ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 9 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 205 β 213). CEL-SH7TA210 Β© CANON INC.
Confirming the Package Contents The following items are included in the package. If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
Letβs Get Started! 1 Letβs Get Started! This guide is divided into the following two sections. First... Getting Started p. 9 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Next... Learning More p. 39 Once you have mastered the basics, use the cameraβs many features to shoot more challenging photos.
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a or procedures. are lists or charts that summarize camera functions Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Still Images ( Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Compression (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Table of Contents Organizing Images by Category (My Category). . . . . . . . Trimming a Portion of an Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automated Playback (Slide Shows). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents 5 List of Messages 201 Appendix 205 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventing Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the AC Adapter (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . Camera Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Table of Contents About this Guide Symbol Conventions in this Guide Using the Flash Available Shooting Modes 1 Press the button. p. 232 Mode dial position: Auto ( )/Manual ( )/ Special Scene ( )/ Movie( ) Playback ( ) button Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes. If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the cameraβs operation.
Please Read 7 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.
8 Please Read Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
9 Getting Started zPreparations zShooting Still Images zViewing Still Images zErasing zPrinting zEmbedding the Date in the Image Data zShooting Movies zViewing Movies zDownloading Images to a Computer zSystem Map
Getting Started 10 Preparations Preparations Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. Align the S symbols. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet. Battery charger model names and types vary by region. Charge Indicator Charging: Lights red 3. Remove the battery after charging is complete. Charging takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Preparations 11 1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). a b 2. Insert the battery. It will lock into place with a click. 3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Front Write Protect Tab (only SD and SDHC memory cards) β’ Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked (only SD and SDHC memory cards). β’ Check the card for the correct orientation. Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera.
Getting Started 12 Preparations 4. Close the cover (c, d). c d To Remove the Battery Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the battery out (b). b a To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until the memory card clicks and then release it.
Preparations Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use. Toggle The toggleβs position on the strap can be changed. The toggle can be used to open the terminal cover and when inserting or removing a memory card. Opening the Terminal Cover Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the left edge of the terminal cover and open it to the right.
Getting Started 14 Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. ON/OFF Button Button Button Buttons 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 2. Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order. 1. Use the or an option. 2. Use the value. or 3. Press the button to select button to set the button.
Preparations 15 such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery into the camera. Or if you use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30, the battery will charge in about four hours. It will charge even if the camera is turned off. z The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs. Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.
Getting Started 16 Shooting Still Images Shooting Still Images ( Mode) Indicators Shutter Button ON/OFF Button Button Mode Dial 1. Press the ON/OFF button. β’ The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. β’ Pressing the ON/OFF button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Auto). 3. Aim the camera at the subject. Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides.
Shooting Still Images 17 β’ The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. β’ Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting (Rec. Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image is being displayed. β’ If you hold the shutter button down after a shot, the image will continue to display. β’ The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the memory card.
Getting Started 18 Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images Button Control Dial Buttons 1. Press the 2. Use the button. or button to display the image you wish to view. β’ Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. β’ The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed, but they will appear coarse. β’ You can also select images by using the control dial.
Erasing 19 Button Button Button Buttons Control Dial 1. Press the 2. Use the press the button. or button to select an image to erase and button. You can also select images by using the control dial. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Getting Started 20 Printing Printing Button Terminal Cover Button Buttons A/V OUT and DIGITAL Terminal Control Dial 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. β’ Slip your fingernail or the toggle on the wrist strap under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. β’ See the printerβs user guide for connection instructions.
Printing 21 You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooting or playing back an image. You can then print the images from the print list easily, when connecting the camera to a printer. Add to the Print List 1. Press the button (still images only). 2. Add to the print list. 1. Use the or button to select the number of print copies. 2. Use the [Add]. or 3. Press the button to select button.
Getting Started 22 Embedding the Date in the Image Data Embedding the Date in the Image Data ON/OFF Button Mode Dial Button Buttons Button This section explains how to embed date information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). β’ The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Ensure that the cameraβs date/time is set correctly beforehand (p. 14).
Embedding the Date in the Image Data (Date Stamp). 1. Press the 2. Use the . button. or 3. Use the or select . button to select button to β’ The area that will not print displays in gray. β’ Press the DISP. button to switch to [Date & Time] with the or button. You can use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps. β’ Set with the cameraβs Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function. Set [Date] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the (Print) menu.
Getting Started 24 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Indicators Shutter Button ON/OFF Button Control Dial Mode Dial 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2. Use the control dial to select (Standard). 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
Shooting Movies 25 to focus. β’ When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. β’ The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set. Shooting Preparations Complete: Lights green 5. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. β’ Recording starts. β’ During the recording, the elapsed recording time and [zRec.] will display in the LCD monitor. Elapsed Time 6. Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording.
Getting Started 26 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Button Button Buttons Control Dial 1. Press the 2. Use the the button. or button to display a movie and press button. β’ Images with a icon are movies. β’ You can also select images by using the control dial. 3. Use the or button. button to select β’ The movie will start playing. β’ If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie. β’ You can adjust the playback volume with the or button.
Downloading Images to a Computer 27 We recommend to use the supplied software. Items to Prepare β’ Camera and computer β’ Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera β’ Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Getting Started 28 Downloading Images to a Computer Preparing to Download Images With Windows 2000, ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. 1. Installing the software. Β Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computerβs CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the installation is complete.
Downloading Images to a Computer 29 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computerβs USB port and to the cameraβs A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal. Slip your fingernail or the toggle on the wrist strap under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. USB Port A/V OUT and DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 3. Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Press the camera on.
Getting Started 30 Downloading Images to a Computer 4. Open the CameraWindow. Β Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. If the window above does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow appears. Β Macintosh The CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.
Downloading Images to a Computer 31 Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 28). Button Button Buttons Button 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the cameraβs LCD monitor. β’ The button will light blue. β’ Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. 2. Press the Direct Transfer Menu button.
Getting Started 32 Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. 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.
Downloading Images to a Computer or and press the button to select images to download button. β’ The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 3. Press the button after downloading finishes. β’ You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the cameraβs power is turned off.
Getting Started 34 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-DC2 Battery Pack NB-5L*1 (with Terminal Cover) Memory Card (32 MB) AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE*1 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 DC Coupler DR-30 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10
System Map 35 Direct Interface Cable Compact Photo Printers*2*3 (SELPHY series) USB Card Reader Inkjet Printers*4 PCMCIA Adapter USB Port PC Card Slot SD Memory Card*5 β’ SDC-128M β’ SDC-512MSH Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer. *3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP-10/CP-100/ CP-200/CP-300.
