Digital Camera Battery Digital Camera SD20 User Manual

ENGLISH

Camera User Guide

Please read the Read This First section (p. 6).

Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.

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Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Software Starter Guide

Installing the Software

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

This Guide

Software Starter Guide

Downloading Images to a Computer

Direct Print User Guide

Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance optimally

when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be

liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire,

etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories

(e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that

this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction

of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such

repairs on a chargeable basis.

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Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become

warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for

an extended period.

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing

techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less

than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black

dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a

malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region

before using it with a TV monitor (p. 127).

Charging the Date/Time Battery

• The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that maintains

the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the

main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the

camera, place a charged battery pack in it for at least 4 hours to charge

the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is turned

off.

• If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, it

means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as

described above.

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About This Guide

Conventions Used in the Text

Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the

procedure can be used. In the example below, the procedure can be

used in the following mode.

When the mode switch is set to

(Shooting)

Postcard Date Imprint Mode

Shooting Mode

When the Shooting mode is set to the following modes

•

Manual

Landscape

Underwater

•

Macro

Night Snapshot

•

Portrait

Indoor

* When a shooting mode icon is shown in gray, the procedure cannot be performed

in that mode.

* The

symbol indicates the Stitch Assist mode.

: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.

: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic

operating procedures.

SET Button and FUNC. Button Descriptions

The “SET/FUNC. button” description refers to shooting instructions and

the “SET button” description refers to all other instructions throughout

this manual.

In this guide an SD memory card (Secure Digital, a copyright protection

system) is referred to as an SD card.

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Table of Contents

Items marked with

procedures.

are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or

Read This First

Please Read......................................................................................... 6

Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7

Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12

Components Guide

Components Guide............................................................................. 13

Preparing the Camera

Charging the Battery Pack................................................................. 17

Installing the Battery Pack................................................................. 20

Installing the SD Card ....................................................................... 22

Formatting SD Cards..................................................................... 24

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 27

Setting the Language ........................................................................ 30

Basic Functions

Turning the Power On ....................................................................... 32

Switching Between Shooting/Playback.............................................. 34

Using the LCD Monitor...................................................................... 35

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor....................................... 37

Using the Digital Zoom...................................................................... 42

Pressing the Shutter Button .............................................................. 43

Selecting Menus and Settings........................................................... 45

Menu Settings and Factory Defaults.................................................. 49

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........................................ 54

Shooting

Shooting in Auto Mode ..................................................................... 55

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ......................................... 56

Changing Resolution/Compression Settings .................................... 58

Using the Flash ............................................................................. 60

Selecting a Shooting Mode ............................................................... 62

Auto ............................................................................................. 62

Manual......................................................................................... 62

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Macro........................................................................................... 62

Portrait ......................................................................................... 62

Landscape.................................................................................... 62

Night Snapshot............................................................................ 62

Indoor........................................................................................... 62

Underwater................................................................................... 62

Shooting Close-Ups........................................................................... 64

Continuous Shooting......................................................................... 65

Postcard Date Imprint Mode.............................................................. 66

Using the Self-timer ..................................................................... 68

Shooting a Movie......................................................................... 70

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ...................................... 72

Switching between Focusing Modes.................................................. 75

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) ................................ 76

Switching between Light Metering Modes......................................... 78

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .............................................. 79

Shooting in Long Shutter Mode......................................................... 80

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)................................................... 82

Changing the Photo Effect ................................................................. 86

Adjusting the ISO Speed.................................................................... 87

Setting the Auto Rotate Function....................................................... 88

Resetting the File Number ................................................................. 89

Playback

Displaying Images Individually .......................................................... 91

Magnifying Images.................................................................. 92

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)............................. 93

Viewing Movies ................................................................................. 94

Editing Movies................................................................................... 96

Rotating Images in the Display.......................................................... 98

Attaching Sound Memos to Images................................................... 99

Auto Play ......................................................................................... 102

Protecting Images ........................................................................... 103

Erasing

Erasing Single Images ............................................................... 104

Erasing All Images........................................................................... 105

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Print Settings

About Printing................................................................................. 106

Setting the DPOF Print Settings ...................................................... 108

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

Selecting Images for Transferring................................................... 114

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Connecting the Camera to a Computer............................................ 119

Computer System Requirements ................................................ 119

Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ......................................... 123

Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without

Installing Software ................................................................... 125

Downloading Directly from an SD Card........................................... 125

Viewing Images on a TV set

Viewing Images on a TV set ............................................................ 126

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Changing My Camera Settings ........................................................ 128

Registering My Camera Settings..................................................... 130

List of Messages

List of Messages ............................................................................. 134

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting............................................................................... 136

Appendix

Camera Care and Maintenance........................................................ 140

Specifications.................................................................................. 141

Photo Tips and Information............................................................. 148

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode..................................... 160

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Read This First

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that

you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and

being operated correctly.

Please note that Canon 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 SD memory cards, that

results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a

format that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and

should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes

international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised

that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions,

or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may

contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for

personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera’s 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.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited

Warranty supplied with your camera.

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Safety Precautions

• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the

safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is

operated correctly.

• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to

instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its

accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and

equipment.

• In the next few pages, the term equipment refers primarily to the camera

and its power supply accessories and its power supply accessories (see

the System Map for power supply accessory details).

Storing SD cards

Store the SD memory card out of the reach of children and infants.

It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor

immediately.

Warnings

• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light

sources that could damage your eyesight.

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants

when using the flash.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental

damage to the camera or battery pack by a child could result in serious

injury. In addition, placement of the strap around the child’s neck could

result in asphyxiation.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is

not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may

result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and

repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by

your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

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• 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 camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the

battery charger from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume

emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the

closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the

camera power off, remove the camera battery pack or unplug the battery

charger from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or

the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become

immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the

interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into

contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If

water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the

camera power off and remove the camera battery pack or unplug the

battery charger from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment

may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera

distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other

flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of

these substances may lead to fire.

• Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the

dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet

and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the

dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become

saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.

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• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.

Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead

to fire or electrical shock.

• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet

hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable, ensure

that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of

the cable may damage or exposure the wire and insulation, creating the

potential for fires or electrical shocks.

• Use only recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not

expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,

distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

• Do not place the battery pack near a heat source or expose it to direct

flame or heat. Neither should you immerse it in water. Such exposure

may damage the battery pack 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 battery pack.

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 battery pack 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 battery pack in specialized waste facilities if

available in your area.

• Use only recommended battery pack and accessories. Use of battery

pack not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause

explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the

surroundings.

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• Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-3L. Use of

other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire

or electrical shock.

• Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging

and when it is not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use

over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in

fire.

• The camera terminal of the battery charger 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.

Caution about magnetic fields

Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards)

away from the speaker of the camera (p. 13). Such items may lose data

or stop working.

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Cautions

• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to

strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk

(boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the

batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other

injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to

charge the battery pack.

• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such

areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or

shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when

wearing or holding it by the strap.

• Be careful not to touch the interior of the battery compartment. This

could lead to injuries or damage the camera.

• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when

shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. In

addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures

in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.

• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens.

The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

• Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the

specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery

charger varies according to region.

• Do not use the battery charger if the plug is not fully inserted into the

power outlet.

• Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the

charger terminals or plug.

• If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may

become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for extended

periods as your hands may experience a burning sensation.

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Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other

equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong

magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may

cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal

surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight,

resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly

before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued

use may damage the equipment. Remove the SD card and battery pack from

the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before

resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the

battery pack from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in

a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery pack

installed will run down the battery pack. However the date, time and other

camera settings may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been

removed for more than three weeks.

