Canon Powershot Sd900 Users Manual EC189 CUGBook(Basic Advanced)

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ENGLISH

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera

Advanced Camera User Guide

CDI-E260-010

XX06XXX

PRINTED IN JAPAN

Troubleshooting
List of Messages

Advanced Appendix
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

Main Features
Shooting
zAutomatically adjusts shooting
settings to match particular
conditions (Special Scene mode)
zAvoid the effects of camera shake
or blurry subjects when shooting
by using high ISO speed
zAutomatically detects camera
orientation with an Intelligent
Orientation sensor
zChanges image colors to create
special effects (Color Accent,
Color Swap)

Playback
zOrganizes Images by Category
zPlays movies with sound
zAuto plays slideshows
Editing
zAdds effects to still images with the My
Colors function
zRecords sound memos for still images
zEdits movies

Printing
zMakes printing easy with the Print/Share button
zAlso supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant
printers
Uses of Recorded Images
zEffortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button
zFreely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using the
My Camera settings

Conventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the
procedure can be used.
Mode Dial

Continuous Shooting
Shooting Mode
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 144).
In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to
as the Advanced Guide.
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.

You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and
MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called
memory cards in this guide.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when
used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable
for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.,
caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories
(e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note
that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Table of Contents
Items marked with a
are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.

Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD Monitor Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12
14
15
18
19
20
22
24
28
29

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30
Shooting in a Special Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Shooting in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Red-Eye Reduction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting the Slow Synchro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Postcard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Embedding the Date in the Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting the Display Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Movie Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Switching between Focusing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . .
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking for Focus Right After Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46
47
49
50
51
52
53
55
58
60
65
66
67
69
71

Playback/Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Magnifying Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . .
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) . . . . . . . . . .
Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

73
74
75
76
78
80
82
83
84
86
88
93
95

Print Settings/Transfer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . 104
Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers. . . . . . . . . . . .

107
107
108
109
113
114
115
115
116

List of Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . .
Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

121
123
125
126
128
129

INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . 144

Handling Precautions
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly
recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the
camera is operating and being operated correctly.
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its
distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising
from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be
recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal
use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or
contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and
regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of
images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties
by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or
other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. 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 customer
support list supplied with your camera.

Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body
may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when
operating the camera for an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels
operate to specification. Less than 0.01% 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. 103).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 9) to change the language setting.

Safety Precautions
zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions"
section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the
camera is operated correctly.
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. Be sure you fully understand them before
reading the rest of the manual.
zEquipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately
sold compact power adapter.
zBattery refers to the battery pack.

Warnings
Equipment
z Do not look directly at the sun or at other intense light
sources through the viewfinder that could damage your
eyesight.
z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could
result in asphyxiation.
• Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this
occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the
equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not
touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke
or noxious fumes.
z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or
become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior
comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a
soft, absorbent cloth.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the
camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine,
thinners or other flammable substances to clean or
maintain the equipment.
z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
z Use only recommended power accessories.
z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and
wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the
exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.
z Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock.

Battery
z Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to
direct flame or heat.
z The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.
z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
battery.
z Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts
that could damage the casing.
z Use only recommended battery and accessories.
Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment
may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and
damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and
the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances,
immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter
from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging
or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.
z Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets,
bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it
is charging.
Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat
and distort, resulting in fire.
z Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
z The battery charger and compact power adapter are
designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it
with other products or batteries.
There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in
fire or electrical shock.
z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape
or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other
objects.
Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosions.

Others
z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or
animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the
flash may damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from
infants when using the flash.
z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as
credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
Such items may lose data or stop working.

Cautions
Equipment
z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong
impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the
equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to
contact the charger terminals or plug.
Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other
damage.
z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places
subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the
dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car.
z Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the
rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories.
Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not
fully plugged into the outlet.
z Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or
explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High
temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
z When not using the camera for extended periods of time,
remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and
store the equipment in a safe place.
The battery can run down.

Equipment
z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery
chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for
foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions,
excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury.

Flash
z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck
to the surface of the flash.
z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or
clothing when shooting.
The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The
resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
z Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
pictures in rapid succession.
Doing so could result in burns.

Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
z 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
z When moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a
hot place, you can avoid condensation by placing the
equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it
adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it
from the bag.
Moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place may
cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and
internal surfaces.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
z Stop using the camera immediately.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory
card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and
wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming
use.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
Using the LCD Monitor

Press

zThe display mode changes as follows with each press.
Shooting Mode
( ,
,
or
Standard
(No Information)
Detailed
(Information View)
Off

)

Playback Mode
(
)
No Information

Standard

Detailed

zThe shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec.
when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode.
z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the
camera power is turned off.
z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the
or
mode.
z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display
(Information View) in the
,
or
mode.
z The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed display in
magnified display (p. 73), or index playback mode (p. 74).

Using the Clock
You can display the current date and time
for a 5-second* interval using the following
two methods.
* Default setting

Method 1
Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power.
Method 2
In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down.

zYou can change the display color by pressing the
or
button.
zThe clock display will cease when the display interval is over or
when you operate the FUNC./SET, MENU or shutter button or
the mode dial.
zThe clock’s display interval can be changed in the
(Set up)
menu (p. 27).
zThe clock cannot be displayed in the index playback mode
(p. 74).

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold
it vertically, the time and date display.
However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to
display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in the
same way as when the camera is held horizontally.

LCD Monitor Brightness
LCD Monitor Brightness Settings
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following
two ways.
zChanging Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 26)
zChanging Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD
Function)
You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of
the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP
button for more than one second.*
- To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP
button for more than one second again.
- The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at
the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu.
* You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if
you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu.

Night Display
When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically
brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*,
making it easier to frame the subject.
* The movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor will be jerky, but it
will not affect the recorded images. The brightness of the image displayed
in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be
different.

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Shooting Information (Shooting mode)
* Spot Frame
* AF Frame (p. 46)
Zoom Magnification* (p. 35)

Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15)
ISO Speed (p. 65)

* Digital Tele-converter (p. 35)
Flash (Basic Guide p. 14)
Shooting Method (p. 37, Basic p. 16)

3:2 Guide* (p. 39)
Grid Lines* (p. 39)

* AE Lock (p. 49)
* FE Lock (p. 50)

• Stills: Recordable Shots
• Movies: Remaining Time/
Elapsed Time

* AF Lock (p. 47)
Time Zone (p. 20)
* Create Folder (p. 69)

Shooting Mode (pp. 32, 34, 40, 44, 60,
62, Basic Guide pp. 11 – 13)

Compression (Still Images) (p. 30)
Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 43)

Exposure Compensation (p. 52)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 53)

My Colors (p. 58)

Recording Pixels (pp. 30, 43)
(Red)* Camera Shake Warning (p. 108)
(The shutter speed will also display
when the
displays.)

Metering Mode (p. 51)

*
Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 42)

White Balance (p. 55)

* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Auto Rotate (p. 66)
Rec. * Movie Recording (p. 40)
* Low Battery (p. 121)

z If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon
displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a
slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the
following methods.
- Raise the ISO speed (p. 65).
- Select a setting other than
(flash off)
(Basic Guide p. 14).
- Attach the camera to a tripod or other device.

Playback Information (Playback Mode)
Standard
WAVE Format Sound (p. 86)

Folder Number-File Number

Shooting Date/Time

Protection Status (p. 93)

Total number of images
Displayed image number

Compression (Still Images) (p. 30)

Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30)
Movie (p. 78)

Detailed
My Category information (p. 75)
Defined Playback (p. 76)
Histogram
Flash (Basic Guide p. 14)
Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15)
Metering Mode (p. 51)
White Balance (p. 55)
My Colors (Playback) (p. 84)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 53)

ISO Speed (p. 65)
Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies)
(p. 43)
Exposure Compensation (p. 52)

My Colors (Shooting) (p. 58),
Color Accent/Color Swap (p. 60)
Image with the My Colors effect (p. 84)
File Size
Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30)
Movie Length (Movies) (p. 40)

The following information may also be displayed with some images.
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the
file format is not recognized.
JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System
Standards
RAW image
Unrecognized data type

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Shooting Mode (pp. 32, 34, 40, 44, 60,
62, Basic Guide pp. 11 – 13)

Information for images shot on other cameras may not display
correctly.

Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of
the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the
darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the
brighter the image.
If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a
positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a
negative value if the image is too bright (p. 52).
Sample Histograms

Dark Image

Balanced Image

Bright Image

Using the Viewfinder
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD
monitor off (p. 12) while shooting.

Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power
will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button
again to restore power.
Shooting Mode

Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last
control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor
automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is
accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
Press any button other than the power button or change
the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.

Playback Mode
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last
Connected to a Printer control is accessed on the camera.

z The power saving function will not activate during a slide
show or while the camera is connected to a computer.
z The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 26).

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

* This time can be changed.

Setting the World Clock
When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and
times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register
the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not
having to switch the Date/Time settings.

Setting the Home/World Time Zones

(Set up) Menu

[Time Zone]

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Use the
or
button to
select a home time zone
.
zYou can also select an area with
the touch control dial.
zTo set the daylight saving option,
use the
or
button to display
advance by 1 hour.

. The time will

Use the
or
tion time zone

button to select a destina.

zYou can also select an area with
the touch control dial. In addition,
as in Step 3, you can set the daylight saving time.

Time Difference from the
Home Time Zone

Switching to the Destination Time Zone

(Set up) Menu

[Time Zone]

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Use the
select

button to
.

zTo change the destination time
zone, use the FUNC./SET button.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Use the
or
button to select [Home/
World], and the
or
button to select
.

If you change the date and time when the World option is
selected, the Home date and time will also change
automatically.

Menus and Settings
Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as
well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep.
The following menus are available.
zFUNC. Menu
zRec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus

FUNC. Menu
This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.

This example shows the FUNC. menu in

(Auto) mode.

Turn the mode dial to
,
,
or
.
Press the FUNC./SET button.
Use the
or
button to select a menu item.
• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
Use the
or
button to select an option for the menu
item.
• You can select further options with the MENU button for some
options.
• After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to
shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again,
allowing you to adjust the settings easily.
Press the FUNC./SET button.

Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera
Menus
Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set
with these menus.
(Rec.) Menu

(Set up) Menu
(My Camera) Menu

• This example shows the Rec. menu in
(Auto) mode.
• In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera
menus display.
Press the MENU button.
Use the
or
button to switch between menus.
• You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.
Use the
or
button to select menu items.
• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
Use the
or
button to select an option.
• Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after
pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu.
Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.
Press the MENU button.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

You can switch
between menus with
the
or
button
when this part is
selected.

Menu List
FUNC. Menu
Menu Item

The icons shown below are the default settings.

Page

Menu Item

p. 32

My Colors

p. 58

Special Scene Mode

p. 32

Metering Mode

p. 51

Movie Mode

p. 40

Compression (Still Image) p. 30

Exposure Compensation p. 52

Frame Rate (Movie)

Long Shutter Mode

p. 53

Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 30

White Balance

p. 55

Recording Pixels (Movie)

Rec. Menu

p. 43
p. 43

* Default setting

Menu Item

Page

Manual Mode

Options

Page/Topic

AiAF

Face Detect*/On/Off

p. 46

Digital Zoom

Standard*/Off/1.4x/2.3x
(Standard*/Off in standard
movie mode)

p. 35

Slow Synchro

On/Off*

p. 33

Red-Eye

On*/Off

p. 33

Self-timer

Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.
Shots: 1–10*1

AF-assist Beam

On*/Off

Review

Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold

Basic Guide p. 16
p. 110
Basic Guide p. 11

Save Original

On/Off*

p. 64

Auto Category

On*/Off

Sets whether or not images
are automatically classified
into categories during
shooting.*2

Disp. Overlay

Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/
Both (movie mode: Off*/Grid
Lines)

p. 39

Date Stamp

Off*/Date/Date & Time

p. 38

Long Shutter

On/Off*

p. 53

*1 Default setting is 3 shots.
*2 They are classified according to the following categories.
People:
,
,
or images with faces detected if [Face Detect] has
been selected in [AiAF] mode.
Scenery:
Events:
,
,
,
,
,

Play Menu
Menu Item

Page

Menu Item

Page

p. 88

Sound Memo

My Category

p. 75

Rotate

p. 86
p. 82

Erase

p. 95

Transfer Order

p. 101

Protect

p. 93

Transition

p. 83

My Colors

p. 84

Print Menu
Menu Item

Page

Print
Select Images & Qty.
Select by Date
Select by Category

Menu Item

Page

Select by Folder
p. 97

Select All Images
Clear All Selections
Print Settings

p. 100

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Slide Show

Set up Menu
Menu Item

* Default setting

Options
On/Off*

Set to [On] to silence all sounds except
warning sounds. (Basic p. 10)

Volume

Off/1/2*/3/4/5

Adjusts the volume of the start-up
sound, operation sound, self-timer
sound, shutter sound and playback
sound. The volume cannot be adjusted
if [Mute] is set to [On].

