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Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. Detailed user guides (PDF format) for the included ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs are available on the Canon website (English only): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is not included.
Page 3: Read This First
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . 24 ● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) ..... . . 57 ●...
Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures ........27 ●...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 Changing the Sound Settings ..49 Read This First ........3 Changing the Screen Brightness ..
Page 7 Table of Contents @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ......72 Brighter (i-Contrast) ....95 - Changing the ISO Speed..74 Œ Red-Eye Correction ....96 Adjusting the White Balance ... 75 Checking for Shut Eyes....97 Adjusting the Brightness Setting the Flash ......
Page 8 Table of Contents : Protecting Images ....121 8 Customizing the Camera . 137 ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ......123 Changing Functions ...... 138 \ Rotating Images ......125 Changing Shooting Functions ..142 = Resizing Images .......126 Changing Playback Functions..146 [ Trimming ........127 Changing the Start-up Image or ? Adding Effects with the...
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.
Page 10: Safety Precautions
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 11 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 12 Safety Precautions • Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
Page 13: View Movies
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet ●...
Page 15: Battery Charge Indicator
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...
Page 16: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position.
Page 17 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it until it locks into place with a click. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow.
Page 18 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ●...
Page 20 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. ● Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ●...
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● Display the settings screen. Press and hold the m button ● , then immediately press the n button Set the display language.
Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used 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 23: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness.
Page 24: A Taking Pictures
A Taking Pictures 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 25 A Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.
Page 26 A Taking Pictures • The lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas. The h icon blinks when you try to take an image? •...
Page 27: Viewing Images
1 Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Select the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Select an image. Pressing the q button will cycle through the ● images in reverse order. Pressing the r button will cycle through ●...
Page 28: Erasing Images
/ Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase.
Page 29: Printing Images
2 Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer.
Page 30 Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer.
Page 31: E Shooting Movies
E Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode dial to E.
Page 32 E Shooting Movies Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. Elapsed Time ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ●...
Page 33: Viewing Movies
1 Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Select the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Select a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial ●...
Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer
Viewing images Windows XP: 512 MB or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more Interface Free Hard Disk ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more Canon Utilities Space PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher Macintosh Mac OS X (v10.4 –...
Page 35 Transferring Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Install the software.
Page 36 Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs]...
Page 37 Transferring Images to a Computer Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).
Page 38: Accessories
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 DC Coupler Power Cord DR-30 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Page 39 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 40: Separately Sold Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 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.
Page 41: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 42: Components Guide
Components Guide Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 67) / Shutter Button (p. 23) AF Assist Beam (p. 143) / Red-Eye Mode Dial Reduction Lamp (p. 142)) Power Button Microphone (p. 32) Flash (p. 62) Lens Speaker Zoom Lever Tripod Socket Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Memory Card / Battery Cover (p.
Page 43 Components Guide b (Exposure) (p. 76) / o Button Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) e (Macro) (p. 71) / f (Manual Focus) Indicator (p. 46) c (Direct Print) Button (pp. 29, 145) (p. 89) / q Button 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 109) Control Dial (p.
Page 44: Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator Still Images: Recordable Flash Exposure (p. 15) shots (p. 18) Compensation (p. 98), Camera Orientation* Movies: Remaining Time/ Flash Output (p. 98) Drive Mode (p. 77) Elapsed Time (p. 32) Time Zone (p.
Page 45 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 131) Battery Charge Indicator Macro (p. 71), Super My Category (p. 123) (p. 15) Macro (p. 71), Manual Shooting Mode Metering Modes (p. 88) Focus (p. 89) Shutter Speed Folder Number –...
Page 46: Indicator
Information Displayed on the Screen Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
Page 47: Operations
m FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 156). You can also use the FUNC. menu in the playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button.
Page 48: Menu - Basic Operations
n 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 menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 158 – 161). Display the menu.
Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Select [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial ●...
Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the Menu Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Select [LCD Brightness]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial ●...
Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Select [Reset All]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 ●...
Page 52: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card. Display the menu. Press the n button.
Page 53: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.
Page 54: Clock Functions
Clock Functions You can check the current time. Hold the m button pressed. ● A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● You can change the display color by changing the camera's orientation, pressing the qr buttons or turning the Â...
Page 55: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions
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 flash and self-timer. • When you select a shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.
