CANON POWERSHOT SX20 IS User Manual

Camera User Guide  
ENGLISH  
Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.  
Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.  
Read This First  
Test Shots  
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images  
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and  
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages  
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory  
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded  
in a way that is machine readable.  
Warning Against Copyright Infringement  
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not  
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission  
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying  
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by  
means of a camera or other device may contrane copyright or other legal  
rights even if the image was shot for persol u.  
Warranty Limitations  
This camera’s warranty is only effethe coury of sale. If there is a  
problem with the camera wroalease return it to the country of sale  
before proceeding with a laim to a Canon Customer Support Help  
Desk. For Canon Cuomcontacts, please see the customer  
support list supped with yora.  
LCD Monitor  
The LCD monitor viewfinder are produced with extremely high-  
precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels  
operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may  
appear as bright or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect  
on the recorded image.  
The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection  
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the  
camera.  
Camera Body Temperature  
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the  
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.  
Memory Cards  
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are  
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.  
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What Do You Want to Do?  
Shoot  
Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 – 61  
Take good people shots  
I F w P  
Portraits  
(p. 58)  
At night  
At the beach  
(p. 60)  
Against snow  
Take good landscapes  
J U , O  
Landscape  
(p. 58)  
Sunsets  
Night e  
Foliage  
Shoot various other s
y
t Z  
Aquarium  
Indoors  
Sports  
ireworks  
Low light  
Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 66, 82, 86  
Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash  
(turn off the flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 66  
Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 72  
Take sepia toned or black and white pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 70  
Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 149  
Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light  
conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 73  
Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 96  
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What Do You Want to Do?  
View  
Look at my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119  
Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122  
Quickly search pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116, 117  
Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 127  
Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124  
Shoot/View Movies  
Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
E
View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Print  
Easily print pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
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Save  
Save images to computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Other  
Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143  
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Table of Contents  
Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of  
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you  
learn more as you read each chapter.  
Returning the Camera to Default  
1 Getting Started ....................13  
Used Functions................... 57  
Yourself ............................... 67  
2 Learning More......................41  
Changing the Compression Ratio  
6
Table of Contents  
Correcting the Brightness and  
Adjusting the Flash Exposure  
Camera ................................ 81  
Functions........................... 115  
Setting the Shutter Speed and  
7
Table of Contents  
Using an Externally Mounted Flash  
8
Registering CommonUsed Sho
Changing the Start-up Image or  
8
Conventions Used in this Guide  
Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.  
Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).  
The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are  
represented by the following icons.  
(Up button)  
(FUNC./SET button)  
(Right button)  
(Left button)  
(Down button)  
(Control dial)  
: Troubleshooting tips.  
: Hints for getting more out oamera
: Things you should breful t.  
: Supplemental info
(p. xx): Referece agends for page number.  
This guide asumes all fuare at their default settings.  
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Safety Precautions  
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions  
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.  
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries  
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.  
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you  
use.  
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.  
Denotes the possibility of injury.  
Warning  
Caution  
Caution  
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.  
Warning  
Camera  
Do not trigger the flash in close proximiuman es.  
Exposure to the intense light produced by could dage eyesight. In  
particular, remain at least one meter (39 incay from innts when using the flash.  
Store this equipment out of tf cdren and infants.  
Strap: Putting the strap around ck cld result in asphyxiation.  
Memory card, day/de baery: if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs,  
contact a doctor immdiately.  
Do not attempt to dasseme or alter any part of the equipment that is not  
expressly described this ide.  
To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been  
dropped or otherwise damaged.  
Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or  
otherwise behaves abnormally.  
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the  
equipment.  
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.  
This could result in fire or electrical shock.  
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn  
the camera power off and remove the batteries.  
Use only recommended power sources.  
Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.  
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Safety Precautions  
Battery  
Use only recommended batteries.  
Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame.  
Do not let the batteries come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other  
liquids.  
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries.  
Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts.  
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the  
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing  
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical  
assistance.  
Other Warnings  
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any D pyer that does not support  
data CD-ROMs.  
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio Cr (musilayer) could damage the  
speakers. It is also possible to suffer ss from tening with headphones to  
the loud sounds of a CD-ROM ayed osic CD plyer.  
aution  
Be careful not bang the camor subject it to strong impacts or shocks  
when hanging it y the sap.  
Be careful not to bur push strongly on the lens.  
This could damage the camera or lead to injury.  
Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.  
- Places subject to strong sunlight.  
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).  
- Humid or dusty areas.  
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the batteries, resulting in  
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause  
deformation of the casing.  
The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for  
prolonged periods.  
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.  
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Safety Precautions  
Caution  
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).  
Doing so may cause malfunctions or 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 camera 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 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.  
Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.  
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.  
Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals witape or other insulators.  
Contacting other metal materials in waste containemaead to fire or explosions.  
When carrying the camera in a bag, cloLCD mitor to face inward to  
ensure that hard objects to not come ict with e screen.  
Failure to do so may cause malfuntions or e the LCmonitor.  
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Getting Started  
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in  
Amode, and then how to view, erase ad print the images you  
take. The latter part of this chapter expinhow to shoot and view  
movies and transfer images to puter.  
Attaching the Strap/Rg thLens Cap  
Attach the incded strap e it around your neck to avoid dropping  
the camera ding use.  
Be sure to reme the ns cap before turning on the camera.  
Clip the lens cap te neck strap when not in use.  
When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached.  
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Inserting the Batteries  
Open the cover.  
Slide and hold the cover lock  
, then  
slide and open the cover  
as shown.  
Insert the bttees.  
Insert batteriwith (+) and (–) ends  
orierectly.  
Close the cover.  
Close the cover  
and press downward  
as you slide it until it clicks into place  
.
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Inserting the Batteries  
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken  
Alkaline Batteries  
(Supplied)  
NiMH Batteries  
(Sold Separately)  
Power Source  
340  
350  
12  
600  
620  
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LCD Monitor On*  
Viewfinder On  
Number of  
Shots  
Playback Time (Hours)  
* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products  
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.  
Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less  
than mentioned above.  
Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of shots that can be  
taken may vary widely.  
The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully chaed batteries.  
Compatible Batteries  
AA-size alkaline batteries and Canosize H batteries (sold  
separately) (pp. 38, 40).  
Can any other bbe ed?  
We cannot recomenthe other batteries than those listed above  
because performnce varies
Why use NMH tteries?  
NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold  
weather.  
Battery Charge Indicator  
When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the  
batteries are charged, the icon and message will not display.  
Display  
Summary  
Battery charge is low. Prepare new batteries to  
continue using the camera.  
“Change the batteries”  
The batteries are depleted. Insert new batteries.  
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Inserting the Memory Card  
Check the card’s write-protect tab.  
If the memory card has a write-protect tab,  
you will not be able to record images if the  
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab  
up until you hear a click.  
Open the cover.  
Slide the cover  
to open it.  
Insert the memry card.  
Insert the meocard as shown until it  
locks lace wh a click.  
Be smemorcard is oriented  
rrecInserting the memory card in the  
g dection could damage the  
ra.  
Lel  
Close the cover.  
Close the cover  
and press downward  
as you slide it until it clicks into place  
.
Removing the Memory Card  
Push the memory card in until you hear a  
click, then slowly release it.  
X The memory card will pop up.  
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Inserting the Memory Card  
Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card  
Memory Card  
2 GB  
626  
8 GB  
2505  
Number of shots  
Values are based on the default settings.  
The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the  
subject and the memory card used.  
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?  
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a  
Shooting mode (p. 24).  
Number of shots that can be taken  
Compatible Mmory Cards  
SD memory car
SDHC memory cards  
MultiMediaCards  
MMCplus memory cards  
HC MMCplus memory cards  
What is the write-protect tab?  
SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked  
position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take  
or erase images.  
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Opening the LCD Monitor  
You can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting, operate  
menus or play back images.  
Open the LCD Monitor.  
Rotate the LCD monitor.  
Rotate it 180° toward the lens (turn the top  
edge of the LCD monitor away from you).  
X The displayed imge is automatically  
flipped and ered (Reverse Display  
functi
The onitor cn be used in various  
sitio
Approx.  
180°  
Approx. 90°  
Apox.  
1°  
Close the LCD Monitor.  
Close the LCD monitor until it clicks into  
place.  
The image will display normally (not  
reversed).  
Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the camera  
body when the camera is not in use. When you push the LCD monitor  
until you hear the clicking sound, the LCD monitor will automatically turn  
off, and the image will display in the viewfinder.  
To cancel the Reverse Display function, press the nbutton, choose  
[Reverse Disp.] from the 4tab, and press the qrbuttons to choose  
[Off].  
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Setting the Date and Time  
The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned  
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these  
settings, be sure to set them.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the power button.  
X The Date/Time screen will appear.  
Set the date and time.  
Press the qrbuttons to choose an  
option.  
Press the obuttons or turn the Âdial  
to set a vue
Make the setting.  
Press the mbutton.  
X Once the date and time have been set,  
the Date/Time screen will close.  
Pressing the power button will turn off the  
camera.  
Reappearing Date/Time screen  
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/  
Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.  
Daylight saving time settings  
If you choose  
in Step 2 and press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial and  
choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).  
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Setting the Date and Time  
Changing the Date and Time  
You can change the current date and time settings.  
Display the menus.  
Press the nbutton.  
Choose [Date/Time] in the 3tab.  
Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [Date/me], then press the m  
button.  
Change the date and time.  
Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust  
the setting.  
To close the menus, press the n  
button.  
Date/Time battery  
If [Date/Time] appear even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a  
new date/time battery (p. 156).  
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Setting the Display Language  
You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and  
messages.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1button.  
Display the settings screen.  
Press and hold the mbutton  
, then  
immediately press the nbutton  
.
Set the dspy language.  
Phe oqrbuttons or turn the   
doose a anguage, then press the  
mton.  
nche display language has been set,  
e language menu will close.  
What if the clock appears when the mbutton is pressed?  
The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the mbutton  
and the nbutton in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the mbutton to  
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.  
You can also change the display language by pressing the nbutton,  
choosing the 3tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.  
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Formatting Memory Cards  
Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other  
devices, you should format the card with this camera.  
Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card.  
As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before  
formatting the memory card.  
Display the menu.  
Press the nbutton.  
Choose [Format].  
Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Â
m
Press the opbttons or turn the  
dial  
to choose [Form, then press the  
button.  
t the memory card.  
s the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [OK], then press the mbutton.  
X The memory card will be formatted.  
X When formatting has finished, the menu  
screen will reappear.  
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file  
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents  
are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a  
memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such  
as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.  
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen  
may be less than indicated on the memory card.  
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Pressing the Shutter Button  
The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure  
to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.  
Press halfway (lightly to the first  
stop).  
X The camera automatically focuses and  
selects the necessary settings for  
shooting, such as the brightness.  
X When the camera focuses, it will beep  
twice.  
Press fully (to the second stop).  
X The camera ays the shutter sound and  
takes thho
Sihe shs being taken while the  
sound pys, be careful not to  
me camera.  
Holding the Cam
Keep your arms ht against ydy while holding the camera firmly by the  
sides.  
Does the length of the shutter sound change?  
Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,  
the length of the shutter sound may change.  
If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded  
image may be blurry.  
If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the  
image may not be in focus.  
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Taking Pictures  
Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you  
can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot.  
The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and  
brightness to optimal levels.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the power button.  
X The start-up sound will play, and the start-  
up screen will appear.  
Pressing the power button again will turn  
the camera off.  
Choose Amode.  
Set the moddiao A.  
When u poincamera toward the  
subcamerwill make a slight  
noise etermines the scene.  
cara focuses on the subject it  
s to e the main subject, and the  
or the determined scene appears in  
the upper right of the screen.  
X
When faces are detected, a white frame  
appears on the face of the main subject, while  
gray frames appear on other detected faces.  
Image area when  
X A white frame will follow a detected face  
that is moving and the gray frames will  
disappear.  
Compose the shot.  
Moving the zoom lever toward iwill  
zoom in on your subject, making it appear  
larger. Moving the lever toward jwill  
zoom out from your subject, making it  
appear smaller.  
If you move the zoom lever all the way to  
the left or right the size will change  
quickly, and if you move it slightly, the size  
will change slowly.  
Focus range (approx.)  
Zoom bar  
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Taking Pictures  
Focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
X When the camera focuses, it will beep  
twice.  
X Green AF frames appear where the  
subject is in focus.  
X Several AF frames will appear when the  
camera focuses on more than one point.  
X When a moving face is detected, and you  
keep the shutter button pressed halfway,  
a blue AF frame appears and the focus  
and exposure are continuously adjusted.  
AF Frames  
If the [Rae tflash] message appears,  
it ommeed to shoot with the flash.  
Re flash anually to shoot. The  
flaill automatically fire. When you are  
ot uing the flash, lower it until it closes  
e flash will turn off).  
oot.  
Press the shutter button fully.  
X The camera will play the shutter sound  
and shoot.  
X The indicator will blink red while the image  
is recorded to the memory card.  
X The image will appear on the screen for  
about two seconds.  
You can take a second picture even while  
an image is displayed by pressing the  
shutter button again.  
What if...  
a flashing  
appears?  
Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.  
the screen does not turn on when you turn on the camera?  
The display is set to the viewfinder. Press the lbutton several times to  
restore the display to the screen.  
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Taking Pictures  
the camera does not play any sounds?  
Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all  
sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n  
button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to  
choose [Off].  
the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?  
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash  
range of approximately 50 cm – 6.8 m (1.6 – 22 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and  
approximately 1.0 – 3.7 m (3.3 – 12 ft.) at maximum telephoto.  
the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?  
Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move  
about 10 cm (3.9 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about  
1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto.  
the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressehalfway?  
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp ay light when shooting in  
dark areas.  
the h icon blinks when you try to sh
The flash is charging. You can shoot wharging ds.  
Scene Icons  
The camera displays an on ne it has determined and then  
automatically focuss and seleptimum settings for subject  
brightness and colo
Including Blue  
Background  
Bright  
Dark  
Skies  
Sunsets  
When  
Using  
Tripod  
Subject  
People  
Backlit  
Backlit  
*
When  
Moving  
Subjects Other Than  
People/Landscapes  
*
Close Subjects  
Icon Background Color  
Gray  
Light Blue  
Orange  
Dark Blue  
* Appears when the camera is attached to a tripod.  
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Viewing Images  
Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual  
scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a  
wall for example),  
or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may  
not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try  
shooting in Gmode (p. 68).  
What is the rectangular gray frame?  
This is the area that will be recorded in a movie. Movies can be shot simply by  
pressing the movie button, no matter what position the mode dial is in (p. 31).  
To hide the frame, choose [Custom Display], then [Shooting Info] and remove the  
check mark (p. 148).  
Viewing Images  
You can view your images on the s
ntelayback mode.  
ress he 1button.  
e last image you took will appear.  
Choose an image.  
Pressing the qbutton will cycle through  
the images in reverse order.  
Pressing the rbutton will cycle through  
the images in the order they were taken.  
The images change more quickly if you  
keep the qrbuttons pressed, but they  
will appear coarse.  
Turning the Âdial counter-clockwise  
displays images in reverse order, while  
turning it clockwise displays images in the  
order they were taken.  
Pressing the shutter button halfway in  
Playback mode switches the camera to  
Shooting mode.  
The lens will retract after approximately 1  
minute elapses.  
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Erasing Images  
You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased  
images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an  
image.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1button.  
X The last image you took will appear.  
Choose an image to erase.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to display an image to erase.  
Erase the image.  
Press the abutton.  
X [Erase?] appears.  
Â
m
Press the qrbuttons or turn the  
to choose [Erase], then press the  
button.  
dial  
X The displayed image will be erased.  
To exit instead of erasing, press the qr  
buttons or turn the Âdial to choose  
[Cancel], then press the mbutton.  
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Printing Images  
You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to  
a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).  
Items to Prepare  
Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately)  
Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2)  
Turn off the camera and printer.  
Connect the camera to the printer.  
Open the cover, and insert the small end  
of the plug firmly into the camera terminal  
in the directioshown.  
Insert the ’s larger plug into the  
pFor coection details, refer to the  
ude proved with the printer.  
n on the printer.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the 1button to turn on the camera.  
Choose an image to print.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an image.  
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Printing Images  
Print images.  
Press the cbutton.  
X Printing will start.  
If you want to print additional images,  
repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has  
completed.  
After printing has completed, turn off the  
camera and printer, and unplug the  
interface cable.  
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing.  
Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.  
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Shooting Movies  
The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot  
movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo.  
If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This  
is not a malfunction.  
Set the mode dial to E.  
Movies can be shot by pressing the movie  
button even when the mode dial is in  
positions other than E(p. 107).  
Shooting Time  
mpose the shot.  
Moving the zoom lever toward iwill  
zoom in on your subject, making it appear  
larger. Moving the lever toward jwill  
zoom out from your subject, making it  
appear smaller.  
Shoot.  
Press the movie button.  
X The camera will beep once, the movie will  
start shooting, and [ Rec] and the  
elapsed time will appear on the screen.  
Once shooting begins, take your finger off  
the movie button.  
Elapsed Time  
If you change the composition of your shot  
during shooting, the focus, brightness and  
tone will automatically adjust.  
You can also zoom in and out with the  
zoom lever during shooting.  
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Shooting Movies  
Do not touch the microphone while  
shooting.  
Do not press any buttons other than the  
movie button. Otherwise, the sound the  
buttons make will be recorded in the  
movie.  
Microphone  
Stop shooting.  
Press the movie button again.  
X The camera will beep twice and stop  
shooting the movie.  
X The movie will record to the memory card.  
X Shooting will autmatically stop when the  
memory card l
Estimated Shooting Times  
Memory Card  
Shooting Time  
2
10 min
8 GB  
2 min. 11 sec.  
Shooting times are aseon dings.  
Max. clip length is prox. 29 mind 59 seconds.  
Recording also stopwhen tfile size reaches 4 GB.  
Recording may stop en if e maximum clip length has not been reached on  
some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are  
recommended.  
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Viewing Movies  
You can view your movies on the screen.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1button.  
X The last image you shot will appear.  
X
appears on movies.  
Choose a movie.  
Â
m
Press the qrbuttons or turn the  
dial  
to choose a movie, then press the  
button.  
X The movie control panel will appear on the  
screen.  
y the movie.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose  
button.  
(Play), then press the m  
X The movie will play.  
You can pause/resume the movie by  
pressing the mbutton again.  
Press the opbuttons to adjust the  
volume.  
X After the movie finishes,  
appears.  
When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play  
smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s  
capabilities.  
If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory  
card, you can play back the movie smoothly. For enhanced playback you  
can also connect the camera to a TV.  
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Transferring Images to a Computer  
You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a  
computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install  
the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current  
installation.  
System Requirements  
Windows  
OS  
Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2)  
Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3  
Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in  
USB ports.  
CPU  
Viewing images Pentium 1.3 GHz or hgher  
Viewing movies Core2 Duo 1.66 GHr higher  
RAM  
Windows Vista: r more  
Viewing images  
Windo512 Mr more  
Viewing movies 1 GB o
USB  
Interface  
Free Hard Disk  
Space  
ZoomBrowseB omore*  
Phoch: 4re  
Display  
1,4 x 768 pixer  
* For Windows XP, Misoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be  
installed. Installation mtake me time depending on your computer’s capabilities.  
Macintosh  
OS  
Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.5)  
Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in  
USB ports.  
CPU  
Viewing images PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor  
Viewing movies Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher  
Viewing images 512 MB or more  
Viewing movies 1 GB or more  
RAM  
Interface  
USB  
Free Hard Disk  
Space  
ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more  
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more  
Display  
1,024 x 768 pixels or higher  
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Transferring Images to a Computer  
Items to Prepare  
Camera and computer  
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2)  
Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2)  
Preparations  
Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.  
Install the software.  
Windows  
Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution  
Disk in the coputer’s CD-ROM drive.  
Begistallan.  
Csy Instation] and follow the  
onen instructions to proceed with the  
staation.  
he [User Account Control] window  
ppears, follow the on-screen instructions  
to proceed.  
When the install finishes, click  
[Restart] or [Finish].  
Remove the CD-ROM.  
Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop  
screen appears.  
Macintosh  
Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-  
ROM drive and double-click the  
icon.  
Click [Install], and follow the onscreen  
instructions to proceed with the  
installation.  
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Transferring Images to a Computer  
Connect the camera to the  
computer.  
Turn off the camera.  
Follow the steps on p. 29 to connect the  
camera to a computer.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the 1button to turn on the camera.  
Open CameraWindow.  
Windows  
Click [DownloadImages From Canon  
Camera usig Con CameraWindow].  
X Camerindoll appear.  
If Cindow oes not appear, click  
the [Smenu and choose  
Proams], followed by [Canon  
es], ameraWindow],  
eraWindow], [CameraWindow].  
Macintosh  
X CameraWindow will appear when you  
establish a connection between the  
camera and computer.  
If CameraWindow does not appear, click  
the CameraWindow icon on the Dock (the  
bar which appears at the bottom of the  
desktop).  
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Transferring Images to a Computer  
Transfer Images  
Click [Import Images from Camera], and  
then click [Import Untransferred Images].  
X All images that have not yet been  
transferred will transfer to your computer.  
After the transfer finishes, click [¯] to  
close CameraWindow, then turn off the  
camera and unplug the cable.  
For further operations, refer to the  
You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply  
connecting your camera to a computer. The are, however, the following  
limitations.  
After connecting to the cameray taa few minutes until you can  
transfer images.  
The camera informatimay play correctly.  
Movies will not tractly
Images shot vertictranferred in the horizontal orientation.  
Protectisettings fmay be lost when transferred to a  
compute
There mabe proems transferring images or image information  
correctly depng on the version of the operating system in use, the  
file size, or the software in use.  
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Accessories  
Speedlite Transmitter  
ST-E2  
Speedlite 220EX/270EX/  
430EX II /580EX II  
*4  
*4  
Supplied with Camera  
Stereo Video Cable  
*1  
STV-250N  
Neck Strap NS-DC4  
Interface Cable  
*1  
IFC-400PCU  
Lens Cap  
DIGITAL CAMERA  
Solution Disk  
e Alkaline  
eries (×4)  
Lens Hood LH-DC0  
Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3  
Compact Power Adapter  
CA-PS700  
Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE  
AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH (×4)  
NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 AA-size) also  
available separately.  
*1 Also available for purchase separately.  
*2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and  
interface cables.  
*3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 can also be used.  
*4 Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used.  
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Accessories  
HDMI Cable HTC-100  
High-Definition TV  
Video IN Terminal  
Audio IN Terminal (R/L)  
TV/Video  
*2  
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers  
Compo Printers  
Inkjet Printers  
(SEY series)  
(PIXMA series)  
Windows/Macintosh  
Memory Card  
Card Reader  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine  
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or  
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). 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.  
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Separately Sold Accessories  
The following camera accessories are sold separately.  
Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be  
available.  
Flash  
Speedlite 220EX/270EX/430EX II*/580EX II*  
Speedlites for Canon EOS models. Subjects are optimally illuminated  
for crisp, natural images.  
* Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used.  
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2  
This allows the wireless control of slave (remote) Speedlite flashes (except the  
Speedlite 220EX and 270EX).  
Power Supplies  
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700  
This kit lets you power the camera using houseld wer. Recommended for  
powering the camera for an extended periof timwhen connecting to a  
computer. (Cannot be used to charge tra battes.)  
Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300  
This dedicated battery chargedes oth a charger unit and four  
rechargeable AA-size NiMH (l hyride) batteries. Convenient when  
taking or playing bak lare nmages. You can also purchase NiMH  
Battery NB4-300, a et of four reable AA-size NiMH batteries separately.  
Other Accessorie
HDMI Cable HTC-100  
Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition  
TV set.  
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2
Learning More  
This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on  
the screen, as well as the basic operating structions.  
41  
 
