ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
Please read the Read This First section (p. 7).
Please also read the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and
the Direct Print User Guide.
Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk
Installing the Software
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
This Guide
Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk
Downloading Images to a Computer
Direct Print User Guide
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to perform optimally 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.
Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become
warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for
an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less
than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black
dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Video Format
Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region
before using it with a TV monitor (p. 127).
Charging the Date/Time Battery
• The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains the
date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the
main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the
camera, place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC adapter kit (sold
separately) for at least 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will
charge even when the camera power is set to Off.
• If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, it
means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as
described above.
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About This Guide
Conventions Used in the Text
Icons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operating modes.
As in the example below, the procedure can be performed in
(Manual), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) mode.
(Auto),
Using the Self-timer
: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
Question? Look Here First
What settings are available
under each function?
•
See Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode (p. 160).
Will my settings remain in
effect even after I’ve turned
the camera off?
•
•
•
•
•
See FUNC. MENU (p. 44).
See Rec. Menu (p. 47).
See Play Menu (p. 48).
See Set up Menu (p. 48).
See My Camera Menu (p. 51).
What can be accomplished
with each function?
•
•
See Information Displayed on the
LCD Monitor (p. 35).
See Menu Settings and Factory
What do the icons listed in
the Camera User Guide
mean?
Defaults (p. 47).
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Thumb Index
Preparing the Camera
18
30
Basic Functions
Shooting
53
Playback
89
Erasing
105
108
118
129
134
136
140
153
Print Settings/Transferring
Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV
My Camera Settings
List of Messages
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Photo Tips and Information
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Table of Contents
Items marked with
procedures.
are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or
Read This First .................................................. 7
Please Read............................................................................................... 7
Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 8
Preventing Malfunctions ..........................................................................13
Components Guide.............................................14
Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 18
Installing the Battery Pack....................................................................... 21
Installing the CF Card .............................................................................. 23
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................... 26
Setting the Language............................................................................... 28
Basic Functions
Turning the Power On.............................................................................. 30
Switching Between Shooting/Playback.................................................... 32
Using the LCD Monitor............................................................................ 33
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ............................................. 35
Using the Viewfinder ............................................................................... 39
Using the Zoom....................................................................................... 40
Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................................... 41
Selecting Menus and Settings ................................................................. 43
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults........................................................ 47
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values............................................... 52
Shooting
Shooting in Auto Mode ..................................................................... 53
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting................................................ 54
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ........................................... 55
Quick Shots............................................................................................. 57
Using the Flash ................................................................................... 58
Shooting Close-Ups/
Infinity Shots.............................................. 60
Using the Digital Zoom............................................................................ 62
Continuous Shooting......................................................................... 63
Using the Self-timer........................................................................... 64
Shooting in Manual Mode............................................................... 66
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)..................................... 67
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Shooting a Movie............................................................................... 70
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)........................ 72
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock).................................................. 74
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ......................................... 75
Switching between Focusing Modes........................................................ 76
Switching between Light Metering Modes......................................... 77
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .................................................... 78
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode............................................................... 79
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)......................................................... 81
Changing the Photo Effect........................................................................ 84
Adjusting the ISO Speed .......................................................................... 85
Setting the Auto Rotate Function ............................................................. 86
Resetting the File Number........................................................................ 87
Playback
Displaying Images Individually................................................................. 89
Magnifying Images............................................................................. 90
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ............................ 91
Viewing Movies........................................................................................ 93
Editing Movies ......................................................................................... 95
Rotating Images in the Display ................................................................ 97
Attaching Sound Memos to Images......................................................... 98
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ....................................................... 100
Protecting Images.................................................................................. 104
Erasing
Erasing Single Images ..................................................................... 105
Erasing All Images ................................................................................. 106
Formatting CF Cards .............................................................................. 107
Printing
About Printing........................................................................................ 108
Setting the DPOF Print Settings ............................................................. 110
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
Selecting Images for Transferring.......................................................... 116
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer .................................................. 119
Computer System Requirements.................................................... 119
Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ................................................ 123
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Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without
Installing Software.......................................................................... 125
Downloading Directly from a CF Card ....................................................126
Viewing Images on a TV set.................................... 127
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
Changing My Camera Settings .............................................................. 129
Registering My Camera Settings ........................................................... 131
List of Messages ............................................. 134
Troubleshooting .............................................. 136
Appendix
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)............................................ 140
Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately)...................................... 141
Camera Care and Maintenance .............................................................. 142
Specifications........................................................................................ 143
Photo Tips and Information
Tip for Using the Self-timer ................................................................... 153
How to adjust the exposure................................................................... 153
ISO Speed.............................................................................................. 154
Advanced Technique for the Macro mode ............................................. 154
Index ........................................................... 155
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ............. 160
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Read This First
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that
you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and
being operated correctly.
Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors
are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction
of a camera or accessory, including CF cards, that results in the failure of an
image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and
should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes
international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. 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
contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for
personal use.
Warranty Limitations
For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the Canon
European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet supplied with your camera.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see rear of this booklet or
the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
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Safety Precautions
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the
safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is
operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to
instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its
accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and
equipment.
• In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera
and its power supply accessories, such as the battery charger and
optional compact power adapter or car battery charger.
Warnings
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light
sources that could damage your eyesight.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants
when using the flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental
damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury.
In addition, placement of the strap around the child’s neck could result in
asphyxiation.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is
not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may
result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and
repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by
your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash
portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch
internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of
damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the
first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
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• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious
fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately
turn the camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the
power cable from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume
emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the
camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the power cable
from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become
immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the
interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into
contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If
water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the
camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power
cable from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in
fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other
flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of
these substances may lead to fire.
• Remove the power cable on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the
dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet
and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the
dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become
saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter
cable. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which
may lead to fire or electrical shock.
• Do not handle the power cable if your hands are wet. Handling it with
wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable,
ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible
portion of the cable may damage or expose the wire and insulation,
creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
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• Use only recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not
expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
• Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct
flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure
may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire,
electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries.
There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with
water any area of the body - including the eyes and mouth, or clothing -
that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or
mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek
medical assistance.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could
damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as
key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use
the supplied terminal cover to transport or store the battery pack.
• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other
insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the
metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to
fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if
available in your area.
• Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not
expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or
leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
• Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-1LH or NB-
1L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the
equipment, fire or electrical shock.
• Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both
the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when it is not in
use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period
may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
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• The camera terminals of the battery charger and compact power
adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use
them with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other
hazards.
Caution about magnetic fields
Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards)
away from the speaker of the camera (p. 14). Such items may lose data
or stop working.
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Cautions
• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to
strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk
(boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the
batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other
injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to
charge the battery pack.
• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such
areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or
shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when
wearing or holding it by the strap.
• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when
shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. In
addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures
in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.
• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens.
The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
• Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the
specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery
charger varies according to region.
• Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the plug or
cable is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power
outlet.
• Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the
charger terminals or plug.
• If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may
become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for extended
periods as your hands may experience a burning sensation.
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Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other
equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong
magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may
cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal
surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight,
resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly
before removing it from the bag.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued
use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card, battery pack or
compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture
evaporates completely before resuming use.
Extended Storage
When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the
battery pack and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for
extended periods with a battery pack installed will run down the battery
pack and may damage the camera. The date, time and other camera settings
may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more
than three weeks. Follow the instructions in this guide to reset the desired
settings.
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Components Guide
Front View
Viewfinder Window (p. 39)
AF-assist Beam (p. 42)
Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 58)
Self-timer Lamp (p. 64)
Microphone (p. 98)
Speaker
Flash (p. 58)
DIGITAL Terminal (p. 120)
A/V Out (Audio/Video Out)
Terminal (p. 127)
Terminal Cover
Lens
Wrist Strap Mount
Attaching the Wrist Strap*
* Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when
dangling it from the wrist strap.
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Back View
Viewfinder (p. 39)
Lock for the CF Card Slot
Cover (p. 23)
CF Card Slot Cover (p. 23)
Battery Cover (p. 21)
DC Coupler Terminal
Cover (p. 140)
LCD Monitor (p. 33)
Tripod Socket
The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or
printer.
Computer (p. 118)
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)
• CP Printers
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with camera) or the Direct
Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the CP-100/CP-10).
• Bubble Jet Printers
- Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers:
Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.
- PictBridge Compliant Printers:
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
• PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers:
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied
with the camera for direct print compatible printer information
.
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Operation Panel
Shooting Mode Dial (p. 53)
Indicators (p. 17)
Power Lamp
Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations
are complete when connected to a computer
ON/OFF Button (p. 30)
Shutter Button (p. 41)
Zoom Lever
Shooting:
(Telephoto)/
(Wide Angle) (p. 40)
Replay:
(Magnify) (p. 90)/
(Index) (p. 91)
Mode Switch (p. 32)
Print/Share Button
(See below)
(Light Metering) Button (p. 77)/
Button
(Flash) Button (p. 58)/
Button
(Continuous) Button (p. 63)/
(Self-timer) Button (p. 64)/
Button
(Macro) /
Button
(Infinity) Button (p. 60)/
FUNC. (Function) Button (p. 43)/
(Single Image Erase) Button (p. 105)
DISP. (Display) Button (p. 33)
MENU Button
SET Button
The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the
(Print/Share) button.
• Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide)
• Downloading images (Windows only): See p.118 of this guide and the Canon
Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk (separate from this guide)
The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection.
Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images
Blinking blue: Printing/Transferring
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Indicator
The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is
pressed.
Upper Indicator
Green:
Ready to shoot
Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF
card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection)
Orange:
Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
Lower Indicator
Yellow:
Macro mode / Infinity mode/ AF lock
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (single beep).
Although you can still press the shutter button when the
indicator blinks yellow, you are recommended to shoot
using the focus lock or AF lock (p. 72).
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Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack
Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you
use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays.
Insert the battery pack into the
battery charger.
1
Align the battery pack according to the
arrows on the battery and the charger.
Insert the battery securely.
Battery charger model names and types
vary by region.
2
(For CB-2LS)
Plug the battery charger into a
power outlet.
Charge Indicator
(For CB-2LSE)
Attach the power cord to the battery
charger and plug it into a power outlet.
• The charge indicator will light red while
the battery pack is charging. It will change
to green when the charge is complete.
• After charging, unplug the battery charger
and remove the battery pack.
To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for
longer than 24 hours continuously.
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• Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completely
discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point.
However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is
approximately 300 times (battery life), you are recommended to
charge the battery pack after having discharged it completely to
prolong battery life.
• It takes approximately 130 minutes to fully charge the battery pack
from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standard).
Charging it within a temperature range of 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F)
is recommended.
• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and
the battery pack’s charge state.
• See Battery Capacity (p. 147).
• You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction.
Handling Precautions
ꢀKeep the battery pack terminals (
) clean at all times. Dirty
terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera.
Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using
the battery pack.
ꢀDo not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it
contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.
ꢀAt low temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and the
low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions,
resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before
use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that
could cause a short circuit, such as a key holder, etc.
ꢀDo not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions,
on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up and
could result in a fire.
ꢀDo not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-1LH or NB-1L in this
charger.
ꢀThe battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power
while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger.
This will shorten battery life.
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ꢀDo not allow any metal objects
such as key rings to touch the
Fig. A
Fig. B
and
terminals (Fig. A), as this
can damage the battery pack. To
carry the battery pack or store it
during periods of disuse, always
replace the terminal cover (Fig. B).
ꢀEven charged battery packs
continue to discharge naturally.
You are advised to charge the
battery on the day of use, or one
day before, to ensure a full charge.
ꢀSince storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1
year) can shorten its life cycle or affect performance, you are
recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until it is completely
discharged and to store it at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F) or lower. If
you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and
discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to
storage.
ꢀIf the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it
is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.
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Installing the Battery Pack
Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L
can also be used with the camera.
Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first
time.
Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the arrows.
1
2
1
Press the battery lock while
2
inserting the battery pack all the
way in until the lock clicks.
• Insert the battery pack correctly by
aligning the arrows on the camera and the
battery pack.
• To remove the battery pack, press the
battery lock and pull the battery pack out.
Battery Lock
Slide the battery cover closed.
3
1
2
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• Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover while the upper
indicator beside the viewfinder blinks green. The camera is writing,
reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card.
• Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please
note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may
reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for
more than three weeks.
Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) for extended
use of the camera (p. 140).
Battery Pack Charge
The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge
is low.
Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible
before it is required for an extended period.
When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when
you press any button other than the ON/OFF, SET or
MENU button.
Change the
battery pack
Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace
the battery pack immediately.
See Battery Capacity (p. 147).
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Installing the CF Card
Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following
procedures.
