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Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety
Precautions before using the camera.
• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera
properly.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 • Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety Precautions before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/ Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only for manuals for the Middle East). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages...

  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    Focus on faces ..............20, 58, Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .................48 Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) ....52, 54, Insert the date and time into my shots .........51 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 5 Shoot movies ................25 View movies .................27 Print Easily print pictures ..............98 Save Save images to a computer ............28 Other Turn off sounds ................42 Use the camera abroad..............33 Understand what is displayed on the screen ......126 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Turning the Flash On ...... 67 Screen Display.........38 Adjusting the White Balance ... 68 Indicator ...........39 Changing the ISO Speed ....69 FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ..40 Continuous Shooting....... 70 MENU – Basic Operations....41 Changing the Sound Settings ..42 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 7 Shooting Mode ......130 Checking the Focus ......89 Menus..........134 Magnifying Images......90 Handling Precautions ....138 Changing Image Transitions ... 90 Specifications ........ 139 Viewing Images on a TV ....91 Index..........141 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Additionally, playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 9 Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use older batteries together with newer batteries. • Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed. This may cause the product to malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash. Strap Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 12: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

    Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( Insert the batteries. Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 13: Insert The Memory Card

    • Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of shots that can be taken may vary widely. • The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 14: Compatible Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) 33). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.

  • Page 15: Setting The Date And Time

    Daylight saving time settings in Step 2 and press the op buttons to choose If you choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 16: Changing The Date And Time

    15 to adjust the setting. Press the n button to close the menu. Date/Time battery If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery 118). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 17: Setting The Display Language

    Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close. You can also change the display language by pressing the n button to choose [Language] from the 3 tab. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 18: Formatting Memory Cards

    Choose [OK]. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. Format the memory card. Press the op buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. The memory card will be formatted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 19: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Since the shot is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera. If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 20: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Pressing the j (wide angle) zoom button will zoom out from your Zoom bar subject, making it appear smaller. (The zoom bar showing the zoom position appears on the screen.) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 21 Pressing the n button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button to choose [Mute] from the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 22 What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen? The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” 127). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 23: Viewing Images

    Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode, or pressing the button switches the camera to Shooting mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 24: Erasing Images

    Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase], then press the m button. The displayed image will be erased. To exit instead of erasing, press the qr buttons to choose [Cancel], then press the m button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 25: Shooting Movies

    Pressing the j zoom button will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice. Shoot. Press the shutter button fully. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 26: Shooting Time

    Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 27: Viewing Movies

    Press the qr buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button to resume playback. Press the op buttons to adjust the volume. After the movie finishes, appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 28: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

  • Page 29: Install The Software

    ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. Double-click the on the CD. Click [Install], and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 30: Turn On The Camera

    Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].

  • Page 31: Transfer And View Images

    Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click Transfer and View Images Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].

  • Page 32: Accessories

    Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AA Alkaline Batteries Interface Cable (x2) IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers AV Cable AVC-DC300 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 33: Separately Sold Accessories

    The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 34: Other Accessories

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 35: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 36: Components Guide

    20). G Mode Special Scene Mode Choose settings yourself to take You can shoot with various types of the best settings for pictures 66). the scene or add effects and shoot (p. 57) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 37 FUNC./SET Button (p. 40) Strap Mount (p. 11) h (Flash) / r Button (pp. 48, 67, 1 (Playback) Button (pp. Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 52, 53, DIGITAL Terminal (pp. a (Single Image Erase) (p. 24) p Button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 38: Screen Display

    [Info Display] from the 1 tab. Refer to pp. 128 for details on information that appears on the screen. [Off] [Standard] [Detailed] [Focus Check] No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display Display Display (p. 89) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 39: Indicator

    When the indicator blinks green, do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 40: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    You can also choose settings by pressing Menu Items the n button on options that display Complete the setting. Press the m button. The shooting screen will reappear and the setting you chose will display on the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 41: Menu - Basic Operations

    Choose an option. Press the qr buttons to choose an option. Complete the setting. Press the n button to restore the normal screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 42: Changing The Sound Settings

    If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing 27). If you press the o button while playing back a back movies movie, the sound will play back, and you can adjust the volume with the op buttons. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Volume

    [Volume], then press the m button. Change the volume. Press the op buttons to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume. Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 44: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Are there functions that cannot be reset? in the 3 • The [Date/Time] 16), [Language] (p. 17) and [Video System] (p. 91) tab. • The recorded custom white balance data 68). • The Shooting mode (p. 36) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 45: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after you stop operating the camera. • You can turn off the power saving function 112). • You can adjust the time before the screen turns off 113). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 47: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions

    This chapter assumes that the camera is set to » mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 130 – 133). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 48: Turning The Flash Off

    When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 49: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    The focal length when using the optical zoom and digital zoom together is approximately 37 – 488 mm, and 37 – 122 mm when using the optical zoom alone (all focal lengths are 35mm film equivalent). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 50 The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom. • The shutter speeds may be the same when at maximum telephoto (i), and when zoomed in on the subject using Step 2 on Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 51: Inserting The Date And Time

