If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Operations • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and Basic Guide affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory...
Cover Part Names and Conventions in This • xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a page number) Before Use Guide • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. Common Camera • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as Operations the “memory card”.
Cover Before Use Turning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and Common Camera Operations perform other operations. Most of these operations are also possible with the Basic Guide <o><p><q><r> buttons. Advanced Guide • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera Camera Basics buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.
Cover Table of Contents Tv, Av, and M Mode ....68 Connecting to Another Camera .108 Sending Images ......109 Before Use Specific Shutter Speeds Saving Images to a Computer ... ([Tv] Mode)........69 Common Camera Sending Images Automatically Operations Package Contents ......2 Auto Mode ......26 Specific Aperture Values...
Cover Common Camera Operations Applying special effects Before Use Shoot Common Camera Operations Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Movie Digest Mode) ..........27, Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect Basic Guide Shooting people well Advanced Guide Camera Basics Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome Auto Mode...
Cover Safety Precautions View Before Use View images (Playback Mode) ............. • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety Common Camera Automatic playback (Slideshow) ............precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used Operations correctly.
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Operations If the battery charger (for cameras that use one) becomes wet, unplug objects. Basic Guide it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. Support Help Desk. This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
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Cover • If your camera uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. different levels of charge together, do not use old and new batteries Before Use • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a together, and do not insert the batteries with the + and –...
Cover Basic Guide Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and Camera Basics playback Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Initial Preparations ........... Trying the Camera Out ........
Cover Initial Preparations Holding the Camera Before Use Prepare for shooting as follows. Place the strap around your neck. Common Camera Attaching Accessories Operations When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely Basic Guide Attach the strap.
Cover Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack. Before Use After unplugging the battery charger, Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Common Camera remove the battery pack by pushing it in Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted Operations ( ) and up ( ).
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Cover Insert the memory card. Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Before Use Insert the memory card facing as shown Remove the battery pack. Common Camera until it clicks into the locked position. Operations Open the cover and press the battery Make sure the memory card is facing the Basic Guide lock in the direction of the arrow.
Cover Setting the Date and Time Finish the setup process. Before Use Press the <m> button to complete the Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen Common Camera setting. The setting screen is no longer is displayed when you turn the camera on.
Cover Choose [Date/Time]. Access the setting screen. Before Use Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] Press and hold the <m> button, and Common Camera tab. then immediately press the <n> Operations button. Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the Basic Guide <5>...
Cover Still Images Movies Compose the shot. Trying the Camera Out Before Use To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Common Camera the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto), Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Operations and to zoom away from the subject, move movies, and then view them.
Cover Shoot. Finish shooting. Before Use Press the shutter button all the way Press the movie button again to stop Common Camera down. shooting. The camera beeps twice as Operations recording stops. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound Basic Guide is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires Viewing...
Cover Erasing the Images To access Scroll Display mode, turn the Before Use You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when <5> dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Common Camera <5>...
Cover Advanced Guide Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Advanced Guide Camera Basics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode On/Off ..............
Cover On/Off Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Before Use As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates Shooting Mode Common Camera the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of Operations Press the power button to turn the inactivity.
Cover Shutter Button Shooting Modes Before Use To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. Common Camera button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all Operations P, Tv, Av, and M Modes the way down to shoot.
Cover Shooting Display Options Using the FUNC. Menu Before Use Press the <l> button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Common Camera the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode Operations Information”...
Cover Using Menus Finish the setup process. Before Use Press the <m> button. Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Common Camera The screen before you pressed the Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], Operations <m>...
Cover On-Screen Keyboard Choose a menu item. Before Use Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the The keyboard is displayed when you must enter information, such as a Common Camera <5> dial to choose a menu item. camera nickname for Wi-Fi connections. Note that the length and type of Operations For menu items with options not shown, information you can enter varies depending on the function you are using.
Cover Indicator Display Clock Before Use The indicator on the back of the camera 4) lights up or blinks You can check the current time. Common Camera depending on the camera status. Operations Indicator Press and hold the <m> button. Color Camera Status Basic Guide...
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Auto Mode Basic Guide Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings . Image Customization Features .......