Slide the lock up and open the CF
card slot cover.
1
1
2
2
Insert the CF card with its label
facing upward until the CF card
eject button fully extends.
Insert the card firmly into the slot, following
the diagram on the CF card slot cover.
Label
Close the CF card slot cover.
3
To remove the CF card
Push the eject button and pull the CF card
out.
CF Card Eject Button
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• Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to
or from the CF card when the upper indicator beside the viewfinder
blinks green, never perform the following actions during this time. It
could corrupt the image data.
- Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks.
- Turn the camera’s power off, or open the battery cover or CF card
slot cover.
• Please note that CF cards formatted with other manufacturers’
cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application
programs, may slow down writing to the CF card or may not operate
correctly in the camera.
• You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in
your camera (p. 107). The card supplied with the camera may be
used without further formatting.
See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148).
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Handling Precautions for CF Cards
ꢀCF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply
force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
ꢀDo not attempt to disassemble or alter the CF card.
ꢀMoving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause
condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid
condensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it
into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new
temperature.
ꢀIf condensation forms on the CF card, store it at room temperature until the
water droplets have evaporated naturally.
ꢀDo not use or store CF cards in the following locations.
- Locations subject to dust or sand
- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
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Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned
on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is
low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time.
Power Lamp
Press the ON/OFF button until the
power lamp lights.
1
Press the MENU button.
2
The
(Rec.) or
(Play) menu is
displayed.
Use the or button to select the
(Set up) menu.
3
4
Use the
or
button to select
and press the SET button.
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Set the date and time.
5
• Use the
or
button to select a field
(year, month, day, hour, minute and date
format).
• Use the
value.
or
button to change its
Press the SET button.
The setting is complete.
6
7
Press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Shooting or
Playback screen.
• Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default
settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three
weeks. Reset them when this occurs.
• Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time
stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on
them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Canon Digital Camera
Software Starter Guide Disk.
Charging the Date/Time Battery
- The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery for saving
settings such as the date and time. This battery is recharged by
the battery pack while it is in the camera. Right after purchasing
the camera, leave a charged battery pack in the camera, or plug
in AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately), for about 4 hours to
charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera
power is turned off.
- If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned
on, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the above method to
recharge it.
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Setting the Language
Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display.
Power Lamp
Press the ON/OFF button until the
power lamp lights.
1
Press the MENU button.
2
The
(Rec.) or
(Play) menu is
displayed.
Use the or button to select the
(Set up) menu.
3
4
Use the
or
button to select
and press the SET button.
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Use the
,
,
or button to
5
6
select a language and press the
SET button.
Press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Shooting or
Playback screen.
The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by
holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This
function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a
separately sold printer is connected to the camera.
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Basic Functions
Turning the Power On
Power Lamp
Press the ON/OFF button until the
power lamp lights green.
• The lens extends when the mode switch is
set to
.
• The lens retracts approximately 1 minute
after sliding the mode switch from
to
.
• When the mode switch is set to
, the
upper indicator beside the viewfinder will
blinks green and the LCD monitor will turn
on.
To turn the power off
Press the ON/OFF button again.
• The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is
turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery
charge is low. Reset the date and time when this occurs (p. 26).
• If the power saving function activates, press the ON/OFF button to
restore power. (p. 31)
• You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the
power is turned on. (To change the start-up sound and image, see
p.49, 51, 129)
• The start-up image does not display when the LCD monitor is turned
off in shooting mode or when the camera is connected to a TV via
the A/V Out terminal.
Turning On the Camera without the Start-Up Sound and Start-Up Image
Hold the SET button down while turning on the power.
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Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving function.
When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing
the ON/OFF button.
Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the
last control is accessed on the camera.
The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute*
after the last control is accessed even if [Auto
Power Down] is set to [Off]. (Press any button
except the ON/OFF button to turn the LCD
monitor back on.)
* This time can be changed (p. 49).
Playback Mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the
last control is accessed on the camera.
Connected to a Printer (sold separately):
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the
last control is accessed on the camera or on a
connected printer.
• The power saving function will not activate during slide show or while the
camera is connected to a computer.
• The power saving function can be turned off (p. 49).
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Switching Between Shooting/Playback
The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions.
To Shoot Images (Shooting Mode)
Slide the mode switch to
.
To Play Back Images (Playback Mode)
Slide the mode switch to
.
• When a printer (sold separately) is connected,
images can be printed (see the Direct Print User
Guide).
• When a camera is connected, recorded images
can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer
(p. 119).
When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, the
icon appears on the LCD monitor.
,
or
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Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust
menu settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera’s
status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor.
The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright
light. This does not constitute a malfunction.
Shooting Mode (
)
Press the DISP. button.
The display mode changes as follows with
each press.
Standard (No Information)
Detailed (Information View)
Off
• The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera when
the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically
available when the power is turned on again. However, the setting
may be lost when the power has been turned off after the “Change
the battery pack” message has displayed, while the LCD monitor
was on in shooting mode.
• In the
or
mode, the LCD monitor turns on regardless of its
On/Off setting.
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Playback Mode (
)
When the mode switch is set to
, the LCD monitor will turn on.
Press the DISP. button.
The display mode changes as follows with
each press.
Standard
Detailed
No Information
In Index playback mode (p. 91), the detailed display is not available.
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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information or play
back information appears on the LCD monitor.
Shooting Mode
When setting the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro mode, infinity
mode, or the metering method, the shooting information displays on the
LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to
[Standard (No Information)] or [Off]. (It may not display under some
circumstances, depending on the selected settings.)
A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient
lighting if the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after
the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon
appears in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to
camera to a tripod to shoot.
or
, or affix the
• Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appear in
the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds
selected if the review time was changed (2 - 10 sec.)) even if you
release the shutter button. If the SET button is pressed while an
image is displayed, it will continue to display (p. 54)
• While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can
check the exposure with the graph (see Histogram Function p.38)
that shows the distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure
requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation and reshoot.
(Press the DISP. button if the histogram and other information is not
shown)
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*
Low Battery (p. 22)
Exposure Compensation (p. 78)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 79)
Quick Shot (p. 57)
Metering Mode (p. 77)
White Balance (p. 81)
Shooting Method (p. 63, 64)
Macro/Infinity (p. 60)
Flash (p. 58)
ISO Speed (p. 85)
Photo Effect (p. 84)
Compression (p. 55)
Auto Rotate (p. 86)
(1)
Resolution (p. 55)
*
Camera Shake Warning (p. 35)
Shooting Mode (p. 53)
(Red)*
Movie Recording (p. 70)
Digital Zoom (p. 62)
DIGITAL IXUS 500:
3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x, 12.0x
DIGITAL IXUS 430:
4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2, 11.0x
*
AE Lock (p. 74)
*
FE Lock (p. 75)
*
*
Spot AE Point Frame (
Mode)
AF Lock (p. 72)
*
Shots Remaining or Remaining
Movie Time/Elapsed Time
AF Frame (p. 76)
* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to [Standard (No Information)].
(1) is not available with the DIGITAL IXUS 430.
Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom.
These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.
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Playback Mode (Standard Display)
File Number
Image Number
Shooting Date
Resolution (Still Images) (p. 55)
Movie (p. 93)
Protection Status (p. 104)
WAVE Format Sound (p. 98)
Compression (Still Images) (p. 55)
Playback Mode (Detailed Display)
Histogram
Long Shutter Mode (p. 79)
Shooting Mode (p. 53)
Exposure Compensation (p. 78)
Flash (p. 58)
White Balance (p. 81)
Photo Effect (p. 84)
Macro/Infinity (p. 60)
Metering Mode (p. 77)
Movie Length Shown on
Movie Files (p. 70)
ISO Speed (p. 85)
(1)
Resolution (Movies) (p. 55)
(1)
is not available with the DIGITAL IXUS 430.
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The following information may also be displayed with some images.
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the
file format is not recognized.
JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File
System Standards
RAW format file
File with unrecognized format
Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not
display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded
by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera.
Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the
shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker
the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image.
If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive
value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value
if the image is too bright (p. 78).
Sample Histograms
Dark Image
Balanced Image
Bright Image
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Using the Viewfinder
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor
to Off (p. 33) while shooting.
Shows the center of the image
View Finder
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Usually the recorded image is wider than the image seen in the
viewfinder. Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor.
The image recorded may differ from the image seen in the viewfinder
due to the distance between the viewfinder and lens (especially with
close-ups). If you use the viewfinder to take close-up shots, portions of
the close-up subject may not appear in the recorded image. Use the
LCD monitor when taking close-up shots.
About the Autofocus Function
This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology
which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with
high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic
subject is slightly off-center.
The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus is metered from
a fixed AF frame at the center of the field (p. 76).
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Using the Zoom
The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent
terms.
Telephoto/Wide Angle
Press the zoom lever toward
.
or
1
• Press the zoom lever toward
in (telephoto).
• Press the zoom lever toward
out (wide angle).
to zoom
to zoom
Digital Zoom
When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and
digital zoom up to approximately 12x with the DIGITAL IXUS 500 and 11x
with the DIGITAL IXUS 430 (p. 62).
The digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p. 160).
Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.
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Pressing the Shutter Button
The shutter button features a two-stage action.
Pressing Halfway
Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus.
Press the shutter button halfway.
ꢀIndicator Status
Upper Indicator
• Green:
Metering complete
(two beeps sound)
Flash will fire
Indicator
• Orange:
• Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/
Insufficient exposure
Lower Indicator
• Yellow:
Macro mode/Infinity
mode/AF lock (p. 72)
• Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty*
(single beep sounds)
* Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot when the
indicator blinks yellow (p. 72).
ꢀAF Frame Status (LCD Monitor On)
AiAF On (p. 76)
• Green Frame: Metering complete
(focused AF frame)
• No Frame:
Focusing difficulty
(single beep sounds)
AiAF Off (p. 76) (Center AF Frame)
• Green Frame: Metering complete
• Yellow Frame: Focusing difficulty
(single beep sounds)
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Pressing Fully
Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the
shutter sound to sound.
Press the shutter button fully.
While the image is being recorded to the CF
card, the upper indicator beside the
viewfinder blinks green.
Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.
AF-assist Beam
• The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is
pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e., dark
conditions.
• The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 47).
For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when
shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.
However, please keep in mind the following facts.
- Turning the AF-assist Beam off or shooting in dark places may
make it more difficult for the camera to focus.
- The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set to
or
even if the AF-assist Beam is turned off.
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Selecting Menus and Settings
Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other
camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by
pressing the FUNC. or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use
the LCD monitor to perform the following procedures.
Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC. Button
(Shooting Mode only)
Slide the mode switch to
(Rec.).
1
2
Press the FUNC. button.
The icons of the items that can be adjusted
appear at the LCD monitor’s left edge.
Use the
item.
or
button to select an
3
4
See FUNC Menu on the next page for the
menu items available.
Use the or button to select an
option.
• Some menu items can only be selected
after pressing the SET button to display
the next menu. Press the SET button again
to confirm the setting.
• You can shoot right after performing these
steps. The menu displays again after the
shot, allowing you to change the settings
easily.
Press the FUNC. button.
The menu will close.
5
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FUNC. MENU
(
)
Exposure Compensation (p. 78)
(
(
)
Photo Effect (p. 84)
(1) Long Shutter Mode (p. 79)
) Compression (p. 55)
(
(
)
White Balance (p. 81)
ISO Speed (p. 85)
(
(
) Resolution (p. 55)
)
) Resolution (Movie)* (p. 55)
( ) Items in parentheses show default settings.
*The DIGITAL IXUS 430 menu is different because it does not feature
the
option.
Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button
Slide the mode switch to
(Rec.)
1
or
(Play).
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Press the MENU button.
2
3
In Shooting mode, the
appears.
In Playback mode, the
appears.
(Rec.) menu
(Play) menu
Use the or button to select a
menu.
• Select the menu with the
/
,
or
icon in the upper left corner of the
LCD monitor selected.
• The zoom lever lets you select the menu
even if the
/
,
or
icon is
not selected.
Use the
item.
or
button to select an
4
5
See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p.
47) for the menu items.
Use the or button to select an
option.
Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can
only be selected after pressing the SET
button to display the next menu. Press the
SET button again to confirm the setting.
Press the MENU button.
In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed
by pressing the shutter button halfway.
6
See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the
(Print Order) item in the Play menu.
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Shooting Mode
Rec. Menu
Playback Mode
Play Menu
(The menu will appear
slightly different depending
on the Shooting mode)
Set up Menu
My Camera Menu
• When the My camera menu
is displayed, pressing the
button returns to the
Rec./Play menu.
• When the Rec./Play menu
is displayed, pressing the
button displays the My
camera menu.
