Canon PowerShot SX230 HS User Manual Download

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Camera User Guide

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• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety

Precautions” section, before using the camera.

• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera

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Summary of Contents for PowerShot SX230 HS

Page 1: ...Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions 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...

Page 2: ...m by clicking the shortcuts on the desktop Camera User Guide This Guide Once you have mastered the basics use the camera s many features to shoot more challenging photos Software Guide Read when you w...

Page 3: ...er legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale If there is a problem with the camera while abroad plea...

Page 4: ...works p 67 S Underwater p 67 Shoot with special effects Facial expressions p 78 Low Light p 66 Miniature Effect p 70 Toy Camera Effect p 71 Fish eyeEffect p 70 Super vivid colors p 69 Poster Effect p...

Page 5: ...Quickly search pictures 124 z Erase pictures 28 138 View E z Shoot movies 30 114 z View movies 32 z Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion 117 Shoot View Movies 2 z Easily print...

Page 6: ...8 Separately Sold Accessories 38 Components Guide 42 Screen Display 44 Indicator 45 FUNC Menu Basic Operations 46 MENU Basic Operations 47 Changing the Sound Settings 48 Adjusting the Screen Brightnes...

Page 7: ...Synchro 100 Red Eye Correction 100 Checking for Shut Eyes 101 Shooting Using a TV as the Display 101 Using the GPS Function 102 Setting the Shutter Speed 108 Setting the Aperture Value 109 Setting th...

Page 8: ...Eye Effect 150 Printing Images 152 Choosing Images for Printing DPOF 159 Changing Camera Settings 164 Changing Shooting Function Settings 171 Changing Playback Function Settings 174 Using Household P...

Page 9: ...at their default settings The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide Functions that differ depending on the camera mod...

Page 10: ...solvents such as alcohol benzine or thinner to clean the equipment Do not let the product come into contact with water e g sea water or other liquids Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter...

Page 11: ...ad to injury or damage the camera Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts If the screen cracks injury may result from the broken fragments When using the flash be careful not to cover i...

Page 12: ...materials may lead to fire or explosions Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete or when you are not using it Do not place anything such as cloth on top of the batt...

Page 13: ...w images in Easy mode how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer Attaching the Strap Holding the Camera Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid drop...

Page 14: ...nto a power outlet z For CB 2LXE Plug the power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet X The charge lamp lights orange and charging starts X The charge lamp will light green...

Page 15: ...ow to store the battery for long periods Deplete and remove the battery from the camera Attach the terminal cover and store the battery Storing a battery for long periods of time about a year without...

Page 16: ...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 approved for use in the area please check with the card manuf...

Page 17: ...he memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click z Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera Close the cover...

Page 18: ...y release it X The memory card will pop up Number of Shots per Memory Card Values are based on the default settings The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings the sub...

Page 19: ...e dial to set a value z Once all settings are complete press the m button Set the home time zone z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose your home time zone Complete the setting z Press m to...

Page 20: ...r turn the dial to choose you will set the time to daylight saving 1 hour ahead Date Time battery The camera has a built in date time battery backup battery that allows the date time settings to be re...

Page 21: ...anguage then press the m button X Once the display language has been set the settings screen will close Setting the Display Language What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed The clock wi...

Page 22: ...he software contained on the card to a computer Display the menu z Press the n button Choose Format z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose Format t...

Page 23: ...memory card When disposing of a memory card take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatt...

Page 24: ...you point the camera toward the subject the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene X The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen X The camera wil...

Page 25: ...ds z You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again AF Frame What if What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected The...

Page 26: ...ft at maximum wide angle j and approximately 1 0 2 0 m 3 3 6 6 ft at maximum telephoto i What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway Your subject may be too close When th...

Page 27: ...ockwise will cycle through the images from oldest to newest z The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed but they will appear coarse z The lens will retract after approximately...

Page 28: ...the qr buttons or turn the dial to display an image to erase Erase the image z After pressing the m button press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose a then press the m button again X Erase appea...

Page 29: ...appears on the screen The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions Viewing z Press the 1 button then press the qr buttons or turn the dial to switch images z Press the 1 button then pres...

Page 30: ...your subject making it appear smaller Shoot z Press the movie button z The display will switch to full screen and the area displayed on the screen will be recorded X The camera will beep once recordin...

Page 31: ...commended Microphones Zooming while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject However operation sounds will be recorded When the mode dial is set to A the...

