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Canon Powershot SX520 HS, User Manual

The Canon Powershot SX520 HS is a high-quality digital camera perfect for capturing stunning images and videos. With its impressive features and advanced technology, it guarantees exceptional performance. To maximize your experience, be sure to download the free user manual from manualshive.com, providing comprehensive instructions on how to make the most out of this incredible device.

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Saving Images to a Computer

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of 
illustration.
For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant 
software (some software excluded).

1 

Connect the camera to the 

computer.

 

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With the camera turned off, open 
the cover (1). With the smaller 
plug of the USB cable in the 
orientation shown, insert the plug 
fully into the camera terminal (2).

 

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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.

 

●

Press the [

] button to turn the 

camera on.

 

●

Mac OS: CameraWindow is 
displayed when a connection is 
established between the camera 
and computer.

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Summary of Contents for Powershot SX520 HS

Page 1: ...een ç Contents return to the Contents Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions 19 section before using the camera Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future CANON INC 2014 CDJ E600 010 ...

Page 2: ... 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 Neck Strap Lens Cap with cord Do not peel off the battery pack label Printed matter is also included 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: ...avene 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 99 ...

Page 5: ...ver Shooting telephoto wide angle Playback magnify index 2 Shutter button 3 Front dial 4 Strap mount 5 Flash 6 Lamp 7 Speaker 8 Lens 9 Lens hood filter adapter mount 10 Framing Assist Seek button 11 Framing Assist Lock button 12 Tripod socket 13 DC coupler terminal cover 14 Memory card battery cover ...

Page 6: ...ial 5 Movie button 6 Exposure compensation Single image erase button 7 AV OUT Audio video output DIGITAL terminal 8 HDMITM terminal 9 Playback button 10 Indicator 11 Drive mode button 12 button 13 ISO speed Up button 14 Manual focus Macro Left button 15 FUNC SET button 16 Flash Right button 17 Display Down button ...

Page 7: ...on 17 on back Shooting modes and on screen icons and text are indicated in brackets Important information you should know Notes and tips for expert camera use xx Pages with related information in this example xx represents a page number 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 symb...

Page 8: ...g the Battery Pack and Memory Card 30 Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card 32 Setting the Date and Time 33 Changing the Date and Time 35 Display Language 36 Trying the Camera Out 38 Shooting Smart Auto 38 Viewing 41 Erasing Images 43 Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 44 On Off 45 Power Saving Features Auto Power Down 46 Power Saving in Shooting Mode 46 Power Saving in Playback Mode 46 Shutter Bu...

Page 9: ... Size 74 Adjusting the Constant Face Display Size 75 Easily Reacquiring Subjects with Auto Zooming Seek Assist 77 Using the Self Timer 79 Using the Self Timer to Avoid Camera Shake 80 Customizing the Self Timer 81 Adding a Date Stamp 82 Continuous Shooting 84 Image Customization Features 86 Changing the Aspect Ratio 86 Changing Image Resolution Size 87 Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on P...

Page 10: ...Miniature Models Miniature Effect 108 Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time for One Minute Clips 110 Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Toy Camera Effect 111 Shooting in Monochrome 112 Special Modes for Other Purposes 113 Auto Shooting after Face Detection Smart Shutter 113 Auto Shooting after Smile Detection 113 Using the Wink Self Timer 115 Using the Face Self Timer 117 High Speed Continuous...

Page 11: ...ubjects to Focus On Tracking AF 141 Shooting with Servo AF 143 Changing the Focus Setting 144 Shooting with the AF Lock 145 Flash 146 Changing the Flash Mode 146 Auto 147 On 147 Slow Synchro 147 Off 147 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation 148 Shooting with the FE Lock 149 Other Settings 150 Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality 150 Changing the IS Mode Settings 151 Shooting Movies wit...

Page 12: ...lideshows 174 Changing Slideshow Settings 175 Auto Playback of Related Images Smart Shuffle 176 Protecting Images 178 Using the Menu 179 Choosing Images Individually 180 Selecting a Range 181 Protecting All Images at Once 183 Clearing All Protection at Once 183 Erasing Images 184 Erasing Multiple Images at Once 185 Choosing a Selection Method 185 Choosing Images Individually 186 Selecting a Range ...

Page 13: ...Image Storage 219 Metric Non Metric Display 219 Checking Certification Logos 220 Display Language 220 Adjusting Other Settings 221 Restoring Defaults 221 8 Accessories 222 System Map 223 Optional Accessories 225 Power Supplies 225 Flash Unit 226 Other Accessories 227 Printer 228 Using Optional Accessories 229 Playback on a TV 229 Playback on a High Definition TV 230 Playback on a Standard Definiti...

Page 14: ...Clearing All Images from the Print List 258 Printing Images Added to the Print List DPOF 258 Adding Images to a Photobook 259 Choosing a Selection Method 259 Adding Images Individually 260 Adding All Images to a Photobook 261 Removing All Images from a Photobook 261 Using an Eye Fi Card 262 Checking Connection Information 264 Disabling Eye Fi Transfer 264 9 Appendix 265 Troubleshooting 266 On Scre...

Page 15: ...t 303 Number of Shots Recording Time Playback Time 303 Number of Shots per Memory Card 304 Recording Time per Memory Card 305 Flash Range 305 Shooting Range 306 Continuous Shooting Speed 306 Shutter Speed 306 Aperture 307 Battery Pack NB 6LH 307 Battery Charger CB 2LY CB 2LYE 307 Lens Hood LH DC60 Sold Separately 308 Index 309 Trademarks and Licensing 314 Disclaimer 315 ...

Page 16: ...a determined settings Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode 57 61 See several effects applied to each shot using camera determined settings Creative Shot Mode 101 Shooting people well Portraits 104 Against Snow 104 Matching specific scenes Low Light 104 Fireworks 104 ...

Page 17: ... 108 Toy Camera Effect 111 Monochrome 112 While adjusting image settings Live View Control 100 Focus on faces 57 104 140 Without using the flash Flash Off 57 147 Include yourself in the shot Self Timer 79 117 Add a date stamp 82 Movie clips and photos together Movie Digest 61 View View images Playback Mode 160 ...

Page 18: ...yback Slideshow 174 On a TV 229 On a computer 239 Browse through images quickly 166 Erase images 184 Shoot View Movies Shoot movies 57 120 View movies Playback Mode 160 Print Print pictures 244 Save Save images to a computer 241 ...

Page 19: ...rigger the flash in close proximity to people s eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight In particular remain at least 1 meter 3 3 feet away from infants when using the flash Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants A strap wound around a child s neck may result in asphyxiation If your product uses a power cord mistakenly winding the cord ...

Page 20: ...nplug immediately Do not look through the viewfinder if your model has one at intense light sources such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source This could damage your eyesight Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in This could result in electrical shock or fire Immediately stop using the product and distance yourself from it Use only the recommend...

Page 21: ...inals or plug Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power cord if your product uses one This could result in electrical shock or fire Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices Exercise adequate caution when using the product in places where u...

Page 22: ... damage to the flash Avoid using placing or storing the product in the following places Places subject to direct sunlight Places subject to temperatures above 40 C 104 F Humid or dusty places These could cause leakage overheating or an explosion of the battery pack batteries resulting in electrical shock fire burns or other injuries Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock fire burns ...

Page 23: ...l not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera On products that raise and lower the flash automatically do not push the flash down or pry it open This may cause the product to malfunction Wipe off any dust grime or other foreign matter on the flash with a cotton swab or cloth The heat emitted from the flash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the product to malfunction Remove and store the batte...

Page 24: ...ses multiple batteries do not use batteries that have different levels of charge together and do not use old and new batteries together Do not insert the batteries with the and terminals reversed This may cause the product to malfunction Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen When putting the camera in your bag ensure that hard obje...

Page 25: ...25 ç Contents Basic Guide Basic Operations Basic information and instructions from initial preparations to shooting and playback ...

Page 26: ...s Attaching Accessories 1 Attach the strap Attach the included strap to the camera as shown On the other side of the camera attach the strap the same way 2 Attach the lens cap Remove the lens cap from the lens and attach the lens cap cord to the strap 2 1 5 4 3 1 2 1 ...

Page 27: ... strap when the cap is not in use Keep the lens cap on the lens when the camera is not in use Holding the Camera Place the strap around your neck When shooting keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving If you have raised the flash do not rest your fingers on it ...

Page 28: ...harger insert the battery pack by pushing it in 1 and down 2 2 Charge the battery pack CB 2LY Flip out the plug 1 and plug the charger into a power outlet 2 CB 2LYE Plug the power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins When charging is finished the lamp turns green 3 Remove the battery pack After unplugging the battery c...

Page 29: ... number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack see Number of Shots Recording Time Playback Time 303 Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge even when they are not used Charge the battery pack on or immediately before the day of use The charger can be used in areas with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commercially a...

Page 30: ...his camera 215 1 Open the cover Slide the cover 1 and open it 2 2 Insert the battery pack Holding the battery pack with the terminals 1 facing as shown press the battery lock 2 in the direction of the arrow and insert the battery pack until the lock clicks shut 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 ...

