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- Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 5). Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E140-010 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA...
- Page 2 This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Software Starter Guide Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this Installing the Software 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...
- Page 3 While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
- Page 4 Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc. • Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United States and other countries. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read ...5 Safety Precautions ...6 Preventing Malfunctions ...11 Components Guide Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery and SD Card ...15 Formatting an SD Card...19 Setting the Date/Time...21 Setting the Language ...22... - Page 6 Table of Contents Switching between Light Metering Modes ...75 Adjusting the Exposure...76 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ...77 Changing the ISO Speed...79 Changing the Photo Effect...80 Setting the Auto Rotate Function...81 Playback – Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display...83 Attaching Sound Memos to Images...84 Auto Play ...85 Protecting Images...86...
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Page 7: Read This First Please Read
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. -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Read This First Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood 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. - Page 9 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.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.
- Page 12 Read This First 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.
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Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions
Read This First 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. -
Page 14: Components Guide
Components Guide Strap Mount* * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. ON/OFF Button (p. 23) Shutter Button (p. 31) Microphone (p. 84) Viewfinder Window Speaker Flash (p. - Page 15 - 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.
- Page 16 Components Guide Mode Switch (p. 25) Button (p. 63) (Function) Button (p. 62)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 61) (Display) Button (p. 26) The indicators light or blink when you open the lens cover or whenever you press the shutter button. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot or ready to communicate with your computer.
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Page 17: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery and 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. - Page 18 Preparing the Camera Insert the SD card as shown and close the SD card slot/battery cover. 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.
- Page 19 (separate from this guide). See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 129). Proper Battery Handling Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) (p.
- Page 20 Preparing the Camera If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use.
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Page 21: Formatting An Sd Card
Formatting an SD Card You should always format an SD card when you wish to use a new one, or when you wish to delete not only the images in the SD card but also other data. Formatting an SD card will permanently erase all data already on it, including all of its protected images. - Page 22 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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Page 23: Setting The Date/Time
Setting the Date/Time The Date/Time menu will be displayed when camera power is turned on for the first time or with low date battery power. Perform operations from Step 4 (Replace the date battery when power from the current one is exhausted (p. -
Page 24: Setting The Language
Preparing the Camera Setting the Language Sets the display language for LCD monitor menus and messages. Turn on the camera (p. 23). Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using Select (Language) using press the SET button. -
Page 25: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On Press the ON/OFF button until the upper indicator next to the viewfinder lights green. Shooting Mode Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor. Current shooting settings will disappear in about 6 seconds when the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No information) or No Display(p. - Page 26 Basic Functions Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting (p. 69), the camera may power down or the LCD monitor may go off automatically. Auto Power Down [On] Shooting mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed.
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Page 27: Mode Switch
Mode Switch Use the mode switch to select the camera's operating mode. Shooting Mode (Still Image) Shoots still images. Shooting mode is selectable from Auto (p. 31), Manual, or Stitch Assist (p. 46). (Special Scene Mode) Shoots the image with the most appropriate settings for the scene. -
Page 28: Using The Lcd Monitor
Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor Use the LCD monitor to shoot and review images, for menu operations and playing back images. Pressing the DISP. button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode. Shooting Mode Standard (No Information) Button The AF frame changes according to its On/Off setting. - Page 29 Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation White Balance Drive Mode ISO Speed Photo Effect Light Metering Mode Compression Resolution Postcard Print Flash Red-eye Reduction Macro/Infinity Mode Quick Shots Auto Rotate Function (Red) Movie Recording Mode 2.8x 3.5x 4.4x 5.4x 7.0x Digital Zoom Setting* Camera Shake Warning Low Battery *1 : Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom...
- Page 30 Basic Functions Playback Mode No Display Compression Resolution (Still image) Sound memo (WAVE file) Movie Protection status Standard Button Shooting Date/Time Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total) Button p. 37 p. 37 p. 84 p. 53 p. 86 File Number Button Detailed* Histogram...
- Page 31 Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation White Balance ISO Speed Photo Effect Resolution (Movie) Flash Light Metering Mode Macro/Infinity In addition to the above, the histogram and recorded movie time are displayed. The following information may be displayed, depending on the image. An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with unrecognized format is attached.
