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Page 2: Package Contents
CA-DC30/CA-DC30E Creative Shot Mode • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages Other Shooting arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory...
Page 3: Part Names And Conventions In This
Cover Part Names and Conventions in This • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera Preliminary Notes and buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble. Guide Legal Information • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. Contents: Basic : Important information you should know •...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Cover Table of Contents Changing the IS Mode Settings ...63 Sending Images to a Computer Preliminary Notes and via CANON iMAGE Legal Information Playback Mode ....64 GATEWAY ........101 Contents: Basic Package Contents ......2 Creative Shot Mode .....32 Geotagging Images on the...
Page 5: Contents: Basic Operations
Cover Contents: Basic Operations Applying special effects Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Shoot Contents: Basic Operations See several effects applied to each shot, using camera-determined settings (Creative Shot Mode) ............. 33 Basic Guide Fish-Eye Effect Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot...
Page 6: Safety Precautions
If the compact power adapter becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and correctly. Basic Guide consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the •...
Page 7 Cover Caution Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. Preliminary Notes and Denotes the possibility of injury. Legal Information • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a • When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, Contents: Basic clear day).
Page 8 Cover • Keep credit cards or other objects affected by magnetism away from Preliminary Notes and the screen. Legal Information The magnet on the back of the screen may cause data loss. Contents: Basic Operations Magnet Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode...
Page 9: Basic Guide
Cover Basic Guide Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to Creative Shot shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode...
Page 10: Touch-Screen Operations
Cover Touch-Screen Operations Initial Preparations Preliminary Notes and Legal Information The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by Prepare for shooting as follows. Contents: Basic touching or tapping the screen. Attaching the Strap Operations Touch Basic Guide Thread the end of the strap through the Touch the screen briefly with your strap hole ( ), and then pull the other Advanced Guide...
Page 11 Cover Inserting and Charging the Battery Connect the compact power Preliminary Notes and adapter to the camera. Legal Information Insert the included battery into the camera for charging. Be sure to charge Contents: Basic the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. With the camera turned off, open the Operations cover ( ).
Page 12: Removing The Battery
Cover Using a Computer to Charge the Battery Charging begins and the USB charge Preliminary Notes and You can also charge the battery by inserting the larger plug of the interface Legal Information lamp lights up. cable into a computer’s USB terminal in step 4 of “Inserting and Charging Contents: Basic The lamp turns off when charging Operations...
Page 13: Inserting The Memory Card
Cover Inserting the Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Insert a memory card (sold separately). Open the cover and push the memory Contents: Basic Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted card in until it clicks, and then slowly Operations in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera...
Page 14 Cover Changing the Date and Time Set the home time zone. Preliminary Notes and Adjust the date and time as follows. Legal Information Touch [ q ][ r ] to choose your home time Contents: Basic zone. Operations Access the camera menu. Basic Guide Touch [ H ], and then touch [ n ].
Page 15: Display Language
Cover Display Language • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in Preliminary Notes and Legal Information date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. Change the display language as needed. Contents: Basic •...
Page 16: Trying The Camera Out
Cover Still Images Movies Touch [ ], touch [ q ][ r ] or quickly Preliminary Notes and Trying the Camera Out Legal Information drag left or right on the screen, and then Contents: Basic touch [ ] to choose it. Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Operations To confirm your choice, touch [OK].
Page 17: Shooting Movies
Cover Shoot. Shooting Movies Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Shooting Still Images Start shooting. Contents: Basic Focus. Touch [ ]. The camera beeps once as Operations recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed Press the shutter ring lightly, halfway Basic Guide with the elapsed time.
Page 18: Play Movies
Cover Viewing Play movies. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Touch [ ] to start playback. After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Contents: Basic follows. Operations Basic Guide Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Advanced Guide Your last shot is displayed.
Page 19 Cover Included Software, PDF Manuals Erase the image. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Touch [ H ], drag up or down on the The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Contents: Basic screen, and then touch [ a ] to choose it. Disk (CD-ROM) 2) are introduced below, with instructions for Operations...
