CANON POWERSHOT A1200 User Manual

Camera User Guide  
ake ead is guide, including the Safety  
Precautre using the camera.  
Reading thiguide will help you learn to use the camera  
propey.  
Sthis guide safely so that you can use it in the future.  
ENGLISH  
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 cmmercial properties by  
means of a camera or other device may contrane copyright or other legal  
rights even if the image was shot for persona.  
Warranty Limitations  
This camera’s warranty is ectiin the country of sale. If there is a  
problem with the camera ad, lease return it to the country of sale  
before proceedinwia waim to a Canon Customer Support Help  
Desk. For CanoCustomer t contacts, please see the customer  
support list suppd with our camera.  
LCD Monitor (Screen)  
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  
z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................23  
Take good people shots  
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Portraits  
(p. 64)  
Kids and pets  
(p. 65)  
At the beach  
(p. 65)  
Against snow  
(p. 66)  
Shoot various other scenes  
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Fireworks  
(p. 66)  
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O
Landscape  
(p. 65)  
Low Light  
(p. 65)  
Foliage  
(p. 65)  
Shoot with speial effect
Fish-eyeEffect  
(p. 69)  
Miniature Effect  
Toy Camera Effect  
(p. 71)  
(p. 70)  
Monochrome  
(p. 72)  
Super vivid colors  
(p. 69)  
Poster Effect  
(p. 69)  
z Shoot in Discreet mode................................................................68  
z Adjust image settings when shooting (Live View Control) ...........67  
z
Focus on faces..................................................................23, 64, 94  
z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash  
(turn off the flash).........................................................................54  
z Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) .................58, 60, 76  
z Insert the date and time into my shots .........................................57  
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What Do You Want to Do?  
View  
z Look at my pictures......................................................................26  
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z Easy playback (Easy Mode).........................................................28  
z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................112  
z Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................116  
z Look at my pictures on a computer..............................................32  
z Quickly search pictures......................................................110, 111  
z Erase pictures ......................................................................27, 120  
Shoot/View Movies  
z Shoot movies ................................................................29  
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z View movies..................................................................31  
Print  
z Easily print ctures..................................................................132  
2
Save  
z Save images to a computer .........................................................32  
Other  
z Turn off sounds ............................................................................47  
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z Use the camera abroad........................................................37, 149  
z Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................163  
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this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you  
learn more as you read each chapter.  
Checking the Package Contents .......2  
Read This First ..................................3  
What Do You Want to Do? ................4  
Table of Contents ..............................6  
Safety Precautions...........................10  
Adjusting the Screen Brightness..... 49  
Returning the Camera to Default  
Settings......................................... 50  
Power Saving Function  
(Auto Power Down)....................... 51  
Clock Functions............................... 51  
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Used Functions .................53  
Compatible Memory Cards  
Turnithe lash Off ...................... 54  
Inserting the Batteries and Memory  
ects (Dital Zoom)................. 55  
Setting the Date and Time...............18  
Setting the Display Language...
Taking Pictures (Smt Auto)........
Viewing Images ........................26  
Erasing Images........................27  
ing the Dte and Time............ 57  
Chging the Recording Pixel  
Changing the Compression Ratio  
in Various Conditions.......63  
Shooting Movies ..............................29  
Viewing Movies................................31  
Shooting in Various Conditions....... 64  
Easily Changing the Brightness  
and Color When Shooting  
Transferring Images to a Computer  
Shooting in Discreet Mode.............. 68  
(Creative Filters) ........................... 68  
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Detecting a Face and Shooting  
(Smart Shutter) ............................. 73  
Components Guide..........................40  
Screen Display.................................43  
Indicators .........................................44  
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....45  
MENU – Basic Operations...............46  
Shooting Long Exposures............... 77  
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Table of Contents  
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Yourself..............................79  
Shooting in Program AE ................. 80  
Adjusting the Brightness  
Shoot Movies That Look Like  
(Miniature Effect).........................102  
Turning the Flash On ...................... 81  
Adjusting the White Balance........... 82  
Other Shooting Functions..............106  
Editing ...........................................107  
Correcting the Brightness and  
Shooting (i-Contrast)..................... 84  
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Eting Functions ........... 109  
Changing the Tone of an Image  
(My Colors) ................................... 86  
Quiy earching Images.............110  
earchifor Images Using  
(Infinity)......................................... 8
Changing the AF Frame Mo88  
Choosing the Subject to Fo
(Smart Shuffle)............................114  
Tagging Images as Favorites........122  
Choosing the Person to Focus On  
Shooting with the AE Lock.............. 96  
Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 97  
Red-Eye Correction ........................ 98  
Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 99  
Shooting Using the Viewfinder...... 100  
Organizing Images by Category  
Rotating Images ............................125  
Resizing Images............................126  
Trimming .......................................127  
Correcting the Brightness  
(i-Contrast) ..................................129  
Shooting Using a TV as  
the Display.................................. 100  
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......130  
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Table of Contents  
8
10 Useful Information ..........155  
Replacing the Date/Time Battery .. 156  
Choosing Images for Printing  
(DPOF) ........................................139  
List of Messages That Appear  
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Customizing Camera  
Settings............................143  
Information Displayed  
Changing Camera Settings............144  
Changing Shooting Function  
Settings........................................151  
Handling Precautions.................... 167  
Functions Available in  
Each Shooting Mode................... 168  
Changing Playback Function  
Settings........................................154  
Menus .......................................... 172  
Specifcatis................................ 178  
Index ..................................... 181  
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Conventions Used in This Guide  
Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials.  
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  
Left button  
FUNC./SET button  
Right button  
Down button  
: Things you should be careful about  
: Troubleshooting tips  
: Hints for getting more out of your camer
: Supplemental information  
(p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” staor a pe number)  
This guide assumes all functions heir deult settings.  
The various types of mecardat can be used in this camera are  
collectively referred to y cds in this guide.  
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Safety Precautions  
Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described  
below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.  
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to  
yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.  
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you  
use.  
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.  
Warning  
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.  
Time/date battery: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, ntact a doctor immediately.  
Use only recommended power sources.  
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat e product.  
Avoid dropping or subjecting the prodvere iacts.  
To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch rior of tproduct if it has been  
dropped or otherwise damaged
Stop using the product immet ems smoke, a strange smell, or  
otherwise behaves abnormal
Do not use organic olvets sohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the  
equipment.  
Do not let the prodt come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other  
liquids.  
Do not allow liquids or n objects to enter the camera.  
This could result in electrical shock or fire.  
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn  
the camera power off and remove the batteries.  
Do not use the camera’s viewfinder in the presence of strong light sources (such  
as the sun on a clear day).  
This could damage your eyesight.  
Use only the recommended batteries.  
Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame.  
The batteries may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause  
injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery acid  
contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.  
Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.  
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of  
electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the  
camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes  
and medical facilities.  
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Safety Precautions  
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data  
CD-ROMs.  
It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of  
a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Additionally, playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio  
CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.  
Denotes the possibility of injury.  
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 lead to injury or damage the camera.  
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.  
Avoid using, placing or storing the product ihollowing places:  
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Places subject to strong sunlight  
Places subject to temperatures abo104 °F)  
Humid or dusty areas  
These could cause leakage, ong oexplosion of the batteries, resulting in  
electrical shock, fire, burns or es.  
The slideshow tnsion ecause discomfort when viewed for  
prolonged peris.  
enes the possibility of damage to the equipment.  
Caution  
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).  
Doing so may damage the image sensor.  
When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow  
dust or sand to enter the camera.  
This may cause the product to malfunction.  
In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.  
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the  
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from  
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.  
Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.  
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.  
Before you discard the batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other  
insulators.  
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.  
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Safety Precautions  
Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use older batteries  
together with newer batteries.  
Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed.  
This may cause the product to malfunction.  
Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.  
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.  
When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into  
contact with the screen.  
Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.  
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.  
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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 soot and view images in  
Easy mode, how to shoot and view moviend how to transfer images  
to a computer.  
Attaching the Strap/the Camera  
Attach the incded strap ap it around your wrist to avoid dropping  
the camera dung use.  
Keep your arms ht aainst your body while holding the camera firmly by  
the sides when shooting. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.  
Strap  
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)  
The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.  
*
SD memory cards*  
SDHC memory cards*  
SDXC memory cards*  
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 even when using a commercially available card reader.  
Check to make sure that your OS supports SDXC memory cards  
beforehand.  
Inserting the Batteriend Memory Card  
Insert the included batteries anmemard (sold separately).  
the card’s write-protect tab.  
z e 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.  
z Slide and hold the cover lock ( ), then  
slide and open the cover ( ) as shown.  
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card  
Insert the batteries.  
z Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends  
oriented correctly.  
Insert the memory card.  
z Insert the memory card as shown until it  
locks into place with a click.  
z Be sure the memory card is oriented  
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the  
wrong directicould damage the camera.  
Label  
Cle cov.  
Clothe cover ( ), and press downward  
s yoslide 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.  
Removing the Memory Card  
z Push the memory card in until you hear a  
click, then slowly release it.  
X The memory card will pop up.  
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card  
Number of Possible Shots  
Alkaline Batteries  
NiMH Batteries  
(Sold Separately)  
Power Source  
(Supplied)  
Approx. 200  
Approx. 650  
Approx. 8 hours  
LCD Monitor On*  
LCD Monitor Off  
Approx. 450  
Approx. 1100  
Number of  
Shots  
Approx. 11 hours  
Playback Time  
* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products  
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.  
Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less  
than mentioned above.  
Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of shots that can be  
taken may vary widely.  
The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries.  
Compatible Batteries  
AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMatterieold separately) (p. 37).  
Can any other batteriebe u
We cannot recommend the usher atteries than those listed above  
because performancvars w
Why use NiH batteries?  
NiMH batteries last mucloner than alkaline batteries, especially in cold  
weather.  
Battery Charge Indicator  
When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries  
are charged, the icon and message will not appear.  
Display  
Summary  
Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries.  
Depleted. Change the batteries.  
“Change the batteries”  
Number of Shots per Memory Card  
Memory Card  
4 GB  
16 GB  
Approx. 1231  
Approx. 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.  
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card  
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. 23).  
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.  
z Press the power button.  
X The Date/Time screen will appear.  
Set the date and time.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.  
z Press the op buttons to set a value.  
Complete the setting.  
z Press the m button.  
X Once the date and time have been set, the  
Date/Time screen will close.  
z Pressing the power button will turn off the  
camera.  
Reappearing Date/Time screen  
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/Time  
screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.  
Daylight saving time settings  
If you choose  
the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).  
in Step 2 and press the op buttons to choose  
, you will set  
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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 menu.  
z Press the n button.  
Choose [Date/Time] from the 3  
tab.  
z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.  
z Press the obuttons to choose  
[Date/Tie], en press the m button.  
Change the date and time.  
z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to adjust the  
setting.  
z Press the n button to close the menu.  
Date/Time battery  
If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set,  
insert a new date/time battery (p. 156).  
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Setting the Display Language  
You can change the language that displays on the screen.  
Enter Playback mode.  
z Press the 1 button.  
Display the settings screen.  
z Press and hold the m button, then  
immediately press the n button.  
Set the display anguage.  
z Press the oqbuttons to choose a  
languthen pss the m button.  
X Oncsplay laguage has been set,  
e ses screen will close.  
What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?  
The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button  
and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to  
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.  
You can also change the display language by pressing the n button  
to choose [Language] from the 3 tab.  
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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.  
z Press the n button.  
Choose [Format].  
z Move the zom lever to choose the 3 tab.  
z Press thop buttons to choose [Format],  
theess thm button.  
Choose [OK].  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button.  
Format the memory card.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [OK],  
then press the m button.  
X The memory card will be formatted.  
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Pressing the Shutter Button  
Complete formatting.  
X When formatting ends, [Memory card  
formatting complete] will appear on the  
screen.  
z 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 cd.  
Perform a low-level format (p. 145) of the emry card when the camera  
does not operate properly, the recog/readspeed of a memory card  
has dropped, when continuous speed ows down, or when  
movie recording stops suddenly.  
Pressing the ShButton  
To take images that re in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button  
lightly (halfway) to focs, thepress fully to shoot.  
Press halfway (Press lightly to focus).  
z Press lightly until the camera beeps twice  
and AF frames appear where the camera  
focused.  
Press fully (Press fully 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.  
z Press the power button.  
X The start-up screen will appear.  
Enter A mode.  
z Set the mode dial to A.  
z When you pot the camera toward the  
subject, e cmera will make a slight  
noias it drmines the scene.  
X for thdetermined scene will  
apn the uper right of the screen.  
The amera will focus on detected  
bjes and display frames on them.  
Compose the shot.  
z Moving the zoom lever toward i  
(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject,  
making it appear larger. Moving the lever  
toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from  
your subject, making it appear smaller.  
(The zoom bar showing the zoom position  
appears on the screen.)  
Focus.  
z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)  
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.  
z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.  
X The camera will play the shutter sound and  
shoot. The flash will automatically fire in  
low light conditios.  
X The image waear on the screen for  
apprely twseconds.  
z You e a secd picture even while  
imais displayed by pressing the  
er btton again.  
What if...  
What if the color abrigness of the images do not turn out as  
expected?  
The scene icon (p. 164) that appears on the screen may not match the actual  
scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 79).  
What if the screen is off even when the camera is turned on?  
Press the l button to turn on the screen.  
What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward  
a subject?  
A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the  
main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will  
follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 88).  
If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the  
white frame.  
What if a frame does not appear on the subject you want to shoot?  
The subject may not be detected, and frames may appear on the background.  
If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 79).  
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)  
What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?  
A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and  
exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).  
What if a flashing  
appears?  
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. To turn the sounds on, press the n button to choose [Mute] from  
the 3 tab, then 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. The effective flash range is  
approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and  
approximately 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) at mimum telephoto (i).  
