ENGLISH The Components Guide Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Downloading Images to a Computer Basic Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features. CDI-E277-010 © 2007 CANON INC.
Flowchart and Reference Guides The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. For information on included items and items sold separately System Map The Components Guide Preparations • Installing the batteries and memory card • Setting the date, time and language Shooting Playback/Erasing Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) • Read this first.
The Components Guide Front View The Components Guide a Microphone (Advanced Guide pp. 38, 69) b AF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide p. 21) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Advanced Guide p. 30) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 16) e Viewfinder Window (Advanced Guide p. 16) f Flash (p. 14) g Terminal Cover h A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 72) i DIGITAL Terminal (p. 26) j DC IN (Power input) Terminal (Advanced Guide p.
Back View Attaching the Wrist Strap a LCD Monitor (Advanced Guide p. 12) b Viewfinder (Advanced Guide p. 16) c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 5) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 5) g Tripod Socket In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend attaching the wrist strap before using the camera. The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.
Controls The Components Guide a Indicators (p. 4) b Power Button (p. 9) c Zoom Lever (p. 13, Advanced Guide p. 60) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) d Shutter Button (p. 10) e Shooting Mode Dial (pp. 9, 11) f (Print/Share) Button (p. 21) g FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 19, Advanced Guide p. 18) h MENU Button (p. 20, Advanced Guide p. 19) i DISP. (Display) Button (Advanced Guide p. 12) j (Playback)/ (Shooting) Button (p. 7) k (Macro)/ Button (p.
Indicators The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions. Never do the following while the indicator blinks green. These actions may corrupt image data.
Preparations 1. Installing the batteries. 1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover lock (a) and open the cover (b). 2. Insert the 2 supplied AA-size alkaline batteries, or separately sold AA-size NiMH batteries. Positive end (+) Negative end (–) 2. Inserting the memory card. Preparations Î See the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 96) 1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover (a), pressing down and sliding it until it clicks into place (b).
To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Camera On/Off in Shooting Mode 1. Press the power button. The indicators blink while the camera turns on. Power Button 2. Pressing the power button again turns the power off. Indicators Turning the Camera On/Off in Playback Mode Preparations 1. Press the / button. The indicators blink while the camera turns on. 2. Press the power button to turn the power off.
First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time 1. Press the power button (a). 2. Use the or button to select an item and the button to change its value (b). or 3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button (c). The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 20). The date/time setting screen will appear when the camera power is turned on for the first time, or when the capacity of the lithium date battery is depleted.
Shooting 1. Press the power button. Power Button The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button while pressing and holding the DISP. button will turn on the mute setting which will mute all sounds except for warning sounds. DISP. Button Î See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 12). Î See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 17). Î See the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 22). . Shooting 2.
4. Focus and shoot. Indicators 1. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses automatically, the camera beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when using the flash). Also, the AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor at the point where the camera is focused. 2. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Indicators The shutter sound will play and the image will record. The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card.
Selecting a Shooting Mode 1. Set the shooting mode dial to the desired mode (a). In the and modes, press the FUNC./SET button (b) and use the or button to select a shooting mode (c), then press the FUNC./SET button (d). Manual Auto Image zone Shooting Modes The camera automatically selects settings. When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. (Special Scene) You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. Night Scene Allows you to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot.
Image zone Movie Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button. Apart from (Standard) mode, you can also select from (Fast Frame Rate) which is suitable for shooting sports or fast motion, (Compact) which is convenient for email attachments. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 36). Manual Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance, My Colors or ISO speed. Î See the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available.
Using the Flash 1. Press the button to cycle through flash settings. Each time you press the button, the flash settings will change. * Auto The flash fires automatically. * Flash on The flash always fires. Flash off The flash will not fire. * When red-eye reduction is enabled (Advanced Guide p. 30), the red-eye reduction lamp lights when the flash fires. Red-eye reduction: This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. cannot be set in mode.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) 1. Press the button. To cancel the macro mode, press the display. button to turn off the Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of Lens to Subject: • Maximum wide angle setting: 60 × 45 mm (2.4 × 1.8 in.) Minimum focusing distance: 5 cm (2.0 in.) • Maximum telephoto setting: 94 × 71 mm (3.7 × 2.8 in.) Minimum focusing distance: 33 cm (1.1 ft.
Using the Self-Timer 1. Press the button to cycle through self-timer settings. Each time you press the button, the self-timer settings will change. * * Depending on the shooting mode, may also appear. For details on how to use , refer to p. 32 of the Advanced Guide. • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink. When setting the red-eye reduction function, the self-timer lamp will blink and then stay lit for the last 2. To cancel the self-timer, press button to select .
This setting cannot be set in some shooting modes. Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 127). Î See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 11). Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ) 1. (Rec.) Menu [Self-timer] . See Menus and Settings (p. 20). 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. Shooting 3. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and the or button to change the setting and press the FUNC./SET button. 4. Press the MENU button.
Playback 1. Press the / button (a). The last recorded image will display. If you have played back images between shooting sessions however, the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback) instead of the last recorded image. If the memory card has been switched, or the images on the memory card have been edited with a computer, the newest image on the memory card appears. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view (b).
Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting, playback or print modes or such camera settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Print or Set up menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. a b e c d mode. a Set the shooting mode dial to the shooting mode you want to use. b Press the FUNC./SET button. c Use the or button to select a menu item. • Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Set up) Menu (Rec.) Menu e a b You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. c d • This example shows the Rec. menu in mode. • In playback mode, the Play, Print and Set up menus display. a Press the MENU button. b Use the or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.
Printing Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a cable and simply press the button on the camera. 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer and turn on the printer’s power. Canon Brand Printers Compact Photo Printers*2 (SELPHY Series) Interface Cable Camera Printing PIXMA Series Bubble Jet Printers *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers.
2. Press the / button to turn on the power and confirm that , or is displayed in the upper left of the LCD monitor (a). • The button will light blue. • The displayed icon will vary according to the printer model. • The icon will display for movies. 3. Select an image to print using the and press the The or button (b) button (c). button will blink blue and printing will start. Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 74). Î See the Direct Print User Guide.
Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may not be available. Please read System Requirements (p. 24) in advance.
System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2) Windows Vista The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Windows 2000/Windows XP: Pentium 500 MHz or higher Windows Vista : Pentium 1.
Preparing to Download Images Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera 1. Install the software. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 3.
2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Slip your fingernail under the lower end of the camera’s terminal cover, lift it open and plug the interface cable in all the way. USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable Interface Cable 2. Press the / button to turn on the power. The camera and computer will be able to communicate.
Downloading Images to a Computer A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer. 1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot-IXY-IXUS-DV 6] and [CameraWindow]. 2. Download the images. • Download the images using the camera or the computer.
Downloading Images to a Computer The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). 1. Download the images. • Download the images using the camera or the computer. • By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] folder. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 29). Downloading Images Using a Computer.
Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 25). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. DPOF Trans. Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings.
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 2. Select or and press the FUNC./SET button). button (or the 3. Select images to download and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button). • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. • Images can also be selected during index playback (Advanced Guide p. 61). • Press the MENU button to return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer.
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Safety Precautions Be sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or electrical shock to yourself and others. Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide. Warnings • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to severe impacts.