Components Guide  
Zoom Lever  
Shooting: i(Telephoto) / j(Wide  
Playback: k(Magnify) / g(Index)  
Shutter Button (p. 23)  
Speaker  
Assist am (p. 146) / Red-Eye  
l Length pprox.)  
ens  
Power Button / Power Lamp (
Tripod Socket  
Cover Lock (p. 14)  
Mode Dial  
Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.  
Movie Mode  
P, Tv, Av, M, C Mode  
You can use the largest  
possible portion of the screen  
Even if the mode dial is set to  
a position other than Movie  
mode, movies can be shot by  
pressing the movie button  
(p. 107).  
You can make settings such as the shutter  
speed and aperture value in order to take the  
Auto Mode  
You can leave it to the  
camera to select  
Stitch Assist Mode  
Large subjects can be split into  
Scene Mode  
The camera can automatically select all  
settings appropriate for the conditions so  
that you can take images just by pressing  
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Components Guide  
Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 18, 44)  
A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output)  
(Short  
DIGITL Terminal  
DMI erminal  
Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 55)  
Movie Button (pp. 31, 107)  
Mode Dial  
l(Display) Button (p. 46)  
f(Manual Focus) (p. 88) / oButton  
ISO (p. 73) / rButton  
mFUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button  
(AF Frame lector) . 83) /  
a(Single Image se) tton (p. 28) Q(Self-Timer) (pp. 65, 66) / pButton  
DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157)  
Control Dial  
Turning the control dial allows you to perform operations  
such as choosing items or switching images.  
1Button  
When the lens is extended, you can switch between Shooting and Playback  
modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use this button to turn the  
camera on and off in Playback mode.  
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Information Displayed on the Screen  
Shooting (Information Display)  
The same information will display on the viewfinder.  
Battery Charge Indicator  
Digital Zoom  
ISO Speed (p. 73)  
Grid Lines (p. 148)  
FE Lock (p. 91)  
Shutter Speed  
Aperture Value  
Digital Teleer  
Camera Orientation*  
Metering Modes (p. 7)  
Compression (Image  
Recording Pixels (p. 70)  
Recordable Shots (p. 17)  
Recording Pixels  
Remaining Time /  
Elapsed Time (p. 32)  
hooting Mode  
Red-Eye Correction  
Flash Exposure  
Spot AE Point Frame  
Image Area: Movies  
(p. 27) / Image Area: Still  
Exposure Compensation  
AF Frame (p. 25)  
Exposure Level Indicator  
Buffer Warning  
*
: Standard,  
: Held vertically  
When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and  
adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during  
playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will  
automatically rotate images for correct viewing.  
This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up  
or down.  
44  
         
Information Displayed on the Screen  
Playback (Detailed Information Display)  
Shooting Mode  
Exposure Compensation  
(p. 69) / Exposure Shift  
Image Editing (pp. 132 –  
Compression (age  
Battery Charge Indicator  
Metering Modes (p. 8
Folder Number – File  
Displayee numb
Total nmages  
utter S
re Vue, Image  
Movs) (p. 108)  
st (pp. 96, 135)  
File Size (p. 70)  
Still Images: Recording  
Movies: Movie Length  
Red-Eye Correction  
Shooting Date and Time  
(Movies)  
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Information Displayed on the Screen  
Switching the Display  
You can change the display using the lbutton.  
Shooting  
You can change the displayed content. Closing the screen turns on the  
viewfinder.  
Screen (LCD Monitor)  
Viewfinder  
Playback  
No Information  
Display  
imple Informa
Disply  
Detailed Information Focus Check Display  
Display  
Closing the screen turns on the viewfinder.  
You can also switch the display by pressing the lbutton while the  
image displays shortly after shooting. However, Simple Information will  
not display. You can set the display that appears first. Press the n  
button to choose the 4tab. Then set [Review Info].  
Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting  
The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions,  
allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the  
brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual  
image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the  
movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This  
has no effect on the recorded image.  
46  
         
Indicators  
Overexposure Warning during Playback  
In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 45), overexposed areas of the image  
flash on the screen.  
Histogram  
The graph that appears in “Detailed  
Information Display” (p. 45) is called the  
histogram. The histogram shows the  
distribution and amount of brightness of  
an image. When the graph approaches  
the right side, the image is bright, but  
when it approaches the left side, the  
image is dark, and in this way you can  
judge the exsure.  
High  
Low  
Dark  
Bright  
The histoacan also be displayed  
wootinp. 148).  
Indicators  
The indicator on he back of era and the power lamp (p. 43) will light  
or blink dependion the camera’s status.  
Lamp  
Stus  
Camera Status  
Lights orange Shooting mode (p. 24)  
Power Lamp Lights green Playback mode (p. 27)/Connected to a printer (p. 29)  
Lights yellow Connected to a computer (p. 36)  
Indicator  
Blinks red  
Recording/reading/transmitting image data (p. 25)  
When the indicator blinks red, data is being recorded/read or various  
information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the  
memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions  
may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to  
malfunction.  
47  
         