Cover Shooting with Camera-Determined Compose the shot. Before Use Settings To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Common Camera the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto), For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, Operations and to zoom away from the subject, move simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
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Cover Shoot. Resize the subject and Before Use recompose the shot as needed. Press the shutter button all the way Common Camera down. To resize the subject, repeat the Operations operations in step 3 27). As the camera shoots, a shutter sound However, note that the sound of camera Basic Guide is played, and in low-light conditions...
Cover Still Images Movies Before Use Common Camera • A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred Operations Microphone • Before shooting a movie, lower the flash by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take with your finger.
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Scene Icons Image Stabilization Icons Before Use Common Camera In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically Operations by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically applied (Intelligent IS).
Cover Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Operations aiming the camera at. Basic Guide When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, •...
Cover Still Images Movies • Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates Reacquiring Subjects Lost after Zooming Before Use the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending (Framing Assist – Seek) Common Camera on the zoom range.
Cover • Faces may not be displayed at a constant size if the subject’s head • If you prefer to shoot at the zoom factor of the screen in step 1, press the Before Use shutter button all the way down. is tilted or facing the camera indirectly.
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer Before Use Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake Common Camera With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have Operations shots.
Cover Still Images Still Images Movies Adding a Date Stamp Before Use Customizing the Self-Timer Common Camera The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. Operations You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct 14).
Basic Guide Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Use camera DPOF print settings 137) to print Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print 131) Advanced Guide Press the <m> button, choose [...
Cover Still Images Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Red-Eye Correction Before Use Common Camera Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as Operations how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see follows.
Cover Helpful Shooting Features Movies Changing Movie Image Quality Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum Displaying Grid Lines Operations movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card”...
Cover Still Images Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus Checking for Closed Eyes Before Use Common Camera You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed Operations enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
Cover Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Before Use Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows. Common Camera You can change how long images are displayed and what information is For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus” 23).
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Cover Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Before Use Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Common Camera Operations Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], Basic Guide [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] 40). Advanced Guide Configure the setting. Camera Basics Choose [Display Info], and then choose the desired option.
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Other Shooting Modes Basic Guide Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or Advanced Guide captured using special functions Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Discreet Mode ...........
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Discreet Mode Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) Before Use Common Camera Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp as follows. Use You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images. Operations this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are prohibited.
Cover Still Images Movies Brightness / Color Customization Before Use • Movies created in [ ] mode can be viewed by date 92). (Live View Control) • ] mode movie quality is [ ] and cannot be changed. Common Camera Operations •...
Cover Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Before Use P Shoot with snowy backgrounds Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will Common Camera (Snow) automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Operations Bright, natural-colored shots of people Basic Guide Enter [K] mode.
Cover Image Effects (Creative Filters) • In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure Before Use you obtain the desired results. Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Common Camera Operations Still Images Enter [ ] mode.
Cover Return to the shooting screen Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models and shoot. Before Use (Miniature Effect) Press the <n> button to return to the Common Camera shooting screen, and then shoot. Operations Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.
Cover Still Images Still Images Movies Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Shooting in Monochrome Before Use (Toy Camera Effect) Common Camera Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Operations This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
Cover Special Modes for Other Purposes Join the subjects in the Before Use shooting area and look at the Still Images camera. Common Camera Using the Face Self-Timer Operations After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will Basic Guide The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of speed up.
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Cover Still Images High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Images Displayed during Playback Before Use Each set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, and Burst) Common Camera only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the Operations You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter image is part of a group, [...
Cover Adjust the exposure. Movies Shooting Various Movies Before Use Turn the <5> dial to adjust the exposure, as you watch the screen. Common Camera Movies Operations Shoot 51). Shooting Movies in [E] Mode Basic Guide Movies Enter [E] mode. Advanced Guide Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Set the mode dial to [E].
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Cover Playback Time Frame Rate Image Quality (For a 30-sec. Clip) Before Use Approx. 4 min. 240 fps (320 x 240) Common Camera Operations Approx. 2 min. 120 fps (640 x 480) Basic Guide • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the Advanced Guide zoom lever.