Getting Started 36 System Map Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash β’ High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Supplies β’ AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 This kit lets you power the camera from any standard household power outlet.
System Map 37 Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the cameraβs controls. β’ Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) β’ Inkjet Printers For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.
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40 Components Guide Β Front View a Speaker b Viewfinder Window (p. 41) c AF-assist Beam (p. 55) d Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 80) e Self-Timer Lamp (p. 68) f Flash (p. 66) g Lens h Wrist Strap Mount (p.
41 Β Back View Components Guide a LCD Monitor (p. 60) b Viewfinder c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) and DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 20, 29, 186) d Terminal Cover (p. 13) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 11) f DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 214) g Tripod Socket Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 60) while shooting. The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment.
42 Β Controls a Microphone (pp. 24, 151) b Indicator (p. 46) c Zoom Lever (pp. 62, 118) d e f g h i j k l m n o p Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Magnify) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (pp. 16, 24) ON/OFF Button (p. 14) Mode Dial (pp. 16, 24, 45) (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 31, 116) (Playback) Button (pp. 18, 26, 44) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 48) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 60) MENU Button (p. 49) (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Button (p. 67) / (Jump)/ Button (pp. 74, 122) (Flash)/ Button (p.
43 Turning the control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the control dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the button (it is equivalent to pressing the or button with some functions). You can perform the following operations when you turn the control dial. Operation is carried out using control dial. Β The Shooting Functions β’ β’ β’ β’ β’ Disappears after a few seconds. Selecting the shooting modes (pp. 75, 82) Selecting / / / / / (pp.
44 Using the Button The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow or sound recorder functions to the button (p. 163).
45 Turn the mode dial to the mode you wish to use. Auto Mode Manual Mode Special Scene Mode Movie Mode : Auto Mode (p. 16) Manual Mode : Manual (p. 78) : Color Accent (p. 109) : Stitch Assist (p. 88) : Digital Macro (p. 66) : Color Swap (p. 111) Special Scene Mode : Portrait (p. 75) : Kids&Pets (p. 76) : Sunset (p. 76) : Snow (p. 76) : Fireworks (p. 77) : ISO 3200 (p. 77) : Night Snapshot (p. 75) : Indoor (p. 76) : Foliage (p. 76) : Beach (p. 76) : Aquarium (p. 77) Movie Mode (pp.
46 Indicators The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions.
47 Using the Clock * Default setting a Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. b In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method a to display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in the same way as when the camera is held horizontally.
48 Basic Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu ( Button) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. 1 2 5 3 4 β’ This example shows the FUNC. menu in (Auto) mode. 1 2 3 4 5 Set the mode dial to Press the Use the , , or . button. or button to select a menu item.
49 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus ( Button) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. 1 5 Playback Mode 2 You can switch between menus with the or button. 3 4 β’ This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto) mode. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Use the button. or button to switch between menus. β’ You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. Use the or button to select a menu item.
50 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Shooting Mode c d e g i f h j a k b l m n Camera Shake ( (pp. 51, 193) AF Frame Shutter Speed, Aperture Value, p Recordable Shots (Stills)/ Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (Movies) o Information Displayed Setting Method MENU button (Set up menu) β¦ Exposure Compensation ( b Recording Pixels, etc. ) or c Display Overlays f )/Infinity ( 1.4x/2.3x) Red-Eye Corr. ( MENU button (Rec. menu) ) / ISO Speed ( g Flash ( FUNC.
51 Information Displayed Setting Method / button MENU button (Set up menu) MENU button (Rec. menu) button About the Battery Charge Indicator β’ The following icon and message will display. Icons/message Summary Sufficient battery charge. Recharge the battery soon for extended use. (blinking red) Low battery charge. Recharge the battery. Change the battery Battery is depleted and the camera can no longer operate. Charge the battery immediately.
52 Playback Mode (Detailed) Battery Charge Indicator q Displayed image number/ Total number of images Folder Number-File Number r Shooting information File Size Recording Pixels (Stills)/ Recording Length (Movies) Histogram Shooting Date/Time st Information Displayed q r Setting Method Print List button, MENU button (Print menu) Auto Category/My Category ( ) MENU button (Rec. menu/Play menu) Compression (Still Images)/Recording FUNC./SET button ) (FUNC.
53 z Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. z Overexposure Warning Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. By using the exposure compensation function, you can correct the image brightness before shooting (p. 101).
54 FUNC. Menu Reference Page Menu Item Exposure Compensation β¦ Long Shutter Mode β¦ p. 101 p. 103 White Balance p. 104 My Colors p. 107 Metering Mode p. 102 Compression p. 71 Shooting Interval (Movie) Recording Pixels (Still Image) ( ( selected) p. 87 when the date has not been set) p. 70 Recording Pixels (Movie) p. 86 Rec. Menu * Default setting Menu Item Options Summary/ Reference Page AF Frame Face Detect*/AiAF/Center p. 93 AF Frame Size On*/Off p.
55 Menu Item Summary/ Reference Page Options Delay: 0 β 10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. p. 68 Shots: 1 β 10 (Default setting is 3 shots.) AF-assist Beam On*/Off p. 40 Review Off/ 2* sec. to 10 sec./Hold You can set the length of time images display after being shot (p. 17). Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check p. 96 Save Original On/Off* p. 113 Auto Category On*/Off p. 115 (Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/ Both p. 114 (Movie) Off*/Grid Lines Disp.
56 Play Menu Menu Item Reference Page Menu Item Reference Page Slide Show p. 136 Sound Memo p. 151 My Category p. 124 Sound Recorder p. 152 Erase p. 158 Rotate p. 134 Protect p. 154 Transfer Order p. 172 Red-Eye Correction p. 142 Set Play button p. 163 Trimming p. 127 Resume p. 18 Resize p. 149 Transition p. 135 My Colors p. 147 Print Menu Menu Item Summary Print Displays the print menu. Select Image & Qty.
57 Set up Menu Menu Item Options On/Off* Summary/Reference Page Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds*. * Except for when the memory card slot/ battery cover is opened during recording. Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, selftimer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Operation Vol.
