Page 1 Caflofl E RA DIGITAL Camera User Guide PictBddge oeo_ EJdf _at DPOF DiG!C DIRECT PRINT • Please start by reading the "Read This First" section on page 6 of this manual. • Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct BUBBLEJET Print User Guide.
Page 2 This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion...
Page 3 Please read through the "Read This First" section (p. 6) before using your camera. Acknowledgments Trademark • Canon and PowerShot and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon Inc. • CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • iBook and iMac...
Page 4 Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to _, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, _11,_.A, _, _,IIF or E_I. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation.
Page 6 •These pages include summaries of the functions or operation of the camera• Installing the Batteries ............Installing a CF Card ............... Setting the Date/Time ............Setting the Language ............Turning the Power On ............Switching between Shooting and Playback ......Using the LCD Monitor ............
Page 7 r4_ Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ......Movie Mode ..............Macro Mode ..............Self-Timer ................Digital Zoom ................Continuous Shooting ............. Program AE ..............Setting the Shutter Speed ..........Setting the Aperture ............IV1 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ..94 Switching Between Autofocus Modes ........
Page 8 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Erasing Images Individually ..........Erasing All Images ............... Formatting a CF Card ............About Printing ..............Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) ........Selecting Images for Transferring ........Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable ............Downloading Directly from a CF Card ........
Page 9 !liiiii!!ili! !i!ilil iiil Camera Care and Maintenance ..........
Page 10 Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and must be used in a manner that respects international and domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images...
Page 11 • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to...
Page 12 Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
Page 13 Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior.
Page 14 Use only recommended batteries and accessories. • If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries...
Page 15 • Disconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. • The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with your camera.
Page 16 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. • If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience...
Page 17 Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form...
Page 18: Setting The Language
Install the batteries (p. 20). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover insert the batteries. • For important information about batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21 ). Install the CF card (p. 24). Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card.
Page 19 !liiiii!, Turn the mode dial to (p. 56). Focus (p. 44). Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press and hold the shutter button 6, '2'_ halfway down. The camera _,t=_,-_2_,,_ beeps twice when the focus is set. Shoot (p. 45). Press the shutter button all the way.
Page 20 Zoom Lever (p. 43, 82, 123, 124, 125) Shutter Button (p. 44) Power Indicator (p. 31) Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19) ON/OFF Button (p. 31) Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 42) AF-assist Beam (p. 46) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 66) Self-Timer Lamp (p.
Page 21 IFC-3OOPCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-IO0 (supplied with the printer). • BJ Printers - Canon DirectPrintCompatible Pnnters: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: USB Interface Cable IFC-3OOPCU (supplied with the camera) •...
Page 22 (Flash) / Up Button (p. 47, 64) Right Button (p. 47) _t_ (Macro) / MF/ Down Button • SET MENU (p. 47, 78,114) DISP. Button (p. 36) FUNCJ/_ (Single image erase) Button (p. 47, 136) Left Button (p. 47) MENU Button (p.
Page 23 Use the shooting mode dial to select O_e_.t/ve Zone a shooting mode. Aut_ Image : Auto (p. 56) The camera automatically selects settings. Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. tl_ll : Portrait (p. 67) : Landscape (p.
Page 24 The camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. You may also use separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Be sure that the camera power is off. Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery cover slightly forward.
Page 25 AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). • Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold ¢ separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using Rechargeable Batteries (p. 182).
Page 26 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! • Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction. • Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical. • Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.
Page 27 !liiiii! Never use batteries that look like this. Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled off. The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat. The negative terminal is correctly formed (protruding from the metal base), but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base.
Page 28 iil!liiiii!, !!i!!ii! Be sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. Insert the CF card with the label facing and the arrow pointing • Insert the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out.
Page 29 4" Close the CF card slot cover securely. • When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, for image data may be lost or corrupted: - Do not shake the camera.
Page 30 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera (p.
Page 31 Press the up or down button to select [] (Date/Time), and then press the SET button. Set the date and time. • Use the up or down button to change the value of the highlighted field. • Press the left or right button to highlight another field. •...
Page 32 • The date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the batteries have been removed for more than three weeks. • Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide and Software Starter Guide.
Page 33 Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera (p. 31). Open the LCD monitor (p. 34) and press the MENU button. The [ r'_ (Rec.)] or [ [] (Play)] Menu will display.
Page 34 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Select [] (Language) using the up or down button and press the button. Select a language using the up, down, left or right button. Press the button. After adjusting the settings, press the MENU button. Shortcut Operation The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the...
