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Canon A95 Camcorder User Manual

1. FC FC FC 128M 256MH 512MSH 49 99 198 L 88 177 354 176 355 709 76 154 308 M1 137 276 552 274 548 1096 122 246 491 M2 219 440 879 435 868 1736 482 962 1893 S 788 1563 3125 1355 2720 5209 1186 sec 374 sec 743 sec Movie 368 sec 735 sec 1453 sec 1973 sec 1954 sec 3906 sec Some CF cards are not sold in some regions The maximum movie clip length is pm 30 sec fl 3 min or m 3 min The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times When using a 64 MB or higher capacity CF card Superfine Fine and Normal indicate the compression setting L Large M1 Medium 1 M2 Medium 2 S Small m m and fm indicate the recording resolution L Large M1 Medium 1 M2 Medium 2 2592 x 1944 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels S Small 640 x 480 pixels 640 640 x 480 pixels 320 320 x 240 pixels mi 160 x 120 pixels x pu ddy 1 145 Specifications Image File Size Estimated 8 a d 2592 x 1944 pixels 695 KB 2048 x Gs pixels 445 KB 1600 x en pixels 278 KB 640 x 480 pixels 84 KB 660 KB sec Movie 160 x 120 pixels 330 KB sec 120 KB sec 146 NiMH Battery NB 2AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4 200 set and the Battery Charger Kit CBK4 200 Rechargeable nickel metal hydride DEER battery lege 1 2 V DC B aa 2300 mAh min 2150 mAh Cycle Life Ap
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3. l This mark denotes additional topics that Ei complement the basic operating procedures kk Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that By Night Scene snoeenneneeeseenneseeeeenreneno 39 summarize camera functions or procedures A Fast SHUUCM scccnc seecctustceeniessesinteneeoceratins 39 Read This First Slow Shutter 39 Please Head 4 Changing the Resolution and Compression 41 Safety Precautions s 6 Using the Flash EEN 43 Preventing Malfunctions c0cccccceeeeseees 11 d Macro Mode EEN 45 e Get mer 46 Components Guide Digital Zoom 47 Preparing the Camera Continuous Shooting 48 Installing the Batteries 20 eeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 Ca Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 49 Installing a CF Card 18 SE Special Scene EE 2 Setting the Date TiMe 1ssssaiiiiiiiiiieinseen 21 ee et EE Ge Setting the Language sseessneeeeeeneeerreeee 22 ee Opening the LCD Monttor 24 Playback The Basics x Using the LCD Monitor aessseeeeneeeeennneeenenn 26 Displaying Images Individually Single Image Playback 58 Basic Functions Q Magnifying Images Ott 58 Turning the Power On Off cccseeeeeee sees 31 a VIEWING deele Switching between Shooting and Playback 32 Jumping Between Images 60 E Viewing Editing Movies sseeeeseeeeeeeeneeenna 60 Shooting The Basics Auto Mode 34 we Reviewing an
4. You can remove all the transfer marks at once by selecting Reset 3 Select images for transferring Single Images Use the left or right button to select the image and mark or remove check marks from images using the up or down button The check marks are displayed when set Transfer Order DPOF You can press the zoom lever toward Ge and use the same procedures to select images in index playback three images 107 suolouny snollen Various Functions ae Se Images on a CF Downloading Images to a Computer ar See Press the zoom lever toward Dei to switch to index playback three images Press the SET button select Mark all using the up or down button and press the SET button again to mark all the images If you select Clear all instead of Mark all you can remove marks from all the images You can select images using the left or right button and change the settings using the up or down button after Mark all or Clear all has been selected The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer Some methods are not applicable to all operating systems e Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Windows Windows E Windows E Windows 98 Me 2000 XP With this method you download images using computer commands after you have installed the appropriate software gt See Connecting the Camera to a Computer p 109 and
5. cccceccssssesenssesseerenenerens 79 AWO MOG EE 34 Aulo Play ersen o eie eaa EE uahnaweets 99 AN et ln EE 117 B Batteries Battery Cover cccccecccecssssseeeeseeeeeenseseeess 15 EE 15 Handling Precautions ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 dene WEE 15 Belleg 17 Gel ien Ee Le 144 Rechargeable Batteries ccceeeeeeeees 132 EU 17 Beep EE 35 71 74 Black and White Mode 90 C EI 139 L I as Os e ee eee eee EE 18 CF Card Reader oonneeennnennneenneeennnnennnrenna 116 Downloading Images cccceeeeeeeeeee eens 116 eg Le E 19 152 e Te Late WEE 19 at ln e st vsascevsscor stent AT EE 18 Recording Capacity ccccseeeeeeeseeeeeeees 145 SIOU COVER EE 18 CompactFlash Card ccccccseeeeeeeeeees 141 147 Components ccccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeessesesses 12 GOMPIeSSION ele 41 Computer System Requirements 000n0000n 109 Continuous Shooting WEE 48 Creative Zone ccccccecccssececseeesesseeseseseeseesees 76 Custom SCUAGS viicecscisnadntansassanotespetiansiaanayieeavrest 94 D Date Bn EE 21 Default Settings AEN 69 74 DIGITAL Terminal cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 111 Digital ZO OMIT EE 47 Direct TRANSTOR EE 113 Display Modes ccsecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 30 Detailed ee 26 29 Standard posse scacadsuesindetocedssnsotuaesanlenraens 26 29 DPOF gue EEN 103 Transfer Order osccccises cosewessesense ct
6. oa Ee Start Image Download Lea List Images Browse Images with ZoomBrowser EX Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings p 107 Neon AN 113 suoloun4 Snoen i Various Functions Select amp Transfers and saves single images All Images New Images DPOF Trans Transfer to the computer as you view and Images select them E Transfers and saves single images 2 Use the up or Hen Images to the computer as you view and down button to A Transferring Si Wallpaper select them The transferred select fei Ee or 1 100 images display on the computer and press the Cancel ER Da button d Confirm that the EE To cancel the transfer press the SET button Direct Transfer gt All Ice The images will download and the Direct Ca New Inages Transfer menu will reappear menu is displayed i Select amp Transfer Select amp Transfer Wallpaper on the camera s ee LCD monitor porcelain e The Drv button wil ight 2 Use the up or down button to De irect Transfer Menu select E or sj and press the Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer Ly button or SET button fails t ees 3 Use the left or right button to select images to download and press the Da button or SET button The images will download The Da button will blink blue while downloading is in progress 114 Various Functions 4 Press the MENU button Connecting the C
7. 99 suoouny pavuenpy Playback Advanced Functions The om icon appears on protected images To release the protection press the SET The display interval may vary for some Fj button again images Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded Images can be selected in both single e The power saving function is disabled image playback and index playback modes during Auto Play p 99 p 58 59 J Press the MENU button The camera returns to the menu screen Protecting Images Press the MENU button again to exit the menu screen Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidental erasure 7 In the jc Play menu select amp Please note that formatting initializing a CF card p 19 erases all data including protected images and other file types Protect and press the SET Please check the contents of a CF card button before formatting it See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 2 Select an image E you want to protect using the left or right button and press the SET button Protected Icon 100 Various Functions About Printing There are two ways of printing images shot with this camera You can easily print images stored in the CF card by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer with a cable and then pressing the camera s Dav button You can specify the images on your CF card you want to print and ho
8. The Basics Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in index playback 7 Press the zoom lever toward W while in index playback p 59 The jump bar appears 2 Change the image selection Jump 9 images back or forward using the left or right button Pressing the left or right button while holding the SET button displays the Jump Bar first set or last set of 9 images 3 Press the zoom lever toward Q The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to index playback f you press the zoom lever once more toward Q the camera returns to single image playback 60 Viewing Editing Movies Viewing Movies You can playback the images shot in mode 7 Slide the mode switch to P Movies cannot be viewed in index playback 2 Select a movie using the left or right button and press the SET button e A movie displays with the STI icon on it The movie playback panel appears J Select D Play ow using the left or ajii A WW right button and press the SET button e e The movie images and sound will play Movie Playback e You can adjust the Panel Volume volume using the up or down button Playback The Basics When a movie has finished playing it will display the last frame If the SET button is pressed in this state the camera will revert to the movie playback panel If the SET button is pressed again the movie will start playing
9. Various Functions Fi 118 No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 73 The default setting varies between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan etc PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania etc If the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not display properly If the TV is a stereo model you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack Please refer to the TV s manual for details A TV set cannot be used in Cl mode Resetting the File Number You can select the way file numbers are assigned The file numbers are reset to the start 100 0001 each time a new CF card is inserted New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number 7 in the fii Set up menu select File No Reset See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 2 Select On or Off using the left or right button 3 Press the MENU button Off Various Functions Fi Setting the File No Reset to Off is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file nu
10. End Appendix Attaching a Lens 4 Align the e mark on the conversion lens adapter with the 7 Be sure that the camera is turned mark on the camera and turn off the adapter in the direction of the 2 arrows as far as the U mark on Press the ring Ring Release Button the camera release button and hold it down and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow J When the 0 mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned lift off the ring To remove the conversion lens adapter turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button 5 Set the lens on the adapter and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction 137 xipueddy 1 Appendix Completely remove all dust and dirt from Q conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use The camera may focus on any dirt that remains Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is easy to dirty them with finger prints Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring When shooting with these attachments please use the LCD monitor to compose your shots The attachments block part of the view through the viewfinder and the area shown in the viewfinder does not match the area of the shot that is actually recorded Also the angle of view cannot be confirmed in the viewfinder You should not shoot images in Cal mode when using these attachments A
11. If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non use However the date time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the batteries have been removed for more than three weeks Preparing the Camera Battery Status Indications N WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off as there is risk that such batteries may leak overheat or burst Always Power lamp check the seals on store bought batteries blinks green before loading them as some batteries may come with defective seals Do not use batteries with defective seals The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted Batteries are beginning to run low Replace or recharge the batteries if you wish to continue using the camera If the LCD monitor is off this icon will appear when you Cal press any of the following buttons Never use batteries that look like this DISP 4 or Al MF button Batteries with all or part of the seal Batteries are fully depleted and the electrical insulation sheath peeled Change the camera can no longer operate You off batteries should replace the batteries immediately The positive electrode plus terminal is flat formed protruding from t
12. Subject in Insufficient light for shooting Set the flash on Rete Image IS Subject dark in comparison to the Set exposure compensation to a positive background value or use the spot metering function Subject too far for flash to reach When the flash is used the distance between lens and subject should not exceed 4 4 m 14 ft at wide angle and 2 5 m 8 2 ft at telephoto Raise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot See Changing the ISO Speed p 89 129 Buljooussjqnos i Troubleshooting Problem Subject in recorded image is too bright A vertical bar of light red purple appears on the LCD monitor White dots or white asterisks appear on the image 130 Subject too close causing flash to When the flash is used the distance between be too bright lens and subject should be no less than 45 cm 1 5 ft Subject bright in comparison to the Set exposure compensation to a negative background value or use the spot metering function Light shining directly on subject or Adjust the camera angle reflected off subject into the camera Flash set to On Set the flash to any other mode except On Subject too bright This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies Light from the flash has reflected This
13. electrical shock When unplugging the cord ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks Read This First Use only the recommended power accessories Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat Neither should you immerse them in water Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids fire electrical shock explosion or serious injury Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion Immediately flush with water any area of the body including the eyes and mouth skin or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings It could lead to leakage and injury Do not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holders It could lead to overheating burns and other injuries 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 oth
14. it Center Selection II e g AiAF e g Center In the fe Rec menu select AF frame See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 81 suoouny pesoueAPYY 1 Shooting Advanced Functions 2 Select the desired AF frame using the left or right button 3 Press the MENU button You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the MENU button For operation when FlexiZone has been selected see Setting an AF Frame Manually on the right Setting an AF Frame Manually O CA BIE P Tv AVM You can move the AF frame manually to the desired position This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire The AF frame is fixed to center when an image is shot using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor off or when using the digital zoom even if you previously set the AF frame to the position you desire 4 Set the AF frame to FlexiZone p 81 5 Press the El button several times until the AF frame turns green How many times the button should be pressed varies with the selected shooting mode 6 Move the AF frame to the position you wish to set using the up down left or right button Shooting Advanced Functions Z Press the E button You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressin
15. p ng Joen eweg GEV YSA vum IVLIDIG HOUSCH Canon PowerShot A95 DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide DiG C 16 Base o Exif Print D PictBridge DPOF DIRECT BUBBLE JET PRINT DIRECT Please read the Read This First section p 4 Please also see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide 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 Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time 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 Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due toa mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera the software the CompactFlash cards CF cards personal computers peripheral devices or use of non Canon CF cards Trademark Acknowledgements e Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation e Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries e Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are either registere
16. suoljoun oiseg ejaweyg y Bunedald Preparing the Camera 4 Select OK using ET f the camera does not work properly the left or right Format menory card Ei the inserted CF card may ES pery button and press EE 30 418 malfunctioning Reformatting the CF the SET button 10 8 used S See may SE the eege Se SE en a non Canon brand CF card is j e Cancel WE malfunctioning reformatting it may solve and press the SET the problem button CF cards formatted in another camera computer or peripheral device may not The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity Ope tate Cole Cys vnen aap pels age reformat the CF card with this camera of the CF card This is not a malfunction of If formatting in the camera does not the CF card or camera work properly turn the camera off and reinsert the CF card Then turn the 5 Press the MENU button camera back on and format again 20 Preparing the Camera Setting the Date Time 4 Set the date and Cer re A TT TT O TE time st Datorii The Set Date Time menu will appear the first Press the feitor tidh time the camera power is turned on or button to select the item 08 2004 09 30 wn dd yy whenever the built in rechargeable lithium you wish to set z battery charge is low start from Step 4 e Press the up or down Eas ok RASS Cancel button to change its 7 Turn the power on p 31 value S The date can be set
17. 240 pixels 3 min 160 x 120 pixels 3 min The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting m 10 frames sec m 15 frames sec Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 10x max in LCD monitor Auto play or Sound memos up to 60 sec Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible and PictBridge compatible 14 languages available for menus and messages English German French Dutch Danish Finnish Italian Norwegian Swedish Spanish Chinese Russian Portuguese and Japanese The start up image start up sound shutter sound operation sound and self timer sound can be customized using the following methods 1 Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera 2 Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software USB mini B PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Specifications AA size alkaline batteries included in the camera kit Power Source AA size rechargeable NiMH batteries NB4 200 sold separately AC Adapter Kit ACK600 sold separately Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Operating Humidity 10 90 Dimensions 101 1 x 64 6 x 34 7 mm 4 0 x 2 5 x 1 4 in excluding protrusions Weight Approx 235 g 8 3 oz camera body only 1 This digital camera supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communi
