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CEL-SE88A210 © 2004 CANON INC.

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ENGLISH

Camera User Guide

z Please read the Read This First section (p. 4).

z Please also see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide.

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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 any time without prior notice.

• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.

• Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, memory cards, personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-

Canon memory cards.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.

® are either registered • Microsoft ® and Windows trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• SD is a trademark.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

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 nongenuine 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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The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (s. 75).

(1)The default setting of the flash for the [Foliage] and [Fireworks] options is [Off].

The following functions cannot be set in the [Fireworks] mode.

- The [Auto] and [On] setting of the flash

- Red-eye reduction function

- AF-assist beam

- AF frame selection

- Macro mode

- AF lock

- Manual focus

The following functions cannot be set in the [Kids & Pets] mode.

- Macro mode

- AF frame selection

(2)When using the digital zoom, AF frame is set to [Off].

(3)Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to [Sepia] or [B/W].

(4)The white balance is set to [Auto].

(5)Settings automatically set by the camera.

(6)ISO [Auto] cannot be selected.

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Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Canon Digital Camera

Software Starter Guide Disk

Installing the Software

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

This Guide

Canon Digital Camera

Software Starter Guide Disk

Downloading Images to a Computer

Direct Print User Guide

Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

Symbols Used

Icons under title bars show the available shooting modes. As in the example below, the shooting mode dial should be set to , , , , , ,

, , , , or .

Using the Flash

Mode Dial

This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

This camera can use SD* memory cards or

MultiMediaCards.

* SD=Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.

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Table of Contents

Items marked with  are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.

Read This First 4

Please Read......................................................4

Safety Precautions ............................................6

Preventing Malfunctions ..................................11

Components Guide 12

Preparing the Camera



15

Installing the Batteries .....................................15

Installing the Memory Card .............................18

Formatting Memory Cards ........................19

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

Setting the Language ......................................23

Using the LCD Monitor ....................................24

Basic Functions 30

Turning the Power On/Off ...............................30

Switching between Shooting and Playback.....32

Shooting – The Basics 33

Auto Mode...............................................33

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting .......36

Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) .................38

Portrait ................................................38

Landscape ..........................................38

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

Fast Shutter ........................................ 38

Slow Shutter ....................................... 38

Changing the Resolution and Compression.... 40

Using the Flash ......................................... 42

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

Self-timer......................................................... 45

Digital Zoom .................................................... 47

Continuous Shooting....................................... 48

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)... 49

Special Scene Mode ................................. 51

Postcard Print Mode........................................ 54

Movie Mode .............................................. 56

Playback – The Basics 58

Displaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback).. 58

Magnifying Images.................................... 59

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback).. 60

Jumping between Images ............................... 61

Viewing/Editing Movies ................................... 61

Erasing 65

Erasing Images Individually ...................... 65

Erasing All Images .......................................... 65

Shooting – Advanced Functions





66

Selecting Menus and Settings......................... 66

Menu Settings and Default Settings................ 69

Resetting the Settings to Default..................... 75

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Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ..............76

Program AE........................................77

Setting the Shutter Speed ..................77

Setting the Aperture ...........................79

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ..80

Switching between Focusing Modes ...............81

Switching between Metering Modes................82

Adjusting the Exposure ...................................83

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)................84

Changing the ISO Speed ................................87

Changing the Photo Effect ..............................88

Adjusting the Flash Output ..............................89

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects ...................90

Setting the Auto Rotate Function ....................92

Playback – Advanced Functions 94

Rotating Images in the Display........................94

Attaching Sound Memos to Image ..................95

Auto Play .........................................................96

Protecting Images ...........................................97

Various Functions 98

About Printing..................................................98

DPOF Print Settings ......................................100

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) ...104

Downloading Images to a Computer .............106

Computer System Requirements ............107

Table of Contents

Viewing Images on a TV Set......................... 114

Resetting the File Number ............................ 115

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) .. 117

Registering My Camera Settings .................. 118

List of Messages

Troubleshooting

121

123

Appendix 129

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) ........ 129

Using the Lenses (Sold Separately).............. 132

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) .. 136

Replacing the Date Battery ........................... 137

Camera Care and Maintenance .................... 139

Specifications 140

Battery Performance ..................................... 144

Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images)................................... 145

Photo Tips and Information 151

INDEX



153

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode .. 159

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Read This First

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon 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

For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the Canon European Warranty System (EWS)

Booklet supplied with your camera.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see rear of this booklet or the European Warranty

System (EWS) Booklet.

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Read This First

Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period.

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.

This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 115).

Language Setting

Please see page 23 to change the language setting.

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Read This First

Safety Precautions

z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.

z In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories (see the System Map for power supply accessory details).

Storing memory cards

Store the memory card out of the reach of children and infants.

It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

WARNINGS z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.

z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

z Be particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the camera away from children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery.

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Read This First z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described

in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if

it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest

Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other

liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The equipment has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera’s power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest

Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to

clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.

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Read This First z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects

on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.

z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

z Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.

z Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.

z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, skin, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.

z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.

z Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries.

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Read This First z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct

contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.

z Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.

z If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger

recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.

z Disconnect the battery charger or compact power adapter from both the camera and power

outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.

Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

z The camera terminal of the compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with your

camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

z Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter,

close-up lens and conversion lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause an injury.

Caution about magnetic fields

Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera (p. 12). Such items may lose data or stop working.

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Read This First

CAUTIONS z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high

temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the batteries.

z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.

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

z Ensure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is plugged into a power outlet of the

specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies according to region.

z Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. z If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation.

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Read This First

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation.

Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card, batteries, and compact power adapter from the camera and store it at room temperature until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed may cause battery leakage and damage the camera. (Do not remove the date battery.)

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Components Guide

Shooting Mode Dial (p. 14)

Speaker

Shutter Button (p. 33)

Zoom Lever

(p. 33, 47, 59, 61)

Microphone

Ring

Ring Release Button

Power Button (p. 30)

Power Lamp (p. 14)

AF-assist Beam (p. 36)

Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 43)

Self-timer Lamp (p. 45)

Viewfinder Window (p. 35)

Flash (p. 42)

A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal

(p. 114)

DIGITAL Terminal (p. 109)

DC IN Terminal (p. 131)

Lens

Terminal Cover

The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer.

Computer (p. 106)

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

Direct Print Compatible Printers (sold separately)

• Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY CP series), Card Photo Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera), or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer).

• Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series)

- Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.

- PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera).

PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera).

Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information.

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Components Guide

SET Button

Mode Switch (p. 32)

Viewfinder (p. 35)

Indicators (p. 14)

(Flash)/

Strap Mount

Button (p. 42)

Attaching the wrist strap* 1

Button

LCD Monitor* 2 (p. 24)

Button

(Print/Share) Button

(p. 98, 111)

Tripod Socket

MENU Button (p. 67)

FUNC. (Function)/ (Single Image

Erase) Button (p. 65, 66)

(Macro)/ MF (Manual Focus)/

Button (p. 44, 91)

Battery Cover (p. 15)

Battery Cover Lock (p. 15)

Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 18)

DISP. (Display) Button (p. 24, 27)

The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the

• Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide)

(Print/Share) button.

• Downloading images (Windows only): See page 106 of this guide and the Canon Digital Camera Software

Starter Guide Disk (separate from this guide)

The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computert connection.

Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images

Blinking Blue: Printing/Transferring (p. 111)

* 1

* 2

When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items.

The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic sheet for protection against scratches during shipment.

Remove it before using the camera.

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Components Guide

Shooting Mode Dial

Creative

Zone

Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes.

Auto z : Auto (p. 33)

The camera automatically selects settings.

Image Zone z Image Zone

The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type.

: Portrait (p. 38) : Landscape (p. 38)

: Night Scene (p. 38) : Fast Shutter (p. 38)

: Slow Shutter (p. 38)

: Special Scene (p. 38, 51)

: Stitch Assist (p. 38, 49) : Movie (p. 56) z Creative Zone

The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects.

: Program AE (p. 77)

: Shutter-speed priority AE (p. 77)

: Aperture-priority AE (p. 79)

: Manual Exposure (p. 80)

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Indicators

The indicators light or blink when the Power button or the shutter button is pressed.

Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to shoot

Blinking Green: Recording to memory card/

Reading memory card/Erasing from memory card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection)

Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)

Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)/Flash is charging

Lower Indicator

Yellow: Macro mode/Manual Focus mode/AF Lock

Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (although you can press the shutter button, you are recommended to shoot using the focus lock

(p. 90))

Power Lamp

Green: Power is on

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Preparing the Camera

Installing the Batteries

Insert two AA-size alkaline batteries (supplied with the camera) or separately sold nickel metal hydride

(NiMH) batteries.

1

Be sure that the camera power is off.

2

Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow, and open the cover.

3

Insert the batteries as shown.

Negative end (–)

Positive end (+)

When the upper indicator blinks green, do not turn off the power or open the battery cover.

The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the memory card.

z The use of the separately sold AC Adapter

Kit ACK800 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions

(p. 131).

z The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 129).

z See Battery Performance (p. 144).

z For information about the Battery and

Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable

NiMH batteries, see the System Map

(separate from this guide).

4

Close the battery cover.

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Preparing the Camera

Proper Battery Handling z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using Rechargeable Batteries

(p. 129).

z 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.

z 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. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH

Battery Kit (a four-piece set).

z While it is possible to use AA-size nickelcadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.

z Never mix unused and partially used batteries. Always load two fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time.

The partially used batteries may leak.

z Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and negative (–) ends in the right direction.

z Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. Both batteries should be identical.

z Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one’s skin or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduced usage time.

z Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries).

If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down faster than they should, you may be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm them up prior to use. But be careful that you don’t put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short-circuit.

z If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use.

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WARNING

Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as some batteries may come with defective seals.

Do not use batteries with defective seals.

Never use batteries that look like this.

Batteries with all or part of the seal

(electrical insulation sheath) peeled off.

Preparing the Camera

Battery Status Indications

The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted.

Change the batteries

Batteries are beginning to run low.

Replace or recharge the batteries if you wish to continue using the camera. If the LCD monitor is off, this icon will appear when you press any of the following buttons: DISP., or

/MF button.

Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can no longer operate. You should replace the batteries immediately.

The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat.

The negative terminal is correctly formed (protruding from the metal base), but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base.

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Preparing the Camera

Installing the Memory Card

1

Be sure that the camera is turned off.

2

Slide the memory card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it.

3

Insert the memory card.

z Push the memory card in until it clicks into place.

z Do not touch or allow metal objects to contact the terminals on the back of the memory card.

To remove the memory card

Push the memory card until it clicks and then release it.

4

Close the memory card slot cover securely.

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• Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks.

• Turn the camera’s power off, or open the memory card slot cover.

z Please note that memory cards formatted with other manufacturers’ cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application programs, may slow down writing to the memory card or may not operate correctly in the camera.

z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera (See Formatting Memory Cards

(p. 19)). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.

See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 145).

Preparing the Camera

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 data types.

Please check the contents of the memory card before formatting it.

1

Turn the power on (p. 30).

2

Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the button.

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Preparing the Camera

3

Select (Format) using the or button and press the SET button.

4

Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button.

z To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.

z The capacity of the memory card displayed on the LCD monitor when formatting is less than the rated capacity of the memory card. This is not a malfunction of the memory card or camera.

5

Press the MENU button.

z If the camera does not work properly, the inserted memory card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem.

z When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem.

z Memory cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the memory card with this camera.

If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and reinsert the memory card. Then turn the camera back on and format again.

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Memory Card Handling Precautions z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.

z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.

z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects.

z Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker.

z When writing on the memory card, use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Using a sharp point pen (e.g. ball-point pen) or pencil may damage the memory card or corrupt the recorded data.

z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity or card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended.

Preparing the Camera z Moving a memory card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the memory card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature.

z If condensation forms on the memory card, store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally.

z Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations.

• Locations subject to dust or sand

• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

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Preparing the Camera

Setting the Date/Time

The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on, or whenever the lithium date battery charge is low. Start from

Step 4 to set the date and time.

1

Turn the power on (p. 30).

2

Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the button.

3

Press the or button to select

(Date/Time), and then press the SET button.

4

Set the date and time.

z Press wish to set.

button to select the item you z Press the or button to change its value.

z The date can be set up to the year 2030.

5

Press the SET button.

6

Press the MENU button.

z For embedding the date on the image data, refer to page 55.

z To set the camera so that the date and time will not appear on the image when it is being shot but only when it is printed, see

Setting the Print Style (p. 103), the Direct

Print User Guide or the Canon Digital

Camera Software Starter Guide Disk supplied with the camera.

Replacing the Date Battery (p. 137)

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Setting the Language

Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display.

1

Turn the power on (p. 30).

2

Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the button.

3

Select

(Language) using the button.

button and press the SET

Preparing the Camera

4

Select a language using the , , or button and press the SET button.

z The Set up menu will reappear without changing the language setting if you press the MENU button instead of the SET button.

5

Press the MENU button.

Shortcut Operation

The Language menu can also be displayed in

Playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. (This function cannot be used while an image is magnified or a movie clip is played back, or when a printer is connected to the camera.)