Page 56: Shooting In Easy Mode
9 Shooting in Easy mode The explanations of camera operations and behavior below are basically the same as in "A Taking Pictures" (p. 24) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional.
Page 57: Viewing Or Erasing In Easy Mode
9 Viewing or Erasing in Easy mode The explanations for viewing or erasing unwanted images are basically the same as in "1 Viewing Images" (p. 27) and "/ Erasing Images" (p. 28) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional.
Page 58: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Select the shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired mode. Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) ●...
Page 59: K Shooting In Special Scenes
K Shooting in Special Scenes H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. In F, V or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 74) is increased to match the shooting conditions. K Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode.
Page 60 K Shooting in Special Scenes , Take nightscapes (Night Scene) ● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) ●...
Page 61 K Shooting in Special Scenes P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Z Shoot using high ISO speed (ISO3200) ● Sets the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light conditions.
Page 62: Turning The Flash Off
! Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Select !. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial ● to select !, then press the m button. ! will appear on the screen. ●...
Page 63: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 48x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
Page 64 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 1344 The focal length when using digital zoom is – mm (35mm film equivalent). Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
Page 65: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Select [Date Stamp].
Page 66: Ò Using The Self-Timer
Ò Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Select Ò. Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial ●...
Page 67: Using The Face Self-Timer
" Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 84) when you enter the composition. Select ".
Page 69: Selecting Settings Yourself
Selecting 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. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Page 70: G Shooting In Program Ae
G Shooting in Program AE You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G (p. 42). Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 70 – 80). Shoot.
Page 71: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro/Super Macro)
e Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. In œ mode you can approach the subject even closer than in e mode. The optical zoom (p. 24) or digital zoom (p. 63) cannot be used. Press the q button.
Page 72: Changing The Recording Pixels
Changing the Recording Pixels If you use the flash when shooting in macro mode, the edges of the image may darken. Changing the Recording Pixels You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings. Select the recording pixels. Press the m button and select ●...
Page 73 4000 x 2248 1105 1707 6822 • 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 74: Changing The Iso Speed
- Changing the ISO Speed Select the ISO speed. Press the m button and select ● , then press the m button again. Select an option. Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial ● to select an option, then press the m button.
Page 75: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Select the white balance. Press the m button and select ● , then press the m button again. Select an option. Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial ●...
Page 76: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) • It is recommended to set the exposure compensation to ±0 (p. 76). • When you take the white balance data using the flash, be sure to take it in an optimal shooting range (p. 75). Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop...
Page 77: W Continuous Shooting
W Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval. Select the drive mode. Press the m button and select ● , then press the m button again. Select W, Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial ●...
Page 78: 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. Select My Colors. Press the m button and select ● , then press the m button again. Select an option.
Page 79: Î Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer
Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be selected and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 78 and select then press the l button.
Page 80: Customizing The Self-Timer
$ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots). Select $. Press the p button, then use the op ● buttons or turn the Â dial to select $, then press the n button.
Page 81: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 116). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. TV display is not available when using the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.
Page 83: 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. • • The sections “M Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 92), “B Setting the Aperture Value”...
Page 84: Changing The 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. Select [AF Frame]. Press the n button, select the 4 ● tab, and then select the [AF Frame] menu item.
Page 85: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point You can magnify the AF frame and check the focus. Select [AF-Point Zoom]. Press the n button, select the 4 ● tab, and then select the [AF-Point Zoom] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select [On].
Page 86: 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 87: Selecting The Person To Focus On (Face Select)
0 Selecting the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can select a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. Register 0 to the c button (p. 145). Set the Face Select mode. Frame ● Point the camera toward the face and press the c button.
Page 88: Switching The Focus Setting And Shoot
Switching the Focus Setting and Shoot You can switch the AF setting and shoot. The camera focuses continually on whatever it is aimed at even when Continuous the shutter button is not pressed. This allows you to shoot without missing opportunities. The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 89: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can manually set the focus. Select Press the q button, then use the qr ● buttons or turn the Â dial to select then press the m button again. ● and the MF indicator appear. Focus and shoot.
Page 90: Using The Manual Focus In Combination With The Auto Focus (Safety Mf)
Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF) First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. Select [Safety MF]. Press the n button, select the 4 ●...
