Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide.
Page 2: Shooting With The Camera
Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Page 3: About The Lcd Monitor
When you first purchase the camera, place a charged battery pack in it for at least 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is turned off.
Page 4: Postcard Date Imprint Mode
• Underwater • My Colors * When a shooting mode icon is shown in gray, the procedure cannot be performed in that mode. * The symbol indicates the Stitch Assist mode. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read..................6 Safety Precautions ................7 Preventing Malfunctions ..............12 Components Guide Components Guide................13 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack ..............18 Installing the Battery Pack..............
Page 6 Resetting the File Number ............... 111 Playback Displaying Images Individually ............113 Magnifying Images ..............114 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ....115 Jumping to Images............... 117 Viewing Movies ................118 Editing Movies ................. 121 Rotating Images in the Display ............123 Attaching Sound Memos to Images..........
Page 7 Connecting the Camera to a Computer..........146 Computer System Requirements ..........146 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ......... 152 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images Without Installing Software ..............154 Downloading from an SD Card............154 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set ............
Page 8: Read This First
SD memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Page 9: Safety Precautions
It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Warnings • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.
Page 10 Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery pack or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Page 11 Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug.
Page 12 • Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
Page 13 Either action could result in burns. • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
Page 14: Preventing Malfunctions
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the SD card and battery pack or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.
Page 15: Components Guide
Attaching the Wrist Strap You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or SD card slot/battery cover. * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items.
Page 16: Back View
Tripod Socket Battery Compartment (SD card/battery compartment) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 21, 23) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 169) Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other problems.
Page 17: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer Zoom Lever Power Button (p. 34) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) (p. 45) Playback: Indicators (p. 16) (Index) (p. 115)/ (Magnify) (p. 114) Shutter Button (p.
Page 18: Holding The Camera
Place your finger on the shutter button as you hold the camera. • Make sure that your hair or fingers do not obstruct the lens, flash, self-timer lamp, microphone or speaker. • Fix the camera onto a tripod when shooting infinity shots or in dark places.
Page 19 Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information.
Page 20: Preparing The Camera
• After charging, unplug the battery charger and immediately remove the battery pack. To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
Page 21 • It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standards). Charging it within a temperature range of 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F) is recommended. • Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery pack’s charge state.
Page 22 0 to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage.
Page 23: Installing The Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-4L (supplied). Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first time. Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks.
Page 24 • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the battery pack. • Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card.
Page 25: Installing The Sd Card
Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Ensure that the SD card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. It may damage the camera if inserted backward by mistake. Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures.
Page 26 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover closed. To Remove the SD card Push the SD card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until it clicks and then release it. • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the SD card.
Page 27 Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.
Page 28 • You should select the [Low Level Format] option if you suspect the read/write speed of an SD card has dropped or if you wish to completely erase its data. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some SD cards.
Page 29 Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. Do not peel away the original label on the SD card or cover it with another label or sticker. When writing on the SD card, use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Using a sharp point pen (e.g.
Page 30: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time.
Page 31 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. • Please note that the date and time settings may be lost if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks. Reset them when this occurs.
Page 32: Using The Clock
- The Date/Time menu will display if the time has not been set. - The Display Off function will not work while the clock display is on. • Pressing and Holding the FUNC./SET Button in Shooting Mode The clock display will differ according to the camera orientation.
Page 33: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Power Lamp Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. Press the MENU button. (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed. Use the button to select the (Set up) menu.
Page 34 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. You can display the Language menu directly by holding down the FUNC./SET button and pressing the MENU button while in single image playback or index playback mode.
Page 36: Basic Functions
• If the power saving function activates, press the power button to restore power. • You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the power is turned on. To change the start-up sound and image, see pp.
Page 37: Power Saving Function
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. • The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer. • The power saving function can be turned off (p. 56).
Page 38: Switching Between Shooting/Playback
Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback modes. To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) Slide the mode switch to To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) Slide the mode switch to •...
Page 39: Using The Lcd Monitor
Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) • The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. However, the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the “Change...
Page 40 When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard Detailed No Information In index playback mode (p. 115), the detailed display is not available.
Page 41: Lcd Monitor Brightness
LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Noise will appear, and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in the LCD monitor. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the...
Page 42: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
When setting the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro mode, infinity mode, or the metering method, the shooting information displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) or Off. It may not display under some circumstances, depending on the selected settings.
Page 43: Af Lock
Camera Shake Warning (p. 40) My Colors (p. 102) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information). Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.
Page 44 Long Shutter Mode (p. 96) Photo Effect (p. 101) Flash (p. 66) My Colors (p. 102) ISO Speed (p. 109) Macro/Infinity (p. 71) Resolution (Movies) (p. 65) Metering Mode (p. 94) Movie Length Shown on Frame Rate (Movie) (pp. 65, 85) Movies (p. 81)
Page 45: Histogram Function
The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System...
Page 46: Using The Viewfinder
It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off-center. The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus is metered from a fixed AF frame at the center of the field (p. 89).
Page 47: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 105 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle Press the zoom lever toward • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in (telephoto). • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out (wide angle).
Page 48: Pressing The Shutter Button
• Yellow: Macro mode/Infinity mode/AF lock (p. 71, • Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty * Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot when the indicator blinks yellow (p. 90). AF Frame Status (LCD Monitor On) AiAF On (p. 89) •...
Page 49: Pressing Fully
- Turning the AF-assist Beam off or shooting in dark places may make it more difficult for the camera to focus. - The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set to even if the AF-assist Beam is turned off.
Page 50: Selecting Menus And Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the FUNC./SET or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following procedures to select settings.
Page 51 Exposure Compensation (p. 95) Compression (p. 64) ) Long Shutter Mode (p. 96) Frame Rate (p. 85) White Balance (p. 98) Resolution (p. 64) ISO Speed (p. 109) Resolution (Movie) (p. 65) ( ) Items in parentheses show default settings.
Page 52 Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu. • Select the menu with the icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected. • The zoom lever lets you select the menu even if the icon is not selected. Use the button to select an item.
Page 53 Press the MENU button. • The menu will close. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 54 The menu will appear Play Menu slightly different depending on the Shooting mode Set up Menu My Camera Menu • When the My Camera menu is displayed, pressing the button displays the Rec./Play menu. • When the Rec./Play menu Shooting Mode...
Page 55: Menu Settings And Factory Defaults
• On* p. 47 • Off Sets the digital zoom to on or off. It can be set to [On] or [Off] for a movie in Digital Zoom standard mode, but the default setting is [On]. p. 74 • On •...
Page 56: Play Menu
Deletes all images from an SD card Erase all p. 132 (except for protected images). Slide Show Plays images automatically one after the other. p. 126 Selects images and the number of print copies Print Order for output to a direct print compatible printer p. 136 or photo developing service.
Page 57: Set Up Menu
However, a warning will still sound when the SD card slot/battery cover is opened while an image is being written to the SD card even if the Mute function is set to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound.
Page 58 Sets the length of time for which the clock displays. Clock Display p. 30 • 0 – 5* – 10 sec. • 20 sec. • 30 sec. • 1 min. • 2 min. • 3 min. Format Formats (initializes) SD cards.
Page 59 Reference Menu Item Options Page Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor. • English* • Deutsch (German) • Русский (Russian) • Français (French) • Português (Portuguese) • Nederlands (Dutch) • Ελληνικά (Greek) • Dansk (Danish) •...
Page 60: My Camera Menu
(My Camera) Menu Interact To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound, [Mute] must first be set to [On] in (Set up) menu. When [Mute] is set to [On], each sound option will not play even if they are set individually to [On].
Page 61: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. Power Lamp Press the power button. The mode switch can be in any position. Press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds.
Page 63: Shooting
Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode Shooting Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. Slide the mode switch to (Shooting). In the FUNC. menu, select (Auto). Press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 64: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 192). • With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 62).
Page 65 Changing the Review Duration The default review time is 2 seconds. You can set the review time for an image to [Off], a range between 2 and 10 seconds, or [Hold]. In the (Rec.) menu, select [Review]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48).
Page 66: Changing Resolution/Compression Settings
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings Shooting Mode You can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution Purpose • Print larger than A4-size prints* High 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels •...
Page 67 The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen. • See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 179). • See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 178).
Page 68: Using The Flash
Slow dark when a person is shot against a twilight background or night scene or when a night scene or interior shot is taken. Synchro The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot.
Page 69 The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. • When you use the flash at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid camera shake.
Page 70: Selecting A Shooting Mode
You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Auto Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p. 61). Lets you adjust the exposure, white balance, photo effect and Manual other settings yourself.
Page 71 Choose a shooting mode from the FUNC. menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 72 ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. • In mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity from the end of the lens. • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 192).
Page 73: Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
• Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center (p. 44). • The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 3 to 30 cm (1.2 in. to 1.0 ft.).
Page 74 Image Area in Macro Mode When the zoom is set between the maximum telephoto and wide- angle settings, the effective distance from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting. Distance from Lens to...
Page 75: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) Shooting Mode Use this mode to shoot a subject in the range of 3 to 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens (zoom fixed at maximum wide angle). Since this mode trims all but the image center and magnifies it with the digital zoom, you can make a subject appear even larger than in the normal macro mode.
