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Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Camera User Guide
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
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Information
Preliminary Notes and
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Contents:
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Take and review some test shots initially 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
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be
recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
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Mode
Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain
from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that
even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other
legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial
settings.
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
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The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet
design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may
appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or
affect recorded images.
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The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before
using the camera.
When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.
This does not indicate damage.
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
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Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Screen (LCD monitor)
Movie button
<1 (Playback)> button
(Help)> button
P Mode
<
<A (Auto)> /
FUNC./SET button
<h (Flash)> / Right button
<l (Display)> /
Down button
Playback Mode
Speaker
Zoom lever
Shooting: <i (telephoto)> /
<j (wide angle)>
Playback: <k (magnify)> /
<g (index)>
Lens
Shutter button
Lamp
Power button
Microphone
Flash
Tripod socket
Memory card/battery cover
DC coupler cable port
Strap mount
AV OUT (Audio/video output) /
DIGITAL terminal
<a (Single-image erase)> /
Up button
Setting Menu
<
> / Left button
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Indicator
<n> button
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: Notes and tips for expert camera use
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=xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a
page number)
Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as
the “memory card”.
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In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.
The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
<o> Up button on back
•
The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still
images, movies, or both.
<q> Left button on back
Still Images
:
Indicates that the function is used when shooting or
viewing still images.
Indicates that the function is used when shooting or
viewing movies.
<r> Right button on back
<p> Down button on back
Movies
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Playback Mode
Setting Menu
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zzAdd a date stamp................................................................................. 35
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Basic Guide
Shooting people well
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Advanced Guide
I P
zzOn a TV................................................................................................ 81
zzOn a computer ..................................................................................... 18
zzErase images....................................................................................... 67
Camera Basics
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Portraits
Against Snow
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Matching specific scenes
P Mode
E
Shoot/View Movies
Playback Mode
t
Low Light
Fireworks
zzShoot movies ....................................................................................... 29
Setting Menu
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c
Print
Applying special effects
zzPrint pictures........................................................................................ 83
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Vivid Colors
Poster Effect
Fish-Eye Effect
Miniature Effect
Toy Camera Effect
Monochrome
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• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
Safety Precautions
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If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior,
immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult
your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used
correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended
to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the
equipment.
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Basic Guide
• Use only the recommended battery.
Advanced Guide
• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
• Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away
any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the
power outlet, and the surrounding area.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if
the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the
outlet.
• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact
the terminals or plug.
The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This
could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery
leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing,
immediately flush with water.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold
accessories you use.
Camera Basics
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3
4
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Smart Auto
Mode
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Warning
Other Shooting
Modes
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when
using the flash.
P Mode
Playback Mode
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Setting Menu
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• Use only recommended power sources.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if
it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
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• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the
operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate
caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is
restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
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• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to
clean the product.
• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water)
or other liquids.
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materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove
dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and
damage to the unit.
Denotes the possibility of injury.
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Caution
• When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it,
subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other
objects.
• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
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Basic Operations
• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may
occur.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
• Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other
insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
• Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
Camera Basics
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Mode
• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or
clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is
complete, or when you are not using it.
• Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger
while it is charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to
overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
Other Shooting
Modes
• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:
- Places subject to direct sunlight
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
- Humid or dusty areas
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery,
resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger
casing.
P Mode
Playback Mode
• Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion,
resulting in fire or damage.
Setting Menu
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• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Caution
• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do
not come into contact with the screen.
• Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a
clear day).
Doing so may damage the image sensor.
• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful
not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the
flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign
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Basic Guide
Contents:
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
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Smart Auto
Mode
Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to
shooting, playback, and saving on a computer
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
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Initial Preparations
Charging the Battery
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Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge
the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Attaching the Strap
Basic Guide
1 Insert the battery.
Attach the strap.
Advanced Guide
zzAfter aligning the ▲ marks on the battery
and charger, insert the battery by pushing
it in ( ) and down ( ).
zzThread the end of the strap through the
strap hole ( ), and then pull the other
end of the strap through the loop on the
threaded end ( ).
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Other Shooting
Modes
2 Charge the battery.
zzCB-2LF: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug
the charger into a power outlet ( ).
P Mode
zzCB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the
charger, then plug the other end into a
Playback Mode
CB-2LF
Setting Menu
power outlet.
XXThe charging lamp turns orange and
charging begins.
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XXWhen charging is finished, the lamp turns
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Holding the Camera
green.
CB-2LFE
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zzPlace the strap around your wrist.
zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to
your body and hold the camera securely
to prevent it from moving. Do not rest
your fingers on the flash.
3 Remove the battery.
zzAfter unplugging the battery charger,
remove the battery by pushing it in (
and up ( ).
)
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2 Open the cover.
• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge
it continuously for more than 24 hours.
• For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the
charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction
or damage to the product.
zzSlide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
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Basic Guide
3 Insert the battery.
Advanced Guide
zzWhile pressing the battery lock in the
direction of the arrow, insert the battery
as shown and push it in until it clicks into
the locked position.
• For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time
possible with a fully charged battery, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time,
• Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.
Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use.
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Mode
zzIf you insert the battery facing the wrong
way, it cannot be locked into the correct
position. Always confirm that the battery
is facing the right way and locks when
inserted.
Other Shooting
Modes
• The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).
For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter
for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which
may damage the battery.
P Mode
Terminals
Battery
Lock
Playback Mode
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Setting Menu
4 Insert the memory card.
Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted
in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera
zzInsert the memory card facing as shown
until it clicks into the locked position.
zzMake sure the memory card is facing the
right way when you insert it. Inserting
memory cards facing the wrong way may
damage the camera.
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Index
1 Check the card’s write-protect
tab.
zzRecording is not possible on memory
cards with a write-protect tab when the
tab is in the locked (downward) position.
Slide the tab up until it clicks into the
unlocked position.
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5 Close the cover.
zzLower the cover ( ) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position ( ).
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Setting the Date and Time
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• For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen
is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way
is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you
manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
zzOpen the cover and press the battery
lock in the direction of the arrow.
XXThe battery will pop up.
1 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the power button.
XXThe [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
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Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Remove the memory card.
zzPush the memory card in until it clicks,
and then slowly release it.
2 Set the date and time.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
option.
Playback Mode
XXThe memory card will pop up.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to specify
the date and time.
Setting Menu
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zzWhen finished, press the <m> button.
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3 Set the home time zone.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
your home time zone.
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2 Choose [Date/Time].
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4 Finish the setup process.
zzMove the zoom lever to choose the [3]
zzPress the <m> button to complete the
setting. The setting screen is no longer
displayed.
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tab.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[Date/Time], and then press the <m>
button.
Basic Guide
zzOnce the date and time have been set,
the [Date/Time] screen is no longer
displayed.
Advanced Guide
zzTo turn off the camera, press the power
button.
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3
4
5
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8
Smart Auto
Mode
• Unless you set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be
displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct
information.
Other Shooting
Modes
3 Change the date and time.
zzFollow step 2 in “Setting the Date and
zzPress the <n> button to close the
menu.
P Mode
• To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [
] in step 2 and then
Playback Mode
choose [ ] by pressing the <o><p> buttons.
Setting Menu
Changing the Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
• Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in
date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.
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• The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a
charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately,
• Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be
displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps in “Setting the Date
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1 Access the camera menu.
zzPress the <n> button.
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Movies
Trying the Camera OutStill Images
Display Language
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Legal Information
Change the display language as needed.
Contents:
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or
movies, and then view them.
Basic Operations
1 Enter Playback mode.
Basic Guide
zzPress the <1> button.
Shooting (Smart Auto)
Advanced Guide
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
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2 Access the setting screen.
Smart Auto
Mode
zzPress and hold the <m> button, and
1 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the power button.
XXThe startup screen is displayed.
Other Shooting
Modes
then press the <n> button.
P Mode
3 Set the display language.
Playback Mode
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to
choose a language, and then press the
<m> button.
2 Enter [
] mode.
Setting Menu
zzPress the <o> button repeatedly until
] is displayed.
[
XXOnce the display language has been set,
the setting screen is no longer displayed.
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zzAim the camera at the subject. The
camera will make a slight clicking noise
as it determines the scene.
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XXA scene icon is displayed in the upper
right of the screen.
XXFrames displayed around any detected
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
• You can also change the display language by pressing the <n> button
and choosing [Language
] on the [3] tab.
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3 Compose the shot.
Shooting Movies
Start shooting.
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zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto),
and to zoom away from the subject, move
it toward <j> (wide angle).
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zzPress the movie button. The camera
beeps once as recording begins, and
[ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
XXBlack bars displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen indicate
image areas not recorded.
Basic Guide
Elapsed Time
4 Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway
down. The camera beeps twice after
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to
indicate image areas in focus.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
XXFrames displayed around any detected
faces indicate that they are in focus.
zzOnce recording begins, take your finger
off the movie button.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Finish shooting.
Playback Mode
zzPress the movie button again to stop
shooting. The camera beeps twice as
recording stops.
Setting Menu
Accessories
Viewing
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Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button all the way
down.
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as
follows.
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XXAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound
is played, and in low-light conditions, the
flash fires automatically.
1 Enter Playback mode.
zzPress the <1> button.
XXYour last shot is displayed.
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
XXYour shot is only displayed until the
camera is ready to shoot again.
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Erasing the Images
2 Browse through your images.
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You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
zzTo view the previous image, press the
<q> button. To view the next image,
press the <r> button.
Contents:
Basic Operations
1 Choose an image to erase.
Basic Guide
zzPress and hold the <q><r> buttons to
browse through images quickly. Images
appear grainy at this time.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
Advanced Guide
image.
Camera Basics
2 Erase the image.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
zzPress the <o> button.
zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the
<q><r> buttons to choose [Erase], and
then press the <m> button.
XXThe current image is now erased.
zzTo cancel erasure, press the <q><r>
buttons to choose [Cancel], and then
press the <m> button.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzMovies are identified by a [
] icon. To
P Mode
play movies, go to step 3.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
3 Play movies.
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zzPress the <m> button, press the
<o><p> buttons to choose [ ], and
then press the <m> button again.
Index
XXPlayback now begins, and after the movie
is finished, [
] is displayed.
zzTo adjust the volume, press the <o><p>
buttons.
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button
halfway.
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Still Images
Movies
Using the Software
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Legal Information
Accessing the Help Menu
The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced
below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting
advice, and playback instructions as follows.
Software
Basic Guide
zzPress the < > button to access the Help
menu.
After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you
can do the following things on your computer.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
zzPress the < > button again to return to
the original display.
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5
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7
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CameraWindow
zzImport images and change camera settings
ImageBrowser EX
zzManage images: view, search, and organize
zzPrint and edit images
Smart Auto
Mode
zzIn Shooting mode, a description of
the scene detected by the camera
is displayed. Shooting advice is also
displayed depending on the scene.
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
• Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and
access fees must be paid separately.
Setting Menu
zzIn Playback mode, press the <o><p>
buttons and choose an item. The
zoom lever and buttons are displayed
overlaying the illustration of the camera.
zzChoose an item and press the <r>
button. An explanation of the item is
displayed. To continue reading the
explanation, press the <o><p> buttons
to scroll up or down the screen. Press
the <q> button to return to the left hand
screen.
Software Guide
Refer to this guide when using the software. The guide can be accessed
from the help system of software (some software excluded).