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations  
Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The  
menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 166 – 169).  
Choose a shooting mode.  
Set the mode dial to the desired shooting  
mode.  
Display the FUNC. menu.  
Press the mbutton.  
Choose a mnitem.  
Presopbons to choose a menu  
item
e able options for the menu item  
ar ithe lower part of the screen.  
e an option.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
Available Optio
to choose an option.  
Menu Items  
You can also choose settings by pressing  
the lbutton on options that display  
.
Make the setting.  
Press the mbutton.  
X The shooting screen will reappear and  
the setting you chose will display on the  
screen.  
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Menu – Basic Operations  
Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized  
under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available  
menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 168 171).  
Display the menu.  
Press the nbutton.  
Choose a tab.  
Press the qrbuttons, or move the zoom  
lever (p. 42) left or right to choose a tab.  
Choose a mnu item.  
Presthe obuttons or turn the Âdial  
e a mu item.  
Sems require you to press the m  
buttor rbutton to display a submenu in  
hich ou change the setting.  
Choose an option.  
Press the qrbuttons to choose an  
option.  
Make the setting.  
Press the nbutton.  
X The normal screen will reappear.  
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Changing the Sound Settings  
You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.  
Muting Sounds  
Display the menu.  
Press the nbutton.  
Choose [Mute].  
Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [Mute], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [On].  
Adjusting the Volume  
ay e menu.  
the nbutton.  
Choose [Volume].  
Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Â
m
Press the opbuttons or turn the  
dial  
to choose [Volume], then press the  
button.  
Change the volume.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an item, then press the qr  
buttons to adjust the volume.  
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Changing the Screen Brightness  
The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.  
You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor and viewfinder separately  
(Press the lbutton to switch to the desired display before making  
settings).  
With the Menu  
Display the menu.  
Press the nbutton.  
Choose [LCD Brightness].  
Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the obuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choos[LCBrightness].  
Chthe bightness.  
Pe qrbons to change the  
brigness.  
ess he nbutton again to complete  
e setting.  
With the lButton  
Press the lbutton for more than one  
second.  
X The screen increases to maximum  
brightness regardless of the setting in the  
3tab.  
Pressing the lbutton again for more  
than one second will return the screen to  
the original brightness.  
The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the  
brightness setting chosen in the 3tab.  
When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3tab, you  
cannot change the brightness with the lbutton.  
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Returning the Camera to Default Settings  
When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to  
the default settings.  
Display the menu.  
Press the nbutton.  
Choose [Reset All].  
Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [Reset All], then press the m  
button.  
Reseetting.  
ess qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
oos[OK], then press the mbutton.  
amera will reset to the default  
ngs.  
Are there functions that cannot be reset?  
The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System]  
(p. 122), [Time Zone] (p. 143), the image registered as [Start-up Image] (p. 152).  
The saved data for custom white balance (p. 74).  
Colors that were chosen in Color Accent (p. 103) or Color Swap (p. 104).  
The shooting direction chosen in Stitch Assist mode (p. 105).  
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Low Level Memory Card Formatting  
Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading  
speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased  
data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory  
card.  
Display the menu.  
Press the nbutton.  
Choose [Format].  
Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Â
m
Press the opbuttons or turn the  
dial  
to choose [Fmat], then press the  
button.  
rfom the low level format.  
ess the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
choose [Low Level Format], then press  
the qrbuttons to display  
.
Press the opqrbuttons or turn the   
dial to choose [OK], then press the m  
button.  
X Low level formatting starts.  
About low level formatting  
When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not  
work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem.  
Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low  
level formatting.  
Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 22),  
since all recorded data are erased.  
You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop].  
When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the  
memory card can be used without problem.  
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Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)  
To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not  
operated for a certain time.  
Power Saving during Shooting  
The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last  
operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will  
turn off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted,  
pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the monitor and shooting  
can continue.  
Power Saving during Playback  
The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated.  
You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 142).  
You can adjust the time before the monitor tus off (p. 142).  
Clock Functions  
You can check the current tim
and hold the mbutton.  
X creen like that on the left appears  
showing the current time.  
If you hold the camera vertically while  
using the clock function, it will switch to  
vertical display. Press the qrbuttons or  
turn the  
color.  
dial to change the display  
Â
Press the mbutton to cancel the clock  
display.  
When the camera power is off, press and hold the mbutton, then press  
the power button to display the clock.  
54  
   
Adjusting the Viewfinder  
You can adjust the viewfinder so that Information Display is clearly visible.  
Set the viewfinder display.  
Press the lbutton several times  
Adjust the diopter.  
Adjust the diopter dial while looking  
through the viewfinder.  
Attaching the Lens Hood  
When shooting a wide-angle photo backlit hout using a flash, we  
recommend attaching LenLH50 to reduce the amount of light  
entering the lens.  
gn the notch ( ) on the lens  
hood with the  
mark on the  
camera, and turn the lens hood in  
the direction of the arrow until  
locked.  
Turn the lens hood in the opposite  
direction to remove it.  
When not in use, attach the lens hood to  
the camera as shown.  
If you use the built-in flash with the lens hood attached, portions of the  
image may appear darker.  
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56  
3
Shooting in Special  
Conditions and Commonly  
Used Functions  
This chapter explains how to sdifferet conditions, as well as  
how to use common functions, ss the flah and self-timer.  
When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of  
conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.  
All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.  
This chapter assumes the mode dial is set to Afor “Zooming in More  
(p. 66). When shooting in a scene mode, check which functions are  
available in that mode (pp. 166 – 169).  
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Shooting in Various Conditions  
The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you  
wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.  
Choose the Shooting mode.  
Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting  
mode.  
Shoot.  
ITake portraits (Portrait)  
Produces a soft effect when  
photographing people.  
JTake capes Landscape)  
yoshoot majestic landscapes.  
FTake snapshots at night  
(Night Snapshot)  
Lets you take beautiful snapshots of  
people against city nightscapes or night  
backgrounds.  
If you hold the camera firmly, you can take  
pictures with reduced camera shake, even  
without a tripod.  
Take shots of moving subjects  
(Sports)  
Shoots continuous images while focusing  
automatically.  
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Shooting in Special Scenes  
In For  
mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed  
(p. 73) is increased to match the shooting conditions.  
Shooting in Special Scenes  
The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you  
wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.  
Choose a Shooting mode.  
Set the mode dial to K.  
Turn the Âal to choose the shooting  
oot.  
Take indoor shots (Indoor)  
Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.  
UShoot sunsets (Sunset)  
Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid  
colors.  
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Shooting in Special Scenes  
,Take nightscapes (Night Scene)  
Lets you take beautifully lit city  
nightscapes or night backgrounds.  
You can also take beautifully lit pictures of  
people along with the backgrounds due to  
the slower shutter speed.  
tTake shots of fireworks  
(Fireworks)  
Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid  
colors.  
wTake shots oople at the beach  
(Bea
Lets yke bright shots of people on  
dy baches where the reflected  
ht istrong.  
yTake shots of aquatic life in an  
aquarium (Aquarium)  
Lets you take natural-colored shots of  
aquatic life in indoor aquariums.  
OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)  
Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as  
new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms,  
in vivid colors.  
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Shooting in Special Scenes  
PTake shots of people in snow  
(Snow)  
Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots  
of people against snowy backgrounds.  
ZShoot using high ISO speed  
(ISO 3200)  
Lets you set the ISO speed to 3200, and  
lets you shoot without camera shake or  
subject blurring even in low light  
conditions.  
Recordinpis are set to  
(1600 x  
1xels) (70).  
In or ymode, imas may ar coarse because the ISO speed  
(p. 73) is increasethhooting conditions.  
In ,mode, make bjecoes not move until the shutter sound  
plays, evn after ths.  
In ,or mode, attaccamera to a tripod to prevent the camera  
from movg and rring the image. Additionally, you are recommended  
to set [IS Me] t[Off] (p. 149).  
In Zmode, images may appear coarse.  
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Zooming in More Closely on Subjects  
(Digital Zoom)  
You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 80x and capture  
subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The  
images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel  
setting (p. 70) and the zoom factor used.  
Move the zoom lever toward i.  
Hold the lever until zooming stops.  
X The zoom will stop when the largest  
possible zoom factor without image  
deterioration has been reached, and the  
zoom factor will appear.  
Move it towrd iagain.  
X The zoom ll zoom in even further  
on thct.  
Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate  
Opticam  
(28 – 560 mm)*  
Digital Zoom  
(560 – 2240 mm)*  
Recording Pixels  
20x  
25x  
31x  
50x  
80x  
: No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white)  
: Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue)  
: Maximum zoom factor without deterioration (Safety Zoom)  
* Focal length (35mm equivalent)  
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Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)  
Turning off the digital zoom  
To turn off the digital zoom, press the nbutton, choose the 4tab, and  
choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option.  
Digital Tele-Converter  
The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or  
2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake  
than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom  
factor.  
The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of  
recording pixel (p. 70) and digital tele-converter settings used.  
Choose igal Zoom].  
Phe nbutton and choose the  
hen chse [Digital Zoom].  
ccethe setting.  
ess he qrbuttons to choose [1.5x] or  
.0x].  
Pressing the nbutton will restore the  
shooting screen.  
X The view will be enlarged and the zoom  
factor will appear on the screen.  
To return to standard digital zoom, choose  
[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.  
Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration  
Using [1.5x] at a recording pixel setting of  
deterioration (the zoom factor will display in blue).  
Using [2.0x] at a recording pixel setting of  
,
or  
will cause image  
or will cause  
,
,
image deterioration (the zoom factor will display in blue).  
The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.0x] are 42 –  
840 mm and 56 – 1120 mm (35mm film equivalent).  
The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.  
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Inserting the Date and Time  
You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an  
image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check  
beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19).  
Choose [Date Stamp].  
Press the nbutton.  
Press the qrbuttons to choose the 4  
tab.  
Â
Press the opbuttons or turn the  
to choose [Date Stamp].  
dial  
Accept the setting.  
Press the qrbuons to choose [Date] or  
[Date & Tim].  
Pressinhe nbutton will restore the  
shoeen.  
DATappear on the screen.  
.  
hooting date and time will be  
orded in the image’s lower right corner.  
To restore to the original setting, choose  
[Off] in Step 1.  
Inserting and printing the date and time in images without  
an embedded date and time  
Use the DPOF print settings (p. 138) to print.  
Use the included software to print.  
Refer to the Software Guide for details.  
Connect the camera to a printer to print.  
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.  
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Using the Self-Timer  
The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera  
operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the  
shutter button is pressed.  
Press the pbutton.  
Choose Ò.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose Ò, then press the mbutton.  
X Once set, Òill appear.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus  
on the subject, then press it fully.  
X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks  
and the self-timer sound plays.  
X Two seconds before the shutter releases,  
the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp  
remains lit when the flash will fire).  
To cancel shooting with the self-timer after  
countdown has started, press the p  
button.  
To restore the original setting, choose  
in Step 2.  
You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 78).  
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Using the Face Self-Timer  
Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, press the shutter  
button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row  
two seconds after it detects your face (p. 82).  
Choose ".  
Follow Step 2 on p. 65 and choose ".  
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button halfway.  
Make sure a green frame appears on the  
face focused on and white frames appear  
on other faces.  
Press the shutr button fully.  
X The camera wter shooting stand-by,  
and traight t camera to start count  
downppear othe screen.  
lawill blink and the self-timer  
d wiplay.  
e subjects and look at the camera.  
X When the camera detects a new face, the  
lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp  
remains lit when the flash will fire), and  
two seconds later the shutter will release.  
X The second and third shots will continue in  
succession.  
To restore the original setting, choose  
in Step 2 on p. 65.  
What if a face is not detected?  
Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release  
approximately 30 seconds later.  
Changing the number of shots  
For the screen in Step 1, press the nbutton, then press the qrbuttons  
or turn the  
accept the setting.  
dial to change the number of shots. Press the mbutton to  
Â
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4
Choosing Settings Yourself  
In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G  
mode to progressively advance your shoog skills.  
This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G.  
Gstands for Program AE.  
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in  
modes other than Gmode, check if the function is available in those  
modes (pp. 166 – 169).  
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Shooting in Program AE  
You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.  
AE stands for Auto Exposure.  
Set the mode dial to G.  
Adjust the settings according to  
your purposes (pp. 69 78).  
Shoot.  
What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed  
in orange?  
If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when presthe shutter button  
halfway, the shutter speed and aperture e shoin orange. Try the  
following settings to obtain the correct ex
Turn on the flash (p. 69)  
Choose a higher ISO speed
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Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure  
Compensation)  
You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop  
increments in the range of –2 to +2.  
Choose the exposure  
compensation.  
Press the b button.  
Adjust the brightness.  
While watching the screen, turn the   
dial to adjust the brightness and press the  
b button.  
Turning the Flash O
You can make the flash firy timu shoot. At maximum wide angle,  
the flash range is approxicm 6.8 m (1.6 – 22 ft.), and at  
maximum telephot is 1(3.3 – 12 ft.)  
Raise the flash.  
Choose h.  
After pressing the h button, press the qr  
buttons or turn the  dial to choose h,  
then press the m button.  
X Once set, h will appear.  
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Changing the Recording Pixels  
(Image Size)  
You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings.  
Choose the recording pixels.  
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an option, then press the m  
button.  
X The setting you chose will display on the  
screen.  
Changing the Compron Ratio  
(Image Quality)  
You can choose frothe folloevels of compression ratio (image  
quality):  
(Fine),  
(Normal).  
Choose the recording pixels.  
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose  
.
Change the image quality.  
Press the lbutton.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an option, then press the m  
button.  
X The setting you chose will display on the  
screen.  
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Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)  
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression  
Ratio  
Number of Recordable  
Compression Single Image Data  
Images  
Recording Pixels  
Ratio  
Size (Approx. KB)  
2 GB  
626  
8 GB  
2505  
3084  
1474  
2060  
980  
(Large)  
12 M/4000 x 3000  
1280  
930  
5116  
3721  
(Medium 1)  
8 M/3264 x 2448  
1920  
1365  
2672  
3235  
6146  
10245  
15368  
903  
7675  
1395  
695  
5457  
(Medium 2)  
5 M/2592 x 1944  
10679  
12927  
24562  
40937  
61406  
3611  
558  
(Medium 3)  
2 M/1600 x 1200  
2
150  
(Small)  
0.3 M/640 x 480  
84  
2132  
1019  
(Widescreen)  
3840 x 2160  
1862  
7442  
The values in the ble are measaccording to Canon standards and may change  
depending on the bject, mory card and camera settings.  
Approximate Valfor Paper Size  
Suitable for sending images as e-mail  
attachments.  
For printing on wide size paper.  
A2  
A3  
A4, Letter size  
5" x 7"  
Postcard size  
3.5" x 5"  
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Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro)  
You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-  
ups of it. In œmode you can approach the subject even closer than in e  
mode. The optical zoom (p. 24) or digital zoom (p. 62) cannot be used.  
Press the qbutton.  
Choose eor œ.  
Â
m
Press the qrbuttons or turn the  
dial  
to choose eor œ, then press the  
button.  
X The icon for the mode will appear.  
X In œ, the zoom will lock at the maximum  
wide angle.  
Shooting Range  
Macro Mode  
Shooting Ramum We Angle)  
50 c.9 in. – 1.6 ft.)  
Macro  
e
Super Macro  
0 c(0 – 3.9 in.)  
œ
About the zom bar in
When you move thzoom ever, the zoom bar appears on the screen.  
The camera cannot focus in ein the yellow portion of the bar.  
When zooming within the range of the yellow bar, ewill be grayed out  
and shooting will be done in  
.
How can I take better close-ups?  
You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, to  
prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 77).  
You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to focus on a specific portion  
of the subject (p. 83).  
If you use the flash when shooting in Macro mode, the edges of the  
image may darken.  
Be careful to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Super Macro  
mode.  
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Changing the ISO Speed  
Choose the ISO speed.  
After pressing the rbutton, press the  
Â
opbuttons or turn the  
an option, then press the  
dial to choose  
button.  
m
X The setting you chose will display on the  
screen.  
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting  
conditions.  
Low  
Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.  
Cloudy, Twilight  
Nightscapes, Dark interiors  
High  
Changing the ISO speed  
Lowering the ISO speed results in smages, t there may be an  
increased chance of image g in ain shooting conditions.  
Raising the ISO speed resteshutter speed, reducing camera shake  
and letting the flaach tances to the subject. The images,  
however, will aear coarse
When the amera set to  
, you can press the shutter button halfway  
to display thautmatically set ISO speed.  
With ISO 3200 you can set an even faster speed (p. 61).  
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Adjusting the White Balance  
The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural  
looking colors.  
Choose the white balance.  
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an option, then press the m  
button.  
X The setting you chose will display on the  
screen.  
Auto  
Automatically sets the optimal white lae for the shooting conditions.  
Fine weather conditionor shong  
Day Light  
Cloudy  
Tungsten  
Cloudy, shady, twilight s  
Tungsten, b(3-wength) fluorescent lighting  
Warm-white t, co-white fluorescent, warm-white-type  
(3alengent lighting  
Fluorescent  
Fluorescent H ylight fluorelight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting  
Flash  
Wen shoong with the flash.  
h
Custom  
Mally ss a custom white balance.  
Custom White Balance  
You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location.  
Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual  
scene you will shoot.  
In Step 2 above, choose  
.
Make sure the entire screen is filled with a  
white colored subject, then press the  
lbutton.  
X The tint on the screen will change when a  
white balance data is set.  
If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the  
tone may not turn out properly.  
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Continuous Shooting  
You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval.  
Choose a Drive mode.  
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose Wor  
button.  
, then press the m  
Shoot.  
X As long as yohold the shutter button  
down, the caera will shoot successive  
images.  
Shoo
Description  
Interv
Drive Mode  
For continuous shooting, the focus and  
. 1.
Continuous  
exposure are locked when the shutter  
sec.  
button is pressed halfway.  
The camera shoots continuously and  
focuses. The [AF Frame] is set to  
[Center].  
Approx. 0.7  
images/sec.  
Continuous Sooting A
Continuous Shooting LV  
The camera shoots continuously with  
the focus locked to the position set in  
the first shot.  
Approx. 0.7  
images/sec.  
Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 65, 66, 77, 78).  
As the number of images increases, the shooting intervals may take  
longer.  
If the flash fires, shooting intervals may take longer.  
When in tor manual focus (p. 88) modes,  
will change to  
.
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Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)  
You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.  
Choose My Colors.  
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an option, then press the m  
button.  
X The setting you choose will display on the  
screen.  
My Colors Off  
Vivid  
Emphasizes the contrast aor saturation for a vivid  
impression.  
Tones down the and colsaturation for neutral  
hues.  
Neutral  
Sepia  
B/W  
Sepi
Black
Combines ffects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid  
Blue produce intense natural appearing colors like those  
obtaed with positive film.  
Positive Film  
Lighter Skin Tone  
Darker Skin Tone  
Makes skin tones lighter.  
Makes skin tones darker.  
Emphasizes blue tints. Makes the sky, ocean and other  
blue subjects more vivid.  
Vivid Blue  
Emphasizes green tints. Makes mountains, foliage and  
other green subjects more vivid.  
Vivid Green  
Vivid Red  
Emphasizes red tints. Makes red subjects more vivid.  
You can adjust contrast, sharpness, and color saturation  
etc. to your preference (p. 77).  
Custom Color  
The white balance cannot be set in the  
In the and mode, colors other than people’s skin color may  
change. You may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors.  
and  
modes (p. 74).  
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Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer  
Custom Color  
The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in  
an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels.  
Follow Step 2 on p. 76 to choose  
, then  
press the lbutton.  
Press the opbuttons to choose an  
option, then press the qrbuttons or turn  
the Âdial to choose a value.  
The more to the right, the stronger/deeper  
the effect gets, the more to the left, the  
weaker/lighter the effect gets.  
Press the lbutton to accept the  
setting.  
Shooting Using TwSecond Self-Timer  
You can set the setimer of aproximately two seconds.  
Choose Î.  
After pressing the pbutton, press the  
opbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose  
Î, then press the mbutton.  
X Once set, Îwill appear on the screen.  
Follow Step 3 on p. 65 to shoot.  
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Customizing the Self-Timer  
You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10  
shots).  
Choose $.  
After pressing the pbutton, press the  
opbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose  
$, then press the nbutton.  
Choose the settings.  
Press the opbuttons to choose [Delay]  
or [Shots].  
Â
Press the qruons or turn the  
dial  
to chvaluhen press the m  
butto
llow ep 3 on p. 65 to shoot.  
What if the numer s set to two or more shots?  
Exposure and whitbalance settinare set with the first shot.  
When you set the timdelay or more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and  
sound speed up 2 secoefore the shutter releases (when the flash will fire,  
the lamp lights).  
If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer.  
If you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer.  
If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.  
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Shooting Using a TV Monitor  
You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.  
Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 122).  
Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor.  
TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold  
separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.  
Digital Zoom is not available while the camera is connected to a TV, and  
the recording pixels are set to  
.
Changing the Composition with the  
Focus Lock  
While you keep the shutter button pressed lfy, the focus and exposure  
are locked. You can now recompose shoohis is called Focus Lock.  
Foc
entthe subject you want in focus, and  
ess the shutter button halfway.  
onfirm that a green AF Frame appears  
around the subject.  
Recompose.  
Keep the shutter button pressed halfway  
and recompose the scene.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button fully.  
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80  
5
Getting More Out of Your  
Camera  
This chapter serves as the advanced versin of Chapter 4 and  
explains how to take pictures usinvariouunctions.  
This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G.  
assume that the mode dial is set to these modes.  
The section “Adjusting the Flash Output” (p. 99) assumes that the mode  
dial is set to D.  
This chapter explains the modes available in “Changing the Color and  
Shooting” (p. 103), and assumes the mode dial is set to K.  
“Shooting Stitch Assist Images” (p. 105) assumes that the mode dial is set  
to L.  
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in  
modes other than Gmode, check if the function is available in those  
modes (pp. 166 – 169).  
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Changing the AF Frame Mode  
You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions  
you want to shoot.  
Choose [AF Frame].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 4  
tab, and then choose the [AF Frame]  
menu item. Press the qrbuttons to  
choose an option.  
Face Detect  
Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering  
only) and white balance (  
only).  
When the camera is pointed at subjects, a whame appears on the  
face the camera judges to be the mject, agray frames (max. 2)  
will appear on other faces. When the button pressed halfway, up  
to 9 green frames will appeacewhich the camera focuses.  
If a face is not detectegrarames (no white frame) appear,  
AF Frame wbe set to
Examples oaces that cae detected:  
Subjects thare far aay or extremely close.  
Subjects that adaror light.  
Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.  
The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face.  
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway,  
the AF frame will not appear.  
FlexiZone/Center  
A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific  
point.  
In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame.  
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway in  
[FlexiZone] or [Center], the AF frame will turn yellow, and  
will appear.  
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Changing the AF Frame Position and Size  
When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 82) you can change the  
position and size of the AF frame.  
Press the  
button.  
X The AF frame will turn orange.  
Move the AF frame.  
Turn the Âdial to move the AF frame.  
Press the opqrbuttons to make fine  
adjustments.  
When faces e detected, each press of  
the nbuon will move the AF frame  
to er fac
If ep the  
button pressed, the AF  
frawill return to the original position  
entr).  
Change the AF frame size.  
Press the lbutton.  
X The AF frame will become small.  
Pressing the lbutton again will  
restore the AF frame to normal size.  
Complete settings.  
Press the  
button.  
The Spot AE Point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 87).  
The AF frame will be set to normal size when using Digital Zoom (p. 62)  
or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63).  
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Magnifying the Focal Point  
You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check  
the focus.  
Choose [AF-Point Zoom].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 4  
tab, and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom]  
menu item. Press the qrbuttons to  
choose [On].  
Check the focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway.  
X In [Face Detect]he face selected as the  
main subject ll ppear magnified.  
X In [Fne] or enter] the contents of  
the Ae will aear magnified.  
What if the display manify?  
The display will not pear magnFace Detect] if a face cannot be  
detected or is too big relation to the screen (p. 82). In [FlexiZone] or [Center], it  
will not appear magnifd if thcamera cannot focus.  
The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 62) or  
Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63), Servo AF (p. 85), or when connected to a  
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Shooting with the AF Lock  
The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not  
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.  
Lock the focus.  
Keep the shutter button pressed halfway  
and press the obutton.  
and the MF indicator appear. You can  
check the distance to the subject.  
X
Compose the scene and shoot.  
Shooting with Servo AF  
While the shutter button is pressed hay, thcus and exposure will  
continue to adjust, allowing you to ures omoving subjects without  
missing a shot.  
oos[Servo AF].  
ress the nbutton and choose  
[Servo AF] from the 4tab, and press the  
qrbuttons to choose [On].  
Focus.  
The focus and exposure will be  
maintained where the blue AF frame  
appears while you press the shutter  
button halfway.  
The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.  
If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture  
value display in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button,  
then press it again halfway.  
You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.  
You cannot set the Servo AF mode if you have set the [AF-Point Zoom]  
option in the 4tab to [On].  
Not available in Self-Timer (pp. 65, 66, 77, 78).  
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Choosing the Person to Focus On  
(Face Select)  
You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot.  
Set the camera to [Face Detect]  
Frame  
Set Face Select mode.  
Point the camera toward the face of the  
subject and press the  
button.  
X After [Face Select : On] displays, an  
orange face frame  
will appear around  
the face detected as the main subject.  
Even if the subjemoves, the face frame  
will follow hubject within a certain  
rang
If a fot deteed,  
will not  
pea
e te face on which to focus.  
press the qrbuttons or turn the  
dial, the face frame  
will move to  
Â
another face detected by the camera.  
If you press the mbutton or the  
button, the frame around the chosen face  
will turn white.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button halfway. The face  
frame of the chosen face will change into  
a green  
.
Press the shutter button fully to shoot.  
Confirming the number of detected faces  
Pressing the lbutton will display the number of faces detected by the  
camera (35 at the most) (orange: main subject’s face, white: detected face).  
Pressing the opbuttons in Step 3, and choosing  
, or holding down  
the button in Step 4, will cancel Face Select mode.  
86  
 
