Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E154-010 XX02XXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN...
Page 2: Shooting With The Camera
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Page 3: Video Format
Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
Page 4: Postcard Date Imprint Mode
About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the procedure can be used in the following mode. When the mode switch is set to Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode When the Shooting mode is set to the following modes...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read... 6 Safety Precautions ... 7 Preventing Malfunctions ... 12 Components Guide... 13 Charging the Battery Pack ... 17 Installing the Battery Pack... 20 Installing the SD Card ...
Page 6 Macro ... 62 Portrait ... 62 Landscape ... 62 Night Snapshot... 62 Indoor... 62 Underwater... 62 Shooting Close-Ups... 64 Continuous Shooting ... 65 Postcard Date Imprint Mode... 66 Using the Self-timer ... 68 Shooting a Movie... 70 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ... 72 Switching between Focusing Modes...
Page 7 Print Settings About Printing ... 106 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ... 108 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring ... 114 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer... 119 Computer System Requirements ... 119 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ...
Page 8: Read This First
Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised...
Page 9: Safety Precautions
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Page 10 There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
Page 11 • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock.
Page 12 • Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-3L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging and when it is not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
Page 13 Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.
Page 14: Preventing Malfunctions
Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
Page 15: Components Guide
Components Guide Front View Speaker Wrist Strap Mount Attaching the Wrist Strap * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. Flash (p. 60) AF-assist Beam (p. 44) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p.
Page 16: Back View
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer). • Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series). - Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) •...
Page 17: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Mode Switch (p. 34) Indicator MENU Button (p. 46) The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/Share) button. • Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera) • Downloading images (Windows only): See p.118 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (supplied with the camera) The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection.
Page 18: Holding The Camera
Indicator The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed. Green: Ready to shoot/LCD monitor Off/Computer connection Blinking Green: Starting-up/Recording to SD card/Reading SD card/ Erasing from SD card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * If the subject is difficult to focus on, a single beep will...
Page 19: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays. Charge Indicator Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.
Page 20 • It takes approximately 95 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standards). Charging it within a temperature range of 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F) is recommended.
Page 21 Battery Pack Handling Precautions Keep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.
Page 22: Installing The Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied). Please charge the battery pack (p. 17) before you use it for the first time. Battery Lock Symbol Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks.
Page 23 • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the battery pack. • Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card.
Page 24: Installing The Sd Card
Installing the SD Card Write Protect Tab The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward. Writing/Erasing Possible Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures.
Page 25 To remove the SD card Push in the SD card until you hear it click, then release it. • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the SD card. • Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to or from the SD card when the indicator blinks green, never perform the following actions during this time.
Page 26: Formatting Sd Cards
Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green.
Page 27 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • SD cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
Page 28 Precaution for Multi Media Cards This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon-brand SD cards. You may use multi media cards (MMC) with this camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of multi media cards (MMC).
Page 29: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green.
Page 30 • Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks. Reset them when this occurs. • For embedding the date on the image data, refer to page 67. •...
Page 31: Using The Clock
Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following methods. This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time. * Default setting • Holding the SET Button While Pressing the ON/OFF Button - The start-up image will not display at startup, also the start-up sound will not play.
Page 32: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. (Rec.) or displayed. Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. Use the button to select and press the SET button.
Page 33 The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera. Use the , , select a language and press the SET button.
Page 34: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On To turn the power off Press the ON/OFF button again. • If the “Card locked!” message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 22). • The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery charge is low.
Page 35 Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
Page 36: Switching Between Shooting/Playback
Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions. • When a printer is properly connected, the appears on the LCD monitor. To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) Slide the mode switch to To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) Slide the mode switch to...
Page 37: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menus settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera’s status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. You can change the information display contents using The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.
Page 38 How to Change the Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. (Rec.) or displayed. In the (Set up) menu, Select and press the SET button. Use the button to select and use the button to select the contents you wish to set.
Page 39: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
• The LCD monitor settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same settings are automatically available when the power is turned on again. • In Index playback mode (p. 93), the detailed display is not available. Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 40 Low Battery (p. 21) Spot AE Point Frame Mode) AF Frame (p. 75) Shooting Mode (p. 62) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) White Balance (p. 82) ISO Speed (p. 87) * Appears even if [Shooting Info] is set to [Off]. Quick Shot (p.
Page 41 Review Information (Review of an Image Right After It Is Shot) Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed) even if you release the shutter button (p.
Page 42 Replay Information–Standard (Playback Mode) Image Number Protection Status (p. 103) WAVE Format Sound (p. 100) Replay Information–Detailed (Playback Mode) White Balance (p. 82) Photo Effect (p. 86) ISO Speed (p. 87) Resolution (Movies) (p. 58) File Number Shooting Date Resolution (Still Images) (p. 58) Movie (p.