Page 20: System Requirements
Cover PDF Manuals System Requirements Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Camera User Guide The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Contents: Basic Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Refer to this guide for a more in-depth understanding of camera Operations operation. Windows Macintosh Basic Guide...
Page 21: Installing The Software
Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some Basic Guide time, depending on computer performance. Begin the installation. • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including Click [Easy Installation] and follow the Advanced Guide supported OS versions. on-screen instructions to complete the Camera Basics installation process.
Page 22: Manuals
• When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations. Accessories The screen in step 3 will not be displayed. Some functions may not be installed. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Appendix • The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, Camera using Canon CameraWindow] so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
Page 23 From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed Appendix when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► Index [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow].
Page 24: System Map
Contents: Basic Included Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, Operations Accessories etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage Basic Guide and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to DIGITAL Compact Power Adapter Wrist Strap...
Page 25: Advanced Guide
Cover Advanced Guide Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode describes shooting and playback options Other Shooting Modes P Mode...
Page 26: On/Off
Cover On/Off Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Preliminary Notes and Legal Information As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates Shooting Mode Contents: Basic the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of Operations Press the power button to turn the inactivity. Basic Guide camera on and prepare for shooting. Power Saving in Shooting Mode To turn the camera off, press the power The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity.
Page 27: Shutter Ring
Cover Shutter Ring • Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the Preliminary Notes and Legal Information shutter ring halfway. To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter ring Contents: Basic •...
Page 28: Holding The Camera
Cover Holding the Camera • When the camera is not in use, keep the screen closed. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • The screen can only open to approximately 90°. Be careful not to While holding the camera naturally, you can shoot from a variety of angles Contents: Basic open the screen any further than this, as it will damage the camera.
Page 29: Shooting Display Options
Cover Shooting Display Options FUNC. Menu Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Touch [ l ] to view other information on the screen, or to hide the Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Contents: Basic information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode Operations Information”...
Page 30: Menu Menu
Cover Finish the setup process. MENU Menu Preliminary Notes and Touch your chosen option again, or touch Legal Information Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. [^]. Contents: Basic Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], Operations The screen before you touched [ H ] playback [ 1 ], and so on.
Page 31: Indicator Display
Cover Indicator Display Choose a setting. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Drag the settings up or down to scroll The indicator ( ) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Contents: Basic them, or touch a setting to choose it. Operations Indicator Indicator...
Page 32: Creative Shot Mode
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Creative Shot Mode Shoot multiple still images with effects using camera- Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode determined settings Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu...
Page 33: Shooting (Creative Shot)
Cover Still Images Still Images Preliminary Notes and Shooting (Creative Shot) Viewing Legal Information Contents: Basic The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically Normally, only images without effects that you shoot in [ ] mode will Operations applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the be displayed, but you can also view each of the six versions of the shot Basic Guide subject.
Page 34 Cover • The simultaneous display after step 2 in “Shooting (Creative Shot)” Preliminary Notes and Legal Information is only shown immediately after you shoot. Contents: Basic • During group playback, you can switch to single-image display to use menu Operations functions (accessed by touching [H]) or magnify images (“Magnifying Images”...
Page 35: Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto Creative Shot Mode Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control Other Shooting Modes over shooting P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions...
Page 36: Shooting With Camera-Determined
Cover Shooting With Camera-Determined Aim the camera at the subject. The Preliminary Notes and Settings camera will make a slight clicking noise Legal Information as it determines the scene. Contents: Basic Operations For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply Icons representing the scene and image let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. stabilization mode are displayed in the Basic Guide upper right of the screen...
