Canon Camcorder G1 User Manual

Camera User Guide  
Flowchart and Reference Guides  
This Guide  
Shooting with the Camera  
Software Starter Guide  
Installing the Software  
This Guide  
Connecting the Camera to a Computer  
Software Starter Guide  
Downloading Images to a Computer  
Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover.  
ENGLISH  
Table of Contents  
Read this First ............................................................................. 4  
Quick Start .................................................................................. 8  
Components Guide................................................................... 10  
Front View ................................................................................... 10  
Back View .................................................................................... 11  
Controls ....................................................................................... 12  
Main Dial / Mode Dial ................................................................... 13  
Display Panel ................................................................................ 14  
LCD Monitor ................................................................................ 15  
Preparing the Camera .............................................................. 18  
Charging the Battery Pack............................................................. 18  
Installing the Battery Pack ............................................................. 20  
Using a Household Power Source .................................................. 22  
Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional) .............. 23  
Installing a CF Card....................................................................... 26  
Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 28  
Attaching the Lens Cap ................................................................ 28  
Using the Soft Case (Optional) ...................................................... 28  
Basic Functions.......................................................................... 29  
Turning the Power On / Off ........................................................... 29  
Setting the Date / Time ................................................................. 30  
Switching between Shooting and Replaying................................... 31  
Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................. 32  
Pressing the Shutter Button ........................................................... 34  
Selecting Menus and Settings........................................................ 35  
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings......................... 37  
Auto Mode.......................................................................... 37  
Checking an Image Right after Shooting........................................ 39  
Adjusting the Zoom (Focal Length) ................................................ 40  
Using the Built-In Flash ......................................................... 41  
Pan Focus Mode .................................................................. 43  
Portrait Mode ...................................................................... 43  
Landscape Mode ................................................................. 44  
Night Scene Mode ............................................................... 44  
Black and White Mode ......................................................... 45  
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Stitch Assist Mode................................................................ 46  
Movie Mode ........................................................................ 49  
Macro Mode........................................................................ 50  
Self-Timer ............................................................................ 51  
Continuous Mode ................................................................ 52  
Digital Zoom ................................................................................ 53  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ..................................... 54  
Changing the Resolution and Compression.................................... 54  
Changing the File Format .............................................................. 56  
Program AE ......................................................................... 57  
Setting the Shutter Speed ..................................................... 58  
Setting the Aperture ............................................................ 60  
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ................. 62  
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .................................. 63  
Setting the White Balance .................................................... 64  
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) .................................. 67  
Adjusting the Flash Output (Flash Exposure Compensation).... 68  
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ................................. 69  
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .......................... 70  
Switching between Metering Modes..................................... 72  
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ................................ 73  
Switching between Focus Settings ................................................. 76  
Manually Setting Image Characteristics .......................................... 77  
Resetting the File Number ............................................................. 78  
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ................................... 79  
Replaying .................................................................................. 80  
Viewing Images Singly (Single Image Replay) .................................. 80  
Magnifying Images .............................................................. 81  
Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Multi Replay)........................ 82  
Jumping between Images ................................................. 83  
Viewing Movies ............................................................................ 84  
Rotating Images in the Display ...................................................... 85  
Automated Playback (Slide Show).................................................. 86  
Protecting Images ......................................................................... 90  
Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor......................................... 91  
Erasing ...................................................................................... 92  
Erasing Images Singly.................................................................... 92  
Erasing All Images ........................................................................ 93  
Formatting a CF Card ................................................................... 94  
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Table of Contents  
Print Settings (DPOF Settings) .................................................. 95  
Selecting Images for Printing ......................................................... 95  
Setting the Print Style.................................................................... 98  
Resetting Print Settings ............................................................... 100  
List of Menu Options .............................................................. 101  
Rec. Menu ................................................................................. 101  
Play Menu .................................................................................. 103  
Set up Menu .............................................................................. 104  
Using the Wireless Controller ................................................. 106  
Installing the Battery ................................................................... 106  
Shooting / Replaying ................................................................... 107  
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) ...................... 108  
Using Conversion Lenses (Optional)  
/ Close-up Lenses (Optional) .............................................. 110  
Installing the Lenses .................................................................... 111  
Downloading Images to a Computer ..................................... 113  
Downloading Directly from a CF Card .......................................... 113  
Using the Supplied Interface Cables ............................................. 116  
Appendices ............................................................................. 122  
Replacing the Button Battery ....................................................... 122  
Camera Care and Maintenance ................................................... 124  
Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 125  
List of Error / Message Codes ...................................................... 127  
List of Messages ......................................................................... 128  
Specifications ............................................................................. 130  
Index ....................................................................................... 135  
Canon Customer Support ....................................................... 138  
Icon Conventions in the Text  
This mark denotes topics about issues that may affect shooting.  
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating  
procedures.  
This mark denotes tips about the camera and photography.  
Table of Contents 3  
Read this First  
Please Read  
Test Shots  
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you  
shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being  
operated correctly. Please note that Canon 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 CompactFlash™ cards, that results in  
the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine  
sensible.  
Warning Against Copyright Infringement  
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should  
never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or  
domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the  
copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by  
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights  
even if the image was shot for personal use.  
Warranty Limitations  
This cameras warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises  
while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before  
proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
Safety Precautions  
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety  
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.  
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in  
the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or  
damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.  
• In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its  
power supply accessories.  
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Read This First  
Warnings  
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could  
injure your eyesight.  
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the  
intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight. In particular, remain at least  
one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.  
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to  
the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement  
of the strap around the childs neck could result in asphyxiation.  
• Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries used in the camera and wireless  
controller out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child  
swallows a battery.  
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly  
described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical  
shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified  
service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer  
Support Help Desk.  
To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the  
camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the  
equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage  
electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or  
the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do  
so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the cameras power off, remove  
the camera battery and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Confirm that  
smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest  
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so  
may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the cameras power off, remove the  
camera battery and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Please consult your  
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
• Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water  
or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been  
waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with  
a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter the interior,  
immediately turn the cameras power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the  
power cord from the electrical outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in  
fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon  
Customer Support Help Desk.  
Read This First 5  
• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable  
substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead  
to fire.  
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these  
actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.  
Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord.  
• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may  
lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid  
portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the  
wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.  
• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to  
overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use  
only the recommended power accessories.  
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the camera from the DC plug before  
attaching or detaching any interface cables (except for USB cables). The cables carry  
high-voltage currents and there is a risk of electrical shock.  
• Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat.  
Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and  
lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.  
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk  
of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body -  
including the eyes and mouth, or clothing - that comes into contact with the inner  
contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush  
with water and seek medical assistance.  
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the  
casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.  
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It  
could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover to  
transport or store the battery pack.  
• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to  
prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of  
other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries  
in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.  
• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions  
or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only  
recommended batteries and accessories.  
• Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and electrical outlet after  
recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. Continuous  
use over a long period of time may cause the unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.  
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Read This First  
• The camera terminal of the supplied compact power cord is designed for exclusive use  
with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire  
and other hazards.  
• Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter lens, tele-  
converter lens, close-up lens and conversion lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and  
shatter, the glass shards may cause an injury. Never aim the lenses at the sun or  
strong light sources. There is a risk of damage to eyesight.  
CAUTIONS  
• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or  
high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense  
sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire,  
burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.  
Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge  
the battery pack or power the camera.  
• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead  
to fire, electrical shock or other damage.  
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could  
lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.  
• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not  
touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either  
action could result in burns.  
• If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm.  
Please take care when operating the camera for extended periods as your hands may  
experience a burning sensation.  
Preventing Malfunctions  
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields  
Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment  
generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause  
malfunctions or corrupt image data.  
Avoid Condensation Related Problems  
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause  
condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can  
avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it  
adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.  
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera  
Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may  
damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and battery or Compact Power Adapter  
CA-560 (if connected) from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates  
completely before resuming use.  
Read This First 7  
Quick Start  
Install the Battery (p. 20).  
Slide the battery cover lock, push the battery  
cover open and insert the battery.  
1
Terminals  
Charge the Battery (p. 18).  
Confirm that the main dial is turned to  
2
.
Charge the battery. The battery is approximately  
90% charged (adequate charge for use) when  
the orange indicator beside the viewfinder stops  
flashing and changes to a steady orange. After  
charging, detach the compact power adapters  
DC plug from the camera.  
Orange  
Indicator  
Install the CF card. (p. 26).  
Open the CF card slot and insert a CF card.  
3
4
5
Remove the lens cap.  
Turn the power on (p. 29).  
Open the LCD monitor and turn the main dial  
(lower dial) to  
(shooting).  
8
Quick Start  
Turn the mode dial (upper dial) to  
(p. 37).  
6
7
Focus (p. 34).  
Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter  
button halfway. Two beeps will sound when the  
autofocus is set.  
Shoot (p. 34).  
8
9
Press the shutter button all the way. You will hear  
the sound of the shutter close when the shot is  
complete.  
View the recorded image (p. 39).  
The recorded image will display in the LCD  
monitor for approximately 2 seconds. Keep your  
finger on the shutter button or press the Set  
button while the image is displayed to continue  
to display the image after the shutter button is  
released.  
To Immediately Delete the Displayed  
Image  
1. Press the button while the image is displayed.  
2. Press the  
[OK].  
arrow on the omni selector to select  
3. Press the Set button.  
Quick Start 9  
Components Guide  
Front View  
AF-Auxiliary Light Emitter  
Optical Viewfinder Window  
(p. 38)  
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 41)  
Self-Timer Lamp (p. 51)  
Remote Sensor (p. 107)  
Built-In Flash (p. 41)  
Speaker  
(Manual Focus) Button (p. 74)  
Terminal Cover  
Microphone  
Lens  
A/V OUT (Audio / Video Out)  
Terminal (p. 91)  
DIGITAL Terminal*  
(pp.119, 120)  
DC IN Terminal (p. 18)  
To connect the camera to the computer with the USB interface, attach the supplied  
interface cable to the cameras DIGITAL terminal. To connect to a serial port, the  
separately sold serial cable (IFC-200PCS for Windows and IFC-200MC for Macintosh)  
is required.  
10 Components Guide  
Back View  
Viewfinder (p. 38)  
CF Card Slot Cover (p. 26)  
Strap Eyelet (p. 28)  
Battery Cover (p. 18)  
Battery Cover Lock (p. 18)  
Tripod Socket  
Components Guide 11  
Controls  
Hot Shoe (p. 108)  
Main Dial (p. 13)  
Indicators  
Mode Dial (p. 13)  
Shutter Button (p. 34)  
Zoom Lever (p. 40)  
Diopter Adjustment Lever  
(p. 38)  
Display Panel (p. 14)  
(Continuous) /  
(Self-Timer / Wireless  
Controller) Button  
(pp. 51, 52, 107)  
LCD Monitor  
(pp. 15, 32)  
Omni Selector  
(Menu) Button  
(Set) Button  
(Display) Button  
(Exposure) /  
(White Balance) /  
(AEB) / (Flash Exposure Compensation)  
Button (pp. 63, 64, 67, 68)  
(AE Lock) / (FE Lock) Button (p. 69, 70)  
(Macro) /  
(Spot Metering) /  
(pp. 72, 81)  
(Multi) Button (pp. 41, 82)  
(Jump) Button (pp. 50, 82)  
(Enlarge) Button  
(Flash) /  
Indicators  
Upper Indicator  
The indicators shine or flash when the shutter button is pressed or the following  
operations are underway.  
• Green:  
• Flashing Green:  
• Orange:  
Ready to record / Battery charge complete (100%)  
Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card  
Ready to record (flash on) /  
Battery charge adequate (approximately 90%)  
• Flashing Orange: Ready to record (camera shake warning) /Battery is charging  
Lower Indicator  
Yellow:  
Macro mode / Manual focus mode  
12 Components Guide  
Main Dial / Mode Dial  
Main Dial (lower dial)  
Mode Dial (upper dial)  
Main Dial  
Use the main dial to switch between the power off, shooting, replaying and PC  
connection modes.  
: Off (p. 29)  
: Shooting (p. 31)  
: Replaying (p. 31)  
: PC Connection (pp. 119, 121)  
• The  
(PC connection) mode is used to download and view images on a computer  
when the camera is connected via the interface cable. Please read Using the Supplied  
Interface Cables (p. 116) for connection instructions. The Software Starter Guide, a  
separate manual, describes how to download and view the images.  
• “PC” will show in the display panel when a connection to the computer is opened.  
Mode Dial  
The mode dial is for selecting a shooting mode when the main dial is set to  
(shooting) mode.  
: Auto (p. 37)  
• Image Zone  
Pan Focus (p. 43)  
• Creative Zone  
Program AE (p. 57)  
:
:
:
Shutter Speed-Priority AE (p. 58)  
Aperture-Priority AE (p. 60)  
Manual Exposure (p. 62)  
:
:
Portrait (p. 43)  
Landscape (p. 44)  
Night Scene (p.44)  
Black and White (p. 45)  
: Stitch Assist (p. 46)  
Movie (p. 49)  
:
:
:
:
:
Components Guide 13  
Display Panel  
The display panel shows the camera settings, the remaining image capacity, movie  
shooting time, battery charge and other information.  
AE Lock / FE Lock  
pp. 69, 70  
Shutter Speed / Movie Shooting Time  
Aperture Setting  
-
-
Compression  
Resolution  
p. 54  
p. 54  
File Format  
p. 56  
p. 72  
Spot Metering  
Single Shot / Continuous Mode  
Flash On / Flash Off  
p. 52  
p. 41  
Red-Eye Reduction  
p. 41  
Macro Mode  
p. 50  
Flash Exposure Compensation  
Self-Timer / Wireless Controller  
Manual Focus  
p. 68  
pp. 51, 107  
p. 74  
Battery Charge State  
Remaining Image Capacity / Message Code / Error Code  
White Balance Settings  
AEB  
p. 20  
p. 127  
p. 64  
p. 67  
Exposure Compensation Level / AEB Level /  
Flash Exposure Compensation Level  
pp. 63, 67, 68  
• The diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once. Normally, only the icons  
applicable to the selected mode and camera state appear.  
14 Components Guide  
LCD Monitor  
Switching between Modes  
Pressing the Display button switches the LCD monitor display mode.  
Shooting  
Pressing the Display button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the  
button is pressed. The order is on (no information) / on (information view) / off.  
The LCD monitors display mode [on (no information); on (information view); LCD  
monitor off] is memorized when the camera is turned off. When the camera is  
turned on again it assumes the last mode. However, when the LCD monitor is  
turned on and the low battery icon  
appears, the LCD monitor may not  
automatically turn on the next time the camera is started.  
Changing the shooting mode will cause the LCD monitor to display relevant  
information for about six seconds when it is turned on regardless of whether the  
information view mode is on or off.  
Setting the mode dial to  
or  
turns on the LCD monitor regardless of  
whether it is set to on or off.  
The camera shake warning icon  
will appear at the center of the LCD monitor in  
low light conditions while the camera is preparing to shoot. When this icon  
appears, use the flash or fix the camera to a tripod to shoot.  
Replaying  
The LCD monitor turns on when the main dial is turned to  
.
Pressing the Display button switches the information view mode.  
Single Replay: Simple Display © Detailed Display © No Display  
Multi Replay: Simple Display © No Display  
Components Guide 15  
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor  
The LCD monitor displays information in the shooting or replaying mode, such as  
the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date / time.  
Shooting  
The following displays in information view.  
Shooting Mode  
p. 13  
Flash  
p. 41  
Drive Mode  
Spot Metering  
White Balance  
Exposure Level  
AEB Mode  
pp. 51, 52  
p. 72  
p. 64  
p. 63  
p. 67  
... ...  
Aperture Setting  
MF (Manual Focus)  
Indicator  
Flash Exposure  
Compensation  
p. 68  
Externally mounted Flash  
Charging Complete  
-
Shutter Speed  
(RED)  
AE Lock / FE Lock  
Macro Mode  
pp. 69, 70  
p. 50  
Manual Focus  
p. 74  
Digital Zoom Setting  
p. 53  
2x  
4x  
The icons in the shaded boxes above display even when the  
information view is turned off.  
In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting and  
MF indicator (when manual focus is selected) are displayed as in  
the example to the left.  
16 Components Guide  
Replaying  
In simple display mode, the following information  
displays.  