Page 76: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to approximately 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x or 12x with the combined optical and digital zoom functions. The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.
Page 77: Continuous Shooting
• The recommended super high-speed SDC-512MSH SD card (sold separately) is used and formatted with a low level format (p. 25). * This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
Page 78: Postcard Date Imprint Mode
• When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top, bottom and sides may not get printed. • By shooting images in the Postcard Date Imprint mode, you can check the printing area (horizontal/vertical ratio of 3:2) beforehand. In addition, the resolution locks to 1600 x 1200 pixels and the compression to the Fine setting, rendering smaller file sizes.
Page 79: Embedding The Date In The Image Data
You can embed the date in image data when (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set with a computer or printer. • Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 28).
Page 80: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer Shooting Mode With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. In addition, you can set the delay time and number of shots (Custom Timer).
Page 81 The shutter activates in 2 seconds. Changing the delay time and number of shots (Custom Timer). Use the button to select and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 82 Stitch Assist or movie mode or in a My Colors mode. • The following may occur when the Shots category is set to 2 or more. - if the internal memory is full, the interval between shots may lengthen.
Page 83: Shooting A Movie
* The frame rate indicates the number of frames recorded/replayed in one second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the motion. * The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the SD card you use. See page 178 for details.
Page 84 In the FUNC. menu, select a movie mode. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.
Page 85 • After a clip is shot, the indicator will blink green while the clip is being written to the SD card. You cannot shoot again until the blinking stops.
Page 86 (15 frames/sec.) - Use a super high-speed SD card (SDC-512MSH, etc.) • QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/ Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On...
Page 87 Changing the Frame Rate In the (Standard) or (My Colors) mode, you can select between one of two frame rates (number of frames recorded each second): frames/sec.) or (15 frames/sec.). In the FUNC. menu, select • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48).
Page 88: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
When shooting, try to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping portions. • Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 – 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10% of the image height.
Page 89 Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally In the FUNC. menu, select • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). In the (Rec.) menu, select [Stitch Assist] and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 90 Assist] in the Rec. menu (p. 99). • The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence. • It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode.
Page 91: Switching Between Focusing Modes
Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear.
Page 92: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock or AF lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings •...
Page 93 To Release the AF Lock Press the button. • When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 89) is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
Page 94: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Shooting Mode You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. You must set the flash to .
Page 95: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Shooting Mode You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on.
Page 96: Switching Between Metering Modes
The FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed, photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off. Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode You can switch between metering modes to shoot.
Page 97: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. In the FUNC. menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
Page 98: Shooting In Long Shutter Mode
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Shooting Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. In the (Rec.) menu, select [Long Shutter]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). Use the button to select [On] and press the MENU button.
Page 99 Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot. • Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds.
Page 100: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera...
Page 101: Setting A Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
Page 102: Menu Button
(image appears completely black or white). • Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed. - ISO Speed - Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended.
Page 103: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect Off Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors.
Page 104: Shooting In A My Colors Mode
Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified in the LCD monitor into a different color.
Page 105 : See Shooting in the Custom Color Mode (p. 108). • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 192). • In the My Colors modes (depending on the scene being shot), the ISO speed my increase and cause noise in the image.
Page 106: Changing The Save Method For The Original Image
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded. In the (Rec.) menu, select [Save Original].
Page 107: The Button
Shooting in the Color Accent Mode Colors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white. In the FUNC. menu, select • See Shooting in a My Colors Mode (p. 102). • All colors but the previously specified one display in black and white.
Page 108 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode This mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. Desired Color Original Color (After Swapping) (Before Swapping) In the FUNC. menu, select See Shooting in a My Colors Mode (p. 102).
Page 109 • The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white. • You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or change the white balance or metering settings. • The colors specified in the color swap mode are retained even if the...
Page 110 Shooting in the Custom Color Mode This mode allows you to adjust the color balance for red, green, blue and skin tones. In the FUNC. menu, select press the MENU button. See Shooting in a My Colors Mode (p. 102).
Page 111: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. In the FUNC. menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48).
Page 112: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off]. • Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images.
Page 113: Resetting The File Number
The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new SD card is inserted. New images recorded on SD cards with existing files are assigned the next available number.
Page 114 However, since images shot in continuous shooting and Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain more than 100 images. The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras.