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Preparing the Camera

Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Pressing the DISP. button switches the LCD monitor display mode.

Shooting Mode

DISP. Button

Standard

(No Information)

Detailed

(Information View)

AF Frame

Spot AE

Point

Frame

DISP. Button

Shutter Speed

DISP. Button

Aperture Value

• Still images: Shots Remaining

• Movies (seconds):

- Remaining Movie Time

- Elapsed Time

Off

When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the AF frame will display as follows (when the LCD monitor is on).

AiAF set to [On] (p. 81) z Green: Focusing complete (focused AF frame) z Does not appear: Focusing difficulty

AiAF set to [Off] (p. 81) (1-point AF) z z

Green: Focusing complete

Yellow: Focusing difficulty

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Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode z (Red)

Shooting Mode p. 38, 76

Exposure

Compensation

White Balance

Drive Mode

ISO Speed

Photo Effect

Metering Mode

Compression

Resolution Postcard

Print p. 83 p. 84 p. 45, 48 p. 87 p. 88 p. 82 p. 40 p. 40, 54

Flash p. 42

Red-eye Reduction p. 43

Macro Mode p. 44

Manual Focus p. 91

Auto Rotate Function p. 92

Movie Recording

Mode p. 56

Preparing the Camera

PowerShot A520:

5.7x 7.1x 8.9x 11x 14x

PowerShot A510:

5.1x 6.4x 8.0x 9.8x 13x

Digital Zoom

Setting* 2 p. 47

Camera Shake

Warning

Low Battery p. 26 p. 17

* 1 Each mode of the SCN mode icon appears (p. 51).

* 2 Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.

z When a Shooting mode setting is changed, the settings appear on the LCD monitor for about

6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to

Standard (No Information) or Off. (The Shooting mode settings may not appear depending on the camera setting.) z and the icons in (the shaded area of the chart) appear even when the information view is turned off.

z In addition to the above, the AF frame, spot metering frame, shutter speed, aperture value, recordable images or recordable movie time are z displayed as in the example on page 24.

Setting the shooting mode dial to whether it is set to on or off.

or modes turns the LCD monitor on regardless of

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Preparing the Camera z A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon ( ) displays in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot.

z After you shoot an image by fully pressing the shutter button, the image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately three seconds (if the review duration is changed, the image is displayed for the selected number of seconds; or if the hold function is activated, the image is displayed until the shutter button is pressed again) (p. 36). Keeping the shutter button fully pressed after shooting, or pressing the SET button while the image is displayed will also continue to display the image.

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Preparing the Camera

Playback Mode

No Display

Standard

DISP. Button

Displayed image number

Total number of images

File Number

DISP. Button

Detailed*

Histogram

Shooting

Date/Time

Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

DISP. Button

Compression p. 40

Resolution (Still image) p. 40

Sound memo (WAVE file) p. 95

Movie

Protection Status p. 56 p. 97

Movie Length

* Detailed Display is not available in Index Playback (9 images).

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Preparing the Camera

Icons Displayed in Playback Mode

(Detailed Display)

*1

Shooting Mode p. 38, p. 76

Exposure Compensation p. 83

White Balance p. 84

Photo Effect

ISO Speed

Flash

Macro Mode

Manual Focus

Metering Mode p. 88 p. 87 p. 42 p. 44 p. 91 p. 82

* 2

Resolution (Movies)

Low Battery p. 40 p. 17

In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture value, histogram and recorded movie time are displayed as in the example in the figure on page 27.

* 1 Each mode of the SCN mode icon appears (p. 51).

* 2 appears even in No Display mode.

The following information may also appear with some images.

An audio file other than a WAVE file, or a file with unrecognized format, is attached.

JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for

Camera File System Standards.

RAW image.

Unrecognized data type.

z The on/off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off. When the camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode.

However, when the LCD monitor is turned on and the “Change the batteries” message appears, the LCD monitor may not automatically turn on the next time the camera is started.

z While a recorded image is displayed on the

LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (see About the Histogram

(p. 29)) that shows the distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation and re-shoot. (Press the DISP. button if the histogram and other information are not shown.)

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About the Histogram z The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright

(p. 83).

Sample Histograms

Dark image

Balanced image

Bright image

Preparing the Camera

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Basic Functions

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Camera On

1

Press the Power button until the power lamp lights green (p. 14).

Shooting Mode z Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor.

Current shooting settings will disappear in approximately 6 seconds when the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) or

Off (p. 24).

Playback Mode z The LCD monitor displays an image.

Turning the Camera Off

1

Press the Power button again to turn the power off.

z You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the power is turned on.

(To change the start-up sound and image, see pages 71, 74 and 117.) z The start-up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is Off in Shooting mode or the A/V OUT terminal is connected to a TV.

Turning on the camera without the start-up sound z Hold the MENU button while pressing the

Power button. This will set the [Mute] setting to [On] and silence the operation sound and the shutter sound. This is convenient when you wish to shoot silently.

However, the warning signal beeps even when the [Mute] setting is [On].

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Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting, the camera may power down or the LCD monitor may go off automatically.

z Auto Power Down

[On]: Shooting mode:

Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed.

Playback mode:

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed.

Connected to a Printer:

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed.

When the Auto Power Down Function

Activates

Pressing the Power button again will restore power.

[Off]: The power saving function does not activate.

.

Basic Functions z Display Off (only in shooting mode)

The LCD monitor automatically shuts off approximately 1 minute* after the last time a camera control is accessed.

* This time can be changed (p. 72).

When the Display Off Function Activates

The LCD monitor display turns back on by pressing any button other than the Power button, or by altering the vertical or horizontal orientation of the camera.

The power saving function will not activate during Auto Play or during a computer connection (p. 96, 106).

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Basic Functions

Switching between Shooting and

Playback

You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or erasing an image immediately after it is shot.

Shooting Mode

Shooting Mode z Slide the mode switch to .

Playback Mode z Slide the mode switch to .

• When a printer (sold separately) is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Print

User Guide).

• When the camera is connected to a computer, recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p. 106).

When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, the , or icon appears on the LCD monitor.

Playback Mode

The lens does not retract for approximately

1 minute after the camera switches to

Playback mode.

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Shooting – The Basics

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

(p. 159) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes.

Auto Mode

Mode Dial

In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.

1

Check that the camera is in

Shooting mode (p. 32).

2

Turn the shooting mode dial to .

3

Aim the camera at the subject you wish to shoot.

4

Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in the viewfinder).

: Decreases the size of the subject

(Wide angle)

: Magnifies the size of the subject

(Telephoto) z The angle of view can be adjusted within the

35 to 140 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent.

z When the LCD monitor is on, the combined use of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to the following magnification (Digital Zoom (p. 47)).

PowerShot A520: approx. 14x

PowerShot A510: approx. 13x

5

Press the shutter button halfway.

z The shutter button has a two-stage action.

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Pressing Halfway

Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus.

z Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the upper indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green.

z The lower indicator will blink yellow and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on.

6

Press the shutter button all the way.

Pressing Fully

Pressing fully releases the shutter.

z You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is complete. Do not move the camera until you hear this sound.

z The upper indicator blinks green while data is recorded onto the memory card.

z The picture appears for approximately three seconds on the LCD monitor, if it is on.

34 z See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

z With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 36).

z If the indicator blinks orange or yellow while you press the shutter button halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot.

z Images are first saved into the camera’s internal memory before being recorded onto the memory card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.

z The beep and shutter sound can be set

[On/Off] in the [Set up] menu (p. 70).

z Even when the shutter sound is set to [ ,

, (On)] (p. 74), no sound will be heard if [Mute] is set to [On].

z There is no shutter sound in movie mode.

z Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

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Shooting with the Viewfinder

You can save power by turning the LCD monitor off

(p. 24) and using the viewfinder to shoot.

1

Compose the image so that the subject appears in the center of the frame in the viewfinder

(autofocus range).

Shows approximate center of the image

Viewfinder window

Shooting – The Basics

About the Autofocus Function

This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology, which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off-center.

Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded

Image

When shooting an image, a larger range than the one visible in the viewfinder usually gets recorded. You can confirm the actual range that will be recorded in the LCD monitor. In addition, due to the viewfinder’s specification, the range visible in the viewfinder may actually differ from the actual recorded image.

The closer the subject is to the lens, the more noticeable the difference will be. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image. You are recommended to use the LCD monitor during macro photography (p. 44).

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AF-assist Beam z The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions.

z The AF-assist beam can be turned off

(p. 69).

For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.

However, please keep in mind the following facts.

- If the AF-assist beam is turned off, it may become more difficult for the camera to focus in dark conditions.

- The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when you press the shutter button halfway even if the AF-assist beam is turned off.

z In order to prevent any lamp from emitting before the flash fires, set both the red-eye reduction function and the AF-assist beam to [Off] in the Shooting menu.

Reviewing an Image Right after

Shooting

Mode Dial

Right after a shot is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 3 seconds (the duration of display can be changed.) In addition, the image will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting by performing one of the following operations.

z Keeping the shutter button fully pressed z Pressing the SET button while the image is displayed*

Press the shutter button halfway again to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the next image.

You can perform the following while images are displayed.* z Erase the image (p. 65).

z Display the image’s information (p. 27).

z Magnify the image (p. 59) (When pressing the SET button while the image is displayed.)

* Not available in (Stitch Assist) mode.

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Changing the Image Display

Duration

The image review time can be set to [Off], any time in the range of 3 to 10 seconds, or [Hold].

1

Press the MENU button.

z The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

2

Select (Review) using the or button.

3

Select a duration setting using the

or button and press the

MENU button.

z With the [Off] option, the image will not display.

z With the [3 sec.] to [10 sec.] options, the image will appear for the time selected even if you release the shutter button.

Shooting – The Basics z If [Hold] is selected, the image will keep on displaying until the next time the shutter button is pressed.

z Another shot can be taken by pressing the shutter button even while an image is displayed.

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Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone)

Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the shooting mode dial.

Portrait Stitch Assist Special Scene Movie

Use this mode to shoot movies. Sound is also recorded simultaneously

(p. 56).

Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur.

Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama

(p. 49).

Select from 8 scene modes to shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene (p. 51).

Landscape Night Scene Fast Shutter Slow Shutter

Use this mode to shoot landscape scenes.

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Use this mode to capture human subjects 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.

Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects.

Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred, such as river rapids.

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1

Turn the shooting mode dial and set the icon of the mode you wish to use to .

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

and

mode (p. 33).

Shooting Modes

Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

z See page 159 for settings that can be changed in each mode.

z Tips for each function:

Portrait Mode

• You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor or viewfinder.

• You can enhance the blurring effect of the background even more by setting the lens to its telephoto end setting.

Shooting – The Basics

Landscape Mode

• The icon (camera shake warning) may appear on the LCD monitor since slower shutter speeds are frequently used in this mode. If this happens, affix the camera to a tripod.

Night Scene Mode

• The shutter speed slows down. Even if you use the flash, tell your subjects not to move for a few moments.

• If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid-day shots, the same effects as with the

mode can be obtained.

Fast Shutter

• Noise in the recorded image may increase if you shoot in dark conditions.

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Changing the Resolution and

Compression

Mode Dial *

* The Postcard Print mode is not available in and .

You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) depending on the purpose.

*

L

(Large)

M1

(Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 pixels

M2

S

(Small)

Resolution

PowerShot A520:

2272 x 1704 pixels

High

PowerShot A510:

2048 x 1536 pixels

(Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixels

640 x 480 pixels Low

Purpose z Print larger than A4 size*

210 x 297 mm (8.3 x

11.7 in.) prints z Print larger than Letter size* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x

11 in.) prints z Print up to A4 size* 210 x

297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints z Print up to Letter size* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints z Print postcard size 148 x

100 mm (6 x 4 in.) prints z Print L size 119 x 89 mm

(4.7 x 3.5 in.) prints z Print card size 86 x 54 mm

(3.4 x 2.1 in.) prints z Send images as e-mail attachments z Shoot more images

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or

(Postcard

Print Mode) z The resolution is set to M1 (1600 x 1200) and the compression is set to (Fine).

z See page 54 for Postcard Print mode information.

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

Compression

Superfine High Quality

Fine

Normal Normal

Purpose

Shoot higher quality images

Shoot normal quality images

Shoot more images

Movies can be shot with the following resolutions.

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

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1

2

Press the FUNC. button.

Select L* the using button.

* The current setting is displayed.

Example:

PowerShot A510

3

Select the resolution you wish to set using the or button.

Excluding

Shooting – The Basics

4

Press the SET button.

5

Select the compression you wish to set using the or button.

z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot.

6

Press the FUNC. button.

z Image Data Size (Estimated) (p. 146) z Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 145)

Number of recordable images

(Only displayed when the resolution or compression is selected)

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Shooting – The Basics

Using the Flash

Mode Dial *

* In (Fireworks), the flash is prohibited.

Use the flash according to the guidelines below.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Auto

The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires.

The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level.

Flash on with red-eye reduction

The red-eye reduction lamp and the flash always fire.