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Index
• The Help menu can also be used in shooting modes other than [
], and in
those modes it will display the same as when in Playback mode.
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System Requirements
Installing the Software
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
The software can be used on the following computers.
Contents:
Basic Operations
What you will need:
Windows
Macintosh
zzComputer
zzUSB cable (camera end: Mini-B)
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3
Operating
System
Basic Guide
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8*1
Advanced Guide
1 Download the software.
Computers running one of the above operating systems
(preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection
Computer
Processor
Camera Basics
zzWith a computer connected to the Internet,
access http://www.canon.com/icpd/.
zzAccess the site for your country or region.
zzDownload the software.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Still images
1.6 GHz or higher
Movies
Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8:
Core 2 Duo or higher
Mac OS X 10.6:
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher
Still images
Windows 8 (64 bit),
Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or
2 Begin the installation.
P Mode
zzOpen the downloaded file.
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the
installation process.
Playback Mode
more
Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8:
Windows 8 (32 bit),
2 GB or more
RAM
Setting Menu
Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows
Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more
Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more
Movies
1 GB or more
Accessories
3 When a message is displayed
prompting you to connect
the camera, connect it to a
computer.
zzWith the camera turned off, open the
cover ( ). With the smaller plug of the
USB cable in the orientation shown,
insert the plug fully into the camera
terminal ( ).
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Interfaces
USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
Index
440 MB or more*2
550 MB or more*2
Display
1024 x 768 resolution or higher
*1 Information on computer models compatible with Mac OS X 10.8 is available on the
Apple website.
*2 Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB). Additionally, in Windows XP, Microsoft .NET
Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some
time, depending on computer performance.
• Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including
supported OS versions.
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Saving Images to a Computer
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zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable
in the computer’s USB port. For details
about USB connections on the computer,
refer to the computer user manual.
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (some
software excluded).
Contents:
Basic Operations
Basic Guide
1 Connect the camera to the
4 Install the files.
Advanced Guide
computer.
zzTurn the camera on, and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the
installation process.
zzFollow step 3 in “Installing the Software”
computer.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
XXThe software will connect to the Internet
to update to the latest version and
download new functions. Installation may
take some time, depending on computer
performance and the Internet connection.
zzClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen
after installation.
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Turn the camera on to access
CameraWindow.
P Mode
zzPress the <1> button to turn the camera
on.
Playback Mode
zzOn a Macintosh computer,
CameraWindow is displayed when a
connection is established between the
camera and computer.
Setting Menu
zzTurn the camera off and disconnect the
cable.
Accessories
zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced
below.
• Using the software, you can update to the latest version, and download new
functions via the Internet (some software excluded).
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Index
• The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed,
so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
zzIn the screen that displays, click the [
link to modify the program.
]
• Because the content and functions of software vary according to the camera
model, if you have several cameras, you must use each camera to update to
its latest version of the software.
zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon
Camera using Canon CameraWindow]
and then click [OK].
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- Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation.
- Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer.
Preliminary Notes and
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zzDouble click [
].
- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information,
depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image
file sizes.
Contents:
Basic Operations
CameraWindow
3 Save the images to the
Basic Guide
- Some functions provided by the software may not be available, such as
movie editing.
computer.
Advanced Guide
zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
XXImages are now saved to the Pictures
folder on the computer, in separate
folders named by date.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
zzAfter images are saved, close
CameraWindow, press the <1> button
to turn the camera off, and unplug the
cable.
P Mode
Playback Mode
zzFor instructions on viewing images on
a computer, refer to the Software Guide
Setting Menu
Accessories
• In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the
taskbar.
Appendix
• To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images
From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed
when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed,
Index
►
►
click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs]
[Canon Utilities]
►
[CameraWindow]
[CameraWindow].
• On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click
the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop).
• Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your
camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitations
apply.
- It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until
camera images are accessible.
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System Map
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine
Canon accessories.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Included 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). Please note that this warranty does not apply to
repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Basic Guide
Battery Pack
NB-11L*1
Battery Charger
CB-2LF/CB-2LFE*1
Wrist Strap
WS-800
Advanced Guide
Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Memory Card
Card Reader
Cable
Windows/Macintosh
Compute
P Mode
Playback Mode
Power
Setting Menu
AV Cable AVC-DC400
TV/
Video System
Accessories
Flash Unit
Canon-brand PictBridge-
Compatible Printers
Appendix
AC Adapter Kit
ACK-DC90
Index
High-Power Flash
HF-DC2*3
*1Also available for purchase separately.
*2A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU).
*3High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.
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Legal Information
Advanced Guide
Contents:
Basic Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Camera Basics
Smart Auto
Mode
Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and
describes shooting and playback options
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
4
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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On/Off
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates
the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of
inactivity.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Shooting Mode
zzPress the power button to turn the
camera on and prepare for shooting.
zzTo turn the camera off, press the power
button again.
Basic Guide
Power Saving in Shooting Mode
Advanced Guide
The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity.
In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself
off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Playback Mode
zzPress the <1> button to turn the camera
on and view your shots.
Smart Auto
Mode
Power Saving in Playback Mode
The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of
inactivity.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzTo turn the camera off, press the <1>
button again.
P Mode
• You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of Display Off, if
• Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer
• To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the <1> button.
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
• The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in
Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by
pressing the <1> button.
Accessories
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Index
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Shutter Button
Shooting Display Options
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter
button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all
the way down to shoot.
In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the
button halfway or all the way down.
Press the <p> button to view other information on the screen, or to hide
Contents:
Basic Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to
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7
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focus.)
Smart Auto
Mode
Information is displayed
No information is
displayed
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The
camera beeps twice, and AF frames are
displayed around image areas in focus.
Other Shooting
Modes
• Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function
when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots
are composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the
brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky
subject motion will not affect recorded images.
P Mode
2 Press all the way down. (From
the halfway position, press fully
to shoot.)
XXThe camera shoots, as a shutter sound
is played.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
Appendix
Index
• Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the
shutter button halfway.
• Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time
required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes,
and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject
moves) before the shutter sound ends.
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FUNC. Menu
Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows.
Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode
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Legal Information
4 Finish the setup process.
zzPress the <m> button.
Contents:
Basic Operations
XXThe screen before you pressed the
<m> button in step 1 is displayed again,
showing the option you configured.
Basic Guide
1 Access the FUNC. menu.
Advanced Guide
• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default
zzPress the <m> button.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Choose a menu item.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose a
menu item, and then press the <m> or
<r> button.
P Mode
Playback Mode
zzIn some menu items, functions can be
specified simply by pressing the <m>
or <r> button, or another screen is
displayed for configuring the function.
Setting Menu
Options
Accessories
Menu Items
Appendix
3 Choose an option.
Index
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
an option.
zzOptions labeled with a [
] icon can be
configured by pressing the <n>
button.
zzTo return to the menu items, press the
<q> button.
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MENU Menu
Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows.
Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4],
playback [1], and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on
3 Choose a setting.
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Legal Information
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose a
setting.
Contents:
Basic Operations
zzTo choose settings with options not
shown, first press the <m> or <r>
button to switch screens, and then press
the <o><p> buttons to select the
setting.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1 Access the menu.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzPress the <n> button.
zzTo return to the previous screen, press
the <n> button.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Choose a tab.
4 Choose an option.
P Mode
zzMove the zoom lever to choose a tab.
zzAfter you have pressed the <o><p>
buttons to choose a tab initially, you can
switch between tabs by pressing the
<q><r> buttons.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
Playback Mode
option.
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
5 Finish the setup process.
zzPress the <n> button to return to the
screen displayed before you pressed the
<n> button in step 1.
Index
• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default
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Indicator Display
Preliminary Notes and
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depending on the camera status.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Indicator
Status
Basic Guide
Color
Camera Status
Advanced Guide
On
Green
Camera Basics
Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Blinking
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
• When the indicator blinks green, never do any of the following
things, as they may corrupt images, or damage the camera or
memory card.
- Turn the camera off
- Shake or jolt the camera
P Mode
Playback Mode
- Open the memory card/battery cover
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Index
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Legal Information
Contents:
Basic Operations
2
Basic Guide
Smart Auto Mode
Advanced Guide
Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control
over shooting
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
4
Accessories
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Index
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Still Images
Movies
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
4 Shoot.
Shooting (Smart Auto)
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
Contents:
Basic Operations
For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply
let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The
camera beeps twice after focusing, and
AF frames are displayed to indicate
image areas in focus.
Basic Guide
1 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the power button.
XXThe startup screen is displayed.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
XXSeveral AF frames are displayed when
multiple areas are in focus.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Enter [
] mode.
zzPress the <o> button repeatedly until
] is displayed.
P Mode
[
zzAim the camera at the subject. The
camera will make a slight clicking noise
as it determines the scene.
Playback Mode
Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button all the way
down.
Setting Menu
XXA scene icon is displayed in the upper
XXFrames displayed around any detected
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
XXAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound
is played, and in low-light conditions, the
flash fires automatically.
Accessories
Appendix
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
Index
3 Compose the shot.
XXYour shot is only displayed until the
camera is ready to shoot again.
zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto),
and to zoom away from the subject, move
it toward <j> (wide angle). (A zoom bar
showing the zoom position is displayed.)
Zoom Bar
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Still Images/Movies
Shooting Movies
Start shooting.
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• If the camera is turned on while the <p> button is held down, the
camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the
<n> button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then press
the <q><r> buttons to choose [Off].
Contents:
Basic Operations
zzPress the movie button. The camera
beeps once as recording begins, and
[●Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
XXBlack bars displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen indicate
image areas not recorded.
Basic Guide
Elapsed Time
Advanced Guide
Still Images
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
• A flashing [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred
by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
• If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the
• The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when
you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing
• To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be
activated when shooting in low-light conditions.
• A blinking [h] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates
that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging.
Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready, so either press
the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press
it again.
XXFrames displayed around any detected
faces indicate that they are in focus.
zzOnce recording begins, take your finger
off the movie button.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Resize the subject and
recompose the shot as needed.
Playback Mode
zzTo resize the subject, repeat the
However, note that the sound of camera
operations will be recorded, and movies
shot at zoom factors shown in blue will
look grainy.
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
zzWhen you recompose shots, the
focus, brightness, and colors will be
automatically adjusted.
Finish shooting.
zzPress the movie button again to stop
shooting. The camera beeps twice as
recording stops.
XXRecording will stop automatically when
the memory card becomes full.
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Still Images
Movies
Movies
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Scene Icons
• The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly
over an extended period. This does not indicate damage.
Contents:
Basic Operations
In [
] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated
by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically
selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.
Basic Guide
• Keep your fingers away from the
Microphone
microphone while shooting movies.
Blocking the microphone may prevent
audio from being recorded or may
cause the recording to sound muffled.
People
Other Subjects
Subject
Advanced Guide
Icon
Background
Color
In
Shadows
In
At Close
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Motion*1 on Face
*
Motion*1 Range
1
Background
Smart Auto
Mode
• Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when
shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be
recorded.
Bright
Backlit
Other Shooting
Modes
Gray
–
P Mode
With Blue
Sky
• Audio recording is monaural.
Light Blue
Orange
Playback Mode
Backlit
–
Setting Menu
Sunsets
Spotlights
Dark
–
–
Accessories
Dark Blue
Appendix
Tripod
Used
2
–
2
–
*
*
Index
*1Not displayed for movies.
*2Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod.
actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your
expected effect, color, or brightness.