What if the camera beeps once when the shuer button is pressed  
halfway?  
Your subject may be too close. Whamera at maximum wide angle  
(j), move about 3 cm (1.2 in.) or ay from our subject and shoot.  
Move about 80 cm (2.6 ft.re awhen the camera is at maximum  
telephoto (i).  
What if the lamlhts hutter button is pressed halfway?  
To reduce redye and to aocusing, the lamp may light when shooting  
in dark areas.  
What if the screturnoff when you try to shoot?  
When flash rechargibegins, the screen turns off. The screen turns on again  
when recharging ends.  
What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen?  
The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For  
details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 164).  
Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF)  
After pressing the o button and displaying  
, point the camera so that  
is  
on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to  
display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF).  
Press the shutter button fully to shoot.  
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Viewing Images  
You can view the images you have taken on the screen.  
Enter Playback mode.  
z Press the 1 button.  
X The last image you took will appear.  
Choose an image.  
z Pressing the q button will cycle through  
the images from newest to oldest.  
z Pressing the r button will cycle through  
the images from oldest to newest.  
z Pressing and hoing the qr buttons will  
display imagiline letting you quickly  
searcm. Preing the m button  
restgle imae playback (p. 110).  
e leill retract after approximately 1  
te apses.  
ing the 1 button again while the  
is retracted will turn off the power.  
Switching to hoong mode  
Pressing the shutter button halfway, or turning the mode dial 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.  
z Press the 1 button.  
X The last image you took will appear.  
Choose an image to erase.  
z Press the qr buttons to display an image  
to erase.  
Erase the image.  
z Press the p button.  
X [Erase?] appears on the screen.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase],  
then press the m button.  
X The displayed image will be erased.  
z To exit instead of erasing, press the qr  
buttons to choose [Cancel], then press the  
m button.  
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Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode  
In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the  
camera is set so that only the buttons and the zoom lever explained on this  
page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing  
even beginners to take worry-free pictures.  
Shooting  
z Set the mode dial to 9.  
z Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pp. 23 – 24 to shoot  
(no sound will play).  
z Press the r button to turn off the flash. !  
will appear on the screen. Pressing the r  
button again turns on the flash and  
appears on the reen. The flash will  
automaticalfire n low light conditions.  
Viewing  
z Press the 1 button, then press the qr  
buttons to switch images.  
z Press the 1 button, then press the m  
button, and all the shots you have taken  
will display for about 3 seconds each.  
Press the m button again to stop the  
slideshow.  
z To erase images, follow the steps on p. 27.  
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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.  
z Set the mode dial to E.  
Remaining Time  
mpose the shot.  
oving the zoom lever toward i will  
oom in on your subject, making it appear  
larger. Moving the lever toward j will  
zoom out from your subject, making it  
appear smaller.  
Focus.  
z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
X When the camera focuses, it will beep  
twice.  
Shoot.  
z 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.  
z Once shooting begins, take your finger off  
the shutter button.  
Elapsed Time  
z If you change the composition of your shot  
during shooting, the focus will stay the  
same, but the brightness and tone will  
automatically adjust.  
z Do not touch the microphone while  
shooting.  
z Do not press any buttons other than the  
shutter button whle shooting. The sound  
the buttons makwill be recorded in the  
movie.  
Microphone  
Stop sing.  
s thshutter button fully again.  
amera will beep once and stop  
ting the movie.  
X The movie will record to the memory card.  
X Shooting will automatically stop when the  
memory card fills.  
Zooming while shooting  
Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject.  
However, movies shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse.  
Operation sounds will be recorded.  
Shooting Time  
Memory Card  
Shooting Time  
4 GB  
16 GB  
Approx. 26 min. 48 sec.  
Approx. 1 hr. 49 min. 48 sec.  
Shooting times are based on default settings.  
Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes.  
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.  
z Press the 1 button.  
X The last image you took will appear.  
X
appears on movies.  
Choose a movie.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose a movie,  
then press the m button.  
z The movie control panel will appear.  
y the movie.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose  
(Play), then press the m button.  
X The movie will play.  
z If you press the m button, you can pause  
or resume playback.  
z Press the op buttons to adjust the  
volume.  
X After the movie finishes,  
appears.  
How can I play back movies on a computer?  
Install the included software (p. 33).  
When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play  
smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s  
capabilities.  
If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card,  
you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback  
you can also connect the camera to a TV.  
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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 software included  
with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from  
the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.  
System Requirements  
Windows  
Windows 7  
OS  
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2  
Windows XP Service Pack 3  
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in  
USB ports.  
Computer model  
CPU  
Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still images), Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or  
higher (movies)  
Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or me  
RAM  
Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vistbit, 32 bit): 1 GB or more  
Windows XP: 512 MB still imes), 1 GB or more (movies)  
Interface  
USB  
Free Hard Disk  
Space  
ZoomBrows00 Mr more  
CameraWiMB more*  
MUploTub30 MB or more  
hotoStitch: more  
Display  
24 x 768 pixels or higher  
*
For Windows XP, Micrft .NT Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be  
installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer’s capabilities.  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X (v10.5 – v10.6)  
OS  
Computer model  
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in  
USB ports.  
Intel Processor (still images), Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher  
(movies)  
CPU  
RAM  
Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more  
Mac OS X v10.5: 512 MB or more (still images), 1 GB or more  
(movies)  
Interface  
USB  
Free Hard Disk  
Space  
ImageBrowser: 250 MB or more  
CameraWindow: 150 MB or more  
Movie Uploader for YouTube: 30 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.  
z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL  
CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
Begin installaon.  
z Click [Ey Itallation] and follow the  
on-screen iuctions to proceed with the  
on.  
z If ser Accont Control] window  
apprs, follow the on-screen instructions  
preed.  
n the installation finishes, click  
[Restart] or [Finish].  
Remove the CD-ROM.  
z Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop  
screen appears.  
Macintosh  
Place the CD in the computer’s CD-  
ROM drive.  
z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL  
CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
Begin installation.  
z Double-click the  
on the CD.  
z Click [Install], and follow the on-screen  
instructions to proceed with the  
installation.  
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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing  
Connect the camera to the  
computer.  
z Turn off the camera.  
z Open the cover and insert the included  
interface cable’s smaller plug (p. 2) firmly  
into the camera terminal in the direction  
shown.  
z Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into  
the computer. For connection details, refer  
to the user guide provided with the  
computer.  
Turn on the caera.  
z Press the 1 tn to turn on the camera.  
Open raWidow.  
W
[Downloads Images From Canon  
era using Canon CameraWindow].  
X CameraWindow will appear.  
z 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.  
z 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.  
Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon  
CameraWindow] and click [OK].  
Double click  
.
Transfer and View Images  
z 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 bsorted by date and saved in  
separate lds in the Pictures folder.  
z CCamerWindow when image  
ts comte.  
z Tuf the camera and unplug the cable.  
or tails on how to view images using a  
mputer, refer to the Software Guide.  
You can trnsfer images en without using the image transfer function in  
the includeoftwaby simply connecting your camera to a computer.  
There are, hothe following limitations.  
It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the  
computer until you can transfer images.  
Images shot in the vertical orientation may be transferred in the horizontal  
orientation.  
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.  
Some functions in the included software may not be available, such as  
editing movies, and transferring images to the camera.  
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Accessories  
Supplied  
with  
Camera  
Wrist Strap WS-800  
DIGITAL CAMERA  
Solution Disk  
AA Alkaline Batteries  
(x2)  
Interface Cable  
IFC-400PCU*  
*Also avafor purchase separately.  
morCard  
B card reader  
Windows/Macintosh  
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers  
AV Cable AVC-DC300  
TV  
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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 ACK800  
z 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 camera batteries.  
Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300  
z This dedicatebattery charger kit includes  
both Batty harger CB-5AH and four  
NH rechgeable AA NiMH (nickel  
dride) tteries. Recommended  
for ering the camera for an extended  
eriof time.  
You can ao purchasattery NB4-300, a set of four rechargeable  
AA NiMH tteries separBattery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 can also  
be used.  
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  
z This externally mounted flash can be used  
to capture photographic subjects that are  
too distant for the built-in flash to  
illuminate.  
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Separately Sold Accessories  
Other Accessories  
AV Cable AVC-DC300  
z Use this cable to connect to a TV for  
shooting and viewing images.  
Printers  
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant  
Printers  
z By connecting your camera to a Canon-  
brand PictBridge compliant printer, you  
can print your imges without having to  
use a comput
For forman, visit your nearest  
Canoer.  
SELPHY series  
PIXMA series  
Use of genuine Canoaccesries is recommended.  
This product is designed to eve 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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2
Learning More  
This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the  
screen, as well as the basic operating instrctions.  
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Components Guide  
Viewfinder  
Microphone (p. 30)  
Lens  
Mode Dial  
Zoom Lever  
p (pp. , 60, 76, 151)  
h (pp. 541, 97)  
GITAL Terminal (pp. 34, 132)  
V OUT (Audio/Video Output)  
Tminal (p. 116)  
Shooting: i (Telehoto) / j (
Angle) (pp. 23, 29, 5)  
Playback: k (Magni) / g (dex)  
(pp. 110, 114)  
Shutter Button (p. 22)  
Power Button (p. 18)  
DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157)  
Tripod Socket  
Cover Lock (p. 14)  
Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14)  
Strap Mount ( p. 13)  
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Components Guide  
Mode Dial  
Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.  
P Mode  
Choose settings yourself to take  
various types of pictures (p. 80).  
Movie Mode  
For shooting movies  
(pp. 29, 101).  
Live View Control Mode  
The brightness and color can be  
easily set to your preferences for  
shooting (p. 67).  
You can use the largest  
possible portion of the  
screen to shoot movies  
(p. 104).  
Auto Mode  
You can leave it to the camera  
to select settings for fully  
automatic shooting (p. 23).  
Discreet Mode  
disabled and all camera  
sounds muted (p. 68).  
Easy Mode  
You can shoot just by pressing  
Crtive Filters Mode  
the shutter button (p. 28).  
You can add various  
effects to images when  
shooting (p. 68).  
Special Scene M
You can witm  
settingor the scen
If you turn thmode ial while in Playback mode, the camera will switch to  
Shooting mode.  
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Components Guide  
Screen (LCD Monitor)  
(pp. 43, 163, 165)  
Speaker  
Viewfinder  
Indicators (p. 44)  
0 (Face Selector) Button (p.
1 (Playback) Button . 26,
l (Display) Bun (p. 43)  
n Button (p. 4
b (Expose Compensation) (p. 81) /  
d (Ju111) / o Button  
Macro) 87) / q Button  
UNC./SButton (p. 45)  
Flash) (pp. 54, 81, 97) / r Button  
(Self-Timer) (pp. 58, 59, 60) /  
a Single Image Erase) (p. 27) /  
p Button  
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Screen Display  
Switching the Display  
You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 163  
for details on information that appears on the screen.  
Shooting  
No Information Display  
Off  
Information Display  
Playback  
No Information  
Display  
SimpInformation DetailedInformation  
isplay Display  
Focus Check  
Display (p. 113)  
You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the  
image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is  
not available. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the  
n button, then choosing [Review info] from the 4 tab (p. 152).  
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Indicators  
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. 43), overexposed areas of the image flash  
on the screen.  
Histogram during Playback  
z The graph that apears in Detailed  
Information spy (p. 165) is called the  
histogr. The ogram shows the  
distof brigness in an image  
horizand the amount of brightness  
ticalWhen the graph approaches the  
sidethe image is bright, but when it  
aches the left side, the image is dark,  
in this way you can judge the  
exposure.  
High  
Low  
Dark  
Bright  
Indicators  
The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 42) will light or blink depending  
on the camera’s status.  
Colors Status  
Operation Status  
Lights Camera ready, display off (p. 149)  
Green  
During camera start-up, recording/reading/transmitting image data,  
proximity warning (p. 25), cannot focus (flash will not fire) (p. 159)  
Blinks  
Lights Camera ready (flash will fire)  
Orange  
Blinks Proximity warning (p. 25), cannot focus (flash will fire) (p. 159)  
When the indicator blinks green, do not turn off the power, open the  
memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions  
may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to  
malfunction.  
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FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations  
You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu.  
The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 168  
– 171).  
Display the FUNC. menu.  
z Press the m button.  
Choose a menu item.  
z Press the op buttons to choose a menu  
item.  
X The availabloptions for the menu item  
appear ihe wer part of the screen.  
z Ching somenu items changes the  
o displfurther menu options.  
Available Options  
hoe an option.  
Menu Items  
ess he qr buttons to choose an option.  
ou can also choose settings by pressing  
the l button on options that display  
.
Complete the setting.  
z Press the m button.  
X The shooting screen will reappear and the  
setting you chose will display on the  
screen.  
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MENU – Basic Operations  
Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized  
under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ  
depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 172 – 177).  
Display the menu.  
z Press the n button.  
Choose a tab.  
z Move the zoom lever or press the qr  
buttons to choose a tab.  
Choose an item
z Press op ons to choose an item.  
z Somrequirou to press the m or  
r butdisplay a submenu in which  
chage the setting.  
Choose an option.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.  
Complete the setting.  
z Press the n button to restore the  
normal screen.  
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Changing the Sound Settings  
You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.  
Muting Sounds  
Display the menu.  
z Press the n button.  
Choose [Mute].  
z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Mute],  
then press the qr buttons to choose [On].  
z Press the n button to restore the  
normal scr
You cannchangthe sound settings in  
.
You can also camera sounds by holding down the l button and  
turning on the power.  
If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing  
back movies (p. 31). If you press the o button while playing back a  
movie, the sound will play back, and you can adjust the volume with the  
op buttons.  
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Changing the Sound Settings  
Adjusting the Volume  
Display the menu.  
z Press the n button.  
Choose [Volume].  
z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.  
z Press the op buttons to choose  
[Volume], then press the m button.  
e the volume.  
z Press the op buttons to choose an item,  
then press the qr buttons to adjust the  
volume.  
z Press the n button twice to restore  
the normal screen.  
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Adjusting the Screen Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness of the screen.  
Display the menu.  
z Press the n button.  
Choose [LCD Brightness].  
z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [LCD  
Brightness].  
Adjust the bightness.  
z Press thqr uttons to adjust the  
bress.  
z e n button twice to restore  
the mal screen.  
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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.  
z Press the n button.  
Choose [Reset All].  
z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Reset  
All], then press the m button.  
Reset the settings.  
z 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), [Language] (p. 20), [Video System] (p. 116), [Time  
Zone] (p. 149), and the image registered in [Start-up Image] (p. 146) in the 3  
tab.  
The recorded custom white balance data (p. 82).  
The shooting mode chosen in K (p. 64) or  
(p. 68).  
The Movie mode (p. 29).  
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Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)  
To save battery power, the screen turns off, and 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 you stop operating the  
camera. 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. 22) turns on the screen and shooting  
can continue.  
Power Saving during Playback  
The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after you stop operating the  
camera.  
You can turn off the power saving functiop. 148).  
You can adjust the time before the scrn rns off (p. 149).  
Clock Functions  
You can check the curren
Press and hold the m button.  
X The current time appears.  
z If you hold the camera vertically while  
using the clock function, it will switch to  
vertical display. Press the qr buttons to  
change the display color.  
z Press the m button again to cancel the  
clock display.  
When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press  
the power button to display the clock.  
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52  
3
Shooting with Commonly  
Used Functions  
This chapter explains how to use common unctions, such as the self-  
timer, and how to turn off the flash.  
This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting  
in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 168  
– 171).  
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Turning the Flash Off  
You can shoot with the flash turned off.  
Press the r button.  
Choose !.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose !, then  
press the m button.  
X Once set, ! will appear on the screen.  
z To turn the flash back on, follow the steps  
above to choose  
.
What if a flhing  
ars?  
When you press the stter bton halfway in low light conditions where camera  
shake is likely, a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the camera to a  
tripod to prevent it from moving.  
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Zooming in More Closely on Subjects  
(Digital Zoom)  
You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 16x maximum, and  
capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge.  
However, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 61) and zoom factor,  
the images may appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue).  
Move the zoom lever toward i.  
z Hold the lever until zooming stops.  
X Zooming stops at the largest possible  
zoom factor without image deterioration.  
The zoom factor will appear on the screen  
when you release the zoom lever.  
Zoom Factor  
Move it twad i again.  
X Tital zom will zoom in even further  
oubject.  
Turning off tdigital zoom  
To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] from  
the 4 tab, then choose [Off].  
The focal length when using the optical zoom and digital zoom together is  
approximately 28 – 448 mm, and 28 – 112 mm when using the optical  
zoom alone (all focal lengths are 35mm film equivalent).  
55  
       
