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Canon A650 User's Manual

1. Playback with Transition Effects Automated Playback Auto Play Red Eye Correction Function 6 60c2sc0s0000 Resize IMAGES 22603405440 5 r genet aie deasen a6 Attaching Sound Memos to Images Protecting IMAGES 25 04 ncccss cower denes een Eta Erasing All Magese icccvacganedecazesadetaee Print Settings Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings 2 6 2202 0snc0c es eas Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings Connecting to a TV Shooting Playback Using a TV Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Safety Precautions siai deie see aede rent cadas WARNINGS geirrt coos dat dwe seid edb eitt LE E a ond dnd ey tae d A S E EN e da op weal 120 Table of Contents 5 Preventing Malfunctions 2 2 66 000000s beeen 177 Battery Handing 4 22244 aeheckbeureagurdedoandss 178 Handling the Memory Card 00 0 180 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 182 Using the Lenses Sold Separately 185 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 189 Camera Care and Maintenance 191 SOSCHICANOMS cic Sande vote dene roe ee Rae wars 192 Index 202 Wy Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 207 E Symbol Conventions in this Guide 68 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Configuring the Postcard Mode ice 5 Cannot be selin You can shoot images w
2. appears the shutter button is p 160 pressed 162 Troubleshooting AF assist Beam is set to In dark places where it is difficult for Off the camera to focus the AF assist Beam will emit to assist focusing As the AF assist Beam will not function when turned off set it On to activate it p 45 Take care not to obstruct the AF assist Beam with your hand when used Subject is out of focal range Shoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance p 192 The camera may be set to an unintended function such as YJ macro or MF manual focus Cancel the setting The subject is hard to focus Use the focus lock AF lock or manual on focus to shoot p 97 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting Set the flash to Flash on p 62 The subject is Set the exposure compensation to a underexposed because the positive setting p 108 surroundings are too bright Use the AE Lock or spot metering functions pp 101 109 Subject is too far away for Shoot within correct flash range of the flash to reach subject when using the built in flash p 193 Raise the ISO speed and then shoot p 104 Subject in recorded image is too bright or image flashes white Subject is too close making Shoot within correct flash range of the the flash too strong subject when using the built in flash p 193 Turn On the Safety FE p 120
3. Automated Playback Auto Play Playback Erasing 139 Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds 1 Select Auto Play 1 2 Press the button Press the Q button uto Pay In the menu use the or 7 RET SCTion button to select Auto Play Ex Resize Sound Nemo Om Protect I Rotate During automated playback the following functions are possible Pause Resume Press the FUNC SET button Fast forward Rewind Press the or button holding down the button will increase the speed of the Fast Forward Stop Press the MENU button If Transition is selected p 138 the selected transition effects appear between images 140 Red Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images Playback Erasing Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended 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 Correc tion 1 Press the i button 2 In the Ea menu use the or EST SE button to select A Red Eye CTE Correction Rotate 3 Press the button 2 Sel
4. Downloading Images to a Computer Items to Prepare Camera and computer e Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera e Interface cable supplied with the camera be sure to use only the supplied cable System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements E Windows os Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports Windows Vista Pentium 1 3 GHz or higher Windows XP Windows 2000 Pentium 500 MHz or higher RAM 512 MB or more 256 MB or more Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more 200 MB or more Display E Macintosh 1 024 x 768 pixels High Color 16 bit or better os Mac OS X v10 3 v10 4 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU PowerPC G3 G4 G5 or Intel Processor RAM 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk e Canon Utilities Space ImageBrowser 300 MB or more PhotoStitch 50 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels 32 000 Colors or better 26 J Preparing to Download Images Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the Downloading Imag
5. 0001 0001 0001 0001 e Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2000 because the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder Images from continuous shooting Self timer images custom Stitch Assist mode images e Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders e Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types 130 Playback Erasing Playback Erasing Q Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward Q e The image is magnified and Gi Gai will display at the top right of the screen e Images can be magnified up to a factor of 10x Approximate location of the displayed area 2 Use the 4 or gt button to move the image around e If you press the FUNC SET button while in magnified display the camera switches to image advance mode and will display You can use the or button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification The image advance mode is cancelled when you press the FUNC SET button again e You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward E 2 You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button oO Movie f
6. Flash Exposure Me Compensation Flash Output prr White Balance Boging p 111 My Colors EN ER ES Eh Es p 114 4 Red Eye Correction Function D p 140 AF Lock Manual Focus MF pp 98 99 Macro a p 63 File Size p 198 still Image Recording Pixels pp 197 Movies Movie Length 198 m Focus Check Display Folder Number File Number Compression Still Images AINE p 67 Recording Pixels Still Images mif m2fmsf s w p 66 Q The Focus Check display cannot be selected for movies 54 Basic Operations The following information may also be displayed with some images A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards p 194 A M RAW image PJ Image recording pixel setting not recognized display correctly Overexposure Warning In the following cases overexposed portions of the image blink When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor information view When using the detailed display mode of the playback mode E Information for images shot on other cameras may not Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image The greater the bias toward the left in the graph the darker the image The greater the bias toward the right the b
7. Please note that formatting initializing a memory card erases Q all data including protected images and other file types 1 Select Format 1 Press the D button 2 Use the or button to select the Volume menu em Start up Image On 3 Use the or W button to select Power Saving Format Date Time 4 Press the button 09 09 07 10 00 Y Continuous 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select Ok Format 2 Press the button Format memory card To perform a low level format use eu a the button to select Low Level ESD US Format and the or button to Low Level Format add a check mark e You can stop formatting a memory card when Low Level Format is selected by pressing the FUNC SET button You can still use a memory card without problem when formatting is halted but its data will be erased Low Level Format Fl 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 57 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Commonly Used Shooting Functions l M Shooting with the Optical Zoom 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode D 2a BI S scn Ca P Tv Av M The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm 210 mm focal length in 35mm film equivalent terms The zoom bar will display while you adjust
8. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode P Tv Av M You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C Custom mode When necessary you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to Settings that are not retained when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off such as continuous shooting or self timer are instead retained 124 Various Shooting Methods 1 Register the desired contents e Adjust the mode dial to the mode you wish to register e Set the shooting function you wish to register C Shooting mode P Tv Av M Items which can be set in P Tv Av and M modes p 207 Rec menu settings Zoom location Manual focus location To change some of the settings saved in C other than shooting mode select C 2 Select Save Settings 1 Press the i button eye 2 In the menu use the or IS Mode Continuous button to select Save Settings Converter Ne 3 Press the button 3 Register 1 Use the or buttons to select OK 2 Press the button 3 Press the ei button 4 Adjust the mode dial to C and shoot The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes Fl Saved settings can be reset p 55 Various Shooting Methods 1125 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 6 gt See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207
9. 12 Playback Information 52 Shooting Information Using the LCD Monitor Lens Conversion Lens Adapter 185 Tele converter c eee 185 Wide Converter 185 List of Messages 168 Magnifying Images i Maintenance cceeee Manual Shooting Mode White Balance Manual Focus Memory Card n se Estimated Capacities Formatting 00 0 Handling sessen Inserting MENU ressursi cacercnecsncsereccest Menu FUNC Menu MENU Button Menus and Settings 42 Play Menu Print Menu osne Set up Menu i Messages n se Metering Modes eee MF Point Zoom Microphone cccceeecees Mode Dial Mode Switch 0 204 Index Movie Playback c eee 21 135 Shooting 19 MUG ies ccictieiasceadeceeuscccapenaseecaates 46 My Colors cecccceeeesenteeees 114 N Night Display 0 cee Night Scene Night Snapshot o ON OFF Button 15 40 Operation Sound cceee 46 Operation Vol Overexposure Warning 54 P Play Menu Playback n Using a TV i Playback Information 52 Playback Mode 00008 52 Playback Vol Portrait ices cessouttsetviectea wetiecte Postcard aceus oaeiai Power Compact Power Adapter seenen 184 200 Rechargeable Batteries 182 Power Saving Function 41 Print Menu
10. 15 The camera automatically selects settings au E Image Zone pp 73 81 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting D Portrait 2A Landscape Night Snapshot amp s Kids amp Pets SCN Special Scene Night Scene Indoor bed Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks Aquarium Underwater ISO 3200 Cad Stitch Assist Movie Standard Compact 9 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 73 E Creative Zone pp 82 87 123 With these settings you select parameters such as the shutter speed or aperture value to achieve a range of effects P _ Program AE Tv _ Setting the Shutter Speed Av Setting the Aperture M _ Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture C Register regularly used shooting modes and settings Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes 6 J See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode D ca BY S SCN When a shooting mode appropriate for specific scenes is selected the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting 1 Set the mode dial to a B or a D Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people 2A Landscape Optimized for shooting landscape scenes which contain both near and far subjects 74 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Night Snapshot Ma Allows you to take snapshots of peo
11. 4 7 x 3 5 in Send images as e mail s Small ee 640x480 Low attachments or shoot more images 2 2 eoa 1600 x 1200 When printing to postcards p 68 5 Printing on wide size paper you can check 4000 x 2248 the composition at a 16 9 aspect ratio Widescreen Areas that will not be recorded appear on the LCD monitor as a black border 1 Paper sizes vary according to region 2 Cannot be set in al mode Approximate recording pixels M is short for megapixels Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67 Changing the Compression Still Images See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode MM D ta A amp scnd P Tv AVM 1 Select a compression setting 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select P and the or button to change the option 3 Press the button ASM Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose El Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images gi Fine a Shoot normal quality images FJ Normal Normal Shoot more images See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 198 Fl See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 197 68 Configuring the Postcard Mode 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode MD Q ta Bl S scn P Tv AVM Cannot be set in mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside
12. DISP S P l T 3 TE occurs The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot Ifthe flash is used the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge The interval between shots may lengthen when the built in memory of the camera fills Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full El If the Shots option is set to 2 or more shots the following 66 Commonly Used Shooting Functions l Changing the Recording Pixels Still Images 6 Shooting Mode Select a recording pixels setting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 UD 9 a A S scnd P Tv AVM 1 Press the button 2 Use the or W button to select and the or button to change the option 3 Press the button Cannot be set in mode 12M 4000x3000 EM WW S gt Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose High Printing to about A2 size Large 12M 4000 x 3000 420 x 597 mm 16 5 x 23 4 in Printing to about A3 size J Medium 1 8M 3264 x 2448 297 x 420 mm 11 7 x 16 5 in Printing to about A4 size 7 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in m2 Medium 2 5M 2592 x 1944 Printing to about Letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Print postcard size prints 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in Medium 3 2M 1600 x 1200 Print L size prints 4 119 x 89 mm
13. Optical Zoom Zone without deterioration Yellow Digital Zoom Zone without deterioration EY Blue Digital Zoom Zone with deterioration Commonly Used Shooting Functions 61 Shooting with the Digital Tele Converter 1 Select Digital Zoom 1 Press the ai button 2 In the menu use the or Cosita zoon button to select Digital Zoom ReU tye Auto 180 shift AF assist Beam Review 2 Accept the setting O 1 Use the or button to select AF Frane 1 5x or 2 0x Digital Zoon 2 Press the i button Red Eye u Auto ISO Shift Off AF assist Beam On Review 2 sec 3 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot will appear on the LCD monitor e The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels the T icon and the zoom factor appear in blue 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 62 l Using the Flash 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode MM ta Bl S scn cad P Tv AVM nd modes Commonly Used Shooting Functions Cannot be set in 1 Press the button 1 Use the or W button to change the flash mode gt A off Bi on E Auto You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera
14. button to select Remove Frame 2 Press the button start Cancel 2 Adjust the position of the frame 1 Use the or button to select a frame to remove e The selected frame will appear in green SET CUTS 3 Delete the frame 1 Press the button e The selected frame will disappear e To continue deleting frames return to Step 2 e When you finish deleting frames press the MENU button Resizing Images E Playback Erasing 145 You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 1 Select Resize 1 Press the i button 2 In the Ea menu use the or button to select fi Resize Ei tesize 3 Press the button cSt I Rotate Select an image 1 Use the or button to select an image to resize 2 Press the button e The FUNC SET button is not selectable for images that cannotbe f resized Select a resolution 1 Use the or button to select I or 8 2 Press the button e Some recording pixel settings 1600x1200 cannot be selected depending on MB S XS the available space of the memory card 146 Playback Erasing 4 Save the image 1 Use the or button to select OK 2 Press the button e The resized image will be saved in a new file e If you wish to continue resizing of another image r
15. button to select the Repeaters E menu s 4 Use the or W button to select Print Settings 5 Press the button 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select Print Settings Print Type Date File No or Print Type SE Clear DPOF data Date off 2 Use the or gt button to select File th a sree Me to unono selecta Clear DPOF data On setting to configure Oo IMENUJE 3 Press the i button Type as follows Index Date and File No cannot be set to On at the same time Standard or Both Date and File No can be set to On at the same time however the printable information may vary between printers Printing more than two copies 1 Set Print Type in Print Settings to Standard or Both 2 Select Select Images amp Qty choose the image you wish to print and press the FUNC SET button 3 Use the or W buttons to set the number of copies Images dated using Postcard Date Imprint mode p 69 are always printed with the date regardless of the Date setting As a result some printers may print the date twice on these images if Date is also set to On Dates print in the style specified in the Date Time menu p 13 El The Date and File No settings change according to the Print 152 Print Settings Transfer Settings Single Images 1 Select Select Images amp Qty 1 Set the mode switch to gt 2 Press the er button 3 Use the or
16. stops at the last frame displayed Volume Level Press the FUNC SET button to Adjust it with the 4 or display the movie control panel button e You can switch between showing hiding the playback progress bar by pressing the DISP button while playing a movie e If playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing session playback will resume from the last frame displayed 136 Playback Erasing Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the or button to select and press the FUNC SET button Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback Prints An icon will display when a printer is E Print connected See the Direct Print User Guide for details O Play Play Slow Motion Playback You can use the button to I gt Slow Motion slow down or the button to speed up playback KZ First Frame Displays the first frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC SET button Ki Previous Frame is held down Next Frame Fast Forwards if the FUNC SET button D Next Frame shel down b gt Last Frame Displays the last frame Use the television s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set p 157 The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback Playback Erasing 137 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Original 1 Select Rotate 1 Press t
17. the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the Red Eye Correction function use the Add Frame option to correct them E When there is not enough space left on the memory card Playback Erasing 143 Add Correction Frame 1 Select Add Frame Red Eye Correction 1 2 2 Adjust the position of the frame 1 Use the W or gt button to select Add Frame Press the button A green frame will display Use the or button to move the frame Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever 3 Add additional correction frames 1 Press the button A correction frame is added and the frame color changes to white If you wish to add additional frames adjust the position and press the FUNC SET button Up to 35 additional frames can be added To end the adding of correction frames press the MENU button To correctly perform red eye correction take note of the following refer to the image in Step 2 Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red eye portion to be corrected When there are several subjects with red eye be sure to add one correction frame per subject 144 Playback Erasing Removing Correction Frames 1 Select Remove Frame Red Eye Correction 1 Use the W or
18. AF Lock Manual Focus 97 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock 101 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock 103 SO Adjusting the ISO Speed 005 104 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting Auto ISO Shift 106 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 108 Switching between Metering Modes 109 Adjusting the Tone White Balance T1 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 114 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 116 Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings 117 Setting the Flash Output 42020 4 s40e0e0e0n0 4 118 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 119 4 Table of Contents Adjusting Exposure for Built in Flash Shooting Safety FE Da Registering Settings to the Print Share Button Setting the Display Overlays C Saving Custom Settings 2 2 052 asi ita nee os Setting the Auto Rotate Function 0 02 20208 Creating an Image Destination Folder Resetting the File NumDg esr 65 0000 0s0eene seers Playback Erasing Q Magnifying Images 00 000s l Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Checking the Focus and Peoples Expressions Focus Check Display i c ccercees cceeeee bneaan f amp Jumping to Images 00000 0 eee Viewing Movies Movie Replay Control Panel Rotating Images in the Display