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Components Guide

Front View

Flash (p. 60)

AF-assist Beam (p. 44)

Speaker

Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 61)

Self-timer Lamp (p. 68)

Microphone (p. 99)

Lens

Wrist Strap Mount

Attaching the Wrist Strap^*

* When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera

or catch it on other items.

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Back View

LCD Monitor (p. 35)

SD Card Slot/

Battery Cover (pp. 20, 22)

Battery Compartment

(SD card/battery

compartment)

Tripod Socket

Terminal Cover

A/V OUT (Audio/Visual OUT) Terminal (p. 126)

DIGITAL Terminal (p. 120)

The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or

printer.

Computer (p. 118)

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)

• Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY CP series)/Card Photo Printer

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct

Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer).

• Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series).

- Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers:

Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.

- PictBridge Compliant Printers:

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

• PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied

with the camera for direct print compatible printer information

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Operation Panel

Mode Switch (p. 34)

ON/OFF Button (p. 32)

Shutter Button (p. 43)

Button

Shooting: Telephoto

(p. 42)

Playback: Magnify

(p. 92)

Button

Print/Share Button

(See below)

(Flash) Button (p. 60)

Button

Indicator

Button

Shooting: Wide Angle (p. 42)

(Single Image Erase) Button (p. 104)

Button

(Self-timer) Button (p. 68)

Button

SET Button

FUNC. (Function) Button (p. 45)

MENU Button (p. 46)

The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the

(Print/Share) button.

• Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera)

• Downloading images (Windows only): See p.118 of this guide and the

Software Starter Guide (supplied with the camera)

The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection.

Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images

Blinking blue: Printing/Transferring

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Indicator

The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is

pressed.

Green:

Ready to shoot/LCD monitor Off/Computer connection

Blinking Green: Starting-up/Recording to SD card/Reading SD card/

Erasing from SD card/Transmitting data (during a

computer connection)

Orange:

Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)

* If the subject is difficult to focus on, a single beep will

Ready to shoot (flash on)

sound. Although you can still press the shutter button

when the indicator blinks orange, you are recommended

to use the focus lock (p. 76).

Holding the Camera

Images become blurred if the camera moves when the shutter button is

pressed. Hold the camera as shown below to avoid camera movement

when shooting.

Hold the camera firmly with both hands

and let your elbows rest at your sides.

Place your finger on the shutter button

as you hold the camera.

• Make sure that your hair or fingers do not obstruct the lens, flash, self-

timer lamp, microphone or speaker.

• Fix the camera onto a tripod when shooting infinity shots or in dark

places.

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Preparing the Camera

Charging the Battery Pack

Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you

use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays.

Insert the battery pack into the

battery charger.

Align the battery pack according to the

arrows on the battery and the charger.

Insert the battery securely.

Battery charger model names and types

vary by region.

(For CB-2LU)

Plug the battery charger into a

power outlet.

(For CB-2LUE)

Charge Indicator

Attach the power cord to the battery

charger and plug it into a power outlet.

• The charge indicator will light red while

the battery pack is charging. It will change

to green when the charge is complete.

• After charging, immediately unplug the

battery charger and remove the battery

pack.

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To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for

longer than 24 hours continuously.

• Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completely

discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point.

However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is

approximately 300 times (battery life, based on Canon's testing

standards), you are recommended to charge the battery pack after

having discharged it completely to prolong battery life.

• It takes approximately 95 minutes to fully charge the battery pack

from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standards).

Charging it within a temperature range of 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F)

is recommended.

• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and

the battery pack’s charge state.

• You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction.

• See Battery Performance (p. 144).

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Battery Pack Handling Precautions

zKeep the battery pack terminals (

) clean at all times. Dirty

terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera.

Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using

the battery pack.

zDo not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it

contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.

zAt low temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and the

low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions,

resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before

use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that

could cause a short circuit, such as a key holder, etc.

zDo not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions,

on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up and

could result in a fire.

zDo not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-3L in this charger.

zThe battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power

while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger.

This will shorten battery life.

zDo not allow any metal objects

such as key rings to touch the

and terminals (Fig. A), as this

Fig. A

Fig. B

can damage the battery pack. To

carry the battery pack or store it

during periods of disuse, always

replace the terminal cover (Fig. B).

zEven 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.

zSince storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about

one year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance, you are

recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and

to store it in a cool place at room temperature (0 °C to 30 °C). If you do not

use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it

fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage.

zIf the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it

is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.

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Installing the Battery Pack

Install Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied).

Please charge the battery pack (p. 17) before you use it for the first

time.

Slide the SD card slot/battery cover

in the direction of the arrows.

Battery Lock

Press the battery lock while

inserting the battery pack all the

way in until the lock clicks.

Symbol

Align the

symbols on the battery pack

and camera back and insert it correctly.

• To remove the battery pack, pull the

battery pack out while pressing the battery

lock in the direction of c.

Slide the SD card slot/battery cover

closed.

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• Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and

remove the battery pack.

• Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover

while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading,

erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card.

• Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please

note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may

reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for

more than three weeks.

Battery Pack Charge

The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge

is low.

Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible

before it is required for an extended period.

When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you

press any button other than the ON/OFF button or

button.

Change the

battery pack

Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace

the battery pack immediately.

See Battery Performance (p. 144).

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Installing the SD Card

Write Protect Tab

The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents

recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording

to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward.

Write Protect Tab

Writing/Erasing Possible

Writing/Erasing Impossible

Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following

procedures.

Slide the SD card slot/battery cover

in the direction of the arrows.

Insert the SD card.

• Insert the SD card as shown on the inside

of the battery cover until you hear it click

into place.

• Do not touch or allow metal objects to

contact the terminals on the back of the

SD card.

Front

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Slide the SD card slot/battery cover

closed.

To remove the SD card

Push in the SD card until you hear it click, then release it.

• Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and

remove the SD card.

• Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to

or from the SD card when the indicator blinks green, never perform

the following actions during this time. It could corrupt the image

data.

- Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks.

- Turn the camera’s power off, or open the SD card slot/battery

cover.

• Please note that SD cards formatted with other manufacturers’

cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application

programs, may slow down writing to the SD card or may not operate

correctly in the camera.

• You are recommended to use SD cards that have been formatted in

your camera (p. 24). The card supplied with the camera may be

used without further formatting.

See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145).

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Formatting SD Cards

You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to

erase all images and other data.

Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data,

including protected images and other file types.

Press the ON/OFF button until the

indicator blinks green.

Press the MENU button.

The

(Rec.) or

(Play) menu is

displayed.

Use the

(Set up) menu.

button to select the

Use the or button to select

and press the SET button.

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Use the button to select [OK] and

press the SET button.

• To exit instead of formatting, select

[Cancel].

• The capacity of the SD card displayed after

formatting will be less than the rated

capacity of the SD card. This is not a

malfunction of the SD card or camera.

• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be

the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem.

• When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it

may solve the problem.

• SD cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral

devices may not operate correctly in this camera. When that

happens, reformat the SD card with this camera. If formatting in the

camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and re-insert the

SD card. Then turn the camera back on and format again.

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SD Card Handling Precautions

zSD cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply

force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.

zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card.

zDo not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the

back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal

objects.

zDo not peel away the original label on the SD card or cover it with another

label or sticker.

zWhen writing on the SD card, use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Using

a sharp point pen (e.g. ball-point pen) or pencil may damage the SD card or

corrupt the recorded data.

zSince some or all of the data recorded on the SD card may be corrupted or

erased by electrical noise, static electricity or card malfunction, making a

backup copy of important data is recommended.

zMoving an SD card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause

condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid

condensation, place the SD card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it

into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new

temperature.

zIf condensation forms on the SD card, store it at room temperature until the

water droplets have evaporated naturally.

zDo not use or store SD cards in the following locations.

