Canon Automobile Electronics IXUS 105 User Manual

Camera User Guide  
Photo of IXUS 105  
ENGLISH  
Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.  
Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.  
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Read This First  
Test Shots and Disclaimer  
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images  
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and  
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages  
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory  
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded  
in a way that is machine readable.  
Warning Against Copyright Infringement  
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not  
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission  
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying  
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by  
means of a camera or other device may 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  
Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera.  
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Warranty System  
Booklet.  
LCD Monitor  
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision  
manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to  
specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright  
or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded  
image.  
The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection  
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the  
camera.  
Camera Body Temperature  
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the  
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.  
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What Do You Want to Do?  
Shoot  
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Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 56  
Take good people shots  
I F V w P  
Portraits  
At night  
Kids and pets  
At the beach Against snow  
Shoot various other scenes  
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Indoors  
Fireworks  
Underwater  
Low light  
Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 62, 78  
Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash  
(turn off the flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . . . . 61, 62, 74, 75  
Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . . . 68  
Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Change the ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
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What Do You Want to Do?  
View  
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Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Automatically play back pictures (slideshow). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96  
Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99  
Look at my pictures on a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 95  
Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 101  
Protect pictures from accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Shoot/View Movies  
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Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
View movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Print  
2
Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108  
Save  
Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Other  
3
Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Use the camera abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Understand what is displayed on the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128  
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Table of Contents  
Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions  
of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting  
you learn more as you read each chapter.  
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Table of Contents  
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Conventions Used in this Guide  
Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.  
Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square  
brackets).  
The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the  
following icons.  
(Up button)  
(FUNC./SET button)  
(Right button)  
(Left button)  
(Down button)  
: Things you should be careful about.  
: Troubleshooting tips.  
: Hints for getting more out of your camera.  
: Supplemental information.  
(p. xx): Reference pages.“xx” stands for a page number.  
This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.  
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are  
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.  
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Safety Precautions  
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions  
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.  
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries  
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.  
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you  
use.  
Warning  
Caution  
Caution  
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.  
Denotes the possibility of injury.  
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.  
Warning  
Camera  
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.  
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular,  
remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.  
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.  
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.  
Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.  
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless  
expressly indicated to do so in this guide.  
To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been  
dropped or otherwise damaged.  
Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or  
otherwise behaves abnormally.  
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the  
equipment.  
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.  
This could result in fire or electrical shock.  
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the  
camera power off and remove the battery.  
Use only recommended power sources.  
Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.  
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Safety Precautions  
Battery and Battery Charger  
Use only recommended batteries.  
Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.  
Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other  
liquids.  
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.  
Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.  
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the  
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing  
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.  
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera  
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.  
Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has  
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.  
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the  
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are  
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.  
Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger  
terminals or plug.  
This could result in fire or electrical shock.  
Other Warnings  
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support  
data CD-ROMs.  
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.  
It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds  
of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.  
Caution  
Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks  
when hanging it by the strap.  
Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.  
This could damage the camera or lead to injury.  
Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.  
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Places subject to strong sunlight.  
Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).  
Humid or dusty areas.  
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in  
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause  
deformation of the casing.  
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Safety Precautions  
When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.  
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.  
Caution  
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).  
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.  
When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to  
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.  
This may cause the camera to malfunction.  
In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.  
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the  
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from  
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.  
Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,  
or when you are not using it.  
Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is  
charging.  
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort,  
resulting in fire.  
Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.  
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.  
Before you discard battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.  
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.  
Do not place the battery near pets.  
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or  
injuries.  
Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.  
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.  
When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into  
contact with the LCD monitor.  
Do not attach accessories to the strap.  
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.  
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Getting Started  
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in  
A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take.  
The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies  
and transfer images to a computer.  
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera  
Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your  
wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.  
Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by  
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.  
Strap  
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Charging the Battery  
Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery  
as it is not charged at the time of purchase.  
Remove the cover.  
Insert the battery.  
Align the S marks on the battery and  
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it  
in  
and down  
.
Charge the battery.  
For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug  
the charger into a power outlet  
and plug  
.
For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into  
the charger, then plug the other end into a  
power outlet.  
X The charge lamp lights red and charging  
starts.  
CB-2LY  
CB-2LYE  
The charge lamp will light green when  
charging has finished. Charging takes  
approx. 1 hour and 55 minutes.  
Remove the battery.  
Unplug the battery charger from the power  
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it  
in  
and up  
.
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than  
24 hours continuously.  
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Charging the Battery  
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken  
Number of Shots  
240  
7
Playback Time (Hours)  
The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products  
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.  
Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less  
than mentioned above.  
Battery Charge Indicator  
An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge  
state.  
Display  
Summary  
Sufficient charge.  
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.  
Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.  
Depleted. Recharge the battery.  
(Blinking red)  
“Change the battery pack.”  
Using the battery and charger effectively  
Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.  
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.  
Attach the cover to a charged battery so that  
the S mark is visible.  
How to store the battery for long periods:  
Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover  
and store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year)  
without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.  
The battery charger can also be used when abroad.  
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.  
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do  
not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.  
The battery may develop a bulge.  
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.  
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the  
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the  
end of its life span.  
Purchase a new battery.  
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Compatible Memory Cards  
(Sold Separately)  
SD memory cards (2GB and less)*  
SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*  
SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)*  
MultiMediaCards  
MMCplus memory cards  
HC MMCplus memory cards  
* This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not  
operate properly depending on the brand of card used.  
Depending on your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may  
not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader.  
Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.  
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card  
Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).  
Check the card’s write-protect tab.  
If the memory card has a write-protect tab,  
you will not be able to record images if the  
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab  
up until you hear a click.  
Open the cover.  
Slide the cover  
and open it  
.
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card  
Insert the battery.  
Insert the battery as shown until it locks  
into place with a click.  
Be sure to insert the battery in the correct  
direction or it will not properly lock into  
place.  
Terminals  
Insert the memory card.  
Insert the memory card as shown until it  
locks into place with a click.  
Be sure the memory card is oriented  
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the  
wrong direction could damage the  
camera.  
Terminals  
Close the cover.  
Close the cover  
, and press downward  
as you slide it until it clicks into place  
.
What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?  
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the  
locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not  
be able to take or erase images.  
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card  
Removing the Battery and Memory Card  
Remove the battery.  
Open the cover and press the battery lock  
in the direction of the arrow.  
X The battery will pop up.  
Remove the memory card.  
Push the memory card in until you hear a  
click, then slowly release it.  
X The memory card will pop up.  
Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card  
Memory Card  
4 GB  
1231  
16 GB  
5042  
Number of shots  
Values are based on the default settings.  
The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the  
subject and the memory card used.  
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?  
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a  
Shooting mode (p. 24).  
Number of shots  
that can be taken  
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Setting the Date and Time  
The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned  
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these  
settings, be sure to set them.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the ON/OFF button.  
X The Date/Time screen will appear.  
Set the date and time.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option.  
Press the op buttons to set a value.  
Complete the setting.  
Press the m button.  
X Once the date and time have been set,  
the Date/Time screen will close.  
Pressing the ON/OFF button will turn off  
the camera.  
Reappearing Date/Time screen  
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/  
Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.  
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Setting the Date and Time  
Changing the Date and Time  
You can change the current date and time settings.  
Display the menus.  
Press the n button.  
Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.  
Press the qr buttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Date/  
Time], then press the m button.  
Change the date and time.  
Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust  
the setting.  
Pressing the n button will close the  
menu.  
Date/Time battery  
The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the  
date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack  
has been removed.  
By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold  
separately, p. 38) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if  
the camera is not turned on.  
If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you  
turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and time.  
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Setting the Display Language  
You can change the language that displays on the screen.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1 button.  
Display the settings screen.  
Press and hold the m button, then press  
the n button.  
Set the display language.  
Press the opqr buttons to choose a  
language, then press the m button.  
X Once the display language has been set,  
the settings screen will close.  
You can also change the display language by pressing the n button,  
choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.  
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Formatting Memory Cards  
Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other  
devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)  
a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve  
the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory  
card.  
Display the menu.  
Press the n button.  
Choose [Format].  
Press the qr buttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the op buttons to choose  
[Format], then press the m button.  
Format the memory card.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [OK],  
then press the m button.  
X A confirmation screen will appear.  
Press the op buttons to choose [OK],  
then press the m button.  
X The memory card will be formatted.  
X When formatting ends, [Memory card  
formatting complete] will appear on the  
screen.  
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Pressing the Shutter Button  
Press the m button.  
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file  
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents  
are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a  
memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such  
as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.  
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen  
may be less than indicated on the memory card.  
Pressing the Shutter Button  
To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button  
lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.  
Press halfway (lightly to focus).  
Press lightly until the camera beeps twice  
and AF frames appear where the camera  
focused.  
Press fully (all the way to shoot).  
X The camera plays the shutter sound and  
takes the shot.  
If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may  
not be in focus.  
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)  
Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you  
can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot.  
The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and  
brightness to optimal levels.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the ON/OFF button.  
X The start-up screen will appear.  
Choose A mode.  
Set the mode switch to A.  
When you point the camera toward the  
subject, the camera will make a slight  
noise as it determines the scene.  
X The icon for the determined scene will  
appear in the upper right of the screen.  
X The camera will focus on detected faces  
and display frames on them.  
Compose the shot.  
Moving the zoom lever toward i will  
zoom in on your subject, making it appear  
larger. Moving the lever toward j will  
zoom out from your subject, making it  
appear smaller (the zoom bar will appear).  
Zoom bar  
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)  
Focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
X When the camera focuses, it will beep  
twice and AF frames will appear where the  
camera focused.  
Several AF frames will appear when the  
camera focuses on more than one point.  
AF Frame  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button fully.  
X The camera will play the shutter sound  
and shoot. The flash will automatically  
fire in low light conditions.  
X The image will appear on the screen for  
about two seconds.  
You can take a second picture even while  
an image is displayed by pressing the  
shutter button again.  
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)  
Scene Icons  
The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then  
automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject  
brightness and color.  
Including Blue  
Background  
Bright  
Dark  
When  
Skies  
Sunsets  
Subject  
People  
Backlit  
Backlit  
Using  
Tripod  
*
Non-Human Subjects/  
Landscapes  
*
Close Subjects  
Icon Background Color  
Gray  
Light Blue  
Orange  
Dark Blue  
* Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.  
Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual  
scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background  
(a wall for example),  
or the “Including Blue Skies” icons may appear  
and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this  
happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 64).  
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)  
What if...  
What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward  
a subject?  
When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main  
subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will  
follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 78).  
What if the indicator blinks orange and  
blinks on the screen?  
Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the  
image.  
What if the camera does not play any sounds?  
Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all  
sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n  
button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to  
choose [Off].  
What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?  
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Move the zoom lever toward  
j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum  
wide angle setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of  
approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.).  
Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving. The  
camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you can shoot within the  
effective flash range of approximately 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.).  
What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed  
halfway?  
Your subject may be too close. Move the zoom lever toward j and hold it until  
the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting  
and you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 3 cm (1.2 in.)  
or more away from the end of the lens.  
Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving. The  
camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you will be able to focus  
on subjects that are about 50 cm (1.6 ft.) or more away from the end of the  
lens.  
What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?  
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting  
in dark areas.  
What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?  
The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.  
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Viewing Images  
You can view the images you have taken on the screen.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1 button.  
X The last image you took will appear.  
Choose an image.  
Pressing the q button will cycle through  
the images in the reverse order they were  
taken, from the newest image to the  
oldest.  
Pressing the r button will cycle through  
the images in the order they were taken,  
from oldest to newest.  
The images change more quickly if you  
keep the qr buttons pressed, but they  
will appear coarse.  
The lens will retract after approximately 1  
minute elapses.  
Pressing the 1 button again while the  
lens is retracted will turn off the power.  
Switching to Shooting mode  
Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the  
camera to Shooting mode.  
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Erasing Images  
You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased  
images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an  
image.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1 button.  
X The last image you took will appear.  
Choose an image to erase.  
Press the qr buttons to display an image  
to erase.  
Erase the image.  
Press the p button.  
X [Erase?] appears.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase],  
then press the m button.  
X The displayed image will be erased.  
To exit instead of erasing, press the qr  
buttons to choose [Cancel], then press the  
m button.  
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Shooting Movies  
The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot  
movies just by pressing the shutter button.  
Enter E mode.  
Set the mode switch to E.  
Shooting Time  
Compose the shot.  
Moving the zoom lever toward i will  
zoom in on your subject, making it appear  
larger. Moving the lever toward j will  
zoom out from your subject, making it  
appear smaller.  
Focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
X When the camera focuses, it will beep  
twice and the indicator will light green.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button fully.  
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Shooting Movies  
X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the  
elapsed time will appear on the screen.  
Once shooting begins, take your finger off  
the shutter button.  
Elapsed Time  
If you change the composition of your shot  
during shooting, the focus will stay the  
same, but the brightness and tone will  
automatically adjust.  
Do not touch the microphone while  
shooting.  
Do not press any buttons other than the  
shutter button while shooting. The sound  
the buttons make will be recorded in the  
movie.  
Microphone  
Stop shooting.  
Press the shutter button fully again.  
X The camera will beep once and stop  
shooting.  
X The movie will record to the memory card.  
X Shooting will automatically stop when the  
memory card fills.  
Magnifying the subject while shooting  
Pressing the zoom lever toward i while shooting will zoom in on the subject.  
However, operation sounds will be recorded and the movie may appear coarse.  
Estimated Shooting Times  
Memory Card  
Shooting Time  
4 GB  
16 GB  
32 min. 26 sec.  
2 hrs. 12 min. 50 sec.  
Shooting times are based on default settings.  
Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the  
recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.  
Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some  
memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.  
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Viewing Movies  
You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1 button.  
X The last image you shot will appear.  
X
appears on movies.  
Choose a movie.  
Press the qr buttons to choose a movie,  
then press the m button.  
X The movie control panel will appear.  
Play the movie.  
Press the qr buttons to choose  
(Play), then press the m button.  
X The movie will play.  
You can pause/resume the movie by  
pressing the m button again.  
Press the op buttons to adjust the  
volume.  
X After the movie finishes,  
appears.  
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Transferring Images to a Computer for  
Viewing  
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the  
camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser  
EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM,  
overwriting your current installation.  
System Requirements  
Windows  
Windows 7  
Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2)  
Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3  
OS  
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in  
USB ports.  
Computer model  
CPU  
Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher  
Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more  
Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista: 1 GB or more  
Windows XP: 512 MB or more  
RAM  
Interface  
USB  
Free Hard Disk  
Space  
ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more*  
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more  
Display  
1,024 x 768 pixels or higher  
* For Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500MB) must be  
installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer’s capabilities.  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.6)  
OS  
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in  
USB ports.  
Computer model  
PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor  
CPU  
Mac OS X v10.4 – v10.5: 512 MB or more  
Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more  
RAM  
Interface  
USB  
Free Hard Disk  
Space  
ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more  
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more  
Display  
1,024 x 768 pixels or higher  
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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing  
Preparations  
Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.  
Install the Software.  
Windows  
Place the CD in the computer’s  
CD-ROM drive.  
Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL  
CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
Begin installation.  
Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-  
screen instructions to proceed with the  
installation.  
If the [User Account Control] window  
appears, follow the on-screen instructions  
to proceed.  
When the install finishes, click  
[Restart] or [Finish].  
Remove the CD-ROM.  
Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop  
screen appears.  
Macintosh  
Place the CD in the computer’s  
CD-ROM drive.  
Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL  
CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
Begin installation.  
Double-click the  
Click [Install], and follow the on-screen  
instructions to proceed with the installation.  
on the CD.  
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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing  
Connect the camera to the  
computer.  
Turn off the camera.  
Open the cover, and insert the cable's  
smaller plug firmly into the camera  
terminal in the direction shown.  
Insert the cable’s larger plug into the  
computer. For connection details, refer to  
the user guide provided with the  
computer.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.  
Open CameraWindow.  
Windows  
Click [Downloads Images From Canon  
Camera using Canon CameraWindow].  
X CameraWindow will appear.  
If CameraWindow does not appear,  
click the [Start] menu and choose  
[All Programs], followed by [Canon  
Utilities], [CameraWindow] and  
[CameraWindow].  
Macintosh  
X CameraWindow will appear when you  
establish a connection between the  
camera and computer.  
If CameraWindow does not appear, click  
the CameraWindow icon on the Dock (the  
bar which appears at the bottom of the  
desktop).  
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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing  
For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow.  
Click  
on the task bar.  
In the screen that appears, click the  
link to modify the program.  
Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon  
CameraWindow], then click [OK].  
Double click  
.
Transfer and View Images  
Click [Import Images from Camera], and  
then click [Import Untransferred Images].  
X All images not previously transferred will  
transfer to the computer. Transferred  
images will be sorted by date and saved in  
separate folders in the Pictures folder.  
When [Image import complete.] appears,  
click [OK], then click [X] to close  
CameraWindow.  
Turn off the camera and unplug the cable.  
For further operations, refer to the  
Software Guide.  
You can transfer images without installing the included software by  
simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the  
following limitations.  
After connecting to the camera, it may take a few minutes until you can  
transfer images.  
Movies will not transfer correctly.  
Images shot in the vertical position may be transferred in the horizontal  
position.  
Protection settings for images may be lost when transferred to a  
computer.  
There may be problems transferring images or image information  
correctly depending on the version of the operating system in use, the  
file size, or the software in use.  
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Accessories  
Supplied with Camera  
*
Wrist Strap  
WS-DC7  
DIGITAL CAMERA  
Solution Disk  
Battery Pack NB-6L  
(with Terminal Cover)  
Battery Charger  
CB-2LY/CB-2LYE  
*
AV Cable  
AVC-DC400  
*
Interface Cable  
*
IFC-400PCU  
*Also available for purchase separately.  
Memory Card  
Card Reader  
Windows/Macintosh  
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers  
Compact Photo Printers  
(SELPHY series)  
Inkjet Printers  
See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the  
printer and interface cables.  
TV/Video  
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Separately Sold Accessories  
The following camera accessories are sold separately.  
Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be  
available.  
Power Supplies  
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40  
This kit lets you power the camera using  
household power. Recommended for  
powering the camera for an extended period  
of time or when connecting to a computer or  
printer. Cannot be used to charge the battery  
inside the camera.  
Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE  
An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-6L.  
Battery Pack NB-6L  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.  
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.  
Using accessories abroad  
The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100  
– 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a  
commercially available plug adapter. Do not use electrical transformers for  
foreign travel as they will cause damage.  
Flash  
High-Power Flash HF-DC1  
This attachable supplementary flash can be  
used to capture photographic subjects that  
are too distant for the light from the built-in  
flash to illuminate.  
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Separately Sold Accessories  
Other Accessories  
Waterproof Case WP-DC36  
Use this case to take underwater shots at  
depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot  
in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.  
Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1  
When using the Waterproof Case to take  
photographs underwater, the weights  
prevent the case from floating.  
Printers  
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant  
Printers  
By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand  
PictBridge compliant printer, you can print  
your images without having to use a  
computer.  
SELPHY series  
For more information, visit your nearest  
Canon retailer.  
Inkjet Printers  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine  
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or  
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this  
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine  
Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
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Learning More  
This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on  
the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.  
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Components Guide  
Microphone (p. 31)  
Lens  
Shutter Button (p. 23)  
ON/OFF Button (p. 19)  
Speaker  
Tripod Socket  
Zoom Lever  
Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide  
Angle) (p. 24)  
DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 122)  
Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16)  
Strap Mount (p. 13)  
Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index)  
Mode Switch  
Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.  
You can leave it to the camera to select  
settings for fully automatic shooting (p. 24).  
You can shoot with the best settings for  
the scene (p. 54) or choose settings  
yourself to take various types of pictures  
(pp. 53, 63, 77).  
For shooting movies (pp. 30, 87).  
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Indicator  
Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44)  
Indicator (p. 43)  
1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 93, 107)  
Mode Switch  
b
(Exposure Compensation) (p. 65) /  
d (Jump) Button (p. 95)/ o Button  
e (Macro) (p. 67) / u (Infinity) (p. 66) /  
q Button  
A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) /  
DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 99, 108)  
n Button (p. 47)  
m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button  
h (Flash) (pp. 57, 66, 85) / r Button  
Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 61, 74, 75) /  
a (Single Image Erase) (p. 29) /  
p Button  
l (Display) Button (p. 44)  
Indicator  
The indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink depending on the  
camera’s status.  
