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Canon SD450 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Basic 8 Selecting 0008 Basic 6 Stitch Assist accsseussevencoiase 43 Shutter Button 14 FUV aaa Basic 6 Halfway ceceeeeeeeeee Basic 5 Shutter Speed ccceeee 51 Slide SHOW n 78 Repeat Settings 0 81 Selecting aan 80 Transition Effects 79 Smooth Continuous Shooting 37 Sound Meme css 76 Spot AE Point Frame 49 SpoLBiric SE 18 System Requirements Basic 17 T Telephoto 0 5 Basic 9 Timeone ee 24 30 Transition Effects Playback aaa 0 76 Slide Show _ i 79 V Video Output System 89 WwW White Balance ccccee 53 Wide Angle 0006 Basic 9 Wrist SAD re scseea crn ts sdenecinaetoans 13 Z ZOOM A oi cz teccssesenensaseedaurcce Basic 9 126 Disclaimer e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions e Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice e No part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Canon e Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from
2. 000005 90 Registering My Camera Settings 0 91 TOuUBbIESHOOURGr aera eras ree ee ee eee ee 93 Camella e172 coped eer ou a hen ee bee ee se one aue se 93 When the power is turned on 0000 eee eee 93 LCD MORO s 2 s ccn ck Race Sled kee SE ee eee a E 94 ONOONO ieioea na heed eee ee ea eee eee 95 Shooting Movies 5 dwt 6 ok bene wisn dake de gel wb 99 Playback 000 cece eee eee eee a A 100 Battery Battery Charger 00 09 8 101 TV monitor output i E 101 List of Messages it E 102 Appendix a ame en 105 Battery Handling lt i nh 105 Handling the Memory Card 0 00000u 107 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately 109 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 110 Camera Care and Maintenance 112 Specifications cee a 113 iio X Se Me 120 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 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 re
3. fixed to center Exposure 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments Compensation ISO Speed Auto ISO 50 100 200 400 equivalent Camera automatically sets the optimal speed 113 114 White Balance Built in Flash Flash Range Shooting Modes Still images Movies Continuous Shooting Self timer Recording Media File Format Data Type Still images Movies Compression Number of Recording Pixels Still Images Auto pre set available settings Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent or Fluorescent H or custom Auto auto with red eye reduction flash on with red eye reduction flash on flash off slow synchro Normal 50 cm 3 5 m 1 6 12 ft W 50 cm 2 0 m 1 6 6 6 ft T Macro 30 50 cm 1 0 1 6 ft W T When ISO speed is set to AUTO Auto Manual Digital macro Portrait Night Snapshot My Colors Scene Mode Stitch assist 1 Long shutter mode available 2 Kids amp Pets Indoor Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks Underwater 3 Selectable in Manual mode Standard Fast Frame Rate Compact My Colors Approx 2 1 shots sec Large Fine mode Activates shutter after an approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay Custom Timer SD memory card MultiMediaCard This camera has been tested with memory cards through 2GB All memory card functions cannot be guaranteed Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Exif 2 2 JPEG AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data
4. k Frame Rate See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting Use the or button to select a resolution frame rate and press the FUNC SET button Resolutions and Frame Rates Resolution Standard 640x480 pixels O My Colors mil 320 x 240 pixels P o Fast Frame Rate 320x240 pixels O Compact 160x120pixels Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second The higher the frame rate the smoother the appearance of motion The resolution and frame rate are fixed in the Rg and Eg modes ir See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 118 See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 117 Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro 3 Shooting Mode 8 You can shoot a subject 3 10 cm 1 2 3 9 in from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting With the digital zoom the image area is 9 x 7 mm 0 35 x 0 28 in at maximum zoom approximately 4 times 7 FUNC Menu gt Auto gt E Digital Macro See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting 2 Choose the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot SS O E Buyooys E 35 36 Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode DIGINWEABERA Mn You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms Stills Zoom up to approximately 12 times Movies Standard zoom up to approximately 12 times QO The digital zoom cannot be
5. Digital Macro WHMMMIEL ccccceees 35 DIGITAL Terminal 12 Basic 19 DigitalZoom T 36 Direct Transfer Basic 22 Downloading Images to a Computer si i Basic 16 DPOF Print Order Print Styl iiiimm ill 85 Selecting Images 83 DPOF Transfer Order 87 E Erasing PUMA QSS ac draanceuetetcrssusies 82 Single Images 14 Basic 11 EXPOSUTG onanii en a 50 Exposure Shift n0an00anna 43 F FE LOCk rasan ceaeane eavee tanec nate 48 File NUMBER dscssccisovesrrtuweteevens 66 Flas enaren 14 Basic 9 FOCUSA manene a 45 Focus Lock a 46 Frame Rate ie 34 FUNC Menu aiana 26 FUNC SET button 100a1 14 G r Life ME 28 H ek A 110 Histogram oI 21 l Image Data Sizes Estimated 118 Index Playback c000 70 CCEE 22 A 14 Basic 10 Interface Cable Basic 14 18 ISGHgeed aF 63 J JUMP Image Search 71 L Language Basic 4 LCD Monitor Information Displayed 18 Night Display s nesrieerasriersvai 17 Playback Information 19 Quick bright LCD 17 Shooting Information 18 Using the LDC Monitor 15 M Macro 14 Basic 10 Magnifying ctencstoccencuincttnncent susan 69 Memory Card Estimated Capacities 117 Formatting se ceucct tpt cen ies 23 108 PLAGUING xsccteicss setuteiusi
6. Order Mark all Set up Reset MENU ffs 3 Select OK and press 4D The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings Print settings cannot be set for movies Ej 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 Do not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the Date Stamp function This may cause the date to be printed twice Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print The following print settings can be selected E Standard Prints one image per page Prints the selected images together at a E Print Type MEX reduced size in an index format Prints the images in both the standard and HEP EE Both index formats Date Adds the date to the print File No Adds the file number to the print 1 cl Play Menu gt See Menus and Settings p 27 a Rotate amp Sound Memo I Erase all sBuljjas sajsues SHuiyas Ulld f 85 86 2 Select Set up and press D Print Order DPOF C Standard 0 prints Date a File No Order Mark all Set up Reset MENU ffs 3 Select Print Type Date or File No an
7. You can stop formatting a card 0k when 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 ae 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 suoneiado 2ISeg eiawe y Buisp aiojeg E 23 24 Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre register the destination time zones You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date Time settings Setting the Home World Time Zones 1 Set up Menu Time Zone P See Menus and Settings p 27 T Mute Volume LCD Brightness a _ oe 2 mA m y SET RAAE 13 3 Use the or gt button to select a home time zone gt To set the daylight saving option Daylight att ae use the or button to display a EZ The time will advance by 1 SE ELIE hour 4 gt z Time Zone ft 3 08 08 2005 10 00 rele aa a a Select Time Zone MENU 5 Use the or gt button to select a destina tion time zonep O As in Step 3 you can set the day Time Difference from the light saving option Home Time Zone A 08 08 2005 23 0
8. in the image Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded 7 ce Rec Menu gt Save Original gt On Off See Menus and Settings p 27 oO elf On is selected the two AAF on images will be numbered Self timer consecutively with the altered image following the Wrin MA T original AF assist Beam On Buooys r ai z a er a eS When Save Original is Set to On Only the altered image is shown in the LCD monitor during shooting The image that appears in the LCD monitor immediately after recording is the altered image If you erase the image at this point the original image is erased along with the altered image Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file Since two images are recorded with each shot the number of shots remaining is approximately half the number displayed when this function is set to Off 59 60 Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode Colors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white 1 Color Accent gt i See Menus and Settings p 26 The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image A color Accent MENU and the color accent image L 4 4 4 amp a using the previously s
9. the camera will automatically use Slow Synchro mode 4 The flash is set by default not to fire in the EN and E modes 5 You cannot switch between the Macro Infinity modes when the camera is in the FA Bx modes 6 AF cannot be selected in the ae modes 7 The AF assist Beam cannot be set in By mode 8 Can even be set during shooting Standard only 9 Exposure compensation not available in or fey modes 10 Automatically set by the camera 11 The Photo Effect cannot be set in the mode 129
10. 27 Digital Zoom Review Grid Lines 2 Change Delay Shots gt The self timer sound will behave as follows The self timer sound will start 2 sec before the specified delay for shoot ing is over SETO E MENU AOA If multiple shots have been specified for the Shots option the sound will play for the first shot only F E T If the Shots option is set to 2 or more shots the following occurs The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot If the flash is used the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge The interval between shots lengthens when the built in memory of the camera fills Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following four movie modes are available Standard You can select the resolution 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 36 e Resolution 640 x 480 em 320 x 240 Frame Rate Ig 30 frames sec gq 15 frames sec e Maximum Size 1 GB movie tg Fast Frame Rate Use this mode to record fast moving subjects such as in sports photography e Resolution Mn 320 x 240 Frame Rate Ig 60 frames sec e Maximum Clip Length 1 minute Bujoo
11. Hz 10 VA 100 V 14 VA 240 V CB 2LV 0 1 A 100 V 0 06 A 240 V CB 2LVE Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 65 A Charging Time Approx 90 minutes Operating 0 40 C 32 104 F Temperatures Dimensions 53 0 x 86 0 x 19 5 mm 2 1 x 3 4 x 0 77 in Weight Approx 60 g 2 1 oz CB 2LV Approx 55 g 1 9 oz CB 2LVE excluding power cable Compact Power Adapter CA DC10 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 gt Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 3S 16 VA 100 V 26 VA 240 V Rated Output 4 3VDC 1 5A Operating 0 40 C 32 104 F Temperatures Dimensions 42 6 x 104 4 x 31 4 mm 1 7 x 4 1 x 1 2 in Weight Approx 180 g 6 3 oz 119 120 INDEX A AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 109 AE LOCK Sct b cea iereceeecunsescneies 47 AF Frame 45 46 AF LOCK denan eee 46 AF assist Beam 00c 00 28 AIAT a en a eai ia 28 Auto Play Slide Show 78 Auto Rotate Function 64 AV Cable aishan 89 B Battery Battery Capacity 116 Charging 106 Basic 1 PANT GNAG so atas tavndgmsssvaresoass 105 Installing Basic 2 C Clock Display siviccnensiet anv 16 COMPTFeSSION ccseeeee snail 33 Continuous Shooting 37 Create Folder 00 0000 65 Custom White Balance 54 D Date Time Seitng SF Basic 4 Using the Clock 16 World Clock Th a 24