Page 37 Cover Shoot. Resize the subject and Preliminary Notes and recompose the shot as needed. Legal Information Press the shutter ring all the way down. Contents: Basic To resize the subject, repeat the As the camera shoots, a shutter sound Operations operations in step 3 36).
Page 38: Shooting In Hybrid Auto Mode
Cover Still Images Movies • Although the digest movie recorded on a particular day constitutes a single Preliminary Notes and Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode Legal Information file, a single clip (chapter) is created with each shot, and the clip can be edited Contents: Basic 79). You can make a short movie of the day (digest movie). Just by shooting Operations •...
Page 39: Scene Icons
Cover Still Images Movies Movies Preliminary Notes and Scene Icons Legal Information • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly Contents: Basic In [ ] and [ ] modes, shooting scenes determined by the camera over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. Operations are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are •...
Page 40: Continuous Shooting Scenes
Cover • When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will • In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images Preliminary Notes and be displayed. Legal Information may not look as expected. • When shooting in [ ] mode, only People, Shadows on Face, Other Subjects, and At Contents: Basic •...
Page 41: Common, Convenient Features
Cover Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and On-Screen Frames Legal Information Still Images Movies Contents: Basic In [ ] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects Operations Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) subjects you are aiming the camera at.
Page 42: Using The Self-Timer
Cover Shoot. • Turning the zoom ring will display the zoom bar (which indicates the Preliminary Notes and For Still Images: Press the shutter ring Legal Information zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending on halfway to focus on the subject, and then Contents: Basic the zoom range.
Page 43 Cover Still Images Still Images Preliminary Notes and Shooting By Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) Legal Information Contents: Basic With this option, instead of pressing the shutter ring, you can simply touch You can shoot after the camera focuses on your selected subject, person’s Operations face, or location shown on the screen.
Page 44: Using Face Id
Cover Using Face ID • If you prefer the camera not to shoot when you touch the screen, Preliminary Notes and Legal Information make sure [Touch Shutter] mode is deactivated. Touch [ H ] If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s Contents: Basic and then [ n ], and on the [4] tab, set [Touch Shutter] to [Off] face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when...
Page 45: Register Face Information
Cover Register the person’s name and Touch [Add to Registry]. Preliminary Notes and birthday. Legal Information Contents: Basic Touch the name text box. Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Touch [Add a New Face]. Camera Basics Touch the desired character to enter it. Touch [ q ][ r ] to move the cursor. Creative Shot Mode Touch [...
Page 46 Cover Shooting Save the settings. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Touch [Save]. If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will prioritize that person Contents: Basic as the main subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and color for that After a message is displayed, touch [Yes].
Page 47: Checking And Editing Registered Information
Cover Checking and Editing Registered Information • Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in Preliminary Notes and Legal Information previously shot images will remain the same. Access the [Check/Edit Info] Contents: Basic screen. Operations • You can use the included software to edit registered names. Some characters entered with the included software may not display on the camera, but will be Following step 1 in “Registering Face ID Basic Guide...
Page 48: Erasing Registered Information
Cover Erasing Registered Information Choose the face info to Preliminary Notes and overwrite. You can erase information (face info, name, birthday) registered to Face ID. Legal Information However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. Contents: Basic Touch the image of the face info you want Operations to overwrite.
Page 49: Image Customization Features
Cover Image Customization Features Still Images Preliminary Notes and Changing Image Resolution (Size) Legal Information Still Images Contents: Basic Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on Operations Changing the Aspect Ratio how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” 130).
Page 50: Helpful Shooting Features
Cover Helpful Shooting Features Movies Preliminary Notes and Changing Movie Image Quality Legal Information Still Images Movies Contents: Basic 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum Operations Displaying Grid Lines movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card” 130). Basic Guide Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting.
Page 51: Customizing Camera Operation
Cover Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Preliminary Notes and Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Legal Information Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. Contents: Basic You can change how long images are displayed and what information is For instructions on menu functions, see “MENU Menu”...