Page 31: ...ard with the label 1 facing as shown until it clicks into place Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera 4 Close the cover Lower the cover 1 and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position 2 For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card se...

Page 32: ...ry Card Remove the battery pack Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow The battery pack will pop up Remove the memory card Push the memory card in until it clicks and then slowly release it The memory card will pop up ...

Page 33: ...ded 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 82 1 Turn the camera on Press the power button The Date Time screen is displayed 2 Set the date and time Press the buttons to choose an option Press the buttons to specify the date and time When finished press the button ...

Page 34: ... confirmation message the setting screen is no longer displayed 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 Specify the correct information To set daylight saving time 1 hour ahead choose in step 2 and then choose by pressing the buttons ...

Page 35: ...e menu screen Press the button 2 Choose Date Time Move the zoom lever to choose the tab Press the buttons to choose Date Time and then press the button 3 Change the date and time Follow step 2 in Setting the Date and Time 33 to adjust the settings Press the button to close the menu screen ...

Page 36: ...connect the camera to an AC adapter kit sold separately 225 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 33 Display Language Change the display language as needed 1 Enter Playback mode Press the button 2 Access the setting screen Press ...

Page 37: ...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 button before you press the button In this case press the button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2 You can also change the display language by pressing the button and choosing Language on the tab ...

Page 38: ...al settings for specific scenes simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions 1 Turn the camera on Press the power button The startup screen is displayed 2 Enter mode Set the mode dial to Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper rig...

Page 39: ...away from the subject move it toward wide angle 4 Shoot Shooting Still Images 1 Focus Press the shutter button lightly halfway down The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus 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 40: ... camera will revert to the shooting screen Shooting Movies 1 Start shooting Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Rec is displayed with the elapsed time 1 Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen and the subject is slightly enlarged The black bars indicate image areas not recorded Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they...

Page 41: ...eeps twice as recording stops Viewing After shooting images or movies you can view them on the screen as follows 1 Enter Playback mode Press the button Your last shot is displayed 2 Browse through your images To view the previous image press the button To view the next image press the button ...

Page 42: ...to single image display press the button Movies are identified by a icon To play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies Press the button press the buttons to choose and then press the button again Playback now begins and after the movie is finished is displayed To adjust the volume press the buttons To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway ...

Page 43: ...1 Choose an image to erase Press the buttons to choose an image 2 Erase the image Press the button After Erase is displayed press the buttons to choose Erase and then press the button The current image is now erased To cancel erasure press the buttons to choose Cancel and then press the button You can choose multiple images to erase at once 185 ...

Page 44: ...44 ç Contents Advanced Guide Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera including shooting and playback options 1 ...

Page 45: ...turn the camera on and view your shots To turn the camera off press the button again To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode press the button To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway 47 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 pressing the button ...

Page 46: ...e 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 47 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 timing of ...

Page 47: ...ay 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 The camera shoots as a shutter sound is played 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 depending on t...

Page 48: ... and M Modes Take a variety of shots using your preferred settings 122 153 4 Movie Mode For shooting movies 120 You can also shoot movies when the mode dial is not set to Movie mode simply by pressing the movie button 5 Creative Filters Mode Add a variety of effects to images when shooting 106 6 Special Scene Mode Shoot with optimal settings for specific scenes 104 7 Creative Shot Mode You can cap...

Page 49: ...o information is displayed Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night view 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 options see Switch...

Page 50: ... 285 or playback mode 300 1 Access the FUNC menu Press the button 2 Choose a menu item Press the buttons to choose a menu item 1 and then press the or button Available options 2 are listed next to menu items on the right Depending on the menu item functions can be specified simply by pressing the or button or another screen is displayed for configuring the function 1 2 ...

Page 51: ...igured by pressing the button To return to the menu items press the button 4 Finish the setup process Press the button The screen before you pressed the 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 221 ...

Page 52: ...uch as shooting playback and so on Note that available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode 289 300 1 Access the menu screen Press the button 2 Choose a tab Move the zoom lever to choose a tab After you have turned the dial or pressed the buttons to choose a tab initially you can switch between tabs by pressing the buttons ...

Page 53: ... then press the buttons to select the menu item To return to the previous screen press the button 4 Choose an option Press the buttons to choose an option 5 Finish the setup process Press the button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the button in step 1 To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default settings 221 ...

Page 54: ...amera Status Green On Connected to a computer 241 or display off 46 212 213 Blinking Starting up recording reading transmitting images or shooting long exposures 154 156 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 55: ...ears If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function it will switch to vertical display Press the buttons to change the display color Press the button again to cancel the clock display When the camera is off press and hold the button then press the power button to display the clock ...

Page 56: ...56 ç Contents Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 2 ...

Page 57: ...till Images Movies 1 Turn the camera on Press the power button The startup screen is displayed 2 Enter mode Set the mode dial to Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen 65 67 Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate tha...

Page 58: ...th the area in focus 2 To zoom in or out quickly move the zoom lever all the way toward telephoto or wide angle and to zoom in or out slowly move it just a little in the desired direction 4 Shoot Shooting Still Images 1 Focus Press the shutter button halfway The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus Several AF frames are displayed when multi...

Page 59: ...ight conditions when you have raised the flash it fires automatically Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends After displaying your shot the camera will revert to the shooting screen Shooting Movies 1 Start shooting Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Rec is displayed with the elapsed time 1 Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the scr...

Page 60: ...epeat the operations in step 3 However note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded Note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy When you recompose shots the focus brightness and colors will be automatically adjusted 3 Finish shooting Press the movie button again to stop shooting The camera beeps twice as recording stops Recording will stop automatically when t...

Page 61: ...in Shooting Smart Auto 57 and choose 2 Compose the shot Follow steps 3 4 in Shooting Smart Auto 57 to compose the shot and focus For more impressive digest movies aim the camera at subjects about four seconds before shooting still images 3 Shoot Follow step 4 in Shooting Smart Auto 57 to shoot a still image The camera records both a still image and movie clip The clip which ends with the still ima...

Page 62: ...e movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on the same day in mode The digest movie file size reaches approximately 4 GB or the total recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds The digest movie is protected 178 Daylight saving time 33 or time zone 210 settings are changed A new folder is created 219 Recorded shutter sounds cannot be modified or erased If yo...

Page 63: ...see Flash Range 305 The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway For details on the focusing range shooting range see Shooting Range 306 To reduce red eye and to assist in focusing the lamp may be activated when shooting in low light conditions A blinking icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until t...

Page 64: ...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 Once movie recording begins the image display area changes and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera shake To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting adjus...

Page 65: ...splayed and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing subject brightness and color Background When Shooting People Icon Background Color People In Motion 1 Shadows on Face 1 Bright Gray Bright and Backlit With Blue Sky Light Blue Blue Sky and Backlit Spotlights Dark Blue Dark Dark Using Tripod 2 ...

Page 66: ...ght Blue Blue Sky and Backlit Sunsets Orange Spotlights Dark Blue Dark Dark Using Tripod 2 1 Not displayed for movies 2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still as when mounted on a tripod Try shooting in mode 122 if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect color or brightness ...

Page 67: ... strong camera shake as when shooting while walking Dynamic Image stabilization for slow camera shake such as when shooting movies at telephoto Powered No image stabilization because the camera is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means However during movie recording is displayed and image stabilization to counteract wind or other sources of vibration is used Tripod IS Displayed when you ...

Page 68: ...subject and gray frames are displayed around other detected 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 ...

Page 69: ...tical zoom use digital zoom for up to about 168x enlargement 1 Move the zoom lever toward Hold the lever until zooming stops 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 again The camera zooms in even closer on the subject 1 is the current zoom factor 1 ...

Page 70: ...ange where the image will not appear grainy Yellow range digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy ZoomPlus Blue range digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution settings 87 the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1 To deactivate digital zoom choose MENU 52 tab Digital Zoom Off ...

Page 71: ...rarily zooming out 1 Look for the lost subject Press and hold the button The camera zooms out and displays a white frame around the area shown before you pressed the button 2 Reacquire the subject Aim the camera so that the subject enters the white frame and then release the button The previous magnification is now restored so that the area within the white frame fills the screen again ...

Page 72: ...ctor of the screen in step 1 press the shutter button all the way down You can adjust the zoom factor that the camera reverts to when you release the button by moving the zoom lever to resize the white frame while you hold the button To adjust the area displayed when the button is pressed access MENU 52 tab Display Area and choose one of the three options 52 The zoom factor cannot be changed with ...

Page 73: ...ed 2 Shoot While holding the button press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it all the way down The zoom factor cannot be adjusted by pressing the button 71 while you are holding down the button Recomposing the shot while holding down the button may make image stabilization less effective In this case is displayed in gray If this occurs release the button compose th...

