Canon Powershot A75 Users Manual

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ENGLISH

DIGITAL CAMERA

Camera User Guide

PRINTED IN MALAYSIA

Camera User Guide

CDI-E137-010

z Please read the Read This First section (p. 7).
z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.

Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera

Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer

This Guide
Software Starter Guide
Downloading Images to a Computer

Direct Print User Guide
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing

Use of genuine Canon accessories is
recommended.
This product is designed to perform optimally
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.

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 highprecision 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. 113).
Language Setting
Please see page 24 to change the language
setting.
Please read through the Read This First section
(p. 7) before using your camera.
2

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure
that the information contained in this guide is
accurate and complete, no liability can be
accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon
reserves the right to change the specifications
of the hardware and software described herein
at any time without prior notice.
No part of this guide may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language in any
form, by any means, without the prior written
permission of Canon.
Canon makes no warranties for damages
resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a
mistaken operation or malfunction of the
camera, the software, the CompactFlashTM
cards (CF cards), personal computers,
peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF
cards.

Trademark Acknowledgments
• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon,
Inc.
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk
Corporation.
• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and
QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc, registered in the United States and other
countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Other names and products not mentioned above
may be registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective companies.
Copyright © 2004 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents
Functions and operations tables. These pages
are shaded on the right edges to make them easy
to find.

Read This First

Please Read ...........................................................7
Safety Precautions .................................................8
Preventing Malfunctions .......................................13

Components Guide
Preparing the Camera

14
17

Installing the Batteries ..........................................17
Installing a CF Card..............................................20
Setting the Date/Time...........................................22
Setting the Language ...........................................24

Basic Functions

Turning the Power On/Off.....................................25
Switching between Shooting and Playback..........26
Using the LCD Monitor .........................................28

Shooting – The Basics

Auto Mode ...................................................33
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ............36
Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone).......................38
Portrait ...............................................................38
Landscape ........................................................38
Night Scene .......................................................38

Fast Shutter .......................................................38
Slow Shutter......................................................38

Changing the Resolution and Compression......... 40
Using the Flash................................................ 42
Macro Mode ................................................... 44
Self-timer .............................................................. 45
Digital Zoom ......................................................... 46
Continuous Shooting ............................................ 47
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) .. 48
Special Scene Mode...................................... 51
Postcard Print Mode ...................................... 53
Movie Mode ................................................... 55

Playback – The Basics

Displaying Images Individually
(Single Image Playback) ...................................... 57
Magnifying Images......................................... 58
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback).. 58
Jumping Between Images .................................... 59
Viewing/Editing Movies ........................................ 60

Erasing

Erasing Images Individually ............................. 63
Erasing All Images ............................................... 63

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Selecting Menus and Settings.............................. 64

Table of Contents

Menu Settings and Default Settings .....................67
Resetting the Settings to Default ..........................73
Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ...................74
Program AE......................................................75
Setting the Shutter Speed ................................75
Setting the Aperture .........................................76
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.77

Switching between Autofocus Modes...................78
Switching between Light Metering Modes ............79
Adjusting the Exposure.........................................80
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .....................81
Changing the ISO Speed......................................84
Changing the Photo Effect....................................85
Adjusting the Flash Output ...................................86
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ......87
Setting the Auto Rotate Function..........................89

Playback – Advanced Features

Rotating Images in the Display.............................91
Attaching Sound Memos to Image .......................92
Auto Play ..............................................................93
Protecting Images.................................................94

Various Functions

Downloading Images to a Computer .................. 104
Computer System Requirements ..........................104

Viewing Images on a TV Set .............................. 112
Resetting the File Number.................................. 114
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 115
Registering My Camera Settings........................ 116

List of Messages
Troubleshooting
Appendix

120
122
128

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) ............. 128
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)................... 131
Camera Care and Maintenance ......................... 134

Specifications

136

Battery Performance .......................................... 140
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images).......................................... 141

Photo Tips and Information
Index

145
147

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ...... 152

About Printing .......................................................96
DPOF Print Settings .............................................98
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) ...102

Table of Contents

Symbols Used
Icons under title bars show the operations mode.
As in the example below, the mode dial should be
set to
, ,
,
, , ,
, ,
,
,
or
.

Using the Flash
Mode Dial

This mark denotes issues that may affect
the camera's operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that
complement the basic operating
procedures.

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, its
subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from
any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlashTM 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 in a
manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or
commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in
use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your
camera.

Read This First

Safety Precautions
z 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.
z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct
operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and
equipment.
z In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera, batteries, and separately sold
battery and charger kit and compact power adapter.

Read This First

WARNINGS
z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage
your eyesight.
z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light
produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away
from infants when using the flash.
z 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 in asphyxiation.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.

Read This First

z 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 closest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.
z Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to 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.
z Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended
power accessories.
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Read This First

z 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.
z 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.
z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It
could lead to leakage and injury.
z Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead
to overheating, burns and other injuries.
z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct
contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers
may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.
z The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord 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.
z 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.
11

Read This First

CAUTIONS
z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high
temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. 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 battery pack or power the camera.
z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire,
electrical shock or other damage.
z 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.
z 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.
z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up
could damage the flash.
z 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.
z Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the
plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.
z 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.
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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 and battery or power cord (if connected)
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
charger 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.

Components Guide
Shutter Button (p. 34)
Speaker

Shooting Mode Dial (p. 38)
ON/OFF Button (p. 25)
Power Indicator (p. 16)
Viewfinder Window

AF-assist Beam (p. 36)
Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 43)
Self-timer Lamp
Flash (p. 42)
A/V (Audio/Video) Out
Terminal (p. 112)

Ring Release Button
Lens
Zoom Lever
(p. 33, 46, 58, 59)
Ring
Microphone

Terminal
Cover
DIGITAL Terminal (p. 107)

To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.
Computer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)
• CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied
with the CP-100/CP-10)
• 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)
• 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 direct print compatible
printer information.

Components Guide

LCD Monitor**
(p. 28)

MENU Button
(p. 65)

Strap Mount

Attaching the wrist strap*

Mode Switch
Indicators (p. 16)
(p. 26)
Viewfinder (p. 35)

CF Card Slot Cover (p. 20)
Omni Selector (

(Macro)/ MF /

)

SET Button
FUNC. (Function)/
(Single Image Erase) Button (p. 63, 64)
Battery Cover Lock (p. 17)
DC IN
Terminal (p. 131)

Tripod Socket
DISP. (Display) Button (p. 28)
(Print/Share) Button (p. 109)

The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the
(Print/Share) button.
• Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide)
• Downloading images (Windows only): See page 104 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (separate from this guide)

Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images
Blinking Blue: Printing/Transferring
* Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap.
** The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic sheet for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before
using the camera.

Components Guide

Shooting Mode Dial
Creative Zone

Auto

Image Zone

Use the shooting mode
dial to select a Shooting
mode.
: Auto (p. 33)
The camera
automatically selects
settings.

• Image Zone
The camera automatically selects settings
according to the image composition type.
: Portrait (p. 38)
: Landscape (p. 38)
: Night Scene (p. 38)
: Fast Shutter (p. 38)
: Slow Shutter (p. 38)
: Stitch Assist (p. 38, 48)
: Special Scene (p. 38, 51)
: Movie (p. 55)
• Creative Zone
The user selects exposure, aperture or other
settings to achieve special effects.
: Program AE (p. 75)
: Shutter Speed-priority AE (p. 75)
: Aperture-priority AE (p. 76)
: Manual Exposure (p. 77)
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Indicators
The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF
button or the shutter button is pressed.
• Indicator Next to the Viewfinder
(Upper Indicator)
Green: Ready to record/Ready to communicate
(during a computer connection)
Blinking Green: Starting up/Recording to CF card/
Reading CF card/Erasing from CF card/
Transmitting data (during a computer
connection)
Orange: Ready to record (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to record (camera shake
warning)/Flash is charging (when LCD monitor
is on)
• Indicator Next to the Viewfinder
(Lower Indicator)
Yellow: Macro mode/Manual Focus mode/AF Lock
mode
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (although you
can press the shutter button, try using focus
lock or adjusting the focus manually (p. 89))
• Power Indicator
Green: Power is on

Preparing the Camera
Installing the Batteries

The camera uses four AA-size alkaline
batteries supplied with the camera. You may
also use separately sold nickel metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries.

Be sure that the camera power is
off.

Slide the battery
cover lock in the
direction of the
arrow, and open
the cover.

Insert the batteries
as shown.

Positive
end (+)

Negative
end (-)

Close the battery cover.
When the indicator next to the viewfinder
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.
z We recommend the use of the
separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600
to power the camera during long usage
sessions (p. 130).
z The separately sold battery charger kit
lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries
to power the camera (p. 128).
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Preparing the Camera

z For important information, see Battery
Performance (p. 140).
z 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
z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH
batteries (sold separately) only. For information
on AA-size NiMH battery handling, see Using
Rechargeable Batteries (p. 128).
z 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.
z Camera operating time may shorten at low
temperatures when alkaline batteries are used.
Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries
may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are
using the camera in cold areas or for a long time,
we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH
Battery Kit NB4-200 (a four piece set).

z While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium
batteries, performance is unreliable and their use
is not recommended.
z Never mix unused and partially used
batteries. Always load four fresh (or fully
recharged) batteries at the same time.
z Be careful to load the batteries with their
positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right
direction.
z Never mix batteries of different types or from
different manufacturers. All four batteries
should be identical.
z 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.
z 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 shortcircuit.

Preparing the Camera

z 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.
WARNING
Never use damaged batteries or batteries
whose outer seal is completely or partially
missing or peeled off, as there is risk that
such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst.
Always check the seals on store-bought
batteries before loading them, as some
batteries may come with defective seals. Do
not use batteries with defective seals.
Never use batteries that look like this.
Batteries with all or part of the seal
(electrical insulation sheath) peeled
off.

The positive electrode (plus
terminal) is flat.
The negative terminal is correctly
formed (protruding from the metal
base), but the seal does not extend
up over the edge of the metal base.

Battery Status Indications
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) batteries
promptly. 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 press any of the following
buttons: DISP., or / MF.
Batteries are fully depleted and the
Change the camera can no longer operate. You
batteries
should replace the batteries
immediately.
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Preparing the Camera

Installing a CF Card

Be sure that the camera is turned
off.

Slide the CF card
slot cover in the
direction of the
arrow, and open it.

Insert the CF card
with the label
facing out.

z Insert the CF card all the
way into the slot, so that
the CF card eject button
pops all the way out.
z To remove the CF card,
press the CF card eject
button.

mark

CF card eject
button
Card label

Close the CF card slot cover
securely.
z When the indicator next to the viewfinder
blinks green, the camera is writing,
reading, erasing or transmitting an
image to or from the CF card. Do not
perform the following, for image data
may be lost or corrupted:
- Do not shake the camera.
- Do not turn off the power or open the
CF card slot cover.
z Be aware that use of CF cards whose
contents have been edited at another
camera or with another company’s
software may cause the camera to
operate incorrectly.
z You are recommended to use CF cards
that have been formatted in your camera
(see next page). The card supplied with
the camera may be used without further
formatting.
For more information on CF cards, see CF
Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images) (p. 141).

Preparing the Camera

About CF Cards
z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices.
Do not bend them, apply force to them, or
subject them to shocks or vibration.
z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card.
z Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature
extremes will cause condensation to form in the
card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid
condensation, place the CF card in a sealed
plastic bag before moving it into a different
temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to
the new temperature. If condensation forms on
the CF card, store it at room temperature until
the water droplets have evaporated naturally.
z Place the CF card in the supplied case for
storage.
z Do not use or store CF cards in the following
types of location.
• Locations subject to dust or sand
• Locations subject to high humidity and high
temperatures

Formatting a CF Card

Please note that formatting a CF card
erases all data, including protected images
and other file types. Please check the
contents of the CF card before formatting it.

Turn the power on (p. 25).

Press the MENU
button and select
[ (Set up)] using
or .

Select
(Format)
using
or
and
press the SET
button.

You should always format a new CF card or one
from which you wish to erase all images and other
data.
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Preparing the Camera

Select [OK] using
or
and press
the SET button.

z To cancel formatting
instead, select [Cancel]
and press the SET
button.
z The capacity of the CF card displayed after
formatting will be less than the rated capacity
of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of
the CF card or camera.

The Set Date/Time menu will appear when
the camera is first turned on or the date
battery has run down. Start from Step 4 to set
the date and time.

1
2

Turn on the camera (p. 25).

Press
or
to
select (Date/
Time), and then
press the SET
button.

Press the MENU button.
z If the camera does not work properly,
the inserted CF card may be
malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF
card may solve the problem.
z When a non-Canon brand CF card is
malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve
the problem.
z CF cards formatted in another camera,
computer or peripheral device may not
operate correctly. When that happens,
reformat the CF card with this camera.

Setting the Date/Time

Press the MENU
button and select
the [ (Set up)]
menu using or
.

Preparing the Camera

Set the date and
time.

z Press
or
to
highlight another field.
z Press
or
to
change the value of the
highlighted field.
z The date can be set up to the year 2030.

5
6

Press the SET button.
Press the MENU button.
z The date, time and other camera settings
may reset to the default settings if the
batteries have been removed for more
than three weeks. If this happens, reset
these settings.
z For embedding the date on the image
data, refer to page 54.
z For printing images with the date and
time on them without embedding the
date and time on image data, refer to
Setting the Print Style (p. 100) or the
Direct Printer User Guide (separate from
this guide).

Charging the date/time battery
z The camera has a built-in rechargeable
lithium ion 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.
z If the Date/Time menu appears when
the camera power is turned on, the date/
time battery charge is low. Use the
above method to recharge it.

Preparing the Camera

Setting the Language

Use this feature to select the language for the
LCD monitor display.