Changing the Metering Mode  
You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to  
match the shooting conditions.  
Choose the Metering mode.  
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the   
dial to choose an option, then press the  
button.  
m
X
The setting will display on the screen.  
Suitable for standard shting conditions, including back  
lit shots. Automaticasts the exposure to match the  
the shooting ditions
Evaluative  
Averages metered om the entire frame, but  
givgreatht to the cnter.  
Center Weighted Avg.  
Spot  
rs whin the  
(Spot AE Point frame) that  
the nter of the screen. The Spot AE Point  
fe linked to the AF frame.  
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame  
Choose  
.
Set the AF Frame to [FlexiZone]  
Choose [Spot AE Point].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 4  
tab, and then choose [Spot AE Point]  
menu item. Press the qrbuttons to  
choose [AF Point].  
X The Spot AE Point frame will be linked to  
the AF frame that was moved.  
87  
       
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode  
You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the  
shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the  
focus.  
Choose  
.
Press the obutton.  
X
and the MF indicator will appear.  
Focusing roughly.  
Using the bar thshows the distance  
display and pnt zoom as a guide,  
turn tdial ile looking at the  
magsplay tadjust the focus.  
e imat the center of the AF frame is  
ayeenlarged.  
uning the focus.  
If you press the shutter button halfway or  
press the  
button, you can fine tune the  
focus (Safety MF).  
You cannot change the AF frame setting or size while focusing manually  
(p. 82). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual  
focus mode first.  
In order to focus accurately, you are recommended to fix the camera to a  
tripod.  
Magnified display cannot be used with the Digital Zoom (p. 62), the  
Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63) or when connected to a TV (p. 79),  
however the focus can be adjusted.  
If [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [Off] in the 4tab, the magnified display will  
not be available.  
If [Safety MF] is set to [Off] in the 4tab, you will not be able to fine tune  
the focus even if you press the shutter button.  
88  
     
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)  
The camera automatically takes three shots in the following order: one at the  
manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and  
nearer. The three shots are taken at the same interval as continuous  
shooting (p. 75). The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels.  
Choose  
.
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose , then press  
the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial to  
choose  
.
Set the focuadjustment level.  
Press the lbutton.  
Phe qruttons or turn the Âdial.  
Pthe rtton will widen the  
intl, and pressing the qbutton will  
arrothe interval. The camera will focus  
the spot nearest the center (where the  
cus is set).  
If the flash res, a ingle, normal image will be shot.  
Continuous shoting (p. 75) cannot be used in this mode.  
89  
 
Shooting with the AE Lock  
When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the  
exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto  
Exposure”.  
Lock the exposure.  
Point the camera toward the subject and  
press the bbutton while pressing the  
shutter button halfway.  
X When ¤appears, the exposure will be  
set.  
If you release your finger from the shutter  
button and press another button, ¤will  
disappear and thAE will unlock.  
Compose the ene and shoot.  
Program Shift  
If you lock the exposure and thÂial, you can change the shutter  
speed and aperture lue comb
90  
       
Shooting with the FE Lock  
Just as with the AE lock (p. 90), you can lock the exposure for shooting with  
the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.  
Raise the flash and choose h  
Lock the exposure.  
Point the camera toward the subject and  
press the bbutton while pressing the  
shutter button halfway.  
X The flash will fire and when ¤appears,  
the flash output will be retained.  
If you release our finger from the shutter  
button and s another button, ¤will  
ar and he FE will unlock.  
Come the scene and shoot.  
Auto Exosure Backeting (AEB Mode)  
The camera automicalchanges the exposure to take three shots at the  
same interval as continuous shooting (p. 75). The images are shot in the  
following order: Standard exposure, underexposure, and overexposure.  
Choose  
.
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose , then press  
the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial to  
choose  
.
91  
       
Shooting with Slow Synchro  
Set the exposure compensation  
amount.  
Press the lbutton.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to adjust the setting.  
From the exposure set by the camera, you  
can adjust the amount of compensation  
±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. If  
exposure compensation (p. 69) is already  
being used, settings are made with the  
compensated value as the base.  
If the flash fires, a single, normal image will bshot.  
Continuous shooting (p. 75) cannot be ud ihis mode.  
Shooting with Slow Schro  
You can make the main subjes peple, appear bright by having the  
camera provide the ppropriattion with the flash. At the same time,  
you can use a slow hutter speed righten the background that the light  
from the flash cannoeach.  
Raise the flash (p. 69).  
Choose .  
After pressing the hbutton, press the qr  
buttons or turn the Âdial to choose ,  
then press the mbutton again.  
X Once set, will appear on the screen.  
Shoot.  
Even if the flash fires, ensure that the  
subject does not move until the shutter  
sound ends.  
Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and  
blurring the image. It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when  
shooting with a tripod (p. 149).  
92  
 
Setting the Shutter Speed  
You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera  
will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set.  
Mstands for “Time value”.  
Set the mode dial to M.  
Make the setting.  
Turn the Âdial to set the shutter speed.  
Shoot.  
Available Shutter Speeds  
15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6,  
1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 10, 80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200,  
1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 0, 1/121/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500,  
1/3200  
2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 tes econd and 1/160 indicates 1/160  
second.  
The fastest shutteed g the flash is 1/500 second. The camera  
automatically reets the shd to 1/500 second if a faster speed is  
chosen.  
Depending on thoom sition, some shutter speeds may not be available.  
What if aperture value is displayed in orange?  
If the aperture value displays in orange when the shutter button is pressed  
halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the shutter  
speed until the aperture value displays in white. Safety shift can also be used  
When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are  
processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of  
processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot.  
It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter  
speed and shooting with a tripod (p. 149).  
93  
   
Setting the Aperture Value  
You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera  
will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set.  
Bstands for “Aperture value”.  
Set the mode dial to B.  
Make the setting.  
Turn the Âdial to set the aperture value.  
Shoot.  
Available Aperture Values  
F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.7, F6.3, F7.1, .0  
The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is second. As a result, the  
camera will not set a shutter speed fas1/500 cond regardless of the  
the aperture value you set.  
Depending on the zoom posite aure values may not be available.  
What if shutr peelayed in orange?  
If the shutter speed plays in oranwhen the shutter button is pressed  
halfway, the scene haexceed the correct exposure limits. Adjust the aperture  
value until the shutter spd splays in white. Safety shift can also be used.  
Safety Shift  
With Mand Bmodes, if [Safety Shift] is set to [On] in the 4tab, the shutter  
speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it  
cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled.  
94  
       