12. assist Beam OTEOn Ono oO A O p 28 128 Function O 8 Page On Rae O Q 8 Digital Zoom or Eo x p 36 l Evaluative 1 Oo oO 10 wires Center Weighted Average O O p 49 Spot O 90 Exposure Compensation OIO p 50 Exposure Shift O p 43 Long Shutter Oo p 51 White Balance olojo 10 GARON p 53 Photo Effect O oO 10 fm OND 0 56 ISO Speed 1 O O 10 10 10 10 p 63 Auto Rotate OlIlO Ol Ol O A p 64 Grid Lines O O Ogio p 28 Default setting OSetting available A Setting can only be selected for the first image Shaded Area Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off With the exception of the Time Zone Date Time Language and Video System settings all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation p 31 BE 1 2 The resolutions and frame rates for the 7X Movie mode are as follows Resolution Frame Rate mo 220 m l e i D JEF o e me Q TEOR TE i z _ o h oO 3 The default flash setting is Auto with Red Eye Reduction i in the NJ eA K modes Auto in the EJ E ff modes and Off in the KE E modes The flash cannot be set i in SA mod When the flash fires in A mode
13. 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 e Canon PowerShot PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc e Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and or other countries e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e SD is a trademark e Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2005 Canon Inc All rights reserved FCC Notice Digital Camera Model PC1158 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 frequenc
14. exposure shift can be set canceled p 43 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode O Shooting Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter 71 e Rec Menu gt Long Shutter gt On See Menus and Settings p 27 m Digital Zoom Off Review 2 sec Grid Lines Off Long Shutter Off J 2 FUNC Menu gt Hi Exposure Compensation D gt i See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting Bujooys E Q A Ex MENU Eas o RA 3 Use the or gt button to select the shutter speed gt 1 The higher the value the brighter the image and the lower the value the darker the image Long Shutter wis To Cancel the Long Shutter Mode Press the MENU button when the Long Shutter FUNC menu is displayed 51 52 Wp The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter soeeds slower than 1 3 seconds to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images A certain amount of processing time however may be required before the next image can be shot Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor secure the camera to a tripod before shootin
15. 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 strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold 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 between hot and cold 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 battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use 11 12 Before Using the Camera The Components Guide Front View M A V OUT Audio Video output Terminal p 89 DIGITAL Terminal Basi
16. images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF The A icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera Single Images 1 Gl Play Menu gt E See Menus and Settings p 27 Rotate W Sound Memo I Erase all k a 2 Select Order bod MiAdS Selecting Reset cancels all print Bree tor settings for the images ame Daite Off a File No Off Order Mark all Set up gr ee D P fer 5 To O r o 5 A O m 5 Reset MENUS n 83 84 3 Select images for printing Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings p 85 B Standard E Both Select an image press the FUNC SET button and use the 4 or button to select the number of print copies up to 99 Number of Print Copies amp Index Select an image and the press FUNC SET button to select or deselect it You can also select images in the index playback mode All the Images on a Memory Card 1 jG Play Menu gt E See Menus and Settings p 27 Rotate Sound Memo I Erase all 2 Select Mark all and press di Selecting Reset cancels all print settings for the images One copy of every image will be set to print date wm File No Print Order DPOF LJ Standard 0 prints
17. 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 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 Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating not over the specified rating Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged or if not fully plugged into the outlet Do not use in locations with poor ventilation The above mentioned can cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place The battery can run down 10 Do not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to the surface of the
18. of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment 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 they are 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 Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort resulting in fire Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera Do not use it with other products or batteries There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock Before you discard a battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions 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
19. to merge the images on a computer Switching between Focusing Modes O Shooting Mode af 5 Ey A RRS a Same You can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF On frames from 9 available points that it will use to determine the focus The camera focuses using the center AF frame This is Off convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty No frame 1 e Rec Menu gt AiAF gt On Off See Menus and Settings p 27 AF assist Beam On Digital Zoom Off Review 2 Sec Grid Lines Off ir The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used 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 AiAF set to Off Bunooys E 45 46 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock Did Shooting Mode Ce Cell EY DJ LA od ES E ES EE WES AE Co al a E Ea It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects 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
20. two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated A Canon brand memory card is used Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 continuous playback at 3 seconds per image ir See Battery Handling Precautions p 105 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities L Card included with the camera Resolution Compression SDC 16M SDC 128M SDC 512MSH 49 190 Large s S 2592 x 1944 pixels E 173 671 76 295 D Middle 1 s ee 2048 x 1536 pixels E 269 1041 A 121 471 9 Middle 2 1600 x 1200 pixels r 217 839 E 411 1590 A 460 1777 E Small 640 x 480 pixels r 711 2747 E 1118 4317 PostCard Date Imprint Mode r 217 839 1600 x 1200 pixels s Capable of smooth continuous shooting p 37 Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format e This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions Movie Resolution HO SDC 16M SDC 128M SDC 512MSH 75 Ean i 1 min 4 sec 4 min 9 sec Standard 640 x 480 pixels ng 2 min 7 sec 8 min 14 sec im 36 3 min 1 sec 11 min 42 sec My Col
21. when the camera is held horizontally You can change the display color by pressing the or gt button The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when you operate the FUNC SET MENU or shutter button or the mode switch The clock s display interval can be changed in the Set up menu p 30 LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu p 30 Changing Settings Using the DISP Button Quick bright LCD Function You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP button for more than one second To restore the previous brightness setting press the DISP button for more than one second again The next time you turn on the camera the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu 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 Noise will appear and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in the LCD monitor The recorded image will not be affected The brightness of the ima
22. 0 14 00 Ki ina Saa Tokyo OK MENU KOOI 6 Use the 4 or button to select Home World and the or gt button to select J p gt i Pur Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 Set up Menu gt Time Zone gt See Menus and Settings p 27 T Mute Volume LCD Brightness m Time Zone ft 2 Use the or button to p select D gt i Home World To change the destination time X 08 08 2005 23 00 zone use the FUNC SET button Gil select Time Zone MENU a ha we If you change the date and time when the World option is selected the Home date and time will also change automatically suoneiado 2ISeg esawe y Buisp 2310439 E 25 26 Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date time and electronic beep The following menus are available FUNC Menu Rec Play Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions cil 0 ANB i Qo A Auto L NB X 2 st nf S 1 Slide the mode switch to or 2 Press the FUNC SET button Use the 4 or 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 pr
23. 4 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 In particular take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the lJ Auto setting to detect correctly Shooting close ups Shooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest Shooting with a peculiar source of light Such as a mercury vapor lamp 7 FUNC Menu P j Auto gt Custom See Menus and Settings p 26 c HT Og Default setting VENE White Bal e sa fF oa OFF L 4 o A Custom M ale v we W se eee L ANB ZS 2 oh n r q mS 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press ei f 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 F You are recommended to set the shooting mode to fd 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 t
24. 63 71 3 Flash Button Basic Guide p 9 4 Single Image Erase 2 Continuous Self timer Button pp 37 39 Basic Guide p 11 Before Using the Camera Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press s The display mode changes as follows with each press Shooting Mode Playback Mode qi or l Standard Standard No Information ct Detailed Detailed Information View 4 Off No Information in the shooting modes the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec when a setting is changed regardless of the selected display mode E 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 8 Kd E or mode The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the index playback mode p 70 suonesado 2ISeg esawe y Buisp aiojeg 15 16 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5 second interval using the following two methods Default setting N 5 EG mi Method 1 Hold the FUNC SET button down while turning on the power Method 2 In a shooting mode hold the FUNC SET button down If you hold the camera horizontally it displays the time If you hold it vertically the time and date display However if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to display the date and time the time will be initially displayed in the same way as
25. Assist The output will not appear on a TV mode in Stitch Assist mode Cancel the Stitch Assist mode Basic Guide p 6 Bulooysajqnoiy 101 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 or read from memory card The playback mode is starting up No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed Card locked The SD memory card is write protected Cannot record You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie Memory card error Memory card has experienced an anomaly Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved Or no more image settings or sound memos can be recorded Naming error The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the Set up menu set the File Numbering option to Auto Reset 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 102 Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camer
26. Malfunctions 0 000 cee eee ees 11 Before Using the Camera The Components Guide 12 Before Using the Camera Basic Operations 15 Using the LCD Monitor iF a 7H 15 LCD Monitor Brightness a Ba 17 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 18 Using the Viewfinder a naaa a a n Me 21 Indicators lt i sii a 22 Power Saving Funck lt n ML 22 Formatting Memory Cards 0 00000ees 23 Setting thgaierid Clock Hi S 7 24 Menus omn nh 26 Metrics WM me 28 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 31 shooting ES S WA lle 32 Changing the Resolution and Compression Still Images 32 Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates Movies 34 Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro 35 Using theDigital Zoom I eee 36 O Continuous Shootings n a aaaeeeaa aaa 37 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 0005 38 X Using the Self Timer 0 0 000 000 39 PMB Movie Shooting 0 0c eee 41 Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 43 Switching between Focusing Modes 45 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock 46 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock 47 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock 48 Switching between Metering Mo
