User manual CANON DIGITAL IXUS I5

ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide. Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk 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 achieve excellent performance 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. 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. 127). Charging the Date/Time Battery · The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that maintains the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the camera, place a charged battery pack in it for at least 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is turned off. · If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, it means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as described above. 1 About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the procedure can be used in the following mode. When the mode switch is set to (Shooting) Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode When the Shooting mode is set to the following modes · · · Manual · Landscape · Underwater Macro Night Snapshot · · Portrait Indoor * When a shooting mode icon is shown in gray, the procedure cannot be performed in that mode. * The symbol indicates the Stitch Assist mode. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. SET Button and FUNC. Button Descriptions The "SET/FUNC. button" description refers to shooting instructions and the "SET button" description refers to all other instructions throughout this manual. In this guide an SD memory card (Secure Digital, a copyright protection system) is referred to as an SD card. 2 Table of Contents Items marked with procedures. are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or Read This First Please Read ......................................................................................... 6 Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7 Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12 Components Guide Components Guide ............................................................................ 13 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................. 17 Installing the Battery Pack ................................................................. 20 Installing the SD Card ....................................................................... 22 Formatting SD Cards ..................................................................... 24 Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 27 Setting the Language ........................................................................ 30 Basic Functions Turning the Power On ....................................................................... 32 Switching Between Shooting/Playback .............................................. 34 Using the LCD Monitor ...................................................................... 35 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ....................................... 37 Using the Digital Zoom ...................................................................... 42 Pressing the Shutter Button .............................................................. 43 Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................................... 45 Menu Settings and Factory Defaults .................................................. 49 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........................................ 54 Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode ..................................................................... 55 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ......................................... 56 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings .................................... 58 Using the Flash ...................................................................................... 60 Selecting a Shooting Mode ....................................................................... 62 Auto .............................................................................................. 62 Manual .......................................................................................... 62 3 Macro .............................................................................................62 Portrait ..........................................................................................62 Landscape .....................................................................................62 Night Snapshot ..............................................................................63 Indoor ............................................................................................63 Underwater ....................................................................................63 Shooting Close-Ups.................................................................................... 64 Continuous Shooting.................................................................................. 65 Postcard Date Imprint Mode ..................................................................... 66 Using the Self-timer.............................................................................. 68 Shooting a Movie......................................................................... 70 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ........................................... 72 Switching between Focusing Modes........................................................ 75 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) ................................ 76 Switching between Light Metering Modes.................................................. 78 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ....................................................... 79 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode................................................................ 80 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ........................................................... 82 Changing the Photo Effect ......................................................................... 86 Adjusting the ISO Speed ............................................................................ 87 Setting the Auto Rotate Function .............................................................. 88 Resetting the File Number ................................................................. 89 Playback Displaying Images Individually .......................................................... 91 Magnifying Images.................................................................. 92 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ............................. 93 Viewing Movies ................................................................................. 94 Editing Movies ................................................................................... 96 Rotating Images in the Display .......................................................... 98 Attaching Sound Memos to Images................................................... 99 Auto Play ......................................................................................... 102 Protecting Images ........................................................................... 103 Erasing Erasing Single Images ............................................................... 104 Erasing All Images ........................................................................... 105 4 Print Settings About Printing ................................................................................. 106 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ...................................................... 