Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC10 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty System Booklet Using the Manuals Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.
Read This First Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 56 Take good people shots I F Portraits (p. 54) At night (p. 55) V Kids and pets (p. 55) w At the beach (p. 55) P Against snow (p. 56) Shoot various other scenes ’ Indoors (p. 55) t Fireworks (p. 56) Low light (p. 55) ● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ● Look at my pictures on a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114, 116 ● Look at my pictures on a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 108 ● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Conventions Used in this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions.............................9 1 Getting Started...............13 Using the Touch Panel ....................
Table of Contents Changing the ISO Speed ................ 75 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 76 Continuous Shooting....................... 78 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ................................. 79 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ........ 80 Customizing the Self-Timer............. 81 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock.................... 82 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera ...........................83 Changing the AF Frame Mode........
Conventions Used in this Guide 9 Customizing Camera Settings ........................137 Changing Camera Settings............138 Changing Shooting Function Settings .....................................145 Changing Playback Function Settings .....................................149 10 Useful Information .....151 Using Household Power................ 152 Using an Eye-Fi Card.................... 153 Troubleshooting ............................ 155 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen .................
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
Safety Precautions • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides.
Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger. ● Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. Double Tap Quickly tap the screen twice. ● Used in Playback mode to switch to Index Display. Drag Touch and drag your finger across the screen. ● Used for playback operations such as switching to the next image, or moving the displayed location of magnified images.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug CB-2LY CB-2LYE and plug the charger into a power outlet . ● For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of Shots 220 5 Playback Time (Hours) • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Sufficient charge.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery. Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • • • • • • • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards Eye-Fi Cards (see below) * This memory card complies with the SD standards.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. ● Slide the cover and open it . Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots 4 GB 1058 16 GB 4334 • Values are based on the default settings.
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Touch the option you want to set. X op will appear. ● Touch op to set a value. Complete the setting. ● Touch Ú. X Once the date and time have been set, the Date/Time screen will close.
Setting the Display Language Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card, be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer. Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [Format]. ● Touch the 3 tab.
Pressing the Shutter Button ● Touch [OK]. Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button. X The start-up screen will appear. Choose A mode.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Choose a subject to focus on. ● Touch the screen to choose the person or location to focus on (Touch AF). will appear on the screen. X The camera will beep and Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice, a blue AF frame will appear, and the focus and exposure will be continually adjusted (Servo AF). AF Frame Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 84). If the main subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear. • What if a flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Dragging horizontally across the screen from left to right will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest. ● Dragging horizontally across the screen from right to left will cycle through images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest.
Viewing Images Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Active Display When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the camera as shown below will switch to the next image. • Be sure to put the strap around your wrist, and hold the camera firmly to avoid dropping it. • Depending on the way you tap the camera, images may not switch.
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. Erase the image. ● Drag across the screen as shown. X [Erase?] will appear. ● Touch [Erase]. X The displayed image will be erased. ● To exit instead of erasing, touch [Cancel].
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Enter E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E. Shooting Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Focus.
Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphone X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust. ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button while shooting.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose a movie to play back. Play the movie. ● Touch . X The movie will play. ● If you touch the screen during playback, the movie will stop, and the movie control panel will appear on the screen. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen during playback to adjust the volume.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ● Click [Install], and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. • Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click . Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer.
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC10 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Pack NB-6L* (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* AV Cable AVC-DC400* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Memory Card *Also available for purchase separately. Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Inkjet Printers See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera. Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-6L.
Separately Sold Accessories Printers SELPHY series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Inkjet Printers Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Components Guide Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 106, 112) Shutter Button (p. 23) ON/OFF Button (p. 24) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 105, 131) Mode Switch Indicator (p. 44) Microphone (p. 32) HDMI Terminal (p. 116) Strap Mount (p. 13) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 114, 132) Lens Lamp (pp. 60 – 62, 68, 145) Flash (pp. 64, 71) Speaker Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 43) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display by touching l. Refer to p. 162 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display Focus Check Display (p. 111) • Touching while in Playback mode will hide all image information and icons, but you can still switch images (pp. 28, 29). Touching the center of the screen will restore the original display mode.
Indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect on the recorded image.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 164 – 165). Display the FUNC. menu. ● Touch ø. Choose a menu. ● Drag vertically up or down the menu to the left, or touch a menu item to choose it. ● You can also choose menu items by dragging on the screen outside of the menu. ● Touch the menu item you chose again, or touch the menu on the right. Choose an option to set.
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 166 – 169). Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose a tab. ● Touch a tab, or move the zoom lever (p. 42) left or right to choose a tab. Touch a menu item to choose it. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen, or touch an item to choose it.
MENU – Basic Operations Choose an option. ● For items that display qr to the left and right, touch qr to change settings. ● For items that display a bar, touch the spot on the bar where you want to make the setting. Complete the setting. ● Touch Ú. X The normal screen will reappear.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [Mute]. ● Touch the 3 tab. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [Mute], then touch qr to choose [On]. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [Volume]. ● Touch the 3 tab. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to touch [Volume]. Change the volume.
Changing the Screen Brightness You can change the screen brightness. Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Touch the 3 tab. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. ● Touch the point on the bar where you want to change the brightness.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [Reset All]. ● Touch the 3 tab. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to touch [Reset All]. Reset the settings. ● Touch [OK]. X The camera will return to default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 143) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] (p. 114), [Time Zone] (p.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format on the memory card. Display the [Format] screen. ● Follow Steps 1 and 2 on p. 22. Perform the low level format. ● Touch the frame to the left of [Low Level Format] to display a .
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the screen and shooting can continue.
3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the mode switch is set to A for “Turning the Flash Off” (p.
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose the desired shooting mode. ● Touch G. ● Touch qr or drag quickly across the screen horizontally to display other scene modes. ● Choose the desired shooting mode. X A summary of the chosen shooting mode will appear. ● Touch the screen again to make the setting.
Shooting in Various Conditions FTake snapshots at night (Night Snapshot) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscapes or people against night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. VTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ’Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.
Shooting in Various Conditions OTake shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. PTake shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. tTake shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the effects of a fish-eye lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose ● Choose . in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54. Choose an effect. ● Touch . X [Effect Level] will appear on the screen. ● Touch qr to choose an option. X You can check the effect on the screen. ● Touch Ú. Shoot.
Adding Effects and Shooting Take shots that look like a miniature model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose . ● Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54. X A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen. Set the frame position and size. ● To change the frame position, touch the screen. ● To change the frame size, touch choose , or to , then touch Ú. Shoot.
Adding Effects and Shooting Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) Light displays, and other points of light in nighttime backgrounds behind your subject can be changed into any of six predetermined shapes. Be sure to use the flash when shooting. Choose ● Choose . in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54. Choose a shape and size. ● Touch . X [Select Effect] will appear on the screen. ● Touch the desired shape. ● Touch op to change the size. ● Touch Ú. Shoot.
Detecting a Smile and Shooting In some shooting conditions, such as when shooting moving points of light, the chosen shape may not show, and the brightness may be different than expected. Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot even without pressing the shutter button each time it detects a smile. Choose ● Choose touch ● Touch . in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54, then . , then touch Ú. X The camera will enter shooting preparation.
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose ● Choose touch ● Touch . in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54, then . , then touch Ú. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Touch a face displayed on the screen to choose a person to wink (Touch AF). ● Press the shutter button halfway, and confirm that a green frame appears around the face of the person who will wink.
Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots After touching on the screen in Step 1, touch op to change the number of shots. Touch Ú to complete the setting. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.
Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ● To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, touch the screen. Changing the number of shots After touching in the screen in Step 1, touch op to change the number of shots, then touch Ú to complete the setting.
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Touch . Choose !. ● Touch !. ● Touch ! again to make the setting. X Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to return the setting to What if a flashing . appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving.