    Once set, [DATE] will appear on the screen. Shoot. The shooting date or time will be recorded in the image’s lower right corner. To restore to the original setting, choose [Off] in Step 3. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 52: Using The Self-Timer

    The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then press the m button. Once set, Ò will appear on the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 53: Using The Self-Timer To Prevent Camera Shake

    Choose Î. to choose Î. Follow Step 2 on p. 52 Once set, Î will appear on the screen. Follow Step 3 above to shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 54: Customizing The Self-Timer

    If the memory card fills, shooting stops automatically. When you set the delay for more than 2 seconds, the lamp and self-timer sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 55: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

    Choose an option. Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting will appear on the screen. To restore the original setting, choose in Steps 1 – 2. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 56 3648x2048 4022 16473 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size For sending images as e-mail A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) attachments.

  • Page 57: Adding Effects And Shooting In Various Conditions

    Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 58: Shooting In Various Conditions

    V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 59 P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Shoot sunsets (Sunset) Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 60 • modes, the recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1600 x 1200 pixels). In V mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed • (p. 69) is increased to match the shooting conditions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 61: Adding Effects And Shooting

    Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in modes, try taking some test shots first. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 62: Using The Face Self-Timer

    In Step 1, press and hold the n button for a moment, then press the qr buttons to change the number of shots. Press the n button to complete the setting. Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 63: Shooting Long Exposures

    A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. If the flash fires, the image may be overexposed. If this happens, set the flash to and shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 65: Choosing Settings Yourself

    G stands for Program AE. • • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 130 – 135). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 66: Shooting In Program Ae

    If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure. • Turn on the flash (p. 67) • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 69) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    (j), and approximately 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Choose h. After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons to choose h, then press the m button. Once set, h will appear on the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 68: Adjusting The White Balance

    The tint on the screen will change when white balance data is set. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 69: Changing The Iso Speed

    • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 70: Continuous Shooting

    • As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down. • If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 71: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    The more to the right, the stronger/deeper the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter the effect gets. Press the n button to complete the setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 72: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    (approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more from the camera) only. Choose u. After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to choose u, then press the m button. Once set, u will appear on the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 73: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Faces turned to the side or at an angle, or faces with a portion hidden • The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. • If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 74: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock

    Confirm that the AF frame on the subject is green. Recompose. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and move the camera to recompose the scene. Shoot. Press the shutter button fully. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 75: Magnifying The Focal Point

    In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom 49), digital tele-converter (p. 50) or when using a TV as a display 79). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 76: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater Weighted Avg. weight to the center. Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that appears at Spot the center of the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 77: Shooting With The Ae Lock

    The flash will fire and when ( appears, the flash output will be retained. If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, ( will disappear and FE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 78: Shooting With Slow Synchro

    Shoot. Even if the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 79: Red-Eye Correction

    You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV” 91). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 81: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that E has been chosen by pressing the • button, then the qr buttons. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 82: Changing The Image Quality

    25 sec. 23 sec. decrease. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards.

  • Page 83: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    The exposure shift bar appears. Press the o button again to release the lock. Change the exposure. While watching the screen, press the qr buttons to adjust the exposure. Shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 84: Other Shooting Functions

    (p. 72) • Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 76) • Shooting Using a TV as the Display (p. 79) • Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p. 113) • Displaying the Overlay (p. 115) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 85: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions

    • The edit function (pp. 95 – cannot be used if the memory card does not have enough free space available. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 86: Quickly Searching Images

    By repeatedly pressing the g zoom button, you can display up to 100 images. If you press the g zoom button again, an orange frame appears around all of the images and you can quickly search by pressing the op buttons to switch between sets of 100 images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 87: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display

    • The number of images matching the jump method will display on the right side of the screen except for If there are no images matching the jump method, the qr buttons will not function. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 88: Viewing Slideshows

    If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If you • keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images. • The power saving function (p. 45) does not work during slideshows. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 89: Checking The Focus

    Press the n button to reset the display to Step 1. The focus check display is not available for movies. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 90: Magnifying Images

    You can choose from 2 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition]. Press the n button to choose [Transition] from the 1 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose a transition effect. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 91: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Press the n button and choose [Video System] from the 3 tab to switch to the correct video system. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 92: Protecting Images

    If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 93: Erasing All Images

    Choose [Erase all]. Press the n button to choose [Erase all] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Erase all images. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 94: Rotating Images

    1 tab, then press the m button. Rotate the image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image. The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. Press the n button to restore the menu screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 95: Resizing Images

    The saved image will be displayed. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • Images recorded at a pixel setting of 55), or saved as in Step 3 cannot be edited. • Movies cannot be edited. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 96: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    Some images may not be corrected properly. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. Movies cannot be corrected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 97: Printing

    Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.