19. By default images are saved on the computer in folders according to the shooting date a p E s i a a D d eb p 2 a 0 w pS w 7 D lt m w o Oo 32 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC aed amp Wrist Strap WS DC4 o S Memory Card 32MB AV Cable AVC DC300 AA Alkaline Canon Digital Camera Batteries x4 Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit AC Adapter Kit CBK4 300 ACK600 Waterproof Case WP DC18 E Battery Charger CB 5AH CB 5AHE ee m AA size NiMH batteries NB Waterproof Case Weight WW DC1 3AH x4 Compact Power NiMH Battery NB4 300 set of 4 Adapter AA size also available separately i a ower Cort System Map 33 High Power Flash Wide Converter Tele converter HF DC1 WC DC58B TC DC58C C Conversion Lens SS Adapter C LA DC58J _ d Q a gt a on rs 9 PS Q Ss RBZ Compact Photo Printers 3 SELPHY Series Direct Print Compatible Inkjet Printers 4 SD Memory Card SDC 128M SDC 512MSH USB Port PC Card Slot Video IN Terminal xh gt Ch gt Audio IN Terminal Windows Macintosh 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 b
20. Eye On 2 Accept the setting o 1 Use the or button to select EE rame Normal or Small AF Frame Size 2 Press the E button Digital Zoom Flash Sync Slow Synchro Off Red Eye On digital tele converter or MF p 99 is used E The setting changes to Normal when the digital zoom 96 Various Shooting Methods Changing the AF Frame Position FlexiZone You can move the AF frame to any position This allows you to set the focus more precisely on your target subject 1 Press repeatedly until the AF frame turns green In some shooting modes pressing the button switches between the following settings categories P Exposure compensation AF Frame Twv Shutter speed Exposure compensation AF Frame Av Aperture value Exposure compensation AF Frame M _ Shutter speed Exposure compensation AF Frame 2 Use the 4 or gt but ton to move the AF frame to the desired position and press the 4 button e Pressing the MENU button shifts the AF frame to a face detected by the camera e You can change the AF frame size by pressing the DISP button the change remains in effect even after the camera power is switched off e Continuing to press the button causes the AF frame to return to its original position in the center and it also switches between the settings categories shown above io eB the AF frame and spot metering frame correspond p 110
21. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page M White Balance p 111 fe Metering Mode p 109 Compression E Drive Mode pp 64 88 a Still image p 67 rm My Colors 114 Recording Pixels 66 y P Still image B Flash Recording Pixels DA Flash Output p 18 Movie p 79 Rec Menu e Default setting Contents Menu Item Options Reference Page AF Frame UD 9 Sa Ni BV 4 32 5CN Face Detect AiAF Center p 93 P Tv Av M_ Center FlexiZone Face Detect AiAF AF Frame Size Normal Small p 95 Digital Zoom Still image Standard Off 1 5x 2 0x p 58 Movie Standard Off In standard movie mode only Flash Sync 1st curtain 2nd curtain p 119 Slow Synchro On Off p 90 Flash Adjust Auto Manual p 116 Red Eye On Off p 89 Basic Operations 45 Menu Item Options Ranier d Safety FE On Off p 120 Spot AE Point Center AF Point p 110 Safety Shift On Off p 86 Auto ISO Shift Off Dra Button On p 106 MF Point Zoom On Off p 99 Safety MF On Off p 100 AF assist Beam On Off Review You can set the length of time Off 2 10 seconds Hold images display after being shot p 17 Review Info Off Detailed Focus Check p 91 Reverse Disp On Off Disp Overlay Still image Off Grid Lines 3 2 Guide Both p 122 Movie Off Grid Lines IS Mode Still image Continuous Shoot Only 70 Panning Off P Movie Continuous Off Converter None WC DC5
22. ON OFF Button Dev Button q Mode Switch DIGITAL Terminal Q r a gt e 1 s 9 PS Q Buttons 1 Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer e Slip a fingernail under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector e See the printer s user guide for connection instructions Canon Brand Printers DIGITAL Terminal lt s Compact Photo Printers EZA e ea a C a Interface Cable Inkjet Printers 41 Since this camera uses a standard protocol PictBridge you can use it with other PictBridge compliant printers in addition to Canon brand printers 2 You can also use the CP 10 CP 100 CP 200 CP 300 card photo printers 24 Printing 2 Turn on the printer 3 Set the camera s mode switch to gt Playback and press the ON OFF button e The Da button will light blue A A or EJ icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer GP will display on movies 3 o p w 2 D S 5 w 9 oO 4 Use the or button to select an image to print and press the D button The Bw button will blink blue and printing will start After you finish printing turn off the camera and the printer and disconnect the interface cable Downloading Images to a Computer 25
23. P Av You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds When shooting at night or under artificial indoor lighting this function reduces the effect of background darkening when the flash fires 1 Select Slow Synchro 1 Press the E button 2 In the e menu use the or button to select Slow Synchro Various Shooting Methods A Center AF Frame Size Normal Digital Zoom Standard ash Syn 1st curtain Slow Synchro On U EVE On 2 Set Slow Synchro 1 Use the or button to select RG CENTER On or Off AF Frame Size Normal 2 Press the ei button Digital Zoon Standard Flash Sync ai Slow Synchro On Red Eye U Please note that camera shake becomes a factor when Slow Synchro is set to On If this occurs you are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in this mode E In 24 EA and 2 modes Slow Synchro is set to On Various Shooting Methods 91 Checking the Focus and Peoples Expressions Focus Check 6 3 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode D ta BY amp scn P Tv AVM Allows you to check the focus of an image taken Face Detect displays a frame adjusted to the size of a face in an image allowing you to easily check facial expressions or whether a subject s eyes are closed It is recommended to set Review to Hold in the 5 menu 1 Select Review Info 1 Press the O button 2 In the e menu use th
24. This option cannot be selected in manual focusing mode p 97 The AF frame returns to the center position when the power is switched off Fil When the metering option is set to Spot you can make Various Shooting Methods 97 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock Manual Focus Safety MF a See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode MD 2a BY Sy scn ca P Tv Av M Cannot be used in It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects e Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings e Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects e Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition e Subjects that are moving quickly e Subjects through glass Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass Shooting with the Focus Lock 1 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 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 3 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway while you recompose the image and press the shut ter button all the way to shoot the image Various Shooting Methods 98 Shooting with the AF Lock Not available in or Chad mode 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal
25. automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas 1 Set the mode dial to Tv speed e Use the or button to change the shutter speed Shutter Speed Shoot Configure the shutter e If the aperture value is shown in red the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Use the or button to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in white The nature of CCDs is such that noise in the recorded image eo increases at slow shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1 3 seconds to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images However a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot 84 Shooting Using the Mode Dial the zoom state as follows E The aperture value and shutter speed change according to Aperture Value Shutter Speed seconds Maximum Wide 2 8 3 5 15 1 1250 Angle f 4 0 8 0 15 1 2000 Maximum Telephoto 4 8 6 3 15 1 1250 f 7 1 8 0 15 1 2000 The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 500 second Therefore even if the shutter speed is preset t
26. button to select the eect maesa E menu ARAE 4 Use the or button to select m Aa eens rin ngs Select Images amp Qty a TB 5 Press the button e Selecting Clear All Selections cancels all print settings 2 Select the images e Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings p 150 Standard F Both 1 Use the or button to Number of Print Copies select the images 2 Press the button 3 Use the or button to select the number of print copies up to 99 4 Press the n button If the camera is connected to a printer the Dv button will light in blue while images are being selected At this time press the Bw button confirm that Print is selected and when the 9 button is pressed printing will begin Print Settings Transfer Settings 153 Index 1 Use the or button to select the images 2 Select and deselect with Index Print Selection 3 Press the button You can also select images in the index playback mode e Ifthe camera is connected to a printer the Dav button will light in blue while images are being selected At this time press the B button confirm that Print is selected and when the FUNC SET button is pressed printing will begin All the Images on a Memory Card 1 Select Select All Images 1 Set the mode switch to P 2 Press the 0 button 3 Use the or button to select the A A A
27. csc orossicsarcstiiritad 56 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 57 144 C8 Shooting with the Optical Zoom 57 Using the Digital Zoom Digital Tele Converter 58 Using the Flash 0 0 cece eee 62 Shooting Close ups Macro 63 Table of Contents 3 Using the Self Timer 00 000 0000 ue 64 Changing the Recording Pixels Still Images 66 Changing the Compression Still Images 67 Configuring the Postcard Mode 68 Embedding the Date in the Image Data 69 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 70 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 72 Mode CN neesan her de adtesn ae eeea4 ee dees a2 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes 60 500008 13 Movie Shooting antrop ikesi 77 cod Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 80 P Pogam AE iind aakeada teene dk ane LENN 82 TV Setting the Shutter Speed 0 0 0 000 83 AV Setting the Aperture n aonana eee ee 85 M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture 87 Various Shooting Methods 88 Continuous ShOOHNG c ccscasscetesces eae canoe ss 88 Setting the Red Eye Reduction Function 89 Setting the Slow Synchro Function 90 Checking the Focus and Peoples Expressions Focus NSCs 5 ccc0si rete rhea PEER EERE 91 Selecting an AF Frame Mode 93 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock
28. e menu use the or cent button to select Safety MF Auto ISO shift Off afety FE 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select On ents 2 Press the n button Auto 180 Shift Off MF Point Zoom On Safety MF Off AF assist Beam U Safety FE On w First focus manually and then press the shut ter button halfway e The focus will be fine tuned at the optimal point of focus A To shoot press the shutter button all the way down press fully Various Shooting Methods 101 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode P Tv Av 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 i Press the button and select 2 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button e The exposure setting will lock and will display 4 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully To Release the AE Lock ae Operate a button other than the or button El You can use the FE lock when using the flash p 103 102 Various Shooting Methods Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Combination The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be fr
29. gt button g Drive Node 3 Press the amp button Ta amp 2 Shoot e 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 display E Various Shooting Methods 89 memory of the camera fills f the flash is used the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge Setting the Red Eye Reduction Function a f See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode D ta BY amp scn co P Tv AvM Cannot be set in nd modes This function reduces the red eye effect which results when the eyes reflect light back from the flash 1 Select Red Eye 1 Press the ei button SEE eee eal 2 In the e menu use the or Digital Zoon Standard button to select Red Eye Flash Sync 1st curtain s Sunchre off off On El The interval between shots lengthens when the built in 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select AFI rane Size Norn On or Off Digital Zoon Standard 2 Press the ed button Flash Sync st curtain Slow Synchro a Red Eye Off Safety FE U F When On is selected the Red Eye Reduction Lamp lights orange before the flash fires 90 setting the Slow Synchro Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode ca
30. or button until the shutter speed display turns to white Some aperture values may not be available with certain zoom Q positions p 87 86 Shooting Using the Mode Dial The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is Fl 1 500 second Therefore even if an aperture value is preset the aperture value may automatically be reset to match the synchronized flash speed Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens aperture F2 8 F3 2 F3 5 F4 0 F4 5 F4 8 F5 0 F5 6 F6 3 F7 1 F8 0 Safety Shift With Tv and Av modes if Safety Shift is turned On in the Rec menu the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot be otherwise obtained Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled Shooting Using the Mode Dial 87 M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture a See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode M You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images 4 Set the mode dial to M ting 1 Use the button to select shutter speed or aperture 2 Configure the shutter speed and aperture set 2 Use the or button to change the option 3 Shoot e When you press the shutter button halfway the difference between the correct exposure and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor If the difference is more than 2 stops 2 o
31. osne 46 Print Share Button 24 30 40 121 PRIMUING osise sissi 23 150 Program AE seses 82 Protecting 148 Rec MON eresse Recording Pixels R S Ze oiean Resume Playback Reverse Disp RROVIGW wiccoceccisecsecnwareesvede donaee Using a TV eee ROC iss ccevscccccsccnttccrssinwesiaees S Safety FE oibus Safety MF u ceeeseeeeseeeeeeeeee Safety Shift eee Safety Zoom Self Timer oo eee Selftimer Vol 00 46 Set up Menu ja Shooting 20 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Shooting Information 50 Shooting Mode PUNO E 72 Image Zone eee 12 73 Kids amp Pets 74 Landscape Special Scene 05 74 Aquarium 75 Beach Fireworks 75 Foliage T5 Index 1205 Z LOOM a paa iaa i E 57 Zoom Lever scsscnercrsnceenviasansacteanes 40 Underwater a Stitch Assist Shutter Button Pressing Fully ceeee 16 Shutter Speed 83 87 Shutter Volume c ceeeeees 46 Slow Synchro Function 44 90 Smooth Continuous Shooting 88 Sound Memo ccesceeeeees 147 Speaker fai Special Scene cscceeeees Spot AE Point Frame Spot Metering Frame ne Standard eenoog Start up IMage eeeeeeeeeee Start up Vol i Stitch Assist ariere System Requirements 25 T Telephoto wise Sacre cnesserascaencecctsnes Transition Effects Troubleshooting 0
32. per image Fil See Battery Handling Precautions p 178 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities L Memory card included with the camera Appendix 197 z Compress SDC Recording Pixels ion 32MB SDC 128M 512MSH El 23 91 Hi Large a 9 39 155 4000 x 3000 pixels El 19 82 321 Al 8 35 139 M Medium 1 a 14 59 231 3264 x 2448 pixels El 29 123 479 El 11 49 190 A Medium 2 al 20 87 339 2592 x 1944 pixels El 41 173 671 El 29 121 471 H Medium 3 al 52 217 839 1600 x 1200 pixels EJ 99 411 1590 Al 111 460 1777 Ei small _ a 171 711 2747 640 x 480 pixels El 270 1118 4317 a Postcard a 52 217 839 1600 x 1200 pixels F 7 31 122 W Widescreen al 12 53 206 4000 x 2248 pixels E 26 109 425 Capable of smooth continuous shooting p 88 when memory card has been formatted with a low level format e This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions 198 Appendix Movie O Memory card included with the camera Recording Pixels IFrame Rate 32MB SDC 128M SDC 512MSH ent sate pe 1 min 4 sec 4 min 9 sec 640 x 480 pixels bad 30 frames sec 30 sec 2 min 7 sec 8 min 14 sec Standard LP 320 x 240 pixels 11 min 30 frames sec 43 ate atti 1566 42 a Ed Hat 160 x 120 pixels 14 min 55 mi
33. shake warning icon appears Commonly Used Shooting Functions 63 l Shooting Close ups Macro 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode D gt scn CP Tv AVM Cannot be set in Use this mode to shoot close ups of flowers or small items At maximum wide angle the image area is 28 x 20 mm 1 1 x 0 79 in when at the minimum focusing distance 1 cm 0 4 in from the end of the lens to the subject 1 Press the amp button 1 Use the or W button to select D e The zoom bar will display while you adjust the zoom At zoom ranges not possible for macro photography the bar will appear yellow and the J icon will gray out The image will be recorded at standard focusing distance To Cancel the Macro Mode Press and use the or button to select Normal Use the LCD monitor to compose close ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off center Using the flash in macro mode may cause image edges to darken 64 l Using the Self Timer See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode MD 2 2a BI S scn Co P Tv Av M Cannot be set in N mode You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance Commonly Used Shooting Functions 10 sec Self Timer shoots 10 seconds after you press the sy Shutter button RW 2 seconds before the shutter releases the self timer
34. 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 Mim SCN P Tv Av M Auto O O O O High ISO Auto Q A O ISO 80 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 OlO Oojo ojo O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Or O Available Default x B See SO 3200 setting method p 76 Various Shooting Methods 1105 1 Adjust the ISO Speed 1 Press the S0 button TO HI 2 Use the or gt buttons to change ISO the setting AUTO 3 Press the button e Selecting puts priority on image quality in setting the optimal ISO speed for the light level when shooting As the imaging sensitivity will automatically be raised in dark places shutter speed will increase reducing camera shake and subject blurring e Selecting High ISO Auto sets a higher sensitivity than for Eg As the shutter speed becomes even faster camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement will be reduced even more than when shooting the same scene in fia Noise may increase in the captured image compared to fi Auto processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed if the camera is set at 9 or EW the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when aa pressing the shutter button halfway or
35. space in the camera s built Format the memory card with a low in memory level format before shooting p 56 Lower the recording pixels p 79 Use a high speed memory card SDC 512MSH etc Zoom does not operate Zoom lever was pressed Operate the zoom before shooting in while shooting in movie movie mode p 57 Note the digital mode zoom is available while shooting but only in Standard movie mode Playback Cannot play back You attempted to play back Computer images that cannot be images shot with another played back may play back if they are camera or images edited added to the camera using the with a computer supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser File name was changed with Set the file name or location on the a computer or file location file format structure of the camera was changed Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details Movies do not play back correctly a Movies recorded with high recording pixels may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources 166 Troubleshooting Reading images from memory card is slow Memory card was formatted Use a memory card formatted in your in another device camera p 56 Battery Batteries consumed quickly Battery is not being used to See Battery Han
36. temperature and to the battery charge state The battery charger may emit noise while charging This is not a malfunction Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 200 can also be used Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK600 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 Compact Power power outlet Adapter CA PS500 2 Open the terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC IN terminal Appendix 185 Using the Lenses Sold Separately The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC DC58B and Tele converter TC DC58C In order to attach these lenses you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58J When attaching the wide converter tele converter be sure A to screw it on securely If they come loose they may fall from the lens adapter posing risk of injury from shattered glass Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide converter tele converter lens as this can result in blindness or impairment of vision f you use the flash when shooting with these attachments Q the outer area of the recorded image especially lower right corner will come out relatively dark When using the te