Page 32: ...ontrol panel will appear Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose Play then press the m button to resume playback z Press the op buttons to adjust the volume X After the movie finishes appears...

Page 33: ...s Vista Service Pack 1 and 2 Windows XP Service Pack 3 Computer model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU Pentium 1 3 GHz or higher still images Core2 Duo 2 6...

Page 34: ...e User Account Control window appears follow the on screen instructions to proceed OS Mac OS X v10 5 v10 6 Computer model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU...

Page 35: ...o the computer s CD ROM drive Begin installation z Double click the on the CD z Click Install and follow the on screen instructions to proceed with the installation Connect the camera to the computer...

Page 36: ...by Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer z If CameraWindow does not appear click the Camera...

Page 37: ...ansfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer There are however the following limitations It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the co...

Page 38: ...Rechargeable lithium ion battery Accessories Wrist Strap WS DC11 Interface Cable IFC 400PCU DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC DC400ST Supplied with Camera Battery Pack NB 5L with Termi...

Page 39: ...to illuminate Other Accessories Waterproof Case WP DC42 z Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters 130 ft or to shoot in the rain at the beach or on the ski slopes Waterproo...

Page 40: ...retailer SELPHY series PIXMA series Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not b...

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

Page 42: ...movies p 114 You can use the largest possible portion of the screen to shoot movies p 116 Even if the mode dial is set to a position other than Movie mode movies can be shot by pressing the movie butt...

Page 43: ...ed to the position you touch will appear on the screen Screen LCD Monitor pp 44 184 186 Power Button p 19 Mode Dial p 42 Indicator p 45 A V OUT Audio Video Output DIGITAL Terminal pp 35 132 152 HDMI T...

Page 44: ...d the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen This has no effect on the recorded image Overexposure Warning during Playback In Detailed Information Display p 186 overexposed a...

Page 45: ...gitude elevation and UTC The indicator on the back of the camera p 43 will light or blink depending on the camera s status Bright Dark High Low SX230 HS When a signal is not correctly received from a...

Page 46: ...e m or r button z Choosing some menu items changes the screen to display further menu options Choose an option z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose an option z You can also choose setting...

Page 47: ...ress the n button Choose a tab z Move the zoom lever or press the qr buttons to choose a tab Choose an item z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose an item z Some items require you to press...

Page 48: ...hen press the qr buttons to choose On z Press the n button to restore the normal screen Changing the Sound Settings You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the powe...

Page 49: ...Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose Volume then press the m button Change the volume z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose an item th...

Page 50: ...restore the normal screen Using the l Button z Press the l button for more than 2 seconds X The screen increases to maximum brightness regardless of the setting in the 3 tab z Press the l button agai...

Page 51: ...ns or turn the dial to choose OK then press the m button X The camera will reset to the default settings Returning the Camera to Default Settings Are there functions that cannot be reset The Date Time...

Page 52: ...during Playback The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after you stop operating the camera You can check the current time z Press and hold the m button X The current time appears z If you ho...

Page 53: ...hapter explains how to use common functions such as the self timer and how to turn off the flash This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode When shooting in another mode check which functio...

Page 54: ...teps above to choose Turning the Flash Off What if a flashing appears When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely a flashing will appear on the scree...

Page 55: ...possible zoom factor without image deterioration The zoom factor will appear on the screen when you release the zoom lever Move it toward i again X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the su...

Page 56: ...oom lever to choose the 4 tab z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose Digital Zoom Choose the setting z Press the qr buttons to choose a magnification z Press the n button to complete the se...

Page 57: ...utton to complete the setting and restore the shooting screen X Once set DATE will appear on the screen Shoot X The shooting date or time will be recorded in the image s lower right corner z To restor...

Page 58: ...een Shoot z Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject then press it fully X When the self timer starts the lamp blinks and the self timer sound plays X Two seconds before the shutter re...

Page 59: ...button immediately Choose the settings z Press the op buttons to choose Delay or Shots z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose a value then press the m button X Once set will appear on the s...

Page 60: ...iginal setting choose in Steps 1 2 You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios image quality Fine Normal Choose the compression ratio setting z After pressing the m button press the op butt...

Page 61: ...images However since 16 9 images have a setting of 1920 x 1080 pixels their data size will be larger than 4 3 images Approximate Values for Paper Size for 4 3 Aspect Ratios z For sending images as e m...

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Page 63: ...63 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions 4 COPY...

