User manual CANON DIGITAL IXUS I ZOOM

ENGLISH Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. Main Features Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode) Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor Vertical shooting function (Vertical Shutter Release) Changes image colors to create special effects (My Colors modes) Camera Station Wireless Controller Playback Plays movies with sound Auto plays slideshows Editing Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Transfers data to a computer Effortlessly transfers data with the Print/Share button. Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. Mode Switch Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 125). 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 . . . . . . . . . . .16 Using the Wireless Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 LCD Monitor Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) . . 36 Changing the Resolution (Movies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Postcard Date Imprint Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter Release) . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 2 Switching between Focusing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) . . . . . . . . . .49 Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Changing the Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 (Index Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 3 Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . . .90 Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Shooting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 TV monitor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Using the Battery Charger (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Using an Externally Mounted Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . .125 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 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. 89). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) 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. Equipment refers to the camera, camera station, compact power adapter or separately sold battery charger. 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, 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 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 station and the power outlet after recharging or when 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. 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. 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. The battery can run down. 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 Wrist Strap Mount Speaker AF-assist Beam (p. 31) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 10) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 41) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Microphone (p. 75) Lens 12 Back View Before Using the Camera--The Components Guide LCD Monitor (p. 18) Tripod Socket Camera Station Connector Battery Compartment (Memory Card/Battery Compartment) Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 3) 13 Operation Panel Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 5) Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 22) Indicator (p. 24) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 29) MENU Button (p. 30) (Self-timer)/ Button (p. 41) (Shooting: Telephoto/Playback: Magnify)/ Button (p. 69, Basic Guide p. 10) (Flash)/ Button (Basic Guide p. 10) (Shooting: Wide Angle)/ (Single Image Erase)/ Button (Basic Guide pp. 9, 11) 14 Camera Station You can do the following when the camera is placed in the camera station. Charge the battery (Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E is required) Play back and erase Connect to a TV and play back Connect to a printer and print Connect to a computer and download You can operate the camera with the wireless controller (p. 16) or the camera buttons. Always put the terminal cover back on the camera connector when the camera station is being carried or not in use. Always turn off the camera power before placing the camera in the camera station or removing it. Placing or removing the camera with the power on will abruptly turn the camera off. If the camera is turned on in the camera station, it will always start up in the playback mode regardless of the setting selected with the mode switch. Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E is recommended for powering the camera when the camera is used in the camera station. Before Using the Camera--The Components Guide DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) DC IN Terminal (Power Input) (Basic Guide p. 2) A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 89) Connector Cover Camera Connector Charge Indicator Remote Control Sensor 15 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Using the Wireless Controller Install the lithium coin battery (CR2025) before using the wireless controller. Be particularly careful to keep the lithium coin battery out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall. 1 Slip a fingernail into ( ) and press in the direction of the arrow while slipping another fingernail into ( ) and removing the battery holder. Place the battery in the holder with the "+" side up and replace the holder. 2 Removing the Battery Pull the battery out in the direction of the arrow. 16 Operating the Wireless Controller When the camera is placed in the camera station, you can use the wireless controller to perform the following operations with the camera. Play back, Erase Play back images when connected to a TV Print images when connected to a printer Download images when connected to a computer Remote Control Sensor Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Transmitter To use the wireless controller, point it at the remote control sensor on the camera station. Pressing this button toggles between transferring to a computer and playing back on the LCD monitor. The information display mode advances (Standard--Detailed--Off) each time you press this button. Other than the operations listed above, all of the buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camera. However, functions requiring the user to press two buttons at the same time can only be performed with the camera. The distance at which the wireless controller can be used will shorten under the following circumstances. - When operated at an angle to the remote control sensor - When strong light strikes the remote control sensor - When the wireless controller battery is weak - When used outside 17 Using the LCD Monitor You can switch between display styles for information shown on the LCD monitor as follows. 1 (Set up) Menu [Info Display]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 [Shooting Info]/[Review Info]/[Replay Info] Select a display mode. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). In a shooting mode, the shooting information will display for approximately 6 seconds when you change a setting, such as the flash setting, regardless of the selected info display mode setting. The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the index playback mode (p. 70). 18 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 mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down. 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 cease when the display interval is over or when you operate the FUNC./SET, MENU or shutter button or the mode switch. The clock's display interval can be changed in the (Set up) menu (p. 33). Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations LCD Monitor Brightness 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. 19 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) * Low Battery (p. 105) Zoom Magnification* (p. 38) Grid Lines* (p. 31) Shooting Method (pp. 39, 41) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Auto Rotate (p. 65) (Red) * Movie Recording (p. 44) * Spot Frame * AF Frame (p. 48) · Stills: Recordable Shots · Movies (Sec.): Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time * Time Zone (p. 27) * Create Folder (p. 66) Photo Effect (p. 57) * * * My Colors (p. 58) Metering Mode (p. 50) Exposure Compensation (p. 51) Compression (p. 37) Long Shutter Mode (p. 52) ISO Speed (p. 64) White Balance (p. 54) Resolution (pp. 36, 37) (Red) * Camera Shake Warning (pp. 53, 94) (The shutter speed will also display when the displays.) Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58, Basic Guide p. 7) 20 * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to [Off]. 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. Raise the ISO speed (p. 64) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Review Info Histogram (p. 24) Folder Number/ File Number Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58, Basic Guide p. 7) Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Long Shutter Mode (p. 52) ISO Speed (p. 64) Exposure Compensation (p. 51) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Shooting Date/Time Photo Effect (p. 57) My Colors (p. 58) Compression (p. 37) Metering Mode (p. 50) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 36) White Balance (p. 54) Auto Rotate (p. 65) File Size Resolution (Still Images) (p. 36) 21 Replay Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 75) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 81) Total number of images Displayed image number Compression (Still Images) (p. 37) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 36) Movie (p. 71) 22 Detailed Histogram ISO Speed (p. 64) Resolution (Movies) (p. 37) Exposure Compensation (p. 51) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Photo Effect (p. 57) My Colors (p. 58) Metering Mode (p. 50) Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58, Basic Guide p. 7) Long Shutter Mode (p. 52) White Balance (p. 54) File Size Resolution (Still Images) (p. 36) Movie Length Shown on Movies (p. 44) Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations 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. 23 Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward 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. 51). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Indicator The indicator lights or blinks when the power button or the shutter button is pressed. Never do the following while the 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 Ready to shoot /LCD monitor off/Connected to computer Blinking Green: Camera starting up/Image recording/Reading/ Erasing/Transferring (When connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * An electronic beep will sound once when focusing difficulty is experienced. Green: 24 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. * 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. 33). 25 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. 30). 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. 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. 26 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] . Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 . 3 Use the or time zone button to select a home . To set the daylight saving option, use the or button to display . The time will advance by 1 hour. 4 . 27 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 the daylight saving option. 6 Use the or button to select [Home/ World], and the or button to select . Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 Use the select the or button to . To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET button. If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically. 28 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, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Slide the mode switch to or . 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. 29 Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. · 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. 30 Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Shooting Mode Movie Mode Exposure Compensation Long Shutter Mode ISO Speed White Balance The icons shown below are the default settings. Page Basic p. 7 p. 44 p. 51 p. 52 p. 64 p. 54 Menu Item Photo Effect My Colors Metering Mode Compression Resolution (Movie) Page p. 57 p. 58 p. 50 p. 37 Resolution (Still Image) p. 36 p. 37 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Rec. Menu Menu Item AiAF Self-timer On*/Off Options * Default setting Page/Topic p. 49 10 seconds*/ 2 seconds/ Custom Timer (Delay: 0­10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.) (Shots: 1­3*­10) On*/Off On/Off* (On in standard movie mode.) Off/2*­10 seconds/Hold On/Off* On/Off* p. 41 AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom p. 38 Basic p. 6 p. 60 You can display grid lines (splits screen into nine areas) to make it easier to judge the horizontal and vertical alignment of a photographic subject and to make composition easier. The lines will not be recorded in the images. p. 40 p. 52 Review Save Original Grid Lines Date Stamp Long Shutter Off*/Date/Date & Time On/Off* 31 Vert. Shutter On*/Off Allows the FUNC./SET button to release the shutter when the camera is held vertically (p. 43). p. 46 Stitch Assist left to right*/ right to left Page p. 81 p. 74 p. 75 p. 82 Play Menu Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase All Menu Item Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order Transition Page p. 77 p. 83 p. 87 p. 75 * Default setting Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Options On/Off* Page/Topic 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 p. 5) 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 movie sounds and sound memos. Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. 32 Info Display Shooting Info Review Info Replay Info LCD Brightness On/Off* On/Off* Detailed/ Standard/Off* -7 to 0* to +7 Switches between info display modes (p. 18). Display mode for the shooting modes Display mode for the review period immediately after an image is recorded Display mode in the playback mode 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. 25 On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Power Saving Auto Power Down 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. Home*/World 0­5*­10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min./2 min./3 min. Auto Reset/ Continuous* p. 27 Basic Guide (p. 4) p. 19 p. 26 p. 67 Time Zone Date/Time Clock Display Format File Numbering 33 Create Folder Create New Folder Check mark (On)/ No check mark (Off) Auto Create p. 66 Creates a folder for the next shooting session. Off*/Daily/ You can also set a creation time. Monday­Sunday/ Monthly On*/Off NTSC/PAL p. 65 Basic Guide (p. 4) p. 89 p. 35 * Default setting Auto Rotate Language Video System Reset All My Camera Menu Menu Item Theme Start-up Image Start-up Sound Available Settings 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. 