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Still Images
Movies
Common, Convenient Features
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
On-Screen Frames
Still Images
Movies
Contents:
Basic Operations
A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are
aiming the camera at.
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Basic Guide
•
A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face)
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are
displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects
within a certain range to keep them in focus.
When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom,
use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 Move the zoom lever toward
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame
will remain on the screen.
<i>.
Smart Auto
Mode
zzHold the lever until zooming stops.
XXZooming stops at the largest possible
zoom factor (before the image becomes
noticeably grainy), which is then indicated
on the screen.
•
When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera
detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and
image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are
displayed on the background or similar areas.
Playback Mode
Zoom Factor
2 Move the zoom lever toward
Setting Menu
<i> again.
XXThe camera zooms in even closer on the
Accessories
subject.
Appendix
Index
• Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates
the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending
on the zoom range.
- White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear
grainy.
- Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably
grainy (ZoomPlus).
- Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
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Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution
following step 1.
XXOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
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Contents:
Basic Operations
XXTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
zzTo cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
<n> button.
• Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm
film equivalent).
28 – 560 mm (28 – 140 mm with optical zoom alone)
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Still Images
Movies
Using the Self-Timer
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter
button.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose
[
] in step 1.
Other Shooting
Modes
Still Images
Movies
P Mode
1 Configure the setting.
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake
This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have
pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing
the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
zzPress the <m> button, choose
Playback Mode
[
] in the menu, and then choose the
XXOnce the setting is complete, []] is
displayed.
Setting Menu
Accessories
Configure the setting.
zzFollow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer”
XXOnce the setting is complete, [[] is
displayed.
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Index
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer”
2 Shoot.
zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button
halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.
zzFor Movies: Press the movie button.
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Still Images
Movies
Still Images
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Deactivating the Flash
Customizing the Self-Timer
Contents:
Basic Operations
You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10).
Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows.
Basic Guide
1 Choose [$].
Configure the setting.
zzPress the <r> button repeatedly until [!]
is displayed.
zzFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer”
<n> button.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
XXThe flash will no longer be activated.
zzTo activate the flash, press the <r>
button again. ([ ] is displayed.) The
flash will automatically fire in low-light
conditions.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Configure the setting.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[Delay] or [Shots].
P Mode
Playback Mode
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose a
value, and then press the <m> button.
XXOnce the setting is complete, [$] is
displayed.
Setting Menu
• If a flashing [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button
halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
Accessories
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer”
Appendix
Index
• For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay
before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect.
• When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are
determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the
flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop
automatically when the memory card becomes full.
• When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the
shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
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Still Images
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
• Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows.
However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may
cause it to be printed twice.
Adding a Date Stamp
Contents:
Basic Operations
The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner.
However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm
- Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1 Configure the setting.
Still Images
Movies
Camera Basics
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Date
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Using Eco Mode
Stamp
] on the [4] tab, and then
Smart Auto
Mode
XXOnce the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When
the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery
consumption.
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
1 Configure the setting.
Playback Mode
zzPress the <q> button several times until
Setting Menu
[
] is displayed.
XXThe screen darkens when the camera
is not used for approximately two
seconds; approximately ten seconds
after darkening, the screen turns off.
The camera turns off after approximately
three minutes of inactivity.
Accessories
2 Shoot.
XXAs you take shots, the camera adds the
shooting date or time to the lower-right
corner of images.
Appendix
Index
zzTo restore the original setting, choose
[Off] in step 1.
zzBy pressing the <q> button again,
[
] is displayed, and Eco Mode is
deactivated.
• Date stamps cannot be edited or removed.
2 Shoot.
zzTo activate the screen and prepare for
shooting when the screen is off but the
lens is still out, press the shutter button
halfway.
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Still Images
Image Customization Features
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Red-Eye Correction
Still Images
Contents:
Basic Operations
Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
corrected as follows.
Basic Guide
Choose from 5 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on
how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see
Configure the setting.
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Red-Eye Corr.] on the [4] tab, and then
XXOnce the setting is complete, [R] is
displayed.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Configure the setting.
Smart Auto
Mode
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
XXThe option you configured is now
displayed.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
P Mode
Playback Mode
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [ ].
Setting Menu
Accessories
• Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes
(if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for
example).
Appendix
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper
Size
Index
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
zz[ ]: For e-mailing images.
zz[ ]: For images displayed on widescreen
A3 – A5 (11.7 x
HDTVs or similar display devices, on a
16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
16:9 screen.
5 x 7 in.
Postcard
3.5 x 5 in.
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Movies
Helpful Shooting Features
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Changing Movie Image Quality
Still Images
Contents:
Basic Operations
2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum
movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card,
Checking for Closed Eyes
Basic Guide
[
] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed
their eyes.
Advanced Guide
Configure the setting.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 Configure the setting.
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
XXThe option you configured is now
displayed.
Smart Auto
Mode
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Blink
Detection] on the [4] tab, and then
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Shoot.
P Mode
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [ ].
XX[ ] is displayed when the camera
detects a person whose eyes are closed.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose
[Off] in step 1.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Image Quality
Resolution
Frame Rate
Details
For shooting in HD
Appendix
1280 x 720
25 fps
• When you have specified multiple shots in [$] mode, this function is only
available for the final shot.
640 x 480
30 fps
For shooting in standard definition
Index
• A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have
• In [ ] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen
indicate image areas not recorded.
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Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Still Images
Basic Guide
Deactivating the Lamp
Advanced Guide
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in low-
light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, or that lights up
to reduce red-eye when you shoot in low-light conditions with the flash.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Configure the setting.
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Lamp Setting] on the [4] tab, and then
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [On].
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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Legal Information
Contents:
Basic Operations
3
Basic Guide
Other Shooting Modes
Advanced Guide
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots
enhanced with unique image effects or captured using
special functions
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
4
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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Specific Scenes
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Still Images
Movies
PShoot with snowy backgrounds
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will
automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.
Contents:
Basic Operations
(Snow)
zzBright, natural-colored shots of people
against snowy backgrounds.
Basic Guide
1 Choose a shooting mode.
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <o> button repeatedly until
[
] is displayed.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Still Images
Movies
zzPress the <m> button, choose [
the menu, and choose the desired option
] in
Smart Auto
Mode
tShoot fireworks (Fireworks)
zzVivid shots of fireworks.
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Shoot.
P Mode
Playback Mode
• In [t] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still and prevent camera shake.
Setting Menu
Still Images
Movies
Accessories
IShoot portraits (Portrait)
zzTake shots of people with a softening
• [ ] mode resolution is [ ] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
Appendix
effect.
Index
Still Images
Shoot under low light (Low Light)
zzShoot with minimal camera shake and
subject blur even in low-light conditions.
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Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Brightness/Color Customization (Live View
Control)
Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as
follows.
Shooting With Reduced Blur (Digital IS)
Contents:
Basic Operations
Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. In scenes without
people, continuously shot images can be combined to reduce camera
shake and noise.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1 Enter [
] mode.
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
1 Enter [ ] mode.
Camera Basics
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
2 Configure the setting.
2 Shoot.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzPress the <p> button to access the
setting screen. Press the <o><p>
buttons to choose a setting item, and
then press the <q><r> buttons to adjust
the value as you watch the screen.
zzPress the <m> button.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. [ ] is
displayed on the left side of the screen in
scenes without people.
P Mode
zzWhen [ ] is displayed, press the shutter
button all the way down. Images will be
shot continuously, and then be combined.
zzWhen the icon is not displayed, press the
shutter button all the way down to shoot a
single image.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
3 Shoot.
Accessories
For brighter images, adjust the level to the right, and for darker
images, adjust it to the left.
Brightness
Color
Appendix
For more vivid images, adjust the level to the right, and for more
subdued images, adjust it to the left.
• Because the camera will shoot continuously when [ ] is displayed,
hold it steady while shooting.
• In some scenes, images may not look as expected.
• The flash will not fire when [ ] is displayed, even in low-light
conditions.
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For a warm, reddish tone, adjust the level to the right, and for a cool,
bluish tone, adjust it to the left.
Tone
• In scenes with people, the camera will shoot continuously when you
have set the flash to [!].
• When using a tripod, shoot in [
] mode.
• [ ] mode resolution is [ ] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
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Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect
(Fish-eye Effect)
Contents:
Basic Operations
1 Choose a shooting mode.
Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
Basic Guide
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
2 Shoot.
1 Choose [ ].
Advanced Guide
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
2 Choose an effect level.
Still Images
Movies
zzPress the <p> button, press the
<q><r> buttons to choose an effect
level, and then press the <m> button.
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
Other Shooting
Modes
Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid)
zzShots in rich, vivid colors.
P Mode
Playback Mode
3 Shoot.
Setting Menu
Still Images
Movies
• Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired
results.
Accessories
Posterized shots (Poster Effect)
zzShots that resemble an old poster or
illustration.
Appendix
Index
• In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure
you obtain the desired results.
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Shots Resembling Miniature Models
(Miniature Effect)
Movies
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time
(for One-Minute Clips)
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Contents:
Basic Operations
Speed
Playback Time
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and
below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and
objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is
not recorded.
Approx. 12 sec.
Basic Guide
Approx. 6 sec.
Approx. 3 sec.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
• The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the
zoom before shooting.
1 Choose [ ].
Other Shooting
Modes
• Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
results.
P Mode
XXA white frame is displayed, indicating the
image area that will not be blurred.
• To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the <q><r> buttons
in step 2. To move the frame, press the <q><r> buttons again. To return the
frame to horizontal orientation, press the <o><p> buttons.
Playback Mode
2 Choose the area to keep in
Setting Menu
• Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
focus.
• Movie image quality is [ ] when a still image resolution of [ ] is selected
quality settings cannot be changed.
Accessories
zzPress the <p> button.
zzMove the zoom lever to resize the frame,
and press the <o><p> buttons to move
it.
Appendix
Index
3 For movies, choose the movie
playback speed.
zzPress the <n> button, and then
press the <q><r> buttons to choose the
speed.
4 Return to the shooting screen
and shoot.
zzPress the <n> button to return to the
shooting screen, and then shoot.
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Still Images
Movies
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect
(Toy Camera Effect)
Shooting in Monochrome
Contents:
Basic Operations
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
Basic Guide
1 Choose [ ].
Advanced Guide
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
1 Choose [ ].
Camera Basics
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2 Choose a color tone.
Smart Auto
Mode
zzPress the <p> button, press the
<q><r> buttons to choose a color tone,
and then press the <m> button.
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
2 Choose a color tone.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzPress the <p> button, press the
<q><r> buttons to choose a color tone,
and then press the <m> button.
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
P Mode
Playback Mode
3 Shoot.
Setting Menu
3 Shoot.
B/W
Black and white shots.
Sepia tone shots.
Sepia
Blue
Accessories
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images.
Blue and white shots.
Warm
Cool
Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].
Appendix
Index
• Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired
results.
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Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
4 Join the subjects in the
shooting area and look at the
camera.
XXAfter the camera detects a new face, the
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will
speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp
will remain lit.) About two seconds later,
the camera will shoot.
Still Images
Contents:
Basic Operations
Using the Face Self-Timer
Basic Guide
The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area
shots.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzTo cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
<n> button.
Smart Auto
Mode
1 Choose [ ].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
Other Shooting
Modes
• Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area,
the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
2 Compose the shot and press
P Mode
the shutter button halfway.