Page 64: ...Viewing movies made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode by date for viewing p 125 Since you are also shooting movies when you shoot still images the battery will be depleted more qui...

Page 65: ...t majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth C Take shots of kids and pets Kids Pets z Lets you capture subjects that move around such as children and pets without missing photo opportunities z At...

Page 66: ...n z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose a Shooting mode then press the m button Shoot Take nightscapes without using a tripod Handheld NightScene z Lets you take beautiful snapshots of cit...

Page 67: ...shots of aquatic life and underwater scenery when used with a waterproof case sold separately p 39 OTake shots of foliage Foliage z Lets you shoot trees and leaves such as new growth autumn leaves or...

Page 68: ...lly you should set IS Mode to Off when shooting with a tripod p 173 In or S mode images may appear coarse because the ISO speed p 85 is increased to match the shooting conditions If camera shake is to...

Page 69: ...buttons or turn the dial to choose a Shooting mode then press the m button Shoot Shoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid z Lets you take shots with vivid intense colors Take posterized shots Poster...

Page 70: ...effect on the screen Shoot Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature Effect Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model Choose z Fol...

Page 71: ...the m button in Step 2 the horizontal vertical orientation of the frame will switch and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically Holding the camera ve...

Page 72: ...llow Steps 1 2 on p 69 to choose Choose a color tone z Press the l button z Color Tone will appear on the screen z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose a color tone then press the l button...

Page 73: ...e and the Color Accent image will alternately display z The color for default settings is green Specify the color z Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q bu...

Page 74: ...the q button X The specified color will be recorded Specify the target color z Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button X The specified color will be re...

Page 75: ...ects a smile it will shoot after the lamp lights z Press the p button to pause smile detection Press the p button again to resume smile detection Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart Shutter What if a...

Page 76: ...me appears around the face of the person who will wink Press the shutter button fully X The camera will enter shooting stand by and Wink to take picture will appear on the screen X The lamp will blink...

Page 77: ...s appear on other faces Press the shutter button fully X The camera will enter shooting stand by and Look straight at camera to start count down will appear on the screen X The lamp will blink and the...

Page 78: ...ter button is pressed fully the camera takes five continuous shots and saves one picture only Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1 press the op buttons Even if your face is not detect...

Page 79: ...ending on the shooting conditions camera settings and the zoom position the camera may stop shooting momentarily or the shooting speed may slow down As the number of images increases the shooting spee...

Page 80: ...first shot Take subsequent shots z Overlap part of the first shot when taking the second shot z Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions will be corrected when the images are merged z Up to 26...

Page 81: ...ooting skills This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode G stands for Program AE Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode ch...

Page 82: ...z After pressing the r button press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose h then press the m button X Once set h will appear on the screen Shooting in Program AE What if the shutter speed and aper...

Page 83: ...l to choose an option then press the m button X The setting will appear on the screen Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Adjusting the White Balance Auto Automatically sets the optimal whi...

Page 84: ...ite balance data is set Correcting the White Balance You can manually adjust the white balance when in S mode p 67 This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially available color com...

Page 85: ...tained However the adjustments will be reset if custom white balance data is recorded Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions Low High F...

Page 86: ...as 35mm film used for printing out 5 x 7 in or postcard sized images The same aspect ratio as standard televisions used for printing images on 3 5 x 5 in to various A sized papers A square shaped aspe...

Page 87: ...pprox images sec Description Continuous 3 2 The camera shoots continuously with the focus and exposure set when the shutter button is pressed halfway Continuous Shooting AF 0 8 The camera shoots conti...

Page 88: ...es B W Changes the image to black and white Positive Film Combines the effects of Vivid Blue Vivid Green and Vivid Red to produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive fil...

Page 89: ...gets z Press the l button to complete the setting The camera can detect areas in the scene such as faces or backgrounds that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightn...

Page 90: ...is is called Focus Lock Focus z Center the subject you want in focus and press the shutter button halfway z Confirm that the AF frame on the subject is green Recompose z Keep the shutter button presse...

Page 91: ...ct you want to focus on and shoot p 92 If a face is not detected and only gray frames no white frame appear an AF frame will appear in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfwa...

Page 92: ...a subject is detected The camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range even if the subject moves X If the camera does not detect the subject will appear on the screen z To cancel...

Page 93: ...reen Servo AF p 95 is fixed to On The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low Whe...

