Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD-ROM: When the software is installed on your computer, the PDF manuals will be copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts on the desktop.
Page 3: Other
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...25 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and pets (p. 64) (p. 65) Shoot various other scenes Night Scene (p. 65) Shoot with special effects Fish-eye Effect (p. 69) Creative Light Effect (p.
Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ...28 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)...124 Look at my pictures on a TV ...133 Look at my pictures on a computer..34 Quickly search pictures ...120 Erase pictures ...30, 139 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies ...31, 111 View movies ...33...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 Table of Contents ...6 Conventions Used in This Guide ...9...
Page 7 5 Choosing Settings Yourself...83 Shooting in Program AE ... 84 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 85 Turning the Flash On ... 85 Adjusting the White Balance ... 86 Changing the ISO Speed ... 88 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)... 89 Changing the Aspect Ratio ...
Page 8 Table of Contents Adding Effects with the My Colors Function...148 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)...149 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ...150 9 Printing ... 151 Printing Images...152 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ...159 10Customizing Camera Settings ... 163 Changing Camera Settings...164 Changing Shooting Function Settings...171 Changing Playback Function Settings...176...
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • : Things you should be careful about •...
Page 10: Safety Precautions
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery.
Page 11 • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
Page 12 Safety Precautions • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
Page 13: View
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Page 14: Using The Touch Panel
This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Touch Drag Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you install a screen protector. What if I cannot perform operations well? Briefly touch the screen with your finger.
Page 15: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LY CB-2LYE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
Page 16: Battery Charge Indicator
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...
Page 17: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards.
Page 18: Insert The Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Terminals Battery lock Terminals What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.
Page 19: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Removing the Battery and Memory Card Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
Page 20: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.
Page 21: Changing The Date And Time
Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.
Page 22: Setting The Display Language
You can change the language that displays on the screen. What if n does not appear? When there are images on the memory card, touch ø on the lower left of the screen to display n. You can also change the display language by touching ø, then n.
Page 23: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 24: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
Page 25: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Does the length of the shutter sound change? • Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry.
Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Zoom bar AF Frame What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 188) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene.
Page 27 • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range.
Page 28: Viewing Images
Viewing Images Choosing the subject to focus on (Touch AF) After touching the subject and displaying maintained where the blue AF frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway (Servo AF). Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen.
Page 29: Active Display
Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Active Display When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the camera as shown below will switch to the next image. • Be sure to put the strap around your wrist, and hold the camera firmly to avoid dropping it.
Page 30: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. You can also use Touch Actions to erase images (p. 131). Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button.
Page 31: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Remaining Time Elapsed Time Choose A mode.
Page 32: Shooting Time
Shooting Movies Microphones Zooming while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. When the mode switch is set to A, the icon for the determined scene •...
Page 33: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. How can I play back movies on a computer? Install the included software (p. 35). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities.
Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 35: Install The Software
Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD- ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 36: Turn On The Camera
Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
Page 37: Transfer And View Images
For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click Transfer and View Images You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Page 38: Accessories
Battery Charger Wrist Strap WS-DC10 Terminal Cover* CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* Stereo AV Cable DIGITAL CAMERA AVC-DC400ST* Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/ Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV...
Page 39: Separately Sold Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Using accessories abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
Page 40: Other Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance 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 41: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 42: Components Guide
Lens Microphones (p. 32) Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 26, 31, 55) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 120, 127) Shutter Button (p. 24) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p.
Page 43 Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 187, 189) Strap Mount (p. 13) HDMI Terminal (p. 134) Components Guide A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 133, 152) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 119) Indicator (p. 45)
Page 44: Screen Display
Switching the Display You can change the screen display by touching l. Refer to p. 187 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback Simple Information Display • Touching while in Playback mode will hide all image information and icons, but you can still switch images (pp.
Page 45: Indicator
Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
Page 46: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 192 – 195) or Playback mode (p. 200). The options on the right will not appear if you have selected any of the following items from the FUNC.
Page 47: Menu - Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 196 – 199). Display the menu.
Page 48: Choose An Option