58 Menu Item Time Zone Options Home*/World Date/Time Clock Display Summary/Reference Page p. 175 p. 14 0 β 5* β 10 sec./ 20 sec./30 sec./ 1 min./2 min./3 min. Format You can also select a low level format (p. 178). File Numbering Continuous*/ Auto Reset p. 179 Create Folder Create New Folder Check mark (On)/ No check mark (Off) Auto Create Off*/Daily/MondaySunday/Monthly (Creation time also can be set) p. 181 Auto Rotate On*/Off p.
59 My Camera Menu * Default setting Menu Item Reference Page Basic Operations Theme Summary Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer mode.
60 Using the LCD Monitor Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 50). (The following are the screens that display when shooting in (Auto) mode.) Β Shooting Mode No Information Information View Off Β Playback Mode or Rec.
61 z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. β’ Changing settings using the Set up menu (p. 57) β’ Changing settings using the DISP. button (Quick-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP.
62 Commonly Used Shooting Functions You can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 43. Using the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 37 β 185 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. 1 Press the zoom lever toward or . β’ Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. β’ Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject. Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.
63 About the Safety Zoom Safety Zoom Factor Recording pixels Optical zoom Digital zoom 5.0x 5.0x 7.0x 11x 20x : Zone without deterioration : Zone with deterioration z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The digital zoom cannot be used in (Widescreen) modes.
64 Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or [Standard]. 2. Press the 3 button to select button. Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. β’ The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display in the LCD monitor. β’ The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels. The zoom factor appears in blue. β’ Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.
65 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or [1.4x] or [2.3x]. 2. Press the 3 button to select button. Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. β’ and the zoom factor appear on the LCD monitor.
66 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can shoot a subject 2 β 10 cm (0.79 β 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 7 Γ 5 mm (0.28 Γ 0.20 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0x). 1 Select Digital Macro. 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select 2 . Choose the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. β’ The zoom factor appears on the LCD monitor.
67 You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears. Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots. Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Macro Infinity 1 Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of Lens to Subject Maximum wide angle setting: 30 Γ 22 mm (1.2 Γ 0.87 in.) (Minimum focusing distance: 2 cm (0.79 in.)) Use this mode to record subjects 3 m (9.8 ft.
68 Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. β’ 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound beeps quickly* and the lamp will speed up. 2 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
69 2 Shoot. β’ When you press the shutter button fully, the self-timer lamp will blink.* To Cancel the Self-Timer: Press the button and the or button to select . Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( 1 Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Self-timer]. 3. Press the 2 button. Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and the or button to change the settings. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button.
70 Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes 1 p. 232 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Large 10M 3648 Γ 2736 Medium 1 6M 2816 Γ 2112 Medium 2 4M 2272 Γ 1704 Medium 3 2M 1600 Γ 1200 Small Date Stamp Widescreen 0.
71 z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 223) z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 225) Available Shooting Modes 1 p. 232 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the 2. Use the or and the or the option. 3. Press the button. button to select button to change button. Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images. Fine Shoot normal quality images. Normal Shoot more images.
72 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Available Shooting Modes p. 232 The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash. Off β You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually. Continuous This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects.
73 z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting Commonly Used Shooting Functions with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended. z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. z Hold the camera horizontally while [Panning] (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically). z If you shoot a movie after setting [IS Mode] to [Shoot Only] or [Panning], the setting will change to [Continuous].
74 Adjusting the ISO Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 232 Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. 1 Press the 1. Use the or the ISO speed. button. button to change β’ You can advance to the next option each time you press the button. β’ When you select (Auto) or (High ISO Auto), the camera sets the optimal ISO speed for the light level when shooting.
75 Advanced Shooting Functions You can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options (p. 43). Available Shooting Modes p. 232 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. 1 Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select the scene mode. Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
76 Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subjectβs true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Sunset Allows you to shoot sunsets in vivid colors. Foliage Shoots trees and leaves - such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms - in vivid colors. Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.
77 Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. ISO 3200 Shoots with the ISO speed set to 3200, twice as fast as ISO 1600. Use when a high ISO speed is required. Avoids blurring of the subject and the effects of camera shake. Recording pixels are fixed at (1600 Γ 1200). z The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. z In , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot.
78 Shooting in Manual Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 232 Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or My Colors. 1 Select manual mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select . Continuous Shooting Available Shooting Modes p. 232 In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.
79 1 Press the 1. Use the . button to select Shoot. β’ The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select . z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. z If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. Advanced Shooting Functions 2 button.
80 Setting the Flash Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions. Flash Settings Slow Synchro The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a night scene or an interior shot is taken. Using Slow Synchro increases the chances for camera shake. Use of a tripod is recommended. Red-Eye Corr.
81 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or to select the option. 2. Use the setting. or button to make the 3. Press the button. 3 Press the button. Advanced Shooting Functions β’ [Flash Settings] can also be displayed by pressing the button, followed by the MENU button.
82 Movie Shooting Available Shooting Modes p. 232 The following movie modes are available. The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 224). Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full*1. The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 62).
83 1 Select a movie mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select a movie mode. 2 Shoot. β’ Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. β’ Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. β’ During shooting, the recording time and [zRec] appear on the LCD monitor. β’ Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances.
84 z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 178). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. z Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch the microphone (p. 42). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
85 z Adjust the zoom setting before shooting. The combined z z z Advanced Shooting Functions z digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LCD monitor. When the zoom factor displays in blue, the image will deteriorate. You can use digital zoom during the movie shooting in mode only. Before recording, you can set the AE lock and exposure shift.
86 Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). (The frame rate can be set depending on the recording pixels.) 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button.
87 Changing the Shooting Interval 1 (Time Lapse) Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the button. 3. Press the button. Recordable Duration β’ The indicator will blink green while the camera is recording. z You are recommended to use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter since the recording period may be lengthy. z The power saving setting (p. 174) will determine whether or not the LCD monitor shuts off.
88 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Available Shooting Modes p. 232 Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 Select the shooting direction. 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select .
89 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. β’ You can press the or button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot. β’ Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. Repeat the procedure for additional images. β’ A sequence may contain up to 26 images. 5 Press the button after the last shot. z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode.
90 Checking the Focus and Peoplesβ Expressions Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot. Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Center], the AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus while shooting. When you want to capture peopleβs expressions, set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect]. When you want to check the focus while shooting in macro mode, set [AF Frame] to [Center].
