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1. Off The camera focuses using the center AF frame This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it 1 T Rec Menu AiAF gt Face Detecty On Off See Menus and Settings p 19 Default settings differ depending on the shooting mode p 128 Red Eye Safety FE MF Point Zoom Safety WF Bunoous a 43 Fl The AF frame appears as follows when the LCD monitor is on when the shutter button is pressed halfway Green Shooting preparations complete Yellow Focusing difficulty when the AiAF is Off No AF frame Focusing Difficulty when the AiAF is On The following occurs when Face Detect is selected 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 If no white frame displays and all the frames appear in gray the camera will use On instead of Face Detect when shooting The camera may mistakenly identify non human subjects as a face If this occurs switch to the On or Off options n certain cases faces may not be detected Examples If faces are at the edge of the screen or appear extremely small large dark or bright relative to the overall composition
2. 31 Create Folder 59 Creative Zone Basic 11 Custom White Balance 50 D Date Time Digital Tele Converter DIGITAL Terminal Basic 25 Digital Zoom ott 29 Direct Transfer Basic 29 Distance Units 23 Downloading Images to a Computer Basic 22 DPOF Print Order Print Style sss 79 Selecting Images 77 DPOF Transfer Order 80 E Erasing All Images Single Images EXPOSUIG ues ros esr pads F File Number 14 61 79 G Grid Lines sssssss 34 H gr DC1 ao 107 HiStOgFai ire t erect 16 I Image Data Sizes Estimated 119 Image Zone Basic 10 Index Playback 64 Indicator m Basic 4 Interface Cable Basic 20 25 123 124 J Jump Image Search 65 L Landscape Basic 10 Language Basic 7 LCD Monitor Night Display 12 Playback Information 14 Shooting Information i 13 Using the LCD Monitor 12 Lens Conversion Lens Adapter 104 Tele converter Wide Converter Magnifying Maintenance 114 Manual Focus 46 Memory Card Estimated Capacities 11
3. This time can be changed Fl The power saving function will not activate during an Auto Play or while the camera is connected to a computer The power saving function settings can be changed p 22 suoljesado oiseg eJouie y Bursn 310499 w 17 18 Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date time and electronic beep The following menus are available FUNC Menu Rec Play Print and Set up Menus FUNC Menu Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting z OO This example shows the FUNC Loy menu in if mode z ur Set the mode switch to y shooting Press the FUNC SET button Use the 4 or 4 button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes Use the or button to select an option for the menu item You can select further options with the MENU button for some options 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 easily Press the FUNC SET button Rec Play Print and Set up Menus Convenient settings for shooting playback or printing can be set with these menus v Rec Menu Set up Menu NAF Face Detect Digital zoom Standard Red Eye p AF assist Beam
4. Approximate Location of the Displayed Area 2 Use the or button to move around the image f you press the FUNC SET button while in magnified display the camera switches to image advance mode and Gr will display You can use the 4 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 You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever Buisei3 42eqKeld T To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward fag You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button Q Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified 63 64 l Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 1 Press the zoom lever toward P Up to nine images can be viewed at Selected Image once in index playback e Use the 4 4 or button to change the image selection Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward 3 while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images Use the or button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images 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 Press the zoom lever toward Q Jumping to Images When you have
5. 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 after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume has not reached 4 GB 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 ACK800 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 89 5 x 64 3 x 42 8 mm excluding protrusions 3 52 x 2 5
6. 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 sebessa jo 1S m Naming error The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the Set up menu set File Numbering to Auto Reset alternatively save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer then reformat the memory card Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data 93 94 Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA size NiMH batteries No image No images recorded on memory card Image too large You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 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
7. Bunooysajqnoiy 92 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 Set up menu select is not correct Print Method and select Auto p 23 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 Basic Guide p 5 Card locked The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected 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
8. L Card included with the camera Compres SDC Recording Pixels Sion SDC 128M 512MSH m a 40 156 M Large 3072 x 2304 pixels a ae E Fl 134 520 Bl 49 190 M Medium 1 2592 x 1944 pixels a 9r K E IT 671 a 76 295 B Medium 2 2048 x 1536 pixels oO 196 SER Fl 269 1041 8 Bl 121 471 Medium 3 1600 x 1200 pixels oO 2 d Fl 411 1590 g Bl 460 SAL Small 640 x 480 pixels zi W ud E 1118 4317 Pos tcard 1600 x 1200 pixels a 2 AES isi Bl 53 207 Widescreen 3072 x 1728 pixels Oo 86 3m Fl Tn 686 Capable of smooth continuous shooting p 31 when card has been formatted with a low level format This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions xipueddy 117 Movie LI Card included with the camera Recording SDC SDC Pixels 128M 512MSH 1 min 4 min Em 4 sec 9 sec 640 x 480 T3 pixels 2min 8 min 7 sec 14 sec Standard 3 min 11 min 1sec 42 sec E 320 x 240 pixels 5 min 22 min 55 sec 53 sec FastFrame 320 x 240 Lmin ismin 32 sec 59 sec Rate pixels m 338 14 min 55 min Compact 29 sec 57 sec pixels e Maximum movie clip length at Eq 1 min at Eg 3 min The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time 118 Image Data Sizes
9. Memory card slot battery Confirm that the memory card slot cover is open battery cover is securely closed Basic Guide p 5 Batteries are loaded in the Reload the batteries in the correct wrong direction direction Basic Guide p 5 Batteries are not the right Use only unused AA size alkaline type batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries p 96 Battery charge is low and Replace the camera batteries with the camera will not operate 2 unused or fully charged batteries Change the batteries p 96 message displays Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 sold separately p 102 Poor contact between Wipe the battery terminals with a camera and battery clean dry cloth terminals Reload the batteries several times Sounds come from the camera interior The camera s horizontal The camera s orientation vertical orientation was mechanism is operating There is changed no malfunction When the power is turned on Card locked message appears The SD memory card s or When recording to erasing from SDHC memory card s write or formatting the memory card protect tab is set to Write slide the write protect tab upward protect p 98 The Date Time menu appears The lithium date time battery Replace the lithium date time battery charge is depleted p 109 Not displayed LCD monitor is set to Off e Press DISP button and turn on the LCD monitor p
10. Weight Approx 30 g 1 06 oz 120 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 1 1275 mA Charging Time Approx 4 hours 40 min Approx 2 hours Operating 0 35 C 32 95 F Temperatures 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 PS800 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Output 3 15V DC 2 0A aqu ME A CR GSP Dimensions 42 6 x 104 0 x 31 4 mm 1 68 x 4 09 x 1 24 in Weight Approx 180 g 6 35 oz excluding power cord Wide Converter WC DC52 Sold Separately Magnification Approx 0 7x Focal Length 24 5 mm 35mm film equivalent Focusing Range xipueddy EZ Approx 21 cm 8 3 in infinity W 2 Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread 3 Dimensions Diameter 58 0 mm 2 28 in Length 30 5 mm 1 20 in Weight Approx 74 g 2 61 oz 121 122 Tele converter TC DC52A Sold Separately Magnification Approx 1 75x Focal Length 4 245 mm 35mm film equivalent Focusing Range 4 App
11. Each time that the Dye button is pressed the settings of the registered functions are switched For IS0 ISO Speed and WB White Balance the corresponding setup screen is displayed When there are functions not available in the current shooting mode pressing Che button will have no effect Setting the Auto Rotate Function 0 0 Shooting Mode QD 2a H3 S 22 SCN ru P Tv Av M 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 ij Set up Menu Auto Rotate gt On Off See Menus and Settings p 19 Default setting Format D isme When the Auto Rotate function is set Pesi to On and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode during shooting Fe normal E right end is down or E left end is down will appear in the display Lens Retract 1 ain Q This function may not operate correctly when the camera is 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 58 When the camera is held vertically to shoot the Intelligent
12. In particular take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the Auto setting to detect correctly Shooting close ups Macro Shooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest Shooting with a particular source of light such as a mercury vapor lamp 1 FUNC Menu J Auto gt Bl Custom See Menus and Settings p 18 Default setting 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white Hi paper or cloth and press If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image If you are using the optical viewfinder ensure that the entire field is filled However the center frame will not appear when the digital zoom is being used or when Mis displayed Pd pe a 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 SO Speed Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to Auto make sure t
13. Set up menu p 23 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 50 24 Formatting Memory Cards c You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data o Please note that formatting initializing a memory card erases all data including protected images and other file types 1 ij Set up Menu Format See Menus and Settings p 19 Start up Ieage On Power Saving Create Folder 2 Select OK and press To perform a low level format use the 4 button to select Low Level Deum Format and the 4 or button to 73 add a check mark hh Low Level Format You can stop formatting a card when CEPI x Low Level Format is selected by pressing the FUNC SET button You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted but its data will be erased _ E a Fl This operation is not available in Cad mode Low Level Format We recommend you select Low Level Format when you think that the recording reading speed of a memory card has dropped A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards suoneJedo oiseg eJouie ay Buisp 210499 25 Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images 3 Shooting Mode MD ta BY S 22 SCN Cd P Tv AVM 1 FUNC Menu F1 Compression M Recording Pixels See Menus and S