Page 115: Playback
Playback Displaying Images Individually Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback). Use the button to move between the images. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image.
Page 116: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward will appear on the monitor. You can press the zoom lever toward display the image at a magnification of up to 10x. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area Use the button to move around the image.
Page 117: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Selected Image Movie Use the button to change the image selection.
Page 118 The jump bar will display. Jump Bar Use the button to move to the previous set or the next set of images. Hold the FUNC./SET button down and press button to jump to the first or last set.
Page 119: Jumping To Images
Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto an SD card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. • Jump 10 Images: jumps over 10 images at a time •...
Page 120: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can play movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Use the button to select a movie. Images with a icon are movies. Press the FUNC./SET button. • The movie control panel will display.
Page 121: Operating The Movie Control Panel
: First Frame : Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./ SET button is held down) : Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./ SET button is held down) : Last Frame : Edit (Switches to movie editing mode) (p. 121)
Page 122 • Movies recorded at the Fast Frame Rate setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format, may play back with a frame rate lower than the recorded one when output to a TV or video. You can play every frame by using the slow motion playback.
Page 123: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. Use the button to select a movie and press the FUNC./SET...
Page 124 [Overwrite] can be selected. • The minimum duration of a movie that can be edited is 1 second. • It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved.
Page 125: Rotating Images In The Display
• Images can be magnified when rotated (p. 114). • Images taken vertically with Auto Image Rotate (p. 110) set to [On] will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on the camera’s LCD monitor.
Page 126: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image playback and index playback, you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 127: Playing/Erasing Sound Memos
FUNC./SET button. • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that image, and the “Incompatible WAVE format”...
Page 128: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on an SD card can be displayed one- by-one in an automated slide show. Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 136).
Page 129: Selecting Images For Slide Shows
Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 998 images may be marked per slide show. Images display in the order of their selection. Display the Slide Show menu.
Page 130 Use the button to select [Program] and the button to select [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. Use the button and the button to choose [Select] and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 131: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously. Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3-10 Play Time seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual.
Page 132: Protecting Images
The Play menu displays again. Press it again to return to the playback screen. To Cancel Protection After step 1, select an image to remove protection from and press the FUNC./SET button. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data,...
Page 133: Erasing Single Images
Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. Use the button to select an image for deletion and press the button.
Page 134: Erasing All Images
[OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. You should format the SD card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 25).
Page 136: Print Settings
Print Settings About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods. - Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer with a single cable and pressing the button on the camera. - Selecting images and specifying the number of print copies (DPOF...
Page 137 CP series), card photo printer models and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS series) that can be used with this camera. Direct Print Compatible Printing For details, see the Direct Print User Guide or the users manual for your printer. DPOF Print Settings (p. 136)
Page 138: Setting The Dpof Print Settings
See the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to print. Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images. • Singly • All images on an SD card (the number of print copies is set to one per image) Single Images In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 139 Press the MENU button. The Print Order menu will reappear. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. All the Images on an SD Card In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 140 DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. • Print settings cannot be set for movie images.
Page 141 • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card. • When [Both] is selected, the number of print copies can be set, but it applies to Standard prints only. The Index setting only produces one print copy.
Page 142: Setting The Print Style
Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Standard Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a Index Print Type reduced size in an index format.
Page 143 Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. • When the print type is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. •...
Page 144: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. icon may display for an SD card that has had transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera.
Page 145 Press the MENU button. The Transfer Order menu reappears. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. All the Images on an SD Card In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 146 The display returns to the Play menu. Press the MENU button again to go back to the playback screen. • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card.
Page 147: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Depending on the OS used, some methods may not be available. Please read Computer System Requirements (p. 146) in advance.
Page 148: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor is required Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: 128 MB or more...
Page 149 • Even when system requirements are met, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. • You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when making a USB connection. • Please refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the location of the USB port.
Page 150 • Please see How to Open the Terminal Cover (p. 13). • With the facing in the direction shown, insert the interface cable until it clicks into place. • Treat the connector area with great care while you attach and remove the interface cable. DIGITAL Terminal USB Port Interface Cable •...
Page 151 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for the installation procedures. Set the auto start settings for ImageBrowser. • Set the ImageBrowser auto start settings before you connect the camera to the computer for the first time.