91 3 Press the shutter button halfway. 4 Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The AF frame cannot be zoomed under the following circumstances: - When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] and a face is not detected, or when the face is extremely large in relation to the overall composition. - When the camera cannot focus. - When the digital zoom is in use. - When the LCD monitor is off. - When a TV is being used as the display.
92 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or [Focus Check]. 2. Press the 3 button to select button. Shoot. β’ The recorded image will be displayed. β’ Frames are displayed as follows. Frame color Orange White Orange frame contents Content Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. Displays at the focal point (AF frame). β’ The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification, moved or switched to a different frame (p. 120). To Cancel the Focus Check: Press the shutter button halfway.
93 Selecting an AF Frame Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 232 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Face Detect *1 Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 102). *2 Only in (p. 104) 1 AiAF The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions. Center The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is recommended when the target subject is at the center of the composition. You can change the AF frame size (p. 95).
94 z [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green : In focus - Yellow : Focusing difficulty ([Center] option) - No AF frame : Focusing difficulty ([Face Detect] or [AiAF] option) Face Detect Feature z Maximum of three AF frames will be displayed at the positions of faces the camera recognizes.
95 Changing the AF Frame Size When the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject. Select [Small] to constrict the focal frame to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular area of a subject. Select [AF Frame Size]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [AF Frame Size]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Normal] or [Small]. 2. Press the button.
96 Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) Available Shooting Modes p. 232 Once the focus is fixed to a subjectβs face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. To use the Face Select and Track function, first configure the following settings. - Set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect] (p. 93). - Register the (Face Detect) function to the button (p. 116). 1 Select a face you wish to focus on. 1.
97 3. Press the Shoot. 1. Press the shutter button halfway. β’ The face frame ( ) of main subject will change into 2. Press the shutter button fully. . In the following cases, the face select mode will be canceled.
98 Shooting with the Focus Lock You can operate in all shooting modes. 1 2 3 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway while you recompose the image. Press the shutter button fully to shoot the image. Shooting with the AF Lock 1 2 3 Turn on the LCD monitor.
99 z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the (flash off). Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button.
100 z In movie mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 85). z You can use the FE lock when using the flash. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button and select Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure.
101 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Available Shooting Modes p. 232 1 Configure the setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. 3. Press the button. To Cancel the Exposure Compensation: Restore the compensation value to [0]. In movie mode, the exposure shift can be set/canceled (p. 85).
102 Switching between Metering Modes Available Shooting Modes Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot 1 p. 232 Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
103 Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. Select the Long Shutter Mode. 1. Press the 2. Use the . 3. Press the 2 button. or button to select button. Change the shutter speed. 1. Use the or button to change the shutter speed. 2. Press the button. β’ The higher the value, the brighter the recorded image becomes. β’ If you press the DISP.
104 z Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. z Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this occurs, shoot with the flash set to . Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Available Shooting Modes p. 232 Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance.
105 The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when is selected for My Colors. or Using the Custom White Balance 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or and use the select . 2 button to select or button to Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the button. β’ Ensure that the LCD monitor is completely filled with the white image. Please note, however, that the center frame will not display when the digital zoom is used or when is displayed.
106 z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [Β±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed.
107 Shooting in a My Colors Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can change the look of an image when it is shot. Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Sepia Records in sepia tones. B/W Records in black and white. Positive Film Use this option to make blue, green or red colors more intense like the Vivid Blue, Vivid Green or Vivid Red effects.
108 / 1 / / / / / / / / / Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or and the or the option. 3. Press the button to select button to change button. (Setting the Custom Color Mode) 1 Select . 1. Press the 2. Use the and the 2 button. or or button to select button to select . Adjust the setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone]. 3. Use the setting.
109 3 Press the button. β’ Return to the shooting screen to shoot. Changing the Colors and Shooting p. 232 Color Accent Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white. Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. The specified color can only be swapped into one other color, and multiple colors cannot be chosen.
110 Movie: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select 2 Press the . button. β’ The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the Color Accent image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. β’ Only one color can be specified.
111 Shooting with Color Swap Mode 1 Desired Color (After Swapping) Select the Color Swap mode. Still image: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select Movie: 1. Set the mode dial to . . 2. Use the control dial to select .
112 2 Press the button. β’ The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. β’ Only one color can be specified. β’ You can use the or button or the control dial to specify the range of colors that are changed. β5 : Only takes the color that you want to swap.
113 Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change). 1 Select [Save Original]. button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Save Original]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button to select button.
114 Setting the Display Overlays Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. Off β Grid Lines Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject. 3:2 Guide Helps confirm the print area for L-size or postcard size in 3:2 aspect ratio*.
115 Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) Available Shooting Modes p. 232 If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. 1 For images shot in , or mode, or images with faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect]. Scenery For images shot in Events For images shot in or , mode. , , or mode. Select [Auto Category]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Auto Category].
116 Registering Settings to the Button Available Shooting Modes p. 232 You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. Menu Item Page Not Assigned β Face Select and Track p. 96 Exposure Compensation p. 101 White Balance Custom White Balance p. 104 p. 105 * Sets the sound registered to Camera menu. 1 Select [Set 1. Press the 2 Page p. 80 p. 65 p. 114 p. 82 p. 117 p. 117 , found in the [Shutter Sound] section of the My button]. button. 2.
117 Using the 1 Press the Button button. Advanced Shooting Functions β’ For , and , each time that the button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched. β’ For , and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. β’ For , each press of the button records the white balance data. Since the frame does not appear at this point, ensure that the white paper or cloth is positioned so it appears at the center of the LCD monitor and then press the button.
118 Playback/Erasing In playback mode, you can select images with the control dial. Turning it counterclockwise selects the previous image while turning it clockwise selects the next image. Please also see Viewing Still Images (p. 18). Viewing Magnified Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . β’ A magnified portion of the image will display. β’ Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate location of the displayed area 2 Use the , the image.
119 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Selected Image Movie To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward . Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images. β’ Use the or button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images. β’ Hold the FUNC.
120 Checking the Focus and Peoplesβ Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subjectβs eyes are closed. Displaying the Focus Check 1 Press the button several times until the Focus Check displays. β’ Frames are displayed on the image as follows.
121 Changing the Display Size and Switching Frames 2 Press the zoom lever toward . β’ Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and display position can be changed. Change the setting. β’ You can change the display size by pressing the zoom lever. β’ You can change the display position by using the , , or button. β’ When you press the FUNC./SET button, the orange frame returns to its original position. To Cancel Changing the Display Position: Press the MENU button.