File Number  
File Number  
Image Number (Displayed Image / Total)  
Shooting Date / Time  
: Compression Setting  
: Resolution Setting  
File Format  
:
:
Movie  
Shooting  
Date / Time  
Image Number  
and Total  
Protection Status ( )  
In the detailed display mode, the following  
information also displays.  
Shooting Mode  
p. 13  
... ...  
Exposure Compensation  
White Balance  
p. 63  
p. 64  
p. 72  
Spot Metering  
Flash Exposure  
Compensation  
Aperture Setting  
Shutter Speed  
p. 68  
* In addition to the above, the ISO speed, shutter speed and  
aperture setting are displayed as in the example to the left.  
ISO Speed Setting  
The following information may also appear with some image files.  
Audio file is attached (wav file).  
An audio file other than a wav file or a file with an unrecognized format is attached.  
A JPEG file not supported by Design rule for Camera File systemstandards.  
Components Guide 17  
Preparing the Camera  
Charging the Battery Pack  
Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time and  
subsequently when the low battery icon ( ) and Lb ( ) message flash.  
Turn the main dial to  
.
1
2
Slide the battery cover lock in the  
direction of the arrow and open the  
battery cover.  
Insert the battery pack and close the  
battery cover.  
3
4
5
Terminals  
Attach the power cord to the compact  
power adapter and plug it into an  
electrical outlet.  
Connect to an  
Elactrical Outle.t.  
.
Connect the DC plug of the compact  
power adapter to the camera’s DC IN  
terminal.  
The indicator beside the viewfinder will flash  
orange while the battery pack is charging and  
change to steady orange when it is  
approximately 90% charged, which is adequate  
for use. If it is charged for approximately two  
more hours, it will become fully charged and  
the indicator will switch to green.  
Orange  
Indicator  
18 Preparing the Camera  
After charging the battery, remove it from the camera if the camera will not be  
used.  
If the main dial is set to any position other than  
while charging, the battery  
pack will stop charging and the household electrical current will power the  
camera.  
This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to completely use or  
discharge it before recharging. It can be charged at any charge state.  
It takes approximately 80 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to a  
charge state of approximately 90% (adequate charge for use). It takes  
approximately two more hours to charge it fully (based on standard Canon testing  
criteria). Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40º C (41 to 104º F).  
Charging times will vary according to the surrounding humidity and battery pack  
charge state.  
Battery Pack Handling Precautions  
Keep the battery pack and camera terminals (  
) clean at all times. Dirty  
terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish  
the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.  
Do not cover the compact power adapter with anything, such as a tablecloth,  
cushion or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build up internally and possibly  
lead to fire.  
Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack BP-511 with the supplied  
equipment. It could damage the camera.  
The battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left in the camera  
even with the power turned off. This shortens the battery life. Remove it from  
the camera, attach the supplied terminal adapter and store it in a cool, dry place.  
Charge it before use.  
Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are advised to  
charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge.  
Storing fully charged battery packs may shorten battery life and diminish  
performance.  
The camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a  
function is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularly  
attentive in turning the power off.  
Although the battery packs maximum operating range is 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F),  
the optimal range is 10 to 30º C (50 to 86º F). At cold temperatures, such as those  
experienced on ski hills, performance will temporarily decline, reducing the usable  
time before recharging.  
If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes substantially even when fully  
charged, it should be replaced.  
Preparing the Camera 19  
Installing the Battery Pack  
Install Battery Pack BP-511 (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use a household  
power source to power the camera for extended periods (p. 22).  
Turn the main dial to  
.
1
2
Slide the battery cover lock in the  
direction of the arrow and open the  
battery cover.  
Insert the battery pack as shown.  
Close the battery cover.  
3
4
Terminals  
Charge the battery pack before using it the first time (p. 18).  
The flashing green indicator signals that the CF card is being written to, read, or  
erased. Never open the battery cover or remove the battery while it is flashing.  
Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.  
Battery Status Symbols  
The following icons indicate the battery status. These icons will not appear while  
the camera is plugged into a household power source.  
(Steady):  
Sufficient battery charge  
(Flashing): Low battery  
(Flashing): Replace or recharge battery  
20 Preparing the Camera  
Battery Performance  
Number of Images Shot  
Replay Time  
LCD Monitor On  
LCD Monitor Off  
Approx. 160 minutes  
Approx. 260 images  
Approx. 800 images  
Battery Pack BP-511 (full charged)  
The data above will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.  
Movie data is excluded.  
At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly.  
In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming the battery pack in a pocket before use.  
<Test Conditions>  
Shooting: Room temperature (23º C, 73º F), alternating maximum wide angle and maximum telephoto shots at  
20-second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off and on every  
eighth shot. CF card used.  
Replaying: Room temperature (23º C, 73º F), continuous playback at one image per 5 seconds. CF card used.  
Preparing the Camera 21  
Using a Household Power Source  
You are advised to use a household power source for long periods of use and for  
connecting to a computer.  
Attach the power cord to the compact  
Connect to an  
1
power adapter and plug it into an  
Elactrical Outle.t.  
.
electrical outlet.  
Compact Power Adapter  
CA-560  
Open the terminal cover and connect  
the DC plug of the compact power  
adapter to the cameras DC IN terminal.  
2
Always disconnect and unplug the compact  
power adapter after use.  
Always turn the cameras power off before connecting or disconnecting the  
compact power adapter.  
Battery Pack BP-511 cannot be charged while the compact power adapter is being  
used to run the camera (main dial is set to any position other than Off).  
Do not use Compact Power Adapter CA-560 to power to any device other than  
one for which Battery Pack BP-511 is specified.  
22 Preparing the Camera  
Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit  
(Optional)  
Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (optional) can be used to charge  
battery packs or to power the camera from a cars cigarette lighter socket. You can  
also charge a battery pack from a household power source without using the  
camera by connecting Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (supplied with the camera)  
to Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560.  
Using a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source  
Attach the DC cable and car battery  
cable to the charge adapter.  
1
Charge Adapter  
Connect the DC cable to the cameras  
DC IN terminal.  
Confirm that the cameras main dial is turned  
2
to  
.
With the engine running, plug the car  
battery cable into the cars cigarette  
lighter socket.  
To a Cars Cigarette  
3
Lighter Socket  
Be sure to have the engine running when you  
unplug it too.  
Turn the camera on.  
4
Always ensure that the cars engine is running when you use Charge Adapter / Car  
Battery Cable Kit CR-560. Use of the kit without the engine running may flatten  
the car battery. Always unplug the kit before turning off the engine.  
Preparing the Camera 23  
Charging the Battery Pack  
Attach the car battery cable to the  
charge adapter.  
1
With the engine running, plug the car  
battery cable into the cigarette lighter  
socket.  
To a Cars Cigarette  
2
Lighter Socket  
Attach the battery pack.  
Align the battery pack with the  
charge adapter and slide it in the direction of  
the arrow.  
3
©
mark on the  
Up to two Battery Pack BP-511s can be placed  
in the charge adapter simultaneously.  
Either slot, A or B, can be used to charge a  
single battery pack. When two are placed in the  
charge adapter, the first one to be installed will  
start charging. The second battery pack will start  
charging after the first has been fully charged.  
If two battery packs have been placed in the  
charge adapter before it is plugged into the  
cigarette lighter socket, the one placed in the A  
side will charge first. (B side will start after A side  
is fully charged.)  
The red light will flash while a battery pack is  
charging and shine steady when it is charged.  
It takes approximately 80 minutes to charge a  
single battery pack.  
After charging, remove the battery pack.  
Remove the battery pack by sliding it in the  
opposite direction from which it was installed.  
4
24 Preparing the Camera  
With the engine running, unplug the  
car battery cable from the socket.  
5
Whenever you turn the engine off, the battery  
will stop charging, so be sure to unplug the  
charge adapter from the cigarette lighter socket.  
Wait until the engine is running again to plug it  
back into the cigarette lighter socket and  
resume charging.  
Charging with the Compact Power Adapter  
Battery packs can also be charged in the charge adapter using a household power  
source by attaching Compact Power Adapter CA-560 in place of the car battery  
cable. This allows you to use the camera while your other battery packs are charging.  
Connect to an electrical outlet  
...  
The shape of the power cord  
plug varies between regions.  
Compact Power Adapter CA-560  
Preparing the Camera 25  
Installing a CF Card  
Turn the main dial is set to  
.
1
2
Slide the CF card cover in the direction  
of the arrow and lift it open.  
Insert the CF card with the label facing  
up and the arrow pointing in.  
Push the card in until the CF card eject button  
fully extends.  
3
To remove the CF card, push the CF card eject  
button and pull the card out.  
CF Card  
Eject Button  
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)  
FC-8M  
3
FC-16M  
8
FC-32M  
17  
FC-64M  
35  
FC-128M  
71  
(Large)  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
7
15  
32  
64  
130  
15  
32  
64  
130  
261  
12  
25  
51  
103  
207  
(Medium) 1024 x 768 pixels  
22  
45  
91  
183  
368  
41  
84  
170  
109  
189  
323  
11  
342  
684  
26  
54  
220  
441  
(Small)  
640 x 480 pixels  
46  
94  
379  
760  
79  
161  
5
648  
1298*  
49  
RAW  
Movie  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
320 x 240 pixels  
2
24  
30 sec.  
62 sec.  
124 sec.  
250 sec.  
502 sec.  
* Figures over 1000 display as 999since the display panel can only show up to three digits.  
For movies, time figures are displayed as if the movies were shot continuously. A movie file, however, has a  
maximum length of approximately 30 seconds.  
These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the  
subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode.  
Superfine, Fine and Normal indicate the relative compression ratio.  
26 Preparing the Camera  
When the cameras indicator flashes green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing  
or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, for  
image data may be lost or corrupted:  
- Do not apply shocks or vibrations to the camera.  
- Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover.  
- Do not open the CF card slot cover or remove the CF card.  
Never open the CF card slot cover when the power is on.  
Please note that CF cards formatted in or edited with other manufacturers  
cameras or application programs may not operate correctly in the camera.  
CF Card Handling Precautions  
CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject  
them to shocks or vibration.  
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card.  
Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation  
to form in the card, leading to potential malfunctions. To avoid condensation  
formation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a  
different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If  
condensation forms on the CF card, put it aside until the water droplets have  
evaporated completely.  
Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage.  
Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of location.  
- Locations subject to dust or sand  
- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures  
Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard disk. Their merits are a large  
capacity and a low price per megabyte of capacity. However, they are relatively  
more susceptible to vibrations and shocks than CF cards, which use durable  
flash memories. Please be careful, therefore, not to subject the camera to  
vibrations or shocks when using a microdrive, especially while recording or  
replaying.  
Preparing the Camera 27  
Attaching the Strap  
Slip the small loop of the strap through  
the strap eyelet on the camera and  
through the hand loop.  
Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it  
from the strap.  
Attaching the Lens Cap  
Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so  
that it covers the entire lens. Always  
replace the lens cap after use.  
Attach the lens cap cord to the strap or strap eyelet.  
Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera power.  
Using the Soft Case (Optional)  
The soft case can be used to carry the  
camera, battery pack, CF card and the  
wireless controller.  
Optional soft case appearance and  
specifications may vary according to region.  
28 Preparing the Camera  
Basic Functions  
Turning the Power On / Off  
Turn the main dial left or right from the  
1
position.  
The power is off when in the  
position and  
on in any other.  
Example of the main dial  
turned to  
(Shooting).  
will appear in the display panel and a warning beep will sound if you turn on  
the camera with the lens cap on. If this occurs, remove the lens cap and turn the  
camera off and back on.  
Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting. Please also refrain from forcing  
the lens with fingers or other objects. It could lead to malfunctions or damage the  
camera. If the camera will not focus or  
appears in the display panel and a  
warning beep sounds, turn the camera off and back on.  
Pressing the shutter button halfway will restore power when the camera shuts  
down with the power save function.  
Power Save Function  
The camera is equipped with a power save function.  
Shooting Mode:  
powers down approximately 3 minutes after a control is last  
accessed. The LCD monitor will shut off approximately 3  
minutes after a control is last accessed even if the power  
save function is turned off.  
Replaying Mode:  
powers down approximately 5 minutes after a control is last  
accessed.  
PC Connection Mode: displays a warning message on the computer screen  
approximately 5 minutes after a control is last accessed. The  
camera will power down if no controls are used after 1  
additional minute.  
Please note that the camera continues to consume a minimal amount of power  
even when the power save function shuts it down.  
The power save function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera (p. 86).  
You can turn off the power save function in the Set up menu (p. 104).  
Basic Functions 29  
Setting the Date / Time  
Turn the main dial to  
The camera will power up.  
or  
.
1
Press the Menu button.  
2
3
The [ (Rec.)] or [  
(Play)] menu will display.  
Press the  
arrow on the omni selector  
to select the [ (Set up)] menu.  
Pressing the Jump button also switches  
between menus.  
(Rec.) Menu.  
Press the  
selector to select [Date/Time], then  
press the Set button.  
or  
arrow on the omni  
4
The factory default for the date format may  
differ from that shown here in some regions.  
Set the date and time.  
5
Press the  
to move between fields.  
Press the or arrow on the omni selector  
to set the values.  
or  
arrow on the omni selector  
Press the Set button.  
After adjusting the settings, press the Menu  
button to close the menu window.  
6
If the Set Date/Time menu appears when the camera is turned on, it means that  
the date battery (button battery) charge is low and that the settings have been  
lost. Reset the date and time after you replace the button battery (p. 122).  
The date can be set up to the year 2030.  
30 Basic Functions  
Switching between Shooting and Replaying  
Shooting  
Turn the main dial to  
.
Replaying  
Open the LCD monitor and turn the main dial  
to . If you switch rapidly to replay mode  
directly from shooting mode, the lens may not  
retract. This is convenient when you wish to  
shoot again after checking or deleting an  
image immediately after it is shot.  
Be careful not to touch the lens while in replay  
mode.  
Basic Functions 31  
Using the LCD Monitor  
The LCD monitor can be used to confirm an image during shooting, to replay  
recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following  
range of positions.  
Opened left to right 180 degrees. It locks  
temporarily at 90 degrees.  
Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or  
backward 90 degrees.  
The LCD monitor will automatically turn off  
when it clicks shut against the camera body.  
For protection, always close the LCD monitor  
after use.  
Prevent the DC cable from touching the LCD monitor when the camera is  
connected to a household power source.  
If the LCD monitor is difficult to see because of the surrounding light conditions,  
you can adjust it in the [Set up] menu with the [LCD Brightness] option (p. 104).  
32 Basic Functions  
The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below.  
Open the LCD monitor left 180 degrees  
and tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens.  
In this position, icons and messages do not  
appear on the LCD monitor.  
1
The image shown on the LCD monitor is  
automatically flipped and reversed so that it  
appears correctly from in front of the lens.  
Fold the LCD monitor back against the  
camera body.  
Fold it until it clicks into place against the  
camera body. If it is not fully closed, the image  
will appear reversed and icons and messages  
will not display  
2
Icons and messages will appear and images will  
show properly (not reversed) when the LCD  
monitor is folded right against the camera until  
it clicks.  
Basic Functions 33  
Pressing the Shutter Button  
The shutter button features a two-stage action.  
Pressing Halfway  
Pressing halfway automatically sets the  
exposure, focus and white balance. When  
metering is complete, two beeps sound and  
the indicator shines green. When the flash is  
on, the indicator shines orange. If the indicator  
is flashing orange, it warns of possible camera  
shake or low light. In macro or manual focus  
mode, the yellow indicator will also shine.  
Pressing Fully  
You will hear the sound of the shutter close  
(shutter sound) when the shot is complete.  
Do not move the camera until it sounds. The  
indicator will flash green while the image is still  
recording onto the CF card. When the flashing  
orange indicator warns of camera shake or low  
light, you can still take the shot by pressing the  
shutter button fully.  
Images are first saved into the cameras internal memory before being recorded  
onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as  
sufficient space is available in the internal memory.  
The beep and shutter sound can be set On / Off in the Set up menu (p. 104).  
When the shutter sound is set to Off, but the beep is set to On, one beep will  
sound when the shutter button is fully pressed.  
There is no shutter sound in movie mode.  
34 Basic Functions  
Selecting Menus and Settings  
Menus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / time and electronic sound  
settings. Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following procedures.  
Press the Menu button.  
1
In  
mode, the [ (Rec.)] menu will appear.  
In  
mode, the [  
(Play)] menu will appear.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
selector to switch between menu tabs.  
