible Memory Cards SD memory cards SDHC memory cards MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards SD and SDHC memory cards have a write protect tab...

Page 18: ...se the LCD Monitor Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into place The image will display normally not reversed Opening the LCD Monitor Approx 170 Approx 90 Approx 180 Always keep the LCD monitor clo...

Page 19: ...or turn the dial to set a value Make the setting Press the m button X Once the date and time have been set the Date Time screen will close Pressing the power button will turn off the camera Set the co...

Page 20: ...tab Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose Date Time then press the m button Change the date and time Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p 19 to adjust the setti...

Page 21: ...uage then press the m button X Once the display language has been set the language menu will close The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step...

Page 22: ...memory card Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose OK then press the m button X The memory card will be formatted X When formatting has finished the menu screen will reappear Formatting Memo...

Page 23: ...and takes the shot Since the shot is being taken while the shutter sound plays be careful not to move the camera Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides Si...

Page 24: ...focuses on the subject it judges to be the main subject and the icon for the determined scene appears in the upper right of the screen X When faces are detected a white frame appears on the face of t...

Page 25: ...lash will automatically fire When you are not using the flash lower it until it closes the flash will turn off Shoot Press the shutter button fully X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot X...

Page 26: ...is at maximum wide angle move about 10 cm 3 9 in or more away from your subject and shoot Move about 1 m 3 3 ft or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto the lamp lights when the shutter b...

Page 27: ...en The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed but they will appear coarse Turning the dial counter clockwise displays images in reverse order while turning it clockwise displays...

Page 28: ...you took will appear Choose an image to erase Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to display an image to erase Erase the image Press the a button X Erase appears Press the qr buttons or turn the di...

Page 29: ...era and printer Connect the camera to the printer Open the cover and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown Insert the cable s larger plug into the pri...

Page 30: ...int additional images repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed After printing has completed turn off the camera and printer and unplug the interface cable Refer to the Personal Printing Guide...

Page 31: ...ng the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller Shoot Press the movie button X The ca...

Page 32: ...ill record to the memory card X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills Estimated Shooting Times Shooting times are based on default settings Max clip length is approx 29 minutes a...

Page 33: ...choose Play then press the m button X The movie will play You can pause resume the movie by pressing the m button again Press the op buttons to adjust the volume X After the movie finishes appears Vie...

Page 34: ...indows XP 512 MB or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels or higher For Windows XP Micr...

Page 35: ...in the computer s CD ROM drive Begin installation Click Easy Installation and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation If the User Account Control window appears follow the on...

Page 36: ...ds Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow X CameraWindow will appear If CameraWindow does not appear click the Start menu and choose All Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow Ca...

Page 37: ...the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer There are however the following limitations After connecting to the camera it may take a few minutes until you can transfer images...

Page 38: ...the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables 3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 200 can also be used 4 Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used Lens Cap Lens Hood LH DC50 Battery...

Page 39: ...n accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a...

Page 40: ...This kit lets you power the camera using household power Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer Cannot be used to charge the camera batter...

Page 41: ...41 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen as well as the basic operating instructions 2 COPY...

Page 42: ...14 Movie Mode You can use the largest possible portion of the screen to shoot movies p 31 Even if the mode dial is set to a position other than Movie mode movies can be shot by pressing the movie butt...

Page 43: ...ort Cut Button p 149 Diopter Adjustment Dial p 55 Viewfinder p 46 Hot Shoe p 158 Movie Button pp 31 107 Mode Dial 1 Playback Button pp 27 115 b Exposure p 69 d Jump Button p 117 AF Frame Selector p 83...

Page 44: ...p 75 Histogram p 148 Metering Modes p 87 Compression Image Quality p 70 Recording Pixels p 70 Recordable Shots p 17 Self Timer pp 65 66 77 78 Recording Pixels Movies p 108 Remaining Time Elapsed Time...

Page 45: ...vies Recording Pixels p 70 Battery Charge Indicator p 15 Metering Modes p 87 Folder Number File Number p 144 Displayed image number Total number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value Image Quality Mo...

Page 46: ...brightness of the image on the screen and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen...

