User manual CANON POWERSHOT A410 - POWERSHOT A410 CAMERA USER GUIDE ADVANCED

ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. CDI-E183-010 © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA Main Features Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene mode) Changes image colors to create special effects (My Colors modes) Playback Plays movies Auto Play Editing Edits movies 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 Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the mode dial can be used in the following shooting modes. · (Manual) · (Special Scene) · * (Manual) · * (Super Macro) · * (My Colors) * Black square icons are modes in the FUNC. menu. Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode · See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 112). 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 and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. * SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. 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--The Components Guide . . . . .12 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . .15 Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) . . 27 Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates (Movies) . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Shooting in a Special Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Shooting in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Postcard Date Imprint Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Displaying Grid Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 2 Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Changing the Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Automated Playback (Auto Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Shooting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 3 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . . 92 Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . .112 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 This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera. 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. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to change the language setting. Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. Equipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter. Battery refers to the battery pack. 6 Warnings Equipment Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. · Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. · Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. 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 power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, 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 batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. 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. 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. Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. The 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. 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. Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. 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. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed will cause battery leakage and damage the camera. 9 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 between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures 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--The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap Power Button (Basic Guide p. 2) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Viewfinder Window (p. 19) Wrist Strap Mount AF-assist Beam (p. 24) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 35) Lens 12 Back View Before Using the Camera--The Components Guide LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 19) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 17) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 88) Terminal Cover Coin Battery Holder (p. 87) Tripod Socket Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) 13 Operation Panel Indicator (p. 19) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15) Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5) MENU Button (p. 23) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 12) (Telephoto) (when shooting)/ (Magnify) (when playing)/ button (Basic Guide p. 7/pp. 32, 56) (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ button (Basic Guide p. 9) (Flash)/ button (Basic Guide p. 8) (Wide Angle) (when shooting)/ (Single Image Erase) (when playing)/ button (p. 32, Basic Guide p. 7) 14 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Playback Mode ( , , or ) ( ) Standard Standard (No Information) Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Detailed (Information View) Off Detailed No Information In the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when changing modes, or when the or / button is pressed, regardless of the selected display mode. The LCD monitor on or off setting is remembered even after the camera power is turned off. The LCD monitor does not shut off in the (Super Macro), (My Colors), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) mode. The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the index playback mode (p. 57). LCD Monitor Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted to better suit the shooting conditions. You can change the brightness of the LCD monitor using the Set up menu (p. 25). 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. * Noise will appear, and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in the LCD monitor. The recorded image will not be affected. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different. 15 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting mode * Spot Frame * AF Frame (p. 42) * Low Battery (p. 83) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) (Red) * Movie Recording (p. 37) Zoom Magnification (p. 32)* Grid Lines (p. 40) · Stills: Recordable Shots · Movies (Sec.): Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time * * * Shooting Mode (Basic Guide pp. 6, 31, 37, 39, 49) Exposure Compensation (p. 44) ISO Speed (p. 54) White Balance (p. 45) Shooting Method (pp. 33, 35) Photo Effect (p. 48) My Colors (p. 49) Resolution/Compression (Stills) (p. 27) Resolution/Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 29) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 72) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) 16 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. Select the (Auto) or (Flash on) mode or attach the camera to a tripod or other stationary device. During shooting, you can display a grid to help you determine if your camera is level (p. 40). Playback Mode Standard File Number Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Resolution/Compression (Stills) (p. 27) Movie (p. 37) Protection Status (p. 63) Total number of images Displayed image number Shooting Date/Time 17 Detailed Shooting Mode (Basic Guide pp. 6, 31, 37, 39, 49) Exposure Compensation (p. 44) White Balance (p. 45) Photo Effect (p. 48) My Colors (p. 49) ISO Speed (p. 54) Resolution (Movies) (p. 29) Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 29) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Metering Mode (p. 43) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) The following information may also be displayed with some images. 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. 18 Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting. Viewfinder Indicators The indicators light or blink when the power button or the shutter button is used. Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover Upper Indicator Green: Blinking Green: Ready to shoot Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)/ Flash is charging Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode/infinity mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once) 19 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power 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 power 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. * Default Setting. This time can be changed (p. 25). The power saving function will not activate during Auto Play or while the camera is connected to a computer. The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 25). 20 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. 1 (Set up) Menu (Format). See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. To perform a low level format, use the button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark. If [Low Level Format] is selected, you can cancel formatting partway by pressing the FUNC./ SET button. You can still use the memory card without problem even if formatting was halted partway, but the data is erased completely. Low Level Format You should select the [Low Level Format] option if you suspect the read/write speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards. 21 Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play and Set up Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Set the camera to the shooting mode. Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the or button to select a menu item. Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. Use the or button to select an option for the menu item. You can select further options with the 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. Press the FUNC./SET button. 22 Rec., Play and Set up Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Set up) Menu You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations * This example shows the Rec. menu. * In playback mode, the Play menu displays. Press the MENU button. Use the or button to switch between menus. Use the or button to select menu items. Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. 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. Press the MENU button. 23 Menu List FUNC. Menu The icons for the default settings are shown here. Manual Mode Manual Super Macro My Colors Stitch Assist Left to Right Stitch Assist Right to Left Special Scene Mode Movie Mode Exposure Compensation ISO Speed White Balance p. 31 p. 31 p. 49 p. 39 p. 30 p. 37 p. 44 p. 54 p. 45 Shooting Method Single Continuous Shooting 10-sec. Self-Timer 2-sec. Self-Timer Custom Timer Photo Effect My Colors Resolution/Compression p. 48 p. 49 p. 27 p. 35 p. 33 Resolution/Frame Rate (Movie) p. 29 Rec. Menu *Default setting Menu Item AiAF Metering Mode On*/Off Options Reference Page p. 41 p. 35 p. 32 Basic p. 5 p. 51 p. 40 p. 34 * Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Spot On/Off* (On in standard movie mode.) Off/2*­10 seconds/Hold On/Off* On/Off* Off*/Date/Date & Time AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom Review Save Original Grid Lines Date Stamp 24 Play Menu Menu Item Protect Rotate Erase All Auto Play Print Order Transfer Order Reference Page p. 63 p. 61 p. 64 p. 62 p. 65 p. 69 Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Options On/Off* Reference Page Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Set to [On] to silence the start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds all at once. However, warnings still sound even when the mute is set to [On] (Basic Guide p. 2). Use the or button to adjust the brightness. If you press the or button, the display returns to the Set up menu. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting. p. 20 Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 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.*/ monitor turns off when no camera 2 min./3min. operation is performed. Basic Guide (p. 2) p. 21 On/Off* p. 55 Basic Guide (p. 3) p. 26 Date/Time Format File No. Reset Language All Reset 25 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 (Set up) Menu (Reset All). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode (Date/Time) and (Language) options in the - The (Set up) menu (p. 25) - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 46) (Color Accent) (p. 52) or - Colors specified in the (Color Swap) (p. 53) modes of My Colors. 26 Shooting Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu sion). * Default setting. * (Resolution/Compres- See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select resolution settings. Shooting 2 Press the Menu button. Use the or button to select compression and press the FUNC./SET button. In Postcard Print mode, you cannot modify the compression rate. 27 Approximate Values for Resolutions Resolution (Large) 2048 x 1536 pixels Purpose High Print up to A4-size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Print up to Letter-size prints* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (5.8 x 3.9 in.) Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) Print credit card-size prints Send images as e-mail attachments Low Shoot more images (Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels (Medium 2) (Small) (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 x 1200 When printing to postcards (p. 34). pixels The compression rate is set to (Fine). * Paper sizes vary according to region. 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. 100). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 99). 28 Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates (Movies) Shooting Mode You can change the resolution/frame rate when the movie shooting mode is set to (Standard) or (My Colors). 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Resolution/Frame Rate). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select a resolution/frame rate and press the FUNC./SET button. Shooting Resolutions and Frame Rates Resolution Standard My Colors Compact 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Frame Rate 10 frames/sec. 20 frames/sec. 15 frames/sec. * Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. * The resolution/frame rate are fixed in the (Compact) mode. See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 100). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 99). 29 Shooting in a Special Scene Mode Shooting Mode You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Special Scene Mode). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select a shooting mode and press the FUNC./SET button. See the Basic Guide (p. 7) for explanations of the Special Scene modes. 2 Shoot. The shutter speed is slow in (fireworks) mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. In (Indoor), (Kids&Pets) or (Night Snapshot) mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot. In (Kids&Pets) mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) ­ infinity from the end of the lens. 30 Shooting in Manual Mode Shooting Mode You can adjust settings yourself, such as the exposure, white balance and photo effect, when shooting in this mode. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Manual). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). See the Basic Guide (p. 7) for Manual mode explanations. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 112). 2 Change the settings as required and shoot. Shooting Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) Shooting Mode You can shoot a subject from as close as 1.5 cm (0.6 in.) (minimum focal distance) with an area of 20 x 15 mm (0.79 x 0.59 in.) at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 7 x 5 mm (0.28 x 0.20 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 3.2x). 1 FUNC. Menu (Super Macro). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Press the or button to choose the angle of view and shoot. 31 Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode By combining the digital and optical zooms, you can shoot with images zoomed. Still images: approximately 10x max. (Super macro: approximately 3.2x max.) Movies (Standard): approximately 6.4x max. The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. 1 (Rec.) Menu (Digital Zoom) [On]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). [On] is the default setting for Super Macro and Movie (standard). 2 Press button and shoot. When you press the button, the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (when shooting still images). Press the button again to activate the digital zoom and further zoom the image digitally. Press the button to zoom out. Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. 32 Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. In addition, continuous shooting is possible (p. 99) at a consistent interval (smooth continuous shooting) until the memory card is full under the following conditions*. * The recommended super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) is used and formatted with a low level format (p. 21). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. If continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. Shooting 1 FUNC./Menu * (Drive Mode) (Continuous Shooting). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. 2 Shoot. The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting FUNC. Menu (Continuous Shooting) (Single). The interval between shots may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. If the flash fires, the interval between shots may lengthen. 33 Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting 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 * (Resolution/Compression) (Postcard). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. The resolution is set to (1600 x 1200) and the compression to (Fine). When you press the shutter button halfway, the area that will not get printed grays out. The digital zoom 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 (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set with a computer or printer. 