Page 35 Press the ON/OFF button until the power indicator lights. "5 Shooting Mode If the LCD monitor is open, the current shooting mode settings appear for about 6 seconds. If you slide the mode switch to [_, the lens will retract after approximately 1 minute.
Page 36 • You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the power is turned on. (To change the start-up sound and image, see below and pages 157 and 176.) • The start-up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off or the camera is connected to a TV.
Page 37 You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immedi- ately after it is shot. "5 Shooting Mode ¢5 Playback Mode The lens does not retract right away when the camera switches to Playback mode.
Page 38 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions. Opened right to left 180 degrees. Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees.
Page 39 The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below. Open the LCD monitor left 180 degrees and tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens. "5 • In this position, icons and messages do not appear on the LCD monitor. ¢5 •...
Page 40 The image in the LCD monitor may darken when the monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting. This is not a defect. Shooting Mode DISP. Pressing button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed.
Page 41 Playback Mode • The LCD monitor always comes on when you slide the mode switch to i-_-I. • Pressing the DISP. button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed. Single Image Playback Standard # Detailed .i--- '_---No display 4--1 ¢5...
Page 42 A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon [] displays in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to [] or [], or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot.
Page 43 Shooting Mode p. 19 Exposure Compensation p. 99 White Balance p. 102 Drive Mode p. 80/84 ISO Speed p. 109 Photo Effects p. 107 Light Metering Mode p. 97 Compression p. 60 Resolution p. 60 Flash p. 64 Red-Eye Reduction p.
Page 44 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Playback Mode In standard display mode, the following information appears. File m Jil Compression I p" 60 L M1 M2 S Resolution(Still images) p. 60 [j_] Soundmemo(WAVE file) p. 132 Movie p. 126 Protect on status p. 135 Shooting Date/Time Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total) In detailed display mode, the following information...
Page 45 image files. An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with an J_? unrecognized format, is attached. A JPEG file not supported by "Design rule for Camera File system" (DCF) standards. "5 RAW format file A f e wth an unrecogn zed format. ¢i .............
Page 46 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Setting the LCD monitor to off (p. 36) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. Align the square brackets (autofocus metering field) inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image. Shows the center of the image Viewfinder About the Autofocus Function...
Page 47 The zoom can be adjusted from 38 mm to 114 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms. : Wide-angle L-_ :Telephoto Press the zoom Press the zoom ._.9_ lever left to zoom lever right to ¢5 out for a wide- zoom in for a angle shot.
Page 48 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. The indicators light or blink as follows. Upper Indicator • Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) • Orange: Flash will fire •...
Page 49 Pressing Fully Pressing fully releases the shutter. • You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is complete. Do not move the camera until you hear this sound. • The upper indicator blinks green while the image is recording onto the CF "5 card.
Page 50 • If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot. • Images are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.
Page 51 Menus are used to adjust shooting, playback, date/time and electronic sound settings. Menus can be displayed by either pressing the FUN(::. button or the MENU button. Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following procedures. Sel,e_ting _ing_ by _ressi,ng tbe,,EUNC, Button Open the LCD monitor and press the ¢5 FUN(;.
Page 52: Pressing The Shutter Button
iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Select setting contents using the left or right button. Some menu items can only be selected after pressing SET button and displaying the next menu. Press the SET button again to confirm the setting. _:_ Press the FUNC. button. •...
Page 53 • The menu switches as follows: [ [_ (Rec.)] or [ [] (Play)] _ [ [] (Set up)] _ [ [_ (My Camera)] • Pressing the zoom lever also switches between the menu tabs. Select a menu item using the up or down button.
Page 54 Se;leG_inq Menus and Settings;;;;(cQntinued), Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode...
Page 55 Set up Menu* My Camera Menu* * Use the zoom lever to switch between menus anytime.
Page 56 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! M_ny S_ings and Defau!t Setting_ This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Some menu items are not available in certain Shooting modes (p. 212). FUNC. button Reference Menu Item Available Settings Page -2 to-+0*to Exposure Compensation Flash Output Low* / Medium / Strong...
Page 57 MENU button Reference Menu Item Available Settings Page AiAF On*/Off Red-eye On*/Off MF-PointZoom ©n*/Off "6 AF-assist Beam On*/Off Rec. Digital Zoom ©n / Off* Menu [] ._.9_ Review Off / 2* to 10 sec. Reverse Disp. ©n*/Off Save Settings Saves customized settings ¢...