- Locations subject to dust or sand

- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

Precaution for Multi Media Cards

This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine

Canon-brand SD cards. You may use multi media cards (MMC) with this

camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of

multi media cards (MMC).

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Setting the Date and Time

The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned

on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is

low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time.

Press the ON/OFF button until the

indicator blinks green.

Press the MENU button.

The

(Rec.) or

(Play) menu is

displayed.

Use the

(Set up) menu.

button to select the

Use the or button to select

and press the SET button.

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Set the date and time.

• Use the

button to select a field

(year, month, day, hour, minute and date

format).

• Use the or button to change its

value.

Press the SET button.

The setting is complete.

Press the MENU button.

The display will return to the shooting or

playback screen.

• Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default

settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three

weeks. Reset them when this occurs.

• For embedding the date on the image data, refer to page 67.

• To set the camera so that the date and time will not appear on the

image when it is being shot but only when it is printed, see Setting

the Print Style (p. 112), the Direct Print User Guide or the Software

Starter Guide supplied with the camera.

Charging the Date/Time Battery

- The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery for

saving settings such as the date and time. This battery is

recharged by the battery pack while it is in the camera. Right after

purchasing the camera, leave a charged battery pack in the

camera for about 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will

charge even when the camera power is turned off.

- If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned

on, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the above method to

recharge it.

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Using the Clock

You can display the current date and time for

a 5-second* interval using the following

methods. This is convenient for confirming

the shooting date and time.

* Default setting

• Holding the SET Button While Pressing the ON/OFF Button

- The start-up image will not display at startup, also the start-up sound

will not play.

- The Date/Time menu will display if the time has not been set.

- The Display Off function will not work while the clock display is on.

• Pressing and Holding the SET/FUNC. Button in Shooting Mode

The clock display will differ according to the camera orientation.

- Camera held horizontally: only the time displays

- Camera held vertically: both the time and date display

While the clock display is on, you can

change the display color by pressing

the

button or by gently

shaking the camera as shown in the

illustration. Feel free to change to your

preferred color.

The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when you

operate any one of the SET/FUNC., MENU or Shutter buttons or the mode

switch.

• The clock cannot be displayed when menus are displayed with the MENU

button.

• The clock’s display time can be changed in the

(Set up) menu (p. 52).

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Setting the Language

Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display.

Press the ON/OFF button until the

indicator blinks green.

Press the MENU button.

The

(Rec.) or

(Play) menu is

displayed.

Use the

(Set up) menu.

button to select the

Use the or button to select

and press the SET button.

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Use the

button to

select a language and press the

SET button.

Press the MENU button.

The display will return to the shooting or

playback screen.

The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by

holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This

function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a

separately sold printer is connected to the camera.

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Basic Functions

Turning the Power On

Press the ON/OFF button until the

indicator blinks green.

• The lens extends when the mode switch is

set to

To turn the power off

Press the ON/OFF button again.

• If the “Card locked!” message appears right after the power is

turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 22).

• The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is

turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

charge is low. Reset the date and time when this occurs (p. 27).

• If the power saving function activates, press the ON/OFF button to

restore power (p. 33).

• You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the

power is turned on. (To change the start-up sound and image, see

pp. 53, 128.)

• The start-up image does not display when the camera is connected

to a TV via the A/V OUT terminal.

Turning On the Power without the Start-Up Sound

Hold the MENU button while pressing the ON/OFF button. This will set the

Mute setting to On and silence the operation sound and the shutter sound.

This is convenient when you wish to shoot silently.

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Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function.

When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing

the ON/OFF button.

Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the

last control is accessed on the camera.

The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute*

after the last control is accessed even if [Auto

Power Down] is set to [Off]. (Press any button other

than the ON/OFF button or change the camera

orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.)

* This time can be changed (p. 51).

Playback Mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the

last control is accessed on the camera.

Connected to a Printer (sold separately):

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the

last control is accessed on the camera.

• The power saving function will not activate during auto play or while the

camera is connected to a computer.

• The power saving function can be turned off (p. 51).

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Switching Between Shooting/Playback

The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions.

To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode)

Slide the mode switch to

To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode)

Slide the mode switch to

To Play Back Images (Playback Mode)

Slide the mode switch to

• The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after

changing the mode switch position from or

• When a printer is connected, images can be

printed (see the Direct Print User Guide).

• When a camera is connected, recorded images

can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer

(p. 119).

• When a printer is properly connected, the

appears on the LCD monitor.

icon

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Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust

menus settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera’s

status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. You can change the

information display contents using

in the

(Set up) menu.

The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright

light. This does not constitute a malfunction.

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)

[Off]

[On]

Review Information (Review of an Image Right After It Is Shot)

[Off]

[On]

Replay Information (Playback Mode)

[Off]

[Standard]

[Detailed]

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How to Change the Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

Press the ON/OFF button until the

indicator blinks green.

Press the MENU button.

The

(Rec.) or

(Play) menu is

displayed.

In the

(Set up) menu, Select

and press the SET button.

Use the or button to select

and use the

button to select the contents you

wish to set.

(Shooting Info)

Select [Off] or [On].

(Review Info)

Select [Off] or [On].

(Replay Info)

Select [Off], [Standard] or [Detailed].

Press the MENU button.

The display will return to the Menu display.

Press the MENU button again to return to

the shooting or playback screen.

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• The LCD monitor settings are saved by the camera when the power

is turned off so that the same settings are automatically available

when the power is turned on again.

• In Index playback mode (p. 93), the detailed display is not available.

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review

information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor.

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)

When setting the flash, continuous mode or self-timer, the shooting

information displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even

if [Shooting Info] is set to [Off]. (It may not display under some

circumstances, depending on the selected settings.)

A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient

lighting if the indicator blinks orange after the metering preparations

are complete and the camera shake icon

monitor. Set the flash to

shoot.

displays in the LCD

, or affix the camera to a tripod to

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Quick Shot (p. 44)

Low Battery (p. 21)

Shooting Method (pp. 65, 68)

Flash (p. 60)

Spot AE Point Frame

(

and

Mode)

AF Frame (p. 75)

Auto Rotate (p. 88)

(Red)*

Movie Recording (p. 70)

1.3x 1.6x 2.0x 2.5x 3.1x 4.1x

5.1x 6.5x

Zoom Magnification* (p. 42)

(Zoom powers appear when the

digital zoom is activated.)

Shots Remaining or Remaining

Movie Time (sec.)

Shooting Mode (p. 62)

Photo Effect (p. 86)

Exposure Compensation (p. 79)

Long Shutter Mode (p. 80)

White Balance (p. 82)

Metering Mode (p. 78)

Compression (p. 58)

Resolution (p. 58)

Camera Shake Warning (p. 37)

ISO Speed (p. 87)

* Appears even if [Shooting Info] is set to [Off].

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Review Information (Review of an Image Right After It Is Shot)

Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appears in the LCD

monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds selected if the review

time was changed) even if you release the shutter button (p. 56). If you

continue to press the shutter button right after shooting an image, or press

the SET button while the image is displayed, the image will continue to

display.