Turn on the camera (p. 25).

Press the MENU
button and select
the [ (Set up)]
menu using or
.

Select (Language)
using
or
and
press the SET
button.

Select a language
using , , or
and press the
SET button.

z If you press the MENU button without
pressing the SET button, the camera reverts
to the Set up menu without setting the
language.

Press the MENU button.
Easy Operation
In Playback mode, you can display the
language setting menu immediately by
pressing the MENU button while holding
the SET button (this operation is not
available during movie playback or during
a connection to a separately sold printer).

Basic Functions
Turning the Power On/Off

Press the ON/OFF button until the
power indicator lights green (p. 16).

Shooting Mode
z Current shooting settings will appear in the
LCD monitor for about 6 seconds.
If you turn the mode switch to
, the lens
will retract after approximately 1 minute.

Playback Mode
z The LCD monitor displays an image.

Turning the Camera Off
z Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the
power off.
z You will hear a start-up sound and see
the start-up image when the power
comes on. (To change the start-up
sound and image, see below and pages
72 and 115.)

z 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 startup sound and image
Press and hold the SET button, then
turn on the power.

Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving
function. Depending on the power saving setting
(p. 70), the camera may power down or the LCD
monitor may go off automatically.
z Auto Power Down
[On]:
Shooting mode:
Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the
last time a camera control is accessed.
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 or
something is printed on the printer.
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Basic Functions

When the Auto Power Down Function Activates
Press the ON button again.
[Off]:
The power saving function does not activate.
z 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. 70).
When the Display Off Function Activates
The LCD monitor display turns back on if any
button other than the ON/OFF button is pressed.
The power saving function will not activate
while the camera is in Auto Play mode or
during a computer connection (p. 93, 104).

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.
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
The lens does not retract for
1 minute after the camera
switches to Playback mode.

Shooting Mode
z Slide the mode switch to

Playback Mode
z Slide the mode switch to
.
z When a printer (sold separately) is
connected, images can be printed (see the
Direct Print User Guide).
z When the camera is connected to a
computer, recorded images can be
downloaded to and viewed with a computer
(p. 104).
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Basic Functions

When a printer (sold separately) is properly
connected,
, , or
appears on the
LCD monitor.

Basic Functions

Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and
play back images. Pressing the DISP. button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each
time the button is pressed.
Shooting Mode
DISP. Button
LCD Monitor Display
(Information View)

LCD Monitor Display
(No Information)

AF Frame
Spot AE
Point Frame

DISP. Button

Shutter Speed

Off

Aperture Value
Shots Remaining or
Remaining Movie Time/
Elapsed Time (During Shooting)
(frames/sec.)

DISP. Button
The AF frame changes according to its On/Off setting (LCD monitor On).

AiAF set to [On] (p. 78)

AiAF set to [Off] (p. 78)

z Green: Focusing complete (focused AF frame)

z Green: Focusing complete

z Does not appear: Focusing difficulty

z Yellow: Focusing difficulty

Basic Functions

Shooting Mode
Exposure Compensation
White Balance

(PowerShot A85)
4.3x 5.3x 6.7x 8.2x 11x
(PowerShot A75)
3.8x 4.8x 6.0x 7.4x 10x

p. 38, 74
p. 80
p. 81

Drive Mode

p. 45, 47

ISO Speed

p. 84

Photo Effect

p. 85

Light Metering Mode

p. 79

Compression

p. 40

Resolution
Postcard Print

p. 40
p. 53

Flash

p. 42

Red-eye Reduction

p. 43

Macro Mode

p. 44

Manual Focus

p. 89

Auto Rotate Function

p. 91

Movie Recording Mode

p. 55

Digital Zoom Setting*2

p. 46

Camera Shake Warning

p. 16

Low Battery

p. 19

*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.

zWhen 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 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.
z and the icons in the
above appear
even when the information view is turned off.
zIn addition to the above, the AF frame, spot light
metering frame, shutter speed, aperture value,
recordable images or recordable movie time are
displayed as in the example to the left.
zSetting the mode dial to
or
modes turns
the LCD monitor on regardless of whether it is set
to on or off.
zA slow shutter speed has likely been selected
because of insufficient lighting if the upper
indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after
the metering preparations are complete and the
camera shake icon ( ) displays in the LCD
monitor. Set the flash to
or
, or affix the
camera to a tripod to shoot.
zAfter 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. 36).
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Basic Functions

Playback Mode
Standard Display
File Number

DISP. Button

No Display
Image Number and Total
(Display Image/Total)

Shooting
Date/Time

Detailed Display*
Histogram

Aperture Value
Shutter Speed

DISP. Button

Compression

p. 40

Resolution (Still image)

p. 40

Sound memo (WAVE file)

p. 92

Movie

p. 55

Protection Status

p. 94

Movie Length

* Detailed Display is not available in index
playback (9 images).

Basic Functions

Shooting Mode

p. 38, 74

The following information may also appear with
some image files.
An audio file other than a wave file, or a file
with an unrecognized format, is attached.

Exposure Compensation

p. 80

White Balance

p. 81

Photo Effects

p. 85

A JPEG file not supported by “Design rule
for Camera File system” (DCF) standards.

ISO Speed

p. 84

RAW format file

Flash

p. 42

A file with an unrecognized format.

Macro Mode

p. 44

Manual Focus

p. 89

Light Metering Mode

p. 79

Resolution (Movies)

p. 40

Low Battery

p. 19

In addition to the above, the shutter speed,
aperture setting, histogram and recorded movie
time are displayed as in the example in the figure
on the left.
* Each mode of the SCN mode appears (p. 51).

The image in the LCD monitor may darken
when the monitor is used under sunlight or
other strong lighting. This is not a defect.
z The on/off setting of the LCD monitor
display mode is memorized when the
camera is turned off. When the camera is
turned on again it assumes the last
mode. However, when the LCD monitor is
turned on and the “Change the Batteries”
message appears, the LCD monitor may
not automatically turn on the next time
the camera is started.

Basic Functions

z While a recorded image is displayed on
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
exposure compensation and re-shoot.
(Press the DISP. button if the histogram
and other information is not shown.)
z Please note that image information
recorded by this camera may not display
correctly on other cameras and image
information recorded by other cameras
may not display correctly on this
camera.
About the Histogram
z 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
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compensation to a negative value if the
image is too bright (p. 80).
Sample Histograms

Dark image

Balanced image

Bright image

Shooting – The Basics
See Functions Available in Each Shooting
Mode (p. 152) at the end of this manual to find
out which settings can be changed in which
Shooting modes.

Use the zoom lever to achieve the
desired composition (relative
subject size in the viewfinder).

Auto Mode
Mode Dial

In this mode, all you have to do is press the
shutter button and let the camera do
everything else.

Check that the camera is in
Shooting mode (p. 26).

Turn the Shooting mode dial to
.

Aim the camera at the subject
you wish to shoot.

: Decreases the size of the
subject (Wide angle)

: Magnifies the size of
subject (Telephoto)
z The angle of view can be adjusted within the
35 to 105 mm range, in 35mm film
equivalent.
z When the LCD monitor is on, the combined
use of the digital zoom and optical zoom
enables magnified shooting up to
approximately 11x with the PowerShot A85
and 10x with the PowerShot A75 (See Digital
Zoom, p. 46).

Shooting – The Basics

Press the shutter
button halfway.

z The shutter button has a
two-stage action.
Pressing Halfway
Pressing halfway
automatically sets the
exposure and focus.
• Two beeps will sound when the camera has
finished metering, and the indicator next to
the viewfinder will light green or orange. If
the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will
appear green.
• The indicator next to the viewfinder will blink
yellow and the beep will sound one time if
the subject is difficult to focus on.

Press the shutter
button all the way.
Pressing Fully
Pressing fully releases
the shutter.

• You will hear the shutter sound when the
shot is complete. Do not move the camera
until you hear this sound.
• The indicator next to the viewfinder blinks
green while data is recorded onto the CF
card.
• The picture appears for two seconds on the
LCD monitor, if it is on.
z See page 152 for settings that can be
changed in this mode.
z 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. 36).
z If the orange or yellow indicator blinks
while you press halfway, you can still
press fully to take the shot.
z 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.
z The beep and shutter sound can be set
On/Off in the Set up menu (p. 69).

Shooting – The Basics

z When the shutter sound is set to [
,
,
(On)] (p. 72) and [Mute] is set to
On, no sound will be heard.
z There is no shutter sound in movie
mode.
z Shots cannot be taken while the flash is
charging.

Shooting with the Viewfinder
You can save the power by turning the LCD
monitor off (p. 28) and using the viewfinder to
shoot.

Compose the image so that the
subject appears in the center of
the frame in the viewfinder
(autofocus range).

Shows approximate
center of the image

About the Autofocus Function
This camera employs AiAF technology
(artificial intelligence autofocus) 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 offcenter.
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded
Image
Please note that the actual image may
differ from the image seen in the optical
viewfinder due to the physical
separation between the viewfinder and
lens. This is more noticeable the closer
the subject is to the lens. In some cases,
portions of images shot up close that
appear in the viewfinder will not appear
in the recorded image. Please use the
LCD monitor to shoot images up close
(p. 44).

Viewfinder

Shooting – The Basics

AF-assist Beam
z The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit
when the shutter button is pressed
halfway to assist focusing in certain
conditions, i.e. dark conditions.
z The AF-assist beam can be turned off
(p. 67).
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.
• 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
Mode Dial

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.
z Keeping the shutter button fully pressed
z Pressing the SET button while the image
is displayed*
Press the shutter button halfway again to stop
displaying it.
You can perform the following while
images are displayed.*
• Erasing Images Individually (p. 63)
• Display the setting details of the image
(p. 30).
• Magnifying Images (p. 58) (When
pressing the SET button and
displaying images)
* This cannot be performed in Stitch Assist mode.

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.

Press the MENU button.

z The [

2
3

Select

(Rec.)] menu appears.

(Review) using

Select a duration
using or and
press the MENU
button.

z With the [Off] option,
the image will not automatically display.
z With the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] options, the
image will appear for the time selected.
z You can continue to display the image as
long as the shutter button is held fully
pressed regardless of the Review setting.
z Another picture can be taken by pressing the
shutter button even while an image is
displayed.
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Shooting – The Basics

Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone)
Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial.
Portrait

Movie

Stitch Assist

Special Scene

Use this mode to shoot
movie clips. Shooting and
sound recording starts
simultaneously (p. 55).

Use this mode when you
want the subject to
appear sharp and the
background to blur.

Landscape

Use this mode to shoot
spacious landscape
scenes.

Night Scene

Use this mode to capture human
subjects against the backdrop of
an evening sky or night scene.
The subject is illuminated with
light from the flash while the
backdrop is captured at a slow
shutter speed.

Use this mode when taking
shots that you want to
combine into a panorama
(p. 48).

Select from 6 scene
modes to shoot with the
most appropriate settings
for the scene (p. 51).

Fast Shutter

Slow Shutter

Use this mode to shoot
fast moving objects.

Use this mode to shoot
moving objects to make
them appear blurred,
such as river rapids.

Shooting – The Basics

Turn the mode dial
and set the icon of
the function you
wish to use to
.

z Shooting procedures are
the same as for the
mode (p. 33).
and
Shooting Modes
Always use a tripod to prevent camera
shake.
z See page 152 for settings that can be
changed in this mode.
z Tips for each function:
Portrait Mode
• To best achieve the effect of the
background gradually fading, compose
the image so that the upper half of the
subject’s body fills most of the viewfinder
or LCD monitor.

• The background gets increasingly
indistinct the more you adjust the focal
length toward telephoto.
Landscape Mode
• 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.
Night Scene Mode
• The shutter speed slows down. Even if
you use the flash, tell your subjects not to
move for a few moments.
• Using the
mode in daylight will
produce an effect similar to that of the
mode.
z
Fast Shutter
• Noise in the recorded image may
increase if you shoot dark subjects.

Shooting – The Basics

Changing the Resolution and
Compression

z The resolution is set to M1 (1600 x 1200)
or

Mode Dial

*The Postcard Print mode is not available in

and

L
(Large)

Purpose

z Print up to A4 size*
High z

z
M1
1600 x 1200
(Medium 1) pixels

M2
(Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixels
S
(Small)

640 x 480 pixels

z
z
Low

z
z

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

(Fine).

information.

You can change the resolution and compression
(excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose
of the image you are about to shoot.
Resolution
PowerShot A85
2272 x 1704
pixels
PowerShot A75
2048 x 1536
pixels

and the compression is set to

z See page 53 for Postcard Print mode

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
Print credit card
size 86 x 54 mm
(3.4 x 2.1 in.) prints
Send images as
e-mail attachments
Shoot more images

Compression
Superfine
Fine
Normal

Purpose
High Shoot higher quality
Quality images

Shoot normal quality
images
Normal Shoot more images

Movies can be shot with the following resolutions.
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels

Shooting – The Basics

1
2

Select L* (2272 x
1704 or 2048 x
1536) using
or
.

* The current setting is
displayed.

4
5

Press the FUNC. button.

Select the
resolution or
compression you
wish to set using
or .

Example:
PowerShot A85

Excluding

Press the SET button.
Select the
compression you
wish to set using
or .

z You can shoot the image right after selecting
settings by pressing the shutter button. This
screen will appear again, once the image is
shot.

Press the FUNC. button.
z Image File Size (Estimated) (p. 142)
z CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images) (p. 141)

Number of
recordable images
(Only displayed when
the resolution,
compression or file
format is selected)

Shooting – The Basics

Using the Flash

*
(Fireworks) mode, the flash is prohibited.