- Page 32 Basic Functions About the Histogram 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 to the right, the brighter the image.
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Page 33: Shooting - The Basics
Shooting – The Basics See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 138) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes. Auto Mode Shooting Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. - Page 34 Shooting – The Basics • Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green. • The indicator will blink yellow and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus.
- Page 35 Shooting with Viewfinder You can save power by turning the LCD monitor off and using the viewfinder to shoot. Compose the image so that the subject appears in the center of the viewfinder. Shows approximate Viewfinder center of the image Shooting –...
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Page 36: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
Shooting – The Basics AF-assist Beam - The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions. - The AF-assist beam can be turned off (p. 65). If animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them. -
Page 37: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from between 3 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. Press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. Select (Review) using Select a Review... - Page 38 Shooting – The Basics Selecting Set the mode switch to press the button. Select the shooting mode using , and press the button. Selecting SCN Set the mode switch to SCN and press the button. Select the shooting mode using , and press the button.
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Page 39: Changing The Resolution And Compression
Changing the Resolution and Compression Shooting Mode The Postcard Print mode is not available in You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movie) depending on the purpose. Resolution Large 2048 x (Large) 1536 pixels 1600 x (Medium1) 1200 pixels 1024 x 768 (Medium2) pixels... -
Page 40: Quick Shots
Shooting – The Basics Press the FUNC. button. Select * or using The current setting is displayed. Example (excluding Compression Select the compression or resolution you Example (excluding Compression wish to set using Number of shots remaining* (Only displayed when the resolution or compression is selected.) *In the case of a movie clip, the remaining shooting time (in seconds) appears. -
Page 41: Using The Flash
select [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the Shooting screen. icon will display on the LCD monitor (detailed display on) when the "Quick Shot" option is set to On. Shooting – The Basics Using the Flash Shooting Mode (Fireworks) mode, the flash is prohibited. - Page 42 Shooting – The Basics You can switch between settings by pressing button. When the red-eye reduction function is on When the red-eye reduction function is off This operation may not work in certain Shooting modes (p. 138). Shoot the image. The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
- Page 43 The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be followed by the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject’s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the shot. Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the...
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Page 44: Macro/Infinity Modes
Shooting – The Basics Macro/ Infinity Modes Shooting Mode Use this mode when the distance from the lens tip to the subject is in Macro the range of 5 to 47 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 47 cm (1.0 to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. -
Page 45: Self-Timer
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 ( on the omni selector) as necessary so that... -
Page 46: Digital Zoom
Shooting – The Basics Digital Zoom Shooting Mode Images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows. 2.8x, 3.5x, 4.4x, 5.4x, and 7.0x Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom). -
Page 47: Continuous Shooting
Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released. The shooting speed is approximately 1.3 frames per second (Large/Fine, LCD monitor off). * These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. Shooting – The Basics If internal memory becomes full, intervals between shots may lengthen slightly. -
Page 48: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Shooting – The Basics 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. There are two stitch assist modes based on the shooting direction as shown in the following. - Page 49 Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great. Pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots. To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move.
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Page 50: Special Scene Mode
Shooting – The Basics A custom white balance setting (p. 78) cannot be set in custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode. The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots. - Page 51 Appropriate for shooting fireworks Fireworks clearly with the optimal exposure. Appropriate for shooting images with the All Weather Case AW- DC20 (sold separately). This mode Underwater yields image data in the optimal white balance to record images in natural hue by reducing the bluish tone.
- Page 52 Shooting – The Basics Portrait Indoor modes, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. See page 138 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Results may vary depending on the subject.
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Page 53: Postcard Print Mode
Postcard Print Mode Shooting Mode You can shoot images with settings appropriate for postcard size printing. When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top, bottom and sides may not get printed. By shooting images in the Postcard Print mode, you can check the printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand. - Page 54 Shooting – The Basics Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date on image data when 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.
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Page 55: Movie Mode
: 10 frame/second, second) is 30 seconds at the minutes at the setting (according to Canon's standardized tests). * Recording time vary by the SD card. See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 129). The maximum length of individual movie may Shooting Mode vary with the subject and shooting conditions. - Page 56 (AVI/Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled with the Mac OS 8.5 or later operating system.)