MENU – Basic Operations Choose an option. For items that display qr to the left and right, touch qr to change settings. For items that display a bar, touch the spot on the bar where you want to make the setting.
Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing back movies (p. 33). If you drag up the screen while viewing a movie, the sound will turn on.
Page 50: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Display the menu. Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Touch the 3 tab. Drag up or down the screen to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. Touch the point on the bar where you want to change the brightness.
Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 21), [Language] (p. 22), [Video System] (p. 133), [Time Zone] (p.
Page 52: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera.
Page 53: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions
Shooting with Commonly This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 192 –...
Page 54: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if a flashing When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing tripod to prevent it from moving. You can also choose items by touching Touch Choose !.
Page 55: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 18x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. However, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 60) and zoom factor, the images may appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue).
Page 56 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
Page 57: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 20). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.
Page 58: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. • You can also choose items by touching • You can change the delay and number of shots (p. 59). •...
Page 59: Customizing The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).
Page 60: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the recording pixel setting. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Page 61 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.
Page 63: Adding Effects And Shooting In Various Conditions
Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Page 64: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the camera to 4 mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose a Shooting mode. Touch G.
Page 65 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city...
Page 66 Shooting in Various Conditions • mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from • moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p.
Page 67: Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest)
Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file.
Page 68: Adding Effects And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose a Shooting mode.
Page 69 Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish- eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Adding Effects and Shooting Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose Choose an effect level. Touch [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
Page 70: Miniature Effect
Adding Effects and Shooting Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. • If you touch in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical orientation. You can change the area to keep in focus by touching the screen or dragging the white frame left or right.
Page 71: Shooting Tips
Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) Light displays and other points of light in the night backgrounds behind your subject can be changed into 6 different shapes. Be sure to use the flash when shooting. Shooting tips • Hold the camera firmly and shoot non-moving points of light in as dark a location as possible.
Page 72: Changing The Color And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting In some shooting conditions, such as when shooting moving points of light, the chosen shape may not show, and the brightness may be different than expected. Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected.
Page 73 Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Adding Effects and Shooting Choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose Y. Touch The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately display.
Page 74: Shooting In Monochrome
Adding Effects and Shooting • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Shoots in black and white.
Page 75 Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Standard Images will look like they were shot with a toy camera. Warm Gives images a warmer tone than [Standard].
Page 76: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Smile detection: On/Off Number of shots, switching modes (pp. 77, 78) What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling.
Page 77 Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. What if a wink is not detected? • Wink a bit slowly. •...
Page 78: Using The Face Self-Timer
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots on the screen in Step 1, touch op to change the number of After touching shots. Touch Ú to complete the setting. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. •...
Page 79 Changing the number of shots in the screen in Step 1, touch op to change the number of After touching shots, then touch Ú to complete the setting. Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
Page 80: High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst)
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.2 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at • The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with the first shot. •...
Page 81: Capturing The Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection)
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at •...
Page 83: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and the • camera is in G mode. G stands for Program AE.
Page 84: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 40 cm (1.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).
Page 85: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. You can also make settings in the FUNC. menu that appears when you touch ø. Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot.
Page 86: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy, shady or twilight conditions.
Page 87: Custom White Balance
Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly.
Page 88: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. For shooting in cloudy, or twilight conditions. High For shooting nightscapes, or in dark interiors. Changing the ISO speed •...
Page 89: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.
Page 90: Changing The Aspect Ratio
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. The same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera, used for displaying on wide- screen HD TVs. The same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing out 5 x 7 in. or postcard sized images.
Page 91: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 3.4 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 58, 59). • Continuous shooting speed increases in • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 92: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red...
Page 93: Custom Color
Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Follow Step 2 on p. 92 to choose Touch on the right side of the screen.
Page 94: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The focusing range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). How can I take better close-ups? In macro shooting, try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in Î...