Start-up Vol.

Adjusts the volume of the start-up
sound when the camera is turned on.

Operation Vol.

Adjusts the volume of the operation
sound that plays when any button other
than the shutter button is pressed.

Selftimer Vol.

Adjusts the volume of the self-timer
sound played 2 sec. before the shutter
is released.

Shutter Volume

Adjusts the volume of the sound played
when the shutter releases. The shutter
sound does not play when a movie is
recording.

Playback Vol.

Adjusts the volume of movie sounds
and sound memos.

Touch Icons

On*/Off

Sets whether or not the Touch Icons
display in the LCD monitor when the
touch control dial is touched.

LCD Brightness

-7 to 0* to +7

Use the
or
button to adjust the
brightness. You can check the
brightness in the LCD monitor while
you are adjusting the setting.

Auto Power
Down

On*/Off

Sets whether or not the camera
automatically powers down after a set
period of time elapses without the
camera being operated.

Display Off

10 sec./20 sec./ Sets the length of time before the LCD
30 sec./1 min.*/2 monitor turns off when no camera
min./3min.
operation is performed.

Power Saving

Time Zone

Page/Topic

Mute

p. 19

Home*/World

p. 20

Date/Time
Clock Display

Basic Guide p. 9
0–10*1 sec./20
sec./30 sec./1
min./2 min./3
min.

Format
File Numbering

p. 13
You can also set it to perform a low
level format (p. 29).

Continuous*/
Auto Reset

p. 71

Create Folder

p. 69

Auto Create

Off*/Daily/
You can also set the Auto Create time.
Monday–Sunday/
Monthly

Auto Rotate

On*/Off

Lens Retract

1 min.*/0 sec.

Language

p. 66
Sets the timing of the lens retraction
when you switch from the shooting to
the playback mode.
Basic Guide p. 9

Video System

NTSC/PAL

Print Method

Auto*/

Reset All

Creates a folder for the next shooting
session.

p. 103
See below. *2
p. 28

*1 Default setting is 5 seconds.
*2 You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need
to change the settings, but select
when you print an image recorded in
the
(Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a
Canon SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer.
Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that
you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes. (However, it
cannot be changed while the printer is connected.)

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Create New Folder Check mark
(On)/
No check mark
(Off)

My Camera Menu

* Default setting

Menu Item

Available Settings

Theme

Selects a common theme for each My Camera
settings item.

Start-up Image

Sets the image displayed when the camera power is
turned on.

Start-up Sound

Sets the sound played when the camera power is
turned on.

Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than
the shutter button is pressed.
Selftimer Sound

Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter
releases in self-timer mode.

Shutter Sound

Sets the sound played when the shutter button is
pressed. There is no shutter sound for movies.

My Camera Menu
Contents

(Off)/

Page

p. 104

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

(Set up) Menu

[Reset All].

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select [OK] and press

z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a
computer or to a printer.
z The following cannot be reset.
- Shooting mode
- The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video
System] options in the
(Set up) menu (pp. 26, 27)
- White balance data recorded with the custom white
balance function (p. 56)
- Colors specified in the [Color Accent] (p. 60) or [Color
Swap] (p. 62) modes.
- Newly added My Camera settings (p. 105)

Formatting Memory Cards
You should always format a new memory card or one from which
you wish to erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card
erases all data, including protected images and other file
types.

(Set up) Menu

[Format].

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select [OK] and press

zTo perform a low level format, use
the
button to select [Low Level
Format] and the
or
button
to add a check mark.
zYou can stop formatting a card
when [Low Level Format] is
selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still
use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its
data will be erased.
z Low Level Format
We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you
think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card
has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes
with some memory cards.
z A format cannot be performed in Stitch Assist mode.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Shooting
Changing the Recording Pixels and
Compression
(Still Images)
Shooting Mode

FUNC. Menu
* (Compression)/
* (Recording Pixels).
See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
* Default setting.

zUse the
or
button to select
compression/recording pixels settings and press the FUNC./SET button.

Approximate Values for Recording Pixels
Recording Pixels
Purpose*
3648 x 2736 High Printing to about A2-size
(Large)
pixels
420 x 594 mm (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
2816 x 2112
Printing to about A3-size
(Medium 1)
pixels
297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.)
Printing to about A4-size
210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
2272 x 1704
(Medium 2)
pixels
Printing to about Letter-size
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
Print postcard-size prints
148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.)
1600 x 1200
(Medium 3)
pixels
Print L-size prints
119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.)
640 x 480
Send images as e-mail
(Small)
Low
pixels
attachments or shoot more images
or
1600 x 1200
When printing to postcards (p. 38).
pixels
(Postcard)
Printing on wide size paper (you can check
3648 x 2048 the composition at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
pixels
Areas that will not be recorded appear on
(Widescreen)
the LCD monitor as a black border.)
* Paper sizes vary according to region.

Approximate Values for Compression Settings
Compression
Superfine
Fine
Normal

Purpose

High Quality Shoot higher quality images
Shoot normal quality images
Normal

Shoot more images

z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 135).
z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 134).

Shooting

Shooting in a Special Scene Mode
Shooting Mode
You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate
shooting mode.

FUNC. Menu

* (Portrait).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

z Use the
or
button to select a
shooting mode and press the
FUNC./SET button.
z See the Basic Guide (p. 12) for
explanations of the Special Scene
modes.

Shoot.

Shooting in Manual Mode
Shooting Mode
You can adjust settings yourself, such as the exposure, white
balance and ISO speed, when shooting in this mode.

FUNC. Menu

* (Manual).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

zSee the Basic Guide (p. 12) for
Manual mode explanations.

Change the settings as required and shoot.

Red-Eye Reduction Function
Shooting Mode
Setting the Red-Eye* reduction function to [On] causes the red-eye
reduction lamp to fire with the flash.
*This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making
them appear red.

(Rec.) Menu

[Red-Eye]

[On]*/[Off].

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

Shooting

Setting the Slow Synchro
Shooting Mode
You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. This is handy
for shooting at night or under artificial lighting indoors.

(Rec.) Menu
[Off]*.

[Slow Synchro]

[On]/

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

You are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in
this mode.

Magnified Close-Up Shooting
(Digital Macro)
Shooting Mode
You can shoot a subject 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of
the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom,
the image area is 14 x 11 mm (0.55 x 0.43 in.) at maximum zoom
(approximately 4.0 times).

FUNC. Menu
Macro).

* (Manual)

(Digital

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

Choose the angle of view with the zoom
lever and shoot.
zThe camera will zoom in as far as the safe zoom factor
(safety zoom) to avoid coarse image quality for the selected
resolution and stop, and
will display on the LCD monitor.
If you press the zoom lever toward
again, you can zoom
in more (to the maximum).
At this point, the displayed zoom factor on the LCD monitor
will change from white to blue.

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital TeleConverter
Shooting Mode
You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and
optical zooms. The focal lengths (35 mm film equivalent) and
characteristics are as follows.
Option
Standard

Focal Length

Characteristics

37 – 444 mm

You can shoot at a maximum zoom
factor of approximately 12 times using
a combination of the optical and digital
zoom features.

37 – 111 mm

Shoots without using the digital zoom.

51.8 – 155 mm

2.3x

85.1 – 255 mm

The digital zoom locks at the selected
factor and the focal length shifts to the
telephoto setting.
Compared with the [Standard] and [Off]
options at a similar angle of view, this
option uses a higher shutter speed to
reduce the potential for camera shake.
*Cannot be used in

Shooting

Off
1.4x

mode.

z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
turned off.
z The digital zoom cannot be used in the
or
(Postcard
mode) or the
(Widescreen) mode.

(Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom]
[Standard]*/[Off]/[1.4x]/[2.3x].
See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

zStandard
See Using the Digital Zoom (p. 36).
z1.4x/2.3x
See Using the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 36).

Using the Digital Zoom

Press the zoom lever toward

and shoot.

zThe combined optical and digital
zoom factor will appear on the LCD
monitor.
zThe camera will zoom in as far as
the safe zoom factor (safety zoom)
to avoid coarse image quality for
the selected resolution and stop,
and
will display on the LCD monitor. If you press the
zoom lever toward
again, you can zoom in more (to the
maximum).
At this point, the displayed zoom factor on the LCD monitor
will change from white to blue.
zPressing the zoom lever toward
reduces the zoom factor.

Using the Digital Tele-Converter

Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever
and shoot.
z
will display on the LCD monitor.
zThe image may appear coarse
depending upon the selected resolution. The
icon and the zoom
factor display will appear in blue.

Digital Tele-Converter

About the Digital Tele-Converter
A digital tele-converter is a function that reproduces the effect of a
tele-converter lens (supplemental lens that extends the zoom
factor of a lens) when the digital zoom is used.

Continuous Shooting
Shooting Mode
In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter
button is held down.
If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot
continuously at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full
(smooth continuous shooting) (p. 134).
*Recommended Memory Card
Super high speed SDC-512 MSH memory card (sold separately)
newly formatted with low level formatting (p. 29).
• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results
may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
• Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be
full.

Press the
button and use the
ton to display
.

Shoot.

but-

Shooting

zThe camera will continue to record successive images while
the shutter button is fully pressed. Recording will cease
when the shutter button is released.
To Cancel Continuous Shooting
Select
in Step 1.
z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in
memory of the camera fills.
z If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens
because the flash must charge.

Postcard Mode
Shooting Mode
You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by
composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of
approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor.

FUNC. Menu
(Post Card).

* (Recording Pixels)

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

zThe recording pixels are set to
(1600 x 1200) and the compression
to
(Fine).
zThe area that will not print displays
in gray.
The digital zoom or the digital tele-converter cannot be used
in this mode.
For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.

Embedding the Date in the Image Data
You can embed the date in image data when
selected.

(Postcard) is

(Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp]
[Date]/[Date & Time].

[Off]*/

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

zLCD Monitor Display
: [Off]
: [Date]/[Date & Time]
z Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set
beforehand (p. 27).
z The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image
data once it has been set.

Setting the Display Overlay
Shooting Mode
You can check a composition’s horizontal and vertical alignment as
well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a
shooting guide while shooting.
Displays grid lines dividing the monitor into 9 areas,
Grid Lines allowing you to check the subject’s horizontal and vertical
alignment.
You can check what can be printed in a composition using
a 3:2 aspect ratio. The portion that will not print displays in
3:2 Guide gray.

Both

You can display both the grid lines and 3:2 guide at the
same time.

(Rec.) Menu [Disp. Overlay]
[Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/[Both].

[Off]*/

Shooting

*Images are recorded at the same aspect ratio of 4:3 as shown in
the normal viewing mode.

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

z The grid lines and 3:2 Guide do not appear on recorded
images.
z In
mode, only [Grid Lines] can be used.