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture  
Value  
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.  
Dstands for “Manual”.  
Set the mode dial to D.  
Make the setting.  
Press the bbutton to choose the shutter  
speed or aperture value.  
Turn the  
dial to set a value.  
Â
X The set exposure level appears on the  
indicator. Yocan check the difference  
against e sndard exposure level.  
X Whthe dience is more than ±2  
e set eposure level appears in  
orWhen you press the shutter  
butthalfway, “–2” or “+2” appears in  
ang.  
Aperture  
Value  
Shutter Speed  
Exposure Level Indicator  
Standard Exposure Leve
Eosure Level  
The standd expure is calculated according to the metering method  
chosen (p. 87
If you use the zoom after making settings or change the composition, the  
exposure level may change.  
Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the monitor  
brightness may change. If the flash is raised and set to h, the monitor  
brightness will not change.  
If you press the bbutton while holding down the shutter button halfway,  
the shutter speed or aperture value (whichever is not currently chosen)  
will automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure. However, the  
correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings.  
95  
     
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting  
(i-Contrast)  
The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds,  
that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum  
brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in  
contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper  
impression when shooting.  
Choose [i-Contrast].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 4  
tab, and then choose the [i-Contrast]  
menu item. Press the qrbuttons to  
choose [Auto].  
X @will appear ohe screen.  
Under some cond, the image may appear coarse or may not be  
corrected properly.  
You can correct recorded images (p. 135).  
96  
   
Red-Eye Correction  
You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the  
flash.  
Choose [Flash Control].  
Press the nbutton, choose [Flash  
Control] from the 4tab and press the m  
button.  
Adjust the setting.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [R-Eye Corr.] and press the  
qrbuttotchoose [On].  
X Œappean the screen.  
Red-eye correction plieto red areas other than red eyes. For  
example, en ed s been used around eyes.  
You can rrect reorded images (p. 136).  
If you hold wn e hbutton, the Built-in Flash Settings screen will  
appear.  
With the flash raised, if you press the hbutton and immediately press  
the nbutton, the Flash Settings screen will appear.  
97  
   
Adjusting the Flash Exposure  
Compensation  
Just like with exposure compensation (p. 69), you can adjust the exposure  
±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash.  
Choose ~.  
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose ~.  
Make the setting.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose the flash exposure  
compensation, then press the mbutton.  
X ~will appear on he screen.  
To set the flash exposure compens, choo[Flash Control] (p. 97)  
from the 4tab, then choose [FlComp] nd press the qr  
buttons to choose a setting (p. 49).  
Safety FE  
The camera automaally changehutter speed or aperture value when the  
flash fires to avoid ovexposiand blowing out the highlights in the scene. In  
the 4tab, if [Safety FEn [Fsh Control] is set to [Off], the shutter speed and  
aperture value will not automatically adjust.  
98  
 
Adjusting the Flash Output  
In Dmode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output.  
Set the camera to Dmode.  
Choose the flash output.  
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose ~.  
Make the setting.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an option, then press the m  
button.  
To set the flash output, choose [Flash Cool] (p. 97) from the 4tab,  
then choose [Flash Exp. Comp] and prhe qrbuttons to choose a  
In Mand Bmodes, you ce flash tput if you choose the 4  
tab, then [Flash Cod se [Flash Mode] option to [Manual].  
99  
   
Changing the Flash Timing  
You can change the timing for the flash and shutter.  
Choose [Flash Control] (p. 97).  
Make the setting.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [Shutter Sync.] and press the  
qrbuttons to choose [1st-curtain] or  
[2nd-curtain].  
What are the 1st-curtain and 2nd-curtan?  
With the 1st-cuain, the fla
right after the sutter opens.  
With 2nd-curtain, the flash fires  
right before the shutter closes.  
100  
 
Checking for Shut Eyes  
When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut,  
appears.  
Choose [Blink Detection].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 4  
tab, and then choose the [Blink Detection]  
menu item. Press the qrbuttons to  
choose [On].  
Shoot.  
X When a person with shut eyes is detected,  
a frame and  
modes, this functiois only available for the last  
, or  
appear.  
In ", $,  
, and  
image shot.  
Not available in W,  
101  
 
Registering Shooting Settings  
You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings. By simply  
turning the mode dial to  
, you can use previously registered settings to  
shoot. Even if you switch shooting modes or turn off the power, settings that  
usually cancel (continuous shooting, self timer, etc.) will be saved.  
Settings that Can be Registered  
Shooting modes (G, M, Bor D)  
Items set in G, M, Bor D(pp. 69 95)  
Items in the shooting menu  
Zoom position  
Manual focus position (p. 88)  
My Menu items (p. 150)  
Enter the Shoong mode you want  
to register anake the settings.  
hoosave Settings].  
s thnbutton, choose [Save  
gs] from the 4tab and press the  
utton.  
Register the settings.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [OK], then press the mbutton.  
To change part of a pre-registered setting (except for Shooting modes),  
choose  
to make the changes, then register the setting again. These  
settings will not be reflected in other Shooting modes.  
To return registered contents to the default settings, turn the mode dial  
to  
and choose [Reset All] (p. 52).  
102  
 
Changing the Color and Shooting  
You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting  
conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not  
come out as expected.  
TColor Accent  
You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and  
white in a composition.  
Choose T.  
Follow Step 1 on p. 59 to choose T.  
Press the lbutton.  
The unchangd image and the Color  
Accent image will both display.  
The color ffault settings is green.  
Sphe coor.  
Pon the center frame so it is filled with  
e cor you want and press the qbutton.  
e specified color will be recorded.  
Specify the range of colors.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the  
Âdial  
to change the range of colors to be retained.  
Recorded color  
Choose a negative value to limit the range  
of colors. Choose a positive value to  
extend the range of colors to similar  
colors.  
Pressing the lbutton accepts the  
setting and restores the shooting screen.  
Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode.  
103  
       
Changing the Color and Shooting  
YColor Swap  
You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can  
only swap one color.  
Choose Y.  
Follow Step 1 on p. 59 to choose Y.  
Press the lbutton.  
The unchanged age and the Color  
Swap image l th display.  
The settins to change green to  
gray.  
y the color to be swapped.  
sition the center frame so it is filled with  
the color you want and press the qbutton.  
X The specified color will be recorded.  
Specify the target color.  
Position the center frame so it is filled with  
the color you want and press the rbutton.  
X The specified color will be recorded.  
104  
   
Shooting Stitch Assist Images  
Specify the range of colors to be  
swapped.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to adjust the range of colors affected.  
Choose a negative value to limit the range  
of colors. Choose a positive value to  
extend the range of colors to similar  
colors.  
Pressing the lbutton accepts the  
setting and restores the shooting screen.  
Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode.  
Under some conditions, the image may aear coarse.  
Shooting Stitch AsImages  
Large subjects can be sperashots that can later be merged  
together using the cludeon computer to create a panoramic  
image.  
Set the mode dial to L.  
Choose a shooting direction.  
Turn the Âdial.  
: Left to right horizontally.  
: Right to left horizontally.  
: Bottom to top vertically.  
: Top to bottom vertically.  
Shoots 4 images from the upper left in a  
clockwise direction.  
Take the first shot.  
X The exposure and white balance will be  
set with the first shot.  
105  
       
Shooting Stitch Assist Images  
Take subsequent shots.  
Overlap part of the first shot when taking  
the second shot.  
Minor discrepancies in the overlapping  
portions will be corrected when the  
images are merged.  
Up to 26 shots can be recorded with the  
same procedures. (Except for images shot  
clockwise.)  
Finish shooting.  
Press the mbutton.  
Merge the imags on a computer.  
For detls on hto merge the images,  
refeSoftwaGuide.  
This function is not avhen V is used as the monitor (p. 79).  
To use AF lock, registe button (p. 149).  
106  
6
Using Various Functions for  
Shooting Movies  
This chapter provides more advanced infoation than the “Shooting  
Movies” and “Viewing Movies” secons of apter 1.  
This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E. However, even if the  
mode dial is set to a position other than E, movies can be shot by  
pressing the movie button.  
Shooting Movies in Modes Other than E  
Some of the settings previously set in menus such as the FUNC. and Rec.  
menus may be changed to those of the movie recording mode.  
AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 111), AF Lock (p. 85), and Manual Focus  
(p. 88) cannot be set before shooting. Make these settings while while  
shooting.  
When you finish shooting a movie, the settings will return to those before  
the movie was shot. Also, AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 111) settings will be  
canceled.  
When shooting in Color Accent (p. 103) or Color Swap (p. 104) modes,  
choose the color you wish to leave, or the color to change before pressing  
the movie button.  
107  
   
Changing the Image Quality  
You can choose between three image quality settings.  
Choose the image quality.  
After pressing the mbutton, press the  
opbuttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Â
m
Press the qrbuttons or turn the  
dial  
to choose an option, and press the  
button.  
X The setting will display on the screen.  
Image Quality Table  
Image Quality  
(Recording Pixels/Frame Rate)  
ontent  
1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For high-dnition movies.  
640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For sstandard uality movies.  
e thnumber of recording pixels is smaller,  
320 x 240 pixels, 30 framesage uality will be lower than with  
u can record three times the length.  
,
Estimated Shoong Time  
Shooting Time  
Image Quality  
2 GB  
8 GB  
10 min. 33 sec.  
42 min. 11 sec.  
22 min. 45 sec.  
1 hr. 30 min. 57 sec.  
1 hr. 4 min. 1 sec.  
4 hrs. 15 min. 51 sec.  
Based on Canon’s testing standards.  
Maximum clip length is approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds in  
and . Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB.  
, 1 hour in  
Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some  
memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.  
In  
and  
, a gray frame will appear around the area that can be shot as a still  
image.  
when the recording pixels setting for still images is set to  
108  
       
Taking Still Images while Shooting a  
Movie  
You can shoot still images while shooting a movie.  
Focus while shooting a movie.  
Press the shutter button halfway.  
X The focus and exposure will readjust (the  
camera will not beep).  
The movie will continue shooting.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button fully.  
X The still image will record.  
While shooting in  
If you take a still image whilg in  
setting will change to eveset it to  
, the recording xel tting for taking a still image  
or  
, the recording pixel  
The shutter sound k scen when shooting a still image will be  
recorded in the mo
The flaswill not fir
The datand time an iwas shot cannot be recorded in the lower  
right corn.  
The ISO spd iocked to  
.
i-Contrast (p. 96) cannot be used.  
If shooting still images fills the internal memory, the movie may stop  
recording.  
What if 4changes and you can’t take a still image?  
You may not be able to take still images when the writing speed to the memory  
card is slow, or when there is insufficient internal memory.  
4(blinking): processing recorded image. You can shoot when it stops blinking.  
: Still images cannot be taken due to insufficient internal memory.  
109  
 
Sound Settings  
The sound recording levels and Wind Filter can be set.  
Adjusting the recording volume  
You can manually set the recording volume for shooting movies.  
Press the nbutton, choose [Movie  
Audio] from the 4tab and press the m  
button.  
Â
Press the opbuttons or turn the  
dial  
to choose [Mic Level], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [Manual].  
The recording volume is automatically  
Auto  
adjusted o reduce sound distortion.  
Aftereng the pbutton, press the  
Manuqrbuttto set the sound  
ording lel (recording volume).  
Using the Wind Filt
Wind Filter suppresses noise winis strong. However, unnatural  
sound may result wen used tn locations with no wind.  
Choose [Movie Audio] and press the m  
button.  
Â
Press the opbuttons or turn the  
dial  
to choose [Wind Filter], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [On].  
110  
 
AE Lock/Exposure Shift  
You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2  
before or during shooting.  
Lock the exposure.  
Press the bbutton to lock the exposure.  
The exposure shift bar appears.  
Press the bbutton again to release the  
lock.  
Change the exposure.  
While watching the screen, turn the   
dial to adjust the brightness.  
Other Shooting Functions  
When shooting with the AF Lock, yoregister %to the  
button to  
easily call it up for use (p.
The following functions cain e same way as for still images.  
Zooming in Moe Closely cts  
The optical and igital zoom are available.  
Shooting Close-u(Sper Macro) (p. 72)  
In  
, focusing is possible up to the start of the erange.  
You can switch between [Continuous] and [Off].  
Registering Functions to the  
Button (p. 149)  
111  
     
Playback Functions  
The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.  
Exit  
Playback  
Slow Motion Playback (you can use uttons tdjust the speed. Sound  
will not play back.)  
Display the first frame  
Previous frame (nd if wn the mbutton.)  
Next frame (Faforward if yown the mbutton.)  
Display the last me  
Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 29).  
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.  
112  
 
Editing  
You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second  
increments.  
Choose *.  
Follow Steps 1 and 3 on p. 33, choose *  
and press the mbutton.  
X The movie editing panel and the movie  
editing bar will appear.  
Movie Editing Panel  
Set the editing range.  
Press the opbuttons and choose  
or  
.
Press the ruttons or turn the Âdial  
to will display at each one-  
snterval. you choose , you  
cam the beginning of the movie from  
.
. you choose  
d of the movie from  
, you can trim the  
.
ven if you move to a point other than a  
Movie EditiBar  
point, only the portion from the  
nearest  
when  
to the left will be trimmed  
is chosen. Only the portion from  
the nearest  
to the right will be trimmed  
when is chosen.  
X The light blue section indicated with will  
be the section of the movie that remains  
after editing.  
113  
   