Pressing the  
arrow displays the [ (Set up)]  
arrow displays either the  
(Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu.  
menu, while the  
[
Pressing the Jump button also switches  
between the menu tabs.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
3
selector to select a menu item.  
The  
arrow selects the next item, the  
arrow the previous one.  
Press the  
selector to select setting contents.  
or  
arrow on the omni  
4
The  
or  
arrow switches between  
settings.  
Press the Set button for items followed by an  
ellipsis (...) and then select a setting. Press the  
Set button again to confirm the setting.  
Press the Menu button.  
Pressing the Menu button closes the menu and  
makes the settings take effect.  
In shooting mode, the menu can be closed by  
pressing the shutter button halfway.  
5
Basic Functions 35  
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults  
This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings.  
Reference  
Page  
Menu Item  
Resolution  
Available Settings  
(2048 x 1536*) / (1024 x 768) / (640 x 480)  
p. 54  
p. 54  
p. 56  
p. 77  
p. 53  
p. 76  
p. 39  
p. 78  
p. 77  
p. 77  
p. 77  
p. 92  
p. 93  
p. 90  
p. 85  
p. 86  
p. 95  
p. 34  
p. 104  
p. 34  
p. 84  
p. 104  
p. 30  
p. 94  
p. 105  
Compression  
File Format  
ISO Speed  
(Superfine) /  
JPEG* / RAW  
(Fine*) / (Normal)  
50* / 100 / 200 / 400 / AUTO  
Off* / 2x / 4x  
Digital Zoom  
AF Mode(1)  
Rec. Menu  
(Red)  
Continuous* / Single  
Off / 2 sec.*/ 10 sec.  
On / Off*  
Review  
File No. Reset  
Contrast  
-
-
-
/ 0* / +  
/ 0* / +  
/ 0* / +  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
Single Erase  
Erase all  
Erases images one-by-one  
Erases all images on the CF card  
Turns image protection on and off  
Rotates the image in the display  
Replays selected images as in a slide show  
Sets the print settings  
Protect  
Play Menu  
(Blue)  
Rotate  
Slide Show  
Print Order  
Beep  
On* / Off  
LCD Brightness  
Shutter Volume (Shooting)  
Speaker Volume (Replaying)  
Auto Power Down  
Date/Time  
Normal* / Bright  
Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5  
Off / 1 / 2 / 3* / 4 / 5  
On* / Off  
Set up Menu  
(Yellow)  
Sets the date and time  
Format  
Formats (initializes) the CF card  
English* / Deutsch / Français / Español / Japanese  
Language  
English / Deutsch / Français / Nederlands / Dansk /  
Suomi / Italiano / Norsk / Svenska / Español  
Video System  
NTSC / PAL  
p. 105  
* Default values. Default languages and video system settings vary between regions.  
(1)  
The setting is set to Single when the optical viewfinder is used without the LCD monitor.  
Some menu items are not available in certain shooting modes.  
36 Basic Functions  
Shooting - Letting the Camera  
Select Settings  
Auto Mode  
In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do  
everything else.  
Turn the mode dial to  
.
1
2
3
Aim the camera at the subject.  
Operate the zoom lever to achieve the  
desired composition (relative subject  
size in the viewfinder).  
Press the shutter button halfway (p. 34).  
The camera will focus on the subject and beep  
twice when complete.  
The shutter speed and aperture settings are  
automatically determined and show in the  
display panel. They also appear on the LCD  
monitor if it is on.  
4
5
Press the shutter button all the way  
(p. 34).  
You will hear the sound of the shutter when  
the shutter activates.  
The picture will appear for 2 seconds in the  
LCD monitor if it is open.  
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 37  
You can change the following settings.  
- Resolution: Large* / Medium / Small  
- Compression: Superfine / Fine* / Normal  
- Digital Zoom: Off* / On  
- AF Mode:  
- Review:  
Continuous* / Single  
2 sec* / 10 sec. / Off  
- File No. Reset: Off* / On  
- Flash:  
Red-Eye Reduction Auto* / Auto / Off  
- Drive Method: Single* / Self-Timer  
- Macro:  
Off* / On  
* Default settings  
With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show in the  
LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 39).  
Using the Viewfinder to Shoot  
The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder. When looking through the  
viewfinder, be sure to aim the autofocus crosshairs right at your subject.  
Crosshairs  
When looking through the viewfinder to shoot, adjust the diopter adjustment  
lever until the crosshairs are as sharp as possible.  
Diopter Adjustment Lever  
38 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings  
Checking an Image Right after Shooting  
Checking the Image  
The following explains ways to view the photographed image in addition to  
viewing it for 2 seconds in the LCD monitor when it has been opened.  
Keeping the Shutter Button Pressed  
The image will continue to display in the LCD monitor as long as you keep the  
shutter button fully depressed.  
Pressing the Set Button  
If you press the Set button while the image is displayed in the LCD monitor, it will  
continue to display even after the shutter button is released. Press the shutter  
button halfway again to stop displaying it.  
There is a shortcut for erasing the image while it is displayed (p. 9).  
Changing the Image Display Duration  
With the Review function set to the default value, the photographed image  
displays for 2 seconds. You can turn it off or set it for 10 seconds.  
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Review].  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
1
2
Select a Review setting and press the  
Menu button.  
With the [Off] option, the image will not  
automatically display. However, you can view it  
if you keep the shutter button held down.  
With the [2 sec.] or [10 sec.] options, the image  
automatically displays for the set duration even  
if the shutter button is released.  
You can display the image longer than the 2-  
or 10-second duration by keeping the shutter  
button depressed or by pressing the Set button  
while it is displayed.  
Another picture can be taken even while the  
last is displayed.  
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 39  
Adjusting the Zoom (Focal Length)  
Focal length can be adjusted from 7 to 21 mm (equivalent to 34 to 102 mm in 35 mm  
film format).  
Telephoto / Wide Angle  
Press the zoom lever toward  
to zoom in  
(telephoto).  
Press the zoom lever toward  
to zoom out  
(wide angle).  
Digital Zoom  
An image already zoomed with the optical  
zoom lens can be further zoomed digitally by 2  
or 4 times (p. 53) and shot.  
The digital zoom combines the optical zoom with a digital teleconverter function.  
The resolution is coarser than with pure optical magnification.  
40 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings  
Using the Built-In Flash  
Use the built-in flash according to the guidelines below.  
(Auto)*  
The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level.  
The red-eye reduction lamp always fires but the flash only fires as  
required by the lighting level.  
(Red-eye reduction, Auto)  
(Red-eye reduction, Flash on)  
(Flash on)  
The red-eye reduction lamp and the flash always fire.  
The flash always fires.  
(Flash off)  
The flash does not fire.  
* No icon appears in the display panel in Auto mode.  
Press the button to switch between  
1
flash modes.  
The selected flash mode will show in the  
display panel. It will also appear on the LCD  
monitor if it is on.  
Shoot the image.  
2
The flash will fire if the indicator beside the  
viewfinder shines orange when the shutter  
button is pressed halfway.  
Shooting procedures are the same as for the  
Auto mode (p. 37).  
Built-in Flash Settings  
The flash cannot be used with some shooting modes.  
(Auto)  
©
©
*
©
©
©
©
©
*
- - - - -  
-
-
(Red-eye reduction,  
Auto)  
©*  
©
©
©*  
©*  
©
©
- - - - -  
(Red-eye reduction,  
Flash on)  
-
©
©
©
©
-
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
-
(Flash on)  
(Flash off)  
-
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
-
©
©
©*  
©*  
©*  
©*  
©*  
©
*
©
*
* Default setting.  
©
©
-
Setting selection is possible.  
Setting can only be selected for the first image.  
Setting selection is not possible.  
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 41  
The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/250 second. The camera  
automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/250 second if a faster speed is selected.  
The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge in some cases.  
Actual times will vary according to usage and the battery charge.  
The flash will fire at full strength in  
The flash will automatically adjust its output in the  
, and modes.  
The flash setting is saved when the camera is turned off in the  
shooting modes.  
mode.  
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
and  
The flash will fire twice. A pre-flash will fire just before the shutter closes and will  
be followed by the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the camera to obtain the  
subjects exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity  
for the shot.  
About the Red-Eye Reduction Function  
A subjects eyes can appear red in an image shot with a flash in dim lighting due  
to light reflecting back from the eyes blood vessels, which is known as the red-eye  
phenomenon. The red-eye reduction lamp fires a soft pre-flash that causes the  
pupils to contract, thereby lessening the chances of the eyes appearing red when  
the main flash fires.  
- Tell human subjects to look at the lamp since the function will not have any  
effect if the subject is not looking at the red-eye reduction lamp.  
- The effect is made stronger by increasing the room lighting or by approaching  
closer to the subject.  
42 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings  
Pan Focus Mode  
This mode fixes the focus so that shot can be taken quickly when the shutter  
button is pressed. Use this mode when you do not want to miss a shot, but you  
cannot predetermine the subjects position or focal distance. The focal length is  
preset to the maximum wide angle setting.  
Turn the mode dial to  
Shooting procedures are the same as for the  
.
1
Auto mode (p. 37).  
.
The zoom, macro, AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, manual focus, focus, file  
format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and  
saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode.  
Shots can be taken within the range of 65 cm (25.6 in. ) at maximum wide angle  
to infinity in this mode.  
Portrait Mode  
Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to  
fade.  
Turn the mode dial to .  
Shooting procedures are the same as for the  
1
Auto mode (p. 37).  
.
The AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO  
speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode.  
To best achieve the effect of the background gradually fading, compose the image so  
that the upper half of the subjects body fills most of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.  
The background gets increasingly indistinct the more you adjust the focal length  
toward telephoto.  
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 43  
Landscape Mode  
Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes.  
Turn the mode dial to  
Shooting procedures are the same as for the  
.
1
Auto mode (p. 37).  
The macro, AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, file format (RAW), and image  
adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be  
adjusted in this mode.  
Since a slow shutter speed is often selected in  
mode, use a tripod to shoot if  
the (camera shake warning) icon appears in the LCD monitor.  
Night Scene Mode  
Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or  
night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop  
is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed.  
Turn the mode dial to  
Shooting procedures are the same as for the  
.
1
Auto mode (p. 37).  
The macro, AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, file format (RAW), and image  
adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be  
adjusted in this mode.  
Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode.  
Warn people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires because of the slow  
shutter speed.  
Optional EX series Speedlites (p. 108) can also be used to shoot in mode.  
Using the mode in daylight will produce an effect similar to that of the  
mode.  
44 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings  
Black and White Mode  
This mode is effective for shooting text or producing images with a nostalgic feel  
to them.  
Turn the mode dial to .  
Shooting procedures are the same as for the  
1
Auto mode (p. 37).  
The white balance, AEB mode, AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, file format  
(RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation)  
settings cannot be adjusted in this mode.  
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 45  
Stitch Assist Mode  
Use this mode to shoot series of overlapping frames for merging into a large image  
on the computer.  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
2 x 2  
Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer.  
Framing a Subject  
PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges  
them. When composing shots, try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in  
the overlapping portions.  
46 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings  
Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to  
keep the vertical misalignment to within 10% of the image height.  
Do not include moving items in the overlap.  
Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objects may  
appear warped or doubled up.  
To Shoot a Distant Subject  
As shown below, swivel the camera around its axis  
to take successive shots.  
To Shoot a Close  
Subject  
Slide the camera (move  
the camera parallel to  
the subject) to take  
successive shots.  
Vertical:  
swivel up and down  
or vice versa  
Horizontal:  
swivel left to right  
or vice versa  
Shooting  
Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.  
Horizontally, left to right  
Horizontally, right to left  
Vertically, bottom to top  
Vertically, top to bottom  
Clockwise starting at the top left  
Turn the mode dial to  
LCD monitor.  
The LCD monitor will turn on.  
and open the  
1
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 47  
Select the shooting sequence with the  
2
or  
arrow of the omni selector  
and press the Set button.  
You can also press the shutter button directly  
to shoot without pressing the Set button.  
Shoot the first image.  
The exposure and white balance settings are  
set and locked with the first image.  
3
Compose and shoot the second image  
so that it overlaps the first.  
Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be  
4
corrected with the software.  
An image can be retaken. Press the  
or  
arrow of the omni selector to return to that  
frame.  
Sequence  
Use the same procedures to shoot the  
remaining frames.  
A maximum of 26 images can be recorded  
5
either horizontally or vertically.  
Press the Set button after the last shot.  
6
Sequence  
The digital zoom, flash (auto, red-eye reduction, auto / red-eye reduction, flash  
on), continuous mode, AEB mode, AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, file format  
(RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation)  
settings cannot be adjusted in this mode.  
A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode.  
The zoom, flash (on / off), resolution, exposure, white balance* and flash exposure  
compensation settings can only be adjusted for the first image. The selected  
settings are applied to the subsequent images and cannot be changed.  
* A custom white balance setting cannot be set in  
balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode.  
mode. To use a custom white  
48 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings  
Movie Mode  
Use this mode to shoot movie frames. The resolution is automatically fixed at 320 x  
240 pixels.  
Turn the mode dial to and open the  
1
LCD monitor.  
The LCD monitor will turn on.  
Press the shutter button all the way.  
Shooting and sound recording will start  
simultaneously.  
During the shooting, the elapsed time will  
show in the display panel and a red circle will  
appear in the upper right of the LCD monitor.  
2
Press the shutter button all the way to  
3
stop recording the movie.  
The maximum movie length is approximately  
30 seconds (15 frames / second). Shooting  
automatically stops after 30 seconds, or when  
the internal memory or CF card becomes full.  
Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting.  
The AE, AF and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame.  
If the indicator flashes green after a shoot, this indicates that the movie is being  
written to the CF card. You cannot shoot until it stops flashing.  
The digital zoom, flash, continuous mode, AEB mode, flash exposure  
compensation, AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, AF mode (single), resolution,  
compression, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast,  
sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode.  
Sound is recorded monaurally.  
There is no shutter sound in movie mode.  
QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to replay movie files (AVI / Motion JPEG) on a  
computer.  
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 49  
Macro Mode  
Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 6 to 70 cm  
(2.4 in. to 2.3 ft.) at maximum wide angle and 20 to 70 cm (7.9 in. to 2.3 ft.) at  
maximum telephoto.  
Press the button.  
The icon will show in the display panel. It will  
also show in the LCD monitor when it is on.  
Press the button again to cancel the macro  
mode.  
1
Shoot the image.  
The indicator beside the viewfinder will shine  
yellow when the shutter button is pressed  
halfway.  
2
Shooting procedures are the same as for the  
Auto mode (p. 37).  
The macro mode cannot be selected in the  
,
and  
shooting modes.  
Use of the built-in flash may not provide an appropriate amount of light.  
Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. The parallax  
phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off-  
center.  
Turning the camera off cancels the setting.  
50 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings  
Self-Timer  
You can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode.  
Press the  
Press the  
button.  
button several times to display  
1
the icon in the display panel. The icon will  
also appear in the LCD monitor if it is on.  
You can cancel the self-timer by pressing the  
button until the icon disappears.  
Shoot the image.  
2
When the shutter button is pressed all the way,  
the self-timer lamp flashes and activates the  
shutter approximately 10 seconds later. The  
flashing gets faster 2 seconds before the  
shutter activates.  
Shooting procedures are the same as for the  
Auto mode (p. 37).  
Turning the camera off cancels the setting.  
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 51  
Continuous Mode  
Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is pressed.  
Press the  
button.  
button several times to display  
1
Press the  
the  
icon in the display panel. The icon will  
also appear in the LCD monitor if it is on.  
You can cancel the continuous mode by  
pressing the  
disappears.  
button until the  
icon  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
lock the focus.  
2
3
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot.  
While the shutter button is pressed all the way,  
shots are taken at approximately 1.7 images  
per second* when the image quality is set to  
Large / Fine and the LCD monitor is off. Release  
the shutter button to stop shooting.  
*
This figure reflects standard shooting conditions  
established by Canon. Actual figures may vary  
according to the subject and shooting conditions.  
This mode cannot be selected in the  
,
or  
shooting mode.  
An externally mounted flash will not fire in this mode.  
The built-in flash can be used, but the interval between images will lengthen to  
accommodate the flash recharge time.  
Successive frames can be shot until the CF card is filled.  
The interval between frames may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory  
gets full.  
Turning the camera off cancels the setting.  
52 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings  
Digital Zoom  
Images can be digitally zoomed by a factor of 2 or 4 with the digital teleconverter  
function.  