27. ONAR EKRAEcJE See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 128 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 od This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation ir This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures You can use SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide SD stands for Secure Digital a copyright protection system 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 Ww Ww Table of Contents Items marked with ayy are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures Conventions Used in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 0s ee eee ey 5 Please Read ak pha ar abe endaea Cae hn cae dees 5 Safety Precautions fu ci inn wy oid Oe whee eV ee ee hee ex 6 Preventing
28. Start up Image 2 1 BBR Start up Sound 1 Operation Sound 1 Selftimer Sound sil Shutter Sound 1 lt suyas esawes Aw eaweg y Buiziwozsns w 92 3 Select an image or record a sound Start up Image Sra Select the image you wish to reg ister and press the FUNC SET button 2 Start up Sound 1 sec Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds Select Record and press the Canon FUNC SET button After record ing select Pe Register and press the FUNC SET button Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses To play it select J Play To exit instead of registering press Exit Sl gt ie o 4 Select OK and press 22 Start up Inace amu To cancel registering select Can cel Cancel The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings Movies Sounds recorded with the sound memo function p 76 The prior setting is erased when anew My Camera setting is added See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data Troubleshooting Camera will not operate Power is not turned on Press the power button Basic Guide p 5 Memory card slot battery Confirm that the memory card slot cover is open battery cover is securely closed Basic Guide p 2 Insufficient battery Insert a fully charged battery into the voltage Change the camera Basi
29. 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 Continuous Auto reset 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 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 00 101 100 100 gt gt 0001 0002 0001 0002 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 gt gt 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 image are always saved together into the same folder Images from continuous shooting Self timer images custom Stitch Assist mode images My Colors images Save Original set to On 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 regardi
30. Time or Repeat and then the desired option Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting Slide Show Play Time lt BR Buiseis yoeqhe d gE 81 N Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure 1 IE Play Menu fi E On Protect aa See Menus and Settings p 27 amp Sound Memo Erase all Qe Slide Show Print Order 2 Select an image to Jon Protect protect and press Pressing the FUNC SET button again cancels the setting You can also protect images in the index playback mode Protection Icon Erasing All Images Note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image Protected images cannot be erased with this function 1 E Play Menu gt g See Menus and Settings p 27 Om Protect Rotate rch Print Order N 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 card p 23 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 This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer or for sending the
31. WAVE monaural Superfine Fine Normal Large 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 1 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 2 1600 x 1200 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Postcard Date Imprint Mode 1600 x 1200 pixels Number of Recording Pixels Movies Playback Modes Direct Print My Camera Settings Interface Power Source Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions Weight Standard My Colors 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 1 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 Using super high speed memory cards SDC 512MSH recommended Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 10x max in LCD monitor advance or reverse through magnified images possible Jump jumps to every tenth or hundredth image to the first image of those sharing a certain shooting date to movies or to the first image in a folder In index playback mode it displays 9 images at once Sound memos up to 60 sec Slide show or Movie edit slow motion play back possible PictBridge compliant and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Start up image start up sound operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound USB 2 0 H
32. a Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery 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 format You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image Corrupted Data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data RAW You attempted to play back a RAW image Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special data type proprietary data type used by the camera of another manufacturer etc or a movie clip recorded by another camera Cannot magnify You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie Incompatible WAVE format A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect sobessoj zo SIF 103 104 Cannot register this image You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a Start up image 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 transfer settings or slide show settings Cannot process any mor
33. a s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor p 89 Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide p 4 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 Be sure you fully understand them before reading the rest of the manual Equipment refers to the camera battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter Battery refers to the battery pack Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants e Wrist strap Placement of the strap around the child s neck could result in asphyxiation e Memory card Dangerous if accidentally swallowed If this occurs contact a doctor immediately Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged S
34. back mode Transfer Selection SET EA MENU fas L sBuljjas Jajsues SHuiyaS Ulld f 87 88 All the Images on a Memory Card 1 G Play Menu gt See Menus and Settings p 27 Sound Memo Erase all Ob Slide Show 2 Select Mark all and press Selecting Reset cancels all amp Transfer Order DPOF transfer order settings Qty of Images 0 3 Select OK and press Images are transferred in order according to the file number A maximum of 998 images can be selected F PA O Viewing Images ona TV set You can use a video compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera 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 Use the toggle on the wrist strap to open the terminal cover p 13 and insert the AV cable all the way 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN Yellow IMME AUDIO and AUDIO IN jacks on l the TV Pom A Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode 5 Turn on the camera Ej The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 30 The default setting varies between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan and others PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania and others Ifthe video system is set incorrectly the came
35. c Guide p 19 8 Terminal Cover Basic Guide p 19 Wrist Strap Mount Microphone p 76 AF assist Beam p 28 7 Red Eye Reduction Lamp Basic Guide p 9 Self Timer Lamp p 39 Q Viewfinder Window p 21 0 Flash Basic Guide p 9 D Lens The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously Attaching the Wrist Strap How to Open the Terminal Cover You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or memory card slot battery cover When carrying the camera by the strap be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items Back View M LCD Monitor p 15 2 Viewfinder p 21 3 Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover Memory Card Slot Battery Cover Basic Guide p 2 Speaker Battery Compartment Memory Card Battery Compartment ping syu uodwo ayu ejawesy y Buisp 210439 E 13 14 Operation Panel Indicators p 22 Power Button Basic Guide p 5 3 Power Lamp Zoom Lever p 69 Basic Guide p 9 Shooting W Wide Angle C8 Telephoto Playback Ed Index Q Magnify Shutter Button Basic Guide p 5 Mode Switch Basic Guide pp 5 6 D Da Print Share Button Basic Guide p 14 DISP Display Button p 15 Q FUNC SET Function Set Button p 26 0 MENU Button p 27 amp Macro aA Infinity Button Basic Guide p 10 2 ISO ISO Speed Jump Button pp
36. c Guide p 2 battery pack message Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 displays sold separately p 109 Poor contact between Polish the terminals with a soft camera and battery cotton swab before charging or terminals using the battery p 105 Sounds come from the camera interior The camera s horizontal The camera s orientation vertical orientation was mechanism is operating There is no changed malfunction When the power is turned on ae 5 a E Card locked message appears The SD memory card s When recording to erasing from or write protect tab is setto formatting the SD memory card Write protect slide the tab upward p 107 The Date Time menu appears The built in rechargeable Recharge the built in battery lithium battery charge is immediately Basic Guide p 4 low Buljooysajqnoiy 93 94 The display darkens The image in the LCD This does not constitute a monitor will darken in malfunction and has no effect on strong sunlight or bright images that have been shot light Display flickers Display flickers when This is not a camera malfunction shot under fluorescent flickering recorded in movies but lighting not in still images A bar of light red purple appears on the LCD monitor Subject is too bright This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still pho
37. cognized data type rd Mormaii for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot 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 50 Sample Histograms a P pe Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off p 15 while shooting Shows the center of the image Viewfinder suoneiado 2ISeg eJawe4 y Buisp 2310439 a 21 22 The indicators light or blink when the power button or the shutter button is pressed Never do the following while an indicator is lit These actions may corrupt image data Shake or jolt the camera Shut off the power or open the memory card slot battery cover Upper Indicator Green Ready to shoot Blinking Green Image recording reading erasing transferring when connected to a computer Orange Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode infinity mode AF lock mode Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty camera beeps once Power Saving Fun
38. corded 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 If a 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 Canon Limited Warranty 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 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Video Format Please set the camer