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Page 57: Playback - The Basics
Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Set the mode switch The last image shot is displayed (Single Image Playback). Press to switch the displayed image. to move to the previous image and to move to the next. -
Page 58: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Playback – The Basics Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in index playback. Set the mode switch to Press the button. 9 images appear at a time (Index Playback). Press , , to select the image. -
Page 59: Jumping Between Images
Jumping between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images when in index playback. Press the button in index playback. The jump bar appears. Change the image selection using The previous or next 9 images are displayed. Hold the SET button and press to jump to... - Page 60 Playback – The Basics When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera will revert to the movie playback panel. If the SET button is pressed again, the movie will start playing from the first frame.
- Page 61 Select (Edit) using and press the SET button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Select the editing method using Movie Editing Panel (Cut beginning):Deletes frames in the first half of the movie (Cut end): Deletes frames in the second half of the movie (Exit): Reverts to the movie...
- Page 62 Playback – The Basics Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using press the SET button. [Overwrite]: Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted. [New File]: Saves the edited movie under a new file name.
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Page 63: Erasing
Erasing Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Erasing Single Images Set the mode switch to Press select the image you want to erase and press the button. A confirmation screen appears. Press to select [Erase] and press the SET button. -
Page 64: Shooting - Advanced Functions
Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only) Set to shooting mode (p. 35). Press the FUNC. button. Select a FUNC. menu option using Select the setting contents using Press the FUNC. button. Shoot the image. - Page 65 Selecting Settings with the MENU Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Rec. Menu Play Menu For items with [...] next to them, push the SET button and carry out the settings from the next displayed menu. Once the settings are complete, press the SET button again and confirm these settings. In Shooting mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
- Page 66 Shooting – Advanced Functions Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 138). You can apply a desired image and sound to in the My Camera menu. For details, see the Registering My Camera Settings (p. 108) or the Software Starter Guide.
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Page 67: Menu Settings And Default Settings
Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu Menu Items Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. Quick Shot • On / Off* Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame AiAF when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the center frame). •... - Page 68 Shooting – Advanced Functions Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter Review button is released. • Off / 3* – 10 sec. Sets the date format to be embedded in image data when Date Stamp selected.
- Page 69 Play Menu Menu Items Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. Sound Memo Attaches a sound memo to images. Erase all Erases all images from an SD card (excluding protected images). Auto Play Plays images automatically one after the other.
- Page 70 Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. • (Off) / (1) / (2)* / (3) / (4) / (5) Start-up Vol.
- Page 71 The Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button. Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without camera operation. • On* / Off Power Saving Display Off Specifies a period of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no...
- Page 72 Shooting – Advanced Functions Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. • English*(English) • Norsk (Norwegian) • Deutsch(German) • Svenska (Swedish) • Français (French) • Español (Spanish) • Nederlands (Dutch)• Language • Dansk (Danish) •...
- Page 73 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the options for each item with images from the SD card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
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Page 74: Resetting The Settings To Default
Shooting – Advanced Functions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default. Turn on the camera. Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. -
Page 75: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus Shooting Mode The following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus photography. Use the focus lock in these situations. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Subjects mixing close and far objects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly... -
Page 76: Switching Between Focus Settings
Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching between Focus Settings Shooting Mode You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 26). The camera automatically selects between 9 AF (Auto frames to focus on Selection) -
Page 77: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes Shooting Mode Evaluative metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates the complex Evaluative lighting conditions, such as... -
Page 78: Adjusting The Exposure
Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the Exposure Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Select * from the FUNC. menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. -
Page 79: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Settings are automatically set Auto by the camera For recording outdoors on a Day Light... - Page 80 Shooting – Advanced Functions Setting a Custom White Balance In the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. Use adjust the white balance. Shooting at close distances (macro) Shooting monotone subjects (such as the sky, sea, forest, and so on) Shooting under special light sources (such as mercury lamps) Select...