Editing  
Check the edited movie.  
Press the opbuttons to choose  
(Play), then press the mbutton. The  
edited movie will play.  
To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2.  
To cancel editing, press the opbuttons,  
and choose  
. After pressing the m  
button, press the qrbuttons or turn the  
Âdial to choose [OK], and press the m  
button again.  
Save the edited movie.  
Press the opbttons to choose  
then press thmbutton.  
,
Presqrbuns or turn the Âdial  
to chew Filthen press the m  
tton
movwill be saved as a new file.  
When [Overrite] is choep 4, the unedited movie is overwritten  
with the editmovie, erasing the original movie.  
When there is ot engh space left on the memory card, only  
[Overwrite] can bosen.  
If the batteries are depleted partway through editing, the edited movie  
clips may not be saved. When editing movies, you should use fully  
charged NiMH AA batteries or Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (both  
sold separately) (p. 40).  
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7
Using Playback and Other  
Functions  
The first part of this chapter explains variouways to play back and  
edit images. The latter part explainhow tpecify images for printing.  
Press the 1button to bacmode before operating the camera.  
It may nbe possiblback or edit images that have been edited  
on a comuter, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a  
different cmera.  
The edit functi(pp. 132 – 136) cannot be used if the memory card  
does not have free space available.  
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Quickly Searching Images  
gSearching Images Using Index Display  
Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.  
Move the zoom lever toward g.  
X Images will display in an index.  
Move the zoom lever toward gto  
increase the number of images. The  
number of images increases each time  
you move the lever.  
Move the zoom lever toward kto reduce  
the number of images. The number of  
images will redueach time you move  
the lever.  
Chandispayed images.  
Turn tdial to switch to the next set  
agset in Step 1.  
e an image.  
ss the opqrbuttons to choose an image.  
An orange frame appears on the chosen  
image.  
Press the mbutton to display the chosen  
image by itself.  
Searching Images Using the Control Dial  
Turn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the  
shooting date (Scroll Display).  
Choose an image.  
If you set single image playback and turn  
the Âdial quickly, the images will  
display as shown on the left.  
If you press the opbuttons, you can  
search images by the shooting date.  
Pressing the mbutton restores single  
image playback.  
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Viewing Images in Filtered Playback  
To turn off this function, press the nbutton, choose the 1tab and  
[Scroll Display], then choose [Off].  
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback  
When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display  
them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 124) or delete (p. 127) all  
images at once while filtered.  
Jump Shot Date  
Jump to My Category  
Still Image Jump  
Jump to Movie  
Displays the images shot on a specified date.  
Displays the images of a specified category (p. 129).  
Jumps to still imageonly.  
Jumps to a mo.  
Jump 10 Images  
Jump 100 Images  
Jumps 0 imagat a time.  
Jumps 0 images t a time.  
Search by  
,
d  
ose a target filter.  
In single image playback, press the d  
button, then press the opbuttons to  
choose a jump method.  
In  
or  
, press the qrbuttons to  
dial will  
choose a filter. Turning the  
Â
display only images that have the same  
shooting date (category) as the currently  
chosen image.  
Target Filters  
Press the lbutton to switch between  
Information Display and No Information  
Display.  
Pressing the nbutton restores the  
single image display.  
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Viewing Images in Filtered Playback  
Viewing images using filter  
playback.  
Pressing the mbutton will start filtered  
playback, and the jump method and a  
yellow frame will appear.  
If you press the qrbuttons or turn the  
dial, the chosen target images will  
display.  
Â
Pressing the dbutton displays [Filtered  
playback settings cleared]. Pressing the  
mbutton cancels filtered playback.  
Jump by  
and  
Images  
In single imagyback, press the d  
buttpress he opbuttons to  
choomp metd.  
ou pss the qrbuttons, the display  
dvae to the image that is the  
n number of images away.  
ssing the nbutton restores the  
single image display.  
What if you can’t choose a filter?  
When you chose  
date, you can only choose one filter. Also, you can only choose  
in Step 1 on p. 117, if there are only images with the same  
if there are no  
images sorted into categories in  
.
Filter playback  
In filter playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with gSearching  
“Magnifying Images” (p. 121). You can process all filtered images at once while  
Images].  
However, if you change the category (p. 129), or edit an image and save it as a  
new image (p. 132), a message will appear, and filtered playback will cancel.  
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Viewing Slideshows  
You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.  
Choose [Slideshow].  
Press the nbutton, choose  
[Slideshow] from the 1tab and press the  
mbutton.  
Make the setting.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an item, and press the qr  
buttons to adjust the setting.  
Repeat  
Repeats playback of images  
play time for each image  
Play Tim
nsition effects when switching  
beeen images  
hooe [Start].  
ess he opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
choose [Start], the press the mbutton.  
X The slideshow will start a few seconds  
after [Loading image…] displays.  
You can pause/restart a slideshow by  
pressing the mbutton again.  
If you press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial during playback, the  
image will switch. If you keep the qrbuttons pressed, you can fast-  
forward through images.  
The power saving function does not work during slideshows (p. 54).  
You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect].  
119  
   
Checking the Focus  
You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame,  
or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus.  
Press the  
to the focus check display (p. 46).  
l
button, and switch  
X A white frame will appear where the AF  
frame or face was when the focus was  
set.  
X A gray frame will appear on a face  
detected during playback.  
X The area within the orange frame appears  
magnified.  
Switch frames.  
Move tzoom er toward konce.  
X The at the t will appear.  
ress mbutton to move to a different  
e wen multiple frames appear.  
e the magnification level or  
lion.  
Use the zoom lever to change the display  
size, and the opqrbuttons to change  
the display position while checking the  
focus.  
Pressing the nbutton resets the  
display to Step 1.  
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Magnifying Images  
Move the zoom lever toward k.  
The display will zoom in on the image and,  
if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it  
will continue to zoom in up to a factor of  
10x.  
If you press the opqrbuttons, you can  
move the location of the displayed area.  
Move the zoom lever toward gto zoom  
out or return to Single Image Playback.  
If you turn the Âdial, you can switch  
images in the zoomed state.  
ApproximateLocation  
of Displayed Area  
Changing ImaTrasitions  
You can choose om hren effects when switching between  
images in single mage play
Choose [Transition].  
Press the nbutton and choose the  
1tab, then choose [Transition] and press  
the qrbuttons to choose a transition  
effect.  
121  
     
Viewing Images on a TV  
Using the supplied stereo video cable, you can connect the camera to a TV  
to view images you have shot.  
Items to Prepare  
Camera and TV  
Stereo video cable supplied with the camera (p. 2)  
Turn off the camera and TV.  
Connect the camera to the TV.  
Open the camera’s terminal cover and  
fully insert the plug of the cable into the  
camera’s termin
White  
Red  
Yellow  
Yellow  
Insert the cablg fully into the video  
inpuals as hown in the illustration.  
Red  
rn oe TV and switch it to the  
to hich the cable is  
White  
cted.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the 1button to turn on the camera.  
X The image will appear on the TV (nothing  
will appear on the monitor of the camera).  
After you finish viewing, turn off the  
camera and TV, and unplug the stereo  
video cable.  
What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?  
Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL)  
does not match the TV system. Press the nbutton, choose the 3tab and  
[Video System] to switch to the correct video system.  
122  
         
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV  
Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a  
high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience.  
Turn off the camera and TV.  
Connect the camera to the TV.  
Open the cover and fully insert the cable  
plug into the camera’s HDMI terminal.  
Fully insert the cable plug into the TV’s  
HDMI terminal.  
Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 122 to display  
the images.  
Operation sounds will not plaonnecd to a high-definition TV.  
123  
 
Protecting Images  
You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the  
camera (pp. 28, 127).  
Choose [Protect].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 1  
tab and [Protect], and then press the m  
button.  
Choose a selection method.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose a seleion method, and press  
the mbutto
Prese nbutton will restore the  
menn.  
If you format the memo. 2253), protected images will also be  
erased.  
Protected imas cannbe erased with the camera’s erase function. To  
erase an imageanceprotection first.  
Choosing Images Individually  
Choose [Select].  
Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select]  
and press the mbutton.  
Choose images.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose the image and press the m  
button.  
X Once set,  
Pressing the  
cancel the selection, and  
will appear on the screen.  
button once more will  
will disappear.  
m
To choose multiple images, repeat the  
above operation.  
124  
     
Protecting Images  
Select Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
Follow Step 2 on p. 124 to choose [Select  
Range] and press the mbutton.  
Choose the starting image.  
Press the mbutton.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose the image and press the m  
button.  
hoose the ending image.  
Press the rbutton, choose [Last image]  
and press the mbutton.  
Â
Press the qrbuttons, or turn the  
dial  
m
to choose an image, and press the  
button.  
You cannot choose images before the first  
image.  
125  
   
Protecting Images  
Protect images.  
Press the pbutton, choose [Protect] and  
press the mbutton.  
Choose images with the Âdial  
You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Âdial when the upper  
screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.  
Choose All Images  
Choose [All Iges].  
Foll2 on p124 to choose [All  
Imaged press the mbutton.  
ct iages.  
Â
m
the opbuttons or turn the  
hoose [Protect] and press the  
button.  
dial  
You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step  
4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images].  
126  
Erasing All Images  
You can choose images and erase them in groups. Since erased images  
cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected  
images (p. 124) cannot be erased.  
Choose [Erase].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 1  
tab and [Erase], and press the mbutton.  
Choose a selection method.  
Press the obuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choossection method, and press  
thbutton
Pthe nbutton will restore the  
mescreen.  
Choosing Images dually  
Choose [Select].  
Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select]  
and press the mbutton.  
Follow Step 2 on p. 124 to choose the  
image.  
X Once set,  
will appear on the screen.  
Pressing the mbutton once more will  
cancel the selection, and  
disappear.  
will  
To choose multiple images, repeat the  
above operation.  
127  
     
Erasing All Images  
Press the nbutton.  
Erase.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [OK] and press the mbutton.  
Select Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
Follow Step 2 on p. 127 to choose [Select  
Range] and press the mbutton.  
Follow Steps 2 ad 3 on p. 125 to choose  
images.  
Erase
ss pbutton to choose [Erase],  
prethe mbutton.  
Choose All Images  
Choose [All Images].  
Follow Step 2 on p. 127 to choose [All  
Images] and press the mbutton.  
Erase.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [OK] and press the mbutton.  
128  
 
Organizing Images by Category  
(My Category)  
You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a  
category in Filtered Playback (p. 117) and process all images at once by  
using the functions below.  
Viewing Slideshows (p. 119), Protecting Images (p. 124), Erasing All  
Images (p. 127), Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) (p. 138)  
Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are  
shot.  
: Images shot as I, F, or images with faces detected.  
: Images detected as  
,or O.  
or  
in Amode, or images shot in U,  
: Images shot in  
, , t, w, y, P.  
Chooe [Mategory].  
Pe nbutton and choose the  
1then choose [My Category] and  
resthe mbutton.  
e the setting.  
Â
Press the opbuttons or turn the  
dial  
m
to choose a category and press the  
button.  
Press the nbutton to return to the  
menu screen.  
Choosing Images Individually  
Choose [Select].  
Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select]  
and press the mbutton.  
Press the opbuttons, choose a  
category and press the mbutton.  
X Once set,  
will appear on the screen.  
Pressing the mbutton again deselects  
the category and disappears.  
129  
       
Organizing Images by Category (My Category)  
To choose multiple images, repeat the  
above operation.  
Select Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
Follow Step 2 on p. 129 to choose [Select  
Range] and press the mbutton.  
Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 125 to choose  
images.  
Press the pbutton, choose the item and  
press the qrbuttons, or turn the Âdial  
to choose a type.  
Choose the setng.  
Press pbuttto choose [Select] and  
presmbutto
If you choose [Deselect, ycan deselect all of the images in  
the [Select Range] cate
130  
Rotating Images  
You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a  
resolution of  
cannot be rotated.  
Choose [Rotate].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 1  
tab and [Rotate], and press the mbutton.  
Rotate the image.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an mage.  
The imagwrotate 90° with each press  
ombutt.  
Pthe nbutton will restore the  
mescreen.  
131  
 
Resizing Images  
You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image  
as a separate file.  
Choose [Resize].  
Press the nbutton and choose the  
1tab, then choose [Resize] and press  
the mbutton.  
Choose an image.  
Â
m
Press the qrbuttons or turn the  
choose the image and press the  
dial to  
button.  
Choose an image size.  
Press the qrbuons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an tn, then press the m  
butt
X The [ew ima?] screen will  
ear
he new image.  
ss the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [OK] and press the mbutton.  
X The image will be saved as a new file.  
Display the new image.  
When you press the nbutton, the  
[Display new image?] screen will appear.  
Press the qrbuttons, or turn the Âdial  
to choose [Yes] and press the mbutton.  
X The saved image will display.  
You cannot resize an image to a larger size.  
You cannot resize images taken with the  
and  
settings.  
132  
     
Trimming  
You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.  
Choose [Trimming].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 1  
tab and [Trimming], then press the m  
button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose the image and press the m  
button.  
Trimming Area  
Adjust the trimming area.  
X A frame will apear around the portion of  
the image trimmed.  
X inal imge will display in the upper  
lehe trimed image will display in  
the wer right.  
you move the zoom lever to the left or  
ht, you can change the frame size.  
If you press the opqrbuttons, you can  
move the frame.  
Trimming AreDispla
If you press the lbutton, you can  
change the frame size.  
Recorded pixels  
after trimming  
In an image with detected faces, gray  
frames appear around the faces located in  
the upper left image. The frames can be  
used for trimming. You can switch between  
frames by turning the Âdial.  
m
After pressing the  
qrbuttons or turn the  
button, press the  
dial to choose  
button again.  
Â
[OK], then press the  
m
Save as a new image and display.  
Perform Steps 4 and 5 on p. 132.  
133  
 
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function  
,
and  
images cannot be trimmed.  
The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at  
4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4).  
The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than  
before trimming.  
Adding Effects with the My Colors  
Function  
You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image.  
Refer to p. 76 for details on each menu item.  
Choose [My Coors].  
Presnutton, choose the 1  
tab aColorsand press the m  
tton
e aimage.  
the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose the image and press the m  
button.  
Choose a menu option.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an option.  
After choosing the menu option, you can  
magnify the image by following the  
If you press the mbutton during  
magnified display, you can switch to the  
original image. Pressing the nbutton  
restores the menu screen.  
Press the mbutton.  
Save as a new image and display.  
Perform Steps 4 and 5 on p. 132.  
134  
 
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)  
If you repeatedly change the color of an image, the quality will gradually  
deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.  
The coloration of images changed with this function may vary from those  
recorded with the My Colors function (p. 76).  
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)  
The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are  
too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the  
overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the  
image for a sharper impression. You can choose 4 levels of correction: [Auto],  
[Low], [Medium] or [High]. Corrected images will bsaved as a new file.  
Choose [i-Ctrast].  
anontrast], then press the  
n
button, choose the  
1tab  
m
button.  
oose an image.  
ess the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose the image and press the  
button.  
m
Choose a menu item.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an option, then press the m  
button.  
Save as a new image and display.  
Perform Steps 4 and 5 on p. 132.  
What if the image wasn’t corrected by the [Auto] option as  
well as you would like?  
Choose [Low], [Medium] or [High] and adjust the image.  
Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or the exposure  
setting may not be suitable.  
Repeatedly adjusting the same image may cause the quality to  
deteriorate.  
135  
 
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect  
You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new  
files.  
Choose [Red-Eye Correction].  
Press the nbutton, choose the 1  
tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press  
the mbutton.  
X The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will  
appear.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose an ime.  
Correct the e.  
Presmbuttn.  
X Red-ected bthe camera will be  
rectand a frame will appear around  
orreted portion.  
an zoom the image using the  
Save as a new image and display.  
Press the opqrbuttons, or turn the   
dial to choose [New File], and press the  
mbutton.  
X The image will be saved as a new file.  
Perform Step 5 on p. 132.  
Some images may not be properly corrected.  
When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is  
overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image.  
Protected images cannot be overwritten.  
136  
   
Printing from the Print List (DPOF)  
You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in  
playback by pressing the cbutton. You can print from a print list simply by  
connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with  
the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.  
Easily Add Images to the Print List  
Choose an image.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
and choose the image.  
Press the cbutton (videos will be  
excluded).  
Print list.  
Press the obuttons and choose the  
of prin, press the qrbuttons or  
tuÂdial o choose [Add] and  
prethe mbutton.  
o cacel adding images, choose the  
ded images and press the cbutton,  
Â
m
then press the qrbuttons, or turn the  
dial to choose [Remove] and press the  
button.  
Print Added Images  
The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also  
refer to the Personal Printing Guide.  
Number of copies to print  
Connect the camera to the printer  
Print.  
Press the opbuttons, choose [Print  
now] and press the mbutton.  
X Printing will start.  
If you stop the printer during printing and  
start again, it will start from the next print.  
137  
     