Page 152 ImageBrowser Auto Start Settings – OS X (v10.2/v10.3) 1.Start Image Capture, click the [Image Capture] menu and select [Preferences]. 2.In the next menu, click the [When a camera is connected, open:] list box and select [Other]. 3.Select [CameraWindow] in the program selection window.
Page 153 The following window will display. • Using the software and computer to download images: See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk. • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 152).
Page 154: Downloading Images By Direct Transfer
Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 147). Transfers and saves all images to the computer.
Page 155 The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the...
Page 156: Connecting The Camera To The Computer To Download Images Without Installing Software
Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images Without Installing Software If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
Page 157: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. Power Lamp Turn off the Camera and the TV.
Page 158 • No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV. • If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV’s manual for details.
Page 159: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up Image option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals.
Page 160 (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • The beep will not play but the start-up image will display if the [Mute] option in the (Set up) menu is set to [On] even if a setting has...
Page 161: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
Page 162 Press the DISP. button. Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the button to select the image you wish to register and press the FUNC./ SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds • Use the button to select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET...
Page 163 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less * Any data types other than those described above cannot be used with this camera. An example of this function is to record “Say Cheese” as a self-timer sound so that the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken.
Page 164: List Of Messages
List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, SD card.
Page 165 Incompatible WAVE format. A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. Cannot register this image! You attempted to add a start-up image or a movie that was created with another camera. Protected! You attempted to erase a protected image or movie.
Page 166: Troubleshooting
Cannot play back You attempted to play • Computer images that cannot be back images shot played back will play back if they are with another camera added to the camera using the or images edited with bundled software program a computer ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
Page 167 • Be careful not to move the out of focus camera while pressing the shutter button. Autofocus function • Be careful not to block the AF- hampered by assist Beam with fingers or other obstruction to AF- items. assist Beam AF-assist Beam is •...
Page 168 30 cm (1.0 ft.) from the subject. • In macro mode, stay in the range of 30 – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft.) from the subject (3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) at maximum wide angle).
Page 169 Flash is set to on • Set the flash to off. A bar of light (red, Subject is too bright • This is a normal occurrence in purple) appears on devices containing CCDs and the LCD monitor does not constitute a malfunction.
Page 170 Standard. Reading images SD card was • Use an SD card formatted in your from SD card is formatted in another camera. slow device Recording images to...
Page 171: Appendix
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Page 172: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
• The flash may not fire if there are no reflective items in its metering field. • The flash will not fire if the camera's built-in flash does not fire a pre- flash. • For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots.
Page 173 • If the battery is used in cold regions (0 °C /32 °F or lower), you are recommended to carry a spare lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). Keep the spare battery warm in your pocket until immediately before using it, and exchange it frequently with the battery in the flash.
Page 174: Camera Care And Maintenance
These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Page 175: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 50 (W): wide angle (T): telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.3 million) Lens 5.8 (W) –...
Page 176 Flash Range Normal: 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11.5 ft.) (W), 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) (T) Macro: 30 cm – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft.) (W/T) (When sensitivity is set to AUTO.)
Page 177 Image search (jumps over 10 or 100 images, to a movie or to the next shooting date, or 9 images at a time when in index playback), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Slide show or Movie (slow motion play back...
Page 178 Approx. 130 g (4.59 oz.) (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the...
Page 179 Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand SD memory card is used.
Page 180 5 min. 55 sec. 22 min. 53 sec. Fast Frame 10 sec. 1 min. 32 sec. 5 min. 59 sec. (320 x 240 pixels) Rate 1 min. 39 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec. Compact (160 x 120 pixels)
Page 181 • Maximum movie clip length at (Fast Frame Rate): 1 min., at (Compact): 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. • (Large), (Medium 1), (Medium 2), (Small), indicate the recording resolution. • (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the compression setting.
Page 182: Sd Memory Card
SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) Battery Pack NB-4L Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage 3.7 V DC...
Page 183: Photo Tips And Information
2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot.
Page 184 ISO Speed (p.109) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake.
Page 185: Index
Index AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 ..169 Erasing ........131 AE Lock ........92 All Images......132 AF Frame ........46 Single Images....131 AF Lock ........91 Exposure ........95 AF-assist Beam......47 AiAF........... 44 FE Lock ........93 Auto Play (Slide Show)....
Page 186 Repeat Settings....129 Power Button......34 Smooth Continuous Shooting..75 Power-saving......35 Sound Memo ......124 Print/Share Button ..... 15 Spot AE Point Frame.... 41, 94 Protect ........130 Telephoto........45 Rec. Menu ......... 53 Red-Eye Reduction Function..67 Resolution ......... 64 USB port........
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Page 193 Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
Page 194: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Function Page Large – Medium 1 –...
Page 195 (Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the camera power is shut off. With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p. 59).
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Canon Digital IXUS 50 User Manual

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Preparing the Camera

Basic Functions

Shooting

Print Settings

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Viewing Images on a TV Set

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

List of Messages

Appendix

Quick Links

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