Page 58 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Reference Menu Item Available Settings Page Mute On / Off* Volume Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. 0ff/1/2"/3/4/5 Selftimer Vol. Shutter Vol. Playback Vol. On* / Off Power Auto Power Down Saving 10sec/2Osec/3Osec/ Display Off 1min*/2min/3min Sets the date and time Date/Time Formats the CF card Format...
Page 59 My Camera menu. For details, see Registering My Camera Settings (p. 180) or the Software Starter Guide. • Various camera settings can be restored all at once (p. 178). "5 ¢i "F--- ,¢...
Page 60 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes. In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.
Page 61 Press the shutter button halfway (p. 44). • Press the button halfway to make the camera focus on a subject. Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering and the indicator next to the viewfinder will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame or frames will appear green.
Page 62 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds. There are two ways to display the image for longer as explained below. • Keeping the shutter button pressed The image continues to appear on the LCD monitor as long as you keep the shutter button fully depressed.
Page 63 The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from between 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. In the [ r_ (Rec.)] menu, select [] (Review). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47) Select a Review setting and press the MENU button.
Page 64 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You can change the resolution and compression (exclud- ing movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution Purpose High • Print up to A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints 2272 x 1704 pixels (Large)
Page 65 Movies can be shot with the following resolutions. Resolution 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Open the LCD monitor. Set the shooting mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. FUNC. Press the button. Select dl L* (2272 x 1704) using the up or down button.
Page 66 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Press the button. Select the compression you wish to set using the left or right button. • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. •...
Page 67 • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) • Size of an image file (approximate) (p. 203) • Types of CF cards and resolution (p. 203) • The resolution and compression settings are affected by the shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution...
Page 68 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Use the flash according to the guidelines below. The flash fires automatically Auto with red-eye required by the lighting level, and reduction the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. The flash fires automatically Auto required by the lighting level.
Page 69 When the red-eye reduction function is off This operation may not work in certain shooting modes (p. 212). Shoot the image. • The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not fire in [] .) •...
Page 70 • Red-Eye Reduction When shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the subjects must look right at the red-eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to...
Page 71 Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. Turn the shooting mode dial to _131. Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ Mode (p. 56). • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. •...
Page 72 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes. Turn the shooting mode dial to _,=. Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ Mode (p. 56). • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. • Since a slow shutter speed is often selected in ,_ mode, use a tripod to shoot if the [] (camera shake warning) icon appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 73 Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The subject is illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed. Turn the shooting mode dial to _,i.
Page 74 Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode............[_;j[;_I_I_IHHHH_[¢_I_IHHH[_HIHHHHHHH[t4_I_jIH_HHHHHHHHHHHHHH[_HHHHHHHHHHHHH • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. • Warn people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires because of the slow shutter speed. •...
Page 75 Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred, such as river rapids. Turn the shooting mode dial to I$'. Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ mode (p. 56). Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode.
Page 76 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama. To create the panorama itself, you must stitch the images together with your computer. To create the panorama with your computer, use the PhotoStitch software that came with your camera. The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
Page 77 • Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalign- ment to within 10% of the image height. • Do not include moving items in the overlap. • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items.
Page 78 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Select the shooting sequence using the left or right button and press the SET button. You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pressing SET. Shoot the first image. The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image.
Page 79 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames. A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically. .SET Press the button after the last shot. • A custom white balance setting (p. 104) cannot be set in mode.
Page 80 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to either [_] (320 x 240)] or [[] (160 x 120)] (p. 60). Open the LCD monitor and turn the shooting mode dial to ,,m. The LCD monitor will be on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds).
Page 81 • Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly. • Recording may stop unexpectedly with certain types of CF cards (slow recording cards, cards formatted on a different camera or a computer, or cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly).
Page 82 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 25 to 45 cm (10 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. Use to take close-up shots of flowers or small objects.
Page 83 !i iiiii iii ,lii !i !ii!ii Advanced technique for the macro mode ...., Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function. For example, shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus.
Page 84 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode.
Page 85 Shoot the image. • When _ is selected and the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp starts blinking and the self-timer begins to beep. The blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter releases. • When __'_ is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning.