• To change the number of shots, press the <p> button, press the <q><r>
buttons to choose the number of shots, and then press the <m> button. [Blink
Playback Mode
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed
around the face you focus on and white
frames around other faces.
Setting Menu
3 Press the shutter button all the
Accessories
way down.
Appendix
XXThe camera now enters shooting standby
mode, and [Look straight at camera to
start count down] is displayed.
XXThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound
is played.
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Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)
Contents:
Basic Operations
Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this
case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent
camera shake.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1 Choose [N].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
2 Choose the shutter speed.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzPress the <m> button, choose [)] in the
menu, and choose the desired shutter
P Mode
3 Check the exposure.
Playback Mode
zzPress the shutter button halfway to view
the exposure for your selected shutter
speed.
Setting Menu
Accessories
4 Shoot.
Appendix
• On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the
shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots.
• With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay
before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to
reduce noise.
Index
• If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to
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Contents:
Basic Operations
4
Basic Guide
P Mode
Advanced Guide
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
•
•
•
Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [G] mode.
[G]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure
Other Shooting
Modes
Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
4
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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Movies
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
Still Images
Movies
Contents:
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting
style.
Basic Operations
Adjusting Image Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)
Basic Guide
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop
increments, in a range of –2 to +2.
1 Enter [G] mode.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzPress the <m> button and choose [#]
in the menu. As you watch the screen,
press the <o><p> buttons to adjust
XXThe correction level you specified is now
displayed.
Smart Auto
Mode
2 Customize the settings as
then shoot.
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
• If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button
halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this
• Movies can be recorded in [G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button.
However, some <H> and <n> settings may be automatically
adjusted for movie recording.
Playback Mode
zzWhen shooting movies, shoot with the
exposure compensation bar displayed.
zzWhen shooting still images, press the
<m> button to display the set exposure
compensation amount, and then shoot.
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
• You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed.
Index
• While recording a movie, [&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked.
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Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Locking Image Brightness/Exposure
(AE Lock)
Changing the Metering Method
Contents:
Basic Operations
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting
conditions as follows.
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and
exposure separately.
Basic Guide
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
XXThe option you configured is now
displayed.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
2 Lock the exposure.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
<r> button.
XX[&] is displayed, and the exposure is
locked.
Other Shooting
Modes
For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots.
Evaluative
P Mode
Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Determines the average brightness of light across the entire
image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area
as more important.
Playback Mode
Center
Weighted Avg.
zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button
and press the <r> button again. In this
case, [&] is no longer displayed.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
Setting Menu
Metering restricted to within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame),
Spot
displayed in the center of the screen.
Accessories
Appendix
• AE: Auto Exposure
Index
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Changing the ISO Speed
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Contents:
Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal
brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically
corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better.
Basic Operations
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
XXThe option you configured is now
displayed.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then
XXOnce the setting is complete, [@] is
displayed.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and
conditions.
Other Shooting
Modes
For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Low
P Mode
For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight.
Playback Mode
High
For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.
• Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or
may cause images to appear grainy.
Setting Menu
• To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [ ], press
Accessories
the shutter button halfway.
• Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there
may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions.
Appendix
• Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce
subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look
grainy.
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Movies
Color and Continuous Shooting
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Custom White Balance
Still Images
Movies
Contents:
Basic Operations
For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white
balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white
balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
Adjusting White Balance
Basic Guide
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more
natural for the scene you are shooting.
Advanced Guide
zzFollow the steps in “Adjusting White
zzAim the camera at a plain white subject,
so that the entire screen is white. Press
the <n> button.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
XXThe option you configured is now
displayed.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
XXThe tint of the screen changes once the
white balance data has been recorded.
P Mode
• Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after
Playback Mode
Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting
conditions.
recording white balance data.
Auto
Setting Menu
Day Light
Cloudy
For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Accessories
For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight.
For shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting and
similarly colored fluorescent lighting.
Appendix
Tungsten
For shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or cool-white
fluorescent lighting.
Index
Fluorescent
Fluorescent For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored
H
fluorescent lighting.
Custom
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Shooting Range and Focusing
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Continuous Shooting
Still Images
Movies
Contents:
Basic Operations
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro)
Basic Guide
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For
Advanced Guide
1 Configure the setting.
Camera Basics
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in the
XXOnce the setting is complete, [W] is
displayed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in the
menu, and then choose the [e] option
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
XXOnce the setting is complete, [e] is
displayed.
2 Shoot.
P Mode
XXHold the shutter button all the way down
Playback Mode
to shoot continuously.
• If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
• In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray
and the camera will not focus.
Setting Menu
• During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the
position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button
halfway.
• Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the
zoom position.
Accessories
• To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting
Appendix
Index
• As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
• Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.
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Movies
Still Images
Movies
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)
Face AiAF
Contents:
Basic Operations
•
•
Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative
metering only), and white balance ([ ] only).
To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details
Basic Guide
After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed
around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main
subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected
faces.
zzPress the <m> button, choose [
]
Advanced Guide
in the menu, and then choose the [u]
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
•
•
When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects,
within a certain range.
XXOnce the setting is complete, [u] is
displayed.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are
displayed around faces in focus.
Still Images
Movies
P Mode
• If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed
(without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the
areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press
the shutter button halfway.
Changing the AF Frame Mode
Playback Mode
Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as
follows.
Setting Menu
Accessories
zzPress the <n> button, choose [AF
Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose
• Examples of faces that cannot be detected:
- Subjects that are distant or extremely close
Appendix
- Subjects that are dark or light
Index
- Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden
• The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces.
• No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you
press the shutter button halfway.
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Still Images
Movies
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.
Center
Contents:
Basic Operations
One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing.
1 Choose [Tracking AF].
Basic Guide
• A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus
when you press the shutter button halfway. Note that AF-point
zzFollow the steps in “Changing the AF
[Tracking AF].
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
XX[ ] is displayed in the center of the
screen.
• To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner,
first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame, and then hold
the shutter button halfway down. As you continue to hold the shutter button
halfway, recompose the shot as desired, and then press the shutter button all
the way down (Focus Lock).
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Choose a subject to focus on.
zzAim the camera so that [ ] is on the
P Mode
desired subject.
Still Images
zzPress the shutter button halfway. [
]
Playback Mode
changes to a blue [ ], which follows
□
Shooting with Servo AF
the subject as the camera continues to
adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF)
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
as you press the shutter button halfway.
Setting Menu
Accessories
XXIf no subject is detected, [ ] is
displayed.
Appendix
1 Configure the setting.
3 Shoot.
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Servo AF] on the [4] tab, and then
Index
zzPress the shutter button all the way down
to shoot.
2 Focus.
zzThe focus and exposure are maintained
where the blue AF frame is displayed
while you are pressing the shutter button
halfway.
• Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move
too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the
background too closely.
• [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available.
• [e] and [u] are not available.
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Movies
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Shooting with the AF Lock
• Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions.
• In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames
may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this
case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF
frame mode.
Contents:
Basic Operations
The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.
Basic Guide
1 Lock the focus.
• If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and
aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button,
and then press it halfway again.
• AF lock shooting is not available.
• [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available.
Advanced Guide
zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway,
press the <q> button.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
XXThe focus is now locked, and [%] is
displayed.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
zzTo unlock the focus, release the shutter
button and press the <q> button again. In
this case, [%] is no longer displayed.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
Still Images
Movies
P Mode
Changing the Focus Setting
Playback Mode
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on
subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead,
you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button
halfway.
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Continuous AF] on the [4] tab, and then
Index
Helps avoid missing sudden photo
opportunities, because the camera
constantly focuses on subjects until you
On
press the shutter button halfway.
Conserves battery power, because the
Off
camera does not focus constantly.
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Flash
[!] Off
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For shooting without the flash.
Still Images
Contents:
Basic Operations
• If a flashing [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button
halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
Changing the Flash Mode
Basic Guide
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene.
Still Images
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <r> button, press the <q><r>
buttons to choose a flash mode, and then
press the <m> button.
XXThe option you configured is now
displayed.
Shooting with the FE Lock
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
shots.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
2 Lock the flash exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
<r> button.
Playback Mode
[
] Auto
The flash fires automatically in low-light conditions.
Setting Menu
[h] On
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XXThe flash fires, and when [(] is
displayed, the flash output level is
retained.
You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see
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[Z] Slow Synchro
zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button
and press the <r> button again. In this
case, [(] is no longer displayed.
3 Compose the shot and shoot.
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With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main
subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to
increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.
• Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not
move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
• Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still
and prevent camera shake.
• FE: Flash Exposure
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This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When
the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery
consumption.
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Displaying Grid Lines
Basic Guide
Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal
reference while shooting.
1 Configure the setting.
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <q> button, and then press the
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Configure the setting.
<q><r> buttons to choose [
].
Smart Auto
Mode
XX[ ] is now shown on the shooting
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Grid
Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose
XXOnce the setting is complete, grid lines
are displayed on the screen.
Other Shooting
Modes
XXThe screen darkens when the camera
is not used for approximately two
seconds; approximately ten seconds
after darkening, the screen turns off.
The camera turns off after approximately
three minutes of inactivity.
P Mode
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
2 Shoot.
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zzTo activate the screen and prepare for
shooting when the screen is off but the
lens is still out, press the shutter button
halfway.
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• Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.
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zzTo restore the original setting, choose
[
] in step 1.
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Deactivating the Digital Zoom
Magnifying the Area in Focus
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You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will
enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
follows.
Basic Guide
1 Configure the setting.
Configure the setting.
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <n> button, choose [AF-
Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Digital Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
2 Check the focus.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The
face detected as the main subject is now
magnified.
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Index
zzTo restore the original setting, choose
[Off] in step 1.
• The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter
button halfway if a face was not detected, if the person is too close
to the camera and their face is too large for the screen, or if the
camera detects subject movement.
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Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots
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Changing the Image Display Style After Shots
1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.],
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[4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold]
You can change how long images are displayed and what information is
displayed immediately after shooting.
Basic Guide
2 Configure the setting.
Changing the Image Display Period After Shots
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[Display Info]. Press the <q><r> buttons
to choose the desired option.
Advanced Guide
1 Access the [Review image after
shooting] screen.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Review image after shooting] on the
[4] tab, and then press the <m> button
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Off
Displays only the image.
Detailed
2 Configure the setting.
P Mode
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[Display Time]. Press the <q><r>
buttons to choose the desired option.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Quick].
Playback Mode
[Off] and cannot be changed.
Setting Menu
• By pressing the <l> button while an image is displayed after shooting,
you can switch the display information. By pressing the <m> button, you can
do the following operations. Note that the settings of [Display Info] on the [4]
tab cannot be changed.
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Quick
Displays images only until you can shoot again.
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Displays images for the specified time. Even while the shot is
displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button
halfway again.
2 sec., 4 sec.,
8 sec.
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Hold
Off
Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway.
No image display after shots.
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5
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Playback Mode
Advanced Guide
Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them
in many ways
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
•
To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to
enter Playback mode.
P Mode
• It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were
renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other
cameras.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
4
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3 Play movies.
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Viewing
zzTo start playback, press the <m> button,
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press the <o><p> buttons to choose
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as
follows.
[
], and then press the <m> button
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again.
4 Adjust the volume.
1 Enter Playback mode.
zzPress the <1> button.
XXYour last shot is displayed.
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to adjust the
volume.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzTo adjust the volume when the bar is no
longer displayed, press the <o><p>
buttons.