Page 52 Cover Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], Contents: Basic [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] Operations 51). Basic Guide Configure the setting. Choose [Display Info], and then choose Advanced Guide the desired option. Camera Basics To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].
Page 53: Other Shooting Modes
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Other Shooting Modes Creative Shot Mode Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode enhanced with unique image effects or captured using Other Shooting special functions Modes P Mode Playback Mode...
Page 54: Applying Special Effects
Cover Applying Special Effects Still Images Preliminary Notes and Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish- Legal Information Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. eye Effect) Contents: Basic Operations Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Enter [4] mode. Basic Guide Set the mode switch to [4]. Choose [ ].
Page 55: Miniature Effect
Cover Still Images Movies Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One- Preliminary Notes and Shots Resembling Miniature Models Minute Clips) Legal Information (Miniature Effect) Contents: Basic Speed Playback Time Operations Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and Approx.
Page 56: Shooting With A Soft Focus Effect
Cover Still Images Still Images Preliminary Notes and Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect Legal Information Camera Effect) Contents: Basic This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached Operations to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired. This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Basic Guide (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
Page 57: Shooting Super Slow Motion Precautions Movies
Cover Still Images Movies Movies Preliminary Notes and Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Shooting in Monochrome Legal Information Contents: Basic Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note Operations that sound is not recorded.
Page 58 Cover • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you turn the zoom Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ring. Contents: Basic • Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you touch [ Operations • When you play the movie 65), it will be played back in slow motion.
Page 59: P Mode
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics P Mode Creative Shot Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [ G ] mode. Modes • [ G ]: Program AE;...
Page 60: Shooting In Program Ae
Cover Image Brightness (Exposure Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Compensation) Legal Information Contents: Basic You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Operations style. Still Images Basic Guide Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Enter [ G ] mode.
Page 61: Adjusting White Balance
Cover For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Still Images Movies Evaluative Preliminary Notes and Adjusting White Balance Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions. Legal Information Determines the average brightness of light across the entire Contents: Basic Center By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area Operations...
Page 62: Continuous Shooting
Cover Still Images Preliminary Notes and • If you use Face ID 44) in [W], the name recorded in the image will be Continuous Shooting Legal Information fixed to the location where it is displayed in the first shot. Even if the subject Contents: Basic moves, the name will stay fixed in the same position for any subsequent shots. Hold the shutter ring all the way down to shoot continuously. Operations For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting Basic Guide...
Page 63: Flash
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Activating Flash Changing the IS Mode Settings Legal Information Contents: Basic You can have the flash fire for each shot. Under this setting, the flash also Operations Touch [ H ], touch [ n ], choose remains on during movie recording. For details on the flash range, see [IS Mode] on the [4] tab, and then touch Basic Guide “Flash Range”...
Page 64: Playback Mode
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Playback Mode Creative Shot Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode in many ways Other Shooting Modes • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1>...
Page 65: Viewing
Cover Still Images Movies Display will switch to Scroll Display mode Preliminary Notes and Viewing Legal Information if you continue scrolling. Contents: Basic In this mode, scroll left or right to choose After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Operations an image.
Page 66: Switching Display Modes
Cover Pause playback. Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Switching Display Modes To pause playback, touch the screen. Legal Information The movie control panel is displayed. To Contents: Basic Touch the screen to view other information on the screen, or to hide the Operations resume playback, touch [ information. To view detailed information, hold your finger on the screen for...
Page 67 Cover Still Images Movies Movies Preliminary Notes and Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Legal Information Histogram Still Images (Digest Movies) Contents: Basic Operations High The graph in detailed information display View digest movies recorded automatically in [ ] mode 38) on a day Basic Guide 66) is a histogram showing the...
Page 68: Browsing And Filtering Images