Page 74: ...ra automatically zooms in and out to keep a detected face 140 at a constant size on the screen If the person moves closer the camera automatically zooms out and vice versa This size can also be adjusted as needed 1 Enter Auto mode Press and release the button quickly Auto On is displayed 2 Choose the face is displayed once a face has been detected If multiple faces are detected press the button to...

Page 75: ...buttons or turn the dial to choose the desired option The camera zooms automatically to keep faces at the specified size Face Keep faces large enough to show facial expressions clearly Upper Body Keep faces small enough to show the person s upper body Whole Body Keep faces small enough to show the person s entire body Manual Keep faces at the size specified by moving the zoom lever Release the zoo...

Page 76: ...ossible during movie recording The zoom factor remains the same after you press the shutter button all the way down in self timer mode 79 even if the person s size relative to the screen changes The face size can also be adjusted in MENU 52 tab Auto Settings Auto Zoom You can choose Off to deactivate this feature and use only the feature described in Easily Reacquiring Subjects with Auto Zooming S...

Page 77: ... to look for it the camera detects this movement and automatically zooms out which makes it easier to find the subject 1 Enter Auto mode 74 2 Look for the lost subject When you move the camera to look for the subject the camera zooms out to help you find it 3 Reacquire the subject Once you find the subject and stop moving the camera the camera zooms in again ...

Page 78: ...hen the feature described in Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size is deactivated is displayed around a detected face and the camera automatically zooms out when moved Zooming is not possible while the shutter button is pressed halfway To deactivate this feature and use only the feature described in Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size choose MENU 52 tab Auto Settings Seek Assist ...

Page 79: ... camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button 1 Configure the setting Press the button choose in the menu and then choose 50 Once the setting is complete is displayed 2 Shoot For Still Images Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it all the way down For Movies Press the movie button ...

Page 80: ...timer press the button To restore the original setting choose in step 1 Using the Self Timer to Avoid Camera Shake Still Images Movies 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 Follow step 1 in Using the Self Timer 79 and choose Once the settin...

Page 81: ... 79 choose and press the button 2 Configure the setting Press the buttons to choose Delay or Shots Press the buttons to choose a value and then press the button Once the setting is complete is displayed Follow step 2 in Using the Self Timer 79 to shoot For movies shot using the self timer Delay represents the delay before recording begins but the Shots setting has no effect ...

Page 82: ...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 Adding a Date Stamp Still Images Movies 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 33 1 Configure the setting Pr...

Page 83: ...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 244 Use camera DPOF print settings 253 to print Use the software downloaded from the Canon website 238 to print ...

Page 84: ... shoot continuously For details on the continuous shooting speed see Continuous Shooting Speed 306 1 Configure the setting Press the button press the buttons to choose and then press the button Once the setting is complete is displayed 2 Shoot Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously ...

Page 85: ...hen you pressed the shutter button halfway Cannot be used with the self timer 79 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 ...

Page 86: ...he screen aspect ratio will be updated To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices 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 87: ...esolution as follows For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card see Number of Shots per Memory Card 304 Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 50 The option you configured is now displayed To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose ...

Page 88: ...8 3 in 3 5 x 5 in 5 x 7 in Postcard For e mailing and similar purposes Not available in mode Red Eye Correction Still Images Movies Red eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows 1 Access the Flash Settings screen Press the button choose Flash Settings on the tab and then press the button 52 ...

Page 89: ...the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils for example You can also correct existing images 201 You can also access the screen in step 2 when the flash is up by pressing the button and immediately pressing the button Changing Movie Image Quality Still Images Movies 3 image quality settings are available For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will ...

Page 90: ...the original setting repeat this process but choose Image Quality Resolution Frame Rate Details 1920 x 1080 30 fps For shooting in Full HD 1280 x 720 30 fps For shooting in HD 640 x 480 30 fps For shooting in standard definition In and modes black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded ...

Page 91: ...on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting Press the button choose Grid Lines on the tab and then choose On 52 Once the setting is complete grid lines are displayed on the screen To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Grid lines are not recorded in your shots ...

Page 92: ...ay which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame 1 Configure the setting Press the button choose AF Point Zoom on the tab and then choose On 52 2 Check the focus Press the shutter button halfway The face detected as the main subject is now magnified To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 ...

Page 93: ...s too large for the screen or if the camera detects subject movement When digital zoom is used 69 When Tracking AF is used 141 When a TV is used as a display 229 Not available in mode Checking for Closed Eyes Still Images Movies is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes 1 Configure the setting Press the button choose Blink Detection on the tab and then choose On 5...

Page 94: ...etting 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 sec 4 sec 8 sec or Hold in Display Time 97 This feature is not available in continuous shooting mode 84 ...

Page 95: ... Using the Menu Screen 52 Deactivating the AF Assist Beam Still Images Movies You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions Press the button choose AF assist Beam on the tab and then choose Off 52 To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose On ...

Page 96: ...that lights up to reduce red eye when the flash is used in low light shots 1 Access the Flash Settings screen Press the button choose Flash Settings on the tab and then press the button 52 2 Configure the setting Choose Red Eye Lamp and then choose Off 52 To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose On ...

Page 97: ...e after shooting on the tab and then press the button 52 2 Configure the setting Choose Display Time and then choose the desired option 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 take another shot by pressing the shutter bu...

Page 98: ...ng repeat this process but choose Off Off Displays only the image Detailed Displays shooting details 278 When Display Time 57 is set to Off or Quick Display Info is set to Off and cannot be changed By pressing the button while an image is displayed after shooting you can switch the display information Note that the settings of Display Info are not changed You can also erase images by pressing the ...

Page 99: ...99 ç Contents Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 3 ...

Page 100: ...een Press the buttons to choose a setting item and then press the buttons to adjust the value as you watch the screen Press the 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 warm reddish tone adjust the leve...

Page 101: ... effects using camera determined settings 1 Enter mode Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot Press the shutter button all the way down As you shoot the shutter sound is played three times After the six images are displayed in succession they are displayed simultaneously for about two seconds To keep the images displayed until you press the shutter button halfway press the button For full screen display in ...

Page 102: ...hen erasing images Grouped images can be played back individually 171 and ungrouped 171 Protecting 178 a grouped image will protect all images in the group Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Image Search 167 or Smart Shuffle 176 In this case images are temporarily ungrouped The following actions are not available for grouped images magnifying 173 tagging as favorites ...

Page 103: ...e effects for images captured in mode After choosing mode turn the dial to choose the effect Auto All effects Retro Images resemble old photos Monochrome Images are generated in one color Special Bold distinctive looking images Natural Subdued natural looking images ...

Page 104: ...will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots 1 Enter mode Set the mode dial to 2 Choose a shooting mode Press the button choose in the menu and then choose a shooting mode 50 3 Shoot Shooting Portraits Portrait Still Images Movies Take shots of people with a softening effect ...

Page 105: ...kgrounds Shooting Fireworks Fireworks Still Images Movies Vivid shots of fireworks In 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 151 mode resolution is 2304 x 1728 and cannot be changed In mode although no frames are displayed when you press the...

Page 106: ...Set the mode dial to 2 Choose a shooting mode Press the button choose in the menu and then choose a shooting mode 50 3 Shoot Shooting in Vivid Colors Super Vivid Still Images Movies Shots in rich vivid colors Posterized Shots Poster Effect Still Images Movies Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration ...

Page 107: ...ll Images Movies Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish eye lens 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 106 and choose 2 Choose an effect level Turn the dial to choose an effect level 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 108: ...e 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 Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 106 and choose A white frame is displayed indicating the image area that will not be blurred 2 Choose the area to keep in focus Press the button Move the zoom lever to resiz...

Page 109: ...109 ç Contents 3 For movies choose the movie playback speed Turn the dial to choose the speed 4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot Press the button to return to the shooting screen and then shoot ...

Page 110: ...ure you obtain the desired results To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical press the buttons in step 2 To return the frame to horizontal orientation press the buttons Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame Movie image quality is at an aspect ratio of and at an aspect ratio of 86 These quality settings cannot be changed The zoom factor cannot be changed wi...

Page 111: ...ose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 106 and choose 2 Choose a color tone Turn the dial to choose a color tone A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Standard Shots resemble toy camera images Warm Images have a warmer tone than with Standard Cool Images have a cooler tone than with Standard Try taking some test shots first to make sure you o...

Page 112: ...blue and white 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 106 and choose 2 Choose a color tone Turn the dial to choose a color tone A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot B W Black and white shots Sepia Sepia tone shots Blue Blue and white shots ...

Page 113: ... Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile even without you pressing the shutter button 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 104 and choose and then press the button Press the buttons to choose and then press the button The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Smile Detection on is displayed ...

Page 114: ...h time a smile is detected You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible To change the number of shots press the buttons after choosing in step 1 Blink Detection 93 is only available for the final shot Automatic shooting is not available while you are holdi...

Page 115: ...in Specific Scenes 104 and choose and then press the button Press the buttons to choose and then press the button 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face of the person who will wink 3 Press the shutter button all the way down The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Wink to take picture is displayed The lamp blinks and the...