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations P Mode Basic Guide More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to •...
Cover Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Before Use Still Images Common Camera You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Operations style. Compensation) Basic Guide The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop Enter [G] mode.
Cover Compose the shot and shoot. Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Before Use After one shot, AE is unlocked and [ ] is no longer displayed. Common Camera Press the <o> button, choose an option Operations (either press the <o><p> buttons or •...
Cover Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or Adjusting White Balance Operations backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.
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Cover Still Images Movies – My Colors Off Before Use Custom White Balance Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images Common Camera For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white Vivid sharper. Operations balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white Neutral Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images.
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Continuous Shooting Before Use Custom Color Common Camera Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. Operations For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 –...
Cover Shooting Range and Focusing Before Use • Cannot be used with the self-timer 34) or [Blink Detection] Still Images 39). Common Camera Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Operations • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the Basic Guide To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e].
Cover Still Images Movies • When you focus manually, the AF frame mode 61) is [Center] Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Before Use and AF frame size is [Normal], and these settings cannot be Common Camera When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can changed.
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Digital Tele-Converter Changing the AF Frame Mode Before Use Common Camera The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 2.0x. Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as Operations This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it follows.
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Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Before Use Face AiAF Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Common Camera Operations Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative Basic Guide metering only), and white balance ([ ] only).
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Cover Shoot. Still Images Before Use Press the shutter button halfway. [ Shooting with Servo AF Common Camera changes to a blue [ ], which follows Operations the subject as the camera continues to This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) Basic Guide...
Cover Still Images Still Images Movies Changing the Focus Setting Shooting with the AF Lock Before Use Common Camera You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not Operations subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed.
Cover Flash • The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the <r> button Before Use when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with your finger in advance. Still Images Common Camera • In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures Changing the Flash Mode Operations to keep it still and prevent camera shake.
Cover Other Settings Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Before Use Still Images Common Camera Just as with the AE lock 54), you can lock the exposure for the flash Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Operations shots. Basic Guide Choose from two compression ratios, [ ] (Super Fine) and [ ] (Fine), as Lift the flash and set the flash to...
Cover Still Images Movies Movies Before Use Changing the IS Mode Settings Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown Common Camera Operations before Shooting Access the setting screen. Basic Guide Normally, once movie recording begins, a smaller image display area Press the <n>...
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Tv, Av, and M Mode Basic Guide Take smarter, more sophisticated shots Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode...
Cover Still Images Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Before Use Common Camera Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera Operations automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
Cover Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Before Use • After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level Values ([M] Mode) may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. Common Camera Operations •...
Cover Still Images Adjusting the Flash Output Before Use Common Camera Choose from the three flash levels in [D] mode. Operations Basic Guide Enter [D] mode. Set the mode dial to [D]. Advanced Guide Configure the setting. Camera Basics Press the <m> button, choose [X] in the menu, and adjust the setting by either Auto Mode pressing the <o><p>...
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Playback Mode Basic Guide Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways Advanced Guide Camera Basics • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. Auto Mode •...
Cover Still Images Movies Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To Viewing Before Use play movies, go to step 3. Common Camera After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Operations follows. Basic Guide Enter Playback mode.
Cover Still Images Movies • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button Before Use Histogram halfway. Common Camera • To deactivate Scroll Display, press the <n> button, choose [Scroll High Operations The graph in detailed information display Display] on the [1] tab, and then choose [Off].
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Cover Movies Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Viewing by Date Before Use Digest movies can be viewed by date. Still Images (Digest Movies) Common Camera Operations View digest movies recorded automatically in [ ] mode 43) on a day Choose a movie.
Cover Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering Navigating through Images in an Index Operations image display according to your specified conditions.
Cover View images in the group • To show or hide information, press the <l> button in step 2. Before Use individually. • Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include “Navigating through Common Camera Pressing the <q><r> buttons or turning Images in an Index”...
Cover Image Viewing Options Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Before Use Still Images Common Camera Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each Magnifying Images Operations image is displayed for about three seconds. Basic Guide Magnify an image. Choose a slideshow transition and Moving the zoom lever toward <k>...