Cover Browsing and Filtering Images Viewing by Date Preliminary Notes and Digest movies can be viewed by date. Legal Information Still Images Movies Contents: Basic Operations Navigating Through Images in an Index Choose a movie. Basic Guide Touch [ H ] and choose [ ] in the By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images menu...
Page 69: Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions
Cover Still Images Movies • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some Preliminary Notes and Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Legal Information conditions, those conditions will not be available. Note that [ ] is not Contents: Basic available unless people are registered 44).
Page 70: Editing Face Id Information
Cover Editing Face ID Information Erasing Names Preliminary Notes and Following step 3 in “Changing Names” Legal Information If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change it or 70), touch [Erase]. Contents: Basic erase it. Operations After [Erase?] is displayed, touch [OK].
Page 71: Image Viewing Options
Cover Image Viewing Options Double-Touch Magnification Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Quickly touch the screen twice to magnify Still Images Contents: Basic the image about 3x. Operations Magnifying Images To return to single-image display from Basic Guide magnified display, quickly touch the Magnify an image. screen twice.
Page 72: Erasing Images
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Erasing Images Viewing Slideshows Legal Information Contents: Basic Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when Operations image is displayed for about three seconds.
Page 73: Erasing All Images
Cover Erasing All Images Choose an image. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Choose an image after dragging left You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, Contents: Basic because they cannot be recovered. or right to browse. Once you touch the Operations screen, [ ] is displayed.
Page 74: Rotating Images
Cover Still Images Movies Rotate the image. Preliminary Notes and Rotating Images Legal Information Drag left or right across the screen to Contents: Basic choose an image. Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Operations Touch [ ] or [ ], depending on the Basic Guide...
Page 75: Tagging Images As Favorites
Cover Repeat this process to choose additional Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Tagging Images as Favorites images. Legal Information Touch [OK]. A confirmation message is Contents: Basic You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a displayed. Operations category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to all Finish the setup process. Basic Guide of those images.
Page 76: Convenient Control: Touch Actions
Cover Still Images Movies Assign a function to a dragging Preliminary Notes and Convenient Control: Touch Actions pattern. Legal Information Contents: Basic Drag up or down across the screen to You can quickly and easily activate functions that you have assigned to four Operations choose a dragging pattern. touch gestures (Touch Actions), in single-image display. Basic Guide Touch [ q ][ r ] to choose a function to Using a Function Assigned to [ ]...
Page 77: Editing Still Images
Cover Editing Still Images Save as a new image and Preliminary Notes and review. Legal Information Contents: Basic • Image editing 77) is only available when the memory card has Touch [New File]. Operations sufficient free space. The image is now saved as a new file. Basic Guide Still Images Advanced Guide Correcting Red-Eye Review the new image.
Page 78: Movies
Cover Movies Save the edited movie. Preliminary Notes and Editing Movies Legal Information Touch [New File]. Contents: Basic The movie is now saved as a new file. You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. Operations To cancel trimming, touch [Cancel]. Basic Guide Specify portions to cut.
Page 79: Editing Digest Movies
Cover Movies Preliminary Notes and Editing Digest Movies Legal Information Contents: Basic Individual chapters 38) recorded in [ ] mode can be erased, as Operations needed. Be careful when erasing chapters, because they cannot be recovered. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Select the chapter to erase.
Page 80: Wi-Fi Functions
Precautions ......83 Sending Images ......99 Security Precautions ....84 Index Sending Images to a Computer Glossary ........84 via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ......101 Connecting to a Smartphone ...85 Geotagging Images on the Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu ..88 Camera ........102 Connecting to Web Services ...89...
Page 81: What You Can Do With Wi-Fi
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to those who have purchased this product. If you register for Setting Menu free as a member, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to access various Web services, such as social networking Accessories services set on a computer.
Page 82: Using Wi-Fi To Send Images From The Camera
○ ○ ○ Wi-Fi Functions Installing the included software ○ – ○ – 19)* Setting Menu Adjusting settings for using Web services from CANON iMAGE ○ – – – Accessories GATEWAY Establishing a connection with the ○ ○ ○ ○...
Page 83: Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan Precautions
Contents: Basic • The model number is PC1864 or PC2004 • Canon will not make compensation for loss or theft of the product. Operations (including WLAN module model WM219). To Canon accepts no responsibility for damages incurred due to identify your model, check the label on the Basic Guide unauthorized access to registered data (image transfer destinations, etc.)