Page 94: ...ess the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose The focus will unlock Compose the scene and shoot If you press the shutter button halfway the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus Choose AF...

Page 95: ...appear magnified if the camera cannot focus The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom p 55 digital tele converter p 56 Tracking AF p 92 Servo AF see below or when using a TV a...

Page 96: ...fine tune the focus Safety MF Shooting in Manual Focus Mode MF indicator You cannot change the AF frame mode or size while focusing manually p 90 If you want to change the AF frame mode or size cancel...

Page 97: ...toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway X When appears the exposure will be locked z If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o but...

Page 98: ...n while pressing the shutter button halfway X The flash will fire and when appears the flash output will be retained z If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again w...

Page 99: ...ion Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene However if you press the n but...

Page 100: ...the flash fires ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound ends You can automatically correct red eye that occurs in images taken with the flash Choose Flash Settings z Press t...

Page 101: ...TV p 132 Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen Red eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes For example when red make up has been used around eyes You can...

Page 102: ...orded in images and movies with the GPS function may contain information that can be used to determine your physical location Be sure to take adequate precautions when transferring images containing c...

Page 103: ...z Press the l button to enable information display p 44 z You can check the GPS reception status displayed on the screen Reception Status Display Displayed GPS satellite signal received The camera s...

Page 104: ...Camera s Location Information Logger Function When the camera is turned off it will continue to receive a signal from GPS satellites for a certain interval of time and record the route taken Based on...

Page 105: ...X At certain intervals the positioning data and date time based on the GPS satellite signal will be recorded in a log file How do I check if a GPS log file was created will appear in the upper right...

Page 106: ...If this tab is in the locked position or an Eye Fi card is inserted in the camera you will not be able to save GPS log files The logger function may stop operating when the camera is connected to a co...

Page 107: ...107 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M B and D modes This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode 6 COPY...

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Page 109: ...the Aperture Value F3 1 F3 5 F4 0 F4 5 F5 0 F5 6 F5 9 F6 3 F7 1 F8 0 What if the shutter speed appears in orange If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway the...

Page 110: ...Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Shutter Speed Aperture Value Exposure Level Indicator Exposure Level Standard Exposure Level The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chose...

Page 111: ...e m button X Once set will appear on the screen Adjusting the Flash Output You can also set the flash output by pressing the n button to choose Flash Settings p 100 from the 4 tab then choose Flash Ou...

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Page 113: ...how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E However even if the mode dial is set to a position other than E movies can be sho...

Page 114: ...hooting standard movies iFrame Movie Shoots movies that can be edited with iFrame 1 compatible software 2 or devices The recording pixel setting will be fixed at p 116 Super Slow Motion Movie Shoot fa...

Page 115: ...he left and right of the screen These sections will not be recorded z To stop shooting the movie press the movie button again Shooting Various Kinds of Movies I Portrait p 65 Y Color Swap p 74 J Lands...

Page 116: ...ng may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended Changing the Image Quality Image Quality RecordingPixels F...

Page 117: ...choose an option then press the m button X The option you set will appear on the screen Shoot z Press the movie button X The bar showing the shooting time will appear Maximum clip length is approx 30...

Page 118: ...us z Press the l button z Move the zoom lever to change the frame size and press the op buttons to change the frame position Choose a playback speed z Press the n button z Press the qr buttons or turn...

Page 119: ...stop shooting the movie press the movie button again Speed Playback Time Approx 12 sec Approx 6 sec Approx 3 sec The image quality will be fixed at when an aspect ratio of is chosen and when an aspec...

Page 120: ...on the Shooting mode settings may not be available or may not have any effect Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The sound of zoom operations will be recorded Using the Self Timer p 58 Adjusting the...

Page 121: ...m If you choose you can trim the end of the movie from z Even if you move to a point other than a only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is chosen Only the portion from the...

Page 122: ...a new file When Overwrite is chosen in Step 4 the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie erasing the original When there is not enough space left on the memory card only Overwrite can be...

Page 123: ...ton to enter Playback mode before operating the camera It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer have had their file names changed or have been taken on a...

Page 124: ...z Press the m button to display the chosen image by itself Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turning the dial will display images in a line letting you quickly search them You can also jump by...

Page 125: ...e memory card you can filter and display them by a specified filter You can also protect p 135 or delete p 138 all images at once while filtered Choose z After pressing the m button press the op butto...