Mode Dial

* In

Use the flash according to the guidelines
below.
The flash fires automatically as
Auto with required by the lighting level,
red-eye and the red-eye reduction
reduction lamp fires each time the main
flash fires.
Auto

Flash on The flash always fires.
Flash off The flash does not fire.

z The selected flash mode
appears on the LCD
monitor.
z You can switch between settings by pressing
the button.
When the red-eye reduction function is on

The flash fires automatically as
required by the lighting level.

Flash on
with
The red-eye reduction lamp
red-eye and the flash always fire.
reduction

Press the button
to switch between
flash modes.

When the red-eye reduction function is off

z This operation may not work in certain
Shooting modes (p. 152).

Shoot the image.

z The flash will fire if the indicator beside the
viewfinder lights orange when the shutter
button is pressed halfway. (Does not fire in

Shooting – The Basics

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the
mode (p. 33).

z Shots cannot be taken while the flash is
charging.
z 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.
z The flash setting is saved when the
camera is turned off in the ,
,
and
Shooting modes.

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.
z When shooting in any mode other than
mode, the flash fires with automatic
adjustments.
z 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.
z In
mode, the flash fires with the
manually set adjustments.
z 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.
z In
mode, the [Flash Output] option
can be changed (p. 86).

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.

1
z

In the [
(Rec.)]
menu, set (Redeye) to [On].
appears on the LCD
monitor.
43

Shooting – The Basics

z The red-eye reduction function cannot
be set when the Special Scene mode
(p. 51) is set to
(Fireworks).
z Red-Eye Reduction
When shooting with the red-eye
reduction function, the subjects must
look right at the red-eye reduction lamp
for this mode to be effective. 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.

Macro Mode
Mode Dial

* Macro mode is not available in

The image will be shot in macro mode when
the distance between the lens and the subject
is in the range of 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.)
at wide angle end and 26 to 46 cm (10 in. to
1.5 ft.) at telephoto end.
Use to take close-up shots of flowers or small
objects.

Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.

Press the
button.

z The
icon appears on
the LCD monitor.
z Pressing the
button
again cancels the macro
mode.

3
44

*
mode.

Shoot the image.

Shooting – The Basics

z The indicator beside the viewfinder will light
yellow when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
z Shooting procedures are the same as for the
Mode (p. 33).
z Always use the LCD monitor to compose
images in macro mode. Shooting with
the viewfinder is possible, though, part
of the image may not appear in the final
shot (p. 35).
z When the lens is zoomed out to the wide
angle end, the recordable area is 55 ×
41 mm (2.2 in. × 1.6 in.)*1, and at
telephoto end, it is 92 × 69 mm (3.6 in. ×
2.7 in.).*2
When the zoom position is located
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.
z The exposure may not be optimal when
the flash is used in macro mode.
*1
*2

Closest focal distance.
Maximum optical telephoto setting.

Self-timer
Mode Dial

Press the FUNC.
button and select
* (Drive Mode)
using
or .

* The current setting is
displayed.

Select
or
using or
press the FUNC. button.

and

z 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.

Shoot the image.

z 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.
45

Shooting – The Basics

z When
is selected, the self-timer lamp
blinks fast from the beginning. The shutter
activates in two seconds.
z Shooting procedures are the same as for the
mode (p. 33).
You can change the self-timer sound by
changing the setting in [Self-timer Sound]
in the [
(My Camera)] menu (p. 72).

Digital Zoom
Mode Dial

With the combined optical and digital zoom
functions, images can be zoomed as follows
(Estimated):
z PowerShot A85:
4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, and 11x
z PowerShot A75:
3.8x, 4.8x, 6.0x, 7.4x, and 10x

Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.

In the [
(Rec.)]
menu, select
(Digital Zoom).

z See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 65).

3
46

Select [On] using
or and
press the MENU button.

Shooting – The Basics

Press the zoom lever toward

z The lens will zoom to the maximum optical
telephoto setting and stop. Release the lever
and press it toward
again to further zoom
the image digitally.
z Press the lever toward
to zoom back out.
The combined
magnifications of the
optical zoom and digital
zoom are displayed.

Shoot the image.

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the
mode (p. 33).
The digital zoom cannot be used when the
LCD monitor is off.
z Images become coarser the more they
are digitally zoomed.
z Since camera shake may become a
factor when using the digital zoom, the
use of a tripod is recommended.

Continuous Shooting
Mode Dial

Continuous shooting is available when the
shutter button is fully pressed.
z The camera will shoot continuously at the
speed of approx. 1.5 images per second*
(PowerShot A85) or approx. 2.2 images per
second* (PowerShot A75).
* When the LCD monitor is OFF in Large/Fine
mode (These figures reflect Canon’s testing
standard, the actual figures will vary
according to the subject and shooting
conditions. The actual figures will vary
according to the subject and shooting
conditions).

Press the FUNC. button.

Select * (Drive
Mode) using
or
.

* The current setting is
displayed.
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Shooting – The Basics

Select
using or
the FUNC. button.

Press the shutter button halfway
to lock the focus.

Press the shutter button all the
way to shoot.

and press

Shooting Panoramic Images
(Stitch Assist)
Mode Dial

Use this mode when taking shots that you
want to combine into a panorama. To create
the panorama itself, you must stitch the
images together using your computer.

z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is
released.
z The continuous shooting speed is approx. 2.2
frames per second (Large/fine, LCD monitor
off. These figures reflect Canon’s testing
standard. The actual figures will vary
according to the subject and shooting
conditions.).
z The interval between frames may
lengthen somewhat when the internal
memory becomes full.
z The flash can be used, but the interval
between images will lengthen to
accommodate the flash recharge time.
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To create the panorama with your
computer, use the PhotoStitch software
that came with your camera.

Shooting – The Basics

Framing a Subject

z Make the brightness in each image
consistent. The final image will appear
unnatural if the difference in brightness
is too great.
z For good results, pan (swivel) the
camera to take successive shots.
z To shoot close-ups, slide the camera
over the subject, keeping it parallel as
you move.

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.

Shooting

1
z Compose each frame so that it overlaps
30 to 50 % of the adjoining image. Try to
keep the vertical misalignment to within
10 % of the image height.
z Do not include moving items in the
overlap.
z Do not try to stitch images that include
both distant and close items. Objects
may appear warped or doubled up.

Turn the Shooting mode dial to
.

z The LCD monitor will turn on.

Select the
shooting
sequence using
or and press the
SET button.

z The shooting sequence
is set.
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Shooting – The Basics

z You can also press the shutter button directly
to shoot without pressing the SET button.

Shoot the first image.

z The exposure and white balance settings are
set and locked with the first image.

Compose and
shoot the second
image so that it
overlaps the first.

z Minor discrepancies in
the overlap can be
Sequence
corrected with the
software.
z An image can be retaken. Press
or
to
return to that frame.

Use the same procedures to
shoot the remaining frames.

z A maximum of 26 images can be recorded.

Press the SET button after the
last shot.
z A custom white balance setting (p. 82)
cannot be set in
mode. To use a
custom white balance setting, first set it in
another Shooting mode.
z The settings in place for the first image
are locked in and cannot be changed for
subsequent shots.
z A TV cannot be used as the monitor for
shooting in this mode.
See page 152 for settings that can be
changed in this mode.

Shooting – The Basics

Special Scene Mode

Mode Dial

By simply selecting one of the following 6
modes, you can shoot the image with the
most appropriate settings for the scene.
Foliage
Snow

Beach
Fireworks

Underwater

Indoor

Appropriate for shooting beautiful
images with flowers, leaves or trees.
Appropriate for shooting scenes such
as snowy mountains while
preventing dark subjects and bluish
backgrounds.
Appropriate for shooting scenes by
the sea while preventing dark
subjects and enhancing the blue of
the sea.
Appropriate for shooting fireworks.
Appropriate for shooting images with
the Waterproof Case
WP-DC30 (sold separately). This
mode yields image data with less
effects of minute sand, dirt or other
particles underwater and records
images in natural hue by reducing
the bluish tone.
Prevents camera shake and
maintains the subject's true color
when shooting under fluorescent or
tungsten lighting.

Turn the mode dial to
Scene mode).

(Special

z The current Scene mode screen is displayed.

Select the scene you wish to
shoot using or and shoot the
image.

z The name of the Scene mode is displayed for
six seconds each time you change the mode.
z Shooting procedures are the same as for the
mode (p. 33) excluding
.
z For the shooting procedures of
, see the
Waterproof Case User Guide included with
the Waterproof Case WP-DC30 (sold
separately).

Shooting – The Basics

Foliage

Indoor

z In
mode, the shutter speed slows
down. Use a tripod to avoid camera
shake.
z In
and
modes, the ISO speed
may increase and cause noise in the
image.

Snow

Underwater

Beach

Fireworks

z See page 152 for settings that can be
changed in this mode.
z Results may vary depending on the
subject.
z When shooting images underwater,
always turn the power off before inserting
the camera into the waterproof case (sold
separately).

Shooting – The Basics

Postcard Print Mode
Mode Dial

You can shoot images with settings
appropriate for postcard size printing.
* When printing standard image data to postcard
size, sometimes the top, bottom and sides may
not get printed. 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 M1 (1600 x
1200) and the compression locks to the
(Fine)
setting, rendering smaller file sizes.

1
2

Press the FUNC. button.
Select L* using
or .

* The current setting is
displayed.

Select
using

(Postcard)
or .

z 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
5

Press the FUNC. button.
Shoot the image.

z When you press the
shutter button halfway, the
area that will not get
printed grays out.
z Shooting procedures are
the same as for the
mode (p. 33).
Selecting
cancels the [On] setting of
the digital zoom.
z Some settings are not available with certain
Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions
Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 152).
z When [Date Stamp] (p. 54) is set to [Date]
or [Date & Time],
appears on images in
step 2 and 3.
z For printing instructions, refer to the
Direct Print User Guide.
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Shooting – The Basics

Embedding the Date in the Image
Data
You can embed the date on image data when
is selected. The date will be printed on
your images even if it has not been set at the
computer or printer.
z Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set
beforehand (p. 22).
z You cannot embed the date on image data
when
is not selected.

Check that
appears on the
LCD monitor.

Select
(Date
Stamp) in the [
(Rec.)] menu.

z See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 65).

Select [Off], [Date]
or [Date & Time]
using or .

z See Setting the Date/
Time (p. 22).

Press the MENU button.

Shoot the image.

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the
mode (p. 33).
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.
The Date Stamp cannot be deleted from
the image data once it has been set.

Shooting – The Basics

Movie Mode
Mode Dial

Use this mode to shoot movie clips. The
resolution can be set to either [ (640 × 480)],
[ (320 × 240)] or [ (160 × 120)] (p. 40)

Turn the Shooting mode dial to

z The LCD monitor turns on and displays the
maximum recording time (in seconds).

Press the shutter button all the
way.

z Shooting and sound recording starts
simultaneously.
z During the shooting a red circle appears in
the upper right of the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button all the
way to stop recording the movie.

z PowerShot A85
The maximum length of individual movie ( :
10 frames/second,
: 15 frames/second)
is about 30 seconds* at the
setting, about

3 minutes at the
setting and about 3
minutes* at the
setting.
z PowerShot A75
The maximum length of individual movie clips
(15 frames/second) is about 30 seconds* at
the
setting, about 3 minutes at the
setting and about 3 minutes* at the
setting.
* Using the following CF cards:
- Supplied FC-32MH CF Card
- Separately sold Canon FC-256MH or FC512MSH CF card (not sold in some regions)
These times 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.
z You are recommended to use a CF card
that has been formatted in your camera
to shoot movies (p. 21). The card
supplied with the camera may be used
without further formatting.

Shooting – The Basics

z The recording time may not display
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).
z Be careful not to touch the microphone
while shooting.
z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom
settings are set and locked to the
settings of the first frame.
z The indicator on the left side of the
viewfinder blinks green after a shot. You
cannot shoot again until it stops blinking.

z See page 152 for settings that can be
changed in this mode.
z Sound is recorded monaurally.
z There is no shutter sound in movie
mode.
z 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
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.)

Playback – The Basics
Displaying Images Individually
(Single Image Playback)
You can view the recorded images on the
LCD monitor.

z Press the DISP. button to show the data
for the displayed image (p. 30).
z Press the
button to quickly delete the
displayed image (p. 63).

Slide the mode
switch to
.

z The last recorded image
appears (single image
playback).

Move between images using
.

z Use to move to the previous image and
to move to the next. Holding or moves
more rapidly between images, but the images
will not appear as clearly.
You may not be able to play back images
that have been shot with another camera
or edited on a computer with other
software applications.

Playback – The Basics

Canceling the Magnified Display

Magnifying Images
Images can be magnified up to approximately 10
times in single image playback.

1
2

Slide the mode switch to

Movie frames and index playback images
cannot be magnified.

Press the zoom lever toward

.
You can magnify an image while it is
displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting
mode immediately after the image is shot
(p. 36).

Approximate position
z You can move around the magnified image
using
, , or .
z Hold the SET button down and press the
zoom lever toward
to cycle through each
setting, approximately 2.5 times, to
approximately 5 times and 10 times.

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine
(Index Playback)
Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in
index playback.

1
2

Slide the mode switch to

Press the zoom lever toward

z 9 images appear at once (index playback).
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Playback – The Basics

Jumping Between Images

Change the image selection
using , , or .
The
button operation in
this row displays the
previous set of 9 images.
Movie
Selected Images

The
button operation in
this row displays the next
set of 9 images.

Press the zoom lever toward

z Index playback cancels and the display
reverts to single image playback.
Press the DISP. button to show the
information for the displayed image (p. 30).

The display can be advanced or set back 9
images in index playback.

Press the zoom lever once
toward
while in index playback
(p. 58).

z The Jump bar appears.

The displayed
images change.

z Jump 9 images behind or
ahead using
or .
z Pressing
or
while
holding the SET button
displays the first or last 9
images.