Page 116: ...a hat or glasses Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink If winking is not detected the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later To change the number of shots press the buttons after choosing in step 1 Blink Detection 93 is only available for the final shot If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is pressed all the way down the camera will shoot afte...

Page 117: ... Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 104 and choose and then press the button Press the buttons to choose and then press the button 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway 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 The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Look straight at c...

Page 118: ...era will shoot To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self timer press the 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 press the buttons after choosing in step 1 Blink Detection 93 is only available for the final shot The zoom factor cannot be changed with the button afte...

Page 119: ...ting Speed 306 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 104 and choose 2 Shoot Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously The resolution is 2304 x 1728 and cannot be changed Focus image brightness and color are determined by the first shot Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions camera settings and the zoom positio...

Page 120: ...nter mode Set the mode dial to Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen and the subject is slightly enlarged The black bars indicate image areas not recorded 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie 281 3 Shoot Press the movie button To stop movie recording press the movie button again ...

Page 121: ...ck the exposure or change it in 1 3 stop increments within a range of 2 to 2 stops 1 Lock the exposure Press the button to lock the exposure The exposure shift bar is displayed To unlock the exposure press the button again 2 Adjust the exposure Turn the dial to adjust the exposure as you watch the screen 3 Shoot 120 ...

Page 122: ...eferred shooting style Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to mode Program AE AE Auto Exposure Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than make sure the function is available in that mode 281 4 ...

Page 123: ...hoot If adequate exposure 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 127 or activating the flash if subjects are dark 146 which may enable adequate exposure Movies can be recorded in mode as well by pressing the movie button However some FUNC 50 and MENU 52 settings may be automati...

Page 124: ...till Images Movies The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1 3 stop increments in a range of 2 to 2 Press the button As you watch the screen turn the dial to adjust brightness and then press the button again when finished The correction level you specified is now displayed ...

Page 125: ...ject to shoot with the exposure locked With the shutter button pressed halfway press the button is displayed and the exposure is locked To unlock AE release the shutter button and press the button again In this case is no longer displayed 2 Compose the shot and shoot AE Auto Exposure After the exposure is locked you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the dial...

Page 126: ... 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 frame displa...

Page 127: ...r shooting in cloudy conditions or at twilight 1600 3200 Slightly High For shooting night scenes or in dark rooms To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to AUTO press the shutter button halfway Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting conditions Choosing a higher ...

Page 128: ...ed to the optimal brightness Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better Press the button choose i Contrast on the tab and then choose Auto 52 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 existing images 200...

Page 129: ...option you configured is now displayed Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather Cloudy For shooting in cloudy weather or at twilight Tungsten For shooting under ordinary incandescent lighting Fluorescent For shooting under white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting Cu...

Page 130: ...the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot Follow the steps in Adjusting White Balance 129 to choose Aim the camera at a plain white subject so that the entire screen is white Press the button The tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data ...

Page 131: ...Tones My Colors Still Images Movies Change image color tones as desired such as converting images to sepia or black and white Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 50 The option you configured is now displayed ...

Page 132: ...r 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 Green Emphasizes greens in images Makes mountains foliage and other green subjects more vivid Vivid Red Emphasizes reds in images Makes red subjects more vivid Custom Color Adjust contrast sharpness color saturation and other qualiti...

Page 133: ...steps in Changing Image Color Tones My Colors 131 to choose and then press the button 2 Configure the setting Press the buttons to choose an option and then specify the value by pressing the buttons For stronger more intense effects or darker skin tones adjust the value to the right and for weaker lighter effects or lighter skin tones adjust the value to the left Press the button to complete the s...

Page 134: ...ting Range 306 Press the button press the buttons to choose and then press the button Once the setting is complete is displayed If the flash fires vignetting may occur Be careful to avoid damaging the lens In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar 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 set to 80 ...

Page 135: ... the focusing range see Shooting Range 306 1 Choose Press the button press the buttons to choose and then press the button and the MF indicator are displayed 2 Specify the general focal position Referring to the on screen MF indicator bar 1 which shows the distance and focal position and the magnified display area press the buttons to specify the general focal position and then press the button 3 ...

Page 136: ...oom 69 or digital tele converter 137 or when using a TV as a display 229 but the magnified display will not appear To focus more accurately try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it To hide the magnified display area choose MENU 52 tab MF Point Zoom Off To deactivate automatic focus fine tuning when the shutter button is pressed halfway choose MENU 52 tab Safety MF Off ...

Page 137: ...m factor Press the button choose Digital Zoom on the tab and then choose the desired option 52 The view is enlarged and the zoom factor is displayed on the screen The digital tele converter cannot be used with digital zoom 69 or AF point zoom 92 The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward for maximum telephoto and when you zoom in to enlarge the subject to t...

Page 138: ...ents Changing the AF Frame Mode Still Images Movies Change the AF auto focus frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows Press the button choose AF Frame on the tab and then choose the desired option 52 ...

Page 139: ...to Normal when you use the digital zoom 69 or digital tele converter 137 and in manual focus mode 135 To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame and then hold the shutter button halfway down As you continue to hold the shutter button halfway recompose the shot as desired and then press the shutter button al...

Page 140: ...een frames are displayed around faces in focus If faces are not detected or when only gray frames are displayed without a white frame up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway If faces are not detected when Servo AF 143 is set to On the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway Examples of...

Page 141: ...o choose Tracking AF is displayed in the center of the screen 2 Choose a subject to focus on Aim the camera so that is on the desired subject and then press the button When the subject is detected the camera beeps and is displayed Even if the subject moves the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range If no subject is detected is displayed To cancel tracking press the button...

Page 142: ...ject Servo AF 143 is set to On and cannot be changed Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely AF Point Zoom on the tab is not available is not available The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the button After your shot is displayed...

Page 143: ...displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions In low light conditions Servo AF may not be activated AF frames may not turn blue when you press the shutter button halfway In this case the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode If adequate exposure cannot be obtained shutter speeds and aperture values...

Page 144: ...ot pressed Instead you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway Press the button choose Continuous AF on the tab and then choose Off 52 On Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway Off Conserves battery power because the camera does not focus constantly ...

Page 145: ...ion will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button 1 Lock the focus With the shutter button pressed halfway press the button The focus is now locked and and the MF indicator are displayed To unlock the focus hold the shutter button halfway down and press the button again 2 Compose the shot and shoot ...

Page 146: ...ee Flash Range 305 1 Lift the flash 2 Configure the setting Press the button press the buttons to choose a flash mode and then press the button The option you configured is now displayed The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the button when the flash is lowered Lift the flash with your finger in advance If the flash fires vignetting may occur ...

Page 147: ...ures 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 151 In mode even after the flash fires ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing Off For shooting without the flash If a blinking icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in camera shake ind...

Page 148: ...k 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 52 and choosing tab Flash Settings Safety FE Off You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU ...

Page 149: ...re Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked With the shutter button pressed halfway press the button The flash fires and when is displayed the flash output level is retained To unlock FE release the shutter button and press the button again In this case is no longer displayed 3 Compose the shot and shoot After one shot FE is unlocked and is no longer displayed FE Flash Expos...

Page 150: ...till Images Movies 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 Shots per Memory Card 304 Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 50 ...

Page 151: ... option 52 Continuous Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied Intelligent IS 67 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 ...

Page 152: ...rged to allow for correction of significant camera shake To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting you can choose not to reduce significant camera shake Follow the steps in Changing the IS Mode Settings 151 to access the IS Settings screen Choose Dynamic IS and then choose 2 52 You can also set IS Mode to Off so that subjects are recorded at the same size shown before shooting ...

Page 153: ...153 ç Contents Tv Av and M Mode Take smarter more sophisticated shots Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode 5 ...

Page 154: ...tter speed In conditions requiring slower shutter speeds there may be a delay before you can shoot again as the camera processes images to reduce noise When shooting at low shutter speeds on a tripod you should set IS Mode to Off 151 With shutter speeds of 1 3 seconds or slower ISO speed is and cannot be changed Orange display of aperture values when you press the shutter button halfway indicates ...

Page 155: ...ay 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 Aperture value size of the opening made by the iris in the lens To avoid exposure problems in and modes you can have the camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or apertu...

Page 156: ...nter mode Set the mode dial to 2 Configure the setting Press the button choose adjustment of shutter speed 1 or aperture value 2 and turn the dial to specify a value An exposure level mark 4 based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level 3 The exposure level mark is shown in orange when the difference from standard exposure exce...

Page 157: ... when the flash is up and the mode is set to 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 button Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some settings With shutter speeds of 1 3 seconds or slower ISO speed is and cannot be changed Manual Calcu...

Page 158: ...hoose the flash level and then press the button Once the setting is complete is displayed You can also set the flash level by accessing MENU 52 and choosing tab Flash Settings Flash Output You can set the flash level in or mode by accessing MENU 52 and choosing tab Flash Settings Flash Mode Manual You can also access the Flash Settings MENU screen 52 when the flash is up by pressing the button and...

Page 159: ...hots and browse or edit them in many ways To prepare the camera for these operations press the button to 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 ...