Colors  
Status  
Lights  
Blinks  
Lights  
Blinks  
Operation Status  
Shooting preparation complete/Display off (p. 116)  
Recording/reading/transmitting image data  
Shooting preparation complete (flash on)  
Camera shake warning (p. 57)  
Green  
Orange  
When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the  
memory card or various information is being transmitted. Do not turn off  
the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the  
camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera  
or memory card to malfunction.  
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Screen Display  
Switching the Display  
You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 128  
for details on information that appears on the screen.  
Shooting  
Information Display  
No Information Display  
Playback  
No Information  
Display  
Simple Information  
Display  
Detailed Information Focus Check Display  
Display  
You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the  
image displays shortly after shooting. However, Simple Information  
Display is not available. You can change the display that appears first by  
pressing the n button to choose the 4 tab, then setting  
[Review Info] (p. 118).  
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Screen Display  
Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions  
The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions,  
allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However,  
the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual  
image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the  
movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen.  
This has no effect on the recorded image.  
Overexposure Warning during Playback  
In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 44), overexposed areas of the image  
flash on the screen.  
Histogram during Playback  
The graph that appears in “Detailed  
Information Display” (p. 44) is called the  
histogram. The histogram shows the  
distribution of brightness in an image  
horizontally, and the amount of brightness  
vertically. When the graph approaches the  
right side, the image is bright, but when it  
approaches the left side, the image is  
dark, and in this way you can judge the  
exposure.  
High  
Low  
Dark  
Bright  
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FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations  
Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The  
menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 130 131).  
Choose a shooting mode.  
Set the mode switch to the desired  
shooting mode.  
Display the FUNC. menu.  
Press the m button.  
Choose a menu item.  
Press the op buttons to choose a menu  
item.  
X The available options for the menu item  
appear in the lower part of the screen.  
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
Available Options  
option.  
Menu Items  
You can also choose settings by pressing  
the l button on options that display  
.
Complete the setting.  
Press the m button.  
X The shooting screen will reappear and the  
setting you chose will appear on the  
screen.  
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MENU – Basic Operations  
Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized  
under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available  
menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 132 135).  
Display the menu.  
Press the n button.  
Choose a tab.  
Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom  
lever (p. 42) left or right to choose a tab.  
Choose a menu item.  
Press the op buttons to choose a menu  
item.  
Some items require you to press the m  
button or r button to display a submenu in  
which you change the setting.  
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option.  
Complete the setting.  
Press the n button.  
X The normal screen will reappear.  
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Changing the Sound Settings  
You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.  
Muting Sounds  
Display the menu.  
Press the n button.  
Choose [Mute].  
Press the qr buttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Mute],  
then press the qr buttons to choose [On].  
Press the n button again to return to  
the normal screen.  
Adjusting the Volume  
Display the menu.  
Press the n button.  
Choose [Volume].  
Press the qr buttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the op buttons to choose  
[Volume], then press the m button.  
Change the volume.  
Press the op buttons to choose an item,  
then press the qr buttons to adjust the  
volume.  
Press the n button twice to return to  
the normal screen.  
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Changing the Screen Brightness  
The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.  
Using the Menu  
Display the menu.  
Press the n button.  
Choose [LCD Brightness].  
Press the qr buttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the op buttons to choose [LCD  
Brightness].  
Change the brightness.  
Press the qr buttons to change the  
brightness.  
Press the n button twice to return to  
the normal screen.  
Using the l Button  
Press the l button for more than one  
second.  
X The screen increases to maximum  
brightness regardless of the setting in the  
3 tab.  
Pressing the l button again for more  
than one second will return the screen to  
the original brightness.  
The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the  
brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab.  
When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab,  
you cannot change the brightness with the l button.  
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Returning the Camera to Default Settings  
When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to  
the default settings.  
Display the menu.  
Press the n button.  
Choose [Reset All].  
Press the qr buttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Reset  
All], then press the m button.  
Reset the settings.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [OK],  
then press the m button.  
X The camera will reset to the default  
settings.  
Are there functions that cannot be reset?  
The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System]  
The saved data for custom white balance (p. 71).  
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Low Level Memory Card Formatting  
Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading  
speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a  
memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the  
erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level  
format.  
Display the menu.  
Press the n button.  
Choose [Format].  
Press the qr buttons to choose the 3  
tab.  
Press the op buttons to choose  
[Format], then press the m button.  
Perform the low level format.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Low  
Level Format], then press the qr buttons  
to display  
.
Press the opqr buttons to choose  
[OK], then press the m button.  
X A confirmation screen will appear.  
Press the op buttons to choose [OK],  
then press the m button.  
X When low level formatting ends, [Memory  
card formatting complete] will appear.  
Press the m button.  
About low level formatting  
If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work  
correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the  
images from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing  
a low level format.  
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Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)  
Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all  
recorded data are erased.  
You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop].  
When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the  
memory card can be used without problem.  
Power Saving Function  
(Auto Power Down)  
To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not  
operated for a certain time.  
Power Saving during Shooting  
The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last  
operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will  
turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted,  
pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the screen and shooting  
can continue.  
Power Saving during Playback  
The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last  
operated.  
You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 116).  
You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 116).  
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3
Shooting in Special  
Conditions and Commonly  
Used Functions  
This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as  
how to use common functions, such as the self-timer.  
When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of  
conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.  
All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.  
This chapter assumes the mode switch is set to A for “Turning the  
Flash Off” (p. 57) to “Using the Self-Timer” (p. 61). When shooting in a  
mode other than A, check which functions are available in that mode  
“Using the Face Self-Timer” (p. 62) assumes the mode switch has been  
set to 4 and  
mode has been chosen.  
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Shooting in Various Conditions  
The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you  
wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.  
Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42).  
Choose the Shooting mode.  
After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose G.  
Choose the desired shooting  
mode.  
Press the qr buttons to choose the  
desired mode, then press the m button.  
To shoot special scenes (p. 55), choose  
(at the far right), then press the l  
button. Press the qr buttons to choose  
an item, then press the m button.  
Shoot.  
ITake portraits (Portrait)  
Produces a soft effect when  
photographing people.  
FTake snapshots at night  
(Night Snapshot)  
Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city  
nightscapes or people against night  
backgrounds.  
If you hold the camera firmly, you can take  
pictures with reduced camera shake, even  
without a tripod.  
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Shooting in Various Conditions  
VTake shots of kids and pets  
(Kids&Pets)  
Lets you capture subjects that move  
around, such as children and pets, without  
missing photo opportunities.  
Take indoor shots (Indoor)  
Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.  
Special Scenes  
Take shots in low light  
conditions (Low Light)  
Depending on the scene, the ISO speed  
will be set higher and the shutter speed  
faster than in A mode so that you can  
shoot in dark places with reduced camera  
shake and subject blur.  
A recording pixel setting of  
will appear,  
and the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200  
pixels.  
wTake shots of people at the  
beach (Beach)  
Lets you take shots of brightly lit people  
on sandy beaches where the reflected  
sunlight is strong.  
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Shooting in Various Conditions  
S Shoot underwater (Underwater)  
Lets you take natural-colored shots of  
aquatic life and underwater scenery when  
used with Waterproof Case WP-DC36  
(sold separately).  
OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)  
Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as  
new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms,  
in vivid colors.  
PTake shots of people in snow  
(Snow)  
Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots  
of people against snowy backgrounds.  
tTake shots of fireworks  
(Fireworks)  
Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid  
colors.  
In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from  
moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to  
[Off] (p. 119).  
In F, V, or S mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO  
speed (p. 70) is increased to match the shooting conditions.  
Modes for other scenes  
In addition to the modes explained here, the following scene modes are also  
available.  
Face Self-timer (p. 62)  
Long Shutter (p. 86)  
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Turning the Flash Off  
You can shoot with the flash turned off.  
Press the r button.  
Choose !.  
Press the qr buttons to choose !, then  
press the m button.  
X Once set, ! will appear on the screen.  
To turn the flash back on, follow the steps  
above to return the setting to  
.
What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing  
appears?  
When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera  
shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on  
the screen. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving.  
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Zooming in Closely on Subjects  
(Digital Zoom)  
You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x  
and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge.  
The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel  
setting (p. 68) and the zoom factor used.  
Move the zoom lever toward i.  
Hold the lever until zooming stops.  
X The zoom will stop when the largest  
possible zoom factor without image  
deterioration has been reached, and the  
zoom factor will appear when you release  
the zoom lever.  
Move it toward i again.  
X The digital zoom will zoom in even further  
on the subject.  
What if the zoom factor appears in blue?  
Images shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse.  
Turning off the digital zoom  
To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and  
choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option.  
The focal length when using the optical zoom is 28 – 112 mm, and the  
focal length when using the digital zoom is 112 – 448 mm (35 mm film  
equivalent).  
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Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)  
Digital Tele-Converter  
The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or  
2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake  
than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom  
factor.  
The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of  
recording pixel (p. 68) and digital tele-converter settings used.  
Choose [Digital Zoom].  
Press the n button.  
Press the qr buttons to choose the 4  
tab.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Digital  
Zoom].  
Accept the setting.  
Press the qr buttons to choose the zoom  
factor.  
Pressing the n button will restore the  
shooting screen.  
X The view will be enlarged and the zoom  
factor will appear on the screen.  
To return to standard digital zoom, choose  
[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.  
What if the zoom factor appears in blue?  
Using [1.5x] at a recording pixel setting of  
deterioration (the zoom factor will appear in blue).  
Using [2.0x] at a recording pixel setting of  
deterioration (the zoom factor will appear in blue).  
or  
will cause image  
or will cause image  
,
The respective equivalent focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.0x] are  
42.0 – 168 mm and 56.0 – 224 mm (35mm film equivalent).  
The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.  
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Inserting the Date and Time  
You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an  
image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check  
beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19).  
Choose [Date Stamp].  
Press the n button.  
Press the qr buttons to choose the 4  
tab.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Date  
Stamp].  
Accept the setting.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or  
[Date & Time].  