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 73) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i. ● Hold the lever until zooming stops.
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.7x or 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 73) and digital tele-converter settings used. Choose [Digital Zoom]. ● Touch ø, then touch n. ● Touch the 4 tab.
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 143). Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Touch ø, then touch n. ● Touch the 4 tab. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [Date Stamp]. Accept the setting. ● Touch qr to choose [Date] or [Date & Time]. ● Touching Ú restores the settings screen.
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Touch . Choose Ò. ● Touch Ò. ● Touch Ò again to make the setting. X Once set, Ò will appear on the screen. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully. X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks and the self-timer sound plays.
4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 164 – 165).
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose G. ● Choose G in Step 2 on p. 54. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 71 – 81). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange.
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Touch #. Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, touch the point Exposure Compensation Bar on the Exposure Compensation bar where you want to make a setting, or drag horizontally to adjust the brightness, then touch Ú. X The exposure compensation amount will appear on the screen.
Changing the Focus Range (Macro/Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably. Choose a Focus Range. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose . Choose an option. ● Choose the option you want to set. ● Touch the option once more to complete the setting. Shooting Range e u 5 – 50 cm* (2 in. – 1.6 ft.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose . Choose an option. ● Touch an item you want to set. ● If you drag vertically up or down the menu to the right, other items will appear. ● Touch the item you chose again to complete the setting. X The setting you chose will appear on the screen.
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Recordable Images 4 GB 16 GB (Large) 14M/4320 x 3240 3597 1058 4334 1719 2194 8985 (Medium 1) 9M/3456 x 2592 2302 1652 6769 1100 3352 13727 (Medium 2) 5M/2592 x 1944 1395 2681 10981 695 5247 21486 (Medium 3) 2M/1600 x 1200 558 6352 26010 278 12069 49420 (Small) 0.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose . Choose an option. ● Touch an item you want to set. ● If you drag vertically up or down the menu to the right, other items will appear. ● Touch the item you chose again to complete the setting. X The setting you chose will appear on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Low Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose . Choose an option. ● Touch an item you want to set. ● If you drag vertically up or down the menu to the right, other items will appear. ● Touch the item you chose again to complete the setting. X The setting you chose will appear on the screen.
Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. ● In Step 2 on p. 76, choose . ● Make sure the entire screen is filled with a plain, white colored subject, then touch on the right. X The tint on the screen will change when a white balance data is set.
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.7 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose . Choose an option. ● Touch W. ● Touch W again to make the setting. X Once set, W will appear on the screen. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose . Choose an option. ● Touch an item you want to set. ● If you drag vertically up or down the menu to the right, other items will appear. ● Touch the item you chose again to complete the setting. X The setting you chose will appear on the screen.
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer • The white balance cannot be set in the and modes (p. 76). • In and modes, colors other than people’s skin color may change. You may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors. Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 79 to choose . ● Touch on the right side of the screen.
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. ● Touch and $, then immediately touch [Settings]. Choose the settings. ● Touch qr to choose a value for the desired option. ● Touch Ú to make the setting. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 68 to shoot. What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot.
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that the AF Frame is green. Recompose. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and recompose the scene. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully.
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • The sections “Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 94) and “Changing the Color and Shooting” (p. 95) assume you have set the mode switch to 4 and chosen the corresponding mode.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [AF Frame], then touch qr to choose an option. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only). • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max.
Magnifying the Focal Point Fixed frame A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size • Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab, then touch [AF Frame Size] and choose [Small]. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 65) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 66) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear.
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 65), Digital Tele-converter (p. 66) or Servo AF (p. 88). Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) You can choose a specific subject or person's face, or a location on the screen, to focus on and shoot. Choose the subject, face or location to focus on. ● Touch the subject or person shown on the screen.
Shooting with the AF Lock • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low. • When shooting in e or u (p. 72) with the AF frame mode set to [Face AiAF], choosing a location to focus on returns the camera to . A border appeared around the screen when it was touched Touch operations on faces or subjects appearing outside the border will not work.
