Canon Powershot A75 Users Manual

2015-01-23

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Camera User Guide

zPlease read the Read This First section (p. 7).

zPlease also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.

DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Software Starter Guide

Installing the Software

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Software Starter Guide

Direct Print User Guide

Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

Downloading Images to a Computer

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 high-

precision manufacturing techniques. More than

99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less

than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire

or appear as red or black dots.

This has no effect on the recorded image and does

not constitute a malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the

one used in your region before using it with a TV

monitor (p. 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.

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.

Table of Contents

Functions and operations tables. These pages

are shaded on the right edges to make them easy

to find.

Read This First 7

Please Read...........................................................7

Safety Precautions .................................................8

Preventing Malfunctions .......................................13

Components Guide 14

Preparing the Camera 17

Installing the Batteries ..........................................17

Installing a CF Card..............................................20

Setting the Date/Time...........................................22

Setting the Language ...........................................24

Basic Functions 25

Turning the Power On/Off.....................................25

Switching between Shooting and Playback..........26

Using the LCD Monitor .........................................28

Shooting – The Basics 33

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 57

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 63

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

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

Shooting – Advanced Functions 64

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 91

Rotating Images in the Display.............................91

Attaching Sound Memos to Image ....................... 92

Auto Play ..............................................................93

Protecting Images.................................................94

Various Functions 96

About Printing.......................................................96

DPOF Print Settings .............................................98

Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

...102

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 120

Troubleshooting 122

Appendix 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 145

Index 147

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

Table of Contents

Symbols Used

This mark denotes issues that may affect

the camera's operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that

complement the basic operating

procedures.

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

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

zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

zThe 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.

zIn 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

zDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage

your eyesight.

zDo 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.

zStore 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.

zDo 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.

zTo 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.

zStop 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

zStop 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.

zDo 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.

zDo 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.

zRemove 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.

zDo 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.

zDo 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.

zUse 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.

Read This First

zDo 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.

zDo 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.

zAvoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It

could lead to leakage and injury.

zDo not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead

to overheating, burns and other injuries.

zBefore 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

zUse 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.

zIf 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.

zDisconnect 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.

zThe 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.

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.

Read This First

CAUTIONS

zAvoid 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.

zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire,

electrical shock or other damage.

zBe 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.

zBe 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.

zDo not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up

could damage the flash.

zEnsure 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.

zDo 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.

zDo not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.

zIf 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.

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.

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.

Zoom Lever

(p. 33, 46, 58, 59)

Shutter Button (p. 34)

Ring Release Button

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)

Lens

Ring

Te rm in al

Cover

Microphone DIGITAL Terminal (p. 107)

Components Guide

* 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.

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

LCD Monitor**

(p. 28)

MENU Button

(p. 65)

Indicators (p. 16)

Viewfinder (p. 35)

Mode Switch

(p. 26)

Strap Mount Attaching the wrist strap*

DC IN

Terminal (p. 131) (Print/Share) Button (p. 109)

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)

DISP. (Display) Button (p. 28)

Tripod Socket

Components Guide

Shooting Mode Dial

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)

Creative Zone

Image Zone

Auto

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.

1Be sure that the camera power is

off.

2Slide the battery

cover lock in the

direction of the

arrow, and open

the cover.

3Insert the batteries

as shown.

4Close 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.

zWe recommend the use of the

separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600

to power the camera during long usage

sessions (p. 130).

The separately sold battery charger kit

lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries

to power the camera (p. 128

)

Positive

end (+)

Negative

end (-)

Preparing the Camera

zFor important information, see Battery

Performance (p. 140).

zFor information about the Battery and

Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable

NiMH batteries, see the System Map

(separate from this guide).

Proper Battery Handling

zUse 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).

zSince 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.

zCamera 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).

While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium

batteries, performance is unreliable and their use

is not recommended.

zNever mix unused and partially used

batteries. Always load four fresh (or fully

recharged) batteries at the same time.

Be careful to load the batteries with their

positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right

direction.

Never mix batteries of different types or from

different manufacturers. All four batteries

should be identical.

zBefore 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.

zBattery performance deteriorates at low

temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries).

If you are using the camera in cold areas and

batteries are running down faster than they

should, you may be able to restore performance

by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm

them up prior to use. But be careful that you don’t

put the batteries into a pocket together with a

metal key chain or other metallic objects, as

these objects may cause batteries to short-

circuit.

Preparing the Camera

zIf 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.

Change the

batteries

Batteries are fully depleted and the

camera can no longer operate. You

should replace the batteries

immediately.

Preparing the Camera

Installing a CF Card

1Be sure that the camera is turned

off.

2Slide the CF card

slot cover in the

direction of the

arrow, and open it.

3Insert the CF card

with the label

facing out.

zInsert the CF card all the

way into the slot, so that

the CF card eject button

pops all the way out.

zTo remove the CF card,

press the CF card eject

button.

CF card eject

button Card label

4Close the CF card slot cover

securely.

zWhen 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.

zBe 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.

zYou 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).

mark

Preparing the Camera

About CF Cards

zCF cards are high-precision electronic devices.

Do not bend them, apply force to them, or

subject them to shocks or vibration.

zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card.

zMoving 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.

zPlace the CF card in the supplied case for

storage.

zDo 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

You should always format a new CF card or one

from which you wish to erase all images and other

data.

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.

1Turn the power on (p. 25).

2Press the MENU

button and select

[ (Set up)] using

or .

3Select (Format)

using or and

press the SET

button.

Preparing the Camera

4Select [OK] using

or and press

the SET button.

zTo cancel formatting

instead, select [Cancel]

and press the SET

button.

zThe 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.

5Press the MENU button.

zIf the camera does not work properly,

the inserted CF card may be

malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF

card may solve the problem.

zWhen a non-Canon brand CF card is

malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve

the problem.

zCF 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

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.

1Turn on the camera (p. 25).

2Press the MENU

button and select

the [ (Set up)]

menu using or

3Press or to

select (Date/

Time), and then

press the SET

button.

Preparing the Camera

4Set the date and

time.

zPress or to

highlight another field.

zPress or to

change the value of the

highlighted field.

zThe date can be set up to the year 2030.

5Press the SET button.

6Press the MENU button.

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.

zFor embedding the date on the image

data, refer to page 54.

zFor 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

zThe 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.

zIf 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.

1Turn on the camera (p. 25).

2Press the MENU

button and select

the [ (Set up)]

menu using or

Select (Language)

using

and

press the SET

button.

4Select a language

using , , or

and press the

SET button.

zIf you press the MENU button without

pressing the SET button, the camera reverts

to the Set up menu without setting the

language.

5Press 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

zCurrent 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

zThe LCD monitor displays an image.

Turning the Camera Off

zPress the ON/OFF button again to turn the

power off.

zYou 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.)

zThe start-up image does not appear

when the LCD monitor is off in Shooting

mode or the A/V OUT terminal is

connected to a TV.

Turning on the camera without the start-

up sound and image

Press and hold the SET button, then

turn on the power.

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.

zAuto 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.

Basic Functions

When the Auto Power Down Function Activates

Press the ON button again.

[Off]:

The power saving function does not activate.

zDisplay 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

zSlide the mode switch to .

Playback Mode

zSlide the mode switch to .

zWhen a printer (sold separately) is

connected, images can be printed (see the

Direct Print User Guide).

zWhen the camera is connected to a

computer, recorded images can be

downloaded to and viewed with a computer

(p. 104).

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

The lens does not retract for

1 minute after the camera

switches to Playback mode.

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

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)

zGreen: Focusing complete (focused AF frame) zGreen: Focusing complete

zDoes not appear: Focusing difficulty zYellow: Focusing difficulty

LCD Monitor Display

(No Information)

LCD Monitor Display

(Information View)

DISP. Button

Off

Shutter Speed

Aperture Value

Shots Remaining or

Remaining Movie Time/

Elapsed Time (During Shooting)

(frames/sec.)

AF Frame

Spot AE

Point Frame

Basic Functions

Shooting Mode

p. 38, 74

Exposure Compensation

p. 80

White Balance

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

(PowerShot A85)

4.3x 5.3x 6.7x 8.2x 11x

(PowerShot A75)

3.8x 4.8x 6.0x 7.4x 10x

Digital Zoom Setting*

p. 46

Camera Shake Warning

p. 16

Low Battery

p. 19

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).

*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.

Basic Functions

Playback Mode

* Detailed Display is not available in index

playback (9 images).

Compression p. 40

Resolution (Still image) p. 40

Sound memo (WAVE file)

p. 92

Movie p. 55

Protection Status p. 94

Image Number and Total

(Display Image/Total)

DISP. Button DISP. Button

DISP. Button

Standard Display

No Display

Detailed Display*

Shooting

Date/Time

File Number

Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

Histogram

Movie Length

Basic Functions

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).

Shooting Mode

p. 38, 74

Exposure Compensation

p. 80

White Balance

p. 81

Photo Effects

p. 85

ISO Speed

p. 84

Flash

p. 42

Macro Mode

p. 44

Manual Focus

p. 89

Light Metering Mode

p. 79

Resolution (Movies)

p. 40

Low Battery

p. 19

The following information may also appear with

some image files.