122 Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. Jump to My Category Jumps to the first image of each folder sorted by the Auto Category (p. 115) or My Category (p. 124) functions. Jump to Folder Displays the first image in each folder. Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie. Jump 10 images Jumps over 10 images at a time.
123 3 Display the Images. , , Selected 1. Use the or to select date, category or folder for playback. Select the search key β’ The camera will switch to defined playback mode and display a blue frame. You can limit playback to the images corresponding to the search key. β’ Press the button to cancel defined playback mode. , , Selected 1. Press the or button. β’ Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting. β’ Press the FUNC./SET button to switch the camera to defined playback mode when is selected.
124 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories. β’ Image searches (p. 122) β’Slide Show (p. 136) β’ Protect (p. 154) β’ Erase (p. 158) β’Configure print settings (p. 165) People My Category 1 β 3 Scenery To Do Events Category Selection Methods Select For viewing and selecting images singly.
125 [Select] 3 Categorize the images. 1. Use the or button to select images to categorize. 2. Use the category. or 3. Press the button to select a button. [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. β’ You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image in the range to categorize. 3. Press the button. Playback/Erasing β’ Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting.
126 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to highlight the last image window. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image in the range to categorize. 4. Press the button. β’ An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image. β’ Up to 500 images can be selected. 5 Select a category. 1. Press the 2. Use the category. 6 button. or button to select a Make settings. 1. Press the [Select]. 2. Press the button to choose button.
127 Trimming a Portion of an Image You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. 1 Select [Trimming]. 1. Press the button. 3. Press the 2 or button. Select an image. Trimming Frame 1. Use the or button to select an image for trimming. 2. Press the button. β’ The trimming frame (the area of the image which can be trimmed) is displayed in green. Image After Trimming Playback/Erasing 2. In the menu, use the button to select .
128 3 Adjust the trimming frame. Recording Pixels After Trimming β’ You can change the size of the trimming frame using the zoom lever. However, the number of the recording pixels of the saved image will differ according to the size of the trimmed image. β’ You can change the position of the trimming frame using the , , or button. β’ Press the DISP. button to change the vertical/horizontal orientation of the trimming frame.
129 z Movies, or images, and images recorded in cannot be trimmed. z Some images shot with another camera cannot be trimmed. z The aspect ratio for images which can be trimmed will be fixed to 4:3 (or 3:4 if the image is vertically oriented). z The recording pixels of a trimmed image will be less than the image before trimming. Playback/Erasing Viewing Movies 1 Display a movie. 1. Use the movie. or 2. Press the button to select a button. β’ Images with a 2 icon are movies. Play the movie. 1.
130 Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the button. or button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback. Print An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details. Play Starts playback. Slow Motion You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback. First Frame Displays the first frame. Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down.
131 Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long (15 seconds*1 or 30 seconds*2 in ) cannot be edited. 1 *2 [Interval Time]: 2 seconds Select [Edit]. 1. Use the 2. Press the or button to select . button. β’ The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display.
132 2 Edit the movie. Movie Editing Panel 1. Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End). 2. Use the or cut point ( ). button to specify the β’ While moving the cut point using the or button, is displayed at each 1 second interval (or every 15 Movie Editing Bar second*1 or 30 second*2 interval in ), allowing you to cut the movie at the indicated point. *1 When the shooting interval is 1 sec. *2 When the shooting interval is 2 sec.
133 4 Save the file. 1. Use the , , or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. Depending on the movieβs file size, it may take some time to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended to use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (p. 214). Playback/Erasing β’ [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name.
134 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90Β° or 270Β° in the display. Original 1 90Β° Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 270Β° or button. Rotate the image. 1. Use the 2. Press the or button to select an image to rotate. button. β’ Cycle through the 90Β°/270Β°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. β’ This also can be set in the index playback mode.
135 Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right. 1 Select [Transition]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 2 or Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select a transition effect. 2. Press the button.
136 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 165). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. My Category Plays the images in the selected category in order. Folder Plays images in a specified folder in order. Movies Plays movie files only, in order. Stills Plays still images only, in order.
137 2 Select a playback method. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the slide show type. β’ 3 Start the slide show. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Start]. 3. Press the button. or button to select button. β’ The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming: Press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding: Press the or button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly). To Stop the Slide Show: Press the MENU button.
138 Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. No transition effect. The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom. The new image first appears in a cross shape and gradually expands to display the full image. Portions of the new image move horizontally, then the image expands to display the full image. In single image playback mode, you can start a slide show from the current image displayed by holding the FUNC.
139 Select a date/category/folder to play back ( 1 , ) Select a playback method. 1. Use the or , or . 2. Press the button to select button. Select images to play back. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to playback. 2. Press the button. β’ A 3 will appear on selected images. β’ To cancel the selection: Press the FUNC./SET button again. β’ Multiple selections can be made for the date/category/folder. β’ The images will play back in the order of selection.
140 Selecting Images for Playback ( β ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select a playback method. 1. Use the or , or . β’ Only the first. 2. Press the button to select icon will display at button. β’ When you set , the icon will change to and will display. and will change in the same way when they are set. 2 Select images to play back.
141 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings β’ Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3 β 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. β’ Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 Select [Set up]. 1. Use the [Set up]. or 2. Press the 2 button to select button. Configure the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Play Time] or [Repeat]. 2.
142 Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. We recommend that you use [New File] to save corrected images. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1.
143 3 1. Use the , select [Start]. , or 2. Press the button. button to Save the image. 1. Use the , , or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. β’ [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. β’ [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image. The uncorrected image is erased. β’ When [New File] is selected, proceed to Step 5.
144 z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. z Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the RedEye Correction function, use the [Add Frame] option to correct them.
145 Add Correction Frame 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the , , or select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button to button. β’ A green frame will display. Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the , , move the frame. or button to β’ Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever. 3 Add additional correction frames. 1. Press the button. β’ A correction frame is added and the frame color changes to white. β’ If you wish to add additional frames, adjust the position and press the FUNC.
146 Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the 2 button. Select a frame you wish to remove. 1. Use the or button to select a frame to remove. β’ The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Delete the frame. 1. Press the button. β’ The selected frame will disappear. β’ To continue deleting frames, repeat operations from Step 2. β’ When you finish deleting frames, press the MENU button.