Flash on The flash always fires.

Flash off The flash does not fire.

1

Press the button to switch between flash modes.

z The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.

z You can switch between settings by pressing button.

When the red-eye reduction function is on

When the red-eye reduction function is off z This operation may not work in certain

Shooting modes (p. 159).

2

Shoot the image.

z The flash will fire if the upper indicator lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not fire in .) z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 33).

When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject.

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M mode, the flash fires with automatic adjustments.

z The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be followed by the main flash. The preflash is used by the camera to obtain the subject’s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the shot.

z In M mode, the [Flash Output] option can be changed and the flash fires with the manually set adjustments (p. 89).

z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is selected.

z Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

z The flash may take approximately 15 seconds to charge in some cases. The LCD monitor, if it is on, will go off when the indicator blinks orange while charging. The

LCD monitor will comeback on after the indicator lights orange when charging is completed. The charging time will vary depending on usage and remaining battery power.

Shooting – The Basics z The flash setting is saved when the camera is turned off in the P, Tv, Av and M

Shooting modes.

Setting the Red-eye Reduction

Function

The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red.

1

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set

(Red-eye) to [On].

z appears on the LCD monitor.

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Shooting – The Basics z Red-eye Reduction

For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.

z The red-eye reduction function cannot be set when the Special Scene mode (p. 51) is set to (Fireworks).

Macro Mode

Mode Dial *

* Macro mode is not available in and .

Use the macro mode when the distance between the lens and the subject is in the range of 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 45 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end.

Use to take close-up shots of flowers or small objects.

1

Press the DISP. button to turn the

LCD monitor on.

2

Press the button.

z The icon appears on the LCD monitor.

z Pressing the button again cancels the macro mode.

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3

Shoot the image.

z The lower indicator will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

Mode (p. 33).

z Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. Shooting with the viewfinder is possible, however, part of the image may not appear in the actual shot

(p. 35).

z When the lens is zoomed out to the wide angle end* 1 , the recordable area is approx.

60 x 44 mm (2.4 x 1.7 in.), and at telephoto end* 2 , it is approx. 84 x 63 mm (3.3 x

2.5 in.).

When the zoom position is located between the telephoto end and the wide angle end, the distance between the front of the lens and the subject will be the same as the telephoto end.

z The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode.

* 1 Closest focal distance.

* 2 Maximum optical telephoto setting.

Shooting – The Basics

Self-timer

Mode Dial

* The cannot be set in and modes.

1

Press the FUNC. button and select

*(Drive Mode) using the or button.

* The current setting is displayed.

2

Select , or using the or

button and press the FUNC. button.

z When is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds, and when is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for

2 seconds, after you press the shutter button all the way.

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Shooting – The Basics z When is selected, pressing the SET button will allow you to set the start time (0 to 10 seconds) and the number of shots (1 to 10 shots). Select the setting item using the or

button and change its value using the or

button.

3

Shoot the image.

z When is selected, the self-timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is pressed all the way. The self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter activates.

z When is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning. The shutter activates in two seconds.

z When is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink during shots, and self-timer sounds will sound as follows. If you set multiple shots to be taken, the self-timer will sound only for the first shot.

- The self-timer will not sound when set to [0 sec.].

- The self-timer will not sound when set to [1 sec.], but the beeps will sound.

- When the self-timer is set between 2 to 10 sec., the self-timer will sound 2 seconds before the shutter activates.

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 33).

z You can change the self-timer sound by changing the setting in [Self-timer Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 74).

z When is selected and the number of

[shot] is set to two or more,

- if the internal memory is full, the interval between shots may lengthen.

- if the flash is to be used, the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.

z See Photo Tips and Information (p. 151).

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Digital Zoom

Mode Dial

Images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows.

PowerShot A520:

Approx. 5.7x, 7.1x, 8.9x, 11x and 14x

PowerShot A510:

Approx. 5.1x, 6.4x, 8.0x, 9.8x and 13x

1

Press the DISP. button to turn the

LCD monitor on.

2

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

(Digital Zoom).

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

3

Select [On] using the or button and press the MENU button.

Shooting – The Basics

4

Press the zoom lever toward .

z The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop. Press the zoom lever toward again to further zoom the image digitally.

z Press the lever toward to zoom back out.

The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are displayed.

5

Shoot the image.

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 33).

The digital zoom cannot be used when the

LCD monitor is off.

z Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.

z Since camera shake may become a factor when using the digital zoom, the use of a tripod is recommended.

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Shooting – The Basics

Continuous Shooting

Mode Dial

Use this mode to shoot successive shots while the shutter button is pressed.

z Continuous shooting speed is as follows*.

PowerShot A520: Approx. 1.9 shots per second

PowerShot A510: Approx. 2.3 shots per second

* Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The figures will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions.)

1

Press the FUNC. button.

2

Select *(Drive

Mode) using the or

* The current setting is displayed.

3

Select using the or button and press the FUNC. button.

4

Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

5

Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.

z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released.

z The interval between shots may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full.

z The flash can be used, but the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.

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Shooting Panoramic Images

(Stitch Assist)

Mode Dial

Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged

(stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.

Shooting – The Basics

Framing a Subject

The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.

When shooting, try to include a distinctive item

(landmark) in the overlapping portions.

To merge the images on a computer, use

PhotoStitch, one of the supplied software programs.

z Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10% of the image height.

z Do not include moving items in the overlap.

z Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objects may appear warped or doubled up.

z Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great.

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Shooting – The Basics z To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis.

z To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it.

Shooting

Images can be shot in the following

2 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.

Left Right Left to right horizontally

Left Right Right to left horizontally

1

Turn the Shooting mode dial to

.

z The LCD monitor will turn on.

2

Select the shooting sequence using the or button and press the SET button.

z The shooting sequence is set.

50 z You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pressing the SET button.

3

Shoot the first image.

z The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image.

4

Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first.

z Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together.

Sequence z Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images.

5

Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining images.

z A maximum of 26 images can be recorded.

6

Press the SET button after the last shot.

EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 51 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM z A custom white balance setting (p. 85) cannot be set in mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another Shooting mode.

z The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots.

z A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode.

See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

Shooting – The Basics

Special Scene Mode

Mode Dial

By simply selecting one of the following

8 modes, you can shoot the image with the most appropriate settings for the scene.

Foliage

Snow

Beach

Fireworks

Underwater

Appropriate for shooting images with flowers, leaves or trees to enhance color.

Appropriate for shooting the subject against the backdrop of snowy mountains while preventing dark subjects and bluish backgrounds.

Appropriate for shooting scenes by the sea or on sunlit sandy beaches while preventing dark subjects.

Appropriate for shooting fireworks clearly with the optimal exposure.

Appropriate for shooting images with the Waterproof Case WP-DC60

(sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with natural hues. The flash is controlled to fire as seldom as possible.

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Shooting – The Basics

Indoor

Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. The exposure is regulated so as to avoid the use of flash as much as possible.

Kids & Pets

Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.

Night

Snapshot

Use this to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds to reduce the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod.

1

Turn the shooting mode dial to

(Special Scene mode).

z The current Scene mode screen is displayed.

2

Select the scene you wish to shoot using the or button and shoot the image.

z The name of the Scene mode is displayed for approximately six seconds each time you change the mode.

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 33) excluding .

z For the shooting procedures of , see the

Waterproof Case User Guide included with the

Waterproof Case WP-DC60 (sold separately).

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Foliage Snow Beach

Shooting – The Basics

Fireworks

Night Snapshot Kids & Pets Indoor Underwater z In mode, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

z In , , and modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image.

z In mode, shoot subjects in the following range: 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16 ft.) (telephoto end) or 1 m (3.3 ft.)

– infinity (other zooming positions).

z See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

z In mode, using the LCD monitor is recommended.

z Results may vary depending on the subject.

z When shooting images underwater, always turn the power off before inserting the camera into the

Waterproof Case WP-DC60 (sold separately).

z In and modes, using the Waterproof Case WP-DC60 (sold separately) is recommended.

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Shooting – The Basics

Postcard Print Mode

Mode Dial

You can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing.

• When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and bottom sides may not get printed.

• By shooting images in the Postcard Print mode, you can check the printing area (vertical/ horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand. In addition, the resolution locks to M1 (1600 x 1200) and the compression locks to the (Fine) setting, rendering smaller data sizes.

1

Press the FUNC. button.

2

Select L* the using button.

* The current setting is displayed.

3

Select

(Postcard) using the

54 z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.

4

Press the FUNC. button.

5

Shoot the image.

z When you press the shutter button halfway, the area that will not get printed (the top and bottom sides) grays out.

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33).

Selecting cancels the [On] setting of the digital zoom.

z This setting is not available with certain

Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions

Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 159).

z When [Date Stamp] (p. 55) is set to [Date] or [Date & Time], icon appears in the

LCD monitor.

z For printing instructions, refer to the Direct

Print User Guide.

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Embedding the Date in the

Image Data

You can embed the date on image data when

(Postcard Print mode) is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set with a computer or printer.

z Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 22).

z You cannot embed the date on image data when

(Postcard Print mode) is not selected.

1

Check that appears on the LCD monitor.

2

Select (Date

Stamp) in the

[ (Rec.)] menu.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

Shooting – The Basics

3

Select [Off], [Date] or [Date & Time] using the or button.

z See Setting the Date/

Time (p. 22).

z If you do not want to embed the date on image data, select [Off].

4

Press the MENU button.

5

Shoot the image.

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 33).

z The Date Stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set.

z When using a Compact Photo printer

(SELPHY CP series) or Card Photo printer, a portion of the date may not get printed if the credit card size print (54 mm x 86 mm

(2.1 x 3.4 in)) is selected.

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Shooting – The Basics

Movie Mode

Mode Dial

Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)],

[ (320 x 240)] or [ (160 x 120)] (p. 40).

1

Turn the shooting mode dial to .

z The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds).

2

Press the shutter button all the way.

z Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously.

z During the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor.

3

Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie.

z The maximum length of individual movie clips is 30 seconds at the setting (10 frames/ second) and 3 minutes at the and settings (15 frames/second).

* Recording times vary by the memory card.

See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 145).

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The maximum length of individual movie clips may vary with the subject and shooting conditions.

Recording will automatically stop when the maximum is reached or when the memory cards runs out of free capacity.

z The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of memory cards.

- Slow recording cards

- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer

- Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly

Although recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card.

Recording time will display properly if you format the memory card in this camera

(excluding slow recording memory cards).

EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 57 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 19). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.

z Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting.

z During shooting, do not press any button other than the shutter button. These operation sounds will also be recorded.

z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame.

z After a shot, the upper indicator blinks green while the movie clip is being written to the memory card. You cannot shoot again until it stops blinking.

Shooting – The Basics z See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

z Sound is recorded monaurally.

z There is no shutter sound in movie mode.

z QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to playback movies (Data type: AVI/

Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Canon Digital

Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating system.)

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Playback – The Basics

Displaying Images Individually

(Single Image Playback)

You can view the recorded images on the

LCD monitor.

1

Slide the mode switch to .

z The last recorded image appears (single image playback).

2

Move between images using the or button.

z Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next.

Holding the or button moves more rapidly between the images, but the images will not appear as clearly.

You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or edited on a computer with other software applications.

z Press the DISP. button to show the information of the displayed image (p. 27).

z Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image (p. 65).

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Magnifying Images

Images can be magnified up to approximately

10 times in single image playback.

1

Slide the mode switch to .

2

Press the zoom lever toward .

Playback – The Basics

Canceling the Magnified Display

1

Press the zoom lever toward .

z Pressing the MENU button cancels magnification immediately.

Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.

You can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the image is shot

(p. 36).

Approximate position z You can move around the magnified image using the , , or button.

z Pressing the SET button switches to image advance mode. Press the or button to display the preceding or next image at the same level of magnification. (However, keeping on pressing the or button cannot switch the images more quickly.) Pressing the

SET button again cancels image advance mode.

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Playback – The Basics

Viewing Images in Sets of

Nine (Index Playback)

Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in index playback.

1

Slide the mode switch to .

2

Press the zoom lever toward .

z 9 images appear at once (index playback).

3

Change the image selection using

Pressing the button in this row displays the previous set of 9 images.

4

Press the zoom lever toward .

z Index playback cancels and the display reverts to single image playback.

Press the DISP. button to show the information for the displayed image (p. 27).

Selected Image

Movie Pressing the button in this row displays the next set of 9 images.

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Jumping between Images

The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in index playback.

1

Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback (p. 60).

z The jump bar appears.

2

Change the image selection.

z Jump 9 images back or forward using the or

button.

z Pressing the or button while holding the

SET button displays the first set or last set of 9 images.

Jump Bar

3

Press the zoom lever toward .

z The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to index playback.

z If you press the zoom lever once more toward

, the camera returns to single image playback.

Playback – The Basics

Viewing/Editing Movies

Viewing Movies

You can playback the movies shot in mode.

1

Slide the mode switch to .

z Movies cannot be viewed in index playback.

2

Select a movie using the or button and press the SET button.

z A movie displays with the icon on it.

z The movie playback panel appears.

