Page 1 CDI-E081-010 XX01XXX.X © 2003 CANON INC. ENGLISH Camera User Guide • Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images. • Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon printer.
Page 2 This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon-brand digital camera accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories”). You may use non-Canon brand accessories with this digital camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning, and is not responsible for damages resulting from, use of non-Canon brand accessories.
Page 3: About The Lcd Monitor
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: About This Guide
About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operating modes. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to Using the Self-timer White buttons indicate the button that will be pushed in the particular procedure.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ■ Items marked with functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read ... 7 Safety Precautions ... 7 Preventing Malfunctions ... 11 Quick Start Section Quick Start Section ... 12 Components Guide Front View ... 14 Back View ... 15 Operation Panel ...
Page 6 Table of Contents Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings ... 45 Registering My Camera Settings ... 46 Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode ... 49 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ... 50 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ... 51 Using the Flash ...
Page 7 Rotating Images in the Display ... 87 Attaching Sound Memos to Images ... 88 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ... 90 Protecting Images ... 94 Erasing Erasing Single Images ... 95 Erasing All Images ... 96 Formatting CF Cards ... 97 Printing About Printing ...
Page 8 Table of Contents Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) ... 141 Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) ... 142 Camera Care and Maintenance ... 143 Troubleshooting ... 144 Specifications Specifications ... 148 Index Index ... 154 List of Functions Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ...
Page 9: 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 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 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
Page 12 Read This First • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover or battery case to transport or store the battery pack.
Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions
• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns. • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
Page 14: Quick Start Section
Quick Start Section Charge Indicator Battery Lock Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover Power Lamp Charge the Battery Pack (p. 18). Place the battery pack in the battery charger and plug the charger into a power outlet. The charge indicator lights red while charging and changes to green when the battery pack is charged.
Page 15 Aim the camera and lightly press (halfway) the shutter button. Two beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. Press the shutter button all the way. The shutter sound will sound once when the shot is complete. The recorded image displays for approximately 2 seconds.
Page 16: Components Guide
Components Guide Front View The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. - Computer (p. 123) USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with camera) - Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP series, sold separately) (p. 102) Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with printer) - Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer (sold separately) (p.
Page 17: Back View
Back View ● ● * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. Components Guide ● Viewfinder (p. 34) ● Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) ●...
Page 18: Operation Panel
Components Guide Operation Panel ● Shooting mode dial (p. 49) ● Indicators (p. 17) ● ● Button (p. 95) ● (Display) Button (p. 29) ● (Menu) Button (p. 39) ● (Set) Button Power Lamp ● Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer ●...
Page 19: Indicators
Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON / OFF Button or shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot with slow shutter speed (flash on)
Page 20: Preparing The Camera
It can be recharged at any point. • It takes approximately 130 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standard). Charging it within a temperature range of 5º to 40º...
Page 21: Handling Precautions
Handling Precautions • Keep the battery pack terminals ( 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. • Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it contains the battery pack.
Page 22: Installing The Battery Pack
Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L (optional) can also be used with the camera. Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first time. Battery Lock •...
Page 23 Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) for extended use of the camera (p. 141). Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low. Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period.
Page 24: Installing A Cf Card
Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures. Label CF Card Eject Button • Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to or from the CF card when the indicator blinks green, never perform the following actions during this time.
Page 25: Setting The Date And Time
See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 151). Handling Precautions for CF Cards • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. •...
Page 26 Preparing the Camera • 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. • Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/ time stamp to appear on images.
Page 27: Setting The Language
Setting the Language The language in which menus and messages are displayed can be selected with this function. Power Lamp The Language menu can also be displayed in replay mode by holding down the (This function cannot be used while a direct print compatible printer (CP series, optional) or the direct print compatible Bubble Jet Printer (optional) is connected to the camera or while replaying movies.)
Page 28: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Power Lamp • The Date / Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the charge of the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery is low. Reset the date and time when this occurs (p.
Page 29 • Turning Off the Start-Up Sound and Start-Up Image Hold the button down while turning on the power. • Auto Power Down Function This camera is equipped with an Auto Power Down function. The power will automatically shut down under the following circumstances when this function is set to [On].
Page 30: Switching Between Shooting / Replay
Basic Functions Switching between Shooting / Replay • The connection to a printer is opened. • The LCD monitor shuts off while a computer is connected. • To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to • To Replay Images (Replay Mode) Slide the mode switch to - Recorded images can be printed when a printer (sold separately) is...