Pressing the n button will restore the  
shooting screen.  
X [DATE] will appear on the screen.  
Shoot.  
X The shooting date or time will be recorded  
in the image’s lower right corner.  
To restore to the original setting, choose  
[Off] in Step 2.  
You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have  
an embedded date and time as follows. However, if you do this for  
images with an embedded date and time, the date and time may be  
printed twice.  
Use the DPOF print settings (p. 110) to print.  
Use the included software to print.  
Refer to the Software Guide for details.  
Print using printer functions.  
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.  
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Using the Self-Timer  
The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the  
photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the  
shutter button is pressed.  
Press the p button.  
Choose Ò.  
Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then  
press the m button.  
X Once set, Ò will appear.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus  
on the subject, then press it fully.  
X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks  
and the self-timer sound plays.  
X Two seconds before the shutter releases,  
the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp  
remains lit when the flash will fire).  
To cancel shooting with the timer after  
countdown has started, press the p  
button.  
To restore the original setting, choose  
in Step 2.  
You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 75).  
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Using the Face Self-Timer  
To take a photo that includes the photographer, such as a group photo,  
compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two  
seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 78).  
Choose  
.
Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 54 and choose  
.
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button halfway.  
Make sure a green frame appears on the  
face focused on and white frames appear  
on other faces.  
Press the shutter button fully.  
X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,  
and [Look straight at camera to start count  
down] will appear on the screen.  
X The lamp will blink and the self-timer  
sound will play.  
Join the subjects and look at the  
camera.  
X When the camera detects a new face, the  
lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp  
remains lit when the flash will fire), and  
two seconds later the shutter will release.  
To cancel the countdown after the timer  
has started, press the p button.  
Changing the number of shots  
For the screen in Step 1, press the l button, then press the qr buttons to  
change the number of shots. Press the m button to accept the setting.  
Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will  
release approximately 15 seconds later.  
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4
Choosing Settings Yourself  
In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G  
mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.  
This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is  
in G mode.  
G stands for Program AE.  
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in  
modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those  
modes (pp. 130 131).  
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Shooting in Program AE  
You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.  
AE stands for Auto Exposure.  
Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42).  
Choose G.  
Choose G in Step 2 on p. 54 and press  
the m button.  
Adjust the settings according to  
your purposes (pp. 65 76).  
Shoot.  
What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in  
orange?  
If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button  
halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange. Try the  
following settings to obtain the correct exposure.  
Turn on the flash (p. 66)  
Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 70)  
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Adjusting the Brightness  
(Exposure Compensation)  
You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop  
increments in the range of –2 to +2.  
Enter Exposure Compensation  
mode.  
Press the o button.  
Adjust the brightness.  
While watching the screen, press the qr  
buttons to adjust the brightness and press  
the m button.  
X The exposure compensation amount will  
appear on the screen.  
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Turning the Flash On  
You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle,  
the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at  
maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.)  
Choose h.  
After pressing the r button, press the qr  
buttons to choose h, then press the m  
button.  
X Once set, h will appear on the screen.  
Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)  
When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both  
near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your  
subject) to focus more reliably on far away subjects (approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.) or  
more) only.  
Choose u.  
After pressing the q button, press the qr  
buttons to choose u, then press the m  
button.  
X Once set, u will appear on the screen.  
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Shooting Close-ups (Macro)  
You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-  
ups of it. The shooting range (focusing zone) is approximately 3 – 50 cm  
(1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is moved  
toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide  
angle setting of the lens).  
Choose e.  
After pressing the q button, press the qr  
buttons to choose e, then press the m  
button.  
X Once set, e will appear on the screen.  
The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.  
About the Zoom Bar  
When you move the zoom lever, the zoom bar appears on the screen. When  
shooting in Macro mode, the camera cannot focus in the range of the yellow  
bar.  
When zooming within the range of the yellow bar, e will be grayed out and  
shooting will be done in  
.
How can I take better close-ups?  
Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in Î, to prevent the camera  
from moving and blurring the image (p. 74).  
You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to focus on a specific portion  
of the subject (p. 79).  
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Changing the Recording Pixel Setting  
(Image Size)  
You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings.  
Choose the recording pixel  
setting.  
After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option, then press the m button.  
X The setting you chose will appear on the  
screen.  
If you choose  
, you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital Tele-  
Converter (p. 59).  
Changing the Compression Ratio  
(Image Quality)  
You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image  
quality):  
(Fine),  
(Normal).  
Choose the compression ratio  
setting.  
Press the m button, then press the op  
buttons to choose  
and press the  
l button.  
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option, then press the m button.  
X The setting you chose will appear on the  
screen.  
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Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)  
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression  
Ratio  
Number of Recordable  
Compression Single Image Data  
Images  
Recording Pixels  
Ratio  
Size (Approx. KB)  
4 GB  
1231  
2514  
1828  
3771  
2681  
5247  
6352  
12069  
20116  
30174  
1630  
3352  
16 GB  
3084  
1474  
2060  
980  
5042  
10295  
7487  
(Large)  
12M/4000 x 3000  
(Medium 1)  
8M/3264 x 2448  
15443  
10981  
21486  
26010  
49420  
82367  
123550  
6677  
1395  
695  
(Medium 2)  
5M/2592 x 1944  
558  
(Medium 3)  
2M/1600 x 1200  
278  
150  
(Small)  
0.3M/640 x 480  
84  
2311  
1105  
(Widescreen)  
4000 x 2248  
13727  
The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change  
depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.  
Approximate Values for Paper Size  
Suitable for sending images as e-mail  
attachments.  
For printing on wide size paper.  
A2  
A3  
A4, Letter size  
5" x 7"  
Postcard size  
3.5" x 5"  
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Changing the ISO Speed  
Choose the ISO speed.  
After pressing the  
op buttons to choose  
button, press the  
m
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option, then press the m button.  
X The setting you chose will appear on the  
screen.  
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting  
conditions.  
Low  
Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.  
Cloudy, Twilight  
Nightscapes, Dark interiors  
High  
Changing the ISO speed  
Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an  
increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.  
Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera  
shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images,  
however, will appear coarse.  
When the camera is set to  
, you can press the shutter button  
halfway to display the automatically set ISO speed.  
In  
(p. 55), ISO speeds will automatically be set higher than in A  
mode, depending on the scene.  
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Adjusting the White Balance  
The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural  
looking colors to match the shooting conditions.  
Choose the white balance  
function.  
After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option, then press the m button.  
X The setting you chose will appear on the  
screen.  
Auto  
Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.  
Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting  
Day Light  
Cloudy  
Tungsten  
Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions  
Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting  
Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting  
Fluorescent  
Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent  
lighting  
Fluorescent H  
Custom  
Manually sets a custom white balance.  
Custom White Balance  
You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location.  
Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual  
scene you will shoot.  
In Step 2 above, choose  
.
Make sure the entire screen is filled with a  
plain, white colored subject, then press  
the l button.  
X The tint on the screen will change after  
recording the white balance data.  
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Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)  
If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the  
tone may not turn out properly.  
Changing the Tone of an Image  
(My Colors)  
You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when  
shooting.  
Choose My Colors.  
After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option, then press the m button.  
X The setting you chose will appear on the  
screen.  
My Colors Off  
Vivid  
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid  
impression.  
Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral  
hues.  
Neutral  
Sepia  
B/W  
Sepia tones.  
Black and white.  
You can adjust contrast, sharpness, and color saturation etc.  
to your preference.  
Custom Color  
The white balance cannot be set in the  
and  
modes (p. 71).  
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Continuous Shooting  
Custom Color  
The contrast, sharpness, and color saturation in an image can be chosen  
and set at 5 different levels.  
Follow Step 2 on p. 72 to choose  
press the l button.  
, then  
Press the op buttons to choose an  
option, then press the qr buttons to  
choose a value.  
The more to the right, the stronger/deeper  
the effect gets, the more to the left, the  
weaker/lighter the effect gets.  
Press the l button to accept the  
setting.  
Continuous Shooting  
You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.9  
images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.  
Choose a Drive mode.  
After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose W, then  
press the m button.  
Shoot.  
X As long as you hold the shutter button  
down, the camera will shoot successive  
images.  
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Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer  
Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 61, 62, 74, 75).  
Continuous shooting speed increases in  
For a certain interval, images may not be recorded, and the shooting  
speed for may slow down depending on the shooting conditions and the  
camera settings.  
For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the  
shutter button is pressed halfway.  
As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow  
down.  
If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down.  
Shooting Using the Two Second  
Self-Timer  
The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is  
pressed, avoiding any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter  
button.  
Choose Î.  
After pressing the p button, press the  
op buttons to choose Î, then press the  
m button.  
X Once set, Î will appear on the screen.  
Follow Step 3 on p. 61 to shoot.  
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Customizing the Self-Timer  
You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10  
shots).  
Choose $.  
Press the p button, then press the op  
buttons to choose $, then press the  
n button.  
Choose the settings.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Delay]  
or [Shots].  
Press the qr buttons to choose a value,  
then press the m button.  
Follow Step 3 on p. 61 to shoot.  
What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?  
Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot.  
When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and  
sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire,  
the lamp lights).  
If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer.  
If you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer.  
If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.  
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Shooting Using a TV Monitor  
You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.  
Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV”  
Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen.  
Changing the Composition with the  
Focus Lock  
While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure  
are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.  
Focus.  
Center the subject you want in focus, and  
press the shutter button halfway.  
Confirm that the AF Frame is green.  
Recompose.  
Keep the shutter button pressed halfway  
and recompose the scene.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button fully.  
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5
Getting More Out of Your  
Camera  
This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and  
explains how to take pictures using various functions.  
This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is  
in G mode.  
“Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 86) assumes you have set the mode  
switch to 4 and chosen .  
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in  
modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those  
modes (pp. 130 131).  
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Changing the AF Frame Mode  
You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions  
you want to shoot.  
Choose [AF Frame].  
Press the n button, choose the 4  
tab, and then choose the [AF Frame]  
menu item. Press the qr buttons to  
choose an option.  
Face AiAF  
Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering  
only) and white balance (  
only).  
When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the  
face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2)  
will appear on other faces.  
A frame will follow a detected face that is moving within a certain range.  