39. cting Images for Playback Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show Custom 1 2 or 3 Up to 998 images can be selected They will be played back in their order of selection 1 Select l 7 or El and press Only the icon will display at first When you set if the icon will change to f and ff will display J and will change in the same way when they are set 2 Use the or gt but Check mark ton to move between indicating selection images for playback Number indicating and the button to _ the ac order select or deselect 1 Custo a them You can also select images in the index playback mode Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting r SET C2 MENU foo Selecting All Images 1 After selecting ij Ri in step 1 p 80 use the button to select Mark all and press the FUNC SET button 2 Use the button to select Mark all press the FUNC SET button 3 Use the button to select OK and press the FUNC SET button To deselect all images select Reset Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays Choose between 3 10 seconds 15 seconds and 30 seconds Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped 1 Select Set e A press 2 Select Play
40. ction 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 Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last Connected to a Printer control is accessed on the camera This time can be changed E The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer The power saving function settings can be changed p 30 Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data Please note that formatting initializing a memory card erases all data including protected images and other file types 1 Set up Menu gt Format See Menus and Settings p 27 7 Time Zone ai Date Time 08 08 05 10 00 2 Select OK and press OP a To perform a low level format use Format memory card the button to select Low Level _ _ Format and the or button 9 0MB used to add a check mark Low Level Format
41. d then specify the settings ir The Date and File No settings change according to the Print Type as follows Index Date and File No cannot be set to On at the same time Standard or Both Date and File No can be set to On at the same time however the printable information may vary between printers Embedded dates in Postcard Date Imprint mode p 38 print out even when Date is set to Off Dates print in the style specified in the Date Time menu p 30 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards The A 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 Single Images 1 G Play Menu gt El See Menus and Settings p 27 Sound Memo Erase all Ob Slide Show 2 Select Order and press Selecting Reset cancels all i Transfer Order DPOF transfer order settings Qty of Images 0 Order Mark all Reset MENU ES 3 Select an image to transfer and press Pressing the FUNC SET button again deselects the setting l You can also select images in the En index play
42. d when the shutter releases The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording Playback Vol Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos suonesado 2ISeg eiawe y Buisp aiojeg E 29 30 LCD Brightness Power Saving 7 to 0 to 7 Use the or button to adjust the brightness If you press the 4 or W button the display returns to the Set up menu You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting p 22 Auto Power On Off Down Display Off 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 3min Time Zone Home World Clock Display 0 5 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 3 min File Numbering Create Folder Auto Reset Continuous 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 p 24 Basic Guide p 4 p 16 p 23 p 66 p 65 Create New Folder Check mark On No check mark Off Creates a folder for the next shooting session Auto Create Off Daily Monday Sunday Monihly Auto Rotate On Off tanguage Video System NTSC PAL You can also set a creation time p 64 Basic Guide p 4 p 89 p 31 My Camera Menu Default setting Menu Item Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common the
43. des 49 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 50 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode 2 3 s3 cicnne0cbwwsorine es 51 Adjusting the Tone White Balance 53 Changing the Photo Effect ius bad cheated whe e sd 56 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 0200005 57 ISO Adjusting the ISO Speed 0 000 eee 63 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 0 64 Creating an Image Destination Folder 65 Resetting the File Number PB 66 Playback Erasing if gE Th 69 Q Magnifying Images ge T W 69 T Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 70 fq Jumping to Images a a o 71 Viewing Movies aam sm E 72 Editing Movies a gia Sa ws 13 Rotating Images inthe Display 0 15 Playback with Transition Effects 76 Attaching Sound Memos to Images 76 Automated Playback Slide Shows 40 78 Protectiig images S A r 82 Erasingggammmages im NM a 82 Print Settings Transfer Settings 08 83 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 83 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 87 Viewing Images on a TV Sl 2222242525229 4222 52 89 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 90 Changing My Camera Settings
44. e Cannot complete Could not save the print transfer or slide show settings Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG image Exx xx number Camera malfunction 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 Appendix Battery Handling The following icon and message will display fz Change the battery pack Battery charge Is low Battery charge is insufficient to A T Soe i operate the camera Replace aa Berei used toran the battery immediately Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminals OQO clean at all times Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery At low temperatures battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon J may appear earlier than usual Under these conditions revive the battery by warming it ina pocket immediately before use However ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit such as a key ring etc The battery may be short circuiting Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the 4 and te
45. e NMB 003 du Canada 127 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting O 8 Function O ci 5 KJ 2 EN Eg E Page Large oTo e To oy A Medium 1 Mo o o 0 Q A R Medium 2 Mo 90 0 0 Q Elles esolution p 34 Small Mo o 0o 0 Q Al Postcard olo o Q mA Movie l O0 Super Fine AO EO 0 0 O Eo C Compression Fine FIO oO OLS oy mm p 33 Normal FJ oo o au go Q A Frame Rate l l O p 34 Auto aero Eo Q Auto with Red Eye Reduction n with i Flash Raadi Reduction 2 fs On O 9 Q A Off 0 04 0 Be Q A Slow Synchro Wo ko A Macro Mode Molol 0 Q6 A O Basic Infinity Mode M ol io Q5 A O p 10 AF Lock Wi O O O O p 46 AE Lock O 90 90 O p 47 FE Lock aaa O O p 48 Single mo o o o Q alo Shooting Continuous Shooting m FO o Q p 37 Method 0 see Self Timer N O O O O Q A O 2 sec Self Timer o olol o Q A O p 39 Custom Timer OO O O z O Date Stamp O o 90 O p 38 Autofocus Modes lololo Of p 45 AF
46. e colors in an image when it is shot allowing you to alter the balance between red green and blue transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified in the LCD monitor into a different color Since they work with both stills and movies these modes let you enjoy producing various image or movie effects However depending on the shooting conditions the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color Before you try to photograph important subjects we highly recommend that you shoot trial images and check the results Moreover the camera will record both the My Colors image and the original unaltered image if you set Save Original p 28 to On My Colors Settings Use this option to make red green or blue colors more intense like the Vivid Red Vivid Green or Vivid Ap Positive Film Blue effects It can produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film Lighter Skin Use this option to make skin tones lighter Tone Sp Darker Skin Use this option to make skin tones darker Tone Vivid Blue Use this option to emphasize blue tints It makes B blue subjects such as the sky or ocean more vivid Use this option to emphasize green tints It makes Vivid Green green subjects such as mountains new growth flowers and lawns more vivid Use this option to emphasize red tints It makes red RAI Vivid Red l subjects such as flowers or cars more vivid Use this option
47. e set in the index playback mode n m Movies cannot be rotated 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 Huiseis yoeqhe d E 75 76 Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed Press the button to have the previous image display from the left La and the button to have the next image display from the right 1 BG Play Menu gt E gt B D See Menus and Settings p 27 5 Sound Meno I Erase all Q Slide Show ch Print Order The transition effect will not display when an image is switched while the camera is reading an image from the memory card Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode including single image playback and index playback you can attach sound memos up to 60 seconds to an image The sound data is saved in the WAVE format Qe Slide Show Print Order 2 Use the or gt button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press OF The sound memo panel will display 3 Select Record and press X The elapsed time and the remaining time display Pressing the FUNC SET button pauses the recording Pressing it again resumes recording Up to 60 s
48. e write protect tab of the SD protected memory card upward p 107 Image Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image Usually the recorded Confirm the actual image size with image contains more of the LCD monitor Use the LCD the scene than is seen in monitor when taking close up shots the viewfinder p 15 Buljooyusajqnoly ai 95 96 Image is blurred or out of focus AF assist Beam is set to In dark places where it is difficult for Off the camera to focus the AF assist Beam will emit to assist focusing As the AF assist Beam will not function when turned off set it On to activate it p 28 Take care not to obstruct the AF assist Beam with your hand when used The camera moves when Setting the self timer to 2 the shutter button is seconds delays the shutter release pressed for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking thus preventing a blurred image p 39 Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot Subject is out of focal Shoot with the subject at the correct range shooting distance p 113 The subject is hard to leuse the focus lock or AF lock to shoot focus on P 46 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for Set the flash to F flash on Basic shooting Guide p 9 Subject is dark in Set the exposure compensation toa contrast to the positive setting p 50 backgro
49. eate Folder D Bunooys a es Creates a folder the next time you shoot 2 Place a check mark beside fun Create New Folder gt e AU LO cale U iii displays in the LCD monitor The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Select a day for the Auto _ Create Folder Create option and a time in Create New Folder the Time option Time 7 6 00 k displays when the specified time arrives The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created 65 66 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 a B G Shooting Mode e Ca CE DJ 2A KA KAKE RES EA A EWE ad Ra Ea Ea The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers You can select how the file number is assigned 7 i Set up Menu gt File numbering gt Auto reset Continuous See Menus and Settings p 27 oT o Time Zone Date Time 08 08 05 10 00 Clock Display 5 sec File Number Reset Functio A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards
50. econds of recordings S can be added to any one image Sound Memo Panel Elapsed Time Remaining Time Volume Adjust with the 44 or w button Sound Memo Panel Exit g Record C Pause Play 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 Huiseig yoeqhe d a 77 78 Automated Playback Slide Shows Automated Playback of Memory Card Images Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standard p 83 lh All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order Plays images bearing a specified date in order Folder Plays images in a specified folder in order Plays movie files only in order fe Stills Plays still images only in order Plays the images selected for each slide show 4 Custom 1 3 Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 in order p 80 1 Gi Play Menu gt See Menus and Settings p 27 om Protect Rotate o Sound Memo 2 Select mi H O E e or ie B For or ait select the image date re or folder to be played back p 80 For Gi or RJ select the at fins Effect images to be played back p 80 e m f you want to add a transition Oia effect to play back images use LL VENU ES the button to select Effect and choose the type of effect wit
51. ed xipueddy 107 108 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 e The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting e When the camera is malfunctioning a corrupted memory card might be the cause Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem e When a non Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem e 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 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet Compact Power Adapter CA DC10 2 Open the memory card slot battery cover then insert the DC coupler until it is locked Slide the memory card slot battery cover closed Battery Loc
52. ess the shutter button to shoot immediately After shooting this menu will appear again allowing you to adjust the settings easily 6 Press the FUNC SET button Rec Play Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus e Rec Menu Set up Menu Play Menu EA My Camera Menu AiAF Self timer vn AF assist Beam On Digital Zoom Off i Review 2 sec D You can switch Grid Lines Off between menus with the or button at PA l when this part is selected C lt C3 e This example shows the Rec menu e In playback mode the Play menu displays M Press the MENU button 2 Use the or button to switch between menus You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus Use the 4 or button to select menu items 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 suoneiado 2ISeg eJawe y Buisp aiojeg p 27 FUNC Menu The icons shown below are the default settings Menu Item Page My Colors p 57 Rec Menu Default setting Menu kem Optons PageTopic AiAF On Off p 45 Self timer 10 seconds N 2 seconds Custom Timer Delay 0 10 15 20 30 sec Sho
53. et color 2 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button Only one color can be specified You can use the or button to specify the range of colors that are retained e 5 Only takes the color that you want to retain e 5 Also takes colors close to the one that you want to retain GS This completes the setting f you press the MENU button at this point you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode The default color accent is green You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash or change the white balance or metering settings The specified color accent is retained even if the camera s power is turned off Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode This mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another Van o ENN lt S Original Color Desired Color Before Swapping After Swapping 1 Color Swap gt E See Menus and Settings p 26 6 The camera will switch to color input mode and the dis i play will alternate between the original image and the A Color Svap CAW color swap image using the L lt A 4 amp 4p previously set color 2 aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the bu
54. ficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected Raise the ISO speed p 63 or select a setting other than flash off or attach the camera to a tripod or other device Playback Information Playback Mode Standard WAVE Format Sound p 76 DS Folder Number File Number Shooting Date Time 1 10 ALE 08 08 05 10 00 Protection Status p 82 BOE Compression Still Images p 33 m E A ied Resolution Still Images p 32 AVI Movie p 34 Total number of images Displayed image number suonesado 2ISeg eiawe y Buisp aiojeg E 19 20 Detailed Histogram Exposure Compensation p 50 Flash Basic Guide p 9 Am JANAR Macro Infinity Basic Guide p 10 D vy COT DENSE a BY SS oe Photo Effect p 56 rs Ala Anlass Shooting Mode pp 35 41 43 57 TA oa Basic Guide pp 7 8 Metering Mode p 49 Long Shutter Mode p 51 SEN So S SOL 0 RA O ES kd Ei A ISO Speed p 63 White Balance p 53 a0 m m Ceol Cao re File Size Resolution Movies p 34 Resolution Still Images p 32 Frame Rate Movies p 34 Movie Length Shown on Movies p 41 The following information may also be displayed with some images A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image SEH gt Unre
55. g Use of the flash may result in an over exposed image If this occurs shoot with the flash set to W The following are unavailable Exposure Compensation Metering AE Lock FE Lock ISO speed Auto Flash Auto Auto with Red Eye Reduction Adjusting the Tone White Balance i Shooting Mode J 5 KJ Normally the M Auto white balance setting selects an optimal white balance When the M setting cannot produce natural looking colors change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source 7 FUNC MenuP M Auto See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting Use the or button to select a white balance setting and press the FUNC SET button Bunooys E White Balance Settings AWB Settings are automatically set by the camera pa Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day 2 Cloudy For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies ry Tungst n For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm white cool white or warm aR white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting a For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording with the optimal white balance data D Custom retained in the camera from a white colored object such as white paper or cloth This setting cannot be adjusted when the or photo effect is selected 53 5
56. ge displayed in the monitor and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different suonesado 2ISeg eJawe y Buisp 2310439 m 17 18 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting mode Spot Frame e ISO Speed p 63 AF Frame p 45 ol a E Low Battery p 105 Shooting Method pp 37 39 ad Zoom Magnification p 36 Macro Infinity Basic Guide p 10 Grid Lines p 28 Flash Basic Guide p 9 FA El 9 Auto Rotate p 64 Red Movie Recording p 41 T AE Lock p 47 F Stills Recordable Shots FE Lock p 48 e Movies Sec Remaining Time Gp AF Lock p 46 Time Zone p 24 Ce CaS EO A a ie amp aa Md E Create Folder p 65 ie m an z Shooting Mode pp 35 41 Metering Mode p 49 43 57 Basic Guide pp 7 8 E E r z E Compression p 33 u H Frame Rate Movie p 34 Long Shutter Mode p 51 hht iS _ L S m al BO ps Resolution pp 32 34 White Balance p 53 Ke Red Camera Shake Warning pp 52 94 The shutter speed will also display when Photo Effect p 56 the tse displays Sp IS 1p Gi GN ES My Colors p 57 erm Exposure Shift Bar Movie p 43 Exposure Compensation p 50 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays it indicates there is insuf
57. h the lt or button See the next page 8 O44 Select Start and press W Slide Show The following functions are available during slide shows porni Effect Pausing resuming the slide Meee show press the FUNC SET start setu MENU button Fast forwarding rewinding the slide show press the or button continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly Stopping the slide show press the MENU button Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another J Al The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom The new image first appears in a cross shape and gradually expands to display the full image Portions of the new image move horizontally then the image expands to display the full image In single image playback mode when displaying a still image you can start a slide show from the current image displayed by holding the FUNC SET button while you press the Da button Please note that if you do this while the last image shot is displayed the slide show will start from the first image using the same date Huiseis yoeqhe d E 79 Selecting an Image Date or Folder for Playback f4 7 Select H or and press O 2 Use the or gt button to select the date or folder to be played back and press n Date Folder EE E T 10 images 10 images 08 08 2005 Sele
58. he settings differ the optimal white balance may not be set In particular the following should not be changed ISO Speed Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to FJ auto or KJ auto with red eye reduction make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you record even if you reset the camera to the default settings p 31 Buooys 55 56 Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode qj 3 By setting a photo effect before you shoot you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take 7 FUNC MenuP gt j Effect Off See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting Use the or button to select a photo effect and press the FUNC SET button Effect Off Ba vs a Photo Effect Settings Effect Off Records normally with this setting Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to 2 record bold colors Tones down the contrast and color saturation to 2 record neutral hues Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines Sepia Records in sepia tones Records in black and white Shooting ina My Colors Mode Hi Shooting Mode K Eg A My Colors mode easily changes th
59. i Speed mini B PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Battery Pack NB 4L Lithium ion Rechargeable battery AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 0 40 C 32 104 F 10 90 86 0 x 53 5 x 21 6 mm 3 39 x 2 11 x 0 85 in Approx 140 g 4 93 oz Camera body only xipueddy 115 116 1 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 Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB 4L Fully charged Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON Based on the CIPA LCD Monitor Off standard Playback Time Approx 150 images Approx 500 images Approx 3 hours 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 circum stances the performance can be improved by warming the bat tery in a pocket before use Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every
60. ide of the camera and parallel with the camera s front panel A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached Batteries Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0 C 32 F 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 xipueddy 111 112 Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners benzine synthetic cleansers 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 db Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dir
61. ie will pause if you press the FUNC SET button during playback It will resume when you press the button again WVhen playback ends the movie stops at the last frame displayed Press the FUNC SET button to display the movie control panel ei the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print An icon will display when a printer is connected See the Direct Print User Guide for details Play gt Slow Motion Playback You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback K Displays the first frame cil Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC SET button is held down J Next Frame Fast Forwards if the FUNC SET button is held down N Displays the last frame Edit Switches to movie editing mode p 73 F Use the television s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie ona TV set p 89 The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies dD Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1 second increments but those that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited 1 Select Edit in the Movie Editing Panel movie control panel and press 1 The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display VET O Movie Editing Bar 2 Use the 4 or button to select fj Cut Beginning or 7 Cut End and the or gt button to s