Page 47: ...while shooting p 148 The indicator on the back of the camera and the power lamp p 43 will light or blink depending on the camera s status Dark Bright High Low Lamp Status Camera Status Power Lamp Lig...

Page 48: ...Press the op buttons to choose a menu item X The available options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen Choose an option Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose an option Y...

Page 49: ...e a tab Press the qr buttons or move the zoom lever p 42 left or right to choose a tab Choose a menu item Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose a menu item Some items require you to press th...

Page 50: ...to choose Mute then press the qr buttons to choose On Adjusting the Volume Display the menu Press the n button Choose Volume Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab Press the op buttons or turn the d...

Page 51: ...ess the qr buttons to change the brightness Press the n button again to complete the setting With the l Button Press the l button for more than one second X The screen increases to maximum brightness...

Page 52: ...he qr buttons or turn the dial to choose OK then press the m button X The camera will reset to the default settings The Date Time p 19 in the 3 tab Language p 21 Video System p 122 Time Zone p 143 the...

Page 53: ...tons to display Press the opqr buttons or turn the dial to choose OK then press the m button X Low level formatting starts When the Memory card error message appears or when the camera does not work c...

Page 54: ...r will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated You can check the current time Press and hold the m button X A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time I...

Page 55: ...lash we recommend attaching Lens Hood LH DC50 to reduce the amount of light entering the lens Align the notch on the lens hood with the mark on the camera and turn the lens hood in the direction of th...

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Page 57: ...mode that matches a particular set of conditions the camera will automatically select any necessary settings All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture This chapter assu...

Page 58: ...fect when photographing people JTake landscapes Landscape Lets you shoot majestic landscapes F Take snapshots at night Night Snapshot Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscap...

Page 59: ...Shooting mode Set the mode dial to K Turn the dial to choose the shooting mode Shoot Take indoor shots Indoor Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors U Shoot sunsets Sunset Lets you take shots of s...

Page 60: ...ireworks Fireworks Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors w Take shots of people at the beach Beach Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is stro...

Page 61: ...low light conditions Recording pixels are set to 1600 x 1200 pixels p 70 In or y mode images may appear coarse because the ISO speed p 73 is increased to match the shooting conditions In mode make sur...

Page 62: ...largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration has been reached and the zoom factor will appear Move it toward i again X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject Zoom Factor...

Page 63: ...he 4 tab then choose Digital Zoom Accept the setting Press the qr buttons to choose 1 5x or 2 0x Pressing the n button will restore the shooting screen X The view will be enlarged and the zoom factor...

Page 64: ...choose Date or Date Time Pressing the n button will restore the shooting screen X DATE will appear on the screen Shoot X The shooting date and time will be recorded in the image s lower right corner...

Page 65: ...r Shoot Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject then press it fully X When the self timer starts the lamp blinks and the self timer sound plays X Two seconds before the shutter releas...

Page 66: ...amp will blink and the self timer sound will play Join the subjects and look at the camera X When the camera detects a new face the lamp and sound will speed up the lamp remains lit when the flash wil...

Page 67: ...n G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G G stands for Program AE Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter...

Page 68: ...rposes pp 69 78 Shoot If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange Try the following settings to obtain th...

Page 69: ...ightness and press the b button You can make the flash fire every time you shoot At maximum wide angle the flash range is approximately 50 cm 6 8 m 1 6 22 ft and at maximum telephoto it is 1 0 3 7 m 3...

Page 70: ...will display on the screen You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio image quality Fine Normal Choose the recording pixels After pressing the m button press the op buttons to c...

Page 71: ...tachments For printing on wide size paper Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size Approx KB Number of Recordable Images 2 GB 8 GB Large 12 M 4000 x 3000 3084 626 2505 1474 1280 5116...

Page 72: ...the yellow portion of the bar When zooming within the range of the yellow bar e will be grayed out and shooting will be done in You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in to pre...

Page 73: ...results in a faster shutter speed reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject The images however will appear coarse Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts...

Page 74: ...en is filled with a white colored subject then press the l button X The tint on the screen will change when a white balance data is set Adjusting the White Balance Auto Automatically sets the optimal...