: Selects items.
: Selects options.
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
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Menu Settings and Factory Defaults
This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu.
* Default setting
Rec. Menu
Reference
Page
Menu Item
Options
Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off.
• On
Quick Shot
p. 57
• Off*
Sets whether or not the camera automatically
selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF
AiAF
frame.
• On*
• Off
p. 76
Sets the speeds of the continuous shooting
mode.
Cont. Shooting
Self-timer
p. 63
•
•
Standard continuous shooting*
High-speed continuous shooting
Sets the duration of the self-timer delay.
•
•
10 seconds*
2 seconds
p. 64
p. 42
p. 62
Sets the AF-assist Beam to on or off.
AF-assist Beam • On*
• Off
Sets the digital zoom to on or off.
• On
• Off*
Sets the duration images display on the LCD
monitor after the shutter button releases.
• Off
• 2* to 10 seconds
Sets the shutter speed to slow settings.
• On
Digital Zoom
Review
p. 54
p. 79
Long Shutter
• Off*
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Play Menu
Reference
Page
Menu Item
Protect
Options
Protects images from accidental erasure.
p. 104
Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the
display.
Rotate
p. 97
Sound Memo
Erase all
Adds sound memos to images.
Deletes all images from a CF card
(except for protected images).
p. 98
p. 106
Slide Show
Plays images automatically one after the other. p. 100
Selects images and the number of print copies
Print Order
for output to a direct print compatible printer
or photo developing service.
p. 110
Specifies settings for images before
downloading to a computer.
Transfer Order
p. 116
Set up Menu
Reference
Page
Menu Item
Options
Sets whether or not a beep sounds when the
shutter button is pressed or when a menu
operation is performed.
See How the [Mute] option in the
(Set up)
Menu and Sound in the
Interact (p. 51).
• On
(My Camera) Menu
Mute
–
• Off*
(Still beeps to warn of an error even when set
to On.)
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Reference
Page
Menu Item
Options
Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound,
operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter
sound and playback sound. The volume
cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].
Volume
-
Off
1
2*
3
4
5
Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when
the camera power is turned on.
Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that
Start-up Vol.
p. 30
–
Operation Vol. beeps when any button other than the shutter
button is pressed.
Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound
played 2 sec. before the shutter is released.
Adjusts the volume of the sound played when
Shutter Volume the shutter releases. The shutter sound does
not play when a movie is recording.
Selftimer Vol.
p. 64
p. 41
Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and
sound memos.
p. 93
p. 98
Playback Vol.
Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor.
• -7 to 0* to +7
Use the
brightness. If you press the
or
button to adjust the
or
LCD Brightness
Power Saving
button,
–
the display returns to the Set up menu. You
can check the brightness in the LCD monitor
while you are adjusting the setting.
Sets the [Auto Power Down] and [Display Off]
options.
Sets whether or not the camera automatically
powers down after a set period of time elapses
Auto Power Down without something being pressed.
• On*
• Off
p. 31
Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor
goes off when no camera operation is
performed.
Display Off
• 10 sec. • 20 sec. • 30 sec.
• 1 min.* • 2 min. • 3 min.
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Reference
Page
Menu Item
Options
Date/Time
Format
Sets the date and time and the date format.
Formats (initializes) CF cards.
p. 26
p. 107
Sets how file numbers are assigned to images
when new CF cards are inserted.
• On
• Off*
Sets whether or not images shot with the
camera held vertically are automatically
rotated in the display.
File No. Reset
p. 87
p. 86
Auto Rotate
• On*
• Off
Sets the language used in menus and
messages on the LCD monitor.
• English*
• Deutsch
• Français
• Italiano
• Norsk
• Svenska
Language
• Nederlands • Español
p. 28
• Dansk
• Suomi
• Chinese
• Japanese
You can also change the language in playback
mode by holding the SET button and pressing
the MENU button.
Sets the video output signal standard.
• NTSC
• PAL
Video System
p. 127
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My Camera Menu
You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound,
operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera.
These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the
and
options for each item with images recorded on the CF card and
newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for details.
Reference
Page
Menu Item
Theme
Available Settings
Selects a common theme for each My
Camera settings item.
Sets the image displayed when the
camera power is turned on.
Sets the sound emitted when the camera
power is turned on.
Sets the sound emitted when any button
other than the shutter button is pressed.
Sets the sound emitted 2 seconds before
the shutter releases in self-timer mode.
Start-up Image
Start-up Sound
Operation Sound
Selftimer Sound
p. 129
Sets the sound emitted when the shutter
button is pressed. There is no shutter
sound for movies.
Shutter Sound
My Camera Menu Contents
(Off) /
* /
/
• How the [Mute] option in the
(My Camera) Menu Interact
(Set up) Menu and Sounds in the
To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound,
operation sound and selftimer sound, [Mute] must first be set to [On] in the
(Set up) menu. When [Mute] is set to [On], each sound option will not
sound even if they are set individually to [On]. The warning sound, however,
will emit even when [Mute] is set to [On].
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Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one
operation.
Power Lamp
Press the ON/ OFF button until the
power lamp lights green.
1
Set the mode switch to any position.
Press and hold the MENU button for
more than 5 seconds.
2
Use the or button to select
3
[OK] and press the SET button.
To exit without resetting, select [Cancel].
• Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a
computer or to a separately sold printer.
• The following cannot be reset.
- The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the
(Set up) menu (p. 50)
- White balance data recorded with the custom white balance
function (p. 82).
- Newly added My Camera settings (p. 131)
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Shooting
Shooting in Auto Mode
In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the
camera do everything else.
Slide the mode switch to
turn the mode dial to
and
1
.
Aim the camera at the subject.
2
3
Use the zoom lever to achieve the
desired composition (relative
subject size in the viewfinder) (p.
40).
Press the shutter button halfway (p.
41).
4
• Two beeps will sound when the camera
has finished metering, and the upper
indicator beside the viewfinder will light
green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on,
the AF frame will appear green.
• If the subject is difficult to focus on, the lower
indicator beside the viewfinder will blink yellow
and the beep will sound one time.
Press the shutter button fully (p.
42).
5
• You will hear the sound of the shutter
when the shutter activates.
• The picture appears for two seconds on
the LCD monitor.
•See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
• With the Review function, you can change the length of time images
show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show
at all (p. 54).
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Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting
Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2
seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the
review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed.
• Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.
• Pressing the SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the
next frame.
• You can do the following while the image is displayed.
- Display the image’s detailed information (p. 34).
- Erase the image (p. 105).
- Magnify the image in the display (When pressing the SET button
while the image is displayed) (p. 90).
Changing the Review Duration
The default review time is 2 seconds. The review function can be set to [Off] or
changed to any time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds in one-second increments.
In the
(Rec.) menu, select
.
1
2
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
review setting and press the MENU
button.
• With the [Off] option, the image will not
automatically display.
• In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the
image will continue to display for the
specified time even if the shutter button is
released.
• Holding the shutter button down after a
shot holds the image in the display
regardless of the setting.
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Changing Resolution/Compression Settings
You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies)
settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot.
DIGITAL IXUS 500
Resolution
Purpose
• Print larger than A4 size* 210 x
297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints
• Print larger than Letter size* 216 x
279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints
2592 x 1944 pixels
Large
(Large)
• Print up to A4 size* 210 x 297
mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints
• Print up to Letter size* 216 x
279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints
2048 x 1536 pixels
(Medium 1)
• Print postcard size 148 x 100
mm (6 x 4 in.) prints
• Print L-size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x
3.5 in.) prints
1600 x 1200 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
(Medium 2)
(Small)
• Send images as e-mail attachments
• Shoot more images
Small
Large
DIGITAL IXUS 430
Resolution
Purpose
• Print larger than A4 size* 210 x
297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints
• Print larger than Letter size* 216 x
279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints
2272 x 1704 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
(Large)
• Print postcard size 148 x 100
mm (6 x 4 in.) prints
• Print L-size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x
3.5 in.) prints
(Medium 1)
• Print card size 86 x 54 mm (3.4
x 2.1 in.) prints
1024 x 768 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
(Medium2)
(Small)
• Send images as e-mail
Small attachments
• Shoot more images
* Paper sizes vary according to region.
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Compression
Superfine
Purpose
High
Quality
• Shoot higher quality images
Fine
• Shoot normal quality images
Normal
Normal • Shoot more images
Movies can be shot with the following resolution.
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
(Not featured on the DIGITAL IXUS 430)
In the FUNC. menu, select
* or
1
2
*
.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
* The current setting is displayed.
Use the or button to select an
option.
Compression (Excluding Movies)
Select
,
or
.
Resolution (Still Images)
Select or
,
,
.
Resolution (Movies)
Select *, or
.
You can shoot right after selecting an option.
The menu displays again after the shot,
allowing you to change the settings easily.
*
is not available with the DIGITAL IXUS 430.
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Press the FUNC. button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
3
• See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 150).
• See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148).
Quick Shots
You can reduce shutter lag time to capture those fleeting “photo
opportunities”.
• You cannot select the quick shot method for use with the viewfinder
(LCD monitor must be on).
• The LCD monitor display freezes while the camera is autofocusing.
Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
1
In the
(Rec.) menu, select
.
2
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select [On]
and press the MENU button.
3
• The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
• The
icon will display on the LCD
monitor (detailed display on) when the
"Quick Shot" option is set to On.
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Using the Flash
Use the flash according to the guidelines below.
Auto
The flash fires automatically as required by the light level.
Auto with The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting
Red-eye level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time
Reduction the main flash fires.
Flash On The flash fires with every shot.
Flash Off The flash will not fire.
The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This
reduces the chance that the background will be dark when
Slow
shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial lighting.
Synchro
The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot.
Use of a tripod is recommended.
ꢁ Setting available
ꢀ Can be selected for the
first image only.
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
–
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢁ
–
Press the button to switch
between flash modes.
1
The selected flash mode appears on the LCD
monitor.
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• When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances
of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you
approach to the subject.
• Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash
is set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid blurring the image.
- Shooting in
Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake.
- Shooting in or Mode
Mode
Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since the
shutter speed will be slower than in the
dark in mode, reshooting it in
mode. If an image is
mode will make it brighter.
• The flash can be fired when the indicator lights a steady orange after
pressing the shutter button halfway.
• The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge. The
recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting
conditions and battery charge. Shots cannot be taken while the flash
is charging.
• The flash fires twice. The main flash follows a preparatory pre-flash.
The exposure reading obtained from the subject with the pre-flash is
used to set the optimal flash intensity for the main flash, which is
used to capture the image.
• When using the flash, be sure to shoot from at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.)
away from your subject for standard photography and at least 30 cm
(1.0 ft.) for macro photography.
Red-eye Reduction
• Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the
flash is used in dark areas. Under these conditions, use the red-eye
reduction mode. For this mode to be effective, the subject must be
looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look
directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by
increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to
the subject.
• The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red-
eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect (excluding
when using the quick shot function). If you want a more immediate
shutter response, set the flash to
,
or
.
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Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots
Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 46
cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens tip when at wide-
angle end and in the range of 30 to 46 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.5
ft.) when at the telephoto end setting.
Macro
Use this mode to record landscapes and distant objects.
Infinity It can also be used for compositions combining both
near and distant objects.
ꢁ Setting available
ꢀCan be selected for
the first image only.
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
Press the
macro/infinity mode.
/
button to select the
1
The selected macro/infinity mode appears
on the LCD monitor.
To cancel the macro/infinity mode
Press the button to remove
/
or
from the display.
• Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since
images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center (p. 39).
• The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode
in the range of 5 to 30 cm (2.0 in. to 1.0 ft.).
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Image Area in Macro Mode
When the zoom is set between the telephoto end and the wide-angle
end, the distance from lens to subject is the same as when the zoom is
set to the telephoto end.
Distance from Lens to
Image Area
Subject
Telephoto End
30 cm (1.0 ft.)
5 cm (2.0 in.)
107 x 80 mm (4.2 x 3.1 in.)
58 x 43 mm (2.3 x 1.7 in.)
Wide-Angle End
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Using the Digital Zoom
When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to the following
powers with the combined optical and digital zoom functions.
DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x, 12.0x
DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, 11.0x
Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
1
In the
(Rec.) menu, select
.
2
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select [On]
and press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Rec. screen.
3
4
Press the zoom lever toward
.
• The combined optical and digital zoom
factor appears in the upper right of the
LCD monitor.
• When you press the zoom lever toward
the zoom stops when the lens reaches the
maximum optical telephoto setting.
,
Press the zoom lever toward
again to
activate the digital zoom and further zoom
the image digitally.
• Press the zoom lever toward
to zoom out.
The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.
Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.
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Continuous Shooting
In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is
held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released.
Use this mode to view images on the LCD
monitor as you shoot continuously. The
shutter interval is longer in this mode than
Standard Continuous
Shooting
in
mode.
Use this mode to shoot continuously with a
short shutter interval. You cannot check
images while shooting continuously.
High-Speed Continuous
Shooting
Press the
/
button to display
1
or
.
• The continuous shooting function shoots
at the following rates.*
Approximately 1.5 frames/sec.
DIGITAL IXUS 500:
Approximately 2.2 frames/sec.
DIGITAL IXUS 430:
Approximately 2.5 frames/sec.
* Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These
figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The
actual figures will vary according to the shooting
conditions and settings.)
To cancel continuous shooting
Press the
/
button twice to display
.
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To change the continuous shooting speed
In the
(Rec.) menu, select
.
1
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
2
or
and press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
• The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera’s
built-in memory fills.
• If the flash is firing, the interval between shots will lengthen to
accommodate the flash’s charging requirements.
Using the Self-timer
With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is
pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone
including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting
mode.
Press the
/
button to display
1
or
.
• When the shutter button is pressed fully,
the self-timer will activate and the self-
timer lamp will blink.
• When the self-timer is set to
(
),
the shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after
the shutter button is pressed fully.
To cancel the self-timer
Press the button to display
/
.
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Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time
In the
(Rec.) menu, select
.
1
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
2
or
and press the MENU button.
• The display will return to the Shooting screen.
• When is selected, the self-timer
sounds and the blinking gets faster 2
seconds before the shutter activates.
• When
is selected, the self-timer
sounds at the same time as the shutter
button is pressed. The shutter activates in
2 seconds.
The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in
the (My Camera) menu (p. 51).
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Shooting in Manual Mode
In this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish.
Slide the mode switch to
and turn the mode dial to
(Rec.)
.
1
Change the settings.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting
Mode (p. 160).
2
3
Shoot (p. 53).
If the subject is difficult to focus on when
the shutter button is pressed halfway, the
beep will sound one time and the lower
indicator beside the viewfinder will blink
yellow.
The AF frame will also appear yellow. (If the
AiAF option is set to [On] (p. 76), the AF
frame will not appear.)
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Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be
merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.
The overlapping seams of
several adjacent images
can be joined into a single
panoramic image.
To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the
supplied programs.
Framing a Subject
The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining
images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item
(landmark) in the overlapping portions.
• Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 - 50% of the adjoining image. Try
to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10% of the image height.
• Do not include moving items in the overlap.
• Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items.
These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image.
• Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear
unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great.
• To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis.
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• To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to
the subject as you move it.
Shooting
Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist.
Left to right horizontally
Right to left horizontally
Slide the mode switch to
and turn the mode dial to
(Rec.)
.
1
2
Use the or button to select the
sequence direction and press the
SET button.
Shoot the first frame in the
sequence.
3
The exposure and white balance are set and
locked with the first image.
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Compose the second image so that
it overlaps a portion of the first and
shoot.
4
• Use the
or
button to check or retake
the recorded images.
• Minor discrepancies in the overlapping
portions can be corrected when the
images are stitched together.
Repeat the procedure for additional
images.
A sequence may contain up to 26 images.
5
6
Press the SET button after the last
shot.
• A custom white balance setting cannot be set in [Stitch Assist]
mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another
shooting mode (p. 82).
• The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images
in the sequence.
• It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch
Assist.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
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Shooting a Movie
DIGITAL IXUS 500
640 x 480 pixels
DIGITAL IXUS 430
—
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
Slide the mode switch to
and turn the mode dial to
The LCD monitor turns on and displays the
maximum recording time (in seconds).
(Rec.)
.
1
2
Press the shutter button fully.
• Shooting and sound recording starts
simultaneously.
• During shooting the recording time (in
seconds) and a red circle appear on the
LCD monitor.
Press the shutter button fully again
to stop recording.
3
• The maximum length of a movie clip (10
frames/sec. at
) is approximately 30 sec. at
min. at , 3 min. at (according to
Canon’s standardized tests).
, 15 frames/sec. at
,
, 3
• Recording time vary by the CF card. See CF
Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148).
• The maximum length of movies may vary
with the subject and shooting conditions.
Recording will automatically stop when
the maximum is reached or when the CF
card runs out of free capacity.
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• The recording time may not display properly during shooting or
filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF cards.
- Slow recording cards
- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer
- Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly
Although the recording time may not display properly during
shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the CF card.
Recording time will display properly if you format the CF card in this
camera (excluding slow recording CF cards).
• You are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted in
your camera to shoot movies (p. 107). The card supplied with the
camera may be used without further formatting.
• Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording.
• The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings remain fixed for
subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame.
• After a clip is shot, the upper indicator beside the viewfinder will
blink green while the clip is being written to the CF card. You cannot
shoot again until the blinking stops.
• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
• Sound is recorded monaurally.
• There is no shutter sound in movie mode.
• QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movie files (AVI/
Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included
on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh
platform, this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later
operating systems.
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Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)
It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus
lock or AF lock in these situations.
• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition
• Subjects that are moving quickly
• Subjects through glass:
Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of
light reflecting back off the glass.
• Subjects with horizontal stripes
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Aim the camera so that an object at
the same focal distance as the main
subject is centered in the
1
viewfinder or in the AF frame
displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter button halfway
(two beeps will sound).
2
The focal distance to the object is locked.
Re-aim the camera to compose the
shot as desired and press the
shutter button fully.
3
Shooting with the AF Lock
Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
1
Aim the camera so that an object at
the same focal distance as the main
subject is centered in the AF frame.
2
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Press the shutter button halfway
(two beeps will sound) and press
3
4
the
/
button.
• The focal distance to the object is locked.
• The icon will display and the lower
indicator beside the viewfinder will light
yellow.
Re-aim the camera to compose the
shot as desired and shoot.
To release the focus lock
Press the button.
/
• The focus lock can be set in any shooting mode.
• When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor,
setting the AiAF to Off (p. 76) is recommended since the camera
focuses using the center AF frame only.
• The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter
button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective
after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image
with the same focus.
• The AF lock can be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU
button, or by changing the shooting mode or by turning the LCD
monitor off.
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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the
contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a
subject is backlit.
You must set the flash to
fires.
. The AE lock cannot be set if the flash
Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
1
2
Focus on the part of the subject on
which you wish to lock the exposure
setting.
Press the shutter button halfway
(two beeps will sound) and press
3
the
button.
• The exposure setting is locked.
• The icon will display.
Re-aim the camera to compose the
shot as desired and press the
shutter button fully.
4
To release the AE lock
Press the button.
The AE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU
button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed,
photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off.
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Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly
set for a particular portion of your subject.
Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
1
Press the button to set the flash
2
to
.
Focus on the part of the subject on
which you wish to lock the flash
exposure setting.
3
4
Press the shutter button halfway
(two beeps will sound) and press
the
button.
• The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the
flash exposure to the required intensity to
illuminate the subject.
• The
icon will display.
Re-aim the camera to compose the
shot as desired and press the
shutter button fully.
5
To release the FE lock
Press the button.
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The FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU
button or
button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed,
photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off.
Switching between Focusing Modes
Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames),
you can set it to the center AF frame.
When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is
set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear.
The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames,
from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.
No frame On
The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is convenient
for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty.
Off
The symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor.
In the
(Rec.) menu, select
.
1
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
[On] or [Off].
You can shoot right after selecting an
option.
2
3
Press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is
used.
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Switching between Light Metering Modes
You can switch between metering modes to shoot.
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides images
into several zones for light metering. It evaluates
Evaluative complex lighting conditions, such as the position of
the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the
backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct
exposure for the main subject.
Center-
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
Weighted
Average
Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center
of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want
Spot
to set the exposure on the subject in the center of
the monitor.
Press the
between metering modes.
button to switch
1
The selected metering mode appears on the
LCD monitor.
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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark
when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights
appear too bright in night shots.
*
In the FUNC. menu, select
.
1
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
* The current setting is displayed.
Use the or button to adjust the
exposure compensation.
2
• The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops
in the range -2 to +2.
• You can confirm the effect of the setting in
the LCD monitor when it is on.
• You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after the
shot, allowing you to change the settings
easily.
Press the FUNC. button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
3
To reset the exposure compensation
Return the setting to 0.
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Shooting in Long Shutter Mode
You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects
appear brighter.
In the
(Rec.) menu, select
.
1
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select [On]
and press the MENU button.
2
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
In the FUNC. menu, select
press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
* The current setting is displayed.
* and
3
4
Use the or button to select a
shutter speed.
• The higher the value, the brighter the
image and the lower the value, the darker
the image.
• You can shoot right after selecting a value.
The menu displays again after the shot,
allowing you to change the settings easily.
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Press the FUNC. button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
5
To cancel the long shutter mode
While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the SET button.
The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded
image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies
special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3
seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.
Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required
before the next image can be shot.
• Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the
desired brightness.
• Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter
speeds. If the camera shake warning
appears on the LCD
monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.
• Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If that occurs,
shoot with the flash set to
.
• The following are unavailable:
- Exposure Compensation
- Light Metering
- AE Lock
- FE Lock
- ISO speed [AUTO]
- Flash [Auto][Red-eye Reduction Auto]
Available Shutter Speeds
The following shutter speeds (in seconds) are available.
15 13 10
8
6
5
4
3.2 2.5
2
1.6 1.3
1
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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera
reproduces colors more accurately.
The camera sets the white balance automatically according
to shooting conditions.
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
For recording outdoors on a bright day.
For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.
For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-wavelength
fluorescent lighting.
Tungsten
For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-
white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent
Fluorescent H
Custom
For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight
fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.
For setting a custom value with a white sheet of paper, etc.,
to obtain the optimal white balance for the conditions.
*
In the FUNC. menu, select
.
1
2
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
* The current setting is displayed.
Use the or button to select an
option.
•
See Setting a Custom White Balance
(p. 82).
• You can confirm the effect of the setting in
the LCD monitor when it is on.
• You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after the
shot, allowing you to change the settings
easily.
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Press the FUNC. button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
3
This setting cannot be adjusted when the
photo effects are selected.
(Sepia) or
(B/W)
Setting a Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the
shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a
piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to
establish as the standard white color.
Especially in the following cases, as the white balance may not be adjusted
in
(Auto), shoot after reading the white balance data in
(Custom).
• Shooting close-ups
• Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest)
• Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)
*
In the FUNC. menu, select
.
1
2
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
* The current setting is displayed.
Use the or button to select
.
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Aim the camera at the white paper,
cloth or gray card and press the SET
button.
• Aim the camera so that the white paper,
cloth or gray card completely fills the
frame on the LCD monitor or the entire
viewfinder before pressing the SET
button. The camera reads the white
balance data when you press the SET
button.
3
4
• You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after the
shot, allowing you to change the settings
easily.
Press the FUNC. button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
• You are recommended to set the shooting mode to
and the
exposure compensation setting to zero ( 0) before setting a custom
white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when
the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black
or white).
• Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance
data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set.
Especially the following should not be changed.
- Flash
Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires
when reading the white balance data with the flash set to
, make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.
- ISO Speed
or
• It is also advisable to use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and
to zoom to the telephoto end setting. Also, the digital zoom should
be set to [Off].
• Since the white balance data cannot be read in
(Stitch Assist
mode), preset the white balance in another shooting mode.
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Changing the Photo Effect
By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel
of the pictures you take.
Photo Effect Off Records with no effect.
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to
record bold colors.
Vivid
Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record
neutral hues.
Neutral
Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines.
Sepia
B/W
Records in sepia tones.
Records in black and white.
*
In the FUNC. menu, select
.
1
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
* The current setting is displayed.
Use the or button to select an
effect.
• You can confirm the photo effect in the
LCD monitor.
• You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after the
shot, allowing you to change the settings
easily.
2
3
Press the FUNC. button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
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Adjusting the ISO Speed
Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or turn the
flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed.
*
In the FUNC. menu, select
.
1
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
* The current setting is displayed.
Use the or button to select a
speed.
2
You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after the
shot, allowing you to change the settings
easily.
Press the FUNC. button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
3
• Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use
as low an ISO speed as possible.
• The AUTO setting selects the optimal ISO speed. It will automatically
raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to
illuminate the subject matter.
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Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects
the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and
automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You
can set this function on/off.
In the
(Set up) menu, select
.
1
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select [On]
and press the MENU button.
2
• The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
• When the Auto Rotate function is set to
[On] and the LCD monitor is set to the
detailed display mode, the
icon
(normal), icon (right end is down) or
icon (left end is down) will appear in
the upper right of the display.
• This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed
straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right
direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off].
• Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of
images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software
used to download the images.
• When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent
Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower
end to be “down.” It then regulates the optional white balance,
exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates
regardless of the On/Off status of the Auto Rotate function.
• When changing the camera’s orientation between the horizontal and
vertical positions, you may hear noise coming from the orientation
detection mechanism. This is not a malfunction.
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Resetting the File Number
The images you shoot are automatically assigned a file number. You can set
whether or not the file numbers of a new CF card consecutively follow the
file numbers on the previous CF card.
The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF
On card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files
are assigned the next available number.
The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that
images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number.
Off
In the
(Set up) menu, select
.
1
2
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
[On] or [Off] and press the MENU
button.
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name
duplication when images are downloaded to a computer.
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About File Numbers and Folder Numbers
Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are
assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot
contain 99 in the last two digits).
Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits
Folder File Capacity
Each folder usually contains up to 100 images.
However, since images shot in continuous shooting and stitch assist
are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain more than
100 images. The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder
contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other
cameras. Please note, however, that the images in folders containing
2001 or more images cannot be played back in this camera.
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Playback
Displaying Images Individually
Slide the mode switch to
(Playback).
1
The last recorded image will appear in the
display (single image playback).
Use the or button to move
between the images.
2
Use the
image and the
image.
button to move to the previous
button to move the next
Holding the button down advances the
images more rapidly, but the images will not
appear as clearly.
You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with
another camera or edited on a computer with other software
applications.
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Magnifying Images
Press the zoom lever toward
• Images can be magnified up to
approximately 10 times in single image
playback.
.
1
• Hold the SET button down and press the
zoom lever toward
to cycle through
each setting, from approximately 2.5
times, to approximately 5 and 10 times.
• Hold the SET button down and press the
zoom lever toward
to cycle back
through the levels of magnification from
approximately 5 times, to 2.5 times and
the standard view.
Approximate Location
of the Magnified Area
Use the
move around the image.
,
,
or button to
2
To cancel the magnified display
Press the zoom lever toward
.
Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.
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Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)
Press the zoom lever toward
Up to nine images can be viewed at once in
index playback.
.
1
Selected Image
Movie
Use the
change the image selection.
,
,
or button to
2
To return to single image playback
Press the zoom lever toward
.
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Switching between Sets of Nine Images
Press the zoom lever toward
1
while in index playback.
The jump bar will display.
Jump Bar
Use the or button to move to
the previous set or the next set.
2
Hold the SET button down and press the
or
button to jump to the first or last set.
To return to index playback
Press the zoom lever toward
.
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Viewing Movies
You can playback movie clips shot in
mode.
Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.
Use the or button to select a
movie.
1
2
3
Images with a
icon are movies.
Press the SET button.
• The movie control panel will display.
• Use the
or
button to adjust the
sound volume.
Movie Control
Panel
Volume Level
Use the or button to select
(Play) and press the SET button.
• The movie and sound will play.
• When playback ends, the movie stops at
the last frame displayed. Press the SET
button to display the movie control panel.
Press the SET button again to play from
the beginning.
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Pausing and Resuming Play
Press the SET button during
playback.
The movie playback pauses. Press it again
to resume.
Operating the movie control panel
Select a movie and press the SET
button (p. 93).
The movie control panel will display.
1
2
Use the or button to select one
of the following and press the SET
button.
: Exit (Ends playback and returns to
single image playback. Pressing the
Menu button also returns to single
image playback.)
: Play
: First Frame
: Previous Frame (Rewinds if the SET
button is held down)
: Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the SET
button is held down)
: Last Frame
: Edit (Switches to movie editing mode)
(p. 95)
• You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when
playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system
resources.
• Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera.
See List of Messages (p. 134).
• You can adjust the playback volume of movie clips in the
up) menu.
(Set
• Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a
movie on a TV set (p. 127).
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Editing Movies
Selecting
(Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted
portions at the start or end of a movie clip.
Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot
be edited.
Use the or button to select a
movie and press the SET button.
1
Switch to the movie editing mode.
• See Operating the movie control panel
(p. 94).
Movie Editing Panel
2
• The movie editing panel and the movie
editing bar will display.
Movie Editing Bar
Use the
or
or
button to select
3
and the or button
to set the portion to which the cut is
applied.
: Cut Beginning
: Cut End
: Cursor
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Use the
or
button to select
4
5
6
(Play) and press the SET button.
• A preview of the temporarily edited movie
clip plays.
• To stop it, press the SET button again.
Use the
or
button to select
(Save) and press the SET button.
Selecting
returns to the movie control panel display.
(Exit) cancels the edits and
Use the or button to select
[New File] or [Overwrite] and press
the SET button.
• [New File] saves the edited movie under a
new file name. The pre-edit data is left
unchanged.
• [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its
original file name. The pre-edit data is lost.
• When the CF card lacks sufficient space to
create a new file, only [Overwrite] can be
selected.
• The minimum duration of an edited movie is 1 second.
• It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the
battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips
cannot be saved. When editing movies, use a fully charged battery
pack or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (p. 140).
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Rotating Images in the Display
Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.
0° (Original)
90°
270°
In the
(Play) menu, select
1
and press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select the
image to be rotated and press the
SET button.
Cycle through the 90°/270°/0° orientations
with each press of the SET button.
2
3
Press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Play menu.
Pressing the MENU button again returns to the
Playback screen.
• Movies cannot be rotated.
• When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of
images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used
to download the images.
• Images can be magnified when rotated (p. 90).
• Images taken vertically with Auto Image Rotate (p. 86) set to [On]
will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on
the camera’s LCD monitor.
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Attaching Sound Memos to Images
In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and
magnifying playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to
an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format.
In the
(Play) menu, select
1
and press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select an
image and press the SET button.
The sound memo control panel will display.
2
3
Use the or button to select
(Record) and press the SET button.
• The recording starts and the elapsed time
is displayed. Speak towards the
microphone of the camera.
• Press the SET button again to stop
recording. To resume recording, press the
SET button again.
• Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be
added to any one image.
Sound Memo Panel
• To return to the previous screen, select
(Exit) and press the SET button.
Exiting the Sound Memos
Press the MENU button.
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Playing/Erasing Sound Memos
Display an image with a sound
memo attached (p. 98) and press
the SET button.
1
• Images with sound memos attached have
the
symbols displayed on them.
• The sound memo control panel will display.
Use the or button to select
2
(Play) or
(Erase) and press the
SET button.
(Play)
• The sound memo will play. Playback will
stop when you press the SET button.
Press the SET button again to resume
playback.
• Use the
sound volume.
or
button to adjust the
Sound Memo Panel
(Erase)
A confirmation menu will display. Use the
or button to select [Erase] and press
the SET button.
To return the playback to the beginning,
select
(Pause) while stopped and press
the SET button.
• You cannot attach sound memos to movies.
• The “Memory card full” message will display when the CF card is full
and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card.
• If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be
unable to record or play sound memos for that image, and the
“Incompatible WAVE format” message will display. You can erase
incompatible sound data using the camera.
• Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.
The volume can be adjusted in the
(Set up) menu (p. 48).
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Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Starting a Slide Show
A selection of images or all the images on a CF card can be displayed one-
by-one in an automated slide show.
Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 110).
All Images
Plays all images on the CF card in order.
Plays the images selected for each slide show in
order (p. 101).
Slide Show 1-3
In the
(Play) menu, select
1
2
and press the SET button.
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
43).
• The Slide Show menu will display.
Use the
or
button to select
[Program] and the or button to
select [All Images], [Show 1],
[Show 2] or [Show 3].
See p.102 from step 3, for selecting the
playback images in slide shows 1-3.
Use the
or
button to select
3
[Start] and press the SET button.
The slide show starts. The Slide Show menu
will reappear after the playback ends.
100
Press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Play menu.
Pressing the MENU button again returns to
the Playback screen.
4
• Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time
set in the slide show settings.
• The power-saving function does not activate during a slide show
(p. 31).
Pausing/Resuming a Slide Show
Press the SET button.
The slide show pauses. Press the SET
button again to restart it.
Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show
Press the or button.
The previous or next image displays. Hold
down the button to advance through the
images more rapidly.
Stopping a Slide Show
Press the MENU button.
The slide show stops and the Slide Show
menu reappears.
Selecting Images for Slide Shows
You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 998 images
may be marked per slide show. Images display in the order of their
selection.
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Display the Slide Show menu.
See Starting a Slide Show (p. 100).
1
2
Use the
[Program] and the
or
button to select
or button to
select [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3].
A white checkmark will appear beside a
show already containing images.
Use the
or
button and the
3
4
or button to choose [Select] and
press the SET button.
Select images for the Slide Show
• Use the
images and the
or
button to move between
or button to select
or deselect them. Selected images display a
number corresponding to their selection
order and a white checkmark
• You can press the zoom lever toward
.
to
switch to the index mode (3 images) and use
the same procedures to select images.
• While in index playback, pressing the SET
button displays the menu for selecting or
deselecting all images. Use the
or
button to select [Select all] or [Clear all] and
press the SET button.
Press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the
Playback screen reappears to finish the
procedure.
5
102
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the
show repeat continuously.
Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between
Play Time
3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual.
Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have
Repeat
been displayed or continues until stopped.
Display the Slide Show menu.
See Starting a Slide Show (p. 100).
1
Use the or button to select
2
[Set up] and press the SET button.
Use the
or
select an option.
or
button to select
3
4
and the or button to
(Play Time)
Select a play time.
(Repeat)
Select [On] or [Off].
Press the MENU button.
The set up menu will close. Pressing the
MENU button again returns to the Play menu.
Press it again to go back to the Playback
screen.
• The display interval may vary slightly from the set time for some
images when played.
• Slide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the supplied software
(ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser). See the Canon Digital Camera Software
Starter Guide Disk.
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Protecting Images
You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.
In the
(Play) menu, select
1
and press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select an
image to protect and press the SET
button.
2
• The
icon appears on protected images.
• You can make the selection of images
easier by toggling between single image
playback and index playback by pressing
the zoom lever toward
or
.
Protection Icon
Press the MENU button.
The Play menu displays again. Press it again
to return to the Playback screen.
3
To cancel protection
After step 1, select an image to remove protection from and press the SET
button.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data,
including protected images (p. 107).
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Erasing
Erasing Single Images
You can erase images you do not need or are not satisfied with one by one.
• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise
adequate caution before erasing a file.
• Protected images cannot be erased with this function.
Use the or button to select an
image for deletion and press the
1
button.
Use the or button to select
2
[Erase] and press the SET button.
To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
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Erasing All Images
You can erase all the images saved on the CF card.
• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise
adequate caution before erasing a file.
• Protected images cannot be erased with this function.
In the
(Play) menu, select
1
and press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
[OK] and press the SET button.
2
To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
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Formatting CF Cards
You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to
erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data,
including protected images and other file types.
In the
(Set up) menu, select
1
2
and press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
[OK] and press the SET button.
• To exit instead of formatting, select
[Cancel].
• The capacity of the CF card displayed after
formatting will be less than the rated
capacity of the CF card. This is not a
malfunction of the CF card or camera.
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted CF card might be
the cause. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem.
• When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it
may solve the problem.
• CF cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral
devices may not operate correctly in this camera. When that
happens, reformat the CF card with this camera. If formatting in the
camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and re-insert the
CF card. Then turn the camera back on and format again.
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Printing
About Printing
Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.
- Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a
single cable and pressing the
button on the camera.
- Selecting images and specifying the number of print copies (DPOF*2
print settings) with the camera before sending the images (CF card) to a
photo developing center
1
*
This camera complies with the PictBridge standard, which allows you to print with non-
Canon PictBridge compliant printers as well.
2
*
Digital Print Order Format
This guide explains DPOF print settings. For information on how to print
images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera.
Also, refer to your printer’s manual.
Direct Print Compatible Printer
Non-Canon
PictBridge
compliant printers
Card Photo
Printer
Bubble Jet Printer
Print
CF Card
Photo Lab
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Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print
compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Jet printers) information.
Direct Print Compatible Printing
ꢀConnect the camera to the printer
ꢀSet various print settings (except DPOF print settings)
ꢀPrint
For details, see the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide).
DPOF Print Settings
ꢀSee Selecting Images for Printing (p. 110).
ꢁ
ꢀSet the number of print copies (p. 111)
ꢁ
ꢀSee Setting the Print Style (p. 113).
• Standard/Index/Both
• Date: On/Off
• File Numbers: On/Off
For details, see the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide).
DPOF Transfer Order
ꢀSelect the images to download to a computer (p. 116)
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Setting the DPOF Print Settings
You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of
print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for
sending the images to a photo developing service, or for printing on a direct
print function compatible printer.
