Manual Canon Powershot A590 Is

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Camera User Guide
DIGITAL CAMERA
Camera User Guide
Getting Started
p. 9
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 165 172).
Confirming the Package Contents

The following items are included in the package. If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
a Camera
b AA-size Alkaline Batteries (2)
c Memory Card (32 MB)
d Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
e AV Cable AVC-DC300
g Canon Digital Camera Solution

Disk
h Warranty Card
i User Guides

Camera User Guide (this guide) Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to a computer)
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f Wrist Strap WS-800
Canon Customer Support Leaflet
See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html

ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card.
Lets Get Started!
Lets Get Started!

This guide is divided into the following two sections. First...
Getting Started
p. 9
This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.
Next...
Learning More
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Once you have mastered the basics, use the cameras many features to shoot more challenging photos. Details on using each function are described in this section, including how to connect the camera to a television to view images.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a or procedures. are lists or charts that summarize camera functions
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Still Images ( Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embedding the Date in the Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Movies ( Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 15 18 19 20 22 24 26 27 34
Learning More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Components Guide Basic Operations 40 44

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus . . . 46 Using the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Commonly Used Shooting Functions

Using the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Close-ups (Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . .
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Changing the Compression (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Shooting Using the Mode Dial

Mode Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Aperture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Advanced Shooting Functions
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Checking the Focus and Peoples Expressions. . . . . . . . . 88 Selecting an AF Frame Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Shooting in a My Colors Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Setting the Display Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) . . . . 107 Registering Settings to the Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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Playback/Erasing
Viewing Magnified Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects (Focus Check Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizing Images by Category (My Category). . . . . . . .
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Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automated Playback (Slide Shows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red-Eye Correction Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Recording Pixel (Resize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Print Settings/Transfer Settings
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Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Configuring the Camera
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating an Image Destination (Folder). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a TV Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix
Shooting/Playback Using a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
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165 171 174 178 182 184 186 187
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventing Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
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About this Guide

Symbol Conventions in this Guide
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Using the Flash

Available Shooting Modes p. 206
Press the
button.
Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes. If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes.
: This mark denotes issues that may affect the cameras operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
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Mode switch position: Shooting ( )/ Playback ( )
Explanations in this guide are based on the cameras default settings at time of purchase. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. As a result, the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from the actual camera.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera. These memory cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
Please Read
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 cameras 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.
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Please Read
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 cameras video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 148).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the language setting.
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Getting Started
Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Embedding the Date in the Image Data Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map
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Preparations
Getting Started
Preparations
Installing the batteries
1. Slide the battery cover lock (a) and hold it open while
sliding the cover (b) and opening it (c).
Battery Cover Lock
a b
Slide the cover (b).
Open the cover (c).
2. Install two batteries.
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Negative end () Insert the two supplied AA-size alkaline batteries.
Positive end (+)
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3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

Front Write Protect Tab (Only SD and SDHC memory cards)
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4. Close the cover (d), and press downward as you slide

it until it clicks into place (e).
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d
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Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked (only SD and SDHC memory cards). Check the card for the correct orientation.
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.
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Preparations
Getting Started
To Remove the Batteries

Open the cover and remove the batteries.
Take care that you do not drop the batteries.
To Remove the Memory Card
Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it.
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Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
Preparations
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Setting the Date and Time

The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on.
Power Button
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Button Buttons Button
1. Press the power button. 2. Select the month, day, year and
time, and the display order.
1. Use the or an option. 2. Use the value.
or
3. Press the
button to select
button to set the
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button.
To Change a Previously Set Date/Time

Use the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings window, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above.
1. Press the 2. Use the

the
button.
or button to select (Set up) menu. button to select button.
3. Use the
4. Press the
or [Date/Time].
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Preparations
Getting Started
The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p. 184).
Setting the Display Language

You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.
Mode Switch
Buttons
1. Set the mode switch to 2. Hold down the 3. Use the 4. Press the
or
button and press the
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(playback).
Button
Button
button.
button to select a language.
button.
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Shooting Still Images (
Mode)
Power Button Shutter Button
Getting Started
Mode Switch Mode Dial Indicators Button
1. Press the power button.
The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. Pressing the power button again turns the power off.
2. Select a shooting mode.

1. Set the mode switch to (shooting).
2. Set the shooting mode dial to .
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3. Aim the camera at the subject.

Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Using a tripod is also effective.
4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus.

When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights.
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5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.

The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting (Rec. Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image is being displayed. If you hold the shutter button down after a shot, the image will continue to display. The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the memory card.
To Shoot Images in Focus
The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway*.
* The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is referred as pressing halfway. Correct Press halfway to set the focus Incorrect
Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green (orange when the flash will fire)
Beep, beep
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Press fully Recording: blinks green AF Frame An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus.
Just pressing fully
Mute Setting When you hold down the DISP. button while turning on the camera, the mute setting will be set to [On]. You can change the setting in [Mute] in the Set up menu (p. 52).
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Getting Started
Shooting in Easy Mode

This camera features a shooting mode, Easy mode, that automatically selects all camera settings except the flash. This mode is ideal for first time camera users, or users who do not make many settings. You can select whether or not to use the flash with the button, allowing you to take images even where flash photography is prohibited.
1. Set the mode dial to
(Easy mode).
3. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 4. Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
No settings, other than flash settings, can be made in Easy mode. Even if you press the MENU or FUNC./SET button, no menu will display.
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Viewing Still Images
Getting Started
Viewing Still Images

Power Button
Mode Switch
Buttons
1. Press the power button. 2. Set the mode switch to 3. Use the
or to view.
button to display the image you wish
Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed, but they will appear coarse.
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(playback).
In the menu, you can set [Resume] to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot] (p. 51). (* Default setting) If you select [Last seen], the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback). The following actions will display the most recent image regardless of the [Resume] settings. Shooting an image, changing the memory card, or editing an image on the memory card using a computer.
Erasing
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Erasing
Getting Started
Mode Switch Button Buttons Button
1. Set the mode switch to 2. Use the

press the
or button to select an image to erase and button.
3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected

and press the
To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
button.
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(playback).
Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
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Printing
Getting Started
Printing
Terminal Cover
Mode Switch Button
DIGITAL Terminal
1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.

Open the terminal cover and plug the interface cable in all the way. See the printers user guide for connection instructions. Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. For detail, see the Direct Print User Guide.
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Buttons
2. Turn on the printer. 3. Set the mode switch to

power button.
The
(playback) and press the
button will light blue.
4. Use the
The
or
press the
button to select an image to print and button.
button will blink blue and printing will start.
Printing
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Getting Started
Printing from a Print List

You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooting or playing back an image. You can then print the images from the print list easily, when connecting the camera to a printer.
Add to the Print List 1. Press the button (still images only). 2. Add to the print list.
1. Use the or button to select the number of print copies. 2. Use the [Add]. 3. Press the or button to select button.
To remove an image from the print list, press the button again, use the or button to select [Remove] and press the FUNC./SET button.
Printing Images in a Print List
This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer.
1. Connect the camera to the printer. 2. Print the image.

1. Use the or [Print now]. button to select You can use the or button to confirm the images added to the print list. 2. Press the button.
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Number of copies to print
Printing will start. If printing is halted and resumed, printing will start from the next image in the queue.
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Embedding the Date in the Image Data
Getting Started

This section explains how to embed date information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Ensure that the cameras date/time is set correctly beforehand (p. 13). The image size is fixed to the 2M (1600 1200) setting and the compression to Fine (appropriate for printing L-size or postcard-size prints.)
Buttons
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(shooting). .
Mode Dial
Mode Switch Button Button
1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode.

1. Set the mode switch to 2. Set the mode dial to You can also make this setting in other shooting modes (except Easy and movie modes).
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3. Select
2. Use the . 3. Use the
(Date Stamp).
button. or or button to select to select .
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1. Press the
The area that will not print displays in gray. Press the button to switch to [Date & Time] with the or button. You can use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps. Set with the cameras Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function. Set [Date] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the (Print) menu. Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date. See the Direct Print User Guide. Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date. See your printer user guide. Use the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide.
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Shooting Movies
Getting Started
Shooting Movies (
Standard Mode)
Power Button Shutter Button Mode Switch
Mode Dial
Indicators
1. Press the power button.

1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the mode dial to 3. Use the or (Standard).
2. Select a shooting mode.
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(Movie).
Buttons
button to select

Do not touch the microphone while recording. Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
Microphone
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4. Press the shutter button halfway

to focus.
When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set.
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Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green
5. Press the shutter button fully to

shoot.
Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
During the recording, the elapsed recording time and [ Rec.] will display in the LCD monitor.
6. Press the shutter button fully

again to stop recording.
The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory card. Recording will stop automatically Recording: blinks green when the maximum recording time elapses, or the built-in memory or memory card become full.
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Elapsed Time
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Viewing Movies
Getting Started
Viewing Movies
Power Button Mode Switch
Button Buttons
1. Press the power button. 2. Set the mode switch to 3. Use the
the
or button to display a movie and press button.
Images with a
icon are movies.
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(playback).
4. Use the
or button.
button to select
(Play) and press the
The movie will start playing. If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie. You can adjust the playback volume with the or button.
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We recommend to use the supplied software.
Getting Started
Items to Prepare
Camera and computer Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera Interface cable supplied with the camera
System Requirements
Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows
OS Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with builtin USB ports. Windows Vista : Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Windows XP / Windows 2000 : Pentium 500 MHz or higher Windows Vista : 512 MB or more Windows XP / Windows 2000 : 256 MB or more USB Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX : 200 MB or more - PhotoStitch : 40 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver : 25 MB or more 1,024 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better
Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space
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Display
Macintosh
OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Mac OS X (v10.3 v10.4) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with builtin USB ports. PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor RAM 256 MB or more USB Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser : 300MB or more - PhotoStitch : 50 MB or more 1,024 768 pixels/ 32,000 Colors or better
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Preparing to Download Images

With Windows 2000, ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer.
1. Installing the software.
Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computers CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.
3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the installation is complete. When the installation is finished, [Restart] or [Finish] will display. Click the button that appears.
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4. Remove the CD-ROM from the drive when your normal desktop screen appears. Macintosh Double-click the icon in the CDROM window. When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.
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2. Connecting the camera to a computer.

1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computers USB port and to the cameras DIGITAL terminal. Open the cameras terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector.
USB Port DIGITAL Terminal
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3. Preparing to download images to the computer.

1. Set the mode switch to (playback) to turn the camera on.
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Interface Cable
If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection.
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4. Open the CameraWindow.
Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK].
If the window above does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow appears.
Macintosh The CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 31) (except Windows 2000). Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details on downloading images using the computer. With Windows 2000, you can download images using the computer.
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Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer)

Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 28).
Buttons
1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on

the cameras LCD monitor.
The button will light blue. Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear.
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Button Button Button
2. Press the
Direct Transfer Menu
button.
Images not previously downloaded will download to the computer.
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You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images.
All Images New Images DPOF Trans. Images Select & Transfer Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings. Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. The transferred images display as the background on the computer desktop.
Wallpaper
All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 1. Use the or button to select , or and press the button.
The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. The display will return to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is complete. Pressing the FUNC./SET button will cancel a download in progress.
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or
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 1. Use the or button to select button (or button).
press the
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2. Use the
or and press the
button to select images to download button.
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The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress.
3. Press the
button after downloading finishes.