Page 75: ...mages sec For continuous shooting the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway Continuous Shooting AF Approx 0 7 images sec The camera shoots continuously and focuses T...

Page 76: ...m Combines the effects of Vivid Red Vivid Green and Vivid Blue to produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film Lighter Skin Tone Makes skin tones lighter Darker Skin...

Page 77: ...the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose a value The more to the right the stronger deeper the effect gets the more to the left the weaker lighter the effect gets Press the l button to accept the set...

Page 78: ...ow Step 3 on p 65 to shoot Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds the self timer lamp and sound speed up 2 seconds before t...

Page 79: ...k Focus Center the subject you want in focus and press the shutter button halfway Confirm that a green AF Frame appears around the subject Recompose Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and recompo...

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Page 81: ...erture Value p 95 assume that the mode dial is set to these modes The section Adjusting the Flash Output p 99 assumes that the mode dial is set to D This chapter explains the modes available in Changi...

Page 82: ...focuses FlexiZone Center A single AF frame will be used This is effective for focusing on a specific point In FlexiZone you can change the position and size of the AF frame Changing the AF Frame Mode...

Page 83: ...move the AF frame to another face If you keep the button pressed the AF frame will return to the original position center Change the AF frame size Press the l button X The AF frame will become small...

Page 84: ...ject will appear magnified X In FlexiZone or Center the contents of the AF frame will appear magnified The display will not appear magnified in Face Detect if a face cannot be detected or is too big i...

Page 85: ...ose Servo AF Press the n button and choose Servo AF from the 4 tab and press the qr buttons to choose On Focus The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press...

Page 86: ...press the qr buttons or turn the dial the face frame will move to another face detected by the camera If you press the m button or the button the frame around the chosen face will turn white Shoot Pre...

Page 87: ...Point Press the n button choose the 4 tab and then choose Spot AE Point menu item Press the qr buttons to choose AF Point X The Spot AE Point frame will be linked to the AF frame that was moved Chang...

Page 88: ...n halfway or press the button you can fine tune the focus Safety MF Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You cannot change the AF frame setting or size while focusing manually p 82 If you want to change the...

Page 89: ...the m button press the op buttons to choose then press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose Set the focus adjustment level Press the l button Press the qr buttons or turn the dial Pressing the r...

Page 90: ...t and press the b button while pressing the shutter button halfway X When appears the exposure will be set If you release your finger from the shutter button and press another button will disappear an...

Page 91: ...ined If you release your finger from the shutter button and press another button will disappear and the FE will unlock Compose the scene and shoot The camera automatically changes the exposure to take...

Page 92: ...h At the same time you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach Raise the flash p 69 Choose After pressing the h button press the qr buttons o...

Page 93: ...ays in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value displays in white Safety shift can also be...

Page 94: ...ng on the zoom position some aperture values may not be available If the shutter speed displays in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits...

Page 95: ...rture Value Shutter Speed Aperture Value Exposure Level Indicator Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen p 87 If you use the...

Page 96: ...the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting Choose i Contrast Press the n button choose the 4 tab and then choose the i Contrast menu item Press the qr butto...

Page 97: ...ye Corr and press the qr buttons to choose On X will appear on the screen Red Eye Correction Red eye correction may be applied to red areas other than red eyes For example when red make up has been us...

Page 98: ...l appear on the screen The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene In the 4 tab if Safet...

Page 99: ...ss the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose an option then press the m button Adjusting the Flash Output To set the flash output choose Flash Control p 97 from the 4 tab then choose Flash Exp Comp an...

Page 100: ...uttons or turn the dial to choose Shutter Sync and press the qr buttons to choose 1st curtain or 2nd curtain Changing the Flash Timing What are the 1st curtain and 2nd curtain With the 1st curtain the...

Page 101: ...on Press the n button choose the 4 tab and then choose the Blink Detection menu item Press the qr buttons to choose On Shoot X When a person with shut eyes is detected a frame and appear Checking for...

Page 102: ...us position p 88 My Menu items p 150 Enter the Shooting mode you want to register and make the settings Choose Save Settings Press the n button choose Save Settings from the 4 tab and press the m butt...