Page 95: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...
Page 96: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the AF Frame Mode Fixed Frame A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab, then touch [AF Frame Size] •...
Page 97: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen.
Page 98: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Touch Af)
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) You can choose a specific subject or person's face, or a location on the screen, to focus on and shoot. • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low.
Page 99: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and touch inside the frame shown on the left.
Page 100: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. •...
Page 101: Changing The Metering Method
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Evaluative Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater Weighted Avg.
Page 102: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 102), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash.
Page 103: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Page 104: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. You can also correct recorded images (p. 150). Choose [Flash Settings].
Page 105: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. • This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set the camera to 2 or more shots in Not available in W mode.
Page 107: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M and B modes.
Page 108: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250...
Page 109: Setting The Aperture Value
What if the aperture value appears in orange? If the aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value appears in white (Safety shift can also be used (p.
Page 110: Safety Shift
Setting the Aperture Value What if the shutter speed appears in orange? If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed appears in white. Safety shift can also be used (see below). Safety Shift In M and B, if you touch ø...
Page 111: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4. •...
Page 112: Shooting Various Kinds Of Movies
*2 You can quickly edit and save iFrame movies with version 6.7.2 or later of ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. If you are using an earlier version of the software, download the latest version from the Canon home page. You can check the version of the included software on the top of the CD-ROM (p. 2). •...
Page 113: Shoot Movies That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Page 114: Shoot Fast Moving Subjects And Play Them Back In Slow Motion
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed • The image quality will be fixed at chosen, and • If you touch in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical orientation and you can change the area to keep in focus by touching the screen.
Page 115 Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate 240 fps 120 fps Viewing super slow motion movies • The movie will play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33. • You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot mode.
Page 116: Changing The Image Quality
*1 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 112). *2 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 112). • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...
Page 117: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Some functions, however, may not be available or may not have an effect depending on the Shooting mode. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The sound of zoom operations will be recorded.
Page 118: Save The Edited Movie
Editing • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through saving, the edited movie clips may not be saved.
Page 119: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 120: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Display images in an index. After touching , touch the number of images you want to display. Images will display in an index.
Page 121 Searching Images by Scrolling Dragging across the screen will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). To turn off this effect, touch ø and then n. Choose [Scroll Display] in the 1 tab, then touch qr to choose [Off].
Page 122 Quickly Searching Images Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 67) by date for viewing. Choose After touching ø, drag the menu appearing on the left side of the screen up or down to choose menu item again.
Page 123: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 137) or delete (p. 139) all images at once while filtered. Search filters Favorites Displays the images tagged as favorites (p.
Page 124: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 3), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 120), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 124), and “Magnifying Images” (p. 127). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in “Protecting Images”...
Page 125: Changing Settings
Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from 6 transition effects when switching between images. You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Choose [Slideshow].
Page 126: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. The focus check display is not available for movies. Touch l to switch the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Page 127: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area If you move the zoom lever toward k, the display will zoom in on the • image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward g, or continue to hold it to return to single image playback.
Page 128: Viewing Each Image In A Group
Viewing Each Image in a Group Grouped images taken in Group playback In group playback (Step 2 above), you can use the FUNC. menu functions that appear when you touch ø, as well as search (p. 120) and magnify (p. 127) images.
Page 129: Ungrouping Images
Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in individually. Grouping cannot be canceled while viewing images individually (p. 128). Viewing Each Image in a Group mode can be ungrouped and viewed Choose [Group Images]. Touch ø and then n to choose [Group Images] in the 1 tab. Choose a setting.
Page 130: Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select four more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Page 131: Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Easy Operations with Touch Actions In single image playback, you can quickly and easily call up functions that have been registered to each of four set dragging patterns (Touch Actions). Use a Function Registered to Choose [Transition].
Page 132 Easy Operations with Touch Actions Changing Touch Actions Registered Functions You can register the functions you want to use easily to each of the drag patterns. Functions that Can be Registered Favorites Tag or untag images as favorites. Next Favorite Switch to the next image tagged as a favorite Previous Favorite Switch to the previous image tagged as a favorite.
Page 133: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV You can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. The following functions are available when you perform operations with the camera: • Switching images Drag across the screen, or tap the camera lightly with your finger (pp. 28, 29). •...
Page 134: Display Images
Viewing Images on a TV What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Touch ø then n to choose the 3 tab, then choose [Video System] to switch to the correct video system.