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will  
appear on faces on which the camera focuses.  
If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear,  
up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on  
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.  
Examples of faces that cannot be detected:  
Subjects that are far away or extremely close.  
Subjects that are dark or light.  
Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.  
The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face.  
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway,  
the AF frame will not appear.  
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Changing the AF Frame Mode  
Center  
The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a  
specific point.  
You can reduce the AF frame size  
Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size]  
menu item and [Small] option.  
The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital  
Tele-converter (p. 59) is used.  
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway,  
the AF frame will turn yellow and  
will appear.  
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Magnifying the Focal Point  
If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you  
can check the focus.  
Choose [AF-Point Zoom].  
Press the n button, choose the 4  
tab, and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom]  
menu item. Press the qr buttons to  
choose [On].  
Check the focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway.  
X In [Face AiAF] (p. 78), the face detected  
as the main subject will appear magnified.  
X In [Center] (p. 79), the contents of the  
center AF frame will appear magnified.  
What if the display does not magnify?  
The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected  
or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if  
the camera cannot focus.  
The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 58) or  
Digital Tele-converter (p. 58) or when connected to a TV (p. 99).  
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Shooting with the AF Lock  
The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not  
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.  
Lock the focus.  
Keep the shutter button pressed halfway  
and press the q button.  
X The focus locks and % appears on the  
screen.  
If you release your finger from the shutter  
button and press the q button again, %  
will disappear and the focus will unlock.  
Compose the scene and shoot.  
Changing the Metering Mode  
You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to  
match the shooting conditions.  
Choose the Metering mode.  
After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option, then press the m button.  
X The setting will appear on the screen.  
Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.  
Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting  
conditions.  
Evaluative  
Center  
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives  
Weighted Avg. greater weight to the center.  
Spot Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame).  
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Shooting with the AE Lock  
You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure  
separately to shoot.  
AE stands for “Auto Exposure”  
Lock the exposure.  
Point the camera toward the subject and  
press the o button while pressing the  
shutter button halfway.  
X When & appears, the exposure will be  
locked.  
If you release your finger from the shutter  
button and press the o button again, &  
will disappear and the AE will unlock.  
Compose the scene and shoot.  
Shooting with the FE Lock  
Just as with the AE lock (p. 82), you can lock the exposure for shooting with  
the flash.  
FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.  
Choose h (p. 66).  
Lock the flash exposure.  
Point the camera toward the subject and  
press the o button while pressing the  
shutter button halfway.  
X The flash will fire and when ( appears,  
the flash output will be retained.  
If you release your finger from the shutter  
button and press the o button again, (  
will disappear and the FE will unlock.  
Compose the scene and shoot.  
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Correcting the Brightness and Shooting  
(i-Contrast)  
The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds,  
that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum  
brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in  
contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper  
impression when shooting.  
Choose [i-Contrast].  
Press the n button, choose the 4  
tab, and then choose the [i-Contrast]  
menu item. Press the qr buttons to  
choose [Auto].  
X Once set, @ will appear on the screen.  
Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or may not be  
corrected properly.  
You can correct recorded images (p. 104).  
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Red-Eye Correction  
You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the  
flash.  
Choose [Flash Settings].  
Press the n button, choose [Flash  
Settings] from the 4 tab and press the  
m button.  
Adjust the setting.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Red-  
Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to  
choose [On].  
X Once set, Œ will appear on the screen.  
Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For  
example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.  
You can correct recorded images (p. 105).  
You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button,  
then the n button.  
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Shooting with Slow Synchro  
You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the  
camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time,  
you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light  
from the flash cannot reach.  
Choose .  
After pressing the r button, press the qr  
buttons to choose , then press the m  
button again.  
X Once set, will appear on the screen.  
Shoot.  
Even if the flash fires, ensure that the  
subject does not move until the shutter  
sound ends.  
Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and  
blurring the image. You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting  
with a tripod (p. 119).  
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Shooting Long Exposures  
You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to  
shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to  
prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.  
Choose .  
Choose in Steps 1 – 3 on p. 54 and  
press the m button.  
Choose the shutter speed.  
Press the o button.  
Press the qr buttons to select the shutter  
speed, then press the m button.  
Confirm the exposure.  
When you press the shutter button  
halfway, the exposure for the chosen  
shutter speed will appear on the screen.  
The brightness of the image may differ from the brightness of the  
screen in Step 3 when the shutter button was pressed halfway.  
When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are  
processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of  
processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot.  
You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod  
If the flash fires, the image may be overexposed. If this happens, set the  
flash to ! and shoot.  
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Using Various Functions for  
Shooting Movies  
This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting  
Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1.  
This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E (Movie mode).  
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Changing the Image Quality  
You can choose between two image quality settings.  
Choose the image quality setting.  
After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option, and press the m button.  
X The setting will appear on the screen.  
Image Quality Table  
Image Quality  
(Recording Pixels/Frame Rate)  
Content  
640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.  
For shooting standard quality movies.  
Since the number of the recording pixels is  
smaller, the image quality will appear  
320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.  
coarse when compared with  
, but you  
can record three times the length.  
Estimated Shooting Time  
Shooting Time  
Image Quality  
4 GB  
32 min. 26 sec.  
16 GB  
2 hrs. 12 min. 50 sec.  
1 hr. 31 min. 25 sec.  
Based on Canon’s testing standards.  
6 hrs. 14 min. 23 sec.  
Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the  
recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.  
Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some  
memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.  
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AE Lock/Exposure Shift  
You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2  
before shooting.  
Focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
Lock the exposure.  
After releasing the shutter button, press  
the o button to lock the exposure. The  
exposure shift bar appears.  
Press the o button again to release the  
lock.  
Change the exposure.  
While watching the screen, press the qr  
buttons to adjust the brightness.  
Shoot.  
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Other Shooting Functions  
The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.  
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 58)  
You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be  
used.  
If you want to shoot at the maximum zoom factor, you should adjust the optical  
zoom to the maximum before shooting.  
The sounds from zoom operation will be recorded.  
Using the Self-Timer (p. 61)  
Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) (p. 66)  
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p. 67)  
Adjusting the White Balance (p. 71)  
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 72)  
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer (p. 74)  
Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 76)  
Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 81)  
Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 117)  
Displaying the Overlay (p. 119)  
[3:2 Guide] is not available.  
Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 119)  
You can switch between [Continuous] and [Off].  
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Playback Functions  
The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.  
Erasing Images (p. 29)  
Quickly Searching Images (p. 94)  
Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 95)  
Viewing Slideshows (p. 96)  
Changing Image Transitions (p. 98)  
Viewing Images on a TV (p. 99)  
Protecting Images (p. 100)  
Erasing All Images (p. 101)  
Rotating Images (p. 102)  
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 32)  
Exit  
Playback  
Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed.  
Sound will not play back.)  
Display the first frame  
Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.)  
Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.)  
Display the last frame  
Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 108).  
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.  
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Using Various Playback and  
Editing Functions  
This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.  
Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera.  
It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited  
on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a  
different camera.  
The edit function (pp. 103 105) cannot be used if the memory card  
does not have free space available.  
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Quickly Searching Images  
g Searching Images Using Index Display  
Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you  
want.  
Move the zoom lever toward g.  
X Images will display in an index.  
Move the zoom lever toward g to  
increase the number of images. The  
number of images increases each time  
you move the lever.  
Move the zoom lever toward k to reduce  
the number of images. The number of  
images will reduce each time you move  
the lever.  
Choose an image.  
Press the opqr buttons to choose an  
image.  
X An orange frame appears on the chosen  
image.  
Press the m button to display the chosen  
image by itself.  
Searching from a large number of images  
By repeatedly moving the zoom lever toward g, you can display an index of up  
to 100 images. If you move the zoom lever toward g again, an orange frame  
appears around all of the images and you can quickly search by pressing the  
op buttons to switch between sets of 100 images.  
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Searching for Images Using the Jump  
Display  
When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by  
a specified method or image unit.  
Choose a jump method.  
In Single Image Playback, press the o  
button.  
X The search method and the position of the  
currently displayed image will appear at  
the bottom of the screen.  
Press the op buttons to choose the  
desired search method.  
Switch images.  
Press the qr buttons.  
X The camera will use the chosen search  
method to jump to an image.  
To return to Single Image Playback, press  
the n button.  
Position of currently  
displayed image  
Jump 10 Images  
Jump 100 Images  
Jump Shot Date  
Jump to first  
Jumps over 10 images at a time.  
Jumps over 100 images at a time.  
Jumps to the first image in each shooting date group.  
Jumps to still images only.  
Jump to Movie  
Jumps to a movie.  
The number of images matching the search filter will appear on the right side of the  
screen except for and  
.
If there are no images matching the jump method, the qr buttons will not  
function.  
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Viewing Slideshows  
You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.  
Choose [Slideshow].  
Press the n button, choose  
[Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the  
m button.  
Make the setting.  
Press the op buttons to choose an item,  
and press the qr buttons to adjust the  
setting.  
Repeat  
Repeats playback of images  
Play Time  
Display time for each image  
Transition effects when switching  
between images  
Effect  
Choose [Start].  
Press the op buttons to choose [Start],  
then press the m button.  
X The slideshow will start a few seconds  
after [Loading image…] displays.  
You can pause/restart a slideshow by  
pressing the m button again.  
Press the n button to stop the  
slideshow.  
If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If  
you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through  
images.  
The power saving function does not work during slideshows (p. 52).  
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Checking the Focus  
You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF  
Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus.  
Press the l button, and switch  
to the focus check display (p. 44).  
X A white frame will appear where the AF  
frame or face was when the focus was  
set.  
X A gray frame will appear on a face  
detected during playback.  
X The area within the orange frame appears  
magnified.  
Switch frames.  
Move the zoom lever toward k once.  
X The screen shown to the left will appear.  
Press the m button to move to a different  
frame when multiple frames appear.  
Change the magnification level or  
location.  
Use the zoom lever to change the display  
size, and the opqr buttons to change  
the display position while checking the  
focus.  
Pressing the n button resets the  
display to Step 1.  
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Magnifying Images  
Move the zoom lever toward k.  
The display will zoom in on the image and  
will appear. If you continue to hold  
the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in  
up to a maximum factor of 10x.  
If you press the opqr buttons, you can  
move the location of the displayed area.  
Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom  
out, or continue to hold it to return to  
Single Image Playback.  
When  
appears on the screen,  
press the m button to switch to  
.
Approximate Location of  
Displayed Area  
Press the qr buttons to switch between  
images in the zoomed state. Press the m  
button again to return to  
.
Changing Image Transitions  
You can choose from two transition effects when switching between images  
in Single Image Playback.  
Choose [Transition].  
Press the n button and choose the  
1 tab, then choose [Transition] and press  
the qr buttons to choose an option.  
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Viewing Images on a TV  
Using the supplied AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to  
view images you have shot.  
Turn off the camera and TV.  
Connect the camera to the TV.  
Open the camera’s terminal cover and  
fully insert the cable plug into the  
camera’s terminal.  
Insert the cable plug fully into the video  
White or Black  
input terminals as shown in the illustration.  
Yellow  
Turn on the TV and switch it to the  
input to which the cable is  
Yellow  
Black  
connected.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.  
X The image will appear on the TV (nothing  
will appear on the screen of the camera).  
After you finish, turn off the camera and  
TV, and unplug the cable.  
What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?  
Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL)  
does not match the TV system. Press the n button, choose the 3 tab and  
[Video System] to switch to the correct video system.  
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Protecting Images  
You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased  
with the camera (pp. 29, 101).  
Choose [Protect].  
Press the n button, choose [Protect]  
in the 1 tab, and then press the m  
button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
image, then press the m button.  
X
will appear.  
If you press the m button again,  
disappear.  
will  
To protect additional images, repeat the  
above procedure.  
Protect images.  
If you press the n button, a  
confirmation screen will appear.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [OK],  
then press the m button.  
X The images will be protected.  
If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also  
be erased.  
If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before performing  
the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected.  
Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To  
erase an image, cancel protection first.  
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Erasing All Images  
You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be  
recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images  
(p. 100) cannot be erased.  
Choose [Erase all].  
Press the n button, choose  
[Erase All] in the 1 tab, and press the m  
button.  
Erase all images.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [OK],  
then press the m button.  
X All images will be erased.  
Pressing the n button will restore the  
menu screen.  
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Rotating Images  
You can change the orientation of an image and save it.  
Choose [Rotate].  
Press the n button, choose [Rotate]  
in the 1 tab, and press the m button.  
Rotate the image.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
image.  
The image will rotate 90° with each press  
of the m button.  
Pressing the n button will restore the  
menu screen.  
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Resizing Images  
You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image  
as a separate file.  
Choose [Resize].  
Press the n button, choose [Resize]  
in the 1 tab, and press the m button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons to choose the  
image and press the m button.  
Choose an image size.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option, then press the m button.  
X The [Save new image?] screen will  
appear.  
Save the new image.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and  
press the m button.  
X The image will be saved as a new file.  
Display the new image.  
When you press the n button, the  
[Display new image?] screen will appear.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [Yes],  
and press the m button.  
X The saved image will be displayed.  
You cannot resize an image to a larger size.  
Images with a recording pixel setting of  
(p. 68), saved as  
in  
Step 3 cannot be edited.  
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Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)  
The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds,  
that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness.  
Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will  
automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose  
from 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Corrected  
images will be saved as a new file.  
Choose [i-Contrast].  
Press the n button, choose  
[i-Contrast] in the 1 tab, and press the  
m button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons to choose the  
image and press the m button.  
Choose a menu item.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
option, then press the m button.  
Save as a new image and display.  
Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p. 103.  
What if the image wasn’t corrected by the [Auto] option as  
well as you would like?  
Choose [Low], [Medium] or [High] and adjust the image.  
Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or the correction  
setting may not be suitable.  
Repeatedly adjusting the same image may cause the quality to  
deteriorate.  
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Correcting the Red-Eye Effect  
You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new  
files.  
Choose [Red-Eye Correction].  
Press the n button, choose [Red-  
Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, and press  
the m button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
image.  
Correct the image.  
Press the m button.  
X Red-eye detected by the camera will be  
corrected and a frame will appear around  
the corrected portion.  
You can magnify or reduce the size of the  
image using the procedures in  
“Magnifying Images” (p. 98).  
Save as a new image and display.  
Press the opqr buttons to choose  
[New File], and press the m button.  
X The image will be saved as a new file.  
Follow Step 5 on p. 103.  
Some images may not be properly corrected.  
When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is  
overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image.  
Protected images cannot be overwritten.  
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Printing  
This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print  
using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 39).  
Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide.  
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers  
SELPHY series  
Inkjet Printers  
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Printing Images  
You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a  
PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable (p. 2).  
Turn off the camera and printer.  
Connect the camera to the printer.  
Open the cover, and insert the small end  
of the plug firmly into the camera terminal  
in the direction shown.  
Insert the cable’s larger plug into the  
printer. For connection details, refer to the  
user guide provided with the printer.  
Turn on the printer.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.  
X
will appear on the screen.  
Choose an image to print.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
image, then press the m button.  
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Printing Images  
Print images.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Print]  
and press the m button.  
X Printing will start.  
If you want to print additional images,  
repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has  
completed.  
After printing has completed, turn off the  
camera and printer, and unplug the  
interface cable.  
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing.  
Refer to pp. 37, 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.  
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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)  
You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify  
settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or  
processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply  
with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.  
Print Settings  
You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all  
images chosen for printing.  
Choose [Print Settings].  
Press the n button and choose the  
2 tab, then choose [Print Settings] and  
press the m button.  
Adjust the settings.  
Press the op buttons to choose a menu  
item, then press the qr buttons to choose  
an option.  
X Pressing the n button accepts the  
settings and restores the menu screen.  
Standard  
Index  
Both  
On  
Prints one image per page.  
Print Type  
Prints several reduced size images per page.  
Prints both standard and index formats.  
Prints the shooting date.  
Date  
Off  
On  
Prints the file number.  
File No.  
Off  
On  
Removes all print settings after printing.  
Clear DPOF  
data  
Off  
Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all  
of the settings in the output.  
may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a  
different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by  
your camera.  
If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the date twice.  
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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)  
With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to  
[On] at the same time.  
The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the  
3 tab (p. 19).  
Choosing the Number of Copies  
Choose [Select Images & Qty.].  
Press the n button and choose the  
2 tab, then choose [Select Images &  
Qty.] and press the m button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an  
image, then press the m button.  
X You will be able to set the number of print  
copies.  
If you choose [Index],  
appears on the  
button again will  
will disappear.  
screen. Pressing the  
m
deselect the image and  
Set the number of prints.  
Press the op buttons to set the number  
of prints (maximum 99).  
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other  
images and the number of prints for each.  
You cannot set the number of print copies  
for index prints. You can only choose  
which images to print.  
Pressing the n button accepts the  
settings and restores the menu screen.  
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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)  
Set All Images to Print Once  
Choose [Select All Images].  
In Step 1 on p. 111, choose [Select All  
Images] and then press the m button.  
Make print settings.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and  
press the m button.  
Clearing All Selections  
Choose [Clear All Selections].  
In Step 1 on p. 111, choose [Clear All  
Selections] and then press the m button.  
All selections will be cleared.  
Press the qr buttons to choose [OK],  
then press the m button.  
Printing Images with DPOF Settings  
Number of copies to print  
Connect the camera to the printer.  
Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 108.  
Print.  
Press the op buttons, choose [Print  
now] and press the m button.  
X Printing will start.  
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Customizing Camera  
Settings  
You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences.  
The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used  
functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and  
playback settings to suit your purposes.  
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Changing Camera Settings  
You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3  
tab (p. 47).  
Turning Off the Start-up Image  
You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the  
camera.  
Choose [Start-up Image], then press the  
qr buttons to choose [Off].  
Changing the File Number Assignment  
Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they  
were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images.  
You can change the file number assignment.  
Choose [File Numbering], then press the  
qr buttons to choose an option.  
Even if you shoot using a new  
memory card, the file numbers  
Continuous  
are assigned consecutively  
until an image with the number  
9999 is taken/saved.  
If you replace the memory card  
with a new one, or a new folder  
is created, file numbering  
begins with 0001 again.  
Auto Reset  
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Changing Camera Settings  
If you use a memory card already containing images, the newly  
assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both the  
[Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. If you want to start over with file  
number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 51).  
Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or  
image types.  
Creating Folders by Shooting Date  
Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also  
create folders by shooting date.  
Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr  
buttons to choose [Daily].  
Images will be saved into folders created  
on each shooting date.  
Changing the Lens Retract Time  
For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1  
button when in a Shooting mode (p. 28). If you want the lens to retract  
immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.].  
Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [0 sec.].  
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Changing Camera Settings  
Turning off the Power Saving Function  
You can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is  
recommended to save battery power.  
Choose [Power Saving], then press the  
m button.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Auto  
Power Down], then use the qr buttons to  
choose [Off].  
If you set the power saving function to  
[Off], be sure to turn the camera off after  
use.  
Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time  
You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52).  
This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].  
Choose [Power Saving], then press the  
m button.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Display  
Off], then use the qr buttons to choose a  
time.  
In order to save battery power, you should  
choose less than [1 min.].  
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Changing Shooting Function Settings  
If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the  
settings in the 4 tab (p. 47).  
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in  
modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those  
modes (pp. 132 133).  
Turning off the AF Assist Beam  
The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions  
when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.  
Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the  
qr buttons to choose [Off].  
Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function  
The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that  
occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this  
function.  
Choose [Flash Settings], then press the  
m button.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Red-  
Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to  
choose [Off].  
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Changing Shooting Function Settings  
Changing the Image Display Time Right After  
Shooting  
You can change the length of time the images display after shooting.  
Choose [Review], then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time.  
The image displays until you press  
the shutter button halfway.  
Hold  
Off  
No image displays  
Changing the Way the Image Displays Right  
After Shooting  
You can change the way the image displays after shooting.  
Choose [Review Info], then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
Off  
Displays the image only.  
Displays detailed information  
Detailed  
The area inside the AF frame is  
magnified, allowing you to check  
Focus Check the focus. The procedure is the  
same as in “Checking the Focus”  
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Changing Shooting Function Settings  
Displaying the Overlay  
You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide  
to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints.  
Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the  
qr buttons to choose an option.  