Page 103: ...he color for default settings is green Specify the color Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button X The specified color will be recorded Specify the ran...

Page 104: ...d image and the Color Swap image will both display The default setting is to change green to gray Specify the color to be swapped Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and...

Page 105: ...into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image Set the mode dial to L Choose a shooting direction Turn the dial Left to righ...

Page 106: ...rected when the images are merged Up to 26 shots can be recorded with the same procedures Except for images shot clockwise Finish shooting Press the m button Merge the images on a computer For details...

Page 107: ...f the settings previously set in menus such as the FUNC and Rec menus may be changed to those of the movie recording mode AE Lock Exposure Shift p 111 AF Lock p 85 and Manual Focus p 88 cannot be set...

Page 108: ...ls 30 frames sec Since the number of recording pixels is smaller the image quality will be lower than with but you can record three times the length Image Quality Shooting Time 2 GB 8 GB 10 min 33 sec...

Page 109: ...ill images cannot be taken due to insufficient internal memory Taking Still Images while Shooting a Movie While shooting in the recording pixel setting for taking a still image is p 70 If you take a s...

Page 110: ...hoose Manual Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong However unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind Choose Movie Audio and press th...

Page 111: ...l images Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The optical and digital zoom p 62 are available Using the Self Timer p 65 Shooting Close ups Super Macro p 72 In focusing is possible up to the start of th...

Page 112: ...rganizing Images by Category My Category p 129 Rotating Images p 131 Summary for Viewing Movies p 33 Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed Sound will not pl...

Page 113: ...move will display at each one second interval If you choose you can trim the beginning of the movie from If you choose you can trim the end of the movie from X Even if you move to a point other than a...

Page 114: ...hen press the m button Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose New File then press the m button X The movie will be saved as a new file When Overwrite is chosen in Step 4 the unedited movie is...

Page 115: ...cify images for printing Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera 7 It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer had their file n...

Page 116: ...d images Turn the dial to switch to the next set of images set in Step 1 Choose an image Press the opqr buttons to choose an image An orange frame appears on the chosen image Press the m button to dis...

Page 117: ...same shooting date category as the currently chosen image Press the l button to switch between Information Display and No Information Display Pressing the n button restores the single image display To...

Page 118: ...ressing the n button restores the single image display When you chose in Step 1 on p 117 if there are only images with the same date you can only choose one filter Also you can only choose if there ar...

Page 119: ...ton X The slideshow will start a few seconds after Loading image displays You can pause restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again Viewing Slideshows Repeat Repeats playback of images Play Tim...

Page 120: ...l appear on a face detected during playback X The area within the orange frame appears magnified Switch frames Move the zoom lever toward k once X The screen at the left will appear Press the m button...

Page 121: ...om lever toward g to zoom out or return to Single Image Playback If you turn the dial you can switch images in the zoomed state You can choose from three transition effects when switching between imag...

Page 122: ...ation Turn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected Turn on the camera Press the 1 button to turn on the camera X The image will appear on the TV nothing will appear on the...

Page 123: ...era and TV Connect the camera to the TV Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera s HDMI terminal Fully insert the cable plug into the TV s HDMI terminal Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p...

Page 124: ...ges Individually Choose Select Follow Step 2 above to choose Select and press the m button Choose images Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose the image and press the m button X Once set wil...

Page 125: ...e starting image Press the m button Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose the image and press the m button Choose the ending image Press the r button choose Last image and press the m button...

Page 126: ...Steps 2 and 3 is displayed Choose All Images Choose All Images Follow Step 2 on p 124 to choose All Images and press the m button Protect images Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose Protec...

Page 127: ...Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose a selection method and press the m button Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen Choosing Images Individually Choose Select Follow Step 2 a...

Page 128: ...Step 2 on p 127 to choose Select Range and press the m button Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p 125 to choose images Erase Press the p button to choose Erase then press the m button Choose All Images Choose A...

Page 129: ...choose a category and press the m button Press the n button to return to the menu screen Choosing Images Individually Choose Select Follow Step 2 above to choose Select and press the m button Follow S...