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. ● Touch ø, then n and choose the 4 tab and touch [Servo AF], then touch qr to choose [On]. Focus. ● The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose . Choose an option. ● Touch an item you want to set. ● Touch the item you chose again to complete the setting. X The setting will appear on the screen. Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure” Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and touch the bottom part of the screen (inside the frame shown on the left) while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When & appears, the exposure will be locked. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and touch the screen again, & will cancel, and & will disappear.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [i-Contrast], then touch qr to choose [Auto].
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Touch ø, then n and choose the 4 tab and touch [Flash Settings]. Adjust the setting. ● Touch [Red-Eye Corr.], then touch qr to choose [On]. X Once set, Œ will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. You can correct recorded images (p. 130).
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Choose …. ● Touch , then touch …. ● Touch … again to make the setting. X Once set, … will appear on the screen. Shoot. ● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends.
Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Choose ≈. ● Choose ≈ in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54. Choose the shutter speed. ● Touch . ● Touch the point on the bar where you want to make a setting, or drag horizontally to choose a shutter speed, then touch Ú. Confirm the exposure.
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54 to choose T. Touch . X The unchanged image and the Color Accent image will both display. ● The color for default settings is green. Specify the color.
Changing the Color and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54 to choose Y. Touch . X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default setting is to change green to gray. Specify the color to be swapped. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and touch the frame at the bottom left of the screen.
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before playing back or editing movies.
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. Set the mode switch to E. Choose a Movie mode. ● Touch E, then touch the desired mode. Touch the screen again to make the setting. E Standard Normal mode. > Color Accent z Color Swap These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the chosen color to black and white, or exchange the chosen color for another color, when shooting. See “Changing the Color and Shooting” (p. 95) for details.
Changing the Image Quality Choose an option. ● Touch an item you want to set. ● Touch the item you chose again to complete the setting. X The setting will appear on the screen. Image Quality Table Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting high-definition movies. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting standard quality movies. 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, touch b to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Touch Ú to release the lock. Change the exposure. ● While watching the screen, touch qr to adjust the brightness. Shoot.
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in > or z. • Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 65) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum zoom factor, you should adjust the optical zoom to the maximum before shooting. The sound of the zoom will be recorded. • Using the Self-Timer (p.
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Erasing Images (p. 30) Quickly Searching Images (p. 106) Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 108) Viewing Slideshows (p. 109) Changing Image Transitions (p. 112) Easy Operations with Touch Actions (p. 113) Smart shuffle cannot be called up. Viewing Images on a TV (p. 114) Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV (p. 116) Protecting Images (p. 118) Erasing All Images (p.
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Set the editing range. ● Touch the screen during movie playback to display the movie control panel. , or the scroll bar to change the displayed frame (frames are the basic units that make up a movie). X will change to at one-second intervals in movies. ● Touch Touch or . X [Delete section of movie] will appear on the screen.
Editing Save the edited movie. ● Touch [New File]. X The movie will be saved as a new file. ● To cancel editing, touch [Cancel]. ● To reset the editing range, touch Ú. • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved.
7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 126 – 130) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Display images in an index. ● Double tap the screen to display images in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you double tap the screen. ● You can also move the zoom lever toward g to display images in an index. Move the zoom lever toward k to reduce the number of images. Switch the displayed images.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Dragging across the screen will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. ● You can switch between images in single image playback by dragging horizontally across the screen. Continuously dragging quickly across the screen will display the screen on the left (Scroll Display). In this display, drag horizontally across the screen to choose images.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 118) or delete (p. 120) all filtered images at once. Choose ‚. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose ‚. Choose a filter. ● Touch an item you want to set. ● If you drag vertically up or down the menu to the right, other items will appear. ● Touch the item you chose again to complete the setting.