Smart Auto
Mode
2 Browse through your images.
Other Shooting
Modes
5 Pause playback.
zzTo view the previous image, press the
<q> button. To view the next image,
press the <r> button.
zzTo pause or resume playback, press the
P Mode
<m> button.
XXAfter the movie is finished, [
displayed.
Volume Indicator
Playback Mode
zzPress and hold the <q><r> buttons to
browse through images quickly. Images
appear grainy at this time.
] is
Setting Menu
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button
Accessories
halfway.
• If you prefer to have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback
mode, press the <n> button, and on the [1] tab, choose [Resume] and
then [Last shot].
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Index
zzMovies are identified by a [
play movies, go to step 3.
] icon. To
• To change the transition shown between images, press the <n> button,
choose [Transition] on the [1] tab, and then press the <q><r> buttons to
choose the effect.
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Switching Display Modes
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Movies
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Press the <p> button to view other information on the screen, or to hide
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Navigating Through Images in an Index
Basic Guide
By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images
you are looking for.
Advanced Guide
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 Display images in an index.
Smart Auto
Mode
zzMove the zoom lever toward <g> to
display images in an index. Moving the
lever again will increase the number of
images shown.
Other Shooting
Modes
No Information Display
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Display
Detailed Information
Display
P Mode
zzTo display fewer images, move the zoom
lever toward <k>. Fewer images are
shown each time you move the lever.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
2 Choose an image.
Still Images
Movies
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to
choose an image.
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Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)
Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed
XXAn orange frame is displayed around the
selected image.
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Movies
zzPress the <m> button to view the
selected image in single-image display.
Histogram
High
Low
zzThe graph in detailed information display
distribution of brightness in the image.
The horizontal axis represents the degree
of brightness, and the vertical axis, how
much of the image is at each level of
brightness. Viewing the histogram is a
way to check exposure.
Dark
Bright
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found or add them to a photobook by choosing [Select All Images in Search]
Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions
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Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering
image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect
Basic Guide
Shot Date
Displays the images shot on a specific date.
Advanced Guide
message is displayed, and the images that were found are no longer shown.
Still image/Movie
Displays only still images or movies.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
1 Choose the first condition for
image display or navigation.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in
the menu, and choose a condition
P Mode
Playback Mode
2 Choose the second condition
for image display or navigation.
Setting Menu
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to
choose a condition, and then press the
<m> button.
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3 View the filtered images.
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zzImages matching your conditions are
displayed in yellow frames. To view
only these images, press the <q><r>
buttons.
zzTo cancel filtered display, choose [ ] in
step 1.
• When the camera has found no corresponding images for some
conditions, those conditions will not be available.
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Image Viewing Options
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Viewing Slideshows
Still Images
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Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each
image is displayed for about three seconds.
Magnifying Images
Basic Guide
1 Magnify an image.
Choose a slideshow transition and
start playback.
zzPress the <m> button, choose [.] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
XXThe slideshow will start a few seconds
after [Loading image] is displayed.
zzPress the <n> button to stop the
slideshow.
Advanced Guide
zzMoving the zoom lever toward <k> will
zoom in and magnify the image, and
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
[
] is displayed. You can magnify
Smart Auto
Mode
images up to about 10x by continuing to
hold the zoom lever.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzTo zoom out, move the zoom lever
toward <g>. You can return to single-
image display by continuing to hold it.
2 Move the display position and
switch images as needed.
zzTo move the display position, press the
<o><p><q><r> buttons.
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Approximate Position
of Displayed Area
during slideshows.
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zzWhile [
] is displayed, you can switch
• To pause or resume slideshows, press the <m> button.
• You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the <q><r>
buttons. For fast-forward or fast-rewind, hold the <q><r> buttons down.
to [
] by pressing the <m> button.
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To switch to other images while zoomed,
press the <q><r> buttons. Press the
<m> button again to restore the original
setting.
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played.
• You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the
<n> button.
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Changing Slideshow Settings
You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions
between images and the display duration of each image.
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Protecting Images
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Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera
1 Access the setting screen.
Basic Guide
zzPress the <n> button, and then
choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab
zzPress the <m> button, and then choose
is displayed.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzTo cancel protection, repeat this process
and choose [:] again, and then press
the <m> button.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Configure the settings.
zzChoose a menu item to configure, and
zzTo start the slideshow with your settings,
choose [Start] and press the <m>
button.
P Mode
Using the Menu
Playback Mode
1 Access the setting screen.
Setting Menu
zzPress the <n> button and choose
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the
<n> button.
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2 Choose a selection method.
zzChoose a menu item and a setting as
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the
<n> button.
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• Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the
1 Choose [Select All Images].
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zzFollowing step 2 in “Using the Menu”
press the <m> button.
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• Protected images cannot be erased using the camera’s erasure function. To
erase them this way, first cancel protection.
Advanced Guide
2 Protect the images.
Choosing Images Individually
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[Protect], and then press the <m>
button.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 Choose [Select].
Smart Auto
Mode
zzFollowing step 2 in “Using the Menu”
<m> button.
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
Playback Mode
• To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 2.
image, and then press the <m> button.
Setting Menu
[
] is displayed.
zzTo cancel selection, press the <m>
button again. [ ] is no longer displayed.
zzRepeat this process to specify other
images.
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Index
3 Protect the image.
zzPress the <n> button. A
confirmation message is displayed.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
• Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn
the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.
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Choosing a Selection Method
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Erasing Images
1 Access the setting screen.
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You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected
zzPress the <n> button, and then
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1 Choose an image to erase.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2 Choose a selection method.
image.
Smart Auto
Mode
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
a selection method, and then press the
<m> button.
2 Erase the image.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzPress the <o> button.
zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the
<q><r> buttons to choose [Erase], and
then press the <m> button.
XXThe current image is now erased.
zzTo cancel erasure, press the <q><r>
buttons to choose [Cancel], and then
press the <m> button.
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the
<n> button.
P Mode
Playback Mode
Choosing Images Individually
Setting Menu
1 Choose [Select].
zzFollowing step 2 in “Choosing a Selection
Method” (see above), choose [Select]
and press the <m> button.
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2 Choose an image.
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zzOnce you choose an image following
step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually”
Erasing All Images
You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images,
cannot be erased.
zzTo cancel selection, press the <m>
button again. [ ] is no longer displayed.
zzRepeat this process to specify other
images.
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3 Erase the image.
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Rotating Images
zzPress the <n> button. A
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confirmation message is displayed.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
Change the orientation of images and save them as follows.
Basic Guide
1 Choose [\].
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <m> button, and then choose
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Specifying All Images at Once
1 Choose [Select All Images].
Smart Auto
Mode
zzFollowing step 2 in “Choosing a Selection
Images] and press the <m> button.
Other Shooting
Modes
2 Rotate the image.
P Mode
zzPress the <q> or <r> button, depending
on the desired direction. Each time you
press the button, the image is rotated
90°. Press the <m> button to complete
the setting.
2 Erase the images.
Playback Mode
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
Setting Menu
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Using the Menu
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1 Choose [Rotate].
zzPress the <n> button and choose
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2 Rotate the image.
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zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
image.
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card has sufficient free space.
zzThe image is rotated 90° each time you
press the <m> button.
Basic Guide
Still Images
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the
<n> button.
Advanced Guide
Resizing Images
Camera Basics
Save a copy of images at a lower resolution.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
• Movies with an image quality of [ ] cannot be rotated.
Smart Auto
Mode
1 Choose [Resize].
Other Shooting
Modes
zzPress the <n> button and choose
Deactivating Auto Rotation
P Mode
Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which
rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on
the camera.
2 Choose an image.
Playback Mode
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
image, and then press the <m> button.
Setting Menu
3 Choose an image size.
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Auto
Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose
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zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose the
size, and then press the <m> button.
XX[Save new image?] is displayed.
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4 Save the new image.
[Off]. Additionally, images already rotated will be displayed in the
original orientation.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
XXThe image is now saved as a new file.
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5 Review the new image.
3 Choose an option.
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zzPress the <n> button. [Display new
image?] is displayed.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
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option, and then press the <m> button.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[Yes], and then press the <m> button.
XXThe saved image is now displayed.
4 Save as a new image and
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review.
Advanced Guide
zzFollow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images”
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
• Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [
]
• For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause
images to appear grainy.
• Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
• Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution.
• If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using
P Mode
Still Images
[Low], [Medium], or [High].
Playback Mode
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be
detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient
overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects
stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the
image as a separate file.
Setting Menu
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1 Choose [i-Contrast].
zzPress the <n> button, and then
choose [i-Contrast] on the [1] tab
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
image, and then press the <m> button.
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Correcting Red-Eye
• Some images may not be corrected accurately.
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• To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose
[Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased.
• Protected images cannot be overwritten.
Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the
corrected image as a separate file.
Basic Guide
1 Choose [Red-Eye Correction].
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <n> button, and then
choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [1]
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
2 Choose an image.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
image.
P Mode
3 Correct the image.
zzPress the <m> button.
Playback Mode
XXRed-eye detected by the camera is now
corrected, and frames are displayed
around corrected image areas.
zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed.
Setting Menu
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4 Save as a new image and
review.
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to
choose [New File], and then press the
<m> button.
XXThe image is now saved as a new file.
zzFollow step 5 in “Resizing Images”
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6
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Setting Menu
Advanced Guide
Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater
convenience
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
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Hiding Hints and Tips
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Display of hints and tips for camera functions can be deactivated.
Functions can be configured on the [3] tab. Customize commonly used
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zzChoose [Hints & Tips], and then choose
[Off].
Silencing Camera Operations
Basic Guide
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzChoose [Mute], and then choose [On].
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Screen Brightness
Adjust screen brightness as follows.
P Mode
Playback Mode
zzChoose [LCD Brightness], and then
press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the
brightness.
• Operation can also be silenced by holding down the <p> button as you turn
the camera on.
Setting Menu
restore sound during movies, press the <o> button. Adjust volume with the
<o><p> buttons, as needed.
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Adjusting the Volume
Index
Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows.
• For maximum brightness, press and hold the <p> button for at least one
second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display.
(This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the [3] tab.) To restore
the original brightness, press and hold the <p> button again for at least one
second or restart the camera.
zzChoose [Volume], and then press the
<m> button.
zzChoose an item, and then press the
<q><r> buttons to adjust the volume.
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3 Format the memory card.
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zzTo begin the formatting process, press
the <o><p> buttons to choose [OK],
and then press the <m> button.
zzWhen formatting is finished, [Memory
card formatting complete] is displayed.
Press the <m> button.
If you prefer, you can deactivate display of the start-up screen normally
shown when you turn the camera on.
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Basic Guide
zzChoose [Start-up Image], and then
choose [Off].
Advanced Guide
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
• Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file
management information on the card and does not erase the data
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take
steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically
destroying cards.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Formatting Memory Cards
P Mode
Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you
should format the card with this camera.
Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy
images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them
up.
• The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than
the advertised capacity.
Playback Mode
Low-Level Formatting
Setting Menu
Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is
displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is
slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops.
Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level
formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other
steps to back them up.
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formatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.
Appendix
1 Access the [Format] screen.
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zzChoose [Format], and then press the
<m> button.
zzOn the screen in step 2 of “Formatting
<o><p> buttons to choose [Low Level
Format], and then press the <q><r>
buttons to select this option. A [ ] icon is
displayed.
2 Choose [OK].
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[Cancel], press the <q><r> buttons to
choose [OK], and then press the <m>
button.
zzFollow step 3 in “Formatting Memory
formatting process.