Press the Display button to turn the  
1
2
3
LCD monitor on.  
Turn the mode dial to any shooting  
mode except for  
or  
.
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Digital  
Zoom].  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
Select [2x] or [4x] and press the Menu  
button.  
The LCD monitor changes to the selected  
4
zoom setting.  
Shoot the image.  
Shooting procedures are the same as for the  
5
Auto mode (p. 37).  
Zoom Setting  
This mode cannot be selected in the  
file format.  
and  
shooting modes or for the RAW  
The digital zoom combines the image captured by the optical zoom lens with a  
digital teleconverter function. The more the image is zoomed, the coarser it  
becomes.  
Hold the Set button and press the zoom lever once toward the  
factor to 2x and press it once more to set it to 4x.  
side to set the  
When the factor is set to 4x, hold the Set button and press the zoom lever once  
toward the  
side to switch to 2x and once more to turn the digital zoom off.  
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 53  
Shooting - Selecting Particular  
Effects  
Changing the Resolution and Compression  
Images can be shot at the following resolution and compression settings.  
Resolution  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
Compression  
Superfine  
(Large)  
(Medium)  
(Small)  
1024 x 768 pixels  
640 x 480 pixels  
Fine  
Normal  
Turn the mode dial to a shooting mode  
1
2
other than  
.
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Resolution]  
or [Compression].  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
Select a resolution or compression  
setting and press the Menu button.  
The selected resolution and compression  
3
settings will show in the display panel.  
Resolution  
Compression  
Shoot the image.  
4
54 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Approximate File Size for One Image  
Compression  
Resolution  
1722 KB  
591 KB  
273 KB  
943 KB  
329 KB  
156 KB  
2469 KB  
(2048 x 1536)  
(1024 x 768)  
468 KB  
174 KB  
88 KB  
(640 x 480)  
RAW (2048 x 1536)  
This figure reflects standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the  
subject and shooting conditions.  
Please see the list of CF cards and their approximate capacities (p. 26).  
The settings cannot be adjusted in  
mode. In  
mode, the resolution setting  
can only be adjusted for the first image.  
The resolution and compression settings are affected by the shooting mode  
selection according to the following.  
Initial Shooting Mode  
Next Shooting Mode  
Resolution and Compression after Change  
Settings change to those of the next mode  
Settings do not change  
Settings change to those of the next mode  
Settings do not change  
Settings change to those of the next mode  
The resolution and compression settings are saved when the camera is turned off.  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 55  
Changing the File Format  
The recording file format can be switched to the RAW format. With the standard  
JPEG file format, the camera processes images after capturing them to produce  
optimal results. This format compresses images so that more can be stored on a  
single CF card. However, the compression is irreversible, meaning that the original  
image data cannot be recovered after processing. In contrast, the RAW format  
records the image data as captured by the cameras CCD without further  
processing. RAW images are compressed, but the compression is reversible* so that  
a high-quality image can be obtained from the decompressed file without any loss  
of image quality. In addition, although a RAW file is larger than an equivalent JPEG  
file, it is still only approximately one-quarter the size** of an uncompressed RGB  
TIFF format file, making it relatively compact.  
With standard uncompressed file formats, such as RGB TIFF, images are processed  
in the camera and require further processing by retouching software to adjust the  
image parameters, which reduces image quality. With the RAW format, however,  
the original data can be used in special software* to adjust the image parameters  
(white balance, contrast, sharpness and saturation) making it possible to maintain  
the image quality while making changes. The resolution (2048 x 1536) and  
compression settings cannot be adjusted for these images.  
*
The bundled software is required to restore RAW format data or adjust its parameters. Please consult  
the separate Software Starter Guide for details.  
** As measured by standard Canon test conditions.  
Turn the mode dial to ,  
,
or  
.
1
2
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [File Format].  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
Select [RAW] and press the Menu button.  
3
4
The  
icon will show in the display panel.  
Shoot the image.  
This format cannot be selected for the  
,
,
,
,
,
,
or  
mode.  
56 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Program AE  
Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed  
and aperture settings to match the brightness of the scene.  
Turn the mode dial to .  
1
Press the shutter button halfway to set  
the focus.  
The shutter speed and aperture settings will be  
set automatically and shown in the display  
panel. They will also appear in the LCD monitor  
if it is on.  
2
The correct exposure has been set if the shutter  
speed and aperture settings do not blink in the  
display panel.  
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot the image.  
3
If an incorrect exposure will result, the shutter speed and aperture settings blink in  
the display panel and show in red in the LCD monitor. Use the following methods  
to shoot.  
- Use the flash.  
- Adjust the exposure using spot metering, exposure compensation or flash  
exposure compensation.  
- Switch the shooting mode to (Manual).  
Differences and Similarities between the and  
Both modes automatically select the shutter speed and aperture settings.  
The following settings can be adjusted in mode, but not in mode.  
Modes.  
- Exposure Compensation  
- AEB Mode  
- White Balance  
- Flash Exposure Compensation  
- Built-In Flash (Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On)  
- Continuous Mode  
- File Format Settings  
- Image Adjustment (ISO Speed, Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation) Settings  
- Metering Method  
- AE Lock  
- Manual Focus  
- FE Lock  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 57  
Setting the Shutter Speed  
When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera  
automatically selects an aperture setting to match the brightness. Faster shutter  
speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while  
slower speeds create a flowing effect.  
Turn the mode dial to  
.
1
The shutter speed will show in the display  
panel. It will also appear on the LCD monitor if  
it is on.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
selector to select a speed.  
Press the shutter button halfway to set  
the focus.  
The correct exposure has been set if the shutter  
speed and aperture settings do not blink in the  
display panel.  
3
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot the image.  
4
If an incorrect exposure will result, the aperture setting will blink in the display  
panel and show in red in the LCD monitor. Press the  
selector to change the speed.  
or  
arrow on the omni  
58 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
If the aperture value is flashing or shown in red, the image is  
under- or overexposed (insufficient light). Adjust the shutter  
speed using the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector until the  
flashing stops or the aperture value display turns to white.  
The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image  
increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing  
to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise,  
thereby producing high-quality images. Nevertheless, a certain amount of  
processing time may be required before the next image can be shot.  
At shutter speeds between 1/640 and 1/1000 second, the aperture presets to F8.0.  
Shutter Speed Display  
The shutter speeds from 1000 to 4 in the display are actually the denominator of a  
fraction of a second. For example, 160 indicates a speed of 1/160 second. For  
slower speeds, quote marks indicate the decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3  
second and 2" indicates 2 seconds.  
1000  
80  
800  
60  
640  
40  
500  
30  
400  
25  
320  
20  
250  
15  
200  
10  
160  
8
125  
6
100  
4
50  
13  
5
0"3  
5"  
0"4 0"5 0"6 0"8 1" 1"3 1"6 2" 2"5 3"2 4"  
6" 8"  
The display of shutter speeds from 1/4 to 1/1000 second differs between the  
display panel and LCD monitor.  
. . .  
. . .  
. . .  
. . .  
. . .  
. . .  
. . .  
. . .  
. . .  
Shutter Speed  
Display Panel  
LCD Monitor  
1/1000 sec.  
1/4 sec.  
0.8 sec.  
8 sec.  
1/1000  
1/4  
0"8  
8"  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 59  
Setting the Aperture  
When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera  
automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower  
aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and  
create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire  
range from foreground to background into focus. The larger the aperture value,  
the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus.  
Turn the mode dial to  
.
1
The aperture setting will show in the display  
panel. It will also appear on the LCD monitor if  
it is on.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
selector to select a value.  
Press the shutter button halfway to set  
the focus.  
The correct exposure has been set if the shutter  
speed and aperture settings do not blink in the  
display panel.  
3
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot the image.  
4
F2.0 and F2.2 cannot be selected when the focal length has been set to the  
maximum telephoto setting with the zoom lever.  
When an aperture between F2.0 and F7.1 is selected, the fastest shutter speed is  
1/500 second. If an aperture of F8.0 is selected, the fastest shutter speed is 1/1000  
second.  
If an incorrect exposure will result, the shutter speed will blink in the display panel  
and show in red in the LCD monitor. Press the  
selector to change the aperture value.  
or  
arrow on the omni  
60 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
If the shutter speed is flashing or shown in red, the image is  
under- or overexposed (insufficient light). Adjust the aperture  
value using the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector until the  
flashing stops or the shutter speed display turnes to white.  
Aperture Setting Display  
The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture.  
F2.0  
F6.3  
F2.2  
F7.1  
F2.5  
F8.0  
F2.8  
F3.2  
F3.5  
F4.0  
F4.5  
F5.0  
F5.6  
The display of aperture settings differs between the display panel and LCD  
monitor.  
. . .  
. . .  
. . .  
Aperture Value  
Display Panel  
LCD Monitor  
F2.0  
F8.0  
F2.0  
F8.0  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 61  
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and  
Aperture  
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect.  
This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images for which it is difficult to  
set the correct exposure automatically. In addition, the shooting time is shorter in  
comparison with the other modes because the AE function is not operating.  
Turn the mode dial to  
.
1
The shutter speed and aperture setting will  
show in the display panel. They will also appear  
on the LCD monitor if it is on.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
3
4
5
selector to select a shutter speed.  
Press the or arrow on the omni  
selector to select an aperture setting.  
Press the shutter button halfway to set  
the focus.  
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot the image.  
The exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation and AEB mode settings  
cannot be adjusted in this mode.  
Shutter speeds between 1/640 and 1/1000 second can be selected when the  
aperture is set to F8.0.  
62 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation  
Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark  
when it is backlit or shot against a bright background.  
Press the  
button once.  
1
The exposure compensation bar will appear in  
the display panel. The bar will also appear in  
the LCD monitor if it is on.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
3
selector to select a setting.  
The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 steps in the  
range of -2EV to +2EV.  
Press the Set button.  
You can also take the picture with the set  
exposure compensation value by pressing the  
shutter button without pressing the Set button.  
To cancel the exposure compensation, return  
the setting to .  
Shoot the image.  
4
If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3,  
the exposure compensation bar will reappear  
after the shot, allowing you to change the  
setting for the next shot.  
This setting cannot be adjusted in the  
and  
shooting modes. In  
mode, it  
can only be adjusted for the first image.  
The selected shooting mode will determine whether or not the exposure  
compensation setting is cancelled when the camera is turned off (p. 79).  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 63  
Setting the White Balance  
When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera can  
reproduce colors more accurately. Set the white balance mode to a natural or  
artificial light setting according to the circumstances.  
(Auto)  
Settings are automatically set by the camera  
For recording outdoors on a bright day  
For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies  
For recording under tungsten lighting  
For recording under fluorescent lighting  
For flash photography  
(Daylight)  
(Cloudy)  
(Tungsten)  
(Fluorescent)  
(Flash)  
For setting a custom value with a white sheet of paper, etc., to obtain the optimal white  
balance for the conditions  
(Custom)  
Press the  
button twice.  
1
The current white balance mode will appear in  
the display panel. The white balance settings  
menu will appear in the LCD monitor if it is on.  
Press the  
selector to select a setting.  
Please see the next page regarding the  
custom setting.  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
3
4
Press the Set button.  
You can also take the picture in the set white  
balance mode by pressing the shutter button  
without pressing the Set button.  
Shoot the image.  
If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3,  
the current white balance mode will reappear  
after the shot, allowing you to change the  
setting for the next shot.  
This setting cannot be adjusted in the  
can only be adjusted for the first image.  
and shooting modes. In  
mode, it  
The selected shooting mode will determine whether or not the white balance  
setting is cancelled when the camera is turned off (p. 79).  
64 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Setting a Custom White Balance  
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting  
conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper  
or white cloth.  
Press the  
button twice.  
1
The current white balance mode will appear in  
the display panel. The WB settings menu will  
appear in the LCD monitor if it is on.  
Press the  
selector to select  
or  
arrow on the omni  
.
2
Aim the camera at the white paper or  
3
cloth and press the  
button.  
Aim the camera so that the white sheet or  
cloth completely fills the frame on the LCD  
monitor screen or the entire viewfinder before  
pressing the  
button.  
Press the Set button.  
4
5
You can also take the picture with the white  
balance set to the selected value by pressing  
the shutter button without pressing the Set  
button.  
Shoot the image.  
If you pressed the shutter button at Step 4,  
the white balance mode will reappear after  
the shot, allowing you to change the setting  
for the next shot.  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 65  
To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the  
shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure  
compensation to zero (±0). The correct white balance may not be obtained when  
the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white).  
It is also desirable to use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and to zoom in to  
the maximum telephoto setting.  
Since a custom white balance setting cannot be set in  
balance in another shooting mode first before selecting the  
mode, pre-set the white  
mode.  
If the flash fires when setting a custom white balance with the flash set to auto or  
red-eye-reduction auto, use the flash when you go to shoot too. The correct white  
balance cannot be obtained unless the flash is used consistently. To ensure  
consistency, set the flash to on or off as appropriate.  
The selected shooting mode will determine whether or not the custom white  
balance setting is cancelled when the camera is turned off (p. 79).  
66 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)  
In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to  
take three shots after you press the shutter button once. You can adjust AEB  
settings in 1/3EV steps within the range of -2EV to +2EV of the standard exposure  
setting. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to  
extend the adjustment range.  
Press the  
times.  
button three  
1
The  
icon and the exposure compensation  
bar will appear in the display panel. The  
exposure compensation bar will also appear in  
the LCD monitor if it is on.  
Press the  
selector to expand or contract the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
3
4
range.  
The  
arrow expands the range, the  
arrow  
contracts it.  
Press the Set button.  
You can also take the picture with the set  
exposure compensation value by pressing the  
shutter button without pressing the Set button.  
To cancel the AEB setting, reset it to .  
Shoot the image.  
If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3,  
the  
icon and the exposure compensation  
bar will reappear after the shot, allowing you  
to change the setting for the next shot.  
This setting cannot be adjusted in the  
shooting modes.  
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
and  
When exposure compensation is set to , the AEB exposure sequence is 0, -, and  
+ according to the cameras exposure meter.  
The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only one  
image gets recorded.  
The selected shooting mode will determine whether or not the AEB setting is  
cancelled when the camera is turned off (p. 79).  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 67  
Adjusting the Flash Output  
(Flash Exposure Compensation)  
You can adjust the flash output for flash photography.  
Press the  
button four  
1
times.  
The  
icon and the flash exposure  
compensation bar will appear in the display  
panel. The flash exposure compensation bar  
will also appear in the LCD monitor if it is on.  
Press the  
selector to expand or contract the  
range.  
The flash exposure compensation can be  
adjusted in 1/3 steps within a range of -2EV to  
+2EV.  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
Press the Set button.  
3
You can also take the picture with the set flash  
exposure compensation value by pressing the  
shutter button without pressing the Set button.  
To cancel the setting, reset it to .  
Shoot the image.  
If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3,  
4
the  
icon and the flash exposure  
compensation bar will reappear after the shot,  
allowing you to change the setting for the  
next shot.  
This setting cannot be adjusted in the  
,
and shooting modes. In  
mode, it can only be adjusted for the first image.  
The selected shooting mode will determine whether or not the flash exposure  
compensation setting is cancelled when the camera is turned off (p. 79).  
The flash exposure compensation mode only functions with the built-in flash or an  
externally mounted EX series Speedlite (p. 108).  
68 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)  
You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is  
too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit.  
Press the Display button to turn on the  
1
2
LCD monitor.  
Center the subject on which you want  
to lock the exposure setting in the LCD  
monitor and press the shutter button  
halfway to set the focus.  
Press the button.  
The exposure setting will lock (AE Lock) and the  
icon will appear in the display panel and  
LCD monitor.  
3
Pressing any button other than the shutter  
button cancels the AE lock.  
AE Lock Icon  
Recompose the image and press the  
shutter button halfway to set the focus.  
4
5
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot the image.  
This setting cannot be adjusted in the  
shooting modes.  
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
and  
AE lock cannot be set when the built-in or the externally mounted flash is used.  
Flash Exposure Lock (FE Lock) is available in these situations (p. 70).  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 69  
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)  
You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a  
particular portion of your subject.  
Press the Display button to turn on the  
1
2
LCD monitor.  
Set the built-in flash to fire.  
If you are using an externally mounted flash,  
please refer to its manual for setting  
instructions.  
Center the subject on which you want to  
lock the flash exposure setting in the  
LCD monitor and press the shutter  
button halfway to set the focus.  