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)  
You can choose certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998  
images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed  
together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all  
the chosen images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to  
order prints. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print  
Order Format) standards.  
Print Settings  
You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all  
images chosen for printing.  
Choose [Print Settings].  
Press the nbutton and choose the  
2tab, then choe [Print Settings] and  
press the mun.  
Adjusettins.  
ress opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
ooa menu item, then press the qr  
ns to choose an option.  
sing the nbutton accepts the  
settings and restores the menu screen.  
StaPrints one image per page.  
Print Type  
Index  
Both  
On  
Off  
On  
Prints several reduced size images per page.  
Prints both standard and index formats.  
Prints the date from the shooting information.  
Prints the file number.  
Date  
File No.  
Off  
On  
Off  
Removes all print settings after printing.  
Clear DPOF data  
Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all  
of the print settings in the output.  
may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a  
different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by  
your camera.  
Images with the date embedded always print with the date, regardless of  
the [Date] setting. As a result, some printers may print the date twice on  
these images if [Date] is also set to [On].  
138  
       
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)  
With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to  
[On] at the same time.  
The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the  
Choosing the Number of Copies  
Choose [Select Images & Qty.].  
Press the nbutton and choose the  
2tab, then choose [Select Images &  
Qty.] and press the mbutton.  
Choose an iage.  
Press thqruttons or turn the Âdial  
to se an age, then press the m  
X Yobe able to set the number of print  
opi.  
you hoose [Index],  
reen. Press the mbutton again to  
deselect the images. will disappear.  
appears on the  
Set the number of prints.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to set the number of prints (maximum 99).  
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other  
images and the number of prints for each.  
You cannot set the number of print copies  
for index prints. You can only choose  
which images to print.  
Pressing the nbutton accepts the  
settings and restores the menu screen.  
139  
   
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)  
Choose Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on  
p. 139 and press the mbutton.  
Choose images according to Steps 2 and  
Make print settings.  
Press the opbuttons, choose [Order]  
and press the mbutton.  
Set All Images to Print Once  
Choose [SeecAll Images].  
Chooselect Images] from the  
screep 1 op. 139 and press the  
mbu
prit settings.  
the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
hoose [OK] and press the mbutton.  
Clearing All Selecions  
Choose [Clear All Selections].  
Choose [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 on  
p. 139, and press the mbutton.  
All selections will be cleared.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose [OK], then press the mbutton.  
140  
     
8
Customizing the Camera  
You can customize various functions to suit your shooting  
preferences. The first part of this chapter eplains convenient and  
commonly used functions. The latter pt eplains how to change  
shooting and playback settings your rposes.  
141  
 
Changing Functions  
You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3  
tab (p. 49).  
Turning off the Power Saving Function  
You can set the power saving function (p. 54) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is  
recommended to save battery power.  
Choose [Power Saving], then press the m  
button.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to  
choose [Auto Power Down], then press the  
qrbuttons to choose [Off].  
If you set the power sving function to [Off], be  
careful not to foret turn off the camera after  
use.  
Setting the Screen Shut-ime  
You can adjust the time the skes shut off automatically (p. 54).  
This also works when [Auto Pn] iset to [Off].  
Ch[Power Saving], then press the m  
button.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to  
choose [Display Off], then press the qr  
buttons to choose a time.  
In order to save battery power, it is  
recommended to choose less than [1 min.].  
142  
     
Changing Functions  
Using the World Clock  
When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times  
simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination  
time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/  
Time settings.  
Set the home time zone.  
Choose [Time Zone] and press the m  
button.  
When setting this for the first time, check  
the information that displays on the screen  
at the left, and press the mbutton.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose e ome time zone, then press  
tbuttono set daylight saving time  
(hour), pss the opbuttons to  
che  
.
Set the world time zone.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose  
, then press the mbutton.  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose the destination time zone, then  
press the mbutton.  
You can also set the daylight saving time  
as in Step 1.  
Choose the world time zone.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the  
to choose [Home/World].  
Â
dial  
Press the qrbuttons to choose  
press the nbutton.  
, then  
X
will appear in the [Time Zone] or  
shooting screen (p. 44).  
143  
       
Changing Functions  
If you change the date or time in the  
setting (p. 19), your  
time and  
date will automatically change.  
Turning off Hints & Tips  
When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 48) or Menu (p. 49), hints  
and tips display. You can turn off this function.  
Choose [Hints & Tips], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [Off].  
Changing the File Numbesignment  
Images you shoot are automaticaly assfile numers in the order they  
were taken, from 0001 – 999ved o folders of up to 2,000 images.  
You can change the file nummen
Cho[File Numbering], then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
Even if you shoot using a new memory  
card, the file numbers are assigned  
consecutively until an image with the  
Continuous  
number 9999 is taken/saved.  
If you replace the memory card with a  
Auto Reset new one, file numbering begins with  
0001 again.  
If you use a memory card already containing images, the newly  
assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both the  
[Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. If you want to start over with file  
number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 53).  
Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or  
image types.  
144  
     
Changing Functions  
Creating Folders by Shooting Date  
Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also  
create folders by shooting date.  
Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr  
buttons to choose [Daily].  
Images will be saved into folders created on  
each shooting date.  
Changing Distance Units  
You can change the distance units that dislay the zoom bar (p. 24) and  
the MF indicator (p. 88) from m/cm to ft/in.  
Choosance Us], then press the qr  
ons choose [ft/in].  
Changing the Lens Retract Time  
For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1  
button when in a Shooting mode (p. 27). You can set the retraction time to  
[0 sec.].  
Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [0 sec.].  
145  
     
Changing Shooting Functions  
If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4tab  
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in  
modes other than Gmode, check if the function is available in those  
Switching the Focus Setting  
The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button  
is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses  
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.  
Choose [Continuous AF], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [O.  
The cefocuses continuously until  
press e shutter button halfway,  
ing you shoot without missing  
On  
ortunities.  
his conserves battery power.  
Turning off te AF ABeam  
The lamp will automically liht to assist focusing in low light conditions  
when you press the stter utton halfway. You can turn off the lamp.  
Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [Off].  
146  
     
Changing Shooting Functions  
Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function  
The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that  
occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this  
function.  
Choose [Flash Control], then press the m  
button.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to  
choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [Off].  
Changing the Image Display Tme  
You can change the length of time the imageplay directly after shooting.  
Choosiew], thpress the qrbuttons  
ooan option.  
sec. Displays images for the set time.  
The image displays until you press the  
shutter button halfway.  
d  
Off  
No image displays  
Changing the Way the Image Displays Right  
After Shooting  
You can change the way the image displays after shooting.  
Choose [Review Info], then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
Off  
Displays the image only.  
Detailed  
Displays detailed information (p. 45).  
The area inside the AF frame is  
magnified, allowing you to check the  
focus. The procedure is the same as in  
Focus Check  
147  
           
Changing Shooting Functions  
Customizing Display Information  
You can choose which information is displayed when the lbutton is  
pressed, as well as the information displayed on the LCD monitor or  
viewfinder.  
Choose [Custom Display], then press the m  
button.  
To set what displays when pressing the l  
button, press the opqrbuttons to choose  
an available custom display group (  
,
,
,
), and press the mbutton. However,  
the currently set display mode cannot be  
disabled.  
X
will appear.  
To turn intion dlay on or off, press the  
opqrto choe an option, then  
the utton.  
X h a  
will display.  
Displays shooting information  
nfo  
Grid Lines  
A grid overlays the display.  
The areas outside the 3:2 range are  
grayed out. This area will not print  
when printing on paper with a 3:2  
aspect ratio.  
3:2 Guide  
Histogram  
Histogram displays in shooting  
modes G, M, B, D.  
If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen  
from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved.  
Gray items can also be set, however, they may not display depending on  
the Shooting mode.  
148  
         
Changing Shooting Functions  
Changing the IS-Mode Settings  
Choose [IS Mode], then press the qrbuttons  
to choose an option.  
Image stabilization is always on. You  
can confirm the result directly on the  
display, which makes it easier to check  
Continuous  
the composition or focus.  
Image stabilization is only active at the  
Shoot Only  
moment of shooting.  
Image stabilization only counters up  
and down motion. This option is  
recommended for shooting objects  
Panning  
movihorizontally.  
If camera shake is too strong, ch the mera to a tripod. It is  
recommended to set the IS [Off] wn the camera is attached  
to a tripod.  
When using [Pannthe mera horizontally. Image stabilization  
does not work whera iheld vertically.  
RegisterinFunctito the  
Button  
Choose [Set Shortcut button], then press the  
mbutton.  
Press the opqrbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose the functions to register, then press  
the mbutton.  
Pressing the  
button will call up the  
registered function.  
149  
     
Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus  
Choose  
When this  
if you want to cancel registration.  
symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon, the  
function cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function  
setting.  
In  
, each press of the  
and the white balance settings change to  
button records white balance data (p. 74),  
.
In %, each press of the  
button will adjust and lock the focus, and  
%will appear on the screen.  
If you press the  
button in , both the LCD monitor and viewfinder  
displays will turn off. Perform one of the following operations to solve the  
problem.  
Press any button other than the power button  
Change the camera’s vertical or horizontal orienation  
Open and close the LCD monitor  
Raise and lower the flash  
Registering CommonUsed Shooting  
Menus  
You can register shoting menu n the  
tab to fit your preferences.  
You can quickly accs commonly used menu items from a single screen by  
registering them in MMenu
Choose [My Menu settings].  
Choose [My Menu settings], in the  
tab,  
then press the mbutton.  
Choose the menu items to  
register.  
Press the opbuttons to choose [Select  
items], then press the mbutton.  
Press the opbuttons to choose a menu  
to register (up to 5) and press the m  
button.  
150  
 
Changing Playback Functions  
X
will appear.  
To cancel registration, press the m  
button, and the will disappear.  
Press the nbutton.  
Change the order in which menu  
items are displayed.  
Press the opbuttons to choose [Sort],  
then press the mbutton.  
Press the opbuttons to choose the  
menu item you would like to move, and  
press the mbutton.  
Press the obuttons to change the  
order, thn pss the mbutton.  
Prethe nbutton.  
Gray items in Step 2 can also howevethey may not be  
available dependinShng mode.  
Choose [Set defaupres the qrbuttons to choose [Yes]. My  
Menu canobe dy pressing the nbutton when in a  
shooting mode.  
Changing Playback Functions  
You can adjust the settings in the 1tab by pressing the 1button (p. 49).  
Choosing the Image that First Displays  
in Playback  
Choose [Resume], then press the qrbuttons  
to choose an option.  
Last seen  
Last shot  
Resumes with the image last viewed.  
Resumes with the most recently shot  
image.  
151  
   
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound  
In the 3tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image  
when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each  
camera operation with your recorded sounds. However, when starting the  
camera with the viewfinder display, the start-up image will not display, and  
there will be no start-up sound.  
Change Sounds  
Choose [Sound Options], then press the m  
button.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to  
choose an option.  
Press the qrbuttons to choose a setting.  
1
Preset sounds.  
You can register sounds using the supplied  
2
Changing the Start-Scrn  
Starup Image], then press the m  
b
Press the qrbuttons to choose a setting.  
No start-up image.  
1
2
Preset images.  
You can register your images.  
Registering the Start-up Screen  
When you press the 1button and set the camera to Playback mode, you  
can register sounds and images.  
Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m  
button.  
Press the qrbuttons to choose [2], then  
press the mbutton.  
152  
       
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound  
Â
m
Press the qrbuttons or turn the  
dial to  
button.  
choose an image, then press the  
Press the qrbuttons or turn the  
dial to  
Â
choose [OK], then press the mbutton to  
complete registration.  
Register images or sounds saved on a computer  
You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software.  
Refer to the Software Guide for details.  
Any previously registered start-up image wbe overwritten when  
registering a new start-up image.  
153  
 
154  
9
Useful Information  
This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use  
of separately sold accessories, troubleshong tips, and contains lists  
of functions.  
The index also appears at the e
155  
 
Replacing the Date/Time Battery  
The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is approximately 7 years. If  
the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is turned on,  
replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220).  
Turn off the camera.  
Open the cover and remove the  
Remove the date/time battery  
holder.  
Replace the bery.  
Insettery wh (+) and (–) sides  
rientrrectly.  
Insert the battery holder.  
Insert the batteries and close the  
cover.  
Turn on the camera’s power and  
set the date/time (p. 19).  
156  
 
Using Household Power  
If you use Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold separately), you can  
use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the  
battery.  
Turn off the camera.  
Plug the cord into the camera.  
Open the cover and fully insert the plug  
into the camera.  
Connect the power cord.  
Connect the wer cord to the compact  
power adtethen plug the other end  
inower let.  
Yturn thcamera on to use it.  
Aftou finish, turn off the camera and  
nplthe power cord from the power  
tlet.  
Do not unug the plug and power cord with the camera turned on. This  
could erase mages ou have taken or damage the camera.  
157  
     
Using an Externally Mounted Flash  
(Sold Separately)  
You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural  
appearing with the use of a separately sold externally mounted flash. You  
are recommended to set the white balance to h.  
When an external flash is mounted, you cannot set the built-in flash.  
Some functions on Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II  
cannot be used with this camera.  
The flash may not fire when using Canon brand flashes other than  
Speedlite EX series models. Also, automatic red-eye correction is not  
available.  
Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash  
accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera.  
Attach te flaso the camera’s  
hot s
thexternal flash on and turn  
mea on.  
d) appears on the LCD monitor (or  
the viewfinder).  
X When the flash is charged, its pilot lamp  
will light.  
Display the flash settings screen.  
Choose the [Flash Control] from the 4  
tab, then press the mbutton.  
X The options set on the flash will appear.  
Make the setting.  
Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial  
to choose a menu item, then press the qr  
buttons to complete the setting.  
The available settings differ depending on  
the flash (p. 159).  
In modes other than G, M, B, and D,  
flash settings cannot be changed since  
the flash adjusts and fires automatically.  
158  
   
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)  
Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II  
The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second.  
The flash will automatically adjust its output when [Flash Mode] is set to  
[Auto]. Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can be set when the  
flash is set to auto exposure. However, when performing flash exposure  
compensation with the camera, make sure to set the flash exposure  
compensation on the flash to [+0].  
The flash output can be adjusted on the camera or the flash if [Flash  
Mode] is set to [Manual]. With Speedlite 220EX and 270EX, settings  
cannot be made on the flash. In Dmode, you can set the flash output  
with the camera even if the flash unit is set to E-TTL automatic flash  
exposure compensation. [E-TTL] will display on the flash, but the flash will  
fire manually. Also, if the flash compensation value is changed on the  
flash, the flash output will also change.  
Settings available on the camera are as llos.  
Shooting mode  
Item  
O
G M B D  
*1  
Flash Mode  
Auto/M
to +
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Flash Exp.Comp  
Flash Output  
1/128*2 to 1/3 steps)  
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Shutter Sync.  
1st-cuain/2nd-curtain/Hi-Speed*3  
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*4  
*4  
Slow Synchro  
OOff  
Wireless Func.*5  
Red-Eye Corr.  
Red-Eye Lamp  
Safety FE  
On/Off  
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On/Off  
On/Off  
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*6  
On/Off  
Clear Flash Settings*7  
Resets settings to their default values.  
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*1 Fixed to [Manual].  
*2 1/64 for Speedlite 220EX, 270EX and 430EX II.  
*3 Not available with Speedlite 220EX.  
*4 Fixed to [On].  
*5 Settings aside from On/Off are set on the flash. Not available with Speedlite 220EX or 430EX II.  
When set to [On], [Shutter Sync.] cannot be set to [2nd-curtain]. Even if you set [Shutter Sync.] to  
[2nd-curtain] with the camera, it will change to [1st-curtain].  
*6 Fixed to [Off].  
*7 [Slow Synchro], [Safety FE], [Red-Eye Corr.] and [Red-Eye Lamp] can also be returned to their  
default values using [Reset All] in the camera’s 3menu (p. 52). Setting is not available with the  
Speedlite 220EX.  
159  
   