3

Select (Play) using the or button and press the SET button.

z The movie and sound will play.

z You can adjust the volume using the or

button.

M ovie

Playback

Panel

Volume

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Playback – The Basics z When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last frame.

If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera will revert to the movie playback panel.

If the SET button is pressed again, the movie will start playing from the first frame.

Pausing and Resuming Play z Press the SET button to pause the movie. Press it again to resume.

Fast Forwarding/Rewinding z Select one of the following operations using the

or button and press the SET button.

(Exit)

(First Frame)

:Returns to single image playback

:Displays the first frame

(Previous Frame):Returns to the previous frame (Rewinds if the

SET button is held down)

(Next Frame) :Proceeds to the next frame (Fast forwards if the SET button is held down)

(Last Frame) :Displays the last frame

You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources.

z The volume at which movies play back can also be adjusted in the Set up menu (p. 71).

z If [Mute] (p. 70) is set to [On] in the Set up menu, the volume setting returns to 0 but it can be adjusted using the or button.

z Please adjust the audio sound level on the

TV when viewing movies on a TV.

Editing Movies

You can delete unwanted portions at the beginning or end of a movie clip.

1

Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET button.

z See Viewing Movies (p. 61).

2

Select (Edit) using the or button and press the SET button.

z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear.

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3

Select an editing method using the

or button.

z (Cut Beginning):

Deletes frames from the beginning of the movie.

Movie Editing

Panel z (Cut End):

Deletes frames from the end of the movie.

z (Exit):

Reverts to the movie playback panel.

4

Select the range

Movie Editing Bar

you wish to delete using the or button.

5

Select (Play) using the or button and press the SET button.

z The temporarily edited movie will start playing.

z The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing.

Playback – The Basics

6

Select (Save) using the or button and press the SET button.

z When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the movie playback panel.

7

Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the or button and press the SET button.

z [Overwrite]:

Saves the edited movie under the same name as the original movie. The original data is deleted.

z [New File]:

Saves the edited movie under a new name.

The original data is left unchanged.

z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only the overwrite function is available. If this happens, a small appears on the counter of the movie editing bar.

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Playback – The Basics z Protected movies and movies with an original length of less than one second cannot be edited (p. 97).

z It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended to use new AA size alkaline batteries or fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately), or the AC

Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately)

(p. 131).

Movies with an original length of 1 second or more can be edited in 1-frame units.

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Erasing

Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

Erasing Images Individually

1

Slide the mode switch to .

2

Select the image you wish to erase using the or button and press button.

z A confirmation screen appears.

3

Select [Erase] using the or button and press the SET button.

z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.

Protected images cannot be erased with this function (p. 97).

Erasing All Images

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Erase all) and press the SET button.

z A confirmation screen appears.

2

Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button.

z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.

z The [Erase all] function erases all the image data recorded on the memory card.

z Protected images cannot be erased with this function (p. 97).

z To erase the images and all other data recorded on the memory card, see

Formatting Memory Cards (p. 19).

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Selecting Menus and Settings

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

1.

2.

3. Select a FUNC. menu item using the or button.

4. Select the setting contents using the or button.

Exposure Compensation (±0) (p. 83)

Flash Output (p. 89)

Resolution ( ) (p. 40)

1

Slide the mode switch to .

2

Press the FUNC. button.

3

Use the or button to select a FUNC. menu item.

4

Use the or button to select the setting contents.

5

Press the FUNC. button.

6

Shoot the image.

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White Balance( ) (p. 84)

Drive Mode ( ) (p. 45, 48)

ISO Speed ( ) (p. 87)

Photo Effect ( ) (p. 88)

Metering Mode ( ) (p. 82)

Example: PowerShot A510

Resolution (Movies) ( ) (p. 40)

Compression ( ) (p. 40)

5.

Items in ( ) show default settings.

6.

Shoot the image

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Selecting Settings with the MENU Button

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Use the or button to switch between menus.

Shooting Mode Playback Mode z You can also switch between menus using the zoom lever.

3

Use the or button to select a menu item.

4

Use the or button to select the setting contents.

5

Press the MENU button.

Rec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu z For items with [...] next to them, press the SET button and select the settings from the next displayed menu. Once the settings are complete, press the SET button again to enable the new settings.

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

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Shooting – Advanced Functions z Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the Shooting mode

(p. 159).

z You can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see the Registering My Camera

Settings (p. 118) or the Canon Digital

Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.

z The default of all the settings changed by the menu and button operations except for

[Date/Time], [Language] and [Video

System] can be restored all at once (p. 75).

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Menu Settings and Default Settings

Rec. Menu

Menu Item

AiAF

Red-eye

MF-Point Zoom

AF-assist Beam

Digital Zoom

Review

Date Stamp

Setting Content

Sets the camera so that it will either automatically select the AF frame and shoot, or shoot with the AF frame fixed in the center.

• On*/Off

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

• On*/Off

Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual focus.

• On*/Off

Sets whether or not the AF-assist beam is activated as needed when using the auto focus.

• On*/Off

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

• On/Off*

Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released.

• Off/3* to 10 sec./Hold

Sets the date format to be embedded into the image data during Postcard

Print mode.

• Off*/Date/Date & Time

Reference

Page

81

43

91

36

47

36

55

* Default setting

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Play Menu

Menu Item Setting Content

Protect

Rotate

Sound Memo

Erase All

Protects images from accidental erasure.

Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display.

Adds sound memos to images.

Erases all images from a memory card (excluding protected images).

Auto Play

Print Order

Plays images automatically one after the other.

Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a printer with the direct print function or at a photo lab service.

Transfer Order Specifies images before downloading to a computer.

Reference

Page

97

94

95

65

96

100

104

Set up Menu

Menu Item

Mute

Setting Content

Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound all at once. For details, see How the [Mute] setting in the

[ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu

are related on page 74.

• On/Off *

Turning the power on while pressing the MENU button will set the [Mute] setting to [On].

Note that the warning signal beeps even when the [Mute] setting is [On].

Reference

Page

* Default setting

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Menu Item

Volume

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Setting Content

Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound after pressing the SET button.

The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].

(OFF)

(1)

(2)*

(3)

(4)

(5)

Start-up Vol.

Adjusts the Start-up Sound volume when the camera powers up.

Operation Vol.

Adjusts the Operation Sound volume when any button except the shutter button is operated.

Selftimer Vol.

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

Shutter Volume

Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode.

Playback Vol.

Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos.

Reference

Page

30

45

34

61, 95

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Menu Item

Power Saving

Date/Time

Format

File No. Reset

Auto Rotate

Distance Units

Setting Content

The [Auto Power Down] and [Display Off] settings can be set by pressing the SET button.

Auto Power Down

Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without camera operation.

• On* /Off

Display Off

Specifies a period of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed.

• 10 sec.

• 20 sec.

• 30 sec.

• 1 min.*

• 2 min.

• 3 min.

Sets the date, time and date format.

Formats (initializes) memory cards.

Sets how file numbers are assigned to images.

• On/Off *

Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display.

• On*/Off

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

• m/cm*

• ft/in

Reference

Page

31

31

22

19

115

92

91

* Default setting

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Menu Item

Language

Video System

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Setting Content

Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor.

• English* (English)

• Deutsch (German)

• Français (French)

• Nederlands (Dutch)

• Dansk (Danish)

• Suomi (Finnish)

• Italiano (Italian)

• Norsk (Norwegian)

• Svenska (Swedish)

• Español (Spanish)

• (Simplified Chinese)

• Русский (Russian)

• Português (Portuguese)

• Ελληνικά (Greek)

• Polski (Polish)

• Čeština (Czech)

• Magyar (Hungarian)

• Türkçe (Turkish)

(Traditional Chinese)

(Korean)

(Japanese)

You can also change the language in Playback mode by holding the SET button and pressing the MENU button.

Sets the video output signal standard.

• NTSC

• PAL

Reference

Page

23

115

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images recorded on the memory card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for details.

Item/Menu Screen Setting Content

Reference

Page

Theme

Start-up Image

Start-up Sound

Selects a common theme for the start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound.* 1

Sets the start-up image when you turn on the camera.

Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the camera.* 1

Operation Sound Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is operated.* 1

Selftimer Sound

Shutter Sound

Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer mode.* 1

Sets the shutter sound when you depress the shutter button. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode.* 1

My Camera menu settings content

(Off)/ * 2 / /

117

* 1 How the [Mute] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are related

To turn off the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound all at once, set [Mute] in the

[ (Set up)] menu to [On]. When [Mute] is set to [On], each sound option will not play even if they are set individually to [On]. Note that the warning signal beeps even when the [Mute] setting is [On].

* 2 Default setting

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Resetting the Settings to Default

You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default.

1

Turn the power on.

z Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode.

2

Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds.

z The message “Reset settings to default?” appears on the LCD monitor.

3

Press the or button to select

[OK], and press the SET button.

z The screen on the right appears while resetting.

The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete.

z To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of

[OK].

Shooting – Advanced Functions z The following settings do not reset to default.

- [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video

System] in the [ (Set up)] menu

(p. 72, 73)

- The custom white balance (p. 85)

- Newly registered My Camera settings

(p. 117) z When the camera is connected to a computer or a printer, this operation does not work.

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Using the Mode Dial

(Creative Zone)

Mode Dial

You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes.

After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33).

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

(p. 159) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes.

How to Use the Mode Dial

1

Check that the camera is in

Shooting mode.

2

Turn the shooting mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish to use to .

76 z If the LCD monitor is on, the shutter speed and aperture value appear automatically.

z The camera operates in the following ways according to the selected function:

P

Tv

Av

M

Shutter

Speed

Aperture

Value

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value.

The user selects a shutter speed using the button.

The user selects an aperture value using the

or button.

The user selects the setting (the shutter speed or the aperture value) using the SET button and select a shutter speed or an aperture value using the or button.

z When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value appear on the LCD monitor. The correct exposure has been set when they appear in white.

3

Shoot the image.

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Program AE

Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene.

z The shutter speed and aperture value will show in red on the LCD monitor when the correct exposure cannot be obtained. Use the following methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them appear in white.

• Use the flash

• Change the ISO speed setting

• Change the metering mode

Differences between the P and Modes.

z The following settings can be adjusted in P mode, but not in mode.

• Exposure Compensation

• ISO Speed

• AF frame selection

• Continuous Shooting

• Manual Focus

• White Balance

• Flash (Flash on)

• Photo Effects

• Metering Mode z For the correlation between aperture value and shutter speed, see page 78.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Setting the Shutter Speed

When you set the shutter speed in the shutterspeed priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness.

Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.

z If the aperture value shows in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the shutter speed using the or button until the aperture value display turns to white.

z The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than

1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.

Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot.

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Shooting – Advanced Functions z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at slow shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.

z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows.

Wide Angle

Telephoto

Aperture

Value

Shutter

Speed

(seconds)

F2.6 – 3.5

15 to 1/1250

F4.0 – 8.0

15 to 1/2000

F5.5 – 7.1

15 to 1/1250

F8.0

15 to 1/2000 z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is selected.

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 that passes through the lens. When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness.

Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value

(closing it) 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.

z If the shutter speed shows in red on the

LCD monitor, the image is underexposed

(insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using the or button until the shutter speed display turns to white.

z Some aperture values may not be available with certain zoom positions (p. 78).

Shooting – Advanced Functions z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor with larger aperture values that slow down shutter speeds. If (camera shake warning) appears on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.

z In this mode, the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1/60 second to 1/500 second. The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously.

Aperture Value Display

The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture.

F2.6 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.5 F5.6

F6.3 F7.1 F8.0

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Manually Setting the Shutter

Speed and Aperture

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. You can select settings such as a long exposure to suit your purpose.

z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops,

“–2” or “+2” appears in red.

* The standard exposure is calculated by the AE function according to the selected metering method.

z See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

z If you wish to change the exposure, select the shutter speed or the aperture with the

SET button and change the value using the

or button.

z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the aperture value may change in accordance with the zoom position.

z The LCD monitor’s brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value.

When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, the image will always be bright if the flash is set to

(Flash On, with Red-eye Reduction)

On).

z For the correlation between aperture value and shutter speed, see page 78.

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Switching between Focusing

Modes

Mode Dial

You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on

(p. 24).

On

(Auto

Selection)

Off

(Centerpoint)

The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions.

Of 9 AF frames, the center one is selected to focus.

This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.

indicates the AF frame which appears on the LCD monitor

1

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

(AiAF).

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

Shooting – Advanced Functions

2

Select [On] or [Off] using the or button.

z After selecting an option, you can immediately shoot the image by pressing the shutter button.

3

Press the MENU button.

z The AF frame is set to center-point when using the digital zoom.

z When [On] is selected, pressing the shutter button halfway will display the AF frames in the LCD monitor.

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Switching between Metering

Modes

Evaluative

Centerweighted

Averaging

Spot

Mode Dial

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates the complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the background, 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.

Meters the area within the spot

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

1

Select *

(Evaluative) in the

FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

* The current setting is displayed.

2

Select a metering mode using the button.