Movie Shooting
Shooting Mode
The following movie modes are available.
For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each
mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (p. 43).
Standard
You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until
the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is
used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom
can be used while shooting in this mode. (p. 35)
• Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie
High Resolution
Use this to display images at large sizes on computer monitors.
• Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie
Compact
Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is
small, this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail
attachments or when the memory card capacity is low.
• Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes
Color Accent

Color Swap

You can have only the specified color remain and change all
others into black and white, or change a specified color into a
different color (pp. 60, 62). As with the Standard mode, you can
also select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the
memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is
used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH).
• Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie
• The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card
you use (p. 134).
* Recording will stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the
recorded data volume has not reached 4 GB.

FUNC. Menu

* (Standard).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

zUse the
or
button to select a
movie mode and press the FUNC./
SET button.
or
mode, you can
zIn
,
change the recording pixels and
frame rate (p. 43).
zSee Changing Colors (p. 60) for the procedures for using
and
.

Shoot.

Shooting

zPressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the
exposure, focus and white balance settings.
zPressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and
sound simultaneously.
zDuring shooting the recording time and [zRec] appear on
the LCD monitor.
zPressing the shutter button fully again stops recording.
Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances.
- When the maximum recording time elapses
- When the built-in memory or memory card become full

z You are recommended to use a memory card that has
been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 29).
The card supplied with the camera may be used without
further formatting.
z Be careful of the following while recording.
- Try not to touch the microphone.
- Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The
sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
- The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and
white balance to suit the shooting conditions during
recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made
by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may
also be recorded.
z The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for
subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame.
z Do not aim the camera toward the sun to shoot.
z Before recording, you can set the AE lock (p. 49) and

exposure shift.
1. Press the
button.
The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift
bar will appear in the LCD monitor.
2. Use the
or
button to adjust the exposure.
Press the
button again to release the setting. Also,
the setting will be canceled if you press the MENU button
or change the white balance, My Colors or shooting
mode settings.
z QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies
(Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a
computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh
platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.

Changing Recording Pixels and Frame
Rates
You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when
the movie mode is set to
(Standard),
(Color Accent)
or
(Color Swap).

FUNC. Menu
* (Frame Rate)/
* (Recording Pixels).
See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

zUse the
or
button to
select recording pixels/frame
rate settings and press the
FUNC./SET button.

Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or
played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the
smoother the appearance of motion.
Recording Pixels

Shooting

Recording Pixels and Frame Rates

Frame Rate
(frames/sec.)

Standard
Color Accent
Color Swap

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

High Resolution*2

1024 x 768 pixels

–

Compact*2

160 x 120 pixels

–

*1 Default setting
*2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed.

z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 135).
z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p.
134).

Shooting Panoramic Images
(Stitch Assist)
Shooting Mode
Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be
merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.

The overlapping
seams of several
adjacent images
can be joined into a
single panoramic
image.

FUNC. Menu
Assist).

*(Manual)

(Stitch

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

zYou can select from the following
two shooting directions.
Left to right horizontally
Right to left horizontally

Shoot the first image in the sequence.
zThe exposure and white balance
are set and locked with the first
image.

Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.
zYou can retake a shot by pressing the
or
button and returning to the previously recorded image screen.
zMinor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together.

Repeat the procedure for additional images.
zA sequence may contain up to 26 images.
zPress the FUNC./SET button after the last shot.
z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in
Stitch Assist mode.
z The settings for the first image are applied to the second
image onward.
Shooting

Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the
images on a computer.

Switching between Focusing Modes
Shooting Mode
Select from among the following three focusing methods.
You can have the camera automatically detect
Face the position of a face and use this data to set the
Detect focus and exposure* while shooting.
*Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 51).

(No frame)

The camera detects the subject and highlights
the AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will
use to determine the focus.

Off

The camera focuses using the center AF frame.
This is convenient for focusing on a specific part
of a subject with greater certainty.

(Rec.) Menu [AiAF]
[Face Detect]*/[On]/[Off].
See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

[Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
turned off.
z The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor is
on) when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
- Green: Shooting preparations complete
- Yellow: Focusing difficulty (AiAF set to [Off])
z The following occurs when [Face Detect] is selected.
- Up to three AF frames display. At this point, the frame the
camera judges to be the main subject appears in white
while the others appear in gray. Pressing the shutter
button halfway displays up to 9 green AF frames.
- If no white frame displays and all the frames appear in
gray, images will be shot using the [On] option rather
than [Face Detect].

- The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects
as a face. If this occurs, switch to the [On] or [Off]
options.
- When a face is not detected, images will be shot using
the [On] option.
z In [Face Detect] mode, faces may not be detected under
the following circumstances.
- If the face appears small, large, dark or bright relative to
the overall composition.
- If the face is turned horizontally or diagonally, or if a
portion is obscured.

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
(Focus Lock, AF Lock)
Shooting Mode
Shooting

It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.
zSubjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
zScenes with a mixture of near and far subjects.
zSubjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition
zSubjects that are moving quickly
zSubjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as
possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.

Shooting with the Focus Lock
The focus lock can be used in any shooting mode.

Aim the camera so that an object at the
same focal distance as the main subject is
centered in the viewfinder or in the AF
frame displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button halfway to set the
focus.

Keep the button pressed, re-aim the camera
to compose the shot as desired and press
the shutter button fully.
47

Shooting with the AF Lock
The AF lock can be used in the

mode.

1
2

Turn on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button halfway and press
the / button.

Aim the camera so that an object at the
same focal distance as the main subject is
centered in the AF frame.

zThe

icon will display and the lower indicator will light yellow.

Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and shoot.

To Release the AF Lock
Press the / button.
z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD
monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 46) makes shooting easier
since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
z The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the
shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF
lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you
to capture a second image with the same focus.
z In
mode the AF frame does not display.

Locking the Exposure Setting
(AE Lock)
Shooting Mode
You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective
when the contrast is too strong between the subject and
background or when a subject is backlit.
You must set the flash to [ ].
The AE lock cannot be used when the flash is set to fire.

1
2

Turn on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button halfway and press
the
button.

Focus on the part of the subject on which
you wish to lock the exposure setting.

icon will display.

Shooting

zThe

Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and press the shutter button fully.

To Release the AE Lock
Press the
button.
z In
mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 42).
z You can use the FE lock when using the flash.

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting
(FE Lock)
Shooting Mode
You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are
correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.

1
2
3

Turn on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button halfway and press
the
button.

Press the

button and select

Focus on the part of the subject on which
you wish to lock the flash exposure setting.

zThe flash will pre-fire and

will display.

Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and press the shutter button fully.

To Release the FE Lock
Press the
button.

(flash on).

Switching between Metering Modes
Shooting Mode

FUNC. Menu

* (Evaluative).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

zUse the
or
button to select
the metering mode and press the
FUNC./SET button.

Metering Methods

Center
Weighted
Average

Averages the light metered from the entire frame,
but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the
center.

Spot

Meters the area within the spot AE point at the
center of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when
you want to set the exposure on the subject in the
center of the monitor.

Shooting

Evaluative

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides
images into several zones for metering. It evaluates
complex lighting conditions, such as the position of
the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the
backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct
exposure for the main subject.

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
Shooting Mode
Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the
subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background
or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots.

FUNC. Menu

* (Exposure Compensation).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

zUse the
or
button to adjust
the exposure compensation and
press the FUNC./SET button.

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
Restore the compensation value to [0].
In

mode, the exposure shift can be set/canceled (p. 42).

Shooting in Long Shutter Mode
Shooting Mode
You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark
subjects appear brighter.

(Rec.) Menu

[Long Shutter]

[On].

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

FUNC. Menu
.

* (Exposure Compensation)

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

Use the
speed

or
.

Shooting

button to select the shutter

zThe higher the value, the brighter
the image and the lower the value,
the darker the image.
zIf you press the MENU button at
this point, you will return to the
Exposure Compensation setting
screen.

The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the
recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This
camera, however, applies special processing to images shot
at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the
noise, thereby producing high-quality images. A certain
amount of processing time, however, may be required before
the next image can be shot.
z Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was
recorded at the desired brightness.
z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low
shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod.
z Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If
this occurs, shoot with the flash set to
.
z The following are unavailable:
- Exposure Compensation
- Metering
- AE Lock
- FE Lock
- ISO speed: Auto, High ISO Auto
- Flash: Auto
- Slow Synchro

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Shooting Mode
Normally, the
(Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal
white balance. When the
setting cannot produce natural looking
colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the
light source.

FUNC. Menu

* (Auto).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

zUse the
or
button to select a
white balance setting and press the
FUNC./SET button.

Auto
Day Light
Cloudy

Settings are automatically set by the camera

Shooting

White Balance Settings
For recording outdoors on a bright day
For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies

Tungsten

For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3wavelength fluorescent lighting

Fluorescent

For recording under warm-white, cool-white or
warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

For recording under daylight fluorescent, or
Fluorescent H daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent
lighting
Custom

For recording with the optimal white balance data
retained in the camera from a white-colored object,
such as white paper or cloth

This setting cannot be adjusted when the My Colors mode is
set to
or
.

Using the Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal
setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera
evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth,
or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the
standard white color.
In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the
following situations that are difficult for the
(Auto) setting
to detect correctly.
zShooting close-ups
zShooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or
forest)
zShooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a
mercury-vapor lamp)

FUNC. Menu

* (Auto)

(Custom).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
* Default setting.

Aim the camera at a piece of white
paper or cloth and press

zIf you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that
the center frame is completely filled with the white
image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure
that the entire field is filled. Please note, however, the
center frame will not display when the zoom is set to a
factor or 4.2x or greater or when
displays.

Shooting

z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to
and the exposure compensation setting to [±0]
before setting a custom white balance.
The correct white balance may not be obtained
when the exposure setting is incorrect (image
appears completely black or white).
z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the
white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal
white balance may not be set.
In particular, the following should not be changed.
- ISO Speed
- Flash
Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If
the flash fires when reading the white balance
data with the flash set to
(Auto), make sure
that you also use the flash when you shoot.
z Since the white balance data cannot be read in
Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance in
another shooting mode beforehand.

Shooting in a My Colors Mode
Shooting Mode
You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.

My Colors Settings
My Colors Off Records normally with this setting.
Vivid
Neutral
Sepia
B/W

Positive Film

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to
record bold colors.
Tones down the contrast and color saturation to
record neutral hues.
Records in sepia tones.
Records in black and white.
Use this option to make red, green or blue colors
more intense like the Vivid Red, Vivid Green or
Vivid Blue effects. It can produce intense naturalappearing colors like those obtained with positive
film.

Lighter Skin
Tone*

Use this option to make skin tones lighter.

Darker Skin
Tone*

Use this option to make skin tones darker.

Vivid Blue

Use this option to emphasize blue tints. It makes
blue subjects, such as the sky or ocean, more
vivid.

Vivid Green

Use this option to emphasize green tints. It makes
green subjects, such as mountains, new growth,
flowers and lawns, more vivid.

Vivid Red

Use this option to emphasize red tints. It makes
red subjects, such as flowers or cars, more vivid.

Use this option to adjust the contrast, sharpness
or saturation settings or the color balance
between red, green, blue and skin tones*. It can
Custom Color
be used to make subtle adjustments, such as
making blue colors more vivid or face colors
brighter.

* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors
will also be changed.
* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.

FUNC. Menu

* (My Colors Off).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

zUse the
or
button to select a
My Colors mode.
zIn
See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 59).
zWhen not in
Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the shooting screen.

Shoot.

Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode

FUNC. Menu
Colors Off)
tom Color)

* (My
(Cus-

Shooting

This mode allows you to adjust the contrast, sharpness and
saturation and the color balance for red, green, blue and skin tones.

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

Use the
or
button
to select [Contrast],
[Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green],
[Blue] or [Skin Tone]
and the
or
button
to adjust the setting.
zThe altered color will display.

Select a
category

Adjust it

.
zThis completes the setting.
zIf you press the MENU button at this point, you will return
to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode.