Histogram (p. 41)

File Number

Long Shutter Mode (p. 80)

Shooting Mode (p. 62)

Exposure Compensation (p. 79)

Auto Rotate (p. 88)

Flash (p. 60)

Metering Mode (p. 78)

White Balance (p. 82)

Photo Effect (p. 86)

ISO Speed (p. 87)

Resolution (Still Images) (p. 58)

Compression (Still Images) (p. 58)

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Replay Information–Standard (Playback Mode)

File Number

Image Number

Shooting Date

Protection Status (p. 103)

Resolution (Still Images) (p. 58)

Movie (p. 94)

WAVE Format Sound (p. 100)

Compression (Still Images) (p. 58)

Replay Information–Detailed (Playback Mode)

Histogram

Long Shutter Mode (p. 80)

Shooting Mode (p.62, 70, 72)

Exposure Compensation (p. 79)

White Balance (p. 82)

Photo Effect (p. 86)

Flash (p. 60)

Metering Mode (p. 78)

ISO Speed (p. 87)

Movie Length Shown on

Movie Files (p. 70)

Resolution (Movies) (p. 58)

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The following information may also be displayed with some images.

A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the

file format is not recognized.

JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File

System Standards

RAW format file

File with unrecognized format

Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not

display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded

by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera.

Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the

shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker

the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image.

If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive

value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value

if the image is too bright (p. 79).

Sample Histograms

Dark Image

Balanced Image

Bright Image

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Using the Digital Zoom

When using the digital zoom, images can be zoomed to approximately 1.3x,

1.6x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.1x, 4.1x, 5.1x or 6.5x.

Press the

• The magnification factor appears in the

upper right corner of the LCD monitor.

button.

• Press the

the image.

• Press the

button again to further zoom

button to zoom out.

• Shoot while the magnification factor display is blue for prints up to

the postcard print size. This will allow you to obtain optimal print

quality.

• Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.

However, the actual recorded image is not as coarse as it appears in

the LCD monitor.

• You can set the camera to prohibit digital zooming (p. 49).

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Pressing the Shutter Button

The shutter button features a two-stage action. You can also shoot images

with a single press of the shutter button without pressing it halfway first

(Quick Shot).

1. Pressing Halfway

Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance.

Press the shutter button halfway.

zBeep

• Focused: 2 beeps

• Focusing difficulty: 1 beep

Indicator

zIndicator Status

• Green:

• Orange:

Metering complete

Flash will fire

• Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/

Insufficient exposure

zAF Frame Status

AiAF On (p. 75)

• Green Frame: Metering complete

(focused AF frame)

• No Frame:

Focusing difficulty

AiAF Off (p. 75) (Center AF Frame)

• Green Frame: Metering complete

• Yellow Frame: Focusing difficulty

2. Pressing Fully

Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the

shutter sound to sound.

Press the shutter button fully.

While the image is being recorded to the SD

card, the indicator blinks green.

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Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

AF-assist Beam

• The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is

pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, e.g., dark

conditions.

• The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 49).

For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when

shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.

However, please keep in mind the following facts.

- Turning the AF-assist Beam off or shooting in dark places may

make it more difficult for the camera to focus.

- The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set to

even if the AF-assist Beam is turned off.

Quick Shot

By pressing the shutter button fully without stopping mid-way, you can

shoot certain pictures you might have missed otherwise.

• Confirm that

appears on the LCD monitor before using the Quick

Shot function (p. 49).

• Hold the camera firmly with both hands since camera shake may

become a factor.

• It may be impossible to focus on subjects that are closer than

approximately 1.5 meters (4.9 ft.). If this happens, press the shutter

button halfway to focus and shoot the image.

About the Autofocus Function

This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology

which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with

high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic

subject is slightly off-center.

The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus is metered from

a fixed AF frame at the center of the field (p. 75).

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Selecting Menus and Settings

Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other

camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by

pressing the SET/FUNC. or MENU button according to the circumstances.

Use the following procedures to select settings.

Selecting Menu Settings with the SET/FUNC. Button

(Shooting Mode only)

Slide the mode switch to

(Shooting) or

(Movie).

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

Use the or button to select an

item.

Please see the FUNC. Menu topic on the

next page for the selectable menu items.

Use the

option.

button to select an

• Some menu items allow you to make

further settings by pressing the MENU

button.

• You can shoot right after performing these

steps. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

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FUNC. Menu

(

)

Shooting Mode (p. 62)

(

)

Photo Effect (p. 86)

(

)

Exposure Compensation (p. 79)

Metering Mode (p. 78)

(

) Long Shutter Mode (p. 80)

) Compression (p. 58)

(

)

White Balance (p. 82)

ISO Speed (p. 87)

(

) Resolution (p. 58)

)

) Resolution (Movie) (p. 58)

( ) Items in parentheses show default settings.

Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button

Slide the mode switch to

(Shooting),

(Playback).

(Movie) or

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Press the MENU button.

In Shooting mode, the

appears.

In Playback mode, the

appears.

(Rec.) menu

(Play) menu

Use the

button to select

the Rec./Play, Set up, or My

Camera menu.

Select the menu with the

icon in the upper left corner of the LCD

monitor selected.

Use the or button to select an

item.

See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p.

49).

Use the

option.

button to select an

Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can

only be selected after pressing the SET/

FUNC. button or the

button to display

the next menu. Press the SET/FUNC. or

MENU button again to confirm the setting.

Press the MENU button.

• The menu will close.

• In Shooting mode, the menu can be

closed by pressing the shutter button

halfway.

See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the

(Print Order) item in the Play menu.

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Shooting Mode

Rec. Menu

Playback Mode

Play Menu

(The menu will appear

slightly different depending

on the Shooting mode)

Set up Menu

My Camera Menu

• When the My Camera menu

is displayed, pressing the

button restores the

Rec./Play menu.

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

• When the Rec./Play menu

is displayed, pressing the

button displays the My

camera menu.

: Selects items.

: Selects options.

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Menu Settings and Factory Defaults

This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu.

* Default setting

Rec. Menu

Reference

Page

Menu Item

Options

Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off.

• On*

• Off

Sets whether or not the camera automatically

selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame.

Quick Shot

p. 44

p. 75

AiAF

• On*

• Off

Sets the duration of the self-timer delay.

Self-timer

•

10 seconds*

2 seconds

p. 68

p. 44

p. 42

Sets the AF-assist Beam to on or off.

AF-assist Beam • On*

• Off

Sets the digital zoom to on or off.

• On*

• Off

Sets the duration images display on the LCD

monitor after the shutter button releases.

• Off

Digital Zoom

Review

p. 56

p. 67

• 2* to 10 seconds

Sets the date stamp for postcard prints with

embedded date stamps.

Date Stamp

• Off*

• Date

• Date & Time

Sets the shutter speed to slow settings.

• On

• Off*

Images are shot in overlapping series to create

single panoramic images.

Long Shutter

Stitch Assist

p. 80

p. 72

•

Left to right*

Right to left

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Play Menu

Reference

Page

Menu Item

Protect

Options

Protects images from accidental erasure.

p. 103

Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the

display.

Rotate

p. 98

Sound Memo

Erase all

Auto Play

Adds sound memos to images.

Deletes all images from an SD card

(except for protected images).

p. 99

p. 105

Plays images automatically one after the other. p. 102

Selects images and the number of print copies

for output to a direct print compatible printer

or photo developing service.

Specifies settings for images before

downloading to a computer.

Print Order

p. 108

p. 114

Transfer Order

Set up Menu

Reference

Page

Menu Item

Options

Set to On to silence the start-up, shutter,

operation and self-timer sounds all at once.

See How the [Mute] option in the

(Set up)

Menu and Sounds in the

Interact (p. 53).

• On

(My Camera) Menu

Mute

–

• Off*

(Still beeps to warn of an error even when set

to On.)

Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound,

operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter

sound and playback sound. The volume

cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].

Volume

Off

Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when

the camera power is turned on.

Start-up Vol.

p. 32

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Reference

Page

Menu Item

Options

Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that

Operation Vol. beeps when any button other than the shutter

–

button is pressed.

Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound

played 2 sec. before the shutter is released.

Adjusts the volume of the sound played when

Shutter Volume the shutter releases. The shutter sound does

not play when a movie is recording.