Page 31: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and replay images. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction. Shooting Mode •...
Page 32: Replay Mode
Basic Functions Replay Mode on the mode switch) • The LCD monitor will turn on when the mode switch is set to the • In replay mode, pressing the button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed. Single Image Replay (p.
Page 33: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode When a shooting setting is changed, information about the settings displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Off or to the No Display mode. (It may not display under some circumstances, depending on the selected settings.) You may set the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro, infinity and metering mode settings while this information...
Page 34: File Number
Basic Functions Spot AE Point Frame mode) AF Frame (p. 68) Recordable Images or Recordable Movie Time (sec.) In movie mode, only the resolution shows (not compression). Replay Mode (Standard Display) File Number Image Number Shooting Date Information Displayed Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation Long Shutter Mode White Balance...
Page 35 Replay Mode (Detailed Display) Histogram 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 36: Using The Viewfinder
Basic Functions Using the Viewfinder The optical viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 29) while shooting. Viewfinder • About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision.
Page 37: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. Indicator Basic Functions • Indicator Status Upper Indicator - Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) - Orange: Flash will fire - Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/...
Page 38: Pressing Fully
Basic Functions Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes one shutter sound to sound. 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, i.e., dark conditions.
Page 39: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/ Wide Angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom factor of up to 11 (p. 56). The digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p.
Page 40: Selecting Menus And Settings
Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and replay settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the Use the LCD monitor to perform the following procedures. See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p.
Page 41 Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button Press the A menu will display. Mode Switch Set to *The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting mode dial is set to Use the My Camera menu. Use the Press the The menu will close.
Page 42: Selecting Menus And Setting (Cont'd)
Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting a Mode See Selecting Images for Printing (p. 111) for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu. (Cont’d) Switching between the Rec., Selecting Play, Set up and My Camera Menus a Menu *The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting...
Page 43 Set up Menu * You can switch between menus at any time simply by pressing the zoom lever toward button. Basic Functions My Camera Menu Setting Options Completing the Procedure Completing the Procedure...
Page 44: Menu Settings And Factory Defaults
Basic Functions Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. Items Set with the Menu Item Exposure Compensation Long Shutter White Balance ISO Speed Color Effect Compression (Still images) Resolution (Still images) Resolution (Movie) Items Set with the Menu Item...
Page 45 Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Play Erase all Menu Slide Show (Blue) Print Order Transfer Order Beep LCD Brightness Auto Power Down Date / Time Format Shutter Volume Set up Playback Vol. Menu Start-up Vol. (Yellow) Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. File No.
Page 46 Basic Functions Menu Item Theme Start-up Image Start-up Sound Operation Sound Camera Menu Selftimer Sound (Blue) Shutter Sound * Default setting. Default video system setting varies between regions. • Some menu items are not available in certain shooting modes. • You can apply a desired image and sound to menu.
Page 47: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up Image option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. Changing My Camera Settings Select an item in the My Camera menu.
Page 48: Registering My Camera Settings
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
Page 49 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Start-up Image • Use the Start-up, Operation, Self-timer, and Shutter Sounds • Use the • Use the • To cancel the change, select [Cancel]. • Sounds recorded with the movie and sound memo functions cannot be added as My Camera settings. •...
Page 50 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. Start-up Image •...
Page 51: Shooting
Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode The camera features the following shooting modes. Auto Manual Stitch Assist Movie Some settings selected in each shooting mode are saved when the power is turned off (p. 161). In the descriptions of the shooting functions that follow, the icons beside the titles indicate the applicable shooting modes.
Page 52: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
Shooting Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds even if you release the shutter button regardless of whether the LCD monitor is on or off. You can also review it with the following procedures.
Page 53: Changing Resolution/Compression Settings
Changing Resolution / Compression Settings You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution (Large) 2272 x 1704 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels (Medium 1) 1024 x 768 pixels (Medium 2) 640 x 480 pixels (Small)
Page 54 Shooting • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). • See Image File Sizes (p. 151). • See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 151). • Use the button to select *The current setting is displayed. • Use the buttons to select a compression or resolution option.
Page 55: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. Red-Eye The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot, Reduction automatically adjusting the intensity to suit lighting Auto levels. Flash On The flash fires with every shot. Flash Off The flash will not fire.