You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the cameras power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.
Click [] at the bottom right of the window to close CameraWindow, the downloaded images will display on the computer. Windows Macintosh
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ZoomBrowser EX
ImageBrowser
By default, the downloaded images are saved into folders according to their shooting dates.
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System Map
Getting Started
System Map
Supplied with Camera
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1
Wrist Strap WS-800
AA-size Alkaline Batteries (2)
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Memory Card (32 MB)
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
AV Cable AVC-DC300*1
Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*4
AC Adapter Kit ACK800
Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB5AHE AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH (4) NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 AA-size) also available separately. Two batteries are used for this camera. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord
System Map Tele-converter TC-DC52A
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Getting Started
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G
Wide Converter WC-DC52
Close-up Lens 250D (52mm)
High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Direct Interface Cable*2
PCMCIA Adapter USB Card (PC Card Adapter) Reader
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USB Port PC Card Slot
Canon brand Direct Print Compatible Printers
Compact Photo Printers*2*3 (SELPHY series)
SD Memory Card*5 SDC-128M SDC-512MSH
Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers*2 (PIXMA series)
Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video
Windows/Macintosh
*1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP-10/CP-100/ CP-200/CP-300. *4 Battery Charger CB-2LT/CB-2LTE may also be used. *5 Not sold in some regions.
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System Map
Getting Started
Optional Accessories
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.
Lenses, Lens Adapter

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter and teleconverter to the camera. Wide Converter WC-DC52 Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 0.7x when attached. Tele-converter TC-DC52A Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 1.75x when attached. Close-up Lens 250D (52mm) Close-up shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 4 to 17 cm (1.6 to 6.7 in.) at maximum telephoto.
Flash
High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate.
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Power Supplies
AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets you power the camera from any standard household power outlet. Recommended to power a camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. (Cannot be used to charge the camera batteries.)
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Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This dedicated battery charger kit includes both a charger unit and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Convenient when taking or playing back large numbers of images. You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300, a set of four rechargeable AA-size NiMH batteries separately.
Getting Started
Other Accessories
SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer (refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide). AV Cable AVC-DC300 Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set.
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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.
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System Map
Getting Started
Direct Print Compatible Printers

Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the cameras controls. Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series) For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
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Learning More
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Components Guide
Front View
a Microphone (pp. 24, 129) b AF-assist Beam (p. 50) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 62) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 60) g Terminal Cover h Ring (p. 179) i Lens j Ring Release Button (p. 179) k A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 148) l DIGITAL Terminal (p. 29) m DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 177)
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a LCD Monitor (p. 54) b Viewfinder c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount (p. 12) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 10) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 10) g Tripod Socket
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Using the Viewfinder

The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 54) while shooting. 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.
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a Indicators (p. 43) b Power Button (p. 15) c Mode Dial (pp. 15, 69) d Zoom Lever (pp. 56, 110) e f g h i j k l m n o
Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (p. 15) Mode Switch (p. 18) (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (pp. 19, 99) (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 31, 108) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 44) MENU Button (p. 45) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 54) Button (Jump)/ (Flash)/ Button (pp. 60, 114) Button (Macro)/ (Manual Focus)/ Button (pp. 61, 96)
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Indicators
The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions. Upper Indicator Green : Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)/when connected to a computer/when display off Blinking Green : Camera starting up/Image recording/reading/ erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer or printer) Orange : Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange : Ready to shoot (camera shake warning/charging the flash) Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode/Manual focus mode/AF lock mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once) Never do the following while the indicator blinks green. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera. - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover.
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Basic Operations
Menus and Settings
Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print or Set up menu.
FUNC. Menu (
Button)
This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.
This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode.
1 2 3 4
Set the mode switch to on the camera. Press the Use the or button.
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3 4
(shooting) and turn
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 DISP. button for some options. After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, the menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily.
Press the
button.
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Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menu (
Button)
Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. Basic Operations
(Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu
You can switch between menus with the or button.
This example shows the Rec. menu in
1 2
Press the Use the menus.
3 4
You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. The following menus are displayed. Shooting: Rec./ Set up Playback: Play/ Print/ Set up
C
or or or
button.
button to switch between
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mode.
Use the Use the
button to select a menu item. button to select an option.
Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. 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 and press the MENU button to return the menu screen.
Press the
button.
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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus

Shooting Mode b c e d f g a
Camera Shake ( (p. 152) ) Spot AE Point Frame/ AF Frame Exposure Level Indicator (p. 78)
Shutter Speed, Aperture Value
Information Displayed
a ISO Speed or Recording Pixels, etc. FUNC./SET button (FUNC. menu) MENU button (Rec. menu) b Display Overlays c 2.0x)/Digital Zoom Factor/
Safety Zoom ( ) Digital Tele-Converter ( 1.6x/ MENU button (Rec. menu) button ) ) MENU button ([Flash Settings] menu in the Rec. menu) MENU button (Rec. menu) Mode dial ) ) ) ) ) MENU button (Rec. menu) MENU button (Setup menu) button button button
C
)
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i kj
Recordable Shots (Stills)/ Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (Movies)
Setting Method
d Flash ( e
Red-Eye Corr. (
f Auto Rotate ( g Shooting Mode h(

Camera Shake
i Create Folder ( j
Macro ( Manual Focus (
k Exposure Compensation (
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About the Battery Charge Indicator

When the battery charge is low, will blink in red in the LCD monitor. Change the battery as soon as possible if you intend to use the camera for an extended period of time. Basic Operations
Playback Mode (Detailed) l o
Low Battery
Displayed image number/ Total number of images Folder Number-File Number Shooting information
Histogram
nm
Print List
Information Displayed
l m
Red-Eye Correction Function/ Resized image ( ) Image with Sound Memo ( ) Protection Status ( )
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Shooting Date/Time
Setting Method
button, MENU button (Print menu) MENU button (Play menu)
n Pixels (Still Images), Movie ( o

Auto Category ( My Category ( )
Compression (Still Images)/Recording FUNC./SET button ) (FUNC. menu) MENU button (Rec. menu) ) MENU button (Play menu)
The following information may also be displayed with some images.

A file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards. RAW image Unrecognized data type
48 Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly.
Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an 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. By using the exposure compensation function, you can correct the image brightness before shooting (p. 99).
Sample Histograms
Dark Image
Balanced Image
Shooting Mode
Item Still Image
Movie
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Options
Bright Image
Reference Page pp. 15, 69 pp. 24, 80
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FUNC. Menu
Menu Item ISO Speed White Balance Drive Mode My Colors Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output Metering Mode Compression Recording Pixels (Still Image) Recording Pixels (Movie) Options Reference Page
Basic Operations
p. 68 p. 101 pp. 84, 62 p. 104 p. 86 p. 100
not imprinting date)
Rec. Menu
Menu Item AF Frame / / / / / / / / /
/ Face Detect*/AiAF/Center Center*/Face Detect/AiAF On/Off* Standard*/Off/1.6x/2.0x Standard*/Off (In standard movie mode only)
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( Options
p. 65
when p. 64 p. 83
* Default setting
Reference Page
p. 92
AF-Point Zoom Digital Zoom (Still Image) (Movies)
p. 88
p. 56
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Menu Item Flash Settings Flash Mode Flash Exp. Comp Flash Output Red-Eye Corr. Red-Eye Lamp Safety FE MF-Point Zoom Safety MF AF-assist Beam Review Review Info Auto Category Disp. Overlay (Still image) (Movie) IS Mode (Still image) (Movie) Converter Set button On*/Off On*/Off On*/Off Options Auto*/Manual 2 to 0* to +2 Minimum*/ Medium/Maximum p. 86 On/Off* On*/Off On*/Off p. 97 p. 98 p. 40 p. 16 p. 88 p. 107 p. 106 Reference Page
Off/ 2* sec. to 10 sec./Hold Off*/Detailed/Focus Check On*/Off
C
*
Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/Both
Off*/Grid Lines
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Continuous*/Shoot Only/Panning/Off Continuous*/Off
p. 66 p. 181 p. 108
Off*/ WC-DC52 /TC-DC52A/250D
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Play Menu
Menu Item Slide Show My Category Resize Sound Memo Protect Rotate Erase all Transfer Order Resume Transition Reference Page
Basic Operations
p. 121 p. 116 p. 127 p. 129 p. 131 p. 119 p. 132 p. 137 p. 18 p. 120
Red-Eye Correction p. 122
Print Menu
Menu Item Print Select Image & Qty. Select All Images Print Settings
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Summary
Reference Page
Displays the print menu. Configures print settings for individual images as you view them.
Configures print settings for all images. Sets the print style.
p. 135
Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from images. p. 133
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Set up Menu
Menu Item Mute Options On/Off*
* Default setting
Summary/Reference Page Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds.

(Except for when the memory card slot/ battery cover is opened during recording.)
Volume
Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5
Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, selftimer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Adjusts the volume of the selftimer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording.
Start-up Vol.
Operation Vol.
Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume
C
On*/Off On*/Off
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Playback Vol. Start-up Image
Adjusts the volume of movie sounds or sound memos. Sets whether or not the Start-up Image appears when the camera is powered on.
Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off
10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./ 3 min. p. 13
Date/Time
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Menu Item Format File Numbering Continuous*/ Auto Reset Create Folder Create New Folder Auto Create Check mark (On)/ No check mark (Off) Off*/Daily/MondaySunday/Monthly (Creation time also can be set) On*/Off m/cm*/ ft/in 1 minute*/0 seconds Options Summary/Reference Page You can also select a low level format (p. 141).
Basic Operations
p. 142
p. 144
Auto Rotate Distance Units Lens Retract
Language Video System Print Method Reset All
NTSC/PAL Auto*/
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Sets the units for the zoom bar and MF indicator distance unit (p. 97). Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to playback mode.
Print Method
The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than , return the mode to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer).
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Using the LCD Monitor

Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes
Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 46). The following are the screens that display when shooting in mode. Shooting Mode
No Information
Off Playback Mode or Rec. Review (Right After Shooting)
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Information View
No Information
Standard Display*
* Playback mode only
Focus Check*
* Still image only
Detailed Display
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Basic Operations
Night Display
When shooting at dusk or during the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor, the cameras night view option* displays the subject brightly in the LCD monitor. This will allow you to compose a shot even in dark environments (this setting cannot be turned off).
* Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the recorded image. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different.
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Using the Optical Zoom
The zoom can be adjusted from 35 140 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever.
Press the zoom lever toward or .

Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject. Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject.
Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter
You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows.
Selection Standard Off 1.6x Focal Length 35 560 mm 35 140 mm 56 224 mm Shooting Characteristics Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to 16x with digital and optical zoom combined. Enables shooting without digital zoom. Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom factor, and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with [Standard] or [Off].
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Available Shooting Modes
p. 206
2.0x
70 280 mm
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About the Safety Zoom

Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration. Pressing the zoom lever toward again allows you to zoom even further (not available in ). Depending on the number of recording pixels set, the Safety Zoom zone varies as follows.
Safety Zoom Factor

Recording pixels Optical zoom Digital zoom
: zone without deterioration
The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The digital zoom cannot be used in (Date Stamp) or (Widescreen) modes.
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: zone with deterioration
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Shooting with the Digital Zoom
Select [Digital Zoom].

1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom].
Make settings.
1. Use the or [Standard]. 2. Press the button to select button.
Press the zoom lever toward and shoot.
The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appears in blue). Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.
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Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter

The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting).
Select [Digital Zoom].

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom].
Make settings.
1. Use the or [1.6x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the
button to select
button.
Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot.
and the zoom factor appear on the LCD monitor. The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the icon and the zoom factor appear in blue).
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Using the Flash

Press the
1. Use the or flash settings. : [Off] : [On] : [Auto]
button.
button to select the
You can configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed (p. 86). You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears.
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Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject (5 cm) (2.0 in.) is 59 44 mm (2.3 1.7 in.).
Press the
1. Use the . or
button.
button to select
To Cancel the Macro Mode: Press the button and use the (Normal).
Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off center. Using the flash in macro mode may cause image edges to darken.
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or
button to select
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Using the Self-Timer

You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance.
10 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound beeps quickly and the lamp will speed up. 2 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer sound beeps quickly and the self-timer lamp blinks when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter releases 2 seconds later. Custom Timer: You can change the delay time (0 10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1 10). When a delay time of over 2 seconds is set for the [Delay] option, the self-timer sound beeps* quickly 2 seconds before the shutter releases. If multiple shots have been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will play for the first shot only.
Select the self-timer mode.

1. Press the button.
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2. Use the or button to select (Drive Mode) and the or button to change the self-timer mode. When is selected, pressing the DISP. button will allow you to set the delay and number shots (p. 63). 3. Press the button.
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Shoot.
When you press the shutter button fully, the self-timer lamp will blink.*
* When [Red-Eye Lamp] is set to [On] in [Flash Settings] in the Rec. menu, the self-timer lamp will light 2 seconds before the flash fires (p. 86).
To Cancel the Self-Timer: Follow Step 1 to select .
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (
Select
1. Press the
.
button.
2. Use the or button to select (Drive Mode) and the or button to select . 3. Press the button.
Make settings.
1. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and the or button to change the settings. 2. Press the 3. Press the button. button.
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Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images)

Select the recording pixels.

1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button.
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels

Recording Pixels Large 8M 3264 2448 Purpose* High Printing to about A3-size 297 420 mm (11.7 16.5 in.) Printing to about A4-size 210 297 mm (8.3 11.7 in.) Printing to about Letter-size 216 279 mm (8.5 11 in.) Printing to about A5-size 148 210 mm (6 8.3 in.) Printing postcard-size prints 148 100 mm (6 4 in.) Printing L-size prints 119 89 mm (4.7 3.5 in.) Sending images as e-mail Low attachments or shoot more images. Printing date-stamped images (p. 22), in L-size (3.5 5 in.) or postcard-size (you can check the print area at a 3:2 aspect ratio as you shoot). Printing on wide size paper (you can check the composition at a 16:9 aspect ratio. Areas that will not be recorded appear on the LCD monitor as a black border.)
Medium 1 5M 2592 1944
Medium 2 3M 2048 1536
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Medium 3 2M 1600 1200
Small
0.3M
640 480
Date Stamp
2M 1600 1200
Widescreen
3264 1832
: Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region.
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Changing the Compression (Still Images)

Select a compression setting.

1. Press the 2. Use the or and the or the option. 3. Press the button. button to select button to change button.
Approximate Values for Compression Settings

Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images. Fine Shoot normal quality images. Normal Shoot more images. Normal
See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 192) See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 193)
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Setting the Image Stabilizer Function

The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.
You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the Continuous LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually. This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects. Shoot Only IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is pressed. When set to [Continuous], some blurring may Shoot Only occur depending on the subjects. In Shoot Only mode, subjects can be taken without concern for any unnatural movement that may appear on the LCD monitor. This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down camera Panning motions on the image. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally.
Select [IS Mode].

1. Press the
2. In the menu, use the button to select [IS Mode].
button.
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or
Make settings.
1. Use the or button to select the image stabilizer settings. 2. Press the button.
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The Icons on the LCD Monitor

[Off] [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] [Converter] setting Reference in Rec. menu Page None WC-DC52, TC-DC52A, 250D p. 181
Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended. If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. Hold the camera horizontally while [Panning] (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically). If you shoot a movie after setting [IS Mode] to [Shooting] or [Panning], the setting will change to [Continuous].
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Adjusting the ISO Speed

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.
Adjust the ISO speed.

1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the ISO speed.
When you select (Auto) or (High ISO Auto), the camera sets the optimal ISO speed for the light level when shooting. As the ISO speed will automatically be raised in dark places, shutter speed will increase, reducing camera shake and subject blurring. Select to put priority on image quality. When you select , the camera also detects motion and sets the optimum ISO speed. As the shutter speed becomes even faster*, camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement will be reduced even more than when shooting the same scene in Auto.
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* Noise may increase in the captured image compared to
The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed. If the camera is set at or , the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in playback information.
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Mode Dial
Creative Zone
Image Zone
The camera automatically selects settings. : Auto (p. 15) : Easy (p. 17)
Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. : Portrait : Indoor : Night Snapshot
: Special Scene (p. 70) : Night Scene : Foliage : Beach : Aquarium : Movie (pp. 24, 80)
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: Landscape : Kids&Pets : Sunset : Snow : Fireworks
Creative Zone You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. : Program AE (p. 73) : Setting the Shutter Speed (p. 74) : Setting the Aperture (p. 76) : Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (p. 78)
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Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes

When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting.
or
(Special Scene) , , , ,
Set the mode dial to or .
: 1. Use the mode.
or
to select the scene
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Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
Landscape Optimized for shooting landscape scenes which contain both near and far subjects.
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Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly holding the camera, even without using a tripod. Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.
Indoor
Prevents camera shake and maintains the subjects true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting.
Night Scene
Allows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot. Sunset Allows you to shoot sunsets in vivid colors.
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Foliage Shoots trees and leaves - such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms - in vivid colors.
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Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.
Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong.
Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure.
The shutter speed is slow in or mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. In , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot.
Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium.
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Program AE
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance.
Set the mode dial to
Shoot.
When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the button is pressed halfway. Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white. - Use the flash (p. 60) - Adjust the ISO Speed (p. 68) - Change the metering method (p. 100)
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Setting the Shutter Speed

When you set the shutter speed, 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.
Set the shutter speed.
1. Use the or button to change the shutter speed.
Shoot.
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If you press the shutter button halfway and the aperture value is shown in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the or button to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in white. The nature of CCDs is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images (Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot).
75 The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows.
Aperture Value Shutter Speed (seconds) f/2.6 3.5 15 to 1/1250 Maximum Wide Angle f/4.0 8.0 15 to 1/2000 f/5.5 7.1 15 to 1/1250 Maximum Telephoto f/8.0 15 to 1/2000
The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second or slower, if a faster speed is selected. Shutter Speed Display The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, quote marks indicate the decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds.
15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3 1" 0"8 0"6 0"5 0"4 0"3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600 1/2000
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Setting the Aperture

The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing the aperture) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus.
Set the aperture value.
1. Use the or button to change the aperture value.
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If you press the shutter button halfway and the shutter speed is shown in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the or button to adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed shows in white. Some aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom position (p. 75).
77 The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. Even if an aperture value was previously set, the camera may automatically change that value to match the synchronized flash shutter speed. Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture.
F2.6 F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.5 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0
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Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.
Set the shutter speed and aperture value.

1. Press the value. button to select the shutter speed or aperture button to change the shutter speed or
2. Use the or aperture value.
Shoot.
The current exposure level appears on the right side of the exposure level indicator, while the correct exposure level appears in the center on the left side of the indicator. You can check the difference between the current exposure level and the correct Correct Exposure Level exposure level. If the difference is Exposure Level Indicator more than 2 stops, the current exposure level appears in red on the LCD monitor. When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the correct exposure* and the current exposure level appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than 2 stops, 2 or +2 appears on the LCD monitor in red.
* The standard exposure is calculated by measuring the brightness according to the selected metering method.
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Current Exposure Level
79 If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 75). The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject that appears dark, set the flash to (Flash on) to make the LCD monitor display bright.
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Movie Shooting
The following movie modes are available. The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 193).
Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full*1. The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 56). Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie*2 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
*1 When a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC512MSH. *2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches one hour.
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Select a movie mode.

1. Use the or movie mode. button to select a
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Shoot.
Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. During shooting, the recording time and [ Rec] appear on the LCD monitor. Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances. - When the maximum recording time or maximum recording capacity is reached - When the built-in memory or memory card becomes full You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 141). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch the microphone (p. 40). - 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 a recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made by the camera while automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded. The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame.
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82 Adjust the zoom setting before shooting. The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LCD monitor. When the zoom factor displays in blue, the image will deteriorate. You can use digital zoom during the movie shooting in mode only. QuickTime is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/ Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer (Windows 2000 only).
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Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates

You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard). The frame rate can be set depending on the recording pixels.
Select the recording pixels.

1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button.
Movie Recording Pixels and Frame Rates

Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion.
*1 640 480 recording pixels, 20 frames/sec. Standard Compact *2 640 480 recording pixels, 20 frames/sec. LP 320 240 recording pixels, 30 frames/sec. 160 120 recording pixels, 15 frames/sec.
*1 Default setting. *2 When priority is on movie length rather than image quality, select . You can shoot for twice as long in this mode compared to a file of the same size shot in the other modes.
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Continuous Shooting
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 (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 192). *Recommended Memory Card: Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) to which low-level formatting (p. 141) is conducted immediately before shooting.
Except (Large/Super Fine) mode. 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.
Select
1. Press the
2. Use the or button to select (Drive Mode) and the or to select . 3. Press the button.
button.
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Shoot.
The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released.
To Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select . The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. Advanced Shooting Functions
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Setting the Flash

You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions.
Flash Settings
Flash Mode In the or shooting modes, you can control the flash output. Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of 2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the cameras exposure compensation function for balanced exposure of the background when shooting with a flash. The flash output can be controlled in three steps, up to FULL, when shooting.
Flash Exp. Comp
Flash Output
Red-Eye Corr. Automatically searches for and corrects red eyes in the image when the flash fires.
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In and shooting modes, set [Flash Mode] to [Auto] in advance.
In and shooting modes, please set [Flash Mode] to [Manual] in advance.
Red-Eye Lamp
This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene.
When set to [On], the red-eye reduction lamp lights orange before the flash fires. In and shooting modes, set [Flash Mode] to [Auto] in advance.
Safety FE
87 About Red-Eye Correction When [Red-Eye Corr.] is set to [On], only the corrected image is recorded to the memory card. If the area around the eyes is red, for example from using red eye shadow, that area may also be corrected. If this happens, set [Red-Eye Corr.] to [Off]. Red eyes may not be automatically detected or may not be fully corrected on some images. In either case, you can correct images with [Red-Eye Correction] in the menu (p. 122).
Displaying and setting [Flash Settings]
Select [Flash Settings].