Page 84: Security Precautions
Cover Security Precautions Glossary Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Because Wi-Fi uses radio waves to transmit signals, security precautions Wi-Fi related terms are explained here. Also refer to the explanations of Contents: Basic more stringent than when using a LAN cable are required. terms given in the respective sections of this guide. Operations Keep the following points in mind when using Wi-Fi.
Page 85: Connecting To A Smartphone
Setting Menu On the smartphone, start CameraWindow Accessories and enter a name for the smartphone that will be displayed on the camera. Appendix • For details on this application (supported smartphones and included functions), Index refer to the Canon website.
Page 86 Cover Establishing the Smartphone Connection The camera’s SSID and encryption key Preliminary Notes and Legal Information are displayed on the screen. When establishing a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone, you can either Contents: Basic use the camera as an access point or use another access point. Operations Follow these instructions when using the camera as an access point.
Page 87 Cover Adding Other Smartphones After a connection is established with Preliminary Notes and Only one smartphone can be assigned to the < > button. Legal Information the smartphone, the smartphone name • To assign a different one, clear the current assignment. Touch [H] Contents: Basic is displayed on the camera.
Page 88: Accessing The Wi-Fi Menu
Cover Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu Touch [ ] to enter capital letters. Preliminary Notes and Touch [ ] to enter numbers or symbols. Legal Information Initial Connection via Wi-Fi Contents: Basic Touch [ ] to delete the previous Operations character. First, register a nickname for the camera, if you have not already named it.
Page 89: Connecting To Web Services
2 0) for server transfer system requirements. Access the CANON iMAGE Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode • For information on countries and regions where CANON iMAGE GATEWAY login screen. GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website (http://canon.com/cig). Other Shooting Click [Camera Settings], and then click Modes [Set Up Web Services].
Page 90 Basic Guide want to use. • After logging in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY the second time in step 5, the Once the Web service settings are screen in step 7 will be displayed. To change settings for Web services you...
Page 91: Connecting To Another Camera
Operations • Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be connected 99). to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support Eye-Fi cards cannot When [Send via Server] is selected, Basic Guide be connected to if they do not have a Wi-Fi function. You cannot connect to images will be sent as soon as a...
Page 92: Connecting To A Computer
Cover Connecting to a Computer • To add multiple cameras, repeat the above procedures starting from step 1. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • Once a camera is added, the camera nickname will be displayed on the screen Configure computer settings for the connection, add the computer as a Contents: Basic in step 3.
Page 93 Wi-Fi. Setting Menu ○ WPA2-PSK (TKIP) ○ WPA2-PSK (AES) Click in the following order: [Start] menu Accessories ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► Encryption key (network key) The data encryption key used for transmission via Wi-Fi. [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection Appendix setup]. Key index (sent key) The key specified when using WEP for Network certificate/ ○ 1...
Page 94 Cover Adding a Computer • The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility in step Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Add a computer to your list of devices to connect to via Wi-Fi. Contents: Basic Turn on media streaming. Follow these instructions when using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Operations This will enable the camera to find the computer to access via Wi-Fi.
Page 95 Cover Choose [WPS Connection]. Install a driver (first Windows Preliminary Notes and connection only). Legal Information Touch [WPS Connection]. Contents: Basic When the screen at left is displayed on Operations the camera, click the Start menu on the Basic Guide computer, click [Control Panel], and then click [Add a device].
Page 96: Connecting To Access Points In The List
Cover Enter the access point’s • If you chose [PIN Method] in step 5, a PIN code will be displayed on the Preliminary Notes and Legal Information encryption key. screen. Be sure to set this code in the access point. Choose a device in the Contents: Basic [Select a Device] screen.
Page 97: Import Images
Guide 20) for details. Advanced Guide Camera Basics Display CameraWindow. Creative Shot In Windows, click [Downloads Images Mode From Canon Camera using Canon Auto Mode/ CameraWindow]. Hybrid Auto Mode CameraWindow will be displayed. Other Shooting Modes On a Macintosh computer,...
Page 98: Connecting To A Printer
Cover Connecting to a Printer Use the printer to connect to Preliminary Notes and the network displayed on the Legal Information Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows. camera screen. Contents: Basic When establishing a Wi-Fi connection with a printer, you can either use the Operations Choose the displayed SSID (network camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) or use another...
Page 99: Sending Images