Page 56 Shooting • 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 57: Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 46 cm (2 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens tip when at wide-angle end Macro and in the range of 30 to 46 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) when at the telephoto end setting.
Page 58: Using The Digital Zoom
Shooting Using the Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to approximately 4.3, 5.3, 6.7, 8.2 and 11 times with the combined optical and digital zoom functions. In the (Rec.) menu, select The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.
Page 59: Continuous Shooting
• The continuous shooting function shoots at the following rates.* Approximately 1.5 frames/sec. Approximately 2.5 frames/sec. * Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) Shooting...
Page 60: Using The Self-Timer
Shooting Using the Self-timer Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time In the (Rec.) menu, select The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the • Display • When the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink.
Page 61: Shooting In Stitch Assist Mode
Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist mode 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 62 Shooting • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image. • Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great. •...
Page 63 • Compose the second image so that it Second Image • Use the • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping • Repeat the procedure for additional Third Image • Press the • A custom white balance setting cannot be set in To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode (p.
Page 64: Shooting A Movie
• Press the shutter button again to stop recording. • The maximum length of a movie clip (at 15 frames/sec.) is 3 minutes. (According to Canon’s standardized tests). These times may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. Recording will automatically stop when the maximum is reached or when the CF card runs out of free capacity.
Page 65 • QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to replay 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 operating systems.
Page 66: Locking The Focus (Af Lock)
Shooting Locking the Focus (AF 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 67 • Re-aim the camera to compose the shot • Release the focus lock by pressing the • Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover, the focus remains locked after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus.
Page 68: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Shooting Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. You must set the flash to flash fires.
Page 69: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. The FE lock may also release if you press any button other than the button.
Page 70: Switching Between Autofocus Modes
Shooting Switching between Autofocus Modes Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (nine AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When the center AF frame is selected, the AF frame will appear in the LCD monitor if it is turned on (p.
Page 71: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images Evaluative into several zones for light metering. It evaluates Light complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the Metering backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct...
Page 72: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Shooting Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 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. • Use the button to select * The current setting is displayed.
Page 73: 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. In the (Rec.) menu, select • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • Use the button to select [On]. •...
Page 74 Shooting 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 75: Setting The White Balance
Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.
Page 76: Setting A Custom White Balance
Shooting This setting cannot be adjusted when the (B/W) photo effects are selected. 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 77 • Aim the camera so that a piece of white • You can shoot right after setting the • You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the 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 78: Changing The Photo Effect
Shooting Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different photo effects. Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues.
Page 79: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or 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 80: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Shooting 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 on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on / off.
Page 81: Resetting The File Number
Resetting the File Number You can select the way file numbers are assigned. The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number. The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number.
Page 82: Replaying
Replaying Displaying Images Individually • Turn the mode switch to the position. • The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image replay). • Use the button to move to the previous image and the move to the next. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but the images will not appear as clearly.
Page 83: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Movie frames and index replayed images cannot be magnified. • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area • Use the move around the image. • Hold the button down and press the zoom lever toward through each setting, from approxi- mately 2.5 times, to approximately 5...
Page 84: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Replay)
Replaying Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Switching between Sets of Nine Images (Index Replay) • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay. • Use the change the image selection. • Press the zoom lever toward display the selected image in single image replay.
Page 85: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movie clips can be replayed with the following procedures. Movies cannot be played in the index replay mode. • Use the button to select a movie. • Images with a • The movie control panel will display. • Use the button to select (Play).
Page 86 Replaying Pausing and Resuming Play Fast Forwarding / Rewinding Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 121). • You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources.
Page 87: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwant portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. Switch to the movie editing mode (p.
Page 88 Replaying • The minimum duration of an edited movie 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 or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (P.
Page 89: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90º or 270º in the display. 0º(Original) In the (Play) menu, select • 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 90: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Replaying Attaching Sound Memos to Images In replay mode (including single replay, index replay, and magnifying replay), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. the sound data is saved in WAVE format. In the (Play) menu, select •...
Page 91 • Playing/Erasing Sound Memos Display an image with a sound memo attached (p. 94). • Exiting the Sound Memos • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The “Memory card full” message will display when the CF card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card.
Page 92: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Replaying Automated Playback Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on a CF card can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show. Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 111). All Images Slide Show 1-3 In the (Play) menu,...