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Page 81: Changing The Iso Speed
- The zoom is positioned to the telephoto end setting. Set the digital zoom to [Off]. - A mode other than selected. mode, white balance data cannot be read. - The flash is set to (Flash On) or (Flash Off). Use the same flash setting as the one that will be used for shooting when you set the white balance. -
Page 82: Changing The Photo Effect
Shooting – Advanced Functions Higher ISO speeds increase the 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. -
Page 83: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Select the photo effect using If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the photo effect by viewing the image on the LCD monitor. A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting. - Page 84 Shooting – Advanced Functions When this function is on, an icon showing the orientation of the camera appears at the upper right corner of the LCD monitor (when information display is on). Normal Right end down Left end down This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
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Page 85: Playback - Advanced Functions
Playback – Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. Original 90° In the [ (Play)] Menu, select (Rotate). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). Press to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button. -
Page 86: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Playback – Advanced Functions Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnified playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data are saved in WAVE format. Select (Sound Memo) from the (Play)] menu. -
Page 87: Auto Play
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. You cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached. -
Page 88: Protecting Images
Playback – Advanced Functions The display interval may vary for some images. Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded. The power saving function (p. 24) is disabled during Auto Play. Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidental erasure. - Page 89 Press the MENU button. The camera returns to the menu screen. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu screen. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images (p. 19) and other file types.
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Page 90: Various Functions About Printing
This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge, therefore, you can connect the camera to non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers and print images. Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera. - Page 91 - Also, refer to your printer's manual. Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera Bubble Jet CP Direct Compatible CP Printers Printer - See the System Map Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers - For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
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Page 92: Dpof Print Settings
Various Functions DPOF Print Settings You can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer. - Page 93 When the print type (p. 92) is set to [Index], select an image using and mark or remove marks from images using A check mark appears on the marked image. Press to switch to index playback. You can use the same procedures to select images in index playback (3 images).
- Page 94 Various Functions Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows. Standard Print one image per sheet. Print index prints Print Type Index (multiple reduced-size images per page). Print selected images Both both in standard and index format.
- Page 95 Press the MENU button. The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. If you have chosen [Index] as the print type, you cannot set [Date] and [File No.] to [On] at the same time. When connected to a CP printer, both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On], if [Print Type] is set to [Both] or [Standard], however, only the date is printed for the...
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Page 96: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Various Functions Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transfer several images at once to a Mac OS X computers. -
Page 97: Downloading Images To A Computer
For setting all images on the SD card Switch to index playback (a set of 3 images) by pressing Press the SET button, select [Mark all] using and press the SET button again to mark all the images. (If you select [Clear all] instead of [Mark all], you can remove marks from all the images.) You can select images using... -
Page 98: Computer System Requirements
Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing Free Hard program) Disk - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more Space Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more... - Page 99 1,024 x 768 pixels or better is recommended IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software.
- Page 100 USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures. Use the supplied interface cable...
- Page 101 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the events dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindows], and [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch].
- Page 102 Various Functions Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide. Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (below). Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations.
- Page 103 Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. Wallpaper The transferred images display on the computer desktop. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. button will light blue. Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear.
- Page 104 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.
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Page 105: Downloading Directly From A Sd Card
Downloading Directly from a SD card Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into a SD card reader connected to the computer. Refer to your PC card adapter’s or PC card reader’s manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader. - Page 106 Various Functions Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV. Yellow Plug to the Video In Jack Black Plug to the Audio In Jack Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode.
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Page 107: Resetting The File Number
Resetting the File Number You can select the way file numbers are assigned. The camera resets the file number to 100-0001 each time you insert a new (unused) SD card. If you insert a card that already contains some images, numbering resumes from the next available number. -
Page 108: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Various Functions Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in Continuous Shooting or 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... - Page 109 Changing My Camera Settings Press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears. Select [ Camera)] using and select a menu item using Select the contents you wish to set using Press the MENU button. Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect.
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Page 110: Registering My Camera Settings
Various Functions Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera. - Page 111 Press the DISP. button. An image appears. Start-up Image: Go to step Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and Self-timer Sound: Go to step Select the image you wish to register using Press the SET button. Select Recording starts. Recording stops when the time is exceeded. Start-up Sound: Operation Sound: 0.3 seconds Self-timer Sound: 2 seconds...
- Page 112 Various Functions Sounds recorded using the Sound Memo function (p. 84) and movies (p. 53) cannot be registered as My Camera settings. When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats.
- Page 113 they can strike a pose fitting the music. In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera Settings files. Various Functions...