Images can be uploaded to social networking services or sent to email After sending images to a camera or Basic Guide addresses, via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. See CANON iMAGE GATEWAY smartphone, [Transfer completed] will be for details. displayed, and the display will return to Advanced Guide •...
Page 100: Sending Multiple Images
Follow the steps in “Sending Images Individually” 99) to send the image. Appendix • When a comment is not entered, the comment set in CANON iMAGE Index GATEWAY is automatically sent. • You can also choose images by switching to single-image display 68) in step 2 and dragging left or right across the screen.
Page 101: Gateway
Start up the computer so that they can be saved. • Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be sent to Camera Basics the computer.
Page 102: Geotagging Images On The Camera
Cover Geotagging Images on the Camera Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Preliminary Notes and Legal Information GPS data recorded on a smartphone using the dedicated CameraWindow Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. Contents: Basic application 85) can be added to images on the camera. Images are Editing Connection Information Operations tagged with information including the latitude, longitude, and elevation.
Page 103: Erasing Connection Information
Cover Erasing Connection Information Choose a device to edit. Preliminary Notes and Erase connection information (information about devices that you have Legal Information Touch the device you want to edit. connected to) as follows. Contents: Basic Operations Following step 5 in “Editing Connection Basic Guide Information”...
Page 104: Settings
Be sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option. To clear the settings completed in Wi-Fi Functions “Sending Images to a Computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY” 101), connect your camera to the computer and use CameraWindow to erase the Setting Menu connection information.
Page 105: Setting Menu
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Setting Menu Creative Shot Mode Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode convenience Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories...
Page 106: Functions
Cover Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Date and Time Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Adjust the date and time as follows. Functions can be configured on the [3] tab. Customize commonly used Contents: Basic functions as desired, for greater convenience 30). Operations Touch [Date/Time]. Silencing Camera Operations Basic Guide Touch the item to configure, and then Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
Page 107: Using Eco Mode
Cover Using Eco Mode Switch to the destination time Preliminary Notes and zone. Legal Information This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When Contents: Basic Touch [ World], and then touch [^]. the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery Operations consumption. ] is now shown on the shooting screen Basic Guide 124).
Page 108: Screen Brightness
Cover Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Adjust screen brightness as follows. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you Contents: Basic should format the card with this camera. Operations Formatting erases all data on a memory card.
Page 109 Cover Increasing Touch-Screen Panel Sensitivity Low-Level Formatting Preliminary Notes and Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is Legal Information Sensitivity of the touch-screen panel can be increased, so that the camera displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is Contents: Basic responds to a lighter touch.
Page 110: Auto Mode
Cover Checking Certification Logos Restoring Defaults Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera Contents: Basic on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the settings. Operations camera packaging, or on the camera body. Basic Guide Touch [Reset All]. Touch [Certification Logo Display].
Page 111: Accessories
Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Accessories Creative Shot Mode Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode accessories and other compatible accessories sold Other Shooting separately Modes P Mode Playback Mode...
Page 112: Optional Accessories
Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible Playback Mode or when connecting the camera to a printer. printer or computer. Cannot be used to For details, visit your nearest Canon Wi-Fi Functions charge the camera battery. dealer. Setting Menu •...
Page 113: Using Optional Accessories
Cover Still Images Movies • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge Preliminary Notes and Using Optional Accessories Legal Information it continuously for more than 24 hours. Contents: Basic • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the Operations Using the Battery Charger to Charge the Battery charger or cord to other objects.
Page 114 Cover Attaching the Camera Jacket Connect the adapter to the Preliminary Notes and coupler. Legal Information Prepare the camera. Contents: Basic Open the cover and insert the adapter Operations Make sure the battery and memory card plug fully into the coupler. are in the camera.
Page 115: Printing Images
Contents: Basic Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. Operations A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the Basic Guide sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer.
Page 116: Printing Movie Scenes
Cover Movies Choosing a Selection Method Preliminary Notes and Printing Movie Scenes Legal Information Touch [ H ], touch [ n ], and then Contents: Basic Print the current still image in a paused movie as follows. touch [Photobook Set-up] on the [ 1 ] Operations tab, and then choose how you will select Basic Guide...