Page 86 iil!liiiii!, !!i!!ii! The digital zoom can be zoomed through the following range: 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, and 11x DISP. Open the LCD monitor press button to turn the LCD monitor In the [ r;=j (Rec.)] menu, select [] (Digital Zoom). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
Page 87 Press the zoom lever toward F13and hold it. • The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop. Release the lever and press it toward I-_3 again to further zoom the image digitally. • Press the lever toward [] to zoom back out.
Page 88 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. Use this mode to view the images on the LCD monitor as you shoot Standard Continuous continuously. The shutter interval is Shooting longer in this mode than in mode.
Page 89 When _ is selected: Approx. 2.4 frames per second* * Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) • The shutter interval may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full.
Page 90 Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture can be freely changed for shooting. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes. Please see _ Mode (p.
Page 91 Shoot the image. • The shutter speed and aperture value will automatically appear on the LCD monitor. • The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white. • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. •...
Page 92 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! When you set the shutter speed in the shutter-priority mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
Page 93 _,_ Shoot the image. The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and "5 aperture value show in white, x::° • If the aperture value shows in red, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light).
Page 94 • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning [] appears on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.
Page 95 The aperture adjusts the amount of light that passes through the lens. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus, Open the LCD monitor and turn the shooting mode dial to Av.
Page 96 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! _,_ Shoot the image. The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white. • If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light).
Page 97 • For functions available in this mode, see page 212. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning [] appears on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.
Page 98 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically. Open the LCD monitor and turn the shooting mode dial to M.
Page 99 Shoot the image. When you press the shutter button halfway, a number indicating the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than -+2stops, "-2" or "+2" appears in red.
Page 100 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You can change the auto focus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 44). [] [] [] The camera automatically selects between nine AF frames to focus [][][][] [] [] (Auto Selection) according tothe shooting conditions.
Page 101 You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones E,_-] Evaluative for light metering.The camera evaluates Light Metering complex lighting conditions, such as the 3osition of the subject, the brightness, the background, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
Page 102 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Select I-_'1" ( Evaluative) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. Select a light metering mode using the left or right button. Press the FLINC. button. Shoot the image. Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes.
Page 103 Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Press the FUNC. button. Select []* (+/- (Exp.)) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed.
Page 104 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Select a setting using the left or right button. • The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range of -2EV to +2EV. • The result of adjustment can be checked on the LCD monitor when it is on. •...
Page 105 to adjust the exposure This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually.
Page 106 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately. The camera sets the white balance Auto automatically according to shooting conditions. Use when shooting outdoors in sunlight on Day Light a clear day.
Page 107 Select []* (Auto) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. Select the desired setting using the left or right button. • Please see the next page regarding the _',a custom setting. • When the LCD monitor is on, you can check the setting on the display.
Page 108: Auto Mode
iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! ga Cu You can set a custom white balance to obtain optimal settings for your particular shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper, cloth or a photo-quality gray card. In the following three situations the white balance may not be correctly adjusted in the AWB(Automode).
Page 109 Select _-"._(Custom) using the left or right button. .£Z Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth or gray card and press the button. • Aim the camera so that the white paper, cloth or gray card, completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor screen or the entire viewfinder before pressing the SET button.
Page 110 • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) • To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the P shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensa- tion to zero (+-0).
Page 111 You can shoot with different photo effects. Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. Emphasizes the contrast and color Vivid saturation to record in bold color. Tones down the contrast and color Neutral saturation to record neutral hues. Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines.
Page 112 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Select the desired setting using the left or right button. • If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results by viewing the image on the LCD monitor. • A shot can be taken immediately after by pressing the shutter button.
Page 113 Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake, when turning the flash off for use in dark condi- tions, or when a fast shutter speed is required. Press the FUNC. button. Select []* (ISO Speed) using the up or down button.
Page 114 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! 4" Press the FUN(3. button. Shoot the image. ISO speed The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake.
Page 115 In M mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. When the flash output is low, less shadow appears in the image. However, when shooting a wide scene or area, the image will likely be darker due to insufficient light. When adjusting the flash output, consider all the shooting conditions, including the distance to the subject.
Page 116 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surround- ings • Subjects mixing close and far objects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...
Page 117 _:_ Keep it pressed while you recompose image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. ShQQting with AE Lo_k_ Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
Page 118 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! ShQQting ;in Manua! Focus Made,_ The focus can be manually set. DISP. Press the b utton to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the MF button until MF appears. MF indicator • The MF indicator appears. • The MF indicator shows approximate figures.
