User manual CANON IXUS 70 - ADVANCED CAMERA USER GUIDE

ENGLISH Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Camera User Guide Appendix This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. Main Features Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode) Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using High ISO Auto and Auto ISO Shift Face Detect AF ideal for photographing images of people Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor Changes image colors to create special effects (Color Accent, Color Swap) Playback Organizes Images by Category Plays movies with sound Auto plays slideshows Editing Red-Eye Correction Function Adds effects to still images with the My Colors function Records sound memos for still images Records sound memos by themselves (Sound Recorder) Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using the My Camera settings Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. Mode Switch Postcard Mode · Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out. · and are both indicated by . See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 148). In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide. This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 1 Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD Monitor Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . . . Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . Red-Eye Reduction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Slow Synchro Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embedding the Date in the Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Display Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movie Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 14 15 18 19 20 22 24 28 29 30 32 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 39 44 46 48 49 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) . . . . . . . . . . 53 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Changing Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Changing the ISO Speed with One Touch (Auto ISO Shift) 66 Registering Functions with the button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Checking for Focus Right After Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Playback/Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Magnifying Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . . 77 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) . . . . . . . . . . 78 Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Red-Eye Correction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Print Settings/Transfer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 3 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . 109 Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers. . . . . . . . . . . . 112 112 113 114 118 119 120 120 121 List of Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 128 130 131 133 134 INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . 148 4 Handling Precautions Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations 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 the rear of the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet. 5 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. 100). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 9) to change the language setting. Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions" section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. 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. Be sure you fully understand them before reading the rest of the manual. Equipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter. Battery refers to the battery pack. 6 Warnings Equipment Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources. · Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesight. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. · Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. · Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Use only recommended power accessories. Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. 7 Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. Use only recommended battery and accessories. Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock. 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. 8 Others Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. Cautions Equipment Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage. Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not fully plugged into the outlet. Do not use in locations with poor ventilation. The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. The battery can run down. 9 Equipment Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Doing so could result in burns. 10 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 When moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. Moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. 11 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press . Playback Mode ( ) No Information The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode ( or ) Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) Off Standard Detailed The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. The LCD monitor does not shut off in the or mode. The LCD monitor is set to the detailed display (Information View) in the , , , or mode. The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed display in magnified display (p. 76), or index playback mode (p. 77). 12 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in the same way as when the camera is held horizontally. You can change the display color by pressing the or button. The clock display will disappear when the display interval is over or when a button is operated for a subsequent operation. The clock's display interval can be changed in the (Set up) menu (p. 27). The clock cannot be displayed when images are magnified (p. 76) or it is in the index playback mode (p. 77). 13 LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 26) Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP. button for more than one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP. button for more than one second again. - The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu. * You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the recorded image. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different. 14 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Digital Tele-converter/Zoom Magnification/Safety Zoom (p. 32) Spot Frame AF Frame (p. 46) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) ... ( )* ISO Speed (p. 65) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) Shooting Method (p. 36, Basic p. 16) Auto Rotate (p. 69) Rec. Movie Recording (p. 39) */ Shutter speed*/ Aperture Setting* 3:2 Guide (p. 38) Grid Lines (p. 38) · Stills: Recordable Shots · Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time Low Battery (p. 126) AE Lock (p. 49) FE Lock (p. 50) AF Lock (p. 48) Time Zone (p. 20) Create Folder (p. 72) Metering Mode (p. 51) Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode (pp. 34, 39, 44, 60, 62, Basic Guide pp. 11 ­ 13) ... Exposure Compensation (p. 52) ... Long Shutter Mode (p. 53) (p. 30) Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 42) Shooting Interval (Movie) Recording Pixels (pp. 30, 42) (Red) Camera Shake Warning (p. 114) Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 41) Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations White Balance (p. 55) My Colors (p. 58) * Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Since the camera automatically readjusts for the optimal settings when using the flash, settings displayed in shooting information may differ from the actual settings. 