18. 36 AF assist Beam On Off Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom Gen Digital Zoom to zoom images 47 s On Off Default setting 69 suoouny pavuenpy Shooting Advanced Functions Menu Item Review D I Reverse Disp Date Stamp G Pilav Menu Menu Item C Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase All Auto Play WW Print Order Default setting 70 Setting Content Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released es Off 2 to 10 sec Sets whether or not the image will be displayed in reverse as with a mirror when the LCD monitor is turned 180 degrees e On Off Sets the date format to be embedded in image data when Feis selected e Off Date Date amp Time Saves settings selected in the Rec menu and the function menu to C Save Settings the mode dial s C mode Setting Content Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a printer with the direct print function or at a photo lab service Reference Page 55 94 Reference Page 100 97 98 64 99 103 Shooting Advanced Functions Reference Menu Item Setting Content Page Transfer Order Specifies images before downloading to a computer 107 fii Set up Menu Reference Menu Item Setting Content Page Set On to mute the start up sou
19. Bar Pai Cut Beginning Deletes frames from the beginning of the movie e Cut End Deletes frames from the end of the movie Exit Reverts to the movie playback panel 4 Select the range PS ea you wish to delete _ SE using the left or right button 62 E a g Se 5 Select EJ Play using the up or down button and press the SET button The temporarily edited movie will start playing o The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing 6 Select Save using the up or down button and press the SET button When is selected the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the movie playback panel 7 Select Overwrite or New File using the left or right button and press the SET button Overwrite Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie The original data is deleted Playback The Basics New File Saves the edited movie under a new file name The original data is not deleted When there is not enough space left on the CF card only the overwrite function is available If this happens a small A appears on the counter of the movie editing bar Protected movies cannot be edited Q it may take approx 3 minutes to save an edited movie In case the battery runs out during that period the saving process may not be able to be completed To prevent this it is recommended to use new AA size al
20. Image Right after Shooting 37 a ENEE Gr Using the Mode Dial Image Zone 0000 e a Porania ni i ia 39 WEE 39 Table of Contents x Menu Settings and Default Settings 69 Resetting the Settings to Default 75 Using the Mode Dial Creative Zone 76 P Program AE E 77 Tv Setting the Shutter Speed 77 Av Setting the Aperture cceeeeeeeee 79 M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Select the AF Frame 81 Setting an AF Frame Manually 82 Switching between Light Metering Modes 83 Adjusting the Exposure ss ssenssensenennrenenereene 85 Adjusting the Tone White Balance 86 Changing the ISO Speed o n nonnnnnnnennneennnen 89 Changing the Photo Emtee 90 Adjusting the Flash Output 91 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 92 C Saving Custom Settings cc cece 94 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 95 Playback Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display 97 Attaching Sound Memos to Image 98 AUTO PIAY rosta ae 99 Protecting Images cscccseseseneseeeeeeeenens 100 Various Functions ADOUE PRINUNG reen 101 DPOF Print Settings cccccecceseeeeeeeeeees 103 Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order 107 Downloading Images to a Computer 108 Computer System Requiremen
21. Print Settings The Reset feature clears all print selections and resets Print Type to Standard Date to Off and File No to Off 7 in the H Play menu select Print Order and press the SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 2 Select Reset Print Order DPOF using the left or Standard 2 prints right button and vate e press the SET Fille No o button Order et ue 3 Select OK using the left or right button and press the SET button Select Cancel and press the SET button to cancel the reset Various Functions Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer You cannot use this function to transfer several images at once to a Mac OS X computer The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards e The A mark may appear on images Q that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your camera Selecting Images for Transferring 7 inthe E Play menu select Transfer Order and press the SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 2 Select Order using the left or Oty of Inages 0 right button and press the SET button
22. another camera will playback if they are added to the camera or images edited at a computer using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser File name was changed with a Set the file name or location to the file format computer or file location was structure of the camera See About File and changed Folder Numbers p 119 Battery cover or CF card slot cover Close the CF card slot cover or battery cover opened with camera on then turn off the camera Battery cover or CF card slot cover Close the CF card slot cover or battery cover opened while camera was then turn off the camera recording to CF card warning signal sounds Buljooussjqnos i 127 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Batteries Batteries are not the right type Use only unused AA size alkaline batteries or consumed quickly Canon AA size NiMH batteries For information about alkaline batteries see Proper Battery Handling p 15 Battery capacity drops due to low elt shooting in a cold area keep the batteries ambient temperatures warm by placing them in an inner pocket etc until ready to use them Battery terminals are dirty Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use Reload the batteries several times Batteries have not been used for If using rechargeable batteries Performance over a year should return to normal after several charging cycles If using rechargeable batteries Replace all 4 batte
23. as in the example to the left Setting the shooting mode dial to CA or modes turns the LCD monitor on regardless of whether it is set to on or off A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon Si displays in the LCD monitor Set the flash to D or By or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot After you take a photo by fully pressing the shutter button the image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately two seconds or the review duration you set from 2 to 10 seconds If you press the SET button while the image is displayed it will continue to display p 37 27 suoljoun 4 oiseg esawep y Bunedald Preparing the Camera Playback Mode Standard a Fn File Number DISP Button DISP Button No Display Shooting Detailed re a Date Time Ap Histogram Image Number and Total Aperture Value _ Display Image Total Shutter Speed om DISP Button Detailed Display is not available in index playback 9 images Sound memo WAVE file Movie Protection Status 28 Preparing the Camera Icons Displayed in Playback Mode The following information may also appear with Detailed Display some image files P GA An audio file other than a wave file or a file Els le SHOU OS puda T0 d with unrecognized format is attached 2
24. eebe ege 73 Volumen EENEG 72 MIG WING TEE 13 Shutter Button 2ccc cscent teehee ted ents 34 Autofocus range EEN 36 Pressing Fully c c ccccccececscccsesesesesececererereees BE VOUE enee EE 71 Pressing Halfway csc 34 W Single Image Playback SE E 58 WAVE Files 28 98 99 123 125 142 Slow Shutter 39 White Balance 86 SE E Wideangle eege 34 Speaker 00 ceec cc eecccececeececeecceeeeeeucetseceseecenseeeaness 12 Z Special Scene Mode 51 Specifications 140143 ZOOM NEEN 47 Start up MAGE sect he satanic a a ued oman anbenee tate 14 DOUG eet ee 74 155 xipueddy MEMO 156 MEMO l Appendix 157 MEMO 158 NN Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode Function amp a i amp je pora me P Tv av Mt a Lage iL OPO OL OPO OF OA Ooo or Medium MiTO O O O O O O A O o O O Medium2 M2 0 70190 9 01 90 0 A oooO Resolu Small ss S O O O O O O0 O Al ooroo tion Postcard Print P O O O O O O O 0 0 00 54 Movie WII IW II Movie RI ITA Com Superfine K FOON ofo pres Fme nooo olo ooa o ooo 41 sion Nomi Mloj oj olololololai oloo o Flash On O O O O 0O 0 A SE 43 Off Ooo 0 0 0 oJ A Eee Red eye Reduction _ ONPONPONPONPON PON NONAN O O O o 4 Flash Output E AF assist Beam fofof
25. frame 83 Center weighted Averaging suoouny pesouUeAPYY Shooting Advanced Functions 7 Select Biz Evaluative in the FUNC menu See Selecting Menus Er dt EJ Ce Evaluative and Settings p 66 Lg The current setting is displayed 2 Select a light 7 metering mode EF scot using the left or MS right button and press the FUNC button If you have selected e Spot AE Point go to step 3 If you have selected Evaluative Light Metering or Center weighted Averaging shoot the image J In the f5 Rec Spot AE Point menu select Spot me AE Point S e e See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 faa Off 84 4 Select Center or AF Point using the left or right button then press the MENU button When Spot AE Point is set to Center the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor When Spot AE Point is set to AF Point it appears inside the selected AF frame e g Center Spot AE Point The AF Point can only be selected Ei when the AF frame is set on FlexiZone Shooting Advanced Functions Adjusting the Exposure WEG Tv Av sa Bi CNA Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background in the night 7 Select BI Exp in the FUNC menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 The current set
26. image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Shooting with AF Lock 7 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus Keep it pressed and press the MF button The I icon appears on the LCD monitor The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the MF button are released Shooting Advanced Functions The AF lock setting will cancel if the MF button is pressed again 2 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image AF lock is not available in and ci modes lock the focus to the subject in the center AF frame by setting to Center in the el Rec menu Shooting with AF Lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image Moreover the focus remains locked after the shutter is released so the E When shooting with focus lock you can same focus is used in subsequent shots Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set 7 Press the MF button until Jf appears e The jj indicator appears HR indicator When the fe Rec menu s MF Point Zoom is set to On the portion of the image in that frame will appear magnified Except in the cay Stitch Assist or mm Movie when the digital zoom is activated or a TV is used as the display Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified p 69 The i indicator shows approximate figures Use
27. in brightness is too great 49 soiseg oul 1 Shooting The Basics For good results pan swivel the camera to take successive shots To shoot close ups slide the camera over the subject keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it Shooting Images can be shot in the following 2 sequences in Stitch Assist mode Left ep Right Left to right horizontally Left 4 Right Right to left horizontally 7 Turn the Shooting mode dial to Cal The LCD monitor will turn on 2 Select the shooting sequence using the left or right button and press the SET button The shooting sequence is set You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pressing the SET button 50 3 Shoot the first image The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the Sequence software An image can be retaken Press the left or right button to return to that frame 5 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames A maximum of 26 images can be recorded 6 Press the SET button after the last shot Shooting The Basics SCNSpecial Scene Mode A custom white balance setting p 87 O cannot be set in Cal mode To use a custom white balance setting first set it in another Shooting mode The se
28. in the II Set up menu p 72 73 1 Turn the power on The custom white balance p 87 Can be performed from Shooting or Playback Newly registered My Camera settings mode p 120 When the camera is connected to a 2 Press the MENU button for longer computer or a printer this operation than 5 seconds does not work The message Reset settings to default appears on the LCD monitor 3 Press the left or When the camera is in Shooting mode and Ei mode dial is set to C only C mode settings right button to will revert to default In other cases the C select OK and settings will not revert to default press the SET button The screen on the right appears while resetting The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete To cancel resetting select Cancel instead of OK 75 suoouny pavuenpy 1 Shooting Advanced Functions Using the Mode Dial Creative Zone if the LCD monitor is on EE the shutter speed and aperture value appear Sucre esl ji i RI WI l You can freely select camera settings such ij l IREE as the shutter speed and aperture value to T J o E suit your shooting purposes DE Ka After settings are made shooting procedures are Shutter Aperture the same as for the Oe mode p 34 Speed Value The camera operates in the following ways See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode according to the selected function p 159 at the end of this ma
29. is selected Approx 1 5 shots per second When y is selected Approx 2 0 shots per second Large Fine mode with LCD monitor off These figures reflect Canon s testing standard The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full The flash can be used but the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time E The interval between frames may d Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged stitched to create one panoramic image on a computer PhotoStitch one of the supplied software iv To merge the images on a computer use programs Shooting The Basics Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them When shooting try to include a distinctive item landmark in the overlapping portions Compose each frame so that it overlaps Fj 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10 of the image height Do not include moving items in the overlap Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items Objects may appear warped or doubled up Make the brightness in each image consistent The final image will appear unnatural if the difference
30. of the lens Shutter Shutter Speeds Light Metering System 140 Approx 5 0 million 1 1 8 inch CCD Total number of pixels Approx 5 3 million 7 8 W 23 4 T mm 35 mm film equivalent 38 W 114 T mm f 2 8 W 4 9 T Approx 4 1x Up to approx 12x in combination with the optical zoom Real image zoom viewfinder 1 8 inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 118 000 pixels TTL autofocus Focusing frame 9 point AiAF 1 point AF Fixed to center Any position is available Normal 45 cm 1 5 ft infinity Macro 5 45 cm 2 0 in 1 5 ft W 25 45 cm 9 8 in 1 5 ft T Manual Focus 5 cm 2 0 in infinity W 25 cm 9 8 in infinity T Mechanical shutter electronic shutter 15 1 2000 sec The shutter speed range varies according to shooting modes Slow shutter speeds of 1 3 sec or slower operate with noise reduction Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot Center AF point Specifications Exposure Control System Exposure Compensation Sensitivity White Balance Built in Flash Flash Range Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Self timer PC controlled Shooting Recording Media Program AE Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE Manual exposure control 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments Auto ISO 50 100 200 400 equivalent Auto pre set available settings Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent or Fluore
31. p 151 89 suoouny pavuenpy i Shooting Advanced Functions Changing the Photo Effect Nexo REE P Tv AVM ta BS CL You can shoot with different saturation and contrast color effects OFF Records normally with this setting Emphasizes the contrast and Vivid color saturation to record in bold color Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues Low Records subjects with Sharpening softened outlines gS Sepia Records in sepia tones gy Records in black and white 90 7 Select B Effect Off in the FUNC menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 A ttit Le The current setting is displayed 2 Select the photo effect using the left or right button if the LCD monitor is on you can check the photo effect by viewing the image on the LCD monitor A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button The menu will reappear after the shot allowing you to adjust the settings easily 3 Press the FUNC button Shooting Advanced Functions Adjusting the Flash Output appears in the image However when Mode Dial M shooting a wide scene or area the image In M mode the flash output can be controlled will likely be darker due to insufficient light in three steps when shooting When adjusting the flash output consider all the shooting conditions including the 7 Select amp Flash 5 distance to the subject Output in the FUNC men
32. the SET button Press the SET button to rotate the image 90 270 and back to original orientation 3 Press the MENU button The Play menu appears again Press the MENU button again to close the menu 97 suoouny pavuenpy Playback Advanced Functions Attaching Sound Memos to Image In Playback mode including single image playback index playback and magnified playback you can attach sound memos up to 60 seconds to an image The sound data are saved in WAVE format 7 Select Sound Memo in the TO Play menu and press the SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 e appears 2 Select the Image D to which you wish to attach the sound memo using the left or right button and press the SET SE Memo button ang The Sound Memo panel appears 98 3 Select Record using the left or right button and press the SET button The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed Speak towards the microphone of the camera To stop recording press the SET button To restart recording press the SET button again Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be added to any one image Playing the Sound Memos Select p Play in step 3 The icon is displayed on images with sound memos To stop playback press the SET button To resume playback press the SET button again You can adjust the volume using the up or down button Erasing the Sound Memos Select Er
33. the separate 4 Press the MENU button Canon Digital Camera Software Starter The selection mode will turn off and the Guide Disk Transfer Order menu will reappear Windows Windows Windows Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Images are transferred in order from e With this method you download images using oldest to newest by the shooting date camera button operations after you have A maximum of 998 images can be installed the appropriate software the marked computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first download gt See Connecting the Camera to a Computer p 109 and Downloading Images by Direct Transfer p 113 108 Various Functions Windows Windows 98 Windows Me Windows XP 2000 Pentium 150 MHz or higher e With this method you download images using Heaton computer commands without installing any CPU We XP Pentium 300 MHz or software igher processor gt See Connecting the Camera to a For all of the above OS Pentium 500 Computer below software installation is MHz or higher reene D not required and Connecting the Camera recommended for editing movies to the Computer to Download Images Windows 98 Windows Me Windows without Installing the Software p 115 2000 64 MB or more RAM Windows XP 128 MB or more For all of the above OS 128 MB or Downloading Directly from a CF Card more is recommended for editing With this method you download images using a card adapter or card reader a