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because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card.
Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the
camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day.
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• You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this
case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally.
Basic Guide
File Numbering
zzChoose [Create Folder], and then choose
[Daily].
Advanced Guide
Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999)
and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change
how the camera assigns file numbers.
XXImages will now be saved in folders
created on the shooting date.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
zzChoose [File Numbering], and then
choose an option.
Other Shooting
Modes
Lens Retraction Timing
Images are numbered
P Mode
consecutively (until the 9999th
shot is taken/saved) even if you
The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press
immediately after you press the <1> button, set the retraction timing to
[0 sec.].
Continuous
Playback Mode
switch memory cards.
Image numbering is reset to 0001
Auto Reset if you switch memory cards, or
when a new folder is created.
Setting Menu
Accessories
zzChoose [Lens Retract], and then choose
[0 sec.].
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• Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered
consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted
memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted
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structure and image formats.
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World Clock
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Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power
To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you
travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that
time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/
Time setting manually.
Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your
Contents:
Basic Operations
Basic Guide
zzChoose [Power Saving], and then press
the <m> button.
zzAfter choosing an item, press the
<q><r> buttons to adjust it as needed.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 Specify your destination.
Smart Auto
Mode
zzChoose [Time Zone], and then press the
<m> button.
Other Shooting
Modes
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
• To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for
[Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].
[
World], and then press the <m>
P Mode
button.
Playback Mode
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose the
destination.
• The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off].
• These power-saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode
Setting Menu
zzTo set daylight saving time (1 hour
ahead), press the <o><p> buttons to
choose [ ].
].
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zzPress the <m> button.
2 Switch to the destination time
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zone.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[
World], and then press the <n>
button.
XX[ ] is now shown on the shooting screen
update your [
Home] time and date.
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Date and Time
Display Language
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Adjust the date and time as follows.
Change the display language as needed.
Contents:
Basic Operations
zzChoose [Date/Time], and then press the
<m> button.
zzChoose [Language ], and then press
the <m> button.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
an item, and then press the <o><p>
buttons to adjust the setting.
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to
choose a language, and then press the
<m> button.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Checking Certification Logos
Adjusting Other Settings
P Mode
Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed
on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the
camera packaging, or on the camera body.
The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab.
•
Playback Mode
•
Setting Menu
zzChoose [Certification Logo Display], and
then press the <m> button.
Accessories
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Restoring Defaults
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If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera
settings.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Basic Guide
zzChoose [Reset All], and then press the
<m> button.
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
XXDefault settings are now restored.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
• The following functions are not restored to default settings.
P Mode
]
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Contents:
Basic Operations
7
Basic Guide
Accessories
Advanced Guide
Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the
camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories
and other compatible accessories sold separately
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
4
Accessories
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Optional Accessories
Flash Unit
Preliminary Notes and
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The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability
varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.
Contents:
Basic Operations
High-Power Flash HF-DC2
zzExternal flash for illuminating subjects
that are out of range of the built-in flash.
High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be
used.
Power Supplies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Battery Pack NB-11L
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
zzRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Other Accessories
Smart Auto
Mode
Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE
zzCharger for Battery Pack NB-11L
AV Cable AVC-DC400
Other Shooting
Modes
zzConnect the camera to a TV to enjoy
playback on the larger TV screen.
• The battery includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know the
charging status at a glance. Attach the cover so that ▲ is visible on a charged
battery, and attach it so that ▲ is not visible on an uncharged battery.
P Mode
Playback Mode
• CB-2LD is also supported.
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Setting Menu
zzFor connecting the camera to a computer
or printer.
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90
Accessories
zzFor powering the camera using
household power. Recommended when
using the camera over extended periods,
or when connecting the camera to a
printer or computer. Cannot be used to
charge the camera battery.
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Printers
Index
Canon-brand PictBridge-
Compatible Printers
zzPrinting images without a computer is
possible by connecting the camera to
a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible
printer.
For details, visit your nearest Canon
dealer.
• The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with
100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).
• For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available
adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed
for traveling, which may damage the battery.
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Movies
Movies
3 Turn the TV on and switch to
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video input.
Using Optional Accessories
zzSwitch the TV input to the video input you
connected the cable to in step 2.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Still Images
Playback on a TV
Basic Guide
4 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the <1> button to turn the camera
on.
Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (sold
separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV
as you control the camera.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
XXImages from the camera are now
displayed on the TV. (Nothing is
displayed on the camera screen.)
zzWhen finished, turn off the camera and
TV before disconnecting the cable.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
1 Make sure the camera and TV
• Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output
format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the
video output format, press the <n> button and choose [Video
System] on the [3] tab.
are off.
Playback Mode
Black or white
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
Setting Menu
Yellow
zzOn the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into
the video inputs as shown.
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Yellow
Black
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Index
zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover
and insert the cable plug fully into the
camera terminal.
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Movies
4 Close the cover.
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Powering the Camera with Household Power
zzLower the cover ( ) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position ( ).
Contents:
Basic Operations
Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately)
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
Basic Guide
1 Make sure the camera is off.
Advanced Guide
5 Connect the power cord.
2 Open the cover.
zzInsert the adapter plug into the end of the
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
the memory card/battery cover, and then
open the coupler cable port cover as
shown.
coupler cable.
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
zzInsert one end of the power cord into the
compact power adapter, and then plug
the other end into a power outlet.
P Mode
zzTurn the camera on and use it as desired.
zzWhen finished, turn the camera off and
unplug the power cord from the outlet.
3 Insert the coupler.
Playback Mode
zzInsert the coupler facing the direction
shown, just as you would a battery
Setting Menu
Accessories
• Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while
the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the
camera.
• Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so
could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
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Index
Terminals
zzMake sure the coupler cable passes
through the port.
Coupler Cable Port
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Movies
4 Turn the camera on.
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Printing Images
zzPress the <1> button to turn the camera
Contents:
Basic Operations
on.
Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On
the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders
for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for
photobooks.
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the
sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by
printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Basic Guide
5 Choose an image.
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
image.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
6 Access the printing screen.
Smart Auto
Mode
Still Images
zzPress the <m> button, choose [c],
Easy Print
and press the <m> button again.
Other Shooting
Modes
Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible
printer (sold separately) with the USB cable.
P Mode
Playback Mode
1 Make sure the camera and
7 Print the image.
Setting Menu
printer are off.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[Print], and then press the <m> button.
XXPrinting now begins.
2 Connect the camera to the
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printer.
Appendix
zzTo print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6
after printing is finished.
zzOpen the cover. Holding the smaller
cable plug in the orientation shown, insert
the plug fully into the camera terminal.
zzConnect the larger cable plug to the
printer. For other connection details, refer
to the printer manual.
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zzWhen you are finished printing, turn the
camera and printer off and disconnect
the cable.
• For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see
3 Turn the printer on.
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Still Images
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Configuring Print Settings
Cropping Images Before Printing (Cropping)
Contents:
Basic Operations
By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area
instead of the entire image.
1 Access the printing screen.
Basic Guide
zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print”
2 Configure the settings.
1 Choose [Cropping].
Advanced Guide
zzAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print
screen, choose [Cropping] and press the
<m> button.
XXA cropping frame is now displayed,
indicating the image area to print.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose an
item, and then press the <q><r> buttons
to choose an option.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Default
Date
Matches current printer settings.
Prints images with the date added.
Prints images with the file number added.
Prints images with both the date and file number added.
–
File No.
Both
P Mode
2 Adjust the cropping frame as
needed.
Playback Mode
Off
zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom lever.
zzTo move the frame, press the
<o><p><q><r> buttons.
Default
Off
Matches current printer settings.
–
Setting Menu
Uses information from the time of shooting to print under
optimal settings.
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On
zzTo rotate the frame, press the <m>
button.
Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye.
Appendix
zzPress the <n> button, press the
<o><p> buttons to choose [OK], and
then press the <m> button.
No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print.
Index
–
Cropping
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details
Paper
Settings
3 Print the image.
–
to print.
• Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some
aspect ratios.
• Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with
[Date Stamp
] selected.
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Available Layout Options
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Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing
Default
Matches current printer settings.
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Bordered
Borderless
N-up
Prints with blank space around the image.
Borderless, edge-to-edge printing.
1 Choose [Paper Settings].
zzAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print
screen, choose [Paper Settings] and
press the <m> button.
Basic Guide
Choose how many images to print per sheet.
Prints images for identification purposes.
Only available for images with a resolution of L.
ID Photo
Advanced Guide
Choose the print size.
Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints.
Fixed Size
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
2 Choose a paper size.
Still Images
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose an
Other Shooting
Modes
option, and then press the <m> button.
Printing ID Photos
P Mode
1 Choose [ID Photo].
zzFollowing steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing
Paper Size and Layout Before Printing”
the <m> button.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
3 Choose a type of paper.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose an
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option, and then press the <m> button.
2 Choose the long and short side
length.
Appendix
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
an item. Choose the length by pressing
the <q><r> buttons, and then press the
<m> button.
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4 Choose a layout.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
an option.
zzWhen choosing [N-up], press the
<q><r> buttons to specify the number of
images per sheet.
5zzPPrreisnsttthhee<mim>agbuet.ton.
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3 Choose the printing area.
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Single
Prints the current scene as a still image.
zzFollow step 2 in “Cropping Images Before
the printing area.
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Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet of
paper. You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed
time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On].
Sequence
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
• To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button.
4 Print the image.
• [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge-
compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Camera Basics
1
2
Smart Auto
Mode
Movies
Still Images
Printing Movie Scenes
Other Shooting
Modes
3
4
5
6
7
8
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
1 Access the printing screen.
P Mode
service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a
memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies,
as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print”
at left is displayed.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Still Images
2 Choose a printing method.
Configuring Print Settings
Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and
other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[
], and then press the <q><r> buttons
Index
to choose the printing method.
3 Print the image.
zzPress the <n> button, and then
choose [Print Settings] on the [2] tab.
Choose and configure settings as desired
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Standard
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One image is printed per sheet.
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Smaller versions of multiple images are printed
per sheet.
Print Type
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images
Contents:
Basic Operations
Both
On
Both standard and index formats are printed.
1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.].
Images are printed with the shooting date.
–
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Select Images & Qty.] on the [2] tab,
and then press the <m> button.
Date
Basic Guide
Off
On
Images are printed with the file number.
–
Advanced Guide
File No.
Off
2 Choose an image.
Camera Basics
All image print list settings are cleared after
printing.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
On
Off
Clear DPOF
data
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
image, and then press the <m> button.
XXYou can now specify the number of
copies.
Smart Auto
Mode
–
Other Shooting
Modes
• Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the
printer or photo development service, in some cases.
• [ ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory
card has print settings that were configured on another camera.
Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all
previous settings.
zzIf you specify index printing for the image,
it is labeled with a [ ] icon. To cancel
index printing for the image, press the
<m> button again. [ ] is no longer
displayed.
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
• Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date
twice.
Accessories
3 Specify the number of prints.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to specify
the number of prints (up to 99).
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• Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File
No.] at the same time.
zzTo set up printing for other images and
specify the number of prints, repeat steps
2 – 3.
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• The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the
• Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible
zzPrinting quantity cannot be specified for
index prints. You can only choose which
images to print, by following step 2.
zzWhen finished, press the <n> button
to return to the menu screen.
printers (sold separately).
