Page 37 Camera User Guide Photo of PowerShot A3100 IS • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 38 AV Cable IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.
Page 39 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 40 What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . 24 Just take pictures (Easy mode) ......29 Shoot to match special conditions .
Page 41 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ........27 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) .
Page 42 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 MENU –...
Page 43: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Changing the Tone of an Image Viewing Images on a TV ....97 (My Colors) ........73 Protecting Images ......98 Continuous Shooting ...... 74 Erasing All Images ......101 Shooting Using the Two Second Tagging Images as Favorites ..103 Self-Timer ........
Page 44 Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with the following icons: : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3100 IS only : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3000 IS only Explanations without these icons apply to both models.
Page 45 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...
Page 46 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
Page 47 Safety Precautions • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.
Page 49 Getting Started 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 images in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer.
Page 50 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. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align he S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery.
Page 51 This is a normal characteris ic of he battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into he camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...
Page 52 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards •...
Page 53 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
Page 54 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1231 5042 Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1471 6026 • Values are based on the default settings. •...
Page 55 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. Turn on the camera. ●...
Page 56 Setting the Date and Time ● Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ●...
Page 57 Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then press the n button. Set the display language. ●...
Page 58 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 59 Pressing the Shutter Button When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen. ● Press the m 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.
Page 60 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
Page 61 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focuses. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot.
Page 62 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Including Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If his happens, try shooting in G mode (p.
Page 63 Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.
Page 64 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. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 65 Shooting in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page and the zoom button are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures.
Page 66 Viewing or Erasing in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view and erase images without worry.
Page 67 Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Enter E mode. ● Set the mode dial to E. Shooting Time Compose the shot. ● Pressing the zoom button toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger.
Page 68 Shooting Movies Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the Elapsed Time elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shoo ing, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust.
Page 69 Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button.
Page 70 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 ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 71 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ● Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. 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 72 For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. • • Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click...
Page 73 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ● Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder.
Page 74 Solution Disk IFC-400PCU* * Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY series) (PIXMA series) See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Page 75 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 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
Page 76 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 77 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 78 Components Guide Lamp (pp. 26, 62, 63, 121) Speaker Microphone (p. 32) Flash (pp. 58, 67) Lens Tripod Socket Mode Dial DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 126) Shutter Button (p. 23) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Power Button Strap Mount (p.
Page 79 Indicator 1 (Playback) Button (p. 27) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 132) n Button (p. 47) Zoom Button Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide e (Macro) (p. 67) / u (Infinity) (p. 68) / q Button Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 96) / b (Exposure Compensation) (p.
Page 80 Screen Display ● Switching the Display You can change the screen display pressing the l button. Refer to p. 132 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display...
Page 81 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) Histogram during Playback Detailed The graph that appears in “ High Information Display ” (p. 44) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribu ion of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness Dark Bright vertically.
Page 82 FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 134 – 135). Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode.
Page 83 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 available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 136 – 137). Display the menu.
Page 84 Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. ● Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 85 Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. ● Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [LCD Brightness].
Page 86 Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ●...
Page 87 Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format.
Page 88 Clock Functions About low level formatting If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low level format.
Page 89 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.
Page 90 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. Choose the Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. Shoot.
Page 91 Shooting in Special Scenes H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. In F, C or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 71) is increased to match the shooting conditions. Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.
Page 92 Shooting in Special Scenes Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) ● Depending on the scene, the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.
Page 93 Shooting in Special Scenes In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, if you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 123). ●...
Page 94 Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. ● Press the qr buttons to choose !, then press the m button. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to return the setting to What if a flashing...
Page 95 Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
Page 96 Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ● Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x 1.4x or 2.3x. 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 97 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. 19). Choose [Date Stamp].
Page 98 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then press the m button.
Page 99 Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 78). Choose ".
Page 101 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 the mode dial is set to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Page 102 Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 66 – 75). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in...
Page 103 Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13.1 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom button is pressed toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide angle setting of the lens), and 30 cm –...
Page 104 Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably on far away subjects (approx. 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) or more) only.
Page 105 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the compression ratio setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op , then press the l buttons to choose button.
Page 106 3648 x 2048 4022 16473 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.
Page 107 Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting you chose will display on the screen.
Page 108 Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option.
Page 109: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. ●...
Page 110: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.8 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. ●...
Page 111: Customizing The Self-Timer
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons to choose $, then press the n button.
Page 112: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 97). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure...
Page 113: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G mode. • • The section “Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 84) assumes that the mode dial is set to K mode and the camera is in §.
Page 114: Changing He Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Page 115: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF • • Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 59) or Digital Tele-converter (p.
Page 116: Choosing The Person To Focus On (Face Select)
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Enter Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the 0 button. After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will appear around the face...
Page 117: 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 press the q button.
Page 118: 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”. Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 119: 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 120: Shooting Long Exposures
Shooting Long Exposures 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 correct recorded images (p. 108). You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, •...
Page 121: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E (Movie mode). •...
Page 122: Changing He Image Quality
1 hr. 31 min. 25 sec. 6 hrs. 14 min. 23 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.
Page 123: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure.
Page 124: Playback Functions
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • • Erasing Images (p. 28) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 92) • Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 93) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 94) •...
Page 125: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33, choose * and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear on the screen. Set the editing range.
Page 126 Editing Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [New File], then press the m button. The movie will be saved as a new file. •...
Page 127: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and Editing Functions 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, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 128: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images ● Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Press the zoom button toward g. Images will display in an index. ● Press the zoom button toward g to increase the number of images.
Page 129: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display
Searching for Images Using the Jump Display To turn off this effect, press the n button, then choose [Scroll Display] in he 1 tab and choose [Off]. Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.
Page 130: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows If there are no images matching the jump method, the qr buttons will not func ion. Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button.