Page 43: Histogram Function
The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file File with unrecognized format...
Page 44: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom When using the digital zoom, images can be zoomed to approximately 1.3x, 1.6x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.1x, 4.1x, 5.1x or 6.5x. • Shoot while the magnification factor display is blue for prints up to the postcard print size. This will allow you to obtain optimal print quality.
Page 45: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. You can also shoot images with a single press of the shutter button without pressing it halfway first (Quick Shot). 1. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. Indicator 2.
Page 46 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam • The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, e.g., dark conditions. • The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 49). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.
Page 47: Selecting Menus And Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the SET/FUNC. or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following procedures to select settings. Selecting Menu Settings with the SET/FUNC.
Page 48 FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode (p. 62) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) ) Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) White Balance (p. 82) ISO Speed (p. 87) ( ) Items in parentheses show default settings. Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button Photo Effect (p. 86) Metering Mode (p.
Page 49: Camera Menu
See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu. Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the appears. In Playback mode, the appears. Use the button to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu.
Page 50 Shooting Mode Rec. Menu Shooting Mode Playback Mode : Selects items. : Selects options. The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode Set up Menu My Camera Menu • • Playback Mode Play Menu When the My Camera menu is displayed, pressing the button restores the Rec./Play menu.
Page 51: Menu Settings And Factory Defaults
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. * Default setting Rec. Menu Menu Item Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. Quick Shot • On* • Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame.
Page 52: Play Menu
Play Menu Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Auto Play Print Order Transfer Order Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Volume Start-up Vol. Options Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Adds sound memos to images.
Page 53 Menu Item Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that Operation Vol. beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound Selftimer Vol. played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Adjusts the volume of the sound played when Shutter Volume the shutter releases.
Page 54 Menu Item Clock Display Format File No. Reset Auto Rotate Language Video System Options Sets the length of time for which the clock displays. • 0 – 5* – 10 sec. 20 sec. • • 1 min. • 2 min. • 3 min. Formats (initializes) SD cards.
Page 55: My Camera Menu
My Camera Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound used on this camera. These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the options for each item with images recorded on the SD card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
Page 56: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. • The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The Date/Time, Language and Video System options in the (Set up) menu (p.
Page 57: Shooting
Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode Shooting Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. Slide the mode switch to (Shooting). In the FUNC. menu, select (Auto). • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). •...
Page 58: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). • With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 56). Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds.
Page 59 Use the review setting and press the MENU button. • With the [Off] option, the image will not automatically display. • In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the image will continue to display for the specified time even if the shutter button is released.
Page 60: Changing Resolution/Compression Settings
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings You can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels (Medium 1) 2048 x 1536 pixels (Medium 2) 1600 x 1200 pixels (Small) 640 x 480 pixels (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 x 1200 pixels...
Page 61 • See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 146). • See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145). In the FUNC. menu, select then use the MENU button to select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). * The current setting is displayed. Use the button to select an option.
Page 62: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Flash on with red-eye reduction Flash on Flash off Slow Synchro – – – – Setting available Can be selected for the first image only. Shooting Mode The flash fires automatically as required by the light level.
Page 63 • When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid blurring the image.
Page 64: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p. Auto 55). Lets you adjust the exposure, white balance and color effect Manual settings yourself.
Page 65 Night Snapshot modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). • Results may vary depending on the subject. • To shoot underwater, install the camera in All Weather Case AW- DC10 (sold separately).
Page 66: Shooting Close-Ups
Shooting Close-Ups You can shoot with the lens very close to the subject (Macro function). Subjects can be focused in the range of 3 to 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the front of the lens. Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in macro mode.
Page 67: Continuous Shooting
(Large/Fine) while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. * This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. To Cancel Continuous Shooting...
Page 68: Postcard Date Imprint Mode
Postcard Date Imprint Mode You can shoot images with optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing. • When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and bottom may not get printed. • By shooting images in the Postcard Date Imprint mode, you can check the printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand.
Page 69: Embedding The Date In The Image Data
• The icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date stamp setting (see below) is set to Date or Date & Time. • For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date on image data when Mode) is selected.
Page 70: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode.
Page 71 Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time • The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu (p. 53). • See Photo Tips and Information (p. 148). In the (Rec.) menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the and press the MENU button.
Page 72: Shooting A Movie
• The maximum length of a movie clip (at 10 frames/sec. ( )) is 30 sec. ( (according to Canon’s standardized tests). Recording times may vary between SD cards. See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145). • The maximum length of movies may vary with the subject and shooting conditions.
Page 73 • QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movie files (AVI/ Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later...
Page 74: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs.
Page 75 • To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally In the FUNC.
Page 76 • A custom white balance setting cannot be set in Stitch Assist mode. To use a custom white balance setting, set it before selecting the Rec. menu (p. 84). • The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence.
Page 77: Switching Between Focusing Modes
Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear.
Page 78: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock)
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...
Page 79 Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound. The focal distance to the object is locked. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.
Page 80: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Shooting Mode Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct...
Page 81: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. To Reset the Exposure Compensation Return the setting to 0.
Page 82: Shooting In Long Shutter Mode
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. Shooting Mode In the (Rec.) menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen.
Page 83 To Cancel the Long Shutter mode While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU button. The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.
Page 84: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Shooting Mode Settings are automatically set by the camera.
Page 85 This setting cannot be adjusted when the photo effects are selected. Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen. (Sepia) or (B/W)
Page 86: Setting A Custom White Balance
Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
Page 87: Menu Button
• You are recommended to set the shooting mode to exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white).
Page 88: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect Off Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Shooting Mode Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors.
Page 89: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible.
Page 90: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off.
Page 91: Resetting The File Number
Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new SD card is inserted. New images recorded on SD cards with existing files are assigned the next available number.
Page 92 About File Numbers and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits). Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images.
Page 93: Playback
Playback Displaying Images Individually Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback). Use the between the images. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image.
Page 94: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of the Magnified Area To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the MENU button to return to the normal display. Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. Press the button. • appears on the monitor, indicating you can further magnify the image (up to approx.
Page 95: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Selected Image Movie To Return to Single Image Playback Hold down the SET button. Hold down the SET button. Nine images appear at a time. Use the , , change the image selection. button to...
Page 96: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can play movie clips shot in Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Movie Control Volume Level Panel mode. Use the movie. Images with a Press the SET button. • The movie control panel will display. •...
Page 97: Operating The Movie Control Panel
Pausing and Resuming Play Operating the Movie Control Panel • You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera. See List of Messages (p.
Page 98: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Use the movie and press the SET button.
Page 99 • The minimum duration of a movie that can be edited is 1 second. • It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, use a fully charged battery pack (p.
Page 100: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 0° (Original) • Movies cannot be rotated. • When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images.
Page 101: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnifying playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Sound Memo Panel Exiting Sound Memos Press the MENU button until you return to the playback screen.
Page 102: Playing/Erasing Sound Memos
Playing/Erasing Sound Memos Sound Memo Panel Display an image with a sound memo attached (p. 99) and press the SET button. • Images with sound memos attached have icons displayed on them. • The sound memo control panel will display. Use the (Play) or the SET button.
Page 103 • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that image, and the “Incompatible WAVE format”...
Page 104: Auto Play
Auto Play Use this feature to automatically playback all of the images in the SD card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. Pausing/Resuming Auto Play Stopping Auto Play • The display interval may vary for some images. •...
Page 105: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. Protection Icon To Cancel Protection After step 1, select an image to remove protection from and press the SET button. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images (p.
Page 106: Erasing
Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. Use the image for deletion and press the button. Use the [Erase] and press the SET button.
Page 107: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the SD card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. You should format the SD card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p.
Page 108: Print Settings
(SD card) to a photo developing center Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand compact photo printers (SELPHY CP series), card photo printers and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series).
Page 109 This guide explains DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera. Also, refer to your printer’s manual. Please check the System Map to confirm the compact photo printer (SELPHY CP series), card photo printer models and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS series) that can be used with this camera.
Page 110: Setting The Dpof Print Settings
Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF, or for printing on a direct print compatible printer.
Page 111 Number of Print Copies Selected for an Index Print Select images for printing. As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 112). (Standard)/ Use the button to select an image, press the SET button and use the button to select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99).
Page 112 All the Images on an SD Card In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the , , select [Mark All] and press the SET button. Use the [OK] and press the SET button. The display returns to the Print Order (DPOF) menu.
Page 113 • The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings.
Page 114: Setting The Print Style
Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Standard Index Print Type Date File No. Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format.
Page 115 • When the print type is set to [Index], only one or the other of the [Date] and [File No.] options can be set to [On] at the same time. • f you selected [Both] or [Standard] as the Print Type, you can also set the Date and File No.
Page 116: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
Page 117 Selected for Transfer Use the between images and the SET button to select and deselect them. • A checkmark displays on selected images. • You can hold down the SET button to switch to the index mode (3 images) and use the same procedures to select images.
Page 118 All the Images on an SD Card In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the [Mark All] and press the SET button. Use the [OK] and press the SET button. The display returns to the Transfer Order (DPOF) menu.
Page 119 • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card. Press the MENU button. The display returns to the Play menu. Press the MENU button again to go back to the playback screen.
Page 120: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Please read Computer System Requirements (p. 119) in advance. • Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Windows Windows With this method, you download images using computer commands after you have installed the appropriate software.
Page 121: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
- ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more • Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels / High Color (16 bit) or better is required Macintosh Mac OS X (v10.1.5 –...
Page 122 IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide.
Page 123 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, and select [Programs] or [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [Camera Window] and [Camera Window]. (Playback).
Page 124 The following window will display. • Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide. • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 123).
Page 125: Downloading Images By Direct Transfer
Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 120). All Images New Images DPOF Trans. Images Select &...
Page 126 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. They are automatically converted to the BMP format after downloading. The option selected with the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed.
Page 127: Connecting The Camera To The Computer To Download Images Without Installing Software
If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.
Page 128: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. VIDEO AUDIO Yellow...
Page 129 • A TV set cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode. • No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV. • If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack.
Page 130: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up Image option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals.
Page 131 • If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • The beep will not sound but the start-up image will display if the [Mute] option in the has been selected in the My Camera menu. Press the MENU button.
Page 132: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menus can be saved to the camera. Start-up Image •...
Page 133 • The following cannot be registered as My Camera Settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 99) • The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. Press the SET button. Select an image or record a sound.
Page 134 File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the file formats below. However, SD card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. (Excluding sounds recorded as a movie or with the sound memo function (p.
Page 136: List Of Messages
List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... No memory card Card locked! Cannot record! Memory card error!
Page 137 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check image...
Page 138: Troubleshooting
See Formatting SD Cards (p. 24). • If reformatting does not work, the SD card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD card is write- • Slide the write protect tab of the protected.
Page 139 Problem Cannot play back File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed Lens will not retract SD card slot/battery cover was opened with power on SD card slot/battery cover was opened while recording to the SD card (warning signal sounds) Battery pack...
Page 140 Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor Cause Subject is out of • Ensure there is at least 10 cm (3.9 focal range in.) between the camera lens and subject.
Page 141 Problem White dots appear Light from the flash on the image has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. Flash does not fire Flash is set to off Image not showing Incorrect video on TV monitor system setting Shooting in Stitch Assist mode Reading images...
Page 142: Appendix
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet.
Page 143: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD20 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.4 million) Lens 6.4 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 39 mm) f/2.8...
Page 144 Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Auto play Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant 21 languages available for menus and messages...
Page 145 Weight Approx. 100 g (3.53 oz.) (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Page 146: Battery Performance
Battery Performance Battery Pack NB-3L (Fully Charged) • The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. • Movie data is excluded. • At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming the battery pack in a pocket before use.
Page 147 SD Cards and Estimated Capacities : With card included with the camera (2592 x 1944 pixels) (2048 x 1536 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) Movie (320 x 240 pixels) (160 x 120 pixels) 206 seconds •...
Page 148 Image File Sizes (Estimated) Resolution (2592 x 1944) (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (640 x 480) (640 x 480) Movies (320 x 240) (160 x 120) Compression 2503 KB 1395 KB 1602 893 KB 1002 558 KB 150 KB 660 KB/sec.
Page 149: Sd Memory Card
SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.1 oz.) Battery Pack NB-3L Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Battery Charger CB-2LU/CB-2LUE...
Page 150: Photo Tips And Information
Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self-timer (p.68) Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot.
Page 151 ISO Speed (p.87) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake.
Page 153 Index AF Frame ... 43 AF-assist Beam... 44 AiAF... 44 Auto Play... 102 Auto Rotate Function... 88 Autofocus... 44 AV Cable AVC-DC300 ... 126 Battery Charging ... 17 Handling ... 19 Installing... 20 Performance ... 144 Clock Display... 29 Compression ... 58 Computer System Requirements ...
Page 154 Mode switch ... 34 Movie... 70 Editing... 96 Playback... 94 Shooting ... 70 Mute Mode ... 50 My Camera Menu Changing... 128 Registering... 130 My Camera Settings... 128 File Format ... 132 ON/OFF Button... 32 Photo Effect ... 86 Play Menu... 50 Playback Mode ...
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Page 160 • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
Page 161 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 162: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Small Resolution Postcard Movie...
Page 163 Function Digital Zoom Evaluative Light Center-Weighted Metering Average Method Spot Exposure Compensation Long Shutter White Balance Photo Effect ISO Speed Auto Rotate * Default setting Setting available Setting can only be selected for the first image. (Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the camera power is shut off.

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Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Viewing Images on a TV Set

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