14. Shooting Safety FE a 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 1 e Rec Menu Safety FE gt On Off See Menus and Settings p 19 o3 Default setting ASAP off Use or gt button to select On Digital Zoos Sana Off and press FUNC SET button Safety MF on 56 Da Registering Settings to the Print Share Button Shooting Mode SCN FAI P Tv Av M You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the Dy button The following functions can be registered Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Not Assigned Digital Tele converter p 30 IS0 ISO Speed p 53 3k DISP Overlay p 34 WB White Balance p 49 fa Display Off p 22 Default setting 1 e Rec Menu Set D button See Menus and Settings p 19 n Xu Review 2 sec Diso Overlay Off 2 Use the or gt button to select the function you wish to register and press f appears on the lower right of the INTE icon you can still register this function but pressing the Ch button will not activate the function in the current shooting mode Not Assigned amp 50 wa amp SET S weNU 7731 To Cancel the shortcut button Select in Step 2 Bunoous 1 Using the 2 Button 1 Press the D button
15. 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 Nf To remove the conversion lens adapter turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button 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 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 rj mode It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer to accurately stitch the images together E xipueddy 105 106 Converter Settings Settings for when shooting using IS Mode p 27 with the separately sold Wide Converter WC DC52 Tele converter TC DC52A or Close up lens 250D attached 1 e Rec Menu gt Converter gt Off WC DC52 TC DC52A 250D See Menus and Settings p 19 Default setting Select the attached converter Q When you remove the converter from the camera return the converter setting to Off Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High Power Flash HF DC1 This flash is us
16. 1 D Play Menu EZ See Menus and Settings p 19 oR as tT Q Auto Play QD Red Eye Correction AP Erase all 2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press Pressing the FUNC SET button again cancels the setting You can also protect images in the index playback mode Protection Icon Viewing Images on a TV set Bl You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable 1 Turn off the camera and the TV 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera s A V OUT terminal Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the right 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 aA Turn on the camera Fl The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 23 The default setting varies between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan and others PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not display properly You can also use the TV as the display in the shooting mode Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode Buisei3 42eqKeld m 75 76 Erasing All Images I Q Note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image Protected images cannot be
17. Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal or faces with a portion hidden 44 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock Manual Focus Safety MF 6 Shooting Mode MID 24 RI S 22 scn cd P Tv AVM 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 Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass mode 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 shutter button all the way to shoot the image Shooting with the AF Lock 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame o o o zt ae 45 46 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the MF button The MF icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor 4 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as
18. ISO 800 O O O O ISO 1600 O 9 9 O O Available Default Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting Mode Tv Av Although the built in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments except in the M mode it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments 1 Rec Menu Flash Adjust gt Auto Manual See Menus and Settings p 19 Default setting Compensating the Flash Adjustment Flash Output Shooting Mode ca PTv AVM Flash Flash Exposure Compensation When the shooting mode is set to Cad P or when Flash Adjust is set to Auto p 55 in Tv or Ay mode settings can be adjusted in 1 3 stop increments in the range of 2 to 2 stops You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera s exposure compensation function to achieve creative effects which compensate for background exposure Flash Output When Shooting mode is set to M or when Flash Adjust is set to Manual in Tv or Av mode p 55 the flash output can be controlled in three steps starting from FULL when shooting Bunoous 1 55 7 FUNC Menu E Flash E Flash Output See Menus and Settings p 18 amp g Adjust the compensation output using the 4 or button and press the FUNC SET button Example Flash Exposure Compensation Adjusting Exposure for Built in Flash
19. Off Auto Create Off Daily You can also set an auto creation Monday time Sunday Monthly Auto Rotate On Off p 58 Distance Units m cm Sets the units for the MF indicator ft in distance unit p 46 Lens Retract 1 minute Sets the lens retraction timing 0 seconds when switching from shooting mode to playback mode Language Basic Guide p 7 Video System NTSC PAL p 75 Print Method Auto Eni See below Reset All p 24 1The connection method with the printer can be changed Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting select when borderless printing an image shot in W Widescreen mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY 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 suoljesado oiseg eJouie y BuIsp aiojog A 23 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 3 1 Set up Menu gt Reset All See Menus and Settings p 19 Distance Units a o Lens Retract 1 min Language English Video System NTSC a Reset All IN 2 Select OK and press 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 fi
20. frame rate p 37 available while shooting but only in Standard movie mode Use a high speed memory card SDC 512MSH etc Zoom does not operate Zoom lever was pressed Operate the zoom before shooting while shooting in movie in movie mode Basic Guide mode p 12 Note the digital zoom is Bunooysajqnoiy 89 90 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 camera or images edited are added to the camera using the with a computer supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser See ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser Software User Guide PDF 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 l Guide for details Movies do not play back correctly Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates 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 Movies recorded at the Rj To check the images at the Fast Frame Rate setting and original frame rate you are with the video signal set to the recommended to play the movie PAL format may play back back on the camera s LCD monitor with a frame ra
21. in the FB mode modes Can only be set when the flash setting is On in the mode Operation is possible during shooting only during standard Automatically set by the camera Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to BY or Ef mode 0 E31 E31 Hi modes Only Grid Lines can be set in the BI mode Shoot Only or Panning settings will change to Continuous in 9V 129
22. 12 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 A bar of light red purple appears on the LCD monitor Sometimes appears when This is a normal occurrence in shooting a bright subject devices containing CCDs and such as the sun or other does not constitute a malfunction light source This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies Bunoouse qnoJ wi 83 84 appears A slow shutter speed has e Set the IS Mode to any setting likely been selected other than Off p 27 because of insufficient Raise the ISO speed p 53 lighting Select a setting other than flash off Basic Guide p 12 Set the self timer and attach the camera to a tripod or other device Basic Guide p 14 A appears This displays when usinga These settings will be overwritten memory card that has print by those set by your camera settings or transfer settings p 77 set by other DPOF compliant cameras Noise di
23. 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 Adjusts the volume of the start up 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 Adjusts the playback 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 Auto Power Down Display Off On Off 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 3 min p 17 Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed 22 Menu Item Options Reference Page Date Time Basic Guide p 7 Format You can also select a low level format p 25 File Numbering Continuous p 61 Auto Reset Create Folder p 59 Create New Check mark Creates a folder during the next Folder On shooting session No check mark
24. 69 Continuous shooting slows down The memory card s To enhance the continuous performance has dropped shooting performance you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer p 25 Recording images to memory card takes a long time Memory card was formatted Use a memory card formatted in in another device your camera p 25 Lens will not retract Memory card slot battery After closing the memory card slot cover was opened with battery cover turn the power on power on then back off Basic Guide p 5 Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly The following types of Although the recording time may memory cards are used not display properly during Slow recording cards shooting the movie will be Cards formatted on a recorded correctly on the memory different camera or a card Recording time will display computer properly if you format the memory Cards which have had card in this camera excluding images recorded and slow recording memory cards erased repeatedly p 25 1 displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped There is insufficient free Try the following procedures space in the camera s built Format the card with a low level in memory format before shooting p 25 Lower the recording pixels or the
25. 7 shots sec Large Fine mode Self timer Activates shutter after an approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card SDHC memory card MultiMediaCard 113 114 File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images Movies Exif 2 2 JPEG Sound memos WAVE monaural AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data 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 Compression Superfine Fine Normal Number of Still images Recording Pixels Movies Large 3072 x 2304 pixels Medium 1 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 2 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 3 1600 x 1200 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Postcard 1600 x 1200 pixels Widescreen 3072 x 1728 pixels Standard 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec 15 frames sec 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec 15 frames sec Recording can continue until the memory card is full can record up to a maximum of 4 GB at one time Fast Frame Rate can record for 1 min 320 x 240 pixels 60 frames sec Compact can record for 3 min 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec
26. EU Review 2 sec Diso Overlay You can switch between menus with the 4 or gt 2 button when this fF LN part is selected eo gt This example shows the Rec menu in mode In playback mode the Play Print and Set up menus display Press the MENU button Use the or button to switch between menus You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus 3Use the 4 or 4 button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes Use the or button to select an option 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 Press the MENU button suoljesado oiseg eJouie ay Buisp 210499 19 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC Menu The icons shown below are the default settings Menu item Reference Menii ltem Reference Page Page lg ISO Speed p 53 Metering Mode p 48 White Compression E Balance p 49 a Still image puer p 31 Basic m Drive Mode Guide p 14 E Frame Rate Movie p 37 a My Colors 52 i i y p Recording Pixels p 26 Still image Flash BA FI p 55 Recording Pixels d Flash Output 9 7 m Movie psr Rec Menu e Default setting Menu Item Options Reference Page AiAF Face Detect On Off The default setting will diffe
27. Estimated Recording Pixels Compression El a El 3072 x 2304 pixels 3045 KB 1897 KB 902 KB I 2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB Bl 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 558 KB W 3072 x 1728 pixels 2304 KB 1420 KB 678 KB Recording Pixels Frame Rate File size 1920 KB sec 15 640 x 480 pixels D E Standard 960 KB sec 660 KB sec 71320 x 240 pixels he 330 KB sec Mal Fast Frame r Rate 711320 x 240 pixels 1320 KB sec Compact mi 160 x 120 pixels Ihe 120 KB sec xipueddy 119 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 min 2300 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating 0 35 C 82 95 F Temperatures Dimensions Diameter 14 5 mm 0 57 in Length 50 0 mm 1 97 in
28. Fast Frame Rate Use this mode to record fast moving subjects such as in sports photography o gt o o zt ae 35 Maximum Clip Length 1 minute Ej 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 Maximum Clip Length 3 minutes The recording time will differ according to the memory card used p 118 Evenifthe size of the movie data has not reached 4 GB recording may stop when a shooting time of 1 hour has elapsed Depending on the storage capacity of the memory card and the speed at which the data is written recording may stop before reaching 4 GB or 1 hour 1 Select a movie mode using the or button en mode you can change the recording pixels and frame rate p 37 aa Qat e 2 Shoot 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 GRec 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 When the built in memory or memory card becomes full Q You are recommended to use a memory ca
29. Mode a Shooting Mode QU 24 BY S 22 SCN P Tv AV M Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 128 at the end of this guide In this guide the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures Sa You can use SD memory cards SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide 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 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 Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures Conventions Used in this Guide 1 HandlingiPrecautions 7 2 5 e 3 es ee 5 Please Read dy es o
30. desired and shoot To Release the AF Lock Press the MF button zl The AF lock cannot be used in the and Chall modes The AF frame will not appear in B mode When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor setting AiAF to Off p 43 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 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the MF button several times to display MP e The MF indicator is displayed MF indicator When the Rec menu s MF Point Zoom is set to On the portion 5 aen Ip of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified The image will not appear magnified in 8B 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 20 Depending on the shooting mode pressing the button will switch between the setting items as follows 2 4 E Exposure compensation MF SCN SCN mode Exposure compensation MF 888 mode MF Tv Shutter speed Exposure compensation MF Av Aperture value Exposure compensation MF M Shutter
31. for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory including memory cards that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable 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 This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale Ifa problem arises while the camera is in use abroad please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk For Canon Customer Support contacts please see the customer support list supplied with your camera 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 0196 of the pixels m
32. 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 in a cool dry location xipueddy 101 102 Al e 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 temperature and to the battery charge state The battery charger may emit noise while charging This is not a malfunction Battery Charger Kit CBK4 200 can also be used Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 sold separately when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a comp
33. 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 o f the shutter speed is shown in red the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Adjust the aperture value using the 4 or button until the shutter speed display turns to white Some aperture values may not be available with certain zoom positions p 40 zl In this mode the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1 60 second to 1 500 second The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens aperture F2 6 F2 8 F3 2 F3 5 F4 0 F4 5 F5 0 F5 5 F5 6 F6 3 F7 1 F8 0 Bunoous 41 42 M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Mode M You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images When you press the shutter button halfway the difference between the standard exposure and the selected exposure appears o
34. printing The following settings can be selected Default setting E Standard Prints one image per page Prints the selected images together at a Index Print Type reduced size in an index format Prints the images in both the standard F Both and index formats Date On Off Adds the date to the print File No On Off Adds the file number to the print Clears all print settings after the images Clear DPOF data On Off print E Print qua E fan 1 Print Menu Print Settings gt 9 See Menus and Settings p 19 S ESI Select Images amp Oty Select All Images 2 Use the 4 or button to select Print Type Date File No Clear DPOF data and then use the or button to specify the settings sBuijjes 19jsueij j sPunjes jud m 79 Fil The Date and File No settings change according to the 80 Print 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 Images dated using Postcard Date Imprint mode p 33 are always printed with the date regardless of the Date setting As a result if Date is also set to On the date will end up being printed twice on these images Dates print in the style specified in the Date Time menu p 23 Basic Guide p
35. speed Aperture value MF 3 Press the or gt button and adjust the focus The MF indicator shows approximate figures Use them as a shooting guideline only To Cancel the Manual Focus Press the MF button o gt o o zt 23 ae 47 The manual focus cannot be used in the Mj and ri modes Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus Safety MF First manual focus is used to roughly focus then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately 1 Rec Menu Safety MF gt On Off Press shutter button halfway after focusing with the Manual Focus function the focus will be automatically fine tuned to the most focused point Q You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually Cancel the manual focus mode then change the AF frame setting Fl Not available in M or Chay mode Switching between Metering Modes J Shooting Mode P Tv AVM 1 FUNC Menu gt Evaluative See Menus and Settings p 18 95 g 5 Default setting Use the or button to selectthe E metering mode and press the FUNC 9 n Evaluative Metering Methods gt 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 a
36. 3 x 1 69 in Weight Approx 175 g 6 17 oz camera body only xipueddy E 115 116 Battery Capacity Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor Playback On Based on LCD Monitor Time the CIPA Off standard AA size Alkaline Batteries included E d nares e with the camera 9 9 AA size NiMH Batteries aW AP rO 400 Approx 900 Approx fully charged g 9 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 Playback Fl See 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 Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 continuous playback at 3 seconds per image Battery Handling Precautions p 96 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
37. 7 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings amp You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera 1 gt Play Menu gt E gt See Menus and Settings p 19 m r3 QD Red Eye Correction 2E On Protect E atate Gy Transfer Order A Single Images 2 Select Order and press amp Selecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings 3 Use the or button to Transfer Selection select an image to transfer E and press Pressing the FUNC SET button again deselects the setting You can also select images in the index playback mode All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select Mark all and press Selecting Reset cancels all transfer m order settings 3 Sd OK ang press amp sBumes 19Jsue1 j sbumjeg Uld A n Fl Images are transferred in order according to the file number A maximum of 998 images can be selected 81 Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate Power is not turned on Press the power button Basic Guide p 8
38. 7 Formatting 4 F 25 Handling Insertific alm m Basic 5 Menu FUNC Menu 18 20 MENU Button 19 Basic 3 Menus and Settings 18 19 Play Menu Print Menga m gf Set up Menu Messages eeeeeee Metering Modes MF Point Zoom Mode Switch Movie Playback s 66 Shooting 35 Mute 22 My Colors seesss 52 N Night Scene Basic 10 o Overexposure Warning 16 P Playback cete Basic 16 Pottralt eee Basic 10 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 33 Postcard Mode ix 32 Power Button Basic 3 8 Power Saving 17 22 Print Share Button PO om Basic 3 20 29 Printing TT Basic 20 ProfeGt A m s 74 R Recording Pixels Red Eye Correction Red Eye Reduction Xo Reset All sssss Resume Playback Review Rotator tete S Safety FE 5 nnne 56 Safety MF en 47 Safety Zoom ssss 30 Self Timer Basic 14 Shooting Mode PUTO ascendere entes Basic 10 Creative Zone Basic 11 Functions Available Image Zone Shutter Button Fully Halfway P Shutter Speed 40 41 42 Smooth Continuous Shooting 31 Sound Memo sse 71 Special Scene Mode Basic 10 Spo