Page 91: Shooting With The Fe Lock
¤ Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 90), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Select h (p. 70). Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 92: M Setting The Shutter Speed
M Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for "Time value". Set the mode dial to M. Make the setting.
Page 93: B Setting The Aperture Value
B Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for "Aperture value". Set the mode dial to B. Make the setting.
Page 94: D Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value
D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for "Manual". Set the mode dial to D. Make the setting. Standard Exposure Level Indicator Press the o button to select the shutter ●...
Page 95: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, select the 4 ● tab, and then select the [i-Contrast] menu item.
Page 96: Œ Red-Eye Correction
Œ Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash. Select [Flash Settings]. Press the n button, select [Flash ● Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial ●...
Page 97: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects that there is a possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Select [Blink Detection]. Press the n button, select the 4 ● tab, and then select the [Blink Detection] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select [On].
Page 98: Setting The Flash Exposure Compensation
Setting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 76), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Select the flash exposure compensation. Press the m button and select ● , then press the m button again.
Page 99: Exposure Compensation When Shooting With A Flash (Safety Fe)
Exposure Compensation When Shooting With A Flash (Safety FE) The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. Select [Flash Settings]. Press the n button, select [Flash ●...
Page 100: Changing The Color And Shooting
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can select to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
Page 101 Changing the Color and Shooting Select Y. Follow Step 1 on p. 59 to select Y. ● Press the l button. ● The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default setting is to change green to gray.
Page 102: L Shooting Stitch Assist Images
L Shooting Stitch Assist Images • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • The recorded color and range of colors will be saved even if you turn off the power. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. L Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image.
Page 103: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "E Shooting Movies" and "1 Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E. •...
Page 104: Changing The Movie Mode
Changing the Movie Mode You can select between three movie modes. Set the mode dial to E. Select a movie mode. Press the m button, then use the op ● buttons or turn the Â dial to select E, then press the m button again. Press the op buttons or turn the Â...
Page 105: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
1 hr. 35 min. 11 sec. 1 hr. 13 min. 10 sec. 4 hrs. 52 min. 24 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Maximum clip length is approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds in , 1 hour in .
Page 106: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p.
Page 107: Editing
Playback Functions Summary for “1 Viewing Movies” (p. 33) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit (p.
Page 108 * Editing Even if you move to a point other than a point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is selected. Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when is selected.
Page 109: Using Playback And Other Functions
Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the •...
Page 110: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Select Images. Images will display in an index. Move the zoom lever toward g to ● increase the number of images. The number of images increases each time you move the lever.
Page 111: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
‚ Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 118) or protect (p. 121) all images at once in the filtered condition. Select ‚.
Page 112: Viewing Slideshows
. Viewing Slideshows Filtered Playback You can use the following functions in filtered playback for processing the filtered images at once. • “/ Erasing All Images” (p. 118) “. Viewing Slideshows” (p. 112) “: Protecting Images” (p. 121) “Printing from the Print List (DPOF)” (p. 131) .
Page 113: Changing Settings
. Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repeat. You can select from seven transition effects when switching between images. Select [Slideshow]. Press the n button, select ●...
Page 114: 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. 45). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.
Page 115: Magnifying Images
k Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. If you press the opqr buttons, you can ●...
Page 116: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV.
Page 117: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera with a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn on the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI mini terminal.
Page 118: Erasing All Images
/ Erasing All Images You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 121) cannot be erased. Select [Erase]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ●...
Page 119 / Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial, ● select [OK] and press the m button. Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to select [Select Range] and press the m button.
Page 120 / Erasing All Images Erase. Press the p button to select [Erase], then ● press the m button. Select images with the Â dial You can also select the first or last image by turning the Â dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.
Page 121: Protecting Images
: Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 118). Select :. Press the m button to select : in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Make the setting.
Page 122 : Protecting Images Protect images. Press the p button, select [Protect] and ● press the m button. Select All Images Select [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 121 to select [All Images] and press the m button. Protect images. Press the op buttons or turn the Â...
Page 123: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in the Filtered Playback (p. 111) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 112), Erasing All Images (p. 118), Protecting Images (p.
Page 124 ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Selecting Images Individually Select [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 above to select [Select] and press the m button. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to select images. Press the op buttons, select a category ●...
Page 125: Rotating Images
\ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Select \. Press the m button to select \ in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again.