37. the Mode Dial a Ler Underwater oo a z Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof ti Ye Case WP DC18 sold separately This mode uses g bt y an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish ia tones and record images with a natural hue fe AT EY ISO 3200 The ISO speed is set to 3200 Use it to set ISO speeds for high sensitivity imaging twice that of ISO 1600 It will reduce subject blurring and camera shake when shooting Settings will be fixed at M3 recording pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels mode Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake In A E E E or FY mode the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot in mode noise in the image may become noticeable Q The shutter speed is slow in 2 or WP DC18 sold separately We recommend you use the separately sold Waterproof Case WP DC18 for shooting in rain at ski resorts and at beaches E To shoot underwater install the camera in Waterproof Case Shooting Using the Mode Dial 77 Movie Shooting 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode The following movie modes are available The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use p 198 Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full when a super high speed memory card is used such as the recommended SD
38. the print area width to height ratio of approximately 3 2 shown in the LCD monitor 1 Select B 1 Press the button 2 Use the or W button to select and choose ag with the or gt button Commonly Used Shooting Functions 12M 4000x3000 3 Press the button EMi m M S gt Postcard 1600x e The recording pixel and compression IRIE VANEK 39 settings are fixed 2 megapixels 1600 x 1200 Z0 e The area that will not print displays in gray The digital zoom or the digital tele converter cannot be used in Q this mode E For printing instructions refer to the Direct Print User Guide Commonly Used Shooting Functions 69 Embedding the Date in the Image Data 4 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode MO Q ta BY S scn P Tv AVM Cannot be set in mode You can embed the date in the image data when Postcard is selected 1 Select amp 1 Press the button 2 Use the or W button to select and choose aj with the or gt button 12M 4000x3000 3 Press the button E Mi M2 M3 S o gt Postcard 1600x1200 EMI M M 2 Select Date Stamp 1 Press the i button An 2 In the e menu use the or Disp Overlay Off button to select Date Stamp Continuous None p 3 Set the date and time 1 Use the or button to select EEEO Date or Date amp Time Disp Overlay Off 2 Press the 0 but
39. turn on the LCD monitor p 49 The display darkens The image in the LCD This is a normal occurrence in monitor will darken in strong devices containing CCDs and does sunlight or bright light 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 This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting flickering recorded in movies but not in still images 160 Troubleshooting A bar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitor Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject such as the sun or other light source appears A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting A appears This displays when using a memory card that has print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF compliant cameras This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies Set the IS Mode to any setting other than Off p 70 Raise the ISO speed p 104 Set the Auto ISO Shift to any setting other than Off Select a setting other than flash off p 62 Set the self timer and attach the camera to a tripod or other device p 64 These settings will be ove
40. turned on Press the ON OFF button p 13 Memory card slot battery Confirm that the memory card slot cover is open battery cover is securely closed p 9 Batteries are loaded inthe Reload the batteries in the correct wrong direction direction p 8 Batteries are not the right Use only unused AA size alkaline type batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries p 178 Battery charge is low and Replace the camera batteries with 4 the camera will not operate unused or fully charged batteries Change the batteries p 8 message displays Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 sold separately p 182 Poor contact between Wipe the battery terminals with a camera and battery clean dry cloth terminals Reload the batteries several times Troubleshooting 1159 Sounds come from the camera interior The camera s horizontal The camera s orientation mechanism vertical orientation was is operating There is no malfunction changed When the power is turned on Card locked message appears The SD memory card s or When recording to erasing from or SDHC memory card s write formatting the memory card slide the protect tab is set to Write write protect tab upward p 180 protect The Date Time menu appears The lithium date battery Replace the lithium date battery charge is depleted p 14 Not displayed LCD monitor is turned off Press DISP button and
41. 2 mm excluding protrusions 4 41 x 2 67 x 2 21 in Weight Approx 300 g 10 58 oz camera body only 196 Battery Capacity Appendix Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor Playback On Based on LCD Monitor Time the CIPA standard AA size Alkaline z Approx 300 Approx 1000 Approx Batteries included images images 18 hours with the camera AA size NiMH 2 f Approx 500 Approx 1400 Approx Batteries NB 3AH images images 19 hours fully charged The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings Movie data is excluded At low temperatures the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly In these circumstances the performance can be improved by warming the battery in a pocket before use Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated A Canon brand memory card is used Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 continuous playback at 3 seconds
42. 8B TC DC58C p 185 Date Stamp Off Date Date amp Time p 69 Set Dav button a mAT E A p 121 Save Settings p 123 46 Basic Operations Play Menu 0 Print Menu E Menu Item pat rots Menu Item eee Auto Play p 139 Print K Red Eye Correction p 140 Select Image amp Qty Resize p 145 Select All Images p 150 Sound Memo p 147 Clear All Selections G Protect p 148 Print Settings Rotate p 137 Erase all p 149 Transfer Order p 155 Transition p 138 Set up Menu Default setting Menu Item Options Contents Reference Page Mute On Off Set to On to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds Volume Off 1 2 3 4 5 Adjusts the volume of the start up sound operation sound self timer sound shutter sound and playback sound The volume cannot be adjusted if Mute is set to On Start up Vol Adjusts the volume of the start up Operation Vol Selftimer Vol Shutter Volume sound when the camera is turned on Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed Adjusts the volume of the self timer sound played 2 sec before the shutter is released Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording Basic Operations 47 Menu Item Options Contents Reference Page Playback Vol Adjusts the pl
43. A size NiMH batteries NB 3AH and NB 2AH Please do not attempt to charge other type of battery Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states When recharging batteries always recharge both of them at the same time Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries as doing so may reduce or impair battery performance Also do not charge batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to retain heat Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the Change the batteries message Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity Appendix 1183 Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the Q following situations as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one s skin or other dirt If the battery usage time has considerably diminished If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished When charging the batteries insert and remove the batteries two or three times before charging When charging completes in a space of a few minutes the battery charger indicator remains lit You may not be able to fully charge the batteries due to their specifications right after purchase or after long periods of nonuse If this happens after fully charging them use the batteries until their charge is depleted After doing this several times battery per
44. ARRE IA E menu Select All Images 4 Use the or W button to select oe oc Select All Images Go i 5 Press the button e One copy of every image will be set to print e Selecting Clear All Selections cancels all print settings e When the camera is connected to a printer the Bav button will light blue At this time press the Da button confirm that Print is selected and when the FUNC SET button is pressed printing will begin 154 Print Settings Transfer Settings 2 Select OK 1 Use the or button to select OK 2 Press the button Soe ET A The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings Print settings cannot be set for movies Select All Images A maximum of 998 images can be selected When Print Type is set to Both the number of copies can be set When it is set to Index the number of copies cannot be set only one copy will be printed F Images are printed in order according to the file number Print Settings Transfer Settings 155 l 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 d
45. Appendix 1201 Tele converter TC DC58C Sold Separately Magnification Approx 2x Focal Length 420 mm 35mm film equivalent Focusing Range Approx 1 8 m 5 9 ft infinity TY Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread omoro Pais Sam a8 Weight Approx 335 g 11 8 oz Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58J Sold Separately Thread Diameter 58 mm Dimensions Diameter 62 9 mm 2 48 in Diameter x Length Length 52 5 mm 2 07 in Weight Approx 32 g 1 13 oz W Max wide angle T Max telephoto 1 When mounted on PowerShot A650 IS Max wide angle 2 From front of the mounted tele converter 3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58J is required when mounted on PowerShot A650 IS 4 When mounted on PowerShot A650 IS Max telephoto 202 Index Index Numerics Ast curtain cece eeeeeeeeees 119 2nd curtain wcnccsnscencnecsensentaanensinn 119 3 2 Guide 45 50 122 A AC Adapter Kit ACK600 184 AE LOCK enneren AF Frame Aperture Value Auto ISO Shift eee Auto Play oisin 139 Auto Power Down ae Auto Rotate Function 125 AV CADIC ces eseisivecacsencsnsivensennesseuveen 1 Battery Battery Capacity 0 196 Charging Handling Installing c Camera Care and Maintenance 191 Compact Power Adapter 184 200 Compression Continuous Shooting Correction Frames Removing Create Folder Creat
46. C 512MSH The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode p 57 Maximum Size 4 GB gj Compact Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small this mode is convenient for sending movies as e mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low e Maximum Clip Length 3 minutes Even if the clip size has not reached 4 GB recording will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour Depending on the volume and data writing speed of the memory card recording may stop before reaching 1 hour or before the recorded data volume has reached 4 GB 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select a shooting mode 1 Use the or button to select a shooting mode 78 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 3 Shoot F Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure focus and white balance settings Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously During shooting the recording time and Rec appear on the LCD monitor Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances When the maximum recording time elapses or the maximum recording capacity is reached When the built in memory or memory card becomes full You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 56 The memo
47. Canon PowerShot A650 S Camera User Guide Getting Started Learning More Components Guide Basic Operations Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Using the Mode Dial Various Shooting Methods g 8 i 4 H Playback Erasing Print Settings Transfer Settings Connecting to a TV Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions 5 Workflow and Reference Guides The following guides are available Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below Contents of This Guide Check the package contents Getting Started p 7 Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and inserting memory cards to setting the date and time shooting playing and erasing images and performing simple printing tasks Learning More p 37 Names camera components and provides more detailed instructions for shooting and playback Lists information for more advanced use of your camera Connect the camera to other devices Direct Print User Guide Connecting to a printer Connecting to a TV set Connecting to a computer Software Starter Guide Checking the Package Contents 1 Checking 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 AA Alkaline Memory Batteries x4 Card 32MB JQ Interfac
48. Do not use it with other products There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock Before you discard a battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Others 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 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 Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter tele converter lens and conversion lens adapter If they loosen fall off and shatter the glass shards may cause injury 176 Equipment Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap Appendix Do not store or use the equipment in humid or dusty areas During shooting do not allow metal objects such as pins or keys or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug Such conditions could lead to fire electrical shock or other dama
49. Monitor Display z ee ESA Status No Information EA A EA Information View alor roro o POLOLO Switch Direction Selection right left O Face Detect PeRene ueeunen pen ARES AAF 9 point HORR ol o Center ooo oca Ie BE FlexiZone AOIG Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 208 oO N fo 2 a es Q ja Tt N o D V JANJO 3 Sjaj E S S R ISIS eis 8 g S 8 j d d alalala at amp d E alElala d d d afifio ololololo i 1 ofr Aa aalala olol olofejo oloo OJOJ O OJOJOJOJO 1 1 1O 1 O 1 1 1 F O JOJOJO OJOJOJO 1 O OJO OJOJ O OJOJOJOJO 1 1 1O 1 O 1 I 1 LJOJO 11010101010 1 O OJO O O Oo OJOJOJOJO 1 i Oli Oo 1 HP TP ty ry ty ry OIOI ry rp yo 5 OJOJ O OJOJOJOJO iji JO 1 l I 1 L OJOJOJOJOJOJOJO 1 O O O OJOJ O OJOJOJOJO 1 i JO 1 l I 1 L OJOJOJOJOJOJOJO 1 10 OJO OJOJ O OJOJOJOJO 1 tf 1O 1I O l 1 1 LJOJOJOJOSOJOJOJO 1 0 010 Kololi O OJOJOJOJO i 1 JOJ 1 Oo l I 1 LJOJOJOJO OJOJOJO 1 O OJO Wolo OCJOJOJOJO 1 1 JOJ 1 O l 1 1 LJOJOJOJO OJOJOJO 1 0 010 ee olol 1 1JO OJOJOJOJO 1 1 oOo IF 1 1 L O O O OJOJOJO OOO FA OJOJ O OCJOJOJOJO 1 1 1O 1 O 1 1 1 LJO JOJOJOSOJOJOJO 1 O OJO oono ofo ojoloj i o o aaa f a ololololol
50. O 3200 2 Standard and Compact Continuous Shooting Approx 1 2 shots sec Large Fine mode Self timer Activates shutter after an approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay Custom Timer 194 Appendix Recording Media SD memory card SDHC memory card MultiMediaCard MMCplus card HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images Movies Exif 2 2 JPEG Sound memos WAVE monaural This digital camera supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camera s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data WAVE monaural Compression Superfine Fine Normal Number of Still images Recording Pixels Movies Large 4000 x 3000 pixels Medium 1 3264 x 2448 pixels Medium 2 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 3 1600 x 1200 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Postcard 1600 x 1200 pixels Widescreen 4000 x 2248 pixels Standard 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec LP 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec Recording can continue until the memory card is full can record up to a maximum of 4 GB at one time 2 Compact can record for 3
51. Shooting Mode D ta BJ S scn Co P Tv AVM 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 i button Date Time 09 09 07 10 00 2 Use the or button to select the Format D 29 5MB tT menu File Numbering Continuous 3 Use the or W button to select Auto Rotate 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select Date Tine 09 09 07 10 00 On or Off Format D 29 58 2 Press the ed button File Numbering Continuous Create Folder e When the Auto Rotate function is set J Auto Rotate to On and the LCD monitor is set to MASSENA the detailed display mode in the shooting mode Fe normal EY right end is down or E left end is down will appear in the display This function may not operate correctly when the camera is Q pointed straight up or down Check that the arrow E is pointing in the right direction and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to On the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images 126 Various Shooting Methods Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be up and the lower end to be down It then regula
52. The subject is overexposed Set the exposure compensation to a because the surroundings negative setting p 108 are too dark Use the AE Lock or spot metering functions pp 101 109 Troubleshooting 1163 Too much light is shining Change the shooting angle directly into the camera or is being reflected off the subject Flash is set to on Set the flash to Flash off p 62 Image contains noise ISO speed is too high Higher ISO speeds and High ISO Auto setting may increase image noise For higher image quality use as low an ISO speed as possible p 104 ein GA K and i modes in the SCN mode the ISO speed increases and noise can appear White dots appear on the image Light from the flash has This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles or with digital cameras and does not insects in the air This is constitute a malfunction particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture priority Av mode Eyes appear red Light is reflected back from Turn On the Red Eye setting in the the eyes when the flash is Rec menu p 89 For this mode to used in dark areas be effective the subject must be m looking right at the red eye reduction lamp Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approa
53. Time for Automatic Folder Creation 1 Select Create Folder 1 Press the ei button a 2 Use the or button to select the BEKAS fl menu D 28 548 3 Use the or W button to select Create Folder 4 Press the button 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select Auto Create and the or button Create New Folder to select a creation date 2 Use the or W button to select Time and the or button to select a time 3 Press the O button two times Create Folder displays when the specified time arrives The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created will automatically be created when you record more than that El Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder A new folder number even if you are not creating new folders 128 Various Shooting Methods Resetting the File Number a See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode MD 2 ta BY S SCN Cy P Tv AVM The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers You can select how the file number is assigned A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards When a blank memory card is used If a memory card with recorded data is used the 7 digit number for the last recorded fold
54. al pictures in rapid succession Doing so could result in burns Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly from cold to hot temperatures you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag Moving the equipment rapidly from cold to hot temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use 178 Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display ay The battery indicator blinks green Change the batteries Appendix Battery charge is low If using Batteries are depleted and the the camera for an extended camera can no longer period replace the batteries operate Replace the batteries as soon as possible immediately Battery H
55. alues conforming to custom shooting modes can be set Cannot be selected Cannot be cancelled even when the power is turned off Widescreen is not possible Recording pixels fixed at M3 1600 x 1200 Configured only in Av Aperture Priority mode Configured only in Ty Shutter speed Priority mode Always set to On Always set to Off Only available when is set to On ao en oe NOORWN Verrier 5 le e Flair js BE TE 2 Base BR fifili fafafa 1 1 OIOlOIOlOlOlOl Oloo OIOI 1 Ol o l ilolo ihi ioll h olololololooololoololololol W lolol iiol ilo 1 1 JolojojSloljojolojojolojojojojo 1 gt HOO ry tp ry rp ajo I Ol 1 1O OJO OJO OJOJ OJOJOJO 1 5 G slojo 1 1 16 slo 1 i ofele ojolojojololololojo ojo F l lolo li ioo 1 ololololololololololololololo Jilo iiil JO Ho 1 1 1folalojejelojojojojajojojojojo amp d ilolo 1 1 slo Jol 1 ii ololoololooloololololololo lt WI lolo 1 3 lo Jo 1 1 1Jololololololojolojosojojojojo E e ojo 1 1 ilol ioll ololololololololololooolo o k a lool lollo olololobolololololololoololo 2 A Of 1S Jo s o 1 1 ololooloolololololololololo S lA Jifolol i s fof fol a olelelolojololololojololololo Canon CEL SG9QA210 2007 CANON INC