Page 130: ...ose Select Range and press the m button Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p 125 to choose images Press the p button choose the item and press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose a type Choose the setting...

Page 131: ...rotated Choose Rotate Press the n button choose the 1 tab and Rotate and press the m button Rotate the image Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose an image The image will rotate 90 with eac...

Page 132: ...the dial to choose an option then press the m button X The Save new image screen will appear Save the new image Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and press the m button X The image wi...

Page 133: ...y in the lower right If you move the zoom lever to the left or right you can change the frame size If you press the opqr buttons you can move the frame If you press the l button you can change the fra...

Page 134: ...choose an option After choosing the menu option you can magnify the image by following the operations in Magnifying Images p 121 If you press the m button during magnified display you can switch to th...

Page 135: ...e image and press the m button Choose a menu item Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose an option then press the m button Save as a new image and display Perform Steps 4 and 5 on p 132 Choos...

Page 136: ...e camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion You can zoom the image using the procedures in Magnifying Images p 121 Save as a new image and display Press the opqr bu...

Page 137: ...hoose the number of prints press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose Add and press the m button To cancel adding images choose the added images and press the c button then press the qr buttons o...

Page 138: ...then press the qr buttons to choose an option X Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen Choosing Images for Printing DPOF Print Type Standard Prints one image per page...

Page 139: ...the m button again to deselect the images will disappear Set the number of prints Press the op buttons or turn the dial to set the number of prints maximum 99 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other imag...

Page 140: ...t All Images to Print Once Choose Select All Images Choose Select All Images from the screen in Step 1 on p 139 and press the m button Make print settings Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choo...

Page 141: ...stomize various functions to suit your shooting preferences The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback...

Page 142: ...ress the qr buttons to choose Off If you set the power saving function to Off be careful not to forget to turn off the camera after use Setting the Screen Shut Off Time You can adjust the time the scr...

Page 143: ...left and press the m button Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose the home time zone then press the m button To set daylight saving time adds 1 hour press the op buttons to choose Set the wo...

Page 144: ...e an option If you change the date or time in the setting p 19 your time and date will automatically change Continuous Even if you shoot using a new memory card the file numbers are assigned consecuti...

Page 145: ...ach shooting date Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the zoom bar p 24 and the MF indicator p 88 from m cm to ft in Choose Distance Units then press the qr butto...

Page 146: ...F Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway You can turn off the lamp Choose AF assist Beam then press the qr b...

Page 147: ...of time the images display directly after shooting Choose Review then press the qr buttons to choose an option Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the imag...

Page 148: ...will appear To turn information display on or off press the opqr buttons to choose an option then press the m button X Items with a will display Shooting Info Displays shooting information p 44 Grid L...

Page 149: ...ation is always on You can confirm the result directly on the display which makes it easier to check the composition or focus Shoot Only Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting Pa...

Page 150: ...nt to cancel registration When this symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon the function cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function setting In each press of the button records whit...

Page 151: ...he m button Press the n button You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button p 49 Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Choose Resume then press the qr buttons to choo...

Page 152: ...urn the dial to choose an option Press the qr buttons to choose a setting Changing the Start up Screen Choose Start up Image then press the m button Press the qr buttons to choose a setting Registerin...

Page 153: ...r turn the dial to choose OK then press the m button to complete registration You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software Refer to the Software Guide for details Regist...

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Page 155: ...ul Information This chapter introduces how to change the date time battery the use of separately sold accessories troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions The index also appears at the end...

Page 156: ...time battery with a new one CR1220 Turn off the camera Open the cover and remove the AA batteries p 14 Remove the date time battery holder Replace the battery Insert the battery with and sides orient...

Page 157: ...nsert the plug into the camera Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter then plug the other end into a power outlet You can turn the camera on to use it After you fin...

Page 158: ...ttons or turn the dial to choose a menu item then press the qr buttons to complete the setting The available settings differ depending on the flash p 159 In modes other than G M B and D flash settings...

Page 159: ...mpensation value is changed on the flash the flash output will also change Settings available on the camera are as follows Item Options Shooting mode G M B D Flash Mode Auto Manual 1 Flash Exp Comp 3...

