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Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 WS-DC9 Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer (This Guide) Solution Disk Card Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.
Page 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 ● Shoot to match special conditions....56 – 58 Take good people shots Portraits At night...
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 Returning the Camera to Default Settings........
Page 7 Table of Contents Changing the Compression Ratio Red-Eye Correction....... 101 (Image Quality) ......72 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Shooting in RAW......74 Compensation......102 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ... 75 Adjusting the Flash Output .... 103 Changing the ISO Speed ....76 Checking for Shut Eyes....
Page 8 Table of Contents Trimming........136 9 Useful Information.... 159 Adding Effects with the Using Household Power....160 My Colors Function ....137 Troubleshooting ......161 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) ........138 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen ......164 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ..139 Functions Available in Each Printing from the Print List Shooting Mode......
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button, and control ring 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 • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Take care not to pinch your finger when the flash lowers. This could result in injury.
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. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. 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.
Page 15: Number Of Shots Can Be Taken
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: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it.
Page 18: Compatible Memory Cards
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards What is the write-protect tab? SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.
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: Changing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ●...
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Enter 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 automatically focuses and selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness.
Page 24: Taking Pictures
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 Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus (The flash will rise automatically in dark environments). 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.
Page 26: Scene Icons
Taking Pictures • a flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds.
Page 27: Viewing Images
Viewing Images Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p.
Page 28: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 29: Printing Images
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ●...
Page 30: Print Images
Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.
Page 31: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Set the mode dial to E. Shooting Time Compose the shot. Moving the zoom lever toward i will ● zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger.
Page 32: Stop Shooting
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
Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer
Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser/Digital Photo Professional, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3...
Page 35: Install The Software
Transferring Images to a Computer Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive.
Page 36: Turn On The Camera
Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose...
Page 37: Transfer Images
Transferring Images to a Computer Transfer Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. All images that have not yet been transferred will transfer to your computer. ● After the transfer finishes, click [ ] to close CameraWindow, then turn off the camera and unplug the cable.
Page 38: Accessories
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 DC Coupler Power Cord DR-40 Waterproof Case WP-DC35 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately.
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-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
Page 41: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 42: Components Guide
Components Guide Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 67) / Shutter Button (p. 23) AF Assist Beam (p. 150) / Red-Eye RING FUNC. (Ring Function Selector) Reduction Lamp (p. 151)) Button (p. 98) Microphone (p. 32) Power Button Lens Flash (pp. 61, 71, 94) Mode Dial Control Ring (pp.
Page 43: Control Dial
Components Guide d (Jump) Button (p. 119) / Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) b (Exposure) (p. 70) / o Button Indicator (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 75) / (Short Cut) Button (p. 153) / c (Direct Print) Button (p. 29) f (Manual Focus) (p.
Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator AF Frame (p. 25) Date Stamp (p. 65) (p. 15) Focal Length (p. 64) ISO Speed (p. 76) Camera Orientation* Spot AE Point Frame AE Lock (pp. 92, 112), White Balance (p.
Page 45: Switching The Display
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 140) Recording Pixels (p. 72) i-Contrast (pp. 100, 138) My Category (p. 132) Battery Charge Indicator File Size (p. 72) Shooting Mode (p. 15) Still Images: Recording ISO Speed (p. 76) Metering Modes (p.
Page 46: Indicator
Indicator 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: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 166 – 169). Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode.
Page 48: Menu - Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 168 – 171). 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. ● Choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê 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. ● Choose [LCD Brightness]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê 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. ● Choose [Reset All]. Press the qr buttons to choose 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. Press and hold the m button. ● A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display.
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 choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.
Page 56: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. Turn the Ê dial to choose a shooting ●...
Page 57 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ’ Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ●...
Page 58 Shooting in Various Conditions w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) ● Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● When using the Waterproof Case WP- DC35 (sold separately), you can shoot underwater landscapes and creatures with natural tones.
Page 59: Shooting With Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) In F, V, ’, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the • ISO speed (p. 76) is increased to match the shooting conditions. In , mode, make sure the subject does not move until the shutter sound •...
Page 60: Shooting In Mode (Low Light Mode)
Shooting in Mode (Low Light Mode) The ISO speed will be set automatically between ISO320 and ISO12800. Depending on the scene, the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.
Page 61: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ● choose !, then press the m button. If the flash has been raised, the flash will lower automatically.
Page 62: 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 15x 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 63 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or 2.3x.
Page 64: Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)
Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) You can shoot using preset focal lengths of 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm or 105mm (35mm film equivalents). This feature is useful when you want to shoot at a particular focal length. Choose a focal length. Turn the Ï...
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). Choose [Date Stamp].
Page 66: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer Use the self timer for pictures where the photographer is also included in the shot. You can set the time delay between when the shutter button is pressed and the shot is taken (0 – 30 seconds) and also the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).
Page 67: Using The Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. • When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights).
Page 68 Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ●...
Page 69: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Page 70: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 71 – 81). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange.
Page 71: Turning The Flash On
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 50 cm – 6.5 m (1.6 – 21 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.5 m (1.6 – 8.2 ft.) Choose h.
Page 72: Changing The Recording Pixels (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can choose from seven recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixels. After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