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Page 114: List Of Messages
Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries at the Change the batteries same time with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 17) or fully recharged Canon NiMH batteries. No image No images recorded on SD card. - Page 115 Corrupted data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format. You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format Unidentified Image (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer) or a movie that was taken with another camera.
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Page 116: Troubleshooting
Be sure the cover is closed securely. Reload the batteries in the correct direction. Replace with unused alkaline (two AA-size batteries) or fully recharged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Use a household power source. Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. - Page 117 Format the SD card. (p. 19). The card may be defective (its logical may be corrupted). Contact Canon Customer Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab of the SD card upward (p. 15).
- Page 118 The batteries have lost their effectiveness. Cause Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 17)) If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them.
- Page 119 Problem Shots are blurry or The camera was moving when you unfocused. took the shot. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist beam. The AF-assist beam is set to [Off]. The subject was outside the range over which the camera can focus. The subject is difficult to focus on.
- Page 120 Troubleshooting Problem The subject comes The subject is too close to the flash. out overexposed (too bright). The subject is brighter than the surroundings. Light is shining or reflecting into the camera. The flash mode is set so that the flash always fires.
- Page 121 Problem Image not showing Incorrect video system setting. on TV Shooting mode set to Assist). Zoom does not Zoom button was moved while operate. shooting in movie mode. Reading images SD card was formatted in another from SD card is device.
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Page 122: Appendix
Appendix Replacing the Date Battery If the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (battery type CR1220) and install it as follows. -
Page 123: Using The Power Kits (Sold Separately)
Replace the date battery holder back into its original position. Set the date and time when the Date/Time menu is displayed on the LCD monitor (p. 21). The LCD monitor also displays the Date/ Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera. - Page 124 Appendix This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH batteries in any other type of charger. Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices.
- Page 125 250 minutes with four for the charger to fully recharge them (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to...
- Page 126 Appendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolonged periods of time and when connecting to a computer. Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.
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Page 127: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use synthetic cleaners on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. -
Page 128: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (from the front of the lens) Shutter Shutter Speeds... - Page 129 White Balance Flash Flash Range Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Self-timer PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media File Format Image Recording Format Compression Number of Recording Still Pixels Images Movies TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H) or Custom Auto*, on*, off * Red-eye reduction available Normal: 47 cm - 2.0 m (1.5 - 6.6 ft.) (W/T)
- Page 130 Dimensions Weight This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
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Page 131: Battery Performance
Battery Performance Number of Shots Based on the CIPA standard AA Alkaline Batteries Approx. (included with the camera) 100 shots AA NiMH Battery Approx. (NB-2AH(fully charged)) 300 shots •The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. <Test Conditions>... - Page 132 Specifications The maximum movie clip length is 30 sec. ( 3 min. ( )*. The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When using the separately sold SDC-128M SD card (not sold in some regions). (Superfine), (Fine) and the compression setting.
- Page 133 NiMH Battery NB-2AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200. Rechargeable nickel metal hydride Type battery Nominal 1.2 V DC Voltage Typical 2300 mAh (min.: 2150 mAh) Capacity Cycle Life Approx. 300 times Operating 0 –...
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Page 134: Photo Tips And Information
Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 43) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. - Page 135 Photo Tips and Information ISO Speed (p. 79) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake.
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Page 136: Index
Index A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal ....13, 103 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ..... . . 124 Adjusting the Exposure . - Page 137 Image File Size ......130 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) . 94 Index Playback .
- Page 138 Index Quick Shots ....... . . 38 Rec. Menu ........65 Red-eye Reduction .
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Page 139: Fcc Notice
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules. -
Page 140: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Small Resolution Postcard Print Movie Movie Movie Superfine Fine Compression Normal Auto Flash * : Default settings : Available : Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off. - Page 141 Function Red-eye Reduction Quick Shot AF-assist Beam Single Shot Continuous Mode Shooting Method Self-timer (10 sec.) Self-timer (2 sec.) AF System Selection Macro Mode Infinity Mode Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Evaluative Metering Light Center-Weighted Metering Averaging System Spot Metering Reference Pages –...
- Page 142 Function White Balance Photo Effect ISO Speed Auto Rotate The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for Shooting mode, [Date/Time] and [Language] (p. 72). (1)Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to [Sepia] or [B/W]. (2)The white balance is set to [AUTO].