Changing Colors
Shooting Mode
You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can
be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to
enjoy photographing with image or movie effects.
However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may
appear rough or you may not get the expected color. Before you try
to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you
shoot trial images and check the results.
If you set [Save Original] (p. 64) to [On] when shooting a still image,
you can record the original image as well the transformed one.
Color Accent

Use this option to have only the color specified in
the LCD monitor remain and to transform all
others to black and white.

Color Swap

Use this option to transform a color specified in
the LCD monitor into another. The specified color
can only be swapped into one other color, multiple
colors cannot be chosen.

The ISO speed will rise depending on the shooting conditions,
which may increase the "noise" in the image.

Shooting in the Color Accent Mode

Stills: FUNC. Menu
Accent).
Movies: FUNC. Menu
(Color Accent).

*(Manual)
* (Standard)

See Menus and
Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

Stills

Movies

(Color

.
zThe Color Accent mode will take effect.

.
zThe camera will switch to color input
mode and the display will alternate
between the original image and the
color accent image (using the previously set color).

Aim the camera so that the color you wish
to retain appears at the center of the LCD
monitor and press the
button.

Press
shoot.

Shooting

zOnly one color can be specified.
zYou can use the
or
button to specify the range of colors that are retained.
• -5: Only takes the color that you want to retain
• +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to
retain

to complete the setting, then

z The default color accent is green.
z You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash.
z The specified color accent is retained even if the camera's
power is turned off.

Shooting in the Color Swap Mode

Original Color
(Before Swapping)

Desired Color
(After Swapping)

Stills: FUNC. Menu
Swap).
Movies: FUNC. Menu
(Color Swap).

*(Manual)
* (Standard)

See Menus and
Settings (p. 22).
*Default setting.

Stills

.
zThe Color Swap mode will take effect.

.
zThe camera will switch to color input
mode and the display will alternate
between the original image and the
color swap image (using the previously set color).

Movies

(Color

Aim the camera so that the original color
appears at the center of the LCD monitor
and press the
button.
zOnly one color can be specified.
zYou can use the
or
button to specify the range of colors that are swapped.
• -5: Only takes the color that you want to swap
• +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to
swap

Aim the camera so that the desired color
appears at the center of the LCD monitor
and press the
button.
• Only one color can be specified.

Press

to complete the setting, then

shoot.

Shooting

z The default setting for color swap mode changes green into
white.
z You may not obtain the expected results if you use the
flash.
z The colors specified in the color swap mode are retained
even if the camera's power is turned off.

Changing the Save Method for the
Original Image
When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color
Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original
image as well as the transformed one.

(Rec.) Menu
[On]/[Off]*.

[Save Original]

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

zIf [On] is selected, the two
images will be numbered
consecutively with the altered
image following the original.
When [Save Original] is Set to [On]
- Only the transformed image displays in the LCD
monitor while shooting in the Color Accent or Color
Swap mode.
- The transformed image is reviewed in the LCD
monitor after shooting in the Color Accent or Color
Swap mode. If you erase the image at this point, the
original image is erased along with the transformed
image. Exercise adequate caution before deleting a
file.
- Since two images are recorded with each shot, the
number of shots remaining is approximately half the
number displayed when this function is set to [Off].

Adjusting the ISO Speed
Shooting Mode
Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to
reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to
turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

Press the
button and use the
ton to switch settings.

but-

Shooting

zYou can advance to the next option
each time you press the button: /
/ / / / / / .
zSelecting
(Auto) sets the optimal
ISO speed according to the light
level when shooting. Since the ISO
speed setting will automatically be
raised in dark places, the camera will select a faster shutter
speed and reduce the chances of camera shake.
zSelecting
(High ISO Auto)* sets the sensitivity to a
higher value than the
setting. This sets the shutter speed
faster, reducing the potential for camera shake or blurry subjects compared with the
setting.
* Noise in the recorded image may be higher than for the
setting.
zWhen in
(Auto) shooting mode, only
or
can be
selected.
The camera automatically applies noise suppression
processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed.

Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Shooting Mode
Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that
detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held
vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when
viewing it in the LCD monitor.

(Set up) Menu
[Off].

[Auto Rotate]

[On]*/

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

zWhen shooting and the Auto Rotate
function is set to [On] and the LCD
monitor is set to the detailed display
mode, the
(normal),
(right
end is down) or
(left end is
down) will appear in the display.
z This function may not operate correctly when the camera is
pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow
is
pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the
Auto Rotate function to [Off].
z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the
orientation of images downloaded to a computer will
depend upon the software used to download the images.
z When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent
Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the
lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white
balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This
function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto
Rotate function.

Checking for Focus Right After Shooting
Shooting Mode
You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded.

Shoot.
zThe recorded image displays for about 2 seconds (or the
interval set with the Review function p.24).

Press

(or

) while the

Recorded Image

image is displayed.
Shooting

zThe number of times the DISP. button is pressed depends upon the
display settings for the LCD monitor
(See below). Press the DISP. button
repeatedly until the screen at the
Orange frame contents
right appears.
zDisplays as follows.
- Camera is focused: AF frame for the image that has been
shot displays in white, and an orange frame appears
within the focused frame.
- Camera is not focused: Image that has been shot displays,
and an orange frame displays at the center of the image.
- Contents of the orange frame can be confirmed at the bottom right.
- Zoom can also be used (p. 73).
zYou can switch between AF frames and change the display
position (p. 68) using the MENU button or the FUNC./SET
button.
To cancel: press the shutter button halfway.
z You can delete an image by pressing the
button while
the image is displayed, except in the display position
change mode (See Basic Guide, p.19).
z Pressing the DISP. button will change the display on the
LCD monitor as follows.
Focus Confirmation Î Detailed Î No Information

Switching between AF Frames/
Changing the Display Position

Press

zIf you are shooting with the
AiAF mode set to [Face
Detect] or [On] (p. 46) and
have an image with multiple
AF frames selected, you can
switch the focus between AF frames each time you
press the MENU button.

Press
and change
the display position
using the , ,
or
button.
zThe camera will enter the
display position change mode. Change the display
position using the
,
,
or
button.
zPressing the MENU button restores the original display position. If you have an image with multiple AF
frames selected, the focus will switch between AF
frames.
zPress the FUNC./SET button again to cancel the display position change mode.

Creating an Image Destination (Folder)
Shooting Mode

You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images
will be automatically saved to that folder.
Creates a new folder the next time you shoot
Create New Folder images. To create an additional folder, insert
another check mark.
Auto Create

You can also specify a date and time if you wish
to create a new folder using a shooting time after
the specified date and time (p. 27).

Creates a folder the next time you shoot.
(Set up) Menu

[Create Folder].

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Use the

Shooting

button to add a check mark

beside [Create New Folder]

z
displays in the LCD monitor. The
symbol will cease to display after the
new folder is created.

Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation

(Set up) Menu

[Create Folder].

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a
time in the [Time] option

z
displays when the specified time
arrives. The symbol will cease to
display after the new folder is created.

Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder
will automatically be created when you record more than that
number even if you are not creating new folders.

Resetting the File Number
Shooting Mode
The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You
can select how the file number is assigned.

(Set up) Menu [File Numbering]
tinuous]*/[Auto Reset].

[Con-

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

File Number Reset Function
A number one higher than the last one recorded is
assigned to the next image. This is convenient for
managing all your images together on a computer
because you avoid file name duplication when changing
Continuous folders or memory cards.*
*When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with
recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded
folder and image is compared with the last one on the card, and
the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.

Auto reset

The folder and image number are reset to the starting
value (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing
images on a folder-by-folder basis.
*When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with
recorded data is used, the number following the 7-digit number
for the last recorded folder and image on the card is utilized as
the basis for new images.

File and Folder Numbers
Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting
with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned
numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000
images can be saved into a single folder.
New Folder Created

Memory Card Exchanged for Another

Memory Card 1

Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2

Memory Card 1

Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2

Continuous

Auto Reset

zImages may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient
free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less
than 2,000 because the following types of image are always
saved together into the same folder.
- Images from continuous shooting
- Self-timer images (custom)
- Stitch Assist mode images
- Still images shot in Color Accent/Color Swap mode with the
[Save Original] category set to [On]
zImages cannot be played back when the folder numbers are
duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders.
zPlease refer to the Software Starter Guide for information
regarding folder structures or image types.

Playback/Erasing
Circling a fingertip to the left or right on the touch control dial
selects an image as follows. Moving fingertip in a counterclockwise
direction displays the previous image, and clockwise displays the
next image.
Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18).

Magnifying Images

Press the zoom lever toward

z
will display and a magnified
portion of the image will display.
zImages can be magnified up to a
factor of approximately 10x.

Use the , ,
or
around the image.

button to move

zIf you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified
display, the camera switches to image advance mode and
will display. You can use the
or
button to
advance to the next or previous image at the same level of
magnification. Pressing the FUNC./SET button again
cancels the image advance mode.
zYou can change the magnification level with the zoom lever.

Playback/Erasing

Approximate Location of
the Displayed Area

To Cancel the Magnified Display
Press the zoom lever toward
. (You can also cancel it
immediately by pressing the MENU button.)
Movie frames and index playback images cannot be
magnified.

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine
(Index Playback)

Press the zoom lever toward
zUp to nine images can be viewed at
once.
zUse the
,
,
or
button to
change the image selection.

.
Selected Image

Movie

Switching between Sets of Nine Images
The jump bar will display if you press the
zoom lever toward
while in index
playback and you can switch the display
between sets of nine images.
zUse the
or
button to move to the
previous or next set of nine images.
zHold the FUNC./SET button down and
press the
or
button to jump to the
first or last set.
To Return to Single Image Playback
Press the zoom lever toward
.

Jump Bar

Organizing Images by Category
(My Category)
You can organize images into prepared categories (People,
Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you
can perform the following.
zImage searches (p. 76)
zSlide Show (p. 88)
zProtect (p. 93)
zErase (p. 95)
zConfigure print settings (p. 97)

(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

zIn Playback mode, you can press
the
button to display the
screen in Step 2 directly.

Use the
or
button to select an image to
classify and the
or
button to select a
category and press the

button.

Playback/Erasing

zYou can put the same image into
more than one category.
zYou can cancel the classification by
pressing the FUNC./SET button
again.

When working with images (for example, compiling a slide
show, erasing or printing), it is convenient to categorize
images in the [To Do] category.

Jumping to Images
When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is
handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find
the object of your search.
Shot Date
My Category

Jumps to the first image of each shooting date.
Jumps to the first image in each category.

Folder

Jumps to the first image in each folder.

Movie

Jumps to a movie.

By 10 Images

Jumps over 10 images at a time.

By 100 Images

Jumps over 100 images at a time.

In single image playback mode, press the
button.
zThe camera will switch to jump search mode.

Use the
key.

button to select a search

zThe screen sample will vary slightly
according to the search key.
zYou can show/hide image
information using the DISP. button.

Display the Images.
z

: press the

button.

Image Information

z / / / : use the
or
Select the search key
button to select date, category,
folder or movie for playback and
press the FUNC./SET button.
- The camera will switch to defined
playback mode and play back only
images corresponding to the
search key.
- Press the
button to cancel defined playback mode.
To Return to Single Image Playback
Press the MENU button.

Playback/Erasing

The defined playback mode will be canceled under the
following circumstances.
- When classifying categories
- When newly saving images with effects added using the My
Colors function, and edited movies
- When images are deleted using [Erase] from the
(Play)
menu

Viewing Movies
Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.

Display a movie and press
zImages with a

Select

icon are movies.

(Play) and press

zThe movie will pause if you press
Movie Control Panel
the FUNC./SET button during
playback. It will resume when you
Volume Level
press the button again.
(Adjust with the
or
button)
zWhen playback ends, the movie
stops at the last frame displayed.
Press the FUNC./SET button to
display the movie control panel.
zYou can switch between showing/
hiding the playback progress bar
with the DISP. button while playing a
movie.
Playback Progress Bar
zIf playback was halted partway
through in the prior viewing session, Time movie was shot
playback will resume from the last
frame displayed.