Page 119 Manual focus cannot be used while the shooting mode is set to r4_. • When the _(MF-Point Zoom) setting in the [r'_(Rec.)] menu is [On], the AF frame is magnified.* * Enlargement does not occur when shooting in '_ when using the digital zoom. * You can choose not to have the AF frame magnified (p.
Page 120 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C (custom) mode. This camera is equipped with two modes ([¢1] and [¢2]), allowing you to save two types of custom settings. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to (:I or (:2.
Page 121 In the [r;'l (Rec.)] menu, select [] (Save Settings). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). 4" Select [C1] or [C2] and press the button. Selects a save destination (C1 or C2). MENU Press the button. • When you wish to re-save partially modified settings (except shooting mode) that were previously saved in the C1 / C2 mode, select C:1 / C2 in Step 1.
Page 122 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off. In the [[] (Set up)] menu, select P_ (Auto Rotate).
Page 123 • 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]. • Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will...
Page 124 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You can select the way file numbers are assigned. The file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number.
Page 125 Setting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits).
Page 126 You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor. The position of the LCD can be adjusted to suit your viewing position. Slide the mode switch to [_]. The last recorded image appears (single image playback). Move between images using the left or right button.
Page 127 Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. Slide the mode switch to []E]. Press the zoom lever toward 0_. • You can move around the magnified image using the left, right, up or down button. • Hold the SET button down and press the zoom lever toward O_ to cycle through each setting, approximately 2.5 times, to approximately 5 times and 10 times.
Page 128 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Slide the mode switch to F_. Press the zoom lever toward Selected Image Movie Frame Nine images appear at once (index playback). Change the image selection using the left, right, up or down button.
Page 129 The display can be advanced or set back 9 images when in index playback. Press the zoom lever once toward _ while in index playback (p. 124). Change the displayed images. • Jump 9 images back or forward using the left and right buttons.
Page 130 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You can playback the images shot in _,lm mode. Slide the mode switch to _. Movies cannot be viewed in index playback. Select a movie using the left or right button and press the button. • A movie displays with the (_ icon on it.
Page 131 Pausing and Resuming Play Press the SET button to pause the movie. Press it again to resume. Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Select one of the following operations using the left or right button and press the SET button. (Exit): Return to single image playback frill (First Frame): Show first frame (PreviousFrarne):Show previous frame (Rewinds if the...
Page 132 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip. Select the movie you wish to edit and press the button. See Viewing Movies (p. 126). Select I[_ (Edit) using the left or right button and press the SET button.
Page 133 Select the range you wish to edit using the left or right button. Select I1 (Play) using the up or down SET button. button and press the • The temporarily edited movie will start playing. • The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing.
Page 134 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the left or right button and press the button. • [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted. • [New File] : Saves the edited movie under a new file name.
Page 135 Images can be rotated 90Yand 270_'clockwise on the LCD monitor. 0 Y'(Original) 90_: 270"1" J_ In the [ [] (Play)] menu, select [] (Rotate). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). Select an image you want to rotate using >- the left or right button and press the Slit button.
Page 136 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback and magnifying playback) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. In the [ [] (Play)] menu, Select [] (Sound Memo).
Page 137 • The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed. Speak towards the microphone of the camera. • To stop recording, press the SET button. To restart recording press the SET button again. • You can add as many sound memos as you like until their total time for one image reaches 60 seconds.
Page 138 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. In the [ [] (Play)] menu, select [] (Auto Play). • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). •...
Page 139 You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the [ [] (Play)] menu, select [] (Protect). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). Select an image you want to protect using the left or right button and press the button.
Page 140 Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Select the image you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the/_ button. A confirmation screen appears. Select [Erase] using the left or right button and press the SET button.
Page 141 In the [ [] (Play)] menu, select [] (Erase all) and press the button. A confirmation screen appears. Select [OK] using the left or right button and press the SET button. To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.
Page 142 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting In the [ _ (Set up)] menu, select []...
Page 143 • If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted...
Page 144 Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later. _ The direct print [] icon appears for Canon Direct Print compatible series printers. ,2 Digital Print Order Format Direct print ' compatible printer...
Page 145 !liiiii!!ili! camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series Please refer to the System Map supplied with your Bubble Jet printers) information. I- Print for Direct Print Compatible Printing I | • Connect the camera to the printer I ° Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) --/"...
Page 146 Canon Direct Print compatible CP printer or Bubble printer, or on a PictBridge compliant printer. • The _1, mark appears on images that have had print...