2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Flash Settings]. 3. Press the
Make settings.
1. Use the 2. Use the setting. 3. Press the or or
button.
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Example in Av mode
to select the option.
button to make the button.
Press the
button.
[Flash Settings] can also be displayed by pressing the button, followed by the MENU button. You can also set [Flash Exp. Comp] and [Flash Output] in the FUNC. menu (p. 49).
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Checking the Focus and Peoples Expressions

You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot.
Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting

When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Center], the AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus while shooting. When you want to capture peoples expressions, set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect]. When you want to check the focus while shooting in macro mode, set [AF Frame] to [Center].
Select [AF-Point Zoom].

2. In the menu, use the or button to select [AF-Point Zoom].
Make settings.
1. Use the [On]. 2. Press the or
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button.
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Press the shutter button halfway.

Pressing the shutter button halfway zooms a section of the display according to the following AF Frame mode settings (p. 92). - [Face Detect] : the face detected as the main subject will appear zoomed. - [Center] : the center of the image will appear zoomed in the LCD monitor.

The AF frame cannot be zoomed under the following circumstances: - When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] and a face is not detected, or when the face is extremely large in relation to the overall composition. - When the camera cannot focus. - When the digital zoom is in use. - When the LCD monitor is off. - When a TV is being used as the display.
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Checking Focus Right After Shooting (Focus Check)

Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check peoples expressions and look for closed eyes when shooting because a frame the size of the face displays when AF frame mode is set to [Face Detect] (p. 92). You are recommended to set [Review] to [Hold] in the menu in advance.
Select [Review Info].

1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Review Info].
Make settings.
1. Use the or [Focus Check]. 2. Press the
button to select
button.
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Shoot.
The recorded image will be displayed.
Frames are displayed as follows.

Frame color Orange White Content
Orange frame contents
Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. Displays at the focal point (AF frame).
The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification, moved or switched to a different frame (p. 113). To Cancel the Focus Check: Press the shutter button halfway.
Pressing the button while the image is displayed will erase the image (p. 19). You can check the focus even during playback mode (p. 112).
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Selecting an AF Frame Mode

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses.
The camera detects a face and sets the focus, exposure*1 and white balance*2. In addition, the camera meters the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If no face is detected, the camera shoots using [AiAF].
*1 Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 100). *2 Only in (p. 101)
Face Detect
AiAF
The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions. The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is recommended when the target subject is at the center of the composition.
Center
Select [AF Frame].

2. In the menu, use the or button to select [AF Frame].
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Make settings.
1. Use the or button to select [Face Detect], [AiAF] or [Center]. 2. Press the button.
93 [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green : In focus - Yellow : Focusing difficulty ([Center] option) - No AF frame : Focusing difficulty ([Face Detect] or [AiAF] option) Advanced Shooting Functions
Face Detect Feature

Maximum of three AF frames will be displayed at the positions of faces the camera recognizes. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray. When the shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera focuses, up to 9 green AF frames may appear. The camera will shoot using [AiAF] not the [Face Detect] function if a white frame fails to appear and only gray frames display, or if a face is not detected. The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. In certain cases, faces may not be detected. Examples: - If faces are at the edge of the screen, or appear extremely small, large, dark or bright, relative to the overall composition. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.
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Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track)

Once the focus is fixed to a subjects face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. To use the Face Select and Track function, first configure the following settings. - Set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect] (p. 92). - Register the (Face Detect) function to the button (p. 108).
Select a face you wish to focus on.

1. When a face is detected, press the button.
Face Frame
The camera enters face designation mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject displays in green. Even if the subject moves, the frame will follow the subject within a certain range. 2. Select the person you wish to focus on.
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When several faces have been detected, pressing the or button will move the face frame to another subject. The face frame will not display when a face is not detected. Holding down the DISP. button will Face Frame display face frames (up to 35) of all the detected faces (green: face of main subject, white: detected faces). Pressing the button will release the face designation mode.
95 3. Press the button again.
2 3
The camera exits face designation mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject will change to white (the frame will continue to follow the subject within a certain range).
Press the shutter button halfway.

The face frame ( ) of main subject will change into .

In the following cases, the face select mode will be canceled. - When turning the power back on - Using the digital zoom - When the button is pressed to display the menu - When a selected face cannot be tracked for several seconds - When the display is turned off
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Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF)

It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass
Shooting with the Focus Lock
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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. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway while you recompose the image. Press the shutter button fully to shoot the image.
AF frames do not display in mode. When shooting with the focus lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 92) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass when you shoot a subject through glass.
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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

The focus can be manually set.
1 2
Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the MF button.

1. Use the or select . button to Advanced Shooting Functions
When the menus [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified* (p. 50).
* The image will not appear magnified in mode, when the digital zoom is used or when a TV is used as the display.
Depending on the shooting mode, pressing the switch between the setting items as follows:
, , , , , Exposure compensation/
C
3
Use the or
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mode/
button will
mode/Exposure compensation/
Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/ Aperture value/Exposure compensation/ Shutter speed/Aperture value/
button and adjust the focus.
The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the MF button and use the (Normal). or button to select
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Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF)
First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately.
Select [Safety MF].

1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Safety MF].
Make settings.
1. Use the [On]. 2. Press the or
button to select button.
3 4
First focus manually and then press the shutter button halfway.
The focus will be fine-tuned to the optimal focus.
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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.
1 2 3
Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button to display the exposure compensation bar. Configure the setting.
1. Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. 2. Press the
Depending on the shooting mode, pressing the switch between the setting items as follows:
mode/Exposure compensation Shutter speed/Exposure compensation Aperture value/Exposure compensation
button.
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To Cancel the Exposure Compensation: Follow step 3 to restore the compensation value to [0].
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Switching between Metering Modes

Evaluative
Center Weighted Avg. Spot
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. Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Use when there is a large variance in brightness between the subject and the surroundings. Sets the exposure to suit the subject at the center of the composition.
Change the metering mode.

1. Press the 2. Use the or and the or the option. 3. Press the
button.
button to select button to change
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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

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.
Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Settings are automatically set by the camera. For recording outdoors on a bright day. For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3wavelength fluorescent lighting. For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.
Select a white balance setting.

1. Press the 2. Use the or and the or the option. 3. Press the button. button to select button to change button. or
For recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth.
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The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when is selected for My Colors.
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Using the Custom White Balance

Take a custom white balance (Custom) reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly. Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) Shooting close-ups (Macro)
Select
1. Press the
.
button. button to select or button to
2. Use the or and use the select .
Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the button.
Ensure that the LCD monitor is completely filled with the white image. Please note, however, that the center frame will not display when the digital zoom is used or when is displayed. You can also use the viewfinder to take a custom white balance reading.
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Press the
button.
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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). 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 or is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to , make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. The white balance data is retained even after the camera power is turned off.
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Shooting in a My Colors Mode

You can change the look of an image when it is shot.

My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Custom Color Records normally with this setting. 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 adjust contrast, sharpness and saturation before shooting.
Select a My Colors setting.

1. Press the 2. Use the or and the or the option. 3. Press the
button.
button to select button to change
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(Setting the Custom Color Mode)
Select
1. Press the 2. Use the and the
.
button. or or button to select button to select .
Adjust the setting.

2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation]. 3. Use the setting. or
The adjustment results show in the LCD monitor. If you press the DISP. button, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. 4. Press the button. Return to the shooting screen to shoot.
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Adjust
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Setting the Display Overlays

You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject.
Off Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject. Helps confirm the print area for L-size or postcard size in 3:2 aspect ratio*. Areas outside the printable area are grayed out.
* Images are still recorded at the standard aspect ratio of 4:3.
Displays both the grid lines and the 3:2 guide simultaneously.
Select [Disp. Overlay].

1. Press the
2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Disp. Overlay].
Make settings.
1. Use the option. 2. Press the or
button.
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button to select the button.
Only grid lines can be configured for the or mode. The grid lines and 3:2 guide will not be recorded in the image.
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Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category)

If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded.
People Scenery Events For images shot in , or mode, or images with faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect]. For images shot in For images shot in , , , , or , mode. or mode.
Select [Auto Category].

2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Auto Category].
Make settings.
1. Use the or [Off]. 2. Press the or
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button.
Movies are not automatically categorized, but they can be categorized using the My Category function (p. 116).
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Registering Settings to the
Button
p. 206
Available Shooting Modes
You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button.
Menu Item Not Assigned Face Select and Track ISO Speed White Balance Custom White Balance Page p. 92 p. 68 p. 101 p. 102 Menu Item Red-Eye Corr. Digital Tele-converter DISP. Overlay Display Off Page p. 86 p. 59 p. 106 p. 52
Select [Set
1. Press the
button.
2. In the menu, use the button to select [Set 3. Press the
Make settings.
button.
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button].
or button].
1. Use the , , or button to select the function you wish to register. 2. Press the button.
If displays to the icons lower right, you can register the function, but you cannot use it with some shooting modes or settings even if you press the button. Pressing the MENU button completes the setting. To Cancel the Shortcut Button: Select in Step 2.
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Using the
Button button.
Press the
For , and , each time that the button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched. For , and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. For , each press of the button records the white balance data. Since the frame does not appear at this point, ensure that the white paper or cloth is positioned so it appears at the center of the LCD monitor and then press the button. After using this function once, the white balance setting changes to . For , pressing the button turns off the LCD monitor. The next time a button is pressed, the LCD monitor will turn back on.
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Playback/Erasing
Please also see Viewing Still Images (p. 18).
Viewing Magnified Images
Press the zoom lever toward .

will display at the upper right and a magnified portion of the image will display. Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x.
Use the , the image.
If 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. The image advance mode is cancelled when you press the FUNC./SET button again. You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. 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.
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Approximate location of the displayed area
button to move around
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Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Use the , , or button to change the image selection.
Selected Image
Playback/Erasing
To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward .
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. Use the or button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images. Hold 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
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Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects (Focus Check Display)
Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subjects eyes are closed.
Displaying the Focus Check
Set the mode switch to (playback).
Press the button several times until the Focus Check displays.
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Content
Frames are displayed on the image as follows.

Frame color Orange White Gray Displays the range of the image displayed at bottom right. The frame is displayed at a position at which the image is in focus. Displays frames in positions where faces were detected during playback.
The orange frames allow you to change the display size, move the display position, and switch between display frames (p. 113).
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Changing the Display Size and Switching Frames

Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and display position can be changed.
Change the setting.

You can change the display size by pressing the zoom lever. You can change the display position by using the , , or button. When you press the FUNC./SET button, the orange frame returns to its original position. When there are multiple frames displayed, the FUNC./SET button changes the position of the orange frame.
Playback/Erasing
To Cancel Changing the Display Position: Press the MENU button.
Switching Frames
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Press the
button.
When multiple in-focus frames are displayed, or when multiple faces are detected, the position of the orange colored frame will change each time the FUNC./SET button is pressed. After you change the display size, the orange frame will adjust to the size of the face when you switch the position of the frame.
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Jumping to Images
When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search.
Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category Jump to Folder Jump to Movie Jump 10 images Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. Jumps to the first image of each folder sorted by the Auto Category (p. 107) or My Category (p. 116) functions. Displays the first image in each folder.
Jump 100 images Jumps over 100 images at a time.
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In single image playback mode, press the button.

The camera will switch to jump search mode.
Use the or button to select a search key.
You can show/hide image information using the DISP. button. When an image is not categorized, My Category will not display.
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Jumps to a movie.
Jumps over 10 images at a time.
Image Information
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Display the Images.

1. Press the or button. Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting. Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel (p. 118) when the is selected .
Number of images matching search key
Location of image currently being displayed
Playback/Erasing
To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the MENU button.
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Organizing Images by Category (My Category)

You can organize images into prepared categories. Once organized into categories, you can jump to and display the image you want (p. 114).
People Scenery Events My Category 1 3 To Do
Select [My Category].

1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the
Make settings.
1. Use the or button to select an image to classify. 2. Use the category. 3. Press the or button to select a button.
button.
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You can cancel the classification by pressing the FUNC./SET button again. Press the MENU button to complete the setting. You can also set this in index playback.
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Viewing Movies
Display a movie.
1. Use the movie. 2. Press the Images with a or button to select a button. icon are movies. Playback/Erasing
Movie Control Panel
Play the movie.

1. Use the . 2. Press the or button to select button.
The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you Playback Progress Bar press the button again. Time movie was shot When playback ends, the movie Volume Level stops at the last frame displayed. (Adjust it with the or Press the FUNC./SET button to button) display the movie control panel. You can switch between showing/hiding the playback progress bar by pressing the DISP. button while playing a movie. If playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing session, playback will resume from the last frame displayed.
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Operating the Movie Control Panel

Exit Print Play Slow Motion First Frame Previous Frame Next Frame Last Frame Ends playback and returns to single image playback. An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details. Play. You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback. Displays the first frame. Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down. Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down. Displays the last frame.
Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Use the televisions controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 148). The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback.
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Rotating Images in the Display

Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display.
Original
90
270
Playback/Erasing
Select [Rotate].
1. Press the
button.
2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button.
Rotate the image.

1. Use the 2. Press the or button.
Cycle through the 90/270/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. This 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. As the orientation of an image is recorded, the image will be shown in its rotated orientation the next time it is displayed.
button to select an image to rotate.
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Playback with Transition Effects

You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.
No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.
Select [Transition].
2. In the menu, use the button to select .
Make settings.
1. Use the or button to select a transition effect. 2. Press the button.
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Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds.
No transition effect. The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom. The previous image moves to the left and the next image display from the right.
Playback/Erasing
Select [Slide Show].

1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the
Select an effect.
1. Use the or button to select an effect and make it active.
button.
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Play.
1. Press the button. The 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. 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.
Red-Eye Correction Function

You can correct red eyes in recorded images.
Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. We recommend that you use [New File] to save corrected images. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.
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Select [Red-Eye Correction].

1. Press the button. or 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button.
Select an image.
1. Use the or button to select the image you wish to correct red eyes. 2. Press the button. Playback/Erasing
A frame will automatically display where red-eye is detected. If red-eye is not automatically detected, select [Add Frame] with the or button and press FUNC./SET button (p. 125). To cancel the correction frame, select [Remove Frame] and press the FUNC./SET button (p. 126).
Correct the image.

1. Use the [Start]. 2. Press the or
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button.
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Save the image.

1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button.
[New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image. The uncorrected image is erased. When [New File] is selected, proceed to the procedure 5. If you wish to continue correcting another image, repeat operations from step 2.
Display the saved image.

1. Press the 2. Use the [Yes]. 3. Press the or button.
Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. Red-eye correction cannot be performed on movies. Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images. When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the RedEye Correction function, use the [Add Frame] option to correct them.
button to select
button.
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Add Correction Frame
Select [Add Frame].

1. Use the , , or select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button. button to
A green frame will display.
Adjust the position of the correction frame.

1. Use the , , move the frame. or
Playback/Erasing
Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever.
Add additional correction frames.

1. Press the
A correction frame is added and the frame color changes to white. If you wish to add additional frames, adjust the position and press the FUNC./SET button. Up to 35 additional frames can be added. To end the adding of correction frames, press the MENU button. To correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in step 2): - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red-eye portion to be corrected. - When there are several subjects with red-eye, be sure to add one correction frame per subject.
button.
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Removing Correction Frames
Select [Remove Frame].

1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button.
Adjust the position of the correction frame.

1. Use the or button to select a frame to remove. The selected frame will appear in green.
Delete the frame.

1. Press the
The selected frame will disappear. To continue deleting frames, repeat operations from step 2. When you finish deleting frames, press the MENU button.
button.
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Changing the Recording Pixel (Resize)

You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings.
1600 1200 pixels 640 480 pixels 320 240 pixels
Select [Resize].
1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button.
Playback/Erasing
Select an image.
1. Use the or button to select an image to resize. 2. Press the button.
The FUNC./SET button is not selectable for images that cannot be resized.
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Select a resolution.
1. Use the or resolution. 2. Press the button to select a button.
If a resolution cannot be selected due to a lack of free space on the memory card, will display.
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Save the image.

1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select button.
The resized image will be saved in a new file. The original image will remain. If you wish to continue resizing of another image, repeat operations from step 2.
Display the saved image.

1. Press the 2. Use the [Yes]. 3. Press the or button.
Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. and images shot in
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Attaching Sound Memos to Images

In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.
Select [Sound Memo].

1. Press the button. or Playback/Erasing 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button.
Select an image.
1. Use the or button to select an image to which you wish to attach a sound memo. 2. Press the
The sound memo control panel will display.
Record the memo.

1. Use the 2. Press the or button to select . button.
button.
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Sound Memo Panel Elapsed Time/ Remaining Time Volume (Adjust it with the button) or
The elapsed time and the remaining time display. Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording. Up to 1 minute of recordings can be added to any one image. Press the MENU button several times to complete the setting.
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Sound Memo Panel

Use the button.
Exit
or
button to select an option and press FUNC./SET
Returns to the playback screen.
Record Starts recording. Pause Pauses recording or playback. Play Erase Begins playback. Erases sound memos. (Select [Erase] and in the confirmation screen press the FUNC./SET button.)
You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.
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Protecting Image
You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.
Select [Protect].
1. Press the button. or 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. Playback/Erasing
Protect an image.
1. Use the or button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button.
The protection icon appears on the lower left of image. Protection Icon Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. If you wish to continue protecting of another image, repeat operations. You can also protect images in the index playback mode. Press the MENU button to complete the setting.
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Erasing All Images

You can erase images from a memory card. Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Protected images cannot be erased with this function.
Select [Erase all].

1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. or
Erase the images.

1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or
To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p. 141).
button to select
button.
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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 specified print settings are also applied to the Print List (p. 21). The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies. 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. Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Setting the Print Style
After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following settings can be selected.
* Default setting
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Standard* Print Type Index Both Date (On/Off*) File No. (On/Off*)
Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Adds the date to the print. Adds the file number to the print.
Clear DPOF data (On*/Off) Clears all print settings after the images print.
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Select [Print Settings].

1. Press the 2. Use the or menu. 3. Use the or [Print Settings]. 4. Press the button. button to select the button to select
button.
Make settings.
1. Use the option. 2. Use the settings. 3. Press the or or button to select an button to specify the button.
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. Images dated using (Date Stamp) (p. 22) are always printed with the date, regardless of the [Date] setting. As a result, some printers may print the date twice on these images if [Date] is also set to [On]. Dates print in the style specified in [Date/Time] in the menu (p. 52).
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Single Images
When [Print Type] (p. 133) is set to [Standard] or [Both], the number of copies can be set.
Select [Select Images & Qty.].

1. Press the 2. Use the or menu. button. button to select the
3. Use the or button to select [Select Images & Qty.]. 4. Press the button. Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Select the images.

Standard ( 1. Use the images. 2. Press the
Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 133). )/Both ( ): or button to select the
Number of Print Copies
3. Use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the Index ( ): 1. Use the images. button.
button.
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Index Print Selection
or
2. Select and deselect with the button. 3. Press the button.
You can also select images in the index playback mode.
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All the Images on a Memory Card

One copy of every image will be set to print.
Select [Select All Images].

1. Press the 2. Use the or menu. button. button to select the
3. Use the or button to select [Select All Images]. 4. Press the button.
Select [OK].
Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When the camera is connected to a printer, the button will light blue. At this time, press the button, confirm that [Print] is selected, and when the FUNC./SET button is pressed, printing will begin. Selecting [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 cancels all print settings.
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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 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.
Select [Transfer Order].

1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button.
Select an order method.

1. Use the or order method.
Order : Select single images. Mark all : Select all the images on a memory card. 2. Press the button. Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings.
button to select an
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Single Images
Select an image to transfer.

1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer. 2. Press the button. Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. Press the
Transfer Selection
button several times to end the setting.
Mark all
Execute the transfering images.

button to select
button.
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Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
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Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor.
Auto Power Down When set to [On], the power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. Shooting mode: approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Playback mode or when connected to a printer: approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. Display Off In shooting mode, the LCD monitor automatically turns off after the selected time if no control is accessed, regardless of the [Auto Power Down] setting. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.
Select [Power Saving].

1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu.
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button to select the button to select
3. Use the or [Power Saving]. 4. Press the
button.
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Make settings.
1. Use the option. 2. Use the settings. 3. Press the or or button to select an button to make button.
Press the
button.
The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer.
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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.
Select [Format].
1. Press the 2. Use the or menu. 3. Use the [Format]. 4. Press the or button. button to select the button to select button.
Make settings.
To perform a low level format, use the button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark. You can stop formatting a memory card when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a memory card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. 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.
button to select
button.
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Resetting the File Number

The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.
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 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 memory card, and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.
Continuous
Auto Reset * 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 memory card is utilized as the basis for new images.
The image and folder number are reset to the starting value (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on a folder-by-folder basis.
Select [File Numbering].