Page 160: ...ter Playback mode Press the button Your last shot is displayed 2 Browse through your images To view the previous image press the button To view the next image press the button To access this screen Scroll Display mode press and hold the buttons for at least one second In this mode press the buttons to browse through images ...

Page 161: ...ll Display mode Movies are identified by a icon To play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies To start playback press the button press the buttons to choose and then press the button again 4 Adjust the volume Press the buttons to adjust the volume To adjust the volume when the volume indicator 1 is no longer displayed press the buttons 1 ...

Page 162: ...mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway To deactivate Scroll Display choose MENU 52 tab Scroll Display Off To have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode choose MENU 52 tab Resume Last shot To change the transition shown between images access MENU 52 and choose your desired effect on the tab Transition ...

Page 163: ... information For details on the information displayed see Playback Detailed Information Display 278 No Information Display Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display Overexposure Warning for Image Highlights Still Images Movies Washed out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display 163 ...

Page 164: ...ree 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 Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images Digest Movies Still Images Movies View digest movies recorded automatically in mode 61 on a day of still image shooting as follows 1 Choose an image Still images shot in mode are labeled with an icon ...

Page 165: ... played back from the beginning After a moment will no longer be displayed when you are using the camera with information display deactivated 163 Viewing by Date Digest movies can be viewed by date 1 Choose a movie Press the button choose List Play Digest Movies on the tab and then choose a date 52 2 Play the movie Press the button to start playback ...

Page 166: ... in an index Move the zoom lever toward to display images in an index Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown To display fewer images move the zoom lever toward Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever 2 Choose an image Press the buttons to choose an image An orange frame is displayed around the selected image Press the button to view the selected image in single...

Page 167: ...ese images all at once People Displays images with detected faces Date Displays the images shot on a specific date Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites 192 Still image Movie Displays still images movies or movies shot in mode 61 1 Choose a search condition Press the button choose in the menu and choose a condition 50 When you have selected or choose the condition by pressing the buttons o...

Page 168: ... step 2 Options for viewing the images found in step 2 include Navigating through Images in an Index 166 Magnifying Images 173 and Viewing Slideshows 174 You can also apply image operations to all images found by choosing Protect All Images in Search in Protecting Images 178 or Select All Images in Search in Erasing Multiple Images at Once 185 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 253 or Adding Ima...

Page 169: ... Jump 10 Images Jumps by 10 images at a time Jump 100 Images Jumps by 100 images at a time 1 Choose a condition Choose a condition or jump method in single image display by turning the dial and then pressing the buttons 2 View images matching your specified condition or jump by the specified amount Turn the dial to view only images matching the condition or jump by the specified number of images f...

Page 170: ...o Options for viewing the images found in step 2 include Navigating through Images in an Index 166 Magnifying Images 173 and Viewing Slideshows 174 You can also apply image operations to all images found by choosing Protect All Images in Search in Protecting Images 178 or Select All Images in Search in Erasing Multiple Images at Once 185 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 253 or Adding Images to...

Page 171: ...s can be viewed one at a time 1 Choose a grouped image Press the buttons to choose an image labeled with 2 Choose Press the button and then choose in the menu 50 3 View images in the group individually Pressing the buttons will display only images in the group To cancel group playback press the button choose in the menu and press the button again 50 ...

Page 172: ... in Group in Erasing Multiple Images at Once 185 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 253 or Adding Images to a Photobook 259 all images in the group can be manipulated at once To ungroup images so that they are displayed only as single still images choose MENU 52 tab Group Images Off 52 However grouped images cannot be ungrouped during individual playback In mode the simultaneous display after st...

Page 173: ... displayed You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever The approximate position of the displayed area 1 is shown for reference To zoom out move the zoom lever toward You can return to single image display by continuing to hold it 2 Move the display position and switch images as needed To move the display position press the buttons 1 ...

Page 174: ...ied display by pressing the button Viewing Slideshows Still Images Movies Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows Each image is displayed for about three seconds Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 50 The slideshow will start after Loading image is displayed for a few seconds Press the button to stop the slideshow The camera s power saving functio...

Page 175: ...s You can set up slideshows to repeat and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image 1 Access the setting screen Press the button and then choose Slideshow on the tab 52 2 Configure the settings Choose a menu item to configure and then choose the desired option 52 To start the slideshow with your settings choose Start and press the button To return to the ...

Page 176: ... Try this feature after you have taken many shots in many kinds of scenes 1 Choose Smart Shuffle Press the button and then choose in the menu 50 Four candidate images are displayed 2 Choose an image Press the buttons to choose the image you want to view next Your chosen image is displayed in the center surrounded by the next four candidate images For full screen display of the center image press t...

Page 177: ...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 167 During group playback 171 ...

Page 178: ...tton and then choose in the menu 50 Protected is displayed To cancel protection repeat this process and choose again and then press the button Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card 215 217 Protected images cannot be erased using the camera s erasure function To erase them this way first cancel protection ...

Page 179: ...s Using the Menu 1 Access the setting screen Press the button and choose Protect on the tab 52 2 Choose a selection method Choose a menu item and an option as desired 52 To return to the menu screen press the button ...

Page 180: ... press the button is displayed To cancel selection press the button again is no longer displayed Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Protect the image Press the button A confirmation message is displayed Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3 ...

Page 181: ...cting a Range 1 Choose Select Range Following step 2 in Using the Menu 179 choose Select Range and press the button 2 Choose a starting image Press the button Press the buttons to choose an image and then press the button ...

Page 182: ...ss the button Press the buttons to choose an image and then press the button Images before the first image cannot be selected as the last image 4 Protect the images Press the button to choose Protect and then press the button To cancel protection for groups of images choose Unlock in step 4 ...

Page 183: ...se Protect All Images and press the button 2 Protect the images Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button Clearing All Protection at Once You can clear protection from all images at once To clear protection choose Unprotect All Images in step 1 of Protecting All Images at Once and then complete step 2 ...

Page 184: ... be recovered However protected images 178 cannot be erased 1 Choose an image to erase Press the buttons to choose an image 2 Erase the image Press the button After Erase is displayed press the buttons to choose Erase and then press the button The current image is now erased To cancel erasure press the buttons to choose Cancel and then press the button ...

Page 185: ...ng images because they cannot be recovered However protected images 178 cannot be erased Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen Press the button and then choose Erase on the tab 52 2 Choose a selection method Choose a menu item and an option as desired 52 To return to the menu screen press the button ...

Page 186: ... 2 Choose an image Once you choose an image following step 2 in Choosing Images Individually 180 is displayed To cancel selection press the button again is no longer displayed Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Erase the image Press the button A confirmation message is displayed Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button ...

Page 187: ...ange Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method 185 choose Select Range and press the button 2 Choose images Follow steps 2 3 in Selecting a Range 181 to specify images 3 Erase the images Press the button to choose Erase and then press the button ...

Page 188: ...ing All Images at Once 1 Choose Select All Images Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method 185 choose Select All Images and press the button 2 Erase the images Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button ...

Page 189: ...tation of images and save them as follows 1 Choose Press the button and then choose in the menu 50 2 Rotate the image Press the or button depending on the desired direction Each time you press the button the image is rotated 90 Press the button to complete the setting ...

Page 190: ... button and choose Rotate on the tab 52 2 Rotate the image Press the buttons to choose an image The image is rotated 90 each time you press the button To return to the menu screen press the button Rotation is not possible when Auto Rotate is set to Off 191 ...

Page 191: ...ton choose Auto Rotate on the tab and then choose Off 52 Images cannot be rotated 189 when you set Auto Rotate to Off Additionally images already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation In Smart Shuffle 176 mode even if Auto Rotate is set to Off images shot vertically will be displayed vertically and rotated images will be displayed in the rotated orientation ...

Page 192: ...f those images Viewing 160 Viewing Slideshows 174 Protecting Images 178 Erasing Images 184 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 253 Adding Images to a Photobook 259 Press the button and then choose in the menu 50 Tagged as Favorite is displayed To untag the image repeat this process and choose again and then press the button Using the Menu 1 Choose Favorites Press the button and choose Favorites o...

Page 193: ...l images 3 Finish the setup process Press the button A confirmation message is displayed Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the 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 running Windows 8 or Windows 7 Does not ...

Page 194: ...le when the memory card has sufficient free space Resizing Images Still Images Movies Save a copy of images at a lower resolution 1 Choose Resize Press the button and choose Resize on the tab 52 2 Choose an image Press the buttons to choose an image and then press the button ...

Page 195: ...he buttons to choose OK and then press the button The image is now saved as a new file 5 Review the new image Press the button Display new image is displayed Press the buttons to choose Yes and then press the button The saved image is now displayed Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of 87 Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution ...

Page 196: ...es Movies You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file 1 Choose Cropping Press the button and then choose Cropping on the tab 52 2 Choose an image Press the buttons to choose an image and then press the button ...

Page 197: ...ping 3 To resize the frame move the zoom lever To move the frame press the buttons To change the frame orientation press the button 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 dial to switch to the other frame Press the button 4 Save as a new image and review Follow steps 4 5 in Resizing Images 194 Editing is not po...

Page 198: ...anging Image Color Tones My Colors Still Images Movies You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file For details on each option see Changing Image Color Tones My Colors 131 1 Choose My Colors Press the button and then choose My Colors on the tab 52 2 Choose an image Press the buttons to choose an image and then press the button ...

Page 199: ...w image and review Follow steps 4 5 in Resizing Images 194 Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little lower each time and you may not be able to obtain the desired color The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from the color of images shot using My Colors 131 ...

Page 200: ...ent 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 Press the button and then choose i Contrast on the tab 52 2 Choose an image Press the buttons to choose an image and then press the button 3 Choose an option Press the buttons to choose an option and then pres...

Page 201: ...look grainy after repeated editing using this function If Auto does not produce the expected results try correcting images using Low Medium or High Correcting Red Eye Still Images Movies Automatically corrects images affected by red eye You can save the corrected image as a separate file 1 Choose Red Eye Correction Press the button and then choose Red Eye Correction on the tab 52 ...

Page 202: ...as needed Follow the steps in Magnifying Images 173 4 Save as a new image and review Press the buttons to choose New File and then press the button The image is now saved as a new file Follow step 5 in Resizing Images 194 Some images may not be corrected accurately To overwrite the original image with the corrected image choose Overwrite in step 4 In this case the original image will be erased Pro...

Page 203: ...e and press the button The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed 2 Specify portions to cut 1 is the movie editing panel and 2 is the editing bar Press the buttons to choose or To view the portions you can cut identified by on the screen press the buttons to move Cut the beginning of the movie from by choosing and cut the end of the movie by choosing 1 2 ...

Page 204: ...s the buttons to choose and then press the button The edited movie is now played To edit the movie again repeat step 2 To cancel editing press the buttons to choose Press the button press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button again 4 Save the edited movie Press the buttons to choose and then press the button Press the buttons to choose New File and then press the button The movie is n...

Page 205: ...uld use a fully charged battery pack or an AC adapter kit sold separately 225 Editing Digest Movies Still Images Movies Individual chapters clips 61 recorded in mode can be erased as needed Be careful when erasing clips because they cannot be recovered 1 Select the clip to erase Follow steps 1 2 in Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images Digest Movies 164 to play a movie created in...

Page 206: ...ss the button The selected clip is played back repeatedly 3 Confirm erasure Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button The clip is erased and the short movie is overwritten is not displayed if you select a clip when the camera is connected to a printer ...

Page 207: ...207 ç Contents Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 7 ...

Page 208: ... convenience Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows Choose Mute and then choose On Operation can also be silenced by holding down the button as you turn the camera on Sound is not played during movies 160 if you mute camera sounds To restore sound during movies press the button Adjust volume with the buttons as needed ...

Page 209: ...ows Choose Volume and then press the button Choose an item and then press the buttons to adjust the volume Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC 50 or MENU 52 items If you prefer you can deactivate this information Choose Hints Tips and then choose Off ...

Page 210: ... you travel abroad simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date Time setting 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 33 1 Specify your destination Choose Time Zone and then press the button Press the buttons to ch...

Page 211: ...and then choose by pressing the buttons Press the button 2 Switch to the destination time zone Press the buttons to choose World and then press the button is now shown on the shooting screen 275 Adjusting the date or time while in mode 35 will automatically update your Home time and date ...

Page 212: ...tely after you press the button set the retraction timing to 0 sec Choose Lens Retraction and then choose 0 sec Using Eco Mode This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode When the camera is not in use the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption 1 Configure the setting Choose Eco Mode and then choose On is now shown on the shooting screen 275 ...

Page 213: ...es of inactivity 2 Shoot To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out press the shutter button halfway Power Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation Auto Power Down and Display Off respectively as needed 46 Choose Power Saving and then press the button After choosing an item press the buttons to adjust it a...

Page 214: ...et Eco mode 212 to On Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows Choose LCD Brightness and then press the buttons to adjust the brightness For maximum brightness press and hold the button for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single image display This will override the LCD Brightness setting on the tab To restore the original brightness press and hold ...

Page 215: ...new memory card or a card formatted in another device you should format the card with this camera Formatting erases all data on a memory card Before formatting copy images on the memory card to a computer or take other steps to back them up An Eye Fi card 262 contains software on the card itself Before formatting an Eye Fi card install the software on a computer 1 Access the Format screen Choose F...

Page 216: ...g is finished Memory card formatting complete is displayed Press the button Formatting or erasing 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...

Page 217: ...omputer or take other steps to back them up On the screen in step 2 of Formatting Memory Cards 215 press the buttons to choose Low Level Format and then press the buttons to select this option A icon is displayed Follow steps 2 3 in Formatting Memory Cards 215 to continue with the formatting process Low level formatting takes longer than Formatting Memory Cards 215 because data is erased from all ...

Page 218: ...l 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 215 memory card ...

Page 219: ...ach day you shoot to store shots taken that day Choose Create Folder and then choose Daily 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 57 the MF indicator 135 and elsewhere from m cm to ft in as needed Choose Units and then choose ft in ...

Page 220: ...e camera packaging or on the camera body Choose Certification Logo Display and then press the button Display Language Change the display language as needed Choose Language and then press the button Press the buttons to choose a language and then press the button You can also access the Language screen in Playback mode by pressing and holding the button and immediately pressing the button ...

Page 221: ...ttings 1 Access the Reset All screen Choose Reset All and then press the button 2 Restore default settings Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button Default settings are now restored The following functions are not restored to default settings tab settings Date Time 210 Time Zone 210 Language 220 and Video System 229 Custom white balance data you have recorded 130 Shooting mode chos...

Page 222: ...222 ç Contents Accessories Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 8 ...

Page 223: ...ACK DC40 Included Accessories Power Cables HDMI Cable HTC 100 Stereo AV Cable AVC DC400ST Flash Unit PictBridge Compatible Printers High Power Flash HF DC2 Lens Cap with cord Canon Lens Filter 67 mm dia 3 Lens Hood LH DC60 Lens Accessories 1 Also available for purchase separately 2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available Interface Cable IFC 400PCU 3 Requires Filter Adapter FA DC67A ...

Page 224: ...all 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 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 ...

Page 225: ...able Power Supplies Battery Pack NB 6LH Rechargeable lithium ion battery Battery Charger CB 2LY CB 2LYE Charger for Battery Pack NB 6LH AC Adapter Kit ACK DC40 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 ...

Page 226: ...ttery 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 commercially available adapter for the plug Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling which may damage the battery pack Flash Unit High Power Flash HF DC2 External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built in flash High Power...

Page 227: ...a to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen HDMI Cable HTC 100 For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high definition TV Lens Hood LH DC60 Prevents extraneous light outside the angle of view from entering the lens and causing flares or ghosting which reduce image quality Filter Adapter FA DC67A Adapter required when mounting a 67 mm filter ...

Page 228: ...cannot be attached to the camera at the same time Printer Canon Brand PictBridge Compatible Printers Even without using a computer you can print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer For details visit your nearest Canon retailer ...

Page 229: ...ayback on a TV Still Images Movies By connecting the camera to a TV you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV For details on connection or how to switch inputs refer to the TV manual Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV 278 ...

Page 230: ...es shot at a resolution of or can be viewed in high definition 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off 2 Connect the camera to the TV On the TV insert the cable plug fully into the HDMI input as shown On the camera open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal 3 Turn the TV on and switch to video input Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable ...

Page 231: ...he camera and TV before disconnecting the cable Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is connected to an HDTV Playback on a Standard Definition TV Still Images Movies Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC DC400ST sold separately enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off ...

Page 232: ...ow steps 3 4 in Playback on a High Definition TV 230 to display images Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format NTSC or PAL matches the TV format To change the video output format press the button and choose Video System on the tab When the camera and TV are connected you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV To shoot follow the same step...

Page 233: ...level 1 Make sure the camera is off 2 Insert the coupler Follow step 1 in Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card 30 to open the cover Holding the coupler with the terminals 1 facing as shown insert the coupler just as you would a battery pack following step 2 in Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card 30 Follow step 4 in Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card 30 to close the cover 1 ...

Page 234: ...then plug the other end into a power outlet Turn the camera on and use it as desired 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...

Page 235: ... the lens Make sure the camera is off Align the lens hood mark 2 with the camera mark 1 and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place To remove the lens hood turn it in the opposite direction To attach the lens hood inverted as shown when the hood is not used align the lens hood mark 2 with the camera mark 1 and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until ...

Page 236: ...ges Movies Attaching a lens filter to the camera protects the lens and allows you to shoot with various effects To attach a lens filter you will need Filter Adapter FA DC67A sold separately 1 Attach the filter adapter Make sure the camera is off Align the notches on the camera and the filter adapter and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrow until locked To remove the filter adapter turn i...

Page 237: ... set the manual focus option Safety MF to On If you use the built in flash with the filter adapter attached portions of the image may appear darker When using the filter adapter be sure to use only one filter at a time Attaching multiple filters or accessories such as a heavy lens may cause the attachments to fall off and become damaged Do not grip the filter adapter tightly Remove the filter adap...

Page 238: ...alling it you can do the following things on your computer CameraWindow Import images and change camera settings ImageBrowser EX Manage images view search and organize 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 be accessed fro...

Page 239: ...perating System Windows Mac OS Windows 8 8 1 Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10 9 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 8 are used here for the sake of illustration 1 Download the software With a computer connected to the Internet access http www canon com icpd Access the site for your count...

Page 240: ... on computer performance and the Internet connection 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 241: ...off open the cover 1 With the smaller plug of the USB cable in the orientation shown insert the plug fully into the camera terminal 2 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 Press the button to turn the camera on Mac OS CameraWindow is displayed...

Page 242: ...m Canon Camera and then click OK Double click 3 Save the images to the computer Click Import Images from Camera and then click Import Untransferred Images Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer in separate folders named by date After images are saved close CameraWindow press the button to turn the camera off and unplug the cable ...

Page 243: ...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 accessible Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer Some problems may occur when saving images or image information dependi...

Page 244: ...re orders or print images for photobooks A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer Also refer to the printer manual for additional information Easy Print Still Images Movies Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer sold separately with the USB cable 1 ...

Page 245: ...fully into the camera terminal Connect the larger cable plug to the printer For other connection details refer to the printer manual 3 Turn the printer on 4 Turn the camera on Press the button to turn the camera on 5 Choose an image Press the buttons to choose an image 6 Access the printing screen Press the button choose and press the button again ...

Page 246: ...ed When you are finished printing turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable For Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers sold separately see Printer 228 Configuring Print Settings Still Images Movies 1 Access the printing screen Follow steps 1 6 in Easy Print 244 to access this screen 2 Configure the settings Press the buttons to choose an item and then press the buttons to choose...

Page 247: ... 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 under optimal settings Red Eye 1 Corrects red eye No of Copies Choose the number of copies to print Cropping Specify a desired image area to print 248 Paper Settings Specify the paper size layout and other details 249 ...

Page 248: ...ttings 246 to access the printing screen choose Cropping and press the button A cropping frame is now displayed indicating the image area to print 2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed To resize the frame move the zoom lever To move the frame press the buttons To rotate the frame press the button Press the button press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button 3 Print the image Follow ste...

Page 249: ...aper Size and Layout before Printing Still Images Movies 1 Choose Paper Settings After following step 1 in Configuring Print Settings 246 to access the printing screen choose Paper Settings and press the button 2 Choose a paper size Press the buttons to choose an option and then press the button 3 Choose a type of paper Press the buttons to choose an option and then press the button ...

Page 250: ...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 of 4 3 Fixed Size Choose the print size Choose from 3 5 x 5 in postcard or wide format pri...

Page 251: ... before Printing 249 choose ID Photo and press the button 2 Choose the long and short side length Press the buttons to choose an item Choose the length by pressing the buttons and then press the button 3 Choose the printing area Follow step 2 in Cropping Images before Printing 248 to choose the printing area 4 Print the image ...

Page 252: ...ges Movies 1 Access the printing screen Follow steps 1 6 in Easy Print 244 to choose a movie This screen is displayed 2 Choose a printing method Press the buttons to choose and then press the buttons to choose the printing method 3 Print the image ...

Page 253: ...se OK and then press the button again ID Photo and Sequence cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers from CP720 CP730 and earlier models Adding Images to the Print List DPOF Still Images Movies Batch printing 258 and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings such as the...

Page 254: ...d then choose Print Settings on the tab Choose and configure items as desired 52 Print Type Standard One image is printed per sheet Index Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet Both Both standard and index formats are printed Date On Images are printed with the shooting date Off File No On Images are printed with the file number Off Clear DPOF data On All image print list settin...

Page 255: ...us 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 File No at the same time Index printing is not available on some Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers sold separately The date is printed in a format matching setting details in Date Time on the tab 33 Setting Up Printing for Individual Images St...

Page 256: ...x printing for the image press the button again is no longer displayed 3 Specify the number of prints Press the buttons to specify the number of prints up to 99 To set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints repeat steps 2 3 Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints You can only choose which images to print by following step 2 When finished press the button to re...

Page 257: ...and press the button Follow steps 2 3 in Selecting a Range 181 to specify images Press the buttons to choose Order and then press the button Setting Up Printing for All Images Still Images Movies Following step 1 in Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 255 choose Select All Images and press the button Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button ...

Page 258: ...ress the button Printing Images Added to the Print List DPOF Still Images Movies When images have been added to the print list 253 257 this screen is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer Press the buttons to choose Print now and then simply press the button to print the images in the print list Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from t...

Page 259: ... or printing photobooks with your own printer Choosing a Selection Method Press the button choose Photobook Set up on the tab and then choose how you will select images may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings After importing images to y...

Page 260: ...Method 259 choose Select and press the button 2 Choose an image Press the buttons to choose an image and then press the button is displayed To remove the image from the photobook press the button again is no longer displayed Repeat this process to specify other images When finished press the button to return to the menu screen ...

Page 261: ...9 choose Select All Images and press the button Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button Removing All Images from a Photobook Still Images Movies Following the procedure in Choosing a Selection Method 259 choose Clear All Selections and press the button Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button ...

Page 262: ...ep the following points in mind Cards may continue to transmit radio waves even when Eye Fi trans is set to Disable 264 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 transfer t...

Page 263: ...ted Not communicating Error acquiring Eye Fi card information 2 1 Power saving 46 on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer 2 Restart the camera Repeated display of this icon may indicate a problem with the card Images labeled with a icon have been transferred Choosing mode will interrupt the Eye Fi connection Although the Eye Fi connection will be restored after you choose anoth...

Page 264: ...reen is displayed Disabling Eye Fi Transfer Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye Fi transfer by the card if necessary Press the button choose Eye Fi Settings on the tab and then press the button 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 cha...

Page 265: ...265 ç Contents 9 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera ...

Page 266: ...einserting the battery pack a few times The battery pack runs out 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 Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance Try cleaning the terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack...

Page 267: ...alfway 47 Strange display on the screen under low light 49 Strange display on the screen when shooting Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies The screen may flicker and horizontal banding may appear under fluorescent or LED lighting No date stamp is added to images Configure the Date Stamp setting 33 Note that date stamps are not added ...

Page 268: ... unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock 145 No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly try composing the shot with higher contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway Otherwise try pressing the shutter b...

Page 269: ...he ISO speed 127 Subjects are affected by red eye 88 Set Red Eye Lamp to On 96 to 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 shoot...

Page 270: ...to the memory card quickly enough Try one of the following measures Use the camera to perform low level formatting of the memory card 217 Lower the image quality 89 Switch to a memory card that supports high speed recording 305 Zooming is not possible Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in mode 108 Subjects look distorted Subjects that pass in front of the camera quickly may look distorte...

Page 271: ...u have activated Mute 208 or the sound in the movie is faint No sound is played for movies shot in mode 108 because audio is not recorded in this mode Memory Card The memory card is not recognized Restart the camera with the memory card in it 45 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 Pr...

Page 272: ...without a memory card in the camera To shoot insert a memory card facing the correct way 30 Memory card error 217 If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card 3 and have inserted it facing the correct way 30 contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot 57 99 122 153 o...

Page 273: ... and Photobook Set up 259 Invalid selection range When specifying a range for image selection 181 187 257 you attempted to choose an initial image that was after the final image or vice versa Exceeded selection limit More than 998 images were selected for Print List 253 or Photobook Set up 259 Choose 998 images or less Print List 253 or Photobook Set up 259 settings could not be saved correctly Re...

Page 274: ...he 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 244 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 setting 249 If...

Page 275: ...ay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 40 1 Battery level 277 2 White balance 129 3 My Colors 131 4 Drive mode 84 5 Eco mode 212 6 Grid lines 91 7 Camera shake warning 63 8 Metering method 126 ...

Page 276: ...ction 88 21 Flash exposure compensation Flash output level 148 158 22 Date stamp 82 23 Eye Fi connection status 262 24 AE lock 125 FE lock 149 25 Shutter speed 154 156 26 Spot AE point frame 126 27 Aperture value 155 156 28 Exposure compensation level 124 29 i Contrast 128 30 ISO speed 127 31 Zoom bar 57 32 IS mode icon 67 33 Blink detection 93 34 Auto 74 35 Exposure level 156 36 MF indicator 135 ...

Page 277: ...n icon or message indicates the battery charge level Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted but sufficient Blinking red Nearly depleted charge the battery pack soon Charge the battery Depleted charge the battery pack immediately ...

Page 278: ...4 4 Group playback 171 5 Compression image quality 150 Resolution 87 MOV movies 6 Protection 178 7 Favorites 192 8 Exposure compensation level 124 Exposure shift level 121 9 ISO speed 127 Playback speed 110 10 Shooting mode 281 11 Metering method 126 12 Battery level 277 13 Transferred via Eye Fi 262 14 Folder number File number 218 15 Current image no Total no of images ...

Page 279: ...sh 146 Flash exposure compensation 148 19 i Contrast 128 200 20 Focusing range 134 21 File size 22 Still images Resolution 304 Movies Playback time 305 23 Shooting date time 33 24 Image editing 194 25 White balance 129 26 Red eye correction 88 201 Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV 229 ...

Page 280: ... button Previous Frame For fast rewind keep holding down the button Next Frame For fast forward keep holding down the button Skip Forward or Next Clip 205 To continue skipping forward keep holding down the button Erase Clip displayed when a digest movie is selected 205 Edit 203 Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer 244 Displays the frame approx 4 sec before or after...

Page 281: ...bles Available or automatically set functions are indicated by black icons such as Unavailable functions are indicated by gray icons such as Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation 124 1 ISO Speed 127 Drive Mode 84 ...

Page 282: ...282 ç Contents Flash 146 158 2 2 Flash Exposure Compensation 148 Flash Output Level 158 ...

Page 283: ...283 ç Contents Av Tv Settings 154 155 Program Shift 125 AE Lock FE Lock 125 149 3 AE Lock Movie Exposure Shift 121 Focusing Range 134 135 ...

Page 284: ...284 ç Contents Tracking AF 141 Change Display 49 1 Settings Dark Light 100 2 Not available but switches to in some cases 3 FE lock not available in flash mode ...

Page 285: ...285 ç Contents FUNC Menu Metering Method 126 My Colors 131 1 1 2 White Balance 129 ...

Page 286: ...286 ç Contents Self Timer 79 Self Timer Settings 81 Delay 3 Shots 4 Still Image Aspect Ratio 86 ...

Page 287: ...287 ç Contents Resolution 87 Compression 150 ...

Page 288: ...ntrast sharpness color saturation red green blue and skin tone 3 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 4 One shot cannot be modified in modes without selection of the number of shots 5 Synchronizes with the aspect ratio setting and is automatically set 108 ...

Page 289: ...289 ç Contents Shooting Tab AF Frame 138 Face AiAF 1 Tracking AF Center AF Frame Size 138 2 Normal Small Digital Zoom 69 Standard ...

Page 290: ...290 ç Contents Off 1 6x 2 0x AF Point Zoom 92 On Off Servo AF 143 On Off 3 Continuous AF 144 On ...

Page 291: ...291 ç Contents Off AF assist Beam 95 On Off MF Point Zoom 135 On Off Safety MF 135 On Off ...

Page 292: ...292 ç Contents Flash Settings 148 Flash Mode Auto Manual Flash Exp Comp Flash Output Red Eye Corr On Off Red Eye Lamp On Off ...

Page 293: ...293 ç Contents Safety FE On Off i Contrast 128 Auto Off Safety Shift 155 On Off ...

Page 294: ...294 ç Contents Review image after shooting 97 Display Time Off Quick 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold Display Info Off Detailed Blink Detection 93 On ...

Page 295: ...295 ç Contents Off Grid Lines 91 On Off IS Settings 151 IS Mode Off Continuous Shoot Only Dynamic IS 1 2 ...

Page 296: ...296 ç Contents Display Area 71 Auto Settings 74 77 Seek Assist On Off Auto Zoom Face Upper Body Whole Body Manual Off Date Stamp 82 Off ...

Page 297: ...ts Date Date Time Digest Type 61 Include Stills No Stills 1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode 2 Available when the AF frame is set to Center 3 On when subject movement is detected in mode ...

Page 298: ...9 Date Time 33 Time Zone 210 Lens Retraction 212 Eco Mode 212 Power Saving 46 213 LCD Brightness 214 Start up Image 215 Format 215 217 File Numbering 218 Create Folder 219 Units 219 Video System 229 Eye Fi Settings 262 Certification Logo Display 220 Language 36 Reset All 221 ...

Page 299: ...Digest Movies 165 Slideshow 174 Erase 184 Protect 178 Rotate 189 Favorites 192 Photobook Set up 259 i Contrast 200 Red Eye Correction 201 Cropping 196 Resize 194 My Colors 198 Transition 160 Scroll Display 160 Group Images 171 Auto Rotate 191 Resume 160 ...

Page 300: ...t Range 257 Select All Images 257 Clear All Selections 258 Print Settings 254 Playback Mode FUNC Menu Item Ref Page Rotate 189 Protect 178 Favorites 192 Print 244 Group Playback 171 Play Movie 160 List Play Digest Movies 165 Smart Shuffle 176 Image Search 167 Slideshow 174 ...

Page 301: ...stomer 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 camera in...

Page 302: ...em DPOF version 1 1 compliant Data Type Still Images Exif 2 3 JPEG Movies MOV Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Linear PCM stereo Interface Hi speed USB HDMI output 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 120 0 x 81 7 x 91 9 mm 4 72 x 3 22 x 3 62 in Weight Based on CIPA Guidelines Approx 441 g a...

Page 303: ...rding Time Continuous Shooting 2 Approx 1 hour 30 minutes Playback Time Approx 5 hours 1 Time under default camera settings when normal operations are performed such as shooting pausing turning the camera on and off and zooming 2 Time available when shooting the maximum movie length until recording stops automatically repeatedly The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guideli...

Page 304: ...ots 8 GB 32 GB Large 16M 4608x3456 1058 4272 1705 6883 Medium 1 8M 3264x2448 1996 8059 3069 12391 Medium 2 3M 2048x1536 4723 19064 8469 34184 Small 0 3M 640x480 27291 110150 40937 165225 The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject memory card and camera settings ...

Page 305: ...ding 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 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in or or approximately 1 hour when shooting in Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are reco...

Page 306: ... 3 m 4 3 ft infinity Not available in some shooting modes Continuous Shooting Speed Shooting Mode Speed Approx 1 6 shots sec Approx 10 shots sec Shutter Speed mode automatically set range 1 1 2000 sec Available values in mode sec 15 13 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 2 5 2 1 6 1 3 1 0 8 0 6 0 5 0 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...

Page 307: ...ltage 3 7 V DC Nominal Capacity 1060 mAh Charging Cycles Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 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 Fu...

Page 308: ...308 ç Contents Lens Hood LH DC60 Sold Separately Camera Mount Bayonet Max Diameter x Length ɸ69 6 x 27 0 mm ɸ2 74 x 1 06 in Weight Approx 10 g approx 0 35 oz ...

Page 309: ...ing 46 Battery charger 2 225 Battery pack Charging 28 Eco mode 212 Level 277 Power saving 46 Black and white images 132 Blink detection 93 C Camera Reset all 221 CameraWindow computer 238 Center AF frame mode 139 Clock 55 Color white balance 129 Compression ratio image quality 150 Continuous shooting High speed burst shooting mode 119 Creative filters shooting mode 106 Creative Shot 101 Cropping 1...

Page 310: ...ng images 194 Erasing 184 Error messages 272 Exposure AE lock 125 Compensation 124 FE lock 149 Eye Fi cards 3 262 F Face AiAF AF frame mode 140 Face self timer shooting mode 117 Favorites 192 FE lock 149 File numbering 218 Fireworks shooting mode 105 Fish eye effect shooting mode 107 Flash Flash exposure compensation 148 On 147 Slow synchro 147 Focusing AF frames 138 AF lock 145 AF point zoom 92 S...

Page 311: ...ilization 151 Indicator 54 95 96 ISO speed 127 L Live View Control shooting mode 100 Low light shooting mode 105 M M shooting mode 156 Macro focusing range 134 Magnified display 173 Manual focus focusing range 135 Memory cards 3 Recording time 305 Menu Basic operations 52 Table 281 Metering method 126 Miniature effect shooting mode 108 Monochrome shooting mode 112 Movies Editing 203 Image quality ...

Page 312: ...eset all 221 Resizing images 194 Resolution image size 87 Rotating 189 S Saving images to a computer 241 Screen Display language 36 Icons 275 278 Menu FUNC menu Menu SD SDHC SDXC memory cards Memory cards Searching 167 Self timer 79 2 second self timer 80 Customizing the self timer 81 Face self timer shooting mode 117 Wink self timer shooting mode 115 Sepia tone images 132 Servo AF 143 Shooting Sh...

Page 313: ...l 230 232 234 245 Toy camera effect shooting mode 111 Tracking AF 141 Traveling with the camera 210 Troubleshooting 266 TV display 229 Tv shooting mode 154 V Viewing 41 Image search 167 Index display 166 Magnified display 173 Single image display 41 Slideshow 174 Smart Shuffle 176 TV display 229 W White balance color 129 Wink self timer shooting mode 115 World clock 210 Z Zoom 39 58 69 Zoom framin...

Page 314: ...demarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft This product is licensed under AT T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded only 1 for a personal and non commerci...

Page 315: ...on testing standards Information subject to change without notice as are product specifications and appearance Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment The above items notwithstanding Canon cannot be held liable for any loss arising from the use of this product ...

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