Page 93: Selecting Images For Slide Shows
Pausing / Resuming a Slide Show Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show Stopping a Slide Show Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 998 images may be marked per slide show. Images display in the order of their selection.
Page 94 Replaying • A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. • Use the button to move between images and the button to select or deselect them. Selected images display a number corresponding to their selection order and a white checkmark •...
Page 95: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously. Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between Play Time 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have Repeat been displayed or continues until stopped.
Page 96: Protecting Images
Replaying Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the (Play) menu, select Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • Use the button to select an image to protect.
Page 97: 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 button to select an image for deletion. • Use the button to select [Erase].
Page 98: Erasing All Images
Erasing Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. In the (Play) menu, select • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). •...
Page 99: Formatting Cf Cards
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted CF card might be the cause. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
Page 100: Printing
Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print function compatible printer information. The direct print print compatible CP series printers. (Digital Print Order Format) Digital Camera CF Card print settings set in advance on your camera. icon appears on direct Bubble Jet Printer...
Page 101 Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print function compatible printer (CP series) information. Setting Print Settings for Direct Printing • Setting the Number of Print Copies (p. 107) ▼ • Setting the Print Style (p. 107) - Standard/Multiple (Direct Print Function Compatible Printer) - Paper: Card #1/Card #2/Card #3/LTR/A4...
Page 102: Direct Print Function
Printing Print Menu Settings Use the Print menu to set print related settings. The following diagrams illustrate how to use the Print menu. Direct Print Function Set the Mode Switch to DPOF Print Settings Set the Mode Switch to...
Page 103 Turn the menu On/Off. Selects items and settings. Sets items and settings. Image (p. 107) Paper (p. 107) Style Borders (p. 107) Date (p. 107) Number of Copies (p. 107) Trimming (p. 109) Order Number of Copies (p. 111) Print Type (p. 114) Date (p.
Page 104: Connecting A Printer
Printing Connecting a Printer You can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to a direct print function compatible printer (CP series, sold separately) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately). You can also print using DPOF print settings. You are recommended to use the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) rather than the battery pack to power the camera when it is connected to a printer.
Page 105 Direct Interface Cable (DIF-100) This shows when a direct print function compatible printer is connected. Connecting to a Bubble Jet Printer Please read the Quick Start Guide supplied with your Bubble Jet printer to see if it is compatible with the camera’s direct print function, and for instructions regarding the connection cables and the printer’s general operation.
Page 106 Jet printer. • Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the cable’s connector into the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Orient the cable so that the word Canon on the connector faces the camera’s front panel. • Set the mode switch to the and turn on the camera’s power.
Page 107: Printing
Printing The following illustrations show examples from a direct print compatible printer (CP series). Options for the Style category will differ slightly for Bubble Jet printers. Print images displayed in single image replay or index replay mode. Movies cannot be printed. •...
Page 108 Printing • Canceling Printing Press the message will display. Use the and press the • Direct Print Function Compatible Printers (CP Series) A print in progress cannot be stopped. The printer will stop after the current print is complete and the camera will display its replay screen at that point.
Page 109: Setting The Print Settings (Direct Print Function)
Setting the Print Settings Setting the Number of Print Copies Setting the Print Style You can select from among the following print styles. Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series) Standard Image Multiple* Borderless Borders Bordered Date * This option is only available for printing on card-size paper. Bubble Jet Printer Paper Borderless...
Page 110 Printing Current print style selection • Use the button to select [Style]. • Use the button to select , or and the to select an option. (Image Settings) Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series) Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. (Paper) BJ Printer Select [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [LTR] or [A4].
Page 111 The date settings are overridden by the DPOF print settings if you are using them to print (p. 114). Setting the Printing Area (Trimming) You can print a portion of an image. The shape of the trimming frame is determined by the print style selection (image, paper, borders, date).
Page 112 Printing Trimming Frame • The trimming frame will appear on images that have already had one assigned. • Trimming settings can only be set for one image. • Trimming settings are canceled with the following operations: - When the - When the trimming settings are set for another image. - When the print mode is closed (camera power shut off, mode dial turned, or direct interface cable detached).
Page 113: Setting The Dpof Print Settings
Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a CF 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 or for printing on a direct print compatible printer (CP series) or a direct print compatible Bubble Jet printer.