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)  
The settings from the flash are applied to the flash mode, flash exposure  
compensation, flash output, shutter synchro, and wireless function when you turn on  
the camera.  
Available functions aside from those in the table on p. 159 are as follows.  
- Auto Exposure (Set the camera to E-TTL mode)  
- FE Lock (When [Flash Mode] is [Auto])  
- Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX or 270EX)  
Please read the manuals that came with the flash and speedlite  
transmitter.  
For continuous shooting, the flash can be used in quick flash mode (pilot  
lamp lit green). In this case, light emission may be less than with full  
flash (pilot lamp lit red) (580EX II only).  
If the external flash has been set to stroboscopc flash, the flash’s set up  
menu cannot be chosen (580EX II only).  
Speedlite 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, d 80EX can be used in the  
same way.  
Canon Flashes Other thedlEX Series  
Since other flashes fire at full efer o the guide number listed in the  
flash’s user guide fothe optimre values and ISO speeds for the  
distance to the subjct.  
160  
Troubleshooting  
If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If  
the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer  
Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list.  
Power  
You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.  
Confirm that the batteries are properly inserted (p. 14).  
Confirm that the batteries are not depleted (p. 15).  
Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 14).  
If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease. Clean the  
terminals with a cotton swab and re-insert the batteries several times.  
Batteries are consumed quickly.  
Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Warm the batteries by, for  
example, placing them in your pocket, taking care that the terminals do not  
come into contact with any metal objects.  
Lens will not retract.  
Confirm that the memory card/battery r is seely closed. After closing the  
memory card/battery cover, turn thon then ack off (p. 14).  
TV output  
Image is distorted or nng n TV (p. 122).  
Shooting  
Cannot shoot.  
When in Playbacmode . 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 23).  
The screen is off (5).  
Screen does not display properly in dark places (p. 46).  
Screen does not display properly while shooting.  
Please note, the following will not be recorded in still images, but will be recorded  
in movies.  
When the camera is subjected to powerful light sources, the display may  
darken.  
Under fluorescent lighting, the screen may flicker.  
When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on  
the screen.  
happears on the screen and the shot cannot be taken even  
though the shutter button was pressed fully (p. 25).  
appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 25).  
Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 149).  
Raise the flash and shoot (p. 69).  
Increase the ISO speed (p. 73).  
Attach the camera to a tripod.  
161  
 
Troubleshooting  
Image is blurred.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to  
Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 173).  
Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 146).  
Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.  
Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 79, 85).  
Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame  
does not appear, and the camera does not focus.  
If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the  
shutter button halfway, or repeatedly push the shutter button halfway, the frame  
will appear and the camera will focus.  
Subject is too dark.  
Raise the flash and shoot (p. 69).  
Adjust the brightness with exposure compensation (69).  
Adjust the brightness with the i-Contrast functiopp6, 135).  
Use the AE lock, or spot metering to shoo. 90).  
Subject is too bright (overexpose
Lower the flash to set it to !(p. 25).  
Adjust the brightness with expmpsation (p. 69).  
Use the AE lock, or spot metot (90).  
Reduce the light illuinang t
Image is dark evn though sh fired (p. 26).  
Increase the ISO sped (p. 7).  
Shoot within an apprriate stance for flash photography (p. 69).  
Adjust the flash exposurompensation or the flash output (pp. 98, 99).  
Image taken using the flash is too bright (overexposed).  
Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography (p. 69).  
Lower the flash to set it to !(p. 25).  
Adjust the flash exposure compensation or the flash output (pp. 98, 99).  
White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash.  
Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or other objects in the air.  
Image appears rough or grainy.  
Shoot with the ISO speed on a lower setting (p. 73).  
Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image  
may appear rough or grainy (pp. 59, 61).  
Eyes appear red (p. 97).  
Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 147). When shooting with the flash, the lamp  
(on the front of the camera) lights (p. 42), and for approximately 1 second while  
the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if  
the subject is looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by  
increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.  
162  
Troubleshooting  
Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or  
continuous shooting slows down.  
Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 53)  
When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu.  
The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting  
Shooting movies  
Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.  
Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of  
recording at high speeds. Even when the shooting time does not display  
properly, the recorded video will be the length that it was actually shot (p. 32).  
The buffer warning (p. 44) indicates full, and shooting  
automatically stopped.  
The camera’s internal memory was insufficient. Trne of the following.  
Perform a low-level format of the memory cain e camera (p. 53).  
Change the image quality setting (p. 1
Use a memory card capable of rechigh seds (p. 108).  
Playback  
Cannot play back imaovis.  
If the file name ofoer sthanged on a computer, you may not be  
able to play bacimages or Refer to the Software Guide for information  
regarding foldetructure or file names.  
Playback stopsor auo cuts out.  
Use a memory card has been formatted on this camera (p. 53).  
If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt  
momentarily.  
Depending on its capabilities, the computer may drop frames, or the audio may  
cut out, when playing movies.  
Computer  
Cannot transfer images to a computer.  
The problem may be solved by performing the following operations to slow down  
transfer speed when the camera is connected to a computer by a cable.  
Press and hold down the nbutton, then press the oand mbuttons  
simultaneously. Choose [B] when it appears on the screen, then press the m  
button.  
163  
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen  
If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following  
solutions.  
No memory card  
The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card  
in the correct direction (p. 16).  
Card locked!  
The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”.  
Unlock the write protect tab (p. 17).  
Cannot record!  
You attempted to shoot an image without the a memory card, or with a memory  
card installed incorrectly. Install the memory card in the correct direction when  
Memory card error (p. 53)  
Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk athere may be a problem  
with the camera.  
Memory card full  
There is not enough free space on the card to hoot (pp. 24, 57, 67, 81)  
or edit images (pp. 132 – 136). Erase ths (pp. 28127) to open space for  
new images, or insert an emptory (p. 16).  
Change the batteries (p.
No image.  
There are no imagrecorded emory card that can be displayed.  
Protected! (p. 124
Unidentified Imagecopatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot  
play back AVI/RAW  
Unsupported images or data, or corrupted image data cannot be displayed.  
Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or  
have been taken with a different camera may not display.  
Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot  
register this image!/Cannot modify/Cannot assign to category  
Incompatible images cannot be magnified (p. 121), rotated (p. 131), edited  
(pp. 132 – 136), registered to the start-up screen (p. 152), categorized (p. 129),  
or added to a print list (p. 138).  
Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or  
have been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, rotated, edited,  
registered to the start-up screen, categorized, or added to a print list.  
Movies cannot be magnified (p. 121), edited (pp. 132 – 136), added to a print list  
(p. 137), or registered to the start-up screen (p. 152).  
164  
   
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen  
Cannot select!  
When choosing the selection range (pp. 125, 128, 140), you tried to choose a  
starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending  
image that was before the starting image.  
You tried to choose more than 501 images in the selection range (pp. 125, 128,  
Too many marks.  
You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998  
images (p. 138).  
Cannot complete!  
Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected  
images and try again (p. 138).  
Naming error!  
The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same  
name as the folder that the camera is attempting create, or the highest  
possible file number has already been reach(p45). In the 3menu, change  
[File Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (p. 1r formhe memory card (p. 53).  
Communication error  
Images could not be transferd to thputer or printed due to the large  
amount of images (approtoreon the memory card. Use a  
commercially available Uder o transfer the images. Insert the  
memory card inthe printot to print.  
Lens error, reart camer
A lens error was etectedPress the power button to turn the camera off and  
back on (p. 42). If is err message continues to appear, contact your Canon  
Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.  
This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a  
location with excessive dust or sand in the air.  
Exx (xx: number)  
A camera error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and  
If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have  
been recorded. Check image in Playback mode.  
If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer  
Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.  
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*4 Not selectable, but turned on whenever flash is used. *5 Except for œ.  
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4Shooting Menu  
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setting available. *4 Fixed to [On]. *5 Available only when shooting still images.  
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169  
 
Menus  
3Set up Menu  
Item  
Options/Summary  
Ref. Page  
Mute  
On/Off*  
Volume  
Set all operation sounds (5 levels).  
Set the sounds for each camera operation.  
On*/Off  
Sound Options  
Hints & Tips  
LCD Brightness  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Set within a range of ±2.  
Add an image as start-up image.  
Formats memory card, erasing all data  
Continuous*/Auto Reset  
Monthly*/Daily  
File Numbering  
Create Folder  
Lens Retract  
1 min.*/0 sec.  
Auto Power Dowff  
Display Off: 10, 2ec./1*, 2 3 min.  
Power Saving  
Time Zone  
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Returns camera to default settings.  
Reset All  
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Menus  
1Playback Menu  
Item  
Options/Summary  
Ref. Page  
Slideshow  
Erase  
Plays back images automatically.  
Erases images.  
Protect  
Protects images.  
Rotate  
Rotates images.  
My Category  
Categorizes images.  
Corrects dark portions and contrast in still  
images.  
i-Contrast  
Red-Eye Correction  
Trimming  
Corrects red eyes in still images.  
Trims portions of still image
Resizes and saves stimas.  
Adjusts colors image
On*/Off  
Resize  
My Colors  
Scroll Display  
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2Print Menu  
Item  
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Displays printing screen.  
Ref. Page  
Print  
Select Images & Qty.  
Select Range  
Chooses individual images for printing.  
Chooses starting and ending images for printing.  
Chooses all images for printing.  
Cancels all settings for printing.  
Sets the printing style.  
Select All Images  
Clear All Selections  
Print Settings  
171  
 
Handling Precautions  
Equipment  
This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject  
it to strong impacts.  
Never place the camera close to magnets or motors that generate strong  
electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause  
malfunctions or corrupt image data.  
If water droplets have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or LCD  
monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply  
force.  
Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to wipe the camera or  
LCD monitor.  
Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens.  
For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Cusmer Support Help Desk  
as listed on the customer support leaflet supiewith your camera.  
When you move the camera rapidly old to t temperatures,  
condensation may form on the internternal rfaces of the camera.  
To avoid condensation, put amean airtight, resealable plastic  
bag and let it adjust to temchages slowly before removing it  
from the bag.  
If condensation hs formed, ng the camera immediately.  
Continued use my damage thamera. Remove the battery and  
memory card, and ait unthe moisture has completely evaporated  
before resuming use
Memory Cards  
A memory card is a high-precision electronic device. Do not bend, apply  
force or subject it to strong impacts. Doing so may corrupt image data  
recorded on the memory card.  
Do not spill liquids on the memory card. Do not touch the memory card’s  
terminals with your hands or metallic objects.  
Do not store memory cards near a TV, speakers or other devices that  
generate magnetic fields or static electricity. Doing so may corrupt image  
data recorded on the memory card.  
Do not store memory cards in hot, humid or dusty locations.  
172  
 
Specifications  
Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 million  
Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels:  
Approx. 12.4 million)  
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 (W) – 100.0 (T) mm  
35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 560 (T) mm  
f/2.8 (W) – f/5.7 (T)  
Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 80x in combination with  
the optical zoom)  
Viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.44-inch type TFT color, approx. 235,000 dots,  
picture coverage rate 100%  
–1  
Dioptric adjustment: –6.0 – +2.0 m (dpt)  
LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 TFT LCD color monitor  
Approx. 230,000 dots, Picture coverage 100%  
AF Frame Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Face Detect/Center/FlexiZone  
Servo AF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On/Off  
Focusing Range (from end of lens) . . . . Auto: 10 cm (3.9 in.) – infinity (W)/1.0 m (3.3 ft.) –  
infinity (T)  
Normal: 50 cm (1.t.) – infinity (W)/1.0 m (3.3 ft.) –  
infinity (T)  
Macro0 – 50 .9 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W)  
So: 0 – 1m (0 – 3.9 in.)  
Sp: 1.0 m (ft.) – infinity (W)/  
4.0 m ) – infinity (T)  
anuaocus: 10 cm (3.9 in.) – infinity (W)/  
m (3ft.) – infinity (T)  
Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hanical shutter and electronic shutter  
Shutter Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3200 sec.  
– 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range)  
Image Stabilization. . . . . . . . . . . . . Lens-shift type  
Metering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot  
Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments  
ISO speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600  
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,  
Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom  
Built-in Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off  
* Flash exposure compensation/Flash output/2nd-  
curtain synchro/Red-eye reduction/Red-eye  
correction/FE lock/Safety FE settings available  
Built-in Flash Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 cm – 6.8 m (1.6 – 22 ft.) (W)/  
1.0 – 3.7 m (3.3 – 12 ft.) (T)  
Terminals for External Flash. . . . . . . . . . Hot shoe flash-sync contacts  
Shooting Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Mode: C, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Portrait,  
Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, SCN, Stitch  
Assist, Movie  
SCN Mode: Indoor, Sunset, Night Scene, Fireworks,  
Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO 3200, Color  
Accent, Color Swap  
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous: Approx. 1.0 images/sec.  
Continuous Shooting AF: Approx. 0.7 images/sec.  
Continuous Shooting LV: Approx. 0.7 images/sec.  
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Specifications  
Self-timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. delay, FaceSelf-Timer,  
Custom Timer  
i-Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto/Off  
Recording Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SD memory card, SDHC memory card,  
MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card,  
HC MMCplus memory card  
File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF  
compliant  
Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)  
Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear  
PCM) (Stereo)  
Compression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fine, Normal  
Number of Recording Pixels  
(Still images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large: 4000 x 3000 pixels  
Medium 1: 3264 x 2448 pixels  
Medium 2: 2592 x 1944 pixels  
Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels  
Small: 640 x 480 pixel
Widescreen: 3821pixels  
(Movies). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1280 x 720 ixels (3mes/sec.)  
640 x (30 fras/sec.)  
320 x 2(30 fram/sec.)  
Number of Possible Shots. . . . . . . . . . D Mo: Approx. 340 images (Based on CIPA  
rdizmeasurement)  
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Playback Function. . . . . . . . . age, Movie, Magnified Focus, Index,  
d, Filtered Playback, Slideshow, Scroll  
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Editing Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erase, Protect, My Category, Resize, My Colors,  
i-Contrast, Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction  
Direct Print Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PictBridge capable  
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector with unified type  
of digital, audio and video*)  
HDMI (HDMI mini connector)  
* mini-B compatible  
Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, stereo  
audio)  
Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . MTP, PTP  
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AA-size alkaline batteries  
4 AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH sold separately)  
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold separately)  
Operating Temperatures. . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Operating Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 90%  
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) . . . 124.0 x 88.3 x 86.9 mm (4.88 x 3.48 x 3.42 in.)  
Weight (camera body only) . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 560 g (19.8 oz.)  
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Specifications  
Lens Hood LH-DC50  
Dimensions  
Diameter x Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.7 mm x 30.0 mm (2.74 x 1.18 in.)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10 g (0.35 oz.)  
All data is based on tests by Canon.  
Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
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Date/Time J Date and Time  
Deleting J Erasing  
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Format J Memory Card, Formatting  
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Playback J View  
Package Contents J Accessories  
Playback J View  
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Software  
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Trademark Acknowledgments  
The SDHC logo is a trademark.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
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