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)  
Digital Tele-Converter  
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or  
approximately 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.  
However, a recording pixel setting (p. 61) of  
or  
will cause images to  
appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue).  
Display the menu.  
z Press the n button.  
Choose [DitaZoom].  
z Movoom ler to choose the 4 tab.  
z Presp buttns to choose [Digital  
om]
e te setting.  
s the qr buttons to choose a  
magnification.  
z Press the n button to complete the  
setting and restore the shooting screen.  
X The view will be enlarged and the zoom  
factor will appear on the screen.  
z To return to standard digital zoom, choose  
[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.  
The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.0x] are  
approximately 42.0 – 168 mm and approximately 56.0 – 224 mm (35mm  
film equivalent).  
The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.  
The shutter speeds may be the same when at maximum telephoto (i),  
and when zoomed in on the subject using Step 2 on p. 55.  
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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. 18).  
Display the menu.  
z Press the n button.  
Choose [Date Stamp].  
z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Date  
Stamp].  
Choose thtting.  
z e qr ttons to choose [Date] or  
[DTime].  
Presthe n button to complete the  
ttinand restore the shooting screen.  
nce set, [DATE] will appear on the  
screen.  
Shoot.  
X The shooting date or time will be recorded  
in the image’s lower right corner.  
z To restore to the original setting, choose  
[Off] in Step 3.  
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Using the Self-Timer  
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. 139) to print.  
Use the included software to print.  
Refer to the Software Guide for details.  
Print using printer functions (p. 134).  
Using the Self-Timer  
The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the  
photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the  
shutter button is pressed.  
Press p buon.  
Cse Ò.  
z Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then  
press the m button.  
X Once set, Ò will appear on the screen.  
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Using the Self-Timer  
Shoot.  
z 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).  
z To cancel shooting with the self-timer after  
the countdown has started, press the p  
button.  
z To restore the original setting, choose  
in Step 2.  
You can change the delay and er of ss (p. 60).  
Using the Self-Tio Pevent Camera Shake  
The camera will soappy 2 seconds after the shutter button is  
pressed, prevenng any cake that occurs when pressing the shutter  
button.  
Choose Î.  
z Follow Step 2 on p. 58 to choose Î.  
X Once set, Î will appear on the screen.  
z Follow Step 3 above to shoot.  
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Using the Self-Timer  
Customizing the Self-Timer  
You can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10  
shots).  
Choose $.  
z Follow Step 2 on p. 58 to choose $, then  
press the n button immediately.  
Choose the settings.  
z Press the op btons to choose [Delay]  
or [Shots].  
z Prer butns to choose a value,  
then he m btton.  
ce s$ will appear on the screen.  
w Sp 3 on p. 59 to shoot.  
What if the umber of is set to two or more shots?  
Exposure and white lancsettings are set with the first shot.  
If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take  
longer than usual.  
If the memory card fills, shooting stops automatically.  
When you set the delay for more than 2 seconds, the lamp and self-timer  
sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (the lamp remains  
lit when the flash will fire).  
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Changing the Recording Pixel Setting  
(Image Size)  
You can choose from 5 recording pixel settings.  
Choose the recording pixel setting.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,  
then press the m button.  
X The setting will appear on the screen.  
z To restore the original setting, choose  
in Steps 1 –
If you choose  
, you cnnot udigital zoom (p. 55) or digital tele-  
converter (p. 56).  
Changing the Cpression Ratio  
(Image Qualiy)  
You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality):  
(Fine),  
(Normal).  
Choose the compression ratio  
setting.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,  
then press the m button.  
X The setting will appear on the screen.  
z To restore the original setting, choose  
in Steps 1 – 2.  
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Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)  
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio  
Number of Shots per  
Memory Card  
(Approx. shots)  
Compression Single Image Data  
Recording Pixels  
Ratio  
Size (Approx. KB)  
4 GB  
1231  
2514  
2320  
4641  
6352  
12069  
20116  
30174  
1630  
3352  
16 GB  
3084  
1474  
1620  
780  
5042  
10295  
9503  
(Large)  
12M/4000x3000  
(Medium 1)  
6M/2816x2112  
19007  
26010  
49420  
82367  
123550  
6677  
558  
(Medium 2)  
2M/1600x1200  
278  
150  
(Small)  
0.3M/640x480  
84  
(Widescreen)  
4000x2248  
13727  
The values in the table are measordio Canon standards and may change  
depending on the subject, memd caera settings.  
Approximate Vues for Pr Size  
z
For sending images as e-mail  
attachments.  
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)  
A3 – A5 (11.7 x  
16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)  
z
For displaying on wide-screen HD TVs  
with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
5 x 7 in.  
Postcard size  
3.5 x 5 in.  
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4
Adding Effects and Shooting  
in Various Conditions  
This chapter explains how to add effects ad how to shoot in various  
conditions.  
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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.  
Enter K mode.  
z Set the mode dial to K.  
Choose a Shooting mode.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
z Press the qr buttons to choose a  
Shooting mode, en press the m button.  
Shoot.  
Take shots with reduced blur  
(Blur Reduction)  
z Lets you shoot with reduced camera shake  
and subject blur.  
I Take portraits (Portrait)  
z Produces a soft effect when  
photographing people.  
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Shooting in Various Conditions  
JTake landscapes (Landscape)  
z Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a  
real sense of depth.  
V Take shots of kids and pets  
(Kids&Pets)  
z Lets you capture subjects that move  
around, such as children and pets, without  
missing photo opportunities.  
z Move approxately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more  
away from subject and shoot.  
Taots in ow light conditions  
Low ght)  
ets ou take shots in dark places with  
duced camera shake and subject blur.  
w Take shots of people at the beach  
(Beach)  
z Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on  
sandy beaches where the reflected  
sunlight is strong.  
OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)  
z Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as  
new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms,  
in vivid colors.  
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Shooting in Various Conditions  
P Take shots of people in snow  
(Snow)  
z Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots  
of people against snowy backgrounds.  
t Take shots of fireworks  
(Fireworks)  
z Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid  
colors.  
In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to ent the camera from  
moving and blurring the image.  
In  
and  
modes, thecordel setting will be fixed at  
(1600 x 1200 pixels).  
In V mode, images mcoare because the ISO speed (p. 83)  
is increased o match thg conditions.  
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Easily Changing the Brightness and Color  
When Shooting (Live View Control)  
You can easily change the brightness, color and tone to match your  
preferences when shooting.  
Set the camera to  
mode.  
z Set the mode dial to  
.
Press the m button.  
X The setting screen will appear.  
Adjust the setting.  
z Press the op buttons to choose an  
option, then ess the qr buttons while  
watching e reen to adjust the setting.  
z Phe m utton.  
Sho
You cadjust ss ohe image. The more to the right, the  
brighr the imagmore to the left, the darker the image gets.  
Brightness  
Color  
You n change the cor of the image. The more to the right, the more  
vivid timage ets, the more to the left, the more neutral the image gets.  
You can athe tone of the image.The more to the right, the stronger the  
Tone  
warm red tones get, the more to the left, the the stronger the cool blue tones  
get.  
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Shooting in Discreet Mode  
You can shoot with camera sounds muted, and the flash and lamp  
deactivated. Use this mode in areas where camera sounds, lights and flash  
are not permitted.  
Set the camera to  
mode.  
z Set the mode dial to  
.
Shoot.  
When the camera is set to  
mode, sounds will remain muted even when  
in Playback mode. Operation sounds will be muted, and audio will not play  
back when viewing movies.  
Adding Effects and Shooting  
(Creative Filters)  
You can add various effects ts wn shooting.  
e camera to  
mode.  
z Set the mode dial to  
.
Choose a Shooting mode.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
z Press the qr buttons to choose a  
Shooting mode, then press the m button.  
Shoot.  
Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in  
and , try taking some test shots first.  
,
,
,
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Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)  
Shoot images with vivid colors  
(Super Vivid)  
z Lets you take shots with vivid, intense  
colors.  
Take posterized shots  
(Poster Effect)  
z Lets you take shots that look like an old  
poster or illustration.  
Shoot with the Effects of a Fi-Eye Lens (Fish-  
eye Effect)  
Lets you shoot with the disefff a fish-eye lens.  
ose  
.
Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 68 to choose  
.
Choose an effect level.  
z Press the l button.  
X [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an effect  
level, then press the l button.  
X You can check the effect on the screen.  
Shoot.  
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Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)  
Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model  
(Miniature Effect)  
Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect  
of a miniature model.  
Choose  
.
z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 68 to choose  
X A white frame (the area that will not be  
blurred) appears on the screen.  
.
Choose the area to keep in focus.  
z Press the l button.  
z Move the zoom ver to change the frame  
size, and presop buttons to change  
the fositiothen press the l  
butto
t.  
If you press e m button ep 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of  
the frame wilwitch, nd you can press the qr buttons to change the  
frame position en is displayed vertically.  
Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.  
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Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)  
Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera  
(Toy Camera Effect)  
This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the  
overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera.  
Choose  
.
z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 68 to choose  
.
Choose a color tone.  
z Press the l button.  
X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose a color  
tone, then prs the l button.  
X You can cethe color tone on the  
s
Sho
Standard  
Warm  
Cool  
Imagelook re sot with a toy camera.  
Giveimages a wane than [Standard].  
Gives mages cooler tone than [Standard].  
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Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)  
Shooting in Monochrome  
You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white.  
Choose  
.
z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 68 to choose  
.
Choose a color tone.  
z Press the l button.  
X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose a color  
tone, then press the l button.  
X You can check the color tone on the  
screen.  
Shoot.  
B/W  
Lets you shoot black white s.  
Sepia  
Blue  
Lets you shoot sepage
Lets you hooblue mages.  
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Detecting a Face and Shooting  
(Smart Shutter)  
Detecting a Smile and Shooting  
The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it  
detects a smile.  
Choose  
.
z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose  
,
then press the l button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose  
, then  
press the l button.  
X The camra l enter shooting stand-by,  
and mile Dction on] will appear on the  
oinhe camera at a person.  
ach me the camera detects a smile it will  
oot after the lamp lights.  
Press the p button to pause smile  
detection. Press the p button again to  
resume smile detection.  
What if a smile is not detected?  
Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth  
enough to show some teeth when smiling.  
Changing the number of shots  
After choosing  
in Step 1, press the op buttons.  
You should switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the  
camera will continue taking shots each time the camera detects a smile.  
You can also shoot by pressing the shutter button.  
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Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)  
Using the Wink Self-Timer  
Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera  
will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink.  
Choose  
.
z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose  
,
then press the l button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose  
, then  
press the l button.  
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button halfway.  
z Confirm that a gen frame appears  
around the fathe person who will  
wink
ess shutter button fully.  
camra will enter shooting stand-by,  
Wink to take picture] will appear on  
creen.  
X The lamp will blink and the self-timer  
sound will play.  
Face the camera and wink.  
X The shutter will release approximately 2  
seconds after a wink is detected from the  
person inside the frame.  
z To cancel the countdown, press the p  
button.  
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Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)  
What if a wink is not detected?  
Wink a bit slowly.  
A wink may not be detected if eyes are covered by hair or a hat, or when wearing  
glasses.  
Changing the number of shots  
After choosing  
in Step 1, press the op buttons.  
Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink.  
If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15  
seconds later.  
If there are no people in the shot when the hutter button is pressed fully,  
the camera will shoot after a person entethe shot and winks.  
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Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)  
Using the Face Self-Timer  
The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects  
a new face (p. 88). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in  
the image, such as a group photo.  
Choose  
.
z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose  
,
then press the l button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose  
, then  
press the l button.  
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button alfway.  
z Make sure a eframe appears on the  
face d on ad white frames appear  
on otes.  
s thshutter button fully.  
amera will enter shooting stand-by,  
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 self-timer sound will speed up  
(the lamp remains lit when the flash will  
fire), and two seconds later the shutter will  
release.  
z To cancel shooting with the timer after  
countdown has started, press the p  
button.  
Changing the number of shots  
After choosing  
in Step 1, press the op buttons.  
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Shooting Long Exposures  
Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will  
release approximately 15 seconds later.  
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 .  
z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose .  
hooe the shutter speed.  
ess he o button.  
ess the qr buttons to choose the  
shutter speed, then press the m button.  
Confirm the exposure.  
z 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.  
If the flash fires, the image may be overexposed. If this happens, set the  
flash to ! and shoot.  
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5
Choosing Settings Yourself  
In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G  
mode to progressively advance your shootg skills.  
This chapter asmes hat you have set the mode dial to 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. 168 – 175).  
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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. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm  
(2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 80 cm  
(2.6 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).  
Enter G mode.  
z Set the mode dial to G.  
Adjust the settings according to  
your purposes (pp. 81 – 99).  
Shoot.  
What if the shutter speed and aperturvalappear in orange?  
If a correct exposure cannot be obtained ressinthe shutter button  
halfway, the shutter speed and aperture vpear in onge. Try the following  
settings to obtain the correct ex.  
Turn on the flash (p. 81)  
Choose a higher ISsed
80  
       