Viewing Slideshows Filtered Playback You can filter images during a slideshow (p. 109) so that only certain images will play back. You can also use the following functions in filtered playback for processing all the filtered images at once. • “Protecting Images” (p. 118), “Erasing All Images” (p. 120), “Printing from the Print List (DPOF)” (p. 133) Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Start the slideshow.
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Slideshow]. Make the setting. ● Touch an item, then touch qr to make the setting. ● If you touch [Start], the slideshow starts with your settings.
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Touch l to switch the focus check display (p. 43). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. X The area within the orange frame appears magnified. Switch frames. ● Move the zoom lever toward k once. X The screen shown to the left will appear.
Magnifying Images Magnify an image. ● When you touch the screen, the image will magnify and and will appear. ● If you keep your finger on the screen, the Approximate Location of Displayed Area display will continue to zoom on that part of the image up to a factor of 10x. ● You can also zoom in or out on images by touching or . If you touch and hold or , the display will continue zoom in or out on the image. ● If you drag across the screen, you can move the location of the displayed area.
Easy Operations with Touch Actions In single image playback, you can quickly and easily call up functions that have been registered to each of four set dragging patterns (Touch Actions). Use a Function Registered to ● Drag across the screen as shown. X The function registered to will be called up. ● By dragging across the screen as shown, you can also call up the functions registered to , and . ● You can change the functions registered to Touch Actions.
Viewing Images on a TV Functions that Can be Registered Favorites Tag or untag images as favorites. Next Favorite Switch to the next image tagged as a favorite Previous Favorite Switch to the previous image tagged as a favorite. Next Date Switch to first image with the next shooting date. Previous Date Switch to first image with the previous shooting date. Smart Shuffle Start Smart Shuffle playback. Slideshow View a slideshow. Erase Erase an image. Protect Protect or unlock images.
Viewing Images on a TV Turn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera). ● Use the camera screen to perform operations. ● After you finish, turn off the camera and TV, and unplug the cable.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s HDMI terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV’s HDMI terminal. ● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 114 to display the images.
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes. Choose . ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the screen to choose . X Four possible image choices will display. Choose an image. ● Touch the image you want to view next.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 30, 120). Choose :. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose :. X Once it is set, will appear. ● To unlock an image, touch ø again, then drag vertically up or down the screen to choose :. If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function.
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to touch [Select]. Choose images. ● Drag horizontally on the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● Touching the screen again deselects the image, and disappears. ● To choose multiple images, repeat the above operation. Protect. ● If you touch Ú, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Touch [OK]. X The images will be protected.
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 118) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Erase]. Choose a selection method. ● Touch a selection method. ● Touch Ú to return to the menu screen. Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 above, touch [Select].
Erasing All Images Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 120, touch [All Images]. Erase. ● Touch [OK].
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 108) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 109), “Protecting Images” (p. 118), “Erasing All Images” (p. 120), “Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p. 134) Choose ;. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the screen and touch ;. Choose images. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image.
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can perform operations on just those images, or only display those images for easy viewing (p. 108). Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. Tag an image as a favorite. ● Drag as shown. X When you view a tagged image in Detailed Information Display, appear on the screen. ● Drag again to untag the image.
Tagging Images as Favorites Using the FUNC. Menu Choose . ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose . X The image will be tagged as Favorite, and will appear in Simple Information Display and Detailed Information Display. ● To unlock an image, touch ø again, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose . Using the Menu Choose [Favorites] ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Favorites]. Choose images.
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose \. Rotate the image. ● Touch or and the image will rotate in the chosen direction in 90° increments. ● Touch Ú to accept the setting. • Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. • In the screen in Step 2, if you touch ø then n, you can change the icon order by choosing the 1 tab and [Rotate].
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Resize]. Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK]. Choose an image size. ● Touch , or , then touch [OK]. X The [Save new image?] screen will appear. Save the new image. ● Touch [OK]. X The image will be saved as a new file. Display the new image.
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Trimming]. Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK]. Trimming Area Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images with a recording pixel setting of or (p. 74), or images resized as cannot be edited. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming. Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 79 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors].