The image in the LCD monitor may darken

when the monitor is used under sunlight or

other strong lighting. This is not a defect.

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.

An audio file other than a wave file, or a file

with an unrecognized format, is attached.

A JPEG file not supported by “Design rule

for Camera File system” (DCF) standards.

RAW format file

A file with an unrecognized format.

Basic Functions

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.)

zPlease 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

zThe histogram is a graph that allows you

to judge the brightness of the shot

image. The greater the bias toward the

left in the graph, the darker the image.

The greater the bias toward to the right,

the brighter the image. If the image is

too dark, adjust the exposure

compensation to a positive value.

Similarly, adjust the exposure

compensation to a negative value if the

image is too bright (p. 80).

Dark image Balanced image Bright image

Sample Histograms

Auto Mode

In this mode, all you have to do is press the

shutter button and let the camera do

everything else.

1Check that the camera is in

Shooting mode (p. 26).

2Turn the Shooting mode dial to

3Aim the camera at the subject

you wish to shoot.

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.

Mode Dial

Shooting – The Basics

4Use the zoom lever to achieve the

desired composition (relative

subject size in the viewfinder).

zThe angle of view can be adjusted within the

35 to 105 mm range, in 35mm film

equivalent.

zWhen 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).

: Decreases the size of the

subject (Wide angle)

: Magnifies the size of

subject (Telephoto)

Shooting – The Basics

5Press the shutter

button halfway.

zThe 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.

6Press 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.

zSee page 152 for settings that can be

changed in this mode.

zWith 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).

zIf the orange or yellow indicator blinks

while you press halfway, you can still

press fully to take the shot.

zImages 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.

zThe beep and shutter sound can be set

On/Off in the Set up menu (p. 69).

Shooting – The Basics

zWhen the shutter sound is set to [ ,

, (On)] (p. 72) and [Mute] is set to

On, no sound will be heard.

zThere is no shutter sound in movie

mode.

zShots 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.

1Compose the image so that the

subject appears in the center of

the frame in the viewfinder

(autofocus range).

ViewfinderShows 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 off-

center.

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).

Shooting – The Basics

AF-assist Beam

The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit

when the shutter button is pressed

halfway to assist focusing in certain

conditions, i.e. dark conditions.

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

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.

zKeeping the shutter button fully pressed

zPressing 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.

Mode Dial

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.

1Press the MENU button.

zThe [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

2Select (Review) using or .

3Select a duration

using or and

press the MENU

button.

zWith the [Off] option,

the image will not automatically display.

zWith the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] options, the

image will appear for the time selected.

zYou can continue to display the image as

long as the shutter button is held fully

pressed regardless of the Review setting.

zAnother picture can be taken by pressing the

shutter button even while an image is

displayed.

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.

Fast Shutter

Use this mode to shoot

fast moving objects.

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.

Slow Shutter

Use this mode to shoot

moving objects to make

them appear blurred,

such as river rapids.

Portrait

Use this mode when you

want the subject to

appear sharp and the

background to blur.

Stitch Assist

Use this mode when taking

shots that you want to

combine into a panorama

(p. 48).

Special Scene

Select from 6 scene

modes to shoot with the

most appropriate settings

for the scene (p. 51).

Movie

Use this mode to shoot

movie clips. Shooting and

sound recording starts

simultaneously (p. 55).

Shooting – The Basics

1Turn the mode dial

and set the icon of

the function you

wish to use to .

zShooting procedures are

the same as for the

mode (p. 33).

and Shooting Modes

Always use a tripod to prevent camera

shake.

zSee page 152 for settings that can be

changed in this mode.

zTips 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

You can change the resolution and compression

(excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose

of the image you are about to shoot.

Resolution Purpose

(Large)

PowerShot A85

2272 x 1704

pixels

PowerShot A75

2048 x 1536

pixels

High

Low

Print up to A4 size*

210 x 297 mm (8.3

x 11.7 in.) prints

Print up to letter

size* 216 x 279 mm

(8.5 x 11 in.) prints

(Medium 1)

1600 x 1200

pixels

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

(Medium 2)

1024 x 768 pixels

Print credit card

size 86 x 54 mm

(3.4 x 2.1 in.) prints

(Small)

640 x 480 pixels

Send images as

e-mail attachments

Shoot more images

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

Mode Dial *

The Postcard Print mode is not available in and .

Movies can be shot with the following resolutions.

zThe resolution is set to M1 (1600 x 1200)

and the compression is set to (Fine).

zSee page 53 for Postcard Print mode

information.

Compression Purpose

Superfine High

Quality

Normal

Shoot higher quality

images

Fine Shoot normal quality

images

Normal Shoot more images

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

Shooting – The Basics

1Press the FUNC. button.

2Select L* (2272 x

1704 or 2048 x

1536) using or

The current setting is

displayed.

3Select the

resolution or

compression you

wish to set using

or .

Example:

PowerShot A85

Number of

recordable images

(Only displayed when

the resolution,

compression or file

format is selected)

Excluding

4Press the SET button.

5Select the

compression you

wish to set using

or .

zYou can shoot the image right after selecting

settings by pressing the shutter button. This

screen will appear again, once the image is

shot.

6Press the FUNC. button.

zImage File Size (Estimated) (p. 142)

zCF Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 141)

Shooting – The Basics

Using the Flash

Use the flash according to the guidelines

below.

Auto with

red-eye

reduction

The flash fires automatically as

required by the lighting level,

and the red-eye reduction

lamp fires each time the main

flash fires.

Auto The flash fires automatically as

required by the lighting level.

Flash on

with

red-eye

reduction

The red-eye reduction lamp

and the flash always fire.

Flash on The flash always fires.

Flash off The flash does not fire.

In (Fireworks) mode, the flash is prohibited.

Mode Dial

1Press the button

to switch between

flash modes.

zThe selected flash mode

appears on the LCD

monitor.

zYou can switch between settings by pressing

the button.

zThis operation may not work in certain

Shooting modes (p. 152).

2Shoot the image.

zThe flash will fire if the indicator beside the

viewfinder lights orange when the shutter

button is pressed halfway. (Does not fire in .)

When the red-eye reduction function is on

When the red-eye reduction function is off

Shooting – The Basics

zShooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 33).

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.

zWhen shooting in any mode other than

mode, the flash fires with automatic

adjustments.

zThe 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.

zIn mode, the flash fires with the

manually set adjustments.

zThe 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.

zIn mode, the [Flash Output] option

can be changed (p. 86).

zShots cannot be taken while the flash is

charging.

zThe flash may take up to approximately

10 seconds to charge in some cases.

Actual times will vary according to usage

and the battery charge.

zThe flash setting is saved when the

camera is turned off in the , ,

and Shooting modes.

Setting the Red-eye Reduction

Function

The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the

flash is used in dark areas. This reduces light

reflecting back from the eyes and making

them appear red.

1In the [ (Rec.)]

menu, set (Red-

eye) to [On].

z appears on the LCD

monitor.

Shooting – The Basics

zThe red-eye reduction function cannot

be set when the Special Scene mode

(p. 51) is set to (Fireworks).

zRed-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

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.

1Press the DISP. button to turn the

LCD monitor on.

2Press the

button.

zThe icon appears on

the LCD monitor.

zPressing the button

again cancels the macro

mode.

3Shoot the image.

* Macro mode is not available in mode.

Mode Dial

Shooting – The Basics

zThe indicator beside the viewfinder will light

yellow when the shutter button is pressed

halfway.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the

Mode (p. 33).

zAlways 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).

zWhen 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.

zThe exposure may not be optimal when

the flash is used in macro mode.

*1 Closest focal distance.

*2 Maximum optical telephoto setting.

Self-timer

1Press the FUNC.

button and select

* (Drive Mode)

using or .

* The current setting is

displayed.

2Select or using or and

press the FUNC. button.

zWhen 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.

3Shoot the image.

zWhen 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.

Mode Dial

Shooting – The Basics

zWhen is selected, the self-timer lamp

blinks fast from the beginning. The shutter

activates in two seconds.

zShooting 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

With the combined optical and digital zoom

functions, images can be zoomed as follows

(Estimated):

zPowerShot A85:

4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, and 11x

zPowerShot A75:

3.8x, 4.8x, 6.0x, 7.4x, and 10x

1Press the DISP. button to turn the

LCD monitor on.

2In the [ (Rec.)]

menu, select

(Digital Zoom).

zSee Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 65).

3Select [On] using or and

press the MENU button.

Mode Dial

Shooting – The Basics

4Press the zoom lever toward .

zThe 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.

zPress the lever toward to zoom back out.

5Shoot the image.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 33).

The digital zoom cannot be used when the

LCD monitor is off.

zImages become coarser the more they

are digitally zoomed.

zSince camera shake may become a

factor when using the digital zoom, the

use of a tripod is recommended.

The combined

magnifications of the

optical zoom and digital

zoom are displayed.