Operating the Movie Control Panel
Ends playback and returns to single image playback
Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the
Direct Print User Guide for details.)
Play

Slow Motion Playback (You can use the
button to slow
down or the
button to speed up playback.)
Displays the first frame
Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down)
Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down)
Displays the last frame
Edit (Switches to movie editing mode) (p. 80)

z Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when
playing a movie on a TV set (p. 103).
z The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback.
Playback/Erasing

Editing Movies
You can delete portions of recorded movies.
Protected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration
cannot be edited.

Select
(Edit) in the
movie control panel and
press
.

Movie Editing Panel

zThe movie editing panel and the
movie editing bar will display.
Movie Editing Bar

Use the
or
button to select
Beginning) or
(Cut End) and the
button to specify the cut point( ).

(Cut
or

zTo check a temporarily edited movie, select
(Play) and
press the FUNC./SET button.
zSelecting
(Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie
control panel.

Select

(Save) and press

Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press

z[New File] saves the edited movie
under a new file name. The pre-edit
data is left unchanged.
Note, if you press the FUNC./SET
button while saving the movie,
saving is canceled.
z[Overwrite] saves the edited movie
with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost.
zWhen there is not enough space left on the memory card,
only [Overwrite] can be selected.
It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie.
If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie
clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is
recommended to use a fully charged battery or the separately
sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (p. 125).
Playback/Erasing

Rotating Images in the Display
Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.

Original

90°

270°

(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Use the

button to select an image to

rotate and press

to rotate it.

zCycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each
press of the FUNC./SET button.
zThis also can be set in the index playback mode.
When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation
of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the
software used to download the images.

Playback with Transition Effects
You can select the transition effect displayed when switching
between images.
Standard display.
The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually
brightens until it is displayed.
Press the
left and the
right.

button to have the previous image display from the
button to have the next image display from the

(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
*Default setting.

Playback/Erasing

Adding Effects with the My Colors Function
You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My
Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is
available. For details, see p.58.

Vivid

Lighter Skin Tone

Neutral

Darker Skin Tone

Sepia

Vivid Blue

B/W

Vivid Green

Positive Film

Vivid Red

(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Use the
or
button to
select an image and press
.

Use the
or
button to select the My Colors type and press
.
zThe displayed image will reflect the
My Colors effect.
zYou can press the zoom lever
toward
to check the image at a
higher magnification. While the
image is zoomed, you can press the
FUNC./SET button to switch
between the image transformed with the My Colors effect
and the original non-transformed image.

Select [OK] and press

zThe newly saved image
transformed with the My Colors
effect will be the last one in the list.
zTo continue adding effects to other
images, repeat the procedures from
Step 2 onward.

Press

and select [Yes] or [No], then press

.
zSelecting [Yes] displays the image
transformed with the My Colors
effect, while [No] returns you to the
Play menu.
Playback/Erasing

z The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient
space on the memory card.
z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of
times to an image, the image quality will gradually
deteriorate with each application and the intended colors
may not be achieved.
z Color in images taken using My Colors (p. 58) in shooting
mode and images edited with the My Colors function in
playback mode may differ slightly.

Attaching Sound Memos to Images
In playback mode (including single image playback and index
playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an
image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.

(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Use the
or
button to select an image to
attach a sound memo to and press
.
zThe sound memo panel will display.

Select

(Record) and press

zThe elapsed time and the remaining
time display.
zPressing the FUNC./SET button
pauses the recording. Pressing it
again resumes recording.
zUp to one minute of recordings can
be added to any one image.
Sound Memo Panel
Elapsed Time/
Remaining Time
Volume
(Adjust with the
button)

Sound Memo Panel
Exit
Record
Pause
Play
Erase
Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET
button.

z You cannot attach sound memos to movies.
z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.

Playback/Erasing

Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Automated playback of memory card images.
*Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
standard (p. 97).

All Images

Plays all images on a memory card in order.
Plays images bearing a specified date in
order.

Date
My Category

–

Plays the images in the selected category in
order.

Folder

Plays images in a specified folder in order.

Movies

Plays movie files only, in order.

Stills

Plays still images only, in order.
Plays the images selected for each slide
show, Custom 1, Custom 2 or Custom 3, in
order (p. 91).

Custom 1–3

(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select

–

z ,
,
: select a date, category
or folder to to be played back (p. 90).
z ,
,
: select the images to
be played back (p. 91).
zIf you want to add a transition effect
to play back images, use the
button to select [Effect] and choose
the type of effect with the
or
button (See the next
page).

Select [Start] and press

zThe following functions are
available during slide shows.
- Pausing/resuming the slide show:
press the FUNC./SET button
- Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide
show: press the
or
button
(continue to hold the button to
switch between images more rapidly)
- Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button.

Transition Effects
You can select the transition effect used when one image is
replaced by another.
Standard display.

The new image first appears in a cross shape and gradually
expands to display the full image.
Portions of the new image move horizontally, then the image
expands to display the full image.

Playback/Erasing

The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the
bottom.

In single image playback mode, you can start a slide show
from the current image displayed by holding the FUNC./SET
button while you press the
button. Please note that if
you do this while the last image shot is displayed, the slide
show will start from the first image using the same date.

Select a date/category/folder to play back
( / / )

1
2

Select

and press

Use the
or
button to select a date/
category/folder to play back and press
the
button.

Date

My Category

Folder

Selecting Images for Playback (

–

)

Select only the images that you wish to play back and save
them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images
can be selected. They will be played back in their order of
selection.

Select

and press

zOnly the
icon will display at first. When you set
, the icon will change to
and
will display.
and
will change in the same way when they are
set.

Use the
or
button to move
between images for playback and press
to select or deselect them.
Check mark
indicating selection
Number indicating
the selection order

Playback/Erasing

zYou can also select images
in the index playback mode.
zPressing the MENU button
completes the setting.

Selecting All Images
1 After selecting
–
in step 1, use the
button
to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET
button.
2 Use the
button to select [Mark all], press the
FUNC./SET button.
3 Use the
button to select [OK] and press the
FUNC./SET button.
To deselect all images, select [Reset].

Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
zPlay Time
Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose
between 3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds.
Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.
* Default setting.

zRepeat
Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have
been displayed or continues until stopped.

1
2

Select [Set up] and press

Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] and then
the desired option.
zPressing the MENU button
cancels the setting.

Protecting Images
You can protect important images and movies from accidental
erasure.
You can configure the protection settings for each
image singly while viewing them.
Select by Date
You can protect the images from a specified date.
You can protect the images in a specified
Select by Category
category.
Select by Folder
You can protect the images in a specified folder.
All Images
You can protect all the images on a memory card.
Select

(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select a menu item and press
zProceed to Step 5 if you select [All
Images].

Playback/Erasing

Select the image, date, category or folder to
protect and press
.
z[Select]
Use the
or
button to select
an image and press the FUNC./SET
button.
- Pressing the FUNC./SET button
again cancels the setting.
- You can also protect images in the
Protection Icon
index playback mode.
- Press the MENU button to complete the setting.
z[Select by Date] [Select by
Category] [Select by Folder]
Use the
or
button to select a
date, category or folder and press
the FUNC./SET button.
- Pressing the FUNC./SET button
again cancels the setting.
- You can select multiple dates, categories or folders.
- Use the
or
button to confirm each date, category or
folder image.

For the [Select by Date], [Select by Category] and [Select by Folder] options, press
.

Select [Protect] and press
zSelecting [Unlock] cancels
protection of the selected image
and returns to Step 2.
zSelecting [Stop] cancels selection
of the protected image and returns
to Step 2.

Erasing Images
You can erase images from a memory card.
Select

Erases images one at a time as you view them.
Erases images corresponding to the selected
Select by Date
date.
Select by Category Erases images in the selected category.
Select by Folder
Erases images in the selected folder.
All Images
Erases all images on a memory card.

z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise
adequate caution before erasing an image.
z Protected images cannot be erased with this function.

(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select a menu item and press

zProceed to Step 5 if you select [All
Images].

Select the image, date, category or folder
and press

z[Select]
Use the
or
button to select an image and press the
FUNC./SET button.
- Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting.
- You can also erase images in the index playback mode.
z[Select by Date] [Select by
Category] [Select by Folder]
Use the
or
button to select a
date, category or folder and press
the FUNC./SET button.
- Pressing the FUNC./SET button
again cancels the setting.
- You can select multiple dates, categories or folders.
- Use the
or
button to confirm each date, category or
folder image.

Press

Select [OK] and press

.
.

zSelecting [Stop] or [Cancel] cancels
selection of the image you are about
to erase and returns to Step 2.
zPressing the FUNC./SET button
while erasing is in progress cancels
the procedure.

Please format the memory card when you want to erase not
only image data but also all the data contained on the card
(p. 29).

Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Setting the DPOF Print Settings
You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify
the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The
settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing
on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a
photo developing service that supports DPOF.
The
icon may display for a memory card with print
settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These
settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
Configures print settings for single images as you
view them.
Configures print settings for images corresponding
Select by Date
to the selected date.
Configures print settings for images in the selected
Select by Category
category.
Configures print settings for images in the selected
Select by Folder
folder.
Select All Images
Configures print settings for all images.
Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from images.
Select Images & Qty.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Only one copy will be printed for each selected image.
With the [Select Images & Qty.] option, you can only set the
number of copies to print when the [Print Type] option is set to
[Standard] or [Both].

Set the mode dial to
(Print) Menu

(playback)

Select a menu item

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

zProceed to Step 4 if you select
[Select All Images].

Select the image, date, category or folder to
print and press

z[Select Images & Qty.]
Selection methods differ for the
Print Type settings (p. 100).
-

(Standard)/
(Both)
Use the
or
button to select
an image, press the FUNC./SET
button and use the
or
button to select the number of print
copies (up to 99).

(Index)
Index Print Selection
Use the
or
button to select
an image and press the FUNC./
SET button to select or deselect it.

- You can also select images in the
index playback mode.
- Press the MENU button to
complete the setting.

Number of Print Copies

z[Select by Date] [Select by
Category] [Select by Folder]
Use the
or
button to select a
date, category or folder and press
the FUNC./SET button.
- Pressing the FUNC./SET button
again cancels the setting.
- You can select multiple dates, categories or folders.
- Use the
or
button to confirm each date, category or
folder image.

For the [Select by Date], [Select by Category] and [Select by Folder] options, press
.

Select [OK] and press

zSelecting [Cancel] cancels print
settings of the selected image and
returns you to Step 1.

z Images are printed in order according to the file number.
z A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
z If you are connected to a printer, the
button will light
blue while you are selecting images. You can start printing
at this point by pressing the
button, confirming that
[Print] is selected and pressing the FUNC./SET button.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

z The output of some printers or photo developing services
may not reflect the specified print settings.
z Print settings cannot be set for movies.

Setting the Print Style
After setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The
following print settings can be selected.
*Default setting

Print Type

Standard*

Prints one image per page.

Index

Prints the selected images together at a
reduced size in an index format.

Both
Date (On/Off*)

Adds the date to the print.

File No. (On/Off*)

Adds the file number to the print.

Clear DPOF data (On*/Off)

Prints the images in both the standard and
index formats.

Clears all print settings after the images
print.

Set the mode dial to
(playback)
(Print) Menu [Print Settings].
See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.] or
[Clear DPOF data] and then specify the settings.
z The Date and File No. settings change according to the
Print Type as follows.
- Index
[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
- Standard or Both
[Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time,
however, the printable information may vary between
printers.

100

z Images with date imprints created by
(Postcard Date
Imprint Mode) (p. 38) will have the date imprinted
regardless of the [Date] setting. Accordingly, the date may
be printed twice if [Date] is set to [On].
z Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu
(p. 27).

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
You can use the camera to specify settings for images before
downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for
instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.
The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF) standards.
The
icon may display for a memory card with transfer
settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These
settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.