Jump Bar

Press the zoom lever toward

z The jump bar disappears and the camera
returns to index playback.
z If you press the zoom lever once more
toward
, the camera returns to single
image playback.
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Playback – The Basics

z 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 from the first frame.

Viewing/Editing Movies
Viewing Movies
You can playback the images shot in
mode.

Slide the mode switch to

Pausing and Resuming Play

z Movies cannot be viewed in index playback.

Select a movie using
press the SET button.

and

z A movie displays with the
icon on it.
z The movie playback panel appears.

Select
(Play)
using or and
press the SET
button.

z The movie images and
sound will play.
z You can adjust the
volume using
or .
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Movie Playback
Volume
Panel

z Press the SET button to pause the movie.
Press it again to resume.

Fast Forwarding/Rewinding
z Select one of the following operations using
or
and press the SET button.
z
(Exit): Return to single image playback
z
(First Frame): Display the first frame
z
(Previous Frame): Return to the
previous frame (Rewinds if the
SET button is held down)
z
(Next Frame): Proceed on the next
frame (Fast forwards if the SET
button is held down)
z
(Last Frame): Display the last frame

Playback – The Basics

You may experience frame dropping and
audio breakup when playing back a movie
on a computer with insufficient system
resources.
z The volume at which movies play back
can also be adjusted in the Set up menu
(p. 69).
z If [Mute] (p. 68) is set to [On] in the Set
up menu, the volume setting returns to 0
but it can be adjusted using
or .
z Please adjust the audio sound level on
the TV when viewing movie files on a TV.

Editing Movies
You can delete unwanted portions from the
first or second half of a movie clip.

Select the movie you wish to edit
and press the SET button.

z See Viewing Movies (p. 60).

Select
(Edit) using or
and press the SET button.

z The movie editing panel and the movie
editing bar appear.

Select an editing
method using
or
.

Movie Editing Panel

(Cut beginning):
Deletes frames in the
first half of the movie.
z
(Cut End):
Movie Editing Bar
Deletes frames in the
second half of the movie.
z
(Exit):
Reverts to the movie playback panel.

Select the range
you wish to edit
using or .

Select
(Play) using
or
and press the SET button.

z The temporarily edited movie will start
playing.
z The movie will stop if you press the SET
button while it is playing.
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Playback – The Basics

Select
(Save)
using
or
and
press the SET
button.

z When
is selected,
the edited movie is not
saved and the camera
reverts to playback.

Select [Overwrite]
or [New File] using
or
and press
the SET button.

z [Overwrite] :
Saves the edited movie
under the same file name as the original
movie. The original data is deleted.
z [New File] :
Saves the edited movie under a new file
name. The original data is not deleted.
z When there is not enough space left on the
CF card, only the overwrite function is
available. If this happens, a small
appears
on the counter of the movie editing bar.
62

z Protected movies cannot be edited.
z It may take approximately 3 minutes to
save an edited movie. If the batteries run
out of charge partway through, edited
movie clips cannot be saved. When
editing movies, use fully charged NiMH
batteries, unused alkaline batteries or
the separately sold AC Adapter Kit
ACK600 (p. 130).
Movies with an original length of 1 second
or more can be edited in 1-frame units.

Erasing
Please note that erased images cannot be
recovered. Exercise caution before erasing
a file.

Erasing All Images

Erasing Images Individually

1
2

Slide the mode switch to

z A confirmation screen appears.

Select the image
you wish to erase
using or and
press the
button.

Select [Erase] using or
press the SET button.

Select [OK] using or
press the SET button.

and

z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]
and press the SET button.

z A confirmation screen appears.

In the [
(Play)]
menu, select
(Erase all) and
press the SET
button.

and

z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]
and press the SET button.
Protected images cannot be erased with
the erase function (p. 94).

z The [Erase all] function erases all the
image data recorded on the CF card.
z Protected images cannot be erased with
the erase function (p. 94).
z You should format the CF card when you
want to erase not only image data but
also all the data contained on the card
(p. 21).
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Shooting – Advanced Functions
Selecting Menus and Settings
Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only)
3. Select a FUNC. menu option using
select setting contents using
or

Flash Output (

FUNC.

Resolution (
White Balance(

4
5
64

Slide the mode switch to

) (p. 81)

Press the FUNC. button.
Select a FUNC. menu option
using
or
and select
setting contents using or
.

) (p. 40)

) (Movies) (p. 40)

) (p. 47)
Compression (

ISO Speed (

) (p. 86)

Example: PowerShot A85

Resolution (
Drive Mode (

) (p. 40)

) (p. 84)

Photo Effect (

) (p. 85)

Press the FUNC. button.
Shoot the image.

and

Exposure Compensation (±0) (p. 80)

1
2
3

or
.

Light Metering (

) (p. 79)

Items in ( ) show default
settings.
4.
FUNC.

5.
Shoot the
image

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Selecting Settings with the MENU Button

1
2

Press the MENU button.
Use
or to switch between menus.

z You can also switch between menus using the zoom lever
button.

Shooting Mode

Rec. Menu

Playback Mode

3
4
5

Use
or
to select a menu item.
Use
or to select the settings you wish to set.
Press the MENU button.

Play Menu

Set up Menu

My Camera Menu

or
z 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.

z In the Shooting mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
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Shooting – Advanced Functions

z Some menu items may not be available
for selection according to the Shooting
mode (p. 152).
z You can apply a desired image and
sound to
and
in the My Camera
menu. For details, see Registering the
My Camera Settings (p. 116) or the
Software Starter Guide.
z 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. 73).

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Menu Settings and Default Settings
Rec. Menu
Menu Item

Setting Content

Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame
when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the center frame).
• On*/Off
Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires.
Red-eye
• On*/Off
Sets the output of the AF-assist beam according to shooting conditions
AF-assist Beam when using the auto focus.
• On*/Off
Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to
Digital Zoom
zoom images.
• On/Off*
Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter
Review
button is released.
• Off and 2* to 10 sec.
Sets the date format to be embedded in image data when
is
Date Stamp
selected.
• Off*/Date/Date & Time
* Default setting
AiAF

Reference
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42
36

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Play Menu
Item

Setting Content

Protect
Rotate
Sound Memo
Erase All
Auto Play

Protects images from accidental erasure.
Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display.
Adds sound memos to images.
Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images).
Plays images automatically one after the other.
Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a printer
Print Order
with the direct print function or at a photo lab service.
Sets in advance the images that will be transferred to a computer by
Transfer Order
the camera.

Reference
Page
94
91
92
63
93
98
102

Set up Menu
Item

Mute

* Default setting
68

Setting Content

Reference
Page

Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound
and shutter sound all at once. For details, see How the Mute setting in
the [
(Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [
(My
Camera)] menu are related on page 72.
• On/Off *
Note that the error warning signal beeps even when the Mute setting is [On].

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Item

Volume

Setting Content
Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer
sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. The volume cannot be
adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].
•
(Off) •
(3)
•
(1)
•
(4)
•
(2)*
•
(5)
Start-up Volume
Adjusts the Start-up Sound volume when the camera powers up.
Operation Volume
Adjusts the Operation Sound volume when any button except the
shutter button is operated.
Self-timer Volume
Adjusts the volume of the Self-timer Sound heard from 2 seconds prior
to the shot until the actual shot.
Shutter Volume
Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter button is pressed
all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode.
Playback Volume
Adjusts the sound volume when a sound memo or movie is played.

Reference
Page

25
-

34
60, 92

* Default setting

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Item

Power Saving

Date/Time
Format
File No. Reset
Auto Rotate
* Default setting

Setting Content
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 period of time elapses without camera operation.
• On* /Off
Display Off
Specifies a period of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no
camera operation is performed.
• 10 sec. • 1 min.*
• 20 sec. • 2 min.
• 30 sec. • 3 min.
Sets the date, time and date format.
Formats (initializes) a CF card.
Sets how file numbers are assigned to images.
• On/Off *
Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are
automatically rotated in the display.
• On*/Off

Reference
Page

22
21
114
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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Item
Distance Units

Language

Video System

Setting Content
Sets the format of the MF indicator’s displayed distance units.
• m/cm*
• ft/in
Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD
monitor.
• English*
• Italiano
• Deutsch
• Norsk
• Français
• Svenska
• Nederlands • Español
• Dansk
• Chinese
• Suomi
• 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.
• NTSC
• PAL

Reference
Page
89

113

* Default setting

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and
self-timer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also
customize the
and
options for each item with images from the CF card and newly
recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
Item/Menu Screen
Theme
Start-up Image
Start-up Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound
Shutter Sound
My Camera menu
settings content
* Default setting

Reference
Page

Setting Content
Selects a common theme for the start-up image, startup sound, shutter
sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound.*1
Sets Start-up image when you turn on the camera.
Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the camera.*1
Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is
operated.*1
Sets the sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2
seconds.*1
Sets the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. There is no
shutter sound in Movie mode.*1
(Off)/

*1 How the [Mute] setting in the [
related

(Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [

115
115
115
115
115
115
115

(My Camera)] menu are

To turn off the start-up sound, the shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound all at once, set [Mute] in the [
(Set up)] menu to [On]. This setting overrides each setting for those sounds. Note that the error warning signal beeps
even when the [Mute] setting is [On].

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Resetting the Settings to Default
You can reset the menu and button operation
settings to default.

Turn on the camera.

z Can be performed from Shooting or Playback
mode.

Press the MENU button for longer
than 5 seconds.

z The following settings do not reset to
default.
- Date/Time, Language and Video System
in the [
(Set up)] menu (p. 70, 71)
- The custom white balance (p. 82)
- Newly registered My Camera settings
(p. 115)
z When the camera is connected to a
computer or a printer, this operation
does not work.

z The message “Reset settings to default?”
appears on the LCD monitor.

Press or to
select [OK], and
press the SET
button.

z The screen on the right
appears while resetting.
The normal screen resumes when resetting
is complete.
z To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of
[OK].
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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)
Mode Dial

You can freely select camera settings such as the
shutter speed and aperture value to suit your
shooting purposes.
After settings are made, shooting procedures are
the same as for the
mode (p. 33).
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
(p. 152) at the end of this manual to find out
which settings can be changed in which shooting
modes.

How to Use the Mode Dial

Check that the camera is in
Shooting mode.

Turn the mode dial
and set the icon of
the function you
wish to use to
.

z If the LCD monitor is on,
the shutter speed and
aperture value appear
automatically.
z
,
and
mode
settings are made the
following way.
: Select a shutter speed using
or .
: Select an aperture value using
or .
: Select a shutter speed using
or ,
press the SET button and select an
aperture value using
or .
z The correct exposure has been set if the
shutter speed and aperture value show in
white on the LCD monitor.

Shoot the image.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

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.
z 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.
• Use the flash
• Change the ISO speed
• Change the light metering mode
Differences between the and
Modes.
z The following settings can be adjusted in
mode, but not in
mode.
• Exposure Compensation • White Balance
• ISO Speed
• Flash (Flash on)
• Photo Effects
• Continuous Shooting
• Light Metering Mode
• Manual Focus
• AF Frame
z For the correlation between aperture value
and shutter speed, see page 76.

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.
z If the aperture value shows in red, the
image is underexposed (insufficient light)
or overexposed (too much light). Adjust
the shutter speed using
or
until the
aperture value display turns to white.
z 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.
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z Please note that camera shake
becomes a factor at low shutter speeds.
If the camera shake warning
appears
in the center of the LCD monitor, secure
the camera to a tripod before shooting.
z The aperture value and shutter speed
change according to the zoom state as
follows.
Aperture
F2.8

Shutter Speed
(seconds)
to 1/1250

Wide Angle F3.2 - 4.0

to 1/1600

F4.5 - 8.0

to 1/2000

Telephoto

F4.8

to 1/1250

F5.6 - 7.1

to 1/1600

F8.0

to 1/2000

z 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.
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Shutter Speed Display
The numbers in the table below indicate
the shutter speed in seconds. For slower
speeds, quote marks indicate the
decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3
second and 2" indicates 2 seconds.
15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3
1" 0"8 0"6 0"5 0"4 0"3
1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30
1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125
1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500
1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600
1/2000

Setting the Aperture
The aperture adjusts the amount of light that
passes through the lens. Selecting a lower
aperture value (opening the aperture) allows
you to fade the background.
A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the
entire range from foreground to background
into focus.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

z If the shutter speed shows in red on the
LCD monitor, the image is
underexposed (insufficient light) or
overexposed (too much light). Adjust the
aperture value using
or
until the
shutter speed display turns white.
z Some aperture values may not be available
with certain zoom positions (p. 76).
z Please note that camera shake becomes
a factor with larger aperture values that
slow down shutter speeds. If
(camera
shake warning) appears in the LCD
monitor, secure the camera to a tripod
before shooting.
z 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 F4.8 F5.0
F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0

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.
z When you press the shutter button halfway, a
number indicating the difference between the
standard exposure* and the selected
exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the
difference is more than ±2 steps, “-2” or “+2”
appears in red.
* The standard exposure is calculated by the
AE function according to the selected
metering mode.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

z See page 152 for settings that can be
changed in this mode.
z If you wish to change the exposure,
select the shutter speed or the aperture
with the SET button and change the
value using
or
.
z 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
(Red-eye
Reduction, Flash On) or
(Flash On)
the LCD monitor will always light up.
z For the correlation between aperture
value and shutter speed, see page 76.

Switching between Autofocus Modes
Mode Dial

You can change the autofocus frame (AF
frame) selection method. The AF frame will
appear when the LCD monitor is turned on
(p. 28).
On
(Auto
Selection)

The camera
automatically selects
between 9 AF frames to
focus according to the
shooting conditions.

OFF
(Center)

Of 9 AF frames, the
middle one is selected
to focus. This is
convenient for making
sure the focus is exactly
where you want it.

indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor

In the [
(AiAF).