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Corrected images will be saved as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast].
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Red-Eye Correction]. Choose and Correct the image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK]. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion.
8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide.
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers. Index printing is not available with the CP710/CP510/CP400/CP330/CP300/ CP220/CP200 printers. Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback in the ø menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 - 4 on p. 132. Print. ● Touch [Print now]. X Printing will start. ● If you stop the printer during printing and start again, it will start from the next print.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Standard Print Type Date File No. Clear DPOF data Prints one image per page. Index Prints several reduced size images per page. Both Prints both standard and index formats. On Off On Prints the shooting date. – Prints the file number. Off On – Removes all print settings after printing. Off – • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the output.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ● For [Index], touch the screen (the number of prints cannot be chosen). Once chosen, will appear. If you touch inside the frame again, will disappear. ● Touch Ú to complete the setting and return to the menu screen. Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. ● Touch [Select All Images] in Step 1 on p. 135. Make print settings. ● Touch [OK]. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. ● Touch [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 on p. 135.
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 46). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. ● Touch [Sound Options]. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose an option, then touch qr to choose a setting. 1 2 Preset sounds. (cannot be modified) Preset sounds. You can use the included software to change the sounds. Turning off Hints & Tips You can turn off this function.
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. ● Touch [Start-up Image]. ● Touch an option. No start-up image. 1 2 Preset images. (cannot be modified) Preset images. You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register recorded images.
Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds saved with the included software You can use the included software to register dedicated sounds for various camera sounds, and start-up images to the camera using the included software. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the Screen Color ● Choose [Color Option], then touch qr to choose an option.
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder], then touch qr to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 28).
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. ● Touch [Power Saving]. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [Display Off], then touch qr to choose a time. ● In order to save battery power, it is recommended to choose less than [1 min.].
Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. ● Touch [ World], then touch [Time Zone]. ● Touch qr to choose the destination time zone. ● You can also set the daylight saving time as in Step 1. ● Touch Ú. Choose the world time zone. ● Touch [ World], then touch Ú. X will appear in the [Time Zone] or shooting screen (p. 162). If you change the date or time (below) in the time and date will automatically change.
Changing Camera Settings Calibrating the Touch Panel You can calibrate the touch panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons. Be sure to use the toggle attached to the strap to calibrate the touch panel accurately. ● Touch [Calibration]. ● Use the toggle attached to the strap to touch that appears on the screen (p. 14).
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 46). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 166 – 167). Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then touch qr to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. Hold The image displays until you press the shutter button halfway. Off No image displays Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then touch qr to choose an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display. 3:2 Guide Gray bars will appear on the top and bottom of the display. This area will not print when printing on paper with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Both Both grid lines, and the 3:2 guide will display.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout) You can change the order of icons, such as ø, l, etc. that display on the screen. Display the settings screen. ● In a shooting screen, touch and hold one of the icons. ● When [Customize the order of on-screen icons] appears, lift your finger off the screen. Change the order. ● Drag the icon you want to move to the desired location. X The icon will move.
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 46). Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display (pp. 29, 112) so that gently tapping the side of the camera or tilting the camera does not cause images to switch. ● Choose [Active Display], then touch qr to choose [Off]. Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then touch qr to choose an option. Last seen Last shot Resumes with the image last viewed.
10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit, and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Terminals Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 18) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cover (p. 18). Plug the cord into the coupler. ● Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the coupler. Connect the power cord.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 17). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card's access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 3 tab, and touch [Eye-Fi Settings]. ● Touch [Connection info], then touch [Connection info] again. X The Connection info screen will appear. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], then [Disable].
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened. • • • • Confirm that the battery is not depleted (p. 16). Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 18). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 18).
Troubleshooting • • • • appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 64). Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 147). Set the flash to h (p. 71). Increase the ISO speed (p. 75). Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 170). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 145). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.
Troubleshooting Eyes appear red (p. 92). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 145). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the front of the camera) (p. 42) lights, and for approximately 1 second while the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.