34. this mode to shoot movies Sound is also recorded simultaneously p 56 Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot CL Stitch Assist shpa Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama p 49 SS Fast Shutter a Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects SCN Special Scene soiseg oul Select from 8 scene modes to shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene p 51 Slow Shutter Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred such as river rapids 39 Shooting The Basics 7 Turn the shooting mode dial and set the icon of the mode you wish to use to Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 34 DN and Shooting Modes Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake See page 159 for settings that can be Fj changed in this mode Tips for each function Portrait Mode e You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor or viewfinder e You can enhance the blurring effect of the background even more by setting the lens to its telephoto end setting 40 4 L
35. up Image e Recording Format JPEG baseline JPEG e Sampling Rate 4 2 0 or 4 2 2 e Image Size 320 x 240 pixels e File Capacity 20 KB or less Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds e Recording Format WAVE monaural e Quantization Bits 8 bit e Sampling Frequency 11 025 kHz or 8 000 kHz e Recording Time 11 025 kHz 8 000 kHz Start up Sound Operation Sound Self timer Sound Shutter Sound 2 0 sec or less 2 0 sec or less 0 3 sec or less 0 4 sec or less Any file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this camera An example of this function is to record Say Cheese as a Self timer sound so the camera will play back this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects or so they can strike a pose fitting the music In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings See the supplied Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera Settings files 123 suolnouny snollen i List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor For messages which may appear when a printer is connected refer to the Direct Print User Guide Busy No memory card Cannot record Memory card error Memory card full Naming error Change the batteries No image Image too l
36. up or down button lly Camera 121 suolpuny snollen Various Functions 4 Select F4 or using the left or right button Start up Image hm B12 me e LI appears 5 Press the DISP button An image appears Start up Image Go to step 6a 7a Start up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound Go to step 6B 6a Select the image you wish to register using the left or right button A Start up 18 7a Press the SET button 122 66 Select Record using the left or right button and press the SET button 43 Start up Soundi sec Canon Si e 8 Recording starts Recording stops when the time is exceeded e Start up Sound 1second e Operation Sound 0 3 seconds e Self timer Sound 2 seconds e Shutter Sound 0 3 seconds 76 Select Pi Register using the left or right button and press the SET button 8 Select OK using the left or right button and press the SET button Various Functions Sounds recorded with the movies and ad sound memo function cannot be added as My Camera settings p 56 98 When you register new My Camera settings the previously registered settings are erased File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats However CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats excluding movies and sound memos p 98 Start
37. up to the year 2030 5 Press the SET button 6 Press the MENU button 2 Press the MENU button and select the Mi Set up menu using the left or right button AA e The date time and other camera Powar Sawing settings may reset to the default settings 08 08 04 09 30 if the batteries have been removed for ZE more than three weeks If this happens Baal i reset these settings suoijoun oiseg ejaweyg y Bunedald 3 For embedding the date on the image Press the up or Co Date Time data refer to page 55 down button to 7 off To set the camera so that the date and select G Date Si d time will not appear on the image when it Time and then 08 08 04 09 30 is being shot but only when it is printed 4 CEJ 30 48 see either Setting the Print Style p 105 press the SET me _Off j or the Direct Print User Guide supplied button with the Camera 21 Preparing the Camera The camera has a built in rechargeable lithium battery for saving settings such as the date and time This battery is recharged by the AA size batteries while it is in the camera Right after purchasing the camera leave fully charged batteries in the camera or plug in the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 sold separately for about 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera power is turned off f the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on the date time battery charge
38. wecseeeensesseees 107 E Erasing PAU ln Ee GE 64 Displayed Images cccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 37 Single Image gege dE ges 64 Exposure Aperture Priority AE ccccecceeeeeneeeeeeeeees 79 Compensation ec ceee ccc eeeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 85 Shutter Speed Priority AE ccceeeeeeees 77 White Balance A 86 F FaSt SNUMEN eege 39 File INO Reset ioneina e eia 72 118 Fil NUMDETS EE 72 119 Flash EE 43 Focal Length cccccseeeseeees 135 136 148 149 Focus Reie 92 Manual EE 93 Format EE 19 I IMAGE ZOMG EEN 39 tel E ee 59 tele ie le EE 14 Information View cccccsseeeesseseeseeeeeseeees 26 30 Interfa e ee NEE 12 111 ISO SPEE a tae os tee 89 Landscape Mode Close Up Lens Conversion Lens Adapter Tele converter Wide Converter Light Metering Center Weighted Averaging Spot AE Point Magnifying images EE xipueddy i Shooting Mode INDEX EE 69 eet e EE 66 Get UP ENEE 71 73 Messages EE 124 125 Microphone AE 12 Mode Dial EE 39 76 Movie E ANDO WEE 61 ENEE eege DU SNOOUN EE 56 My Camera E EE 14 Registering EE 121 le Te EE 121 N Night Scene Mode AA 39 O Operation Sound sasssa 71 74 121 122 142 P Photo Effect cccccccceceseeceeeeeceeseeeeseseeseeeeeees 90 PictBridge compliant printers cccceeeeees 101 Playback AMO RIIV isadi e e eE TEE 99 Index E Ve 59 JUMPING E DU 154 Eengel el 28 Magnifying Images
39. wish to save Settings that can be saved to the C mode e Shooting mode P Tv Av M Items that can be setin P Tv Av and M modes p 159 Shooting Advanced Functions Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting menu settings Zoom location Manual focus location 3 Select Save Settings in the e Rec menu and press the SET button Cancel See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 4 Select OK and press the SET button 5 Press the MENU button C Save Settings Save current settings The setting contents do not influence ir other shooting modes Saved settings can be reset p 75 This 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 viewing orientation in the display You can set this function on off 7 in the qj Set up fm menu select Ff GH 08 08 04 09 30 Auto Rotate e See Selecting Menus ER ort and Settings p 66 D mii 2 Select On and press the MENU button Auto Rotate When this function is on an icon showing the orientation of the camera appears at the upper right corner of the LCD monitor when information display is on Normal D Right end down EJ Left end down 95 suoouny pavuenpy l Shooting Advanced Functions Q This function may not operate correctly when the camera i
40. 00 kit despite their terminals being wiped and the battery charger s indicator remaining lit it is possible that the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan Switch to different unused batteries If you are purchasing new batteries look for Canon s AA size NiMH batteries four piece set xipueddy 133 Appendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Use of AC Adapter Kit ACK600 sold separately is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolonged periods of time and when connecting to a computer Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter 7 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and then plug the other end into the power outlet To a power outlet 134 2 Open the terminal cover and connect the compact power adapter s DC plug into the camera s DC IN terminal Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera Please do not attempt to use any AC adapter other than AC Adapter Kit ACK600 with your camera Use of a different adapter may result in damage to the camera or to the adapter kit Appendix Using the Lenses Sold Separately Q if you use the flash when shooting with the wide converter the outer area of the The camera supports use of the separately sold recorded image especially lower right Wide Converter WC DC52 Tele converter corner will come
41. 2 Press the zoom lever toward Q image and the right button to move to the next Holding the left or right button moves more rapidly between images but the images will not appear as clearly 58 Playback The Basics 2 Press the zoom lever toward D 9 images appear at once index playback 3 Change the image selection using the up down left or right button You can move around the magnified image using the up down left or right button Pressing the zoom lever toward Q while holding the SET button down magnifies the image approx 2 5 times approx 5 times and 10 times in order Canceling the Magnified Display 7 Press the zoom lever toward Dei Movie frames and index playback images Q cannot be magnified displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the image is shot p 37 HI You can magnify an image while it is Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in index playback 7 Slide the mode switch to DJ Pressing the up button in mg this row displays the previous set of 9 images Movie Selected Images soiseg oul Pressing the down button in this row displays the next set of 9 images 4 Press the zoom lever toward Q Index playback cancels and the display reverts to single image playback Press the DISP button to show the F information for the displayed image p 28 59 Playback
42. 40 4 Exposure Compensation p 85 A JPEG file with format not conforming to OB 6 8 SS BY White Balance p 86 Design rule for Camera File System ES GI Photo Effects p 90 Standards ISO Speed p 89 H RAW format file Flash p 43 A file with unrecognized format 3 O p 45 M SE The on off setting of the LCD monit e on off setting of the monitor ie EJ Pe aon Me ZE wage P F display mode is memorized when the H camera is turned off When the camera is dai Low Battery p 17 turned on again it assumes the last _ In addition to the above the shutter speed ee GE a onor aperture value histogram and recorded movie batteries message appears the LCD pet a as in the example in the figure monitor may not automatically turn on the 1 Each mode of the SCN mode appears p 51 next time the camera Is started 2 __a appears even in No Display mode ke 29 suoljoun 4 oiseg ejawey y Bunedald Preparing the Camera While a recorded image is displayed on Sample Histograms the LCD monitor you can check the exposure with the graph see About the Histogram below that shows the distribution of the brightness data If the exposure requires adjustment set the ER exposure compensation and re shoot Dark image Balanced image Bright image Press the DISP button if the histogram and other information is not shown Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on ot
43. 6 mm Approx 0 5 cm 0 2 in infinity when mounted on PowerShot A95 at wide angle end with using the Macro mode 52 mm standard filter thread Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52D is required when mounted on PowerShot A95 Diameter 55 7 mm 2 2 in Length 23 7 mm 0 9 in Approx 74 g 2 6 oz Close up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately Focal Length Focusing Range from front of lens Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight 250 mm 4 16 cm 1 6 6 3 in W 13 16 cm 5 1 6 3 in T when mounted on PowerShot A95 with using the Macro mode 52 mm standard filter thread Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52D is required when mounted on PowerShot A95 Diameter 54 mm 2 1 in Length 10 2 mm 0 4 in Approx 55 g 1 9 oz Specifications Tele converter TC DC52A Sold Separately Approx 1 75x 35 mm film Magnification equivalent at telephoto end approx 200 mm Focusing Approx 2 2 m Approx 7 2 ft Range infinity from front of when mounted on PowerShot lens A95 at telephoto end 52 mm standard filter thread Thread Conversion Lens Adapter Diameter LA DC52D is required when mounted on PowerShot A95 Diameter 55 2 mm 2 2 in Length 49 3 mm 1 9 in Weight Approx 86 g 3 0 oz Dimensions Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52D Sold Separately Thread Diamater 52 mm standard filter thread Diameter 55 6 mm 2 2 in Length 36 6 mm 1 4 i
44. Button DISP Button Elapsed Time a a E Leg DEET The AF frame changes according to its setting LCD monitor On AF Frame set to AiAF p 81 AF Frame set to Center or FlexiZone p 81 Green Focusing complete focused AF frame Green Focusing complete Does not appear Focusing difficulty Yellow Focusing difficulty 26 Preparing the Camera Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode see p 85 ce ee p 86 oas yo Drive Mode _ p 46 48 p 89 56g p 90 SIS p 83 Aad p 41 LMIM2S P e Postcard Print oes p 43 p 44 0 p 45 MF p 93 ech p 95 Red p 56 3 8x 4 9x 6 1x 7 6x 9 3x 12x p 47 p 14 Ca p 17 1 The icons of all the SCN mode options appear p 51 2 Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated When a Shooting mode setting is changed the settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard No Information or off The Shooting mode settings may not appear depending on the camera setting You can set the flash Macro mode and the manual focus settings while this information appears on the LCD monitor and the icons in the shaded area of the chart appear even when the information view is turned off In addition to the above the AF frame spot metering frame shutter speed aperture value recordable images or recordable movie time are displayed
45. CN You can shoot images with settings appropriate for postcard size printing e When printing standard image data to postcard size sometimes the top and bottom sides may not get printed e By shooting images in the Postcard Print mode you can check the printing area vertical horizontal ratio of 3 2 beforehand In addition the resolution locks to M2 1600 x 1200 and the compression locks to the Fine setting rendering smaller file sizes 7 Press the FUNC button 2 Select 4L using the up or down button The current setting is displayed 3 Select ra a Postcard using G t the left or right a SCH button 54 You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC button 5 Shoot the image When you press the shutter button halfway the area that will not get printed the top and bottom sides grays out Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 34 Selecting cancels the On setting of the digital zoom Shooting The Basics Date Stamp certain Shooting modes Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 159 When Date Stamp p 55 is set to Date or Date amp Time appears on images in step 2 and 3 For printing instructions refer to the Direct Print User Guide E Some settings are not
46. Camera About CF Cards Please note that formatting a CF card CF cards are high precision electronic devices erases all data including protected images Do not bend them apply force to them or and other file types Please check the subject them to shocks or vibration contents of the CF card before formatting it Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the Turn the power on p 31 card and lead to a malfunction To avoid H p condensation place the CF card in a sealed 2 Open the LCD plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to monitor p 24 the new temperature If condensation forms on and press the the CF card store it at room temperature until MENU button the water droplets have evaporated naturally Select the IM Set Place the CF card in the supplied case for Off storage os up menu using 2 Volume e Do not use or store CF cards in the following the left or right A 0808 04 00 30 types of location button 7 AaB e Locations subject to dust or sand a off e Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures J Select E Format mm Formatting a CF Card using the up or 2 le down button and 04 09 4 You should always format a new CF card or one ress the SET from which you wish to erase all images and other p data button 19
47. Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function Depending on the power saving setting the camera may power down or the LCD monitor may go off automatically Auto Power Down On Shooting mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed 31 suoijoun 4 oiseg ejaweyg y Bunedald i Basic Functions Playback mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed Printer connection mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed When the Auto Power Down Function Activates Press the ON OFF button again Off The power saving function does not activate Display Off The LCD monitor automatically shuts off approximately 1 minute after the last time a camera control is accessed This time can be changed p 72 When the Display Off Function Activates The LCD monitor display turns back on if any button other than the ON OFF button is pressed during Auto Play or during a computer F The power saving function will not activate connection p 99 108 32 Switching between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or erasing an image immediately after it is shot A Shooting Mode le Cu e Q aS 4 amp n Playback Mode The lens does
48. Shooting e Light Metering Mode e Manual Focus For the correlation between aperture value and shutter speed see page 78 Tv Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed priority AE mode the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas if the aperture value shows in red the Q image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Adjust the shutter speed using the left or right button until the aperture value display turns to white The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1 3 seconds to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images Nevertheless a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot E suoouny pesouUeAPYY 1 Shooting Advanced Functions When the AF frame is set to FlexiZone ir you can switch between shutter speed and AF frame each time the SET button is pressed p 82 Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds If the camera shake warning amp appears on the LCD monitor secure the camera to a tri
49. TololfolololaAyTofololofo x Default settings O Available A Available only for the first image Not available Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off 159 xipueddy 1 ee SC el E Pe ie a Cis a Continuous Eiy Shooting 48 Drive E mopeed ay Mode Shooting elojo olajo sec Self timer P 46 GT e BEE EE Frame H Ger 17 oi he 1 gees ee 81 Fexzone l i C ERE AF Lock P i O OO 0 10 O O10 Ouro 02 Manual Focus Hi l cofolofololol fololofolol Ss Macro Mode lolo l olo o fey Aloo olo ol Digital Zoom em CNL O ojojo ojojoj j o ojo o 47 Laval OFF Exposure e CHERSKSRRSRRSRRSR RSR RSRECRRSRECG EE ERR Evaluative Light Metering Metering System KT ELLE Averagi ng 160 CO oO