147 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 107. Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/W Vivid Green Positive Film Vivid Red Select [My Colors]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 or button. Select an image. 1. Use the image. 2.
148 3 Select a My Colors type. 1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type. β’ The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. β’ You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original nontransformed image. 2. Press the button. 4 Save the image. 1. Use the [OK]. or 2. Press the button to select button.
149 z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. 1600 Γ 1200 pixels 640 Γ 480 pixels 320 Γ 240 pixels 1 Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 or button. Select an image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to resize. 2.
150 3 Select a resolution. 1. Use the or resolution. 2. Press the button to select a button. β’ If a resolution cannot be selected due to a lack of free space on the memory card, will display. 4 Save the image. 1. Use the [OK]. or 2. Press the button to select button. β’ The resized image will be saved in a new file. The original image will remain. β’ If you wish to continue resizing of another image, repeat operations from Step 2. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Yes]. 3.
151 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1 Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the button. 3. Press the 2 or Playback/Erasing 2. In the menu, use the button to select . button. Select an image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to which you wish to attach a sound memo. 2. Press the button. β’ The sound memo control panel will display. 3 Record the memo. 1. Use the 2.
152 Sound Memo Panel Use the button. Exit or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET Returns to the playback screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Pauses recording or playback. Play Begins playback. Erase Erases sound memos. (Select [Erase] and in the confirmation screen press the FUNC./SET button.) z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.
153 2 Record a sound. 1. Use the 2. Press the or Sampling Rate to select . button. Sound Recorder Panel Use the button. or Exit button to select an option and press FUNC./SET Returns to the menu screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Play Use the or button to select a sound to play and press the FUNC./SET button. Rewind Holding down the FUNC./SET button rewinds. The sound cannot be heard while rewinding. Fast Forward Holding down the FUNC.
154 z See Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated) (p. 224). z Recording will automatically stop when the memory card is full. Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Select You can configure the protection settings for each image singly while viewing them. Select Range You can select a first and last image and protect all the images in the range. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date.
155 [Select] 3 Protect the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button. [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. β’ You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image in the range to protect. 3. Press the button. Playback/Erasing β’ Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. Protection Icon β’ To continue protecting other images, repeat the procedure.
156 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image in the range. 4. Press the button. β’ An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image. β’ Up to 500 images can be selected. 5 Protect the images. 1. Press the [Protect]. 2. Press the button to select button. β’ The screen will return to the selection method screen.
157 [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] 3 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to protect. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the 4 button. Protect the images. 1. Use the [Protect]. 2. Press the or button to select button. β’ Returns to the selection method screen. β’ Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for the selected images. β’ Selecting [Stop] cancels protection settings for the current selection.
158 [All Images] 3 Protect the images. 1. Use the [Protect]. 2. Press the or button to select button. β’ Returns to the selection method screen. β’ Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the images. β’ Selecting [Stop] cancels protection settings for the current selection. Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. Select Erase images after selecting them one at a time. Select Range For picking a first and last image and erasing all the images in the range.
159 1 Select [Erase]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. Select an erasure method. 1. Use the or button to select an erasure method. β’ Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the button. [Select] 3 Select the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to erase. 2. Press the button. β’ Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. β’ This also can be set in the index playback mode. 3. Press the button.
160 [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. β’ You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image in the range to erase. 3. Press the 4 button. Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image in the range. 4. Press the button. β’ An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
161 5 Erase the images. 1. Press the button to select [Erase]. 2. Press the button. β’ Pressing the MENU button cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. 3 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to erase. 2. Press the button. β’ A 3 will appear on selected images. β’ Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. β’ You can select multiple dates, categories or folders.
162 [All Images] 3 Erase the images. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select button. β’ Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. z Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. z Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p. 178).
163 Registering Functions to the You can register a function that you often use to the following functions can be registered. Function Button button. The Reference Page β Slide Show*2 p. 136 Sound Recorder p. 152 *1 Default setting (It can be used to switch between power off/playback mode/shooting mode (p. 44). *2 Slide Show will not play in the index playback mode. 1 Select [Set Play button]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 or button.
164 Using the 1 Button In playback mode, press the button. β’ This will call up the registered function. z When you press the button in shooting mode, it switches the camera to playback mode. Then when it is pressed a second time, the registered function is called up. z Registering a function other than to the button disables its ability to turn off the camera power.
165 Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can also use the control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 43. Setting the DPOF Print Settings z The specified print settings are also applied to the Print List (p. 21). z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print settings cannot be set for movies. z The icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera.
166 1 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or menu. button to select the 4. Use the or [Print Settings]. button to select 5. Press the 2 button. Make settings. 1. Use the option. 2. Use the settings. 3. Press the or or button to select an button to specify the button. z The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - [Index]: [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
167 Select a print settings method Configures print settings for single images as you view them. Select Range For picking a first and last image and printing all the images in the range. Select by Date Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date. Select by Category Configures print settings for images in the selected category. Select by Folder Configures print settings for images in the selected folder. Select All Images Configures print settings for all images.
168 [Select Images & Qty.] 2 Select the images. Selection methods differ depending on the Print Type settings (p. 165). Standard ( 1. Use the images. )/Both ( ) or button to select the 2. Press the Number of Print Copies button. 3. Use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the Index ( ) 1. Use the images. button. Index Print Selection or button to select the 2. Select and deselect with 3. Press the button. button.
169 [Select Range] 2 Select the first image. β’ You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 3. Press the 3 button. Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image in the range. 4. Press the button. β’ An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image. β’ Up to 500 images can be selected.
170 4 Configure the print settings. 1. Press the button to select [Order]. 2. Press the button. β’ The screen will return to the selection method screen. β’ Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the selected range of images. [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] 2 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to print. 2. Press the button. β’ A 3 will appear on selected images. β’ Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting.
171 [Select All Images] 2 Configure the print settings. 1. Use the [OK]. or 2. Press the button to select button. β’ The screen will return to the selection method screen. β’ Selecting [Cancel] cancels print settings of the selected image. 2 Deselect the images. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select button. β’ The screen will return to the selection method screen. β’ Selecting [Cancel] cancels the operation. z Images are printed in order according to the file number.
172 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 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. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. 1 Select [Transfer Order]. 1. Press the button. 2.