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.  
z Press the o button.  
Adjust the brightness.  
z While watching the screen, press the qr  
buttons to adjust the brightness, then  
press the m button.  
X The exposurcompensation amount will  
appear on creen.  
Turning the Flh O
You can make the sh fire yu shoot. The effective flash range is  
approximately 3cm – 4.0 – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j),  
and approximat50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).  
Choose h.  
z 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.  
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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.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,  
then press the m button.  
X The setting will appear on the screen.  
Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting  
conditions.  
Auto  
Day Light  
Cloudy  
For shooting outdoors, in fine weeonditions.  
For shooting in cloudyr twilighonditions.  
For shooting under tungd bulb-typ(3-wavelength)  
fluorescent li
Tungsten  
For shooting m-we fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent  
anwam-whwavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent  
Fshooting unlight fluorescent and daylight-type (3-  
welength) luorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent H  
Custom  
For nuasetting a custom white balance.  
Custom White Balance  
You can adjust the white balance to match 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.  
z In Step 2 above, choose  
.
z 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 when  
white balance data is set.  
If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone  
may not turn out properly.  
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Changing the ISO Speed  
Choose the ISO speed.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,  
then press the m button.  
X The setting will appear on the screen.  
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting  
conditions.  
For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions.  
For shooting in cloudy, or twiliconditions.  
For shooting nightscapes, in ark interiors.  
Low  
High  
Changing the ISO speed  
Lowering the ISO speed shaer images, but there may be an  
increased chance of imain ctain shooting conditions.  
Raising the ISO speed resster shutter speed, reducing image blurring  
and letting the ash reach grdistances to the subject. The images,  
however, will apear coase.  
When the camera is set to  
, you can press the shutter button halfway to  
display the automatically set ISO speed.  
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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].  
z Press the n button to choose  
[i-Contrast] from the 4 tab, then press the  
qr buttons to choose [Auto].  
X Once set, @ will appear on the screen.  
Under some conditions, the imaappeaoarse or may not be  
corrected properly.  
You can correct recordges 29).  
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Continuous Shooting  
You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 1.0  
images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.  
Choose a Drive mode.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose W, then  
press the m button.  
z Once set, W will appear on the screen.  
X As long s yohold the shutter button  
dowthe cra will shoot successive  
Cannot be used wilf-ti(pp. 58, 59, 60).  
In (p. 64) and mos, continuous shooting speed  
increase
For conuous shootfocus and exposure are locked when the  
shutter bton is pssed halfway.  
Depending n the hooting conditions and the camera settings, the  
camera may stop shooting momentarily, or the shooting speed may slow  
down.  
As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down.  
If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down.  
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Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)  
You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and  
white, when shooting.  
Choose My Colors.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,  
then press the m button.  
X The setting will appear on the screen.  
My Colors Off  
Vivid  
Emphasizes the contrast and color saation for a vivid impression.  
Tones down the contrast acolor ation for neutral hues.  
Changes the image to s.  
Neutral  
Sepia  
B/W  
Changes the o blad white.  
You can adjushaness, and color saturation etc. to your  
prere.  
Custom Color  
The white balce cannot be set in  
and  
(p. 82).  
Custom Color  
The contrast, sharpness, and color saturation in an image can be chosen and  
set at 5 different levels.  
z Follow Step 2 above to choose  
, then  
press the l button.  
z Press the op buttons to choose an  
option, then press the qr buttons to  
choose a value.  
z The more to the right, the stronger/deeper  
the effect gets, the more to the left, the  
weaker/lighter the effect gets.  
z Press the l button to complete the  
setting.  
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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 focusing range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the  
end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j).  
Choose e.  
z 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.  
How can I take better close-ups?  
Try attaching the camera to a tripod aing in Î o prevent the camera from  
moving and blurring the imag. 59).  
e will turn gray in thdisays in the yellow bar underneath the  
zoom bar, d e caot focus.  
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 focusing range to focus more reliably on far  
away subjects (approx. 3.0 m (9.8. ft.) or more from the camera) only.  
Choose u.  
z 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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Changing the AF Frame Mode  
You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you  
want to shoot.  
Choose [AF Frame].  
z Press the n button to choose [AF  
Frame] from the 4 tab, then 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 whitfme appears on the face  
the camera judges to be the main sand grframes (max. 2) will  
appear on other faces.  
A frame will follow a movint wn a certain range.  
When the shutter button is alfy, up to 9 green frames will  
appear on faces tat the cases on.  
If a face is ndetecte, or only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up  
to 9 green frams wilppear on the areas the camera focuses on when  
the shutter button is pressed halfway.  
If a face is not detected when Servo AF (p. 93) is set to [On], the AF frame  
will appear in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button  
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 an angle, or faces with a portion hidden  
The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face.  
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway,  
the AF frame will not appear.  
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Changing the AF Frame Mode  
Tracking AF  
You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 90).  
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 to choose [AF Frame Size] from the 4 tab, then  
choose [Small].  
The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using the digital zoom (p. 55) or digital  
tele-converter (p. 56).  
If the camera cannot focus when you pess e shutter button halfway, the  
AF frame will turn yellow and  
will ap
Changing the Composition he Fous Lock  
While you keep the shuttepreed halfway, the focus and exposure  
are locked. You can now e anshoot. This is called Focus Lock.  
ocus.  
z Center the subject you want in focus, and  
press the shutter button halfway.  
z Confirm that the AF frame on the subject is  
green.  
Recompose.  
z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway  
and move the camera to recompose the  
scene.  
Shoot.  
z Press the shutter button fully.  
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Choosing the Subject to Focus On  
(Tracking AF)  
You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot.  
Choose [Tracking AF].  
z Press the n button to choose [AF  
Frame] from the 4 tab, then press the qr  
buttons to choose [Tracking AF].  
X
will appear in the center of the screen.  
Choose the subject to focus on.  
z Point the camerso that  
is on the  
subject you ant focus on and press the  
q button.  
camra will beep and  
will appear  
a subject is detected. The camera  
ontinue to track the subject within a  
certain range even if the subject moves.  
X If the camera does not detect the subject,  
will appear on the screen.  
z To cancel tracking, press the q button  
again.  
Shoot.  
z Press the shutter button halfway.  
will  
change into a blue which will follow the  
subject while the camera continues to  
adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF)  
(p. 93).  
z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.  
X Even after shooting completes,  
will  
appear, and the camera will continue to  
track the subject.  
90  
   
Magnifying the Focal Point  
The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button half  
way without pressing the q button. When shooting completes,  
appear in the center of the screen.  
will  
Servo AF (p. 93) is fixed to [On].  
The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small,  
moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the  
background is too low.  
Not available in e or u.  
Magnifying the Focal Point  
If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can  
check the focus.  
Ch[AF-oint Zoom].  
z Pe n button to choose [AF-  
PoiZoom] from the 4 tab, then press  
e qbuttons to choose [On].  
Check the focus.  
z Press the shutter button halfway.  
X In [Face AiAF] (p. 88), the face detected as  
the main subject will appear magnified.  
X In [Center] (p. 89), 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 the digital zoom (p. 55),  
digital tele-converter (p. 56), Tracking AF (p. 89), Servo AF (p. 93) or when  
using a TV as a display (p. 100).  
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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.  
z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway  
and press the q button.  
X The focus locks and % appears on the  
screen.  
z 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.  
92  
     
Shooting with Servo AF  
While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will  
continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without  
missing a shot.  
Choose [Servo AF].  
z Press the n button to choose [Servo  
AF] from the 4 tab, then press the qr  
buttons to choose [On].  
Focus.  
z The focus and exposure will be maintained  
where the blue AF frame appears while  
you press thshutter button halfway.  
The camera may not be able to focus e conditions.  
In low light conditions, AF fray not n blue even after pressing  
the shutter button halfway. In e, you n set the focus and  
exposure with the Ae se.  
If a correct exposue oained, the shutter speed and aperture  
value appaorase yur finger from the shutter button, then  
press it ain halfwa
You cant shoot with the AF lock in this mode.  
The [AF-Pnt Zom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF  
mode.  
Not available when using the self-timer (pp. 58, 59, 60).  
93  
     
Choosing the Person to Focus On  
(Face Select)  
You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot.  
Enter Face Select mode.  
z Point the camera toward the face of the  
subject and press the 0 button.  
X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face  
frame  
will appear around the face  
detected as the main subject.  
z Even if the subject moves, the face frame  
will follow the subject within a certain  
range.  
z If a face is not dected,  
will not  
appear.  
Chooface o focus on.  
ou ss the 0 button, the face frame  
will ove to another face detected by  
mera.  
n the frame has made a full circuit of  
all detected faces, [Face Select : Off] will  
appear, and the AF frame mode screen will  
reappear.  
Shoot.  
z Press the shutter button halfway. When  
the camera focuses,  
will change into  
.
z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.  
94  
     
Changing the Metering Method  
You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to  
match the shooting conditions.  
Choose the metering method.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,  
then press the m button.  
X The setting will appear on the screen.  
For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.  
Automatically adjusts the expose to match the shooting  
conditions.  
Evaluative  
Center  
Averages the light md from entire frame, but gives greater  
Weighted Avg. weight to the cen
Only metithin
Spot  
(Spot AE Point frame) that appears at  
the censcre.  
95  
     
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”.  
Choose ! (p. 54).  
Lock the exposure.  
z 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.  
z If you release your finger from the shutter  
button and preshe o button again, &  
will disappeaanAE will unlock.  
Comhe scne and shoot.  
Shooting with tLock  
Just as with the AE lk, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash.  
FE stands for “Flash xposue”.  
Choose h (p. 81).  
Lock the flash exposure.  
z 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.  
z If you release your finger from the shutter  
button and press the o button again, (  
will disappear and FE will unlock.  
Compose the scene and shoot.  
96  
           
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 .  
z After pressing the r button, press the qr  
buttons to choose , then press the m  
button.  
X Once set, will appear on the screen.  
Shoot.  
z Even if the flah fires, ensure that the main  
subject es ot move until the shutter  
souends
Attach the camera to a tripod tt the caera from moving and  
blurring the image.  
97  
     
Red-Eye Correction  
You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the  
flash.  
Choose [Flash Settings].  
z Press the n button to choose [Flash  
Settings] from the 4 tab, then press the  
m button.  
Choose the setting.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Red-  
Eye Corr.], then ess the qr buttons to  
choose [On].  
X Once Œ will ppear on the screen.  
Red-eye correction may d to reas other than red eyes. For  
example, when makeen sed around eyes.  
You can alscorrect recormages (p. 129).  
You can also splay e screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then  
the n butto
98  
   
Checking for Shut Eyes  
When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut,  
appears on the screen.  
Choose [Blink Detection].  
z Press the n button to choose [Blink  
Detection] from the 4 tab, then press the  
qr buttons to choose [On].  
Shoot.  
X When a person with shut eyes is detected,  
a frame and  
appear on the screen.  
This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set  
the camera to 2 or more shots in  
or $ mode.  
Not available in W mode.  
99  
     