50. a or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use Warranty Limitations For information on your camera s warranty please refer to the Canon European Warranty System EWS Booklet supplied with your camera For Canon Customer Support contacts please see rear of this booklet or the European Warranty System EWS Booklet Read This First Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high precision manufacturing techniques More than 99 99 of the pixels operate to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Video Format Please set the camera s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor p 118 Language Setting Please see page 22 to change the language setting Charging the Date Time Battery e The camera has a built in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains the date time and other camera settings This battery recharges when the main batteries are inserted into the camera When you first purchase the camera place fully charged batteries in it or use the AC adapter kit sold separat
51. ally resets the shutter speed to 1 500 second if a faster speed is selected In M mode the Flash Output option can be changed p 91 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge in some cases Actual times will vary according to usage and the battery charge The flash setting is saved when the camera is turned off inthe P Tv Av and M Shooting modes Setting the Red eye Reduction Function The red eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red in the 0 Rec menu set Red eye to On appears on the LCD monitor Red eye Reduction Ei For this mode to be effective the subject must be looking right at the red eye reduction lamp Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject The red eye reduction function cannot be set when the Special Scene mode p 51 is set to B Fireworks Shooting The Basics d Macro Mode Shooting procedures are the same as for the EE Mode p 34 dE Tell CIDP Tv Av M HA SCN CA Always use the LCD monitor to compose Ei images in macro mode Shooting with the viewfinder is possible however part of the image may not appe
52. amera or separately sold nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries 7 Be sure that the camera power is off 2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow and open the cover 3 Insert the batteries as shown Positive end Negative end 4 Close the battery cover When the upper indicator blinks green do not turn off the power or open the battery cover The camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card The use of the separately sold AC Ei Adapter Kit ACK600 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions p 134 The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera p 132 See Battery Performance p 144 For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA size rechargeable NiMH batteries see the System Map separate from this guide Proper Battery Handling Use AA size alkaline or Canon AA size NiMH batteries sold separately only For information on handling the AA size rechargeable NiMH batteries see Using Rechargeable Batteries p 132 15 suoljoun 4 oiseg ejaweyg y Bunedald Preparing the Camera Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when a
53. amera to the e The Direct Transfer menu will display again Computer to Download Images without Installing the Software Only JPEG format images can be If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X v10 1 downloaded as wallpaper for the computer After images are transferred they are automatically converted to BMP format v10 2 v10 3 you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed However please note that there are certain Images New Images or DPOF Trans limitations to downloading images with this Fa During the downloading of images with All Images the Dav button does not blink blue method For more details please refer to the For button is retained even when the e camera s power is turned off The 7 Use the supplied interface cable previous setting will be in effect the next to connect the computer s USB time the Direct Transfer menu is port to the camera s DIGITAL displayed The image selection screen terminal will appear directly when the Select amp Transfer or the Wallpaper option was See steps 2 to 4 on page 111 last selected 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading 115 suolnouny snollen i Various Functions Downloading Directly from a CF card 2 Double click
54. andscape Mode e The icon Camera shake warning may appear on the LCD monitor since slower shutter speeds are frequently used in this mode If this happens affix the camera to a tripod Ei Night Scene Mode e The shutter speed slows down Even if you use the flash tell your subjects not to move for a few moments e If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid day shots the same effects as with the mode can be obtained nw Fast Shutter e Noise in the recorded image may increase if you shoot in dark conditions Shooting The Basics Changing the Resolution and Compression dE Diff ADP Tv Avi N ca Bi EE SCN CAT The Postcard Print mode is not available in Clad and H You can change the resolution and compression excluding movie depending on the purpose L 2592 x 1944 Large pixels Bal EE pixels Bal t pixels X Small E Low Print larger than A4 size 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in prints Print larger than Letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in prints Print up to A4 size 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in prints Print up to Letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in prints Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in prints Print L size 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in prints Send images as e mail attachments Shoot more images More Postcard Print Mode The resolution is set to M2 1600 x 1200 and the compression is set to 4 Fine See page 54 for P
55. ar in the final Macro mode is not available in Be Use the macro mode when the distance between the lens and the subject is in the shot p 36 range of 5 to 45 cm 2 0 in to 1 5 ft at wide When the lens is zoomed out to the wide angle end and 25 to 45 cm 9 8 in to 1 5 ft angle end the recordable area is at telephoto end approx 56 x 42 mm 2 2 in x 1 7 in 4 Use to take close up shots of flowers or small and at telephoto end it is 87 x 65 mm objects 3 4 in x 2 6 in 2 When the zoom position is located d Press the DISP button to turn the between the telephoto end and the wide angle end the distance between the front of the lens and the subject will be the same as the telephoto end The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode LCD monitor on 2 Press the amp button The amp icon appears on the LCD monitor e Pressing the d button again cancels the macro mode 3 Shoot the image The lower indicator will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway 1 Closest focal distance 2 Maximum optical telephoto setting 45 soiseg oul Shooting The Basics Self timer e When N is selected the self timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning The shutter O Del CIDP Tv Av M ta Bi F SCN Ce activates in two seconds KE Shooting procedures are the same as for the 7 Press the FUNC W o HI mode p 34 button and select LP Drive Mod
56. arge Incompatible JPEG format Corrupted data 124 The camera is recording image data to the CF card The playback mode is running You turned on the power without a CF card installed You attempted to shoot with no CF card installed There is something wrong with the CF card CF card is too full to accommodate more images or print settings The file could not be created because there is a file 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 please set File No Reset to On After you save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer format the CF card p 19 Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace all batteries at the same time with new AA size alkaline batteries p 15 or fully recharged Canon NiMH batteries No images recorded on CF card You attempted to play back an image larger than 4064 x 3048 pixels or with a large file size You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG file You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data List of Messages RAW Unidentified Image Cannot magnify Cannot rotate Incompatible WAVE format Cannot register this image Protected Too many marks Unselectable image Exx You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW for
57. ase in step 3 Exiting the Sound Memos Settings Press the MENU button Playback Advanced Functions da You cannot attach sound memos to movies You cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached If you attempt to record or play such images the Incompatible WAVE format message will display Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased p 100 You can also adjust the volume of the sound memo in the Set up menu p 71 If you set Mute to On in the Set up menu p 71 no sound is reproduced However you can resume the sound and adjust the volume during sound playback by using the up or down button Auto Play Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the CF card Auto Play The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds 7 Inthe LS Play menu select Auto Play and press the SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 Once you have selected it Auto Play starts As with the single image playback mode using the left or right button during auto play will advance through the images more rapidly Pausing and Resuming Auto Play You can pause Auto Play at any time by pressing the SET button You can then restart it by pressing the SET button again Stopping Auto Play To stop Auto Play press the MENU button
58. available with Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date on image data when MF is selected The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set by the computer or printer Ensure that the camera s date time is set beforehand p 21 You cannot embed the date on image data when r is not selected 7 Check that re appears on the LCD monitor 2 Select amp amp Date Stamp in the e Rec menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 3 Select Off Date or Date amp Time using the left or right button See Setting the Date Time p 21 4 Press the MENU button 5 Shoot the image Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 34 soiseg oul 1 The Date Stamp cannot be deleted from QO the image data once it has been set When using a CP printer part of the date may not get printed if the credit card size print 54 mm x 86 mm is selected 55 Shooting The Basics IB Movie Mode Mode Dial Use this mode to shoot movies The resolution can be set to m 640 x 480 m 320 x 240 or mI 160 x 120 p 41 1 Turn the Shooting mode dial to The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time in seconds 2 Press the shutter button all the way Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously During the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor 3 Press
59. cation 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 xipueddy F 143 Specifications Battery Performance Number of Shots Playback Time AA Alkaline Batteries included with the camera AA NiMH Batteries NB 2AH fully 400 shots 1000 shots 360 min charged The actual figures will vary according to the shooting condition and settings Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated 144 e The included memory card is used e The LCD monitor is turned on for the CIPA standard 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 For information on handling batteries see Proper Battery Handling p 15 Specifications CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images L CF card included with the camera
60. d shutter sound used on this camera These are called My Camera settings You can also customize the HA and L options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for details Theme SE 120 Start up Image Sets the start up image when you turn on the camera 120 Start up Sound Sets the start up sound when you turn on the camera 120 Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is 120 Operation Sound operated Sets the sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2 120 Selftimer Sound seconds Sets the shutter sound when you depress the shutter button There is Shutter Sound no shutter sound in Movie mode 120 ch ch ch ch My Camera menu 2 settings content EA Off LSM 120 1How the Mute setting in the Set up menu and each sound setting in the P My Camera menu are related To turn off the start up sound operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound all at once set Mute in the Set up menu to On This setting overrides each setting for those sounds Note that the warning signal beeps even when the Mute setting is On 2Default setting 74 Shooting Advanced Functions Resetting the Settings to Default Q The following settings do not reset to default You can reset the menu and button operation AE E e ane ides settings to default System
61. d trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies 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 Function D lal BS e Js com P Tv AVM ren Light SpotMetering oO o o o Metering Center l l l l l l l olojlolo 83 System AF Point l l l l lolololo White Balance 4 w 5folo lololol jla4a lolotoloNrNo 86 Photo Effect amp oOlolololol lalololololo 90 ISO Speed m 0 3131 o To oT on 89 ON a SkA TT aA TOTT SOTSA F OO Aulo Rotate See Oo ER ES a Eo lo co io D The default for the settings Fangen by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for Date Time Language and Video Syst
62. e pe iv You can change the self timer sound by i b changing the setting in Self timer using the up or Drive Mode Sound in the fy My Camera menu down button ee ec p 74 The current setting is displayed e Se a Com Tips and Information 2 Select E or RB using the left or right button and press the FUNC button When is selected the shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds and when is selected the shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds after you press the shutter button 3 Shoot the image When is selected the self timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is pressed all the way The self timer sounds and the blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter activates 46 Shooting The Basics Digital Zoom Press t toward al to zoom back out BE has T wk WETTER CIDP Tv Av M Sa B A SCN G Images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows he lever The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital Approximately 3 8x 4 9x 6 1x 7 6x 9 3x and 12x il i m 1 E zoom are displayed ir Press the DISP button to turn the l z LCD monitor on 5 Shoot the image D Shooting procedures are the same as for the o 2 Inthe Te Rec Digital Zoon mode p 34 S rts menu select Se Digital Zoom See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 The digital Zoom cannot be used when t
63. ely for at least 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera power is set to Off e If the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on it means that the date time battery charge is depleted Recharge it as described above Read This First Safety Precautions Before using the camera please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below 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 In the next few pages the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories see the System Map for power supply accessory details WARNINGS Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight In particular remain at least one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury In addition placement of the strap around a child s neck could result
64. em p 1 The default setting of the flash for the ot D and Fireworks options is Off The following functions cannot be set in the Fireworks mode The Auto and On setting of the flash Red eye reduction function AF assist beam AF frame selection Macro mode AF lock Manual focus The following functions cannot be set in the Kids amp Pets mode Macro mode AF frame selection 2 G Cannot be adjusted when the AF frame is set to AiAF 5 The white balance is set to AUTO 6 Settings automatically set by the camera 7 ISO AUTO cannot be selected When using the digital zoom AF frame is set to Center Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to Sepia or B W 161 x pu ddy J Flowchart and Reference Guides Symbols Used d This Guide Icons under title bars show the operations mode As in the example below the mode dial should be Shooting with the Camera set to Om P Tv Av M Q sa BA E NX SCN Or Clad Canon Digital Camera Software 4 Using the Flash Starter Guide Disk EL MPM CoP Tv Av M aa Ej A SCN Cod Installing the Software This Guide S onnecting the Camera to a Computer This mark denotes issues that may affect Ka the camera s operation CT This Guide L Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Downloading Images to a Computer MA direct Print Ce Guide Printe r User Guide Using the Printer and Printing
65. er materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area Use only recommended batteries and accessories Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings If using AA size NiMH batteries use only Canon AA size NiMH batteries and the charger recommended for use with these batteries Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform posing risk of fire or electric shock Disconnect the battery charger or compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort resulting in fire Read This First The camera terminal of the compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with your camera Do not use it with other products or batteries There is a risk of fire and other hazards Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter tele converter close up lens and conversion lens adapter If they loosen fall off and shatter the glass shards may cause an injury Caution about magnetic fields Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields such as credit cards away from the speaker of the camera p 12 Such items may lose data or sto
66. ff Power Saving Display Off Specifies a period of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed 32 e 10 sec 1 min 20 sec 2 min es 30 sec e 3 min d Date Time Sets the date time and date format Formats initializes a CF card Sets how file numbers are assigned to images 118 File No Reset On Off Default setting 72 Shooting Advanced Functions Menu Item Setting Content ei Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are Auto Rotate automatically rotated in the display e On Off o Sets the format of the MF indicator s displayed distance units e m cm Distance Units ft Jin Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor e English English Norsk Norwegian e Deutsch German e Svenska Swedish e Fran ais French e Espa ol Spanish e Nederlands Dutch ey Chinese Language Dansk Danish e Pyccxun Russian e Suomi Finnish e Portugu s Portuguese e Italiano Italian e A Azz Japanese You can change the language during image playback by holding the SET button and pressing the MENU button Sets the video output signal standard e NTSC Video System pay Reference Page 22 118 13 suoouny pavuenpy Shooting Advanced Functions Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings You can select the theme start up image and sound operation sound self timer sound an
67. from the first frame Pausing and Resuming Play Press the SET button to pause the movie Press it again to resume Fast Forwarding Rewinding Select one of the following operations using the left or right button and press the SET button Exit Return to single image playback KI First Frame Display the first frame E Previous Frame Return to the previous frame Rewinds if the SET button is held down Wy Next Frame Proceed to the next frame Fast forwards if the SET button is held down Last Frame Display the last frame You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources The volume at which movies play back Ei can also be adjusted in the Set up menu p 71 if Mute p 71 is set to On in the Set up menu the volume setting returns to 0 but it can be adjusted using the up or down button Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV when viewing movie files ona TV soiseg oul Editing Movies You can delete unwanted portions at the beginning or end of a movie clip 7 Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET button See Viewing Movies p 60 61 Playback The Basics 2 Select EA Edit using the left or right button and press the SET button The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear 3 Select an editing method using the up or down button Movie Editing
68. g button The AF frame will move back to its original position Center if you hold down the button Turn the LCD monitor on to set the AF ir frame to the position you desire before shooting The AF frame is locked to center when using the digital zoom When the Spot AE Point is selected as the light metering mode you can use the selected AF frame as the Spot AE Point on the right For an explanation of the AF frame colors please refer to p 26 When the shooting mode dial is set to TV Av or M pressing the SET button will change the item that can be set as described below Tv Shutter speed AF frame Av Aperture value AF frame M Shutter speed Aperture value AF frame Switching between Light Metering Modes exe DEI P Tv Av M Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camera divides images into several Evaluative 2072s for light metering It Light evaluates the complex lighting Metering 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 Meters the area within the spot Point AE point frame Locks the spot metering frame Center to the center of the LCD monitor AF Moves the spot AE point to the Point AF
69. ger and store the equipment in a safe place Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed may cause battery leaks which can damage the camera However the date time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the batteries have been removed for more than three weeks 11 Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial p 39 Speaker Shutter Button p 34 Zoom Lever p 34 47 58 59 60 Microphone Power Lamp p 14 ON OFF Button p 31 Viewfinder Window p 36 Flash p 43 AF assist Beam p 36 Red eye Reduction Lamp p 44 Self timer Lamp p 46 A V Audio Video Out Terminal p 117 Ring Release Button Lens Ring Terminal Cover DIGITAL Terminal p 111 The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer Computer Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold Separately e CP Printers Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera or the Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 supplied with the CP 100 CP 10 e Bubble Jet Printers Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide PictBridge Compliant Printers Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera e PictBridge Compliant Non Canon Printers Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for di
70. ght to left 180 degrees The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below 7 Open the LCD monitor left 180 degrees and tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees e In this position icons and messages do not appear on the LCD monitor 24 Preparing the Camera e The image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed so that it appears correctly from in front of the lens This reverse display function can be turned off p 70 2 Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body e Fold it until it clicks into place against the camera body If it is not fully closed the image will appear reversed and icons and messages will not display e Icons and messages will appear and images will show properly not reversed when the LCD monitor is folded against the camera until it clicks The image in the LCD monitor may darken when the monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting This is not a defect 25 suoijoun oiseg ejaweyg y Bunedald i Preparing the Camera Using the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISP button switches the LCD monitor display mode Shooting Mode DISP Button Standard Detailed No Information Information View AF Frame Point Frame Aperture Value Still images Shots Remaining e Movies seconds Remaining Movie Time DISP
71. he LCD monitor is off os E LT ei EI JA F E 3 Select On using the left or right Images become coarser the more they button and press the MENU Ei are digitally zoomed button Since camera shake may become a factor when using the digital zoom the 4 Press the zoom lever toward W Poe ore pO Teta Om Bence The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop Press the zoom lever toward TT again to further zoom the image digitally 47 Shooting The Basics Continuous Shooting WN teYe M OEE P Tv Av M ab SCN Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is pressed Use this mode to view the Standard images on the LCD monitor as iO Continuous you shoot continuously The Shooting shutter interval is longer in this mode than in Du mode Use this mode to shoot continuously with a short shutter interval You cannot check images while shooting continuously 7 Press the FUNC button 2 Select Ch Drive Mode using the High speed Continuous Shooting CG up or down button 2 The current setting is E oe displayed al eee 48 3 Select Y or ON using the left or right button and press the FUNC button 4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 5 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released The shooting speed is as follows When amp
72. he metal base but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base a The negative terminal is correctly 17 suoijoun 4 oiseg ejaweyg y Bunedald Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card 7 Be sure that the camera is turned off 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow and open it gt 3 Insert the CF card with the label facing up Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends CF card eject Card label button To remove the CF card press the CF card eject button and pull the card out 18 4 Close the CF card slot cover securely When the upper indicator blinks green QO the camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card Do not perform the following or image data may be lost or corrupted Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks Turn the camera s power off or open the CF card slot cover Please note that CF cards formatted with other manufacturers cameras or a computer or formatted or edited with application programs may slow down writing to the CF card or may not operate correctly in the camera You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in your camera see Formatting a CF Card p 19 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Ei Recordable Images p 145 Preparing the
73. her cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera About the Histogram 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 to 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 85 Basic Functions Turning the Power On Off Turning the Camera On 7 Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green p 14 Shooting Mode Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor Current shooting settings will disappear in ir approximately 6 seconds when the LCD monitor is set to Standard No Information or off p 26 Playback Mode The LCD monitor displays an image Turning the Camera Off 7 Press the ON OFF button again to turn the power off the start up image when the power is turned on To change the start up sound and image see pages 71 74 and 120 The start up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off in Shooting mode or the A V OUT terminal is connected to a TV Turning on the camera without the start up sound and image Press and hold the SET button then turn on the power E You will hear a start up sound and see Power
74. in asphyxiation Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock Internal inspections alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Similarly never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Read This First Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera s power off remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera s power off remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet Please consult your camera distributor or the closes
75. is a phenomenon that occurs with digital off dust particles or insects in the cameras and does not constitute a air This occurs more frequently in malfunction the following conditions When shooting at the wide angle end When shooting with a high aperture value in the aperture priority AE mode Flash will not fire Flash set to Off Set the flash to On Troubleshooting Problem Solution Image not showing Incorrect video system setting Set the video system to the appropriate on TV setting NTSC or PAL for your TV p 118 Shooting mode set to cay Stitch The output will not appear on a TV monitor in Assist cai Stitch Assist mode Shoot in a different mode Zoom does not Zoom lever was pressed while Operate the zoom before shooting in Movie operate shooting in Movie mode mode Reading images __ Currently used CF card was Use a CF card formatted in your camera See from CF card is formatted in another device Formatting a CF Card p 19 slow Recording images to CF card takes a long time 131 Buljooussjqno4 f Appendix Using the Power Kits Sold Separately Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 200 Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA size NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries Charge batteries as shown below To a power outlet Charge Indicator The indicator blinks while charging then remains lit when charging
76. is finished This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA size NiMH batteries NB 2AH Please do not attempt to charge NB 2AH batteries in any other type of charger Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices 132 When recharging batteries from the camera always recharge all four of them at the same time Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries as doing so may reduce or impair battery performance Also do not charge batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to retain heat Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the Change the batteries message Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one s skin or other dirt If the battery usage time has considerably diminished If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished When charging the batteries insert and remove the batteries two or three times before charging Appendix When charging completes in a matter of a Leaving batteries in the camera or charger few minutes the battery charger indicator may damage it causing batte
77. is low Use the above method to recharge it E Charging the date time battery 22 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display 7 Turn the power on p 31 2 Press the MENU button and select the fii Set up menu using the left or right button 1 Volume Power Saving 08 08 04 09 30 KE 30 A8 Off 3 Select Language using SEZ the up or down ET button and press ks the SET button iw Preparing the Camera 4 Select a language using the up down left or right button and press the SET button The setting menu will reappear without changing the language setting if you press the MENU button instead of the SET button 5 Press the MENU button Shortcut Operation Fj The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back or when a separately sold printer is connected to the camera 23 suoljoun 4 oiseg esawep y Bunedald i Preparing the Camera Opening the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor will automatically turn off when it See E Clicks shut against the camera body For The LCD monitor can be used to check an protection always close the LCD monitor after use image during shooting to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings It can be opened to the following range of positions Opened ri
78. isplayed 2 Select amp Custom using the left or right button J Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth or gray card and press the SET button Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth or gray card completely fills the frame at the center of the LCD monitor or completely fills the viewfinder You can shoot right after setting the white balance The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC button 87 suoouny pavuenpy H Shooting Advanced Functions Fi You are recommended to set the white balance when shooting in the following conditions The shooting mode dial is set to P and the exposure compensation is set to 0 The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect image is completely black or white The zoom is positioned to the telephoto end setting Set the digital zoom to Off A Shooting mode other than cai is selected In ca mode white balance data cannot be read The flash is set to Flash On or Flash Off Use the same flash setting as the one that will be used for shooting when you set the white balance If the white balance setting conditions and shooting conditions are not the same the correct white balance may not be obtained When the flash is set to Auto with red eye reduction or F Auto the flash may fire while the white balance data is recorded to the cus
79. kaline batteries or fully charged AA size NiMH batteries sold separately or the AC Adapter Kit ACK 600 sold separately p 134 Movies with an original length of 1 second F or more can be edited in 1 frame units 63 soiseg oul Please note that erased images cannot be Erasing All Images recovered Exercise caution before erasing a file 7 in the cy Play EEE o menu select k Erasing Images Individually m Erase all and Erase all inages press the SET er 7 Slide the mode switch to D button s A confirmati 2 Select the image r A ko you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the A button A confirmation screen appears 2 Select OK using the left or right button and press the SET button To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the SET button 3 Select Erase using the left or image data recorded on the CF card right button and press the SET Protected images cannot be erased with button the erase function p 100 To erase the images and all other data To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel recorded on the CF card see Formatting and press the SET button a CF Card p 19 E The Erase all function erases all the Protected images cannot be erased with F the erase function p 100 64 Erasing 1 The Basics 65 Shooting Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC Butt
80. lkaline batteries are used Also due to their specifications alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time we recommend using Canon AA size NiMH Battery Kit a four piece set While it is possible to use AA size nickel cadmium batteries performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended Never mix unused and partially used batteries Always load four fresh or fully recharged batteries at the same time The partially used batteries may leak Be careful to load the batteries with their positive and negative ends in the right direction Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers All four batteries should be identical Before inserting the batteries wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth Oil from one s skin or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduced usage time 16 Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures especially with alkaline batteries If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down faster than they should you may be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm them up prior to use But be careful that you don t put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects as these objects may cause batteries to short circuit
81. lthough it is possible to select this mode at the camera the PhotoStitch software will not be able to stitch the images together at the computer 138 Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body lens viewfinder LCD monitor and other parts Camera Body Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth Never use 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 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor These actions may damage it or lead to other problems Never use water paint thinner benzene or detergents to clean the camera as these may cause damage or deformation 139 xipueddy F Specifications All data is based on Canon s standard testing methods Subject to change without notice PowerShot A95 Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance from the front
82. mat You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer etc ora movie recorded by another camera You attempted to magnify an image which was photographed with another camera recorded in a different format or edited on a computer or a movie clip You attempted to rotate an image which was photographed with another camera recorded in a different format or edited on a computer or a movie clip A Sound memo cannot be added to this image since the format of the existing sound memo is incorrect You attempted to register an image recorded with another camera or a movie clip as a start up image You attempted to erase a protected image or movie clip Too many images have been marked for printing or transferring Cannot process any more You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG file Camera malfunctioned Turn off the power and turn on again then re shoot or play back If the same message recurs frequently the camera may be damaged Note the error number xx and take the camera to a Customer Support Help Desk If this message appears immediately after you have taken a shot the camera may not have shot the image Switch to the Playback mode and check whether the image was actually recorded 125 Buljooussjqnos Troubleshooting Problem Solution The camera will Power is not turned on Press the ON OFF button f
83. mbers from 0001 to 9900 and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits on 7 100 EK 0001 0002 0099 0100 1101 K 0102 0199 0200 198 m 9801 9802 9899 9900 Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits am 0001 0002 0099 0100 Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images However since images shot in continuous shooting and stitch assist mode are always saved into the same folder a folder may contain more than 100 images The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras Please note however that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images cannot be played back in this camera 119 suolpuny snollen Various Functions 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 Each menu item has three choices Example Start up image Canon As default settings My Camera setting PA has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting p4 has an animal theme Changing My Camera Settings Press the MENU button e The el Rec or IE m Play menu appears 120 2 Select the FA My Camera menu using the left or right butto