39. ENGLISH MN TL Canon FewerShot A570 IS DIGITAL CAMERA Before Using the Camera Playback Erasing Print Transfer Settings Canon Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail aping Jesp ejeure peoueapy S OZSV YS vu3wvo vua WOULD DiGICIII PR DIRECT D Exif Print 8 m CDI E310 010 2007 CANON INC PRINTED IN MALAYSIA PRINT DIRECT Shooting 4x optical zoom with shift method image stabilizer Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using a high ISO speed Face Detect AF ideal for photographing images of people Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions Use the separately sold wide converter tele converter or close up lens when shooting Playback Red Eye Correction Plays back automatically using the Auto Play function aR Editing Records sound memos for still images Printing Makes printing easy with the Print Share button Also supports non Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print Share button Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing next to or below titles indicate the shooting modes in which the procedure can be used Mode switch Shooting I yPlayback E Postcard
40. Medum3 O O O O O O O A 1 0O 0O 0O O p 26 Small HESIESIEKSNEOSEGSEGSEGNEAS l oeieo Postcard amp DOFO ORO OTO CLO Widescreen W O O O O O O O O0 0 0 0 Recording Pixels m zx amarem mI Gom mc Movie p 37 a m Super Fine BE O O O O O O O A Oe rae aad Fine FL e el e el el e Al _ elelele wm FlO O O O O O O AORA Frame Rate p 37 za a o Flash Auto e 0 Ole oj o 23 WA Ol Basic On O O O O4904 Al OO o P12 loft oj oj elololo 4j ojo oj o RedEye 0 2 EBoOololo ojolo o lololo o AF assist Beam p 21 oo Gio Aen A o Aoo on e el ej o o o lo o o Flash Adjust p 55 Z x Gio e Flash p 55 E j j A rfOJ Oo OO Flash Output p 55 B O 0O 0 Sne fm e e e e e e e e Al o ojoj ojo Continuous Shooting O O OO O OO0O O Drive Mode us Self Timer ORD O OJ O O A OJO O O O Basic p 14 mah wBO O 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O Face Detect e e o o o o o Oooo as On cake e Aae Off O O O O O O Oy e e e o o AF Lock p 45 oloj o olo or lololo lolo Manual Focus p 46 MA OlOlolololon lolo lololo MF Point Zoom p 46 O O O O O 07 ooroo Macro Mode Basic p 13 A O O OJ O ololololololo Digital Zoom p 29 SEONEOSEOSECNEOSNGOS O9 Ci Oo Digital Tele Converter p 29 O O O O O O O FOF ie rad
41. Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be up and the lower end to be down It then regulates the optimal white balance exposure and focus for vertical photography This function operates regardless of the on off status of the Auto Rotate function Creating an Image Destination Folder 1 Shooting Mode MD ta H1 22 SCN C P Tv AVM You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder Creates a new folder the next time you shoot Create New Folder images To create an additional folder insert the check mark again You can also specify a date and time if you Auto Create wish to create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time o gt o o zt 23 ae 59 1 ij Setup Menu Create Folder See Menus and Settings p 19 Distance Units a cs Lens Retract 1 ain 60 Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 2 Use the or gt button to check mark Create New Folder gt Ii will be displayed on the LCD monitor when shooting Bj will disappear from the screen when a new folder is created Create Folder Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Select a day for the Auto Create option and a time in the Time option 9 e displays when the specified time arrives The symbol will cease to display after the n
42. a on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure that its contents are completely deleted When disposing of a memory card take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks xipueddy E 99 100 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 Recharging is also possible using two batteries TO a power outlet Charge Indicator 4 batteries 2 batteries 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 o The CB 5AH CB 5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA 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 no
43. aces 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 21 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 112 The subject is hard to focus Use the focus lock AF lock or on manual focus to shoot p 45 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting Set the flash to Flash on Basic Guide p 12 The subject is Set the exposure compensation to underexposed because the a positive setting p 49 surroundings are too bright Use the spot metering functions p 48 Subject is too far away for Shoot within correct flash range of flash to reach the subject when using the built in flash p 113 Raise the ISO speed and then shoot p 53 Subject in recorded image is too bright or image flashes white Subject is too close making Shoot within correct flash range of the flash too strong the subject when using the built in flash p 113 Turn On the Safety FE p 56 The subject is overexposed Set the exposure compensation to a because the surroundings negative setting p 49 are too dark Use the spot metering functions p 48 Too much light is shining Change the shooting
44. ages and then switch to 88 mode the setting will change to Continuous Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds such as with evening shots Use of a tripod is recommended If 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 Setting the Red Eye Reduction Function 7 Shooting Mode MD 9 za HY S 22 SCN i P Tv Av M 1 Cannot be set in You can set whether or not the red eye reduction lamp automatically fires with the flash 2 This function reduces the red appearance of eyes when they reflect light back from the flash 1 Rec Menu Red Eye On OFF See Menus and Settings p 19 Default setting MF Point Zoos 0h Safety MF on 28 Using the Digital Zoom Digital Tele Converter Shooting Mode MD ta FY S 22 SCN P Tv AVM Digital tele converter cannot be set 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 16x with digital and optical Standard 35 560 mm zoom combined In IB this setting is only available in Standard mode Enables shooting without digital zoom Digital zoom is fixed at the selec
45. and parallel with the camera s front panel A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached BBatteries 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 Replacing the Date Battery If the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost Please purchase a lithium coin battery CR1220 and replace it as follows Please note that the first date battery may appear to expire relatively quickly after you purchase the camera This is because it is installed in the camera at the point of manufacture not when you make the purchase AN Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids can damage the stomach or intestinal walls Confirm that
46. angle directly into the camera or is being reflected off the subject Flash is set to on Set the flash to Flash off Basic Guide p 12 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 53 ein AY Ss 28 and C E 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 Bunoousoe qnoJ 87 88 Eyes appear red Light is reflected back from Turn On the Red Eye setting in the eyes when the flash is the Rec menu p 28 For this used in dark areas mode to be effective the subject must be 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 approaching closer to the subject The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect You can correct red eyes in images using the Red Eye Correction function p
47. atteries 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 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 fm may appear earlier than usual Under these conditions 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
48. ay 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 p 75 Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide p 7 to change the language setting Safety Precautions Before using the camera please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the Safety Precautions section of the Basic Camera User Guide 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 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 serious injury Wrist strap Placement of the strap around the child s neck could result in asphyxiation Memory card It may be swallowed accidentally If this occurs contact a doctor immediately Do not attempt to disassemble o
49. 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 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect In addition sound cannot be played back Cannot modify image You attempted to correct red eyes on an image recorded in a different camera 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 or edit 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 Lens error restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion and the power has been automatically turn
50. d by these attachments Please use the LCD monitor mWide Converter WC DC52 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 7x the thread diameter is 58 mm Tele converter TC DC52A This lens is used for taking telephoto shots The lens changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 1 75x the thread diameter is 52 mm It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele converter xipueddy 103 BClose up lens 250D 52 mm This lens makes taking macro shots easy In the normal mode close up shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 17 to 25 cm 6 7 to 9 8 in at maximum telephoto Shooting area during macro mode Distance from the front of the lens to the subject Telephoto 46 x 35 mm end Ten St M 1 8 x 1 4 in Shooting area B Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52G This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter tele converter and close up lens the thread diameter is 52 mm Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off 2 Press the ring release button and hold it down 0 and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow C Ring Ring Release Button 3 When the mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned lift off the ring 104 Q Align the
51. e the smoother the appearance of motion Bunoous 5 Frame Rate Recording Pixels frames sec 5j r3 s 640 x 480 pixels e ot o Lj Standard 320 x 240 pixels i o oO Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixels Oo E Compact 160 x 120 pixels 2 O 1 Default setting 2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed Fl See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 119 See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 117 38 c Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Shooting Mode rad 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 Use the or gt button to select a shooting direction You can select from the following two shooting directions Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 2 Shoot the first image in the sequence The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot You can press the or button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together 4 Repeat