56. andling Precautions This camera uses AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries sold separately While it is possible to use AA size nickel cadmium batteries performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera When using the camera under low temperature conditions or over long periods you are recommend to use of Canon AA size NiMH batteries sold separately Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used Also due to their specifications alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries Never mix unused and partially used batteries The partially used batteries may leak Do not install the batteries with their terminals and reversed Do not mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers Appendix 1179 Before installing the batteries wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one s skin or other dirt the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished or the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced At low temperatures battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon E may appear earlier than usual Under these cond
57. ate it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air Try turning the power back on and resume shooting or playback If this message continues to display contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens Exx xx number Camera detected error Turn the power off and then back on then shoot or play back A problem exists if the error code reappears Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk If an error code displays directly after taking a picture the shot may not have been recorded Check image in playback mode 172 Appendix Appendix Safety Precautions Before using the camera please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the Safety Precautions section Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself other persons and equipment Equipment refers to the camera battery battery charger sold separately and compact power adapter sold separately Appendix 173 Equipment Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources Doing so could damage the camera s CCD or your eyesight Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Accidental damage by a child could result in seri
58. ayback volume of movies and sound memos Start up Image On Off Sets whether or not the Start up Image appears when the camera is powered on Power Saving p 41 Auto Power On Off Sets whether or not the camera Down automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated Display Off ce n Sets the length of time before the LCD min 2 min 3 monitor turns off when no camera ii operation is performed min Date Time p13 Format You can also select a low level format p 56 File Numbering Continuous Auto Reset p 126 Create Folder p 126 Create New Check mark Creates a folder during the next Folder On shooting session No check mark Off Auto Create Off Daily You can also set an auto creation time Monday Sunday Monthly Auto Rotate On Off p 125 Distance Units m cm ft in Sets the units for the MF indicator distance unit p 99 Lens Retract 1 minute Sets the lens retraction timing when 0 seconds switching from shooting mode to playback mode Language p 14 Video System NTSC PAL p 157 48 Basic Operations Menu Item Options Contents Reference Page Print Method Auto j See below Reset All p 55 1 The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting select when borderless printing an image shot in w Widescreen mode on wide size
59. be recorded in a way that is machine readable Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances exhibitions or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use Warranty Limitations For information on your camera s warranty please refer to the Canon European Warranty System EWS Booklet supplied with your camera For Canon Customer Support contacts please see the European Warranty System EWS Booklet Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high precision manufacturing techniques More than 99 99 of the pixels operate to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Video Format Please set the camera s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor Language Setting Please se
60. blem Memory cards formatted in other cameras computers or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera When that happens reformat the memory card with this camera If formatting in the camera does not work properly turn the camera off and re insert the memory card Then turn the camera back on and format again Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card and does not ensure that its contents are completely deleted When disposing of a memory card take precautions such as physically destroying the memory card to prevent personal information leaks 182 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA size NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries Charge batteries as shown below Appendix To a power outlet Charge Indicator After inserting the batteries plug the charger CB 5AH into an outlet or attach the power cord to the charger CB 5AHE not shown and plug the other end into an outlet Do not insert and charge additional batteries once charging has begun The charge indicator blinks while charging then remains lit when charging is finished The CB 5AH CB 5AHE battery charger can only be used to Q charge Canon A
61. ce the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect or the sound memo cannot be played back Cannot modify image You attempted to resize or perform red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera You attempted to resize an image already resized to or an image shot in W Cannot modify Cannot apply red eye correction as no red eye is detected Cannot transfer When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu you attempted to select an image with corrupted data or an image taken with another camera You may have also attempted to select a movie when Wallpaper was selected in the Direct Transfer menu Protected You attempted to erase a protected image movie or sound memo Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings Cannot process any more Cannot complete Could not save a part of the print or transfer settings Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG image Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images approx 1000 stored on the memory card Use a USB card reader or a memory card adapter to download images List of Messages 171 Lens error restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion and the power has been automatically turned off This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you oper
62. ching closer to the subject You can correct red eyes in images using the Red Eye Correction function p 140 164 Troubleshooting Continuous shooting slows down The memory card s To enhance the continuous shooting performance has dropped performance you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer p 56 Recording images to memory card takes a long time Memory card was formatted Use a memory card formatted in your in another device camera p 56 Lens will not retract Memory card slot battery After closing the memory card slot cover was opened with battery cover turn the power on then power on back off p 9 Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly The following types of Although the recording time may not memory cards are used display properly during shooting the Slow recording memory movie will be recorded correctly on cards the memory card Recording time will Memory cards formatted display properly if you format the on a different camera ora memory card in this camera computer excluding slow recording memory Memory cards which have cards p 56 had images recorded and erased repeatedly Troubleshooting 1165 displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped There is insufficient free Try the following steps
63. dicator will blink green amp and the file will record to the memory card Mute Setting Pressing the DISP button while turning the camera power on will set the mute setting to On to silence all camera sounds except for warning sounds The setting can be changed with the Mute option in the Set up Menu Shooting Still Images 17 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Rec Review Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting Shutter Button A S Button Se You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it Keep the shutter button pressed fully Press the button while the recorded image displays until it beeps You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image is being displayed El Change the image display time from Review in the Rec Menu a p E s a eb D d eb p 2 18 Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images a 0 g pS G w N D lt w 9 6 Buttons 1 Set the mode switch to gt Playback The last recorded image will display 2 Use the or gt button to display the image you wish to view e Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed continuousl
64. distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the MF button e The ME icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor 4 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot To Release the AF Lock Press the MF button and use the or button to select Normal so that the focus is on the target subject When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor setting AF Frame to Center p 93 makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image Moreover the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus E Since AF frames do not display in mode aim the camera Various Shooting Methods 99 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set Not available in QU or Chay mode 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the MF button several times e The MF icon and the MF indicator ME Indicator are displayed i e When the menu s MF Point ai Zoom is set to On the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified The magnified position will differ depending on the AF Frame Mode p 93 setting When set to Face Detect AiAF WM O or Center the center of the LCD moni
65. dling Precautions its full capacity p 178 Batteries are not the right Use only unused AA size alkaline type batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries p 178 Battery capacity drops due If shooting in a cold location warm to low ambient the batteries such as by placing them temperatures in your pocket before using them Battery terminals are dirty _ Wipe the terminals well with a dry cloth before use Reload the batteries several times If using Canon AA size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not Their charging performance should been used for over a year return to normal after fully recharging their recharging capacity and depleting them over several has decreased times Battery life has been Replace both batteries with new exceeded ones TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor Incorrect video system Set the video system to the setting appropriate setting NTSC or PAL for your TV p 47 Shooting in Stitch Assist The output will not appear on a TV in mode Stitch Assist mode Shoot in a different shooting mode p 80 Troubleshooting 1167 Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are Securely connect the camera and not properly connected printer with the specified cable The printer power is not Turn on the printer power turned on The print connection method In the menu select Print Met
66. e Preparations 13 setting the Date and Time The Date Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on Set the date and time as shown in Step 3 and 4 lL ON OFF Button CE P D T wy 4 Buttons 1 Press the ON OFF button 2 Select Date Time 1 Press the i button 2 Use the or button to select ee the Set up menu al up Image On 3 Use the or button to select Date Time aT D2 29 5MB 4 Press the button 3 Select the month day year and time and the display order 1 Use the or button to select a z Date Time category 2 Use the or button to set the Set Date Tine value 09 2007 10 00 mm dd yy 4 Press the button 5 Press the button SET AO E VENUE Q r a 1 oo 9 PS Q ao 0 ih 7 D S 5 9 0 14 Preparations p 69 A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date time Install the batteries into the camera at time of purchase or recharge batteries for about 4 hours using the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 It will charge even if the camera is turned off The date time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main batteries Reset the date time settings if this occurs setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD moni
67. e or button to select Review Info ia Auto 180 Shift AF assist Beam 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select aE Focus Check Auto 180 Shift 2 Press the en button AF assist Beam Reverse Disp 92 Various Shooting Methods 3 Shoot The image is displayed Frames are displayed as follows Frame color Content Orange Displays the range of the image displayed at bottom right White The frame is displayed at a position at which the image is in focus AF Frame The orange frame allows you to change the display magnification move the display position and switch display frames p 93 To Cancel the Focus Check Press the shutter button halfway Al p 132 Image Shot Displays the image enclosed by the orange frame Pressing the 4 button while the image is displayed will erase the image p 22 You can check the focus even during playback mode Various Shooting Methods 93 Selecting an AF Frame Mode 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode Ui ta BY S amp scn P Tv AVM Cannot be set in The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses You can set the AF frame in the following ways mode You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure while shooting In ra Face add
68. e opposite direction with holding down the ring release button 5 Set the lens on the adapter and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses Q with a lens blower brush before use The camera may focus on any dirt that remains Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring When using these lens attachments you should not shoot images in Cla mode It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer to accurately stitch the images together 188 Appendix Converter Settings Settings for when shooting using IS Mode p 70 with the separately sold Wide Converter WC DC58B or Tele converter TC DC58C attached 1 Set the mode switch to Q 2 Select Converter 1 Press the i button e Info Off 2 In the menu use the or Reverse Disp On button to select Converter MES LORE Oki Continuous Co 3 Accept the setting O 1 Use the or button to select Review Into Orf WC DC58B or TC DC58C Reverse Disp On 2 Press the button nise cerie off Select the attached converter When you remove the converter from the camera return the Q converter setting to Off Appendix 189 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High Power Flash HF DC1 This flash i
69. e Cable AV Cable AVC DC300 IFC 400PCU European Warranty Canon Digital Camera System Solution Disk EWS Booklet eo Ly User Guides e Camera User Guide Canon Digital Camera Manuals Disk You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card You can use SD memory cards SDHC SD High Capacity memory cards MultiMediaCards MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera These memory cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide SD stands for Secure Digital a copyright protection system 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with aw are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures Please Read 6 Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images U Mode Viewing Still Images Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Erasing Printing Downloading Images to a Computer System Map Learning More 522 62ccesccccnceensenscmenee see 37 Components Guide 38 INCISIONS a heh ohh peewee BoA aatia ah Seded ook 41 Power Saving FUNCION o usc0sce04s 444 ded akg itita 41 Basic Operations 42 Ag Menus and SGUINGS resins eeimeeriipran iniii 42 yy Menus and Default Settings oooi 44 Using the LCD MonitOr 0446 ces ce eeierionreni ins 49 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 50 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 55 Formatting Memory CardS
70. e LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged there is no effect on the recorded image The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different 50 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting Mode Basic Operations Spot AE Point Frame i AF Frame ISO Iso ISO ISO 1S0 150 iso ISO ELT ISO Speed eee p 104 White Balance gogimHroa p 111 Drive Mode E pp 64 88 My Colors EM EN GS Gh Es p 114 E a ssh Output vi pri Metering Mode p 109 Compression Still image BOF p 67 Recording Pixels Still image DORE amp p 66 Recording Pixels Movies p 79 ee 1 5x 2 0x p 58 Flash p 62 Auto Rotate Fa fy El p 125 zal a Shooting Mode a p 72 Movie Recording Rec Red p 19 Low Battery fm Red p 178 Zoom Bar p 57 MF Indicator p 99 Basic Operations 51 Image Stabilizer ty p 70 Create Folder p 126 Stills Recordable Shots P Movies Remaining Time Elapsed Time 198 Camera Shake Warning E Red a AE Lock FE Lock gate Shutter Speed 15 1 2000 pp 83 87 Aperture Value F2 8 F8 0 pp 85 87 Exposure Compensation HA p 108 Macro p 63 AF Lock Manual Focus MF p 97 Oo Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway Since the came
71. e connected to the CP 10 CP 100 CP 200 CP 300 4 See the user guide supplied with the inkjet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables 5 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 200 can also be used 6 Not sold in some regions ao 0 pS 7 D S 5 9 o 34 l Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately Some accessories are not sold in some regions or may no longer be available System Map E Lenses Lens Adapter e Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58J This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter and tele converter to the camera e Wide Converter WC DC58B Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 0 75x when attached e Tele converter TC DC58C Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 2x when attached E Flash High Power Flash HF DC1 This supplementary flash can be attached to your camera when a photographic subject is too distant for the built in flash to illuminate E Power Supplies e AC Adapter Kit ACK600 This kit lets you power the camera from any standard household power outlet Recommended to power a camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer e Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 This dedicated battery charger kit includes both a charger unit and four rechargeable AA size NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries Convenient when taking or pla
72. e format the memory card when you want to erase not ae card p 56 150 Print Settings Transfer Settings Print Settings Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF The A icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera Setting the Print Style After setting the print style select the images for printing The following settings can be selected Default setting E Standard Prints one image per page s TH Prints the selected images together at a Type Index reduced size in an index format Prints the images in both the standard and Both index formats Date On Off Adds the date to the print File No On Off Adds the file number to the print Clear DPOF data On Off si all print settings after the images Print Settings Transfer Settings 151 1 Select Print Settings 1 Set the mode switch to gt 2 Press the i button Select Images amp Qty 3 Use the or gt
73. e retained even when the camera s power is turned off 114 J Shooting in a My Colors Mode 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode ca P Tv AVM You can change the look of an image when it is shot Various Shooting Methods AA My Colors Off Records normally with this setting Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to EN record neutral hues Sepia Records in sepia tones ER B W Records in black and white Use this option to adjust contrast sharpness and Custom Color saturation before shooting Configuring My Colors Settings M W M 1 Select a My Colors setting E ag 1 Press the button M 2 Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option My Colors Off 3 Press the button L Mt Sy an Be fy 4 2 Shoot Various Shooting Methods 115 Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode EJ 1 Select amp 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select and choose EM with the or gt button Wy Colors Off Gt Sy An Be fy amp amp Custom Color DISP n By AN Be 2 Select the mode 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select Contrast Sharpness or Saturation diston Color 3 Use the or button to adjust the A setting e The adjustment results show in the LCD mo