Shooting Using the Viewfinder  
If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting  
instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the  
screen. The camera will automatically focus on subjects, but it will not detect  
and focus on faces.  
Turn off the screen.  
z Press the l button to turn off the  
screen (p. 43).  
Compose the scene and shoot.  
z Look into the viewfinder to compose the  
scene and shoot.  
The area visible in the viewfinder er sligy from the image taken.  
You may be able to see e lethrough the viewfinder depending  
on the zoom position.  
Shooting Using a TV as the Display  
You can use a TV to dispy the camera screen content while shooting.  
To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a  
TV” (p. 116).  
Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen.  
100  
       
6
Using Various Functions for  
Shooting Movies  
This chapter serves as a more advanced vrsion of the “Shooting  
Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in apter 1, and explains how  
to use various functions for shond vieng movies.  
This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E.  
The latter half of the chapter explaining movie playback and editing  
assumes that you have pressed the 1 button to enter Playback mode.  
101  
   
Changing the Movie Mode  
You can choose among 2 different Movie modes.  
Choose a Movie mode.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose E.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose a Movie  
mode, then press the m button.  
E
Standard  
For shooting standard movies.  
You can shoot movies that look like a miniature model (p. 102).  
Miniature Effect  
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature  
Model (Miniature Eff)  
You can shoot movies that loooviminiature models. You create the  
miniature model effect by chouppr and lower portions of the scene  
that will be blurred, ad e plaed, which makes people and objects  
in the scene move uickly durinack. Audio will not be recorded.  
Choose  
.
z Follow the steps above to choose  
.
X A white frame (the area that will not be  
blurred) appears on the screen.  
Choose the area to keep in focus.  
z Press the l button.  
z Move the zoom lever to change the frame  
size, and press the op buttons to change  
the frame position.  
102  
       
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)  
Choose a playback speed.  
z Press the n button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose a  
playback speed.  
z Press the n button to complete the  
setting and restore the shooting screen.  
Shoot.  
Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times  
(for 1 Min. Clips)  
Speed  
Playback Time  
Approx. 12 sec.  
Approx. 6 sec.  
pprox. 3 sec.  
If you press the m Ste2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of  
the frame switccan ress the qr buttons to change the  
frame pition when ayed vertically.  
Holding e camera vertially will change the orientation of the frame.  
Since you ay noachieve the expected results depending on the  
shooting conns, try taking some test shots first.  
103  
Changing the Image Quality  
You can choose among 3 different image quality settings.  
Choose the image quality setting.  
z After pressing the m button, press the  
op buttons to choose  
.
Choose an option.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,  
then press the m button.  
X The option you set will appear on the  
screen.  
Image Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card  
emory Card Capacity  
Image RecordingPixels,  
Quality Frame Rate  
Content  
GB  
16 GB  
Approx.  
1 hr.  
49 min. 48 sec.  
1280 x 720 pixels, For shooting  
Appox.  
24 frames/sec.*  
hign mes. 26 min. 48 sec.  
The ity w
be hi
Approx.  
Approx.  
3 hr.  
25 min. 54 sec.  
640 x 480 pels,  
30 frames/se
compareh  
, but  
50 min. 17 sec.  
the ecording time will  
bhorter.  
Since the file size is  
small, shooting time  
will increase, but the  
image quality will  
decrease.  
Approx.  
3 hr.  
Approx.  
12 hr.  
320 x 240 pixels,  
30 frames/sec.  
2 min. 52 sec. 28 min. 47 sec.  
*
movies play back at 30 fps.  
Based on Canon’s testing standards.  
Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the  
recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in , and  
approximately 1 hour when shooting in or  
.
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.  
104  
       
AE Lock/Exposure Shift  
You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2  
before shooting.  
Focus.  
z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
Lock the exposure.  
z After releasing the shutter button, press  
the o button to lock the exposure. The  
exposure shift bar appears.  
z Press the o button again to release the  
lock.  
Change the xposure.  
z While watcthe screen, press the qr  
o adjuthe exposure.  
ho
105  
     
Other Shooting Functions  
The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Some  
functions, however, may not be available depending on the Shooting mode.  
Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu”  
(pp. 168 – 175).  
Zooming in More Closely On Subjects  
The optical zoom is not available while shooting. Be sure to set the optical zoom  
before shooting.  
Using the Self-Timer (p. 58)  
The number of shots cannot be set.  
Adjusting the White Balance (p. 82)  
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 86)  
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p. 87)  
Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) (p. 87)  
Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 92)  
Shooting Using a TV as the Display (p. 100)  
Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p. 1
Displaying the Overlay (p. 153)  
106  
   
Editing  
You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies.  
Choose *.  
z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 31 to choose *,  
then press the m button.  
X The movie editing panel and the movie  
editing bar will appear.  
Movie Editing Panel  
Set the editing range.  
z Press the obuttons and choose  
or  
.
z If you press qr buttons to move  
ar at ints where the movie can  
bd. If you hoose , you can trim  
the ginning of the movie from . If you  
, you can trim the end of the  
,
oo
Movie Editing Ba
ovie from  
.
Even if you move to a point other than a  
, only the portion from the nearest  
to the left will be trimmed when  
chosen. Only the portion from the nearest  
to the right will be trimmed when is  
chosen.  
is  
Check the edited movie.  
z Press the op buttons to choose  
(Play), then press the m button. The  
edited movie will play.  
z To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2.  
z To cancel editing, press the op buttons  
to choose  
. After pressing the m  
button, press the qr buttons to choose  
[OK], then press the m button again.  
107  
   
Editing  
Save the edited movie.  
z Press the op buttons to choose  
press the m button.  
, then  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [New  
File], then press the m button.  
X The movie will be saved as a new file.  
When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten  
with the edited movie, erasing the original.  
When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite]  
can be chosen.  
If the batteries are depleted partway through saving, the edited movie  
clips may not be saved.  
When editing movies, you should use bariewith sufficient charge,  
fully charged NiMH AA batteries oompaower adapter (both sold  
separately) (p. 37).  
108  
7
Using Various Playback and  
Editing Functions  
This chapter explains various ways to play ack and edit images.  
Press the 1 button to enter Playode befre operating the camera.  
It may not be possbaor edit images that have been edited  
on a comuthavfile names changed, or have been taken  
on a diffent camer
The edit nction (pp. 126 – 130) cannot be used if the memory card does  
not have eugh ee space available.  
109  
   
Quickly Searching Images  
Searching Images Using Index Display  
Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image  
you want.  
Move the zoom lever toward g.  
X Images will display in an index.  
z The number of images increase each time  
you move the lever toward g.  
z The number of images decrease each time  
you move the lever toward k.  
Choose an image.  
z Press the opqbuttons to choose an  
image.  
X An rame pears on the chosen  
imag
ss tm button to display the chosen  
e btself.  
Searching Images bolling  
Pressing the qr butns for ore than 1 second will display images in a line  
letting you quickly seah thm. You can also jump by the shooting date  
(Scroll Display).  
Choose an image.  
z If you set the camera to single image  
playback and press the qr buttons for  
more than 1 second, the screen at the left  
will appear. Press the qr buttons to  
choose an image.  
z Press the m button to restore single  
image playback.  
z
Press the op buttons during scroll display  
to search images by the shooting date.  
To turn off this effect, press the n button to choose [Scroll Display]  
from the 1 tab, then choose [Off].  
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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.  
z In single image playback, press the o  
button.  
X The jump method and the position of the  
currently displayed image will appear at  
the bottom of the screen.  
z Press the op buttons to choose the  
desired jump method.  
Switch images.  
z Press thqr buttons.  
X Imas will sch according to the chosen  
Position of currently  
jthod.  
displayed image  
z To n to single image playback, press  
he n button.  
Jump to Favites  
Jump 10 Imes  
Jump 100 Imas  
Jump Shot Date  
Jump to My Category  
Jump to first  
s the images tagged as favorites (p. 122).  
s over 10 images at a time.  
Jumps over 100 images at a time.  
Jumps to the first image in each shooting date group.  
Displays images in each category (p. 123).  
Jumps to still images only.  
Jump to Movie  
Jumps to movies only.  
The number of images matching the jump method will display 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.  
111  
     
Viewing Slideshows  
You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.  
Choose [Slideshow].  
z Press the n button to choose  
[Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the  
m button.  
Choose a setting.  
z Press the op buttons to choose a menu  
item, then press the qr buttons to choose  
an option.  
Repeat  
Replayback of images  
Play isplay e for each image  
Transition effects when switching  
between images  
ct  
e [Start].  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Start],  
then press the m button.  
X The slideshow will start a few seconds  
after [Loading image...] displays.  
z You can pause/restart a slideshow by  
pressing the m button again.  
z 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 (p. 51) does not work during slideshows.  
You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect].  
112  
     
Checking the Focus  
You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame  
to check the focus.  
Press the l button to switch to  
the focus check display (p. 43).  
z For images with detected faces, you can  
also switch to the focus check display by  
pressing the 0 button.  
X A white frame will appear where the AF  
frame was when the focus was set.  
X A gray frame will appear on a face  
detected during playback.  
X The area witn the orange frame appears  
magnifie
Swrame
z Me zoom lever toward k once.  
The creen shown on the left will appear.  
ess he 0 button to switch between  
ames on detected faces. Press the m  
button to move to other frames.  
Change the magnification level or  
location.  
z Use the zoom lever to change the display  
size, and the opqr buttons to change  
the display position while checking the  
focus.  
z Press the n button to reset the  
display to Step 1.  
The focus check display is not available for movies.  
113  
   
Magnifying Images  
Move the zoom lever toward k.  
z The display will zoom in on the image and  
will appear. If you continue to hold  
the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a  
maximum factor of approximately 10x.  
z If you press the opqr buttons, you can  
move the location of the displayed area.  
z Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom  
out, or continue to hold it to return to single  
image playback.  
z When  
the m button to switch to  
appears on the screen, press  
. Press  
Approximate Location of  
Displayed Area  
the qr buttons tswitch between images  
while zoomedss the m button again  
to rethe ornal setting.  
In magnified display, prthe button restores single image  
playback.  
Movies cannomag
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)  
The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image.  
If you choose one of those images, the camera will select four more images  
letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order.  
This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.  
Choose [Smart Shuffle].  
z Press the n button to choose [Smart  
Shuffle] from the 1 tab, then press the m  
button.  
X Four images will appear as possibilities.  
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Changing Image Transitions  
Choose an image.  
z Press the opqr buttons to choose the  
image you want to view next.  
X The chosen image will be displayed in the  
middle, and the next four possibilities will  
appear.  
z Press the m button to display the middle  
image at full size. Press the m button  
again to restore the original display.  
z Press the n button to restore single  
image playback.  
Only still images shot with this camera wiplay back in Smart Shuffle.  
Smart Shuffle is not available in the fowg situations:  
- If there are less than 50 images en with camera on the memory card  
- If you play back images not by SmShuffle  
- During filtered playback  
Changing Imaansitions  
You can choose om 3 transition effects when switching between images in  
single image playck.  
Choose [Transition].  
z Press the n button to choose  
[Transition] from the 1 tab, then press the  
qr buttons to choose a transition effect.  
115  
     
Viewing Images on a TV  
Using the separately sold 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.  
z Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully  
insert the cable plug into the camera’s  
terminal.  
z Insert the cable plug fully into the video  
White or black  
input terminals as shown in the illustration.  
Yellow  
Turn on the TV nd switch it to the  
input the cabls connected to.  
Yellow  
Black  
on he camera.  
the 1 button to turn on the camera.  
X image will appear on the TV (nothing  
will appear on the screen of the camera).  
z After you finish, turn off the camera and  
TV, and unplug the cable.  
What if the images don’t display correctly 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 and choose [Video  
System] from the 3 tab to switch to the correct video system.  
116  
       
Protecting Images  
You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased  
with the camera (pp. 27, 120).  
Choose a selection method  
Choose [Protect].  
z Press the n button to choose  
[Protect] from the 1 tab, then press the  
m button.  
Choose a selection method.  
z Press thobuttons to choose a  
selion md, then press the m  
z Pre n button to complete the  
settg and restore the menu screen.  
If you formt the mempp. 21, 145), protected images will also be  
erased.  
Protected imes cnnot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To  
erase an image, cancel protection settings first.  
Choosing Images Individually  
Choose [Select].  
z Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select],  
then press the m button.  
Choose images.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
X
will appear on the screen.  
z Press the m button again to deselect the  
image. will disappear.  
z To choose additional images, repeat the  
above procedure.  
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Protecting Images  
Protect the image.  
z If you press the n button, a  
confirmation screen will appear.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button.  
If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before performing the  
operations in Step 3, images will not be protected.  
Select Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
z Follow Step on . 117 to choose [Select  
Rangen prthe m button.  
Chootartinimage.  
ss tm button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
118  
     