15 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the following methods. - Raise the ISO speed (p. 65). - Set the Auto ISO Shift to [On] (p. 66). - Select a setting other than (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 14). - Attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard Defined Playback (p. 79) WAVE Format Sound (p. 90) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 98) Total number of images Displayed image number Compression (Still Images) (p. 30) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30) Movie (p. 80) 16 Detailed My Category (p. 78) ... Exposure Compensation (p. 52) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) Histogram (p. 18) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Shooting Mode (pp. 34, 39, 44, 60, 62, Basic Guide pp. 11 ­ 13) Metering Mode (p. 51) ... ISO Speed (p. 65) My Colors (Shooting) (p. 58), Color Accent /Color Swap (p. 60) My Colors (Playback) (p. 88) Image with Red-Eye Correction (p. 85)/My Colors effect (p. 88) White Balance (p. 55) File Size Red-Eye Correction (Playback) (p. 85) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30) Movie Length (Movies) (p. 39) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 42) Shutter speed Time Lapse (p. 43) Aperture Setting The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. 17 Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 52). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder (Basic Guide p. 1) can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting. 18 Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the ON/OFF button again to restore power. Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button other than the ON/OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on. Playback Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last Connected to a Printer control is accessed on the camera. * This time can be changed. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer. The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 26). 19 Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 (Home) . 3 Use the or button to select a home time zone . To set the daylight saving option, use the or button to display . The time will advance by 1 hour. 4 (World) . 20 5 Use the or tion time zone button to select a destina. Time Difference from the Home Time Zone As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. 6 Use the or button to select [Home/ World], and the or button to select . Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Use the select or . button to To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET button. When you switch to the destination time zone, will display on the monitor. If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically. 21 Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. a b e c d This example shows the FUNC. menu in (Auto) mode. a Slide the mode switch to or . b Press the FUNC./SET button. c Use the or button to select a menu item. · Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. d Use the or button to select an option for the menu item. · You can select further options with the MENU button for some options. · After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily. e Press the FUNC./SET button. 22 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu a e b You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations c d · This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto) mode. · In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display. a Press the MENU button. b Use the or button to switch between menus. · You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. c Use the or button to select menu items. · Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. d Use the or button to select an option. · Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting. e Press the MENU button. 23 Menu List See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 148). FUNC. Menu Menu Item Shooting Mode Movie Mode Long Shutter Mode White Balance My Colors The icons shown below are the default settings. Page Basic p. 12 p. 39 p. 53 p. 55 p. 58 Menu Item Metering Mode Page p. 51 Compression (Still Image) p. 30 Frame Rate (Movie) Shooting Interval (Movie) Recording Pixels (Movie) p. 42 p. 43 p. 42 Exposure Compensation p. 52 Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 30 Rec. Menu Menu Item AiAF Digital Zoom (Still) (Movie) Slow Synchro Red-Eye Self-timer On*/Off/1.5x/1.9x On*/Off (Standard only) On/Off* On*/Off Delay: 0­10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. Shots: 1­3*1­10 On/Off* On*/Off Off/2*­10 seconds/Hold On/Off* On*/Off Options Face Detect*/On/Off * Default setting Page/Topic p. 46 p. 32 p. 35 p. 35 Basic Guide p. 16 p. 66 p. 115 Basic Guide p. 10 p. 64 Sets whether or not images are automatically classified into categories during shooting.*2 Auto ISO Shift AF-assist Beam Review Save Original Auto Category 24 Disp. Overlay (Still) (Movie) Date Stamp Set button Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/ Both Off*/Grid Lines Off*/Date/Date & Time */ / / / / / / / p. 38 p. 37 p. 67 p. 44 Stitch Assist Left to right*/ Right to left *1 Default setting is 3 shots. *2 They are classified according to the following categories. People: , , or images with faces detected if [Face Detect] has been selected in [AiAF] mode. Scenery: Events: , , , , , Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Play Menu Menu Item Slide Show My Category Erase Protect Red-Eye Correction My Colors Sound Memo Sound Recorder Rotate Transfer Order Transition Page p. 93 p. 78 p. 101 p. 98 p. 85 p. 88 p. 90 p. 91 p. 83 p. 107 p. 84 Print Menu Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings p. 106 p. 103 Page 25 Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Volume Options On/Off* Off/1/2*/3/4/5 * Default setting Page/Topic Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds. (Basic p. 9) Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that plays when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording. Adjusts the volume of playback movie sound, sound memos or the Sound Recorder. Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the or button to adjust the brightness. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting. p. 19 Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. Power Saving Auto Power Down On*/Off Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ Sets the length of time before the LCD 30 sec./1 min.*/2 monitor turns off when no camera min./3min. operation is performed. Home*/World p. 20 Basic Guide p. 8 Time Zone Date/Time 26 Clock Display 0­10*1 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min./2 min./3 min. p. 13 You can also set it to perform a low level format (p. 29). Format File Numbering Create Folder Create New Folder Check mark (On)/ No check mark (Off) Auto Create Continuous*/ Auto Reset p. 74 p. 72 Creates a folder for the next shooting session. Off*/Daily/ You can also set the Auto Create time. Monday­Sunday/ Monthly On*/Off 1 min.