62. k 3 Open the DC coupler termi nal cover and attach the cord to the DC terminal xipueddy 109 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High Power Flash HF DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera s built in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High Power Flash to the supporting bracket Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation Tripod Sockets Bracket a Comes with the flash O The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker Always set the power mode switch to OFF when you finish using the flash Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity The High Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are_no reflective items For continuous shooting although the flash fires for the first shot it does not fire for subsequent shots Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both 110 ir 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 s
63. lect the metering mode and press the FUNC SET button Metering Methods Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camera divides images into several zones for metering It evaluates complex f amp Evaluative lighting conditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Center Weighted Average 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 49 50 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation O Shooting Mode qj 3 AE aie Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots 7 FUNC Menu gt amp Exposure Compensation See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting Use the or gt button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC SET button 6 DER To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to 0 i _i____ E ir Exposure compensation is not available in the Eq or EA My we mode In mode the
64. me for each My Camera settings item Start up Image _ Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on Start up Sound __ Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than p 90 the shutter button is pressed Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self timer mode Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed There is no shutter sound for movies My Camera Menu Contents Ea off GU I pa EX Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Set up Menu gt Reset All a i l See Menus and Settings p 27 File numbering Continuous Create Folder Auto Rotate On Language English 2 Select OK and press ir Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer The following cannot be reset Shooting mode The Time Zone Date Time Language and Video System options in the Set up menu p 30 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 54 Colors specified in the Color Accent p 60 or Color Swap p 61 modes of My Colors Newly added My Camera settings p 91 31 suonesado 2ISeg esawe y Buisp aiojeg E 32 Shooting Changing the Resolution and Compression Still Images Shooting Mode MA AEN ARE E A ES de WS Ca 7 FUNC MenuP gt Resol
65. mum recording time elapses When the built in memory or memory card become full You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 23 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting Be careful of the following while recording Try not to touch the microphone 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 E e Before recording you can set the AE lock p 47 and exposure shift 1 Press the ISO button The exposure will lock AE lock and the exposure shift bar will appear in the LCD monitor 2 Use the or button to adjust the exposure Press the ISO button again to release the setting Also the setting will be canceled if you press the MENU button or change the white balance photo effect or shooting mode settings QuickTime 3 0 or later is required to play back movies Data type AVI Compression method Motion JPEG on a computer QuickTime for Windows is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk On the Maci
66. n at this point you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode iso Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode qj 5 Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area or use a fast shutter speed 7 Press the iSO button and switch settings Cycle through the SQ Bq Ea g Auto ISO speed with each press of the ISO button Selecting Auto sets the sensitivity to produce the optimal image quality Buooys g 63 64 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 0 amp Shooting Mode e C K E 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 Set up Menu Auto Rotate gt On Off See Menus and Settings p 27 an Eec When the Auto Rotate function is set Clock Display 5 sec to On and the LCD monitor is set to Format 14 08 the detailed display mode the FA eee Continuous normal eq right end is down or Fe left end is down will appear in the display QO This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the arrow feq 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 o
67. ng folder structures or image types Bunooys fire 67 Playback Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide p 11 Q Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward Q G32 will display anda magnified portion of the image will display lmages can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x wi as y Approximate Location of the Displayed Area 2 Use the gt or button to move around the image if you press the FUNC SET button while in magnified display the camera switches to image advance mode and GX will display You can use the or button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification The image advance mode is canceled when you press the FUNC SET button again You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever Buiseia yoeqhe d To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward Esa You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button d Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified 69 70 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 1 Press the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed at once Use the gt or button to change the image selection Selected Image Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward Ea while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets
68. ntosh platform this program is standard with Mac OS X or later Shooting Panoramic Images or ah O Buyooys a Stitch Assist can be used to shoot ng images that can later be merged stitched to create one panoramic image on a computer The overlap ping seams of sev eral adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image 1 le Rec Menu Stitch Assist gt i E Grid Lines Off See Menus and Settings p 27 43 44 2 Select a shooting direction gt OF You can select from the following ene two shooting directions E Left to right horizontally E Right to left horizontally Direction Ej ela aes MENU KOTO 3 Shoot the first image in the sequence The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image 4 Compose the second image so that it over laps a portion of the first and shoot You can retake a shot by pressing the lt amp or button and return ing to the previously recorded image screen Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be cor rected when the images are stitched together 5 Repeat the procedure for additional images A sequence may contain up to 26 images Press the MENU 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 Use PhotoStitch a supplied software program
69. oes AO Canon PowerShot SD450 P GITAL DETA CLUrPrH I lt US D5 vaanvo vuo WOURD Before Using the Camera Playback Erasing v g 3 Canon Jh Print Transfer Settings a N 1A Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera F Troubleshooting 4 Oem ae ee a List of Messages E fe ee a ELAGU E Appendix i o 3 m Camera User Guide 7 This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail E gt nac A KB g CDI E196 010 XX05XXX 2005 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN een PictBridge DIRECT BUBBLE JET Exif Print r gt Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions Scene mode Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor Changes image colors to create special effects My Colors modes SOME Playback Plays movies with sound Auto plays slideshows Editing Records sound memos for still images Edits movies 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 Freely customize the start up image or start up sound using the My Camera settings Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used Mode Switch 2 Continuous Shooting A Shooting Mode A
70. of light reflecting back off the glass Shooting with the Focus Lock The focus lock can be used in any shooting mode 7 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 3 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can be used in the Cel 3 Kd or mode 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 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the s button The icon will display and the lower indicator will light yellow 4 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot To Release the AF Lock Press the amp a amp button ir When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor setting AiAF to Off p 28 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 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock A Shooting Mode J 0K E F E Gal You can set the exposure and focus separately This is effective when the cont
71. of nine images Use the or button to move to the previous or next set of nine 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 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 Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie Jump to Folder Displays the first image in each folder 7 in single image playback mode press the 4 button The camera will switch to jump all rT search mode The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search 5 e i l key 6 EI L 08 08 05 10 00 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 gt button To Return to Single Image Playback Press the MENU button Huiseis yoegheld E 71 Viewing Movies Q Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode 7 Display a movie and press images with a 7 icon are movies Movie Control Panel Volume Level Adjust with the 4 or button 2 Select O Play and press The mov
72. ors 320 x 240 pixels gr 5 min 55 sec 22 min 53 sec 2m Fast Frame i Ti 1 min 32 sec 5 min 59 sec 320 x 240 pixels ESU Rate Compact 160x 120 pixels Igy 1 min 39 sec 14 min 29 sec 55 min 57 sec Maximum movie clip length at Ra 1 min at 3 min The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time xipueddy 117 118 Image Data Sizes Estimated Compression Resolution A a F 2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB D 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB A 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB Ky 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 558 KB Resolution Frame Rate File size Standard mm 640 x 480 pixels Gi oe eo z 990 KB sec My Colors mil 320 x 240 pixels a ii Fast Frame Rate m 320 x 240 pixels 1320 KB sec Compact mil 160 x 120 pixels E 120 KB sec 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 Battery Pack NB 4L Type Lithium ion Rechargeable battery Nominal Voltage 3 7 V DC Typical Capacity 760 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating 0 40 C 32 104 F Temperatures Dimensions 35 4 x 40 3 x 5 9 mm 1 4 x 1 6 x 0 23 in Weight Approx 17 g 0 6 oz Battery Charger CB 2LV CB 2LVE Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60
73. ot display properly during shooting the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card Recording time will display properly if you format the memory card in this camera excluding slow recording memory cards p 23 I displays frequently in the LCD monitor If free space in the camera s built in memory becomes too scarce the Il symbol will display on the LCD monitor in red and the camera will automatically cease filming shortly thereafter Try the following procedures Reformat the memory card before filming p 23 Lower the resolution or frame rate p 34 Use a high speed memory card SDC 512MSH etc Zoom does not operate Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode Basic Guide p 9 Note the digital zoom is available while shooting but only in Standard movie mode p 36 Buljooyusajqnoly Fi 99 100 Playback r Cannot play back You attempted to play Computer images that cannot be back images shot with played back will play back if they are another camera or added to the camera using the images edited with a supplied software program computer ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser See ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser Software User Guide PDF File name was changed Set the file name or location on the with a computer or file file format structure of the camera location was changed Refer to the Software S