Single Images
(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select [Order] and press
zSelecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

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Use the
or
button to select an image to
transfer and press
.
zPressing the FUNC./SET button
again deselects the setting.
zYou can also select images in the
index playback mode.

Transfer Selection

All the Images on a Memory Card

(Play) Menu

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select [Mark all] and press

zSelecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings.

Select [OK] and press

z Images are transferred in order according to the file
number.
z A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

102

Viewing Images on a TV set
You can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied
AV cable.

1
2

Turn off the Camera and the TV.
Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V
OUT terminal.
zSlip a fingernail under the bottom
edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, lift up and plug the AV
cable in all the way.

Plug the other ends of the
AV cable to the VIDEO IN
and AUDIO IN jacks on the
TV.

Yellow

VIDEO
AUDIO

4
5

Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode.
Turn on the camera.
The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to
accommodate different regional standards (p. 27). The default
setting varies between regions.
- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others
- PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others
If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may
not display properly.

Viewing Images on a TV set

Black

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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and startup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and
register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to
suit your own tastes.

Changing My Camera Settings

(My Camera) Menu

Menu item.

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select the contents you wish to set.
zSelect [Theme] to set all to the
same settings.

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Registering My Camera Settings
Images recorded onto the memory 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.
A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to
the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the camera.

Set the mode dial to
(playback)
(My
Camera) Menu Menu item to register.
See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select

and press

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

105

Select an image or record a sound.
zStart-up Image
Use the
or
button to select
the image you wish to register and
press the FUNC./SET button.

zStart-up, Operation, Self-timer
and Shutter Sounds
Select
(Record) and press the
FUNC./SET button. After recording,
select
(Register) and press the
FUNC./SET button.
- Recording will automatically stop when the recording time
elapses.
- To play it, select
(Play).
- To exit instead of registering, press
(Exit).

Select [OK] and press

zTo cancel registering, select [Cancel].

z The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings.
- Movies
- Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 86)
z The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting
is added.
See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information
on creating and adding to the My Camera data.

106

Troubleshooting
Camera
Camera will not operate.
Power is not turned on.

zPress the power button (Basic Guide
p. 10).

Memory card slot/battery zConfirm that the memory card slot/
cover is open.
battery cover is securely closed
(Basic Guide p. 7).
Battery charge insufficient zInsert a fully charged battery into the
to operate camera
camera (Basic Guide p. 7).
("Change the battery
zUse the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
pack" message displays). (sold separately) (p. 125).
Poor contact between
camera and battery
terminals.

zPolish the terminals with a soft
cotton swab before charging or
using the battery (p. 121).

Sounds come from the camera interior.
The camera's horizontal/ zThe camera's orientation
vertical orientation was
mechanism is operating. There is no
changed.
malfunction.

When the power is turned on

The SD memory card's
zWhen recording to, erasing from or
and SDHC memory
formatting the SD memory card and
card's write protect tab is
SDHC memory card, slide the write
set to "Write protect".
protect tab upward (p. 123).

The Date/Time menu appears.

Troubleshooting

"Card locked!" message appears.

The built-in rechargeable zRecharge the built-in battery
lithium battery charge is
immediately (Basic Guide p. 9).
low.

107

LCD monitor
Camera screen is black at start-up
Incompatible image has zChange the start-up image in the My
been selected as the
Camera settings (p. 105) or use the
start-up image in the My
supplied software program
Camera settings.
ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser
to restore the default settings. See
ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser
Software User Guide (PDF).

The display darkens.
The image in the LCD
monitor will darken in
strong sunlight or bright
light.

zThis is a normal occurrence in
devices containing CCDs and does
not constitute a malfunction. (This
image will not be recorded when
shooting still images, but it will be
recorded when shooting movies.)

Display flickers.
Display flickers when
shot under fluorescent
lighting.

zThis is not a camera malfunction
(flickering recorded in movies, but
not in still images).

A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor.
This may occur when
zThis is a normal occurrence in
shooting a bright subject, devices containing CCDs and does
such as the sun or a light. not constitute a malfunction. This bar
of light will not be recorded when
shooting still images, but it will be
recorded when shooting movies.

appears.
A slow shutter speed has zRaise the ISO speed (p. 65) or set
likely been selected
the flash to any setting other than
(flash off) (Basic Guide p. 14), or
because of insufficient
secure the camera to something,
lighting.
such as a tripod.

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appears.
This displays when using zTake note that these settings will be
a memory card that has
overwritten by those set by your
print settings, transfer
camera (pp. 88, 97).
settings or slide show
image selections set by
other DPOF-compliant
cameras.

Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular.
Camera automatically
zThere is no effect on the recorded
lightened the image
image.
displayed on the LCD
monitor to make it easier
to see when shooting in a
dark area (p. 14).

Shooting
Camera will not record.
Mode dial is set to
(playback).

zSet the mode dial to
,
or
(Basic Guide p. 11).

Flash is charging.

zThe indicator will light orange when it
is charged. You can then shoot
(Basic Guide p. 5).

Memory card is full.

zInsert a new memory card (Basic
Guide p. 7).
zIf required, download the images to a
computer and erase them from the
memory card to make space.

Memory card is not
formatted correctly.

zFormat the memory card (p. 29).
zIf reformatting does not work, the
memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

SD memory card or
SDHC memory card is
write protected.

zSlide the write protect tab of the SD
memory card or SDHC memory card
upward (p. 123).

Troubleshooting

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Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Usually the recorded
zConfirm the actual image size with
image contains more of
the LCD monitor. Use the LCD
the scene than is seen in monitor when taking close-up shots.
the viewfinder.

Image is blurred or out of focus.
AF-assist Beam is set to zIn dark places where it is difficult for
[Off].
the camera to focus, the AF-assist
Beam will emit to assist focusing. As
the AF-assist Beam will not function
when turned off, set it [On] to activate it
(p. 24). Take care not to obstruct the
AF-assist Beam with your hand when
used.
The camera moves when zSetting the self-timer to
(2
the shutter button is
seconds) delays the shutter release
pressed.
for 2 seconds and allows the camera
to stop shaking, thus preventing a
blurred image (Basic Guide p. 16).
Even better results can be obtained
by placing the camera on a stable
surface or by using a tripod to shoot.

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Subject is out of focal
range.

zShoot with the subject at the correct
shooting distance (p. 129).

The subject is hard to
focus on.

zUse the focus lock or AF lock to
shoot (p. 47).

Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for
shooting.

zSet the flash to
Guide p. 14).

(flash on) (Basic

The subject is
zSet the exposure compensation to a
underexposed because
positive (+) setting (p. 52).
the surroundings are too zUse AE lock or use the spot metering
bright.
function (pp. 49, 51).
Subject is too far away
for flash to reach.

zShoot within correct shooting
distance of the subject when using
the built-in flash (p. 130).
zRaise the ISO speed and then shoot
(p. 65).

Subject in recorded image is too bright, or
image flashes white.
Subject is too close,
making the flash too
strong.

zShoot within correct shooting
distance of the subject when using
the built-in flash (p. 130).

The subject is
zSet the exposure compensation to a
overexposed because
negative (-) setting (p. 52).
the surroundings are too zUse AE lock or use the spot metering
dark.
function (pp. 49, 51).
Too much light is shining zChange the shooting angle.
directly into the camera,
or is being reflected off
the subject.
Flash is set to on.

(flash off) (Basic

Image contains noise.
ISO speed is too high.

zHigher ISO speeds and the
(High
ISO Auto) setting may increase image
noise. For higher image quality, select
as low an ISO speed as possible (p.
65).
zIn
,
,
,
,
,
,
and
modes, the ISO speed increases
and noise can appear.

Troubleshooting

zSet the flash to
Guide p. 14).

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White dots appear on the image.
Light from the flash has zThis is a phenomenon that occurs
reflected off dust particles with digital cameras and does not
or insects in the air. This
constitute a malfunction.
is particularly noticeable
when shooting using the
wide angle.

Eyes appear red.
Light is reflected back
from the eyes when the
flash is used in dark
areas.

zSet the [Red-Eye] function to [On]
and shoot (p. 33). For this mode to
be effective, the subject must be
looking right at the red-eye reduction
lamp. Try asking them to look directly
at the lamp.
Even better results can be obtained
by increasing the lighting in indoor
settings or approaching closer to the
subject. The shutter will not activate
for approximately 1 second after the
red-eye reduction lamp fires in order
to improve the effect.

Continuous shooting slows down.
The memory card's
performance has
dropped.

zTo enhance the continuous shooting
performance, you are recommended
to format (Low Level Format) the
memory card in the camera after you
save all its images to your computer
(p. 29).

Recording images to memory card takes a
long time.
Memory card was
formatted in another
device.

zUse a memory card formatted in your
camera (p. 29).

Lens will not retract.
Memory card slot/battery zFirst close the memory card slot/
cover was opened with
battery cover and then turn the
power on.
power on and then off again. (Basic
Guide p. 7).

112

Shooting Movies
The recording time may not display properly or
shooting may stop unexpectedly.
The following types of
zAlthough the recording time may not
memory cards are used.
display properly during shooting, the
movie will be recorded correctly on
- Slow recording cards.
the memory card. Recording time
- Cards formatted on a
will display properly if you format the
different camera or a
memory card in this camera
computer.
- Cards which have had (excluding slow recording memory
cards) (p. 29).
images recorded and
erased repeatedly.

"!" displayed on the LCD monitor in red and
shooting automatically stopped.
There is insufficient free
space in the camera's
built-in memory.

z Try the following procedures.
- Format the card with a low level
format before shooting (p. 29).
- Lower the recording pixels or
frame rate (p. 43).
- Use a high-speed memory card
(SDC-512MSH, etc.).

Zoom does not operate.

Troubleshooting

Zoom lever was pressed zOperate the zoom before shooting in
while shooting in movie
movie mode (Basic Guide p. 14).
mode.
Note the digital zoom is available
while shooting, but only in Standard
movie mode (p. 35).

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Playback
Cannot play back.
You attempted to play
back images shot with
another camera or
images edited with a
computer.

zComputer images that cannot be
played back will play back if they are
added to the camera using the
supplied software program
ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
See ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser Software User Guide
(PDF).

File name was changed
with a computer or file
location was changed.

zSet the file name or location on the
file format/structure of the camera.
(Refer to the Software Starter Guide
for details).

Movies cannot be edited.
Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited.

Movies do not play back correctly.
Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates may
momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory
cards.
You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when
playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system
resources.

Reading images from memory card is slow.
Memory card was
formatted in another
device.

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zUse a memory card formatted in
your camera (p. 29).

Battery/Battery Charger
Battery consumed quickly.
Battery life exceeded if
battery loses its charge
quickly at normal
temperature (23 °C/73
°F).

zReplace the battery with a new one
(Basic Guide p. 7).

Battery will not charge.
Battery life exceeded.

zReplace the battery with a new one
(Basic Guide p. 7).

TV monitor output
Image is distorted or not showing on TV
monitor.
Incorrect video system
setting.

zSet the video system to the
appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL,
for your TV (p. 27).

Shooting in Stitch Assist
mode.

zThe output will not appear on a TV in
Stitch Assist mode. Cancel the Stitch
Assist mode (Basic Guide p. 12).

Troubleshooting

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Printing on Direct Print Compatible
Printers
Cannot print.
Camera and printer not
properly connected.

zAttach the camera to the printer
securely with the supplied cable.

Printer power is off.

zTurn on the printer.

Incorrect print connection. zIn the
(Set up) menu, select
[Print Method] and select [Auto]
(p. 27).

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List of Messages
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during
shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for
the messages that display during a printer connection.
Busy...
zImage is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The
playback mode is starting up.
No memory card
zYou turned on the camera without a memory card installed, or
with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (Basic
Guide, p. 7).
Card locked!
zThe SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write-protected.
Cannot record
zYou attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed
in the camera or with a memory card incorrectly installed in the
wrong orientation, or you attempted to attach a sound memo to a
movie.
Memory card error
zThe memory card may be malfunctioning. Some malfunctioning
memory cards may be fixed by formatting them in this camera.
However, if this error message appears even when using the
supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support
Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
Memory card full
List of Messages

zMemory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or
saved. Or no more image settings or sound memos can be recorded.