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Cover Still Images Changing Slideshow Settings Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Before Use You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions Shuffle) Common Camera between images and the display duration of each image. Operations Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may Access the setting screen.
Cover Still Images Movies Protecting Images • Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart Before Use Shuffle. Common Camera • Smart Shuffle is not available in the following cases: Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera Operations 83).
Cover Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Before Use Choose [Select]. Access the setting screen. Common Camera Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Operations Press the <n> button and choose 81), choose [Select] and press the [Protect] on the [1] tab 23).
Cover Selecting a Range Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Before Use <5> dial to choose an image, and then Choose [Select Range]. Common Camera press the <m> button. Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Operations Images before the first image cannot be 81), choose [Select Range] and selected as the last image.
Cover Specifying All Images at Once Still Images Movies Erasing Images Before Use Choose [Select All Images]. Common Camera You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Operations erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
Cover Erasing Multiple Images at Once Choosing Images Individually Before Use You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing Choose [Select]. Common Camera images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images Operations Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection 80) cannot be erased.
Cover Still Images Movies Rotating Images Selecting a Range Before Use Choose [Select Range]. Common Camera Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Operations Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” 84), choose [Select Basic Guide Choose [\].
Cover Using the Menu Deactivating Auto Rotation Before Use Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates Choose [Rotate]. Common Camera images based on the current camera orientation. Operations Press the <n> button and choose [Rotate] on the [1] tab 23).
Cover Still Images Movies Choose an image. Tagging Images as Favorites Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Common Camera <5> dial to choose an image, and then You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a Operations press the <m>...
Cover Editing Still Images Review the new image. Before Use Press the <n> button. [Display new Common Camera image?] is displayed. • Image editing (= 88 – 91) is only available when the memory Operations Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the card has sufficient free space.
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Cover Cropping Area Still Images Adjust the cropping area. Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Before Use A frame is displayed around the portion of Common Camera the image to be cropped. You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate Operations file.
Cover Still Images • If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before Use [Low], [Medium], or [High]. Common Camera Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be Operations detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.
Cover Movies Save as a new image and Editing Movies Before Use review. Common Camera Press the <o><p><q><r> buttons or You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. Operations turn the <5> dial to choose [New File], and then press the <m>...
Cover Review the edited movie. Movies Editing Digest Movies Before Use Press the <o><p> buttons to choose ], and then press the <m> button. Common Camera Individual chapters (clips) 43) recorded in [ ] mode can be erased, The edited movie is now played. Operations as needed.
Editing Connection Information ......Accessories Registering Web Services ....... Connecting without an Access Point ... Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ....Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ....Previous Access Points ........Appendix Registering Other Web Services ......Connecting to Another Camera ....
Other Shooting Modes Web service via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. * CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to P Mode those who have purchased this product. Tv, Av, and M...
Uploading Images to Web Services Smartphone Tablet computer Access point Camera Basics SNS, video-sharing Install CameraWindow on a smartphone Auto Mode CANON iMAGE GATEWAY sites, e-mail Connect directly 106) or via an access point 102) Other Shooting Send images 109)
Modes Connect via an access point 102) • You must have an account with Web services other than CANON iMAGE Save images to a computer 111) P Mode GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the Tv, Av, and M websites for each Web service you want to register.
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Choose [ Before Use Press the <o><p><q><r> buttons or After linking the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, add CANON Common Camera turn the <5> dial to choose [ ], and iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera.
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112) and CANON iMAGE Advanced Guide GATEWAY are now added as destinations, and the [ ] icon changes Once the camera is connected to CANON Camera Basics to [ iMAGE GATEWAY via the access point, an authentication code is displayed.
Registering Other Web Services Before Use Smartphone You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the Common Camera camera. Note that CANON iMAGE GATEWAY must be registered on the Before connecting your camera to a smartphone, first install the free...
The camera can connect via Wi-Fi to computers running the following Advanced Guide icpd/. operating systems. For detailed system requirements and compatibility Access the site for your country or region. Camera Basics information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon website. Download the software. Auto Mode Windows Macintosh Install the software.
Configure the setting. Press the <o> button. Other Shooting Click in the following order: [Start] menu Modes ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► Enter a nickname. P Mode [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection Press the <m> button to access the Tv, Av, and M setup].