Page 126: Resizing Images
= Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. Press the n button and select the 1 ● tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button.
Page 127: Trimming
[ Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. Press the n button, select the 1 ● tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Select an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â...
Page 128: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
• , and images cannot be trimmed. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming.
Page 129: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ●...
Page 130: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ● and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear.
Page 131: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by pressing the c button. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 132 Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Connect the camera to the printer Number of copies to print (p. 29). Print.
Page 133: Selecting Images For Printing (Dpof)
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints.
Page 134 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] selected, 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 135 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Select [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 134 and press the m button. ● Select images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p. 119. Make print settings. Press the op buttons, select [Order] and ●...
Page 137: Customizing The Camera
Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions 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 138: Changing Functions
Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Select [Power Saving], then press the m ●...
Page 139 Changing Functions Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Set the home time zone.
Page 140 Changing Functions Turning off Hints & Tips When you select an item in the FUNC. menu or when using the opqr buttons, hints and tips display. You can turn off this function. Select [Hints & Tips], then press the qr ●...
Page 141 Changing Functions Creating a Folder You can create new folders in which to save images. Select [Create Folder], then press the m ● button. ● Select [Create New Folder], then press the qr buttons to select ● Newly shot images are now saved to the new folder.
Page 142: Changing Shooting Functions
Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a shooting mode (p. 53). You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. Select [Lens Retract], then press the qr ●...
Page 143 Changing Shooting Functions Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr ●...
Page 144 Changing Shooting Functions 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. Select [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr ● buttons to select an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display.
Page 145 Changing Shooting Functions • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. It is recommended to set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is fixed to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.
Page 146: Changing Playback Functions
Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48). Selecting the Image that First Displays in Playback Select [Resume], then press the qr buttons ● to select an option. Resumes with the most recently shot Last shot image.
Page 147 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Register the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Select [Start-up Image], then press the m ● button. Press the qr buttons to select [2], then press ●...
Page 149: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.
Page 150: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (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 151: 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 152 Troubleshooting appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 62). • Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 144). Set the flash to h (p. 70). • • Increase the ISO speed (p. 74). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred.
Page 153: Shooting Movies
Troubleshooting the subject is looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject. Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. •...
Page 154: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 52) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full •...
Page 155 A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
Page 156: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes G M B D Function Exposure Compensation (p. 76)/Exposure Shift (p. 105) — — — — — — — — Flash (pp. 62, 70, 91) — — — — All Range — —...
Page 157 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode I J F Z T Y v x E > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 158: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes G M B D Function Face Detect AF Frame (p. 84) Center — — AF Frame Size (p. 84) Normal/Small — — Servo AF (p. 86) On/Off — — AF Mode (p. 88) Continuous/Single —...
Page 159 Menus I J F Z T Y v x E > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 160 Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49 Set the sounds played for each camera Sound Options p. 146 operation. LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±7. p.
Page 161 Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 112 My Category Categorizes images. p. 123 Erase Erases images. p. 118 Protect Protects images. p. 121 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions of images. p. 129 Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in images.
Page 162: Handling Precautions
LCD monitor. • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest 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 163: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
Page 164 Specifications Recording Media ....SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format .....Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type .
Page 165 Weight ......Approx. 65 g (2.29 oz.) (CB-2LX) Approx. 59 g (2.08 oz.) (CB-2LXE) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. About MPEG-4 Licensing This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and...
Page 166: Index
Index Numerics Default Settings ........51 Deleting Erasing 3:2 Guide ..........144 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ..2, 35 Digital Tele-Converter ......64 Digital Zoom ..........63 AC Adapter Kit ........40, 150 Direct Print Button ......29, 145 Accessories ..........38 Display Language ........
Page 167 Index Supplementary Flash ......40 Landscape (Scene Mode) ......58 Focus LCD monitor Screen AF Frame ..........25 AF Frame Mode ........84 AF Lock ..........86 Macro/Super Macro ........71 AF-Point Zoom ........85 Memory Cards ........16, 18 Face Selection ........87 Available Shots ........
Page 168 Index Printing ............. 29 Program AE ..........70 Terminal ........... 29, 116 Protect ............ 121 Tone (White Balance) ....... 75 Transferring Images to a Computer ..34 Travel abroad ........15, 139 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....72 Trimming ..........127 Red-Eye Troubleshooting ........
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