90 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)/ * / / 34 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 Select [OK] and press . Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations 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. 33, 34) - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 55) - Colors specified in the [Color Accent] (p. 61) or [Color Swap] (p. 62) modes of My Colors. - Newly added My Camera settings (p. 91) 35 Shooting Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu tion) tion). * Default setting. * (Compression/Resolu(Compression)/ (Resolu- See Menus and Settings (p. 29) Use the or button to select resolution/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Resolutions Resolution (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels Purpose High Print larger than A4-size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Print larger than Letter-size prints* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) 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 (6 x 4 in.) Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) Low Send images as e-mail attachments Shoot more images 2048 x 1536 (Medium 1) pixels (Medium 2) 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels (Small) (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 x 1200 When printing to postcards (p. 40). pixels * Paper sizes vary according to region. 36 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. 118). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 117). Changing the Resolution (Movies) Shooting Mode Shooting You can change the resolution when the movie mode is set to (Standard) or (My Colors). 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Resolution) See Menus and Settings (p. 29) Use the or button to select a resolution and press the FUNC./ SET button. 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. See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 118). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 117). 37 Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. Stills: zoom up to approximately 10 times Movies (Standard): zoom up to 4.9 times 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [On]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30) 2 Press the button and shoot. The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. When you press the button all the way to the maximum setting, it will stop temporarily (when shooting still images). When you press the button again, the digital zoom will start and zoom in further. Pressing the button zooms out. Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. 38 Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode 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 (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 117). *Recommended Memory Card Super high speed SDC-512 MSH memory card (sold separately) immediately after a low level format (p. 26). · 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. Shooting 1 2 Press the Shoot. button to display . 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 Press the button twice to display . 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. 39 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 * (Compression/Resolution) (Post Card Date Imprint). See Menus and Settings (p. 29) *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 Date Imprint Mode) is selected. (Postcard 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date & Time]. LCD Monitor Display : [Off] [Date Stamp] [Date]/ See Menus and Settings (p. 30). : [Date]/[Date & Time] 40 Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 33). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. delay ( ), or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutter button is pressed. 1 2 Press the Shoot. button to display , or . Shooting When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink. When using redeye reduction, the self-timer lamp will blink and then stay lit for the last 2 seconds. . To Cancel the Self-Timer Press the button to display You can change the self-timer sound (p. 34). Changing the Self-Timer Countdown Time ( / ) . 1 (Rec.) Menu [Self-timer] or See Menus and Settings (p. 29). The following occurs with each option. : 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the selftimer 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. 41 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 (Rec.) Menu [Self-timer] . See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 Change [Delay]/[Shots] . The self-timer sound will behave as follows. - The self-timer sound will start 2 sec. before the specified delay for shooting is over. - If multiple shots have been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will play for the first shot only. If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. - The interval between shots lengthens when the builtin memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. 42 Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter Release) Shooting Mode With the camera held vertically, you can release the shutter by pressing the FUNC./SET button in place of the shutter button. You can also shoot with the shutter button. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Vert. Shutter] [On]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). The default setting is [On]. Shooting 2 3 Select a shooting mode. Hold the camera vertically, aim at the subject and press the FUNC./SET button. Unlike the shutter button, this button does not have a halfway stage. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and record the image immediately. To review the image immediately after taking the shot, continue to hold the FUNC./SET button. This overrides the Review setting (p. 31). Displays when using Vertical Shutter Release To use the FUNC. menu (p. 29) to make settings, hold the camera horizontally. 43 Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following three movie modes are available. Standard You can select the resolution 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. 38). · Resolution: (640 x 480) [10 frames/sec.] (320 x 240) [20 frames/sec.] · Maximum Size: 1 GB/movie 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: (160 x 120) [15 frames/sec.] · Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes My Colors You can change image colors and then shoot (p. 59). As with the Standard mode, you can also select the resolution and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). · Resolution: (640 x 480) [10 frames/sec.] (320 x 240) [20 frames/sec.] · Maximum Size: 1 GB/movie · The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 117). 44 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Standard). See Menus and Settings (p. 29) Use the or button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./SET button. In or mode, you can change the resolution and frame rate (p. 37). 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 (in seconds) and [ Rec] 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 built-in memory or memory card become full You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 26). 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. - 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. 45 Shooting 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.