Continuous Shooting

Continuous shooting is available when the

shutter button is fully pressed.

zThe 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).

1Press the FUNC. button.

2Select * (Drive

Mode) using or

* The current setting is

displayed.

Mode Dial

Shooting – The Basics

3Select using or and press

the FUNC. button.

4Press the shutter button halfway

to lock the focus.

5Press the shutter button all the

way to shoot.

zShooting will stop when the shutter button is

released.

zThe 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.).

zThe interval between frames may

lengthen somewhat when the internal

memory becomes full.

zThe flash can be used, but the interval

between images will lengthen to

accommodate the flash recharge time.

Shooting Panoramic Images

(Stitch Assist)

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.

To create the panorama with your

computer, use the PhotoStitch software

that came with your camera.

Mode Dial

Shooting – The Basics

Framing a Subject

The PhotoStitch program detects the

overlapping portions of adjoining images and

merges them. When shooting, try to include a

distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping

portions.

zCompose 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.

zDo not include moving items in the

overlap.

zDo not try to stitch images that include

both distant and close items. Objects

may appear warped or doubled up.

zMake the brightness in each image

consistent. The final image will appear

unnatural if the difference in brightness

is too great.

zFor good results, pan (swivel) the

camera to take successive shots.

zTo shoot close-ups, slide the camera

over the subject, keeping it parallel as

you move.

Shooting

1Turn the Shooting mode dial to

zThe LCD monitor will turn on.

2Select the

shooting

sequence using

or and press the

SET button.

zThe shooting sequence

is set.

Shooting – The Basics

zYou can also press the shutter button directly

to shoot without pressing the SET button.

3Shoot the first image.

zThe exposure and white balance settings are

set and locked with the first image.

4Compose and

shoot the second

image so that it

overlaps the first.

zMinor discrepancies in

the overlap can be

corrected with the

software.

zAn image can be retaken. Press or to

return to that frame.

5Use the same procedures to

shoot the remaining frames.

zA maximum of 26 images can be recorded.

Sequence

6Press the SET button after the

last shot.

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.

zThe settings in place for the first image

are locked in and cannot be changed for

subsequent shots.

zA 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

1Turn the mode dial to (Special

Scene mode).

zThe current Scene mode screen is displayed.

2Select the scene you wish to

shoot using or and shoot the

image.

zThe name of the Scene mode is displayed for

six seconds each time you change the mode.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 33) excluding .

zFor the shooting procedures of , see the

Waterproof Case User Guide included with

the Waterproof Case WP-DC30 (sold

separately).

Special Scene Mode

By simply selecting one of the following 6

modes, you can shoot the image with the

most appropriate settings for the scene.

Foliage Appropriate for shooting beautiful

images with flowers, leaves or trees.

Snow

Appropriate for shooting scenes such

as snowy mountains while

preventing dark subjects and bluish

backgrounds.

Beach

Appropriate for shooting scenes by

the sea while preventing dark

subjects and enhancing the blue of

the sea.

Fireworks Appropriate for shooting fireworks.

Underwater

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.

Indoor

Prevents camera shake and

maintains the subject's true color

when shooting under fluorescent or

tungsten lighting.

Mode Dial

Shooting – The Basics

Beach

Foliage

Snow

Fireworks

Underwater

Indoor

or or

zIn mode, the shutter speed slows

down. Use a tripod to avoid camera

shake.

zIn and modes, the ISO speed

may increase and cause noise in the

image.

See page 152 for settings that can be

changed in this mode.

zResults may vary depending on the

subject.

When shooting images underwater,

always turn the power off before inserting

the camera into the waterproof case (sold

separately).

Shooting – The Basics

Postcard Print Mode

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.

1Press the FUNC. button.

2Select L* using

or .

* The current setting is

displayed.

Select (Postcard)

using

Mode Dial

zYou 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.

4Press the FUNC. button.

5Shoot the image.

zWhen you press the

shutter button halfway, the

area that will not get

printed grays out.

Shooting procedures are

the same as for the mode

(p. 33

Selecting cancels the [On] setting of

the digital zoom.

Some settings are not available with certain

Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions

Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 152

)

When [Date Stamp] (p. 54) is set to [Date]

or [Date & Time], appears on images in

step 2 and 3.

For printing instructions, refer to the

Direct Print User Guide.

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.

zEnsure that the camera’s date/time is set

beforehand (p. 22).

zYou cannot embed the date on image data

when is not selected.

1Check that appears on the

LCD monitor.

2Select (Date

Stamp) in the [

(Rec.)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 65).

Select [Off], [Date]

or [Date & Time]

using

zSee Setting the Date/

Time (p. 22).

4Press the MENU button.

Shoot the image.

zShooting 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

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 .

zThe LCD monitor turns on and displays the

maximum recording time (in seconds).

2Press the shutter button all the

way.

zShooting and sound recording starts

simultaneously.

zDuring the shooting a red circle appears in

the upper right of the LCD monitor.

3Press the shutter button all the

way to stop recording the movie.

zPowerShot A85

The maximum length of individual movie ( :

10 frames/second, : 15 frames/second)

is about 30 seconds* at the setting, about

Mode Dial

3 minutes at the setting and about 3

minutes* at the setting.

zPowerShot 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 FC-

512MSH 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.

zYou 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

zThe 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).

zBe careful not to touch the microphone

while shooting.

zThe AE, AF, white balance and zoom

settings are set and locked to the

settings of the first frame.

zThe indicator on the left side of the

viewfinder blinks green after a shot. You

cannot shoot again until it stops blinking.

zSee page 152 for settings that can be

changed in this mode.

zSound is recorded monaurally.

zThere is no shutter sound in movie

mode.

zQuickTime 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.

1Slide the mode

switch to .

zThe last recorded image

appears (single image

playback).

Move between images using

zUse 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.

zPress the DISP. button to show the data

for the displayed image (p. 30).

zPress the button to quickly delete the

displayed image (p. 63).

Playback – The Basics

Magnifying Images

Images can be magnified up to approximately 10

times in single image playback.

1Slide the mode switch to .

2Press the zoom lever toward .

zYou can move around the magnified image

using , , or .

zHold 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.

Approximate position

Canceling the Magnified Display

1 Press the zoom lever toward .

Movie frames and index playback images

cannot be magnified.

You can magnify an image while it is

displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting

mode immediately after the image is shot

(p. 36).

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine

(Index Playback)

Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in

index playback.

1Slide the mode switch to .

2Press the zoom lever toward .

z9 images appear at once (index playback).

Playback – The Basics

3Change the image selection

using , , or .

4Press the zoom lever toward .

zIndex 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 button operation in

this row displays the

previous set of 9 images.

The button operation in

this row displays the next

set of 9 images.

Movie

Selected Images

Jumping Between Images

The display can be advanced or set back 9

images in index playback.

1Press the zoom lever once

toward while in index playback

(p. 58).

zThe Jump bar appears.

2The displayed

images change.

zJump 9 images behind or

ahead using or .

zPressing or while

holding the SET button

displays the first or last 9

images.

3Press the zoom lever toward .

zThe jump bar disappears and the camera

returns to index playback.

zIf you press the zoom lever once more

toward , the camera returns to single

image playback.

Jump Bar

Playback – The Basics

Viewing/Editing Movies

Viewing Movies

You can playback the images shot in

mode.

1Slide the mode switch to .

zMovies cannot be viewed in index playback.

2Select a movie using or and

press the SET button.

zA movie displays with the icon on it.

zThe movie playback panel appears.

Select (Play)

using

and

press the SET

button.

zThe movie images and

sound will play.

zYou can adjust the

volume using or .

Movie Playback

Panel

Volume

zWhen 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.

Pausing and Resuming Play

zPress the SET button to pause the movie.

Press it again to resume.

Fast Forwarding/Rewinding

zSelect 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.

zThe volume at which movies play back

can also be adjusted in the Set up menu

(p. 69).

zIf [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 .

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.

1Select the movie you wish to edit

and press the SET button.

zSee Viewing Movies (p. 60).

2Select (Edit) using or

and press the SET button.

zThe movie editing panel and the movie

editing bar appear.

Select an editing

method using

z (Cut beginning):

Deletes frames in the

first half of the movie.

z (Cut End):

Deletes frames in the

second half of the movie.

z (Exit):

Reverts to the movie playback panel.

4Select the range

you wish to edit

using or .

5Select (Play) using or

and press the SET button.

zThe temporarily edited movie will start

playing.

zThe movie will stop if you press the SET

button while it is playing.

Movie Editing Bar

Movie Editing Panel

Playback – The Basics

6Select (Save)

using or and

press the SET

button.

zWhen is selected,

the edited movie is not

saved and the camera

reverts to playback.

7Select [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.

zWhen 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.

zProtected movies cannot be edited.

zIt 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 Images Individually

1Slide the mode switch to .

2Select the image

you wish to erase

using or and

press the

button.

zA confirmation screen appears.

3Select [Erase] using or and

press the SET button.

zTo cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]

and press the SET button.

Protected images cannot be erased with

the erase function (p. 94).