Page 126: ...ges of a specified category p 141 Still image Movie Displays still images movies or movies made in mode p 64 What if you cannot choose a filter Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot...

Page 127: ...yed You can choose from 6 transition effects when switching between images Choose Slideshow z Press the n button to choose Slideshow from the 1 tab then press the m button Choose a setting z Press the...

Page 128: ...age playback z If you turn the dial you can switch images while zoomed Grouped images taken in mode p 79 can also be viewed individually Choose an image group z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial t...

Page 129: ...r buttons to choose Off z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore single image playback X Grouped images taken in mode are ungrouped and appear individually X To regroup the images foll...

Page 130: ...the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next X The chosen image will be displayed in the middle and the next four possibilities will appear z Press the m button to display the middle im...

Page 131: ...ppear z Press the m button to move to a different frame when multiple frames appear Change the magnification level or location z Use the zoom lever to change the display size and the opqr buttons to c...

Page 132: ...e TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected to Turn on the camera z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera X The image will appear on the TV nothing will appear on the screen of the camer...

Page 133: ...a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV you can use the TV s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows You may nee...

Page 134: ...the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Closes the menu Group playback Displays groups of High speed Burst images only appears when grouped images are chosen Play movie Plays a movie only...

Page 135: ...follow the step above to choose again then press the m button Using the Menu Choose Protect z Press the n button to choose Protect from the 1 tab then press the m button Choose a selection method z Pr...

Page 136: ...press the n button a confirmation screen will appear z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose OK then press the m button Select Range Choose Select Range z Follow Step 2 on p 135 to choose S...

Page 137: ...hen press the m button Choose All Images Choose All Images z Follow Step 2 on p 135 to choose All Images then press the m button Protect images z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose Protec...

Page 138: ...ction method then press the m button z Press the n button to restore the menu screen Choosing Images Individually Choose Select z Follow Step 2 above to choose Select then press the m button Choose an...

Page 139: ...n Choose images z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p 136 to choose images Erase z Press the p button to choose Erase then press the m button Choose All Images Choose All Images z Follow Step 2 on p 138 to choo...

Page 140: ...hoose again then press the m button Using the Menu Choose Favorites z Press the n button to choose Favorites from the 1 tab then press the m button Choose an image z Press the qr buttons or turn the d...

Page 141: ...buttons to choose a category then press the m button X will appear on the screen z Press the m button again to deselect the image will disappear If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power b...

Page 142: ...e Menu Choose My Category z Press the n button to choose My Category from the 1 tab then press the m button Choose a selection method z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose a selection meth...

Page 143: ...category then press the m button X will appear on the screen z Press the m button again to deselect the image will disappear z To choose additional images repeat the above procedure Complete the sett...

Page 144: ...ages z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p 136 to choose images Choose a category z Press the p button to choose an item then press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose a category Complete the setting z Pr...

Page 145: ...the m button to complete the setting Using the Menu Choose Rotate z Press the n button to choose Rotate from the 1 tab then press the m button Rotate the image z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial...

Page 146: ...e an option then press the m button X Save new image will appear on the screen Save the new image z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose OK then press the m button X The image will be saved...

Page 147: ...ress the opqr buttons you can move the frame z If you press the l button you can change the frame orientation z In an image with detected faces gray frames appear around the faces located in the upper...

Page 148: ...tton Choose an option z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose an option then press the m button Save as a new image and display z Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p 146 Adding Effects with the My Col...

Page 149: ...n press the m button Choose an image z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose an image then press the m button Choose an option z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose an option the...

Page 150: ...pear around the corrected portion z You can magnify or reduce the size of the image using the procedures in Magnifying Images p 128 Save as a new image and display z Press the opqr buttons or turn the...

Page 151: ...PictBridge compliant printer sold separately Canon Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers This chapter uses Canon brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations The displayed screens and available...

Page 152: ...to the printer z Open the cover and insert the cable s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown z Insert the cable s large plug into the printer For connection details refer...

Page 153: ...en press the m button X Printing will start z If you want to print additional images repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed z After printing has completed turn off the camera and printer an...

Page 154: ...Prints the file number Both Prints both the date and file number Off Default Follows the printer s settings Off On Uses shooting information to optimize print settings Red Eye 1 Corrects red eye Red E...

Page 155: ...ed Choose the trimming area z If you move the zoom lever or turn the dial you can change the frame size z Press the opqr buttons to change the frame position z Press the l button to rotate the frame z...