(Rec.)] menu, select

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).
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Select [On] or [Off]
using or .

Switching between Light
Metering Modes
Mode Dial

Press the MENU button.

z You can immediately shoot the image using
the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter
button instead of pressing the MENU button.
The autofocus locks to center when using
the digital zoom.

Appropriate for standard
shooting conditions, including
backlit scenes. The camera
divides images into several
zones for light metering. It
Evaluative 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
Centerentire frame, but gives
weighted the
greater weight to the subject
Averaging matter at the center.
Meters the area within the spot
AE point at the center of the
Spot AE LCD monitor. This is convenient
when you wish to set the
Point
exposure adjustment on the
subject.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Select *
(Evaluative) from
the FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 65).
* The current setting is
displayed.

2
3

Select a light
metering mode
using or .
Press the FUNC. button.

Adjusting the Exposure
Mode Dial

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to
avoid making the subject too dark when it is
backlit or shot against a bright background.

Select * (± (Exp.))
from the FUNC.
menu.

z See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 64).
* The current setting is displayed.

Adjust the
compensation
using or .

z The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in
the range of -2EV to +2EV.
z You can check the results of the
compensation by viewing the image on the
LCD monitor when it is on.
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z 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.

Press the FUNC. button.

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Mode Dial

When the white balance is set to match the
light source, the camera can reproduce
colors more accurately.

z To cancel the exposure compensation, return
the setting to 0 using
or
.
Auto

The camera sets the white
balance automatically
according to shooting
conditions.

Daylight

Use when shooting outdoors in
sunlight on a clear day.

Cloudy

Use when shooting outdoors
and the sunlight is not enough
such as under cloudy skies, in
shade or at dusk.

Tungsten

For shooting under tungsten
and bulb-type 3-wavelength
fluorescent lighting.

For shooting under warm-white,
cool-white or warm-white
Fluorescent (3-wavelength) fluorescent
lighting.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

For shooting under daylight
Fluorescent fluorescent, or daylight
H
fluorescent-type (3-wavelength)
fluorescent lighting.
Custom

Select
menu.

For setting a custom value with
a white sheet of paper, etc., to
obtain the optimal white
balance for the conditions.

* (Auto) in the FUNC.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).
* The current setting is displayed.

Select the white
balance you wish to
set using
or .

z See on the right regarding
the
custom setting.
z When the LCD monitor is on, you can check
the setting on the display.
z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing
the shutter button. The menu will reappear after
the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting.
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Press the FUNC. button.
The white balance cannot be adjusted
when the photo effect is set to
(sepia)
or
(B / W)(p. 85).

Setting a Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain
optimal settings for your particular shooting
conditions by having the camera evaluate a
subject such as a white piece of paper or
cloth. In the following three situations the
white balance may not be correctly adjusted
in
(Auto). Always shoot after reading and
setting the white balance data in
(Custom).
z Shooting at close distances (Macro mode)
z Shooting monotone subjects (such as the
sky, sea, forest, and so on)
z Shooting under special light sources such as
mercury lamps

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Select
menu.

* (Auto) from the FUNC.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).
* The current setting is displayed.

2
3

Select

(Custom) using

Aim the camera at
a piece of white
paper or cloth or
gray card, and
press the SET
button.

z Aim the camera so that the white paper or
cloth completely fills the frame at the center
of the LCD monitor or completely fills the
viewfinder before pressing the SET button.
The camera reads the white balance data
when you press the SET button.
z You can shoot right after setting the white
balance. The menu displays again after the
shot, allowing you to change the settings
easily.

z Some settings are not available with
certain Shooting modes. Please refer to
Functions Available in Each Shooting
Mode (p. 152).
z To set and use a custom white balance
setting, it is advisable to select the
Shooting mode and set the exposure
compensation to zero (±0). The correct
white balance may not be obtained
when the exposure is incorrect (image is
completely black or white).
z It is also advisable to use the LCD
monitor to compose the shot and to
zoom in to the telephoto end setting. In
this case, set the digital zoom to [Off].
z Since the white balance data cannot be
read in
mode, preset the white
balance in another Shooting mode.
z Shoot with the same settings as when
reading the white balance data. If the
settings differ, the optimal white balance
may not be set. Especially the following
should not be changed.

Press the FUNC. button.
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• Flash
Setting the flash to on or off is
recommended. If the flash fires when
reading the white balance data with the
flash set to Auto with red-eye reduction
or Auto, make sure that you also use the
flash when you shoot.
• ISO Speed
z The custom white balance setting is not
canceled even if settings are reset to
default settings. (p. 73)

Changing the ISO Speed
Mode Dial

Raise the ISO speed when you wish to
reduce camera shake, when turning the flash
off for use in dark conditions, or when a fast
shutter speed is required.

Select * (ISO Speed) from the
FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).
* The current setting is displayed.

Select an ISO
speed using or
.

z 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
84

Press the FUNC. button.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

z Higher ISO speeds increase the image
noise. To take clean images, use as low
an ISO speed as possible.
z The AUTO setting selects the optimal
speed. It will also 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
(Indoor) (p. 51) option of the SCN mode.

Changing the Photo Effect
Mode Dial

By setting a photo effect before you shoot,
you can change the look and feel of the
pictures you take.
Effect Off

Records normally with this
setting.

Vivid

Emphasizes the contrast
and color saturation to
record in bold colors.

Neutral

Tones down the contrast and
color saturation to record
neutral hues.

Low
Records subjects with
Sharpening softened outlines.
Sepia

Records images in sepia
tones.

B/W

Records images in black and
white.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Select * (Effect OFF) in the
FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).
* The current setting is displayed.

Select the photo
effect using or
.

z If the LCD monitor is on,
you can check the photo
effect by viewing the
image on the LCD
monitor.
z 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.

Press the FUNC. button.

Adjusting the Flash Output
Mode Dial

In mode, the flash output can be controlled
in three steps when shooting.

Select
(Flash
Output) from the
FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 64).

Adjust the flash output using

z 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.

Press the FUNC. button.
When the flash output is low, less shadow
appears in the image. However, when
shooting a wide scene or area, the image will
likely be darker due to insufficient light. When
adjusting the flash output, consider all the
shooting conditions, including the distance to
the subject.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Shooting Problem Subjects for
the Autofocus
Mode Dial

The following types of subjects may not be
suited to autofocus photography.
• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the
surroundings
• Subjects mixing close and far objects
• Subjects with extremely bright objects at
the center of the composition
• Subjects that are moving quickly
• 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.

Shooting with Focus Lock

Press the DISP. button to turn on
the LCD monitor.

Aim the AF frame at an object at a
similar distance to the subject
you wish to shoot.

Press the shutter button halfway
to lock the focus.

z 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.

Recompose the image and press
the shutter button all the way to
shoot the image.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Shooting with AF Lock

Press the DISP. button to turn on
the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button halfway
to lock the focus. Keep it pressed
and press the MF button.

z The
icon appears on the LCD monitor.
z The focus setting will lock even if the shutter
button and the MF button are released.
z The AF lock setting will cancel if the MF
button is pressed again.

Recompose the image and press
the shutter button all the way to
shoot the image.
AF lock is not available in
modes.

and

z When shooting in focus lock, you can
lock the focus to the subject in the center
AF frame by setting
to off in the [
(Rec.)] menu.
z 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 picture is taken, allowing you to
capture a second image with the same
focus.
z When shooting through glass, get as
close as possible to avoid reflection off
the glass.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
The focus can be manually set.

1
2

Press the DISP. button to turn on
the LCD monitor.
Press the MF
button until
appears.

z The
indicator
appears.
z The
indicator shows
indicator
approximate figures. Use
them as a shooting
guideline only.
z In the
,
, or
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).

Focus using
the image.

z Adjust the focus using
or
until the
image appears focused on the LCD monitor.
z Pressing the MF button a second time
cancels the manual focus mode.
z You can use manual focus in the macro
focal distance 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5
ft.) at wide angle end and 26 to 46 cm
(10 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. In this
case, the fine scale is adopted.
z You can change the MF indicator
displayed distance units (p. 71).

Setting the Auto Rotate Function
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.

and shoot
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In the [ (Set up)]
menu, select
(Auto Rotate).

z See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 65).

Select [On] and press the MENU
button.

z 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
Right end down
Left end down

z This function may not operate correctly
when the camera is 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].
z 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.
z 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.
z 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 Features
Rotating Images in the Display
You can rotate an image by 90° or 270°
clockwise in the LCD monitor.

0° (Original)

90°

270°

z Movie images cannot be rotated.
z If an image has been rotated in the
camera before being loaded onto a
computer, the particular software in use
will determine whether or not the rotation
settings are retained.
Rotated images can be magnified (p. 58).

In the [
(Play)] menu, select
(Rotate).

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).

Press or to select the image
to be rotated and press the SET
button.

z Press the SET button to rotate the image 90°,
270° and back to original orientation.

Press the MENU button.

z The Play menu appears again. Press the
MENU button again to close the menu.
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Playback – Advanced Features

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.

Select
(Sound Memo) from the
[
(Play)] menu.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).
z
appears.

Select the image
to which you wish
to attach the
sound memo
using or , and
press the SET
Sound Memo Panel
button.

z The Sound Memo panel appears.

Select
using or
press the SET button.

and

z The recording starts and the elapsed time is
displayed. Speak towards the microphone of
the camera.
z To stop recording, press the SET button. To
restart recording press the SET button again.
z You can add as many sound memos as you
like until their total reaches 60 seconds.
Playing the Sound Memos
z Select
(Play) in step 3. The icon is
displayed on images with sound memos.
z To stop playback, press the SET button. To
resume playback, press the SET button again.
You can adjust the volume using
or
.
Erasing the Sound Memos
z Select
in step 3.
Exiting the Sound Memos
z Press the MENU button.

Playback – Advanced Features

z You cannot attach sound memos to
movies.
z 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.
z Sound memos for protected images
cannot be erased (p. 94).
z You can also adjust the volume of the
sound memo in the Set up menu (p. 69).
z If you set [Mute] to [On] in the Set up
menu (p. 68), no sound is reproduced.
However, you can resume the sound
and adjust the volume during movie
playback by pressing
or
.

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.

In the [
(Play)] Menu, select
(Auto Play).

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).
z Once you have selected it, Auto Play starts.
z As with the single image playback mode,
pressing
or
during auto play will
advance through the images more rapidly.
Pausing and Resuming Auto Play
z 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
z To stop Auto Play, press the MENU button.

Playback – Advanced Features

z The display interval may vary for some
images.
z Movie images play for the length of time
that they were recorded.
z The power saving function is disabled
during Auto Play (p. 93).

Protecting Images
Use the protect feature to protect important
images from accidental erasure.

In the [
(Play)] menu, select
(Protect).

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).

Select an image
you want to
protect using or
and press the
SET button.
Protected Icon

z The
icon appears on protected images.
z To release the protection, press the SET
button again.
z Images can be selected in both single image
playback and index playback modes (p. 57,
58).

Press the MENU button.

z The camera returns to the menu screen.
Press the MENU button again to exit the
menu screen.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a
CF card erases all data, including
protected images (p. 21) and other file
types. Please check the contents of a CF
card before formatting it.

Playback – Advanced Features

Various Functions
About Printing
Images shot with this camera can be printed
using one of the following methods.
- Connecting the camera to a direct print
compatible printer*1 with a single cable and
pressing the
button on the camera.
- Selecting images and specifying the number
of print copies (DPOF*2 print settings) with the
camera before sending the images (CF card)
to a photo developing center that supports
DPOF.
*1 This camera complies with the PictBridge
standard, which allows you to print with nonCanon PictBridge compliant printers as well.

Direct Print Compatible Printers

• CP Printer

• Bubble Jet Printer
• Non-Canon PictBridge
compliant printers

*2 Digital Print Order Format

CF Card
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.
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Photo Lab

Various Functions

Direct Print Compatible Printing
• Connect the camera to the printer
• Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings)
• Print
For printing instructions, see the Direct Print User Guide
(separate from this guide).

DPOF Print Settings
z Select the image you want to print (p. 98)
z Select how many copies you want (p. 98)

z Select the print style (p. 100)
• Standard/Index/Both
• Date On/Off
• File Numbers On/Off
For printing instructions, see the Direct Print User Guide.
DPOF Transfer Settings
z Select the image you want to download to a computer (p. 103)
Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible
printer information (CP series or Bubble Jet printers).
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Various Functions

DPOF Print Settings

Selecting Images for Printing

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 print function
compatible printer.
Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for
instructions on how to select print settings
from the printer.

z The
mark may appear on images that
have had print marks set by another
DPOF compliant camera. These settings
will be overwritten by any print marks set
by your camera.
z The output of some digital printers or
photo lab services may not reflect the
specified print settings.
z Movies cannot be printed.

In the [
(Play)] menu, select
(Print Order) and press the SET
button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

Select [Order]
using or and
press the SET
button.

Select images for printing.

Single Images
z When the print type
(p. 100) is set to
[Standard] or [Both],
select an image using
or . You can set the
number of copies (up to
99) to be printed using
or
.

Number of Copies

Various Functions

z When the print type
(p. 100) is set to [Index],
select an image using
or
and mark or
remove marks from
images using
or
.
A check mark appears
on the marked image.
z You can press the zoom lever and use the
same procedures to select images in index
playback (three images).
All the Images on a CF Card
z Press the zoom lever to
switch to index playback
(three images).
z You can set one copy of
each image to print by
pressing the SET button,
then selecting [Mark all]
using
or
, and
pressing the SET button
again.
z 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
can be deleted. For the instructions on
changing settings, please reread Step 3 from
the beginning.
z You can cancel all the settings by selecting
[Clear all].