3

Press the FUNC. button.

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Adjusting the Exposure

Mode Dial

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

1

Select *(+/–

(Exp.)) in the

FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

* The current setting is displayed.

2

Adjust the compensation using the or button.

z The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range of –2 stops to +2 stops.

Shooting – Advanced Functions z You can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor when it is on.

z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.

3

Press the FUNC. button.

z To reset the exposure compensation, return the setting to 0 using the or button.

See Photo Tips and Information (p. 151).

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Adjusting the Tone

(White Balance)

Mode Dial

When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately.

Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows.

Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

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 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting

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

Fluorescent H

Custom

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

For recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a whitecolored object, such as white paper or cloth

1

Select *(Auto) the FUNC. menu.

in

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

* The current setting is displayed.

2

Select the white balance you wish to set using the or button.

z See Setting a Custom White Balance (p. 85).

z When the LCD monitor is on, you can check the setting on the display.

z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting easily.

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3

Press the FUNC. button.

The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to (Sepia) or (B/

W) (p. 88).

Setting a Custom White Balance

You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.

In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly.

z Shooting close-ups (Macro mode) z Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea, or forest) z Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)

Shooting – Advanced Functions

1

Select *(Auto) in the FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

* The current setting is displayed.

2

Select (Custom) using the or

button.

3

Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth, or gray card and press the SET button.

z Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or gray card, completely fills the frame at the center of the LCD monitor or completely fills the viewfinder.

z You can shoot right after setting the white balance by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.

4

Press the FUNC. button.

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Shooting – Advanced Functions z You are recommended to set the white balance when shooting in the following conditions.

- The shooting mode dial is set to P and the exposure compensation is set to ±0.

The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect

(image is completely black or white).

- The zoom is positioned to the telephoto end setting.

Set the digital zoom to [Off].

- The flash is set to (Flash On) or

(Flash Off).

Use the same flash setting as the one that will be used for shooting when you set the white balance. If the white balance setting conditions and shooting conditions are not the same, the correct white balance may not be obtained.

When the flash is set to (Auto with red-eye reduction) or (Auto), the flash may fire while the white balance data is recorded to the custom white balance. If this happens, make sure the flash also fires when you shoot the image.

- The ISO speed is set to the same setting to shoot the image.

86 z In mode, white balance data cannot be read. Use a different shooting mode to read the white balance data beforehand.

z The custom white balance setting is not cancelled even if settings are reset to default settings (p. 75).

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Changing the ISO Speed

Mode Dial

By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions. This function is convenient when you want to prevent camera shake, shoot without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark conditions.

1

Select *(ISO

Speed) in the

FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

* The current setting is displayed.

2

Select the ISO speed using the button.

z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the settings easily.

3

Press the FUNC. button.

Shooting – Advanced Functions z Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an

ISO speed as possible.

z The [AUTO] setting selects the optimal speed. It will automatically raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter.

z You can easily shoot images in dark places such as indoor settings by using the

(Indoor (p. 52)) option of the SCN mode.

z See Photo Tips and Information (p. 152).

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Changing the Photo Effect

Mode Dial

You can shoot with different saturation and contrast color effects.

Effect Off

Vivid

Neutral

Records normally with this setting.

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record in bold color.

Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues.

Records subjects with softened outlines.

Low

Sharpening

Sepia Records in sepia tones.

B/W Records in black and white.

1

Select *(Effect

Off) in the FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

* The current setting is displayed.

88

2

Select the photo effect using the

or button.

z If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the photo effect by viewing the image on the LCD monitor.

z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the settings easily.

3

Press the FUNC. button.

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Adjusting the Flash Output

Mode Dial

In M mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps when shooting.

1

Select (Flash

Output) in the

FUNC. menu.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

2

Adjust the flash output using the

or button.

z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the settings easily.

3

Press the FUNC. button.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

When the flash output is low, less shadow appears in the image. However, when shooting a wide scene or area, the image will likely be darker due to insufficient light. When adjusting the flash output, consider all the shooting conditions, including the distance to the subject.

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects

Mode Dial

The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects.

z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Subjects mixing close and far objects z Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition z Subjects that are moving quickly z When shooting through glass, get as close as possible to avoid reflection off the glass.

z Subject with horizontal stripes

To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance, lock the focus and recompose the image with the desired subject, or use manual focus.

Shooting with Focus Lock

1

Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot.

2

Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

z The AE setting will also lock when you do this.

The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great. Use AF Lock when this happens.

3

Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.

Shooting with AF Lock

1

Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the MF button.

z The icon appears on the LCD monitor.

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z Pressing the MF button again cancels the AF lock setting.

2

Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.

AF lock is not available in modes.

and z When shooting with focus lock, you can lock the focus to the subject in the center

AF frame by setting to [Off] in the

[ (Rec.)] menu beforehand.

z Shooting with AF Lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover, the focus stays locked after the shot is taken, so the same focus is used in subsequent shots.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

The focus can be manually set.

1

Press the MF button until appears.

z The appears.

z When the [ (Rec.)] menu’s [MF-Point

Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in

Indicator that frame will appear magnified.*

* Except in the (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) modes, when the digital zoom is activated or a TV is used as the display.

* Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified (p. 69).

z The indicator shows approximate figures.

Use them as a shooting guideline only.

z In the Tv, Av, or M modes, pressing the SET button cycles the selection between the shutter speed, the aperture value, and the MF indicator. (A green appears next to the selected item).

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

2

Focus using the or button and shoot the image.

z Adjust the focus using the or button until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor.

z Pressing the MF button again cancels the manual focus mode.

z You can use manual focus in the macro focal distance 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 45 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. In this case, the scale of the MF indicator will be changed.

z You can change the MF indicator displayed distance units (p. 72).

Setting the Auto Rotate Function

This camera is equipped with an Intelligent

Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display.

You can set this function on/off.

1

In the [ (Set up)] menu, select

(Auto Rotate).

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

2

Select [On] and press the MENU button.

z When this function is [On], an icon showing the orientation of the camera appears at the upper right corner of the LCD monitor (when information display is on).

Normal

Right end down

Left end down

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z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to

[On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images.

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 and exposure for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto

Rotate function.

Shooting – Advanced Functions

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Playback – Advanced Functions

Rotating Images in the Display

You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor.

z The display will return to the Play menu.

Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen.

z Movies cannot be rotated.

z 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.

(Original) 90° 270°

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Rotate) and press the SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

2

Press the or button to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button.

z The image cycles to the next orientation (90°

J 270° J original) each time the SET button is pressed.

3

Press the MENU button.

z Rotated images can be magnified (p. 59).

z Images taken vertically with the auto rotate function (p. 92) set to [On] will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on the LCD monitor.

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Attaching Sound Memos to

Image

In Playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format.

1

Select (Sound Memo) in the

[ (Play)] menu and press the

SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

z icon appears.

2

Select the image to which you wish to attach the sound memo using the or button, and press the SET button.

z The Sound Memo panel appears.

Sound Memo

Panel

Playback – Advanced Functions

3

Select (Record) using the or

button and press the SET button

z Recording starts and the elapsed recording time and remaining recording time is displayed.

z To stop recording, press the SET button. To resume recording, press the SET button again.

z Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be added to any one image.

Playing the Sound Memos z Select (Play) in step 3. The icon is displayed on images with sound memos.

z To stop playback, press the SET button. To resume playback, press the SET button again.

You can adjust the volume using the or button.

Erasing the Sound Memos z Select (Erase) in step 3.

Exiting the Sound Memos Settings z Select (Exit)

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Playback – Advanced Functions z You cannot attach sound memos to movies.

z When the memory card capacity is full, a

“Memory card full” message appears and recording will not be possible to that card.

z You cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an incompatible sound memo attached. If you attempt to record or play such images the

“Incompatible WAVE format” message will display. Incompatible sound data can be deleted with this camera.

z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased (p. 97).

z You can also adjust the volume of the sound memo in the Set up menu (p. 71).

z If you set [Mute] to [On] in the Set up menu

(p. 70), no sound is reproduced. However, you can resume the sound and adjust the volume during sound playback by using the

or button.

Auto Play

Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card (Auto

Play). The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds.

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Auto Play) and press the SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

z Once you have selected it, Auto Play starts.

z As with the single image playback mode, using the or button during auto play will advance through the images more rapidly.

Pausing and Resuming Auto Play z You can pause Auto Play at any time by pressing the SET button. You can then resume it by pressing the SET button again.

Stopping Auto Play z To stop Auto Play, press the MENU button.

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z Movies play for the length of time that they were recorded.

z The power saving function is disabled during Auto Play (p. 96).

Protecting Images

Use the protect feature to protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Protect) and press the SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

2

Select an image you want to protect using the

or button and press the SET button.

z The icon appears on protected images.

Protected Icon

Playback – Advanced Functions z To release the protection, press the SET button again.

z You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback by pressing the zoom lever

(p. 58, 60).

3

Press the MENU button.

z The display will return to the Play menu.

Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen.

Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card (p. 19) erases all data, including protected images. Please check the contents of a memory card before formatting it.

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About Printing

Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.

z You can easily print images stored in the memory card by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer* 1 with a cable and then pressing the camera’s button.

z You can select images and specify the number of print copies (DPOF* 2 Print Settings) with the camera

* 1

* 2 before sending the image (memory card) to a photo developing service.

As this camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge, you can print images using Canon Compact Photo printers (SELPHY CP series), Card Photo printers, Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series), in addition to non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers.

Digital Print Order Format

This manual explains the DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct

Print User Guide supplied with the camera. Also, refer to your printer’s manual.

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Print settings

(DPOF Print Settings) (p. 100)

Image Transmission Settings

(DPOF Transfer Order) (p. 104)

Photo Lab

Direct Print Compatible Printers (Canon)

Direct Print Compatible Printing

J For details, see the Direct Print User

Guide.

J Also, refer to your printer’s manual.

Compact

Photo Printer

Card Photo

Printer

Bubble Jet

Printer

„ Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera

Canon Direct Print Compatible Compact Photo printers (SELPHY CP series), Card Photo printers

J See the System Map

Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers

J For more information, visit your nearest

Canon retailer.

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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. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports

DPOF, or for printing on a direct print compatible printer.

Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to print.

z The icon may appear on images that have had print settings set by another DPOF compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.

z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings.

z Print settings cannot be set for movies.

Selecting Images Singly

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Print Order) and press the SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

2

Select [Order] using the , , or button and press the SET button.

z Selecting [Reset] will cancel all print settings for the images.

3

Select images for printing.

z As shown below, selection methods differ depending on the selected (Print Type) setting (p. 103).

(Standard)/ (Both)

Single image playback

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button.

Number of Copies

Index playback (p. 60) z Select an image using the , , , or button and press the SET button to determine the selection. Use the or button to specify the number of copies (up to

99) to be printed.

(Index)

Single image playback z Select an image using the or button and press the SET button to select or deselect it.

A checkmark displays on selected images.

Index print selection

Various Functions

Index playback (p. 60) z Select an image using the , , , or button and press the SET button to select or deselect it. A checkmark displays on selected images.

4

Press the MENU button.

z Returns to the Print Order menu. Pressing the

MENU button again returns to the Play menu.

Press it again to go back to the Playback screen.

Selecting All Images on the Memory Card at a

Time

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Print Order) and press the SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

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2

Select [Mark all] the , , or button and press the SET button.

3

Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button.

z The display will return to the Print Order menu.

4

Press the MENU button.

z The display returns to the Play menu. Press the MENU button again to go back to the

Playback screen.

z Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.

z A maximum of 998 images can be set.

z When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed).

z Print settings can also be assigned to images with the bundled software programs

(ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) on a computer.

z Do not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the [Date Stamp] function. This may cause the date to be printed twice.

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Setting the Print Style

Set the print style after selecting the image to print.

The following print settings can be selected.

Print Type

Index

Both

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

Prints the images in both the standard and index formats.

Date

Adds the date to the print.

File No.

Adds the file number to the print.

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Print Order) and press the SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

Various Functions

2

Select [Set up] using the , , or button and press the SET button.

z Selecting [Reset] will cancel all print settings for the images.

3

Select (Print Type), (Date) or

(File No.) using the or button, then select a setting using the or button.

Print Type

Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both].

Date

Select [On] or [Off].

File No.

Select [On] or [Off].

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4

Press the MENU button.

z Returns to the Print Order menu. Pressing the

MENU button again returns to the Play menu.

Press it again to go back to the Playback screen.

z When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the

[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.

z Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] if [Print Type] is set to [Both] or [Standard].

However, the data that can be printed may vary depending on the type of printer you are using.

z Embedded dates in (Postcard Print mode (p. 54)) print out even when [Date] is set to [Off].

The date prints in the format specified in the

Date/Time menu (p. 22).

Image Transmission Settings

(DPOF Transfer Order)

You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Canon Digital Camera

Software Starter Guide Disk for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.

The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.

The icon may appear on images that have had transfer settings set by another DPOF compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.

Selecting Images for Transferring

There are two ways to select images.

z Select the images singly z Select all the images on a memory card

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Selecting Images Singly

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Transfer Order) and press the

SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

2

Select [Order] using the or button and press the SET button.

z Selecting [Reset] will cancel all transfer order settings.