Page 114 Printing Single Images • As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the Number of Print Copies Selected for an Index Print (Print Type) settings (p. 107). (Standard) / • Use the image and the select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99).
Page 115 All the Images on a CF Card • 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 116 Printing • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card. • When [Both] is selected, the number of print copies can be set, but it applies to Standard prints only. The Index setting only produces one print copy.
Page 117 • Use the • Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. • Select [On] or [Off]. • Select [On] or [Off]. • Press the The date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the Date/Time menu (p. 23). 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.
Page 118: Resetting The Print Settings
Printing Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type resets to Standard and the Date and File No. options to Off. Display the Print Order Menu. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 100). •...
Page 119: Printing With Dpof Print Settings
Printing with DPOF Print Settings The DPOF print settings can be used to print on a direct print function compatible printer (CP series) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer. Display the Print Order Menu. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 100). •...
Page 120 Printing • To include the date in the prints, set the Date setting in the Set up menu in Step 1 above to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the Style menu in Step 2 above. Please note however , that the date will not print if the print type is set to Index even if it is turned On in Step 1.
Page 121: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images that you wish to send by email. Please use the software supplied with the camera to actually transfer the images to an email program. Please read the Software Starter Guide for image transfer instructions.
Page 122 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selected for Transfer • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card. • Use the button to move to an image and the select or deselect it.
Page 123: Shooting / Replaying With A Tv
Shooting / Replaying with a TV You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or replay images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC100. You must shut the TV and camera power off before you attach or detach the AV cable.
Page 124: Downloading Images To A Computer
IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer if you are using any of the following operation systems: Windows 98 (including Second Edition) / Windows 2000 / Windows Me Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2...
Page 125 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. USB Port USB Cable • You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making a USB connection. • Please refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the location of the USB port.
Page 126: Downloading Images Without Installing The Software
(JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the sofrware is not installed.
Page 127: Downloading Directly From A Cf Card
Downloading Directly from a CF Card Images can be loaded directly from a CF card if you have a slot-equipped notebook computer, a PC card reader or a CF card reader. Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer.
Page 128: Lists Of Menu Options And Messages
Lists of Menu Options and Messages The following charts list the various menu contents. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38) to learn how to select a setting. FUNC. Menu Item/Menu Screen Exposure Compression Long Shutter White Balance ISO Speed Photo Effect Options Sets the exposure compression.
Page 129: Rec. Menu
Item/Menu Screen Compression Resolution (Stills) Resolution (Movies) Rec. Menu Item/Menu Screen AiAF Cont. Shooting List of Menu Options and Messages Options Sets the relative compression ratio used for images. • Superfine • Fine* • Normal Sets the number of pixels used for images. •...
Page 130: List Of Menu Options And Messages
List of Menu Options and Messages Item/Menu Screen Self-timer AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Long Shutter Options Sets the duration before the self-timer delay. • 10 seconds* • 2 seconds Sets the AF-assist Beam to on or off. • On* •...
Page 131: Play Menu
Play Menu Item/Menu Screen Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Slide Show List of Menu Options and Messages Options Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90º or 270º in the display. Adds sound memos to images. Deletes all images from a CF card (except for protected images).
Page 132: Set Up Menu
List of Menu Options and Messages Item/Menu Screen Print Order Transfer Order Set up Menu Item/Menu Screen Beep LCD Brightness Options Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a DPOF - compatible printer or a photo developing service. Selects the images that will be transferred to your email software.
Page 133 Item/Menu Screen Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without something being pressed. • On* • Off Date/Time Sets the date and time and the date format. Format Formats (initializes) CF cards.
Page 134 List of Menu Options and Messages Item/Menu Screen Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. File No. Reset Auto Rotate Options Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera power is turned on. • • • • • • Adjusts the volume of the operation sound.
Page 135: My Camera Menu
Item/Menu Screen Language Video System My Camera Menu You can select the start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the for each item with images recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
Page 136 List of Menu Options and Messages Item/Menu Screen Start-up Image Start-up Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound *1 For more information, see How the Beep in the and Sounds in the Options Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on.
Page 137 How the Beep in the in the (My Camera) Menu Interact To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound, the beep must first be set to [Off] in the (Set up) menu and then each sound item must be set individually to [Off].
Page 138: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
List of Menu Options and Messages Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation except for the Date / Time, Language and Video System settings. • White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function is not reset by this function (p.