Page 73 – 15390 3648 x 2736 • 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: Shooting In Raw
Shooting in RAW A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the supplied software to broadly adjust the image with minimal loss in image quality. Choose ●...
Page 75: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Be sure to use the supplied software to transfer both the RAW images and the JPEG images that were recorded at the same time. Digital Zoom (p. 62), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63), and Date Stamp (p. 65) are not available when shooting in Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it.
Page 76: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. Turn the Ï ring to choose the ISO speed. ● Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. – Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting. – Cloudy, Twilight – Nightscapes, Dark interiors High Changing the ISO speed...
Page 77: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Choose the white balance. After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
Page 78 Adjusting the White Balance Manually Correcting the White Balance You can correct the white balance. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Correct the White Balance. ● In Step 1 on p. 77, choose and turn the Ï...
Page 79: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ● choose W or , then press the m button.
Page 80: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê...
Page 81: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor
Shooting Using a TV Monitor Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 80 to choose , then press the l button.
Page 82: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway.
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 “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 95), “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. Choose [AF Frame]. Press the n button, choose the 4 ● tab, and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item.
Page 85: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear. Magnifying the Focal Point You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check the focus.
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: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. Press the n button and choose ●...
Page 88: Choosing The Person To Focus On (Face Select)
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Register 0 to the button (p. 153). Frame Set Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the button.
Page 89: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose After pressing the q button, press the qr ●...
Page 90: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels. Choose After pressing the m button, press the ●...
Page 91: Changing The Metering Mode
Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
Page 92: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 93: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that order. Choose After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose , then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê...
Page 94: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Page 95: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Set the mode dial to M. Make the setting.
Page 96: Setting The Aperture Value
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 97: Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value
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. Turn the Ê dial to set the shutter speed, ●...
Page 98: Making Settings Using The Control Ring
Making Settings using the Control Ring You can change the function assigned to the control ring. By performing operations with the control ring, you can enjoy the feeling of using a fully manual camera. Assign a function to the Ï ring. ●...
Page 99: Functions Assignable To The Control Ring
Making Settings using the Control Ring Functions Assignable to the Control Ring The functions you can assign to the control ring are different depending on the shooting mode. The functions assigned to the control dial also change. Shooting mode Assignable Function Ï...
Page 100: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect the brightness of areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds. It can then keep highlights from blowing out in light areas only (p. 76)), and automatically adjust dark areas to the optimum brightness.
Page 101: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. Press the n button, choose [Flash ● Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial ●...
Page 102: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 70), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose ~. After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose ~. Make the setting.
Page 103: Adjusting The Flash Output
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the camera to D mode. Choose the flash output. After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose ~. Make the setting. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê...
Page 104: Registering Shooting Settings
Registering Shooting Settings You can register your commonly used shooting modes and function settings. Set the mode dial to to use your registered settings. Even if you switch shooting modes or turn off the power, settings that usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved.
Page 105: 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 choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
Page 106 Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. Follow Step 2 on p. 56 to choose Y. ● Press the l button. The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display.
Page 107 Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial ● to adjust the range of colors affected. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors.
Page 108: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
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. Set the mode dial to K. Choose x or v. Follow Step 2 on p.
Page 109: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E. •...
Page 110: Changing The Movie Mode
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. Set the mode dial to E. Choose a Movie mode. Turn the Ê dial to choose a Shooting ● mode. E Standard Normal mode. These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the chosen >...
Page 111: Changing The Image Quality
1 hr. 13 min. 10 sec. 4 hrs. 52 min. 24 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.
Page 112: Using The Wind Filter
Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. Press the n button, choose [Wind ● Filter] from the 4 tab and press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 113: 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 The digital zoom (p.
Page 114: Playback Functions
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 28) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 118) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 119) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 123) •...
Page 115: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. Follow Steps 1 and 3 on p. 33, choose * ● and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range.
Page 116: Save The Edited Movie
Editing Check the edited movie. Press the op buttons to choose ● (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. To cancel editing, press the op buttons, ● .
Page 117: 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 enter Playback mode before operating the camera. •...
Page 118: 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. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. Move the zoom lever toward g to ●...
Page 119: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback To turn off this function, press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Scroll Display], then choose [Off]. Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter.
Page 120: Using The Control Ring To Jump
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Viewing images using filtered playback. Pressing the m button will start filtered ● playback, and the jump method and a yellow frame will appear. If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê ● dial, the chosen target images will display.
Page 121 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you can’t choose a filter? When you choose in Step 1 on p. 119, if there are only images with the same date, you can only choose one filter. Also, you can only choose if there are no images sorted into categories in Filtered playback...
Page 122: 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. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.
Page 123: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button, choose ● [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial ●...
Page 124: Magnifying Images
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 125: 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 126: 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 to a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s HDMI terminal.