Press the MENU button.

z The setting will be complete and the Print
Order menu will reappear.

z Images are printed in order from oldest
to newest by the shooting date.
z A maximum of 998 images can be set.
z 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).
z 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
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Various Functions

settings when printing images that have
had the date embedded with the [Date
Stamp] function. This may cause the
date to be printed twice.

Setting the Print Style
You can set up the print style as follows.
Standard
Print
Type

Index

Both
Date
File No.

Print one image per
sheet.
Print index prints
(multiple reduced-size
images per page).
Print selected images
both in standard and
index format.
Include the date on
the print.
Include the file
number on the print.

In the [
(Play)] menu, select
(Print Order) and press the SET
button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

100

Select [Set up]
using or and
press the SET
button.

Various Functions

3
4

Select
(Print Type),
(Date) or
(File No.) using
or .
Select a setting using

Press the MENU button.

z The set up menu will close and the Print
Order menu will reappear.

Print Type
Select [Standard], [Index]
or [Both].

Date
Select [On] or [Off].

z If you have chosen [Index] as the print
type, you cannot set [Date] and [File
No.] to [On] at the same time.
z With CP printers, if [Print Type] is set to
[Both] or [Standard], both [Date] and
[File No.] can be set to [On], however,
only the date is printed for the standard
print and only the file number is printed
for the index print.
The date prints as the date and time in the
format specified in the Set Date/Time
menu (p. 22).

Resetting the Print Settings
File No.
Select [On] or [Off].

The Reset feature clears all print selections,
and resets Print Type to [Standard], Date to
[Off], and File No. to [Off].
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Various Functions

In the [
(Play)] menu, select
(Print Order) and press the SET
button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

Use
or
to
select [Reset] and
press the SET
button.

Use or to select [OK] and
press the SET button.

z Select [Cancel] and press the SET button to
cancel the reset.

102

Image Transfer Settings
(DPOF Transfer Order)
You can use the camera to specify settings
for images before downloading to a
computer. Refer to the Software Starter
Guide for instructions on how to transfer
images to your computer. 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.
The
mark may appear on images that
have had transfer marks set by another
DPOF compliant camera. These settings
will be overwritten by any marks set by
your camera.

Various Functions

Selecting Images for Transferring

In the [
(Play)] menu, select
(Transfer Order) and press the
SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

Use
or
to
select [Order] and
press the SET
button.

z You can remove all the
transfer marks at once by
selecting [Reset].

Select images for transferring.

For setting images one by one
z Use
or
to select the
image and mark or
remove checkmarks from
or
.
images using
The check marks are
displayed when set.
z The above method can be used even if you
press the zoom lever toward
to switch to
index playback (3-images display).

For setting all images on
the CF card
z Switch to index playback
(a set of three images)
by pressing the zoom
lever toward
.
z Press the SET button, select [Mark all] using
or
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.)
z You can select images using
or
and
change the settings using
or
after
[Mark all] or [Clear all] has been selected.

Press the MENU button.

z The selection mode will turn off and the
Transfer Order menu will reappear.
z Images are transferred in order from
oldest to newest by the shooting date.
z A maximum of 998 images can be
marked.

103

Various Functions

Downloading Images to a Computer
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.
z Downloading via a Camera to

Computer Connection
Windows Windows Windows Windows Mac
Mac
OS 9
OS X
98
Me
2000
XP
z With this method, you download images using
computer commands after you have installed
the appropriate software.
See Connecting the Camera to a
Computer on the right and the separate
Software Starter Guide.
Windows Windows Windows Windows
98
Me
2000
XP
z With this method, you download images using
camera button operations after you have installed
the appropriate software (the computer settings
only need to be adjusted for the first download).
See Connecting the Camera to a
Computer on the right and Downloading
Images by Direct Transfer (p. 109).
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Windows Mac
OS X
XP
z With this method, you download images using
computer commands without installing any
software.
See Connecting the Camera to a
Computer (below)(software installation
is not required) and Connecting the
Camera to the Computer to Download
Images without Installing the Software
(p. 111).
zDownloading Directly from a CF Card
With this method, you download images using a
card adapter or card reader.
See Downloading Directly from a CF Card
(p. 111).

Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Computer System Requirements
zWindows
Windows 98 (Including Second Edition)
Windows Me
Windows 2000
OS
Windows XP (Home Edition,
Professional)

Various Functions

Computer The above OS should be pre-installed
on computers with built-in USB ports.
Model
Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows
2000: Pentium 150 MHz or higher
processor
Windows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or
CPU
higher processor
For all of the above OS: Pentium 500
MHz or higher processor is
recommended (for editing movies)
Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows
2000: 64 MB or more
Windows XP: 128 MB or more
RAM
For all of the above OS: 128 MB or
more is recommended (for editing
movies)
Interface USB
zCanon Utilities
- ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
(Including the PhotoRecord printing
Free Hard program)
Disk
- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
zCanon Camera TWAIN Driver:
Space
25 MB or more
zCanon Camera WIA Driver:
25 MB or more

Display

800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16 bit)
or better is required
1,024 x 768 pixels or better is
recommended

zMacintosh
Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2,
OS
Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/v10.3)
Computer The above OS should be preinstalled on computers with built-in
Model
USB ports.
CPU

PowerPC

RAM

Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2: 64 MB or more of
application memory
Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/v10.3):
128 MB or more

Interface

USB

Free Hard zCanon Utilities
Disk
- ImageBrowser: 120 MB or more
- PhotoStitch: 30 MB or more
Space
Display

800 x 600 pixels/32,000 colors or
better is required
1,024 x 768 pixels or better is
recommended

105

Various Functions

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
installing the driver and software. If this
happens, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section of the Software
Starter Guide.
z You do not need to turn off the camera
or computer power when making a USB
connection.
z Please refer to your computer’s manual
for information regarding the location of
the USB port.
z 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. 128, 130).
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z All procedures performed with a
connection to a USB 2.0 compliant
board are not guaranteed.

Install the driver and the software
applications bundled on the
Canon Digital Camera Solution
Disk.

z Please see the Software Starter Guide for the
installation procedures.

Use the supplied interface cable
to connect the computer's USB
port to the camera's DIGITAL
terminal.
USB
port

Interface cable

Various Functions

DIGITALTerminal
1.Open the terminal cover with
your finger nail.
2.Insert the connector until it clicks.

Select [Canon CameraWindow] in
the events dialog that appears on
the computer and click [OK] (first
time only).

Always grasp the
connector to remove
the interface cable from
the camera's DIGITAL
terminal.

3
4

Set the camera's mode switch to

Press the ON/OFF button until the
power lamp lights green.

z Windows
J Proceed to steps 5 and 6 below.
z Macintosh
J Refer to the Software Starter Guide and
download images.

If the events dialog fails to appear, click the
[Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or
[All Programs], [Canon Utilities],
[CameraWindows], and [CameraWindow Set Auto-Launch].

107

Various Functions

Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow
- Set Auto-Launch] window (first
time only).

z The Download Image window will display.

108

z Using the software and computer to
download images:
JSee the Software Starter Guide.
z Using the Camera to Download Images
(Direct Transfer Function):
JSee Downloading Images by Direct Transfer
(p. 109).

Various Functions

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. 106).
All Images

Transfers and saves all
images to the computer.

New Images

Transfers and saves to the
computer only the images
that have not been
previously transferred.

DPOF Trans.
Images

Transfers and saves to the
computer only the images
with DPOF Transfer Order
settings (p. 102).

Select &
Transfer

Transfers and saves single
images to the computer as
you view and select them.

Wallpaper

Transfers and saves single
images to the computer as
you view and select them.
The transferred images
display on the computer
desktop.

Confirm that the
Direct Transfer
menu is displayed
on the camera's
LCD monitor.
Direct Transfer Menu

z The
button will light
blue.
z Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer
menu fails to appear.

109

Various Functions

All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans.
Images

Use or
to
select
,
or
and press the
button.

z To cancel the transfer,
press the SET button.
z The images will download and the Direct
Transfer menu will reappear.

Use or to select images to
download and press the
button (or SET button).

z The images will download.
z The
button will blink blue while
downloading is in progress.

Press the MENU button.

z The Direct Transfer menu will display again.
Only JPEG format images can be
downloaded as wallpaper for the computer.

Select & Transfer/Wallpaper

110

Use or
to select
or
and press the
button (or SET
button).

The option selected with the
button is
retained even when the camera's power is
shut off. The previous setting will be in
effect the next time the Direct Transfer
menu is displayed. The image selection
screen will appear directly when the Select
and Transfer or the Wallpaper option was
last selected.

Various Functions

Connecting the Camera to the
Computer to Download Images
without Installing the Software
If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/
v10.2/v10.3), you can use the software distributed
with these operating systems to download images
(JPEG format only) 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
limitations to downloading images with this
method. For more details, please refer to the For
Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet.

Use the supplied interface cable
to connect the computer's USB
port to the camera's DIGITAL
terminal.

z See steps 2 to 4 on pages 106 and 107.

Follow the onscreen instructions
to proceed with downloading.

Downloading Directly from a CF card

Eject the CF card from the
camera and insert it into a CF
card reader connected to the
computer.

z If 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.
z 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.
111

Various Functions

Double-click the icon of the drive
with the CF card.

z Depending on the operating system, a
window opens automatically.

Copy images from the card into a
folder of your choice on the hard
disk.

z 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. 114)).

112

Viewing Images on a TV Set
AV cable AVC-DC300 can be used to view
images as you shoot or play them back.

Turn off the camera (p. 25).

z Turn off the television also.

Attach the AV Cable to the
terminal on the camera.

Various Functions

Plug the other ends of the AV
cable to the video in and audio in
jacks on the TV.
Yellow Plug to the Video In Jack

Black Plug to the Audio In Jack

Turn on the TV and switch it to
Video mode.

Turn on the camera (p. 25).

z No image will appear on the LCD
monitor when the camera is connected
to a TV monitor.
z 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.
z A TV set cannot be used in
mode.
z The video output signal can be switched
(NTSC or PAL) to accommodate
different regional standards (p. 71). 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.

z The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or
playback images as usual.
z If the images are not appearing on the TV
when shooting, press the DISP. button.

113

Various Functions

Resetting the File Number
Select the set up method for the file number.

Off

The camera resets the file number to
100-0001 each time you insert a new
(unused) CF card. If you insert a card that
already contains some images,
numbering resumes from the next
available number.
The camera remembers the last file
number, and starts numbering from the
next number when you insert a new CF
card.

114

About File and Folder Numbers
Images are assigned file numbers from
0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned
folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder
numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two
digits).

In the [ (Set up)]
menu, select
(File No. Reset).

z See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 65).

2
3

Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful
for avoiding file name duplication when
images are downloaded to a computer.

Press

to select [On].

Press the MENU button.

Folder numbers cannot contain
99 in the last two digits.

Various Functions

Folder File Capacity
Each folder usually contains up to 100
images. However, since images shot in
Continuous Shooting or 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.

Customizing the Camera
(My Camera Settings)
My Camera allows you to customize the
start-up image and start-up, shutter,
operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu
item has three choices.
Example: Start-up image

As default settings, My Camera setting
has a
science fiction theme and My Camera setting
has an animal theme.

Changing My Camera Settings

Press the MENU
button.

z The [
(Rec.)] or [
(Play)] menu appears.

115

Various Functions

Select [
(My
Camera)] using or
and select a menu
item using or .

Select the contents
you wish to set
using or .

Press the MENU button.

Registering My Camera Settings
Images recorded onto the CF card and newly
recorded sounds can be added as My
Camera settings to the
and
menu
items. You can also use the supplied
software to upload your computer’s images
and sounds to the camera.
The following menu items can be saved to
the camera.

z Pressing the button closes the menu and
makes the settings take effect.
z In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed
by pressing the shutter button halfway.
z If you select [Theme] in Step 3, you can
select a consistent theme for each of the
My Camera settings.
z If [Mute] in the [ (Set up)] menu is set to
[On], the beep does not sound even if
each sound item such as [Start-up
Sound], [Operation Sound], [Self-timer
Sound] or [Shutter Sound] in the [
(My
Camera)] menu is set to [
,
,
(On)] (p. 68). The error warning signal
beeps even if [Mute] is set to [On].
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zStart-up Image

zStart-up Sound

zOperation Sound

zSelf-timer Sound

zShutter Sound

Registering the CF Card Images and
Sounds

Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the camera on (p. 25) and slide
the mode switch to
.

z The camera powers into Playback mode.

Various Functions

Press the MENU button.

z The [

Press the DISP. button.

z An image appears.

(Play)] menu appears.

Start-up Image: Go to step 6a, 7a
Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound,
and Self-Timer Sound: Go to step 6b, 7b

6a Select the image you wish to
register using

Select [
(My Camera)] using
and select the menu item you
wish to register using or .

7a Press the SET button.
6b Select (Record) using
4
z

Select

using

and press the SET button.

appears.
117

Various Functions

z Recording starts.
z Recording stops when the time is exceeded.
• Start-up Sound: 1 second
• Operation Sound: 0.3 seconds
• Self-timer Sound: 2 seconds
• Shutter Sound: 0.3 seconds

7b Select

(Register) using

Select [OK] using
or
press the SET button.

and

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 RAW format file,
movies, and sound memos (p. 92)).
z Start-up Image
• Recording Format

JPEG (baseline JPEG)

• Sampling Rate

4:2:0 or 4:2:2

• Image Size

320 x 240 pixels

• File Capacity

20 KB or less

z Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter
Sounds
z Sounds recorded using the Sound
Memo function and movies cannot be
registered as My Camera settings (p. 55,
92).
z When you register new My Camera
settings, the previously registered
settings are erased.
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• Recording Format

WAVE (monaural)

• Quantization Bits

8 bit

• Sampling Frequency 11.025 kHz or
8.000 kHz

Various Functions

• Recording Time
11.025 kHz

8.000 kHz

Start-up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less
Operation Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less
Self-timer Sound 2.0 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less
Shutter Sound

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 the 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 Software Starter Guide for more
information on creating and adding to the My
Camera Settings files.