Page 139: List Of Messages
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor while shooting or replaying. Busy... No memory card Cannot record! Memory card error! Memory card full Naming error! Change the battery pack No image Image too large Incompatible JPEG format List of Menu Options and Messages Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card...
Page 140 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.
Page 141 List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP series) is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor while a direct print function compatible printer (sold separately) is connected. No Paper No Ink Incompatible paper size Incompatible ink size Ink Cassette Error...
Page 142 List of Menu Options and Messages List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor while a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) is connected. On Bubble Jet Printers with operation panels, check the error number displayed on the panel and refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide.
Page 143: Appendices
Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connect- ing it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Page 144: Using A Car Battery Charger (Optional)
Appendices Using a Car Battery Charger Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket. Always ensure that the automobile’s engine is running when you use the car battery charger. Use of it with the engine off may flatten the battery in some automobiles.
Page 145: Camera Care And Maintenance
• 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 146: Troubleshooting
CF card to make space. CF card is not • Format CF card (See Formatting formatted correctly CF Cards p. 97). • If reformatting doesn’t work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Solution...
Page 147 Problem Lens will not Battery cover or retract CF card slot cover was opened with power on Battery cover or CF card slot cover was opened while recording to the CF card (warning signal sounds) Battery life Battery pack consumed quickly exceeded if battery pack loses its charge quickly...
Page 148 Appendices Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright Cause AF-assist Beam is • Set the AF-assist Beam to on set to off (p. 128). Subject is out of •...
Page 149 Problem A red band Subject is too bright appears on the LCD monitor Light from the flash White dots appear on the image has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This occurs more frequently when shooting at the wide-angle end.
Page 150: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S400 DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 400 Camera Effective Pixels: Image Sensor: Lens: Digital Zoom: Optical Viewfinder: LCD Monitor: Autofocus: Focusing Range: Shutter: Shutter Speed:...
Page 151 Flash Shooting Range: Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting: Self-timer: PC Connected Shooting: Recording Media: File Format: Image Recording Format Compression: Number of Recording Pixels: Still images: large Replay Modes: Display Languages: My Camera Settings (Customizing) : Start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, Normal mode: 46 cm - 3.5 m (1.5- 11.5 ft.) (W) 46 cm - 2.0 m (1.5- 6.6 ft.) (T) Macro Mode: 30- 46 cm (11.8 in.-1.5 ft.) (W/T)
Page 152: Battery Capacity
Dimensions (w x h x d): Weight: 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 153 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (2272 x 1704 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (1024 x 768 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) (320 x 240 pixels) 44 sec. MOVIE (160 x 120 pixels) 118 sec. 242 sec. 486 sec. 973 sec. •...
Page 154 Specifications CompactFlash™ Card Card Slot Type: Dimensions: Weight: Battery Pack NB-1LH Type: Nominal Voltage: Typical Capacity: Cycle Life: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Battery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE Rated Input: Rated Output: Charging Time: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 Rated Input: Rated Output...
Page 155 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Rated Input: Rated Output: Charging Time: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH (Optional) DC 12 - 24 V, 4.3 W 4.2 V DC, 0.55 A Approx. 130 minutes* 0-40 º C (32-104 º F) 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) Approx.
Page 156: Index
Index AC Adapter Kit (ACK500) 141 AE Lock 66 AF Frame 32, 68 AF-assist Beam 36 AF Lock 64 AiAF 34 Autofocus 34, 68 Autofocus Lock 64 Auto Mode 49 Auto Power Down 27 Auto Rotate 78 AV Cable AVC-DC100 121 Battery Battery Pack Charge 18 Capacity 150...
Page 157 Language 25 LCD Monitor Information Displayed 31 Using the LCD Monitor 29 Macro Mode 55 Magnifying 81 Manual Mode 49 Menu Play 129 Rec. 127 Set up 130 Messages List of Messages 137 List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible...
Page 158: Trademark Acknowledgments
Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™...
Page 159: Fcc Notice
• 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.
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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 Resolution Small Movie Movie...
Page 163 Function Autofocus Modes AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Evaluative Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Method Spot Metering Long Shutter White Balance Photo Effect ISO Speed Auto Rotate * Default setting. ● Setting available. ▲ Setting can only be selected for the first image. ■...

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Lists of Menu Options and Messages

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