1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu.
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3. Use the or button to select [File Numbering].
Make settings.
1. Use the or button to select a file numbering setting. 2. Press the button.
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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 2000 images can be saved into a single folder.
New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Continuous Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2
Memory Card 1 Auto Reset
Images 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 2000 because the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder. Images from continuous shooting Self-timer images (custom) Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders. Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types.
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Creating an Image Destination (Folder)

You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.
Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To Folder create an additional folder, insert the check mark again. You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a Auto Create new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time.
Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot
Select [Create Folder].

1. Press the 2. Use the or menu. 3. Use the or [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button.
button to select the button to select
Make settings. 1. Use the or button to check

mark [Create New Folder]. 2. Press the button.
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will be displayed on the LCD monitor when shooting. The symbol icon will disappear from the screen when a new folder is created.
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Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation
Select [Create Folder].

1. Press the 2. Use the or menu. 3. Use the or [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button. button to select the button to select
button.
Make settings.
1. Use the or button to select [Auto Create] and the or button to select a creation date. 2. Use the or [Time] and the select a time. 3. Press the button to select or button to button.
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.
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Setting the Auto Rotate Function

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.
Select [Auto Rotate].

1. Press the 2. Use the or menu. 3. Use the or [Auto Rotate]. button. button to select the button to select
Make settings.
1. Use the or [Off]. 2. Press the or
button to select [On] button.
When the Auto Rotate function is set to [On] and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode in the shooting mode, (normal), (right end is down) or (left end is down) will appear in the display. 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 depend upon the software used to download the images.
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147 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.
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
Select [Reset All].

1. Press the 2. Use the or menu. 3. Use the or [Reset All]. 4. Press the button.
button to select the button to select button.
Make settings.
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button to select
button.
Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - The shooting mode. - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the menu (pp. 52, 53) - White balance data recorded with the balance function (p. 102)
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Connecting to a TV
Shooting/Playback Using a TV
You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV.
1 2
Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the cameras A/V OUT terminal.
Open the terminal cover 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.
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VIDEO AUDIO
Yellow
Black
4 5
Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode. Turn on the camera.
149 The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 53). 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.
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Connecting to a TV
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Troubleshooting
Camera (p. 150) When the power is turned on (p. 151) LCD monitor (p. 151) Shooting (p. 153) Shooting movies (p. 157) Playback (p. 158) Battery (p. 159) TV monitor output (p. 159) Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 160)
Camera
Camera will not operate.

Power is not turned on. Memory card slot/battery cover is open.
Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. Batteries are not the right type. Battery charge is low and the camera will not operate. (Change the batteries message displays). Poor contact between camera and battery terminals.
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Press the power button (p. 42). Confirm that the Memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed (p. 11). Reload the batteries in the correct direction (p. 10). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 10). Replace the camera batteries with two unused or fully charged batteries (p. 10). Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) (pp. 36, 177). Poor contact between camera and battery terminals. Reload the batteries several times.
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Sounds come from the camera interior.

The cameras horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed. The cameras orientation mechanism is operating. There is no malfunction.
When the power is turned on

Card locked! message appears.
The SD memory cards or SDHC memory cards write protect tab is set to Write protect. The lithium date battery charge is depleted. The battery holder was removed. When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab upward (p. 172).
The Date/Time menu appears.
LCD monitor
Nothing displays.
The LCD monitor is set not to display. [Power Saving] is set to [Display Off].
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Replace the lithium date battery (p. 184). The date and time settings need to be reset since they were lost (p. 13).
Troubleshooting
Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor (p. 54). Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on (p. 139). This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This image will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.
The display darkens.

The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.
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Display flickers.
Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images).
A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor.

Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source. This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies. Set the IS Mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 66). Raise the ISO speed (p. 68). Set the flash to any setting other than (flash off) (p. 60). Set the self-timer and secure the camera to something, such as a tripod (p. 62). These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera (pp. 133, 137).
appears.
A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.
appears.
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This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show image settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras.
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Noise displays./Subjects movements are irregular.

Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 55). There is no effect on the recorded image.
Shooting
Camera will not record.
Camera is in playback mode or connecting to a computer/printer mode. Flash is charging.
Memory card is full.
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Switch to Shooting mode (p. 15).
When the flash is charged, the indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible (p. 43). Insert a new memory card (p. 10). If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Format the memory card (p. 141). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab upward (p. 172).
Troubleshooting
Memory card is not formatted correctly.
SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected. Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder.
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image.

Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots (p. 54).
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Image is blurred or out of focus.

The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. Confirm the procedures in appears (p. 152). In dark places where it is difficult for 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. 50). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. Shoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance (p. 187). The camera may be set to an unintended function (such as macro). Cancel the setting. Use the focus lock or manual focus to shoot (p. 96). (Flash on)
Subject is out of focal range.
The subject is hard to focus on. Insufficient light for shooting.
Subject in recorded image is too dark.

Set the built-in flash to (p. 60).
The subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright.
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Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting (p. 99). Use the spot metering function (p. 100). Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 188). Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 68).
Subject is too far away for flash to reach.
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Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.

Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 188). Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 86). Set the safety FE to [On] (p. 86). Set the exposure compensation to a negative () setting (p. 99). Use the spot metering function (p. 100). Change the shooting angle.
The subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark. Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is set to on).
Image contains noise.

ISO speed is too high.
(Flash
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Set the flash to
Troubleshooting
(Flash off) (p. 60).
Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher image quality, use as low an ISO speed as possible (p. 68). In , , and mode in the mode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear.
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White dots appear on the image.

Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture priority mode. This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction.
Eyes appear red.

Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.
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Continuous shooting slows down.

The memory cards performance has dropped.
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Recording images to memory card takes a long time.

Memory card was formatted in another device. Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 141).
Lens will not retract.

Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. After closing the memory card slot/ battery cover, turn the power on then back off.
Shooting movies
The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.
The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.
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Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card. Recording time will display properly if you format the memory card in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards) (p. 141).
Troubleshooting
! displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped.

There is insufficient free space in the cameras built-in memory. Try the following procedures. - Format the card with a low level format before filming (p. 141). - Lower the recording pixels or frame rate (p. 83). - Use a high-speed memory card (SDC-512MSH, etc.).
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Zoom does not operate.

Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode. Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (p. 56). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting (only in Standard movie mode).
Playback
Cannot play back.
You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.
File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed.
Images cannot be edited.
Some images shot with another camera cannot be edited.
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Computer images that cannot be played back may 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). Set the file name or location on the file format/structure of the camera. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details).
Movies do not play back correctly.

Movies recorded with high recording pixels 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. Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 141).
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Battery
Batteries consumed quickly.
Battery is not being used to its full capacity. Batteries are not the right type. Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. Battery terminals are dirty. See Battery (p. 171). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 171). If shooting in a cold location, warm the batteries such as by placing them in your pocket before using them.
If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries

As the batteries have not been used for over a year, their recharging capacity has decreased. Battery life has been exceeded.
TV monitor output
Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor.
Incorrect video system setting. Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 53).
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Wipe the terminals well with a dry cloth before use. Reload the batteries several times. Their charging performance should return to normal after fully recharging and depleting them over several times. Replace both batteries with new ones.
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Printing with a direct print compatible printer

Cannot print
The camera and printer are not properly connected. The printer power is not turned on. The print connection method is not correct. Securely connect the camera and printer with the specified cable. Turn on the printer power. Select [Print Method] and select [Auto] (p. 53).
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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... Image is being recorded onto the memory card, red eye correction is being processed. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default. No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed, or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (p. 10). Card locked! The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected (p. 172). Cannot record! You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed, with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation, or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie. Memory card error The memory card may be malfunctioning. By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera, you may be able to continue using it (p. 141). 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 Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved. In addition, no more image settings, or sounds or sound memos can be recorded.
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List of Messages
162 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image 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 [File Numbering] 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 batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Also refer to Battery (p. 171). No image. Image too large. No images recorded on memory card.
You attempted to play back an image larger than 5616 3744 pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image (edited with a computer, etc.). RAW You attempted to play back a different type of RAW image. Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data, an image with a recording type specific to another manufacturers camera, or an image that has been downloaded to a computer and altered. Cannot magnify! You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie. Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate the image shot with a different camera or data type, or an image edited with a computer.
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163 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot modify image You attempted to resize or perform red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera. Or you attempted to resize an image already resized to or an image shot in . Cannot assign to category You attempted to categorize an image recorded in a different camera. Cannot Modify Cannot transfer! Cannot apply red-eye correction as no red-eye is detected. When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu, you attempted to select a RAW image, an image with corrupted data, 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! You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or sound memo. Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings. Cannot process any more. Cannot complete! Could not save a part of the print or transfer settings. Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.
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164 Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to download the images. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off. This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you operate it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. Exx (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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Safety Precautions
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the Safety Precautions section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the Safety Precautions section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately).
Do not point the camera at bright light sources (the sun in bright clear skies, etc.). Doing so could damage the cameras CCD. Doing so can damage your eyesight. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Neck strap: Placement of the strap around the childs neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
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166 Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. 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 batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Use only recommended power accessories. 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. Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.
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Battery
Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Failure to follow these precautions 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. Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as some batteries may come with defective seals. Do not use batteries with defective seals. Never use batteries that look like this. Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled off. The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat.
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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.
168 Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use it with other products. There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock. 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.
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. 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. When using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter, Close-up Lens or Conversion Lens Adapter, be sure to attach them firmly. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts.
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Cautions
Equipment
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. Be careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens. The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the equipment. Be careful not to allow dust or sand into the camera when using it at a beach or place with strong winds. Such conditions could lead to damage. Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. During shooting, 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. 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. Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Also, do not use the equipment if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet. 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.
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When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
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Flash
Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. 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. Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Doing so could result in burns.
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Preventing Malfunctions
Camera Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems

When moving the equipment rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, 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. If condensation forms on the camera, remove the memory card and battery, and set the camera aside in room temperature to allow the condensation to naturally evaporate before using the camera again.
This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately). While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended. Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand, the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera. When using the camera under low temperature conditions or over long periods, you are recommend to use of Canon AAsize NiMH batteries (sold separately). Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries.
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Battery
Appendix
172 Never mix unused and partially used batteries. The partially used batteries may leak. Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( reversed. and )
Do not mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from ones skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced. At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, restore the battery performance by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. Do not put the batteries into a pocket together with metallic items such as a key ring. The batteries may be short circuited. When not using the camera for long periods, remove the batteries from the camera and store them separately. If the batteries are left inside the camera, the camera may become damaged from battery leakage.
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Memory Card
SD Memory Card or 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 memory card).
Writing/Erasing Impossible
173 Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the memory card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker. When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or ballpoint pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). 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 Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity, camera or memory card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended. Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. The memory 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. 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.
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174 Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card and does not ensure that its contents are completely deleted. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions, such as physically destroying the memory card, to prevent personal information leaks.
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)

Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)
This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below.
To a power outlet To a power outlet
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Charge Indicator
After inserting the batteries, plug the charger (CB-5AH) into an outlet, or attach the power cord to the charger (CB-5AHE, not shown) and plug the other end into an outlet. Do not insert and charge additional batteries once charging has begun. The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished.
175 The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH. Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging batteries, always recharge both of them at the same time. Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries, as doing so may reduce or impair battery performance. Also, do not charge batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours. Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to retain heat. Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the Change the batteries message. Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with oil from ones skin or other dirt: - If the battery usage time has considerably diminished - If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished - When charging the batteries (insert and remove the batteries two or three times before charging) - When charging completes in a space of a few minutes (the battery charger indicator remains lit) You may not be able to fully charge the batteries due to their specifications right after purchase or after long periods of nonuse. If this happens, after fully charging them, use the batteries until their charge is depleted. After doing this several times, battery performance will be restored.
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176 If you store batteries for a long period of time (about 1 year), it is recommended that you deplete the batteries in the camera and to then store them at room temperature (0 to 30C/32 to 90F) in low humidity. Storing them in a fully charged condition can shorten their lifespan or degrade their performance. Again, if you do not use batteries for more than 1 year, fully charge them once a year and deplete them in the camera before storing them. If the battery usage time has become considerably low despite wiping the terminals and charging them until the battery charger indicator remains lit, this may indicate that the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan. Replace them with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not in use, remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them in a cool, dry location. It takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries after they have been depleted. When two batteries are placed on each side of the charger, recharging will take approximately two hours (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35C (32 to 95F). The charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and to the battery charge state. The battery charger may emit noise while charging. This is not a malfunction.
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Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800

It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (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. Open the terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC IN terminal.
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Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800
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DC IN terminal
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Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)

The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WCDC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A and Close-up Lens 250D (52mm). In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G. When attaching the wide converter, tele-converter or closeup lens be sure to screw it on securely. If they come loose, they may fall from the lens adapter, posing risk of injury from shattered glass. Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide converter, tele-converter or close-up lens as this can result in blindness or impairment of vision. If you use the flash when shooting with these attachments, the outer area of the recorded image (especially lower right corner) will come out relatively dark. When using the tele-converter, set the camera to maximum telephoto. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off. When using the wide converter, please set the camera to maximum wide angle. If you use the viewfinder for shooting, a portion of the view will be blocked by these attachments. Please use the LCD monitor.
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Wide Converter WC-DC52 Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera bodys lens by a factor of 0.7x (the thread diameter is 52 mm). Tele-converter TC-DC52A This lens is used for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the camera bodys lens by a factor of 1.75x (the thread diameter is 52 mm).
179 It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. Close-up Lens 250D (52mm) This lens makes taking macro shots easy. In the normal mode, closeup shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 17 to 25 cm (6.7 to 9.8 in.) at maximum telephoto.
Shooting area
Distance from the front of the Shooting area lens to the subject Max. Telephoto 17 cm (6.7 in.) 46 35 mm (1.8 1.4 in.)
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter, teleconverter and close-up lens (the thread diameter is 52 mm).
Attaching a Lens
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Be sure that the camera is turned off. Press the ring release button and hold it down (a), and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow (b).
Ring Ring Release Button
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When the button on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring.
Align the mark on the conversion lens adapter with the button on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the mark on the camera.
To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction while holding down the ring release button.
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181 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. Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get fingerprints on them. Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring.
Converter Settings
Settings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 66) with the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A or Closeup Lens 250D attached.
Select [Converter].
2. In the menu, use the select [Converter].
Make settings.
1. Use the or to select [WCDC52], [TC-DC52A] or [250D]. 2. Press the button.
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Select the attached converter. When you remove the converter from the camera, return the converter setting to [Off].
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Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

High-Power Flash HF-DC1
This flash is used to supplement the cameras 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.
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Tripod Sockets
The High-Power Flash will not fire under the following circumstances. - When shooting in mode - When [Flash Mode] is on [Manual] (p. 86) 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. Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use. The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity.
183 The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items. For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots. 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. Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the cameras front panel. A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.
Batteries
Charge 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. Usage 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. Non-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 HighPower Flash and store them in a cool, dry place.
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Replacing the Date Battery

If the Date/Time in the Set up menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and replace it as follows. The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased. Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.
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Confirm that the camera is turned off. Slide the memory card slot / battery cover lock and open the cover. Hook your nail onto the date battery holder and lightly pull it up.
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Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert a new battery with the () side facing up.
() side
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Replace the battery holder and close the cover. When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p. 13).
After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time, although the Date/Time menu will appear, you do not need to replace the date battery.
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Camera Care and Maintenance

Never use thinners, benzine, detergents 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 organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate 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 Canons standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
PowerShot A590 IS
Image Sensor Lens
(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8 million : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 million pixels) : 5.8 (W) 23.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) 140 (T) mm) f/2.6 (W) f/5.5 (T) : Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom) : Real-image zoom viewfinder : 2.5-inch type, amorphous silicon TFT color LCD, approx. 115,000 pixels (Picture coverage 100%) : TTL autofocus/ Manual focus are available AF frame mode: Face Detect*1*2/AiAF (9-point)/ Center
*1 AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face. *2 If no face is detected, AiAF (9-points) is used.
Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System
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Focusing Range (From the front of the lens)
: Normal: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) infinity Macro: 5 45 cm (W) (2.0 in. 1.5 ft. (W)), 30 45 cm (T) (12 in. 1.5 ft.(T)) Manual focus/Easy: 5 cm (2.0 in.) infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) infinity (T) Kids&Pets: 1 m (3.3 ft.) infinity (W/T) : Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter : 1/60 1/2000 sec. 15 1/2000 sec. (Shutter speed range throughout all shooting modes) Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.
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Image Stabilization Metering System : Lens-shift type Continuous/Shoot Only/Panning/Off : Evaluative*1/Center-weighted average or Spot*2
*1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF. *2 Fixed to center
Exposure Compensation : 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) : Auto*1, High ISO Auto*2, ISO 80/100/200/400/ 800/1600
*1 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode and subject brightness. *2 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode, subject brightness and subject movement. However, the ISO speed is set relatively higher than Auto.
White Balance
: Auto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Custom

* The colors of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AF.
Built-in Flash
Built-in Flash Range
Shooting Modes
: Auto, on, off Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF.
: 30 cm 3.5 m (12 in. 11 ft.) (W)/ 30 cm 2.2 m (12 in. 7.2 ft.) (T) Brightness of image periphery may reduce depending on shooting distance. : Auto Easy Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Special Scene*1 and Movie*2
*1 Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks and Aquarium. *2 Standard and Compact.
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Continuous Shooting Self-timer
: Approx. 1.4 shots/sec. : Approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay or custom
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Recording Media : SD memory card/SDHC memory card/ MultiMediaCard/MMCplus card/HC MMCplus card : Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* : Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) : Sound Memo: 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 cameras image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
File Format Data Type
Compression
: Superfine, Fine, Normal : : : : : : :
Number of (Still images) : Large Recording Medium 1 Pixels Medium 2 Medium 3 Small Date Stamp Widescreen (Movies)
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3264 2448 pixels 2592 1944 pixels 2048 1536 pixels 1600 1200 pixels 640 480 pixels 1600 1200 pixels 3264 1832 pixels
Appendix
: Standard : 640 480 pixels (20 frames/sec.) 640 480 pixels (20 frames/sec. LP) : 320 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory full*1 (can record up to a maximum of 4 GB one time*2) : Compact: 160 120 pixels (15 frames/sec.) Maximum recording length per clip: 3 min.
*1 Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC- 512 MSH recommended). *2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches one hour.
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Playback Modes : Playback Modes: Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 2x to 10x max.), Resume Playback, Image Inspection Tool, Jump, My Category, Movie Playback (slow motion available), Rotate, Slide Show, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Sound memos (it is possible to record and playback up to 1 min.), Protect : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible : Hi-Speed USB (mini-B) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio) : 2 AA-size alkaline batteries 2 AA-size NiMH batteries NB4-300 (sold separately) AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately)
Direct Print Interface
Communication Settings : MTP, PTP Power Source
Operating Temperatures Operating Humidity
Dimensions : 94.3 64.7 40.8 mm (excluding protrusions) (3.71 2.55 1.61 in.) Weight (camera body only)
: 0 40 C (32 104 F) (0 35 C (32 95 F) when NB-3AH is used.) : 10 90%
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: Approx. 175 g (6.17 oz.)
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Battery Capacity
Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On (Based on the CIPA standard) AA-size Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) AA-size NiMH Batteries (NB-3AH (fully charged)) Approx. 200 images Approx. 450 images Playback Time
Approx. 9 hours Approx. 11 hours
The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. Movie data is excluded. At 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 2C/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.
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Appendix
A 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 (p. 171).
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Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities

: Memory card included with the camera
Recording Pixels (Large) 3264 2448 pixels (Medium 1) 2592 1944 pixels (Medium 2) 2048 1536 pixels (Medium 3) 1600 1200 pixels (Small) 640 480 pixels (Date Stamp) 1600 1200 pixels (Widescreen) 3264 1832 pixels
Compression
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53 11 19 41
32 MB 8 14 30 11 21 42 18 33 66 30 53 102 114 177 278
SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 35 139 59 231 123 479 49 190 87 339 173 671 76 295 136 529 269 1041 121 471 217 839 411 1590 460 1777 711 2747 1118 4317 217 47 79 166 839 183 307 642
This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
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Movie
: Memory card included with the camera
Standard
Compact
Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 480 pixels 20 frames/sec. 640 480 pixels 20 frames/sec. LP 320 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 160 120 pixels 15 frames/sec.
32 MB 23 sec. 47 sec. 44 sec. 3 min. 36 sec.
SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 1 min. 36 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 6 min. 12 sec. 12 min. 16 sec. 11 min. 42 sec. 55 min. 57 sec.
Maximum movie clip length at continuous recording time.
: 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum
Image Data Sizes (Estimated)

Recording Pixels 3264 2448 pixels 2592 1944 pixels
2048 1536 pixels 1600 1200 pixels 1600 1200 pixels 3264 1832 pixels
640 480 pixels
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3436 KB 2503 KB 1602 KB 1002 KB 249 KB 2601 KB
Compression 2060 KB 1395 KB 893 KB 558 KB 150 KB 558 KB 1540 KB 736 KB File size 1280 KB/sec. 640 KB/sec. 660 KB/sec. 120 KB/sec. 980 KB 695 KB 445 KB 278 KB 84 KB
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Standard
Compact
Recording Pixels/Frame Rate 640 480 pixels 20 frames/sec. 640 480 pixels 20 frames/sec. LP 320 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 160 120 pixels 15 frames/sec.
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MultiMediaCard
Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards 32.0 24.0 1.4 mm (1.3 0.9 0.06 in.) Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.)
SD Memory Card
Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 24.0 2.1 mm (1.3 0.9 0.1 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.)
NiMH Battery NB-3AH

(Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)
Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Diameter Length Weight AA-size nickel metal hydride battery 1.2 V DC 2500 mAh (min.: 2300 mAh) Approx. 300 times 0 35 C (32 95 F) 14.5mm 50.0 mm (0.57 1.97 in.) Approx. 30 g (1.06 oz.)
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USA and Canada only: The Nickel-Metal Hydride 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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Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE

Rated Input Rated Output Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight
(Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)
100 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 565 mA*14, 1275 mA*22 Approx. 4 hours 40 min.*1, Approx. 2 hours*2 0 35 C (32 95 F) 65.0 105.0 27.5 mm (2.56 4.13 1.08 in.) Approx. 95 g (3.35 oz.)
*1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries *2 When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800

Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight
(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800)

100 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) 3.15 V DC, 2.0 A 0 40 C (32 104 F) 42.6 104.0 31.4 mm (1.68 4.11 1.24 in.) Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz.) (excluding power cord)
Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately)

Magnification Focal Length*1 Focusing Range*1 Thread Diameter Dimensions Diameter Length Weight Approx. 0.7x 24.5 mm (35mm film equivalent) Approx. 21 cm (8.3 in.) infinity (W)*2 52 mm standard filter thread*3 58.0 30.5 mm (2.28 1.20 in.) Approx. 74 g (2.61 oz.)
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Appendix
When connecting to and using a household power outlet, use only AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (rated input: 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz, rated output: 3.15 V DC). Using anything else can cause fire, overheating, or electrical shock.
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Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold Separately)

Magnification Focal Length*4 Focusing Range*4 Thread Diameter Dimensions Diameter Length Weight Approx. 1.75x 245 mm (35mm film equivalent) Approx. 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) infinity (T)*2 52 mm standard filter thread*3 55.2 46.7 mm (2.17 1.84 in.) Approx. 86 g (3.03 oz.)
Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold Separately)

Normal: 17 25 cm (6.7 9.8 in.) (W/T) Macro: 4 17 cm (1.6 6.7 in.) (W/T) Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread*3 Dimensions Diameter Length 54.0 10.2 mm (2.13 0.40 in.) Weight Approx. 55 g (1.94 oz.) Focusing Range (from front of lens)
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G (Sold Separately)

Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter Length 55.7 36.8 mm (2.19 1.45 in.) Weight Approx. 14 g (0.49 oz.)
(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot A590 IS (Max. wide angle) *2 From front of the mounted tele-converter. *3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G is required when mounted on PowerShot A590 IS. *4 When mounted on PowerShot A590 IS (Max. telephoto)
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Index
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Index
Numerics
3:2 Guide ................................106
D
Date and Time .......................... 13 Date Battery ............................ 184 Date Stamp ............................... 22 Digital Tele- Converter .............. 56 Digital Zoom ............................. 56 Direct Print Compatible Printers ............................................ 35, 38 Direct Transfer .......................... 31 Display Language ..................... 14 Display Overlays ..................... 106 Distance Units .......................... 53 DPOF Print Settings ............... 133 Drive Mode ......................... 62, 84
A
AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ..........177 Accessory .................................36 AF Frame ............................46, 92 AF-assist Beam ...................40, 50 AF-Point Zoom ..........................88 Aperture Value ....................76, 78 Auto Category .........................107 AUTO Mode ..............................15 Auto Rotate ............................. 146
Battery Installing ................................10 Low Battery ...........................47 Battery Capacity ...................... 191
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E F
Camera Shake Warning ..........154 Card Formatting ...........................141 Components Guide ...................40 Compression .............................65 Computer Connecting ............................29 Downloading Images ............27 System Requirements .......... 27 Continuous Shooting ................. 84 Converter ................................181 Create Folder ..........................144
Easy Mode ................................ 17 Embedding the Date in the Image Data .......................................... 22 Erase all .................................. 132 Erasing ............................. 19, 132 Exif Print ................................. 189 Exposure Compensation .......... 99
Face Detect .............................. 92 Face Select and Track .............. 94 File Numbering ....................... 142 Flash Flash Exp. Comp .................. 86 Flash Output ......................... 86 Settings ................................. 86 Shooting ............................... 60 Focus ........................................ 90 focus ......................................... 92 Focus Check ....................... 54, 90
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Index
Focus Check Display ..............112 Focus Lock ................................96 Frame Rates .............................83
G
Grid Lines ................................106
H
High-Power Flash ...................182 Histogram ..................................48
Image Stabilizer ........................ 66 Index Playback ........................111 Indicators ..................................43 ISO Speed ................................68
J L
Jump (Searching the Images) . 114
LCD Monitor Display ................. 54 Lens Close-up lens ...................... 179 Conversion Lens Adapter ...179 Tele-converter .....................178 Wide Converter ...................178 Lens Retract ..............................53 Lense ......................................178 List of Messages .....................161
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Play Menu ............................. 51 Print Menu ............................ 51 Rec. Menu ............................ 49 Set up Menu ......................... 52 Settings ................................. 44 Metering Mode ........................ 100 MF-Point Zoom ................... 50, 97 Microphone ............................... 24 Mode Dial ................................. 69 Movie Shooting ......................... 24, 80 Viewing ................................. 26 Mute .......................................... 52 My Category ........................... 116 My Colors ............................... 104
Night View ................................ 55
Overexposure Warning ............. 55
M
Macro ........................................61 Manual Focus ...........................97 Memory Cards Estimated Capacities ..........192 Menu FUNC. Menu .........................49
Power Kits .............................. 174 Power Saving ................... 52, 139 Pressing fully ............................ 16 Pressing halfway ...................... 15 Print List .................................... 21 Print Method ............................. 53 Print/Share Button ............ 42, 108 Printing ..................................... 20 Program AE .............................. 73 Protect .................................... 131
Rec. Review ............................. 16 Recording Pixels ................. 64, 83 Red-Eye Correction (Playback) ................................................ 122
Index
199
Red-Eye Correction (Shooting) .86 Red-Eye Reduction ...................86 Registering Settings ................108 Reset All ..................................147 Resize .....................................127 Resume .....................................18 Resume Playback .....................18 Review ...................................... 50 Review Info ............................... 90 Rotate .....................................119
Wrist Strap ................................ 12
S
Safety FE ..................................86 Safety MF ..................................98 Safety Zoom ..............................57 Self-Timer .................................62 Shooting Mode ..........................69 Functions Available .............206 shutter button ............................15 Shutter Speed .....................74, 78 Slide Shows ............................121 Sound Memos .........................129 Start-up Image ..........................52 System Map ..............................34
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Telephoto ..................................56 Transfer Settings (DPOF) .......137 Transition ................................120 TV Set .....................................148
V
Video Output Signal ................148 Viewfinder .................................41 Volume ...................................... 52
W
White Balance .........................101 Wide Angle ................................56
200 MEMO
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201 MEMO
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202 MEMO
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203 MEMO
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FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1263 Systems) 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.
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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. Rglementation canadienne sur les interfrences radio Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme 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
Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh, the Mac logo, Quick Time and the QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
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For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
Copyright Canon Inc. 2008 All rights reserved.
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here.
Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 99) Auto1) ISO Speed (p. 68) High ISO Auto ISO 80 1600 White Balance (p. 101) Auto1) Other than Auto Single Shot Drive Mode (pp. 84, 62) Continuous Self-timer Custom Timer (delay, shots) (p. 63) My Colors (p. 104) Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 86) Flash Output Control (p. 86)
2) 3)
Evaluative Metering System (p. 100)
Center-weighted Average Spot
Number of Recording Pixels, Compression (still images) (pp. 64, 65) Date Stamp (Date, Date & Time) (p. 22) Number of Recording Pixels, Frame Rate (p. 83)
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2 sec./10 sec. Custom
640 480, 20 fps / 20 fps LP 320 240, 30 fps 160 120, 15 fps Av/Tv Setting Av (p. 76) Tv (p. 74) Normal Macro
Shooting Zone (p. 61) Manual Focus (p. 97)
Auto
Face Select and Track (p. 94)
Flash (p. 60)
On Off LCD Monitor (off)
LCD Monitor Setting (p. 54) LCD Monitor (no infomation) LCD Monitor (infomation view)
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Shooting Mode Function Face Detect AF Frame (p. 92) AiAF (9-point) Center AF-Point Zoom (p. 88) Digital Zoom4) (p. 56) Standard Digital Tele-converter Flash Mode Auto Manual

5)

5)
Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Settings (p. 86) Flash Output Red-Eye Correction Red-Eye Lamp Safety FE MF-Point Zoom (p. 97) Safety MF (p. 98) AF-assist Beam (p. 50) Review (Rec. review) (p. 50) Review Info. (p. 50) Auto Category (p. 107) Disp. Overlay (p. 106) Off
Detailed / Focus Check
Grid Lines
3:2 Guide/Both Continuous
IS Mode (p. 66) Converter (p. 181)
Shoot Only/Panning
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6)
8)
5)
Registering settings to the Print/Share button (p. 108)
: Setting available or optimum value is automatically set by the camera. : Not available.
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)
Set to optimum value depending on each shooting mode. Fix to Large size of the recording pixels and fine of the compression. Including macro. Date stamp and Widescreen are not available. Always set to on. Always set to [On] when Auto Flash is selected. Only available when the flash is set to [On]. Fix to 2 seconds.
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Camera User Guide

Confirming the Package Contents

b AA-size Alkaline Batteries (2)

c Memory Card (32 MB)

d Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

g Canon Digital Camera Solution

f Wrist Strap WS-800

Canon Customer Support Leaflet

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Lets Get Started!

Lets Get Started!

Learning More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Components Guide Basic Operations 40 44

Commonly Used Shooting Functions

Shooting Using the Mode Dial

Advanced Shooting Functions

117 119 120 121 122 127 129 131 132

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Configuring the Camera

Connecting to a TV Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix

Shooting/Playback Using a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

148 150 161 165

Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

About this Guide

Using the Flash

Mode switch position: Shooting ( )/ Playback ( )

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Open the cover (c).

2. Install two batteries.

Positive end (+)

3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

4. Close the cover (d), and press downward as you slide

To Remove the Batteries

Take care that you do not drop the batteries.

To Remove the Memory Card

Setting the Date and Time

Button Buttons Button

button to set the

To Change a Previously Set Date/Time

1. Press the 2. Use the

or button to select (Set up) menu. button to select button.

Setting the Display Language

button and press the

button to select a language.

Shooting Still Images

Shooting Still Images (

Mode Switch Mode Dial Indicators Button

1. Press the power button.

2. Select a shooting mode.

2. Set the shooting mode dial to .

3. Aim the camera at the subject.

4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus.

Shooting Still Images

5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.

To Shoot Images in Focus

Just pressing fully

Shooting Still Images

Shooting in Easy Mode

1. Set the mode dial to

2. Aim the camera at the subject.