3
Press the button.  
The flash exposure compensation setting will  
lock (FE lock) and the icon will appear in the  
LCD monitor and display panel.  
4
The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash  
exposure to the required intensity to illuminate  
the subject. (Each time you press the button,  
the flash exposure locks at the required intensity  
for that composition).  
Pressing any button other than the shutter  
button cancels the FE lock.  
70 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Recompose the image and press the  
shutter button halfway again to reset  
the focus.  
5
Confirm that the indicator beside the  
viewfinder shines orange.  
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot the image.  
As the example to the left shows, a backlit  
subject can be shot at the correct exposure if  
the FE lock is set when the camera is aimed at  
a non-backlit portion of the subject.  
6
This setting cannot be adjusted in the  
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
and  
shooting modes.  
The FE Lock only functions with the built-in flash or a Canon EX-series Speedlite (p. 108).  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 71  
Switching between Metering Modes  
Center-weighted averaging is the default metering mode. This can be switched to  
spot metering.  
The average value from the entire image area is combined with the value measured at the  
center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.  
Center-Weighted  
Averaging  
The area within the frame at the center of the LCD monitor is metered. This is useful when  
the subjects surroundings are bright, such as when it is backlit.  
Spot  
Press the Display button to turn on the  
1
2
LCD monitor.  
Press the  
button.  
The icon and the metering frame will appear  
in the LCD monitor.  
Pressing the  
button again switches back to  
the center-weighting averaging mode.  
Press the shutter button halfway to set  
the focus.  
3
4
Metering Frame  
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot the image.  
This setting cannot be adjusted in the  
shooting modes.  
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
and  
You are recommended to use the LCD monitor to compose images in spot  
metering mode. You may misalign the metering spot with the subject using the  
viewfinder.  
72 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus  
The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subject.  
- Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings  
- Subjects mixing close and far objects  
- Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition  
- Subjects that are moving quickly  
To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance, lock the  
focus and recompose the image with the desired subject, or use the manual focus.  
When shooting through glass, approach as close as possible to avoid reflections off  
the glass.  
Shooting with Focus Lock  
Focus Lock Method 1  
Aim the center of the viewfinder at an object at a similar  
1
2
distance to the subject you wish to shoot.  
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.  
The AE setting will also lock when you do this. The exposure may occasionally  
be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great. Use method 2  
or the AE lock procedure when this happens.  
Keep it pressed while you recompose and press the shutter  
button all the way to shoot the image.  
3
Focus Lock Method 2  
Press the Display button to turn on the LCD monitor.  
1
Aim the center of the LCD monitor at an object at a similar  
distance.  
2
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it  
3
pressed and press the  
button.  
The  
icon will appear in the display panel and the icon in the LCD monitor.  
The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and MF button are released.  
The manual focus setting will cancel if the MF button is pressed again.  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 73  
Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the  
way to shoot the image.  
4
Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose  
the image.  
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode  
The focus can be manually set.  
Press the Display button to turn the  
LCD monitor on.  
1
2
Press and hold the MF button and press  
the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
selector.  
The MF indicator is a  
3m  
1m  
9.8 ft.  
3.3 ft.  
rough approximation  
of the focusing range.  
Use the number to the  
left as a rough  
estimate for shooting.  
0.5m  
1.6 ft.  
0.8 ft  
MF Indicator  
0.25m  
The focus will lock and the  
icon will show  
in the display panel. The  
icon and the MF  
indicator will appear in the LCD monitor.  
Adjust the focus with the or arrow on  
the omni selector until the image appears  
focused in the LCD monitor.  
Pressing the MF button a second time cancels  
the manual focus mode.  
74 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Press the shutter button halfway.  
The indicator beside the viewfinder will shine  
yellow.  
3
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot the image.  
4
This setting cannot be adjusted in the  
and  
shooting modes.  
You can use the manual focus in the macro focal range (6 to 70 cm (2.4 in. to 2.3  
ft.) at maximum wide angle and 20 to 70 cm (7.9 in. to 2.3 ft.) at maximum  
telephoto).  
You can magnify an image afterward to check that it was shot in focus (p. 81).  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 75  
Switching between Focus Settings  
You can switch between focus settings to shoot.  
The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter  
button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities.  
Continuous  
Single  
The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving  
battery power.  
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [AF Mode].  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
1
2
3
Select [Continuous] or [Single] and  
press the Menu button.  
Shoot the image.  
These settings cannot be adjusted in the  
shooting mode.  
When the LCD monitor is off and you are focusing through the viewfinder, the  
setting locks in the Single mode.  
The setting is not cancelled when the camera is turned off.  
76 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Manually Setting Image Characteristics  
The ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation settings can be adjusted for shooting.  
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select one of  
the above items.  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
1
Select a value for the item and press  
the Menu button.  
ISO speed  
Switch speeds when you are shooting in dark  
areas or want to use a fast shutter speed.  
2
You can select from 50, 100, 200, 400 and AUTO.  
The default setting is ISO 50.  
When AUTO is selected, the camera  
automatically adjust ISO between 50 and 100  
only.  
Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To  
take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as  
possible.  
Contrast  
Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong).  
Sharpness  
Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong).  
Saturation  
Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong).  
Shoot the image.  
3
These settings cannot be adjusted in the  
,
,
,
,
,
,
and  
shooting modes. In the mode, the [ISO speed] cannot be set to [AUTO].  
The setting is not cancelled when the camera is turned off.  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 77  
Resetting the File Number  
You can select the way file numbers are assigned.  
File number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on  
CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number.  
On  
The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card start  
from the next number.  
Off  
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [File No.  
Reset].  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
1
Select [On] or [Off] and press the Menu  
button.  
2
Setting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication  
when images are downloaded to a computer.  
About File Numbers  
Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and organized in folders usually  
containing up to 100 images. Folders are assigned numbers from 100 to 998.  
0099  
0199  
100  
101  
0001 0002  
0101 0102  
0100  
0200  
9899  
198  
9801 9802  
9900  
Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits.  
0099  
200  
0001 0002  
0100  
Since images shot in continuous mode or Stitch Assist mode are always saved in  
the same folder, some folders may contain 101 or more images.  
78 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects  
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  
This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode.  
Reference  
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p. 74  
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Self-Timer  
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Exposure Compensation  
White Balance  
-
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AEB Mode  
-
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Flash Exposure Compensation  
AE Lock / FE Lock  
Metering Mode (Spot Metering)  
Manual Focus  
- - - - - - - -  
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p. 54  
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File Format  
p. 56  
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p. 53  
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Focus Settings  
p. 76  
p. 77  
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- - - - - - - -  
Contrast  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
*
Default setting.  
©©© Setting selection is possible.  
©©© Setting can only be selected for the first image.  
-
Setting selection is not possible.  
(Shaded Area) Setting remains in effect even when the power is turned off.  
The ISO speed is automatically set between the equivalent of 50 and 100.  
[AUTO] cannot be selected.  
(1)  
(2)  
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 79  
Replaying  
Viewing Images Singly (Single Image Replay)  
You can view the recorded images in the LCD monitor.  
Turn the main dial to  
The last recorded image will display (Single  
Image Replay).  
.
1
Press the  
selector to move between images.  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
The  
and the  
arrow moves to the previous image  
arrow to the next. Holding the  
button down moves more rapidly between  
images, but the images will not appear as  
clearly.  
Press the Display button to show the data for the displayed image (p. 17).  
Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image (p. 9).  
You can change the language displayed on the LCD monitor if you hold the Set  
button and press the Jump button (p. 105).  
80 Replaying  
Magnifying Images  
In single image replay, the displayed image can be shown magnified by an  
approximate factor of 2.5 or 5.  
Turn the main dial to  
.
1
2
Press the  
button.  
The display cycles to the next magnification  
mode (approximately 2.5 times, approximately  
5 times, off) each time the button is pressed.  
Use the  
/
/
/
arrows on the omni  
selector to move the magnified area around  
the image.  
Magnified  
approximately  
2.5 times  
Approximate  
position  
Magnified  
approximately  
5 times  
Approximate  
position  
Press the  
button.  
3
When the approximate magnification factor of  
5 is selected, pressing the  
magnification mode.  
button cancels the  
Movie frames cannot be magnified with this function.  
Replaying 81  
Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Multi Replay)  
Up to nine images can be viewed at once in Multi Replay.  
Turn the main dial to  
.
1
2
3
Press the  
button.  
Nine images will display at once (Multi Replay).  
Press the  
/
/
/
arrows on  
the omni selector to change the image  
selection.  
Movie Frame  
Selected Image  
Pressing the  
arrow in this row  
displays the previous  
set of nine images.  
Pressing the  
arrow in this row  
displays the next set  
of nine images.  
Press the  
button.  
4
The selected image will display in single replay.  
Press the Display button to show the data for the displayed image (p. 17).  
82 Replaying  
Jumping between Images  
You can jump between images in single or multi replay.  
Turn the main dial to  
and select  
1
either single or multi replay.  
Press the Jump button.  
2
3
The jump bar will display.  
The displayed image(s) will change.  
Single Replay  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector  
to jump 9 images behind or ahead.  
Hold the Set button and press the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector to jump to the first  
or last image.  
Jump Bar  
Multi Replay  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector  
to jump to the previous or next set of nine  
images.  
Hold the Set button and press the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector to jump to the first  
or last set of nine images.  
Jump Bar  
Press the Jump button.  
The jump bar will cease displaying and the  
jump mode will cancel.  
4
Replaying 83  
Viewing Movies  
You can replay the images shot in  
mode.  
Turn the main dial to  
Movie images cannot be replayed in multi  
replay.  
.
1
Press the  
selector to display an image shot in  
mode.  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
3
Press the Set button.  
The movie images and sound will play.  
When a movie has finished playing, it will stop  
and display the last frame. If the Set button is  
pressed in this state, the movie will start playing  
from the first frame.  
Pausing and Resuming Play  
Press the Set button to pause the movie. Press  
it again to resume.  
Fast Forwarding / Rewinding  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector  
to stop the movie and display the previous or  
next image or movie.  
Movie images recorded on other cameras may not replay correctly. The  
Unidentified imagemessage will display.  
The volume at which movies replay can be adjusted in the Play menu (p. 104).  
Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV when viewing movie files on a TV.  
84 Replaying  
Rotating Images in the Display  
Images can be rotated 90º and 270º clockwise in the LCD monitor.  
Original  
90º  
270º  
In the [  
and press the Set button.  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
(Play)] menu, select [Rotate]  
1
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
3
selector to select an image you want to  
rotate and press the Set button.  
The image cycles to the next orientation (90º ©  
270º © original) each time the Set button is  
pressed.  
Press the Menu button.  
The Play menu will display again. Press the  
Menu button again to close the menu.  
Movie images cannot be rotated.  
When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated  
by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images.  
Replaying 85  
Automated Playback (Slide Show)  
Starting a Slide Show  
All images, or a selection of images, can be displayed one-by-one in an automated  
slide show.  
All Images  
Plays all the images on the CF card in order  
Slide Show 1 - 3  
Plays the images selected for each show in order  
In the [  
(Play)] menu, select [Slide  
1
Show] and press the Set button.  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
The slide show menu will display.  
Press the  
or  
selector to select [Program]. Press the  
or arrow to select between [All  
arrow on the omni  
2
3
Images] or any one of slide [Show 1]-  
[Show 3].  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
selector to select [Start] and press the  
Set button.  
The slide show will start and automatically stop  
when the show is done.  
Pausing and Resuming a Slide Show  
Press the Set button to pause the show. Press it  
again to resume.  
Fast Forward / Rewinding a Slide Show  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector  
to move on to the previous or next image.  
Stopping a Slide Show  
Press the Menu button during a slide show to  
stop it and display the slide show menu.  
86 Replaying  
Press the Menu button.  
The Slide Show menu will display again. Press  
the Menu button again to close the menu.  
4
Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded regardless of the  
time set in the slide show settings.  
The power save function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera (p. 29).  
Replaying 87  
Selecting Images for Slide Shows  
You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 100 images may be  
marked per slide show. Images display in the order of their selection.  
Display the slide show menu.  
1
2
Press the  
or  
selector to select [Program]. Press the  
or arrow to select [Show 1],  
arrow on the omni  
[Show 2] or [Show 3] and press the Set  
button.  
A bright green bar will appear beside a show  
already containing images.  
Press the  
,
or  
arrow on the  
3
omni selector to choose [Select] and  
press the Set button.  
Mark images to include in the show.  
Single Replay  
4
Move between images with the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector and mark or  
remove marks from images with the  
arrow.  
and  
The selection number and a bright green bar  
will show at the top of marked images.  
Multi Replay  
Press the  
images).  
button to switch to multi replay (3  
Press the  
or arrow on the omni selector  
to select an image and mark or remove marks  
from images with the  
and  
arrow.  
You can deselect all the images in a show by  
pressing the Set button, selecting [OK] with the  
or  
arrow and pressing the Set button  
again.  
The selection number and a bright green bar  
will show at the bottom of marked images.  
Press the Menu button.  
The image selection screen will close.  
5
88 Replaying  
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings  
You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show  
repeat itself continuously.  
Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is displayed. The options are any one of 3-10  
seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual.  
Play Time  
Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues to display  
until stopped.  
Repeat  
Display the slide show menu.  
1
2
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
selector to select [Set up] and press the  
Set button.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
3
4
selector to select [Play Time] or [Repeat].  
Press the  
selector to select a setting.  
Play Time  
Select a play time with the  
the omni selector.  
or  
arrow on the omni  
or  
arrow on  
Repeat  
Select [On] or [Off] with the  
on the omni selector.  
or  
arrow  
Press the Menu button.  
The set up menu will close.  
5
The display interval may vary somewhat for some images.  
Slide shows can be easily edited on a computer with the supplied software. See  
the Software Starter Guide.  
Replaying 89  
Protecting Images  
You can protect important images from accidental erasure.  
In the [  
(Play)] menu, select [Protect]  
1
and press the Set button.  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
selector to move to and select an image  
you want to protect and press the Set  
button.  
The  
icon will appear on protected images.  
To remove the protection, click the Set button  
again (in protection mode).  
You can make the selection of images easier by  
toggling between single replay and multi replay  
with the  
button.  
Press the Menu button.  
The protect window will close.  
3
Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all its data, including  
protected images and other types of data. Please check the contents of a CF card  
before formatting it.  
90 Replaying  
Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor  
A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC100 can  
be used to view images as you shoot or replay them.  
Turn the main dial to  
that the TV is turned off.  
and confirm  
1
2
Attach AV cable ACV-DC100 to the A/V  
OUT terminal on the camera.  
To the  
Plug the other ends of the AV cable to  
the video in and audio in jacks on the TV.  
Yellow  
Plug  
Video In Jack  
3
4
5
Turn on the TV and switch it to Video  
mode.  
Black  
Plug  
To the  
Audio In Jack  
Turn the cameras main dial to  
or  
.
The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or  
replay images as usual.  
If the images are not appearing on the TV  
when shooting, press the Display button.  
No image will display in the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV  
monitor.  
The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different  
regional standards (p. 105). The default setting will vary between regions.  
NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc.  
PAL:  
Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.  
Plug the audio plug of the AV cable into the TVs monaural jack. Please consult the  
TVs manual for details.  
A TV monitor cannot be used in  
mode.  
Replaying 91  
Erasing  
Erasing Images Singly  
In the [  
(Play)] menu, select [Single  
Erase] and press the Set button.  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
1
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
3
selector to select the image you wish to  
erase and press the Set button.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
selector to select [OK] and press the Set  
button.  
To continue erasing other images, repeat steps  
2 - 3.  
To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and  
press the Set button.  
Press the Menu button.  
The erase window will close.  
4
Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution  
before erasing a file.  
Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function (p. 90).  
Images can be quickly deleted while they are displayed by pressing the button  
(p. 9).  
92 Erasing  
Erasing All Images  
In the [  
and press the Set button.  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
(Play)] menu, select [Erase all]  
1
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
selector to select [OK] and press the Set  
button.  
To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and  
press the Set button.  
Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution  
before erasing a file.  
Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function (p. 90).  
Erasing 93  
Formatting a CF Card  
Format a CF card when you wish to delete all its data, not just the images.  
Formatting may restore a CF card if it returns an error or if the CFmessage displays.  
In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [Format]  
1
and press the Set button.  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
selector to select [OK] and press the Set  
button.  
To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel]  
and press the Set button.  
Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including  
protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of a CF card  
before formatting it.  
When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the  
problem.  
CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate  
correctly. When that happens, reformat the CF card with your PowerShot G1.  
94 Erasing  
Print Settings (DPOF Settings)  
Images on a CF card can be individually selected for printing in a specified number  
of copies. You can also select the print type and whether or not to print the date  
and file number. These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format  
(DPOF) standards so that images can be printed on DPOF-compliant digital printers  
or at participating photo labs.  
The  
mark will display on images that have had print marks set by another DPOF-  
compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by any set by your camera.  
Print settings cannot be set for movie images or RAW images.  
The output of some digital printers or photo lab services may not reflect the  
specified print settings.  
Selecting Images for Printing  
There are two ways to select images.  
- Singly  
- All images on a CF card (the number of copies is set to one per image)  
In the [  
(Play)] menu, select [Print  
1
Order] and press the Set button.  
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).  
The Print Order menu will display.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
2
selector to select [Order] and press the  
Set button.  
Print Order Menu  
Print Settings (DPOF Settings) 95  
Select images for printing.  
3
Single Images  
When the print type (p. 98) is set to [Standard]  
Number of Copies  
or [Both], press the  
omni selector to select an image and the  
arrow to mark it for printing. You can set  
or  
arrow on the  
or  
the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed  
at the same time.  
When the print type (p. 98) is set to [Index],  
press the  
to select an image and mark or remove marks  
from images with the and arrow.  
or  
arrow on the omni selector  
You can use the same procedures to select  
images in multi replay (3 images). Press the  
button to switch between single replay and  
multi replay.  
All the Images on a CF Card  
Press the  
button to switch to multi replay  
(three images).  
You can set one copy of each image to print by  
pressing the Set button, pressing the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector to select [Mark All],  
and pressing the Set button again.  
When the print type is set to [Standard] or  
[Both], the setting for the number of print  
copies can be changed for each image. When  
[Index] is selected, the print settings can be  
deleted. For the instructions for changing  
settings, please reread Step 3 from the  
beginning.  
Selecting [Clear all] removes the print marks for  
all the images on the CF card.  
Press the Menu button.  
The selection mode will turn off and the Print  
Order menu will reappear.  
4
96 Print Settings (DPOF Settings)  
Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.  
A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card.  
When [Both] is selected, the number of copies can be set, but applies to standard  
prints only. Only one copy can be set to print with the [Index] setting.  
Print settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied software programs  
on a computer.  
Print Settings (DPOF Settings) 97  
Setting the Print Style  
The following print settings can be selected.  
Standard  
Index  
Prints one image per page  
Print Type  
Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format  
Prints the images in both the standard and index formats  
Adds the date to the print  
Both  
Date  
File No.  
Adds the file number to the print  
Display the Print Order menu.  
1
2
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
selector to select [Set up] and press the  
Set button.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
3
selector to select [Print Type], [Date] or  
[File No.]  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
4
selector to select a setting.  
Print Type  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector  
to select [Standard], [Index] or [Both].  
Date  
Press the  
to select [On] or [Off].  
or  
arrow on the omni selector  
98 Print Settings (DPOF Settings)  
File No.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni selector  
to select [On] or [Off].  
Press the Menu button.  
The set up menu will close.  
5
The [Date] and [File No.] options cannot both be set to [On] when the print type is  
set to [index].  
The date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the Set Date/Time  
menu (p. 30).  
Print Settings (DPOF Settings) 99  
Resetting the Print Settings  
The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is reset to [Standard]  
and the date and file number options are set to [Off].  
Display the Print Order menu.  
1
2
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
selector to select [Reset] and press the  
Set button.  
Press the  
or  
arrow on the omni  
3
selector to select [OK] and press the Set  
button.  
100 Print Settings (DPOF Settings)  
List of Menu Options  
The chart below lists menu items and settings. See Selecting Menus and Settings  
(p. 35) to learn how to select a setting.  
Rec. Menu  
* Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes (p. 79).  
Reference  
Page  
Item  
Resolution  
Menu Screen  
Settings Content  
Sets the number of pixels used to record  
images to CF cards.  
p. 54  
p. 54  
p. 56  
p. 77  
p. 53  
Large (2048 x 1536 pixels)  
Medium (1024 x 768 pixels)  
Small (640 x 480 pixels)  
Sets the relative compression ratio used  
to record images to CF cards.  
Compression  
File Format  
ISO Speed  
Superfine  
Fine  
Normal  
Sets the file format used to record  
images to CF cards.  
JPEG  
RAW  
Sets the sensitivity at which images are  
recorded.  
50  
100  
200  
400  
AUTO  
Digital Zoom  
Activates the digital teleconverter  
function to electronically zoom subjects.  
Off  
2x  
4x  
List of Menu Options 101  
Reference  
Page  
Item  
Menu Screen  
Settings Content  
Sets the frequency of autofocus  
activation. When the LCD monitor is off,  
this setting locks in single mode.  
p. 76  
p. 39  
p. 78  
p. 77  
p. 77  
p. 77  
AF Mode  
Continuous  
Single  
Sets the duration images display on the  
LCD monitor after the shutter button is  
released.  
Review  
Off  
2 sec.  
10 sec.  
Sets how file numbers are assigned to  
images when new CF cards are inserted.  
File No. Reset  
On  
Off  
Adjusts the image contrast.  
Contrast  
-
0
+
Adjusts the image sharpness.  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
-
0
+
Adjusts the image saturation.  
-
0
+
102 List of Menu Options  
Play Menu  
Reference  
Page  
Item  
Menu Screen  
Settings Content  
Single Erase...  
Erases images one-by-one (excluding  
protected images). While displayed  
images can also be quickly deleted by  
p. 92  
p. 93  
p. 90  
p. 85  
p. 86  
p. 95  
pressing the  
button.  
Erase all...  
Protect...  
Erases all images from a CF card  
(excluding protected images).  
Protects images from accidental erasure.  
Rotate...  
Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees  
clockwise in the display.  
Slide Show...  
Print Order...  
Plays images in an automated slide show.  
Sets the images that will be printed on a  
DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo  
lab service, the number of copies and  
other parameters.  
List of Menu Options 103  
Set up Menu  
Reference  
Page  
Item  
Menu Screen  
Settings Content  
Sets whether or not the beep sounds  
when the shutter button is pressed  
halfway or when a menu operation is  
performed.  
Beep  
p. 34  
p. 32  
p. 34  
On  
Off  
Sets the brightness level of the LCD  
monitor.  
LCD Brightness  
(Normal)  
(Bright)  
Adjusts the sound volume when the  
shutter button is pressed all the way. The  
beep does not sound while a movie is  
being shot.  
Shutter Volume  
(Shooting)  
(Off)  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
(5)  
Playback Vol. (Replay)  
Adjusts the sound volume when a movie is  
played.  
p. 84  
(Off)  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
(5)  
Auto Power Down  
Sets whether or not the camera  
automatically powers down after a  
specified period of time elapses without  
something being pressed.  
p. 29  
On  
Off  
104 List of Menu Options  
Reference  
Page  
Item  
Date/Time...  
Menu Screen  
Settings Content  
Sets the date, time and date format.  
p. 30  
p. 94  
-
Format...  
Formats (initializes) a CF card.  
Sets the language used in the menus and  
messages on the LCD monitor. The menu  
may appear differently in some regions.  
Language...  
English  
English  
Deutsch  
Français  
Nederlands  
Dansk  
Suomi  
Italiano  
Norsk  
Deutsch  
Français  
Español  
Japanese  
or  
Svenska  
Español  
You can change the language during  
image replay by holding the Set button  
and pressing the Jump button.  
Video System  
Sets the video output signal standard.  
p. 91  
NTSC  
PAL  
List of Menu Options 105  
Using the Wireless Controller  
Installing the Battery  
Install the button battery (CR2025) into Wireless Controller WL-DC100 before use.  
Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries out of the reach of children.  
Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive  
battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.  
Place your fingertip on  
in the direction of the arrow while  
placing another fingertip on  
removing the battery holder.  
and press it  
1
1
and  
2
1
2
Place the button battery in the battery  
holder with the negative terminal (-)  
facing up.  
Negative Terminal (  
-)  
2
3
Replace the battery holder into the  
wireless controller.  
Removing the Battery  
To remove the button battery, pull it in  
the direction of the arrow.  
If you should dispose of your camera, first remove the button  
battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your  
country.  
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen  
geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg  
zijn, moet  
u
ze niet weggoolen  
maar inleveren als KCA  
106 Using the Wireless Controller  
Shooting / Replaying  
The wireless controller can be used from  
approximately 5 m (16.4 ft) directly in  
front of the camera to shoot or replay.  
Remote Sensor  
Transmitter  
Shooting  
Press the  
button on the camera until the icon appears in the display  
panel, then replay with the wireless controller.  
(1) Compose the image with the zoom buttons.  
(2) Press the shutter button.  
The camera will shoot the image 2 seconds later.  
Each press of this button cycles the LCD monitor  
to the next display mode. The order is on (no  
information) / on (information view) / off.  
Replaying  
The  
icon appears in the display panel.  
In magnified mode, these buttons move the  
magnified area around the image.  
In multi replay, these buttons move the image  
Display the  
previous  
image  
selection to other image.  
The display mode changes with each press of the  
button.  
The display cycles between magnifications of  
approximately 2.5, 5 or normal.  
Replay  
the movie  
images  
Display the  
next image  
Displays images in sets of nine (multi replay).  
The operable range of the wireless controller will shorten under the following  
circumstances.  
- When the wireless controller is used at an angle to the remote sensor.  
- When strong light strikes the camera.  
- When the battery is weak.  
Using the Wireless Controller 107  
Using an Externally Mounted  
Flash (Optional)  
You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing  
with the use of a separately sold externally mounted flash. The cameras auto  
exposure function will operate with a Canon Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or  
550EX. Other flashes will fire at full strength. Non-Canon brand flashes may not  
fire. Please check the manual for your flash. (Certain functions noted in the  
manuals for the Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX and 550EX cannot be performed  
when mounted on this camera. Please read this guide before using one of these  
flashes on the camera.)  
Attach the flash to the cameras hot  
shoe.  
1
2
3
Turn the external flash on and turn the  
cameras main dial to  
.
Turn the mode dial to a mode other  
than  
or  
.
Speedlite 420EX Mounted  
on the Hot Shoe  
Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or 550EX  
The flash will automatically adjust its output  
in the  
,
,
,
,
,
, ,  
and  
modes. The maximum flash synchro shutter  
speed is 1/250 second.  
The flash will fire at full strength in  
mode.  
Manually set the shutter speed and aperture to  
appropriate settings in this mode. At shutter  
speeds slower than 1/250 second (maximum  
flash synchro shutter speed) determine the  
appropriate aperture value setting from the flashs  
guide number and the distance to the subject.  
You are also recommended to set the white  
balance to the  
setting.  
108 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional)  
Other Flashes  
Since other flashes fire at full strength, set the  
shutter speed and aperture accordingly. At  
shutter speeds slower than 1/125 second  
(maximum flash synchro shutter speed)  
determine the appropriate aperture value  
setting from the flashs guide number and the  
distance to the subject. You are also  
recommended to set the white balance to the  
setting.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
focus.  
The flash is charged when its pilot lamp lights  
up. If the LCD monitor is on, the icon will  
display.  
4
5
Press the shutter button all the way to  
shoot the image.  
The flash will not fire in  
,
or continuous mode.  
The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only one  
image gets recorded.  
Please note that proprietary high-voltage flashes with multi contacts or flash  
accessories made by other manufacturers may cause a camera malfunction.  
A Canon Speedlite 480EG cannot be used with this camera because the flash will  
not fire when mounted.  
The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or  
550EX.  
- Auto Exposure (Use the E TTL mode with a 550EX)  
- FE Lock (Not available in mode)  
- Daylight Synchro  
- Slow Synchro  
- Flash Exposure Compensation (If a 550EX is used, the range figures on the  
flashs display panel will not display correctly. Use the cameras flash exposure  
compensation function instead.)  
- Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX)  
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) 109  
Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) /  
Close-up Lenses (Optional)  
The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58 is required to use  
conversion and close-up lenses with the camera, such as the separately sold Wide  
Converter WC-DC58, Tele-converter TC-DC58 and Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm).  
Ensure that the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens are firmly screwed  
onto the adapter. Injury from glass shards can occur if the lens loosen and fall off.  
Never aim the wide converter, tele-converter or close-up lens directly at the sun or  
bright lights.  
Wide Converter WC-DC58  
Tele-converter TC-DC58  
This 58 mm-threaded diameter  
magnifying conversion lens is for  
taking wide angle shots. The lens  
augments the focal length of the  
camera bodys lens by a factor of 0.8.  
This 58 mm-threaded diameter  
magnifying conversion lens is for  
taking telephoto shots. The lens  
augments the focal length of the  
camera bodys lens by a factor of 1.5.  
An externally mounted flash may not automatically adjust its output when a  
conversion lens is mounted on the camera. You may have to set the camera to  
manual mode and set the shutter speed and aperture to appropriate settings in  
this case.  
Do not attach filters or lens hoods to the wide converter or tele-converter.  
When using the built-in flash to shoot, a portion of the image may be blocked by  
the wide converter or tele-converter and appear dark.  
When using the viewfinder to shoot, a portion of the image in the viewfinder may  
appear to be blocked by the wide converter or tele-converter.  
Use the wide converter lens with the focal length set to the maximum wide angle  
setting.  
Use the tele-converter lens with the focal length set to the maximum telephoto  
setting. At other zoom settings, the image will not appear correctly.  
110 Using Conversion Lenses (Optional)/Close-Up Lenses (Optional)  
Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm)  
This lens with a 58 mm-threaded diameter makes  
macro shooting easier. With the camera in macro  
mode, it can shoot subjects in the range of 12 to  
20 cm (4.7 to 7.9 in) from the lens tip.  
Do not use the built-in flash to shoot when the close-up lens is installed on the  
camera.  
Installing the Lenses  
Remove the ring from around the lens  
on the camera body.  
1
Ring  
Screw on Conversion Lens Adapter  
LA-DC58 in the direction of the arrow.  
2
Screw on the lens in the direction of  
the arrow.  
3
Wide-Converter WC-DC58  
Installed  
Using Conversion Lenses (Optional)/Close-Up Lenses (Optional) 111  
Since the image seen in the viewfinder does not change when a conversion lens is  
installed, use the LCD monitor to compose images.  
Please note that images will not merge properly with the bundled PhotoStitch  
program on the computer when they are shot in  
close-up lens installed.  
mode with a conversion or  
To protect the conversion lenses, hold them with one hand while you screw them  
on with the other hand.  
Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower  
brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains.  
Exercise due caution when handling the conversion lenses since it is easy to dirty  
them with fingerprints.  
112 Using Conversion Lenses (Optional)/Close-Up Lenses (Optional)  
Downloading Images to a  
Computer  
Downloading Directly from a CF Card  
If you are using a notebook computer or a PC card reader, you can download  
directly from a CF card placed into the separately sold PC card adapter (PCMCIA  
adapter). The adapter is not required if your computer is equipped with a CF card  
reader. Place the CF card directly into the reader.  
Inserting the CF Card  
PC Card Reader Example  
Eject the CF card from the camera and  
place it in the PC card adapter (optional).  
1
Place the PC card adapter into the  
computers PC card slot or into a PC  
card reader.  
Some computers or PC card readers require the  
power to be off when the PC card adapter is  
inserted into the PC card slot. Since this  
requirement varies between models, please  
consult the manual for your equipment.  
2
CF Card Reader Example  
Eject the CF card from the camera and  
1
place it in a CF card reader connected  
to the computer.  
Some computers or CF card readers require the  
power to be off when the CF card is inserted.  
Since this requirement varies between models,  
please consult the manual for your equipment.  
Downloading Images to a Computer 113  
Downloading Images  
Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for downloading instructions.  
Double-click the disk drive icon of the drive to which the CF  
1
2
card is connected.  
Copy the photographed images to the desired folder on the  
hard disk.  
The images are contained in the [XXXCANON] folder inside the [DCIM]  
folder on the CF card. The XXX represents a number from 100 to 998.  
Viewing Images Downloaded to a Computer  
- To view images shot in the JPEG format, a software program handling JPEG  
files, such as Photoshop , is required.  
- To view images shot in the RAW format, the supplied driver software is  
required.  