Selftimer Vol.

p. 68

p. 43

Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and

sound memos.

p. 94

p. 99

Playback Vol.

Switches between display modes for the

Shooting Info, Review Info and Replay Info

options.

Info Display

p. 35

Shooting Info

Review Info

Replay Info

• On •Off*

• Detailed •Standard •Off*

Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor.

• -7 to 0* to +7

Use the

button to adjust the

LCD Brightness

Power Saving

brightness. If you press the or button,

the display returns to the Set up menu. You

can check the brightness in the LCD monitor

while you are adjusting the setting.

Sets the [Auto Power Down] and [Display Off]

options.

–

Sets whether or not the camera automatically

powers down after a set period of time elapses

Auto Power Down without something being pressed.

• On*

• Off

p. 33

p. 27

Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor

goes off when no camera operation is

performed.

• 10 sec. • 20 sec. • 30 sec.

• 1 min.* • 2 min. • 3 min.

Sets the date and time and the date format.

Display Off

Date/Time

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Reference

Page

Menu Item

Options

Sets the length of time for which the clock

displays.

• 0 – 5* – 10 sec. • 20 sec. • 30 sec.

• 1 min. • 2 min. • 3 min.

Formats (initializes) SD cards.

Sets how file numbers are assigned to images

Clock Display

Format

p. 29

p. 24

p. 89

when new SD cards are inserted.

• On

File No. Reset

• Off*

Sets whether or not images shot with the

camera held vertically are automatically

rotated in the display.

Auto Rotate

p. 88

• On*

• Off

Sets the language used in menus and

messages on the LCD monitor.

• English*

• Deutsch (German) • Ɋɭɫɫɤɢɣ (Russian)

• Français (French)

• Português (Portuguese)

• Nederlands (Dutch) • ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȐ (Greek)

• Dansk (Danish)

• Suomi (Finnish)

• Italiano (Italian)

• Polski (Polish)

• ýeština (Czech)

• Magyar (Hungarian)

Language

p. 30

• Norsk (Norwegian) • Türkçe (Turkish)

• Svenska (Swedish)

•

• Español (Spanish)

•

(Traditional Chinese)

(Korean)

•

(Simplified Chinese) •

(Japanese)

You can also change the language in playback

mode by holding the SET button and pressing

the MENU button.

Sets the video output signal standard.

• NTSC

• PAL

Video System

p. 127

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My Camera Menu

You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound,

operation sound and self-timer sound used on this camera.

These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the

and

options for each item with images recorded on the SD card and

newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.

See the Software Starter Guide for details.

Reference

Page

Menu Item

Theme

Available Settings

Selects a common theme for each My

Camera settings item.

Sets the image displayed when the

camera power is turned on.

Sets the sound emitted when the camera

power is turned on.

Sets the sound emitted when any button

other than the shutter button is pressed.

Sets the sound emitted 2 seconds before

the shutter releases in self-timer mode.

Start-up Image

Start-up Sound

Operation Sound

Selftimer Sound

p. 128

Sets the sound emitted when the shutter

button is pressed. There is no shutter

sound for movies.

Shutter Sound

•

(Off)

•

My Camera Menu Contents

• How the [Mute] option in the

(My Camera) Menu Interact

(Set up) Menu and Sounds in the

To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound,

operation sound and self-timer sound, [Mute] must first be set to [On] in

the

(Set up) menu. When [Mute] is set to [On], each sound option will

not sound even if they are set individually to [On]. The warning sound,

however, will emit even when [Mute] is set to [On].

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Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one

operation.

Press the ON/OFF button.

Set the mode switch to any position.

Press and hold the MENU button for

more than 5 seconds.

Use the

button to select

[OK] and press the SET button.

To exit without resetting, select [Cancel].

• Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a

computer or to a printer.

• The following cannot be reset.

- Shooting mode

- The Date/Time, Language and Video System options in the

(Set up) menu (p. 51, p. 52)

- White balance data recorded with the custom white balance

function (p. 82)

- Newly added My Camera settings (p. 130)

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Shooting

Shooting in Auto Mode

Shooting Mode

In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the

camera do everything else.

Slide the mode switch to

(Shooting). In the FUNC. menu,

select

(Auto).

• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

• You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen and

monitor.

will appear on the LCD

Aim the camera at the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway (p. 43).

• Two beeps will sound when the camera

has finished metering, and the upper

indicator beside the viewfinder will light

green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on,

the AF frame will appear green.

• If the subject is difficult to focus on, a single

beep will sound.

Press the shutter button fully (p. 43).

• You will hear the sound of the shutter

when the shutter activates.

• The picture appears for two seconds on

the LCD monitor.

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• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).

• With the Review function, you can change the length of time images

show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show

at all (p. 56).

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting

Shooting Mode

Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2

seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the

review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed.

• Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.

• Pressing the SET/FUNC. button while the image is displayed on the LCD

monitor. (It will not operate in the

mode.)

Press the shutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the

next frame.

• You can do the following while the image is displayed. (It will not

operate in the

mode.)

- Display the image’s review information (p. 37).

- Erase the image (p. 104).

- After pressing the SET/FUNC. button, magnify the image (p. 92).

Changing the Review Duration

The default review time is 2 seconds. The review function can be set to [Off] or

changed to any time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds in one-second increments.

In the

(Rec.) menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

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Use the

button to select the

review setting and press the MENU

button.

• With the [Off] option, the image will not

automatically display.

• In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the

image will continue to display for the

specified time even if the shutter button is

released.

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Changing Resolution/Compression Settings

Shooting Mode

You can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution

settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot.

Resolution

Purpose

• Print larger than A4-size prints*

210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)

• Print larger than Letter-size prints*

216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)

(Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels

Large

• Print up to A4-size prints* 210

x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)

• Print up to Letter-size prints*

216 x 279 mm (8.5x 11 in.)

(Medium 1) 2048 x 1536 pixels

• Print postcard-size prints 148 x

100 mm (6 x 4 in.)

• Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm

(4.7 x 3.5 in.)

(Medium 2) 1600 x 1200 pixels

(Small) 640 x 480 pixels

• Send images as e-mail

Small attachments

• Shoot more images

•

The resolution is set to

and the compression to

(1600 x 1200)

(Fine).

(Postcard Date Imprint Mode)

1600 x 1200 pixels

• See Postcard Date Imprint Mode (p. 66).

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

Compression

Superfine

Purpose

High

• Shoot higher quality images

Quality

Fine

• Shoot normal quality images

Normal • Shoot more images

Normal

Movies can be shot with the following resolutions.

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

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In the FUNC. menu, select

^*and

then use the MENU button to select

^*or

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

* The current setting is displayed.

Use the

option.

button to select an

Resolution (Still Images)

Select or

Resolution (Movies)

Select or

Compression (Excluding Movies)

Select or

You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

• See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 146).

• See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145).

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Using the Flash

Shooting Mode

Use the flash according to the guidelines below.

Auto

The flash fires automatically as required by the light level.

Auto with The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting

red-eye

level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the

reduction main flash fires.

Flash on with

red-eye

The flash and red-eye reduction lamp fire with each shot.

reduction

Flash on The flash fires with every shot.

Flash off The flash will not fire.

The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This

reduces the chance that the background will be dark when

Slow Synchro shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial lighting.

The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot.

Use of a tripod is recommended.

–

Setting available

U Can be selected for the first image only.

Press the button to switch

between flash modes.

The selected flash mode appears on the LCD

monitor.

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• When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances

of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you

approach to the subject.

• Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash

is set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid blurring the image.

- Shooting in

Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake.

- Shooting in or mode

Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since the

shutter speed will be slower than in the mode.

mode

• The flash can be fired when the indicator lights a steady orange after

pressing the shutter button halfway.