Page 160: ...Available functions aside from those in the table on p 159 are as follows Auto Exposure Set the camera to E TTL mode FE Lock When Flash Mode is Auto Auto Zoom Not available with the 220EX or 270EX Pl...

Page 161: ...t Confirm that the memory card battery cover is securely closed After closing the memory card battery cover turn the power on then back off p 14 TV output Image is distorted or not showing on TV p 122...

Page 162: ...Reduce the light illuminating the subject Image is dark even though the flash fired p 26 Increase the ISO speed p 73 Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography p 69 Adjust the flash e...

Page 163: ...el format of the memory card in the camera p 53 Change the image quality setting p 108 Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds p 108 Playback Cannot play back images or movies If the fil...

Page 164: ...p 14 No image There are no images recorded on the memory card that can be displayed Protected p 124 Unidentified Image Incompatible JPEG Image too large Cannot play back AVI RAW Unsupported images or...

Page 165: ...card p 53 Communication error Images could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large amount of images approx 1000 stored on the memory card Use a commercially available USB card r...

Page 166: ...osition and Size 1 Face Selection p 86 1 Func Menu White Balance p 74 1 1 My Colors p 76 1 1 Bracketing pp 89 91 1 1 Flash Exposure Compensation p 98 1 Flash Output Settings 1 Light Metering p 87 1 1...

Page 167: ...ing Mode 167 A I J F K L E H U t w y O P Z T Y 2 4 4 4 4 Func Menu 7 8 9 6 f and t set to 7 h not available 8 Recording pixels are fixed to 9 Recording pixel setting not selectable Selectable or set a...

Page 168: ...Red Eye Lamp On Off 1 Safety FE On Off 1 i Contrast p 96 Auto Off 1 Spot AE Point p 87 Center AF Point 1 Safety Shift p 94 On Off 1 Movie Audio p 110 Mic Level Auto Manual 3 Wind Filter 1 Review p 14...

Page 169: ...y O P Z T Y 6 5 5 7 4 4 4 2 U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U 4 6 9 points when a face is not detected 7 On when movement is detected Selectable or set automatically U Selectable only no setting...

Page 170: ...mage p 152 Format Formats memory card erasing all data pp 22 53 File Numbering Continuous Auto Reset p 144 Create Folder Monthly Daily p 145 Lens Retract 1 min 0 sec p 145 Power Saving Auto Power Down...

Page 171: ...still images p 133 Resize Resizes and saves still images p 132 My Colors Adjusts colors in still images p 134 Scroll Display On Off p 117 Resume Last seen Last shot p 151 Transition Fade Slide 1 Slid...

Page 172: ...condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera To avoid condensation put the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly bef...

Page 173: ...onic shutter Shutter Speed 1 1 3200 sec 15 1 3200 sec Total shutter speed range Image Stabilization Lens shift type Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot Exposure Compensation 2 s...

Page 174: ...f Possible Shots LCD Monitor On Approx 340 images Based on CIPA standardized measurement Viewfinder On Approx 350 images Playback Function Single Image Movie Magnified Focus Index Magnified Filtered P...

Page 175: ...ens Hood LH DC50 Dimensions Diameter x Length 69 7 mm x 30 0 mm 2 74 x 1 18 in Weight Approx 10 g 0 35 oz All data is based on tests by Canon Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change...

Page 176: ...e J Date and Time Default Settings 52 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital Tele Converter 63 Digital Zoom 62 Direct Print 29 Display Language 21 DPOF 137 138 E Editing i Contrast...

Page 177: ...us 88 Memory Cards 17 Available Shots 17 71 Formatting 22 53 Menu Basic Operations 49 List 168 Metering Mode 87 Mode Dial 42 Movie Editing 113 Image Quality Frame Rate 108 Recording Pixels 108 Shootin...

Page 178: ...Shooting Using a TV 79 Shutter Button 23 Slideshow 119 Snow Scene Mode 61 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer 34 Sound Settings 50 Sports Scene...

Page 179: ...179 MEMO COPY...

Page 180: ...tents of this guide at any time without prior notice Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment Every effort has been made to ensure that the information...

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