Page 117 Cover Choose an image. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Drag left or right to browse images, and Contents: Basic then touch an image to choose it. Operations ] is displayed. Basic Guide To remove the image from the photobook, touch the screen again. [ ] is no longer Advanced Guide displayed.
Page 118: Appendix
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Appendix Creative Shot Mode Helpful information when using the camera Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Troubleshooting...
Page 119: Troubleshooting
Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are Legal Information If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. recorded in movies. Contents: Basic • The screen may darken under bright light. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Operations Support Help Desk. • The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting. Basic Guide •...
Page 120 Cover Subjects in shots look too dark. The Babies or Children icon does not display. Preliminary Notes and • Set the flash mode to [h] 63). • The Babies and Children icons will not display if the birthday is not set in face Legal Information information 44).
Page 121: Memory Card
Cover Sound is not played during movies. • Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to (such as the Preliminary Notes and access point), and make sure there are no objects between the devices. •...
Page 122 • More than 998 images were selected for Photobook Set-up 116). Choose 998 Auto Mode/ memory card 2) and have inserted it facing the correct way, contact a Canon images or less. Hybrid Auto Mode Customer Support Help Desk 13).
Page 123 Operations • You may be in an environment where Wi-Fi signals are obstructed. write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help • Avoid using the camera’s Wi-Fi function around microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, Basic Guide Desk.
Page 124 Cover On-Screen Information Image stabilization ISO speed Super slow motion Preliminary Notes and movie (shooting Camera shake Legal Information time) Shooting (Information Display) Aperture value warning Contents: Basic Exposure Zoom bar Operations compensation level Basic Guide * In [ ] mode, indicates the number of shots available. Advanced Guide Camera Basics Battery Level...
Page 125 Cover Playback (Detailed Information Display) Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Touch to display the volume panel, and then touch [ o ][ p ] to adjust the Contents: Basic volume. At a volume of 0, [ ] is displayed.
Page 126: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Cover Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Shooting Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Contents: Basic Operations Function Shooting Mode Basic Guide Metering Method O O O O O O O Advanced Guide Function –...
Page 127: Shooting Menu
Cover Shooting Mode 4 Shooting Menu Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Function Contents: Basic Shooting Mode Still Image Aspect Ratio Operations – – O – * – – O – Function Basic Guide Resolution Touch Shutter Advanced Guide O O O O O O O O O –...
Page 128: Playback Menu
Cover 3 Set up Menu Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Operations Play Linked Digest Mute Format 108, 109 Basic Guide Rotate Movie* Volume Units Advanced Guide...
Page 129: Specifications
Auto Mode/ (monaural)) • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, Hybrid Auto Mode Interface Hi-speed USB contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Other Shooting IEEE802.11b/g/n* Modes Wi-Fi Standards • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden * 2.4 GHz band only...
Page 130 • The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the Hybrid Auto Mode • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Other Shooting depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
Page 131 Charging Time: Approx. 1 hr. 50 min. (when using NB-9L) Index Charge Indicator: Charging: orange / Fully charged: green (two-indicator system) Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 132: Index
CameraWindow Erasing .......... 72, 73 Operations Display .......... 97 AC adapter kit ......112, 113 Error messages ......... 122 Basic Guide CANON iMAGE GATEWAY MAC address ........93 Exposure Accessories ........112 Settings ......... 89 Magnified display ......... 71 Compensation ....... 60...
Page 133 Cover Power  AC adapter kit Soft focus (shooting mode)....56 Wi-Fi ............ 81 Preliminary Notes and  Battery Access point ........93 Software Legal Information  Compact power adapter Resetting Wi-Fi settings ....103 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ..2 Contents: Basic Settings .........
Page 134: Trademark Acknowledgments
Cover CAUTION USA and Canada only: Preliminary Notes and RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Legal Information DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this Contents: Basic battery.
Page 135 Canon is prohibited. Modes interference by one or more of the following measures: • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. P Mode without prior notice.

Canon PowerShot N User Manual

Advanced Guide

1 Camera Basics

Shutter Ring

2 Creative Shot Mode

3 Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto

4 Other Shooting Modes

5 P Mode

6 Playback Mode

7 Wi-Fi Functions

Advanced Guide

Creative Shot Mode

8 Setting Menu

Camera Basics

Auto Mode

9 Accessories

P Mode

10 Appendix

Troubleshooting

Accessories

Appendix

Quick Links

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