Page 147 an image using the left or right button.You can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the up or down button. • When the print type (p. 145) is set to [Index], select an image using the left or right button and mark or remove marks from images using the up or down...
Page 148 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! MENU Press the button. • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card. • Press the zoom lever in step 3 to switch between single and 3-image index playback for selecting an image.
Page 149 The following print settings can be selected. [] Standard Prints one image per page [] Index Prints index prints (multiple Print Type reduced-size images per page) [] [] Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats [] Date Adds the date to the print [] File No.
Page 150 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Select a setting using the left or right button. (PrintType) (Date) Select [Standard], [Index], Select [On] or [Off]. or [Both]. (File No.) Select [On] or [Off]. MENU Press the button. The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear.
Page 151 All the print settings can be reset to their defaults easily. The print type will be reset to [Standard] and the date and file number options set to [Off]. In the [ [] (Play)] menu, select [] (Print Order) and press the button.
Page 152 You can mark the images you wish to transfer from the camera to a computer. These settings are compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). The _, mark will display on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF-compliant camera.
Page 153 Select images for transferring. Single Images • Select an image using the left or right button and mark or remove marks from images using the up or down button. • You can use the same procedure when you switch to index playback (a set of three images) by pressing the zoom lever...
Page 154 Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways: • Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable You can then download images directly from the camera to a computer. • Directly from the CF card Using a laptop computer or a card reader, you can download images directly from the CF card.
Page 155 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Please see the Software Starter Guide for information system requirements and installation instructions. Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGIT_A[ terminal.
Page 156 For information about what to do after making the connection, please see the Software Starter Guide.
Page 157 10.2), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.
Page 158 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Eject the CF card from the camera, and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. • If you are using a PC card reader or a PC card slot, first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter (sold separately).
Page 159 A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DCl00 can be used to view images as you shoot or play them back. Turn off the camera (p. 31). Turn off the television also. Attach the AV Cable to the terminal on the camera.
Page 160 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Turn on the camera in Shooting mode or Playback mode (p. 31). • The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or playback images as usual. • If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting, press the DISP°...
Page 161 My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. e.g. Start-up image As default settings, My Camera setting [ [_ ] has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting [ _ ] has an animal theme.
Page 162 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Select the [ _ (My Camera)] menu using the left or right button. 4" Select a menu item using the up or down button. Select setting content using the left or right button. MENU Press the button. • Pressing the MENU button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect.
Page 163 • If you select [Theme] in Step 4, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • If I_'_(Mute) in the [[_](Set up)] menu is set to [On], the beep does not sound even if each sound item such as [Start-up Sound], [Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound] or [Shutter Sound] in the [[]_(My...
Page 164 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [ [_ ] and [ [_ ] menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera.
Page 165 _:_ Select the [ [_ (My Camera)] menu using the left or right button. Select the menu item you wish to register using the up or down button. Select [_ or [_ using the left or right button. appears. Press the DISP. button. An image appears.
Page 166 iil!liiiii! i i ii!lii ii!i ! [Start-up Image] _ Step 8a, 9a [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound] _ Step 8b, 9b Select the image you wish to register using the left or right button. Press the button. Select I_q (Record) using the left or right button and press the button.
Page 167 Select I_ (Register) using the left or right button. 10 Select [OK] using the left or right button and press the button. • Sounds recorded with the movie (p. 76) and sound memo (p. 132) functions cannot be added as My Camera settings.
Page 168 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! • Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter Sound • Recording format WAVE (monaural) 8 bit • Quantization 11.025 kHz and 8.000 kHz • Sampling frequency • Recording time 11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz Start-up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec.
Page 169 * Default setting Item/ Re_rence Setting Content Menu Screen Page Exposure Compensation Sets the exposure compensation. -2 ... O* ... +2 Flash Output Adjusts the flash output when the mode dial is set toM. "..." ' FULL ( 1/3 power)* "..._.,,._ "...
Page 170 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Item/ Reference Setting Content Menu Screen Page ISO Speed Sets the sensitivity at which images are recorded. • AUTO • 50* • 100 • 200 • 400 Photo Effect Switches between photo effects. • [] (Effect Off)* • [] (Vivid) •...
Page 171 iil!liiiii iii _,.. * Default setting Item/ _eference Menu Screen Setting Content Page Resolution (Movies) Sets the number of pixels used for movies. • _ (320 x 240 pixels)* • [] (160 x 120 pixels) Compression Sets the relative compression ratio used for images.