*/0 sec. p. 69 Sets the timing of the lens retraction when you switch from the shooting to the playback mode. Basic Guide p. 9 NTSC/PAL Auto*/ See below. *2 p. 28 p. 100 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Auto Rotate Lens Retract Language Video System Print Method Reset All *1 Default setting is 5 seconds. *2 You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes. (However, it cannot be changed while the printer is connected.) 27 My Camera Menu Menu Item Theme Start-up Image Start-up Sound Available Settings * Default setting Page Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. p. 109 Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound My Camera Menu Contents Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer mode. Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed. There is no shutter sound for movies. (Off)/ * / / Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select [OK] and press . 28 Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the (Set up) menu (pp. 26, 27) - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 56) - Colors specified in the [Color Accent] (p. 60) or [Color Swap] (p. 62) modes. - Newly added My Camera settings (p. 110) Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. When the icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. 1 (Set up) Menu [Format]. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select [OK] and press . To perform a low level format, use the button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark. You can stop formatting a card when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./ SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. Displays when sound data recorded with the sound recorder is present (p. 91). Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards. 29 Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. Use the or button to select compression/recording pixels settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose* 3072 x 2304 High Printing to about A3-size (Large) pixels 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.) Printing to about A4-size 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) 2592 x 1944 (Medium 1) pixels Printing to about Letter-size 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) 2048 x 1536 Printing to about A5-size (Medium 2) pixels 148 x 210 mm (6 x 8.3 in.) Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) 1600 x 1200 (Medium 3) pixels Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) 640 x 480 Send images as e-mail (Small) Low pixels attachments or shoot more images or 1600 x 1200 When printing to postcards (p. 37). pixels (Postcard) Printing on wide size paper (you can check 3072 x 1728 the composition at a 16:9 aspect ratio. pixels Areas that will not be recorded appear on (Widescreen) the LCD monitor as a black border.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. 30 Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine Fine Normal Normal Purpose Shoot normal quality images Shoot more images High Quality Shoot higher quality images See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 141). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 139). 31 Shooting Using the Digital Zoom/Digital TeleConverter You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. The focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) and characteristics are as follows. Characteristics You can shoot at a maximum zoom factor of approximately 12x using a Standard 35 ­ 420 mm combination of the optical and digital zoom features. Off 35 ­ 105 mm Shoots without using the digital zoom. 1.5x 52.5 ­ 157.5 mm The digital zoom locks at the selected factor and the focal length shifts to the telephoto setting. Compared with the [Standard] and [Off] 1.9x 66.5 ­ 199.5 mm options at a similar angle of view, this option uses a higher shutter speed to reduce the potential for camera shake. Option Focal Length The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The digital zoom cannot be used in the or (Postcard mode) or the (Widescreen) mode. [1.5x] or [1.9x] cannot be set in mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.5x]/[1.9x]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. Standard See Using the Digital Zoom (p. 33). 1.5x/1.9x See Using the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 33). 32 Using the Digital Zoom 2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. The combined optical and digital zoom factor will appear on the LCD monitor. Based on the number of recording pixels set, the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which image quality will begin to deteriorate. The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment, and appears on the LCD monitor (except in mode). If you press the zoom lever toward again, you can zoom in even closer. In this case, the displayed zoom factor changes from white to blue. Pressing the zoom lever toward reduces the zoom factor. Shooting Using the Digital Tele-Converter 2 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. and the zoom factor will display on the LCD monitor. The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the icon and the zoom factor appear in blue). About the Digital Tele-Converter A digital tele-converter is a function that reproduces the effect of a tele-converter lens (supplemental lens that extends the zoom factor of a lens) when the digital zoom is used. 33 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) You can shoot a subject 3 ­ 10 cm (1.2 ­ 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 9 x 7 mm (0.35 x 0.28 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0x). 1 FUNC. Menu Macro). *Default setting. * (Auto) (Digital See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Choose the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. The zoom factor appears on the LCD monitor. Based on the number of recording pixels set, the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which image quality will begin to deteriorate. The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment, and appears on the LCD monitor. If you press the zoom lever toward again, you can zoom in even closer. In this case, the displayed zoom factor changes from white to blue. 34 Red-Eye Reduction Function You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* lamp automatically fires with the flash. *This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. 1 (Rec.) Menu *Default setting. [Red-Eye] [On]*/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Shooting Setting the Slow Synchro Function You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. This is handy for shooting at night or under artificial lighting indoors. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Off]*. *Default setting. [Slow Synchro] [On]/ See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Please note that camera shake becomes a factor when [Slow Synchro] is set to [On]. If this occurs, you are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in this mode. 35 Continuous Shooting In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (smooth continuous shooting) (p. 139). *Recommended Memory Card Super high speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) newly formatted with low level formatting (p. 29). · This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. · Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. 