See the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to print.
Selecting Images for Printing
There are two ways to select images.
• Singly
• All images on a CF card (the number of print copies is set to one per
image)
In the
(Play) menu, select
1
2
and press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
[Order] and press the SET button.
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Single Images
Select images for printing.
As shown below, selection methods differ
according to the options chosen for the
(Print Type) settings (p. 113).
3
Number of Print Copies
(Standard)/
Use the or
and the or
(Both)
button to select an image
button to select the
number of print copies (up to maximum of
99).
(Index)
Selected for an Index Print
Use the
image and the
deselect it.
or
button to move to an
or button to select or
A checkmark displays on selected images.
You can press the zoom lever toward
switch to the index mode (3 images) and
use the same procedures to select images.
to
Press the MENU button.
4
The Print Order menu will reappear.
Pressing the MENU button again returns to
the Play menu. Press it again to go back to
the Playback screen.
All the Images on a CF Card
Press the zoom lever toward
The display switches to index playback (3
images).
.
3
Press the SET button.
4
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Use the
or
button to select
5
6
[Mark all] and press the SET button.
• One copy is set to print for each image.
• When the print type is set to
(Standard) or
of print copies can be set individually for
each image. When (Index) is selected,
the print settings can be deleted.
• You can cancel all the settings by selecting
[Clear all].
(Both), the number
Press the MENU button.
The Print Order menu will reappear.
Pressing the MENU button again returns to
the Play menu. Press it again to go back to
the Playback screen.
• The
icon may display for a CF card that has had print settings
set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be
overwritten by those set by your camera.
• The output of some printers or photo developing services may not
reflect the specified print settings.
• Print settings cannot be set for movie images.
• Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting
date.
• A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card.
• When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set.
When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only
one copy will be printed).
• Print settings can also be assigned to images with the bundled
software (ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser) on a computer.
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Setting the Print Style
Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print
settings can be selected.
Standard Prints one image per page.
Prints the selected images together at a
Index
Print Type
reduced size in an index format.
Prints the images in both the standard and
index formats.
Both
Date
Adds the date to the print.
File No.
Adds the file number to the print.
In the
(Play) menu, select
1
2
and press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
[Set up] and press the SET button.
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Use the
,
button to select an option.
or
button to select
and the or
3
or
(Print Type)
Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both].
(Date)
Select [On] or [Off].
(File No.)
Select [On] or [Off].
Press the MENU button.
4
The Print Order menu will reappear.
Pressing the MENU button again returns to
the Play menu. Press it again to go back to
the Playback screen.
• When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot
be set to [On] at the same time.
• With CP printers, if [Print Type] is set to [Both], both [Date] and [File
No.] can be set to [On], however, only the file number is printed for
the index print.
The date prints in the format specified in the Date/Time menu (p. 26).
114
Resetting the Print Settings
The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type resets to
Standard and the Date and File No. options to Off.
In the
(Play) menu, select
1
and press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
[Reset] and press the SET button.
2
Use the or button to select
[OK] and press the SET button.
3
To exit without resetting, select [Cancel].
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Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading
to a computer. Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide
Disk for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You
cannot use this function to transfer several images at once on Mac OS X
computers.
The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF) standards.
The
icon may display for a CF card that has had print settings set
by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be
overwritten by those set by your camera.
Selecting Images for Transferring
In the
(Play) menu, select
1
2
and press the SET button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the or button to select
[Order] and press the SET button.
Selecting [Reset] cancels the transfer
settings for all images on a CF card.
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Use the or button to move
3
4
between images and the
or
button to select and deselect them.
Selected for Transfer
• A checkmark displays on selected images.
• You can press the zoom lever toward
to switch to the index mode (3 images)
and use the same procedures to select
images.
• While in index playback, pressing the SET
button displays the menu for selecting or
deselecting all images. Use the
or
button to select [Mark all] or [Clear all]
and press the SET button.
Press the MENU button.
The Transfer Order menu reappears.
Pressing the MENU button again returns to
the Play menu. Press it again to go back to
the Playback screen.
• Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the
shooting date.
• A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card.
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Connecting the Camera to a Computer
The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the
camera to a computer. Some methods are not applicable to all operating
systems.
• Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection
Windows Windows Windows Windows
98 Me 2000 XP
Mac
OS 9
Mac
OS X
With this method, you download images using computer commands
after you have installed the appropriate software.
See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 119), and the separate
Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.
Windows Windows Windows Windows
98
Me
2000
XP
With this method, you download images using camera button
operations after you have installed the appropriate software (the
computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first download).
See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 119) and Downloading
Images by Direct Transfer (p. 123).
Windows
XP
Mac
OS X
With this method, you download images using computer commands
without installing any software.
See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 119) (Software
Installation Not Required) and Connecting the Camera to the
Computer to Download Images without Installing Software (p. 125).
• Downloading Directly from a CF Card
With this method, you download images using a card adapter or card
reader.
See Downloading Directly from a CF Card (p. 126).
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Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Computer System Requirements
Windows
OS
Windows 98 (First or Second Edition)
Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
Windows 2000
Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional)
Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU
Windows 98/ Windows Me/ Windows 2000: Pentium 150 MHz or
higher processor
Windows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or higher processor
For all of the above OSs: Pentium 500MHz or higher processor is
recommended (for editing movies)
RAM
Windows 98/ Windows Me/Windows 2000: 64 MB or more
Windows XP: 128 MB or more
For all of the above OSs: 128MB or more is recommended (for
editing movies)
Interface
USB
Free Hard Disk • Canon Utilities
Space
- ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
(Including the PhotoRecord printing program)
- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
• Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more
• Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more
Display
800 x 600 pixels/ High Color (16 bit) or better is required
1,024 x 768 pixels or better is recommended
Macintosh
OS
Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2, Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2)
Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU
PowerPC
RAM
Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2: 64 MB or more of application memory
Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2): 128 MB or more
Interface
USB
Free Hard Disk • Canon Utilities
Space
- ImageBrowser: 120 MB or more
- PhotoStitch: 30 MB or more
Display
800 x 600 pixels/ 32,000 Colors or better is required
1,024 x 768 pixels or better is recommended
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IMPORTANT
You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before
connecting the camera to a computer.
The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer
before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to
the Troubleshooting section of the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter
Guide Disk.
• You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when
making a USB connection.
• Please refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the
location of the USB port.
• You are recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or AC
Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) to power the camera when
connecting to a computer (pp. 18, 140).
• All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant
board are not guaranteed.
Install the driver and the software applications bundled
on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
1
Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for
the installation procedures.
Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's
USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal.
2
DIGITAL Terminal
USB Port
Interface Cable
• To connect the interface cable to the camera's DIGITAL terminal, lift the
terminal cover with a fingernail under its upper edge and insert the
connector until it clicks into place.
• Always grasp the connector’s sides to remove the interface cable from
the camera's DIGITAL terminal.
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Slide the camera's mode switch to
(Play).
3
4
Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green.
• Windows:
Proceed to steps 5 and 6 below.
• Macintosh:
Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and
download images.
Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that
appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only).
5
If the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by
[Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], and
[CameraWindow Set Auto-Launch].
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Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch]
window (first time only).
6
The Download Image window will display.
• Using the software and computer to download images:
See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.
• Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function)
See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (next page).
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Downloading Images by Direct Transfer
Use this method to download images using camera operations.
Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using
this method for the first time (p. 120).
All Images
Transfers and saves all images to the computer.
Transfers and saves to the computer only the
images that have not been previously transferred.
New Images
Transfers and saves to the computer only the images
with DPOF Transfer Order settings (p. 116).
DPOF Trans. Images
Select & Transfer
Transfers and saves single images to the
computer as you view and select them.
Transfers and saves single images to the computer as
you view and select them. The transferred images
display on the computer desktop.
Wallpaper
Confirm that the Direct Transfer
1
menu is displayed on the camera's
LCD monitor.
• The
button will light blue.
• Press the MENU button if the Direct
Transfer menu fails to appear.
All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images
Use the
,
(Print/Share) button.
or
button to select
, and press the
2
or
• To cancel the transfer, press the SET button.
• The images will download and the Direct
Transfer menu will reappear.
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Select & Transfer/Wallpaper
Use the
or
button to select
2
or
, and press the
button (or SET button).
Use the or button to select
images to download and press the
button (or SET button).
3
The images will download. The
button will blink blue while downloading is
in progress.
Press the MENU button.
The Direct Transfer menu will reappear.
4
Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the
computer.
The option selected with the
button is retained even when the
camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the
next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection
screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the
[Wallpaper] option was last selected.
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Connecting the Camera to the Computer to
Download Images without Installing Software
If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2), you can use the
software distributed with these operating systems to download images
(JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a
computer in which the software is not installed.
However, please note that there are certain limitations to downloading with
this method. For more details, please refer to the supplied For Windows® XP
and Mac OS X Users leaflet.
Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's
USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal.
1
See steps 2-4 and onward on p.120.
Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with
downloading.
2
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Downloading Directly from a CF Card
Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF
card reader connected to the computer.
1
PC Card Adapter
• If you are using a PC card reader or a PC card slot, first place the CF
card into a PC card adapter (sold separately) and then insert the
loaded adapter into the slot.
• Refer to your card adapter’s or card reader’s manual for information
regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or
card reader.
Double-click the icon of the drive containing the CF card.
Depending on the operating system, the drive containing the CF card
may display automatically.
2
3
Copy the CF card’s images to the desired folder on the
hard disk.
The images are contained in the [xxxCANON] folder, which is a
subfolder of the [DCIM] folder on the CF card. The xxx represents a
number from 100 to 998 (p. 88).
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Viewing Images on a TV set
Viewing Images on a TV set
You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play
back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable
AVC-DC300.
Power Lamp
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
camera off.
1
Also turn the television off.
Connect the AV cable to the
2
camera’s A/V Out terminal.
Slip your fingernail under the upper edge of
the terminal cover to open it and insert the
cable securely.
Plug the other ends of the AV cable
to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks
on the TV.
3
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
Yellow
Black
Turn on the TV and switch it to
Video mode.
4
5
Slide the mode switch to
(Shooting) or
(Playback).
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Power Lamp
Press the ON/OFF button.
• The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or
play back images as usual.
6
• If the images are not appearing on the TV
when shooting, press the DISP. button.
• A TV set cannot be used in
(stitch assist).
• No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is
connected to a TV.
• If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either
the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV’s manual for
details.
The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to
accommodate different regional standards (p. 50). The default setting
varies between regions.
- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc.
- PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not
display properly.
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up,
shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices.
Example: Start-up Image
The
option features science fiction related images and sounds. The
option features animals.
Changing My Camera Settings
Select the
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
(My Camera) menu.
1
Use the
item.
or
button to select an
2
3
Use the or button to select an
option.
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Press the MENU button.
• The menu will close.
• In Shooting mode, the menu can be
closed by pressing the shutter button
halfway.
4
• If you select
(Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent
theme for each of the My Camera settings.
• If the [Mute] option in the
(Set up) menu is set to [On], the beep
will not sound even if each sound item is individually set to
,
or
(On) in the My Camera menu (p. 48).
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Registering My Camera Settings
Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added
as My Camera settings to the
and
menu items. You can also use the
supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the
camera.
Registering CF Card Images and Sounds
Slide the mode switch to
(Playback).
1
Select the
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
(My Camera) menu.
2
Use the
item.
or
button to select an
3
4
Use the or button to select
or
.
The
icon will display.
Press the DISP. button.
5
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Select an image or record a sound.
Start-up Image
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Use the
or
button to select the image
you wish to register and press the SET
button.
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and
Shutter Sounds
• Use the
or
button to select
(Record) and press the SET button.
Recording will start and automatically
stop when the time is exceeded.
• After recording, use the
to select (Register Sound) and press
the SET button.
or
button
• Select
(Exit) to return to the My
Camera Menu without registering.
• Select
sound.
(Play) to play the recorded
Use the or button to select
[OK] and press the SET button.
7
To cancel the change, select [Cancel].
• Sounds recorded with the movie and sound memo functions cannot
be added as My Camera settings.
• The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added.
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File Format of My Camera Settings
My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, CF
card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings
regardless of the below formats.
Start-up Image
• Recording Format: JPEG (Baseline JPEG)
• Sampling Rate:
• Dimensions:
• File Size:
4:2:0 or 4:2:2
320 x 240 pixels
20 KB or less
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds
• Recording format:
• Quantization Bits:
WAVE (monaural)
8 bit
• Sampling Frequency: 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz
• Recorded Length
11.025 kHz
8.000 kHz
Start-up Sound
Operation Sound
Selftimer Sound
Shutter Sound
1.0 sec. or less
0.3 sec. or less
2.0 sec. or less
0.3 sec. or less
1.3 sec. or less
0.4 sec. or less
2.0 sec. or less
0.4 sec. or less
* Any file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this camera.