Troubleshooting Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a memory card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 51). • If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt momentarily.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 18). Memory card locked • The SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 17).
Troubleshooting Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot register this image!/Cannot modify/Cannot assign to category • Incompatible images cannot be magnified (p. 112), Tagging Images as Favorites (p. 123), rotated (p. 125), edited (pp. 126 – 130), registered to the start-up screen (p. 139), categorized (p. 122), or added to a print list (p. 133).
Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 42) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 76) My Colors (p. 79) i-Contrast (p. 91) Drive Mode (p. 78) Exposure Compensation (p. 71) Camera Shake Warning (p. 156) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 73) Recording Pixels (pp. 73, 99) * Still Images: Recordable Shots (pp. 16, 74) Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (pp. 19, 99) Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 153) AF Frame (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 133) My Category (p. 122) Shooting Mode (p. 42) ISO Speed (p. 75) Exposure Compensation (p. 71), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 100) White Balance (p. 76) Histogram (p. 44) Image Editing (pp. 126 – 130) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 73), (Movies) Recording Pixels (p. 73) Eye-Fi Transfer Complete (p. 153) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Metering Modes (p. 89) Folder Number – File Number (p.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function Exposure Compensation (p. 71)/Exposure Shift (p. 100) 4 A G I F — { { { V { { { { { { h — { { { { … *1 { — *2 — ! { { { { { { { { { { Ò Î { { { { { $ { { { { { Touch AF (p. 86) { { { { { AF Lock (p. 87) AE Lock (pp. 90, 100)/FE Lock (p. 90) — { — — — — { — — — Flash (pp. 64, 71, 94)*3 Self-Timer (pp. 68, 80, 81) FUNC. Menu Light Metering (p. 89) My Colors (p.
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Menus 4 Shooting Menu 4 Shooting modes A G I F V Face AiAF { { { { { Fixed frame — { { { { Normal/Small — { — — — Standard { { { { { Off { { { { { Digital Tele-converter (1.7x/2.1x) { { { { { AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off { { { { { Servo AF (p. 88) On/Off *3 { { { { AF-assist Beam (p. 145) On/Off { { { { { Flash Settings (pp. 92, 145) Red-Eye Corr. On/Off { { { { { Red-Eye Lamp On/Off { { { { { i-Contrast (p.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 p. 48 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 138 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 138 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 49 Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. p. 139 Color Option Orange*/Blue Gray/Khaki/Pink Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 140 Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p.
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 109 Erase Erases images. p. 120 Protect Protects images. p. 118 Rotate Rotates images. p. 125 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. p. 123 My Category Categorizes images. p. 122 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still images. p. 129 Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. p. 130 Trimming Trims portions of still images. p.
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 14.1 million Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3 type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 14.5 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 (W) – 21.5 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) – 120 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) – f/5.9 (T) Zoom Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 5.0x (Up to approx. 20x in combination with the digital zoom) LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM) (Monaural) Number of Recording Pixels (Still images). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large: 4320 x 3240 pixels Medium 1: 3456 x 2592 pixels Medium 2: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Widescreen: 4320 x 2432 pixels (Movies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Battery Pack NB-6L Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging cycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V DC 1000 mAh Approx.
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................................. 147 A AC Adapter Kit................................... 39, 152 Accessories ............................................... 38 Active Display ............................................ 29 AE Lock ............................................. 90, 100 AF Frames................................................. 25 AF Lock ..................................................... 87 AV Cable ................................................
Index Focus AF Frame Mode ..................................... 84 AF Frames ............................................. 25 AF Lock.................................................. 87 AF-Point Zoom....................................... 85 Servo AF ................................................ 88 Focus Check ........................................... 111 Focus Lock ................................................ 82 Focus Range .............................................
Index Printer ........................................................38 Printing .................................................... 132 Program AE ...............................................70 Protect ..................................................... 118 R Recording Pixels (Image Size) .................. 73 Red-Eye Auto Correction ...................................... 92 Correction............................................. 130 Reduction .............................................
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