173 Single Images 3 Select an image to transfer. Transfer Selection 1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer. 2. Press the button. Mark all 3 Execute the transfering images. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select button. β’ Press the MENU button to end the setting. z Images are transferred in order according to the file number. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected. Print Settings/Transfer Settings β’ Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting.
174 Configuring the Camera Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor. Auto Power Down When set to [On], the power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the ON/OFF button again to restore power. Shooting mode: Approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Playback mode or when connected to a printer: Approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera.
175 3 Press the button. The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer. Setting the World Clock Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Time Zone]. button to select 4. Press the 2 button. Select (Home). 1. Use the . or 2. Press the button to select button.
176 3 Select an area as home. 1. Use the or button to select a home time zone. 2. Press the button. β’ To set the daylight saving option, use the or button to display . The time will advance by 1 hour. 4 Select 1. Use the 2. Press the 5 (World). button to select . button. Select a destination area. 1. Use the or button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. β’ As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time.
177 Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Time Zone]. button to select 4. Press the 2 button. (World). 1. Use the or 2. Press the button to select . button twice. β’ To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET button. β’ When you switch to the destination time zone, will display on the LCD monitor.
178 Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. z Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. z When the icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. 1 Select [Format]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the [Format].
179 Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards. Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. * When a blank memory card is used.
180 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select a file numbering setting. 2. Press the button. File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder.
181 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To Folder create an additional folder, insert the check mark again. You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a Auto Create new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Select [Create Folder]. 1.
182 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button to select the 3. Use the or [Create Folder]. button to select 4. Press the 2 button. 2. Use the or menu. button. Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Auto Create] and the or button to select a creation date. 2. Use the or [Time] and the select a time. 3. Press the β’ button to select or button to button twice. displays when the specified time arrives.
183 Setting the Auto Rotate Function Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. 1 Select [Auto Rotate]. 1. Press the button to select the 3. Use the or [Auto Rotate]. button to select Make settings. 1. Use the or [Off]. 2. Press the or button to select [On] button.
184 When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be βupβ and the lower end to be βdownβ. It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Reset All]. button to select 4.
185 z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - The shooting mode. - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the menu (p. 58) - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 105) - Colors specified in the [Color Accent] (p. 109) or [Color Swap] (p. 111) modes - Newly added My Camera settings (p.
186 Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. 1 2 Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the cameraβs A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal. β’ Slip your fingernail or the toggle on the wrist strap under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the AV cable all the way into the connector. 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.
187 z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 58). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others z If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly.
188 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can also use the control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 43. My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Select a menu item. 1. Press the 2 button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or menu item.
189 Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computerβs images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the camera. 1 Select a menu item. 1. Press the button. button to select the 3.
190 [Start-up Sound]/[Operation Sound]/ [Selftimer Sound]/[Shutter Sound] 1. Use the or button to select (Record). 2. Press the button. 3. After recording, use the or button to select (Register). 4. Press the 4 button. β’ Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses. β’ To play it, select (Play). β’ To exit instead of registering, select (Exit). Register the setting. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select button. β’ To cancel registering, select [Cancel].
191 Troubleshooting β’ β’ β’ β’ β’ β’ β’ β’ β’ Camera (p. 191) When the power is turned on (p. 192) LCD monitor (p. 192) Shooting (p. 194) Shooting movies (p. 198) Playback (p. 199) Battery/Battery Charger (p. 199) TV monitor output (p. 200) Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 200) Camera Camera will not operate. z Press the ON/OFF button (p. 42). z Confirm that the Memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed (p. 11).
192 When the power is turned on βCard locked!β message appears. The SD memory cardβs or z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the SDHC memory cardβs write protect tab upward (p. 212). write protect tab is set to βWrite protectβ. The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. z Recharge the built-in battery immediately (p. 15). LCD monitor Nothing displays. The LCD monitor is set not to display. z Press the DISP.
193 The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This image will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies. Display flickers. Display flickers when shot z This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images).
194 Noise displays./Subjectβs movements are irregular. z There is no effect on the recorded Camera automatically image. lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 61). Shooting Camera will not record. Camera is in playback mode. z Switch to Shooting mode (p. 44). Camera is connected to computer or printer. z Disconnect the interface cable, and switch to a shooting mode. Flash is charging.
195 Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image. Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. z Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots (p. 60). Image is blurred or out of focus. z Confirm the procedures in β appearsβ (p. 193). AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing.
196 Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 219). The subject is z Set the exposure compensation to a overexposed because the negative (β) setting (p. 101). surroundings are too dark. z Use the AE lock or spot metering function (pp. 99, 102). Too much light is shining z Change the shooting angle.
197 Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. Continuous shooting slows down. The memory cardβs z To enhance the continuous shooting performance has dropped. performance, you are recommended to low level format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 178). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 178).
198 Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. z After closing the memory card slot/ battery cover, turn the power on then back off. Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.
199 Playback Cannot play back. z Computer images that cannot be You attempted to play played back may play back if they are back images shot with added to the camera using the another camera or images supplied software program edited with a computer. ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. z Set the file name or location on the file format/structure of the camera (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details). Images cannot be edited.
200 z Replace the battery with a new one Battery life exceeded if (p. 11). battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 Β°C/73 Β°F). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. z Replace the battery with a new one (p. 11). TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 58). Shooting in Stitch Assist mode.
201 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded onto the memory card, red eye correction is being processed. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default. No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed, or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (p. 11).
202 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset]; alternatively, save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer, then reformat the memory card. Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Change the battery pack.
203 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image. Cannot modify image You attempted to resize or perform red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera. Or you attempted to resize an image already resized to or an image shot in .
204 Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. Cannot select In selecting the image range for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasing images or specifying print settings, you selected a starting image with a file number higher than the last image or a last image with a file number lower than the starting image. Or, you specified more than 500 images.
205 Appendix Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the βSafety Precautionsβ section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z 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.
206 z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids.
207 Battery z Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended battery and accessories. Failure to follow these precautions may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
208 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. Cautions Equipment z Do not sit with the camera in your back pocket.
209 z 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. z Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Also, do not use the equipment if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet. z Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
210 Preventing Malfunctions Camera Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z 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.
211 z Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the ( ) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A). To carry the battery or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig.B). These conditions can damage the battery. You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D). Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C Fully Charged Battery Fig. D Used Battery Attach it so the S is visible Attach in the opposite way of Fig. C.