74. e shooting conditions and then shoot C M Av Tv P Ci UD ee NI Exp oe eee Auto ES fees Bee OO ISO Speed High ISO Auto oa fen ken ISO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 O O O O Auto Bh OUP PO eae White Balance i ee ee G Single Shot S O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Continuous Shooting me O O o o Drive Mode Self Timer 2 sec 10 sec s OloOololololololo Custom Timer o1 o o o oO O Self Timer Custom Setting PRLOuc ue unen ken My Colors PLOlororele eile Flash Adjust poupeumen O Flash Output mepOun umen Evaluative TEn O Ollo Metering Mode Center Weighted Avg AOIG Spot B OloOloOoj OoOj i l Selecting the Recording Pixels Compression Still Images G O O O O Ot O Selecting the Recording 840 x 480 30 fps 30 fps LP Ef Pixels Frame Rate 320 x 240 30 fps Keg Movies 160 x 120 15 fps ea ea ae el ee Av Tv Setting T Program Shift ol Oo oO Oo AE FE Lock oe seen ae et ee Image Area during Macro Mode CO TO I OI O IO O OI O Manual Focus ey o o o o O O Auto By poy o Flash On DERE O Off DLDR O 0 LCD
75. e the Setting the Display Language p 14 to change the language setting Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Erasing e Printing Downloading Images to a Computer System Map 8 Preparations Preparations Installing the Batteries 11 Slide the battery cover lock and hold it open while sliding the cover and opening it KA a 0 pe ww D ww ww o o Battery Cover Lock 2 Install four batteries Negative end Preparations 9 3 Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place q p eb pe s a eb D d eb p 2 mE Removing the Batteries Remove the batteries by opening the Memory Card Slot Battery Cover and tilting the camera at an angle m Attaching the Wrist Strap In order to avoid dropping the camera we recommend Q attaching the wrist strap before using the camera 10 l Inserting the Memory Card 1 Slide the battery cover lock and hold it open while sliding the cover and opening it Preparations a 0 i ww a Battery Cover Lock ww 9 Oo 2 Insert the memory card until it clicks into place Back Write Protect Tab Only SD memory cards Confirm that the Write Protect Tab is unlocked only SD memory cards Check the memory ca
76. ect Transfer Menu E All Images New Images DPOF Trans Images 2 Use the or button to select E a or and press the amp button The images will download The Qe button will blink blue while downloading is in progress To cancel the download press the FUNC SET button E gt All Images Transferring 7 13 C S Downloading Images to a Computer 31 E Select amp Transfer Wallpaper 2 Use the or button to select E or amp and press the Q or button 3 Use the or button to select images to download and press the amp or button e The images will download The Dav button will blink blue while downloading is in progress e Pressing the FUNC SET button will cancel a download in progress 4 Press the button after downloading finishes e You will return to the Direct Transfer menu Only JPEG images can be selected for downloading as ab Wallpaper images the camera s power is turned off The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed The image selection screen will appear directly when the Select amp Transfer or the Wallpaper option was last selected El The option selected with the Bw button is retained even when Click X at the bottom right of the window to close the CameraWindow and the downloaded images will display on the computer E Windows E Macintosh ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser
77. ect an Image Red Eye Correction 1 Use the or button to select the image you wish to correct red eyes 2 Press the button A frame will automatically display where a red eye is detected e If red eye is not automatically detected select Add Frame with or button and press the FUNC SET button p 143 e To cancel the correction frame select Remove Frame and press the FUNC SET button p 144 Playback Erasing 141 3 Correct the image Red Eye Correction 1 Use the or gt button to select Start 2 Press the button A Add Frame Remove Frame 4 Save the image 1 Use the W or button to select New File or Overwrite 2 Press the button e New File Saved as new file with a new name The uncorrected image is stored The new image is stored as the last file e Overwrite Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image The uncorrected image is erased e When New File is selected proceed to the Step 5 5 Display the saved image 1 Press the i button 2 Use the or button to select Display new image Yes 3 Press the button e Selecting No returns to the Play menu Red eye correction cannot be performed on movies Q Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images 142 Playback Erasing red eye correction cannot be performed Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image
78. eee v Video Output System Volume Ww White Balance e 111 Wide Angle or Wide Converter Wrist Strap 206 Disclaimer e 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 e Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice No part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Canon Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera the software SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards SD cards personal computers peripheral devices or use of non Canon SD cards Trademark Acknowledgments e Microsoft Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh the Mac logo QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The SDHC logo is a trademark Copyright 2007 Canon Inc All rights reserved Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 207 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Set each function according to th
79. eely changed without altering the exposure to shoot images Program Shift 1 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure 2 Press the shutter button halfway and press the 4 button e The exposure setting will lock and e will display 50200 3 Change the shutter speed and aperture value combination with the or gt buttons 4 Recompose the image and shoot e The setting will cancel after the shot is taken Various Shooting Methods 1103 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock a See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode P Tv Av You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject 1 Press the button and select flash on Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button The flash will pre fire and will display 4 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully To Release the FE Lock ae Operate a button other than the or button El The FE lock cannot be used when the auto flash feature is set to Off 104 Various Shooting Methods 50 Adjusting the ISO Speed a See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode SCN P Tv AVM Only can be set Raise the ISO speed to use a fast
80. ele converter p 61 E White Balance p 111 DISP Overlay p 122 a p 112 Display Off p 122 1 Select Set 2 button 1 Press the O button mmer 2 In the e menu use the or Disp Overlay Off button to select Set D button ne continuous el 3 Press the button merter me Set Ba button 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select the Set Da button function you wish to register Not Assigned 2 Press the button W a e If displays to the icon s lower right you can register the function SET IOS MENUET but you may not be able to use it with some shooting modes or settings even if you press the Da button 122 Various Shooting Methods 3 Press the button To Cancel the Shortcut Button Select fi in Step 2 Using the Button 1 Press the 2 button e For T or Eig each time that the Da button is pressed the settings are switched e For the corresponding setup screen is displayed e Each press of the B button records the white balance data with the KJ option 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 D button After using this function once the white balance setting changes to the J setting e For f pressing the Bw button turns off the LCD monitor The display turns on again with any button operation not be available e
81. elect Digital Zoom Face Detect digital zon E Auto ISO Shift Off AF assist Beam On Review 2 sec Commonly Used Shooting Functions 59 Accept the setting O 1 Use the or button to select AF Frane Standard Digital Zoon 2 Press the 9 button Red Eye Auto ISO Shift Off AF assist Beam On Review 2 sec Press the zoom lever toward W and shoot e The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor e Press the zoom lever toward h to zoom out e The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels the zoom factor appear in blue Optical Zoom Zone White Combined optical and Digital Zoom Zone Blue ii zoom factor m Approx 2 seconds a 60 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Safety Zoom Zone Depending on the number of recording pixels set you can zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate Safety Zoom The I icon displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration At this point the image can be further magnified by pressing the zoom lever toward telephoto again Depending on the number of recording pixels set the Safety Zoom zone varies as follows Recording Pixels Optical Zoom Digital Zoom 4000x3000 J 3264x2448 2592x1944 1600x1200 640x480 White
82. els 30 frames sec Ey Compact 60 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec To give priority to recording length over quality select the option displaying Long Play For the same file size you can record approximately twice the length See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 198 Fl See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 197 80 Cd Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode cod Shooting Using the Mode Dial 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 Set the mode dial to cli 2 Select a shooting direction m 1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction gt Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Shooting Using the Mode Dial 81 3 Shoot the first image in the sequence e The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image 4 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot e You can press the or button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot e Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions will be corrected when the images are stitched together 5 Re
83. epeat Step 2 mas i Save new image Cancel 5 Display the saved image 1 Press the ex button 2 Use the or button to select Display new image Yes 3 Press the button e Selecting No returns to the Play menu Yes No Movies and images shot in Widescreen mode cannot be Q resized Playback Erasing 147 J 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 ed button 2 In the PI menu use the or button to select ne Sound Memo 3 Press the button om TUTE I Rotate 2 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 e The sound memo control panel will display 3 Record the memo 1 Use the or button to select 2 Press the button e The elapsed time and the remaining time display e Pressing the FUNC SET button Sound Memo Panel pauses the recording Pressing it Elapsed Time again resumes recording Remaining Time e Up to 1 minute of recordings canbe Volume added to any one image Adjust it with the 4 or e Press the MENU button several button times to complete the setting 148 Playback Erasing Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC SET Exit Re
84. er and image is compared with the last one on the memory card and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images The image and folder number are reset to the starting value 100 0001 This is convenient for managing images on a folder by folder basis Auto Reset When a blank memory card is used If a memory card with recorded data is used the number following the 7 digit number for the last recorded folder and image on the memory card is utilized as the basis for new images Continuous 1 Select File Numbering 1 Press the i button snare 2 Use the or button to select the Power Saving menu Date Time 09 09 07 we 3 Use the or W button to select File Numbering 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select arian Image On Continuous or Auto Reset Power Saving 2 Press the button Date Time 09 09 07 10 00 Create Folder Various Shooting Methods 1129 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 New Folder Created Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Continuous 00 107 00 100 gt gt 0001 0002 0001 0002 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Auto Reset oo o 00 100 gt gt
85. es of the connector when disconnecting the interface cable from the camera s DIGITAL terminal If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears click Yes F The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection Q C 5 gt 7 e 9 gt Q 28 Downloading Images to a Computer E Windows Select Canon CameraWindow and click OK Canon IXY DIGITAL XXXXXX Camera connected ao 0 ih 7 D S 5 9 oO If the window to the right does not appear click the Start menu and select All Programs or Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow CameraWindow and CameraWindow CameraWindow will display Preparations for downloading images are now finished Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct Transfer section p 29 except Windows 2000 computer Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for E With Windows 2000 you can download images using the details Downloading Images to a Computer 29 E Macintosh The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer If it fails to appear click the CameraWindow icon on the Dock the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop Preparations for downloading images are now finished Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct Tra
86. es to a Computer camera to the computer 1 Installing the software a 0 H 7 D S 5 ww o E Windows 1 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer s CD ROM drive 2 Click Easy Installation Canon DIGITAL CAMERA Follow the onscreen messages to Solution Disk proceed with the installation 3 Click Restart or Finish once the installation is complete When the installation is finished Restart or Finish will display Click CD the button that appears C 4 Remove the CD ROM from the drive when your normal desktop screen appears E Macintosh Double click the icon in the CD ee ROM window When the installer Solution Disk panel appears click Install Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed Downloading Images to a Computer 27 2 Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer s USB port and to the camera s DIGITAL terminal Slip a fingernail under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector DIGITAL Terminal Terminal A Cover Interface Cable Interface Cable 3 Preparing to download images to the computer 1 Set the camera s mode switch to gt Playback and turn on the power The camera and computer will be Mode Switch able to communicate ON OFF Button Always grasp the sid
87. everal times to complete the setting Cancel E Images are transferred in order according to the file number i Transfer Order DPOF A maximum of 998 images can be selected Connecting toa TV 1157 Connecting to a TV Shooting Playback Using a TV ae You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV 1 Turn off the camera and the TV 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera s A V OUT ter minal e Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the left edge and plug the AV cable in all the way 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode 5 Turn on the camera accommodate different regional standards p 47 The default setting varies between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan and others PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania and others f the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not display properly Fil The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to 158 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Camera p 158 e When the power is turned on p 159 e LCD monitor p 159 Shooting p 161 e Shooting movies p 164 e Playback p 165 e Battery p 166 TV monitor output p 166 Printing with a direct print compatible printer p 167 Camera will not operate Power is not
88. formance will be restored If you store batteries for a long period of time about 1 year it is recommended that you deplete the batteries in the camera and to then store them at room temperature 0 to 30 C 32 to 90 F in low humidity Storing them in a fully charged condition can shorten their lifespan or degrade their performance Again if you do not use batteries for more than 1 year fully charge them once a year and deplete them in the camera before storing them If the battery usage time has become considerably low despite wiping the terminals and charging them until the battery charger indicator remains lit this may indicate that the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan Replace them with new batteries If you are purchasing new batteries look for Canon AA size NiMH batteries Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage When not in use remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them ina Ss cool dry location 184 Appendix It takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries after they have been depleted When two batteries are placed on each side of the charger recharging will take approximately two hours as determined by testing at Canon facilities Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F The charging time varies according to the ambient
89. g Methods 1 Adjust the flash compensation setting 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option 3 Press the button Ont Flash oe Pes Various Shooting Methods 118 setting the Flash Output a See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode Tv Av M When shooting the flash output can be controlled in three steps up to FULL In Tv and Av shooting modes please set Flash Adjust to Manual 1 Configure the flash output setting 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option 3 Press the button Various Shooting Methods 1119 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires a gt See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode P Tv AVM The flash fires right after the shutter opens regardless of the 1st curtain shutter speed Usually the 1st curtain is used when shooting The flash fires right before the shutter closes Compared with the 1st curtain the flash fires later and allows you to shoot images in which for example a car s taillights seem to trail off behind 2nd curtain 1 Select Flash Sync 1 Press the i button are 2 In the eo menu use the orv AF Frame Size Normal button to select Flash Sync Ninitat zaon Standard 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or butt
90. ge 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 Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories Or do not use the equipment if the cable or plug is damaged or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet Do not use in locations with poor ventilation The above mentioned can cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place If the batteries are left inside the camera damage caused by leakage may occur Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions excessive heat generation fire electric shock or injury Appendix 177 Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise The resulting heat build up could damage the flash Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking sever
91. ge Displays the range of the image displayed at bottom right The frame is displayed at a White position at which the image is in focus AF Frame Displays frames in positions Gray He faces rala detected urina plavbac e The orange fames allow mou to change the display magnification move the display position and switch between display frames p 133 Changing the Display Magnification 1 Press the zoom lever toward Q e The bottom right of the screen is magnified Playback Erasing 133 Switching Frames 1 Press e When multiple in focus frames are displayed or when multiple faces are detected the position of the orange colored frame will change each time the FUNC SET button is pressed After you change the display magnification the orange frame will adjust to the size of the face when you switch the position of the frame Changing the Display Position 1 Press the zoom lever toward Q e The bottom right of the screen is magnified 2 Use the 4 or gt but ton to change the dis play position e Pressing the FUNC SET button will return the orange colored frame to its original position If multiple frames are displayed for an image the position of the orange colored frame will change To Return to Single Image Playback Press the i button 134 amp Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card
92. he i button 2 In the gt menu use the or button to select amp Rotate oa eee correction 3 Press the button Sound Memo 2 Rotate the image 1 Use the or button to select an image to rotate 2 Press the button e Cycle through the 90 270 original orientations with each press of the FUNC SET button e This also can be set in the index playback mode When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images As the orientation of an image is recorded the image will be Fl shown in its rotated orientation the next time it is displayed 138 l Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images Playback Erasing No transition effect The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed and the button to have the next image display from the right E Press the button to have the previous image display from the left Select Transition 1 Press the D button 2 In the Ea menu use the or Om Protect button to select Li Transition Gl Rotate 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select a sound Memo transition effect On Protect 2 Press the button GI Rotate Z A Erase all SP Transfer Orde i Transition