Grid Lines A grid overlays the display.  
Gray bars will appear on the top  
and bottom of the display. This  
3:2 Guide  
area will not print when printing  
on paper with a 3:2 aspect ratio.  
Both grid lines, and the 3:2 guide  
will appear.  
Both  
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mode, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both].  
Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image.  
The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be  
printed. The actual image recorded will include the portion in the gray  
areas.  
Changing the IS-Mode Settings  
Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
Image stabilization is always on.  
You can confirm the result  
Continuous  
directly on the display, which  
makes it easier to check the  
composition or focus.  
Image stabilization is only active  
at the moment of shooting.  
Shoot Only  
Panning  
Image stabilization only counters  
up and down motion. This option  
is recommended for shooting  
objects moving horizontally.  
If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should  
set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod.  
When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally to shoot. Image  
stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.  
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Changing Playback Function Settings  
You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47).  
Choosing the Image that First Displays  
in Playback  
Choose [Resume], then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
Resumes with the image last  
Last seen  
viewed.  
Resumes with the most  
Last shot  
recently shot image.  
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10  
Useful Information  
This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold  
separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and  
items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.  
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Using Household Power  
If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the  
camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.  
Insert the coupler.  
Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the  
coupler as shown until it locks into place  
with a click.  
Close the cover (p. 17).  
Terminals  
Plug the cord into the coupler.  
Open the cover and fully insert the plug  
into the coupler.  
Connect the power cord.  
Connect the power cord to the compact  
power adapter, then plug the other end  
into a power outlet.  
You can turn the camera on to use it.  
After you finish, turn off the camera and  
unplug the power cord from the power  
outlet.  
Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This  
could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If  
the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer  
Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list.  
Power  
You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.  
Confirm that the battery is not depleted (p. 15).  
Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 17).  
Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 17).  
If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease. Clean the  
terminals with a cotton swab and re-insert the battery several times.  
Battery is consumed quickly.  
Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Warm the battery, for  
example, by placing it in your pocket with the terminal cover on.  
Lens will not retract.  
Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the power is on. After closing  
the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on then back off (p. 17).  
TV output  
Image is distorted or not showing on TV (p. 99).  
Shooting  
Cannot shoot.  
When in Playback mode (p. 28), press the shutter button halfway (p. 23).  
Screen does not display properly in dark places (p. 45).  
Screen does not display properly while shooting.  
Please note, the following will not be recorded in still images, but will be recorded  
in movies.  
When the camera is subjected to powerful light sources, the display may darken.  
When shooting under fluorescent lighting, the screen may flicker.  
When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on  
the screen.  
h appears on the screen and the shot cannot be taken even  
though the shutter button was pressed fully (p. 27).  
appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 57)  
Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 119).  
Set the flash to h (p. 66).  
Increase the ISO speed (p. 70).  
Attach the camera to a tripod.  
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Troubleshooting  
Image is blurred.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to  
shoot (p. 23).  
Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 136).  
Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 117).  
Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.  
Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 76, 81).  
Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame  
does not appear, and the camera does not focus.  
If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the  
shutter button halfway, or repeatedly push the shutter button halfway, the frame  
will appear and the camera will focus.  
Subject is too dark.  
Set the flash to h (p. 66).  
Adjust the brightness with exposure compensation (p. 65).  
Adjust the image with i-Contrast (pp. 83, 104)  
Use the AE lock, or spot metering to shoot (pp. 81, 82).  
Subject is too bright (overexposed).  
Set the flash to ! (p. 57).  
Adjust the brightness with exposure compensation (p. 65).  
Use the AE lock, or spot metering to shoot (pp. 81, 82).  
Reduce the light illuminating the subject.  
Image is dark even though the flash fired (p. 27).  
Increase the ISO speed (p. 70).  
Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography (p. 66).  
Image taken using the flash is too bright (overexposed).  
Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography (p. 66).  
Set the flash to ! (p. 57).  
White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash.  
Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or other objects in the air.  
Image appears rough or grainy.  
Shoot with the ISO speed on a lower setting (p. 70).  
Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image  
may appear rough or grainy (pp. 55, 70).  
Eyes appear red (p. 84).  
Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 117). When shooting with the flash, the lamp  
(on the front of the camera) (p. 43) lights, and for approximately 1 second while  
the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if  
the subject is looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by  
increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.  
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Troubleshooting  
Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or  
continuous shooting slows down.  
Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 51)  
When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC.  
menu.  
The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting  
mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (pp. 130 131).  
Shooting movies  
Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.  
Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of  
recording at high speeds. Even when the shooting time does not display  
properly, the recorded video will be the length that it was actually shot  
appeared on the screen and shooting ended automatically.  
The camera’s internal memory was insufficient. Try one of the following:  
Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 51).  
Change the image quality setting (p. 88).  
Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds (p. 51).  
Zoom does not operate.  
You can use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 90).  
Playback  
Cannot play back images or movies.  
If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be  
able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information  
regarding folder structure or file names.  
Playback stops, or audio cuts out.  
Use a memory card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 51).  
If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt  
momentarily.  
Depending on its capabilities, when playing movies, the computer may drop  
frames or the audio may cut out.  
Computer  
Cannot transfer images to a computer.  
It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to the  
computer via cable by reducing the transfer speed.  
Press and hold down the n button, then press and hold the o and m  
buttons simultaneously. Choose [B] when it appears on the screen, then press  
the m button.  
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List of Messages That Appear on the  
Screen  
If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions.  
No memory card  
The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card  
in the correct direction (p. 17).  
Memory card locked  
The SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card's write  
protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 16).  
Cannot record!  
You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card, or with a memory card  
installed incorrectly. Install the memory card in the correct direction to shoot  
Memory card error (p. 51)  
If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed  
in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk  
Insufficient space on card  
There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 53, 63, 77)  
or edit images (pp. 103 105). Erase the images (pp. 29, 101) to open space for  
new images, or insert an empty memory card (p. 17).  
Change the battery pack. (p. 17)  
No Image.  
There are no images recorded on the memory card that can be displayed.  
Protected! (p. 100)  
Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot  
play back MOV/RAW  
Unsupported images, or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed.  
Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or  
have been taken with a different camera may not display.  
Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/  
Unselectable image.  
Incompatible images cannot be magnified (p. 98), rotated (p. 102), edited  
(pp. 103 105), or added to a print list (p. 110).  
Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or  
have been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, rotated, edited,  
or added to a print list.  
Movies cannot be magnified (p. 98).  
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List of Messages That Appear on the Screen  
Exceeded selection limit  
You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998  
images (p. 110).  
Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected  
images and try again (p. 110).  
Communication error  
Images could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large  
amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a  
commercially available USB card reader to transfer the images. Insert the  
memory card into the printer’s card slot to print.  
Naming error!  
The folder or image could not be created because there is an image with the  
same file name as the folder or image that the camera is attempting to create, or  
the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the 3 menu,  
change [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (p. 114) or format the memory card  
Lens Error  
This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a  
location with excessive dust or sand in the air.  
If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer  
Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.  
A camera error was detected (Error number)  
If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have  
been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode.  
If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact your  
Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the  
camera.  
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Information Displayed on the Screen  
Shooting (Information Display)  
Battery Charge Indicator  
Still Images: Recordable  
Movies: Remaining  
Time/Elapsed Time  
Shooting Mode (p. 42)  
Flash Mode  
Red-Eye Correction  
Image Stabilizer (p. 119)  
Date Stamp (p. 60)  
ISO Speed (p. 70)  
Camera Orientation*  
White Balance (p. 71)  
My Colors (p. 72)  
i-Contrast (p. 83)  
Drive Mode (p. 73)  
Camera Shake Warning  
Metering Modes (p. 81)  
Image Quality  
(Compression) (p. 68),  
Recording Pixels  
Self-Timer  
AF Frame (p. 78)  
Spot AE Point Frame  
Disp. Overlay (p. 119)  
AE Lock (p. 82),  
Digital Zoom  
FE Lock (p. 82)  
Shutter Speed  
Aperture Value  
Exposure Compensation  
Magnification (p. 58) /  
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Focusing Zone  
AF Lock (p. 81)  
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When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts  
settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so  
you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for  
correct viewing. This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed  
straight up or down.  
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Information Displayed on the Screen  
Playback (Detailed Information Display)  
Shooting Mode (p. 42)  
ISO Speed (p. 70)  
Exposure Compensation  
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Amount (p. 89)  
Battery Charge Indicator  
Metering Modes (p. 81)  
Folder Number – File  
Focusing Zone  
File Size (p. 69)  
Still Images: Recording  
Pixels (p. 68)  
White Balance (p. 71)  
Histogram (p. 45)  
Image Editing  
Compression  
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Recording Pixels (p. 68),  
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Shutter Speed  
Aperture Value, Image  
Quality (Movies) (p. 88)  
Movies: Movie Length  
Protect (p. 100)  
My Colors (p. 72)  
Red-Eye Correction  
i-Contrast  
Shooting Date and Time  
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Menus  
3 Set up Menu  
Item  
Options/Summary  
Ref. Page  
Mute  
On/Off*  
Volume  
Set all operation sounds (5 levels).  
Set within a range of ±2.  
On*/Off  
LCD Brightness  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Formats memory card, erasing all data  
Continuous*/Auto Reset  
Monthly*/Daily  
File Numbering  
Create Folder  
Lens Retract  
1 min.*/0 sec.  
Auto Power Down: On*/Off  
Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min.  
Power Saving  
Date/Time  
Date and time settings  
NTSC/PAL  
Video System  
Language  
Choose display language.  
Returns camera to default settings.  
Reset All  
* Default setting  
1 Playback Menu  
Item  
Options/Summary  
Ref. Page  
Slideshow  
Erase All  
Protect  
Plays back images automatically.  
Erases images.  
Protects images.  
Rotate  
Rotates images.  
Corrects dark portions and contrast in still  
images.  
i-Contrast  
Red-Eye Correction  
Resize  
Corrects red eyes in still images.  
Resizes and saves still images.  
Last seen*/Last shot  
Resume  
Transition  
Fade*/Slide/Off  
* Default setting  
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2 Print Menu  
Item  
Options/Summary  
Displays printing screen.  
Ref. Page  
Print  
Select Images & Qty.  