Cover Connecting via an Access Point • When connecting wirelessly to any device other than a computer, a memory Before Use card must be inserted in the camera. Additionally, the memory card must Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows. Common Camera contain images in order for you to access Web services or connect to a Also refer to the access point user manual.
Cover Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points Check sheet Before Use WPS makes it easy to complete settings when connecting devices over Network name (SSID/ESSID) Common Camera The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Wi-Fi. You can use either Push Button Configuration Method or PIN Method Operations Also called the “access point name”...
Cover Choose [Add a Device]. Establish the connection. Before Use Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the On the access point, hold down the WPS Common Camera <5> dial to choose [Add a Device], and connection button for a few seconds. Operations then press the <m>...
Cover Double-click the connected camera icon. • If you chose [PIN Method] in step 7, a PIN code will be displayed on the Before Use Driver installation will begin. screen. Be sure to set this code in the access point. Choose a device in the Common Camera After driver installation is complete, and [Select a Device] screen.
Cover Connecting without an Access Point Enter the access point Before Use password. When connecting to a smartphone or printer via Wi-Fi, you can use the Common Camera Press the <m> button to access the camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) instead of using Operations keyboard, and then enter the password another access point.
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Cover On the target device, connect Send or print the images. Before Use to the network identified on the The screen displayed when the devices camera. Common Camera are connected varies depending on the Operations In the smartphone or printer’s Wi-Fi target device. setting menu, choose the SSID (network Basic Guide When the camera is connected to a name) displayed on the camera.
• To use the camera as an access point, choose [Switch Network] on the • Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be connected Basic Guide screen displayed when you establish a connection, and then choose [Set to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support Eye-Fi cards cannot be connected to if they do not have a Wi-Fi function.
Cover Sending Images When the target camera has been added Before Use successfully, the image transfer screen Send images wirelessly to destinations registered on the camera as follows. Common Camera will be displayed. Proceed to “Sending Note that when images are sent to a computer, the computer is used Operations Images”...
Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending images the <m> button. [ ] is displayed. you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. P Mode To cancel selection, press the <m>...
109) to send the image. Mode computer. Playback Mode Import images. • When a comment is not entered, the comment set in CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is automatically sent. Click [Import Images from Camera], and Wi-Fi Functions then click [Import Untransferred Images]. Setting Menu...
Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can be Operations computer, and you can change the destination folder. Refer to “Software sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. 131) for details. Instruction Manual”...
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Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any Sending Images Tv, Av, and M images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be sent to Mode the computer. Images sent from the camera are automatically saved to the computer.
Cover Geotagging Images on the Camera Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Before Use GPS data recorded on a smartphone using the dedicated CameraWindow Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. Common Camera application 99) can be added to images on the camera. Images are Operations Editing Connection Information tagged with information including the latitude, longitude, and elevation.
Cover Choose an item to edit. Erasing Connection Information Before Use Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the Erase connection information (information about devices that you have <5> dial to choose an item to edit, and Common Camera connected to) as follows. then press the <m>...
Cover Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Before Use Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera Common Camera to another person, or dispose of it. Operations Basic Guide Choose [Wi-Fi Settings]. Press the <n> button, and then Advanced Guide choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab 23).
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Setting Menu Basic Guide Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ....Power-Saving Adjustment ........
Cover Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Hiding Hints and Tips Before Use Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. 22) or Functions can be configured on the [3] tab. Customize commonly used Common Camera MENU 23) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. functions as desired, for greater convenience 23).
Cover World Clock Lens Retraction Timing Before Use To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press Common Camera travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that the <1>...
Cover Shoot. Screen Brightness Before Use To activate the screen and prepare for Adjust screen brightness as follows. shooting when the screen is off but the Common Camera lens is still out, press the shutter button Operations Choose [LCD Brightness], and then halfway.
Cover Formatting Memory Cards • The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than Before Use Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you the advertised capacity. Common Camera should format the card with this camera. Operations Formatting erases all data on a memory card.
Cover File Numbering Date-Based Image Storage Before Use Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Common Camera and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day.