Erasing All Images

1In the [ (Play)]

menu, select

(Erase all) and

press the SET

button.

zA confirmation screen appears.

2Select [OK] using or and

press the SET button.

zTo cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]

and press the SET button.

zThe [Erase all] function erases all the

image data recorded on the CF card.

zProtected images cannot be erased with

the erase function (p. 94).

zYou 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).

Selecting Menus and Settings

Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only)

1Slide the mode switch to .

2Press the FUNC. button.

3Select a FUNC. menu option

using or and select

setting contents using or

4Press the FUNC. button.

5Shoot the image.

FUNC.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Items in ( ) show default

settings.

3. Select a FUNC. menu option using or and

select setting contents using or .

FUNC.

Shoot the

image

Exposure Compensation (±0) (p. 80)

White Balance( ) (p. 81)

Drive Mode ( ) (p. 47)

ISO Speed ( ) (p. 84)

Flash Output ( ) (p. 86)

Resolution ( ) (p. 40)

Resolution ( ) (Movies) (p. 40)

Compression ( ) (p. 40)

Light Metering ( ) (p. 79)

Photo Effect ( ) (p. 85)

Example: PowerShot A85

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Selecting Settings with the MENU Button

Rec. Menu

zFor 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.

zIn the Shooting mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.

Play Menu Set up Menu

My Camera Menu

or or

Shooting Mode Playback Mode

1Press the MENU button.

2Use or to switch between menus.

zYou can also switch between menus using the zoom lever

button.

3Use or to select a menu item.

4Use or to select the settings you wish to set.

5Press the MENU button.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Some menu items may not be available

for selection according to the Shooting

mode (p. 152

)

zYou 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.

zThe 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

Reference

Page

AiAF

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

Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires.

• On*/Off 42

AF-assist Beam

Sets the output of the AF-assist beam according to shooting conditions

when using the auto focus.

• On*/Off

Digital Zoom

Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to

zoom images.

• On/Off*

Review

Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter

button is released.

• Off and 2* to 10 sec.

Date Stamp

Sets the date format to be embedded in image data when is

selected.

• Off*/Date/Date & Time

* Default setting

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Play Menu

Set up Menu

Item Setting Content

Reference

Page

Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. 94

Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. 91

Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. 92

Erase All Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images). 63

Auto Play Plays images automatically one after the other. 93

Print Order Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a printer

with the direct print function or at a photo lab service. 98

Transfer Order Sets in advance the images that will be transferred to a computer by

the camera. 102

Item Setting Content

Reference

Page

Mute

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].

* Default setting

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Volume

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. 25

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. 60, 92

* Default setting

Item Setting Content

Reference

Page

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Power Saving

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.

Date/Time Sets the date, time and date format. 22

Format Formats (initializes) a CF card. 21

File No. Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to images.

• On/Off * 114

Auto Rotate

Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are

automatically rotated in the display.

• On*/Off

* Default setting

Item Setting Content

Reference

Page

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Distance Units

Sets the format of the MF indicator’s displayed distance units.

• m/cm*

• ft/in

Language

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.

Video System

Sets the video output signal standard.

• NTSC

• PAL

113

* Default setting

Item Setting Content

Reference

Page

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.

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

Item/Menu Screen Setting Content

Reference

Page

Theme Selects a common theme for the start-up image, startup sound, shutter

sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound.*1115

Start-up Image Sets Start-up image when you turn on the camera. 115

Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the camera.*1115

Operation Sound

Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is

operated.*1115

Self-timer Sound

Sets the sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2

seconds.*1115

Shutter Sound Sets the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. There is no

shutter sound in Movie mode.*1115

My Camera menu

settings content (Off)/ */ / 115

* Default setting

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Resetting the Settings to Default

You can reset the menu and button operation

settings to default.

1Turn on the camera.

zCan be performed from Shooting or Playback

mode.

2Press the MENU button for longer

than 5 seconds.

zThe message “Reset settings to default?”

appears on the LCD monitor.

3Press or to

select [OK], and

press the SET

button.

zThe screen on the right

appears while resetting.

The normal screen resumes when resetting

is complete.

zTo cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of

[OK].

zThe 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)

zWhen the camera is connected to a

computer or a printer, this operation

does not work.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)

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).

How to Use the Mode Dial

1Check that the camera is in

Shooting mode.

2Turn the mode dial

and set the icon of

the function you

wish to use to .

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.

Mode Dial

zIf 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

: Select a shutter speed using

press the

SET

button and select an

aperture value using

zThe correct exposure has been set if the

shutter speed and aperture value show in

white on the LCD monitor.

3Shoot 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.

zThe 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.

zThe following settings can be adjusted in

mode, but not in mode.

zFor the correlation between aperture value

and shutter speed, see page 76.

• Exposure Compensation • White Balance

• ISO Speed • Flash (Flash on)

• Photo Effects • Continuous Shooting

• Light Metering Mode • Manual Focus

• AF Frame

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.

zIf 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.

zThe 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.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

zPlease 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.

zThe aperture value and shutter speed

change according to the zoom state as

follows.

zThe 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.

Aperture Shutter Speed

(seconds)

Wide Angle

F2.8 to 1/1250

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

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.

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.

15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3

1" 0"8 0"6 0"5 0"4 0"3

1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30

1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125

1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500

1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600

1/2000

Shooting – Advanced Functions

zIf 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.

Some aperture values may not be available

with certain zoom positions (p. 76).

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.

zIn 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.

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.

zWhen 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.

F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F4.8 F5.0

F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0

Shooting – Advanced Functions

zSee page 152 for settings that can be

changed in this mode.

zIf you wish to change the exposure,

select the shutter speed or the aperture

with the SET button and change the

value using or .

zThe 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.

zFor the correlation between aperture

value and shutter speed, see page 76.

Switching between Autofocus Modes

You can change the autofocus frame (AF

frame) selection method. The AF frame will

appear when the LCD monitor is turned on

(p. 28).

indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor

1In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

(AiAF).

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

(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.

Mode Dial

Shooting – Advanced Functions

2Select [On] or [Off]

using or .

3Press the MENU button.

zYou 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.

Switching between Light

Metering Modes

Evaluative

Metering

Appropriate for standard

shooting conditions, including

backlit scenes. The camera

divides images into several

zones for light metering. It

evaluates the complex lighting

conditions, such as the position

of the subject, the brightness,

the direct light, and the

backlighting, and adjusts the

settings to the correct exposure

for the main subject.

Center-

weighted

Averaging

Averages the light metered from

the entire frame, but gives

greater weight to the subject

matter at the center.

Spot AE

Point

Meters the area within the spot

AE point at the center of the

LCD monitor. This is convenient

when you wish to set the

exposure adjustment on the

subject.

Mode Dial

Shooting – Advanced Functions

1Select *

(Evaluative) from

the FUNC. menu.

zSee Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 65).

* The current setting is

displayed.

2Select a light

metering mode

using or .

3Press the FUNC. button.

Adjusting the Exposure

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.

zSee Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 64).

* The current setting is displayed.

2Adjust the

compensation

using or .

zThe settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in

the range of -2EV to +2EV.

zYou can check the results of the

compensation by viewing the image on the

LCD monitor when it is on.

Mode Dial

Shooting – Advanced Functions

zYou 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.

3Press the FUNC. button.

zTo cancel the exposure compensation, return

the setting to 0 using or .

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

When the white balance is set to match the

light source, the camera can reproduce

colors more accurately.

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.

Fluorescent

For shooting under warm-white,

cool-white or warm-white

(3-wavelength) fluorescent

lighting.

Mode Dial

Shooting – Advanced Functions

1Select * (Auto) in the FUNC.

menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).

* The current setting is displayed.

2Select the white

balance you wish to

set using or .

zSee on the right regarding

the custom setting.

zWhen the LCD monitor is on, you can check

the setting on the display.

A shot can be taken immediately by pressing

the shutter button. The menu will reappear after

the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting.

Fluorescent

For shooting under daylight

fluorescent, or daylight

fluorescent-type (3-wavelength)

fluorescent lighting.

Custom

For setting a custom value with

a white sheet of paper, etc., to

obtain the optimal white

balance for the conditions.

3Press 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).

zShooting at close distances (Macro mode)

zShooting monotone subjects (such as the

sky, sea, forest, and so on)

zShooting under special light sources such as

mercury lamps

Shooting – Advanced Functions

1Select * (Auto) from the FUNC.

menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).

* The current setting is displayed.

2Select (Custom) using or .

3Aim the camera at

a piece of white

paper or cloth or

gray card, and

press the SET

button.

zAim 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.

zYou can shoot right after setting the white

balance. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

4Press the FUNC. button.

zSome settings are not available with

certain Shooting modes. Please refer to

Functions Available in Each Shooting

Mode (p. 152).

zTo 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).

zIt 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].

zSince the white balance data cannot be

read in mode, preset the white

balance in another Shooting mode.

zShoot 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.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

• 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

zThe custom white balance setting is not

canceled even if settings are reset to

default settings. (p. 73)

Changing the ISO Speed

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.

1Select * (ISO Speed) from the

FUNC. menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).

* The current setting is displayed.