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Naming error!
zThe file name could not be created because there is a file with
the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to
create, or the highest possible file number has already been
reached. In the Set up menu, set the File Numbering option to
[Auto Reset]; alternatively, save all the images you wish to retain
onto a computer, then reformat the memory card. Please note
that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data.
Change the battery pack.
zBattery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at
once with a charged one or recharge the battery.
No image.
zNo images recorded on memory card.
Image too large.
zYou attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328
pixels or with a large data size.
Incompatible JPEG format.
zYou attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image (such
as those edited on computers).
RAW
zYou attempted to play back a RAW image.
Unidentified Image
zYou attempted to play back a corrupted image, an incompatible
image (proprietary format used by another manufacturer’s
camera, etc.), an image edited on a computer or a movie clip
recorded by another camera.
Cannot magnify!
zYou attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different
camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a
movie.

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Cannot rotate
zYou attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera
or data type, or an image edited with a computer.
Incompatible WAVE format.
zA sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data
type of the existing sound memo is incorrect.
Cannot register this image!
zYou attempted to register an image recorded in a different
camera or a movie as a start-up image.
Cannot modify image
zYou attempted to apply a My Colors effect to a movie or an image
recorded in a different camera.
Cannot assign to category
zYou attempted to categorize an image recorded in a different
camera.
Cannot transfer!
zWhen transferring images to your computer using the Direct
Transfer menu, you attempted to select an image with corrupted
data or an image taken with a different camera or data type. You
may have also attempted to select a movie when [Wallpaper] was
selected in the Direct Transfer menu.
Protected!
zYou attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or
sound memo.
Too many marks.
List of Messages

zToo many images have been marked with print settings, transfer
settings or slide show settings. Cannot process any more.

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Cannot complete!
zCould not save a part of the print, transfer or slide show settings.
Unselectable image.
zYou attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.
Communication error
zThe computer was unable to download the image due to the
large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory
card.
Lens error, restart camera
zCamera detected an error while moving the lens and cut the
power automatically. This error message may appear if you press
on the lens while it is moving or turn on the camera in a dusty or
sandy environment. Turn on the camera again and shoot or
playback images. Take the camera to a service center if this
message appears frequently because there may be a problem
with the lens.
Exx
z(xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the power off and
then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the
error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon
Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly
after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.
Check image in playback mode.

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Appendix
Battery Handling
Battery Charge
The following icon and message will display.
Change the battery pack
Battery charge is low.
Recharge it as soon as
possible it will be used for an
extended period.

Battery charge is insufficient to
operate the camera. Replace
the battery immediately.

Battery Handling Precautions

Appendix

z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times.
Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and
camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before
charging or using the battery.
z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced
and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual.
Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a
pocket immediately before use.
z However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the
pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring,
etc.
The battery may be short circuiting.
z Do not allow any metal objects
Fig. B
Fig. A
such as key rings to touch the
( ) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A).
To carry the battery or store it
during periods of disuse, always
replace the terminal cover (Fig.
B).
These conditions can damage the
battery.

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You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how
the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).
Fig. D

Fig. C
Charged Battery
Attach it so the
is visible

Spent Battery
Attach it the
opposite way to
Fig. C.

z You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is
completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location
with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of
0 – 30 °C (32 – 86 °F).
Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one
year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance. If you do
not use the battery for long periods of time, charge it fully and
discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before
returning it to storage.

Charging the Battery
z Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not completely
discharge it before recharging.
z It takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the
battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing
standards).
• Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104
°F) is recommended.
• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature
and the battery's charge state.
z You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or
one day before, to ensure a full charge.
Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally.
z If the performance of the battery diminishes substantially
even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and
it should be replaced.

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Handling the Memory Card
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
Write Protect Tab
Write Protect Tab
Slide the switch
up.

Writing/Erasing Possible

Slide the switch down
(you can protect the
images and other
data on the card)

Writing/Erasing Impossible

Cautions When Handling

Appendix

z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not
bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks
or vibration.
z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the
terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the
terminals with your hands or metal objects.
z Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or
cover it with another label or sticker.
z When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or
ball-point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen).
z Do not use or store memory cards in the following
locations.
• Locations subject to dust or sand
• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card
may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static
electricity, or camera or card malfunction, making a backup
copy of important data is recommended.

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Formatting
z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card
erases all data, including protected images.
z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been
formatted in your camera.
• The card supplied with the camera may be used without further
formatting.
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card
might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve
the problem.
• When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning,
reformatting it may solve the problem.
• Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or
peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
When that happens, reformat the memory card with this
camera.
z If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the
camera off and re-insert the memory card. Then turn the
camera back on and format again.
z Data on a card is not completely erased even when the card
is formatted or images are erased because these processes
merely change the file management data. Please note this
fact when transferring ownership or disposing of cards.
Take care to destroy the card when disposing of it to prevent
the leakage of personal data.

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Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold
separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or
connecting it to a computer.
Turn the camera power off before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.

Connect the power cord to
the compact power
adapter first and then plug
the other end into the
power outlet.
Slide the lock release
switch and open the memory card slot/battery cover,
then insert the DC coupler
until it is locked.

Compact Power Adapter
CA-DC10
Battery Lock

Back

zSlide the memory card slot/battery
cover closed.

DC Coupler DR-30

Open the DC coupler terminal cover and attach the
cord to the DC terminal.
Appendix

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Using an Externally Mounted Flash
(Sold Separately)
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when
the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following
procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the
supporting bracket.
Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this
explanation.

Tripod
Sockets

Bracket
(Comes with the flash)

z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge
gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF]
when you finish using the flash.
z Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor
windows with your fingers while the flash is in use.
z The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close
proximity.
z The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or
when there are no reflective items.
z For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the
first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots.
z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not
loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the
camera and flash resulting in damage to both.

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z Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the
lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.
z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it
is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the
camera’s front panel.
z A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.

Batteries
zCharge becomes Severely Limited
If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the
battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty
from fingerprints.
zUsage in Cold Temperatures
Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You are
recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it
up before switching it for the battery in the flash.
zNon-Use over Extended Periods
Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery
fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries from the
High-Power Flash and store them in a cool, dry place.

Appendix

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Camera Care and Maintenance
Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to
clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage
the equipment.

Camera Body
Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass
lens wiper.

Lens
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove
any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If
dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support
Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with
your camera.

Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary,
gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove
stubborn dirt.
Never rub or press strongly 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 SD900 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti
Camera Effective
Pixels
Image Sensor
Lens

Digital Zoom
Optical Viewfinder
LCD Monitor

AF System

Shooting Distance
(From the front of
the lens)
Shutter
Shutter Speeds

Metering System

1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
10.4 million)
7.7 (W) – 23.1 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 37 (W) – 111 (T) mm)
f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T)
Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 12x in combination
with the optical zoom)
Real-image zoom viewfinder
2.5-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon
TFT color LCD, approx. 230,000 pixels (Picture
coverage 100%)
TTL autofocus
AiAF(Face Detect/9-point)/AF(1-point fixed to
center)
Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) – infinity
Macro: 5 – 50 cm (W)/30 – 50 cm (T)
(2.0 in. – 1.6 ft. (W)/12 in. – 1.6 ft. (T))
Infinity: 3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity
Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter
15 – 1/2000 sec.
The shutter speed varies according to the
shooting mode. Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec.
or slower operate with noise reduction.
Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
(fixed to center)
± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Appendix

Exposure
Compensation

(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
Approx. 10.0 million

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ISO Speed*1

Auto*2, High ISO Auto*2, ISO 80/100/200/400/
800/1600
*1 Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended
Exposure Index.
*2 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.

White Balance
Built-in Flash

Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
or Fluorescent H or Custom
Auto*, On*, Off
* Red-Eye, FE Lock, Slow Synchro setting available

Flash Range

Normal: 50 cm – 5.1 m (1.6 – 17 ft.) (W),
50 cm – 3.1 m (1.6 – 10 ft.) (T)
(When ISO speed is set to AUTO.)
Shooting Modes
Auto, Manual1, Digital macro2, Color Accent2,
(Still images) Color Swap2, Stitch assist2, Special Scene3,
1 Long shutter mode available
2 Selectable in Manual mode.
3 Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor,
Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium,
Underwater, ISO3200

(Movies) Standard, High Resolution, Compact, Color
Accent, Color Swap
Continuous
Approx. 2.1 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)
Shooting
Self-timer
Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./
approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer
Recording Media
SD memory card/SDHC memory card/
MultiMediaCard
File Format
Design rule for camera file system and DPOF
compliant
Data Type (Still images) Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*
(Movies) Sound memos: WAVE (Monaural)
AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG;
Audio data: WAVE (Monaural))
* This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called
“Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing
the communication between digital cameras and
printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant
printer, the camera’s image data at the time of
shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely
high quality prints.

Compression

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Superfine, Fine, Normal

Number of
Large:
3648 x 2736 pixels
Recording Pixels
Medium 1:
2816 x 2112 pixels
(Still Images) Medium 2:
2272 x 1704 pixels
Medium 3:
1600 x 1200 pixels
Small:
640 x 480 pixels
Postcard:
1600 x 1200 pixels
Widescreen: 3648 x 2048 pixels
Number of
Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap:
Recording Pixels
640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
(Movies)
320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
High Resolution:
1024 x 768 pixels (15 frames/sec.)
Recording can continue until the memory card is
full* (can record up to a maximum of 4 GB** at
one time).
Compact: (can record for 3 min.)
160 x 120 pixels (15 frames/sec.)
* Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC512MSH recommended).
**Even if the clip size has not reached 4 GB,
recording will stop at the moment the clip length
reaches 1 hour. Depending on the volume and data
writing speed of the memory card, recording may
stop before reaching 1 hour or before the recorded
data volume has reached 4 GB.

Playback Modes

Appendix

Single (histogram displayable), Index (9
thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x
(max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse
through magnified images possible), My
Category, Jump (jumps to every tenth or
hundredth image, to the first image of those
sharing a certain shooting date, to the first image
of each category, to the first image in a folder or
movies. In index playback mode, it displays 9
images at once.), Sound memos (up to 1 min.),
Slide show, My Colors or Movie (edit/slow
motion play back possible).
Direct Print
PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print
and Bubble Jet Direct compatible
My Camera Settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound,
self-timer sound, and shutter sound.

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Interface

Power Source

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture
Transfer Protocol)
Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable,
monaural audio)
Battery Pack NB-5L (Lithium-ion Rechargeable
battery)
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Operating
Temperatures
Operating Humidity 10 – 90%
Dimensions
91.2 x 59.6 x 28.2 mm (3.59 x 2.35 x 1.11 in.)
(Excluding
protrusions)
Weight
Approx. 165 g (5.82 oz.)
(camera body only)

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Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L (Fully charged))
Number of Images Shot
LCD Monitor ON
(Based on the CIPA
standard)

LCD Monitor Off

Approx. 230 images

Approx. 700 images

Playback Time

Approx. 6 hours

zThe actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions
and settings.
zMovie data is excluded.
zAt low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and
the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming the battery in a pocket before use.

Test Conditions
Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F),
normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alternating wide
angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals
with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera
power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off
for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned
back on and the testing procedure is repeated.
zA Canon-brand memory card is used.
*Until the battery returns to normal temperature

Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F),
normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), continuous
playback at 3 seconds per image.
See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 121).

