ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide CDI-E107-010 XXXXXXXXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN · Please start by reading the "Read This First" section on page 6 of this manual. · Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. Flowchart and Reference Guides On Off Reference Page * ­ ­ ­(3) * ­ ­ ­(3) * ­ ­ ­(3) * ­ ­ ­(3) ­ ­ ­ ­ ­(3) ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­(3) ­ ­ * * * * * * * ­ * (4) 82 99 97 102 107 109 Digital Zoom * * This Guide Exposure Compensation ­ Shooting with the Camera Evaluative Metering Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging ­ ­ System Spot Metering Guide Software Starter ­ ­ White Balance (3) ­(2) Installing the Software ­ Photo Effect ­(3) ­(3) ISO Speed This Guide On ? Connecting the Camera to a Computer Off 118 Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion 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. i 215 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. 175). Language Setting Please see page 29 to change the language setting. Please read through the "Read This First" section (p. 6) before using your camera. Disclaimer · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. · Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice. · No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon. · Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlashTM cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards. Trademark Acknowledgments Canon and PowerShot and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon, Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United States and other countries. · Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2003 Canon Inc. All rights reserved. · · · · ii About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the ,, , example below, the mode dial should be set to ,, ,, , or . , ,, Using the Flash Available in the following modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look here first. 3 What settings are available under each function? 3 Will my settings remain in effect even after I've turned the camera off? Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) 3 What functions are available through the menus? FUNC. Menu (p. 165) Rec. Menu (p. 167) Play Menu (p. 170) Set up Menu (p. 172) My Camera Menu (p. 176) 3 What do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide mean? Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (p. 37) Menu Settings and Default Settings (p. 52) The above sections are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. iii Quick Start Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Shooting Playback, Erasing Print Settings, Transferring Connecting My Camera Settings Menu and Message Lists Appendix 1 Table of Contents : These pages include summaries of the functions or operation of the camera. Read This First Quick Start Components Guide Preparing the Camera 6 14 16 20 Installing the Batteries ........................................................... 20 Installing a CF Card ............................................................... 24 Setting the Date/Time ............................................................ 26 Setting the Language ............................................................ 29 Basic Functions 31 Turning the Power On ............................................................ 31 Switching between Shooting and Playback .......................... 33 Using the LCD Monitor .......................................................... 34 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot ............................................... 42 Using the Zoom ..................................................................... 43 Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................. 44 Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................... 47 Shooting-Letting the Camera Select Settings 56 Auto Mode ..................................................................... 56 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting ............................ 58 Changing the Resolution and Compression ......................... 60 Using the Flash ............................................................... 64 Portrait Mode .................................................................. 67 Landscape Mode ............................................................ 68 Night Scene Mode .......................................................... 69 Fast Shutter .................................................................... 70 Slow Shutter ................................................................... 71 2 Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ........................ 72 Movie Mode .................................................................... 76 Macro Mode .................................................................... 78 Self-Timer .............................................................................. 80 Digital Zoom ........................................................................... 82 Continuous Shooting ............................................................. 84 Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects 86 Program AE .................................................................... 86 Setting the Shutter Speed .............................................. 88 Setting the Aperture ....................................................... 91 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ........ 94 Switching Between Autofocus Modes ................................... 96 Switching Between Light Metering Modes ............................ 97 Adjusting the Exposure ......................................................... 99 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .................................... 102 Changing the Photo Effect .................................................. 107 Changing the ISO Speed .................................................... 109 Adjusting the Flash Output .................................................. 111 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus .................... 112 Saving Custom Settings ............................................ 116 Setting the Auto Rotate Function ........................................ 118 Resetting the File Numbers ................................................. 120 Playback 122 Displaying Images Individually ............................................ 122 Magnifying Images ....................................................... 123 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ....... 124 Jumping Between Images ................................................... 125 Viewing Movies .................................................................... 126 Editing Movies ..................................................................... 128 Rotating Images in the Display ........................................... 131 Attaching Sound Memos to Images .................................... 132 Auto Play .............................................................................. 134 Protecting Images ................................................................ 135 3 Erasing 136 Erasing Images Individually ................................................. 136 Erasing All Images ............................................................... 137 Formatting a CF Card .......................................................... 138 Print Settings 140 About Printing ...................................................................... 140 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) ................................... 142 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 148 Selecting Images for Transferring ........................................ 148 Downloading Images to a Computer 150 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable ............................................................ 150 Downloading Directly from a CF Card ................................ 154 Viewing Images on a TV Set 155 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 157 Changing My Camera Settings ........................................... 157 Registering My Camera Settings ........................................ 160 List of Menu Options and Messages 165 FUNC. Menu ........................................................................ 165 Rec. Menu ........................................................................... 167 Play Menu ........................................................................... 170 Set up Menu ........................................................................ 172 My Camera Menu ............................................................... 176 Resetting the Settings to Default ......................................... 178 List of Messages .................................................................. 180 Appendix 182 Using the Battery Kits (Sold Separately) ............................ 182 Using the Lenses and Lens Adapter (Sold Separately) ..... 186 4 Camera Care and Maintenance .......................................... 191 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 192 199 208 212 5 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlashTM cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and must be used in a manner that respects international and domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images 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 recorded 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. 6 Safety Precautions · Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. · Th ...