74. pecify the cut point J To check a temporarily edited movie select J Play and press the FUNC SET button Selecting Exit cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel 3 Select Save and press Huiseis yoeqheld E 73 4 Select New File or Overwrite and press New File saves the edited movie under a new file name The pre edit data is left unchanged Note if you press the FUNC SET button while saving the movie _ saving is canceled Cancel Overwrite saves the edited movie with its original name The pre edit data is lost Vhen there is not enough space left on the memory card only Overwrite can be selected JOBS Xj Overwrite F It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie If the battery runs out of charge partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved When editing movies it is recommended to use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 p 109 74 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Original 1 cy Play Menu El See Menus and Settings p 27 Erase all Oy Slide Show rch Print Order lt 2 Use the or 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 b
75. ra output may not display properly S AL e uo Sobew HulmaiA a 89 90 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings My Camera allows you to customize the start up image and start up operation self timer and shutter sounds You can change and register these settings enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes Changing My Camera Settings 7 FA My Camera Menu gt Menu Item See Menus and Settings p 27 P O 1 up Image 2 E2 25 Start up Sani A ADIL Operation Sound 1 Selftimer Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 Theme 2 Select the contents you wish to set Select Theme to set all to the same settings Operation Sound 1 Selftimer Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the 4 and EX menu items You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer s images and sounds to the camera Ej A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults Use the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser to restore the default settings to the camera 7 Slide the mode switch to gt playback gt 4 My Camera Menu Menu Item to register See Menus and Settings p 27 o Theme 4 9 Start ap Sound PEA Operation Sound 1 Selftimer Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 2 Select 4 or FA and press s 0 Theme Sm DISE 2
76. rast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit Bunjooys g QO You must set the flash to The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the isO button The icon will display 4 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully To Release the AE Lock Press the ISO button 47 Fal AE lock can also be set and released in mode p 43 You can use the FE lock when using the flash Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock f Shooting Mode JRI You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject 1 Turn on the LCD monitor Press the button and set it to flash on 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button The flash will pre fire and will display 5 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully To Release the FE Lock Press the SO button 48 Switching between Metering Modes 3 Shooting Mode dj 5 Ka 7 FUNC Menu gt amp Evaluative See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting Use the or button to se
77. rientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images F When the camera is held vertically to shoot the Intelligent 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 When the Auto Rotate function is set to On in shooting mode the orientation of the camera is recorded when the shot is taken When the Auto Rotate function is set to On in playback mode images will be rotated to their correct orientation in the LCD monitor as needed when the camera s orientation is changed only applies to images shot when the Auto Rotate function was set to On Creating an Image Destination Folder Shooting Mode C Cel KJ DJ A Rood Ea Recs BES HESS Md BES TS Coc fad Se al Fe 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 images To create an additional folder insert another check mark You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time p 30 Create New Folder Auto Create 1 Set up Menu gt Create Folder 08 08 05 10 00 k Di See Menus and Settings p 27 a ic Cr
78. rminals Fig A To carry the battery or store it during periods of disuse always replace the terminal cover Fig B These conditions can damage the battery xipueddy 105 You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached Fig C D Fig C Fig D Charged Battery Spent Battery Attach itso the amp Attach it the is visible opposite way to Te GN HOVd AYALLVE Ol l YWWO9Z ALE orm uywogs ALE u u You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 30 C 32 86 F Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time about one year may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance If you do not use the battery for long periods of time charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage Charging the Battery Since this is a lithium ion battery you need not completely discharge it before recharging It can be recharged at any point It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery from a fully discharged state based on Canon s testing standards e Charging it within a temperature range of 5 40 C 41 104 F is recommended e Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery s charge state You are advised to charge
79. rom the image data once it has been set Using the Self Timer Shooing Mode CIGNA od ca ERE Wa RT Lad Re S Eel You can set a 10 sec N or 2 sec delay or a custom delay time and the number of shots N Custom Timer for shooting after the shutter button is pressed 7 Press the amp button to display N amp or 2 Shoot When the shutter button is pressed fully the self timer will activate and the self timer lamp will blink When using red eye reduction the self timer lamp will blink and then stay lit for the last 2 seconds Buooys g To Cancel the Self Timer Press the button to display i ir You can change the self timer sound p 31 Changing the Self Timer Countdown Time N N 7 ce Rec Menu gt Self timer gt N or See Menus and Settings p 27 The following occurs with each option Self tiner BCE N 2 sec before the Digital Zoon af shutter releases the self Review 2 sec timer sound and lamp will Grid Lines off speed up The self timer sound will play when the shutter but ton is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec later 40 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots You can change the delay time 0 10 15 20 30 sec and number of shots 1 10 These settings however cannot be set for the Stitch Assist mode movie mode or My Colors modes 1 le Rec Menu gt Self timer gt amp gt See Menus and Settings p
80. ssed Recording will cease when the shutter button is released To Cancel Continuous Shooting Press the button twice to display COR Ej The interval between shots lengthens when the built in memory of the camera fills f the flash is used the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge Buljooyus 37 38 Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode JANANE Ra PE Sd 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 gt W Resolution gt Post Card Date Imprint See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting The resolution is set to J 1600 x 1200 and the compression to F Fine WEO When you press the shutter but 6 L MI We oA ton halfway the area that will not get printed grays out Q The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode 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 Date in mode is selected 1 e Rec Menu Date S Stamp gt Date Date amp Time See Menus and Settings p 27 O LCD Monitor Display AF assist Bean On az Off Review ZASEG Kg Date Date amp Time me Sa A Q Ensure that the camera s date time is set beforehand p 30 The date stamp cannot be deleted f
81. t 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 Specifications All data is based on Canon s standard testing methods Subject to change without notice PowerShot D450 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 55 W Max wide angle T Max telephoto Camera Effective Approx 5 0 million Pixels Image Sensor 1 2 5 inch CCD Total number of pixels Approx 5 3 million Lens 5 8 W 17 4 T mm 35mm film equivalent 35 W 105 T mm f 2 8 W f 4 9 T Digital Zoom Approx 4 0x Up to approx 12x in combination with the optical zoom Optical Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 2 5 inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 115 000 pixels Picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus Focusing frame 9 point AiAF 1 point AF fixed to center Shooting Distance Normal 30cm 1 0 ft infinity From the front of Macro 3 50 cm W 30 50 cm T the lens 1 2 in 1 6 ft W 1 0 1 6 ft T Infinity 3 m 9 8 ft infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter electronic shutter Shutter Speeds 15 1 1500 sec The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode Slow shutter speeds of 1 3 sec gt or slower operate with noise reduction Kz Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot
82. t reflecting back from Use the auto with red eye eyes can make them reduction mode Basic Guide p 9 appear red when the For this mode to be effective the flash is used in dark subject must be looking right at the areas 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 Continuous shooting slows down The memory card s To enhance the continuous shooting performance has performance you are recommended dropped to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer p 23 Recording images to memory card takes a long time Memory card was Use a memory card formatted in formatted in another your camera p 23 device Lens Wilibot retrati Memory card slot battery First close the memory card slot cover was opened with battery cover and then turn the power on power off Basic Guide p 2 Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly The following types of memory cards are used Slow recording cards Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although the recording time may n
83. tad iets 107 Inserting Basic 2 Menu FUNC Menu 26 28 Menu List 28 Menus and Settings 26 My Camera Menu 31 Play Menu ysl 29 Rec Menu sfilmee 28 Set up Menu lt r aa 29 MENU button fF 14 Messages niha ussen 102 Metering Modes Wis 49 Mode Switch 14 Basic 5 6 Movie Editing S e Playback SS 0M 72 Shooting WEMA 41 Mute Mode 29 Basic 5 My Camera Menu 31 My Camera Settings 90 My Colors i 57 P Photo Effect cient torus 56 Playback tceeeesteeia Basic 11 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 38 Power Button 14 Basic 5 Power Saving 00008 22 30 Print Share Button 14 Basic 14 cats ols Repent en toe mere res Basic 14 Protect oneei ee 82 R Red Eye Reduction 12 Basic 9 Reset All eee eeeeeeeee eee 31 Resolution se iictcliteicn ke 32 34 Rotate e eot aiae 75 121 122 S Self TimMer voto een este 39 Set up Men vsnaciacuwewtes 29 Shooting Mode AUTO eee ay eee rer ee Basic 7 Digital Macro wasn veceenceccee ds 35 Manual Basic 7 MOVIE oaiae 41 Basic 8 Scene Mode Basic 7 Beach Basic 8 Fireworks Basic 8 Foliage es scensassdiserens Basic 7 IEG OR ide caccsaceuencdt Basic 7 Kids amp Pets Basic 7 SNOW ve on Basic 7 Underwater