1 (Rec.) Menu (Date Stamp) [Date]/[Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). In the LCD monitor : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] 34 Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 25). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set the shutter to a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. delay ( ), or to a custom delay time and number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutter button is pressed. 1 FUNC. Menu Mode). *Default setting. * (Drive Shooting Use the or to select the selftimer mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. The following occurs with each option. : 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound and lamp will speed up. : The self-timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec. later. : You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 36). 2 Shoot. When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink (when Red-Eye Reduction, it will lit before 2 sec.). To Cancel the Self-Timer FUNC. Menu / / (Self-Timer) (Single). 35 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ). You can change the delay time (0­10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1­10). These settings, however, cannot be set for the Stitch Assist mode, movie mode or My Colors modes. 1 FUNC. Menu (Drive Mode) . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Press the MENU button. Use the or to select the [Delay]/[Shots] and use the or to change settings, then press the FUNC./ SET button. The self-timer sound will behave as follows. - If multiple shots have been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will play for the first shot only. - The self-timer sound will start 2 sec. before the specified delay for shooting is over. If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more seconds, the following occurs. - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash fires, the interval between shots may lengthen. - The interval between shots may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. 36 Movie Shooting Shooting Mode You cannot record audio. The following three movie modes are available. Standard You can select the resolution/frame rate and record. The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode. · Resolution/Frame Rate: [ (640 x 480) 10 frames/sec.], [ (320 x 240) 20 frames/sec.] · Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes Compact Since the resolution is low, this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low. · Resolution/Frame Rate: [ (160 x 120) 15 frames/sec.] · Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes My Colors You can change image colors and then shoot (p. 49). As with the Standard mode, you can also select the resolution/frame rate. · Resolution/Frame Rate: [ (640 x 480) 10 frames/sec.], [ (320 x 240) 20 frames/sec.] · Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes * The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 99). 37 Shooting 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Movie). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./SET button. In (Standard) or (My Colors) mode, you can change the resolution/frame rate (p. 29). 2 Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video. During shooting the recording time (in seconds) and a red circle appear on the LCD monitor. Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances. - When the maximum recording time elapses - When the internal memory and the memory card becomes full You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 21). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. The focus and zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame. Before recording, you can set the white balance (p. 45). QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. 38 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode 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 overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 FUNC. Menu / (Stitch Assist). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). You can select from the following two shooting directions. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 2 Shoot the first frame in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 39 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. Use the or button to return the previous image or retake the recorded images. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images. A sequence may contain up to 26 images. Press the FUNC./SET button after the last shot. The initial settings are applied from the second picture shot. Use PhotoStitch, a supplied program, to merge the images on a computer. Displaying Grid Lines Shooting Mode You can display a four-line (two vertical, two horizontal) grid on the LCD monitor. 1 (Rec.) Menu *Default setting. (Grid Lines) [On]/[Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). This grid does not appear on your pictures. 40 Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode You can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting. The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF On frames, from 5 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is Off convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty. 1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [On]/[Off]. Shooting See Menus and Settings (p. 23). (Fireworks) and (Kids&Pets) modes cannot be set. The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used. The AF frame will display as follows (when the LCD monitor is on). - AiAF Set to [On] · Green Frame: Shooting preparations complete (focused AF frame) · No Frame: Focusing difficulty - AiAF Set to [Off] (single, centered AF frame) · Green Frame: Shooting preparations complete · Yellow Frame: Focusing difficulty 41 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass. 1 2 3 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. When shooting with the focus lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 24) in the (Rec.) menu is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. 42 Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode 1 (Rec.) Menu (Light Metering) / / . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Metering Methods Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Meters the area within the spot 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. Shooting Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot 43 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode 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 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Exposure Compensation). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC./SET button. To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to [0]. Exposure compensation is not available in the Accent) or (Color Swap) My Colors modes. (Color 44 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate to the light source. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (White Balance). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select a white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button. Shooting White Balance Settings Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Settings are automatically set by the camera For recording outdoors on a bright day For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warmwhite (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting 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 white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth This setting cannot be adjusted when the (B/W) photo effects are selected. (Sepia) or 45 Using the 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 (Auto) setting following situations that are difficult for the to detect correctly. After taking a custom white balance reading with (Custom). Shooting close-ups Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) 1 FUNC. Menu (Custom). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the MENU button. If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled. 46 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed. - ISO Speed - Flash Setting the flash to on, on (with Red-Eye Reduction), or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to (Auto) or (Auto with RedEye Reduction), make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance before selecting [Stitch Assist] in the FUNC. menu. The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you record even if you reset the camera to the default settings (p. 26). 47 Shooting Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Photo Effect). See Menus and Settings (p. 22).