Page 135 Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows. You may need to make settings on some TVs. For details, refer to the user guide supplied with the TV.
Page 136 Viewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Group playback Play movie Slideshow Index playback • If you move the zoom lever and change the display, you will not be able to control the camera with the TV’s remote control unit you return to single image playback.
Page 137: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 30, 139). If you format the memory card (pp. 23, 165), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first.
Page 138: Choosing Images Individually
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. To choose multiple images, touch touch the images you want. Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p.
Page 139: Erasing All Images
Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 2. Erasing All Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p.
Page 140 Erasing All Images Choosing Images Individually To choose multiple images, touch touch the images you want. Choose All Images Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 139, touch [Select]. Choose an image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. Once set, will appear on the screen.
Page 141: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 123). Using the Menu Make the setting. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu to the left to choose Once set, will appear on the screen.
Page 142 Tagging Images as Favorites If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. • If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 ( for movies).
Page 143: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 123) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 124), “Protecting Images” (p. 137), “Erasing All Images”...
Page 144: Rotating Images
Rotating Images If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. •...
Page 145: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • Images saved as • Movies cannot be edited. Choose [Resize]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Resize].
Page 146: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Trimming]. Choose an image.
Page 147 • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 145) cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming.
Page 148: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 92 for details on each menu item. If you repeatedly change the color of the same image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.
Page 149: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Page 150: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be corrected properly. • When [Overwrite] in Step 3 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...
Page 151: Printing
Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Page 152: Printing Images
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
Page 153: Print Images
• Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Print images. Touch [Print]. Printing will start. If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed.
Page 154: Making Print Settings
Printing Images Making Print Settings — No. of Copies Choose the number of copies. Default Date File No. Both Default Red-Eye1 Red-Eye2* Vivid* Vivid+NR* Face Trimming — Paper Settings — * Only appears when connected to a PIXMA series printer. Connect the camera to the printer.
Page 155 Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. • You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio, or if they are too small. • Trimming photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly. Choose [Trimming].
Page 156 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 154 to choose [Paper Settings]. Choose a paper size. Touch an option to choose it, then touch [Next]. Choose the paper type. Touch an option to choose it, then touch [Next].
Page 157: Available Layout Options
Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an images are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with the same resolution as the camera’s L (Large) recording pixel setting and a 4:3 aspect ratio can be chosen.
Page 158: Connect The Camera To The Printer
• Touching [Stop] during printing will cancel printing. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 152 to choose a movie and display the screen on the left.
Page 159: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 162) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 160: Print Settings
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Standard Print Type Index Both Date File No. Clear DPOF data • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints.
Page 161: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing the Number of Copies Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 2 tab, and touch [Select Images & Qty.]. Choose an image. Drag left or right across the screen to choose an image.
Page 162 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Printing chosen images (DPOF) Choose [Select All Images]. Follow Step 1 on p. 161 to touch [Select All Images]. Make print settings. Touch [OK]. Choose [Clear All Selections]. Follow Step 1 on p.
Page 163: 10Customizing Camera Settings
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Page 164: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Even if you change the shutter sound, it will have no effect in Turning Off Hints &...
Page 165: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 166 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image.
Page 167 Changing the Screen Color Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment. •...
Page 168: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.
Page 169 Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting.
Page 170 Changing Camera Settings If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Calibrating the Touch Panel You can calibrate the touch panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons. Be sure to use the toggle attached to the strap to calibrate the touch panel accurately.
Page 171: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 172: Displaying Grid Lines
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Displaying Grid Lines You can display grid lines on the screen for vertical and horizontal guidance while shooting.
Page 173 Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. Changing the IS-Mode Settings • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. •...
Page 174 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout) You can add icons to the shooting screen, or change their arrangement. Adding Icons If you have placed an icon in the upper right corner of the screen and then touch and hold that icon in Step 1, not be displayed.
Page 175: Rearranging Icons
Rearranging Icons Removing Icons Preset Layouts You can choose from 3 preset icon layouts. Only default icons will be displayed. Added icons will not appear. You can also display the layout screen if you touch ø then n, and choose [Icon Layout] from the 4 tab. Changing Shooting Function Settings Drag the desired icon that appears in the layout screen in Step 1 on p.
Page 176: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display (pp. 29, 127) so that gently tapping the side of the camera or tilting the camera does not cause images to switch. Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function...