Viewing Movies Downloaded to a Computer  
- If you attempt to view a movie file (.AVI extension) by double-clicking it in the  
Windows Explorer, you may cause the Windows Media Player to start, which  
will interfere with the replay. To play a movie, first start QuickTime Player and  
then open the movie file from that programs file menu. QuickTime 3.0 or a  
higher version is required to start QuickTime Player. QuickTime may be  
downloaded from the Apple Computer, Inc., website.  
114 Downloading Images to a Computer  
About File Names  
IMG_XXXX.JPG (Images shot in the JPEG format)  
CRW_XXXX.CRW (Images shot in the RAW format)  
CRW_XXXX.THM*  
DCIM  
XXXCANON  
STA_XXXX.JPG (Images shot in Stitch Assist mode)  
MVI_XXXX.AVI (Movie)  
MVI_XXXX.THM*  
The folder containing the files controlling the DCIM  
folder images  
CANONMSC  
A folder created when DPOF settings are set.  
Contains the files controlling the DPOF setting contents.  
MISC  
* These files contain thumbnail images for the index display.  
A number will appear in place of each Xin the file names.  
Do not open or delete files in folders other than [XXXCANON]. Those files are  
required for image management.  
Downloading Images to a Computer 115  
Using the Supplied Interface Cables  
Supported Operating Systems  
Windows  
Windows 95, Windows 98 (including Second Edition),  
Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows  
NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 2000.  
*
The USB interface is only supported for preinstalled  
Windows 98/Me/2000 systems or systems upgraded to  
Windows Me from preinstalled Windows 98 systems.  
Macintosh Computer Mac OS 8.1 or higher  
QuickTime 3 or higher.  
*
The USB interface is only supported for genuine Apple  
Computer brand models with built-in USB ports.  
The supplied interface cables can be used to connect the camera to a computer to  
download the images. First install the supplied software and then connect to the  
computer using one of the methods below. Please see the separate Software  
Starter Guide to learn how to install the software and download the images.  
You are recommended to use a household power source when downloading  
images to a computer to avoid draining the battery pack.  
USB Interface (p. 118)  
Windows and Macintosh Computers  
The USB interface is fast and convenient. It transfers images faster than the serial  
interface and can start software automatically when its cable is connected.  
USB Cable Connector Shapes  
Camera End Computer End  
Computer USB Port  
The USB port is  
marked with  
this symbol.  
116 Downloading Images to a Computer  
CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot (p. 113)  
Windows and Macintosh Computers  
If you have a CF card reader or a notebook PC with a PC card slot (optional PC  
card adapter required), or a PC card reader (optional PC card adapter required), you  
can connect directly to the CF card.  
CF Card Reader  
PC Card Adapter  
Serial Interface - for Windows 95 / NT 4.0 or Macintosh computers  
lacking a built-in USB port (p. 120)  
A serial cable is not included with the camera. Please arrange to purchase one to  
use the serial interface.  
Windows (The separately sold Interface Cable IFC-200PCS is required)  
Computer Serial Port  
Serial Cable Connector Shapes  
Camera End Computer End  
Macintosh (The separately sold Interface Cable IFC-200MC is required)  
Computer Serial Port  
Serial Cable Connector Shapes  
Camera End Computer End  
Serial ports  
(printer, modem)  
are identified with  
these symbols.  
Downloading Images to a Computer 117  
Connecting via a USB Port  
On a Windows system, the USB interface can only be used with the USB ports on  
systems purchased with Windows 98 or 2000 preinstalled. The USB ports on  
systems upgraded from Windows 3.1 or 95 to Windows 98 or 2000 will not  
operate correctly. The same applies to upgrades from Windows 98 to 2000.  
On a Macintosh system, the USB interface can only be used with Power Macintosh  
NEW G3/G4, PowerBook G3, iMac and iBook models with built-in USB ports.  
Connect the USB cable directly to the camera and computer. A connection  
through a hub may not operate correctly.  
Excluding USB mice and keyboards, connecting other USB devices at the same as  
the camera may lead to malfunctions. If this happens, detach all the USB devices  
and then reconnect only the camera.  
Do not connect two or more cameras to the same computer at once. A camera  
malfunction may result.  
Do not place a Windows computer into standby mode or a Macintosh computer  
into sleep mode when the camera is connected via a USB port. If, by chance, this  
occurs, leave the camera connected to the USB port and try to revive the computer.  
Some computers cannot be properly restored from standby or sleep mode when  
the USB cable is subsequently detached. Please consult the manual for your  
computer regarding the standby or sleep mode.  
118 Downloading Images to a Computer  
Connect the supplied USB cable to the computers USB port  
1
and the cameras Digital terminal.  
There is no need to shut off the camera or computer power when using the  
USB cable.  
Please consult the manual for the computer for the position of its USB ports.  
USB Port  
Digital Terminal  
1. Insert a fingernail in the terminal  
covers notch to open it.  
USB Cable  
USB Cable  
2. Align the arrows to insert the  
cable into the camera.  
Turn the cameras main dial to  
.
2
Always press the PUSH button on the connector  
to detach the cable from the cameras Digital  
terminal.  
PUSH Button  
Please consult the separate Software Starter Guide for the remaining  
downloading procedures.  
Downloading Images to a Computer 119  
Connecting via a Serial Port  
Turn the computers power off and turn the cameras main  
1
2
dial to  
.
Connect the camera to the computer.  
Windows  
Attach interface cable IFC-200PCS (optional) to the computers serial port  
and the cameras Digital terminal.  
Please consult the computers manual for the position of the serial port  
(COM port).  
Serial Port  
Digital Terminal  
1. Insert a fingernail in the terminal  
covers notch to open it.  
Serial Cable  
Serial Cable  
2. Align the arrows to insert the  
cable into the camera.  
Macintosh Computer  
Attach interface cable IFC-200MC (optional) to the computers printer or  
modem port and the cameras Digital terminal.  
Please consult the computers manual for the position of the printer and  
modem ports.  
If AppleTalk is set to use the printer or modem port, open the Apple menu  
and select [Chooser] to set AppleTalk to [Inactive].  
Printer Port Modem Port  
Digital Terminal  
1. Insert a fingernail in the terminal  
covers notch to open it.  
Serial Cable  
Serial Cable  
2. Align the arrows to insert the  
cable into the camera.  
120 Downloading Images to a Computer  
Turn on the computer.  
3
4
Turn the cameras main dial to  
.
Always press the PUSH button on the connector  
to detach the cable from the cameras Digital  
terminal.  
PUSH Button  
Please consult the separate Software Starter Guide for the remaining  
downloading procedures.  
Downloading Images to a Computer 121  
Appendices  
Replacing the Button Battery  
If the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera power, the button  
battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please replace the  
battery with a generic CR2016 lithium button battery with the following procedures.  
The button battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier  
than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased.  
Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries out of the reach of children.  
Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive  
battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.  
Turn the main dial to  
.
1
2
Slide the battery cover lock in the  
direction of the arrow and push the  
battery cover open.  
Remove the battery pack.  
3
4
1
Push point ©©©with your fingertip while  
pulling the button battery holder out  
to remove it.  
1
Insert a fingernail into the groove in  
the button battery and push it out in  
the direction of the arrow.  
5
Groove  
122 Appendices  
Negative Terminal (  
-)  
Place a new button battery into the  
button battery holder with the  
negative terminal (-) facing upward.  
6
7
Replace the button battery holder,  
replace the battery pack and close the  
battery cover.  
If you should dispose of your camera, first remove the button  
battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your  
country.  
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen  
geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg  
zijn, moet  
u
ze niet weggoolen  
maar inleveren als KCA  
Appendices 123  
Camera Care and Maintenance  
Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD  
monitor and other parts.  
Camera body  
Wipe the body clean with a soft cloth or eyeglass  
lens wiper.  
Lens  
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and  
dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the  
lens lightly with a soft cloth.  
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body  
or lens. If dirt remains, contact the nearest Canon  
Customer Support Help Desk (see the back of  
this guide).  
Viewfinder / LCD monitor  
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt.  
If necessary, gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper  
to remove stubborn dirt.  
Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor.  
These actions may damage it or lead to other  
problems.  
Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera.  
These substances may distort or damage the equipment.  
124 Appendices  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Camera will  
not operate  
Power is not turned on  
Turn the main dial to a position other than  
.
Battery cover or CF card slot  
cover is open  
Confirm that the battery cover is securely closed.  
Confirm that the CF card slot cover is securely closed.  
Insufficient battery voltage  
([Lb] flashes in display panel)  
Fully charge the battery or use a household power  
source.  
Poor contact between  
camera and battery  
terminals  
Wipe the terminals with a clean, dry cloth.  
Camera will  
not record  
Main dial is set to  
or  
,
Turn the main dial to  
(Shooting).  
Flash is charging (flashing  
orange indicator)  
Wait until the orange indicator stops flashing and  
shines steadily, signaling that the flash is charged, then  
press the shutter button.  
CF card full  
Insert a new CF card.  
If required, download the images to a computer and  
erase them from the CF card to make space.  
CF card not formatted  
correctly  
Format CF card. © See Formatting a CF card (p. 94)  
If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits  
may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon  
Customer Support Help Desk.  
Lens will not  
retract  
Battery cover or CF card  
slot cover opened  
immediately after main dial  
turned to  
Close the battery cover or CF card slot cover, and then  
turn the main dial on and back to  
.
Battery cover or CF card  
slot cover opened while  
camera was recording to  
the CF card (warning  
signal)  
Close the battery cover or CF card slot cover, and then  
turn the main dial to  
.
Battery pack  
consumed  
quickly  
Battery pack capacity  
reduced because of disuse  
for one year or more  
Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
Battery life exceeded  
Appendices 125  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Battery pack  
will not charge  
Main dial is not turned to  
.
Turn the main dial to  
.
Battery life exceeded  
Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
Poor contact between  
camera and compact  
power adapter  
Plug the compact power adapter's DC plug more firmly  
into the camera's DC IN terminal.  
Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter  
and insert its plug firmly into the electrical outlet.  
Camera moved  
Be careful not to move the camera when pressing the  
Image is  
shutter button.  
blurred, out of  
focus, or not  
as expected  
Autofocus function  
hampered by obstruction  
to AF auxiliary light emitter  
Be careful not to block the AF auxiliary light emitter with  
your finger or other items.  
Subject out of focal range Ensure that there is at least 70 cm (2.3 ft.) between the  
camera lens and subject.  
Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups between 6 and  
70 cm (2.4 in. and 2.3 ft.) at maximum wide angle and  
20 and 70 cm (7.9 in. and 2.3 ft.) at maximum  
telephoto.  
Subject is too  
dark  
Insufficient light for  
shooting  
Set the built-in flash to on.  
Use a high-output externally mounted flash.  
Subject dark in comparison Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting.  
to the background  
Use the AE lock or spot metering function.  
Subject too far for flash to To use the built-in flash, shoot within 70 cm to 4.5 m  
reach  
(2.3 to 14.8 ft.) of the subject at the maximum wide  
angle and within 70 cm to 3.6 m (2.3 to 11.8 ft.) at the  
maximum telephoto setting.  
Use an externally mounted flash with a large output.  
Subject is too  
bright  
Subject too close  
If you are using a flash, adjust the flash output with the  
flash exposure compensation function (p. 68).  
Subject bright in  
comparison to the  
background  
Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting.  
Use the AE lock or spot metering function.  
Light shining directly on  
subject or reflected off  
subject into camera  
Change the shooting angle.  
Flash set to On  
Flash set to Off  
Set the flash to Auto or Off.  
Flash will not  
fire  
Set the flash to Auto or On.  
Image not  
showing on TV  
Incorrect video system  
setting  
Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or  
PAL, for your TV ©©(See Set up Menu, p. 105).  
Zoom does not  
operate  
Mode dial is turned to  
.
Turn the mode dial to any shooting mode except for  
.
Zoom lever was pressed  
while shooting in movie  
mode.  
Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode.  
126 Appendices  
List of Error / Message Codes  
The following error and message codes may appear on the display panel.  
Error Codes  
:
The camera has experienced a problem. Turn the main dial to  
, wait  
(xx: number)  
a second, and then try shooting or replaying. If the error code appears  
repeatedly, there is a problem. Note the error code number and take  
the camera in for servicing. If an error code appears immediately after  
a shot, there is a chance that the image was not recorded. Check the  
image in replay mode.  
Message Codes  
:
:
Replaying image.  
Connected to computer in PC connection mode.  
Adequate battery charge.  
:
:
Low battery charge. Charge the battery as soon as possible to use for  
any length of time.  
:
Battery charge low, camera will not operate. Immediately recharge or  
replace the battery pack with a charged one.  
Could also indicate that the battery cover is open. Close the cover  
securely.  
:
No CF card in camera, CF card slot cover is open, or CF card error.  
:
Power turned on with lens cap on. Remove cap, then turn power off  
and on again.  
Appendices 127  
List of Messages  
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.  
Busy...  
Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card.  
No CF card:  
You attempted to shoot or replay images without a CF  
card installed.  
Cannot record!:  
You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card  
installed.  
CF card error!:  
CF card full:  
CF card has experienced an anomaly.  
CF card is too full to accommodate more images or  
print settings.  
Naming error!:  
The file could not be created because there is a file with  
the same name as the directory that the camera is  
attempting to create, or the highest possible file  
number has already been reached. In the Rec. menu,  
please set [File No.] Reset to [On]. After you save all the  
images you wish to retain onto a computer, format the  
CF card (p. 94). Please note that formatting will erase  
all the existing images and other data.  
Change the battery pack: Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera.  
Replace it immediately with a charged battery pack or  
recharge it.  
No image:  
No images recorded on CF card.  
Image too large:  
You attempted to replay an image larger than 3200 x  
2400 pixels.  
Incompatible JPEG format: You attempted to replay an incompatible JPEG file.  
Corrupted data:  
RAW:  
You attempted to replay an image with corrupted data.  
You attempted to replay an image recorded in an  
incompatible RAW format.  
Cannot magnify!:  
Cannot rotate:  
You attempted to magnify an image that was  
photographed with another camera, recorded in a  
different format, or edited on a computer.  
You attempted to rotate an image that was  
photographed with another camera, recorded in a  
different format, or edited on a computer.  
128 Appendices  
Unidentified Image  
You attempted to replay an image that was recorded  
in a special format (proprietary format used by the  
camera of another manufacturer, etc.).  
Protected!:  
You attempted to erase a protected image.  
Too many marks:  
Too many images have been marked for printing or  
for inclusion in a slide show. Cannot process any  
more.  
Cannot mark image:  
You attempted to set the print settings for an non-  
JPEG file.  
Cannot complete!:  
Cannot edit:  
Couldnt save the print or slide show settings.  
Slide show settings file is corrupted  
Appendices 129  
Specifications  
PowerShot G1  
Image sensor:  
Lens:  
Approx. 3.34 million-pixel (total) / 1/1.8 inch CCD  
(Effective number of pixels: approx. 3.24 million)  
7 (W) - 21 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 34 - 102mm)  
F 2.0 (W) - 2.5 (T)  
Digital tele-converter:  
Autofocus method:  
2x, 4x (Maximum 12x digital zoom is available when  
combined with optical zoom)  
TTL autofocus (continuous or single)  
Focus lock and Manual focus are available  
Focusing range:  
(from tip of the lens barrel)  
Normal AF:  
Macro AF:  
70 cm (2.3 ft.) -  
6 cm (W) / 20 cm (T) - 70 cm  
(2.4 in. (W) / 7.9 in. (T) - 2.3 ft.)  
Manual focus: 6 cm (W) / 20 cm (T) - ∞  
(2.4 in. (W) / 7.9 in. (T) - )  
Shutter:  
Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter  
Shutter speeds:  
8
-
1 / 1000 sec.  