  • Page 98: Printing Images

    Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. will appear on the screen. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 99: Print Images

    After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to p. 34 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 100: Making Print Settings

    Corrects brightness for dark faces, such as in backlit Face shots. No. of Copies Choose the number of copies. Trimming — Choose the area for printing. Sets the paper size and layout. Paper Settings — * Only appears when connected to Inkjet Printers. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 101 99 to print. • You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio, or if they are too small. • Trimming photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 102 Choose a layout. Press the op buttons to choose a layout, then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to set the number of prints when [N-up] is chosen. Print. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 103: Available Layout Options

    Press the op buttons to choose an item. Press the qr buttons to choose the length, then press the m button. Choose the printing area. Follow Step 2 on p. 101 to choose the printing area. Print. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 104: Connect The Camera To The Printer

    Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 105: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the date twice. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 106 You cannot set the number of copies for index prints. You can only choose which images to print (as shown in Step 2). Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the menu screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 107 Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list. • If you stop the printer during printing and start again, it will start from the next print. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 109: Customizing Camera Settings

    You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 110: Changing Camera Settings

    • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 111 [Continuous] and [Auto Reset]. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use 18). • Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 112: Creating Folders By Shooting Date

    Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. If you set the power saving function to [Off], be sure to turn the camera off after use. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 113: Changing Shooting Function Settings

    The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 114 Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. The image displays until you press Hold the shutter button halfway. Images will not display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 115: Displaying The Overlay

    Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be printed. The actual image recorded will include the portion in the gray areas. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 116: Changing Playback Function Settings

    Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Resumes with the image last Last seen viewed. Resumes with the most recently Last shot shot image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 117: Useful Information

    Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit, troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 118: Replacing The Date/Time Battery

    Remove the date/time battery holder. Replace the battery. Insert the battery with (+) and (-) sides oriented correctly. Insert the battery holder. Insert the batteries and close the cover. Turn on the camera and set the date/time 15). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 119: Using Household Power

    Insert the coupler as shown. Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Cable Close the cover. Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 120 After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.
  • Page 122 Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 130 – 135). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 123 Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. Then press and hold the n button • and press the o and m buttons together. In the screen that appears, press the qr buttons to choose [B] and press the m button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 124: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    Memory card error (p. 110) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk 13). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp.
  • Page 125 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...

  • Page 126: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Exposure Shift Bar Shooting Mode 130), (p. 83) Scene Icon (p. 127) Still Images: Recordable Zoom Bar (p. 20) Flash Mode Shots (p. 56) (pp. 48, 67, Movies: Remaining Time (p. 82) Red-Eye Correction (p. 96) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 127: Scene Icons

    Including Blue — — Skies Light Blue Backlit — — — Spotlights Dark Blue Dark When Using — — Tripod * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 128 Quality (Movies) (p. 82) (pp. Image Editing (pp. 95 – Aperture Value Shooting Date and Time (p. 15) Compression (Image Flash (p. 67) Quality) (p. 55) Focusing Range (p. 72) Recording Pixels (pp. 82), AVI (Movies) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 129 Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer 104). * Displays the frame of approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame. You can skip forward and skip backward during movie playback by pressing the qr buttons. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 130: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    *2 Fixed to 1 shot when in modes where the number of shots cannot be set. *3 Cannot be set, but switches to … depending on the circumstances. *4 Cannot be set, but switches to … when the flash fires. *5 FE Lock not available when set to !. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 131 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. – Not selectable. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 132 Image Quality (Movies) (p. 82) — — — — — — — — — — — — *1 White balance is not selectable. *2 Contrast, sharpness and color saturation can be set in 5 levels. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 133 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 134: Menus

    3:2 Guide Both — Date Stamp (p. 51) Date — Date & Time *1 Operation differs depending on the shooting mode when faces are not detected. *2 Available when the AF frame is set to [Center]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 135 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 136: Playback Menu

    Rotates images. p. 94 Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. p. 96 Resize Resizes and saves still images. p. 95 Resume Last seen*/Last shot p. 116 Transition Fade*/Slide/Off p. 90 * Default setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 137: Print Menu

    Chooses individual images for printing. p. 106 Select All Images Chooses all images for printing. p. 107 Clear All Selections Cancels all settings for printing. p. 107 Print Settings Sets the printing style. p. 105 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 138: Handling Precautions

    • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed in your Warranty System Booklet. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 139: Specifications

    Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter *2 Standard Digital Zoom ........Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 13x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital tele-converter Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 140 Weight (CIPA compliant) ..... Approx. 186 g (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 138 g (camera body only) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 141: Index

    Adding to Image......... Foliage (Shooting Mode) ......Changing ........... Format Memory Cards, Formatting Date/Time Battery......Formatting (Memory Card) ....18, 110 Setting ..........FUNC. Menu Default Settings ........Menu..........DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....Digital Tele-Converter....... Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 142 Face Self-Timer (Shooting Mode) ..Menu Two Second Self-Timer ..... Basic Operations ....... Sepia Tones ..........List ........... Shooting Metering Method ........Display Overlay ....... Mode Button ..........Number of Shots......14, 56 Movies Shooting Date and Time Date/Time Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 143 Images on a TV ......... Index Display ........Jump Display ........Magnified Display ......Single Image Playback ...... Slideshow .......... Viewing Images on a TV......White Balance .......... Wide (Recording Pixels) ..... 55, 56 Zoom ..........20, 25 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 144 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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