212 z If the performance of the battery diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced. Memory Card z SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Writing/Erasing Possible Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the memory card). Writing/Erasing Impossible z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices.
213 z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. β’ The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. β’ When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. β’ When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem.
214 Using the AC Adapter (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet.
215 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the cameraβs built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation. Tripod Sockets z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge z z z z gets weaker.
216 z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both. z Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the cameraβs front panel. z A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.
217 Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners, benzine, detergents or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens.
218 Specifications All data is based on Canonβs standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 970 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10.3 million pixels) Lens : 6.6 (W) β 33.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 37 (W) β 185 (T) mm) f/3.2 (W) β f/5.7 (T) Digital Zoom : Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx.
219 Image Stabilization : Lens-shift type Continuous/Shoot Only*/Panning*/Off Metering System : Evaluative*1/Center-weighted average or Spot*2 * Still images only. *1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF. *2 Fixed to center.
220 Data Type : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* : Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) : Sound Memo or Sound Recorder: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called βExif Printβ). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the cameraβs image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
221 Sound Memo : Bit Rate: 16 bits Sampling Rate Sound memo, movie (Compact): 11.025 kHz Movie (other than Compact): 44.100 kHz Sound Recorder: 11.025 kHz/22.050 kHz/ 44.100 kHz Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 images), Magnified (approx. 2x to 10x max.), Resume Playback, Image Inspection Tool, Jump, My Category, Movie Playback (slow motion available), Rotate, Slide Show, Red-Eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, My Colors, Sound (recording/playback up to 1 min.
222 Battery Capacity Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On Playback Time LCD Monitor Off (Based on the CIPA standard) Approx. 320 images Approx. 800 images Playback Time Approx. 7 hours z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon (blinks red) may appear very rapidly.
223 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Memory card included with the camera Recording Pixels (Large) 3648 Γ 2736 pixels (Medium 1) 2816 Γ 2112 pixels (Medium 2) 2272 Γ 1704 pixels (Medium 3) 1600 Γ 1200 pixels (Small) 640 Γ 480 pixels Compression 32 MB 6 11 23 10 17 37 14 26 52 29 52 99 111 171 270 SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 28 110 47 186 99 386 45 176 75 292 156 603 61 237 109 425 217 839 121 471 217 839 411 1590 460 1777 711 2747 1118 4317 52 217 839 (Widescreen) 3648 Γ 2048 pixels 8 15 31 37 64
224 Movie : Memory card included with the camera Standard Color Accent Color Swap Compact Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 Γ 480 pixels 30 frames/sec. 640 Γ 480 pixels 30 frames/sec. LP 320 Γ 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 160 Γ 120 pixels 15 frames/sec. *1 Time Lapse *2 640 Γ 480 pixels 14 sec. 1 min. 1 sec. SDC512MSH 3 min. 57 sec. 27 sec. 1 min. 56 sec. 7 min. 30 sec. 38 sec. 2 min. 42 sec. 10 min. 29 sec. 32 MB 3 min. 9 sec. 7 min. 30 sec. 15 min. SDC-128M 13 min. 50 min. 2 sec. 21 sec.
225 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Compression Recording Pixels 3648 Γ 2736 pixels 4332 KB 2565 KB 1226 KB 2816 Γ 2112 pixels 2720 KB 1620 KB 780 KB 2272 Γ 1704 pixels 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB 1600 Γ 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 640 Γ 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 1600 Γ 1200 pixels β 558 KB 3648 Γ 2048 pixels 3243 KB Standard Color Accent Color Swap Time Lapse Recording Pixels/Frame Rate 640 Γ 480 pixels 30 frames/sec. 640 Γ 480 pixels 30 frames/sec.
226 SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 Γ 24.0 Γ 2.1 mm (1.26 Γ 0.94 Γ 0.08 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards 32.0 Γ 24.0 Γ 1.4 mm (1.26 Γ 0.94 Γ 0.06 in.) Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) Battery Pack NB-5L Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Battery Life (Charge Cycles) Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V DC 1120 mAh Approx.
227 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30) Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 β 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A 0 β 40 Β°C (32 β 104 Β°F) 42.6 Γ 104.4 Γ 31.4 mm (1.68 Γ 4.11 Γ 1.24 in.) Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz.
228 Index Index Numerics 3:2 Guide .................................114 A AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 ......214 Accessory ..................................36 AE Lock......................................99 AF Frame .............................50, 93 AF Lock......................................98 AF-assist Beam....................40, 55 AF-Point Zoom...........................90 Auto Category ..........................115 AUTO Mode ............................... 16 Auto Rotate ............................
Index Flash Settings ..................................80 Shooting.................................66 Focus .........................................17 Focus Check Display ... 60, 91, 120 Focus Lock.................................98 Frame Rates ..............................86 G Grid Lines.................................114 H High-Power Flash ....................215 Histogram...................................53 I Image Stabilizer ......................... 72 Index Playback.........................
230 Index R V Rec. Review............................... 17 Recording Pixels ..................70, 86 Red-Eye Correction (Playback) .................................................142 Red-Eye Correction (Shooting)..80 Red-Eye Reduction....................80 Registering Functions Set Play Button ....................163 Registering Settings.................116 Reset All...................................184 Resize ......................................149 Review .......................................
231 Disclaimer β’ 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. β’ Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
232 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here. Shooting Mode Function Long Shutter Exposure Compensation (p. 101) Long Shutter Mode (p. 103) Auto1) ISO Speed (p. 74) High ISO Auto ISO 80 β 1600 White Balance (p. 104) Auto1) Other than Auto Single Shot Drive Mode (pp. 68, 78) Continuous Self-timer 2 sec. / 10 sec. Custom Timer My Colors (p. 107) Evaluative Metering System (p.
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234 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function Long Shutter Stitch Direction Selection (Right, Left) (p. 88) Face Detect AF Frame (p. 93) AiAF (9-point) Center AF Frame Size Selection (p. 95) AF-Point Zoom (p. 90) Digital Zoom6) (p. 62) Standard Digital Tele-converter Slow Synchro Flash Settings (p. 80) Red-Eye Lamp Red-Eye Correction Custom Timer (delay, shots) (p. 68) AF-assist Beam (p. 55) Review (Rec. Review) (p. 17) Review Info. (p.
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ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 9 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 205 β 213). CEL-SH7TA210 Β© CANON INC.