Cover Checking Certification Logos Adjusting Other Settings Before Use Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab. Common Camera on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the •...
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Accessories Basic Guide Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible Advanced Guide accessories sold separately Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode System Map ............
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This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Operations Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, Basic Guide etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage...
Cover Optional Accessories Flash Unit Before Use The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability High-Power Flash HF-DC2 Common Camera varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Operations External flash for illuminating subjects Power Supplies Basic Guide that are out of range of the built-in flash.
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TV. a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. printer. Camera Basics For details, visit your nearest Canon • Some information may not be displayed on the TV 150). Auto Mode retailer.
Cover On the camera, open the terminal cover Still Images Movies Before Use and insert the cable plug fully into the Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote Common Camera camera terminal. Operations Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback (including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control.
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Cover Control the camera with the TV remote. Still Images Movies Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons on the remote Playback on a Standard-Definition TV Common Camera to browse images. Operations Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST To display the camera control panel, (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the Basic Guide press the OK/Select button.
Cover Connect the adapter to the • Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output Before Use coupler. format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the Common Camera Open the cover and insert the adapter video output format, press the <n>...
Software requirements and compatibility information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon website. Advanced Guide After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you Windows Macintosh can do the following things on your computer. Camera Basics...
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For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (some Operations link to modify the program. software excluded). Basic Guide Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Connect the camera to the Camera] and then click [OK]. Advanced Guide computer.
Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On Operations From Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders in step 2.
Cover Turn the printer on. • For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see Before Use Turn the camera on. “Printers” 127). Common Camera Press the <1> button to turn the camera Still Images Operations Configuring Print Settings Basic Guide Access the printing screen.
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Cover Still Images Still Images Before Use Cropping Images before Printing Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Common Camera By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area Choose [Paper Settings]. Operations instead of the entire image. After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Basic Guide Settings”...
Cover Choose a layout. Still Images Before Use Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the Printing ID Photos Common Camera <5> dial to choose an option. Operations Choose [ID Photo]. When choosing [N-up], press the Basic Guide Following steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper <q><r>...
Both standard and index formats are printed. • To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. Appendix • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge- Images are printed with the shooting date. Date compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Index –...
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[3] tab, accessible by pressing the <n> button 14). Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the • Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible P Mode printers (sold separately). <5> dial to specify the number of prints Tv, Av, and M (up to 99).
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Cover Still Images Still Images Before Use Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Clearing All Images from the Print List Common Camera Operations Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” 138), choose for Individual Images”...
Cover Still Images Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Before Use Adding Images Individually Common Camera Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images Operations on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, Choose [Select].
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Cover Still Images Before Use Adding All Images to a Photobook Common Camera Operations Following the procedure in “Choosing Basic Guide a Selection Method” 140), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m> Advanced Guide button. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Camera Basics <5>...
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Appendix Basic Guide Helpful information when using the camera Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Troubleshooting ..........Functions and Menu Tables ......Handling Precautions ........Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ..
Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if Shots are out of focus. battery swelling prevents the battery pack from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way Appendix Customer Support Help Desk.
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Cover No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the Subjects are affected by red-eye 37). shutter button is pressed halfway. Before Use • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] 40) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp •...
Cover Playback Wi-Fi Before Use Playback is not possible. Cannot access the Wi-Fi menu by pressing the <o> button. • Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or • The Wi-Fi menu is not available in Shooting mode. Switch to Playback mode and try Common Camera Operations alter the folder structure.
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2) and have inserted it facing the correct way 13), contact Tv, Av, and M a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Want to erase Wi-Fi connection information before disposing of the Mode camera or giving it to someone else.
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• Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, Invalid selection range write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Auto Mode • When specifying a range for image selection 82, 85, 139), you attempted to Desk.
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Playback Mode Memory card error • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted Wi-Fi Functions memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Setting Menu Receiving failed Insufficient space on card Accessories •...
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Cover On-Screen Information Shooting mode ISO speed Grid lines 151), Before Use i-Contrast Zoom bar Scene icon Shooting (Information Display) Exposure Blink detection Common Camera compensation bar Operations Flash mode Auto Basic Guide AE lock 54), MF indicator Red-eye correction FE lock Advanced Guide Shutter speed...