• The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge. The

recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting

conditions and battery charge. Shots cannot be taken while the flash

is charging.

• The flash fires twice. The main flash follows a preparatory pre-flash.

The exposure reading obtained from the subject with the pre-flash is

used to set the optimal flash intensity for the main flash, which is

used to capture the image.

• When using the flash for standard photography, be sure to shoot

from a distance of at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from your subject.

Red-Eye Reduction

• Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the

flash is used in dark areas. Under these conditions, use the red-eye

reduction mode. For this mode to be effective, the subject must be

looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look

directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by

increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to

the subject.

• The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red-

eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect (excluding

when using the quick shot function). If you want a more immediate

shutter response, set the flash to

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

Shooting Mode

You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate

shooting mode.

Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p.

55).

Auto

Lets you adjust the exposure, white balance and color effect

settings yourself.

Manual

You can approach as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to a subject to

shoot (p. 64).

Macro

Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and

the background blur. You can also capture minute gradations in

Portrait skin and hair tones for beautiful images. By composing the

image with a person's upper body filling the LCD monitor, you

can effectively blur the background.

Use this to record landscape scenery. You can also use it to

Landscape focus on distant subjects when both close and distant objects

are mixed in a composition.

Use this to take snapshots of people against twilight or night

backgrounds to reduce camera blur even without using a

tripod.

Night

Snapshot

Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color

when shooting under florescent or tungsten lightning.

The exposure is regulated so as to avoid the use of flash as

Indoor

much as possible.

Appropriate for shooting images with the All Weather Case AW-

DC10 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white

balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with

Underwater

natural hues.

Manual

Portrait

Landscape

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Night Snapshot

Indoor

Underwater

Choose a shooting mode from the

FUNC. menu.

• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

• You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

• The display will return to the shooting

screen and the icon of the selected

shooting mode will appear on the LCD

monitor.

• Except for the

procedures are the same as for Shooting

in Auto Mode (p. 55)

• See Shooting Close-Ups (p. 64) for

mode, the shooting

shooting in

• To shoot in

mode.

mode, refer to the All

Weather Case User Guide that

accompanies All Weather Case AW-DC10

(sold separately).

and

modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause

noise in the image.

• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).

• Results may vary depending on the subject.

• To shoot underwater, install the camera in All Weather Case AW-

DC10 (sold separately).

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Shooting Close-Ups

Shooting Mode

You can shoot with the lens very close to the subject (Macro function). Subjects can

be focused in the range of 3 to 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the front of the lens.

Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in

macro mode.

In the FUNC. menu, select

• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

• You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen and

monitor.

will appear on the LCD

• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).

• The recordable area for close-ups is approx. 2.4 to 1.8 cm (0.94 x 0.71

in.).

Image Comparison

Standard

(Subject Distance: 10 (Subject Distance: 3 cm (Approx. 6.5x)

cm (3.9 in.)) (1.2 in.))

Macro

Digital Zoom

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Continuous Shooting

Shooting Mode

In this mode, the camera shoots continuously at approximately 0.9 images

per second^*(Large/Fine) while the shutter button is held down. Recording

ceases when the shutter button is released.

* This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary

according to the subject and shooting conditions.

Press the button to display

To Cancel Continuous Shooting

Press the

button twice to display

• The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera’s

built-in memory fills.

• If the flash is firing, the interval between shots will lengthen to

accommodate the flash’s charging requirements.

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Postcard Date Imprint Mode

Shooting Mode

You can shoot images with optimal resolution and compression for postcard

size printing.

• When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and

bottom may not get printed.

•

By shooting images in the Postcard Date Imprint mode, you can check the

printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand. In addition, the

resolution locks to

(1600 x 1200) and the compression locks to the

(Fine) setting, rendering smaller file sizes.

In the FUNC. menu, select

• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

* The current setting is displayed.

Use the

button to select

You can shoot the image right after

selecting settings by pressing the shutter

button. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

• The display will return to the shooting

screen and

monitor.

will appear on the LCD

• When you press the shutter button

halfway, the area that will not get printed

grays out.

Selecting

cancels the digital zoom when it is set to On.

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• The

icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date stamp

setting (see below) is set to Date or Date & Time.

• For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.

Embedding the Date in the Image Data

You can embed the date on image data when

(Postcard Date Imprint

Mode) is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not

been set at the computer or printer.

• Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 27).

• You cannot embed the date in image data when

Imprint Mode) is not selected.

(Postcard Date

In the

(Rec.) menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

[Date] or [Date & Time].

button to select

• The display will return to the shooting

screen.

• When you do not want to print the date,

select [Off].

• The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has

been set.

• A portion of the date may not print when selecting the credit card

size print (54 x 86 mm(2.1 x 3.4 in)) to print on a compact photo

printer (SELPHY CP series) or card photo printer.

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Using the Self-timer

Shooting Mode

With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button

is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with

everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any

shooting mode.

Press the button to display

• When the shutter button is pressed fully,

the self-timer will activate and the self-

timer lamp will blink.

• When the self-timer is set to

(

the shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after

the shutter button is pressed fully.

To Cancel the Self-Timer

Press the button to display

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Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time

In the

(Rec.) menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

button.

button to select

and press the MENU

• The display will return to the shooting

screen.

• When

is selected, the self-timer

sounds and the blinking gets faster 2

seconds before the shutter activates.

• When

is selected, the self-timer

sounds at the same time as the shutter

button is pressed. The shutter activates in

2 seconds.

• The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item

in the (My Camera) menu (p. 53).

• See Photo Tips and Information (p. 148).

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Shooting a Movie

The resolution can be set to either

(160 x 120) (p. 58).

(640 x 480),

(320 x 240) or

Slide the mode switch to

The maximum recording time (in seconds)

is displayed.

(Movie).

Press the shutter button fully.

• Shooting and sound recording starts

simultaneously.

• During shooting the recording time (in

seconds) and a red circle appear on the

LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button fully again

to stop recording.

• The maximum length of a movie clip (at

10 frames/sec. (

), 15 frames/sec.

(

)) is 30 sec. ( ) or 3 min.

(according to Canon’s standardized tests).

Recording times may vary between SD cards.

See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145).

• The maximum length of movies may vary

with the subject and shooting conditions.

Recording will automatically stop when

the maximum is reached or when the SD

card runs out of free capacity.

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• The recording time may not display properly during shooting or

filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of SD cards.

- Slow recording cards

- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer

- Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly

Although the recording time may not display properly during

shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the SD card.

Recording time will display properly if you format the SD card in

this camera (excluding slow recording SD cards).

• You are recommended to use an SD card that has been formatted in

your camera to shoot movies (p. 24). The card supplied with the

camera may be used without further formatting. When shooting

movies at

(640 x 480), you are recommended to use the

separately sold SDC-128M SD card (not sold in some regions) or

SDC-512MSH SD card (not sold in some regions).

• Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording.

• Do not press buttons other than the shutter button while filming to

avoid inadvertent recording of the operation sounds.

• The AE, AF and white balance settings remain fixed for subsequent

frames at the values selected for the first frame.

• After a clip is shot, the indicator will blink green while the clip is

being written to the SD card. You cannot shoot again until the

blinking stops.

• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).

• Sound is recorded monaurally.

• There is no shutter sound in movie mode.

• QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movie files (AVI/

Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included

on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh

platform, this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later

operating systems.

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Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

Shooting Mode

Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be

merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.

The overlapping seams of

several adjacent images

can be joined into a single

panoramic image.

To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the

supplied programs.

Framing a Subject

The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining

images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item

(landmark) in the overlapping portions.

• Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 - 50% of the adjoining image. Try

to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10% of the image height.