84. tarter Guide for details Movies cannot be edited Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctly Movies recorded with high resolutions 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 atthe To check the images at the original Fast Frame Rate frame rate you are recommended setting and with the video to play the movie back on the signal set to the PAL camera s LCD monitor or on a format may play back computer with a frame rate lower lt than 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 Use a memory card formatted in formatted in another your camera p 23 device Battery Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly Battery life exceeded if Replace the battery with a new one battery loses its charge Basic Guide p 2 quickly at normal temperature 23 C 73 F Battery will not charge Battery life exceeded Replace the battery with a new one Basic Guide p 2 TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor Incorrect video system Set the video system to the setting appropriate setting NISC or PAL for your TV p 30 Shooting in Stitch
85. the battery on the day of use or one day before to ensure a full charge Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally If the performance of the battery diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced 106 Handling the Memory Card Write Protect Tab Slide the switch 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 sticker When writing on the memory card do not use a pencil or ball point pen Only use a soft point pen e g felt tip pen Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations e Locations subject to dust or sand e Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise static electricity or camera or card malfunction making a backup copy of important data is recommend
86. to have only the color specified in the Color Accent LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white rc Buyooys g 57 58 Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another The specified color can only be swapped into one other color multiple colors cannot be chosen Color Swap Use this option to freely adjust the color balance between red green blue and skin tones It can be used to make subtle adjustments such as making blue colors more vivid or face colors brighter Custom Color The skin colors of non human subjects may also be altered You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color 7 FUNC Menu gt amp My Colors Stills E My Colors Movies See Menus and Settings p 26 My Colors R My Colors L OMO le Stills Movies 2 FUNC Menu Positive Film See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting Use the or button to select a My Colors mode Positive Film Bp 4 amp 45 s 4p Aa 3 Shoot ef El Gy GA Gd GR Modes Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot or Modes RN See Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode p 60 ER See Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode p 61 EM See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode p 62 The ISO speed will rise with some settings which may increase the noise
87. top 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 battery or unplug the power cord 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 Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the battery Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing Use only recommended battery and accessories Use
88. tos but it will be recorded when shooting movies appears A slow shutter speed has Raise the ISO speed p 63 or set likely been selected the flash to any setting other than because of insufficient flash off or secure the camera lighting to something such as a tripod Basic Guide p 9 A appears This displays when using These settings will be overwritten by a memory card that has those set by your camera p 83 print settings transfer settings or slide show image selections set by other DPOF compliant cameras Noise displays 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 17 Camera will not record Mode switch is set to gt Set the mode switch to or playback Basic Guide p 6 Flash is charging The indicator will light orange when it is charged You can then press the shutter button p 22 Memory card is full insert a new memory card Basic Guide p 2 f 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 23 formatted correctly f reformatting does not work the memory card logic circuits may be damaged Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk SD memory card is write Slide th
89. ts 1 3 10 AF assist Beam On Off Digital Zoom On Off On in standard movie p 36 mode Review Off 2 10 seconds Hold Basic Guide p 6 Save Original On Off p 59 Grid Lines On Off You can display grid lines splits screen into nine areas to make it easier to judge the horizontal and vertical alignment of a photographic subject and to make composition easier The lines will not be recorded in the images Date Stamp Off Date Date amp Time p 38 Long Shutter On Off p 51 p 39 Stitch Assist E Left to right 43 Right to left p Play Menu Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Set up Menu Default setting Menu Item Options Page Topic Mute On Off Set to On to silence the start up operation self timer and shutter sounds all at once However warnings still sound even when the mute is set to On Basic p 5 Volume Off 1 2 3 4 5 Adjusts the volume of the start up sound operation sound self timer sound shutter sound and playback sound The volume cannot be adjusted if Mute is set to On Start up Vol Adjusts the volume of the start up sound when the camera is turned on Operation Vol Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that plays when any button other than the shutter button is pressed Selftimer Vol Adjusts the volume of the self timer sound played 2 sec before the shutter is released Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound playe
90. tton Only one color can be specified You can use the or button to specify the range of colors that are swapped e 5 Only takes the color that you want to swap e 5 Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap 3 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the gt button Only one color can be specified Bunjooys E 61 4 W This completes the setting f you press the MENU button at this point you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode ir The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash or change the white balance or metering settings The colors specified in the color swap mode are retained even if the camera s power is turned off Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode This mode allows you to adjust the color balance for red green blue and skin tones 1 EA Custom Color gt amp 6 See Menus and Settings p 26 Ei AN c Q r ERO MENU L p 4 4 Ar amp 4 2 Use the or but ton to select Red Green Blue or Skin Tone and the 4 7 2 or gt button to adjust custom Color MENUS the color balance m Red ae Select Adjust the acolor color balance The altered color will display 3 0 This completes the setting if you press the MENU butto
91. und Use AE lock or use the spot metering function pp 47 49 Subject is too far away Shoot within correct shooting for flash to reach distance of the subject when using the built in flash p 114 Raise the ISO speed and then shoot p 63 Subject in recorded image is too bright Subject is too close Shoot within correct shooting making the flash too distance of the subject when using strong the built in flash p 114 Subject is bright in Set the exposure compensation to a contrast to the negative setting p 50 background Use AE lock or use the spot metering function pp 47 49 Too much light is shining Change the shooting angle directly into the camera or is being reflected off the subject Flash is set to on Set the flash to A flash off Basic Guide p 9 Image flashes white Image contains noise ISO speed is too high Higher ISO speeds increase image noise To take clean images use as _ low an ISO speed as possible p 63 5 ry A H ein A KI E9 and A modes 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 with digital cameras and does not particles or insects in the constitute a malfunction air This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle Buljooyusajqnoly ii 97 98 Eyes appear red Ligh
92. used when the LCD monitor is turned off 1 m Rec Menu gt Digital Zoom gt On See Menus and Settings p 27 m AiAF on Self timer vo Grid Lines 2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor Vhen you press the zoom lever toward the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto set ting when shooting still images Press the zoom lever toward again to activate the digital zoom and further zoom the image digitally Press the zoom lever toward 44 to Zoom out ir Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed 2 Continuous Shooting A Shooting Mode A GNAKE KA A H 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 Recommended Memory Card Super high speed SDC 512 MSH memory card sold separately immediately after a low level format p 23 e This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions e Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops the memory card may not be full 7 Press the amp to display E 2 Shoot The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is fully pre
93. ution Com pression See Menus and Settings p 26 Oo Og Default setting Use the or button to select resolution compression settings and press the FUNC SET button Approximate Values for Resolutions Resolution Purpose High Print larger than A4 size prints 210 2592 x 1944 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in Large pixels Print larger than Letter size prints 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Print up to A4 size prints 210 x 297 2048 x 1536 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in m Medium pixels Print up to Letter size prints 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Print postcard size prints 148 x 100 1600 x 1200 mm 6 x 4 in m2 imeorum 4 pixels Print L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in 640 x 480 Send images as e mail attachments k amal Low Shoot more images hy 1600 x 1200 Postcard Date pixels When printing to postcards p 38 Imprint Mode Paper sizes vary according to region Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose fs Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images F Fine Shoot normal quality images E Normal Normal Shoot more images ir See mage Data Sizes Estimated p 118 See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 117 Bunooys m 33 34 Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates Movies Shooting Mode You can change the resolution and frame rate when the movie mode is set to Standard or Rg My Colors 7 FUNC Menu gt fM Resolution
94. y 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 interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 interferences radio Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norm
95. ys g i Compact Since the resolution is low this mode is convenient for sending movies as e mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low e Resolution fm 160 x 120 Frame Rate Igq 15 frames sec e Maximum Clip Length 3 minutes My Colors You can change image colors and then shoot p 57 As with the Standard mode you can also select the resolution 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 Resolution M 640 x 480 km 320 x 240 e Frame Rate Ig 30 frames sec gq 15 frames sec e Maximum Size 1 GB movie e The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use p 117 41 FUNC Menu Standard See Menus and Settings p 26 Default setting Use the or button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC SET button ein E or Ea mode you can 2 change the resolution and frame rate p 34 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 in seconds and Rec appear on the LCD monitor Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording Recording will stop automatically under the following cir cumstances When the maxi

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