Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Read This First
Test Shots and Disclaimer
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded 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
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that certain cases the copying
of images from performances, exhibitions, r comercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contrne copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot fnal us
Warranty Limitation
This camera’s waty is tive n the country of sale. If there is a
problem with thcamera wad, please return it to the country of sale
before proceediwith a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help
Desk. For Canon ustomr Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied wh your camera.
LCD Monitor
• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to
specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright
or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded
image.
• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the
camera.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
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What Do You Want to Do?
Shoot
Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 56
Take good people shots
I F V w P
Portraits
(p. 54)
At night
(p. 54)
Kids and pets
(p. 55)
At the beach Against snow
(p. 55)
(p. 56)
Shoot various other scenes
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t
S
Indoors
(p. 55)
Fire
Underwater
(p. 56)
Low light
(p. 55)
Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 62, 78
Shoot in places were I cannot use the flash
(turn off the flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . . . . 61, 62, 74, 75
Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . . . 68
Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Change the ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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What Do You Want to Do?
View
Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatically play back pictures (slideshow). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Look at my pictures on a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 95
Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 101
Protect pictures from accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Shoot/View Movies
Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
View movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Print
Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Save
Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Other
Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Use the camera abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Understand what is displayed on the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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Table of Contents
you learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Default Settings .......................... 50
Read This First ..................................3
Low Level
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Memory Card Formatting............ 51
Conventions Used in this Guide ........8
Safety Precautions.............................9
(Auto Power Down)..................... 52
1 Getting Started...............13
Conditions and Commonly
Charging the Battery........................14
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately).........................16
Inserting the Battery and Memory
Card.............................................16
Setting the Date and Time..........9
Setting the Display Language..
Formatting Memory Ca.......
Pressing the Shutter utton........
Taking Pictures (SmAuto)...........24
Viewing Images ........................28
Erasing Images................................29
Shooting Movies ..............................30
Viewing Movies................................32
igital Zoom) ............................. 58
Inerting the Date and Time............ 60
Usig the Self-Timer ....................... 61
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 62
4 Choosing Settings
Yourself ..........................63
Shooting in Program AE.................. 64
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation).......... 65
Turning the Flash On ...................... 66
Transferring Images to a Computer for
Viewing........................................33
Accessories .....................................37
Separately Sold Accessories...........38
Shooting Far Away Subjects
(Infinity)....................................... 66
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 67
2 Learning More................41
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting
(Image Size) ............................... 68
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ........................... 68
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 70
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 71
Components Guide..........................42
Indicator...........................................43
Screen Display.................................44
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....46
MENU – Basic Operations...............47
Changing the Sound Settings..........48
Changing the Screen Brightness.....49
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) ................................. 72
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Table of Contents
Continuous Shooting....................... 73
Shooting Using the
Two Second Self-Timer.............. 74
Customizing the Self-Timer............. 75
Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 76
Changing the Composition
(i-Contrast)................................104
with the Focus Lock.................... 76
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......105
5 Getting More Out of Your
Camera ...........................77
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 78
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 80
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 81
Changing the Metering Mode.......... 81
Shooting with the AE Lock.............. 82
Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 82
Correcting the Brightness
and Shooting (i-Contrast) ........... 8
Setting...................................117
Changing Playback Function
Settings.....................................120
Red-Eye Correction .............. 84
Shooting with Slow Synchr5
Shooting Long Expes..
10Useful Information.......121
6 Using Varius
Functions foShoing
Movies .......................87
Using Household Power................122
Troubleshooting.............................123
List of Messages That
Appear on the Screen...............126
Changing the Image Quality ........... 88
AE Lock/Exposure Shift .................. 89
Other Shooting Functions ............... 90
Playback Functions......................... 91
Information Displayed
on the Screen............................128
Functions Available
in Each Shooting Mode.............130
7 Using Various Playback and
Editing Functions..........93
Menus............................................132
Handling Precautions ....................135
Specifications ................................136
Quickly Searching Images .............. 94
Searching for Images Using
the Jump Display........................ 95
Viewing Slideshows ........................ 96
Checking the Focus ........................ 97
Magnifying Images.......................... 98
Changing Image Transitions........... 98
Viewing Images on a TV................. 99
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Conventions Used in this Guide
• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.
• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square
brackets).
• The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the
following icons.
(Up button)
(FUNC./SET button)
(Right button)
(Left button)
(Down button)
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: Things you should be careful about.
: Troubleshooting tips.
: Hints for getting more out of yera.
: Supplemental information.
• (p. xx): Reference pages.“s foa page number.
• This guide assumes all funat teir default settings.
• The various typeof memorhat can be used in this camera are
collectively referrd to as memory cards in this guide.
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Safety Precautions
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you
use.
Warning
Caution
Caution
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Denotes the possibility of injury.
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Warning
Camera
• Do not trigger the flash in close proxto pee’s eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced h could amage eyesight. In particular,
remain at least one meter (39 inches) awinfants wn using the flash.
• Store this equipment out ch children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap arouneck ould result in asphyxiation.
Memory card: Danrouif swhis occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
• Do not attempt o disassemblter any part of the equipment unless
expressly indiced to dso in this guide.
• To avoid the risk inju, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the
camera power off and remove the battery.
• Use only recommended power sources.
Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.
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Safety Precautions
Battery and Battery Charger
• Use only recommended batteries.
• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
• Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.
This 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
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
• Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not use the equipment in a manner that excds e rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do t use ie power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the
• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such or keyso contact the charger
terminals or plug.
This could result in fire or electric
Other Warning
• Do not play the supied CDOM(s) in any CD player that does not support
data CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.
It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds
of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
Caution
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks
when hanging it by the strap.
• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could damage the camera or lead to injury.
• Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
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Places subject to strong sunlight.
Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause
deformation of the casing.
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Safety Precautions
• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
Caution
• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.
• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unt.
• Unplug the battery charger from the power utlefter recharging is complete,
or when you are not using it.
• Do not place anything, such as clotp of thattery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a periome may cause it to overheat and distort,
resulting in fire.
• Remove and store bayou e not using the camera.
If the battery is left side the cmage caused by leakage may occur.
• Before you disrd battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other mel matels in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
• Do not place the batty near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or
injuries.
• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the LCD monitor.
• Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations beforooting, how to shoot in
A mode, and then how to verase he images you take.
The latter part of this chr exs how to shoot and view movies
and transfer images to ter
Attahing the Strap/Holding the Camera
• Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your
wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.
• Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.
Strap
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Charging the Battery
Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery
as it is not charged at the time of purchase.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
● Align the S marks on the battery and
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in
and down
.
Charbatty.
● For CY: Flip outhe plug
chaer into a power outlet
and plug
.
B-2YE: Plug the power cord into
harger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
X The charge lamp lights red and charging
starts.
CB-Y
CB-2E
● The charge lamp will light green when
charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Remove the battery.
● Unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in
and up
.
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.
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