• Do not include moving items in the overlap.

• Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items.

These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image.

• Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear

unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great.

• To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis.

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• To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to

the subject as you move it.

Shooting

Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode.

Left to right horizontally

Right to left horizontally

In the FUNC. menu select

• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

In the

(Rec.) menu, select

and press the SET/FUNC. button.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

button to select a

shooting direction and press the

SET/FUNC. button.

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Shoot the first frame in the

sequence.

The exposure and white balance are set and

locked with the first image.

Compose the second image so that

it overlaps a portion of the first and

shoot.

• Use the

button to check or

retake the recorded images.

• Minor discrepancies in the overlapping

portions can be corrected when the

images are stitched together.

Repeat the procedure for additional

images.

A sequence may contain up to 26 images.

Press the MENU button after the

last shot.

The Stitch Assist session ends. Press the

MENU button again to return to the shooting

screen.

• A custom white balance setting cannot be set in Stitch Assist mode.

To use a custom white balance setting, set it before selecting

the Rec. menu (p. 84).

• The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images

in the sequence.

• It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch

Assist mode.

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).

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Switching between Focusing Modes

Shooting Mode

Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames),

you can set it to the center AF frame.

When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is

set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear.

The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames,

from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.

No frame On

The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is convenient

for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty.

Off

The symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor.

In the

(Rec.) menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

[On] or [Off].

You can shoot right after selecting an

option.

button to select

Press the MENU button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is

used.

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Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock)

Shooting Mode

It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus

lock in these situations.

• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings

• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition

• Subjects that are moving quickly

• Subjects through glass:

Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of

light reflecting back off the glass.

• Subjects with horizontal stripes

In the

(Rec.) menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

button to select

[Off] and press the MENU button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

Aim the camera so that an object at

the same focal distance as the main

subject is centered in the AF frame

displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Press the shutter button halfway

and wait until two beeps sound.

The focal distance to the object is locked.

Re-aim the camera to compose the

shot as desired and press the

shutter button fully.

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Switching between Light Metering Modes

Shooting Mode

You can switch between metering modes to shoot.

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,

including backlit scenes. The camera divides images

into several zones for light metering. It evaluates

Evaluative complex lighting conditions, such as the position of

the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the

backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct

exposure for the main subject.

Center

Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but

gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.

Weighted

Average

Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center

of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want

Spot

to set the exposure on the subject in the center of

the monitor.

In the FUNC. menu select *.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

*The current setting is displayed.

Use the

between metering modes.

You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

button to switch

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Shooting Mode

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too

dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid

making lights appear too bright in night shots.

In the FUNC. menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

* The current setting is displayed.

Use the

button to adjust

the exposure compensation.

• The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops

in the range -2 to +2.

• You can confirm the effect of the setting in

the LCD monitor.

• You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

To Reset the Exposure Compensation

Return the setting to 0.

See Photo Tips and Information (p. 148).

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Shooting in Long Shutter Mode

Shooting Mode

You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects

appear brighter.

In the

(Rec.) menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

button to select

[On] and press the MENU button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

In the FUNC. menu, select

press the MENU button.

and

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

* The current setting is displayed.

Use the

shutter speed.

button to select a

• The higher the value, the brighter the

image and the lower the value, the darker

the image.

• You can shoot right after selecting a value.

The menu displays again after the shot,

allowing you to change the settings easily.

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Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

To Cancel the Long Shutter mode

While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU

button.

The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded

image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies

special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3

seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.

Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required

before the next image can be shot.

• Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter

speeds. If the camera shake warning

appears on the LCD

monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.

• Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If that occurs,

shoot with the flash set to

• The following are unavailable:

- Exposure Compensation

- Light Metering

- ISO speed: AUTO

- Flash: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Flash on with Red-eye

Reduction

Available Shutter Speeds

The following shutter speeds (in seconds) are available.

15 13 10

3.2 2.5

1.6 1.3

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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

Shooting Mode

When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera

reproduces colors more accurately.

Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows.

Auto

Settings are automatically set by the camera.

Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day.

Cloudy

For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.

For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-wavelength

fluorescent lighting.

Tungsten

For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-

white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

Fluorescent

For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight

fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.

Fluorescent H

For recording with the optimal white balance data

memorized in the camera from a white-colored object,

such as white paper or cloth.

Custom

In the FUNC. menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

* The current setting is displayed.

Use the

option.

button to select an

• See Setting a Custom White Balance (p.

84).

• You can confirm the effect of the setting in

the LCD monitor.

• You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

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Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

This setting cannot be adjusted when the

photo effects are selected.

(Sepia) or

(B/W)

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Setting a Custom White Balance

You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the

shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a

piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to

establish as the standard white color.

In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following

situations that are difficult for the

• Shooting close-ups

(Auto) setting to detect correctly.

• Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest)

• Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)

In the FUNC. menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

* The current setting is displayed.

Use the

or button to select

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Aim the camera at the white paper,

cloth or gray card and press the

MENU button.

• Compose the image so the paper or cloth

completely fills the center frame in the

display before pressing the MENU button.

The white data records when you press

the MENU button.The camera reads the

white balance data when you press the

MENU button.

• You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

• You are recommended to set the shooting mode to

and the

exposure compensation setting to zero ( 0) before setting a custom

white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when

the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black

or white).

• Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance

data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set.

In particular, the following should not be changed.

- ISO Speed

- Flash

Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires

when reading the white balance data with the flash set to

(Auto

with Red-Eye Reduction) or

use the flash when you shoot.

(Auto), make sure that you also

• Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode,

preset the white balance before selecting

menu.

in the

(Rec.)

• The camera will retain the manual white balance setting that you

record even if you reset the camera to the default settings (p. 54).

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Changing the Photo Effect

Shooting Mode

By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel

of the pictures you take.

Effect Off

Vivid

Records normally with this setting.

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to

record bold colors.

Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record

neutral hues.

Neutral

Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines.

Sepia

B/W

Records in sepia tones.

Records in black and white.

In the FUNC. menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

* The current setting is displayed.

Use the

effect.

button to select an

• You can confirm the photo effect in the

LCD monitor.

• You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

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Adjusting the ISO Speed

Shooting Mode

Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake,

turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed.

In the FUNC. menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

* The current setting is displayed.

Use the

speed.

button to select a

You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the SET/FUNC. button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

•

Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as

low an ISO speed as possible.

• The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed. It will automatically

raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to

illuminate the subject matter.

See Photo Tips and Information (p. 148).

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Setting the Auto Rotate Function

Shooting Mode

Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects

the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and

automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You

can set this function on/off.

In the

(Set up) menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

and press the MENU button.

or button to select [On]

• The display will return to the shooting

screen.

• When [Review Info] is set to [On] (p. 37),

the

(normal),

(left side is down) will appear in the

(right side is down)

LCD monitor.

• This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed

straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right

direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off].

• Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of

images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software

used to download the images.

• When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent

Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower

end to be “down.” It then regulates the optional white balance,

exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates

regardless of the On/Off status of the Auto Rotate function.

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Resetting the File Number

The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can

select how the file number is assigned.

The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new SD

On card is inserted. New images recorded on SD cards with existing files

are assigned the next available number.

The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that

images recorded to a new SD card start from the next number.

Off

In the

(Set up) menu, select

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

button to select

[On] or [Off] and press the MENU

button.

The display will return to the shooting

screen.

Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name

duplication when images are downloaded to a computer.

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About File Numbers and Folder Numbers

Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are

assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot

contain 99 in the last two digits).

Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits

Folder File Capacity

Each folder usually contains up to 100 images.