Protecting Images  
Choose an ending image.  
z Press the r button to choose [Last image],  
then press the m button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
z You cannot choose images before the first  
image.  
Primags.  
z Pe p buton to choose [Protect],  
heress the m button.  
Choose All Images  
Choose [All Images].  
z Follow Step 2 on p. 117 to choose [All  
Images], then press the m button.  
Protect images.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Protect],  
then press the m button.  
You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step  
4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images].  
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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. 117) cannot  
be erased.  
Choose a selection method  
Choose [Erase].  
z Press the n button to choose [Erase]  
from the 1 tab, then press the m button.  
Choose a seleion method.  
z Press the op tons to choose a  
seleethod, hen press the m  
butto
ss n button to restore the  
scen.  
Choosing Imges Individually  
Choose [Select].  
z Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select],  
then press the m button.  
Choose an image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
z
will appear on the screen.  
z Press the m button again to deselect the  
image. will disappear.  
z To choose additional images, repeat the  
above procedure.  
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Erasing All Images  
Erase.  
z If you press the n button, a  
confirmation screen will appear.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button.  
Select Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
z Follow Step 2 on p. 120 to choose [Select  
Range], then ress the m button.  
Choose iaes.  
z teps 2 nd 3 on p. 118 to choose  
im
ase
ess the p button to choose [Erase],  
hen press the m button.  
Choose All Images  
Choose [All Images].  
z Follow Step 2 on p. 120 to choose [All  
Images], then press the m button.  
Erase.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button.  
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Tagging Images as Favorites  
When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those  
images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing (p. 111).  
Choose [Favorites].  
z Press the n button to choose  
[Favorites] from the 1 tab, then press the  
m button.  
Choose an image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
X
will appeothe screen.  
z Press m bun again to untag the  
imagisappers.  
chadditional images, repeat the  
e pcedure.  
ete the setting.  
z If you press the n button, a  
confirmation screen will appear.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button.  
If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the  
setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites.  
If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the  
computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 (  
movies).  
) (except for  
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Organizing Images by Category  
(My Category)  
You can organize images into categories, then choose the categories to filter  
and play back (p. 111).  
Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are  
shot.  
: Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or V.  
: Images detected as  
shot in Jor O.  
: Images shot in w, P or t.  
,
or  
in A or 9 modes, or images  
Choosing a Selection Method  
Choose [My Category].  
z Press thn button to choose [My  
Category] fthe 1 tab, then press the  
n.  
ose a selection method.  
z Press the op buttons to choose a  
selection method, then press the m  
button.  
z Press the n button to restore the  
menu screen.  
Choosing Images Individually  
Choose [Select].  
z Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select],  
then press the m button.  
Choose an image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image.  
Choose a category.  
z Press the op buttons to choose a  
category, then press the m button.  
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Organizing Images by Category (My Category)  
X
will appear on the screen.  
z Press the m button again to deselect the  
image.  
will disappear.  
z To choose additional images, repeat the  
above procedure.  
Complete the setting.  
z If you press the n button, a  
confirmation screen will appear.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button.  
If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the poer before completing the  
setting in Step 4, images will not be tagged aCategory.  
Select Range  
se Select Range].  
w Step 2 on p. 123 to choose [Select  
e], then press the m button.  
Choose images.  
z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose  
images.  
Choose a category.  
z Press the p button to choose an item,  
then press the qr buttons to choose a  
category.  
Complete the setting.  
z Press the p button to choose [Select],  
then press the m button.  
If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the  
[Select Range] category.  
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Rotating Images  
You can change the orientation of an image and save it.  
Choose [Rotate].  
z Press the n button to choose [Rotate]  
from the 1 tab, then press the m button.  
Rotate the image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image.  
X The image will rotate 90° with each press  
of the m bun.  
z Press the n button to restore the  
mcreen.  
Movies with an imality sg of  
cannot be rotated.  
Images cannot be AutRotate] is set to [Off] (p. 154).  
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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].  
z Press the n button to choose  
[Resize] from the 1 tab, then press the  
m button.  
Choose an image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
Choose an image size.  
z Press the qr buons to choose an option,  
then press the button.  
X [Samagewill appear on the  
scree
he new image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button.  
X The image will be saved as a new file.  
Display the new image.  
z When you press the n button,  
[Display new image?] will appear on the  
screen.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [Yes],  
then press the m button.  
X The saved image will be displayed.  
You cannot resize an image to a larger size.  
Images recorded at a pixel setting of  
3 cannot be edited.  
(p. 62), or saved as  
in Step  
Movies cannot be edited.  
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Trimming  
You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.  
Choose [Trimming].  
z Press the n button to choose  
[Trimming] from the 1 tab, then press the  
m button.  
Choose an image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
Adjust the trimming area.  
Trimming Area  
X A frame will pear around the portion of  
the imagto e trimmed.  
X The iginal ge will display in the upper  
he trimed image will display in  
thr right.  
f yomove the zoom lever to the left or  
ht, ou can change the frame size.  
you press the opqr buttons, you can  
move the frame.  
Trimming AreDisplay  
z If you press the l button, you can  
change the frame orientation.  
Recorded pixels  
after trimming  
z In an image with detected faces, gray  
frames appear around the faces located in  
the upper left image. The frames can be  
used for trimming. You can switch between  
frames by pressing the 0 button.  
z After pressing the m button, press the qr  
buttons to choose [OK], then press the m  
button again.  
Save as a new image and display.  
z Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p. 126.  
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Trimming  
Images recorded at a pixel setting of  
to (p. 126) cannot be edited.  
or  
(p. 62), or images resized  
The width and height ratio of an image that can be trimmed is fixed at 4:3.  
The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than  
before trimming.  
Movies 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, and save the image as a new file.  
Choose [i-Contrast].  
z Press the n button to choose  
[i-Contrast] from the 1 tab, then press the  
m button.  
Choose an image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then pres thm button.  
Chan otion.  
z Pe qr buons to choose an option,  
theress the m button.  
e as a new image and display.  
ollow Steps 4 and 5 on p. 126.  
Under some tions, the image may appear coarse or not be  
corrected properly.  
Repeatedly adjusting the same image may cause it to become coarse.  
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.  
Movies cannot be corrected.  
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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].  
z Press the n button to choose [Red-  
Eye Correction] from the 1 tab, then  
press the m button.  
Choose an image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image.  
Correct the image.  
z Press the m button.  
X Red-eye detecteby the camera will be  
corrected aa ame will appear around  
the corcted pon.  
z You gnify oreduce the size of the  
image the procedures in “Magnifying  
gesp. 114).  
s a new image and display.  
z ss the opqr buttons to choose [New  
File], then press the m button.  
X The image will be saved as a new file.  
z Follow Step 5 on p. 126.  
Some images may not be corrected properly.  
When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is  
overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image.  
Protected images cannot be overwritten.  
Movies cannot be corrected.  
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8
Printing  
This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print  
using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant rinter (sold separately).  
Canon-Brand PictBCompiant Printers  
This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the  
explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ  
depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.  
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Easy Print  
You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a  
PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface  
cable (p. 2).  
Turn off the camera and printer.  
Connect the camera to the printer.  
z Open the cover and insert the cable’s  
small plug firmly into the camera terminal  
in the direction shown.  
z Insert the cae’arge plug into the  
printer conntion details, refer to the  
user rovidewith the printer.  
n the printer.  
Turn on the camera.  
z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.  
X
will appear on the screen.  
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Printing Images  
Choose an image.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
Print images.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Print],  
then press the m button.  
X Printing will start.  
z If you want to print additional images,  
repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has  
completed.  
z After printing as completed, turn off the  
camera annter, and unplug the  
ie cable
Refer to p. 38 for Cd Pibridge compliant printers (sold  
separate).  
Index prting is not ave on certain Canon-brand PictBridge  
complianrinters sold separately).  
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Printing Images  
Making Print Settings  
Connect the camera to the printer.  
z Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 132 to display the  
screen on the left.  
Choose a menu option.  
z Press the op buttons to choose an  
option.  
Choose the option settings.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose the option  
setting.  
Default  
Date  
Follows the printesengs.  
Prints the
File No.  
Both  
Prints the ber.  
oth tdate and file no.  
Off  
he printer's settings.  
efault  
Off  
O
Uses shooting information to optimize print settings.  
Corrects red-eye.  
Red-Eye1  
Uses [NR], [Face  
image.  
] and [Red-Eye1] to correct the  
Red-Eye2*  
Vivid*  
Greens in trees, and blues in the sky and ocean are  
enhanced to be more vivid.  
NR*  
Reduces image noise.  
Vivid+NR*  
Uses both [Vivid] and [NR] to correct the image.  
Corrects brightness for dark faces,such as in backlit  
shots.  
Face  
*
No. of Copies Choose the number of copies.  
Trimming  
Choose the area for printing.  
Sets the paper size and layout.  
Paper Settings  
*
Only appears when connected to a PIXMA series printer.  
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Printing Images  
Trimming and Printing (Trimming)  
You can cut out a portion of an image for printing.  
Choose [Trimming].  
z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 134 to choose  
[Trimming], then press the m button.  
X A frame will appear around the portion of  
the image to be trimmed.  
Choose the trimming area.  
z Move the zoom lever to can change the  
frame size.  
z Press the qr buttons to change the  
fosition
z Pe l utton to rotate the frame.  
Prethe m button to complete the  
ettin.  
nt.  
z Follow Step 6 on p. 133 to print.  
You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio, or if  
they are too small.  
Trimming photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly.  
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Printing Images  
Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing  
Choose [Paper Settings].  
z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 134 to choose  
[Paper Settings], then press the m button.  
Choose a paper size.  
z Press the op buttons to choose an  
option, then presthe m button.  
ose paper type.  
thop buttons to choose an  
n, then press the m button.  
Choose a layout.  
z Press the op buttons to choose a layout,  
then press the m button.  
z Press the qr buttons to set the number of  
prints when [N-up] is chosen.  
Print.  
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Printing Images  
Available Layout Options  
Follows the printer's settings.  
Default  
Prints with a border.  
Bordered  
Borderless  
Prints without a border.  
Choose how many copies of an image are printed on a  
sheet.  
N-up  
Prints ID photos.  
ID Photo  
Only images with the same resolution as the camera's L  
(Large) recording pixel setting can be chosen.  
Choose the print size.  
Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard and wide sized prints.  
Fixed Size  
Printing ID Photos  
Cho[ID oto].  
z Fteps 1 4 on p. 136 to choose  
[ID oto], then press the m button.  
oosthe length of the long side  
short side.  
z Press the op buttons to choose an item.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose the  
length, then press the m button.  
Choose the printing area.  
z Follow Step 2 on p. 135 to choose the  
printing area.  
Print.  
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Printing Images  
Printing Movies  
Connect the camera to the printer.  
z Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 132 to choose a  
movie.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose 2, then  
press the m button to display the screen  
on the left.  
Choose a printing method.  
z Press the op buttons to choose  
, then  
press the qr buttons to choose a printing  
method.  
Print.  
Printing methods for m
Prindisplayed scene as a still image.  
Single  
Prints a uence of images from a specified scene on a  
sle sheet of paper.  
Sequence  
ICaption] is set to [On], you can print the folder number,  
file number, and the elapsed time for the frame at the  
same time.  
Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing.  
[ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge  
compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.  
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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  
(p. 142) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods  
comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.  
Movies cannot be chosen.  
Print Settings  
You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all  
images chosen for printing.  
Choose [Print Settings].  
z Press the n button to choose [Print  
Settings] m he 2 tab, then press the  
m on.  
Adjhe settings.  
resthe op buttons to choose a menu  
m, then press the qr buttons to choose  
n option.  
z Press the n button to complete the  
setting and restore the menu screen.  
Standard  
Index  
Prints 1 image per page.  
Print Type  
Prints several reduced size images per page.  
Both  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
Prints both standard and index formats.  
Prints the shooting date.  
Date  
Prints the file number.  
File No.  
Removes all print settings after printing.  
Clear DPOF  
data  
139  
       
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)  
Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all  
of the settings in the prints.  
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.  
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, which can be chosen after you press the n button (p. 18).  
Choosing the Number of Copies  
Choose [Seecmages & Qty.].  
z Press n utton to choose [Select  
Imay.] frohe 2 tab, then press  
e m ton.  
se an image.  
the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
X You will be able to set the number of print  
copies.  
z If you choose images in [Index],  
appears on the screen. Press the m  
button again to deselect the image.  
disappear.  
will  
Set the number of prints.  
z Press the op buttons to set the number  
of prints (maximum 99).  
z Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other  
images and the number of prints for each.  
z You cannot set the number of copies for  
index prints. You can only choose which  
images to print (as shown in Step 2).  
z Press the n button to complete the  
setting and restore the menu screen.  
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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)  
Select Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
z Follow Step 1 on p. 140 to choose [Select  
Range], then press the m button.  
Choose images.  
z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose  
images.  
Make print settings.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Order],  
then press the m button.  
Set All Images to Print Once  
ChSeleAll Images].  
FolStep 1 on p. 140 to choose [Select  
ll Imges], then press the m button.  
ke print settings.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button.  
Clearing All Selections  
Choose [Clear All Selections].  
z Follow Step 1 on p. 140 to choose [Clear  
All Selections], then press the m button.  
All selections will be cleared.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button.  
141  
       
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)  
Printing chosen images (DPOF)  
When there are images added to the print list  
(pp. 139 – 141), the screen on the left will appear  
when you connect the camera to a PictBridge  
compliant printer. Press the op buttons to  
choose [Print now], then press the m button to  
easily print images added to the print list.  
If you stop the printer during printing and start  
again, it will start from the next print.  
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9
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 cnge shooting and  
playback settings to suit your pues.  
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Changing Camera Settings  
You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab  
(p. 46).  
Changing Sounds  
You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds.  
z Choose [Sound Options], then press the  
m button.  
z Press the op buttons to choose a menu  
item.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.  
Preset sounds  
(cannot be mdified)  
1
Preset und
2
You can usincluded software to  
the sods (p. 2).  
You cannot change the settin
.
Turning Off Hints &
When you choose aitem in he FUNC. menu (p. 45) or MENU (p. 46), a  
description of the funcn (nts and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this  
function.  
z Choose [Hints & Tips], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [Off].  
144  
     