84. n Approx 14 g 0 5 oz Dimensions Weight 149 xipueddy f Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips Tip for Using the Self timer p 46 Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button Setting the self timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking thus preventing a blurred image Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a fixed stable surface or by fixing the camera onto a tripod E Sie a Night Scene without a Subject p 39 To shot a night scene without any subject in the foreground set the flash to A night scene usually consists of light sources in the night When shooting with the flash the light of the flash will washout these lights so it is better to turn the flash off This mode uses a slow shutter speed so always use a tripod to prevent camera shake 150 Advanced Technique for the Macro Mode p 45 Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function For example shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus However shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of focus to make the flower stand out Macro with the telephoto zoom Macro with the wide angle zoom How to Adjust the Exposure p 85 This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to
85. n and select a menu item using the up or down button 3 Select the contents you wish ESS to set using the left or right button 4 Press the MENU button The menu closes and settings are activated In Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway Start up Image o EIS A f you select Theme in Step 2 you can Ei select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings f Mute in the f Set up menu is set to On no sound is reproduced except for the warning signal regardless of the selected My Camera settings p 74 The Start up image displays Various Functions Registering My Camera Settings Registering the CF Card Images and Sounds Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added to the camera You can also use the supplied T SE the mode switch to TE software to upload your computer s images a a a a and sounds to the camera The following 2 Press the MENU button menu items can be saved to the camera e The lol Play menu appears Start up Image Start up Sound Play Menu e Operation Sound Seelf timer Sound a ag e Shutter Sound 2 aono A gr Erase all Gi Auto Play Ch Print Order mer ttings t fault Fj e ee Ee 3 Select EA My Camera using the supplied software programs the left or right button and select ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser on a the menu item you wish to CAMPUS register using the
86. nd operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound all at once For details see How the Mute setting in the i Mute Set up menu and each sound setting in the PA My Camera menu are related on page 74 e On Off Note that the warning signal beeps even when the Mute setting is On Adjusts the volume of the start up sound operation sound self timer sound shutter sound or playback sound after pressing the SET button The volume cannot be adjusted if Mute is set to On Off m00 3 1 mmm 4 EI Volume 2 gt mm 5 Start up Vol 31 Adjusts the Start up Sound volume when the camera powers up i Operation Vol Adjusts the Operation Sound volume when any button except the shutter button is operated 71 suoouny pesoueAPYY Shooting Advanced Functions Reference Menu Item Setting Content Page Selftimer Vol Adjusts the volume of the self timer sound played 2 sec before the shutter is 46 released Shutter Volume volume Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the 35 way There is no shutter sound in Movie mode P Playback Vol 60 98 Adjusts the sound volume when a sound memo or movie is played The Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified 31 period of time elapses without camera operation e On O
87. ng level Flash on with The red eye reduction lamp red eye and the flash always fire reduction The flash always fires Flash off The flash does not fire 7 Press the 5 button to switch between flash modes The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor red eye reduction You can switch between settings by pressing the 4 button When the red eye reduction function is on Boo He ss A When the red eye reduction function is off KR gt aA soiseg oul 1 This operation may not work in certain Shooting modes p 159 2 Shoot the image The flash will fire if the upper indicator lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway Does not fire in Wal Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 34 When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the flash there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject 43 Shooting The Basics Fi 44 When shooting in any mode other than M mode the flash fires with automatic adjustments The flash fires twice A pre flash will fire and will be followed by the main flash The pre flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the shot In M mode the flash fires with the manually set adjustments The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 500 second The camera automatic
88. ng the up or down button Standard Standard Prints one image per page Prints the selected images 4 Select a setting using the left or together at a reduced size right button in an index format Print Order POF Prints the images in both Print Type E Both the standard and index formats Adds the date to the print TA E Adds the file number to the al Select Standard Index ER or Both e KZ d r Print Type 7 in the E Play menu select Sint Order OF W Print Order and press the SET i button T Standard e See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 __ Date 2 Select Set up Gegen SE Select On or Off using the left or Standard 0 prints right button and Date Off aa Print drier IRF press the SET File No om GER Standard button File No Select On or Off 105 suOloun4 snollen Various Functions 5 Press the MENU button The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear When Print Type is set to Index the O Date and File No cannot be set to On at the same time Both Date and File No can be set to On if Print Type is set to Both or Standard However when connected to a CP printer only the date is printed for the standard print and only the file number is printed for the index print format specified in the Date Time menu iv The date prints as the date and time in the p 21 106 Resetting the
89. nged in this mode f you wish to change the exposure select the shutter speed or the aperture with the SET button and change the value using the left or right button When the AF frame is set to FlexiZone you can switch between shutter speed aperture value and AF frame each time the SET button is pressed p 82 The LCD monitor s brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to Flash On Red eye Reduction or Flash On the image will always be bright For the correlation between aperture value and shutter speed see page 78 iW See page 159 for settings that can be Shooting Advanced Functions Select the AF Frame WEIRIG Tv Av MS sa Bi E SCN You can move the AF frame manually to the desired position This is convenient for focusing You can change the autofocus frame AF FlexiZ tel frame selection method The AF frame will ee Manual WEE appear when the LCD monitor is turned on J setting the composition you p 26 desire It can only be selected when the mode The camera automatically dial is set to P TV AV selects between 9 AF or M frames to focus on according to the shooting indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor conditions Of 9 AF frames the middle one is selected to focus This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want
90. not retract for approximately 1 minute after the camera switches to Playback mode Shooting Mode Slide the mode switch to Ou oO OO og Basic Functions Playback Mode Open the LCD monitor and slide the mode switch to P e When a printer sold separately is connected images can be printed see the Direct Print User Guide e When the camera is connected to a computer recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer p 108 connected the A F or Wi icon appears Fal When a printer sold separately is properly on the LCD monitor 33 suoijoun 4 oiseg ejaweyg y Bunedald Shooting The Basics See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 5 Use the zoom lever to achieve the p 159 at the end of this manual to find out which desired composition relative settings can be changed in which Shooting subject size in the viewfinder modes Magnifies the size of the subject Telephoto Auto Mode Mode Dial AUTO In this mode all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do DI Decreases the size of the subject Wide angle everything else The angle of view can be adjusted within the 38 to 114 mm range in 35mm film 7 Check that the camera is in EE WW SCH h inda m _ 32 When the LCD monitor is on the combine HOS MOCE use of the digital zoom and optical zoom 2 Turn the shooting mode dial enables magnified shooting up to approx 12x t
91. nual to find out which The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value The user selects a shutter speed using the left or right button The user selects an aperture value using the left or right button The user selects the setting the shutter speed or the aperture value using the SET button and select a shutter speed or an aperture value using the left or right button The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white on the LCD monitor 3 Shoot the image settings can be changed in which shooting modes How to Use the Mode Dial Check that the camera is in Shooting mode 2 Turn the mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish to use to 76 Shooting Advanced Functions P Program AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene The shutter speed and aperture value will show in red on the LCD monitor when the correct exposure cannot be obtained Use the following methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them appear in white e Use the flash e Change the ISO speed setting e Change the light metering mode Differences between the P and Modes The following settings can be adjusted in P mode but not in mode e Exposure Compensation White Balance e ISO Speed e Flash Flash on e AF Frame e Photo Effects e Continuous
92. o See Digital Zoom p 47 3 Open the LCD monitor if desired 6 Press the shutter button halfway The shutter button has a two stage action 4 Aim the camera at the subject you wish to shoot 34 Shooting The Basics Pressing halfway seconds on the LCD monitor if it is on automatically sets the exposure and focus i D amy L Le e Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering and the upper indicator will light green or orange If the LCD monitor is on the AF frame will appear green e The lower indicator will blink yellow and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on 7 Press the shutter button all the way Pressing Fully Pressing fully releases the shutter changed in this mode With the Review function you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting or set it so they do not show at all p 37 f the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway you can still press fully to take the shot Images are first saved into the camera s internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory The beep and shutter sound can be set On Off in the Set up menu p 71 Even when the shutter sound is set to Pressing Halfway P e The picture appears for approximately two F See page 159 f
93. on Shooting Mode Only 2 FUNC O O 7 Slide the mode switch to 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select a FUNC menu option using the up or down button 4 Select the setting contents using the left or right button 5 Press the FUNC button 6 Shoot the image 66 3 Select a FUNC menu option using the up or down button 4 Select the setting contents using the left or right button Exposure Compensation 0 p 85 ain a 100 200 400 Items in show default settings Photo Effect p 90 5 6 FUNC Shoot the Gm Ss O image Shooting Advanced Functions Selecting Settings with the MENU Button we O 7 Press the MENU button 2 Use the left or right button to switch wel between menus You can also switch between menus using the zoom lever J Use the up or down button to select a menu item 4 Use the left or right button to select the S nootng Mode settings you wish to set 5 Press the MENU button e Rec Menu IO Play Menu Set up Menu L My Camera Menu ba Play Wenu On Protect ox Off Rotate 2 Volum Sound Meno ba Power Savino AT Erase all Gu 08 08 04 09 30 Playback Mode ei Auto Play CEET oh Print Order D w n Uff For items with next to them push the SET button and carry out the settings from the next displayed menu Once the settings are complete press the SET button again and confirm these settings In the Sho
94. on a CF Card Press the zoom lever E toward to switch to index playback three images You can set one copy of each image to print by pressing the SET button then selecting Mark all using the up or down button and pressing the SET button again When the print type is set to Standard or Both the setting for the number of print copies can be changed for each image When Index is selected the print settings 104 can be deleted For the instructions on changing settings please reread Step 3 from the beginning You can cancel all the settings by selecting Clear all 4 Press the MENU button The setting will be complete and the Print Order menu will reappear Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date A maximum of 998 images can be set 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 Print settings can also be assigned to images with the bundled software programs ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser on a computer However 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 Various Functions Setting the Print Style 3 Select Print Type Date You can set up the print style as follows or File No usi
95. or a few moments por Opel CF card slot cover or battery cover Be sure the cover is closed securely is open Batteries are loaded in the wrong Reload the batteries in the correct direction direction Batteries are depleted Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries four AA size batteries Use the Compact Power Adapter Batteries are not the right type Use only unused AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries For information about alkaline batteries see Proper Battery Handling p 15 Poor contact between camera and Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry battery terminals cloth Reload the batteries several times The camera will Camera is in Playback mode Change to the Shooting mode not record Flash is charging Wait until the flash charges You can press the shutter button when the upper indicator lights orange CF card full Insert a new CF card f required download the images to a computer and erase them from the CF card to make space 126 Troubleshooting Problem The camera will not record Cannot play back You attempted to play back Lens will not retract CF card not formatted correctly Format the CF card See Formatting a CF Card p 19 f reformatting does not work the CF card logic circuits may be damaged Contact the nearest Canon Customer Help Desk Computer images that cannot be played back images shot with
96. or movies See Downloading Directly from a CF card BE p 116 Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more Connecting the Camera to a Computer Including the PhotoRecord printing Free program Computer System Requirements Hard Disk Ee 40 MB or more e Windows Space Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more Windows 98 Including Second Edition Canon Camera WIA Driver Os Windows Me 25 MB or more Windows 2000 Windows XP Home Edition Professional seas eae Color 16 bit or Computer The above OS should be pre installed Display 1 024 x 768 pixels or better is Model on computers with built in USB ports recommended 109 suolouny snollen Various Functions e Macintosh Mac OS x v10 ae 2 v10 3 Computer The above OS should be pre installed Model on computers with built in USB ports CPU PowerPC Mac OS 9 0 9 2 64 MB or more of RAM application memory Mac OS X v10 1 v10 2 v10 3 128 MB or more Interface USB Free Canon Utilities Hard Disk ImageBrowser 120 MB or more Space PhotoStitch 30 MB or more 800 x 600 pixels 32 000 colors or better is required 1 024 x 768 pixels or better is recommended Display IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before in
97. or settings that can be e You will hear the shutter d BR FA EA On p 74 no sound will sound when the shot is ra VT D be heard if Mute is set to On complete Do not move There is no shutter sound in movie the camera until you mode hear this sound Shots cannot be taken while the flash is e The upper indicator blinks green while data is charging recorded onto the CF card 35 soiseg oul 1 Shooting The Basics Shooting with the Viewfinder Image Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image When shooting an image a larger range than the one visible in the viewfinder usually gets recorded You can confirm the actual range that will be recorded in the LCD monitor In addition due to the viewfinder s specification the range visible in the viewfinder may actually differ from the actual recorded image The closer the subject is to the lens the more noticeable LLAD the difference will be In some cases D LO O portions of images shot up close that CH SSC appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image You are recommended to use the LCD monitor during macro photography p 45 AF assist Beam The AF assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed You can save power by turning the LCD monitor off p 26 and using the viewfinder to shoot 7 Compose the image so that the subject appears in the center of the frame in the viewfinder autofocus range Shows ap
98. ostcard Print mode information Paper sizes vary according to region Compression Purpose rin Normal Normal Shoot higher quality images Shoot normal quality images Shoot more images Movies can be shot with the following resolutions 7 Press the FUNC button 2 Select 4L using the up or down button The current setting is displayed E 2592x1944 EM e se soiseg oul Shooting The Basics ae 3 sper 7 Excluding o Image File Size Estimated p 146 reso ution you e Ei CF Cards and Estimated Capacities wg p SE Recordable Images p 145 e left or rig i button oi E 1600x1200 SE Wir LS P W Number of recordable images Only displayed when the resolution compression or file format is selected 4 Press the SET button 5 Select the compression you g SC d wish to set using MHE e eer mm the left or right button You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button This screen will appear again once the image is shot 6 Press the FUNC button 42 Shooting The Basics 4 Using the Flash dE Tell CIDP Tv Av M ta Bi SCN Cod Sa Fireworks the flash is prohibited Use the flash according to the guidelines below The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level and the red eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires The flash fires automatically as required by the lighti