108 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring ................................................... 114 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............................................ 119 Computer System Requirements ................................................ 119 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ......................................... 123 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software ..........................................................................125 Downloading Directly from an SD Card ........................................... 125 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set ............................................................ 126 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings ........................................................ 128 Registering My Camera Settings ..................................................... 130 List of Messages List of Messages ............................................................................. 134 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 136 Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance ........................................................ 140 Specifications .................................................................................. 141 Photo Tips and Information ............................................................. 148 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ..................................... 160 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 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 SD memory 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 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 this booklet or the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet. 6 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. · In the next few pages, the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories and its power supply accessories (see the System Map for power supply accessory details). Storing SD cards Store the SD memory card out of the reach of children and infants. It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Warnings · Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. · 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. · Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or battery pack by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. · Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 7 · To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the battery charger from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off, remove the camera battery pack or unplug the battery charger from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery pack or unplug the battery charger from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. 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. The use of these substances may lead to fire. · 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. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire. 8 · Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. · Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cable may damage or exposure the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks. · Use only recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. · Do not place the battery pack near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse it in water. Such exposure may damage the battery pack and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. · Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery pack. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body - including the eyes and mouth, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. · Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery pack to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. · Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover to transport or store the battery pack. · 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. Discard the battery pack in specialized waste facilities if available in your area. · Use only recommended battery pack and accessories. Use of battery pack not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. 9 · Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-3L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire or electrical shock. · Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging and when it is not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. · The camera terminal of the battery charger is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. Caution about magnetic fields Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera (p. 13). Such items may lose data or stop working. 10 Cautions · 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. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the battery pack. · Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage. · 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. · Be careful not to touch the interior of the battery compartment. This could lead to injuries or damage the camera. · Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns. · Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. · Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies according to region. · Do not use the battery charger if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet. · Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. · If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for extended periods as your hands may experience a burning sensation. 11 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 Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the SD card and battery pack from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery pack from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery pack installed will run down the battery pack. However the date, time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks. 12 Components Guide Front View Speaker Flash (p. 60) AF-assist Beam (p. 44) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 61) Self-timer Lamp (p. 68) Components Guide Microphone (p. 99) Wrist Strap Mount Lens Attaching the Wrist Strap* * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. 13 Back View LCD Monitor (p. 35) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 20, 22) Tripod Socket Battery Compartment (SD card/battery compartment) Terminal Cover A/V OUT (Audio/Visual OUT) Terminal (p. 126) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 120) The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. Computer (p. 118) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately) · Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY CP series)/Card Photo Printer Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer). · Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series). - Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) · PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information. 14 Operation Panel Mode Switch (p. 34) ON/OFF Button (p. 32) Components Guide Shutter Button (p. 43) Button Shooting: Telephoto (p. 42) Playback: Magnify (p. 92) Button Print/Share Button (See below) (Flash) Button (p. 60) Button Button Shooting: Wide Angle (p. 42) (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 104) Button (Self-timer) Button (p. 68) Button SET Button FUNC. (Function) Button (p. 45) MENU Button (p. 46) Indicator The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/Share) button. · Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera) · Downloading images (Windows only): See p.118 of this guide and the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk (supplied with the camera) The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection. Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images Blinking blue: Printing/Transferring 15 Indicator The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed. Green: Ready to shoot/LCD monitor Off/Computer connection Blinking Green: Starting-up/Recording to SD card/Reading SD card/ Erasing from SD card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * If the subject is difficult to focus on, a single beep will sound. Although you can still press the shutter button when the indicator blinks orange, you are recommended to use the focus lock (p. 76). Holding the Camera Images become blurred if the camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera as shown below to avoid camera movement when shooting. Hold the camera firmly with both hands and let your elbows rest at your sides. Place your finger on the shutter button as you hold the camera. · Make sure that your hair or fingers do not obstruct the lens, flash, selftimer lamp, microphone or speaker. · Fix the camera onto a tripod when shooting infinity shots or in dark places. 16 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the "Change the battery pack" message displays. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Align the battery pack according to the arrows on the battery and the charger. Insert the battery securely. Preparing the Camera 2 Battery charger model names and types vary by region. (For CB-2LU) Plug the battery charger into a power outlet. Charge Indicator (For CB-2LUE) Attach the power cord to the battery charger and plug it into a power outlet. · The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete. · After charging, immediately unplug the battery charger and remove the battery pack. 17 To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. · Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point. However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 times (battery life, based on Canon's testing standards), you are recommended to charge the battery pack after having discharged it completely to prolong battery life. · It takes approximately 95 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state (based on Canon's testing standards). Charging it within a temperature range of 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F) is recommended. · Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery pack's charge state. · You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction. · See Battery Performance (p. 144). 18 Battery Pack Handling Precautions Keep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack. Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out. At low temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key holder, etc. Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up and could result in a fire. Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-3L in this charger. The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger. This will shorten battery life. Do not allow any metal objects Fig. A Fig. B such as key rings to touch the and terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B). Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge. Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about one year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance, you are recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it in a cool place at room temperature (0 °C to 30 °C). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage. If the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced. 19 Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied). Please charge the battery pack (p. 17) before you use it for the first time. 1 1 2 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. Battery Lock Symbol 2 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks. Align the symbols on the battery pack and camera back and insert it correctly. 1 · To remove the battery pack, pull the battery pack out while pressing the battery lock in the direction of . 1 3 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover closed. 2 20 · Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the battery pack. · Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card. · Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks. Preparing the Camera Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low. Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period. When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you press any button other than the ON/OFF button or button. Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery pack immediately. See Battery Performance (p. 144). 21 Installing the SD Card Write Protect Tab The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward. Write Protect Tab Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures. 1 1 2 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 Insert the SD card. · Insert the SD card as shown on the inside of the battery cover until you hear it click into place. · Do not touch or allow metal objects to contact the terminals on the back of the SD card. Front 22 1 3 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover closed. 2 Preparing the Camera To remove the SD card Push in the SD card until you hear it click, then release it. · Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the SD card. · Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to or from the SD card when the indicator blinks green, never perform the following actions during this time. It could corrupt the image data. - Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks. - Turn the camera's power off, or open the SD card slot/battery cover. · Please note that SD cards formatted with other manufacturers' cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application programs, may slow down writing to the SD card or may not operate correctly in the camera. · You are recommended to use SD cards that have been formatted in your camera (p. 24). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145). 23 Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 2 3 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or displayed. (Play) menu is Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select and press the SET button. 24 5 Use the button to select [OK] and press the SET button. · To exit instead of formatting, select [Cancel]. · The capacity of the SD card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the SD card. This is not a malfunction of the SD card or camera. Preparing the Camera · When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. · When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. · SD cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera. When that happens, reformat the SD card with this camera. If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and re-insert the SD card. Then turn the camera back on and format again. 25 SD Card Handling Precautions SD cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card. Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. Do not peel away the original label on the SD card or cover it with another label or sticker. When writing on the SD card, use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Using a sharp point pen (e.g. ball-point pen) or pencil may damage the SD card or corrupt the recorded data. Since some or all of the data recorded on the SD card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity or card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended. Moving an SD card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the SD card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on the SD card, store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally. Do not use or store SD cards in the following locations. - Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Precaution for Multi Media Cards This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon-brand SD cards. You may use multi media cards (MMC) with this camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of multi media cards (MMC). 26 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Preparing the Camera 1 2 3 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or displayed. (Play) menu is Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select and press the SET button. 27 5 Set the date and time. · Use the or button to select a field (year, month, day, hour, minute and date format). · Use the or button to change its value. 6 7 Press the SET button. The setting is complete. Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. · Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks. Reset them when this occurs. · For embedding the date on the image data, refer to page 67. · To set the camera so that the date and time will not appear on the image when it is being shot but only when it is printed, see Setting the Print Style (p. 112), the Direct Print User Guide or the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk supplied with the camera. Charging the Date/Time Battery - The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery for saving settings such as the date and time. This battery is recharged by the battery pack while it is in the camera. Right after purchasing the camera, leave a charged battery pack in the camera for about 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is turned off. - If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the above method to recharge it. 28 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following methods. This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time. * Default setting Preparing the Camera · Holding the SET Button While Pressing the ON/OFF Button - The start-up image will not display at startup, also the start-up sound will not play. - The Date/Time menu will display if the time has not been set. - The Display Off function will not work while the clock display is on. · Pressing and Holding the SET/FUNC. Button in Shooting Mode The clock display will differ according to the camera orientation. - Camera held horizontally: only the time displays - Camera held vertically: both the time and date display While the clock display is on, you can change the display color by pressing the or button or by gently shaking the camera as shown in the illustration. Feel free to change to your preferred color. The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when you operate any one of the SET/FUNC., MENU or Shutter buttons or the mode switch. · The clock cannot be displayed when menus are displayed with the MENU button. · The clock's display time can be changed in the (Set up) menu (p. 52). 29 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. 1 2 3 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or displayed. (Play) menu is Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select and press the SET button. 30 5 Use the , , or button to select a language and press the SET button. Preparing the Camera 6 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera. 31 Basic Functions Turning the Power On Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. · The lens extends when the mode switch is set to or . To turn the power off Press the ON/OFF button again. · If the "Card locked!" message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 22). · The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery charge is low. Reset the date and time when this occurs (p. 27). · If the power saving function activates, press the ON/OFF button to restore power (p. 33). · You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the power is turned on. (To change the start-up sound and image, see pp. 53, 128.) · The start-up image does not display when the camera is connected to a TV via the A/V OUT terminal. Turning On the Power without the Start-Up Sound Hold the MENU button while pressing the ON/OFF button. This will set the Mute setting to On and silence the operation sound and the shutter sound. This is convenient when you wish to shoot silently. 32 Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. (Press any button other than the ON/OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.) * This time can be changed (p. 51). Basic Functions Playback Mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. Connected to a Printer (sold separately): Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. · The power saving function will not activate during auto play or while the camera is connected to a computer. · The power saving function can be turned off (p. 51). 33 Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions. To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to . To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) Slide the mode switch to . To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) Slide the mode switch to . · The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after changing the mode switch position from or to . · When a printer is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide). · When a camera is connected, recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p. 119). · When a printer is properly connected, the appears on the LCD monitor. , or icon 34 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menus settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera's status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. You can change the information display contents using in the (Set up) menu. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction. Basic Functions Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) [Off] [On] Review Information (Review of an Image Right After It Is Shot) [Off] [On] Replay Information (Playback Mode) [Off] [Standard] [Detailed] 35 How to Change the Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 1 2 3 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or displayed. (Play) menu is In the (Set up) menu, Select and press the SET button. 4 Use the or button to select , or and use the or button to select the contents you wish to set. (Shooting Info) Select [Off] or [On]. (Review Info) Select [Off] or [On]. (Replay Info) Select [Off], [Standard] or [Detailed]. 5 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the Menu display. Press the MENU button again to return to the shooting or playback screen. 36 · The LCD monitor settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same settings are automatically available when the power is turned on again. · In Index playback mode (p. 93), the detailed display is not available. Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor. Basic Functions Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) When setting the flash, continuous mode or self-timer, the shooting information displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if [Shooting Info] is set to [Off]. (It may not display under some circumstances, depending on the selected settings.) A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the indicator blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon displays in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot. 37 * Low Battery (p. 21) * Spot AE Point Frame ( and Mode) * AF Frame (p. 75) Quick Shot (p. 44) Shooting Method (pp. 65, 68) Flash (p. 60) Auto Rotate (p. 88) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 70) 1.3x 1.6x 2.0x 2.5x 3.1x 4.1x 5.1x 6.5x Zoom Magnification* (p. 42) (Zoom powers appear when the digital zoom is activated.) Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time (sec.) * Shooting Mode (p. 62) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) White Balance (p. 82) Photo Effect (p. 86) Metering Mode (p. 78) Compression (p. 58) Resolution (p. 58) * ISO Speed (p. 87) * Appears even if [Shooting Info] is set to [Off]. Camera Shake Warning (p. 37) 38 Review Information (Review of an Image Right After It Is Shot) Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed) even if you release the shutter button (p. 56). If you continue to press the shutter button right after shooting an image, or press the SET button while the image is displayed, the image will continue to display. Basic Functions Histogram (p. 41) File Number Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) Shooting Mode (p. 62) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) Auto Rotate (p. 88) Flash (p. 60) Metering Mode (p. 78) White Balance (p. 82) Photo Effect (p. 86) ISO Speed (p. 87) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 58) Compression (Still Images) (p. 58) 39 Replay Information­Standard (Playback Mode) File Number Image Number Protection Status (p. 103) Shooting Date Resolution (Still Images) (p. 58) Movie (p. 94) WAVE Format Sound (p. 100) Compression (Still Images) (p. 58) Replay Information­Detailed (Playback Mode) Histogram Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) Shooting Mode (p.62, 70, 72) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) White Balance (p. 82) Photo Effect (p. 86) ISO Speed (p. 87) Resolution (Movies) (p. 58) Flash (p. 60) Metering Mode (p. 78) Movie Length Shown on Movie Files (p. 70) 40 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 file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file File with unrecognized format Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera. Basic Functions 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. 79). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image 41 . Using the Digital Zoom When using the digital zoom, images can be zoomed to approximately 1.3x, 1.6x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.1x, 4.1x, 5.1x or 6.5x. 1 Press the button. · The magnification factor appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor. · Press the button again to further zoom the image. · Press the button to zoom out. · Shoot while the magnification factor display is blue for prints up to the postcard print size. This will allow you to obtain optimal print quality. · Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. However, the actual recorded image is not as coarse as it appears in the LCD monitor. · You can set the camera to prohibit digital zooming (p. 49). 42 Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. You can also shoot images with a single press of the shutter button without pressing it halfway first (Quick Shot). 1. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. Basic Functions Press the shutter button halfway. Beep Indicator · Focused: 2 beeps · Focusing difficulty: 1 beep Indicator Status · Green: Metering complete · Orange: Flash will fire · Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/ Insufficient exposure AF Frame Status AiAF On (p. 75) · Green Frame: Metering complete (focused AF frame) · No Frame: Focusing difficulty AiAF Off (p. 75) (Center AF Frame) · Green Frame: Metering complete · Yellow Frame: Focusing difficulty 2. Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to sound. Press the shutter button fully. While the image is being recorded to the SD card, the indicator blinks green. 43 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam · The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, e.g., dark conditions. · The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 49). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them. However, please keep in mind the following facts. - Turning the AF-assist Beam off or shooting in dark places may make it more difficult for the camera to focus. - The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set to or even if the AF-assist Beam is turned off. Quick Shot By pressing the shutter button fully without stopping mid-way, you can shoot certain pictures you might have missed otherwise. · Confirm that appears on the LCD monitor before using the Quick Shot function (p. 49). · Hold the camera firmly with both hands since camera shake may become a factor. · It may be impossible to focus on subjects that are closer than approximately 1.5 meters (4.9 ft.). If this happens, press the shutter button halfway to focus and shoot the image. About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off-center. The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus is metered from a fixed AF frame at the center of the field (p. 75). 44 Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the SET/FUNC. or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following procedures to select settings. Selecting Menu Settings with the SET/FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode only) Slide the mode switch to (Shooting) or (Movie). Basic Functions 1 2 3 4 Press the SET/FUNC. button. Use the item. or button to select an Please see the FUNC. Menu topic on the next page for the selectable menu items. Use the option. or button to select an · Some menu items allow you to make further settings by pressing the MENU button. · You can shoot right after performing these steps. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 5 Press the SET/FUNC. button. 45 FUNC. Menu ( ) Shooting Mode (p. 62) ( ) Photo Effect (p. 86) ( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) ( ) Metering Mode (p. 78) ( ) Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) ( ) Compression (p. 58) ( ) White Balance (p. 82) ( ) Resolution (p. 58) ( ) ISO Speed (p. 87) ( ) Resolution (Movie) (p. 58) ( ) Items in parentheses show default settings. Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button 1 46 Slide the mode switch to (Shooting), (Movie) or (Playback). 2 Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the appears. In Playback mode, the appears. (Rec.) menu (Play) menu 3 Use the or button to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu. Select the menu with the / , or icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected. Basic Functions 4 5 Use the item. or button to select an See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 49). Use the option. or button to select an Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be selected after pressing the SET/ button to display FUNC. button or the the next menu. Press the SET/FUNC. or MENU button again to confirm the setting. 6 Press the MENU button. · The menu will close. · In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu. 47 Shooting Mode Playback Mode Rec. Menu (The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode) Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu · When the My Camera menu is displayed, pressing the button restores the Rec./Play menu. · When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button displays the My camera menu. Shooting Mode Playback Mode / : Selects items. 48 / : Selects options.