Page 131: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p.
Page 132: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Press the zoom button toward k. ● The display will zoom in on he image and will appear on the screen. If you continue to hold the zoom button, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x.
Page 133: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV Cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal.
Page 134: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 101). • • If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also be erased. • If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 4, images will not be protected.
Page 135 Protecting Images Protect images. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], hen press the m button. The images will be protected. ● Choose Range Choose [Select Range]. ●...
Page 136 Protecting Images Choose the ending image. ● Press the r button, choose [Last image] and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image.
Page 137: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 98) cannot be erased. ● Choose All Images Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button, choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, and press he m button.
Page 138 Erasing All Images Erase all images. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], hen press the m button. All images will be erased. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. ● Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ●...
Page 139: 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 and display just those images for viewing (p. 93). Choose [Favorites]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Favorites], and press the m button.
Page 140: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can register images to categories and filter them for viewing (p. 93). If you switch Shooting modes or turn the camera off before performing the steps listed below, the images will not be registered to categories. Images are automa ically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot.
Page 141: Rotating Images
Rotating Images Make the setting. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. The image will be registered to the category. ● Choose Range Choose [Select Range].
Page 142: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button and choose he 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image.
Page 143: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimming], hen press the m button. Choose an image. ●...
Page 144: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. Choose an image. ●...
Page 145: Printing
Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series...
Page 146: Printing Images
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 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 small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
Page 147 • • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to pp. 38, 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. • Index printing is not available with the following Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers: CP710/CP510/CP500/CP400/CP330/CP300/ CP220/CP200.
Page 148: 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 or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 149 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p.
Page 150: Printing Images With Dpof Settings
● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], hen press the m button. Printing Images with DPOF Settings The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Connect the camera to the printer. Number of copies to print ● Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 110.
Page 151: Customizing 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 152: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). ● Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 47), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this function.
Page 153 Changing Camera Settings ● Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. No start-up image.
Page 154 Changing Camera Settings ● Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
Page 155 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. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
Page 156 Changing Camera Settings ● Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 45). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press he m button.
Page 157: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings Choose the world time zone. ● Press the op buttons to choose [ World], then press the n button. ● will appear in the shoo ing screen (p. 132). If you change the date or time in the setting (p.
Page 158 Changing Shooting Function Settings ● Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. ● Choose [Flash Set ings], then press the m button.
Page 159 Changing Shooting Function Settings ● Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display.
Page 160: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). ● Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Resumes with the image last Last seen viewed.
Page 161: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.
Page 162: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Page 163: 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 164 Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot he subject within the focusing distance (p. 140). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 121). •...
Page 165 Troubleshooting When you can’t 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” (pp. 134 – 135). Cannot operate buttons. When the mode dial is set to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p.
Page 166: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 52) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 31, 53, 65, 77, 85) or edit images (pp.
Page 167 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.
Page 168: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen ● Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator Self-Timer (pp. 62, 74, Spot AE Point Frame (p. 15) (p. 81) AF Frame (p. 25) Camera Orientation* Disp. Overlay (p. 123) White Balance (p. 72) Digital Zoom Date Stamp (p.
Page 169 Information Displayed on the Screen ● Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 104) Metering Modes (p. 81) Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 69) Folder Number – File Movies: Movie Length Shooting Mode Number (p. 118) (p. 86) ISO Speed (p. 71) Displayed image Image Editing (pp.
Page 170: Func Ions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function — — Exposure Compensation (p. 66)/Exposure Shift (p. 87) — — Focusing Zone (pp. 67, 68) — — — — Flash (pp. 58, 67, 83) … — — — Ò Î Self-Timer (pp.
Page 171 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode " § — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 172: Menus
Menus ● 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes G A 9 Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 78) Center — — AF Frame Size (p. 79) Normal/Small — — Standard/Off Digital Zoom (p. 59) Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) — Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x) —...
Page 173 Menus " § — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — { Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable...
Page 174 Menus ● 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 Set the sounds for each camera operation. Sound Options p. 116 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 116 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2.
Page 175 Menus ● 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 94 Erase Erases images. p. 101 Erase All Erases all images. p. 101 Protect Protects images. p. 98 Rotate Rotates images. p. 105 Favorites Tags images as favorites. p.
Page 176: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... . . Approx. 12.1 million, Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor..... 1/2 3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
Page 177 Specifications File Format..... . . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant (version 1.1) Data Type ..... . . Still images: Exif 2 2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Monaural)) Number of Recording Pixels...
Page 178 Weight ......Approx. 63 g (2.22 oz.) (CB-2LA) Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LAE, excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 179: 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 180: Index
Index Numerics Digital Tele-Converter ......60 Digital Zoom ........... 59 3:2 Guide ..........123 Display Language ........21 Display Overlay ........123 DPOF ............ 112 AC Adapter Kit ........39, 126 Accessories ..........39 AE Lock ..........82, 87 Easy Mode ........29, 30 AF Frames ..........25 Editing...
Page 181 Index AF Lock ..........81 AF-Point Zoom .........79 Macro ............67 Face Selection .........80 Magnified Display ........96 Focus Check ...........95 Memory Cards ........16 Focus Lock ..........76 Available Shots ....18, 69, 70 Foliage (Scene Mode) ......56 Formatting ........22, 51 Format J Memory Cards, Formatting Menu Formatting (Memory Card)
Page 182 Index Time Zone ..........120 Tone (White Balance) ......72 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....68 Travel Abroad ......... 15, 120 Red-Eye Trimming ..........107 Auto Correction ........83 Troubleshooting ........127 Correction ........108 Reduction ........122 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ..106 Video J Movies Rotating Images ........105 Viewing (Playback)
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