52. e setting If you press the MENU button at this point you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode Adjusting the ISO Speed ca Shooting Mode P Tv AVM Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area Bunoous a 53 1 FUNC Menu Auto See Menus and Settings p 18 e Use the or button to select an o ISO speed and press the FUNC SET M button a Selecting i sets the optimal ISO a uto mi ENN EE speed according to the light level when shooting Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake 9 Selecting High ISO Auto sets a higher sensitivity than for ij 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 Bg Noise may increase in the captured image compared to Eg If the camera is set at or i the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing shutter button halfway or in playback information ISO Speed Settings AUTO P Tv Av M Auto Q O OF Q High ISO Auto O O ISO 80 O O O O ISO 100 Oo 9 O O ISO 200 O O O ISO 400 9 O O
53. ec eo ete 5 Safety Precautions is cute ase a im enPDiSRAAMLS 6 Preventing Malfunctions 0 00000 eee eee 11 Before Using the Camera Basic Operations 12 Using the ECD Moritor n ume cette 12 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 13 Using the Viewfinder sui birese ede ames es 16 Power Saving Function 00 0 02 e eee eee 17 Menus and Settings F 02 eee 18 x Menu List QQ gf THB Wess 20 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 24 Formatting Memory CaggdS Pew WE W 25 Shooting 44 9 28 V B 26 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Imgiges 98 V WA Ll P 26 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 27 Setting the Red Eye Reduction Function 28 Using the Digital Zoom Digital Tele Converter 29 CSntiious Shdaling Gr eee eee 31 PostsatelilldodeBP9 gH cee et eee 32 Embedding the Date in the Image Data 33 Setting the Display Overlays 00055 34 Movie Shooting 0 00 cece eee eee 35 Cai Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 38 P Program AE z umet e eI PADRES 39 Tv Setting the Shutter Speed liiulsluluse 40 Av Setting the Aperture lilii il iles essen 41 M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture 42 Selecting an AF Frame 0000 0c eee
54. ed off This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you operate 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 Sobesso N jo 1S E 95 96 Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display T Battery charge is low If using Change the batteries the camera for an extended Batteries are fully depleted period replace the batteries and the camera can no longer as soon as possible operate Replace the batteries immediately Battery Handling 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 b
55. ed 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 Tripod Sockets SQ een Bracket Comes with the flash Q The High Power Flash will not fire in the following situations When shooting in MI mode 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 e The High Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items For continuous shooting although the flash fires for the first shot it does not fire for subsequent shots 107 xipueddy 108 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 Fl Before attaching the bracket to the flash check that the 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
56. eee eee 43 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock Manual Focus Safety MF 000 000ee 45 Switching between Metering Modes 48 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 49 Adjusting the Tone White Balance 49 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 00005 52 Adjusting the ISO Speed 20020 0c eee eee 53 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 55 Compensating the Flash Adjustment Flash Output 55 Adjusting Exposure for Built in Flash Shooting Safety FE 56 ev Registering Settings to the Print Share Button 57 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 58 Creating an Image Destination Folder 59 Resetting the File Number 20 00000005 61 Playback Erasing a ore ce aaea a PIE LIT EISE SENE 63 Q Magnifying Images 25 00 esses 63 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 64 fj Jumping to Images aano Aa cee ce eee eee 65 Viewing Movies D mm TERE 66 Rotating Images in the Display 68 Red Eye Correction Function 0 0 69 Attaching Sound Memos to Images 71 Automated Playback Auto Play 73 Protfecungdmaggs WA Wh ge 74 Viewing Images ona TV set 0 02000 75 Frasing All Image LM 9 ee 76 Print Settings Transf
57. er 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 Locations subject to dust or sand 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 card malfunction making a backup copy of important data is recommended 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 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 problem 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 dat
58. er Settings TT Setting the DPOF Print Settings 0 77 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 80 TroublesNadiing 77450 eee adn 82 Cameta 2 3 eret tes ee 82 When the power is turned on 00 0020 00 82 EC Dmohiltor e core op ede eee e Adee hed ae 83 Shooting s naana ai a o cake nLpR ERAS hdd tian 85 Shooting movies 0 00 A a ee eee 89 Playback ceiling wn ek eae tas ae 90 TV monitor output isse ed cna d tales 91 Printing with a direct print compatible printer 92 List of Messades o esee der ees 93 PN eJol latelb Geren meta te cue ODD UDI ODOREM nee 96 Battery Handling cte 96 Handling the Memory Card 00000 ee eee 98 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 100 Using the Lenses Sold Separately Lus 103 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 107 Replacing the Date Battery 0 05 109 Camera Care and Maintenance llle ess 111 Specifications ng isonet tt cee ee oc Mene eh erint 112 Indexos don LE V TM EET race 123 Handling Precautions 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
59. erased with this function 1 Bj Play Menu 7 See Menus and Settings p 19 c o it Red Eye Correction 2 Select OK and press To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card p 25 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 toa photo developing service that supports DPOF The 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 Single Images 1 E Print Menu gt Select Image amp Qty gt amp See Menus and Settings p 19 Selecting Clear All Selections cancels all print settings EL Print Settings Oo sBunjes 19JsueJ j sBurgeg jug 77 2 Use the or button to select images for printing Selection methods differ for the Print Number of Print Copies Type settings p 79 E Standard Bi Ef Both B Select an image press the FUNC SET button and use the or button
60. et in the index playback mode 0M 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 Red Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images However 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 B Play Menu W See Menus and Settings p 19 Om Protect amp rotate AP erase all 2 Select the image for which you wish to perform red eye correction with or gt and press e A frame will be displayed automatically at the position where red eye is to be corrected f red eye is not automatically detected select Add Frame with or button and press FUNC SET button p 71 Y a ii 3 Select Start and press Buise13 4oeq eld w 69 4 Select New File or Overwrite and press 5 QD 70 New File Saved as new file with a new name The uncorrected image is stored The new image is stored as the last file Overwrite Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image The uncorrected image is erased When New File is selected proceed to the p
61. etallic 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 close up lens and conversion lens adapter If they loosen fall off and shatter the glass shards may cause injury 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 Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas 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 damage 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 e
62. ettings p Default setting Use the or button to select compression settings recording pixels and press the FUNC SET button 18 P u A A ine m mr 1 EIJSET Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose Printing to about A3 size 3072 x 2304 pixels Approx 297 x 420 mm Large High 11 7 x 16 5 in Printing to about A4 size Approx 210 x 297 mm 2592 x 1944 pixels 8 3 x 11 7 in Medium 1 Printing to about Letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Printing to about A5 size 2048 x 1536 pixels Approx 149 x 210 mm Medium 2 5 9 x 8 3 in Print postcard size prints d 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in Medium 3 P00 x 1299 pixels Print L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in H Low Send images as e mail Small 640 x 480 pixels attachments or shoot more Small images Ei Print postcard size prints 148 x or ex 100 mm 6 x 4 in Postcard 1600 x 1200 pixels Print L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in Widescreen 3072 x 1728 pixels Print on wide paper Records at a 16 9 width to height aspect ratio Areas that will not be recorded appear on the LCD monitor as a black border 26 Paper sizes vary according to region Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose FE Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images F Fine Shoot normal quality images FJ Normal Normal Shoot mo
63. ew folder is created Create Folder Create New Folder M E gt UNE v A Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode D 2a H1 S 29 SCN cad P Tv AVM The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers You can select how the file number is assigned 1 iii Setup Menu File Numbering gt Continuous I1 NEUE Auto Reset See Menus and Settings p 19 Auto Rotate om Distance Units e oa Default setting File Number Reset Function 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 Continuous 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 folder and image is compared with the last one on the 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 ima
64. f 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 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 brighter 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 49 Sample Histograms a Pe p Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off p 12 while shooting 16 Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function The power will shut off in the following circumstances Press the power button again to restore power Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the last control is accessed even if Auto Power Down is set to Off Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on Playback Mode Connected to a Printer Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera
65. ference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 R glementation canadienne sur les interf rences radio Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 126 003 du Canada Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice No part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted transc
66. from battery leakage N 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 The positive electrode plus terminal is flat The negative terminal is correctly formed protruding from the metal base but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base xipueddy 3 97 98 Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch down you can protect the images and other data on the card Writing Erasing Possible Writing Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high precision electronic 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 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 stick