119

List of Messages
The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor.
z 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 large
Incompatible JPEG
format
120

The camera is recording image data to the CF card.
The playback mode is running.
You attempted to shoot or play back with no 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 camera cannot generate a file name for the image you have shot
because the card already contains a folder having the same name as the file
to be created, or the file number has already reached the maximum possible
value.
Display the Set up menu and set [File Number Reset] to [On]. Save all
images you wish to keep into your computer, and reformat the CF card.
Please note that formatting will erase all data in the card.
Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace all batteries at
the same time with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 17) or fully recharged
Canon NiMH batteries.
No images recorded on CF card.
You attempted to play back an image whose resolution exceeded 4064 x
3048 pixels or whose file size was too large.
You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG file.

List of Messages

Corrupted data
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 with corrupted data.
You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format.
You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format
(proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer) or a movie
that was taken with another camera.
You attempted to magnify an image recorded by another camera, or
recorded in a format that cannot be magnified, or edited on a computer or a
movie clip.
You attempted to rotate an image recorded by another camera, or recorded
in a format that cannot be rotated, or edited on a computer or a movie clip.
Cannot attach sound memo to the image because the image has some sound
file recorded in an inappropriate format.
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, transferring, or auto
playing. 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 down 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.
121

Troubleshooting
Problem
The camera
doesn't function.

The camera
doesn't shoot.

122

Cause
The camera is turned off.
The CF card slot cover or the
battery cover is open.
Batteries are loaded in the wrong
direction.
Batteries are depleted.

Solution
z Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments.
z Be sure the cover is closed securely.
z Reload the batteries in the correct direction.

z Replace with unused alkaline or fully
recharged batteries (four AA-size batteries)
z Use a household power source.
Batteries are not the right type.
z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 18).)
Batteries are not making good
z Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry
electrical contact with the camera.
cloth.
z Reload the batteries several times.
Camera is in Playback mode.
z Change to the Shooting mode.
The flash is charging.
z Wait until the flash charges. You can press the
shutter button when the indicator next to the
viewfinder lights a steady orange.
The CF card is full.
z Insert a new CF card.
z Download images to your computer, then
erase them from the card to free up more
space.

Troubleshooting

Problem
The camera
doesn't shoot.

Cause
The CF card is not formatted
correctly.

Solution
z Format the CF card. (p. 21).
z The card may be defective (its logical may be
corrupted). Contact the nearest Canon
Customer Help Desk.
Cannot play back You attempted to play back images z Computer images that cannot be played back
shot with another camera or
will playback if they are added to the camera
images edited at a computer.
using the bundled software program
ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See the
ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser User Guide
(PDF).
z Set the file name or location to the file format/
File name was changed with a
structure of the camera (See About File and
computer or file location was
Folder Numbers (p. 114)).
changed.
Lens will not
Battery cover or CF card slot cover z Close the CF card slot cover or battery cover,
retract
opened with camera on.
then turn off the camera.
Battery cover or CF card slot cover z Close the covers, and then use the ON/OFF
button to turn the power off correctly.
opened while camera was
recording to CF card (warning
signal sounds).
The batteries are Batteries are not the right type.
z 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. 18).)
123

Troubleshooting

Problem
Cause
The batteries are Battery capacity drops due to low
consumed quickly. ambient temperatures.

Solution
z If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries
warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.)
until ready to use them.
Battery terminals are dirty.
z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.
The batteries have not been used z Performance should return to normal after
for over a year.
several charging cycles.
Battery life exceeded.
z Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.
Batteries were placed in the
z Put batteries back into the charger in the
If using
charger in the wrong direction.
correct direction.
rechargeable
batteries: Batteries Poor electrical contact, between
z Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.
do not charge in
batteries and the charger.
z Be sure that the power cord is firmly
separately sold
connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged
battery charger.
in to the power outlet.
Battery terminals are dirty.
z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging.
z Reload the batteries several times.
Battery life exceeded.
z Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.
Shots are blurry or The camera was moving when you z Hold the camera steady when shooting.
unfocused.
took the shot.
Autofocus function hampered by
z 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 settings are
z Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 67).
set to [Off].
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Troubleshooting

Problem
Cause
Shots are blurry or Subject out of focal range.
unfocused.

Subject is hard to focus on.

The subject comes Insufficient light for shooting.
out underexposed The subject is darker than the
(too dark).
surroundings.
Subject too far for flash to reach.

The subject comes The subject is too close to the
out overexposed flash.
(too bright).
The subject is brighter than the
surroundings.

Solution
z Ensure that there is at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.)
between the camera lens and subject.
z When shooting subjects within the 5 to 46 cm
(2.0 in. – 1.5 ft.) wide angle range or the 26 to
46 cm (10 in. – 1.5 ft.) telephoto range, use
Macro mode.
z Use the focus lock or the manual focus to
shoot the image. (See Shooting Problem
Subjects for the Autofocus (p. 87))
z Set the flash on.
z Set exposure compensation to a positive value
or use the spot metering function.
z When the flash is used, the distance between
lens and subject should not exceed 4.2 m
(14 ft.) at wide angle and 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) at
telephoto (When sensitivity is set to AUTO).
z Raise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot. (See
Changing the ISO Speed (p. 84))
z When the flash is used, the distance between
lens and subject should be no less than 26 cm
(10 in.).
z Set exposure compensation to a negative
value or use the spot metering function.
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Troubleshooting

Problem
Cause
The subject comes Light is shining or reflecting into
out overexposed the camera.
(too bright).
The flash mode is set so that the
flash always fire.
The subject is too bright.
A vertical bar of
light (red, purple)
appears on the
LCD monitor.
White dots or
white asterisks
appear on the
image.

The flash doesn't
fire.

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Solution
z Adjust the camera angle.
z Set the flash to any other mode except on.

z 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 z This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital
cameras and does not constitute a
off dust particles or insects in the
malfunction.
air. This occurs more frequently in
the following conditions:
- When shooting at the wide angle
end.
- When shooting with a high
aperture value in the aperturepriority AE mode.
The flash mode is set to flash off
z Set the flash mode to any other mode except
mode.
Off.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Cause
Image not showing Incorrect video system setting.
on TV.
The mode dial is turned to
(Stitch Assist).
Zoom does not
Zoom lever was pressed while
operate.
shooting in Movie mode.
Reading images
CF card was formatted in another
from CF card is
device.
slow.
Recording images
to CF card takes a
long time.

Solution
z Set the video system to the appropriate
setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV.
z Turn the mode dial to any mode other than

z Operate the zoom before shooting in Movie
mode.
z Use a CF card formatted in your camera. See
Formatting a CF Card (p. 21).

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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

Indicator

The indicator blinks
while charging, then
lights steadily when
charging is finished.
z This charger can be used only to charge
Canon AA-size NiMH NB-2AH batteries.
Please do not attempt to charge any
other type of batteries with this charger.
z Never mix new batteries together with
batteries that have been used in other
devices.
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z When recharging batteries from the
camera, always recharge all four of them
at the same time.
z All batteries you place in the charger
should be at approximately the same
charge state, and should have been
purchased at the same time. Don't mix
batteries with different purchase dates
or different charge states.
z 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.
z Do not recharge batteries in enclosed
areas that tend to retain heat.
z 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.
z 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:

Appendix

- If the battery usage time has
considerably diminished
- If the number of recordable images has
considerably diminished
- When charging the batteries (insert and
remove the batteries two or three times
before charging)
- When charging completes in a matter of
a few minutes (the battery charger
indicator remains lit)
z You may not be able to fully charge the
batteries due to their specifications right
after purchase or after long periods of
non-use. If this happens, use the
batteries until their charge is depleted
before charging them again. After doing
this several times, battery performance
will be restored.
z Since storing fully charged batteries for
long periods of time (about 1 year) can
shorten their lifecycle or affect
performance, you are recommended to
use the batteries in the camera until they
are completely discharged and to store
them at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F)
or less. If you do not use the batteries for

long periods of time, charge them fully
and discharge them fully in the camera at
least once a year before returning them
to storage.
z If battery usage time is considerably low
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).
z Leaving batteries in the camera or
charger may damage it causing battery
leakage. Remove batteries from the
camera or charger and store in a dry
cool location when not in use.
z It takes approximately 250 minutes for
the charger to fully recharge the
batteries (as determined by testing at
Canon facilities). Please do not charge
batteries in areas where the temperature
is outside the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to
95°F).
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Appendix

z Charging time varies according to
ambient temperature and to the
batteries' initial charge state.
z The battery charger may emit noise
while charging. This is not a malfunction.
z Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 can also be
used. Use Canon AA-size batteries
NB-1AH with the CBK100 charger.

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.

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Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter, and then
plug the other end into the power
outlet.

Appendix

Open the terminal cover, and
connect the compact power
adapter's DC plug into the
camera's DC IN terminal.

z 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.

Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)
The camera supports use of the separately sold
Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter
TC-DC52 and Close-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In
order to attach any of these lenses, you also need
to use the separately sold Conversion Lens
Adapter LA-DC52C.
z When attaching the wide converter, teleconverter or close-up lens, be sure to
screw it on securely. If they come loose
they may fall from the lens adapter,
posing risk of injury from shattered glass.
z Never look into the sun or into strong light
through the wide converter, tele-converter
or the close-up lens, as this can result in
blindness or impairment of vision.
z If you use the flash when shooting with
the wide converter, the outer area of the
recorded image (especially lower right
corner) will come out relatively dark.
z When using the tele-converter, please set
the focal length to the telephoto end. At
other zoom settings, the image will
appear as if its corners have been cut off.
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Appendix

z When using the wide converter, please
set the camera to the wide angle end.
z The wide converter blocks part of the
view through the viewfinder.

It is not possible to attach a lens hood or
filter to the wide converter or teleconverter.
Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode

Wide Converter WC-DC52
Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The
wide converter changes the focal length of the
camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.7 (the thread
diameter is 52 mm.).

Tele-converter TC-DC52
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 2.4.

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 3 to 25 cm (1.2 to
9.8 in.) away from the front of the lens (or 13 to 25
cm (5.1 to 9.8 in.) at the telephoto end).
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Distance
between Front
of the Lens and
Subject
Telephoto 13 cm (5.1 in.)
End
25 cm (9.8 in.)
Wide Angle 3 cm (1.2 in.)
End
25 cm (9.8 in.)

Field Coverage
48 × 36 mm (1.9 × 1.4 in.)
82 × 61 mm (3.2 × 2.4 in.)
49 × 37 mm (1.9 × 1.5 in.)
230 × 173 mm (9.1 × 6.8 in.)

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C
This separately sold adapter is required for
attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and
close-up lens (52 mm thread diameter).

Appendix

Attaching a Lens

Be sure that the camera is turned
off.

Press the ring
release button and
hold it down, and
turn the ring in the
direction of the
arrow.

Align the z mark on the
conversion lens adapter with the
mark on the camera, and turn
the adapter in the direction of the
arrows as far as the
mark on
the camera.

Set the lens on the
adapter, and
attach it securely
by turning it in the
indicated
direction.

Ring Release Button

Ring

When the z mark
on the ring and the
mark on the
camera are
aligned, lift off the
ring.

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Appendix

z Completely remove all dust and dirt from
conversion lenses with a lens blower
brush before use. The camera may
focus on any dirt that remains.
z Exercise due caution when handling the
lenses since it is easy to dirty them with
finger prints.
z Be careful not to drop the camera or
adapter when removing the ring.
z 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.
z You should not shoot images in
mode when using these attachments.
Although 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.

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Camera Care and Maintenance
Use the following procedures to clean the
camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor
and other parts.
Camera
Body
Lens

: Wipe the camera body with a soft
cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.
: First use a lens blower brush to
remove dust and dirt, then remove
any remaining dirt wiping the lens
lightly with a soft cloth.
z Never use synthetic cleaners
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.

Appendix

LCD Monitor, : Use a lens blower brush to
Viewfinder
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.
z 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.

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Specifications
All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.

