ENGLISH CDI-E056 DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer CDI-E056-010 XXXXNiXX © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN · Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover. · Please see the User Guide that accompanies each printer. Precaution 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. 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. 119). Please read the handling and safety precautions starting on page 4 before using the camera. Icon Conventions in the Text This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. This mark denotes tips about the camera and photography. Trademark Acknowledgements · Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc. · CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. · Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright ©2002 Canon Inc. All rights reserved. Table of Contents Read this First ............................................................................. 4 Quick Start .................................................................................. 8 Components Guide ................................................................... 10 Front View ................................................................................... 10 Back View .................................................................................... 11 Controls ....................................................................................... 12 Main Dial / Mode Dial ................................................................... 13 Display Panel ................................................................................ 15 Preparing the Camera .............................................................. 16 Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 16 Installing the Battery Pack ............................................................. 18 Using a Household Power Source .................................................. 20 Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional) .............. 21 Installing a CF Card ....................................................................... 24 Setting the Date / Time ................................................................. 26 Setting the Language .................................................................... 27 Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 28 Attaching the Lens Cap ................................................................ 28 Using the Soft Case (Optional) ...................................................... 28 Basic Functions .......................................................................... 29 Turning the Power On ................................................................... 29 Switching between Shooting and Replaying ................................... 30 Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................. 31 Pressing the Shutter Button ........................................................... 36 Using the Optical Viewfinder to shoot ........................................... 37 Adjusting the Zoom ...................................................................... 38 Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................................ 39 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings ......................... 41 Auto Mode .......................................................................... 41 Checking an Image Right after Shooting ........................................ 42 Using the Built-In Flash ......................................................... 43 Pan Focus Mode .................................................................. 46 Portrait Mode ...................................................................... 46 Landscape Mode ................................................................. 47 Night Scene Mode ............................................................... 47 Changing the Color Effect .................................................... 48 Table of Contents 1 Stitch Assist Mode................................................................ 49 Movie Mode ........................................................................ 52 Macro Mode ........................................................................ 53 Self-Timer ............................................................................ 54 Continuous Mode ................................................................ 55 Digital Zoom ................................................................................ 57 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ..................................... 58 Changing the Resolution and Compression .................................... 58 Changing the File Format .............................................................. 60 Program AE ......................................................................... 61 Setting the Shutter Speed ..................................................... 62 Setting the Aperture ............................................................ 64 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ................. 66 Selecting an AF Frame .......................................................... 68 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .................................. 69 Setting the White Balance .................................................... 70 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) .................................. 73 Adjusting the Flash Output (Flash Exposure Compensation) .... 74 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ................................. 75 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .......................... 77 Switching between Metering Modes ..................................... 78 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ................................ 80 Switching between Focus Settings ................................................. 82 Manually Setting Image Characteristics .......................................... 83 Resetting the File Number ............................................................. 84 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ................................... 85 Replaying .................................................................................. 86 Viewing Images Singly (Single Image Replay) .................................. 86 Magnifying Images .............................................................. 87 Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Replay) ....................... 88 Jumping between Images ................................................. 89 Viewing Movies ............................................................................ 90 Rotating Images in the Display ...................................................... 91 Automated Playback (Slide Show) .................................................. 92 Protecting Images ......................................................................... 96 Erasing ...................................................................................... 97 Erasing Images Singly .................................................................... 97 Erasing All Images ........................................................................ 98 Formatting a CF Card ................................................................... 99 2 Table of Contents Print Settings (DPOF Settings) ................................................ 100 Selecting Images for Printing ....................................................... 100 Setting the Print Style .................................................................. 103 Resetting the Print Settings ......................................................... 105 Printing with a Direct Print Compatible Printer (Optional) ... 106 Connecting a Direct Print Compatible Printer to the Camera ......... 106 Printing ...................................................................................... 108 Printing with DPOF Print Settings ................................................. 112 List of Menu Options .............................................................. 114 Rec. Menu ................................................................................. 114 Play Menu .................................................................................. 117 Set up Menu .............................................................................. 118 Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor ................................ 120 Using the Wireless Controller ................................................. 121 Installing the Battery ................................................................... 121 Shooting / Replaying ................................................................... 122 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) ...................... 123 Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional) .............................................. 127 Mounting the Lenses .................................................................. 128 Appendices ............................................................................. 130 Replacing the Date Battery .......................................................... 130 Camera Care and Maintenance ................................................... 132 Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 133 List of Error / Message Codes ...................................................... 135 List of Messages ......................................................................... 136 Specifications ............................................................................. 138 Index ....................................................................................... 143 Additional Information (Printing Functions) .............................. 1 Printing with the Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) ..... 2 Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera .......................... 2 Printing ................................................................................. 4 Printing with DPOF Settings .................................................... 9 List of Messages (Continued from p. 137) ...................................... 11 Table of Contents 3 Read this First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlashTM cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine sensible. 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. 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, ot ...