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Still Images
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Adding Images to a Photobook
Setting Up Printing for All Images
Contents:
Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images
on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer,
where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering
printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.
Basic Operations
zzFollowing step 1 in “Setting Up Printing
[Select All Images] and press the <m>
button.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
Camera Basics
Choosing a Selection Method
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Still Images
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Photobook Set-up] on the [1] tab, and
then choose how you will select images.
Other Shooting
Modes
Clearing All Images from the Print List
zzFollowing step 1 in “Setting Up Printing
[Clear All Selections] and press the <m>
button.
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
• [ ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory
card has print settings that were configured on another camera.
Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all
previous settings.
Accessories
Still Images
Appendix
Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF)
• After importing images to your computer, also refer to the Software Guide
Index
zzWhen images have been added to the
at left is displayed after you connect
the camera to a PictBridge-compatible
printer. Press the <o><p> buttons to
choose [Print now], and then simply press
the <m> button to print the images in the
print list.
zzAny DPOF print job that you temporarily
stop will be resumed from the next image.
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Adding Images Individually
1 Choose [Select].
Adding All Images to a Photobook
Contents:
Basic Operations
zzFollowing the procedure in “Choosing
[Select All Images] and press the <m>
button.
zzFollowing the procedure in “Choosing
[Select] and press the <m> button.
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
2 Choose an image.
Still Images
Other Shooting
Modes
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an
image, and then press the <m> button.
XX[ ] is displayed.
Removing All Images from a Photobook
P Mode
zzFollowing the procedure in “Choosing
[Clear All Selections] and press the <m>
button.
zzTo remove the image from the photobook,
press the <m> button again. [ ] is no
longer displayed.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
zzRepeat this process to specify other
images.
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
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zzWhen finished, press the <n> button
to return to the menu screen.
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Movies
Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the
shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in
simple information display mode).
Preliminary Notes and
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Using an Eye-Fi Card
Contents:
Basic Operations
Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted
(Gray)
Not connected
Interrupted
Basic Guide
(Blinking white) Connecting
Not communicating
Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of
images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website.
Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card’s user manual
or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or
resolving transfer problems.
Advanced Guide
(White)
Connected
Error acquiring Eye-Fi card
information*2
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
(Animated)
Transfer in progress*1
Smart Auto
Mode
*2Restart the camera. Repeated display of this icon may indicate a problem with the
card.
Other Shooting
Modes
• When using an Eye-Fi card, keep the following points in mind.
- Cards may continue to transmit radio waves even when [Eye-Fi
entering hospitals, aircraft, or other areas where transmission is
prohibited.
Images labeled with a [ ] icon have been transferred.
P Mode
Playback Mode
Checking Connection Information
- When troubleshooting image transfer issues, check the card and
computer settings. For details, refer to the card’s user manual.
- Poor Eye-Fi connections may cause image transfer to take a long
time, and transfer may be interrupted in some cases.
- Eye-Fi cards may become hot, due to their transfer functions.
- Battery power will be consumed faster than in normal use.
- Camera operation may become sluggish. To resolve this, try
setting [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable].
Setting Menu
Check the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection
status, as needed.
Accessories
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then
press the <m> button.
zzChoose [Connection info], and then press
the <m> button.
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Index
XXThe connection information screen is
displayed.
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Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if
necessary.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Basic Guide
Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.].
Advanced Guide
zzPress the <n> button, choose
[Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then
press the <m> button.
zzChoose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose
[Disable].
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
• [Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the
camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position. For this
reason, you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye-Fi card if
the write-protect tab is in the locked position.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
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recorded in movies.
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.
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• The screen may darken under bright light.
• The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting.
Contents:
Basic Operations
• Purplish banding may appear on the screen if you compose a shot that includes a
bright light source.
Basic Guide
No date stamp is added to images.
Power
• Configure the [Date Stamp
added to images automatically, merely because you have configured the [Date/Time]
Advanced Guide
Nothing happens when the power button is pressed.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
• Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance. Try cleaning the terminals with a
cotton swab and reinserting the battery a few times.
Smart Auto
Mode
[h] flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and
Other Shooting
Modes
The battery is depleted quickly.
[
P Mode
• Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Try warming the battery a little
by putting it in your pocket, for example, ensuring that the terminals do not touch any
metal objects.
Playback Mode
Shots are out of focus.
• Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way
• If these measures do not help and the battery is still depleted soon after charging, it
has reached the end of its life. Purchase a new battery.
Setting Menu
Accessories
The battery is swollen.
• Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery
swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer
Support Help Desk.
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• Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated.
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Display on a TV
No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
• To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the
shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button
halfway. Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly.
Shooting
Cannot shoot.
Subjects in shots look too dark.
Strange display on the screen when shooting.
Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are
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Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out.
The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted.
• Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports
high-speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the
length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time
Contents:
Basic Operations
Basic Guide
• Reduce the lighting on subjects.
[
] is displayed and shooting stops automatically.
Advanced Guide
The camera’s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the
memory card quickly enough. Try one of the following measures.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Subjects in flash shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out.
Other Shooting
Modes
Zooming is not possible.
White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots.
• This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles.
P Mode
Playback
Playback is not possible.
• Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or
structure and file names.
Playback Mode
Shots look grainy.
Setting Menu
• High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images.
Accessories
Playback stops, or audio skips.
• Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the
• There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that
have slow read speeds.
in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about one
second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye. For
best results, have subjects look at the red-eye reduction lamp. Also try increasing the
lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range.
Appendix
Index
• When movies are played on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may skip
if computer performance is inadequate.
Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting
is slower.
Sound is not played during movies.
the movie is faint.
Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available.
recorded in this mode.
• Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each
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Memory Card
On-Screen Messages
If an error message is displayed, respond as follows.
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
The memory card is not recognized.
Contents:
Basic Operations
No memory card
Computer
Cannot transfer images to a computer.
When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the
transfer speed as follows.
• The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Memory card locked
• The write-protect tab of the memory card is set to the locked position. Switch the
• Press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. Hold the <n> button down as
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
m
you press the <o> and < > buttons at the same time. On the next screen, press
the <q><r> buttons to choose [B], and then press the <m> button.
Smart Auto
Mode
Cannot record!
• Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a
Eye-Fi Cards
Other Shooting
Modes
• If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported
P Mode
Playback Mode
Insufficient space on card
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
No Image.
Index
• The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed.
Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play
back MOV/Cannot play back MP4/RAW
• Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed.
• It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer,
or images shot with another camera.
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Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/
Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image.
• The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already
edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*)
functions are not available for movies.
File Error
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
images that have been altered using computer software, even if the camera is
connected to the printer.
Contents:
Basic Operations
Print error
Basic Guide
setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again.
Advanced Guide
Exceeded selection limit
correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again.
Ink absorber full
• Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink
absorber replacement.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Communication error
• An excessive amount of images (approx. 1,000) on the memory card prevented
printing or image transfer to a computer. To transfer the images, use a commercially
available USB card reader. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer
card slot.
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Naming error!
Playback Mode
• The folder could not be created or images could not be recorded, because the highest
supported folder number (999) for storing images on the card has been reached and
the highest supported image number (9999) for images in folders has been reached.
Setting Menu
Accessories
Lens Error
Appendix
• This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the camera is used
in dusty or sandy locations.
Index
• Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case,
contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
A camera error was detected (error number)
• If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have
been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image.
• Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case,
write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help
Desk.
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Shutter speed
Aperture value
Blink detection
On-Screen Information
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Shooting (Information Display)
Contents:
Basic Operations
Basic Guide
Battery Level
An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.
Advanced Guide
Display
Details
Camera Basics
Sufficient charge
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Slightly depleted, but sufficient
Other Shooting
Modes
Nearly depleted—charge the battery soon
(Blinking red)
[Charge the battery]
Depleted—charge the battery immediately
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Battery level
White balance
Drive mode
Eco mode
Camera shake
Metering method
Eye-Fi connection
Recordable shots
Movie quality
Remaining time
Focusing range
Shooting mode
Flash mode
Red-eye correction
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Digital zoom
magnification
Date stamp
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Playback (Detailed Information Display)
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
• Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV
Contents:
Basic Operations
Basic Guide
Exit
Play
Advanced Guide
Slow Motion (Press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the playback speed. No
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
sound is played.)
Smart Auto
Mode
Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the <m>
button.)
Other Shooting
Modes
Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the <m> button.)
Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the <m> button.)
P Mode
Movies
Shooting mode
ISO speed
Exposure
compensation level
White balance
Image editing
Resolution
(movies)
Transferred via
Battery level
Metering method
Folder number - File
Current image no. /
Total no. of images
Shutter speed (still
images), Image
quality / Frame rate
Aperture value
Focusing range
File size
Still images:
Movies: Playback
Red-eye correction
i-Contrast
Shooting date/time
Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the <m>
button.)
Playback Mode
Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer
Setting Menu
c
Accessories
* Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame.
Appendix
• To skip forward or back during movie playback, press the <q><r> buttons.
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Functions and Menu Tables
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Contents:
Basic Operations
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Shooting
Basic Guide
Mode
G
I
P
t
N
Advanced Guide
Function
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
–
–
–
O
–
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
–
O
O
–
O
O
–
O
–
O
O
–
O
O
–
O
O
–
O
O
–
O
O
–
O
O
–
O
O
–
Smart Auto
Mode
–
h
*1
–
–
–
Z
Other Shooting
Modes
O
–
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
!
AE Lock/FE Lock*2
P Mode
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
O
O
Playback Mode
–
O
O
On/Off
Setting Menu
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Accessories
Screen Display
No Information
Display
–
–
–
–
–
–
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Appendix
Information
Display
O
O
O
O
O
O
Index
–
O
Available or set automatically. Not available.
*1 Not available, but switches to [Z] in some cases.
*2 FE lock not available in [!] flash mode.
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FUNC. Menu
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Shooting
Mode
Shooting
Mode
Contents:
Basic Operations
G
I
G
I
P t N
P t N
Function
Function
Basic Guide
Exposure Compensation
O
O
*1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Advanced Guide
–
–
–
–
O
O
–
O
O
–
O
–
O O
O O
O O O O O O O O O
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
O O O
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
–
O
O
O
O
O O O O O O O O O O O O
–
–
–
–
–
–
O
–
O
–
Smart Auto
Mode
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
O
–
–
O
O
O
O
O O
O O
O O O
O O O
Other Shooting
Modes
–
–
–
O
O
O
O
O
O O O O O O O O O O O O O
P Mode
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
O
O O
O
*4
O
O
O
O O O O O
O O O O O O O
Playback Mode
–
O
–
O
–
O
–
O
–
O O O O O O O O O O O O
Setting Menu
O
O
O
O
O
O O O O O O O O O O O O O
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Accessories
–
–
–
O O
O O O O O O O O
O
e u
–
–
O
O
O O O O O O O O O
–
O
Available or set automatically. Not available.
Appendix
*1 Settings [Dark - Light].
*2 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots.
*3 One shot (cannot be modified) in modes without selection of the number of shots.