99. oting mode you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway 67 suoouny pavuenpy Shooting Advanced Functions Some menu items may not be available Fj for selection according to the Shooting mode p 159 You can apply a desired image and sound to 4 and fx inthe My Camera menu For details see the Registering My Camera Settings p 121 or the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk The default of all the settings changed by the menu and button operations except for Date Time Language and Video System can be restored all at once p 75 68 Shooting Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Tel Rec Menu Reference Menu Item Setting Content Page Sets the camera so that it will either automatically select the AF frame and shoot or shoot with the AF frame fixed in the center or in the GEESS manually set frame 81 e AiAF FlexiZone Center Sets whether or not the red eye reduction lamp fires Red eye gt On Off 44 Sets the option of Spot AE Point one of the light metering modes to Spot AE Point Center the AE point is fixed to the center or AE Point the AE point 83 corresponds to the AF point e Center AF Point Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the uA MF Point Zoom manual focus 93 e On Off Sets the output of the AF assist beam according to shooting i conditions when using the auto focus
100. out relatively dark TC DC52A and Close up Lens 250D 52 mm When using the tele converter please In order to attach any of these lenses you also set the focal length to the telephoto end need to use the separately sold Conversion At other zoom settings the image will Lens Adapter LA DC52D appear as if its corners have been cut off l When using the wide converter please When attaching the wide converter tele set the camera to the wide angle end L i converter or close up lens be sure to The wide converter blocks part of the screw it on securely If they come loose view through the viewfinder they may fall from the lens adapter posing risk of injury from shattered glass l Wide Converter WC DC52 Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide converter tele Use this converter for taking wide angle shots The converter or the close up lens as this wide converter changes the focal length of the can result in blindness or impairment of camera body s lens by a factor of 0 7x the thread vision diameter is 52 mm Tele converter TC DC52A This 52 mm threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots The lens changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 1 75x xipueddy F 135 Appendix Close Up Lens 250D 52 mm Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode This lens makes it easy to take macro shots With Distance the camera set to Macro mode you can use this bet
101. p working N CAUTIONS 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 Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the batteries or power the camera Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Storage in such areas could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage 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 Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns Do not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to its lens The resulting heat build up could damage the flash Read This First Ensure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating not over the specified rating The plug of the battery charger varies according to region Do not use the battery charger or compact
102. pod before shooting The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows Aperture Shutter Speed Value seconds F28 emm The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 500 second The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1 500 second if a faster speed is selected 78 Shutter Speed Display The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds 1 160 indicates 1 160 second Also quote marks indicate the decimal place so that 0 3 indicates 0 3 second and 2 indicates 2 seconds 1 0 8 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 8 1 10 1 13 1 15 1 20 1 25 1 30 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 80 1 100 1 125 1 160 1 200 1 250 1 320 1 400 1 500 1 640 1 800 1 1000 1 1250 1 1600 1 2000 Shooting Advanced Functions Av Setting the Aperture When you set the aperture in the aperture priority AE mode the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness Selecting a lower aperture value opening the aperture allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait A higher aperture value closing it brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus The larger the aperture value the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus f the shutter speed shows in red on the Q LCD monitor the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Adjust the aperture value using the left or right bu
103. power adapter if the cable or plug is damaged or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet Do not allow metal objects such as pins or keys or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation 10 Read This First 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 Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card batteries or other power supply accessory from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the batteries from the camera or battery char
104. print function compatible printer Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to select print settings from the printer The mark may appear on images that O have had print marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any print marks set by your camera The output of some digital printers or photo lab services may not reflect the specified print settings Print settings cannot be set for movies Selecting Images for Printing 7 in the H Play menu select Print Order and press the SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 2 Select Order using the left or right button and press the SET button Print Order EE Standard 0 prints Date Off File No Off Order 3 Select images for printing Single Images When the print type p 105 is set to Standard or Both select an image using the left or right button You can set the number of copies up to 99 to be printed using the up or down button Number of Copies 103 suonouny snollen Various Functions When the print type p 105 is set to Index select an image using the left or right button and mark or remove marks from images using the up or down button A check mark appears on the marked image You can press the zoom lever toward wi and use the same procedures to select images in index playback three images All the Images
105. prox 300 times Ee 0 35 C 32 95 F Diameter 14 5 mm 0 6 in Dimensions iLength 50 mm 2 0 in Weight Approx 29 g 1 0 oz Specifications Battery Charger CB 4AH CB 4AHE Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 200 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 10W Rated 2 Output 565 mA 1275 mA Charging Approx 250 min Time Approx 110 min 2 Operating o o Temperatures 0 35 C 32 95 F ___ 165 0 105 0 x 27 5 mm Dimensions Ge 4 1 x 1 1 in Weight Approx 95 g 3 4 oz body only 1 To charge four NB 2AH NiMH batteries 2 To charge two NB 2AH NiMH batteries loaded one at each end of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA PS500 Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 16 VA 100V 26 VA 240V Rated Output 4 3 V DC 1 5A Operating 0 _ 40 C 32 104 F Temperatures 42 5 x 104 4 x 31 4 mm 1 7 x 4 1 x 1 2 in Approx 180 g 6 3 oz body only Rated Input Dimensions Weight CompactFlash Card Card slot type Type 1 36 4 x 42 8 x 3 3mm 1 4 x 1 7 x 0 1 in Approx 10 g 0 4 oz Dimensions Weight xipueddy 1 147 Specifications Wide Converter WC DC52 Sold Separately Magnification Focusing Range from front of lens Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight 148 Approx 0 7x 35 mm film equivalent at wide angle end approx 26
106. proximate Viewfinder window center of the image This camera employs AiAF artificial in About the Autofocus Function 36 intelligence autofocus technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off center halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions i e dark conditions The AF assist beam can be turned off p 69 a For example if animals are your subject turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them However please keep in mind the following facts Shooting The Basics If the AF assist beam is turned off it may become more difficult for the camera to focus in dark conditions The red eye reduction lamp may emit when you press the shutter button halfway even if the AF assist beam is turned off In order to prevent any lamp from emitting before the flash fires set both the red eye reduction function and the AF assist beam to Off in the Shooting menu Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting WETTER CID P Tv Av M te e SCN Cad After a photo is taken the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds In addition the image will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed Keeping the shutter button fully pressed Pressing the SET button while the image is displa
107. rect print compatible printer information 12 Components Guide Strap Mount Mode Switch p 32 Attaching the LCD Monitor wrist strap p 26 28 Indicators p 14 Viewfinder AN i CF Card Slot Cover p 18 4 Flash Up Button p 43 66 Right Button p 66 Left Button p 66 W amp Macro MF Manual Focus Down Button p 45 66 93 FUNC Function 4 Single Image Erase Button p 64 66 Battery Cover p 15 Ba Print Share Button p 101 113 Battery Cover Lock p 15 DISP Display Button p 26 28 DC IN Terminal p 134 SET AF Frame Selector Button p 81 MENU Button p 67 Tripod Socket The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the Dv Print Share button e Printing See the Direct Print User Guide separate from this guide e Downloading images Windows only See page 108 of this guide and the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk separate from this guide Blue Ready to print Ready to transfer images Blinking Blue Printing Transferring Depending on the direct transfer method the indicator may not blink p 113 When carrying the camera by the strap be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items 13 suoljoun oiseg ejaweyg y Bunedald Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes Crea
108. reen while the movie clip is being recorded to the CF card You cannot shoot again until it stops blinking changed in this mode Sound is recorded monaurally There is no shutter sound in movie mode QuickTime 3 0 or higher is required to playback movie files AVI Motion JPEG on a computer QuickTime for Windows is bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk On the Macintosh platform QuickTime 3 0 or later is generally bundled with Mac OS 8 5 or later operating system F See page 159 for settings that can be 57 soiseg oul Playback The Basics Displaying Images Individually You may not be able to play back images Single Image Playback that have been shot with another camera or edited on a computer with other You can view the recorded images on the software applications LCD monitor 7 Open the LCD monitor e Press the DISP button to show the data The position of the LCD monitor can be Fj for the displayed image p 28 adjusted to suit your viewing position Press the 4 button to quickly delete the i E displayed image p 64 2 Slide the mode ied EE switch to P The last recorded image appears single image playback Q Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback 3 Move between images using the d Slide the mode switch to D left or right button Use the left button to move to the previous
109. ries with new ones Battery life exceeded If using Batteries were placed in the Put batteries back into the charger in the rechargeable _ i charger in the wrong direction correct direction alli ae Poor electrical contact between Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger g batteries and the charger Be sure that the power cord is firmly separately sold connected to the char is fi ger and is firmly plugged battery charger in to the power outlet Battery terminals are dirty Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging Battery life exceeded Replace all 4 batteries with new ones 128 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Image is blurred or Camera moved Hold the camera steady while pressing the out of focus shutter button Autofocus function hampered by Be careful not to block the AF assist beam obstruction to AF assist beam flash part with a finger or other object The AF assist beam is set to Off Set the AF assist beam to On p 69 Subject out of focal range Ensure that there is at least 45 cm 1 5 ft between the camera lens and subject Use the Macro mode to shoot close ups between 5 and 45 cm 2 0 in to 1 5 ft from the lens when set to wide angle and between 25 to 45 cm 9 8 in to 1 5 ft when set to telephoto Subject is hard to focus on Use the focus lock or the manual focus to shoot the image See Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus p 92
110. ry leakage remains lit Remove batteries from the camera or You may not be able to fully charge the charger and store in a dry cool location when batteries due to their specifications right after not in use purchase or after long periods of non use If this happens use the batteries until their charge is depleted before charging them t takes approximately 250 minutes for the again After doing this several times battery Ei charger to fully recharge the batteries as performance will be restored determined by testing at Canon facilities Since storing fully charged batteries for long Please do not charge batteries in areas periods of time about 1 year can shorten where the temperature is outside the their lifecycle or affect performance you are range of 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F recommended to use the batteries in the Charging time varies according to ambient camera until they are completely discharged temperature and to the batteries initial and to store them at normal temperature 23 charge state C 73 F or less If you do not use the The battery charger may emit noise while batteries for long periods of time charge charging This is not a malfunction them fully and discharge them fully in the Battery Charger Kit CBK100 can also be camera at least once a year before returning used Use Canon AA size batteries them to storage NB 1AH with the charger included in the f battery usage time is considerably low CBK 1
111. s green Windows gt Proceed to steps 5 and 6 on the right Macintosh gt Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and download images 112 5 Select Canon CameraWindow in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click OK first time only XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Camera connected Select the proaram to launch for this action lt lt wll pop Camerawindo a nner ra Wi Jee reen C Always use this program for this action D Cancel If the events dialog fails to appear click the Start menu followed by Programs or AIl Programs Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow Set Auto Launch Various Functions 6 Click Set in the CameraWindow Using the software and computer to Set Auto Launch window first download images time only gt See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Using the Camera to Download Images Direct Transfer Function gt See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer below CarretraWiedser Set Aulo Linch Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time p 110 a All Transfers and saves all images to fei Images the computer Transfers and saves to the E New computer only the images that Images have not been previously transferred
112. s pointed straight up or down Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to On the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images 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 and exposure for vertical photography This function operates regardless of the on off status of the Auto Rotate function When changing the camera s orientation between the horizontal and vertical positions you may hear noise coming from the orientation detection mechanism This is not a malfunction Playback Advanced Functions e KE o o When images are downloaded to a EE ER computer the orientation of images clockwise in the LCD monitor rotated by the camera will depend upon gt e the software used to download the images Original 90 gt E o d images can be magnified Images taken vertically with the auto 1 n the ira ray eee rotate function p 95 set to On will otate and press the automatically be rotated to the vertical button position when viewed on the LCD See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 monitor 2 Press the left or right button to select the image to be rotated and press
113. scent H or custom Auto on off Red eye reduction available Normal 45 cm 4 4 m 1 5 14 ft W 45 cm 2 5 m 1 5 8 2 ft T Macro 25 45 cm 9 8 in 1 5 ft W T when sensitivity is set to Auto Auto Creative zone Program Shutter speed priority Aperture priority Manual Custom Image zone Portrait Landscape Night scene Fast shutter Slow shutter Special Scene Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks Underwater Indoor Kids amp Pets and Night Snapshot Stitch assist and Movie High Speed continuous shooting Approx 2 0 shots sec Standard continuous shooting Approx 1 5 shots sec Large Fine mode LCD monitor off Activates shutter after an approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay xipueddy Available USB connection only Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit CompactFlash CF card Type I W Wide angle T Telephoto 141 Specifications File Format Image Recording Format Compression Still Images Number of Recording Pixels Movies Playback Modes Direct Print Display Languages My Camera Settings Interface 142 Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Still images JPEG Exif 2 2 1 Movies AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data 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 640 x 480 pixels 30 sec 320 x
114. shoot images with the optimal brightness However recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions If this happens adjust the exposure compensation manually Photo Tips and Information ISO Speed p 89 The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera s sensitivity to light The higher the ISO speed the higher the sensitivity A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark which makes white elements of the image appear gray Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed shake This is convenient when shooting images Adjust the exposure compensation towards the in places where flash photography is prohibited end The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available light resulting in images that convey Optimal Exposure the feel of the place they were shot Overexposure LA The whole recorded image ISO 50 equivalent is bright which makes black elements of the image appear gray Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may cause the image to be overexposed Adjust the exposure compensation towards the end xipueddy F 151 INDEX A AG Adapler EE 134 PAR PR EEN 81 Aperture Value eet eeii iaeiae iea EE 79 Aperture Priority AE
115. shooting human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene without using a tripod to reduce camera shake 7 Turn the mode dial to SCN Special Scene mode The current Scene mode screen is displayed 2 Select the scene you wish to shoot using the left or right button and shoot the image The name of the Scene mode is displayed for six seconds each time you change the mode Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 34 excluding D For the shooting procedures of OD see the Waterproof Case User Guide included with the Waterproof Case WP DC50 sold separately Shooting The Basics Si Beach B Fireworks G yes Foliage soiseg oul 1 ee modes the shutter ae Ss down Use a tripod to avoid camera Taal In G and a modes the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image In K Gate subjects in the following range 1 to 4 m 3 3 to 13 ft telephoto end or 1 m 3 3 ft infinity other zooming positions in amp using the LCD monitor is recommended Results may vary depending on the subject When shooting images underwater always turn the power off before inserting the camera into the waterproof case sold separately In j or modes using waterproof case WP DC50 sold separately is recommended E e See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode 53 Shooting The Basics Postcard Print Mode dE CIDP Tv Av M Sa Ej A S
116. stalling the driver and software If this happens please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when making a USB connection Please refer to your Computers manual for information regarding the location of the USB port You are recommended to use new AA size batteries fully charged AA size NiMH batteries or AC Adapter Kit ACK600 sold separately to power the camera when connecting to a computer p 132 134 All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2 0 compliant board are not guaranteed Various Functions 7 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk first time only Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for the installation procedures 2 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer s USB port to the camera s DIGITAL terminal DIGITAL Terminal 1 Open the terminal cover with your finger nail 2 Hold the USB connector so the lt side is up then insert it into the DIGITAL terminal securely Always grasp the connector s sides to remove the interface cable from the camera s DIGITAL terminal 3 Slide the camera s mode switch to gt Interface cable 111 suolouny snollen Various Functions 4 Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp light
117. t Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids Do not allow liquids to enter the interior The camera has not been waterproofed If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior immediately turn the camera s power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not use substances containing alcohol benzene thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment The use of these substances may lead to fire 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 In dusty humid or greasy environments the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short circuit leading to fire Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to
118. t of paper etc to obtain the optimal white balance for the conditions 7 Select M Auto in the FUNC menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 The current setting is displayed 2 Select the white balance you wish to set using the left or right button See Setting a Custom White Balance p 87 When the LCD monitor is on you can check the setting on the display A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button The menu will reappear after the shot allowing you to adjust the setting easily 3 Press the FUNC button Shooting Advanced Functions when the photo effect is set to sepia F The white balance cannot be adjusted or E B W p 90 Setting a 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 Especially in the following cases as the white balance may not be adjusted in M Auto shoot after reading the white balance data in Custom Shooting close ups Macro mode 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 Select Bi Auto in the FUNC menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 66 The current setting is d
119. the icon of the drive with the CF card d Eject the CF card from the Depending on the operating system a camera and insert it into a CF EENS card reader connected to the 3 Copy images from the card into a computer folder of your choice on the hard disk The images are stored in the xxx CANON folders located in the DCIM folder where xxx is a three digit number from 100 to 998 p 119 i ERE f you are using a PC card reader or a PC card slot first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter sold separately and then insert the loaded adapter into the slot Refer to your card adapter s or card reader s manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader 116 Various Functions Viewing Images on a TV Set 3 Plug the other ends of the AV he vi in an io in The supplied AV cable AVC DC300 can be EE ste jacks on the TV used to view images as you shoot or play them back Yellow Plug to the Video In Jack 7 Turn off the camera p 31 and nin TE the TV CL gt 2 Attach the AV cable to the A V Out terminal on the camera w Black Plug to the Audio In Jack 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the camera p 31 o The image will appear on the TV Shoot or playback images as usual f the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting press the DISP button 117 suolpuny snollen
120. the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie The maximum length of individual movie clips is 30 seconds 10 frames second at the setting and 3 minutes 15 frames second at the and settings Recording times vary by the CF card See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images p 145 The maximum length of individual movie clips may vary with the subject and shooting conditions Recording will automatically stop when the maximum is reached or when the CF cards runs out of free capacity The recording time may not display QO properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF cards Slow recording cards Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although recording time may not display properly during shooting the movie will be recorded correctly on the CF card Recording time will display properly if you format the CF card in this camera excluding slow recording CF cards You are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 19 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting Shooting The Basics Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting The AE AF white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame After a shot the upper indicator blinks g
121. them as a shooting guideline only Inthe Tv Av or M modes pressing the SET button cycles the selection between the shutter speed the aperture value and the MF indicator A green appears next to the selected item 93 suoouny pesouUeAPYY 1 Shooting Advanced Functions 2 Focus using the left or right button and shoot the image Adjust the focus using the left or right button until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor Pressing the MF button again cancels the manual focus mode focal distance 5 to 45 cm 2 0 in to 1 5 ft at wide angle end and 25 to 45 cm 9 8 in to 1 5 ft at telephoto end In this case the fine scale is adopted You can change the MF indicator displayed distance units p 73 iW You can use manual focus in the macro C Saving Custom Settings e CEDIES P Tv AvM C You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C Custom mode When necessary you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the shooting mode dial to C Settings that are usually forgotten when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off such as Continuous Shooting and Self timer mode are also remembered 7 Turn the shooting mode dial to P Tv Av Mor C 3 When you wish to re save partially modified settings except shooting mode that were previously saved in the C mode select C 2 Set the setting contents you
122. ting is displayed 2 Adjust the compensation using the left or right button The settings can be adjusted in 1 3 stops in the range of 2 stops to 2 stops You can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor when it is on I ss see bes LG You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 3 Press the FUNC button To cancel the exposure compensation return the setting to 0 using the left or right button Fl See Photo Tips and Information p 150 85 suoouny pavuenpy Shooting Advanced Functions Adjusting the Tone White Balance When the white balance is set to match the light source the camera reproduces colors more accurately Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows Settings are automatically set by AK Auto the camera For recording outdoors on a Daylight bright day For recording under overcast EX Cloudy Shady or twilight skies For recording under tungsten Tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm white color white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight ali fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Se c g A 86 For setting a custom value with a white shee
123. tive Zone e ip Auto p 34 The camera automatically selects settings Image Zone e Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type Portrait p 39 Sa Landscape p 39 Bj Night Scene p 39 A Fast Shutter p 39 Slow Shutter p 39 SCN Special Scene p 39 51 cla Stitch Assist p 39 49 HB Movie p 56 e Creative Zone The user selects exposure aperture or other settings to achieve special effects P Program AE p 77 Tv Shutter speed priority AE p 77 Av Aperture priority AE p 79 M Manual Exposure p 80 C Custom p 94 14 Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON OFF button or the shutter button is pressed Upper Indicator Green Ready to record Ready to communicate during a computer connection Blinking Green Recording to CF card Reading CF card Erasing from CF card Transmitting data during a computer connection Low battery Orange Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning Flash is charging Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Manual Focus mode AF Lock Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty although you can press the shutter button you are recommended to shoot using focus lock p 92 Power Lamp Green Power is on Blinking Green Low battery Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert four AA size alkaline batteries supplied with the c
124. tom white balance If this happens make sure the flash also fires when you shoot the image The ISO speed is set to the same setting to shoot the image The custom white balance setting is not canceled even if settings are reset to default settings p 75 Shooting Advanced Functions Changing the ISO Speed Us CEDIES P Tv AVM By raising the ISO speed you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions This function is convenient when you want to prevent camera shake shoot without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark conditions 7 Select E ISO Speed in the FUNC menu A See Selecting Menus ai GI IM Speed and Settings p 66 The current setting is displayed 2 Select the ISO speed using the left or right button A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button The menu will reappear after the shot allowing you to adjust the settings easily 3 Press the FUNC button dL AUTO 0 100 200 400 de Fi Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise To take clean images use as low an ISO speed as possible The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed It will automatically raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter You can easily shoot images in dark places such as indoor settings by using the fa Indoor p 52 option of the SCN mode See Photo Tips and Information
125. ts 109 Viewing Images ona TV Get 117 Resetting the File Number 008 118 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 120 Registering My Camera Settings 121 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 132 Using the Lenses Sold Separately 135 Camera Care and Maintenance 139 Battery Performance ccccceseeeeeeeeeeeaees 144 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images 145 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 159 Read This First 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 CompactFlash cards that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used ma 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 camer
126. ttings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode See page 159 for settings that can be Fj changed in this mode Mode Dial By simply selecting one of the following 8 modes you can shoot the image with the most appropriate settings for the scene W Foliage EJ Snow Gi Beach ee Fireworks Appropriate for shooting images with flowers leaves or trees to enhance color Appropriate for shooting the subject against the backdrop of snowy mountains while preventing dark subjects and bluish backgrounds Appropriate for shooting scenes by the sea or on sunlit sandy beaches while preventing dark subjects Appropriate for shooting fireworks clearly with the optimal exposure soiseg oul 51 Shooting The Basics Underwater Indoor Kids amp Pets Night Snapshot Appropriate for shooting images with the Waterproof Case WP DC50 sold separately This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with natural hues The flash is controlled to fire as seldom as possible Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting The exposure is regulated so as to avoid the use of flash as much as possible Appropriate for shooting movable subjects such as children or pets Appropriate for
127. tton until the shutter speed display turns white Some aperture values may not be available with certain zoom positions p 78 you can switch between aperture value and AF frame each time the SET button is pressed p 82 Please note that camera shake becomes a factor with larger aperture values that slow down shutter speeds If ks camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor secure the camera to a tripod before shooting In this mode the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1 60 second to 1 500 second The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens aperture F2 8 F3 2 F3 5 F4 0 F4 5 F4 9 F5 0 F5 6 F6 3 F7 1 F8 0 Fl When the AF frame is set to FlexiZone 19 suoouny peoueApY d Shooting Advanced Functions M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images You can select settings such as a long exposure to suit your purpose When you press the shutter button halfway the difference between the standard exposure and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor If the difference is more than 2 stops 2 or 2 appears in red The standard exposure is calculated by the AE function according to the selected metering mode cha
128. u m See Selecting Menus aj and Settings p 66 iW When the flash output is low less shadow Flash Output iL 2 Adjust the flash output using the left or right button You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu will reappear after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 3 Press the FUNC button 91 suoouny pesouUeAPYY Shooting Advanced Functions Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects e Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings e Subjects mixing close and far objects e Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition e Subjects that are moving quickly e When shooting through glass get as close as possible to avoid reflection off the glass e Subject with horizontal stripes To shoot these subjects first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance lock the focus and recompose the image with the desired subject or use manual focus 92 Shooting with Focus Lock 7 Aim the AF frame at an object ata similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus The AE setting will also lock when you do this The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great Use AF Lock when this happens 3 Recompose the
129. w many copies you want DPOF Print Settings and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab that supports DPOF to have them printed out later 1This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge therefore you can connect the camera to non Canon PictBridge compliant printers and print images 2Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print settings For information on how to print images refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera Also refer to your printer s manual 101 suoloun4 Snoen Various Functions Print settings DPOF Print Settings p 103 Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order p 107 Ka Direct Print Compatible Printing e De UN For details see the Direct Print Photo Lab A K Ep User Guide S M S Also refer to your printer s manual CP Printer e Bubble Jet Printer E Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera Non Canon PictBridge Canon Direct Print Compatible CP Printers compliant printers See the System Map Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers For more information visit your nearest Canon retailer 102 Various Functions DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF or for printing on a direct
130. ween Front option to shoot subjects that are 4 to 16 cm 1 6 to of the Lens Field Coverage 6 3 in away from the front of the lens at the wide and Subject angle end and 13 to 16 cm 5 1 to 6 3 in at the telephoto end EE Telephoto 1 3 in End 55 x 41 It is not possible to attach a lens hood or 2 2 x 16 in Fj filter to the wide converter or tele converter 48 x 36 mm Wide Angle 1 9 x 1 4 in End 148 x 111mm 5 8 x 4 4 in Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52D This separately sold adapter is required for attaching the wide converter tele converter and close up lens 52 mm thread diameter 136 Appendix Close Up Lens 250D 52 mm This lens makes it easy to take macro shots With the camera set to Macro mode you can use this option to shoot subjects that are 4 to 16 cm 1 6 to 6 3 in away from the front of the lens at the wide angle end and 8 to 11 cm 3 2 to 4 3 in at the telephoto end It is not possible to attach a lens hood or Ei filter to the wide converter or tele converter 136 Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode Distance between Front of the Lens and Subject Field Coverage 45 x 34 mm 1 8 x 1 3 in 55 x 41 mm 2 2 x 1 6 in 48 x 36 mm 1 9 x 1 4 in 148 x 111 mm 5 8 x 4 4 in Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52D This separately sold adapter is required for attaching the wide converter tele converter and close up lens 52 mm thread diameter Telephoto End Wide Angle
131. yed Press the shutter button halfway again to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the next image soiseg oul images are displayed e Erase Images Individually p 64 e Display the setting details of the image p 28 e Magnify Images p 58 When pressing the SET button while the image is displayed ka You can perform the following while Not available in Ca Stitch Assist mode 37 Shooting The Basics Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off 7 Press the MENU button The fe Rec menu appears 2 Select Ei Review using the up or down button 3 Select a duration setting using the left or right button and press the MENU button With the Off option the image will not display With the 2 sec to 10 sec options the image will appear for the time selected even if you release the shutter button Another picture can be taken by pressing the shutter button even while an image is displayed 38 Shooting The Basics Using the Mode Dial Image Zone Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the shooting mode dial D Portrait Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur 24 Landscape Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes Movie Use

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