3

Select an image using the or button and press the SET button to select and deselect them.

z A checkmark displays on selected images.

Various Functions z You can switch to index playback (9 image display) by pressing the zoom lever toward and select images using the same procedures.

4

Press the MENU button.

z Returns to the Transfer Order menu.Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the

Playback screen.

Selecting All Images on the Memory Card at a

Time

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Transfer

Order) and press the SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

2

Select [Mark all] using the or button and press the SET button.

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3

Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button.

z The display returns to the

Transfer Order menu.

4

Press the MENU button.

z The display returns to the Play menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen.

z Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.

z A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

Downloading Images to a

Computer

The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods are not applicable to some operating systems. See

Computer System Requirements (p. 107) in advance.

z Downloading via a Camera to Computer

Connection

Windows

98 SE

Windows

Me

Windows

2000

Windows

XP

Mac

OS X z With this method, you download images using computer commands after you have installed the appropriate software.

See Connecting the Camera to a

Computer (p. 107) and the separate

Canon Digital Camera Software Starter

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Windows

98 SE

Windows

Me

Windows

2000

Windows

XP z With this method, you download images using camera button operations after you have installed the appropriate software (the computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first download).

See Connecting the Camera to a

Computer (p. 107) and Downloading

Images by Direct Transfer (p. 111).

Windows

XP

Mac

OS X z With this method, you download images using computer commands without installing any software.

See Connecting the Camera to a

Computer (p. 107) (software installation is not required) and Connecting the

Camera to the Computer to Download

Images without Installing the Software

(p. 113).

z Downloading from a Memory Card

See Downloading from a Memory Card

(p. 113).

Various Functions

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Computer System Requirements z Windows

OS

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Windows ME

Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2)

Computer

Model

CPU

The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.

Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor

RAM

Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: 128 MB or more

Windows 2000/Windows XP: 256 MB or more

Interface USB

Free Hard

Disk

Space z Canon Utilities

ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more

(including the PhotoRecord printing program)

PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more z Canon Camera TWAIN Driver:

25 MB or more z Canon Camera WIA Driver:

25 MB or more z ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 50 MB or more

Display

1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better

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Various Functions z Macintosh

OS

Computer

Model

CPU

Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3)

The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.

PowerPC G3/G4/G5

RAM 256 MB or more

Interface USB

Free Hard

Disk Space

Display z Canon Utilities

ImageBrowser: 200 MB or more

PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more z ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 50 MB or more

1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better

IMPORTANT

You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution

Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer.

The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter

Guide Disk.

z You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when making a USB connection.

z Please refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the location of the

USB port.

z You are recommended to use new AA size batteries, fully charged AA size NiMH batteries (sold separately) or AC Adapter

Kit ACK800 (sold separately) to power the camera when connecting to a computer

(p. 129, 131).

z All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed.

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1

Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon

Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only).

z Please see the Canon Digital Camera

Software Starter Guide Disk for the installation procedures.

z With a Macintosh, it is next necessary to set the ImageBrowser auto start settings. Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter

Guide Disk for details.

2

Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.

USB port

DIGITAL Terminal

1. Open the terminal cover with your finger nail.

2. Hold the USB connector with the side facing the front of the camera and insert it into the DIGITAL terminal securely.

Always grasp the connector’s sides to remove the interface cable from the camera’s

DIGITAL terminal.

3

Slide the camera’s mode switch to

.

4

Press the Power button until the power lamp lights green.

Interface cable

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Windows

J Proceed to step 5.

Macintosh

J Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software

Starter Guide Disk and download images.

5

Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only).

If the events dialog fails to appear, click the

[Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All

Programs], [Canon Utilities],

[CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow].

z The following window appears.

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Using the software and computer to download images:

J See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter

Guide Disk.

Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct

Transfer Function):

J See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer

(p. 111).

Downloading Images by Direct

Transfer

Use this method to download images using camera operations.

Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 109).

All Images

New Images

Transfers and saves all images to the computer.

Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred.

Various Functions

DPOF Trans.

Images

Select &

Transfer

Wallpaper

Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with

DPOF Transfer Order settings

(p. 104).

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 on the computer desktop.

1

Confirm that the

Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera’s

LCD monitor.

z The blue.

button will light

Direct Transfer Menu z Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear.

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All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images

2

Use or press the button.

or button to select

z The images will download. During downloading, the button blinks blue. When downloading is complete, the display will return to the Direct

Transfer menu.

z To cancel the transfer, press the SET button.

Select & Transfer/Wallpaper

2

Use the or button to select

or and press the button (or SET button).

3

Use the or button to select images to download and press the

button (or SET button).

z The images will download.

z The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress.

4

Press the MENU button.

z The display will return to the Direct Transfer menu.

Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. After images are transferred, they are automatically converted to BMP images.

The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera’s 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.

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Connecting the Camera to the

Computer to Download Images without Installing the Software

If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5

– v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images without installing the software bundled on the

Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.

However, please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method. For more details, please refer to the supplied leaflet entitled For Windows ® XP and Mac

OS X Users.

1

Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.

z See steps 2 to 4 on page 109.

2

Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading.

Various Functions

Downloading from a Memory Card

1

Eject the memory card from the camera and insert it into a memory card reader connected to the computer.

z Refer to your card adapter’s or card reader’s manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader.

2

Double-click the icon of the drive containing the memory card.

z Depending on the operating system, a window opens automatically.

3

Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk.

z The images are stored in the [xxxCANON] folders located in the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998

(p. 116)).

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Viewing Images on a TV Set

You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300.

1

Turn off the camera (p. 30) and the

TV.

2

Attach the AV cable to the A/V Out terminal on the camera.

3

Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and

AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.

Yellow Plug to the VIDEO IN Jack

Black Plug to the AUDIO IN Jack

4

Turn on the TV and switch it to

Video mode.

5

Turn on the camera (p. 30).

z The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or playback images as usual.

z If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting, press the DISP. button.

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z The video output signal can be switched

(NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 73). The default setting varies between regions.

- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc.

- PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan),

Oceania, etc.

If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly.

z If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio

In jack. Please refer to the TV’s manual for details.

z A TV set cannot be used in mode.

Various Functions

Resetting the File Number

The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.

On

The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new memory card is inserted. New images recorded on memory cards with existing images are assigned the next available number.

Off

The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new memory card start from the next number.

1

In the [ (Set up)] menu, select

(File No. Reset).

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 66).

2

Select [On] or [Off] using the or

button.

3

Press the MENU button.

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Setting the File Number Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file number duplication when images are downloaded to a computer.

About File and Folder Numbers

Images are assigned file number from 0001 to

9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits).

Folder File Capacity

Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in continuous shooting and Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain more than 100 images.

The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras.

Please note, however, that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images cannot be played back in this camera.

Folder numbers cannot contain

99 in the last two digits.

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Customizing the Camera (My

Camera Settings)

My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, selftimer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices.

Example: Start-up image

As default settings, My Camera setting has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting has an animal theme.

Changing My Camera Settings

1

Press the MENU button.

z The [ (Rec.)] or

[ (Play)] menu appears.

Various Functions

2

Select the [ (My

Camera)] menu pressing the button twice and select a menu item using the or button.

3

Select the contents you wish to set using the

4

Press the MENU button.

z The menu closes and settings are activated.

z In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.

z If you select [Theme] in step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My

Camera settings.

z If [Mute] in the [ (Set up)] menu is set to

[On], no sound is reproduced except for the warning signal regardless of the selected

My Camera settings (p. 74). The Start-up image displays.

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Registering My Camera Settings

Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added to the camera as My Camera settings. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera.

z Start-up Image z Operation Sound z Shutter Sound z Start-up Sound z Self-timer Sound

A computer is required to restore the My

Camera Settings to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/

ImageBrowser) to add the default settings to the camera.

Registering the Memory Card

Images and Sounds

1

Slide the mode switch to .

z The camera turns into Playback mode.

2

Press the MENU button.

z The [ (Play)] menu appears.

3

Select [ (My

Camera)] menu using the button and select the menu item you wish to register using the or button.

4

Select button.

or using the or

z

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5

Press the DISP. button.

z An image appears.

Registering [Start-up Image]

6

Select the image you wish to register using the

or button.

7

Press the SET button.

Registering [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound],

[Operation Sound], and [Selftimer Sound]

6

Select (Record) using the or button and press the SET button.

z Recording starts.

z Recording stops when the time is exceeded (p. 120).

Various Functions

7

Select (Register Sound) using the or button and press the

SET button.

z Select (Exit) to return to the My Camera menu without registering.

z Select (Play) to play the recorded sound.

8

Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button.

z Sounds recorded with the movies and sound memo function cannot be added as

My Camera settings (p. 56, 95).

z When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased.

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Data that can be Registered as My

Camera Settings

My Camera settings should conform to the below data types. However, memory card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below data types.

(excluding sounds recorded as a movie or with the sound memo function (p. 95)) z Start-up Image

• Compression

Method

• Sampling Rate

• Dimensions

• Data Size

JPEG (baseline JPEG)

4:2:0 or 4:2:2

320 x 240 pixels

20 KB or less z Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter

Sounds

• Compression

Method

WAVE (monaural)

• Quantization Bits 8 bit

• Sampling Frequency 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz

• Recording Time

11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz

Start-up

Sound

Operation

Sound

Selftimer

Sound

Shutter

Sound

1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less

0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less

2.0 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less

0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less

Any data types other than those described above cannot be used with this camera.

An example of this function is to record “Say

Cheese” as a self-timer sound so the camera will play back this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken. You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects, or so they can strike a pose fitting the music. In these ways, you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings.

See the supplied Canon Digital Camera Software

Starter Guide Disk for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data.

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List of Messages

The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.

z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.

Busy...

No memory card

Cannot record !

Memory card error

Memory card full

Card locked !

Naming error !

Change the batteries

No image

Image too large

The camera is recording image data to the memory card.

The playback mode is running.

You turned on the power without a memory card installed.

You attempted to shoot with no memory card installed, or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie.

Memory card has experienced an anomaly.

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

The SD card (sold separately) is write-protected.

The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the [Set up] menu, please set [File No. Reset] to [On]. After you save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer, format the memory card

(p. 19). Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data.

Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries at the same time with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 15) or fully recharged Canon NiMH batteries.

No images recorded on memory card.

You attempted to play back an image larger than 4064 x 3048 pixels or with a large data size.

Incompatible JPEG format

Corrupted data

You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image.

You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.

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List of Messages

RAW

Unidentified Image

Cannot magnify !

Cannot rotate

Incompatible WAVE format

Cannot register this image !

Protected !

Too many marks

Unselectable image

Cannot complete !

Exx

You attempted to play back a RAW image.

You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special data type

(proprietary data type used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie recorded by another camera.

You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie.

You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie.

A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect.

You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a startup image.

You attempted to erase a protected image or movie.

Too many images have been marked for printing or transferring. Cannot process any more.

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

Could not save the print or transfer settings.

Camera malfunctioned. Turn off the power and turn on again, then re-shoot or play back. If the same message recurs frequently, the camera may be damaged. Note the error number [xx] and take the camera to a Customer Support Help Desk. If this message appears immediately after you have taken a shot, the camera may not have shot the image. Switch to the Playback mode and check whether the image was actually recorded.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

The camera will not operate

Cause

Power is not turned on.

Memory card slot cover or battery cover is open.

Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction.

Batteries are depleted.

Solution z Press the Power button for a few moments.

z Be sure the cover is closed securely.

z Reload the batteries in the correct direction.

The camera will not record

Batteries are not the right type.

Poor contact between camera and battery terminals.

Camera is in Playback mode.

Flash is charging.

z Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries (two AA-size batteries).

z Use an AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately).

z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or

Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see

Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).) z Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth.

z Reload the batteries several times.

z Change to the Shooting mode.

z Wait until the flash charges. You can press the shutter button when the upper indicator lights orange.

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Troubleshooting

The camera will not record

Memory card is full.

Memory card is not formatted correctly.

z Insert a new memory card.

z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space.

z Format the memory card. (See Formatting

Memory Cards (p. 19).) z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Help Desk.

z Slide the write protect tab of the SD card upward.

The SD card (sold separately) is write-protected.

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

z Computer images that cannot be played back will playback if they are added to the camera using the bundled software program

ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.

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

z Set the file name or file number according to the

Design rule for Camera File system standards.

(See About File and Folder Numbers (p. 116).)

Lens will not retract Battery cover or memory card slot cover opened with camera on.

z Close the memory card slot cover or battery cover, then turn off the camera.

Battery cover or memory card slot cover opened while recording to the memory card (warning signal sounds).

z Close the memory card slot cover or battery cover, then turn off the camera.

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Troubleshooting

Batteries consumed quickly

If using rechargeable batteries: Batteries do not charge in separately sold battery charger

Batteries are not the right type.

Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures.

z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or

Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see

Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).) z If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them.

Battery terminals are dirty.