An example of this function is to record “Say Cheese” as a self-timer sound
so that the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is
taken. You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles
of your subjects, or so they can strike a pose fitting the music. In these
ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My
Camera settings.
See the supplied Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk
for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera files.
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List of Messages
List of Messages
List of Messages during Shooting/Playback
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or
playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that
display during a printer connection.
Busy...
Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF
card.
No memory card
Cannot record!
You attempted to shoot or play back images
without a CF card installed.
You attempted to shoot an image without a CF
card installed.
Memory card error!
Memory card full
CF card has experienced an anomaly.
CF card is too full to accommodate more images
or print settings.
Naming error!
The file could not be created because there is a
file with the same name as the directory that the
camera is attempting to create, or the highest
possible file number has already been reached. In
the Rec. Menu, set the File Reset option to [On].
Save all the images you wish to retain onto a
computer, then reformat the CF card. Please note
that formatting will erase all the existing images
and other data.
Change the battery pack
Battery charge is insufficient to operate the
camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or
recharge the battery pack.
No image
No images recorded on CF card.
Image too large
You attempted to play back an image larger than
4064 x 3048 pixels or with a large file size.
Incompatible JPEG format. You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG
file.
Corrupted Data
RAW
You attempted to play back an image with
corrupted data.
You attempted to play back an image recorded in
the RAW format.
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Unidentified Image
Cannot magnify!
Cannot rotate
You attempted to play back an image that was
recorded in a special format (proprietary format
used by the camera of another manufacturer,
etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera.
You attempted to magnify a movie clip or an
image which was photographed with another
camera, recorded in a different format, or edited
on a computer.
You attempted to rotate a movie clip or an image
which was photographed with another camera,
recorded in a different format, or edited on a
computer.
Incompatible WAVE format A sound memo cannot be added to this image
since the format of the existing sound memo is
incorrect.
Cannot register this image! You attempted to add a start-up image that was
created with another camera, or a movie clip.
Protected!
You attempted to erase a protected image or a
protected movie clip.
Too many marks
Too many images have been marked with print
settings or transfer settings. Cannot process any
more.
Unselectable image
Exx
You attempted to set the print settings for a non-
JPEG file.
(xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the
power off and then back on, then shoot or play
back. A problem exists if the error code
reappears. Note the number and contact your
Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error
code displays directly after taking a picture, the
shot may not have been recorded. Check image
in playback mode.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Camera will not
operate
Cause
Power is not turned • Press the ON/OFF button for a
on moment.
Battery cover or CF • Confirm that the battery cover and
Solution
card slot cover is
open
CF card slot cover are securely
closed.
Insufficient battery • Insert a fully charged battery into
voltage
the camera.
• Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK500
(sold separately).
Poor contact
• Wipe the terminals with a clean
between camera and dry cloth.
battery terminals
Camera will not
record
Mode switch is set • Slide the mode switch to
.
to
(Playback)
Flash is charging
• Wait until the flash charges. You
can press the shutter button
when the indicator lights orange.
CF card is full
• Insert a new CF card.
• If required, download the images
to a computer and erase them
from the CF card to make space.
CF card is not
formatted correctly
• Format CF card.
(See Formatting CF Cards (p.
107).)
• If reformatting does not work, the CF
card logic circuits may be damaged.
Consult the nearest Canon Customer
Support Help Desk.
Cannot play back
You attempted to play • Computer images that cannot be
back images shot
played back will playback if they are
added to the camera using the
with another camera
or images edited with bundled software program
a computer
ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
File name was
changed with a
computer or file
•
Set the file name or location to the
file format/structure of the camera.
See About File Numbers and
location was changed Folder Numbers (p. 88).
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Lens will not retract Battery cover or CF
card slot cover was
• First close the battery cover or CF
card slot cover and then turn the
opened with power on power off.
Battery cover or CF • First close the battery cover or CF
card slot cover was
opened while
card slot cover and then turn the
power off.
recording to the CF
card (warning signal
sounds)
Battery pack
consumed quickly
Battery life exceeded • Replace the battery pack with a
if battery pack loses new one.
its charge quickly at
normal temperature
(23 °C/73 °F)
Battery pack will not Battery pack life
• Replace the battery pack with a
new one.
charge
exceeded
Poor contact
between battery
pack and battery
charger
• Insert battery pack securely into
battery charger.
• Ensure that battery charger plug
is securely plugged into the
power outlet.
Image is blurred or Camera moved
out of focus
• Be careful not to move the
camera while pressing the shutter
button.
Autofocus function • Be careful not to block the AF-
hampered by
obstruction to AF-
assist Beam
assist Beam with fingers or other
items.
AF-assist Beam is
set to [Off]
• Set the AF-assist Beam to [On]
(p. 47).
Subject is out of
focal range
• Ensure there is at least 46 cm
(1.5 ft.) between the camera lens
and subject.
• Use the Macro mode to shoot
close-ups between 30 and 46 cm
(1.0 to 1.5 ft.) from the lens (5 cm
(2 in.) when set to wide angle).
• Use the Infinity mode to shoot
distant subjects.
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Problem
Image is blurred or The subject is hard • Use the focus lock or AF lock to
out of focus to focus on shoot.
Cause
Solution
See Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
(Focus Lock, AF Lock) (p. 72).
Subject in recorded Insufficient light for • Set the flash to on.
image is too dark
shooting
Subject is dark in
contrast to the
background
• Set the exposure compensation
to a positive (+) setting or use the
spot metering function.
Subject is too far
away for flash to
reach
• Shoot within 3.5 m (11 ft.) of the
subject at the maximum wide
angle or 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) of the
subject at the telephoto end
setting using the flash.
• Raise the ISO sensitivity and then
shoot. See Adjusting the ISO
Speed (p. 85).
Subject in recorded Subject is too close, • When using the flash, stay at
image is too bright making the flash too least 46 cm (1.5 ft.) from the
strong
subject.
Subject is bright in • Set the exposure compensation
contrast to the
background
to a negative (-) setting or use the
spot metering function.
Light is shining
directly on the
• Change the shooting angle.
subject or reflected
off the subject into
the camera
Flash is set to on
• Set the flash to off.
A bar of light (red,
purple) appears on
the LCD monitor
Subject is too bright • This is a normal occurrence in
devices containing CCDs and
does not constitute a
malfunction. (This bar of light will
not be recorded when shooting
still photos, but it will be recorded
when shooting movies.)
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Problem
Cause
Solution
White dots appear
on the image
Light from the flash • This is a phenomenon that occurs
has reflected off
dust particles or
insects in the air.
(This is especially
noticeable when
shooting at wide
angle)
with digital cameras and does not
constitute a malfunction.
Flash does not fire Flash is set to off
• Set the flash to on.
Image not showing Incorrect video
• Set the video system to the
appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL,
for your TV (p. 50).
on TV monitor
system setting
Shooting in stitch
assist
• The output will not appear on a
TV in stitch assist. Cancel the
stitch assist.
Zoom does not work Zoom lever pressed • Adjust the zoom before shooting
during movie
recording
a movie.
Reading images
CF card was
•
Use a CF card formatted in your
from CF card is slow formatted in another camera.
device
See Formatting CF Cards (p.
107).
Recording images to
CF card takes a long
time
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Appendix
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately)
when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a
computer.
Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC
adapter.
Connect the power cord to the
1
compact power adapter first and
then plug the other end into the
power outlet.
Compact Power Adapter
CA-PS500
Open the battery cover, then insert
the DC coupler until it is locked.
2
• Insert the DC coupler while pressing the
battery lock as the arrow shows.
• Slide the battery cover closed.
DC
Coupler
DR-500
Battery Lock
Open the DC coupler terminal cover
and attach the cord to the DC
terminal.
3
After you have finished using the camera,
unplug the AC adapter from the power
outlet.
Use of an AC adapter kit other than ACK500 (sold separately) may
cause a malfunction in the camera or kit.
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Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately)
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used to charge
battery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket.
Always ensure that the automobile’s engine is running when you use
the car battery charger. Use of it with the engine off may deplete the
battery in some automobiles. Always unplug the car battery charger
before turning off the engine .
To the cigarette
lighter socket
With the engine running, plug the
1
car battery cable into the cigarette
lighter socket and the battery
charger.
Insert the battery pack all the way
into the battery charger as shown.
Charge Indicator
2
• Align the battery pack according to the
arrows on the battery and the charger.
• The charge indicator will light red while
the battery pack is charging. It will change
to green when the charge is complete.
• After charging, unplug the car battery
cable from the cigarette lighter socket and
remove the battery pack.
• The battery will stop charging whenever you turn the engine off, so
be sure to unplug the car battery cable from the cigarette lighter
socket.
• Wait until the engine is running again to plug the car battery cable
into the cigarette lighter socket.
• The car battery charger can only be used in a negative ground car.
It cannot be used in a positive ground car.
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Camera Care and Maintenance
Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder and
LCD monitor.
Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the
camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment.
Camera Body
Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.
Lens
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any
remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt
remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as
listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet.
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, gently wipe
with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt.
Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may
damage it or lead to other problems.
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Specifications
All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change
without notice.
DIGITAL IXUS 500/DIGITAL IXUS 430
(W): wide angle (T): telephoto
Camera Effective Pixels DIGITAL IXUS 500:
Approx. 5.0 million
DIGITAL IXUS 430:
Approx. 4.0 million
Image Sensor
DIGITAL IXUS 500:
1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.3
million)
DIGITAL IXUS 430:
1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.1
million)
Lens
7.4 (W) – 22.2 (T) mm
(35 mm film equivalent: 36 (W) – 108 (T) mm)
f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T)
Digital Zoom
DIGITAL IXUS 500:
Approx. 4.1x (Up to approx. 12x in combination with
the optical zoom)
DIGITAL IXUS 430:
Approx. 3.6x (Up to approx. 11x in combination with
the optical zoom)
Optical Viewfinder
LCD Monitor
Real-image zoom viewfinder
1.5-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color
LCD, approx. 118,000 pixels (Picture coverrage 100%)
AF System
TTL autofocus
Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (center)
Shooting Distance
(From the front of the
lens)
Normal AF: 46 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinity
Macro AF: 5 – 46 cm (W)/30 – 46 cm (T)
(2.0 in. – 1.5 ft. (W)/1.0 – 1.5 ft. (T))
Shutter
Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter
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Shutter Speeds
15 – 1/2000 sec.
15 – 1 sec. possible in long shutter mode.
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with
noise reduction.
Light Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center)
Exposure Control System Program AE
Exposure Compensation 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
White Balance
TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy,
Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom
Built-in Flash
Flash Range
Auto/Red-eye reduction auto/on/off/slow-synchro
Normal: 46 cm – 3.5 m (1.5 – 11 ft.) (W),
46 cm – 2.0 m (1.5 – 6.6 ft.) (T)
Macro: 30 cm – 46 cm (1.0 – 1.5 ft.) (W/T)
(When sensitivity is set to AUTO.)
Shooting Modes
Auto/manual/stitch assist/movie
High-speed: DIGITAL IXUS 500:
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 2.2 shots/sec.
DIGITAL IXUS 430:
Approx. 2.5 shots/sec.
Approx. 1.5 shots/sec.
Normal:
(Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off)
Self-timer
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./approx. 10-
sec. delay
PC-controlled Shooting Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software
program is included in the camera kit.)
Recording Media
File Format
CompactFlash™ card (Type I)
Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant
Image Recording Format
Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*1
Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG;
Audio data: WAVE (monaural))
Compression
Superfine, Fine, Normal
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Number of Recording
Pixels
Still images: DIGITAL IXUS 500
Large:
2592 x 1944 pixels
Medium 1:
Medium 2:
Small:
2048 x 1536 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
DIGITAL IXUS 430
Large:
2272 x 1704 pixels
Medium 1:
Medium 2:
Small:
1600 x 1200 pixels
1024 x 768 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
Number of Recording
Pixels
Movies: DIGITAL IXUS 500
640 x 480 pixels (approx. 30 sec.)
320 x 240 pixels (approx. 3 min.)
160 x 120 pixels (approx. 3 min.)
DIGITAL IXUS 430
320 x 240 pixels (approx. 3 min.)
160 x 120 pixels (approx. 3 min.)
The data in parentheses refer to the
maximum movie length per shooting.
(
:10 frames/sec.,
:15 frames/sec.)
Playback Modes
Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail
images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD
monitor), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Slide show.
Direct Print
Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible,
and PictBridge compliant
Display Languages
12 languages available for menus and messages
(English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish,
Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese
and Japanese)
My Camera Settings
The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound,
operation sound and self-timer sound can be
customized using the following methods:
1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera.