8 sec. shutter is available in Shutter-Priority mode or Manual  
mode  
High-speed shutter settings from 1/640 to 1/1000 sec. are  
available only at F8 aperture setting  
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or more operates with noise  
reduction  
Sensitivity  
(equivalent film speed) :  
Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200 and ISO 400 equivalent  
(In Auto mode, camera automatically adjusts sensitivity in  
the range of ISO 50 to ISO 100 equivalent)  
Light metering method:  
Exposure control method:  
Center-weighted average metering or Spot metering  
Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE or  
Manual exposure control  
AE lock is available  
Exposure compensation:  
White balance:  
± 2.0EV (in 1/3-stop increments)  
Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) is available  
TTL auto white balance, pre-set white balance (available  
settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Flash) or  
Custom white balance  
Built-in flash:  
Operating modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction auto,  
Red-eye reduction On, On or Off  
Flash range:  
70 cm - 4.5 m (2.3 ft. - 14.8 ft.) (W),  
70 cm - 3.6 m (2.3 ft. - 11.8 ft.) (T)  
(When sensitivity is set to ISO 100  
equivalent)  
(W): wide angle (T): telephoto  
130 Appendices  
Terminals for external flash:  
Sync-terminals at accessory shoe  
Use of following external flashes is recommended:  
Canon Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX and 550EX  
Flash exposure compensation: ± 2.0EV (in 1/3-stop increments)  
Shooting modes:  
Auto  
Creative zone: Program, Shutter speed priority, Aperture  
priority and Manual  
Image zone:  
Pan-focus, Portrait, Landscape, Night scene,  
Black & white, Stitch Assist and Movie  
Self-timer:  
Activates shutter after a 10-sec. delay  
Wireless control:  
Shooting and playback are available (wireless controller is  
included in the camera kit)  
When shooting, image is captured 2 seconds after shutter  
button pressed  
PC-connected shooting:  
Continuous shooting:  
Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is  
included in the camera kit)  
Approx. 1.7 image/sec.  
(Large / Fine mode with LCD viewfinder off)  
Optical viewfinder:  
LCD viewfinder:  
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder  
1.8-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color  
LCD  
Storage media:  
CompactFlash(CF) card (Type I and Type II)  
File format:  
Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF-compliant  
Image recording format:  
Still images:  
Movies:  
JPEG or RAW  
AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio  
data: WAVE [monaural])  
JPEG compression mode:  
Super fine, Fine or Normal  
Number of recording pixels:  
Still images:  
Large: 2048 x 1536 pixels  
Medium: 1024 x 768 pixels  
Small: 640 x 480 pixels  
Movies:  
320 x 240 pixels at 15 frames/sec., up to  
approx. 30 sec. per movie  
Playback modes:  
Interface:  
Single, Multi (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 2.5x  
or 5x on build-in LCD monitor) or Slide show  
Universal Serial Bus (USB), RS-232C (Printer Port or Modem  
Port for a Macintosh computer), Audio/Video Output (NTSC  
or PAL selectable, monaural audio) and CF card slot  
(complied with CF Type II standard)  
Power source:  
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (type: BP-511)  
(included in the camera kit)  
2. AC adapter (included in the camera kit)  
3. Car battery adapter (Optional Charge Adapter/Car  
Battery Cable Kit CR-560 is required)  
Operating Temperatures:  
0 - 40º C (32 - 104º F)  
Appendices 131  
Operating Humidity:  
10 - 90 %  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
119.7 x 76.8 x 63.8 mm (4.7 x 3.0 x 2.5 in.)  
(excluding protrusions)  
Weight:  
Approx. 420 g (14.8 oz.) (camera body only)  
Battery Pack BP-511  
Rechargeable lithium ion cell  
7.4 V  
Type:  
Nominal voltage:  
Nominal amperage:  
Charge cycles:  
Operating temperatures:  
Dimensions:  
1100 mAh  
Approx. 300  
0 - 40º C (32 - 104º F)  
38 x 55 x 21 mm (1.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in.)  
Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz.)  
Weight:  
Compact Power Adapter CA-560  
AC 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz)  
Input voltage:  
Rated output:  
Operating temperatures:  
Dimensions:  
9.5 V / 2.7 A  
0 - 40º C (32 - 104º F)  
57 x 28 x 104 mm (2.2 x 1.1 x 4.1 in.) (camera body only)  
Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.)  
Weight:  
Wireless Controller WL-DC100  
Lithium button battery CR2025  
0 - 40º C (32 - 104º F)  
Power supply:  
Operating temperatures:  
Dimensions:  
35 x 6.5 x 56.6 mm (1.4 x 0.3 x 2.2 in.)  
Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)  
Weight:  
CompactFlash™ Card  
Type I  
Card slot type:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.)  
Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)  
132 Appendices  
Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (Optional)  
Charge Adapter CG-560  
Input voltage:  
Input current:  
Nominal output:  
Operating temperatures:  
Dimensions:  
DC 9.5 V  
DC 2.5 A 2.7 A (DC 9.5V when charging the battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V 1.6 A  
0 - 40º C (32 - 104º F)  
93 x 36 x 71 mm (3.7 x 1.4 x 2.8 in.)  
Approx. 140 g (5.0 oz.)  
Weight:  
Car Battery Cable CB-560  
Supported vehicles:  
Cigarette lighter socket powered by a negative ground, DC  
12 V or 24 V car battery  
Fuse:  
125 V / 4 A  
Length:  
Weight:  
Approx. 1.8 m (6.0 ft.)  
Approx. 80 g (2.8 oz.)  
Appendices 133  
Wide Converter WC-DC58 (Optional)  
Magnification:  
Focal length:  
Approx. 0.8x  
Lens configuration:  
3 groups 3 pieces  
Focusing range  
(from tip of lens):  
10 mm - (0.4 in. - ) (when attached to a PowerShot G1  
at maximum wide angle)  
Thread diameter:  
58 mm Standard filter threads (Conversion Lens Adapter  
LA-DC58 is required to install the lens on a PoweShot G1)  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
Approx. ø 80 x 40 mm (ø 3.1 x 1.6 in.)  
Approx. 157 g (5.5 oz.)  
Tele-converter TC-DC58 (Optional)  
Magnification:  
Focal length:  
Approx. 1.5x  
Lens configuration:  
2 groups 3 pieces  
Focusing range  
(from tip of lens):  
400 mm - (1.3 ft. - ) (when attached to a PoweShot  
G1 at maximum telephoto)  
Thread diameter:  
58 mm Standard filter threads (Conversion Lens Adapter  
LA-DC58 is required to install the lens on a PoweShot G1)  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
Approx. ø 65 x 37 mm (ø 2.6 x 1.5 in.)  
Approx. 117 g (4.1 oz.)  
Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm) (Optional)  
Focal length:  
250 mm  
Focusing range  
(from tip of lens):  
120 - 200 mm (4.7 x 7.9 in.) (when attached to a  
PowerShot G1)  
Thread diameter:  
58 mm Standard filter threads (Conversion Lens Adapter  
LA-DC58 is required to install the lens on a PoweShot G1)  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
Approx. ø 60 x 12 mm (ø 2.4 x 0.5 in.)  
Approx. 80 g (2.8 oz.)  
All data is based on Canons standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.  
134 Appendices  
Index  
A
D
AEB Mode 67  
AE Lock 69  
AF Mode 102  
Aperture-Priority AE (  
Aperture Settings 60  
Date/Time 30  
Date Battery 122  
DC Cable 23  
DC IN Terminal 10, 18  
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Settings  
95, 103  
)
60  
Auto Mode (  
)
37  
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) 67  
Autofocus 73  
Difficult Subjects 73  
Auto Replay (Slide Show) 86  
A/V Out Terminal 10, 91  
Digital Terminal 10, 119, 120, 121  
Digital Zoom 53, 101  
Diopter Adjustment Lever 12, 38  
Display Modes 15  
Detailed 15  
Simple 15  
Display Panel 14  
B
Battery Check Icon 20  
Battery Pack 18  
Charging 18  
Handling Precautions 19  
Installing 20  
Downloading Images to a Computer 113  
DPOF 95  
E
Erasing  
Performance 21  
Beep On/Off 34, 104  
Black and White Mode (  
Brightness 104  
LCD Monitor 104  
Built-in Flash 10, 41  
Button Battery 122  
All Images 93, 103  
Displayed Images 9, 92, 103  
Single Images 92, 103  
Error Codes 127  
Exposure  
AEB 67  
AE Lock 69  
)
45  
Aperture-Priority AE (  
Compensation 54, 101  
Flash Exposure Compensation 68  
)
60  
C
Camera Care and Maintenance 124  
CF Card 26  
Formatting 94, 105  
Shutter Speed-Priority AE (  
White Balance 64  
)
58  
Handling 27  
Installing 26  
Exposure Compensation 63  
Externally Mounted Flash 108  
Recording Capacity 26  
Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit 23  
Cleaning 124  
F
FE Lock 70  
CompactFlashCard 26  
Compact Power Adapter 22  
Components Guide 10  
Compression 54, 101  
Computer 113  
File Format 56, 101  
File No. Reset 78, 102  
File Numbers 78  
Flash 41  
Built-in 41  
Downloading 113, 114  
Interfaces 116, 117  
System Requirements116  
Externally Mounted 108  
Flash Exposure Compensation 68  
Focal Length 40  
Continuous Mode (  
Contrast 77, 102  
)
52  
Conversion Lens Adapter 110, 111  
Creative Zone 13  
Index 135  
Focus  
Auto 73  
Continuous 76  
Lock 73  
Menu  
List of Options 101  
Play 36  
Rec 36  
Manual 74  
Settings 76  
Single 76  
Selecting Menus and Settings 35  
Set up 36  
Message Codes 127, 128  
Metering  
Format 94, 105  
Center-Weighted Averaging 72  
Spot 72  
Mode Dial 13  
H
Hot Shoe 12, 108  
Household Power Source 22  
Movie (  
)
49  
I
Shooting 49  
Replaying 84  
Image Characteristics 77  
Contrast 77  
N
ISO Speed 77  
Saturation 77  
Sharpness 77  
Night Scene Mode ( ) 44  
P
Image Zone 13  
Indicators 12  
Information View 16  
Interface 116  
Cables 116  
CF Card 117  
Serial 117, 120  
USB 117, 118  
ISO Speed 77, 101  
Pan Focus (  
PC Connection Mode 13  
Play 80  
Portrait Mode ( ) 43  
Program AE ( ) 57  
Protect 90, 103  
Print Settings 95  
Selecting Images 95  
Print Style 98  
)
43  
Resetting 100  
Power On/Off 29  
Power Save 29, 104  
J
Jump 83  
L
R
Landscape Mode (  
)
44  
RAW File Format 56  
Recording File Format 56  
Red-Eye Reduction Function 41  
Remote Sensor 10, 107  
Replay  
Language Settings 105  
LCD Monitor  
Brightness 104  
Using 32  
Lens Cap 28  
Jumping 83  
Lens installation 111  
Conversion Lens Adapter 111  
Close-Up 111  
Tele-converter 110  
Wide converter 110  
LCD Monitor 80  
Magnifying Images 81  
Movies 84  
Multi Replay 82  
Rotating 85  
M
Single Image Replay 80  
Slide Show 86  
Switching from Shooting Mode 31  
TV 91  
Volume 104  
Resolution 54, 101  
Rotate 85, 103  
Macro Mode ( ) 50  
Magnifying Images 81  
Main Dial 13  
Manual  
Exposure (  
Focus (  
)
62  
)
74  
Setting Image Characteristics 77  
Shooting Mode 62  
136 Index  
S
W
Saturation 77, 102  
Self-Timer 51  
Serial Port 117, 120  
Sharpness 77, 102  
Shooting 31  
Checking Images 39  
Switching from Replay Mode 31  
TV Monitor 91  
WAV Files 17  
White Balance 64  
Wide Angle 40  
Wide converter Lens 110  
Wireless controller 106  
Installing / Removing the Battery 106  
Replay 107  
Shooting 107  
Shooting Mode 79  
Functions Available 79  
Shutter  
Shutter Speed Priority AE (  
Speed 58  
Z
Zoom 40  
)
58  
Volume 34, 104  
Shutter Button 34  
Pressing Halfway 34  
Pressing Fully 34  
Single Image Replay 80  
Slide Show 86, 103  
Play Time 89  
Repeat 89  
Selecting Images 88  
Starting 86  
Soft Case 28  
Speaker 10  
Specifications 130, 131, 132, 133  
Spot Metering 72  
Stitch Assist Mode (  
)
46  
Framing Subjects 46  
Shooting 47  
Strap 28  
T
Telephoto 40  
Tele-converter Lens 110  
Troubleshooting 125  
U
USB Port 118, 119  
V
Video System 105  
Viewfinder  
LCD Monitor 12, 15, 32  
Optical 11, 38  
Volume  
Replay 104  
Shooting 104  
Index 137  
Canon Customer Support  
Canon Inc.  
30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo  
146-8501, Japan  
NORTH AMERICA  
Canon U.S.A., Inc.  
Canon Customer Care Center  
Phone (US): 1-800-828-4040 (Available Mon. - Fri., 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time)  
Canon Canada Inc.  
Phone (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)  
EUROPE  
Europe, Africa & Middle East  
Canon Europa N.V.  
PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands  
Canon (UK) Ltd.  
Helpdesk  
Tel.: 08705 143 723 (Calls may be recorded.) Fax.: 08705 143 340  
Canon France S.A.  
Hotline : 01.41.99.70.70  
Tél : 01.41.99.77.77 Télécopie : 01.41.99.79.51  
Canon Photo Vidéo France S.A.  
Support Client : 01.41.30.15.15  
Fax : 01.41.30.15.05  
Canon Deutschland GmbH  
Canon-Hotline-Service:  
Customer Support: (02151) 349-555  
Info Desk: (02151) 349-566 Fax: (02151) 349-588  
Canon Euro-Photo GmbH  
Customer-Support: (02154) 495-482 or 483 Fax: (02154) 495-489  
Canon Italia S.p.A.  
Pronto Canon: 02 8249 2000  
Canon Belgium N.V. / S.A.  
Helpdesk: 0900-10627  
Tel.: (02) 722.04.11 Fax: (02) 721.32.74  
Canon Luxembourg S.A.  
Tel.: (352) 48 47 961 Fax: (352) 48 47 96232  
Canon Nederland N.V.  
Helpdesk: 023 - 5 681 681  
Tel.: 023 - 5 670 123 Fax: 023 - 5 670 124  
Canon Danmark A/S  
Phone: +45 44882400 e-mail: [email protected]  
Canon España S.A.  
Help Desk: 906 301 255  
Fax: (91) 411 76 65 E-mail: [email protected]  
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Tlf. 22 62 93 21 Faks: 22 62 06 15  
Finland  
Canon OY  
Puhelin: 010 54420 Fax: 010 544 4571  
Help Desk: 0600 0 22606 (14,80 mk/min+pvm) Help Desk: 0600 0 22666 (enint. 40mk/puhelu+pvm)  
Sähköposti: [email protected]  
Canon (Schweiz) AG  
Tel. 01-835-6161 Fax 01-835-6526 Hotline 0900 57 55 20  
Canon Svenska AB  
Tel: 08-744 85 00 Fax: 08-744 64 65  
Austria  
Canon GmbH  
Oberlaaerstraße 233 A-1100 Vienna  
Tel: 01 680 88-0 Fax: 01 680 88-308  
OCEANIA  
Canon Australia Pty. Ltd.  
Info-Line: (02) 9805 2864  
Canon New Zealand Ltd.  
Info-Line: 0900-522666  
ASIA  
Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.  
79 Anson Road, #09-01 / 06, Singapore 079906  
Phone: (65) 532 4400 Fax: (65) 221 7577  
Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd.  
9/F, The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong  
Phone: 852-2739-0802 Fax: 852-2369-7701  
Canon Marketing Services  
No.1 Jalan Kilang Timor, #09-00, Pacific Tech Centre, Singapore 159303  
Phone: (65) 799 8888 Fax: (65) 273 3317  
Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.  
Wisma General Lumber, Block D, Peremba Square, Saujana Resort, Section U2, 40150,  
Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia  
Phone: (60) 3 744 6000, (60) 3 745 0055  
Fax: (60) 3 745 0505  
Canon Marketing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  
10th Floor, Bangkok City Tower, 179/34-45 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Thailand  
Phone: (662) 344 9999  
Fax: (662) 344 9910  
Canon Marketing (Hongkong) Co., Ltd.  
10/F, Mirror Tower, 61 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East , Kowloon HongKong  
Phone: 852-2170-2828  
Fax: 852-2723-9684  
Canon Customer Support 139  
140  
FCC Notice  
(Digital Camera, Model PC1004)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions;  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital  
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Use of shielded cable with the ferrite core provided with the Digital Camera is required to  
comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.  
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the  
manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop  
operation of the equipment.  
Canon U.S.A. Inc.  
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.  
Tel No. (516) 328-5600  
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations  
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFER-  
ENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.  
Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio  
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU  
REGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA.  
H-IE-040-V1  
CY8-9020-010-000  
0900CH21.3  
© 2000 CANON INC.  
PRINTED IN JAPAN  

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