Page 177: 11Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Page 178: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Terminal Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
Page 179: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 17). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Page 180: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card • The power saving function does not work while transferring images (p. 52). • Choosing will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Choosing another Shooting mode or entering Playback mode will reopen the Eye-Fi connection, but movies made with Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status.
Page 181: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
Page 182: Image Is Blurred
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 24). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 201). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 171). •...
Page 183 Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 165). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”...
Page 184: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 165) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 18). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 25, 31, 53, 83, 111) or edit images (pp.
Page 185 Change the battery pack. (p. 17) No Image. • There are no images recorded on the memory card that can be displayed. Protected! (p. 137) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/RAW • Unsupported images, or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed. •...
Page 186 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...
Page 187: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 192), Scene Icon (p. 188) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 86) My Colors (p. 92) Drive Mode (p. 91) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 85) Camera Shake Warning (p. 26) FUNC.
Page 188: Scene Icons
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Subject Moving Background Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Backlit...
Page 189 Playback (Detailed Information Display) Index Display (p. 120) My Category (p. 143) Movies (p. 33), High- speed Burst (p. 80), Shooting Mode (p. 192) ISO Speed (p. 88), Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 114) ND Filter (p. 27) White Balance (p. 86) Histogram (p.
Page 190 Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 33) Exit Touch to display the volume panel, then touch op to adjust the volume. When the volume is set to 0, Playback Skip backward* (Continues to skip backward if you keep touching the screen.) Previous frame (Slow rewind if you touch and hold the icon.) Next frame (Slow advance if you touch and hold the icon.) Skip forward* (Continues to skip forward if you keep touching the screen.)
Page 191: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 192: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Shooting Modes Function Exposure Compensation (p. 85) Flash (pp. 54, 85) Self-Timer (pp. 58, 59) Self-Timer Settings (p. 59) AE Lock/FE Lock (p. 102) AF Lock (p. 99) Touch AF (p. 98) Screen Display (p. 44) *1 Not selectable but switches to …...
Page 193 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode —...
Page 194 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Modes Function Metering Method (p. 101) My Colors (p. 92) White Balance (p. 86) ISO Speed (p. 88) Focusing Range (p. 94) Drive Mode (p. 91) Aspect Ratio (Still Images) (p. 90) Recording Pixels (p. 60) Compression Ratio (p.
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Page 196: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes Function Face AiAF* AF Frame (p. 95) Fixed frame Normal AF Frame Size* (p. 96) Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 55) Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 97) Servo AF (p. 100) Off* AF-assist Beam (p.
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Page 198: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. Hints & Tips On*/Off LCD Brightness Sets screen brightness (5 levels). Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image. Color Option Orange*/Blue Gray/Khaki/Pink Format...
Page 199: Playback Menu
1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erase Erases images (Select, All Images). Protect Protects images (Select, All Images). Rotate Rotates images. Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. My Category Categorizes images. i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still images.
Page 200: Playback Mode Func. Menu
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Rotate Print List Protect Favorites Erase Movie Digest Playback Smart Shuffle Filtered Playback Slideshow My Category Content Rotates displayed image. Selects or clears settings for printing displayed image ([Print] appears when the camera is connected to the printer). Protects/unlocks displayed image.
Page 201: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ...Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ...4.4x zoom: 4.3 (W) – 18.8 (T) mm Focusing Range ...3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity (W), 40 cm (1.3 ft.) – infinity (T) Image Stabilizer System...Lens-shift type Imaging Processor ...DIGIC 4 LCD Monitor Type ...TFT color (wide viewing angle type)
Page 202 Specifications Shooting Modes ... Auto Digital Zoom ... Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x Continuous Shooting Mode ... Normal Speed (Normal)... Approx. 3.4 shots/sec. (In P mode) Number of Shots (Approximate) (CIPA compliant) ... Approx. 180 Recording Media ... SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory File Format ...
Page 203 Movies...Super Slow Motion Movie: Interface...Hi-Speed USB Direct Print Standard ...PictBridge Power Source ...Battery Pack NB-6L Dimensions (CIPA compliant)...100.6 x 55.4 x 25.0 mm (3.96 x 2.18 x 0.98 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant) ...Approx. 185 g (6.53 oz.) (Including the battery and 640 x 480 (120 fps when shooting, 30 fps playback), 320 x 240 (240 fps...
Page 204 Dimensions... 58.6 x 86.4 x 24.1 mm (2.31 x 3.40 x 0.95 in.) Weight ... Approx. 70 g (Approx. 2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 205: Index
Index AC Adapter Kit... 39, 178 Accessories ... 39 Active Display ... 29, 176 AE Lock ... 102 AF Frames... 26, 95 Focus AF Lock ... 99, 187 AF-Point Zoom ... 97 Aspect Ratio ... 90 AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode) ... 25 Av (Shooting Mode)...
Page 206 Index AF Lock ... 99 AF-Point Zoom ... 97 Servo AF... 100 Touch AF ... 98 Focus Check ... 126 Focus Lock ... 96 Focusing Range Infinity ... 94 Macro... 94 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ... 65 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ...
Page 207 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ... 60 Red-Eye Correction ... 104, 150 Resizing (Making Images Smaller)... 145 Rotate ... 144 Safety Shift ... 110 Screen Display Language ... 22 Information Display... 187, 189 Menu FUNC. Menu, Menu Switching the Display... 44 Scroll Display...
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1 Getting Started

2 Learning more

3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions

4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions

5 Choosing Settings Yourself

6 Getting more out of Your Camera

7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

8 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

9 Printing

10 Customizing Camera Settings

11 Useful Information

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