PowerShot A85 / PowerShot A75
Camera Effective Pixels

A85: Approx. 4.0 million
A75: Approx. 3.2 million
A85: 1/2.7-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million)
Image Sensor
A75: 1/2.7-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 million)
5.4 (W) – 16.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 105 (T) mm)
Lens
f/2.8 (W) – f/4.8 (T)
A85: Approx. 3.6x (Up to approx. 11x in combination with the optical zoom)
Digital Zoom
A75: Approx. 3.2x (Up to approx. 10x in combination with the optical zoom)
Optical Viewfinder
Real-image zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor
1.8-inch TFT color LCD, approx. 118,000 pixels
TTL autofocus
AF System
AF lock and Manual focus are available.
Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (center)
Normal: 46 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinity
Shooting Distance
Macro: 5 – 46 cm (2.0 in. – 1.5 ft.) (W) / 26 – 46 cm (10 in. – 1.5 ft.) (T)
(from the front of the lens)
Manual Focus: 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W) / 26 cm (10 in.) – infinity (T)
Shutter
Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter
15 – 1/2000 sec.
z 15 – 1.3 sec. or slower shutter speeds are available in Shutter-priority
Shutter Speeds
mode or Manual mode.
z Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.
(W): Wide angle (T): Telephoto
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Specifications

Light Metering System
Exposure Control System
Exposure Compensation
Sensitivity
White Balance
Built-in Flash
Flash Range

Shooting Modes

Continuous Shooting
Self-timer
PC-controlled Shooting
Recording Media
File Format

Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
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,
Fluorescent H) or custom
Auto*, on*, off
* Red-eye reduction available
Normal: 46 cm – 4.2 m (1.5 – 14 ft.) (W), 46 cm – 2.5 m (1.5 – 8.2 ft.) (T)
Macro: 26 – 46 cm (10 in. – 1.5 ft.) (W/T) (ISO speed set to Auto)
Auto
Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual
Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter,
Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater and Indoor),
Stitch assist and Movie
A85: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec.
A75: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec.
(Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off)
Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay
Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in
the camera kit.)
CompactFlashTM (CF) card (Type I)
Design rule for Camera File System and DPOF compliant
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Specifications

Image Recording Format
Compression
Number of
Recording Pixels
(A85)

Number of
Recording Pixels
(A75)

Playback Modes
Direct Print
Display Languages

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Still
Images
Movies

Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*1,
Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural))
Superfine, Fine, Normal
Large : 2272 x 1704 pixels
Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small : 640 x 480 pixels
640 x 480 pixels (Approx. 30 sec.)*2
320 x 240 pixels (Approx. 3 min.)
160 x 120 pixels (Approx. 3 min.)
: 10 frames/sec.,
: 15 frames/sec. (The data in parentheses refer to
the maximum movie length per shooting.)
Large : 2048 x 1536 pixels
Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small : 640 x 480 pixels
640 x 480 pixels (Approx. 30 sec.)*2
320 x 240 pixels (Approx. 3 min.)
160 x 120 pixels (Approx. 3 min.)
: 15 frames/sec. (The data in parentheses refer to the maximum
movie length per shooting.)
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/Bubble Jet Direct/PictBridge compatible
12 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French,
Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese and
Japanese)

Specifications

My Camera Settings

Interface
Power Source
Operating Temperatures
Operating Humidity
Dimensions
Weight

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. Downloading data from your computer using the supplied software.
Universal Serial Bus (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol])
Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)
AA-size alkaline batteries (included in the camera kit)
AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries (sold separately)
AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately)
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
10 – 90%
101.0 x 64.0 x 31.5 mm (4.0 x 2.5 x 1.2 in.) (excluding protrusions)
Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) (camera body only)

*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the
communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the
camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
*2 Recording time obtained when using the FC-32MH CF card (included with the camera) or the separately sold
FC-256MH or FC-512MSH CF card (not sold in some regions).

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Specifications

Battery Performance

Based on the Canon standard

Based on the CIPA standard

Number of Shots*
Playback
LCD
LCD
Time
Monitor On Monitor Off

Number of Shots*
AA Alkaline Batteries
(included)

Approx. 140 shots

Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F),
normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), with the
LCD monitor on, 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 until battery returns to normal temperature,
then the power is turned back on and the testing
procedure is repeated.
• The included memory card is used.

AA Alkaline
Batteries (included
with the camera)
AA NiMH Battery
(NB-2AH (fully
charged))

Approx.
Approx.
250 shots 800 shots

Approx.
280 min.

Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
500 shots 1200 shots 360 min.

Shooting:Normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F),
alternating wide angle end and telephoto
end shots at 20-second intervals with
flash fired once every four shots and
camera power turned off and on every
eighth shot.
Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F),
continuous playback at 3 seconds per
image.
*The actual figures will vary according to the shooting
conditions and settings.

z For information on handling batteries,
see Proper Battery Handling (p. 18).
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Specifications

CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images)
PowerShot A85
CF card included with the camera
FC- FC-64M FCFCFC32MH
128M 256MH 512MSH
14
30
61
123
247
L

Movie

PowerShot A75
CF card included with the camera
FCFCFCFCFC-64M
128M 256MH 512MSH
32MH
18
38
76
154
308

110

222

442

137

276

552

110

220

443

879

136

274

548

1095

122

246

491

122

246

491

109

219

440

879

109

219

440

879

108

217

435

868

1734

108

217

435

868

1734

107

215

431

855

107

215

431

855

189

379

762

1522

174

349

700

1390

2714

120

241

482

962

1891

196

393

788

1563

3122

337
676
1355
2720
5203
46 sec. 92 sec. 186 sec. 374 sec. 742 sec.
91 sec. 183 sec. 368 sec. 735 sec. 1451 sec.
242 sec. 486 sec. 973 sec. 1954 sec. 3902 sec.

Movie

189

379

762

1522

174

349

700

1390

2714

120

241

482

962

1891

196

393

788

1563

3122

337
676
1355
2720
5203
30 sec. 61 sec. 124 sec. 249 sec. 499 sec.
91 sec. 183 sec. 368 sec. 735 sec. 1451 sec.
242 sec. 486 sec. 973 sec. 1954 sec. 3902 sec.
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Specifications

zSome CF cards are not sold in some regions.
zThe maximum movie clip length is approximately
30 sec. ( )* or 3 min. ( , ). The times shown
are the maximum continuous recording times.
* When using the FC-32MH CF card (included),
the separately sold FC-256MH or FC-512MSH
CF card (not sold in some regions).
z (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate
the compression setting.
zL (Large), M1 (Medium 1), M2 (Medium 2), S
(Small), ,
and
show resolution rates.
PowerShot A85 PowerShot A75
2272 x 1704
2048 x 1536
L (Large)
pixels
pixels
1600
x 1200
1600
x
1200
M1 (Medium 1)
pixels
pixels
M2 (Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels
S (Small)
640 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels
640 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels 160 x 120 pixels

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Image File Size (Estimated)
PowerShot A85
2272 x 1704
2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB
pixels
L
PowerShot A75
2048 x 1536
1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB
pixels
1600 x 1200
M1
1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB
pixels
1024 x 768
M2
570 KB 320 KB 170 KB
pixels
640 x 480
S
249 KB 150 KB 84 KB
pixels
660 KB/sec. (PowerShot A85)
640 x 480 pixels
990 KB/sec. (PowerShot A75)
Movie
320 x 240 pixels 330 KB/sec.
160 x 120 pixels 120 KB/sec.

Specifications

NiMH Battery NB-2AH
Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery
NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200.
Type
Nominal
Voltage
Typical
Capacity
Cycle Life
Operating
Temperatures
Dimensions
Weight

Rechargeable nickel metal hydride
battery
1.2 V DC
2300 mAh (min.: 2150 mAh)
Approx. 300 times
0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F)
Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.)
Length: 50 mm (2.0 in.)
Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.)

Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE
Supplied with the optional Battery and Charger Kit
CBK4-200.
Rated Input
Rated Output
Charging
Time

100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz),
CB-4AH: 16 – 21 VA
CB-4AHE: 9.13 – 0.08 A
565 mA*1, 1275 mA*2
Approx. 250 min.*1,
approx. 110 min.*2

Operating
Temperatures

0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F)

Dimensions

65.0 × 105.0 × 27.5 mm
(2.6 × 4.1 × 1.1 in.)
Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) (body only)

Weight
*1
To
*2

charge four NB-2AH NiMH batteries
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.)
Rated Input
Rated Output
Operating
Temperatures
Dimensions
Weight

100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz),
16 VA (100V) – 26 VA (240V)
4.3 V DC/1.5 A
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
42.5 × 104.4 × 31.4 mm
(1.7 × 4.1 × 1.2 in.)
Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.) (body only)

CompactFlashTM Card
Card slot type
Dimensions
Weight

Type 1
36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm
(1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.)
Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)

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Specifications

Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately)
Magnification
Focusing Range
(from front of lens)
Thread
Diameter
Dimensions
Weight

Approx. 0.7x (35 mm film
equivalent at wide angle end:
approx. 24.5 mm)
Approx. 2 mm (0.08 in.) – infinity
(wide angle end and Macro mode)
52 mm standard filter thread
(Conversion Lens Adapter
LA-DC52C is required.)
Diameter: 58 mm (2.3 in.)
Length: 30.5 mm (1.2 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

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250 mm
3 – 25 cm (1.2 – 9.8 in.) (W)
13 – 25 cm (5.1 – 9.8 in.) (T)
52 mm standard filter thread
(Conversion Lens Adapter
LA-DC52C is required)
Diameter: 54 mm (2.1 in.)
Length: 10.2 mm (0.4 in.)
Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.)

Tele-converter TC-DC52 (Sold Separately)
Magnification
Focusing Range
(from front of lens)
Thread
Diameter
Dimensions
Weight

Approx. 2.4x (35 mm film
equivalent at telephoto end:
approx. 252 mm)
Approx. 1.3 m (Approx. 4.3 ft.) – infinity
(at telephoto end)
52 mm standard filter thread
(Conversion Lens Adapter
LA-DC52C is required)
Diameter: 67 mm (2.6 in.)
Length: 57 mm (2.2 in.)
Approx. 74 g (2.6 oz.)

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C
(Sold Separately)
Thread
Diameter
Dimensions
Weight

52 mm standard filter thread
Diameter: 55.6 mm (2.2 in.)
Length: 28.7 mm (1.1 in.)
Approx. 11 g (0.39 oz.)

Photo Tips and Information
This section offers photography tips.
z Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 45)
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.
z To Shoot a Night Scene without a Subject (p. 42)
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.
z Advanced Technique for the Macro Mode (p. 44)
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 wide
angle zoom

Macro with the
telephoto zoom

z How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 80)
This camera automatically adjusts the exposure
to 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.
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. Adjust the exposure
compensation towards the + end.
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Photo Tips and Information

Optimal Exposure

Overexposure
The whole recorded image
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.

z ISO Speed (p. 84)
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
shake. This is convenient when shooting images
in places where flash photography is prohibited.
The ISO speed setting makes full use of the
available light, resulting in images that convey
the feel of the place they were shot.

ISO 50 equivalent

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ISO 400 equivalent

Index
A
AC Adapter Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Aperture-Priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Aperture Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
A/V Out Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Slot Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CompactFlash™ Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 143
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Creative Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Batteries
Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Low Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Rechargeable Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 68, 72, 116
Black and White Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67–72
Digital Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 106
Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Direct Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–32
Detailed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 29
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 29
DPOF
Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Transfer Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CF Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Downloading Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Erasing
All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Displayed Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Single Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

147

Index

Exposure
Aperture-Priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutter Speed-Priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

76
80
75
81

Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Fast Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
File No. Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 114
File Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 114
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Focal Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 131, 132, 144
Focus
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Landscape Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–32
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Close-up Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Conversion Lens Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Tele-converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Wide Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Light Metering
Center-Weighted Averaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Evaluative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Spot AE Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Household Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Manual
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Menu
FUNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Image Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Information View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–32
Interface
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 106
ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

148

Index

Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68–71
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Movie
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
My Camera
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Registering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

N
Night Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Operation Sound . . . . . . . . .68, 69, 72, 116, 118, 119, 139

P
Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playback
Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jumping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Single Image Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Postcard Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–26
Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Rechargeable Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Print/Share Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 109
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Print Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Selecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 99
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

85
93
58
59
30
58
60

Recordable Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Red-Eye Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Resetting the settings to default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Ring Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

S
Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

149

Index

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 64
Reviewing an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Switching from Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Functions Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Shutter
Shutter Speed Priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Shutter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pressing Fully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pressing Halfway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Single Image Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Slow Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Sound Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Special Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136–143
Start-up
Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Stitch Assist Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Framing a Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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T
Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Transfer (direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Transfer Order
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Selecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122–127

V
Video System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Viewfinder
LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 28
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

W
WAVE Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 92, 93, 118, 121, 138
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Wide Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1204 and PC1202)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class
B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode.
Function

O* O* O*
Large
L O* O* O* O* O* O* O* U* –
Medium 1
M1 O
O
O
O
O
O
O U
–
O
O
O
Medium 2
M2 O
O
O
O
O
O
O U
–
O
O
O
Small
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
U
–
O
O
O
Resolution
Postcard Print
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
–
–
O
O
O
O
–
–
–
Movie
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Movie
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
O* –
–
–
Movie
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
O
–
–
–
Superfine
O
O
O
O
O
O
O U
–
O
O
O
ComFine
O* O* O* O* O* O* O* U* –
O* O* O*
pression
O
O
O
O
O
O
O U
–
O
O
O
Normal
O* O* O
O* O* O
O* –
–
O
–
–
Auto
On
–
Flash
O
O
O
O
O
O U
–
O
O
O
Off
O
O
O* O
O
O* O U* –
O* O* O*
Red-eye Reduction
O
O
O
O
O
O
O U
–
O
O
O
* : Default settings O : Available U: Available only for the first image – : Not available
: Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off.
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Reference
Pages

(1)

O*
O
O
O
O
–
–
–
O
O*
O
–
O
O*
O

53
40

42
42

–
O
O*

–
U
U*

–
O
O*

Reference
Pages
O
86
O
36
O*
–

–

O
O
O
O
O
O*
O

O
O
O
–
O
O*
O

O
O
O
O
O
O*
O

–
–
–
U
–
–
U

–
O
O
O
–
–
O

O
O
O
O
O
O*
O

O
O
O
O
O
O*
–

–

(1)

Function
Flash Output
AF-assist Beam
Single Shot
Continuous
Mode
Drive
Self-timer
Mode
(10 sec.)
Self-timer
(2 sec.)
AF System Selection
AF Lock
Manual Focus
Macro Mode

–
–
–
O
ON O
Digital Zoom
OFF O*
Exposure Compensation
–
Evaluative
O
Metering
Light
Metering Center-Weighted
–
System Averaging
Spot Metering
–

78
88
89
44
46
80

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(1)

Function
White Balance (2)
Photo Effect
ISO Speed
Auto Rotate

–(3)
–
–(4)
ON O*
OFF O

O
O
–(4)
O*
O

–(4)
–(4)
–(4)
O*
O

U
U
–(4)
U*
U

O
O
–(4)
–
–

O
O
O
O*
O

Reference
Pages
O
81
O
85
O(5) 84
O*
89
O

The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except
for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p. 73).
(1)The default setting of the flash for the [Foliage] 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 System selection
- Macro mode
- AF lock
- Manual focus
(2)The photo effect [Sepia] and [B/W] cannot be selected.
(3)The white balance is set to [AUTO].
(4)Settings automatically set by the camera.
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