Page 127: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 130). Choose [Protect]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Protect], and then press the m button. Choose a selection method. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê...
Page 128 Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 127 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose the starting image. Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
Page 129: Protect Images
Protecting Images Protect images. Press the p button, choose [Protect] and ● press the m button. Choose images with the Ê dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Ê dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images Choose [All Images].
Page 130: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can choose images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 127) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Erase], and press the m button.
Page 131 Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ● choose [OK] and press the m button. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 130 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button.
Page 132: 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 Filtered Playback (p. 119) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 123), Protecting Images (p. 127), Erasing All Images (p.
Page 133: Choosing Images Individually
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 132 to choose [Select] and press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ● choose the image, and press the m button.
Page 134: Rotating Images
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Rotate], and press the m button. Rotate the image. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
Page 135: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button and choose the ● 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image.
Page 136: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê...
Page 137: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 80 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ●...
Page 138: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Page 139: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê...
Page 140: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)
[Remove] and press the m button. 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.
Page 141: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 142: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • You cannot shoot movies in • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p.
Page 143: Set All Images To Print Once
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 142 and press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p. 128. Make print settings. Press the op buttons, choose [Order] ●...
Page 145: 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 146: Changing Functions
Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 47) or Menu (p. 48), hints and tips display. You can turn off this function. Choose [Hints &...
Page 147: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Changing Functions Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr ● buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
Page 148: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Functions Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Choose [Power Saving], then press the m ● button.
Page 149 Changing Functions Set the world time zone. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial ● , then press the m button. to choose Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ● choose the destination time zone, then press the m button.
Page 150: Changing Shooting Functions
Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 151: Changing The Image Display Time
Changing Shooting Functions Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m ●...
Page 152: Customizing Display Information
Changing Shooting Functions Customizing Display Information You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom displays with each press of the l button. Choose [Custom Display], then press the m ● button. Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê dial ●...
Page 153 Changing Shooting Functions Changing the IS-Mode Settings Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons ● to choose an option. Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the result directly on the Continuous display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus.
Page 154: Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus
Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus You can register shooting menu items in the tab to fit your preferences. You can quickly access commonly used menu items from a single screen by registering them in My Menu. Choose [My Menu settings]. ●...
Page 155: Changing Playback Functions
Changing Playback Functions • Gray items in Step 2 can also be set, however, they may not be available depending on the Shooting mode. Choose [Set default view] and press the qr buttons to choose [Yes]. My • Menu can now be displayed by pressing the n button when in a shooting mode.
Page 156: Changing The Start-Up Image Or Sound
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can change the sounds played for each camera operation or set the start-up image that appears when the camera power is turned on. Change Sounds Choose [Sound Options], then press the m ●...
Page 157 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m ●...
Page 159: 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 160: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Page 161: 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 162: Image Is Blurred
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 173). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 150). •...
Page 163 Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. •...
Page 164: 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 165 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 appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
Page 166: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes D B M G Function Exposure Compensation (p. 70)/Exposure Shift (p. 112) — — — Self-Timer (pp. 66, 67) " Ò Î — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 167 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode I J F V H U , t w S y O P T Y xv X >z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 168: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes D B M G Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 84) Center — — AF Frame Size (p. 84) Normal/Small — — Standard — Digital Zoom (p. 62) Digital Tele-Converter (1.4x/2.3x) — AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off Servo AF (p.
Page 169 Menus I J F V H U , t w S y O P T Y xv X >z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 170: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 156 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 146 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2.
Page 171: Playback Menu
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 123 Erase Erases images. p. 130 Protect Protects images. p. 127 Rotate Rotates images. p. 134 My Category Categorizes images. p. 132 Corrects dark portions and contrast in still i-Contrast p.
Page 172: 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 173: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels ... . . Approx. 10 million Image Sensor ..... 1/1.7-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
Page 174 Specifications File Format ..... . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type ..... . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)/ RAW (CR2)* Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Mono)) *Use Digital Photo Professional for processing.
Page 175 Weight ......Approx. 70 g (2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) Approx. 61 g (2.15 oz.) (CB-2LYE) (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 176: Index
Index Numerics Deleting Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....2 3:2 Guide ..........152 Digital Tele-Converter ......63 Digital Zoom ..........62 Direct Print ..........29 AC Adapter Kit ........40, 160 Display Language ........21 Accessories .......... 2, 38 DPOF ..........
Page 177 Index AF Frame Mode ........84 AF Lock ..........86 Macro ............75 AF-Point Zoom ........85 Manual Focus ...........89 Face Selection ........88 Memory Cards ........16, 18 Servo AF ..........87 Available Shots ....... 17, 73 Focus Bracketing ........90 Formatting ........22, 52 Focus Check ...........
Page 178 Index Protect ............ 127 Transferring Images to a Computer ..34 Travel Abroad ........15, 148 Trimming ..........136 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....72 Troubleshooting ........161 Red-Eye Auto Correction ........101 Correction ........... 139 Underwater (Scene Mode) ....... 58 Reduction ..........
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Canon 3635B001 - PowerShot S90 Digital Camera User Manual

1 Getting Started

2 Learning more

3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

4 Choosing Settings Yourself

5 Getting more out of Your Camera

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

7 Using Playback and Other Functions

8 Customizing the Camera

9 Useful Information

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