93. hod is not correct and select Auto p 48 168 List of Messages 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 to the memory card or the playback mode is starting up No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation p 10 Card locked The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected pp 10 180 Cannot record You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie Memory card error There may be something wrong with the memory card By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera you may be able to continue using it However if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved or no more image settings sound recorder files or sound memos can be recorded List of Messages 1169 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 attempti
94. ifferent DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera Single Images 1 Select Transfer Order 1 Set the mode switch to P 2 Press the i button Om Protect 3 In the Ea menu use the or Rotate button to select E Transfer Order gt SP Transfer Order 4 Press the button E 2 Select Order 3 Transfer Order DPOF 1 Use the or button to select Qty of images 0 Order 2 Press the button e Selecting Reset cancels all transfer Kall Reset order settings MENU gt 3 Select the images Transfer Selection 1 Use the or button to select Elta images to transfer 2 Press the button e Pressing the FUNC SET button again deselects the setting e You can also select images in the index playback mode 3 Press the ed button 156 Print Settings Transfer Settings All the Images on a Memory Card 1 Select Transfer Order 1 Set the mode switch to gt 2 Press the ei button Om Protect 3 In the Ei menu use the or forate button to select E Transfer Order 4 Press the button Lar a a 2 Select Mark all Transfer Order DPOF 1 Use the or button to select Qty of Inages 0 Mark all 2 Press the button Selecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings 3 Select OK 1 Use the or button to select OK 2 Press the button Ee 3 Press the 0 button s
95. in playback information El The camera automatically applies noise reduction 106 Various Shooting Methods Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting Auto ISO Shift 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode AUTO P Av When the camera shake warning icon Q appears during shooting this function allows you to increase ISO sensitivity and to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes the effects of camera shake Off Allows you to confirm the ISO speed and Daa button shutter speed before and after adjustment in the LCD monitor while shooting On The ISO speed is automatically adjusted to an optimal setting which minimizes camera shake Does not function when the flash fires in S9 8 or 9 mode Depending on shooting conditions the camera shake warning icon 8 may not go out even if the ISO speed is increased 1 Select Auto ISO Shift 1 Press the i button seem 2 In the e menu use the or Digital Zon Standard button to select Auto ISO Shift Review 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select AE Frane EaceIDetact amp button or On Digital Zoon Standard 2 Press the ei button auto 180 shiti CAAD AF assist Beam U Review 2 sec Various Shooting Methods 1107 Qw Button 3 Press the shutter button halfway e When amp is displayed the Dv button lights in blue E0200 4 Press O
96. ing an Image Destination 126 Creative Zone ccceeeeteeee Custom Setting Custom White Balance D Date Time Setting 13 Default Values oo Detailed 52 Digital Tele Converter 58 DIGITAL Terminal 23 27 Digital ZOOM eee eeeeeeeee 58 Direct Transfer Disp Overlay 45 122 Distance Units 0 ee 47 Downloading Images to a Computerl c ceeeeeeeeeeeneees 25 DPOF Print Order Print Style eee 150 Selecting Images 2 150 DPOF Print Settings 150 DPOF Transfer Order 2 165 DPOF Transfer Settings 155 E Embedding the Date 69 Erasing All IMages cceeeeereeereees 149 Single Images ceeee 22 Exposure 101 108 Exposure Compensation 108 F Face Detect 93 Flash Adjustment ree Es Flash Output FIOXIZONG noiiire Focus Check FOCUS LOCK iniciis Formatting eee 55 56 Frame Rate sek FUNC Menu ccsceeeeeeeeeee FUNC SET 0 00 ceeceeeereeeee High Power Flash i Histogram Image Data Sizes Estimated 198 Image Stabilizer Function 70 Image Zone Index Playback Indicator eee ee eee teres Interface Cable ISO Speed ceeeeeee L Landscape ceccceseeeeteeeeee Language Index 1203 LCD Monitor Night Display 0 ee 49 Opening the LCD Monitor
97. it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search Playback Erasing gq Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date fej Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie Jump to Folder Jumps to the first image of each folder lin single image playback Number of images mode press the 4 button Matching search key e The camera will switch to jump search mode e The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key Location of image currently being displayed 2 Use the or button to select a search key and press the or gt button To Return to Single Image Playback Press the i button Playback Erasing 1135 Viewing Movies Movie Replay Control Panel m Q Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode 1 Display the movie file 1 Use the or button to select a movie 2 Press the button Images with a 7 icon are movies e The Movie Control Panel is displayed 2 Play the movie Movie Control Panel 1 Use the or button to select O 2 Press the button e The movie will pause if you press the FUNC SET button during playback It will resume when you press the button again Playback Progress Bar e When playback ends the movie Time movie was shot
98. ith the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area width to height ratio of approximately 3 2 shown in the LCD monitor 1 Select 5 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select and choose B with the or gt button 3 Press the button The recording pixel and compression settings are fixed 2 megapixels 1600 x 1200 ZJ The area that will not print displays in aray The digital zoom or the digital tele converter cannot be used in Fl For printing instructions refer to the Direct Print User Guide Mode switch position Available shooting modes SCN These modes are not available These modes are available This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures at time of purchase Explanations in this guide are based on the camera s default settings 6 Please Read Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly Please note that Canon Inc its subsidiaries and affiliates and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory including memory cards that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to
99. ition the camera will meter the subject so ae Detect that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires If a face is not detected shooting will take place with AiAF Only in evaluative metering mode p 109 The camera automatically selects between 9 F AF frames to focus on according to the AiAF shooting conditions noo 00 000 noo The camera fixes the AF frame at the center This is convenient for making sure the focus is Center exactly where you want it al 1 Shooting mode P Tv Av M The camera sets the focus from an AF frame O FlexiZone you select This is convenient for ensuring 4 that the intended subject is in focus 1 Select AF Frame 1 Press the Q button Er VEE 2 In the e menu use the or DIGIT Standard button to select AF Frame On Auto ISO Shift Off AF assist Beam On Review 2 sec 94 Various Shooting Methods 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select ERG Face Detect AiAF Center or Digital Zoon FlexiZone Red Eye 2 Press the ei button Auto 180 Shift A AF assist Beam e Changing the AF Frame Size p 95 MENE e Changing the AF Frame Position p 96 Face Detect and FlexiZone cannot be used when the LCD Q monitor is turned off The AF frame appears as follows when the LCD monitor is Fl on when the shutter button is pressed halfway Green In foc
100. itions restore the battery performance by warming it in a pocket immediately before use Do not put the batteries into a pocket together with metallic items such as a key ring The batteries may be short circuited When not using the camera for long periods remove the batteries from the camera and store them separately If the batteries are left inside the camera the camera may become damaged from battery leakage A WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off as there is risk that such batteries may leak overheat or burst Always check the seals on store bought batteries before loading them as some batteries may come with defective seals Do not use batteries with defective seals Never use batteries that look like this Batteries with all or part of the seal electrical insulation sheath peeled off B The positive electrode plus terminal is flat og The negative terminal is correctly formed protruding from the metal base but the seal does not extend up over the o edge of the metal base 180 Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Appendix A Slide the tab down fy you can protect the images and other data on the memory card Writing Erasing Possible Writing Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high precision e
101. justed according to the selected shooting mode SCN SCN mode Exposure compensation AF Frame or MF Cal Sequence Direction Selection Exposure compensation P Exposure compensation AF Frame or MF Tv Shutter speed Exposure compensation AF Frame or MF Av _ Aperture value Exposure compensation AF Frame or MF Only with the FlexiZone selection for the AF frame type p 96 To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Follow Step 3 to restore the compensation value to 0 Various Shooting Methods 109 Switching between Metering Modes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode P Tv AVM The following metering modes are available 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 Evaluative Averages the light metered from the entire Center Weighted frame but gives greater weight to the subject Avg matter at the center Spot Meters within the spot metering frame Fixes the spot metering frame to the center of a center the LCD monitor Causes the position of the spot metering frame AF Pome to correspond to the AF frame 1 Change the metering
102. lamp and sound speed up 2 sec Self Timer shoots 2 seconds after you press the shutter button e The self timer sound beeps quickly when you press the shutter button and the shutter releases 2 seconds later 7 Custom Timer you can change the delay time 0 10 15 20 30 my Sec and number of shots 1 10 Y When Delay is set to 2 or more seconds the self timer sound beeps quickly 2 seconds before the shutter releases 1 Configure the self timer 5 ah amp mode 1 Press the button 2 Use the or W button to select mj and the or button to change the option 3 Press the button 2 Shoot e When the shutter button is pressed fully the self timer will activate and the self timer lamp will blink when using red eye reduction it will stay lit for the last 2 seconds i 4 Drive Node oO MX OND OR LEB w amp amp amp To Cancel the Self Timer Follow Step 1 to display E Default setting is 3 shots Commonly Used Shooting Functions 65 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots 1 Select 1 Press the button ae 2 Use the or Dd button to select im i mi and choose with the or gt button 3 Press the button A Drive iode MM3 S E 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or W button to select _ We Delay or Shots and change the fm ALT m settings with the or button 2 Press the 8 button lip Ha 3 Press the button al al 1
103. le converter please set the focal length to the telephoto end At other zoom settings the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off When using the wide converter please set the camera to the wide angle end f you use the viewfinder for shooting a portion of the view will be blocked by these attachments Please use the LCD monitor E Wide Converter WC DC58B Use this converter for taking wide angle shots The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 0 75x the thread diameter is 58 mm E Tele converter TC DC58C This lens is used for taking telephoto shots The lens changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 2x the thread diameter is 58 mm converter or tele converter El It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide a E Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58J This is the lens adapter for attaching the wide converter and tele converter to the camera the thread diameter is 58 mm 186 Appendix Attaching a Lens 1 l Be sure that the camera is turned off 2 Press the ring release button and hold it down and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow Appendix 187 4 Align the mark on the conversion lens adapter with the mark on the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the mark on the camera e To remove the conversion lens adapter turn the adapter in th
104. lectronic devices Do not bend them apply force to them or subject them to shocks or vibration Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card Do not allow dirt water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the memory card Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker When writing on the memory card do not use a pencil or ball point pen Only use a soft point pen e g felt tip pen Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations e Locations subject to dust or sand e Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise static electricity camera or memory card malfunction making a backup copy of important data is recommended Appendix 1181 Formatting Please note that formatting initializing an memory card erases all data including protected images You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting When the camera is malfunctioning a corrupted memory card might be the cause Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem When a non Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the pro
105. method 1 Press the button 2 Use the or W button to select and the or button to change the option 3 Press the button Evaluative 6 O O 110 Various Shooting Methods Lock the Spot AE Point to the Center Couple the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame 1 Select Spot AE Point 1 Press the 0 button ash Sync ist curtain 2 In the menu use the or Slon Synchro Off button to select Spot AE Red Eye On Point on Center gt 2 Accept the setting Oo 1 Use the or gt button to select ESE TStECUFTaIn Center or AF Point Slow Synchro Off 2 Press the E button Red Eye On Safety FE e The display on the LCD monitor will appear as follows Center spot AE point frame appears at the center AF Point spot AE point frame appears inside the selected AF frame Auto ISO Shift 0 You can only select AF Point when the AF frame is set to FlexiZone p 96 Various Shooting Methods 111 J Adjusting the Tone White Balance 6J See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode ca P Tv AVM Normally the m auto white balance setting selects an optimal white balance When the M setting cannot produce natural looking colors change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For rec
106. min 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec 1 Using super high speed memory cards SDC 512 MSH recommended 2 Even if the clip size has not reached 4 GB recording will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour Depending on the volume and data writing speed of the memory card recording may stop before reaching 1 hour or before the recorded data volume has reached 4 GB Appendix 1195 Playback Modes Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 10x max in LCD monitor advance or reverse through magnified images possible Jump it is possible to jump to every tenth or hundredth image to the first image of each shooting date to movies or to the first image in each folder In index playback mode it displays 9 images at once Auto Play Sound memos up to 1 min or Movie slow motion play back possible Direct Print PictBridge compliant and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed mini B Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Communication Settings MTP PTP Power Source 2 AA size alkaline batteries 2 AA size NiMH batteries NB4 300 sold separately AC Adapter Kit ACK600 sold separately Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F 0 35 C 32 95 F when NB 3AH is used Operating Humidity 10 90 Dimensions 112 1 x 67 8 x 56
107. n 2300 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating o o Temperatures 0 2970 32 95 F Diameter 14 5 mm 0 57 in Dimensions Length 50 0 mm 1 97 in Weight Approx 30 g 1 06 oz 200 Appendix Battery Charger CB 5AH CB 5AHE Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Output 565 mA 1275 mA Charging Time Approx 4 hours 40 min Approx 2 hours 2 Operating o o Temperatures 0 35 C 32 95 F Dimensions 65 0 x 105 0 x 27 5 mm 2 56 x 4 13 x 1 08 in Weight body only Approx 95 g 3 35 oz 1 When charging four NB 3AH batteries 2 When charging two NB 3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA PS500 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Output 4 3VDC 1 5A Operating o o Temperatures Dagon 2 1041F Dimensions 42 6 x 104 4 x 31 4 mm 1 68 x 4 11 x 1 24 in Weight Approx 180 g 6 35 oz excluding power cord Wide Converter WC DC58B Sold Separately Magnification Approx 0 75x Focal Length 26 3 mm 35mm film equivalent Focusing Range Approx 30 cm 12 in infinity w Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread 3 Dimensions Diameter 97 mm 3 82 in Length 49 5 mm 1 95 in Weight Approx 365 g 12 9 oz
108. n Compact il 45 frames sec 29 sec 57 sec Maximum movie clip length at Aj 3 min The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time Image Data Sizes Estimated Recording Pixels Compression E a E 4000 x 3000 pixels 5208 KB 3084 KB 1474 KB w 3264 x 2448 pixels 3436 KB 2060 KB 980 KB m2 2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB m3 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB s 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 558 KB m 4000 x 2248 pixels 3903 KB 2311 KB 1105 KB Frame Rate Recording Pixels File size Mi 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec 1920 KB sec Standard 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec LP 960 KB sec 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec 660 KB sec EW Compact a 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec 120 KB sec Appendix 1199 MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 1 4 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 06 in Weight Approx 1 5 g 0 05 oz SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 2 1 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 2 g 0 07 oz NiMH Battery NB 3AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4 300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 Type AA size nickel metal hydride battery Nominal Voltage 1 2 V DC Typical Capacity 2500 mAh mi
109. ng 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 batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace batteries immediately with unused AA size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA size NiMH batteries Also refer to Battery Handling Precautions p 178 No image No images recorded on memory card Image too large You attempted to play back an image larger than 5616 x 3744 pixels or with a large data size Incompatible JPEG You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image edited with a computer etc RAW You attempted to play back a RAW image Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data an image with a recording type specific to another manufacturer s camera or an image that has been downloaded to a computer and altered Cannot magnify You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate the image shot with a different camera or data type or an image edited with a computer 170 List of Messages Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image sin
110. ngle 4 Telephoto Playback B 3 Index Q Magnify Mode Dial p 72 Mode Switch pp 15 18 21 1S0 amp Jump Button pp 105 134 MENU Button p 43 FUNC SET Button pp 42 44 4 DISP Button p 49 43 i Exposure 4 Single Image Erase Button pp 108 22 Flash Button p 62 45 Button Macro MF Manual Focus Button pp 63 99 a Button Components Guide 41 l Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions Upper Indicator Green Ready to shoot camera beeps twice Blinking Green Image recording reading erasing transferring when connected to a computer printer Orange Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning charging flash e Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Manual focus mode AF lock mode Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty camera beeps once Never do the following while the indicator blinks green These a Q actions may corrupt image data Shake or jolt the camera Shut off the power or open the memory card slot battery cover l Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function The power will shut off in the following circumstances Press the ON OFF button again to restore power Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minu