Changing Camera Settings  
Low Level Memory Card Formatting  
Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera  
does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a  
memory card has dropped, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a  
movie. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution  
before formatting the memory card.  
Choose [Low Level Format].  
z Choose [Format], then press the m  
button.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Low  
Level Format], then press the qr buttons  
to display  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK],  
thess thm button.  
Stalow level format.  
resthe op buttons to choose [OK],  
en pess the m button.  
ow level formatting starts.  
X When low level formatting ends, [Memory  
card formatting complete] will appear on  
the screen.  
Complete the low level format.  
z Press the m button.  
Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 21),  
since all recorded data is erased.  
You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop].  
When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the  
memory card can be used without problem.  
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Changing Camera Settings  
Changing the Start-up Screen  
You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the  
camera.  
z Choose [Start-up Image], then press the  
m button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.  
No start-up image  
Preset images  
1
(cannot be modified)  
Preset images  
2
You can set recorded images, and use the  
included softre to change the images.  
Registering Recorded Imaes as he Start-up  
Screen  
When you press the 1 button the mera to Playback mode, you can  
register an image.  
z ose [Start-up Image], then press the  
m button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [2], then  
press the m button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose an image,  
then press the m button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then  
press the m button to complete  
registration.  
Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when  
registering a new start-up image.  
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Changing Camera Settings  
Register the start-up image or sounds with the included  
software  
The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software  
can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details.  
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.  
z Choose [File Numbering], then press the  
qr buttons to choose an option.  
en if you shoot using a new  
mory card, the file numbers are  
us aigned consecutively until an  
imae 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  
to Reset  
with 0001 again.  
If you use a emy card already containing images, the newly assigned  
file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both [Continuous]  
and [Auto Reset]. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format  
the memory card before use (p. 21).  
Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or  
image types.  
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Changing Camera Settings  
Creating Folders by Shooting Date  
Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also  
create folders by shooting date.  
z Choose [Create Folder], then press the  
qr buttons to choose [Daily].  
z Images will be saved into folders created  
on each shooting date.  
Changing the Lens Retract Time  
For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 nutafter pressing the 1  
button when in a Shooting mode (p. 26). ou wahe lens to retract  
immediately when you press the 1 bt the rract time to [0 sec.].  
ose Lens Retract], then press the qr  
ns tchoose [0 sec.].  
Turning Off the Power Saving Function  
You can set the power saving function (p. 51) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is  
recommended to save battery power.  
z Choose [Power Saving], then press the m  
button.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Auto  
Power Down], then press the qr buttons  
to choose [Off].  
z If you set the power saving function to  
[Off], be sure to turn the camera off after  
use.  
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Changing Camera Settings  
Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time  
You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 51). This  
also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].  
z Choose [Power Saving], then press the m  
button.  
z Press the op buttons to choose [Display  
Off], then use the qr buttons to choose a  
time.  
z In order to save battery power, you should  
choose less than [1 min.].  
Using the World Clock  
When traveling abroad, you can record imas ith local dates and times  
simply by switching the time zone s. If you re-register the destination  
time zones, you can enjoy the cone of noaving to switch the Date/  
Time settings.  
the home time zone.  
Choose [Time Zone], then press the m  
button.  
z When setting this for the first time, check  
the information that displays on the screen  
at the left, then press the m button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose the home  
time zone.  
z To set daylight saving time (adds 1 hour),  
press the op buttons to choose  
z Press the m button.  
.
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Changing Camera Settings  
Set the world time zone.  
z Press the op buttons to choose  
[
World], then press the m button.  
z Press the qr buttons to choose the world  
time zone.  
z You can also set the daylight saving time  
as in Step 1.  
z Press the m button.  
Choose the world time zone.  
z Press the op buttons to choose  
[
World], then press the n button.  
will appear othe shooting screen  
X
(p. 163).  
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setting (p. 18), your [  
Home]  
time and date will automang.  
150  
If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab  
(p. 46).  
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in  
modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes  
(pp. 168 – 175).  
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.  
z Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the  
qr buttons to choose [Off].  
Turning Off the Re Reduction Function  
The red-eye redction lamp order to reduce the red-eye effect that  
occurs when shting in dark cnditions with the flash. You can turn off this  
function.  
z Choose [Flash Settings], then press the  
m button.  
z 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 right after shooting.  
z Choose [Review], then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
Displays images for the set time.  
2 – 10 sec.  
The image displays until you press  
the shutter button halfway.  
Hold  
Images will not display.  
Off  
Changing the Way the Image Dislays Right After  
Shooting  
You can change the way the image diight afr shooting.  
oosReview Info], then press the qr  
ns tchoose an option.  
Displays the image only.  
Displays detailed information  
(p. 165).  
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”  
(p. 113).  
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Changing Shooting Function Settings  
Displaying the Overlay  
You can display grid lines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide  
to confirm the printable area for 3.5" x 5" and postcard size prints.  
z Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
Off  
Grid Lines  
A grid overlays the screen.  
Gray bars appear on the top and  
bottom of the screen. This area  
will not print when printing on  
paper with a 3:2 aspect ratio.  
3:2 Guide  
Both  
th grid lines, and the 3:2 guide  
pear.  
In  
, you cannot set [3:2 G[Both].  
Grid lines will not be rded e image.  
The gray areas disth [Guide] are the areas that will not be  
printed. The actuaordewill include the portion in the gray  
areas.  
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Changing Playback Function Settings  
You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 46).  
Choosing the Image that First Displays in  
Playback  
z Choose [Resume], then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
Resumes with the image last  
Last seen  
viewed.  
Resumes with the most recently  
shot image.  
Last shot  
Turning off the Auto Rotate Function  
When you play back images on the camera, imgeshot in vertical  
orientation automatically rotate and disperticalYou can turn off this  
function.  
ct [uto Rotate], then press the qr  
ns to select [Off].  
Images cannot be rotated (p. 125) if you have set [Auto Rotate] to [Off].  
Rotated images will also appear in their original orientation.  
In Smart Shuffle (p. 114), even if [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off], images  
taken vertically will be displayed vertically, while rotated images will  
appear in their rotated orientation.  
154  
     
10  
Useful Information  
This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold  
separately), troubleshooting tips, and contns lists of functions and  
items that appear on the screen.  
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Replacing the Date/Time Battery  
The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is approximately 7 years. If  
the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is turned on,  
replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220).  
Turn off the camera.  
Open the cover and remove the AA  
batteries (p. 14).  
Remove the date/time battery  
holder.  
Replae batty.  
(-)  
ert battery with (+) and (-) sides  
ted orrectly.  
(+)  
Insert the battery holder.  
Insert the batteries and close the  
cover.  
Turn on the camera and set the  
date/time (p. 18).  
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Using Household Power  
If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera  
without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.  
Turn off the camera.  
Plug the cord into the camera.  
z Open the cover and fully insert the plug  
into the camera.  
Connect the power cord.  
z Connect the power cord to the compact  
power adaptethen plug the other end into  
a power ole
z Te cama on to use it.  
z Afinish, rn off the camera and  
unthe power cord from the power  
utle
Do not unug the plug cord with the camera turned on. This could  
erase imas you have tan 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 power button, but nothing happened.  
Confirm that the batteries are the correct type, and is not depleted (p. 16).  
Confirm that the batteries are properly inserted (p. 15).  
Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 15).  
If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease. Clean the terminals  
with a cotton swab and re-insert the batteries several times.  
Batteries are consumed quickly.  
Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Warm the batteries, for example,  
by placing them in your pocket, taking care that the termials do not come into contact  
with any metal objects.  
Lens will not retract.  
Do not open the memory card/battery covhe powis on. After closing the  
memory card/battery cover, turn the power back off . 15).  
TV output  
Image is distorted or oshoV (p. 116).  
Shooting  
Cannot shoot.  
Set the mode dial to a Shooting mode (p. 41).  
When in Playback mode (p. 20), press the shutter button halfway (p. 22).  
The screen is off (p. 25).  
Screen does not display properly in dark places (p. 44).  
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 or LED lighting, the screen may flicker.  
When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on the  
screen.  
The screen turns off and you cannot shoot when you press the shutter button  
(p. 25).  
appears when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 54).  
Set the flash to h (p. 81).  
Increase the ISO speed (p. 83).  
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. 22).  
Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 178).  
Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 151).  
Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.  
Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 89, 92).  
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 AF frame will appear  
and the camera will focus.  
Subject is too dark.  
Set the flash to h (p. 81).  
Correct the brightness with exposure compensation . 81).  
Adjust the image with i-Contrast (pp. 84, 129).  
Use spot metering or AE Lock to shoot (pp. 95, 9
Subject is too bright (overexposed
Set the flash to ! (p. 54).  
Correct the brightness with comnsation (p. 81).  
Use spot metering or AE Lo(pp5, 96).  
Reduce the light imating .  
Image is dark en though tfired (p. 25).  
Shoot within an aropriate distance for flash photography (p. 81).  
Increase the ISO sed (p3).  
Image taken using the flash is too bright (overexposed).  
Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography (p. 81).  
Set the flash to ! (p. 54).  
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. 83).  
Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image may  
appear rough or grainy (pp. 65, 66).  
Eyes appear red (p. 98).  
Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 151). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the  
front of the camera) lights (p. 40), 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.  
Correct images with red-eye correction (p. 130).  
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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. 145).  
Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu.  
The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer  
to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 168 – 175).  
Cannot operate buttons.  
When the mode dial is set to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p. 28).  
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 (pp. 21, 3).  
appeared on the screen and shooting endd aomatically.  
The camera’s internal memory was insufficient. Try one e following:  
Perform a low-level format of the memory he cama (p. 145).  
Change the image quality setting (p. 104).  
Use a memory card capable of rg at speeds (p. 104).  
Zoom does not operate (p. 1
Playback  
Cannot play back imges or movies.  
If the file name or foldestructis changed on a computer, you may not be able to  
play back images or movefer to the Software Guide for information regarding  
folder structure or file names.  
Playback stops, or audio cuts out.  
Use a memory card that has had a low-level format performed on it with this camera (p. 145).  
If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt  
momentarily.  
Depending on its capabilities, when playing movies on a computer, frames may drop or  
the audio may cut out.  
Cannot operate buttons.  
When the mode dial is set to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p. 28).  
Computer  
Cannot transfer images to a computer.  
It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via  
cable by reducing the transfer speed.  
Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. Then press and hold the n button  
and press the o and m buttons together. In the screen that appears, press the qr  
buttons to choose [B] and press the m button.  
160  
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. 15).  
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 (pp. 14, 15).  
Cannot record!  
You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card. Install the memory card in the  
correct direction to shoot (p. 15).  
Memory card error (p. 145)  
If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the  
correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 15).  
Insufficient space on card  
There is not enough free space on the memory d tshoot (pp. 23, 28, 29, 53, 79) or  
edit images (pp. 126 – 130). Erase the ims (pp. 120) to open space for new  
images, or insert an empty memory c).  
Change the batteries (p. 16)  
No Image.  
There are no imagerecordemocard that can be displayed.  
Protected! (p. 1)  
Unidentified Imae/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back  
AVI/RAW  
Unsupported images, omages 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 play back this content in Smart Shuffle/Cannot  
rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot register this image!/Cannot modify/  
Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image.  
Incompatible images cannot be magnified (p. 114), played back in Smart Shuffle  
(p. 114), tagged as favorites (p. 122), rotated (p. 125), edited (pp. 126 – 130),  
registered to the start-up screen (p. 146), categorized (p. 123), or added to a print list  
(p. 139).  
Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have  
been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, played back in Smart Shuffle,  
tagged as favorites, rotated, edited, registered to the start-up screen, categorized, or  
added to a print list.  
Movies cannot be magnified (p. 114), played back in Smart Shuffle (p. 114), edited  
(pp. 126 – 130), added to a print list (p. 139), or registered to the start-up screen  
(p. 146).  
161  
   