O
O
O
O
O
O
O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Index
–
O O
O O O O O O O O O O
] [ $
Delay*2
Shots*3
O
O
O
O
O
O
O O
O O
O O O O O O O O O O
O O O O O O O O O O
–
–
O
O
O
O
O O O O O O O O O O O O O
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
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Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Shooting
Mode
Shooting
Contents:
Basic Operations
G
I
Mode
G
I
P
t
N
P
t
N
Function
Function
Basic Guide
Face AiAF*1
Tracking AF
Center
Advanced Guide
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Off/
Quick/
Display 2 sec./
O
–
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
–
O
O
O
O
–
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
–
–
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Time
4 sec./
8 sec./
Hold
Smart Auto
Mode
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
On
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Other Shooting
Modes
Off
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
–
Display
Off
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Info
–
Detailed
P Mode
–
–
–
–
–
On
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
On
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Off
O
O
O
O
O
Playback Mode
Off
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Setting Menu
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
On
Off*2
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
–
On
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Accessories
Off
O
–
–
On
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Appendix
Date Stamp
Off
–
–
Off
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Index
Date /
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
O
Date & Time
–
On
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
–
O
Available or set automatically. Not available.
Off
O
*1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode.
*2 [On] when subject movement is detected in [ ] mode.
On
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Off
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Auto
O
O
O
O
–
–
Off
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
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3 Set up Menu
2 Print Menu
Preliminary Notes and
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Item
Ref. Page
Item
Ref. Page
Item
Ref. Page
Item
Clear All Selections
Print Settings
Ref. Page
Contents:
Basic Operations
–
Mute
Format
Print
Basic Guide
Volume
File Numbering
Create Folder
Video System
Eye-Fi Settings
Select Images & Qty.
Select All Images
Advanced Guide
Hints & Tips
Date/Time
Time Zone
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Item
Ref. Page
Item
Play Movie
Ref. Page
Certification Logo
Display
Lens Retract
Rotate
Protect
Print
P Mode
Power Saving
LCD Brightness
Start-up Image
Language
Image Search
Slideshow
Playback Mode
Reset All
Setting Menu
Accessories
1 Playback Menu
Appendix
Item
Ref. Page
Item
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Ref. Page
Index
Slideshow
Erase
Protect
Auto Rotate
Resume
Rotate
Photobook Set-up
i-Contrast
Transition
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Handling Precautions
Specifications
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
•
•
The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or
subjecting it to strong impact.
Camera Effective
Pixels (Max.)
Contents:
Basic Operations
Approx. 16 million pixels
5x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 25.0 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm)
Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that
generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction or
erase image data.
Basic Guide
Lens Focal Length
2.7 type color TFT LCD
Effective Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots
Advanced Guide
LCD Monitor
File Format
•
•
•
•
If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen, wipe with a dry
soft cloth, such as an eyeglass cloth. Do not rub hard or apply force.
Camera Basics
Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1)
compliant
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or
screen.
Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM
(monaural))
Data Type
Other Shooting
Modes
Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult,
contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Hi-speed USB
Analog audio output (monaural)
Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
P Mode
Interface
To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden
temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm
environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and
let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag.
Playback Mode
Battery Pack NB-11L
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90
Power Source
Setting Menu
Dimensions (Based
on CIPA Guidelines)
97.7×56.0×20.9 mm (3.85 x 2.20 x 0.82 in.)
•
•
If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately.
Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove the
battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has evaporated
before resuming use.
Accessories
Approx. 125 g (approx. 4.41 oz.; including the battery and
memory card)
Approx. 110 g (approx. 3.88 oz.; camera body only)
Weight (Based on
CIPA Guidelines)
Appendix
Index
Before long-term battery storage, use up the battery’s remaining charge,
remove it from the camera, and store it in a plastic bag or similar
container. Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods
(about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance.
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Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time
Recording Time per Memory Card
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Number of Shots
in Eco mode
Movie Recording Time*1
Continuous Shooting*2
Playback Time
Approx. 220
Recording Time per Memory Card
Image Quality
Contents:
Basic Operations
8 GB
32 GB
Approx. 300
Approx. 50 minutes
Approx. 1 hour, 30 minutes
Approx. 5 hours
49 min. 15 sec.
3 hr. 19 min. 00 sec.
Basic Guide
1 hr. 28 min. 53 sec.
5 hr. 59 min. 05 sec.
Advanced Guide
• The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change
depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
*1Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as
shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
*2Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops
automatically) repeatedly.
• Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the
recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in
Smart Auto
Mode
• The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the
[
], or approximately 1 hour when shooting in [ ].
Other Shooting
Modes
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some
• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less
memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.
P Mode
than mentioned above.
Flash Range
• Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery.
Playback Mode
50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.)
Maximum wide angle (j)
Number of Shots per Memory Card
Setting Menu
1.2 m – 2.0 m (3.9 – 6.6 ft.)
Maximum telephoto (i)
Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots)
Recording Pixels
8 GB
32 GB
Accessories
Shooting Range
(Large)
16M/4608x3456
1903
7684
Appendix
Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto
Shooting Mode Focusing Range
(j)
(i)
(Medium 1)
8M/3264x2448
3721
12927
40937
2531
15020
52176
165225
10219
Index
–
3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity 1.2 m (3.9 ft.) – infinity
(Medium 2)
2M/1600x1200
5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity 1.2 m (3.9 ft.) – infinity
3 – 50 cm
–
Other modes
(Small)
0.3M/640x480
e*
(1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.)
3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity
3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity
u*
(Widescreen)
4608x2592
* Not available in some shooting modes.
• The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change
depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
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Continuous Shooting Speed
Battery Pack NB-11L
Preliminary Notes and
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Shooting Mode
Speed
Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.
Type:
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Contents:
Basic Operations
Nominal Voltage:
Nominal Capacity:
Charging Cycles:
3.6 V DC
680 mAh
Approx. 300 times
G
Approx. 2.9 shots/sec.
Basic Guide
Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions:
Weight:
34.6 x 40.2 x 5.2 mm (1.36 x 1.58 x 0.20 in.)
Approx. 13 g (approx. 0.46 oz.)
Advanced Guide
Shutter Speed
1 – 1/2000 sec.
15 – 1/2000 sec.
[
] mode, automatically set range
Camera Basics
Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Range in all shooting modes
Smart Auto
Mode
Rated Input:
100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
8.0 VA, 0.07 A (100 V) – 0.04 A (240 V)
4.2 V / 0.41 A
Aperture
Rated Output:
Other Shooting
Modes
Charging Time:
Charge Indicator:
Approx. 2 hr. (when using NB-11L)
Charging: orange / Fully charged: green (two-indicator system)
f/number
f/2.8 / f/7.9 (W), f/6.9 / f/20 (T)
P Mode
Operating Temperatures: 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F)
Playback Mode
•
•
All data is based on tests by Canon.
Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without
notice.
Setting Menu
Accessories
USA and Canada only:
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is
recyclable.
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Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this
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Flash
On ................................................. 56
Focusing
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Macro (focus mode)............................. 52
Date/time battery........................... 13
Settings ......................................... 12
World clock.................................... 76
A
Contents:
Basic Operations
Menu
Accessories ......................................... 80
AE lock ................................................ 49
AF lock................................................. 55
AUTO mode (shooting mode)........ 14, 29
AV cable .............................................. 81
AF frames...................................... 53
AF lock .......................................... 55
AF-point zoom......................... 58, 59
Servo AF ....................................... 54
Basic Guide
Defaults" Reset all
Digital zoom......................................... 32
DPOF................................................... 86
Drive mode .......................................... 52
Basic operations............................ 26
Advanced Guide
Focusing range
Metering method.................................. 49
Macro ............................................ 52
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4
5
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microSDXC/microSD/microSDHC/
microSDXC memory cards
" Memory cards
Smart Auto
Mode
Focus lock ........................................... 54
FUNC. menu
B
E
Eco Mode ...................................... 35, 57
Editing
Other Shooting
Modes
Batteries" Date/time (date/time battery)
Power saving................................. 23
Battery
Monochrome (shooting mode)............. 44
Movies
Basic operations............................ 25
P Mode
i-Contrast....................................... 70
Red-eye correction........................ 71
Resizing images............................ 69
Charging........................................ 10
Level.............................................. 97
Power saving................................. 23
G
Image quality (resolution/
frame rate)..................................... 37
Playback Mode
Grid lines ....................................... 57, 58
Erasing ................................................ 67
Error messages ................................... 95
Exposure
Setting Menu
I
P
Accessories
Photobook set-up ................................ 88
PictBridge ...................................... 80, 83
Playback" Viewing
Image quality
" Compression ratio (image quality)
FE lock .......................................... 56
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Camera
Images
Reset all ........................................ 78
Center (AF frame mode)...................... 54
Eye-Fi cards .................................... 2, 90
Playback" Viewing
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Poster effect (shooting mode) ............. 42
Color (white balance)........................... 51
Continuous shooting............................ 52
F
Indicator............................................... 27
ISO speed............................................ 50
Face AiAF (AF frame mode)................ 53
Face self-timer (shooting mode).......... 45
FE lock................................................. 56
File numbering..................................... 75
Power" AC adapter kit
" Batteries
" Battery
" Battery and charger kit
" Compact power adapter
L
D
Printing ................................................ 83
Live View Control (shooting mode)...... 41
Long shutter (shooting mode).............. 46
Low light (shooting mode) ................... 40
Date/time
Adding date stamps ...................... 35
Changing................................. 13, 59
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Protecting ............................................ 65
P (shooting mode) ............................... 48
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Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
Tracking AF ......................................... 54
Traveling with the camera ................... 76
TV display............................................ 81
Contents:
Basic Operations
R
Reset all............................................... 78
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
S
Image search ................................ 63
Index display ................................. 62
Slideshow...................................... 64
TV display ..................................... 81
Screen
Other Shooting
Modes
Display language........................... 14
Icons........................................ 97, 98
Menu" FUNC. menu, Menu
P Mode
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
" Memory cards
Playback Mode
W
Searching ............................................ 63
Self-timer ............................................. 33
Setting Menu
White balance (color)........................... 51
Widescreen (resolution)....................... 36
Wrist strap" Strap
2-second self-timer........................ 33
Customizing the self-timer............. 34
Face self-timer (shooting mode) ... 45
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Servo AF.............................................. 54
Shooting
Z
Index
Shooting date/time" Date/time
Shooting information ..................... 97
Zoom ....................................... 15, 29, 32
Snow (shooting mode)......................... 40
Sounds ................................................ 73
Super vivid (shooting mode)................ 42
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CAUTION
Battery Charger CB-2LF
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the
proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Contents:
Basic Operations
FCC Notice
(Digital Camera, Model PC1963 systems)
Basic Guide
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
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3
4
5
6
7
8
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class
B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Smart Auto
Mode
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
Other Shooting
Modes
For CA, USA only
P Mode
Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
Playback Mode
To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is
recommended.
Setting Menu
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Accessories
Battery Charger CB-2LFE
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
In normal use, keep the LED side face-up. The adapter can be used with a power
supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for information about
plug adapter for overseas use.
For U.S.A. customers only: For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will
need a special plug adapter.
For only United States
Use a UL listed, 1.8-3m(6-10ft), Type SPT-2 or NTSPT-2, AWG no.18 power supply
cord, rated for 125V 7A, with a non-polarized NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125V 15A.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC
rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could
be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Park, Melville, New York 11747, U.S.A.
Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666).
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Trademark Acknowledgments
The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Preliminary Notes and
Legal Information
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Contents:
Basic Operations
This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
Basic Guide
About MPEG-4 Licensing
Advanced Guide
•
This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard
and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding
MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and
non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the
AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted
or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
Camera Basics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Disclaimer
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Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this
guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited.
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time
without prior notice.
Accessories
Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the
actual equipment.
Appendix
The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for damages
due to mistaken operation of the products.
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