Batteries have not been used for over a year.

z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.

z Reload the batteries several times.

z If using rechargeable batteries: Performance should return to normal after several charging cycles.

z Replace both batteries with new ones.

If using rechargeable batteries:

Battery life exceeded.

Batteries were placed in the charger in the wrong direction.

z Put batteries back into the charger in the correct direction.

Poor electrical contact, between batteries and the charger.

Battery terminals are dirty.

Battery life exceeded.

z Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.

z Be sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged in to the power outlet.

z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging.

z Replace both batteries with new ones.

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Troubleshooting

Sounds come from the camera interior

Image is blurred or out of focus

The camera’s vertical and horizontal orientation has changed.

z The mechanism for detecting the camera’s orientation is functioning. This is not a malfunction.

Camera moved

Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist beam.

z Hold the camera steady while pressing the shutter button.

z Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam with fingers or other items.

The AF-assist beam is set to [Off].

z Set the [AF-assist beam] to [On] (p. 69).

Subject out of focal range.

z Ensure that there is at least 45 cm (1.5 ft.) between the camera lens and subject.

z Use the Macro mode to shoot close-ups between 5 and 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens when set to wide angle and between

30 to 45 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) when set to telephoto.

Subject is hard to focus on.

z Use the focus lock or the manual focus to shoot the image. (See Shooting Hard-to-

Focus Subjects (p. 90).)

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Troubleshooting

Subject in recorded image is too dark

Insufficient light for shooting.

Subject is dark in comparison to the background.

z Set the flash on.

z Set the exposure compensation to a positive

(+) value or use the spot metering function.

Subject in recorded image is too bright

Subject is too far for flash to reach. z When the flash is used, the distance between lens and subject should not exceed 3.5 m

(11.5 ft.) at wide angle and 2.2 m (7.2 ft.) at telephoto.

z Raise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot. (See

Changing the ISO Speed (p. 87).)

Subject is too close causing flash to be too bright.

z When the flash is used, the distance between lens and subject should be no less than

45 cm (1.5 ft.).

Subject is bright in comparison to the background

Light is shining directly or reflected off subject into the camera.

z Set the exposure compensation to a negative

(–) value or use the spot metering function.

z Adjust the camera angle.

Flash is set to On

A vertical bar of light

(red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor

Subject is too bright.

z Set the flash to any other mode except On.

z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. (This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.)

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Troubleshooting

White dots or white asterisks appear on the image

Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air.

This occurs more frequently in the following conditions:

- When shooting at the wide angle end.

- When shooting with a high aperture value in the aperturepriority AE mode.

z This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction.

Flash will not fire

Images are not appearing correctly on a TV screen

Flash is set to Off

Incorrect video system setting.

Shooting mode set to

Assist).

(Stitch z Set the flash to On.

z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 115).

z The output will not appear on a TV monitor in

(Stitch Assist) mode. Shoot in a different shooting mode.

z Operate the zoom before shooting in Movie mode.

Zoom does not operate

Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in Movie mode.

Reading images from memory card is slow

Currently used memory card was formatted in another device.

Recording images to memory card takes a long time z Use a memory card formatted in your camera.

See Formatting Memory Cards (p. 19).

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Appendix

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)

Using Rechargeable Batteries

(Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)

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

Charge

Indicator

Charge

Indicator

Charging four batteries

Charging two batteries

Two batteries can be charged instead of four.

The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished.

Although four batteries are supplied with the

Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200, this camera requires two batteries.

z This charger can be used only to charge

Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH.

Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH batteries in any other type of charger.

z Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices.

z When recharging batteries from the camera, always recharge both of them at the same time.

z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states.

z 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.

z Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to retain heat.

z Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the

“Change the batteries” message.

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Appendix z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt:

- If the battery usage time has considerably diminished

- If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished

- When charging the batteries (insert and remove the batteries two or three times before charging)

- When charging completes in a matter of a few minutes (the battery charger indicator remains lit) z 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, use the batteries until their charge is depleted before charging them again. After doing this several times, battery performance will be restored.

z Since storing fully charged batteries for long periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten their lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommended to use the batteries in the camera until they are completely discharged and to store them at normal temperature (0 to 30°C/32 to 90°F) or less.

If you do not use the batteries for long periods of time, charge them fully and discharge them fully in the camera at least once a year before returning them to storage.

z If battery usage time is considerably low despite their terminals being wiped and the battery charger’s indicator remaining lit, it is possible that the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan. Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon’s AA-size NiMH batteries.

z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage.

Remove batteries from the camera or charger and store in a dry cool location when not in use.

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EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 131 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM z It takes approximately 110 minutes when two batteries are loaded one at each end of the charger and 250 minutes with four for the charger to fully recharge them (as determined by testing at Canon facilities).

Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F).

z Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and to the batteries’ initial charge state.

z The battery charger may emit noise while charging. This is not a malfunction.

z Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 can also be used. Use Canon AA-size batteries NB-

1AH with the charger included in the CBK

100 kit.

Appendix

Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800

Use of AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolonged periods of time and when connecting to a computer.

Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.

1

Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into the power outlet.

To a power outlet

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Appendix

2

Open the terminal cover, and connect the compact power adapter’s DC plug into the camera’s DC IN terminal.

z Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera.

Use of an AC adapter kit other than AC

Adapter Kit ACK800 may cause a malfunction in the camera or AC adapter kit.

Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)

The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Teleconverter TC-DC52A and Close-up Lens

250D (52 mm). In order to attach any of these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F.

z When attaching the wide converter, teleconverter or close-up lens, be sure to screw it on securely. If they come loose they may fall from the lens adapter, posing risk of injury from shattered glass.

z Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide converter, teleconverter or the close-up lens, as this can result in blindness or impairment of vision.

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EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 133 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM z 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.

z When using the tele-converter, please set the focal length to the telephoto end. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off.

z When using the wide converter, please set the camera to the wide angle end.

z If you use the viewfinder for shooting, a portion of the view will be blocked by these attachments.

Wide Converter WC-DC52

Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.7x (the thread diameter is 52 mm.).

Tele-converter TC-DC52A

This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 1.75x.

Appendix

Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm)

This lens makes it easy to take macro shots. With the camera set to Macro mode, you can use this option to shoot subjects that are 4 to 17 cm (1.6 to

6.7 in.) away from the front of the lens at the wide angle end, and 14 to 17 cm (5.5 to 6.7 in.) at the telephoto end.

It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter.

Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode

Telephoto

End

Wide Angle

End

Distance between

Front of the Lens and Subject

14 cm

(5.5 in.)

17 cm

(6.7 in.)

4 cm

(1.6 in.)

17 cm

(6.7 in.)

Field Coverage

39 x 29 mm

(1.5 x 1.1 in.)

46 x 34 mm

(1.8 x 1.3 in.)

56 x 42 mm

(2.2 x 1.7 in.)

165 x 124 mm

(6.5 x 4.9 in.)

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Appendix

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F

This separately sold adapter is required for attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens (52 mm thread diameter).

Attaching a Lens

1

Be sure that the camera is turned off.

2

Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow.

3

When the mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring.

Ring

Ring Release Button

4

Align the

z

mark on the conversion lens adapter with the mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far

as the { mark on the camera.

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5

Set the lens on the adapter, and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction.

Appendix z 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.

z Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is easy to dirty them with finger prints.

z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring.

z When shooting with these attachments, please use the LCD monitor to compose your shots. The attachments block part of the view through the viewfinder, and the area shown in the viewfinder does not match the area of the shot that is actually recorded. Also, the angle of view cannot be z confirmed in the viewfinder.

You should not shoot images in mode when using these attachments. Although it is possible to select this mode at the camera, the PhotoStitch software will not be able to stitch the images together at the computer.

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Appendix

Using an Externally Mounted

Flash (Sold Separately)

High Power Flash HF-DC1

This is an attachable supplementary flash.

Photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate may be captured using the High-Power Flash. Affix the High-Power Flash to the camera using the bracket as shown below.

Please also refer to the user’s manual supplied with the flash.

z The High-Power Flash will not fire when the shooting mode dial is set to M.

z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF] when you finish using the flash.

z Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use.

z In outdoor settings in the daylight, the flash may not detect illumination from the camera’s built-in flash and may not fire.

z The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity.

z The flash may not fire if there are no reflective items in its metering field.

z For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots.

z If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt.

Tripod

Sockets

136

Bracket (supplied with the flash)

EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 137 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM z If the battery is used in cold regions (0°C/

32°F or lower), you are recommended to carry a spare lithium battery (CR123A or

DL123). Keep the spare battery warm in your pocket until immediately before using it, and exchange it frequently with the battery in the flash.

z Remove the battery from the flash and store it in a dry and cool location if you will not use it for extended periods. Leaving it in the flash could lead to the battery leaking and damaging the flash.

z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both.

z Before affixing the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or

DL123) is installed.

z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.

z A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.

Appendix

Replacing the Date Battery

If the Date/Time 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.

Please note that the first date battery may appear to expire relatively quickly after you purchase the camera. This is because it is installed in the camera at the point of manufacture, not when you make the purchase.

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.

1

Confirm that the camera is turned off.

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Appendix

2

Open the terminal cover and use your finger nail to pull out the battery holder.

3

Pull open the battery holder in the

( direction indicated by the arrow

c

). Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow (

d

).

d c

(–) Side

4

Insert a new battery with the (–) side facing up.

5

Replace the battery holder back and close the terminal cover.

6

When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time

(p. 22).

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.

If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country.

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggoolen maar inleveren als KCA

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Camera Care and Maintenance

Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts.

Camera

Body

: Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper.

Lens

LCD

Monitor,

Viewfinder

: 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.

z Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer

Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet.

: Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt.

z Never rub or press forcefully on the

LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other problems.

Appendix

Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, or detergents to clean the camera, as these may cause damage or deformation.

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Specifications

All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.

PowerShot A520/PowerShot A510

Camera Effective Pixels

Image Sensor

Lens

PowerShot A520: Approx. 4.0 million

PowerShot A510: Approx. 3.2 million

PowerShot A520: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million)

PowerShot A510: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 million)

5.8 (W) – 23.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 140 (T) mm) f/2.6 (W) – f/5.5 (T)

Digital Zoom

Optical Viewfinder

LCD Monitor

PowerShot A520: Approx. 3.6x (Up to approx. 14x in combination with the optical zoom)

PowerShot A510: Approx. 3.2x (Up to approx. 13x in combination with the optical zoom)

Real-image zoom viewfinder

1.8-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD, approx.

115,000 pixels

AF System

Shooting Distance

(from the front of the lens)

Shutter

TTL autofocus

Focus lock and Manual focus are available

9-point AiAF/1-point AF (fixed to center)

Normal: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinity

Macro: 5 – 45 cm (2.0 in. – 1.5 ft.) (W)/30 – 45 cm (11.8 in. – 1.5 ft.) (T)

Manual Focus: 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W)/30 cm (11.8 in.) – infinity (T)

Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter

(W): Wide angle (T): Telephoto

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Shutter Speeds

Metering System

Specifications

15 – 1/2000 sec.

z The shutter speed varies according to the shooting modes.

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

Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center)

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

Sensitivity

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

* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.

White Balance

Built-in Flash

Flash Range

Shooting Modes

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

Fluorescent H) or custom

Auto*, on*, off

* Red-eye reduction available.

Normal: 45 cm – 3.5 m (1.5 – 11.5 ft.) (W), 45 cm – 2.2 m (1.5 – 7.2 ft.) (T)

Macro: 30 – 45 cm (11.8 in. – 1.5 ft.) (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to Auto)

Auto

Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual

Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter,

Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids &

Pets and Night Snapshot), Stitch assist and Movie

Continuous Shooting

PowerShot A520: Approx 1.9 shots/sec.

PowerShot A510: Approx 2.3 shots/sec.

(Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off).

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Specifications

Self-timer

PC-controlled Shooting

Recording Media

File Format

Data Type

Compression

Number of

Recording

Pixels

Direct Print

Still Images

Movies

Playback Modes

Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./2-sec. delay. Can be set using the custom settings.

Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.)

SD memory card/MultiMediaCard

Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant

Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* 1 ,

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

Superfine, Fine, Normal

Large: PowerShot A520: 2272 x 1704 pixels

PowerShot A510: 2048 x 1536 pixels

Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels

Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels

Small: 640 x 480 pixels

640 x 480 pixels (30 sec.)/320 x 240 pixels (3 min.)/160 x 120 pixels (3 min.)

: 10 frames/sec., : 15 frames/sec.

The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting.

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

(approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), Auto play, Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Movie.

Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant

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Specifications

Display Languages

My Camera Settings

Interface

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

Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified

Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish,

Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese)

The start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound can be customized using the following methods:

1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera.

2. Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software.

USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol])

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

Power Source

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

AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries NB4-200 (sold separately)

AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately)

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

Operating Humidity 10 – 90%

Dimensions

Weight

90.7 x 64.0 x 38.4 mm (3.6 x 2.5 x 1.5 in.) (excluding protrusions)

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

* 1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

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Specifications

Battery Performance

Number of Shots

LCD

Monitor

ON

(Based on the CIPA standard)

LCD

Monitor

Off

Playback

Time

AA Alkaline

Batteries

(included with the camera)

AA NiMH

Batteries

(NB-2AH (fully charged))

Approx.