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen  
Invalid selection range  
When choosing the selection range (pp. 118, 121, 124, 141), you tried to choose a  
starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending image that  
was before the starting image.  
Exceeded selection limit  
You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images  
(p. 140).  
Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and  
try again (p. 140).  
You chose 501 or more images in Protect (p. 117), Erase (p. 120), Favorites (p. 122),  
My Category (p. 123) or Print Settings (p. 139).  
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 cainto the printer’s card slot to  
print.  
Naming error!  
The folder or image could not be created bhere is aimage with the same file  
name as the folder or image that mera empting to create, or the highest  
possible file number has alreadcheIn the 3 menu, change [File  
Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (p. at thmemory card (p. 21).  
Lens Error  
This error can occur ou hold the leile it is in motion or when using it in a location  
with excessive dust oand in e air.  
If this error message coueo appear, contact a 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 a Canon  
Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.  
File Error  
Photos from other cameras or images that have been altered using computer software  
may not be printable.  
Print error  
Check the paper size settings. If this message appears when the settings are correct,  
turn the printer off and back on, then make the settings again.  
Ink absorber full  
Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk for an ink absorber replacement.  
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Information Displayed on the Screen  
Shooting (Information Display)  
Battery Charge Indicator  
(p. 16)  
Tim
Date Stamp (p. 57)  
ISO Speed (p. 83)  
Grid Lines (p. 153)  
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Point Frame  
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White Balance . 82)  
My Colors (p. 8
Drive Mode (p. 8
Camera Shake Wang  
(p. 25)  
Metering Method (p. 95)  
Compression (Image  
Quality) (p. 61) /  
Recording Pixels  
(pp. 61, 104)  
Aperture Value  
Magnification (p. 55) /  
(p. 56)  
Focusing Range (p. 87),  
AF Lock (p. 92)  
Shooting Mode (p. 168),  
Scene Icon (p. 164)  
Flash Mode  
Amount (p. 81)  
3:2 Guide (p. 153)  
Exposure Shift Bar  
(p. 105)  
Still Images: Recordable  
Shots (p. 62)  
Movies: Remaining Time  
(p. 104)  
Zoom Bar (p. 23)  
Blink Detection (p. 99)  
(pp. 54, 81, 97)  
Red-Eye Correction  
(p. 130)  
Time Zone (p. 149)  
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: Held vertically  
When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts  
settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you  
can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for  
correct viewing. This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed  
straight up or down.  
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Information Displayed on the Screen  
Scene Icons  
In A mode, 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.  
Subject  
People  
Non-Human Subjects  
Icon  
Background  
Color  
With  
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Shadows  
When  
When  
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When  
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Bright  
Gray  
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Orange  
Backlit  
Sunsets  
Spotlights  
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Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.  
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Information Displayed on the Screen  
Playback (Detailed Information Display)  
My Category (p. 123)  
Shooting Mode (p. 168)  
ISO Speed (p. )  
Exposure Comnsation  
Amount (p. 81),  
Exposure Shift Amunt  
(p. 105)  
White Balance (p. 82)  
Histogram (p. 44)  
Compression (Image  
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Shutter Speed  
Aperture Value, Image  
Quality (Movies) (p. 104)  
Flash (p. 81)  
i-Contrast (pp. 84, 129)  
Focusing Range (p. 87)  
File Size (pp. 62, 104)  
Pixels (p. 61)  
(p. 104)  
(pp. 126 – 130)  
Protect (p. 117)  
Favorites (p. 122)  
My Colors (p. 86)  
Red-Eye Correction  
(pp. 98, 130)  
Recording Pixels (pp. 61,  
104), MOV (Movies)  
Battery Charge Indicator  
(p. 16)  
Shooting Date and Time  
(p. 18)  
165  
 
Information Displayed on the Screen  
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies”  
(p. 31)  
Exit  
Playback  
Slow motion playback (You can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound  
will not play back.)  
Skip backward* (Continues to skip backward if button is held.)  
Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.)  
Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.)  
Skip forward* (Continues to skip forward if button is held.)  
Edit (p. 107)  
*
Appears when connected to a PictBridge cmplit printer (p. 132).  
* Displays the frame of approx. 4 sec. befoafter tcurrent frame.  
You can skip forward and skip bacuring mie playback by  
pressing the qr buttons
166  
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 or dirt become 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  
on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera.  
When you move the camera rapidly from colto hot temperatures,  
condensation may form on the internal or extnal surfaces of the camera.  
To avoid condensation, put the camera in aight, resealable plastic bag  
and let it adjust to temperature cslowly efore removing it from the  
bag.  
If condensation has forthe mera, stop using it immediately, as  
continued use may daamra. Remove the batteries and  
memory card, nd wait oisture has completely evaporated  
before resumg use.  
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AF Frame Size (p. 89)  
Digital Zoom (p. 55)  
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3 Set up Menu  
Item  
Content  
Ref. Page  
p. 47  
Mute  
On/Off*  
Volume  
Set all operation sounds (5 levels).  
Set the sounds for each camera operation.  
On*/Off  
p. 48  
Sound Options  
Hints & Tips  
LCD Brightness  
Start-up Image  
Format  
p. 144  
p. 144  
p. 49  
Sets screen brightness (5 levels).  
Add an image as a start-up image.  
Formats memory card, erasing all data  
Continuous*/Auto Reset  
p. 146  
pp. 21, 145  
p. 147  
p. 148  
p. 148  
File Numbering  
Create Folder  
Lens Retract  
Monthly*/Daily  
1 min.*/0 sec.  
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pp. 51, 148,  
149  
Power Saving  
Time Zone  
Date/Time  
Video System  
Language  
Reset All  
Home*/World  
p. 149  
p. 19  
Date ansetti
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p. 116  
p. 20  
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p. 50  
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176  
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1 Playback Menu  
Item  
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Ref. Page  
p. 114  
p. 112  
p. 120  
p. 117  
p. 125  
p. 122  
p. 123  
Smart Shuffle  
Slideshow  
Erase  
Starts Smart Shuffle.  
Plays back images automatically.  
Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images).  
Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images).  
Rotates images.  
Protect  
Rotate  
Favorites  
My Category  
Tags or untags images as favorites.  
Categorizes images (Select, Select Range).  
Corrects dark portions and contrast in still  
images.  
i-Contrast  
p. 129  
Red-Eye Correction  
Trimming  
Corrects red eyes in still imges.  
Trims portions of still age
Resizes and sastill ims.  
On*/Off  
p. 130  
p. 127  
p. 126  
p. 110  
p. 154  
p. 154  
p. 115  
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Scroll Display  
Auto Rotate  
Resume  
On*/
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Faide/Off  
Transition  
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2 Print Meu  
Item  
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Ref. Page  
Displays printing screen (When connected to a  
printer).  
Print  
Select Images & Qty.  
Select Range  
Chooses individual images for printing.  
Chooses starting and ending images for printing.  
Chooses all images for printing.  
Cancels all settings for printing.  
Sets the printing style.  
p. 140  
p. 141  
p. 141  
p. 141  
p. 139  
Select All Images  
Clear All Selections  
Print Settings  
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Specifications  
Image Sensor  
Camera Effective Pixels..................Approx. 12.1 million pixels  
Lens  
Focal Length ...................................4x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 20.0 (T) mm  
(35mm film equivalent : 28 (W) – 112 (T) mm)  
Focusing Range..............................3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity (W), 80 cm (2.6 ft.) – infinity (T)  
Macro 3 – 50 cm (W) (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft. (W))  
Imaging Processor .............................DIGIC 4  
Optical Viewfinder ..............................Real-image zoom viewfinder  
LCD Monitor  
Type................................................TFT color (wide viewing angle type)  
Size.................................................2.7 type  
Effective Pixels................................Approx. 230,000 dots  
Aspect Ratio....................................4:3  
Features..........................................Brightness adjustment (evels)  
Focus  
Control System ...............................Autofocus(Contius in Auto mode)  
AF Frame........................................Face AiAg AF, Cer  
Metering System ................................tive, r-weighted average, Spot  
Exposure Compensation (Still Imag
Exposure Shift (Movies) ...........1/3-op increments  
ISO Speed (Standard Oput Sensitivi
Recommended Exposurndex).........Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600  
White Balance.............................Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,  
Fluorescent H, Custom  
Shutter Speed .....................................1 – 1/1600 sec.  
15 – 1/1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range)  
Aperture  
Type................................................Circular (Used together with ND filter)  
f/number..........................................f/2.8 / f/8.0 (W), f/5.9 / f/17 (T)  
Flash  
Modes .............................................Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off  
Range .............................................30 cm – 4.0 m (W), 50 cm – 2.0 m (T)  
(12 in. – 13 ft. (W), 1.6 – 6.6 ft. (T))  
178  
   
Specifications  
1
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2
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Filters* , Discreet, Movie*  
*1 Blur Reduction, Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets,  
4
Smart Shutter* , Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow,  
Fireworks, Long Shutter  
*2 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect,  
Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect  
*3 Standard, Miniature Effect  
*4 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer  
Digital Zoom ........................................Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 16x in  
combination with the optical zoom)  
Safety Zoom, Digital tele-converter  
Continuous Shooting  
Mode ...............................................Normal  
Speed (Normal)...............................Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. (In P mode)  
Approx. 3.6 shots/s(In Blur Reduction and Low Light  
mode)  
Number of Shots (Approximate)  
(CIPA compliant) .................................Alkaox. 200  
NiMH450  
Recording Media .......................memcard, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory  
MultediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card  
File Format ............................rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1)  
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Data Type  
Still Images.............................Exif 2.3 (JPEG)  
Movies.............................................MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM  
(monaural))  
Number of Recording Pixels  
Still Images......................................Large: 4000 x 3000, Medium 1: 2816 x 2112, Medium 2:  
1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Widescreen: 4000 x 2248  
1
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Movies.............................................Standard: 1280 x 720 (24 fps* ), 640 x 480 (30 fps* ),  
2
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Miniature Effect 1280 x 720* , 640 x 480*  
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*2 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps  
*3 Shooting: 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps  
2
Playback: 30 fps*  
Interface...............................................Hi-Speed USB  
Analog audio output (monaural)  
Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)  
Direct Print Standard ...........................PictBridge  
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Specifications  
Power Source......................................AA alkaline batteries (AA NiMH batteries NB-3AH) x 2  
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800  
Dimensions (CIPA compliant) .............97.5 x 62.5 x 30.7 mm (3.84 x 2.46 x 1.21 in.)  
Weight (CIPA compliant).....................Approx. 185 g (6.53 oz.) (Including the battery and  
memory card)  
Approx. 137 g (4.83 oz.) (camera body only)  
All data is based on tests by Canon.  
Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ................2  
Digital Tele-Converter................................56  
Digital Zoom ..............................................55  
Discreet (Shooting Mode)..........................68  
Display Language......................................20  
3:2 Guide.................................................153  
Accessories ...............................................37  
AE Lock .............................................96, 105  
AF Frames...........................................24, 88  
AF J Focus  
AF Lock .............................................92, 163  
AF-Point Zoom ..........................................91  
i-Contrast ..........................................129  
asing Imes..................................27, 120  
or Messas .......................................161  
Battery  
Power Saving......................51, 148, 149  
Battery and Charger Kit.............................
Blur Reduction (Shong de)
AE Lock ......................................96, 105  
Correction ...........................................81  
Camera  
Center (AF Frame Mode) ..........................89  
Clock Functions.........................................51  
Components Guide....................................40  
Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ..........61  
Custom White Balance..............................82  
Face AiAF (AF Frame Mode) ....................88  
Face Select................................................94  
Face Self-Timer (Shooting Mode) .............76  
Factory Settings J Default Settings  
File Numbering ........................................147  
Off.......................................................54  
On.......................................................81  
Slow Synchro......................................97  
Focus  
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Date and Time J Date/Time  
Date/Time  
AF Frames....................................24, 88  
AF Lock...............................................92  
AF-Point Zoom....................................91  
Face Select.........................................94  
Servo AF.............................................93  
Adding to Image..................................57  
Changing ............................................19  
Date/Time Battery.............................156  
Setting ................................................18  
World Clock ......................................149  
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Focus Lock................................................ 89  
Focusing Range  
M
Macro.................................................. 87  
Foliage (Shooting Mode)........................... 65  
Formatting (Memory Card)................ 21, 145  
FUNC. Menu  
Memory Cards  
Available Shots.............................16, 62  
Shooting Time ....................................30  
Basic Operations ................................46  
List....................................................172  
Metering Method .......................................95  
Miniature Effect (Shooting Mode)......70, 102  
List.................................................... 168  
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Grid Lines........................................ 153, 163  
Household Power.................................... 157  
Ed..........................................107  
I
me Rat.....................................104  
des............................................102  
MultMediaCard/MMCplus J Memory Cards  
i-Contrast........................................... 84, 129  
Image Quality J Compression Ratio  
Images  
Display Time....................
Editing J Editing  
Playback J Viewing  
Protect.................................. 117  
Included Items J Accessories  
Indicator............................................... 42, 44  
Infinity (Focus Mode)................................. 87  
Interface Cable.............................. 2, 34, 132  
ISO Speed......................................... 83, 163  
PictBridge..........................................38, 132  
Playback J Viewing  
Portrait (Shooting Mode) ...........................64  
Poster Effect (Shooting Mode) ..................69  
Jump Display........................................... 111  
Printing ....................................................132  
Protect.....................................................117  
Kids&Pets (Shooting Mode) ...................... 65  
L
R
Lamp ................................................. 40, 151  
Landscape (Shooting Mode) ..................... 65  
LCD Monitor J Screen  
Live View Control (Shooting Mode)........... 67  
Long Shutter (Shooting Mode) .................. 77  
Recording Pixels (Image Size)..................61  
Red-Eye Correction........................... 98, 130  
Resizing (Making Images Smaller)..........126  
Rotate......................................................125  
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Display Language...............................20  
Information Display...................163, 165  
Menu J FUNC. Menu, Menu  
Switching the Display..........................43  
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card J Memory  
Cards  
Images on a TV ................................116  
Jump Display ....................................111  
Magnified Display .............................114  
Single Image Playback .......................26  
Slideshow .........................................112  
SmarShuffle....................................114  
Viewing ages on a TV..........................116  
Self-Timer  
10 Second Self-Timer.........................58  
Changing Delay and Number of  
Face Self-Timer (Shooting Mode).......76  
Shooting  
W
de (Recorng Pixels)......................61, 62  
Wink Self-Timer (Shooting Mode) .............74  
World Clock .............................................149  
Wrist Strap J Strap  
Display Overlay.................................15
Shooting Date and Time J
Shooting Time................
Smart Shutter (Shooting M).................73  
Smile (Shooting Mode)..............................73  
Software  
Z
Zoom .............................................23, 29, 55  
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk .........2  
Installation...........................................33  
Software Guide.....................................2  
Transferring Images to a Computer  
Strap..........................................................13  
T
Tag Images as Favorites.........................122  
Terminal.............................34, 116, 132, 157  
Toy Camera Effect (Shooting Mode).........71  
Tracking AF .........................................25, 90  
Travel Abroad....................................37, 149  
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MEMO  
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MEMO  
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MEMO  
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MEMO  
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• The above items notwithsCann accepts no liability for  
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