67. ge on the card is utilized as the basis for new images Bunoous D 61 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 2 000 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 00 101 00 gt 10 0001 0002 0001 0002 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Auto Reset o0 01 00 100 Cad 0001 0001 0001 0001 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 2 000 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 Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types Playback Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide p 16 Q Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward Q GP will display and a magnified sey portion of the image will display Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x i E
68. has been embedded Bunoous 33 Setting the Display Overlays ca Shooting Mode MID 24 BY S 22 SCN P Tv AVM 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 Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts Grid Lines Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject Helps confirm the print area for a 3 2 print 3 2 Guide Areas outside the printable area are grayed out Images are still recorded at the standard aspect ratio of 4 3 Displays both the grid lines and the 3 2 guide simultaneously Both 1 e Rec Menu DISP Overlay gt Off Grid Lines 3 2 Guide Both See Menus and Settings p 19 Default setting Fl The grid lines and 3 2 guide will not be recorded in the image 34 Movie Shooting 9 Shooting Mode The following movie modes are available For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode refer to Recording Pixels and Frame Rates p 37 Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full when a super high speed memory card is used such as the recommended SDC 512MSH The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode p 29 Maximum Size 4 GB movie Qa
69. hat you also use the flash when you shoot e Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand Bunoous D 51 Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode C P Tv AVM You can change the look of an image when it is shot My Colors Settings pid talons Records normally with this setting Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors Tones down the contrast and color saturation to EN Neutral record neutral hues Sepia Records in sepia tones B W Records in black and white Custom Use this option to adjust contrast sharpness and i Color saturation before shooting FUNC Menu Mi My Colors Off See Menus and Settings p 18 Default setting 1 Use the or button to select a My Colors mode Aci ud amp amp amp amp amp Shoot e ES Mode See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode p 53 Modes other than Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode 1 Custom Color gt See Menus and Settings p 18 2 Use the 4 or button to select Contrast Sharpness or 5 Saturation and the T E or button to adjust it Con TM Gee E The altered color will display Select Adjust an item B 3 G This completes th
70. 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 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 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 m
71. hutter speeds of 1 3 sec or slower operate with noise reduction Image Stabilization Lens shift type Continuous Shoot Only Panning Off Still images only Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot 2 1 When AiAF is set to Face Detect the brightness of the face is also evaluated 2 Fixed to center Exposure 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments Compensation ISO speed Auto High ISO Auto ISO 80 100 200 400 Standard Output 800 1600 Sensitivity Camera automatically sets the optimal speed Recommended Exposure Index White Balance Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Underwater or Custom Built in Flash Auto on off Red eye reduction is available Flash output Safety FE settings are available Flash Range Normal 45 cm 3 5 m 1 5 11 ft W 45 cm 2 2 m 1 5 7 2 ft T Macro 30 45 cm 1 0 1 5 ft W ISO speed Auto Flash Exposure Compensation 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments Shooting Modes Auto Creative zone Program Shutter speed priority Aperture priority Manual Image zone Portrait Landscape Night Snapshot Kids amp Pets Indoor Special Scene Stitch Assist and Movie 2 1 Night Scene Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks Aquarium and Underwater 2 Standard Fast Frame Rate and Compact 3 o o gt o x Continuous Shooting Approx 1
72. ion Flash Output p 55 Shutter Speed p 40 Metering Mode p 48 E ZI E Compression Still image p 27 Frame Rate Movies p 37 T3 LI E C8 s ed Ez IW m Es Recording Pixels pp 26 37 Aperture Value p 41 Exposure Compensation p 49 4 Macro Basic Guide p 13 MF AF Lock p 45 Manual Focus p 46 Red Camera Shake Warning p 14 Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway During flash photography however the camera automatically readjusts the ISO speed shutter speed or aperture setting to an optimal setting which may cause the playback information to differ from the displayed information suoneJedo oiseg eJouie ay Buisp 210499 P 13 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon displays this indicates that a slow shutter speed 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 27 Raise the ISO speed p 53 Select a setting other than flash off Basic Guide p 12 Attach the camera to a tripod or other device Playback Information Playback Mode Standard Bj WAVE Format Sound p 71 Folder Number File Number Shooting Date Time i Protection Status p 74 N ajaja Compression Still Images p 27 L Total nu
73. many images recorded onto a memory card it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search gi Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time fy Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time Jumps to the first image of each es Jump Shot Date shooting date Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie Jump to Folder Jumps to the first image of each folder 1 In single image playback mode press the r button The camera will switch to jump search mode The screen sample will vary slightly BAM E according to the search key Location of image currently being displayed Number of images matching search key 2 Use the 4 or button to select a search key and press the or button To Return to Single Image Playback Press the MENU button Buisei3 42eqKeld E 65 Viewing Movies Q Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode 1 Display a movie and press NEZ Images with a amp 33 icon are movies Movie Control Panel Playback Progress Bar Time movie was shot Volume Level Adjust it with the 4 or button 2 Select 3 Play and press The movie will pause if you press the FUNC SET button during playback It will resume when you press the button again When playback ends the movie stops at the last frame displayed Press the FUNC SET button to display the movie con
74. mber of images D 1 El e Recording Pixels Still Images p 26 Displayed image number AVI Movie p 35 14 Detailed IB 3072x2304 02 02 07 09 30 Histogram p 16 Shooting Mode A EJ P e E SRA S Basic Guide pp 10 11 E p 38 Ed p 35 P M pp 39 42 Shutter Speed p 40 Recording Pixels Frame Rate Movies p 37 Exposure Compensation p 49 A H Flash Exposure Compensation p 55 Flash Output p 55 The following information may also be displayed with some images ISO Speed p 53 KEN EOTETI B Aperture Value p 41 Metering Mode p 48 Ea DES Ed g White Balance p 49 ET My Colors p 52 MP AF Lock p 45 Manual Focus p 46 KJ Macro Basic Guide p 13 File size Red Eye Correction Function p 69 Recording Pixels Still Image p 26 Movie Length Movies p 35 J D A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized System Standards p 114 JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File RAW image Unrecognized data type DE gt suoljesado oiseg eJouie ay Bulsp 210499 15 zl Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly Overexposure Warning In the following cases overexposed portions o
75. mera Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Q Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor These actions may damage it or lead to other problems xipueddy 111 112 Specifications All data is based on Canon s standard testing methods Subject to change without notice PowerShot A570 IS W Max wide angle T Max telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx 7 1 million Image Sensor 1 2 5 inch type CCD Total number of pixels Approx 7 4 million Lens 5 8 W 23 2 T mm 35mm film equivalent 35 W 140 T mm 2 8 W f 5 5 T Digital Zoom Approx 4 0x Up to approx 16x in combination with the optical zoom Optical Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 2 5 inch type amorphous silicon TFT color LCD approx 115 000 pixels Picture coverage 10096 AF System TTL autofocus AF lock and Manual focus are available Focusing frame AiAF Face Detect 9 point AF 1 point Focusing Range Normal 45 cm 1 5 ft infinity Macro 5 45 cm W 2 0 in 1 5 ft W Manual focus 5 cm 2 0 in infinity W 30 cm 1 0 ft infinity T Shutter Mechanical shutter electronic shutter Shutter Speeds 15 1 2000 sec The shutter speed varies depending on the shooting mode Slow s
76. mp The sound memo control panel will display Select CF Record and press The elapsed time and the remaining time display Pressing the FUNC SET button Paat a T pauses the recording Pressing it Wm ji ly again resumes recording m j Up to 1 minute of recordings can be added to any one image Sound Memo Panel Elapsed Time Remaining Time Volume Adjust it with the 4 or button Sound Memo Panel Exit Record Pause MLOrE Play EN Erase Select Erase in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC SET button You cannot attach sound memos to movies Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased Automated Playback Auto Play 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 Hj Play Menu gt Ej See Menus and Settings p 19 During automated playback the following functions are possible sound Meno Pausing resuming the Auto Play m Press the FUNC SET button AP Erase all Fast forwarding rewinding Press the or button holding down the button will increase the speed of the Fast Forward Stopping the Auto Play Press the MENU button Buisei3 42eq eld 73 74 Protecting Images gt You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure
77. n the Magnified Display p 63 or the index playback mode p 64 Night Display When shooting in dark conditions the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject making it easier to frame the subject Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the 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 12 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting Mode T J Spot AE Point Frame p 48 EA L 4 AF Frame p 43 Zoom Magnification p 29 T Digital Tele Converter p 29 Flash Basic Guide p 12 A A 3 Auto Rotate p 58 Rec Movie Recording p 35 Grid Lines p 21 3 2 Guide p 21 SOIR SORT ISO Speed p 53 E3 BS zd Ed 2 8 Low Battery p 96 Shooting Mode E EJ EY 4 Ed E 2 A 88 C d Basic Guide pp 10 11 k Image Stabilizer p 27 Create Folder p 59 Stills Recordable Shots White Balance p 49 m Drive Mode p 31 Basic Guide p 14 Movies Remaining Time Elapsed Time EN My Colors p 52 jj Flash Exposure Compensat