111. nitor e If you press the DISP button you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode 3 i Press the button 116 Various Shooting Methods Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode Tv Av Although the built in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments 1 Select Flash Adjust 1 Press the ei button Center 2 In the menu use the or AF Frame Size Normal button to select Flash Adjust Digital Zoom Standard ist curtain 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select ARETA Cater Auto or Manual AF Frame Size Normal 2 Press the ai button Digital Zoom Standard Flash Sync a e Flash compensation can be set to s Flash Adjust CMO Manual p 117 PPN Red Eye e Flash output can be set to Auto p 117 117 J Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings 4 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode ca P Tv Av Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of 2 to 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera s exposure compensation function for balanced exposure of the background when shooting with a flash In Tv and Av shooting modes please set Flash Adjust to Auto Various Shootin
112. nsfer section p 29 You can download images using the computer Please refer to Fl the Software Starter Guide for details Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct Transfer Install the software before downloading images via the Direct Transfer method for the first time Use this method to download images using camera operations Except Windows 2000 Dev Button Button 4 Buttons Q oe fas 5 o eb 9 gt a a o g pS N D lt En 9 oO 30 Downloading Images to a Computer Transfers and saves all images to the computer Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them E All Images E New Images DPOF Trans vs Images E Select amp Transfer Wallpaper Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them The transferred images display as the background on the computer desktop 1 Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera s LCD monitor The Da button will light blue e Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear Direct Transfer im New Images vi DPOF Trans Images C Select amp Transfer 3 Wallpaper Dir
113. o a speed higher than 1 500 second the camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1 500 second during shooting Shutter Speed Display The following shutter speeds can be set 1 160 indicates 1 160 second Also 0 3 indicates 0 3 second and 2 indicates 2 seconds 15 13 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 2 5 2 1 6 1 3 1 0 8 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 8 1 10 1 13 1 15 1 20 1 25 1 30 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 80 1 100 1 125 1 160 1 200 1 250 1 320 1 400 1 500 1 640 1 800 1 1000 1 1250 1 1600 1 2000 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 85 l Av Setting the Aperture 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode Av The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens When you set the aperture value the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness Selecting a lower aperture value opening the aperture allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait A higher aperture value closing it brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus The larger the aperture value the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus 1 Set the mode dial to Av ting e Use the or button to change the aperture value Aperture Value Configure the aperture set 3 Shoot e If the shutter speed is shown in red the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Adjust the aperture value using the
114. ojo 1 jojojo amp olol ilo ololololol i ol olala i olololololololol 1 jojojo Functions Available in Each S hooting Mode 209 C M Av Tv P AF Frame Size ENES Digital Zoom Standard alele loo Digital Tele converter a OOT TOO Flash Output 2nd curtain a eeN Flash Sync Slow Synchro 2a ORDE ON mmen Flash Adjust Manual o ov7O O Red eye aaO Safety FE EE peupeunen Spot AE Point Genter aooo 0O AF Point PaPeonneonsenmen Safety Shift EE ERSE Auto ISO Shift Dv button Auto a fon pen wen Off woo ooo MF Point Zoom TEESE Safety MF DAAA oie AF assist Beam far Orolo LEEN O eNO Review HAEA Review Info ot B O O 0 0 0 O Detailed Focus Check CO fen Reverse Disp Elorg r FONGO Disp Overlay Oria Lines o O0 O O O 0 0 O 3 2 Both SOn fey IS Mode Continuous a OO oO Ola O EO Shoot only Panning EREOuCOur n un aiee n Converter SPURT Re Rea re seu ioume Date Stamp o1 0O 0 0 0 O Set Dv button FT lOlLOlOLSlOlololo Save Settings O 6 1 07 0 O O Can be selected or automatically set by the camera In Stitch Assist in principle only the first shot can be selected O Can be configured v
115. on to select AF Frane anten 1st curtain or 2nd curtain AF Frame Size Normal 2 Press the i button Image shot with the 2nd curtain setting Image shot with the 1st curtain setting 120 Various Shooting Methods Adjusting Exposure for Built in Flash Shooting Safety FE 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode P Tv Av The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene In Tv and Av shooting modes ensure that the flash adjustment setting is configured to Auto in advance p 116 1 Select Safety FE 1 Press the button igital Zoom Standard 2 In the e menu use the or Flash Sync 1st curtain button to select Safety FE Slow Synchro off ed Fve on Safety FE Off 2 Accept the setting o 1 Use the or button to select E Steniard On or Off Flash Sync ist curtain 2 Press the n button Slon Synchro Off Red Eye An Safety FE morf Various Shooting Methods 121 OQ Registering Settings to the Print Share Button 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode D ca BY S scn CO P Tv AVM You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the Qe button The following functions can be registered Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Not Assigned Digital T
116. ording under overcast shady or twilight skies For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Appropriate for shooting images underwater with the Waterproof Case WP DC18 sold separately This Tungsten HE El DHB Fluorescent Fluorescent H SHE TA Underwater mode yields image data in the optimal white balance to record images with natural hues by reducing the bluish tone For recording with the optimal white balance data he Custom retained in the camera from a white colored object such as white paper or cloth A Select a white balance set ting 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select M and the or button to change the option ae oe 3 Press the 9 button a The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when amp amp or Q is selected for My Colors 112 Various Shooting Methods Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance I reading for the following situations that are difficult for the IJ auto white balance setting to detect correctly e Shooting close ups Macro e Shooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest Shooting with a particular source of light such as a merc
117. oth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor These actions may damage it or lead to other problems 192 Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon s standard testing methods Subject to change without notice PowerShot A650 IS W Max wide angle T Max telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx 12 1 million Image Sensor 1 1 7 inch type CCD Total number of pixels Approx 12 4 million Lens 7 4 W 44 4 T mm 35mm film equivalent 35 W 210 T mm 2 8 W 4 8 T Digital Zoom Approx 4 0x Up to approx 24x in combination with the optical zoom Optical Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 2 5 inch type amorphous silicon TFT color LCD approx 173 000 pixels Picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus AF lock and Manual focus are available Focusing frame Face Detect AiAF 9 point Center FlexiZone Size of AF frame can be selected Focusing Range Normal 50 cm 1 6 ft infinity Macro 1 50 cm W 0 4 in 1 6 ft W Manual focus 1 cm 0 4 in infinity W 50 cm 1 6 ft infinity T Kids amp Pets 1 m 3 3 ft infinity W T Shutter Mechanical shutter electronic shutter Shutter Speeds 15 1 2000 sec e The shutter speed varies depending on the shooting mode e Slow shutter s
118. ous injury e Wrist strap Placement of the strap around the child s neck could result in asphyxiation e Memory card It may be swallowed accidentally If this occurs contact a doctor immediately Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk 174 Appendix Equipment Do not use substances containing alcohol benzine thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power cord Use only recommended power accessories Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug the exterior of
119. paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750 CP740 CP730 CP720 CP710 CP510 As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off to print using an image size other than W return the mode to Auto however the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer Basic Operations 49 Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the button e The display mode changes as follows with each press Shooting Mode Playback Mode gt Standard No Information No Information Detailed Standard Information View Off Detailed Focus Check Still images only e The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec when a setting is changed regardless of the selected display mode camera power is turned off The LCD monitor does not shut off in the Cad or mode The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check display while in magnified display or index playback mode Fil The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the Night Display When shooting at dusk or during the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor the camera s night view option displays the subject brightly in the LCD monitor This will allow you to compose a shot even in dark environments this setting cannot be turned off Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on th
120. peat the step for additional images e A sequence may contain up to 26 images 6 Press the button after taking the last shot You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward except for Macro setting images on a computer When the button is pressed you can switch between the items which you can set Exposure compensation Shooting direction selection Fil Use PhotoStitch a supplied software program to merge the 82 P Program AE 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode P The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject You can freely configure such settings as the ISO speed exposure compensation and white balance 1 Set the mode dial to P Shooting Using the Mode Dial 2 Shoot speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white Using the flash Changing the ISO speed Changing the metering method E When a correct exposure cannot be obtained the shutter Shooting Using the Mode Dial 83 Tv Setting the Shutter Speed 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode Tv When you set the shutter speed the camera
121. peeds of 1 3 sec or slower operate with noise reduction Image Stabilization Lens shift type Continuous Shoot Only Panning Off Still images only Appendix 1193 Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot 1 When AF Frame is set to Face Detect the brightness of the face is also evaluated 2 Fixed to center AF Point Exposure Compensation 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments Safety Shift is available ISO speed Auto High ISO Auto ISO 80 100 200 400 Standard Output 800 1600 Sensitivity Camera automatically sets the optimal speed when Recommended Auto or High ISO Auto is set Exposure Index White Balance Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Underwater or Custom Built in Flash Auto on off Red eye reduction and Slow Synchro are available FE Lock 2nd curtain Flash output Safety FE settings are available Compensation Range of 50 cm 3 5 m 1 6 11 ft W Built In Flash 50 cm 2 0 m 1 6 6 6 ft T ISO speed Auto Flash Exposure 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments Compensation Shooting Modes Auto Creative zone P Program Tv Shutter speed priority Av Aperture priority M Manual C Custom Image zone Portrait Landscape Night Snapshot Kids amp Pets Special Scene Stitch Assist and Movie 2 1 Night Scene Indoor Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks Aquarium Underwater and IS
122. ple against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod Kids amp Pets j Allows you to capture subjects that move around such as children and pets without missing photo opportunities SCN Special Scene You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene 1 Set the mode dial to SCN 2 Select a shooting mode 1 Use the or button to select a shooting mode Night Scene Allows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot Shooting Using the Mode Dial 75 Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting 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 Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed white balance and color balance to capture sea life and other items in an indoor aquarium 76 Shooting Using
123. r 2 appears in red Correct exposure levels are calculated by measuring light according to the currently selected metering mode speed or aperture value may change in accordance with the zoom position p 85 The LCD monitor s brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place the image will always be bright if the flash is set to Flash on E f the zoom is adjusted after these values are set the shutter 88 Various Shooting Methods Various Shooting Methods Continuous Shooting a See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode D 2a BY Sy SCN P Tv AVM In this mode the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down If you use the recommended memory card you can shoot continuously smooth continuous shooting at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full p 197 Recommended Memory Card Super high speed SDC 512MSH Memory Card sold separately to which low level formatting p 56 is conducted immediately before shooting This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops the memory card may not be full 1 Select EJ 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select ml and choose with the or
124. ra automatically adjusts for the optimal settings when using the flash settings displayed in shooting information may differ from the actual settings icon J is displayed this indicates that a slow shutter speed Fl If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning may have been selected due to insufficient illumination Use the following methods to shoot Set the IS mode to any setting other than Off p 70 Raise the ISO speed p 104 Set the Auto ISO Shift to any setting other than Off Select a setting other than flash off p 62 Attach the camera to a tripod or other device 52 Basic Operations Playback Information Playback Mode E Standard Displayed Image Number Total Number of Images Folder Number File Number p 128 Compression Still Images PI FJ p 67 Recording Pixels Still Images upwa w p 66 Movie AV p 21 WAVE Format Sound p 47 Pp Red Eye Corrected Resized 4 145 Protection Status jon p 148 Shooting Date Time p 13 E Detailed Histogram p 54 PEDE Shooting Mode p 72 Metering Mode p 109 ISO Speed TISORN p 104 Basic Operations 53 Shutter Speed 15 1 2000 pp 84 87 Aperture Value F2 8 F8 0 pp 85 87 Recording Pixels Frame Rate ne p7 Exposure Compensation vee p 108
125. rames and index playback images cannot be magnified Playback Erasing 131 I Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 1 Press the zoom lever toward e Upto nine images can be viewed at once in index playback e Use the or gt button to change the image selection Selected Image To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward Q Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward 23 while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images e Use the or button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images e Hold the FUNC SET button down and press the or button to jump to the first or last set To Return to Single Image Playback e Press the zoom lever toward Q Jump Bar 132 Playback Erasing Checking the Focus and Peoples Expressions Focus Check Display Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken At this time faces in the image are detected and frames matching the size of these facial images are displayed Moreover as you can change the display magnification and switch images you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject s eyes are closed 1 Press the button several times until the Focus Check displays e Frames in the image are displayed as follows Frame olor Content Oran
126. rd for the correct orientation Preparations 11 3 Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction E To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it Q p eb pe s a eb D d eb p a 12 J Opening the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings It can be opened to the following range of positions 1 Opened right to left 180 degrees Preparations ao 0 pS 7 D S 5 o 0 2 Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees When tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens the image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed so that it appears correctly from in front of the lens 3 Close the LCD monitor with the LCD monitor facing out When the LCD monitor clicks into place against the camera body the image will return to its original nonreversed orientation monitor facing in to protect it The LCD monitor will automatically turn off when it clicks shut against the camera body F When not using the camera close the LCD monitor with th
127. righter the image If the image is too dark adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value Similarly adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright p 108 Sample Histograms wW PN p Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Basic Operations 55 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Boe 1 Select Reset All 1 Press the i button 2 Use the or button to select the menu Distance Units m cm Lens Retract 1 min 3 Use the or W button to select Language English Reset All Video Systen NTSC Auto 4 Press the button nt Method etm All 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select OK Reset All 2 Press the button Reset settings to default set to C only the settings saved for C mode will return to default settings This is the only way to return C mode settings to defaults Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer The following cannot be reset Shooting mode The Date Time Language and Video System options in the menu pp 46 47 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 112 Fil When the camera is in shooting mode and the mode dial is 56 Basic Operations Formatting Memory Cards bE You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data
128. rwritten by those set by your camera pp 150 155 Noise displays Subject s movements are irregular Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD There is no effect on the recorded image monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area p 49 Troubleshooting 161 Camera will not record Mode switch is set to P Set the mode switch to 4 shooting playback p 15 Flash is charging When the flash is charged the indicator will light orange Shooting is now possible p 41 Memory card is full Insert a new memory card p 10 if required download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space Memory card is not Format the memory card p 56 formatted correctly If reformatting does not work the memory card logic circuits may be damaged Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk SD memory card or SDHC Slide the write protect tab upward memory card is write p 180 protected LCD monitor is closed When the shooting mode is Cad or Open the LCD monitor and shoot subject Image seen in viewfinder vs recorded image Usually the recorded image Confirm the actual image size with contains more of the scene the LCD monitor Use the LCD than is seen in the monitor when taking close up shots a viewfinder p 49 Image is blurred or out of focus The camera moves when _ Confirm the steps in
129. ry card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting Be careful of the following while recording Do not touch the microphone pp 19 38 Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions during recording Please note however that the sounds made by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame QuickTime is required to play back movies Data type AVI Compression method Motion JPEG on a computer Only Windows 2000 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 79 Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to G Standard frame rate is fixed 1 Select the number of recording pixels 1 Press the button 2 Use the or W button to select and the or button to i ih A 640x480 30 fps change the option m FR i 3 Press the button We Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second The higher the frame rate the smoother the appearance of motion wi 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec ka Standard hh 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec LP Ri 320 x 240 pix