80 shots

Approx.

300 shots

Approx.

240 shots

Approx.

800 shots

Approx.

180 min.

Approx.

300 min.

* The actual figures will vary according to the shooting condition and settings.

Test Conditions

Shooting: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/73°F

±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50%

±20%), alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated.

• The included 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.

z For information on handling batteries, see

Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).

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Specifications

Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)

PowerShot A520

L (Large)

2272 x 1704 pixels

M1 (Medium 1)

1600 x 1200 pixels

M2 (Medium 2)

1024 x 768 pixels

S (Small)

640 x 480 pixels

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

80

56

87

138

26

50

25

45

MMC-

16M

7

13

26

14

SDC-

128M

61

109

216

121

216

411

211

372

651

460

711

1117

SDC-

512MSH

237

425

838

471

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

43 sec. 5 min. 55 sec. 22 min. 53 sec.

1 min. 47 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec.

838

1589

816

1438

2517

1777

2746

4316

Memory card included with the camera

PowerShot A510

L (Large)

2048 x 1536 pixels

M1 (Medium 1)

1600 x 1200 pixels

M2 (Medium 2)

1024 x 768 pixels

S (Small)

640 x 480 pixels

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

80

56

87

138

26

50

25

45

MMC-

16M

9

16

33

14

SDC-

128M

76

136

269

121

216

411

211

372

651

460

711

1117

SDC-

512MSH

295

529

1041

471

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

43 sec. 5 min. 55 sec. 22 min. 53 sec.

1 min. 47 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec.

838

1589

816

1438

2517

1777

2746

4316

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Specifications z Some memory cards are not sold in some regions.

z The maximum movie clip length is : 30 sec.,

: 3 min. or : 3 min.. The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times.

* When using a 128 MB or higher capacity memory card.

indicate z (Superfine), (Fine) the compression setting.

z L (Large), M1 (Medium 1), M2 (Medium 2), S

(Small), , and indicate the recording resolution.

Image Data Size (Estimated)

PowerShot A520:

2272 x 1704 pixels 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB

L

PowerShot A510:

2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB

M1 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB

M2 1024 x 768 pixels

S 640 x 480 pixels

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

570 KB 320 KB 170 KB

249 KB 150 KB

660 KB/sec.

330 KB/sec.

120 KB/sec.

84 KB

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NiMH Battery NB-2AH

Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery

NB4-200 set and the Battery and Charger Kit

CBK4-200.

Type

Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery

Nominal Voltage 1.2 V DC

Typical Capacity 2300 mAh (min.: 2150 mAh)

Cycle Life Approx. 300 times

Operating

Temperatures

0 – 35°C (32 – 95°F)

Dimensions

Weight

Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.)

Length: 50 mm (2.0 in.)

Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.)

Specifications

Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE

Supplied with the separately sold Battery and

Charger Kit CBK4-200.

Rated Input

Rated Output

Charging Time

100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz),

10 W

565 mA* 1 , 1275 mA* 2

Approx. 250 min.* 1 ,

Approx. 110 min.* 2

Operating

Temperatures

0 – 35°C (32 – 95°F)

Dimensions

Weight

65.0 x 105.0 x 27.5 mm

(2.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 in.)

CB-4AH: Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.)

CB-4AHE: Approx. 97 g (3.4 oz.)

(body only)

* 1 To charge four NB-2AH NiMH batteries

* 2 To charge two NB-2AH NiMH batteries loaded one at each end of the battery charger

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Specifications

Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800

Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit

ACK800.

Rated Input

Rated Output

Operating

Temperatures

100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz),

16 VA (100 V) – 26 VA (240 V)

DC 3.15 V DC/2 A

0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F)

Dimensions

Weight

42.5 x 104.0 x 31.4 mm

(1.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 in.)

Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.)

(body only)

SD memory Card

Interface

Dimensions

Weight

MultiMediaCard

Interface conforming to SD memory card standards.

32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm

(1.3 x 0.9 x 0.08 in.)

Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.)

Interface

Dimensions

Weight

Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards.

32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm

(1.3 x 0.9 x 0.06 in.)

Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.)

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Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold

Separately)

Magnification

Focusing Range

(from front of lens)

Approx. 0.7x (35 mm film equivalent at wide angle end: approx. 24.5 mm)

Approx. 21 cm (8.3 in.) – infinity

(at wide angle end)* 1

Approx. 1 – 21 cm (0.4 – 8.3 in.)

(at wide angle end with using the

Macro mode)* 1

Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread* 2

Dimensions

Diameter: 58.0 mm (2.3 in.)

Length: 30.5 mm (2.2 in.)

Weight Approx. 74 g (2.6 oz.)

Specifications

Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold

Separately)

Focal Length

Focusing Range

(from front of lens)

250 mm

4 – 17 cm (1.6 – 6.7 in.) (W)

14 – 17 cm (5.5 – 6.7 in.) (T)

(when using the Macro mode)* 1

Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread* 2

Dimensions

Diameter: 54 mm (2.1 in.)

Length: 10.2 mm (0.4 in.)

Weight Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.)

* 1 When mounted on PowerShot A520/A510.

* 2 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F is required when mounted on PowerShot A520/A510.

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Specifications

Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold

Separately)

Focal Length

Approx. 1.75x (35mm film equivalent at telephoto end: approx. 245 mm)

Focusing Range

(from front of lens)

Approx. 1.4 m (Approx. 4.6 ft.) – infinity (at telephoto end)* 1

Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread* 2

Dimensions

Diameter: 55.2 mm (2.2 in.)

Length: 49.3 mm (1.9 in.)

Weight Approx. 86 g (3.0 oz.)

* 1 When mounted on PowerShot A520/A510.

* 2 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F is required when mounted on PowerShot A520/A510.

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F

(Sold Separately)

Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread

Dimensions

Diameter: 55.6 mm (2.2 in.)

Length: 39.1 mm (1.5 in.)

Weight Approx. 14 g (0.5 oz.)

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Photo Tips and Information

This section offers photography tips.

z Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 45)

Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button.

Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image.

Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a fixed, stable surface or by fixing the camera onto a tripod.

z To Shoot a Night Scene without a Subject

(p. 42)

To shot a night scene without any subject in the foreground, set the flash to .

(A night scene usually consists of light sources in the night. When shooting with the flash, the light of the flash will washout these lights, so it is better to turn the flash off.)

This mode uses a slow shutter speed so always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

z Advanced Technique for the Macro Mode

(p. 44)

Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function. For example, shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in

Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus. However, shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of focus to make the flower stand out.

Macro with the wide angle zoom

Macro with the telephoto zoom z How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 83)

This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness.

However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually.

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Photo Tips and Information

Underexposure

The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the image appear gray. Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + end.

Optimal Exposure z ISO Speed (p. 87)

The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the

ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited.

The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available light, resulting in images that convey the feel of the place they were shot.

Overexposure

The whole recorded image is bright, which makes black elements of the image appear gray. Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may cause the image to be overexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the – end.

ISO 50 equivalent

152

ISO 400 equivalent

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INDEX

A

AC Adapter Kit ..................................................131

AF Frame ...........................................................81

Aperture Value ...................................................79

Aperture-priority AE ............................................79

Auto Mode ..........................................................33

Auto Play ............................................................96

A/V Out Terminal ..............................................114

B

Batteries

Battery Cover ...............................................15

Handling Precautions ...................................16

Installing .......................................................15

Low Status ...................................................17

Performance ..............................................144

Rechargeable Batteries .............................129

Status ...........................................................17

Beep .......................................................34, 70, 74

C

Care ..................................................................139

Components .......................................................12

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

Computer System Requirements .....................107

Continuous Shooting .......................................... 48

Creative Zone .................................................... 76

D

Date/Time .......................................................... 22

Default Settings .......................................... 69 – 74

DIGITAL Terminal ...................................... 12, 109

Digital Zoom ....................................................... 47

Direct Transfer ................................................. 111

Display Modes ........................................... 24 – 29

DPOF

Print Settings ............................................. 100

Transfer Order ........................................... 104

E

Erasing

All Images .................................................... 65

Single Image ................................................ 65

Exposure

Aperture-priority AE ..................................... 79

Compensation ............................................. 83

Shutter-speed Priority AE ............................ 77

F

Fast Shutter ....................................................... 38

File Number ..................................................... 115

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INDEX

Flash ...................................................................42

Focal Length .............................132, 133, 149, 150

Focus

Lock .............................................................90

Manual .........................................................91

Format ................................................................19

H

I

Histogram ...........................................................29

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

Index Playback ...................................................60

Indicators ............................................................14

Information View .........................................24 – 29

Interface Cable ...........................................12, 109

ISO Speed ..........................................................87

J

Jump ...................................................................61

L

Landscape Mode ................................................38

Language ...........................................................23

LCD Monitor ...............................................24 – 29

Lens ...................................................................12

154

Close-Up Lens ........................................... 133

Conversion Lens Adapter .......................... 134

Tele-converter ........................................... 133

Wide Converter .......................................... 133

M

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

Magnifying Images ............................................. 59

Maintenance .................................................... 139

Manual

Exposure ..................................................... 83

Focus ........................................................... 91

Shooting Mode ............................................ 80

Memory Card ..................................................... 18

Downloading Images ................................. 113

Formatting ................................................... 19

Installing ...................................................... 18

Recording Capacity ................................... 145

Slot Cover .................................................... 18

Menu

FUNC. .......................................................... 66

My Camera .................................................. 74

Play .............................................................. 70

Rec. ............................................................. 69

Selecting ...................................................... 66

Set up .................................................. 70 – 73

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Messages ...............................................121 – 122

Metering

Center-Weighted Averaging .........................82

Evaluative ....................................................82

Spot ..............................................................82

Microphone .........................................................12

Mode Dial .....................................................38, 76

Movie

Editing ..........................................................62

Playback ......................................................61

Shooting .......................................................56

My Camera

Menu ............................................................74

Registering .................................................118

Settings ......................................................118

N

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

O

Operation Sound ..........................71, 74, 118, 143

P

Photo Effect ........................................................88

PictBridge compliant printers ..............................98

Playback

INDEX

Auto Play ..................................................... 96

Index Playback ............................................ 60

Jumping ....................................................... 61

Magnifying Images ...................................... 59

Movies ......................................................... 61

Rotating ....................................................... 94

Single Image Playback ................................ 58

Portrait Mode ..................................................... 38

Postcard Print Mode .......................................... 54

Power On/Off ............................................. 30 – 31

Power Saving ..................................................... 31

Power Source .................................................... 30

AC Adapter ................................................ 131

Rechargeable Batteries ............................. 129

Printing ............................................................... 98

Print Style .................................................. 103

Selecting Images ............................. 100 – 102

Print/Share Button ................................ 13, 98, 111

Program AE ....................................................... 77

Protect ................................................................ 97

R

Recordable Images .......................................... 145

Red-eye Reduction ............................................ 43

Resetting the Settings to Default ....................... 75

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INDEX

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

Ring Release Button ..........................................12

Rotate .................................................................94

S

Self-timer ............................................................45

Sound ...........................................................74

Shooting .......................................................33, 66

Reviewing an Image ....................................36

TV Set ........................................................114

Shooting Mode .................................................159

Dial ...............................................................14

Functions Available ....................................159

Shutter

Shutter-speed Priority AE ............................77

Sound ...........................................................74

Speed ...........................................................77

Shutter Button ....................................................33

Single Image Playback .......................................58

Slow Shutter .......................................................38

Sound Memos ....................................................95

Speaker ..............................................................12

Special Scene Mode ..........................................51

Specifications .........................................140 – 143

Start-up

156

Image ........................................................... 74

Sound .......................................................... 74

Stitch Assist Mode ............................................. 49

Strap .................................................................. 13

T

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

Transfer Order

Selecting Images ....................................... 104

Troubleshooting ..................................... 123 – 128

V

Video System ..................................................... 73

Viewfinder .......................................................... 13

Autofocus range .......................................... 35

Volume ............................................................... 71

W

WAVE Files .................... 27, 95, 96, 120, 122, 142

White Balance .................................................... 84

Wide angle ......................................................... 33

Z

Zoom .................................................................. 47

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INDEX

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MEMO

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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode.

Function (1)

Resolution

Large

Medium 1

Medium 2

Small

Postcard Print

Movie

L

M1

M2

S

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Compression

Flash

Movie

Movie

Superfine

Fine

Normal

Auto

On

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Red-eye Reduction

Flash Output

AF-assist Beam

{

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U

U

*: Default settings {: Available U: Available only for the first image –: Not available

: Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off.

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Reference

Pages

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Function (1)

Drive

Mode

Single Shot

Continuous

Shooting

Self-timer

(10 sec.)

Self-timer

(2 sec.)

Custom

AF Frame selection (2)

AF Lock

Manual Focus

Macro Mode

ON

Digital Zoom

Exposure Compensation

Metering

System

Evaluative

Center-Weighted

Averaging

Spot

White Balance (3)

Photo Effect

OFF

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