2.Using the downloaded data from your computer
using the supplied software.
Interface
USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]),
Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable,
monaural audio)
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Power Source
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (type: NB-1LH/NB-1L)
AC Adapter Kit ACK500
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1
Operating Temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Operating Humidity
Dimensions
10 – 90%
87.0 x 57.0 x 27.8 mm (3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.)
(excluding protrusions)
Weight
Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.) (camera body only)
*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a
standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers.
By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the
time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
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Battery Capacity
Battery Pack NB-1LH (fully charged)
LCD monitor on
LCD monitor off
Approx. 190 images
Approx. 440 images
Approx. 140 minutes
Number of recordable images
Playback Time
* Excludes movie data.
* At low operating temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced
and the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these
conditions, resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket
immediately before use.
Test Criteria
Shooting: Normal temperature (23º C/73º F), alternating between wide
angle and telephoto every 20 seconds, flash used once in four
shots, power turned off and on again after every eighth shot, LCD
monitor set to default brightness.
Playback: Normal temperature (23º C/73º F), continuous playback at 3
seconds per image, LCD monitor set to default brightness.
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CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
DIGITAL IXUS 500
: With card included with the camera
FC-32MH
11
FC-64M
24
FC-128M FC-256MH FC-512MSH
49
88
99
177
355
154
276
548
246
440
868
962
1563
2720
198
354
21
43
(2592 x 1944 pixels)
(2048 x 1536 pixels)
(1600 x 1200 pixels)
43
88
176
76
709
18
38
308
33
68
137
274
122
219
435
482
788
1355
552
67
136
61
1095
491
30
54
109
217
241
393
676
879
108
120
196
337
1734
1891
3122
5203
(640 x 480 pixels)
(640 x 480 pixels)
46 sec.
92 sec. 186 sec. 374 sec. 742 sec.
Movie
91 sec. 183 sec. 368 sec. 735 sec. 1451 sec.
242 sec. 486 sec. 973 sec. 1954 sec. 3902 sec.
(320 x 240 pixels)
(160 x 120 pixels)
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DIGITAL IXUS 430
: With card included with the camera
FC-32MH
14
FC-64M
30
FC-128M FC-256MH FC-512MSH
61
110
220
122
219
435
215
379
700
482
788
1355
123
222
443
246
440
868
431
762
1390
962
1563
2720
247
442
27
54
(2272 x 1704 pixels)
(1600 x 1200 pixels)
(1024 x 768 pixels)
(640 x 480 pixels)
54
110
61
879
30
491
54
109
217
107
189
349
241
393
676
879
108
53
1734
855
94
1522
2714
1891
3122
5203
174
120
196
337
91 sec. 183 sec. 368 sec. 735 sec. 1451 sec.
242 sec. 486 sec. 973 sec. 1954 sec. 3902 sec.
(320 x 240 pixels)
Movie
(160 x 120 pixels)
• The maximum movie clip length is approximately
: 30 sec.,
: 3
min.* or : 3 min. The times shown are the maximum continuous
recording times.
* When using the 64MB or higher capacity CF card.
•
(Large),
indicate the recording resolution.
(Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the compression setting.
(Medium 1),
(Medium 2),
(Small),
,
and
•
• Some CF cards are not sold in some regions.
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Image File Sizes (Estimated)
DIGITAL IXUS 500
Compression
Resolution
(2592 x 1944)
(2048 x 1536)
(1600 x 1200)
(640 x 480)
(640 x 480)
(320 x 240)
(160 x 120)
2053 KB
1395 KB
893 KB
695 KB
445 KB
278 KB
84 KB
1602 KB
1002 KB
249 KB
558 KB
150 KB
660 KB/sec.
330 KB/sec.
120 KB/sec.
Movies
DIGITAL IXUS 430
Resolution
Compression
(2272 x 1704)
(1600 x 1200)
(1024 x 768)
(640 x 480)
(320 x 240)
(160 x 120)
2002 KB
1002 KB
570 KB
249 KB
1116 KB
558 KB
556 KB
278 KB
170 KB
84 KB
320 KB
150 KB
330 KB/sec.
120 KB/sec.
Movies
150
CompactFlash™ Card
Card Slot Type Type I
Dimensions 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.)
Weight
Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)
Battery Pack NB-1LH
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell
3.7 V
Type
Nominal Voltage
Typical Capacity
Cycle Life
840 mAh
Approx. 300 times
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
32.3 x 49.8 x 10.6 mm (1.3 x 2.0 x 0.4 in.)
Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.)
Operating Temperatures
Dimensions
Weight
Battery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE
100 – 240 V AC (50 / 60 Hz)
0.075 A (100 V) – 0.045 A (240 V)
Rated Input
4.2 V DC/0.5 A
Rated Output
Charging Time
Operating Temperatures
Dimensions
Approx. 130 minutes*
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.)
Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz.)
Weight
* When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500
(Included with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK500)
100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)
Rated Input
0.17 A
4.3 V DC/1.5 A
Rated Output
Operating Temperatures
Dimensions
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 in.)
Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.)
Weight
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Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (Optional)
DC 12 – 24 V, 4.3 W
Rated Input
4.2 V DC/0.55 A
Rated Output
Charging Time
Operating Temperatures
Dimensions
Approx. 130 minutes*
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.)
Approx. 106 g (3.7 oz.)
Weight
* When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH
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Photo Tips and Information
Tip for Using the Self-timer
(p.64)
Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button.
Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and
allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image.
Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable
surface or by using a tripod to shoot.
How to adjust the exposure
(p.78)
This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the
optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter
or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions. If
this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually.
Underexposure
The whole recorded image is dark, which
makes white elements of the image appear
gray. Shooting bright subjects or in backlit
conditions may cause the image to be
underexposed. Adjust the exposure
compensation towards the + end.
Optimal Exposure
Overexposure
The whole recorded image is bright, which
makes black elements of the image appear gray.
Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may
cause the image to be overexposed. Adjust the
exposure compensation towards the - end.
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ISO Speed
(p.85)
The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to
light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed
allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a
flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. This is
convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is
prohibited. The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available light,
resulting in images that convey the feel of the place they were shot.
ISO 50 equivalent
ISO 400 equivalent
Advanced Technique for the Macro mode (p.60)
Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function.
For example, shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode
allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus.
However, shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of
focus to make the flower stand out.
Macro with the wide
angle zoom
Macro with the telephoto
zoom
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Index
Selecting Images ............... 110
DPOF Transfer Order............... 116
A
AC Adapter Kit ACK500 ........... 140
AE Lock ..................................... 74
AF Frame ................................... 41
AF Lock ..................................... 72
AF-assist Beam.......................... 42
AiAF........................................... 39
Auto Play (Slide Show)............ 100
Auto Rotate Function................. 86
Autofocus.................................. 39
AV Cable AVC-DC300 .............. 127
E
Erasing.................................... 105
All Images.......................... 106
Single Images.................... 105
Exposure ................................... 78
F
FE Lock ..................................... 75
File Number............................... 87
Flash.......................................... 58
Focus Lock................................ 72
FUNC. menu.............................. 44
B
Battery
Capacity............................. 147
Charging.............................. 18
Handling .............................. 19
Installing.............................. 21
H
Histogram ................................. 38
I
C
Image File Sizes ...................... 150
Index Playback .......................... 91
Indicator.................................... 17
Infinity....................................... 60
Interface Cable ........................ 120
ISO Speed ................................. 85
CF Card...................................... 23
Formatting ......................... 107
Handling .............................. 25
Installing.............................. 23
Compression............................. 55
Computer System
L
Requirements .......................... 119
Connecting the Camera to a
Computer ................................ 118
Continuous Shooting................. 63
Custom White Balance .............. 82
Language .................................. 28
LCD Monitor.............................. 33
Information Displayed ......... 35
Playback Mode .................... 37
Shooting Mode.................... 35
Using the LCD Monitor........ 33
D
Date/Time.................................. 26
DIGITAL Terminal.............. 14, 120
Digital Zoom.............................. 62
Direct Interface Cable ................ 15
Direct Transfer ........................ 123
DPOF Print Order ..................... 110
Print Style.......................... 113
Resetting ........................... 115
M
Macro........................................ 60
Magnifying ................................ 90
Menu
Menu Settings and Factory
Defaults ............................... 47
My Camera Menu ................ 51
155
Play Menu............................ 48
Rec. Menu............................ 47
Selecting Menus and
Resolution ................................. 55
Review Duration ........................ 54
Rotate........................................ 97
Settings ................................43
Set up Menu......................... 48
Messages
S
Self-Timer.................................. 64
Set up Menu .............................. 48
Shooting Mode
List of Messages during
Shooting/Playback ............. 134
Metering Modes......................... 77
Mode Dial .................................. 16
Mode switch .............................. 32
Movie......................................... 70
Edit .......................................95
Playback............................... 93
Shooting .............................. 70
Mute Mode ................................ 48
My Camera Menu
Changing............................ 129
Registering......................... 131
My Camera Setting
File Format ......................... 133
My Camera Settings................. 129
Auto ..................................... 53
Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode .................. 160
Manual................................. 66
Movie................................... 70
Stitch Assist......................... 67
Shutter Button ........................... 41
Pressing Fully ...................... 42
Pressing Halfway ................. 41
Shutter Speed............................ 79
Single Image Playback............... 89
Slide Show
Play Time ........................... 103
Repeat Settings.................. 103
Sound Memo............................. 98
Spot AE Point Frame............ 36, 77
Stitch Assist............................... 67
O
ON/OFF Button........................... 30
T
P
Telephoto................................... 40
Photo Effect................................84
Play Menu.................................. 48
Playback Mode .......................... 32
Power-saving............................. 31
Print/Share Button ..................... 16
Printing.................................... 108
Protect..................................... 104
U
USB port.................................. 120
V
Video Output System............... 128
W
Q
White Balance............................ 81
Wide Angle ................................ 40
Wrist Strap ................................ 14
Quick Shot ................................. 57
R
Rec. Menu ................................. 47
Red-eye Reduction Function...... 59
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MEMO
157
Disclaimer
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information
contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be
accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to
change the specifications of the hardware and software described
herein at any time without prior notice.
• Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware
and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any
form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
• Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or
lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera,
the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal
computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.
Trademark Acknowledgements
• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc.
• CompactFrash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other
countries.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2004 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
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159
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting
conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you
finish shooting.
Reference
Function
Large
Stitch
Assist
ꢁ* ꢁ* ꢀ*
Page
Auto Manual
Movie
–
–
–
Medium 1
Medium 2
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
–
–
–
Resolution Small
–
p. 55
(1)
Movie
ꢁ*
ꢁ*
ꢁ
–
Movie
–
–
Movie
–
–
Superfine
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢀ
Compression Fine
ꢁ* ꢁ* ꢀ*
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
–
–
p. 55
p. 58
Normal
Auto
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢀ
–
Red-eye Reduction Auto
ꢁ* ꢁ*
–
Flash
On
–
ꢁ
–
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
–
–
–
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢀ
ꢀ*
ꢀ
–
ꢀ
ꢀ
–
Off
Slow Synchro
Quick Shot
p. 57
p. 60
Macro Mode
Infinity Mode
AF Lock
AE Lock
FE Lock
p. 72
p. 74
p. 75
–
–
–
Single
ꢁ* ꢁ* ꢀ* ꢁ*
Standard Continuous
shooting
–
–
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
–
–
–
p. 63
Shooting
Method
High-speed continuous
shooting
10-sec. self-timer
2-sec. self-timer
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢀ
ꢀ
–
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
p. 64
Autofocus Modes
160AF-assist Beam
p. 76
p. 47
ꢁ
ꢀ
ꢁ
Reference
Page
Function
Digital Zoom
Stitch
Assist
–
ꢀ
–
Auto Manual
Movie
ꢁ
–
ꢁ
–
ꢁ
–
p. 62
p. 78
Exposure Compensation
ꢁ
Evaluative
–
ꢁ*
Light
Center-Weighted
Metering
Average
–
ꢁ
–
–
p. 77
Method
Spot
Long Shutter
White Balance
Photo Effect
ISO Speed
–
–
–
–
–
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
–
ꢀ
–
–
ꢁ
p. 79
p. 81
p. 84
p. 85
p. 86
ꢀ
ꢁ
(2)
(2)
(2)
–
–
Auto Rotate
ꢀ
–
* Default setting
ꢁSetting available
ꢀSetting can only be selected for the first image.
(Shaded Area):Setting is memorized even when the camera power is
shut off.
(1)
is not available with the DIGITAL IXUS 430.
(2) The ISO speed is automatically set.
With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System]
settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera
buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p. 52).
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