Page 172 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Item/ Reference Menu Screen Setting Content Page m Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires. • On* • Off MF-Point Zoom Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual focus. •...
Page 173 iil!liiiii iii _,.. * Default setting Item/ _eference Setting Content Menu Screen Page [] Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released. • Off • 2 sec.* to 10 sec. Reverse Disp. Sets whether or not the images are reversed.
Page 174 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! * Default setting Item/ Reference Setting Content Menu Screen Page [] Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. [] Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. [] Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. [] Erase all Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images).
Page 175 Item/ _eference Setting Content Menu Screen Page [] Auto Play Plays kT_ages automatically one after the other. [] Print Order Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a direct print compatible printer or at a photo lab. Transfer Order Sets in advance the images that will be...
Page 176 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Reference Item/ Setting Content Page Menu Screen Mute Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. For details, see "How the Mute setting in the [[_(Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [[_(My Camera)] menu are related"...
Page 177 iil!liiiii iii .. * Default setting Item/ _eference Setting Content Menu Screen Page Shutter Volume Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. -m _ayback Vol i2_ - Adjusts the sound volume when a movie or a sound memo is played.
Page 178 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Item/ Reference Menu Screen Setting Content Page [] Format Formats(initializes) a CF card File No. Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted. • On • Off* [] Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display.
Page 179 iil!liiiii iii _,.. * Default setting Item/ _eference Setting Content Menu Screen Page [] Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. The menu may appear differently in some regions. • English* • Italiano •...
Page 180 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the [ [] ] and [ [] ] options for each item with images recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
Page 181 Item/ _eference Menu Screen Setting Content Page [] Operation Sound Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is pressed.*_ • [_ (Off) •mm* Se]ftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the ;hoto wi]] be taken in 2 seconds. *_ •...
Page 182 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! You can reset all the menu and button operation settings to their defaults. Turn on the camera. The mode dial can be turned to any setting. Press the MFNU button for longer than 5 seconds. The message "Reset settings to default?" appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 183 • Following data do not reset to default. - Date/Time, Language, and Video system set in the [['_(Set up)] menu (p. 173,175) - The custom white balance (p. 104) - Newly registered My Camera settings (p. 160) • When the camera is connected to a computer or a printer, this operation does not work.
Page 184 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. For messages that may appear when the camera is connected a printer, see the Direct Print User Guide. Busy...: Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card. Resetting settings to default. No Memory card: You attempted to shoot or playback images without a CF card installed.
Page 185 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact our Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.
Page 186 • The indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished. • This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Please do not attempt to charge any other type of batteries with this charger.
Page 187 Switch to ¢ different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing batteries, look for Canon's AA-size NiMH batteries (four- piece set). • Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage.
Page 188 220 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F).
Page 189 Open the DiGiTAL terminal cover, and connect the adapter's DC plug into the camera's DC IN terminal. Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera. Please do not attempt to use any AC adapter other than AC Adapter Kit ACK600 with your camera.
Page 190 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52A, Tele-converter TC-DC52 and Close-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In order to attach any of these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D. [[[[ •...
Page 191 Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of 0.7 (The thread diameter is 52 mm.). Te!e conuer/er TC DG52A This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots.
Page 192 It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode Distance between Front of Lens and Subject Field Coverage 8 cm 45 x 34 mm Telephoto (3.1 in.) (1.8 x 1.3 in.) 11 cm 55 x 41 mm...
Page 193 Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. ° Ring Release Button Ring When the J marks on the ring and the • mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring.
Page 194 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Set the lens on the adapter, and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction. • Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. •...
Page 195 If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder, Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. LCD monitor...
Page 196 (four AA-size batteries.) • Use an AC adapter. Batteries are not the Use only unused AA- size alkaline batteries right type. or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21 )) Poor contact between...
Page 197 See Formatting a CF card (p. 138). If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Lens will not Close the CF card slot Battery cover or CF retract...
Page 198 Cause Solution Batteries are not the Battery pack Use only unused AA- consumed size alkaline batteries right type. or Canon AA-size quickly NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21 )) The batteries are cold.
Page 199 Cause Problem Solution Poor electrical contact. • Be sure to set If using rechargeable batteries firmly into batteries: the charger. Batteries do • Be sure that the not charge. power cord is firmly connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged in to the power outlet.
Page 200 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Problem Cause Solution Shots are • Ensure that there is The subject was blurry or outside the range over at least 45 cm (1.5 ft.) unfocused. which the camera can between the camera focus. lens and subject. • Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups between 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in.