However, since images shot in continuous shooting and Stitch Assist

mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain

more than 100 images. The number of images may also exceed 100 if

a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with

other cameras. Please note, however, that the images in folders

containing 2001 or more images cannot be played back in this

camera.

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Playback

Displaying Images Individually

Slide the mode switch to

(Playback).

The last recorded image will appear in the

display (single image playback).

Use the

between the images.

button to move

Use the

image and the

image.

button to move to the previous

button to move the next

Holding the button down advances the

images more rapidly, but the images will not

appear as clearly.

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Magnifying Images

Press the

button.

appears on the monitor,

•

indicating you can further magnify the

image (up to approx. 10 times) by holding

down the

• When you press the

button.

button, you

can display the next or previous image at

the same magnification.

Press the SET button.

appears on the monitor, indicating

you can scroll the magnified image using

the

button to move around

the image.

Approximate Location

of the Magnified Area

To Cancel the Magnified Display

Press the MENU button to return to the normal display.

Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.

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Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

Hold down the SET button.

Nine images appear at a time.

Selected Image

Movie

Use the

change the image selection.

button to

To Return to Single Image Playback

Hold down the SET button.

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Viewing Movies

You can play movie clips shot in

mode.

Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.

Use the

movie.

Images with a

button to select a

icon are movies.

Press the SET button.

• The movie control panel will display.

• Use the or button to adjust the

sound volume.

Movie Control

Panel

Volume Level

Use the

(Play) and press the SET

button.

button to select

• The movie and sound will play.

• When playback ends, the movie stops at

the last frame displayed. Press the SET

button to display the movie control panel.

Press the SET button again to play from

the beginning.

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Pausing and Resuming Play

Press the SET button during

playback.

The movie playback pauses. Press the SET

button again to resume.

Operating the Movie Control Panel

Select a movie and press the SET

button (p. 94).

The movie control panel will display.

Use the

button to select

one of the following and press the

SET button.

: Exit (Ends playback and returns to

single image playback. Pressing the

MENU button also returns to single

image playback.)

: Play

: First Frame

: Previous Frame (Rewinds if the SET

button is held down)

: Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the SET

button is held down)

: Last Frame

: Edit (Switches to movie editing mode)

(p. 96)

• You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when

playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system

resources.

• Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera.

See List of Messages (p. 134).

• You can adjust the playback volume of movie clips in the

up) menu.

(Set

• Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a

movie on a TV set (p. 126).

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Editing Movies

Selecting

(Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted

portions at the start or end of a movie clip.

Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot

be edited.

Use the

button to select a

movie and press the SET button.

Switch to the movie editing mode.

• See Operating the Movie Control Panel (p.

95).

Movie Editing Panel

• The movie editing panel and the movie

editing bar will display.

Movie Editing Bar

Use the or button to select

and the

button to

set the portion to which the cut is

applied.

: Cut Beginning

: Cut End

: Cursor

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Use the or button to select

(Play) and press the SET button.

• A preview of the temporarily edited movie

clip plays.

• To stop it, press the SET button again.

Use the or button to select

(Save) and press the SET button.

Selecting

(Exit) cancels the edits and

returns to the movie control panel display.

Use the

button to select

[New File] or [Overwrite] and press

the SET button.

• [New File] saves the edited movie under a

new file name. The pre-edit data is left

unchanged.

Note, if you press the SET button while

saving the movie, saving is canceled.

• [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its

original file name. The pre-edit data is lost.

• When the SD card lacks sufficient space to

create a new file, only [Overwrite] can be

selected.

• The minimum duration of a movie that can be edited is 1 second.

• It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the

battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips

cannot be saved. When editing movies, use a fully charged battery

pack (p. 17).

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Rotating Images in the Display

Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.

0° (Original)

90°

270°

In the

(Play) menu, select

and press the SET button.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

button to select

the image to be rotated and press

the SET button.

Cycle through the 90°/270°/0° orientations

with each press of the SET button.

Press the MENU button.

The display will return to the Play menu.

Pressing the MENU button again returns to the

playback screen.

• Movies cannot be rotated.

• When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of

images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used

to download the images.

• Images can be magnified when rotated (p. 92).

• Images taken vertically with Auto Image Rotate (p. 88) set to [On]

will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on

the camera’s LCD monitor.

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Attaching Sound Memos to Images

In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and

magnifying playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to

an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.

In the

(Play) menu, select

and press the SET button.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

button to select an

image and press the SET button.

The sound memo control panel will display.

Use the

(Record) and press the SET

button to record.

button to select

• The recording starts and the elapsed time

is displayed.

• Press the SET button again to stop

recording. To resume recording, press the

SET button again.

• Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be

added to any one image.

Sound Memo Panel

• To return to the previous screen, select

(Exit) and press the SET button.

Exiting Sound Memos

Press the MENU button until you return to the playback screen.

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Playing/Erasing Sound Memos

Display an image with a sound

memo attached (p. 99) and press

the SET button.

• Images with sound memos attached have

the

icons displayed on them.

• The sound memo control panel will

display.

Use the

button to select

(Erase) and press

(Play) or

the SET button.

(Play)

• The sound memo will play. Playback will

stop when you press the SET button.

Press the SET button again to resume

playback.

• Use the or button to adjust the

sound volume.

Sound Memo Panel

(Erase)

A confirmation menu will display. Use the

button to select [Erase] and press

the SET button.

To return the playback to the beginning,

select

(Pause) while stopped and press

the SET button.

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• You cannot attach sound memos to movies.

• The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full

and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card.

• If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be

unable to record or play sound memos for that image, and the

“Incompatible WAVE format” message will display. You can erase

incompatible sound data using the camera.

• Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.

The volume can be adjusted in the

(Set up) menu (p. 51).

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Auto Play

Use this feature to automatically playback all of the images in the SD card.

The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds.

In the

(Play) menu, select

and press the SET button.

• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

• Once you have selected it, Auto Play

starts.

• As with the single image playback mode,

pressing the

button during auto

play will advance through the images

more rapidly.

Pausing/Resuming Auto Play

Press the SET button.

Auto Play pauses. Press the SET button

again to restart it.

Stopping Auto Play

Press the MENU button.

Auto Play stops.

• The display interval may vary for some images.

• Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded.

• The power saving function is disabled during Auto Play (p. 33).

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Protecting Images

You can protect important images from accidental erasure.

In the

(Play) menu, select

and press the SET button.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

button to select an

image to protect and press the SET

button.

• The

icon appears on protected images.

• You can make the selection of images

easier by toggling between single image

playback and index playback by holding

down the SET button.

Protection Icon

Press the MENU button.

The Play menu displays again. Press it again

to return to the playback screen.

To Cancel Protection

After step 1, select an image to remove protection from and press the SET

button.

Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data,

including protected images (p. 24).

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Erasing

Erasing Single Images

• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise

adequate caution before erasing a file.

• Protected images cannot be erased with this function.

Use the

button to select an

image for deletion and press the

button.

Use the

button to select

[Erase] and press the SET button.

To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].

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Erasing All Images

You can erase all the images saved on the SD card.

• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise

adequate caution before erasing a file.

• Protected images cannot be erased with this function.

In the

(Play) menu, select

and press the SET button.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).

Use the

button to select

[OK] and press the SET button.

To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].

You should format the SD card when you want to erase not only image

data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 24).

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Print Settings

About Printing

Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.

Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer^*1with a single cable

and pressing the

button on the camera.

Selecting images and specifying the number of print copies (DPOF^*2print

settings) with the camera before sending the images (SD card) to a photo

developing center

Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with

other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand compact

photo printers (SELPHY CP series), card photo printers and Bubble Jet

Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series).

Digital Print Order Format

Direct Print Compatible Printer

Compact Photo

Printer

Card Photo

Printer

Bubble Jet Printer

SD Card

Photo Lab

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