2Select an ISO

speed using or

zA shot can be taken

immediately by pressing

the shutter button. The

menu will reappear after

the shot, allowing you to

adjust the settings easily.

3Press the FUNC. button.

Mode Dial

Shooting – Advanced Functions

zHigher ISO speeds increase the image

noise. To take clean images, use as low

an ISO speed as possible.

The AUTO setting selects the optimal

speed. It will 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

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

Sharpening

Records subjects with

softened outlines.

Sepia Records images in sepia

tones.

B/W Records images in black and

white.

Mode Dial

Shooting – Advanced Functions

1Select * (Effect OFF) in the

FUNC. menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).

* The current setting is displayed.

2Select the photo

effect using or

zIf the LCD monitor is on,

you can check the photo

effect by viewing the

image on the LCD

monitor.

zA shot can be taken immediately by pressing

the shutter button. The menu will reappear

after the shot, allowing you to adjust the

settings easily.

3Press the FUNC. button.

Adjusting the Flash Output

In mode, the flash output can be controlled

in three steps when shooting.

1Select (Flash

Output) from the

FUNC. menu.

zSee Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 64).

Adjust the flash output using

zYou 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.

3Press 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.

Mode Dial

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Shooting Problem Subjects for

the Autofocus

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.

Mode Dial

Shooting with Focus Lock

1Press the DISP. button to turn on

the LCD monitor.

2Aim the AF frame at an object at a

similar distance to the subject

you wish to shoot.

3Press the shutter button halfway

to lock the focus.

zThe 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.

4Recompose the image and press

the shutter button all the way to

shoot the image.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Shooting with AF Lock

1Press the DISP. button to turn on

the LCD monitor.

2Press the shutter button halfway

to lock the focus. Keep it pressed

and press the MF button.

zThe icon appears on the LCD monitor.

zThe focus setting will lock even if the shutter

button and the MF button are released.

zThe AF lock setting will cancel if the MF

button is pressed again.

3Recompose the image and press

the shutter button all the way to

shoot the image.

AF lock is not available in and

modes.

zWhen 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.

zShooting 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.

zWhen 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.

1Press the DISP. button to turn on

the LCD monitor.

2Press the MF

button until

appears.

zThe indicator

appears.

zThe indicator shows

approximate figures. Use

them as a shooting

guideline only.

zIn 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).

3Focus using or and shoot

the image.

indicator

zAdjust the focus using or until the

image appears focused on the LCD monitor.

zPressing the MF button a second time

cancels the manual focus mode.

zYou 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.

zYou 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.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

1In the [ (Set up)]

menu, select

(Auto Rotate).

zSee Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 65).

2Select [On] and press the MENU

button.

zWhen 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

zThis 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].

zEven 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.

zWhen 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.

zWhen 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.

1In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Rotate).

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).

2Press or to select the image

to be rotated and press the SET

button.

zPress the SET button to rotate the image 90°,

270° and back to original orientation.

3Press the MENU button.

zThe Play menu appears again. Press the

MENU button again to close the menu.

0° (Original) 90° 270°

zMovie images cannot be rotated.

zIf 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).

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.

1Select (Sound Memo) from the

[ (Play)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

z appears.

2Select the image

to which you wish

to attach the

sound memo

using or , and

press the SET

button.

zThe Sound Memo panel appears.

Sound Memo Panel

3Select using or and

press the SET button.

zThe recording starts and the elapsed time is

displayed. Speak towards the microphone of

the camera.

zTo stop recording, press the SET button. To

restart recording press the SET button again.

zYou can add as many sound memos as you

like until their total reaches 60 seconds.

Playing the Sound Memos

zSelect (Play) in step 3. The icon is

displayed on images with sound memos.

To stop playback, press the

SET

button. To

resume playback, press the

SET

button again.

You can adjust the volume using or .

Erasing the Sound Memos

zSelect in step 3.

Exiting the Sound Memos

zPress the MENU button.

Playback – Advanced Features

zYou cannot attach sound memos to

movies.

zYou 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.

zSound memos for protected images

cannot be erased (p. 94).

zYou can also adjust the volume of the

sound memo in the Set up menu (p. 69).

zIf 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.

1In the [ (Play)] Menu, select

(Auto Play).

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

zOnce you have selected it, Auto Play starts.

zAs with the single image playback mode,

pressing or during auto play will

advance through the images more rapidly.

Pausing and Resuming Auto Play

zYou 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

zTo stop Auto Play, press the MENU button.

Playback – Advanced Features

zThe display interval may vary for some

images.

zMovie images play for the length of time

that they were recorded.

zThe power saving function is disabled

during Auto Play (p. 93).

Protecting Images

Use the protect feature to protect important

images from accidental erasure.

1In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Protect).

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).

2Select an image

you want to

protect using or

and press the

SET button.

Protected Icon

zThe icon appears on protected images.

zTo release the protection, press the SET

button again.

zImages can be selected in both single image

playback and index playback modes (p. 57,

58).

3Press the MENU button.

zThe 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.

*1This camera complies with the PictBridge

standard, which allows you to print with non-

Canon PictBridge compliant printers as well.

*2Digital Print Order Format

• Bubble Jet Printer

• Non-Canon PictBridge

compliant printers

• CP Printer

CF Card Photo Lab

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.

Direct Print Compatible Printers

Various Functions

DPOF Print Settings

zSelect the image you want to print (p. 98)

zSelect how many copies you want (p. 98)

zSelect 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

Select the image you want to download to a computer (p. 103)

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).

Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible

printer information (CP series or Bubble Jet printers).

Various Functions

DPOF Print Settings

You can select images on a CF card for

printing and specify the number of print

copies in advance using the camera. This is

extremely convenient for sending the images

to a photo developing service that supports

DPOF or for printing on a direct print function

compatible printer.

Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for

instructions on how to select print settings

from the printer.

The mark may appear on images that

have had print marks set by another

DPOF compliant camera. These settings

will be overwritten by any print marks set

by your camera.

zThe output of some digital printers or

photo lab services may not reflect the

specified print settings.

zMovies cannot be printed.

Selecting Images for Printing

1In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Print Order) and press the SET

button.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

2Select [Order]

using or and

press the SET

button.

3Select images for printing.

Single Images

zWhen 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

zWhen 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.

zYou 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

zPress the zoom lever to

switch to index playback

(three images).

zYou 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.

zWhen 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.

zYou can cancel all the settings by selecting

[Clear all].

4Press the MENU button.

zThe setting will be complete and the Print

Order menu will reappear.

zImages are printed in order from oldest

to newest by the shooting date.

zA maximum of 998 images can be set.

zWhen [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).

zPrint 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

100

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.

1In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Print Order) and press the SET

button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

2Select [Set up]

using or and

press the SET

button.

Type

Standard Print one image per

sheet.

Index

Print index prints

(multiple reduced-size

images per page).

Both

Print selected images

both in standard and

index format.

Date Include the date on

the print.

File No. Include the file

number on the print.

101

Various Functions

3Select (Print Type), (Date) or

(File No.) using or .

4Select a setting using or .

Print Type

Select [Standard], [Index]

or [Both].

Date

Select [On] or [Off].

File No.

Select [On] or [Off].

5Press the MENU button.

zThe set up menu will close and the Print

Order menu will reappear.

zIf you have chosen [Index] as the print

type, you cannot set [Date] and [File

No.] to [On] at the same time.

zWith 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

The Reset feature clears all print selections,

and resets Print Type to [Standard], Date to

[Off], and File No. to [Off].

102

Various Functions

1In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Print Order) and press the SET

button.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

2Use or to

select [Reset] and

press the SET

button.

3Use or to select [OK] and

press the SET button.

zSelect [Cancel] and press the SET button to

cancel the reset.

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.

103

Various Functions

Selecting Images for Transferring

1In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Transfer Order) and press the

SET button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).

2Use or to

select [Order] and

press the SET

button.

zYou can remove all the

transfer marks at once by

selecting [Reset].

3Select images for transferring.

For setting images one by one

zUse or to select the

image and mark or

remove checkmarks from

images using or .

The check marks are

displayed when set.

zThe 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

zSwitch to index playback

(a set of three images)

by pressing the zoom

lever toward .

zPress 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.)

zYou can select images using or and

change the settings using or after

[Mark all] or [Clear all] has been selected.

4Press the MENU button.

zThe selection mode will turn off and the

Transfer Order menu will reappear.

zImages are transferred in order from

oldest to newest by the shooting date.

zA maximum of 998 images can be

marked.

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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.

zDownloading via a Camera to

Computer Connection

zWith 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.

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

)

Windows

2000

Windows

Mac

OS 9

Mac

OS X

Windows

2000

Windows

zWith 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).

Downloading 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

Windows XP (Home Edition,

Professional)

Windows

Mac

OS X

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Computer

Model

The above OS should be pre-installed

on computers with built-in USB ports.