Page 156: ...ize z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose an option then press the m button Choose the paper type z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose an option then press the m button Choose...

Page 157: ...s the m button Choose the printing area z Follow Step 2 on p 155 to choose the printing area Print images Default Follows the printer s settings Bordered Prints with a border Borderless Prints without...

Page 158: ...rinting methods for movies Single Prints currently displayed scene as a still image Sequence Prints a sequence of images from a specified scene on a single sheet of paper If Caption is set to On you c...

Page 159: ...e an image z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose an image Choose 2 movies will be excluded z After pressing the m button press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose 2 then press the m...

Page 160: ...ex formats Date On Prints the shooting date Off File No On Prints the file number Off Clear DPOF data On Removes all print settings after printing Off Some printers or photo developer services may not...

Page 161: ...uttons or turn the dial to set the number of prints maximum 99 z Follow Steps 2 and 3 to choose images z You cannot set the number of copies for index prints You can only choose which images to print...

Page 162: ...hoose Clear All Selections then press the m button All selections will be cleared z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose OK then press the m button Printing chosen images DPOF When there ar...

Page 163: ...customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback...

Page 164: ...buttons to choose an option Turning Off Hints Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC menu p 46 or MENU p 47 a description of the function hints and tips is displayed You can turn off this function...

Page 165: ...ose Low Level Format then press the qr buttons to display z Press the opqr buttons or turn the dial to choose OK then press the m button Start the low level format z Press the op buttons or turn the d...

Page 166: ...r an image z Choose Start up Image then press the m button z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose 2 then press the m button z Press the qr buttons or turn the dial to choose an image then p...

Page 167: ...registered to the camera Refer to the Software Guide for details Continuous Even if you shoot using a new memory card the file numbers are assigned consecutively until an image with the number 9999 i...

Page 168: ...the 1 button when in a Shooting mode p 27 If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button set the retract time to 0 sec z Choose Lens Retract then press the qr buttons to choos...

Page 169: ...ching the time zone setting If you pre register the destination time zones you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date Time settings To use the world clock be sure to set the date t...

Page 170: ...isplay in the MF indicator p 96 zoom bar p 24 and the altitude recorded with the GPS function p 45 from m cm to ft in z Choose Units then press the qr buttons to choose ft in If you change the date or...

Page 171: ...utomatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway You can turn off the lamp z Choose AF assist Beam then press the qr buttons to choose Off Before...

Page 172: ...the length of time the images display right after shooting z Choose Review then press the qr buttons to choose an option Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way...

Page 173: ...isplay which makes it easier to check the composition or focus When shooting movies the camera also reduces strong camera shake for example when walking Dynamic mode Shoot Only Image stabilization is...

Page 174: ...Image that First Displays in Playback z Choose Resume then press the qr buttons to choose an option Changing Playback Function Settings Images cannot be rotated p 145 if you have set Auto Rotate to Of...

Page 175: ...seful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye Fi card both sold separately troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen 11...

Page 176: ...17 to close the cover Plug the cord into the coupler z Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the coupler Connect the power cord z Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter then plug...

Page 177: ...Fi trans to Disable p 178 the Eye Fi card may transmit radio waves Be sure to remove the Eye Fi card from the camera before entering areas that prevent unauthorized transmission of radio waves such a...

Page 178: ...ab then press the m button z Press the op buttons or turn the dial to choose Eye Fi trans then press the qr buttons to choose Disable The power saving function does not work while transferring images...

Page 179: ...mory card battery cover turn the power on then back off p 17 TV output Image is distorted or not showing on TV p 132 Shooting Cannot shoot Set the mode dial to a Shooting mode p 42 When in Playback mo...

Page 180: ...exposure compensation amount or flash output pp 99 111 Increase the ISO speed p 85 Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposed Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography p 8...

Page 181: ...istorted The subject may appear distorted if it passes quickly in front of the camera while shooting Playback Cannot play back images or movies If the file name or folder structure is changed on a com...

Page 182: ...p 24 29 30 53 81 114 or edit images pp 146 150 Erase the images pp 28 138 to open space for new images or insert an empty memory card p 16 Change the battery pack p 16 No Image There are no images rec...

Page 183: ...ally available USB card reader to transfer the images Insert the memory card into the printer s card slot to print Naming error The folder or image could not be created because there is an image with...

Page 184: ...p 60 Recording Pixels p 60 Still Images Recordable Shots p 18 AF Frame p 90 Movies Recording Pixels p 116 Remaining Time p 30 Spot AE Point Frame p 97 Digital Zoom Magnification p 55 Digital Tele conv...

Page 185: ...ene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod Exposure Co...

Page 186: ...s Movies pp 30 114 High speed Burst p 79 Print List p 159 Eye Fi Transfer Complete p 177 Battery Charge Indicator p 15 Metering Method p 97 Folder Number File Number p 167 Displayed image number Total...

Page 187: ...adjust the speed Sound will not play back Skip backward Continues to skip backward if the m button is held Previous frame Rewind if you hold down the m button Next frame Fast forward if you hold down...

Page 188: ...E Lock FE Lock pp 97 98 5 AE Lock Movie Exposure Shift p 119 Focusing Range p 93 p 96 AF Lock p 94 Screen Display p 44 No Information Display Information Display 1 Cannot be set to 0 seconds when in m...

Page 189: ...Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 189 C K E w S O P t x v T Y E 5 FE Lock not available when set to Selectable or set automatically Not selectable COPY...

Page 190: ...nsation p 84 ISO Speed p 85 Flash Exposure Compensation p 99 Flash Output Settings p 111 Drive Mode p 87 W 4 Still Image Aspect Ratio p 86 Recording pixels p 60 Compression Ratio p 60 Movie Quality p...

Page 191: ...Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 191 FUNC Menu C K E w S O P t x v T Y E 5 5 Only and are available Selectable or set automatically Not selectable COPY...

Page 192: ...eam p 171 On 5 Off MF Point Zoom p 96 On Off Safety MF p 96 On Off Flash Settings pp 99 100 111 172 Flash Mode Auto Manual Flash Exp Comp Flash Output Red Eye Corr On Off Red Eye Lamp On Off Safety FE...

Page 193: ...Menus 193 C K E w S O P t x v T Y E 5 On when the flash is set to Selectable or set automatically Not selectable COPY...

Page 194: ...9 I J Function Review p 172 Off 2 sec 3 10 sec Hold Review Info p 172 Off Detailed Focus Check Blink Detection p 101 On Off Grid Lines p 173 On Off IS Mode p 173 Off Continuous Shoot Only Panning Date...

Page 195: ...Menus 195 C K E w S O P t x v T Y E Selectable or set automatically Not selectable COPY...

Page 196: ...Date Time Date and time settings p 20 Time Update On Off p 106 GPS Settings GPS function and logger settings p 102 Units m cm ft in p 170 Video System NTSC PAL p 132 Ctrl via HDMI Enable Disable p 13...

Page 197: ...es On Off p 129 Auto Rotate On Off p 174 Resume Last seen Last shot p 174 Transition Fade Scroll Slide Off p 131 Default setting Item Content Ref Page Rotate Rotates displayed image p 145 Print List S...

Page 198: ...s Control System Autofocus Single Continuous Servo AF Servo AE Manual Focus AF Frame Face Detect Tracking AF Center Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average Spot Exposure Compensation Still...

Page 199: ...Zoom Digital tele converter Continuous Shooting Mode Continuous shooting continuous shooting AF continuous shooting LV Speed Continuous Shooting Approx 3 2 shots sec In P mode Approx 8 1 shots sec In...

Page 200: ...rate is 239 76 fps 5 Shooting 6 fps 3 fps 1 5 fps Playback 30 fps 2 Interface Hi Speed USB HDMI output Analog audio output stereo Analog video output NTSC PAL Direct Print Standard PictBridge Power S...

Page 201: ...2LX CB 2LXE 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 Charge time Approx 2 hours 5 min When using NB 5L Charge Indicator Charging Orange Fully charged Gr...

Page 202: ...eative Filters Shooting Mode 69 Custom White Balance 84 D Date and Time J Date Time Date Time Adding to Image 57 Changing 20 Setting 19 World Clock 169 Default Settings 51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk...

Page 203: ...65 L Lamp 171 172 Landscape Shooting Mode 65 LCD Monitor J Screen Low Light Shooting Mode 66 M M Shooting Mode 110 Macro Focus Mode 93 Magnified Display 128 Manual Focus Focus Mode 96 Memory Cards 16...

Page 204: ...Mode 75 Smile Shooting Mode 75 Snow Shooting Mode 67 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Installation 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 33 Sound Settings 48 Stereo...

Page 205: ...ly available blower brush to remove dust from the lens For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera When you move th...

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