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Cover Playback (Detailed Information Display) Image editing My Colors Shooting date/time (= 88 – 90) 57, 89) Before Use Favorites Red-eye correction i-Contrast Common Camera 37, 90) 56, 90) Protection Operations Basic Guide • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV 127).
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Cover Functions and Menu Tables Before Use Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Common Camera Operations Shooting Mode Basic Guide Function Advanced Guide – – – – – Exposure Compensation ISO Speed Camera Basics – Auto Mode – – – –...
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Cover Shooting Mode Before Use Common Camera Function Operations – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Program Shift Basic Guide – – – – – – – – – –...
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Cover FUNC. Menu Before Use Shooting Mode Common Camera Operations Function Basic Guide White Balance Advanced Guide – – – – – – – – – – – – Camera Basics My Colors Auto Mode – – – – – –...
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Cover Shooting Mode Before Use Common Camera Function Operations Resolution Basic Guide – – – – – – – – – – – Advanced Guide – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
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Cover 4 Shooting Tab Menu Before Use Shooting Mode Common Camera Operations Function Basic Guide AF Frame Face AiAF – – – Advanced Guide Tracking AF – – – – – – – – – – – – Center Camera Basics AF Frame Size* –...
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Cover Shooting Mode Before Use Common Camera Function Operations Safety MF Basic Guide – – – Advanced Guide Flash Settings 37, 40, 65, 66, 71) – – – – – – Auto Flash Mode Camera Basics – – – – –...
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Cover Shooting Mode Before Use Common Camera Function Operations Blink Detection Basic Guide – – – – – – – – Advanced Guide Grid Lines Camera Basics IS Settings Auto Mode Off/Continuous IS Mode – – – – Other Shooting Shoot Only Modes –...
Cover 3 Set Up Tab Menu Red-Eye Correction = 90 Group Images = 77 Before Use Item Ref. Page Cropping = 88 Auto Rotate = 86 Item Ref. Page Common Camera Operations Mute = 118 Format = 121 Resize = 88 Resume = 74 Basic Guide...
Movies: MOV (Video: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (stereo)) Other Shooting • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, Modes Hi-speed USB contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. HDMI output Interface P Mode Analog audio output (stereo) •...
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40937 165225 Mode Number of Shots Approx. 250 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change Eco Mode On Approx. 330 Playback Mode depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Movie Recording Time* Approx.
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0 cm (0.0 in.) – infinity 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Auto Mode * Not available in some shooting modes.
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Cover Shutter Speed Battery Pack NB-6LH Before Use 15 – 1/1600 sec. Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Common Camera ] mode, automatically set range Operations Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V DC 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, Nominal Capacity: 1060 mAh 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10,...
Live View Control (shooting mode) ..44 CameraWindow (computer)....100 AF-point zoom ....... 39 Low light (shooting mode) ....45 Servo AF ........63 CameraWindow (smartphone)..... 99 Focusing range CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ....94 Macro ..........59 Center (AF frame mode)...... 61 Manual focus ......... 60...
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Cover Power ..........126 Sending images to a smartphone ..95 → AC adapter kit Sending images to Web services ..95 Before Use Macro (focus mode)......59 Viewing ..........17 → Battery pack Sepia tone images ....... 57 Image search ........ 76 Magnified display .........
Be sure to make notes of wireless LAN settings as a precaution. Please note that Canon accepts no responsibility for direct or indirect damages or loss of...
Cover Security Precautions The camera can print to PictBridge-compatible printers Before Use via Wi-Fi. PictBridge technical standards make it easy Because Wi-Fi uses radio waves to transmit signals, security precautions to connect digital cameras, printers, and other devices Common Camera more stringent than when using a LAN cable are required.
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Cover FCC/IC Notice FCC Notice Before Use Model: PC2009 (including WLAN Module Model WM219, FCC ID: AZD219) (Digital Camera, Model PC2009 systems) Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode •...
Canon is prohibited. Common Camera Operations • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. Basic Guide • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the Advanced Guide actual equipment.
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