CPU

Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows

2000: Pentium 150 MHz or higher

processor

Windows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or

higher processor

For all of the above OS: Pentium 500

MHz or higher processor is

recommended (for editing movies)

RAM

Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows

2000: 64 MB or more

Windows XP: 128 MB or more

For all of the above OS: 128 MB or

more is recommended (for editing

movies)

Interface

USB

Free Hard

Disk

Space

zCanon Utilities

- ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more

(Including the PhotoRecord printing

program)

- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more

zCanon Camera TWAIN Driver:

25 MB or more

zCanon Camera WIA Driver:

25 MB or more

zMacintosh

Display

800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16 bit)

or better is required

1,024 x 768 pixels or better is

recommended

OS Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2,

Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/v10.3)

Computer

Model

The above OS should be pre-

installed on computers with built-in

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

Disk

Space

zCanon Utilities

- ImageBrowser: 120 MB or more

- PhotoStitch: 30 MB or more

Display

800 x 600 pixels/32,000 colors or

better is required

1,024 x 768 pixels or better is

recommended

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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.

zYou do not need to turn off the camera

or computer power when making a USB

connection.

zPlease refer to your computer’s manual

for information regarding the location of

the USB port.

zYou 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).

zAll procedures performed with a

connection to a USB 2.0 compliant

board are not guaranteed.

1Install the driver and the software

applications bundled on the

Canon Digital Camera Solution

Disk.

zPlease see the Software Starter Guide for the

installation procedures.

2Use the supplied interface cable

to connect the computer's USB

port to the camera's DIGITAL

terminal.

USB

port

Interface cable

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Various Functions

Set the camera's mode switch to .

4Press the ON/OFF button until the

power lamp lights green.

zWindows

JProceed to steps 5 and 6 below.

zMacintosh

JRefer to the Software Starter Guide and

download images.

DIGITALTerminal

1.Open the terminal cover with

your finger nail.

2.Insert the connector until it clicks.

Always grasp the

connector to remove

the interface cable from

the camera's DIGITAL

terminal.

5Select [Canon CameraWindow] in

the events dialog that appears on

the computer and click [OK] (first

time only).

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].

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6Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow

- Set Auto-Launch] window (first

time only).

zThe Download Image window will display.

zUsing the software and computer to

download images:

JSee the Software Starter Guide.

zUsing the Camera to Download Images

(Direct Transfer Function):

JSee Downloading Images by Direct Transfer

(p. 109).

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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.

1Confirm that the

Direct Transfer

menu is displayed

on the camera's

LCD monitor.

zThe button will light

blue.

zPress the MENU button if the Direct Transfer

menu fails to appear.

Wallpaper

Transfers and saves single

images to the computer as

you view and select them.

The transferred images

display on the computer

desktop.

Direct Transfer Menu

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All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans.

Images

2Use or to

select , or

and press the

button.

zTo cancel the transfer,

press the SET button.

zThe images will download and the Direct

Transfer menu will reappear.

Select & Transfer/Wallpaper

2Use or to select or

and press the button (or SET

button).

3Use or to select images to

download and press the

button (or SET button).

zThe images will download.

zThe button will blink blue while

downloading is in progress.

4Press the MENU button.

zThe Direct Transfer menu will display again.

Only JPEG format images can be

downloaded as wallpaper for the computer.

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.

111

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.

1Use the supplied interface cable

to connect the computer's USB

port to the camera's DIGITAL

terminal.

zSee steps 2 to 4 on pages 106 and 107.

2Follow the onscreen instructions

to proceed with downloading.

Downloading Directly from a CF card

1Eject the CF card from the

camera and insert it into a CF

card reader connected to the

computer.

zIf 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.

zRefer to your card adapter’s or card reader’s

manual for information regarding the

connection between the computer and card

adapter or card reader.

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2Double-click the icon of the drive

with the CF card.

zDepending on the operating system, a

window opens automatically.

3Copy images from the card into a

folder of your choice on the hard

disk.

zThe 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)).

Viewing Images on a TV Set

AV cable AVC-DC300 can be used to view

images as you shoot or play them back.

1Turn off the camera (p. 25).

zTurn off the television also.

2Attach the AV Cable to the

terminal on the camera.

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3Plug the other ends of the AV

cable to the video in and audio in

jacks on the TV.

4Turn on the TV and switch it to

Video mode.

5Turn on the camera (p. 25).

zThe image will appear on the TV. Shoot or

playback images as usual.

zIf the images are not appearing on the TV

when shooting, press the DISP. button.

Yellow Plug to the Video In Jack

Black Plug to the Audio In Jack

zNo image will appear on the LCD

monitor when the camera is connected

to a TV monitor.

zIf 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.

zA TV set cannot be used in mode.

zThe 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.

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Various Functions

Resetting the File Number

Select the set up method for the file number.

1In the [ (Set up)]

menu, select

(File No. Reset).

zSee Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 65).

2Press or to select [On].

3Press the MENU button.

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.

Off

The camera remembers the last file

number, and starts numbering from the

next number when you insert a new CF

card.

Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful

for avoiding file name duplication when

images are downloaded to a computer.

About File and Folder Numbers

Images are assigned file 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).

Folder numbers cannot contain

99 in the last two digits.

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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.

As default settings, My Camera setting has a

science fiction theme and My Camera setting

has an animal theme.

Changing My Camera Settings

1Press the MENU

button.

zThe [ (Rec.)] or [

(Play)] menu appears.

Example: Start-up image

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Select [ (My

Camera)] using

and select a menu

item using

Select the contents

you wish to set

using

4Press the MENU button.

zPressing the button closes the menu and

makes the settings take effect.

zIn Shooting mode, the menu can be closed

by pressing the shutter button halfway.

zIf you select [Theme] in Step 3, you can

select a consistent theme for each of the

My Camera settings.

zIf [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].

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.

Registering the CF Card Images and

Sounds

1Press the ON/OFF button to turn

the camera on (p. 25) and slide

the mode switch to .

zThe camera powers into Playback mode.

zStart-up Image zStart-up Sound

zOperation Sound zSelf-timer Sound

zShutter Sound

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2Press the MENU button.

zThe [ (Play)] menu appears.

3Select [ (My Camera)] using

and select the menu item you

wish to register using or .

4Select or using or .

z appears.

5Press the DISP. button.

zAn image appears.

Start-up Image: Go to step 6a,7a

Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound,

and Self-Timer Sound: Go to step 6b,7b

6a Select the image you wish to

7a Press the SET button.

6b Select (Record) using or

and press the SET button.

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zRecording starts.

zRecording 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 or

8Select [OK] using or and

press the SET button.

zSounds recorded using the Sound

Memo function and movies cannot be

registered as My Camera settings (p. 55,

92).

zWhen you register new My Camera

settings, the previously registered

settings are erased.

File Format of My Camera Settings

My Camera settings should conform to the

below file formats. However, CF card images

shot with this camera can be registered as

My Camera settings regardless of the below

formats (excluding RAW format file,

movies, and sound memos (p. 92)).

zStart-up Image

zStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter

Sounds

• 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

• Recording Format WAVE (monaural)

• Quantization Bits 8 bit

• Sampling Frequency 11.025 kHz or

8.000 kHz

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• Recording Time

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.

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

See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more

information on creating and adding to the My

Camera Settings files.

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List of Messages

The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor.

zFor messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User

Guide.

Busy... The camera is recording image data to the CF card.

The playback mode is running.

No memory card You attempted to shoot or play back with no CF card installed.

Cannot record You attempted to shoot with no CF card installed.

Memory card error There is something wrong with the CF card.

Memory card full CF card is too full to accommodate more images or print settings.

Naming error

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.

Change the batteries

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 image No images recorded on CF card.

Image too large You attempted to play back an image whose resolution exceeded 4064 x

3048 pixels or whose file size was too large.

Incompatible JPEG

format You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG file.

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List of Messages

Corrupted data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.

RAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format.

Unidentified image

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.

Cannot magnify

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.

Cannot rotate 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.

Incompatible WAVE

format

Cannot attach sound memo to the image because the image has some sound

file recorded in an inappropriate format.

Cannot register this

image

You attempted to register an image recorded with another camera or a

movie clip as a start-up image.

Protected You attempted to erase a protected image or movie clip.

Too many marks Too many images have been marked for printing, transferring, or auto

playing. Cannot process any more.

Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG file.

Exx

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.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

The camera

doesn't function.

The camera is turned off. zPress the ON/OFF button for a few moments.

The CF card slot cover or the

battery cover is open.

zBe sure the cover is closed securely.

Batteries are loaded in the wrong

direction.

zReload the batteries in the correct direction.

Batteries are depleted. zReplace with unused alkaline or fully

recharged batteries (four AA-size batteries)

zUse a household power source.

Batteries are not the right type. zUse 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

electrical contact with the camera.

zWipe the battery terminals with a clean dry

cloth.

zReload the batteries several times.

The camera

doesn't shoot.

Camera is in Playback mode. zChange to the Shooting mode.

The flash is charging. zWait 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. zInsert a new CF card.

zDownload images to your computer, then

erase them from the card to free up more

space.

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The camera

doesn't shoot.

The CF card is not formatted

correctly.

zFormat the CF card. (p. 21).

zThe 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

shot with another camera or

images edited at a computer.

zComputer images that cannot be played back

will playback if they are added to the camera

using the bundled software program

ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See the

ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser User Guide

(PDF).