130. s used to supplement the camera s 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 Bracket Comes with the flash The High Power Flash will not fire in the following situations Q When shooting in M mode When Flash Sync is set to 2nd curtain When Flash Adjust is set to Manual The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker Always set the power mode switch to OFF when you finish using the flash Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity The High Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items 190 Appendix For continuous shooting although the flash fires for the first shot it does not fire for subsequent shots 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 lithium battery CR123A or DL123 is installed To illuminate the subjects properly install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera s front panel A tripod can be u
131. sed even when the flash is attached E Before attaching the bracket to the flash check that the E Batteries Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery CR123A or DL123 You are recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it up before switching it for the battery in the flash Non Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak damaging the product Remove the batteries from the High Power Flash and store them in a cool dry place Appendix 191 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 If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the rear of the European Warranty System EWS Booklet Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe with a soft cl
132. sed recording time and Rec will display in the LCD monitor Elapsed Time G Press the shutter button again to stop recording The indicator will blink green Recording blinks green and the data will be recorded wy onto the memory card e Recording will stop S automatically when the maximum recording time elapses or the built in memory or memory card become full Viewing Movies 21 Viewing Movies A a CA IFE E Button S 1 Set the mode switch to gt Playback 2 Use the or button to display a movie and press the A 4 Buttons button Images with a Gap icon are movies 3 Use the or gt button to select J Play and press the button The movie will start playing If you press the FUNC SET button during playback you can pause and restart the movie e You can adjust the playback volume with the or button 2 p eb fae e a a D d eb p 2 22 Erasing Erasing a 0 g J G D lt Er o 1 Buttons 1 Set the mode switch to gt Playback 2 Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the 4 button 3 Select Erase and press the amp button To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise Q adequate caution before erasing an image Printing 23 Printing
133. such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Y eb e 5 o a 9 Q System Map 36 pez1e3 6ulz309 Learning More 38 Components Guide Components Guide E Front View Speaker AF assist Beam p 45 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 89 Self Timer Lamp p 64 Viewfinder Window p 39 Flash p 62 Ring p 186 Ring Release Button p 186 Lens Microphone p 147 Components Guide 39 E Back View LCD Monitor p 49 2 Viewfinder 3 A V OUT Audio Video Output Terminal p 157 Wrist Strap Mount p 9 DIGITAL Terminal pp 23 27 Terminal Cover DC IN Power Input Terminal p 184 Memory Card Slot Battery Cover p 8 9 Memory Card Slot Battery Cover Lock p 8 Tripod Socket Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off p 49 while shooting 40 Components Guide E Controls Disp menu NA Bw Print Share Button p 121 Indicators p 41 ON OFF Button p 13 Power Lamp Shutter Button p 16 Zoom Lever pp 57 130 Shooting W Wide A
134. te after Shooting Mode the last control is accessed even if Auto Power Down is set to Off Press any button other than the ON OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on Playback Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the Connected to a Printer last control is accessed on the camera This time can be changed Play or while the camera is connected to a computer Fil The power saving function will not activate during an Auto The power saving function settings can be changed p 47 42 Basic Operations J Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or camera settings such as the print date time and sound settings are set using the FUNC SET button or the MENU button a Button Func Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions 2 Fa Sail 5 Basic Operations This example shows the FUNC menu in mode 3i a l F 1 Set the mode switch to O 2 Press the button Use the or button to select a menu item 4 Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes Use the or gt button to select an option for the menu item e You can change the settings for options indicated with DISP using the DISP Button After selecting an option you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately After shooting this menu will appear again allowing you to adjust the settings easil
135. tes the optimal white balance exposure and focus for vertical photography This function operates regardless of the on off status of the Auto Rotate function E When the camera is held vertically to shoot the Intelligent Creating an Image Destination Folder oe See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode MD 2 ta BY S SCN Cy P Tv AVM 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 1 Select Create Folder 1 Press the i button ower Saving 2 Use the or button to select the Date Time 09 09 07 10 00 menu Format O 23 56 3 Use the or W button to select A coin Create Folder 4 Press the button Various Shooting Methods 127 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to check mark Create New Folder Ereto ertoe 2 Press the button two times Auto Create Off e will be displayed on the LCD monitor when shooting aij will MENUS disappear from the screen when a new folder is created Create Folder Setting the Day or
136. the power outlet and the surrounding area Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Battery Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing Use only recommended batteries and accessories Failure to follow these precautions may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes mouth skin or clothing contact these substances immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or cushions on top of the battery charger while it is charging Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them to overheat and distort resulting in fire Appendix 175 Battery When recharging the Canon AA size NiMH batteries use only a specified battery charger The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment
137. the shutter but ton halfway e The ISO speed after adjustment is displayed e While pressing the shutter button halfway pressing the Dv button again will return the ISO speed to its original condition e When the AE lock is activated after the ISO speed is raised the ISO speed will not return to its original setting even if you release the shutter button 5 Press the shutter button all the way down press fully Auto 3l Press the shutter button halfway e The ISO speed is automatically set to an optimal setting which minimizes camera shake M20 F228 4 Press the shutter button all the way down press fully 108 l Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode D ta BY S scn cad P Tv Av Cannot be used in mode Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background 1 Turn on the LCD monitor Various Shooting Methods 2 Press repeatedly to display the exposure compensation bar 3 Configure the setting 1 Use the or button to select a compensation setting 2 Press Ea Each press of the button switches between the following categories of settings that can be ad
138. the zoom 1 Press the zoom lever toward or w e W Wide Angle Zooms out from the Zoom Bar subject 1 Telephoto Zooms in on the subject 58 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Digital Zoom Digital Tele Converter See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode i ta BY amp scn o P Tv AVM Cannot be set in and modes You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths 35mm film equivalent are as follows Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to Standard 35 840 mm 24x with digital and optical zoom combined Off 35 210 mm_ Enables shooting without digital zoom 1 5x 52 5 315 mm_ Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom factor and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with Standard or Off 2 0x 70 420 mm Cannot be set in mode The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off The digital zoom cannot be used in a or B Postcard or W Widescreen modes Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 Select Digital Zoom 1 Press the ei button 2 In the menu use the or button to s
139. ting objects moving horizontally ro Shoot Only 71 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 1 Select IS Mode 1 Press the i button oe 2 In the menu use the or Review Info Off button to select IS Mode Reverse Disp On isr Aue off n n M a 1S Iode Continuous J 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select Reh OSE Continuous Shoot Only Review Info Off Panning or Off Reverse Disp On 2 Press the Q button LCD Monitor Icons r Converter setting Reference Continuous Shoot Only Panning in Rec menu Page mM Ko gt I None 200 WC DC58B p W TC DC58C Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds such as with evening shots Switch the Auto ISO Shift to a setting other than Off or use a tripod to shoot f camera shake is too strong it may not be fully corrected Hold the camera horizontally while panning stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically f you select Shoot Only or Panning in shooting mode still images and then switch to mode the setting will change to Continuous If you further switch to a different shooting mode from amp the settings will change back to the original condition 72 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Shooting Using the Mode Dial l Mode Dial ca Creative Zone Image Zone m Auto p
140. ton 18 Mode Continuous r Converter e LCD Monitor Display HES B Off Ky Date Date amp Time 70 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Ensure that the camera s date time is set beforehand p 13 The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded software ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser or printer settings For details please see the user guide for each product Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 5 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode ND ta BY amp SCN cda P Tv AVM Only Continuous and Off can be set The lens shift image stabilizer function IS mode 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 E To imprint the date on all but a size images use the supplied Off Turns off the image stabilizer function You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on F the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually This pou makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is pressed so subjects will be captured with reduced blur even if their movements on the LCD monitor are not smooth This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down my Panning camera motions on the image This option is recommended for shoo
141. tor is magnified When set to FlexiZone the location of the AF frame displayed immediately prior to setting the manual focus will display magnified The image will not appear magnified in mode when the digital zoom or digital tele converter is activated or when a TV is used as the display Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified p 45 e Depending on the shooting mode pressing the button will switch between the setting items as follows JChange settings D a S BP Exposure compensation MF SCN SCN mode Exposure compensation MF TA gt m Mmode MF Tv Shutter speed Exposure compensation MF Av Aperture value Exposure compensation MF M Shutter speed Aperture value MF 3 Press the or button and adjust the focus e The MF indicator shows approximate figures Use them as a shooting guideline only 100 To Cancel the Manual Focus Press the MF button and use the or W button to select Ps Normal Various Shooting Methods Q You cannot change the position of the AF frame in MF mode Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus Safety MF Not available in QU or Chay mode First manual focus is used to roughly focus then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately 1 Select Safety MF 1 Press the O button 2 In the
142. tor menus and messages E You can imprint the date and time you have set onto images T 4 Buttons r all EN Button 1 Set the mode switch to gt Playback 2 Hold down the button and press the button 3 Use the gt or button to select a language 4 Press the button Shooting Still Images 15 Shooting Still Images i Mode Indicators ON OFF Button Shutter Button Mode Dial 1 Press the ON OFF button e The start up sound will play and the start up image will display in the LCD monitor e Pressing the ON OFF button again turns the power off 2 Select a shooting mode 1 Set the mode switch to B Shooting 2 Set the mode dial to GU 3 Aim the camera at the subject q rer gt a on Ps 9 Aa Q a 0 w pS ww N D lt T w 9 oO 16 Shooting Still Images 4 Press the shutter button lightly press halfway to set the focus When the camera focuses it Shooting Preparations beeps twice and the indicator Complete lights green WY lights green orange when the flash fires ON OFF An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus AF Frame 5 Without changing anything else press the shutter button all the way press fully to shoot The shutter sound will play Recording blinks green once and the image will record e The in
143. turns to the playback screen Record Starts recording J Pause Pauses recording or playback g Play Begins playback Erase Erases sound memos You cannot attach sound memos to movies Q Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure 1 Select Protect 1 Press the i button 2 In the El menu use the or button to select EJ Protect 3 Press the button 2 Protect the image 1 Use the or button to select an image to protect 2 Press the button e Pressing the FUNC SET button again cancels the setting You can also protect images in the Protection Icon index playback mode e Press the MENU button several times to complete the setting Playback Erasing 149 Erasing All Images E Note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image Protected images cannot be erased with this function 1 Select Erase all 1 Press the ai button Tesim 2 In the Ea menu use the or T Sound Meno button to select K Erase All 3 Press the amp button 2 Erase the images 4 Erase all 1 Use the or button to select OK 2 Press the button IEEE CHE MEER e To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Cancel only image data but also all the data contained on the memory El Pleas
144. ury vapor lamp 1 Select 9 1 Press the button 2 Use the or W button to select M and choose E amp Y with the or button 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press 6s e If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the a white image If you are using the optical viewfinder ensure that the entire field is filled Please note however that the center frame will not display when the digital zoom is used or when is displayed 3 Press the button Custom Lik eo amp Al Various Shooting Methods 1113 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to P and the exposure compensation setting to 0 before setting a custom white balance The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect image appears completely black or white Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data If the settings differ the optimal white balance may not be set In particular the following should not be changed ISO Speed Flash Setting the flash to FA or is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to MJ make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand Recorded white balance data will b
145. us Yellow Focusing difficulty Center FlexiZone options NoAF frame Focusing difficulty Face Detect AiAF options Face Detect Feature Maximum of three AF frames will be displayed at the position of the face the camera recognizes At this point the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray When the shutter button is pressed halfway up to 9 green AF frames may appear The camera will shoot using AiAF not the Face Detect function if a white frame fails to appear and only gray frames display or if a face is not detected The camera may mistakenly identify non human subjects as a face In this case select another AF frame In certain cases faces may not be detected Examples Iffaces are at the edge of the screen or appear extremely small large dark or bright relative to the overall composition Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal or faces with a portion hidden Various Shooting Methods 95 Changing the AF Frame Size Center or Flexi Zone You can change the AF frame size to match the size of a subject You reduce the area used to set the focus when you reduce the AF frame to match a small subject or to focus on a particular portion of a subject 1 Select AF Frame Size 1 Press the ai button 2 In the e menu use the or button to select AF Frame a Size c tst curtain i Slow Synchro Off Red
146. ven if the Bx button is pressed Setting the Display Overlays 6 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 207 Shooting Mode i 2a BY Sy scn PTV AVM 1 Only Grid Lines can be set 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 Fil Depending on the shooting mode or settings this function may Off 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 a 3 2 print 2 Areas outside the printable area are grayed out Both Displays both the grid lines and the 3 2 guide simultaneously 2 Images are still recorded at the standard aspect ratio of 4 3 Various Shooting Methods 123 1 Select Disp Overlay 1 Press the i button aor 2 In the menu use the or Review 2 sec button to select Disp Overlay PATENA a p e N iat E Continuous 2 Accept the setting 1 Use the or button to select AF assist Beam On Off Grid Lines Both or 3 2 Review 2 sec Guide Review Info Off Reverse Disp Disp Overlay TS Mode 2 Press the O button The grid lines and 3 2 guide will not be recorded in the Fl Only grid lines can be configured for the or W mode image C Saving Custom Settings 6
147. y 5 Press the amp button Basic Operations 43 a en Button Rec Play Print and Set up Menus Convenient settings for shooting playback or printing can be set with these menus e Rec Menu tT Set up Menu AF Frame AGAF 5 Digital Zoon Standard Red Eye On gt Auto ISO Shift Off gt AF assist Beam On Review 2 sec eh This example shows the Rec menu in mode 1 Press the m button 2 You can switch between menus with the amp or button 2 Use the or gt button to switch between menus e You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus The following menus are displayed Shooting e Rec fi Set up Playback Ea Play f amp Print ij Set up 3 Use the or button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes 4 Use the or gt button to select an option e Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be set after pressing the FUNC SET button to display the next menu Press the FUNC SET button again to confirm the setting then press the MENU button to return to the menu screen 5 Press the m button 44 Basic Operations J Menus and Default Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC Menu The icons shown here indicate the default settings factory settings Reference Reference
148. y but they will appear coarse If you have replayed images the last image viewed will display Resume Playback If the memory card has been switched or the images on the memory card have been edited with a computer the newest image on the memory card appears Shooting Movies 19 Shooting Movies jj Standard Mode Microphone ON OFF Button Shutter Button Mode Dial 1 Press the ON OFF button 2 Select a shooting mode 1 Set the mode switch to B Shooting 2 Set the mode dial to Movie 3 Confirm that the camera is set to Standard 3 Aim the camera at the subject Remaining Time Do not touch the microphone while recording Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie Q p gt a 1 rs 9 e Q 20 Shooting Movies 3 4 Press the shutter button lightly press halfway to set zt the focus s An electronic beep will sound Shooting Preparations N twice and the indicator will Complete lights green b A D light green when the camera ISS focuses o The exposure focus and white __ 4 balance are automatically set Nai Alan when you press the button halfway 5 Without changing anything else press the shutter button all the way press fully to shoot e Recording starts e During the recording the elap
149. ying back large numbers of images e NiMH Battery NB4 300 A set of four rechargeable AA size NiMH batteries System Map 35 E Other Accessories e SD Memory Card SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera Canon brand memory cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities e Interface Cable IFC 400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer Compact Photo Printer SELPHY series or to a inkjet printer refer to your inkjet printer user guide AV Cable AVC DC300 Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set e Waterproof Case WP DC18 When you attach this waterproof case to the camera you can use it to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters 130 feet and of course it is ideal for taking worry free pictures in the rain at the beach or on the ski slopes Direct Print Compatible Printers 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 camera s controls e Compact Photo Printers SELPHY series e 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 Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents

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