Appendix

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Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
: Card included with the camera

Recording Pixels

Compression

32MB

SDC-128M SDC-512MSH

116

194

103

402

176

292

156

603

237

109

425

217

839

121

471

217

839

411

1590

109

460

1777

168

711

2747

265

1118

4317

(PostCard)
1600 x 1200 pixels

217

839

(Widescreen)
3648 x 2048 pixels

157

257

139

539

(Large)
3648 x 2736 pixels
(Medium 1)
2816 x 2112 pixels
(Medium 2)
2272 x 1704 pixels
(Medium 3)
1600 x 1200 pixels
(Small)
640 x 480 pixels

•

Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 37) when card has been
formatted with a low level format.
• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results
may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.

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Movie
Recording
Pixels
Standard

Frame
Rate

640 x 480 pixels

Color Accent
320 x 240 pixels

SDC-128M SDC-512MSH

14 sec.

1 min. 4 sec. 4 min. 9 sec.

30 sec.

2 min. 7 sec. 8 min. 14 sec.

42 sec.

3 min. 1 sec. 11 min. 42 sec.

1min. 24 sec. 5 min. 55 sec. 22 min. 53 sec.

Color Swap
High
Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Compact

32MB

14 sec.

1 min. 4 sec.

4 min. 9 sec.

3 min. 26 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec.

160x 120 pixels

* Maximum movie clip length at

: 3 min. The figures indicate the
maximum continuous recording time.

Image Data Sizes (Estimated)
Compression

Recording Pixels
(3648 x 2736 pixels)

4100 KB

2460 KB

1170 KB

(2816 x 2112 pixels)

2720 KB

1620 KB

780 KB

(2272 x 1704 pixels)

2002 KB

1116 KB

556 KB

(1600 x 1200 pixels)

1002 KB

558 KB

278 KB

(640 x 480 pixels)

249 KB

150 KB

84 KB

(1600 x 1200 pixels)

–

558 KB

–

(3648 x 2048 pixels)

3040 KB

1847 KB

874 KB

Frame Rate

File size

Recording Pixels

Color Accent
Color Swap

(640 x 480 pixels)
(320 x 240 pixels)

1920 KB/sec.
960 KB/sec.
660 KB/sec.
330 KB/sec.

High Resolution

(1024 x 768 pixels)

1980 KB/sec.

Compact

(160 x 120 pixels)

120 KB/sec.

Appendix

Standard

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SD Memory Card
Interface

Compatible with SD memory card standards

Dimensions

32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.)

Weight

Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.)

MultiMediaCard
Interface

Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards

Dimensions

32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.06 in.)

Weight

Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.)

Battery Pack NB-5L
Type

Lithium-ion Rechargeable battery

Nominal Voltage

3.7 V DC

Typical Capacity

1120 mAh

Cycle Life

Approx. 300 times

Operating
Temperatures

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions

32.0 x 44.9 x 7.9 mm (1.26 x 1.77 x 0.31 in.)

Weight

Approx. 25 g (0.88 oz.)

Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE

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Rated Input

100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
0.085 A (100 V) – 0.05 A (240 V)

Rated Output

4.2 V DC, 0.7 A

Charging Time

Approx. 2 hour 5 minutes

Operating
Temperatures

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions

57.5 x 81.6 x 21.0 mm (2.26 x 3.21 x 0.83 in.)

Weight

Approx. 65 g (2.29oz.) (CB-2LX)
Approx. 59 g (2.08 oz.) (CB-2LXE) (excluding
power cord)

Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10
(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30)
Rated Input

100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)

Rated Output

4.3 V DC, 1.5 A

Operating
Temperatures

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions

42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.68 x 4.11 x 1.24 in.)

Weight
(excluding power
cord)

Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz.)

U.S.A. and Canada only:
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the
product is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.

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INDEX
Numerics

DPOF Transfer Order .......... 101

3:2 Guide .............................. 39

Erasing
All Images ......................... 95
Single Images
................... Basic 3, Basic 19
Exposure ............................... 52
Exposure Shift ....................... 42

AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 . 125
AE Lock ................................ 49
AF Frame ....................... 15, 46
AF Lock ................................. 47
AF-assist Beam ..................... 24
AiAF ...................................... 46
Auto Play (Slide Show) ......... 88
Auto Rotate Function ............ 66
Battery
Battery Capacity ............. 133
Charging ........... Basic 6, 122
Handling .......................... 121
Installing ..................... Basic 7

FE Lock ................................. 50
File Number ........................... 71
Flash ............... Basic 3, Basic 14
Focus ..................................... 46
Focus Lock ............................ 47
Frame Rate ........................... 43
FUNC. Menu ......................... 22
FUNC./SET button ......... Basic 3

Category ...............................
Clock Display ........................
Compression .........................
Continuous Shooting ............
Create Folder ........................
Custom White Balance .........

75
13
30
37
69
56

138

Date Imprint Mode ................ 38
Date/Time
Setting ........................ Basic 9
Using the Clock ................. 13
World Clock ...................... 20
Digital Macro ......................... 34
Digital Tele-Converter ........... 35
DIGITAL Terminal
........................Basic 2, Basic 27
Digital Zoom .......................... 35
Direct Transfer ............. Basic 30
Downloading Images to
a Computer .................. Basic 24
DPOF Print Order
Print Style ....................... 100
Selecting Images .............. 97

Grid Lines .............................. 39

H
HF-DC1 ............................... 126
Histogram .............................. 18

I
Image Data Sizes (Estimated)
............................................ 135
Index Playback ...................... 74
Infinity ............. Basic 3, Basic 15
Interface Cable
..................... Basic 22, Basic 26
ISO Speed ............................. 65

J
JUMP (Image Search) ........... 76

L
Language ....................... Basic 9
LCD Monitor
Night Display ..................... 14
Playback Information ......... 16
Quick-bright LCD ............... 14
Shooting Information ......... 15

Using the LCD Monitor ...... 12

M
Macro .............. Basic 3, Basic 15
Magnifying ............................. 73
Memory Card
Estimated Capacities ....... 134
Formatting ................ 29, 124
Handling .......................... 123
Inserting ......................Basic 7
Menu
FUNC. Menu .............. 22, 24
Menu List ........................... 24
Menus and Settings ........... 22
My Camera Menu .............. 28
Play Menu ......................... 25
Print Menu ......................... 25
Rec. Menu ......................... 24
Set up Menu ...................... 26
MENU button ..................Basic 3
Messages ............................ 117
Metering Modes ..................... 51
Mode Dial
........ Basic 3, Basic 10, Basic 11
Movie
Editing ............................... 80
Playback ............................ 78
Shooting ............................ 40
Mute .......................Basic 10, 26
My Camera Menu .................. 28
My Camera Settings ............ 104
My Category .......................... 75
My Colors (Playback) ............ 84
My Colors (Shooting) ............. 58

Reset All ................................ 28
Review .................................. 24
Rotate ................................... 82

Playback .......................Basic 18
Postcard Mode ...................... 38
Power Button .. Basic 3, Basic 10
Power Saving ................. 19, 26
Print/Share Button
........ Basic 3, Basic 22, Basic 30
Printing .........................Basic 22
Protect ................................... 93

Self-Timer .................... Basic 16
Set up Menu .......................... 26
Shooting Mode
Auto ......................... Basic 12
Digital Macro ..................... 34
Manual .............. Basic 12, 32
Color Accent . Basic 12, 60
Color Swap ... Basic 12, 62
Digital Macro ........ Basic 12
Stitch Assist ......... Basic 12
Movie ................ Basic 13, 40
Selecting .................. Basic 11
Special Scene ... Basic 12, 32
Aquarium ............. Basic 13
Beach ................... Basic 13
Fireworks ............. Basic 13
Foliage ................. Basic 12
Indoor ................... Basic 12
ISO 3200 .............. Basic 13
Kids&Pets ............ Basic 12
Night Snapshot .... Basic 12
Portrait ................. Basic 12
Snow .................... Basic 12
Underwater .......... Basic 13
Stitch Assist ...................... 44
Shutter Button ................ Basic 3
Fully ......................... Basic 11
Halfway .................... Basic 10
Shutter Speed ....................... 53
Slide Show ............................ 88
Repeat Settings ................ 92
Selecting ........................... 91
Transition Effects .............. 89
Slow Synchro ........................ 33
Smooth Continuous Shooting 37
Sound Memo ......................... 86
Spot AE Point Frame ............ 51
Spot Frame ........................... 15
System Requirements .. Basic 25

Recording Pixels ............. 30, 43
Red-Eye ...................Basic 1, 33

Telephoto ..................... Basic 14
Time Zone ...................... 20, 26

139

Touch Control Dial
...................Basic 3, Basic 4, 73
Transition Effects
Playback ........................... 83
Slide Show ........................ 89

V
Video System ...................... 103

W
White Balance ....................... 55
Wide Angle .................. Basic 14
Wrist Strap ..................... Basic 1

Z
Zoom ............................ Basic 14

140

MEMO

141

FCC Notice
(Digital Camera, Model PC1206)

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 cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be
used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart
B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless
otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications
should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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Disclaimer
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information
contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be
accepted for any errors or omissions.
• Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the
hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior
notice.
• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, 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, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal
computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards.

Trademark Acknowledgments
• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer
Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.
• Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• The SDHC logo is a trademark.
This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease
to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the
manufacturer or be discarded.
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug
adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
This battery charger is for exclusive use with Battery Pack NB-5L
(1.12 Ah). There is a danger of explosion if other battery packs are
used.
Copyright © 2006 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various
shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are
saved after you finish shooting.

Function

Large
Medium 1
Medium 2
Recording Medium 3
Pixels
Small
Postcard
Widescreen
Movie
Super Fine
Compression Fine
Normal
Frame Rate
Auto
Flash(4)
On
Off
Slow Synchro
Red-Eye
Macro Mode
Infinity Mode
AF Lock
AE Lock
FE Lock
Single Shot
Continuous
Shooting
10 sec. Self-Timer
Method
2 sec. Self-Timer
Custom Timer
Autofocus Modes
AF-assist Beam

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Page

z(1)

(1)

–

–
–
–

(1)

–
–
–

–
z
–

–

–
–

z
–

–

(1)

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

(2) p.43

p.30

–
–
–

–

(3)

p.43

(5)

–
–
–
–
–

(6)

–
–
–
z
–

–
–
–
z

(7)

–

–
–
–
–
z
–

–
–
–
z
–
–
–
–

–
z

–
–
–
z
–

–
z
–

–

–
–

(8)

–
–

(9)

p.30

Basic
p.14
p.33
p.33
Basic
p.15
p.47
p.49
p.50
–
p.37
Basicp
.16
p.46
p.24

Function

Page

Digital Zoom
Digital Tele-Converter
Evaluative
Metering
Center Weighted Avg.
Method
Spot
Exposure Compensation
Exposure Shift
Long Shutter
White Balance
My Colors
ISO Speed
Auto Rotate
Grid Lines

(10)

–
z

–
–

(1)
(1)

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

(13)

–
–
–
–
U
–
–
–
–
–
–(12) U
U
–
–(12) –(12)

–

–
–

–
–
–

(1)

(11) p.35

–
–
–(12)
–
–(12)

(7)

–

(4)

–
(7)

–

p.35
p.51
p.52
p.42
p.53
p.55
p.58
p.65
p.66
p.39

Setting available (z Default setting)
U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S Default setting)

(Shaded Area):Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off.

(1) Cannot be set in the
mode.
(2)(3)The recording pixels and frame rates for the

Recording Pixels
–
z
–

z
–
–

z
–

(Movie) mode are as follows.

Frame Rate
–
–
z

z
–
–

–
z

(4) Default flash settings are as follows.
࡮
: Auto
࡮
: Flash Off (flash cannot be configured for
,
or
.)
(5) Cannot be set in the
modes.
(6) You cannot switch between the Macro/Infinity modes when the camera is in the
modes.
(7) Cannot be selected in the
or
mode.
(8) AF cannot be selected in the
modes.
(9) Cannot be set in the
modes.
(10) [Off] cannot be selected in the
mode.
(11) Can only be set and used in the
mode.
(12) Automatically set by the camera.
(13)
can be selected.
(14) In
mode, only [Grid Lines] can be used.

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