File name was changed with a

computer or file location was

changed.

zSet the file name or location to the file format/

structure of the camera (See About File and

Folder Numbers (p. 114)).

Lens will not

retract

Battery cover or CF card slot cover

opened with camera on.

zClose the CF card slot cover or battery cover,

then turn off the camera.

Battery cover or CF card slot cover

opened while camera was

recording to CF card (warning

signal sounds).

zClose the covers, and then use the ON/OFF

button to turn the power off correctly.

The batteries are

consumed quickly.

Batteries are not the right type. zUse only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or

Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For

information about alkaline batteries, see

Proper Battery Handling (p. 18).)

Problem Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

The batteries are

consumed quickly.

Battery capacity drops due to low

ambient temperatures.

zIf 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. zWipe them well with a dry cloth before use.

The batteries have not been used

for over a year.

zPerformance should return to normal after

several charging cycles.

Battery life exceeded. zReplace all 4 batteries with new ones.

If using

rechargeable

batteries: Batteries

do not charge in

separately sold

battery charger.

Batteries were placed in the

charger in the wrong direction.

zPut batteries back into the charger in the

correct direction.

Poor electrical contact, between

batteries and the charger.

zBe sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.

zBe sure that the power cord is firmly

connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged

in to the power outlet.

Battery terminals are dirty. z

Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging.

zReload the batteries several times.

Battery life exceeded. zReplace all 4 batteries with new ones.

Shots are blurry or

unfocused.

The camera was moving when you

took the shot.

zHold the camera steady when shooting.

Autofocus function hampered by

obstruction to AF-assist beam.

zBe careful not to block the AF-assist beam

flash part with a finger or other object.

The AF-assist beam settings are

set to [Off].

zTurn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 67).

Problem Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Shots are blurry or

unfocused.

Subject out of focal range. zEnsure that there is at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.)

between the camera lens and subject.

zWhen 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.

Subject is hard to focus on. zUse the focus lock or the manual focus to

shoot the image. (See Shooting Problem

Subjects for the Autofocus (p. 87))

The subject comes

out underexposed

(too dark).

Insufficient light for shooting. zSet the flash on.

The subject is darker than the

surroundings.

zSet exposure compensation to a positive value

or use the spot metering function.

Subject too far for flash to reach. zWhen 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).

zRaise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot. (See

Changing the ISO Speed (p. 84))

The subject comes

out overexposed

(too bright).

The subject is too close to the

flash.

zWhen the flash is used, the distance between

lens and subject should be no less than 26 cm

(10 in.).

The subject is brighter than the

surroundings.

zSet exposure compensation to a negative

value or use the spot metering function.

Problem Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

The subject comes

out overexposed

(too bright).

Light is shining or reflecting into

the camera.

zAdjust the camera angle.

The flash mode is set so that the

flash always fire.

zSet the flash to any other mode except on.

A vertical bar of

light (red, purple)

appears on the

LCD monitor.

The subject is too bright. zThis 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.)

White dots or

white asterisks

appear on the

image.

Light from the flash has reflected

off dust particles or insects in the

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 aperture-

priority AE mode.

zThis is a phenomenon that occurs with digital

cameras and does not constitute a

malfunction.

The flash doesn't

fire.

The flash mode is set to flash off

mode.

zSet the flash mode to any other mode except

Off.

Problem Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Image not showing

on TV.

Incorrect video system setting. zSet the video system to the appropriate

setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV.

The mode dial is turned to

(Stitch Assist).

zTurn the mode dial to any mode other than .

Zoom does not

operate.

Zoom lever was pressed while

shooting in Movie mode.

zOperate the zoom before shooting in Movie

mode.

Reading images

from CF card is

slow.

CF card was formatted in another

device.

zUse a CF card formatted in your camera. See

Formatting a CF Card (p. 21).

Recording images

to CF card takes a

long time.

Problem Cause Solution

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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.

zThis 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.

zNever mix new batteries together with

batteries that have been used in other

devices.

The indicator blinks

while charging, then

lights steadily when

charging is finished.

Indicator

To a p o w e r

outlet

zWhen recharging batteries from the

camera, always recharge all four of them

at the same time.

zAll 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.

zDo 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.

zDo not recharge batteries in enclosed

areas that tend to retain heat.

zRepeatedly 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.

zWipe 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:

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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)

zYou 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.

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.

zIf 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).

zLeaving 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.

zIt 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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zCharging time varies according to

ambient temperature and to the

batteries' initial charge state.

zThe battery charger may emit noise

while charging. This is not a malfunction.

zBattery/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.

1Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter, and then

plug the other end into the power

outlet.

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2Open the terminal cover, and

connect the compact power

adapter's DC plug into the

camera's DC IN terminal.

zPlease 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.

When attaching the wide converter, tele-

converter or close-up lens, be sure to

screw it on securely. If they come loose

they may fall from the lens adapter,

posing risk of injury from shattered glass.

Never look into the sun or into strong light

through the wide converter, tele-converter

or the close-up lens, as this can result in

blindness or impairment of vision.

zIf 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.

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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zWhen using the wide converter, please

set the camera to the wide angle end.

zThe wide converter blocks part of the

view through the viewfinder.

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).

It is not possible to attach a lens hood or

filter to the wide converter or tele-

converter.

Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode

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).

istance

between Front

of the Lens and

bject

Field Coverage

Telephoto

End

13 cm (5.1 in.) 48 × 36 mm (1.9 × 1.4 in.)

25 cm (9.8 in.) 82 × 61 mm (3.2 × 2.4 in.)

Wide Angle

End

3 cm (1.2 in.) 49 × 37 mm (1.9 × 1.5 in.)

25 cm (9.8 in.)

230 × 173 mm (9.1 × 6.8 in.)

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Attaching a Lens

1Be sure that the camera is turned

off.

2Press the ring

release button and

hold it down, and

turn the ring in the

direction of the

arrow.

3When the z mark

on the ring and the

mark on the

camera are

aligned, lift off the

ring.

Ring Release Button

Ring

4Align 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.

5Set the lens on the

adapter, and

attach it securely

by turning it in the

indicated

direction.

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zCompletely remove all dust and dirt from

conversion lenses with a lens blower

brush before use. The camera may

focus on any dirt that remains.

zExercise due caution when handling the

lenses since it is easy to dirty them with

finger prints.

zBe careful not to drop the camera or

adapter when removing the ring.

zWhen 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.

zYou 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.

Camera Care and Maintenance

Use the following procedures to clean the

camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor

and other parts.

Camera

Body

: Wipe the camera body with a soft

cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.

Lens : First use a lens blower brush to

remove dust and dirt, then remove

any remaining dirt wiping the lens

lightly with a soft cloth.

zNever 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.

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Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, or

detergents to clean the camera, as these

may cause damage or deformation.

LCD Monitor,

Viewfinder

: Use a lens blower brush to

remove dust and dirt. If necessary

gently wipe the viewfinder and

LCD monitor with a soft cloth or

an eyeglass lens wiper to remove

stubborn dirt.

zNever rub or press forcefully on

the LCD monitor. These

actions may damage it or lead

to other problems.

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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

Image Sensor A85: 1/2.7-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million)

A75: 1/2.7-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 million)

Lens 5.4 (W) – 16.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 105 (T) mm)

f/2.8 (W) – f/4.8 (T)

Digital Zoom A85: Approx. 3.6x (Up to approx. 11x in combination with the optical 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

AF System

TTL autofocus

AF lock and Manual focus are available.

Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (center)

Shooting Distance

(from the front of the lens)

Normal: 46 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinity

Macro: 5 – 46 cm (2.0 in. – 1.5 ft.)

(W) / 26 – 46 cm (10 in. – 1.5 ft.) (T)

Manual Focus: 5 cm

(2.0 in.)

– infinity (W) / 26 cm

(10 in.)

– infinity (T)

Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter

Shutter Speeds

15 – 1/2000 sec.

z15 – 1.3 sec. or slower shutter speeds are available in Shutter-priority

mode or Manual mode.

Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.

(W): Wide angle (T): Telephoto

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Light Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot

Exposure Control System

Program AE/Shutter-priority AE/Aperture-priority AE/Manual exposure control

Exposure Compensation ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent

White Balance Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,

Fluorescent H) or custom

Built-in Flash Auto*, on*, off

* Red-eye reduction available

Flash Range

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)

Shooting Modes

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

Continuous Shooting

A85: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec.

A75: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec.

(Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off)

Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay

PC-controlled Shooting Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in

the camera kit.)

Recording Media CompactFlashTM (CF) card (Type I)

File Format Design rule for Camera File System and DPOF compliant

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Specifications

Image Recording Format Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*1,

Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural))

Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal

Number of

Recording Pixels

(A85)

Still

Images

Large : 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels

Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small : 640 x 480 pixels

Movies

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.)

Number of

Recording Pixels

(A75)

Still

Images

Large : 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels

Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small : 640 x 480 pixels

Movies

640 x 480 pixels (Approx. 30 sec.)*2320 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.)