78. n the LCD monitor If the difference is more than 2 stops 2 or 2 appears in red Standard exposure levels are calculated by measuring light according to the currently selected metering mode zl f you wish to change the exposure select shutter speed or aperture using the button then adjust the value using the or button f the zoom is adjusted after these values are set the aperture value may change in accordance with the zoom position p 40 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 KA Flash on Selecting an AF Frame 6 Shooting Mode MID 24 H1 S 22 scn P Tv AVM Cannot be set in mode The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses You can set the AF frame in the following ways Face Eod Detect 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 addition the camera will meter the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires If a face is not detected shooting will take place with On Only in evaluative metering mode p 48 The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions
79. ncel Continuous Shooting Follow procedure 1 to display E F The interval between shots lengthens when the built in memory of the camera fills e If the flash is used the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge Bunoous D 31 32 Postcard Mode 6j Shooting Mode QD 2a H1 S 22 SCN P Tv Av M You can shoot images with 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 7 FUNC Menu I Recording Pixels gt Postcard See Menus and Settings p 18 Default setting EXIRET 7j 30722304 HON The recording pixels are set to J 1600 x 1200 and the compression to P Fine The area that will not get printed grays out The digital zoom and digital tele converter cannot be used in this mode zl For printing instructions refer to the Direct Print User Guide Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when Postcard is selected 1 m Rec Menu gt Date Stamp gt Off Date Date amp Time See Menus and Settings p 19 au Default setting Review 2 sec Disp Overlay Off LCD monitor display IS Mode Continuous fa Off fy Date Date amp Time Ensure that the camera s date time is set beforehand Q p 23 The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it
80. nd adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main 3 Evaluative subject Center Averages the light metered from the entire Weighted frame but gives greater weight to the subject Average matter at the center Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor ga Spot Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode D ta BY S 22 scu P Tv Av 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 2 Press the 4 button Use the or buttons to adjustthe amp Js p exposure compensation and press the button i Bunoous To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Follow procedure 2 to restore the compensation value to 0 Adjusting the Tone White Balance Shooting Mode Cal P Tv AVM Normally the JJ Auto white balance setting selects an optimal white balance When the JJ Auto setting cannot produce natural looking colors change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source 1 FUNC Menu Auto See Menus and Settings p 18 m Sa g Default se
81. quipment 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 10 Equipment 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 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 several 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 st
82. r 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 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 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
83. r depending on the pate 28 shooting mode Digital Zoom p 29 Still image Standard Off 1 5x 1 9x Movie Standard Off In standard movie mode only Flash Adjust Auto Manual p 55 Red Eye On Off p 28 Safety FE On Off p 56 20 MF Point Zoom On Off p 46 Menu Item Options Reference Page Safety MF On Off p 47 AF assist Beam On Off p 86 Review Off 2 10 seconds Hold Basic Guide p 9 Disp Overlay p 34 Still image Off Grid Lines 3 2 Guide Both Movie Off Grid Lines IS Mode p 27 Still image Continuous Shoot Only Panning Off Movie Continuous Off Converter None WC DC52 TC DC52A 250D p196 Date Stamp Off Date Date amp Time p 33 Set Dy button B 1S0 WB i 34 C p 57 Play Menu Print Menu Menu Item we Menu Item cool Sd Auto Play p 73 Print Red Eye p 69 Select Image amp Qty Z Correction Select All Images p 77 f Sound Memo p 71 Clear All Selections E Protect p 74 Print Settings Rotate p 68 Erase all p 76 Transfer Order p 80 suoneJjedo oiseg eJouie ay Buisp 210499 21 Set up Menu i Default setting Menu Item Options Reference Page Mute On Off Set to On to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds Basic Guide p 8 Volume Start up Vol Operation Vol Selftimer Vol Shutter Volume Playback Vol Off 1 2 3 4
84. rd that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 25 The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting Be careful of the following while recording Do not touch the microphone Basic Guide p 1 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 Do not point the camera at the sun when shooting Fl QuickTime is required to play back movies Data type AVI Compression method Motion JPEG on a computer Only Windows 2000 Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Movies You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to E Standard 1 FUNC Menu gt E Frame Rate M Recording Pixels See Menus and Settings p 18 Default setting e Use the 4 or button to select a frame rate recording pixels and press the FUNC YA SET button MEC 6 Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second The higher the frame rat
85. re images zl See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 119 See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 117 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode aj 24 H1 S 22 SCN Ce P Tv AVM Only Continuous can be set The lens shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect blurred images when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on Continuous the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is Shoot Onl pressed so subjects will be captured with reduced blur Y even if their movements on the LCD monitor are not smooth This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down Panning camera motions on the image This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally 1 r3 Rec Menu IS Mode gt Continuous Shoot Only Panning Off See Menus and Settings p 19 Default setting Bunoous The following icons appear on the LCD monitor Converter setting Reference Continuous Shoot Only Panning in Rec menu Page ki o None WC DC52 p 106 W n TC DC52A 250D o f you select Shoot Only or Panning in shooting mode still im
86. ribed 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 SD cards personal computers peripheral devices or use of non Canon SD cards Trademark Acknowledgments Windows Windows Vista and Windows Vista logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac logo Mac OS QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and or other countries The SDHC logo is a trademark For CA USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details Copyright 2007 Canon Inc All rights reserved 127 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Set each function according to the shooting conditions and then shoot Function ai D ta amp 22 scN ca P P Tv Av M Large e 909 90 9 A 9 909 o Medium 1 MESIE ee eleIlM Ope oo Recording Medium2 A O O OJOJOJOJOJA 0O 0O O O an
87. rocedure 5 Press and select Yes or No then press amp Selecting Yes displays the corrected image while No returns you to the Play menu Red eye correction cannot be performed on movies Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images When there is not enough space left on the memory card red eye correction cannot be performed Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image 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 Add Corrected Frame A maximum of 35 corrected frames may be added 1 Select Add Frame with or gt button and press 2 Match the position using 4 or gt f ny button and press Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever Attaching Sound Memos to Images f amp In playback mode including single image playback and index playback you can attach sound memos up to 1 min to an image The sound data is saved in the WAVE format 1 D Play MenuP gt FJ See Menus and Settings p 19 mra Q Auto Play Rotate AP Erase all Buise13 4oeq eld m 71 2 Use the or button to select an image to which to attach a sound memo and press a
88. rong 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 11 Before Using the Camera Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press The display mode changes as follows with each press Shooting Mode fg Playback Mode gt m gt Standard r 9 No Information No Information Detailed Standard Information View Off The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec when a setting is changed regardless of the selected display mode Detailed Fl The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off The LCD monitor does not shut off in the Ca or I mode The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display i
89. rox 1 4 m 4 6 ft infinity T 2 Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread 3 Dimensions Diameter 55 2 mm 2 17 in Length 46 7 mm 1 84 in Weight Approx 86 g 3 03 oz Close up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately Focusing Range from front of lens Normal 17 25 cm 6 7 9 8 in W T Macro 4 17 cm 1 6 6 7 in W T Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread 3 Dimensions Diameter 54 0 mm 2 13 in Length 10 2 mm 0 40 in Weight Approx 55 g 1 94 oz Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52G Sold Separately Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter 55 7 mm 2 19 in Length 38 6 mm 1 45 in Weight Approx 14 g 0 49 oz W Max wide angle T Max telephoto When mounted on PowerShot A570 IS Max wide angle 2 From front of the mounted tele converter 3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52G is required when mounted on PowerShot A570 IS 4 When mounted on PowerShot A570 IS Max telephoto Index Numerics 3 2 Guide s edis 34 A AC Adapter Kit ACK800 102 AF Frame eeee 13 43 Aperture Value 40 41 42 Auto Play Auto Rotate Function 58 AV Cable sene 75 B Battery Battery Capacity 116 Charging Handling Installing c Compression 27 Continuous Shooting
90. si a O lOlO OlOlO A OWOG P 128 Function a ta S 22 scn P Tv Av M Safety FE p 56 O O Oj Safety MF p 47 SOS ei OAR Evaluative ye el ele Metering Center System Weighted 0O 0 0 0 p48 spot Solera hoo 0 0 White Balance p 49 I 7 7 n AJIO OI OJ OIl O My Colors p 52 ENENESNESSESSES ISO Speed p 53 o0 ol oj ol o Auto Rotate p 58 E OJOJOJOJOJO JOJA O O J O O O Disp Overlay p 34 JAAA Ae IS Mode p 27 etc ggg ges eZ gus ES Set Ds Button p 5 O OJO O OJO O O O O O OJ O O Setting available Default setting A Setting can only be selected for the first image A Default setting Shaded Area Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off 1 2 ML Red Eye Flash Adjust AF assist beam AiAF frame selection will be fixed to Off AF lock Manual focus MF Point zoom Macro mode Safety FE Safety MF The recording pixels and frame rates for the Movie mode p 37 The following functions cannot be set in the The Auto and On setting for the flash mode The flash Auto setting cannot be set in mode 3 4 The default flash setting will be Auto in the and Flash off