Page 201 Problem Cause Solution The subject The subject is too When flash is used, the comes out close to the flash, distance between lens overexposed and subject should be (too bright), no less than 25 cm (10 in.). The subject is Set exposure brighter than the compensation...
Page 202 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Problem Cause Solution White dots or Light from the flash has This is a phenomenon white reflected off dust that occurs with digital asterisks cameras and does not particles or insects in the air. This occurs constitute appear on ths malfunction.
Page 203 All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 4 million 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. Image Sensor 4.1 million) 7.8 (W) - 23.4 (T) mm Lens (35ram film equivalent: 38 (W) - 114 (T) ram) f/2.8 (W) - 4.9 (T)
Page 204 iil!liiiii!, !!i!!ii! TTL auto white balance, pre-set white balance (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Balance Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom white balance Auto*, on*, off Built-in Flash * Red-eye reduction is available. Normal: 45 cm - 4.4 m (1.5 - 14.4 ft.) (W), 45 cm - 2.5 m (1.5 - 8.2 ft.) (T) Flash Range Macro:...
Page 205 Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 1Ox (max.) in LCD Playback Modes monitor), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Auto play or image output to direct print compatible CP-series (CP- 300/CP-200/CP-100/CP-10) and Bubble Jet printers. 12 languages available for menus and messages (English, Deutsch, Frangais,...
Page 206 _,A NiMH Approx. Approx. Approx. 280 rain. Battery NB-1AH 350 shots 1000 shots * The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions settings. Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23 ° C, 73 ° F), alternating...
Page 207 FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MF 1390 1563 1355 2720 Movie (insec0nds} [] 1954 • The maximum recording time for a movie clip is approx. 3 minutes. Figures shown in the table are the maximum continuous recording times. • _ (Superfine), Jl (Fine) and .J (Normal) indicate the relative compression...
Page 208 I!!! !!!i NiMH Battery NB-1AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-1OOset and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK100. Type Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery Nominal Voltage 1.2 V DC Typical Capacity 1600 mAh (Lowest : 1550 mAh) Cycle Life Approx. 300 times Operating 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) Temperature...
Page 209 CompactFlash Card Card Slot Type Type I Dimensions 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Wide Converter WC-DC52 (sold separately) Magnification Approx. 0.7x (35mm film equivalent at wide angle end: approx. 26.6 ram) Focusing Range Approx.
Page 210 iil!liiiii! !!i!!ii! Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm (sold separately) 250 mm Focal Length Focusing Range 4 - 25 cm (1.6 - 9.8 in.) (W)/8 - 25 cm (3.2 - 9.8 in.) (T) (when mounted on PowerShot A80) Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D required for mounting to PowerShot A8O)
Page 211 "O <...
Page 212 Compression 60, 203 Continuous Shooting (D_.lj/t_) AC Adapter Kit Creative Zone AF Frame Auto Selection Custom Settings Manual Selection Aperture-PriorityAE (AM) Date/Time 26, 173 Aperture Value 88, 91, 94 Default Settings 52 - 55 Auto Mode(_) Digital Terminal 16, 155 Auto Hay Digital Zoom 43, 82, 168...
Page 213: Landscape Mode
Rec 167 Selecting 47 Household Power Source 1 82 Set up 172 Messages Microphone Image Zone19 Movie (_m) Index Playback 124 Editing 128 Indicators 18 Playback 126 Information View36- 4 1 Shooting 76 Interface My C amera Cables 1 6, 155 Menu176 ISO Speed 109 Registering...
Page 214: Self-Timer
iil!liiiii!, !!i!!ii! Resetting Spot Light Metering Power On/Off 31 - 32 Start-up PowerSaving 32, 173 Image 31, 157- 159, 176 Power Source Sound 31, 157- 159, 176 AC Adapter Stitch Assist Mode (E_) Rechargeable Batteries Framing Subjects Shooting Strap Recordable Images Red-Eye Reduction Remaining...
Page 215 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...
Page 216 This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. In the (:1 and (:2 modes, shooting can be done with registered settings (p. 116). Large L O* J*", Medium 1 Resolution Medium 2 Small Movie Resolution Movie Superfine 3ompression NormaIFine Auto •...
Page 218: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation +Lt_ • • Light Evaluative Metering • • Metering Center-Weighted Averaging [] System Spot Metering _(2> White Balance 1_> • • • • • • Photo Effect • • _131 _13) _131 ISO Speed _/31 • •...

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