Select All Images  
Clear All Selections  
Print Settings  
Chooses individual images for printing.  
Chooses all images for printing.  
Cancels all settings for printing.  
Sets the printing style.  
Handling Precautions  
This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject  
it to strong impacts.  
Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that  
generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic  
fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.  
If water droplets have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or screen,  
wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.  
Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to wipe the camera or  
screen.  
Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens.  
For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed  
in your Warranty System Booklet.  
When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures,  
condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.  
To avoid condensation, put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic  
bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it  
from the bag.  
If condensation has formed, stop using the camera immediately.  
Continued use may damage the camera. Remove the battery and  
memory card, and wait until the moisture has completely evaporated  
before resuming use.  
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Specifications  
Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 million  
Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3 type CCD (Total number of pixels:  
Approx. 12.7 million)  
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 (W) – 20.0 (T) mm  
35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 112 (T) mm  
f/2.8 (W) – f/5.9 (T)  
Zoom Magnification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the digital  
zoom)  
LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8 cm (2.7 in.) TFT LCD color monitor  
Approx. 230,000 dots, Picture coverage  
approx. 100%  
AF Frame Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Face AiAF/Center  
Focusing Range (from end of lens). . . . Auto, Low Light: 3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity (W)/  
50 cm (1.6 ft.) – infinity (T)  
Normal: 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W)/  
50 cm (1.6 ft.) – infinity (T)  
Macro: 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W)  
Infinity: 3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity  
Kids&Pets: 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity  
Shutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter used  
together  
Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 1/1500 sec.  
15 – 1/1500 sec. (Total shutter speed range)  
Image Stabilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lens-shift type  
Metering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot  
Exposure Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments  
ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600  
(Standard Output Sensitivity,  
Recommended Exposure Index)  
White Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,  
Fluorescent H, Custom  
Built-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off  
* Red-eye correction/Red-eye reduction/FE lock  
settings available  
Built-in Flash Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 cm – 4.0 m (W)/ 50 cm – 2.0 m  
(12 in. – 13 ft.) (W)/(1.6 – 6.6 ft.) (T))  
Shooting Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto, Program AE, Portrait, Night Snapshot,  
Kids&Pets, Indoor, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Beach,  
Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter,  
Movie  
Continuous Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 0.9 images/sec.  
Self-timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer  
i-Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto/Off  
Recording Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory  
card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card,  
HC MMCplus memory card  
File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF  
compliant (version 1.1)  
Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)  
Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data:  
WAVE (Mono))  
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Specifications  
Number of Recording Pixels  
(Still images). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large: 4000 x 3000 pixels  
Medium 1: 3264 x 2448 pixels  
Medium 2: 2592 x 1944 pixels  
Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels  
Small: 640 x 480 pixels  
Widescreen: 4000 x 2248 pixels  
(Movies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.*)  
320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.*)  
* Actual frame rate is 29.97 frames/sec.  
Compression (Still images). . . . . . . . . . . Fine, Normal  
Number of Possible Shots  
(CIPA compliant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 240 images  
Playback Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Image, Movie, Magnified Display, Index,  
Magnified, Slideshow  
Editing Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erase, Protect, Resize, i-Contrast, Rotate, Red-Eye  
Correction  
Direct Print Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PictBridge compliant  
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital input/output: Hi-Speed USB (mini-B  
compatible)*  
Analog audio output: Monaural*  
Analog video output: NTSC/PAL selectable*  
* Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of  
digital, audio and video.  
Communication Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . MTP, PTP  
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Pack NB-6L (rechargeable lithium-ion battery)  
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40  
Operating Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Operating Humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 90%  
Dimensions (CIPA compliant). . . . . . . . . 90.5 x 55.8 x 21.2 mm (3.56 x 2.20 x 0.83 in.)  
Weight (CIPA compliant) . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) (Including the battery and  
memory card)  
Approx. 117 g (4.13 oz.) (Camera body only)  
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Battery Pack NB-6L  
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 V DC  
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 mAh  
Charging cycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 300 times  
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.4 x 41.8 x 6.9 mm (1.35 x 1.65 x 0.27 in.)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 21 g (0.74 oz.)  
Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE  
Rated input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.085 A (100 V) – 0.05 A  
(240 V)  
Rated output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 V DC, 0.7 A  
Charge time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 hour 55 min.  
Operating temperature.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.6 x 86.4 x 24.1 mm (2.31 × 3.40 × 0.95 in.)  
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 70 g (2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY)  
Approx. 61 g (2.15 oz.) (CB-2LYE) (excluding power  
cord)  
All data is based on tests by Canon.  
Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Index  
Numerics  
3:2 Guide.................................................119  
E
Editing  
i-Contrast..............................................104  
Red-Eye Correction..............................105  
Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ......103  
Rotating Images...................................102  
Equipment ...................................................2  
Default Settings......................................50  
Holding the Camera ...............................13  
Erasing All Images...................................101  
Erasing Images..................................29, 101  
Error Messages .......................................126  
Exposure  
A
AC Adapter Kit...................................38, 122  
Accessories...............................................37  
AE Lock...............................................82, 89  
AF Frames.................................................25  
AF Lock .....................................................81  
AV Cable .....................................................2  
B
Battery  
Battery and Charger Kit..........................38  
Battery Charger..................................2, 14  
Charge Indicator.....................................15  
Date/Time battery...................................20  
Power Saving.................................52, 116  
Recharge................................................14  
Battery Charger .........................................14  
Beach (Scene Mode).................................55  
Black and White Images............................72  
AE Lock............................................82, 89  
Compensation........................................65  
Correction...............................................65  
FE Lock..................................................82  
Shift........................................................89  
F
Face AiAF..................................................78  
Face Self-Timer (Scene Mode) .................62  
Factory Settings J Default Settings  
FE Lock .....................................................82  
File Numbering ........................................114  
Fireworks (Scene Mode) ...........................56  
Flash  
Off ..........................................................57  
On ..........................................................66  
Slow Synchro .........................................85  
Focus  
C
Camera Shake...................................57, 119  
Center........................................................79  
Components Guide....................................42  
Continuous Shooting.................................73  
D
Date and Time  
Adding to Image.....................................60  
Changing................................................20  
Setting....................................................19  
Settings ..................................................19  
Date and Time J Date/Time  
AF Frame Mode .....................................78  
AF Frames .............................................25  
AF Lock..................................................81  
AF-Point Zoom.......................................80  
Focus Check..............................................97  
Focus Lock ................................................76  
Format J Memory Card, Formatting  
Formatting (Memory Card) ..................22, 51  
FUNC. Menu  
Default Settings.........................................50  
Deleting J Erasing  
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ................2  
Digital Tele-Converter................................59  
Digital Zoom ..............................................58  
Display Language......................................21  
Display Overlay .......................................119  
DPOF.......................................................110  
Basic Operations....................................46  
List........................................................130  
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Index  
Menu  
Basic Operations....................................47  
G
Green Leaves/Autumn Foliage  
List .......................................................132  
Metering Mode ..........................................81  
Mode Switch..............................................42  
Movie  
Recording Pixels....................................88  
Shooting Time........................................88  
Viewing (Playback) ..........................32, 91  
MultiMediaCard/MMCplus/HC MMCplus  
Memory Card J Memory Card  
(Scene Mode)............................................ 56  
Grid Lines................................................ 119  
H
Histogram.................................................. 45  
Household Power.................................... 122  
I
i-Contrast........................................... 83, 104  
Image Quality (Compression).................... 68  
Image Quality J Compression Ratio  
Images  
Display Time ........................................118  
Editing J Editing  
My Colors ..................................................72  
N
Night Snapshot (Scene Mode) ..................54  
Number of Shots .................................15, 69  
Erasing Images.............................. 29, 101  
Playback J View  
O
ON/OFF Button .........................................42  
Protect..................................................100  
Indicator..................................................... 43  
Indoor (Scene Mode)................................. 55  
Infinity........................................................ 66  
Interface Cable............................................2  
ISO Speed................................................. 70  
P
Package Contents J Accessories  
Personal Printing Guide ..............................2  
Playback J View  
Playback Button ..................................28, 43  
Playback With Transition Effects...............98  
Portrait (Scene Mode) ...............................54  
Postcard Size ............................................69  
Power J Battery  
Power Saving ....................................52, 116  
Printer........................................................37  
Printing ....................................................108  
Program AE...............................................64  
Protect.....................................................100  
K
Kids&Pets (Scene Mode) .......................... 55  
L
Lamp ........................................... 42, 61, 117  
Low Level Formatting................................ 51  
Low Light (Scene Mode) ........................... 55  
M
Macro ........................................................ 67  
Magnified Display...................................... 98  
Manual  
White Balance........................................ 71  
Memory Card J Card  
Memory Cards........................................... 16  
Available Shots ................................ 18, 69  
Formatting.............................................. 22  
R
Recording Pixels (Image Size)..................68  
Red-Eye  
Auto Correction......................................84  
Correction ............................................105  
Reduction.............................................117  
Resizing (Making Images Smaller)..........103  
Rotating Images ......................................102  
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Index  
S
V
Screen  
Video J Movies  
Display Language ..................................21  
Switching the Display.............................44  
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card J Memory  
Card  
Viewing (Playback)  
Images on a TV......................................99  
Index Display..........................................94  
Magnified Display...................................98  
Single Image Playback...........................28  
Slideshow...............................................96  
Viewing Images on a TV............................99  
Self-Timer  
10 second Self-Timer.............................61  
Changing Delay and  
Number of Shots ....................................75  
Face Self-Timer......................................62  
Two Second Self-Timer..........................74  
Sepia Tones ..............................................72  
Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time  
Shooting Using a TV..................................76  
Shutter Button............................................23  
Slideshow..................................................96  
Snow (Scene Mode)..................................56  
Software  
W
White Balance ...........................................71  
Wide (Recording Pixels)......................68, 69  
Wrist Strap J Strap  
Z
Zoom .............................................24, 30, 58  
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk.............2  
Software Guide ........................................2  
Transferring Images to a Computer .......33  
Sound Settings..........................................48  
T
Terminal.......................................35, 99, 108  
Tone (White Balance)................................71  
Troubleshooting.......................................123  
U
Underwater (Scene Mode) ........................56  
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in  
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or omissions, please contact the Canon customer service center  
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The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for  
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