91. splays Subject s movements are irregular Camera automatically There is no effect on the recorded lightened the image image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area p 12 Camera will not record Mode switch is set to D Set the mode switch to y playback shooting Basic Guide p 8 Flash is charging When the flash is charged the indicator will light orange Shooting is now possible Basic Guide p 4 Memory card is full Insert a new memory card Basic Guide p 5 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 25 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 e Slide the write protect tab upward memory card is write p 98 protected Image Seen in viewfinder vs recorded image Usually the recorded image Confirm the actual image size with the contains more of the scene LCD monitor Use the LCD monitor than is seen in the viewfinder when taking close up shots p 12 Bunooysajqnoiy IB 85 86 Image is blurred or out of focus The camera moves when Confirm the procedures in the shutter button is Kg appears p 84 pressed AF assist Beam is set to In dark pl
92. t AE Point Frame 13 Stitch Assist 38 T Telephoto Basic 12 Troubleshooting 82 V Video Output System 75 Ww White Balance 49 Wide Angle Basic 12 Wrist Strap We Basic 2 Z ZOoOm S sco 29 Basic 12 125 FCC Notice Digital Camera Model PC1225 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter
93. t 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 fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the 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 performance will be restored f you store batteries for a long period of time about 1 year it is recommended that you fully 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
94. te lower than or on a computer the recorded one when output to a TV or video You can play every frame by using the slow motion playback Reading images from memory card is slow Memory card was formatted Use a memory card formatted in i in another device your camera p 25 Battery Batteries consumed quickly Batteries are not the right Use only unused AA size alkaline type batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries p 96 Battery capacity drops due If shooting in a cold location warm to low ambient the batteries such as by placing temperatures them 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 e Their charging performance been used for over a year should return to normal after fully their recharging capacity recharging and fully depleting has decreased them over several 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 23 Shooting in Stitch Assist The output will not appear on a TV mode in Stitch Assist mode Shoot in a different shooting mode Basic Guide p 9 MJ ee
95. ted 1 5x 525 210 mm zoom factor and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a 1 9x 66 5 266 mm shottaken at the same angle of view with Standard or Off Off 35 140 mm o e The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off The digital zoom cannot be used in as or g Postcard or W Widescreen modes 1 e Rec Menu gt Digital Zoom Standard Offy 1 5x 1 9x See Menus and Settings p 19 Default setting LT EL When using Standard Safety FE On See Shooting with the Digital Zoom or MEN p 30 When using 1 5x 1 9x See Shooting with the Digital Tele Converter p 30 Bunoous a 29 Shooting with the Digital Zoom 2 Press the zoom lever toward 4 and shoot The combined digital and optical Ej X8 Js p zoom setting will display in the LCD n monitor F Based on the number of recording n pixels set the Safety Zoom feature d J calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which image quality will begin to deteriorate The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment and IH appears on the LCD monitor If you press the zoom lever toward 4 again you can zoom in even closer In this case the zoom factor color changes from white to blue Press the zoom lever toward pps to zoom out Shooting with the Digital Tele Con
96. the camera is turned off 2 Slide the memory card slot battery cover lock and open the cover 3 Hook your nail onto the date battery holder and lightly pull it up xipueddy 4 Remove the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow 109 110 5 Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow Side BA 6 Insert a new battery with the side facing up 7 Replace the battery holder and close the memory card slot battery cover 8 When the Date Time menu appears set the date and time Basic Guide p 7 After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time although the Date Time menu will appear you do not need to replace the date battery If you ever dispose of your camera first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country 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 customer support list supplied with your ca
97. the procedure for additional images A sequence may contain up to 26 images Press the FUNC SET button after 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 o o o zt ae 39 il Use PhotoStitch a supplied software program to merge the images on a computer When the button is pressed you can switch between the items which you can set Exposure compensation Shooting direction selection Shooting Mode P The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject When a correct exposure cannot be obtained the shutter 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 40 Tv Setting the Shutter Speed A Shooting Mode Tv When you set the shutter speed the camera 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 Q If the aperture value is shown in red the image is
98. to select the number of print copies up to 99 Index Select an image and press the FUNC SET button to select or deselect it You can also select images in the index playback mode f the camera is connected to a printer the Brv button will light in blue while images are being selected At this time press the Py 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 Print MenuP Select All Images See Menus and Settings p 19 nu tt One copy of every image will be setto Selecting Clear All Selections A Print Settings cancels all print settings ao OOF When the camera is connected to a printer the Py button will light blue At this time press the Drv button confirm that Print is selected and when the FUNC SET button is pressed printing will begin 78 2 Select OK and press Q The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings Print settings cannot be set for movies Fl Images are printed in order according to the file number 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 Setting the Print Style After setting the print style select the images for
99. trol panel You can switch between showing hiding the playback progress bar by pressing the DISP button while playing a movie If playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing session playback will resume from the last frame displayed 66 Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Prints An icon will display when a printer is connected See the Direct Print User Guide for details Play Slow Motion Playback You can use the 4 amp button to slow down or the button to speed up playback Displays the first frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC SET button is held down Next Frame Fast Forwards if the FUNC SET button is held down Displays the last frame wil Sean Ei ka E ee Use the television s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set p 75 The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback Buisei3 42eqKeld a 67 68 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Original 1 Oj Play Menu E See Menus and Settings p 19 QD Red Eye Correction 2 Sound Meno oO Rotate gt Traster Order 2 Use the or gt button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it Cycle through the 90 270 original orientations with each press of the FUNC SET button This also can be s
100. tting Use the or button to select a white balance setting and press the FUNC SET button Ss z ie i 50 White Balance Settings Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera E3 Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day n Cloudy For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies L Tungsten 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 E Fluorescent a For recording under daylight fluorescent or Fluorescent H daylight fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Appropriate for shooting images underwater with the Waterproof Case WP DC12 sold TA Underwater separately This 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 BJ custom data memorized in the camera from a white colored object such as white paper or cloth The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when E or is selected for My Colors Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object such as a piece of white paper or cloth or a photo quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color
101. underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Use the 4 or button to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in white The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image 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 Fl The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows Aperture Shutter Speed Value seconds Maximum f 2 6 35 45 1 1250 Wide Angle f 4 0 8 0 15 1 2000 Maximum f 5 5 7 1 145 1 1250 Telephoto 8 0 15 1 2000 The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 500 second The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1 500 second if a faster speed is selected 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 O 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 Av Setting the Aperture c Shooting Mode Av The aperture adjusts the amount
102. uter Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet Compact Power Adapter CA PS800 Open the terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC IN terminal U D IN Terminal Using the Lenses Sold Separately The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC DC52 Tele converter TC DC52A and Close up lens 250D 52mm In order to attach these lenses you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52G A When attaching the wide converter tele converter or close up lens be sure 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 or close up lens as this can result in blindness or impairment of vision Q If you use the flash when shooting with these attachments the outer area of the recorded image especially lower right corner will come out relatively dark When using the tele 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 blocke
103. verter 2 Adjust the angle of view with _ Digital tele converter the zoom lever and shoot 5 Thr O8 TJand the zoom factor appear on the d Eu P LCD monitor Hu Depending on the number of A recording pixels set image quality may deteriorate T and the zoom factor appear in blue About the Digital Tele Converter The digital tele converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele converter a lens used in telephoto shooting Foe 30 Continuous Shooting 6j Shooting Mode D 24 Bl S 22 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 117 1 Recommended Memory Card Super high speed SDC 512MSH memory card sold separately to which low level formatting p 25 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 7 FUNC Menu E Drive Mode See Menus and Settings p 18 Default setting 2 Shoot 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 Ca

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