Playback Modes

Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified

(approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor), Auto play or Sound memos (up to 60

sec.).

Direct Print

Canon Direct Print/Bubble Jet Direct/PictBridge compatible

Display Languages

12 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French,

Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese and

Japanese)

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*1This 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.

*2Recording 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).

My Camera Settings

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.

Interface Universal Serial Bus (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol])

Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)

Power Source

AA-size alkaline batteries (included in the camera kit)

AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries (sold separately)

AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately)

Operating Temperatures 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Operating Humidity 10 – 90%

Dimensions 101.0 x 64.0 x 31.5 mm (4.0 x 2.5 x 1.2 in.) (excluding protrusions)

Weight Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) (camera body only)

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Specifications

Battery Performance

Based on the CIPA standard

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.

Number of Shots*

AA Alkaline Batteries

(included)

Approx. 140 shots

Based on the Canon standard

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.

zFor information on handling batteries,

see Proper Battery Handling (p. 18).

Number of Shots*

Playb

ack

Tim

LCD

Monitor On

LCD

Monitor Off

AA Alkaline

Batteries (included

with the camera)

Approx.

250 shots

Approx.

800 shots

Approx.

280 min.

AA NiMH Battery

(NB-2AH (fully

charged))

Approx.

500 shots

Approx.

1200 shots

Approx.

360 min.

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Specifications

CF Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images)

PowerShot A85 CF card included with the camera

FC-

32MH FC-64M FC-

128M

FC-

256MH

FC-

512MSH

14 30 61 123 247

27 54 110 222 442

54 110 220 443 879

30 61 122 246 491

54 109 219 440 879

108 217 435 868 1734

53 107 215 431 855

94 189 379 762 1522

174 349 700 1390 2714

120 241 482 962 1891

196 393 788 1563 3122

337 676 1355 2720 5203

Movie

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.

PowerShot A75 CF card included with the camera

FC-

32MH FC-64M FC-

128M

FC-

256MH

FC-

512MSH

18 38 76 154 308

33 68 137 276 552

67 136 274 548 1095

30 61 122 246 491

54 109 219 440 879

108 217 435 868 1734

53 107 215 431 855

94 189 379 762 1522

174 349 700 1390 2714

120 241 482 962 1891

196 393 788 1563 3122

337 676 1355 2720 5203

Movie

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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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

L (Large) 2272 x 1704

pixels

2048 x 1536

pixels

M1 (Medium 1) 1600 x 1200

pixels

1600 x 1200

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

Image File Size (Estimated)

PowerShot A85

2272 x 1704

pixels

2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB

PowerShot A75

2048 x 1536

pixels

1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB

M1 1600 x 1200

pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB

M2 1024 x 768

pixels 570 KB 320 KB 170 KB

S640 x 480

pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB

Movie

640 x 480 pixels

660 KB/sec. (PowerShot A85)

990 KB/sec. (PowerShot A75)

320 x 240 pixels

330 KB/sec.

160 x 120 pixels

120 KB/sec.

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Specifications

NiMH Battery NB-2AH

Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery

NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200.

Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE

Supplied with the optional Battery and Charger Kit

CBK4-200.

Type Rechargeable nickel metal hydride

battery

Nominal

Voltage 1.2 V DC

Typical

Capacity 2300 mAh (min.: 2150 mAh)

Cycle Life Approx. 300 times

Operating

Temperatures

0– 35 °C (32 – 95 °F)

Dimensions Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.)

Length: 50 mm (2.0 in.)

Weight Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.)

Rated Input

100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz),

CB-4AH: 16 – 21 VA

CB-4AHE: 9.13 – 0.08 A

Rated Output 565 mA*1, 1275 mA*2

Charging

Time

Approx. 250 min.*1,

approx. 110 min.*2

*1To charge four NB-2AH NiMH batteries

*2To 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.)

CompactFlashTM Card

Operating

Temperatures

0– 35 °C (32 – 95 °F)

Dimensions 65.0 × 105.0 × 27.5 mm

(2.6 × 4.1 × 1.1 in.)

Weight Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) (body only)

Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz),

16 VA (100V) – 26 VA (240V)

Rated Output 4.3 V DC/1.5 A

Operating

Temperatures

0– 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions 42.5 × 104.4 × 31.4 mm

(1.7 × 4.1 × 1.2 in.)

Weight Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.) (body only)

Card slot type

Type 1

Dimensions 36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm

(1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.)

Weight Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)

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Specifications

Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately)

Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold

Separately)

Magnification

Approx. 0.7x (35 mm film

equivalent at wide angle end:

approx. 24.5 mm)

Focusing Range

(from front of lens)

Approx. 2 mm (0.08 in.) – infinity

(wide angle end and Macro mode)

Thread

Diameter

52 mm standard filter thread

(Conversion Lens Adapter

LA-DC52C is required.)

Dimensions Diameter: 58 mm (2.3 in.)

Length: 30.5 mm (1.2 in.)

Weight Approx. 74 g (2.6 oz.)

Focal Length 250 mm

Focusing Range

(from front of lens)

3– 25 cm (1.2 – 9.8 in.) (W)

13 – 25 cm (5.1 – 9.8 in.) (T)

Thread

Diameter

52 mm standard filter thread

(Conversion Lens Adapter

LA-DC52C is required)

Dimensions Diameter: 54 mm (2.1 in.)

Length: 10.2 mm (0.4 in.)

Weight Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.)

Tele-converter TC-DC52 (Sold Separately)

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C

(Sold Separately)

Magnification

Approx. 2.4x (35 mm film

equivalent at telephoto end:

approx. 252 mm)

Focusing Range

(from front of lens)

Approx. 1.3 m (Approx. 4.3 ft.)

–

infinity

(at telephoto end)

Thread

Diameter

52 mm standard filter thread

(Conversion Lens Adapter

LA-DC52C is required)

Dimensions Diameter: 67 mm (2.6 in.)

Length: 57 mm (2.2 in.)

Weight Approx. 74 g (2.6 oz.)

Thread

Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread

Dimensions Diameter: 55.6 mm (2.2 in.)

Length: 28.7 mm (1.1 in.)

Weight Approx. 11 g (0.39 oz.)

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Photo Tips and Information

This section offers photography tips.

zTip 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.

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.

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.

zHow 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.

Macro with the wide

angle zoom

Macro with the

telephoto zoom

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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.

zISO 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 ISO 400 equivalent

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Index

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

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

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CF Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Downloading Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Recording Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Slot Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CompactFlash™ Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 143

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Creative Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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

Erasing

All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Displayed Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Single Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Exposure

Aperture-Priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Shutter Speed-Priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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

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

Image Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Index Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Information View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–32

Interface

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 106

ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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

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

Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Manual

Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

FUNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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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

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

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

Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Playback

Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Index Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Jumping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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

Recordable Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Red-Eye Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Resetting the settings to default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ring Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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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

Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Transfer (direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Transfer Order

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Selecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122–127

Video System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Viewfinder

LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 28

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

WAVE Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 92, 93, 118, 121, 138

White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Wide Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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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

(1)

Reference

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Resolu-

tion

Large L

*U*–

Medium 1 M1

O O O O O O O

U–

O O O O

Medium 2 M2

O O O O O O O

U–

O O O O

Small S

O O O O O O O

U–

O O O O

Postcard Print

O O O O O O O

––

O O O O

Movie ––––––––

––––

40Movie ––––––––

*– – – –

Movie ––––––––

––––

Com-

pression

Superfine

O O O O O O O

U–

O O O O

40Fine

*U*–

Normal

O O O O O O O

U–

O O O O

Flash

Auto

*– –

–––

42On –

OOOOOO

U–

O O O O

Off

OOO

U*–

Red-eye Reduction

O O O O O O O

U–

O O O O

* : Default settings

: 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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Flash Output ––––––––––––

AF-assist Beam

O O O O O O O

O O O O O

Drive

Mode

Single Shot

*U*

*–

Continuous

Mode –

OOOOOO

––

OOOO

Self-timer

(10 sec.)

OOOOOOO

OOOOO

Self-timer

(2 sec.)

OOOOOOO

OOOOO

AF System Selection –

O O O O O O

––

O O O O

AF Lock –

OOOOOO

–

OOOOO

Manual Focus –

OOOOOO

–

OOOOO

Macro Mode

–

OOOO

OOOOO

Digital Zoom

O O O O O O O

––

O O O O

OFF

*– –

Exposure Compensation

–

OOOOOO

O O O O

–80

Light

Metering

System

Evaluative

Metering

OOOOOOOOOO

79Center-Weighted

Averaging –––––––––

O O O O

Spot Metering –––––––––

OOOO

Function

(1)

Reference

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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.

(5)ISO [AUTO] cannot be selected.

White Balance (2) –

(3)

OOOOO

–

(4)

O O O O O

Photo Effect –

OOOOO

–

(4)

O O O O O

ISO Speed –

(4)

–

(4)

–

(4)

–

(4)

–

(4)

–

(4)

–

(4)

–

(4)

–

(4)

O O O O

(5)

Auto Rotate

*U*–

*89

OFF

O O O O O O O

U–

O O O O

Function

(1)

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