1 2 Press the button and use the ton to display . Shoot. or but- The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is fully pressed. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting Select in Step 1. The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. 36 Postcard Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. 1 FUNC. Menu (Postcard). *Default setting. * (Recording Pixels) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). The recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200) and the compression to (Fine). The area that will not print displays in gray. Shooting The digital zoom or the digital tele-converter cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when is selected. (Postcard) 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Date]/[Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. [Off]*/ LCD Monitor Display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 26). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. 37 Setting the Display Overlay You can check a composition's horizontal and vertical alignment as well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a shooting guide while shooting. Displays grid lines dividing the monitor into 9 areas, Grid Lines allowing you to check the subject's horizontal and vertical alignment. You can check what can be printed in a composition using 3:2 Guide a 3:2 aspect ratio*. The portion that will not print displays in gray. You can display both the grid lines and 3:2 guide at the Both same time. *Images are recorded at the same aspect ratio of 4:3 as shown in the normal viewing mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Disp. Overlay] [Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/[Both]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. [Off]*/ The grid lines and 3:2 guide do not appear on recorded images. Only [Grid Lines] can be used when or is selected, or in mode. 38 Movie Shooting The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (p. 42). If the function is registered to the button, you can record a movie by simply pressing the button even if the mode switch is set to (p. 67). Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode. (p. 32) · Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie Fast Frame Rate Use this mode to record fast moving subjects, such as in sports photography. · Maximum Clip Length: 1 minute Shooting Compact Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small, this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low. · Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes Color Accent Color Swap You can have only the specified color remain and change all others into black and white, or change a specified color into a different color (pp. 60, 62). As with the Standard mode, you can also select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). · Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie Time Lapse Select a shooting interval (1 or 2 sec.) to have a single frame shot at that interval. When played back, two hours worth of recorded frames is compressed to 8 minutes (1-sec. interval) or 4 minutes (2-sec. interval). You can record events from a fixed perspective, such as the spectacle of a flower budding over time, or view changing elements in a short period. Sound cannot be recorded in this mode. · Maximum recording session: 2 hours. 39 · The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 139). * Recording will stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume has not reached 4 GB. Depending on the volume and data writing speed of the memory card, recording may stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume has not reached 4 GB. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Standard). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. In , or mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 42). See Changing Colors (p. 60) for the procedures for using and . You can change the shooting interval (p. 43) with selected. Since the period over which shooting occurs is long for the mode, you are advised to use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter. 2 Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. During shooting the recording time and [ Rec] appear on the LCD monitor. The indicator will blink green in mode. Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances. - When the maximum recording time elapses - When the built-in memory or memory card become full The elapsed time from the start of recording to the finish will display on the LCD monitor when playing back a recording, but the actual playback time will be shorter than the displayed time. 40 You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 29). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch the microphone (Basic Guide p. 1). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. - The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions during recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded. The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame. Do not aim the camera toward the sun to shoot. Shooting Before recording, you can set the AE lock (p. 49) and exposure shift. 1. Press the button. The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift bar will appear in the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to adjust the exposure. Press the button again to release the setting. Also, the setting will be canceled if you press the MENU button or change the white balance, My Colors or shooting mode settings. In mode, the selected power saving option (p. 26) determines if the LCD monitor turns off or not. You can turn the LCD monitor on by pressing any button other than the ON/OFF button or shutter button. QuickTime is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/ Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer (for Windows 2000 only). 41 Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). 1 FUNC. Menu * (Frame Rate)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Use the or button to select recording pixels/frame rate settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. Recording Pixels Standard Color Accent Color Swap Fast Frame Rate*2 Compact*2 Time Lapse 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels 640 x 480 pixels ­ ­ Frame Rate (frames/sec.) ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ *3 *1 ­ *1 Default setting *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed. *3 Frame rate when the shooting interval is : 1 frame/sec., : 0.5 frame/sec. Frame rate when playing back ( or ): 15 frames/sec. See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 141). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 139). 42 Changing the Shooting Interval ( (Time Lapse)) 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. */ . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select a shooting interval (1 sec./2 sec.) and press the FUNC./SET button. The recordable duration will display. Recordable Duration 43 Shooting Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting.