User manual CANON DIGITAL IXUS I7 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) Vertical shooting function (Vertical Shutter Release) Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using high ISO speed Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor Changes image colors to create special effects (Color Accent, Color Swap) Camera Station Wireless Controller Transfers data to a computer Effortlessly transfers data with the Print/Share button. Playback Organizes Images by Category Plays movies with sound Auto plays slideshows Editing Adds effects to still images with the My Colors function 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 Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. Mode Switch Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 138). 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, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. 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--Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD Monitor Brightness (Night Display Function) . . . . . . . . Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 14 19 20 22 24 28 29 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30 Red-Eye Reduction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Setting the Slow Synchro Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Postcard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Embedding the Date in the Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting the Display Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter Release) . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Movie Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 2 Switching between Focusing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting in Long Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback). . . . . . . . . Organizing Images by Category (My Category) . . . . . . . . . . Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding Effects with the My Colors Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 45 47 48 49 51 54 56 61 62 63 65 67 68 69 70 72 74 76 77 78 80 82 87 89 Playback/Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Print Settings/Transfer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 3 Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . . 98 Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers. . . . . . . . . . . . 101 101 102 103 107 108 109 109 110 List of Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Battery Charger (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 117 119 120 122 123 INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . 138 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. 97). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 11) 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. Be sure you fully understand them before reading the rest of the manual. 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. · Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. · Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. 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 battery and accessories. Use of battery 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 compact power adapter from both the camera station and the power outlet, or disconnect the battery charger from 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 equipment 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 compact power adapter and battery charger to charge the battery. The compact power adapter and battery charger 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. Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. 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 Equipment Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. 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 from a cold place to a hot place, 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 from a cold place to a hot place 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--Basic Operations 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. 23). 2 [Shooting Info]/[Review Info]/[Replay Info] Select a display mode. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). In a shooting mode, the shooting information will display for approximately 6 seconds when you change a setting, regardless of the selected info display mode setting. The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed display in magnified display (p. 67), or index playback mode (p. 68). 12 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. 27). Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations LCD Monitor Brightness (Night Display Function) 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. * The movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor will be jerky, but it will not affect the recorded images. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different. 13 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) * Spot Frame * AF Frame (p. 44) Zoom Magnification* (p. 33) Macro (Basic Guide p. 17) Metering Mode (p. 47) Flash (Basic Guide p. 16) Auto Rotate (p. 62) Rec. * Movie Recording (p. 38) * Low Battery (p. 115) 3:2 Guide* (p. 36) Grid Lines* (p. 36) · Stills: Recordable Shots · Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time * AF Lock (p. 45) Time Zone (p. 20) * Create Folder (p. 63) * * * * * Shooting Mode (p. 38, 42, 56, 58, Basic Guide pp. 13 ­ 15) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) Long Shutter Mode (p. 49) ISO Speed (p. 61) White Balance (p. 51) Shooting Method (p. 34, Basic p. 18) My Colors (p. 54) Compression (Still Images) (p. 30) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 41) (Red)* Camera Shake Warning (p. 102) (The shutter speed will also display when the displays.) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display. 14 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. Shoot using the following methods. - Raise the ISO speed (p. 61). - Select a flash setting other than (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 16). - Attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Review Info Auto Category (p. 24) Histogram (p. 18) Folder Number/File Number Shooting Mode (p. 38, 42, 56, 58, Basic Guide pp. 13 ­ 15) Metering Mode (p. 47) Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations ISO Speed (p. 61) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) Long Shutter Mode (p. 49) Shooting Date/Time Flash (Basic Guide p. 16) Macro (Basic Guide p. 17) Compression (Still Images) (p. 30) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30) My Colors (Shooting) (p. 54), Color Accent/Color Swap (p. 56) White Balance (p. 51) Auto Rotate (p. 62) File Size Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30) 15 Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 80) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 87) Total number of images Displayed image number Compression (Still Images) (p. 30) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30) Movie (p. 72) 16 Detailed My Category (p. 69) Defined Playback (p. 70) Histogram Long Shutter Mode (p. 49) Flash (Basic Guide p. 16) Macro (Basic Guide p. 17) Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations My Colors (Playback) (p. 78) Shooting Mode (p. 38, 42, 56, 58, Basic Guide pp. 13 ­ 15) Metering Mode (p. 47) My Colors (Shooting) (p. 54), Color Accent/Color Swap (p. 56) Image with the My Colors effect (p. 78) White Balance (p. 51) ISO Speed (p. 61) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) File Size (p. 41) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30) Movie Length (Movies) (p. 38) 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. 17 Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the 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. 48). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image 18 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. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations * This time can be changed. 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. 26). 19 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] . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 . 3 Use the or button to select a home time zone . To set the daylight saving option, use the or button to display . The time will advance by 1 hour. 4 . 20 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 daylight saving time. 6 Use the or button to select [Home/ World], and the or button to select . Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Use the select or . button to To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET button. When you switch to the destination time zone, will display on the monitor. If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically. 21 Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. This example shows the FUNC. menu in (Auto) mode. 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. 22 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto) mode. In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display. Press the MENU button. Use the or button to switch between menus. Use the or button to select menu items. · Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. Use the or button to select an option. · Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting. Press the MENU button. 23 Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Shooting Mode Movie Mode Long Shutter Mode ISO Speed White Balance The icons shown below are the default settings. Page Basic p. 12 p. 38 p. 49 p. 61 p. 51 Menu Item Drive Mode My Colors Page p. 34, Basic p. 18 p. 54 Exposure Compensation p. 48 Compression (Still Image) p. 30 Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 30 Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movie) p. 41 Rec. Menu Menu Item AiAF Slow Synchro Red-Eye Light Metering AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Save Original Auto Category On/Off* On*/Off */ On*/Off On*/Off Off/2*­10 seconds/Hold On/Off* On*/Off / Options Face Detect*/On/Off * Default setting Page/Topic p. 44 p. 32 p. 32 p. 47 p. 104 p. 33 Basic Guide p. 13 p. 60 Sets whether or not images are automatically classified into categories during shooting.*1 p. 36 p. 35 Allows the button to release the shutter when the camera is held vertically (p. 37). Disp. Overlay Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/ Both (movie mode: Off*/Grid Lines) Off*/Date/Date & Time On*/Off Date Stamp Vert. Shutter 24 Long Shutter Stitch Assist *1 On/Off* p. 49 p. 42 left to right*/ right to left They are classified according to the following categories. People: , , or images with faces detected if [Face Detect] has been selected in [AiAF] mode. Scenery: Events: , , , , , , Play Menu Menu Item Slide Show My Category Erase Protect My Colors Page p. 82 p. 69 p. 89 p. 87 p. 78 Menu Item Sound Memo Rotate Transfer Order Transition Page Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations p. 80 p. 76 p. 95 p. 77 Print Menu Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select by Date Select by Category p. 91 Page Menu Item Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings p. 91 Page 25 Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Volume Options On/Off* Off/1/2*/3/4/5 * Default setting Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Info Display Shooting Info Review Info Replay Info LCD Brightness Off*/On Off*/On Off*/Standard/ Detailed -7 to 0* to +7 Page/Topic Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds. (Basic p. 12) 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. Switches between info display modes (p. 12). Display mode for the shooting modes Display mode for the review period immediately after an image is recorded Display mode in the playback mode Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off 26 Use the or button to adjust the brightness. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting. p. 19 On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. 10 sec./20 sec./ Sets the length of time before the LCD 30 sec./1 min.*/2 monitor turns off when no camera min./3min. operation is performed. Time Zone Date/Time Home*/World 0­10*1 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min./2 min./3 min. p. 20 Basic Guide p. 11 p. 13 You can also set it to perform a low level format (p. 29). Clock Display Format File Numbering Continuous*/ Auto Reset p. 65 p. 63 Creates a folder for the next shooting session. Create Folder Create New Folder Check mark (On)/ No check mark (Off) Auto Create Off*/Daily/ Monday­Sunday/ Monthly Auto Rotate On*/Off Distance Units m/cm* / ft/in Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations You can also set the Auto Create time. Language Video System Print Method Reset All NTSC/PAL Auto*/ p. 62 Sets the units used to display distances in the macro mode. (Basic p. 17) Sets the timing of the lens retraction when you switch from the shooting to the playback mode. Basic Guide p. 11 p. 97 See below. *2 p. 28 *1Default setting is 5 seconds. *2You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes. (However, it cannot be changed while the printer is connected.) 27 My Camera Menu Menu Item Theme Start-up Image Start-up Sound Available Settings * Default setting 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. 98 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)/ */ / Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select [OK] and press . 28 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 (p. 27) - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 52) - Colors specified in the [Color Accent] (p. 56) or [Color Swap] (p. 58) modes. - Newly added My Camera settings (p. 99) Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 (Set up) Menu [Format]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations 2 Select [OK] and press . 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. 29 Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels) * (Compression). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. Use the or button to select recording pixels/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose* 3072 x 2304 High Printing to about A3-size pixels 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.) Printing to about A4-size 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) 2592 x 1944 (Medium 1) pixels Printing to about Letter-size 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) 2048 x 1536 Printing to about A5-size (Medium 2) pixels 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.) Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) 1600 x 1200 (Medium 3) pixels Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) 640 x 480 Send images as e-mail (Small) Low pixels attachments or shoot more images or 1600 x 1200 When printing to postcards (p. 35). pixels (Postcard) Printing on wide size paper (you can check 3072 x 1728 the composition at a 16:9 aspect ratio. Areas that will not be recorded appear on pixels (Widescreen) the LCD monitor as a black border.) (Large) * Paper sizes vary according to region. 30 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. 130). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 128). 31 Shooting Red-Eye Reduction Function Shooting Mode Setting the red-eye reduction function* to [On] causes the red-eye reduction lamp to fire with the flash. *This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. 1 (Rec.) Menu *Default setting. [Red-Eye] [On]*/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Setting the Slow Synchro Function Shooting Mode You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. This is handy for shooting at night or under artificial lighting indoors. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Off]*. *Default setting. [Slow Synchro] [On]/ See Menus and Settings (p. 23). You are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in this mode. 32 Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. The focal lengths (35 mm film equivalent) and characteristics are as follows. Option On Off Focal Length 38 ­ 360 mm 38 ­ 90 mm Characteristics You can shoot at a maximum zoom factor of approximately 10x using a combination of the optical and digital zoom features. Shoots without using the digital zoom. The digital zoom cannot be used in the mode) or the (Widescreen) mode. or (Postcard Shooting 1 (Rec.) Menu *Default setting. [Digital Zoom] [On]*/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Press the button and shoot. The combined optical and digital zoom factor will appear on the LCD monitor. Based on the number of recording pixels set, the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which image quality will begin to deteriorate. The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment, and appears on the LCD monitor. If you press the button again, you can zoom in even closer. In this case, the displayed zoom factor changes from white to blue. Pressing the button zooms out. 33 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 at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (smooth continuous shooting) (p. 128). *Recommended Memory Card Super high speed SDC-512 MSH memory card (sold separately) newly formatted with low level formatting (p. 29). · 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. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Drive Mode) . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Shoot. 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 Select in Step 1. 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. 34 Postcard 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 *Default setting. * (Postcard). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). The recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200) and the compression to (Fine). The area that will not print displays in gray. Shooting 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 selected. (Postcard) is 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Date]/[Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. [Off]*/ LCD Monitor Display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 27). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. 35 Setting the Display Overlay Shooting Mode You can check a composition's horizontal and vertical alignment as well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a shooting guide while shooting. Displays grid lines dividing the monitor into 9 areas, Grid Lines allowing you to check the subject's horizontal and vertical alignment. You can check what can be printed in a composition using a 3:2 aspect ratio. The portion that will not print displays in 3:2 Guide gray. *Images are recorded at the same aspect ratio of 4:3 as shown in the normal viewing mode. Both You can display both the grid lines and 3:2 guide at the same time. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Disp. Overlay] [Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/[Both]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. [Off]*/ The grid lines and 3:2 guide do not appear on recorded images. In mode, only [Grid Lines] can be used. 36 Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter Release) Shooting Mode With the camera held vertically, you can release the shutter by pressing the button in place of the shutter button. You can also shoot with the shutter button. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Off]. *Default setting. [Vert. Shutter] [On]*/ See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Shooting 2 3 Select a shooting mode. Hold the camera vertically, aim at the subject and press the button. The button will behave as follows. - Lit Up: ready to shoot - Off: shooting a still image - Blinking: shooting a movie Unlike the shutter button, this button does not have a halfway stage. When the camera focuses, it will Displays when using Vertical Shutter Release beep twice and record the image immediately. To review the image immediately after taking the shot, continue to hold the button. 37 Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (p. 41). Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate 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. 33) · Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie Fast Frame Rate Use this mode to record fast moving subjects, such as in sports photography. · Maximum Clip Length: 1 minute Compact Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small, this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low. · Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes Color Accent Color Swap You can have only the specified color remain and change all others into black and white, or change a specified color into a different color (p. 56, 58). As with the Standard mode, you can also select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). · Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie · The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 129). * Recording will stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume has not reached 4 GB. 38 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Standard). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. In , or mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 41). See Changing Colors (p. 56) for the procedures for using and . 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 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 39 Shooting You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 29). 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. Do not aim the camera toward the sun to shoot. 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. 40 Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). 1 FUNC. Menu Frame Rate). *Default setting. * (Recording Pixels/ See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select recording pixels/frame rate settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Shooting Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. Recording Pixels *1 Standard Color Accent Color Swap Fast Frame Rate*2 Compact*2 Frame Rate (frames/sec.) 30 640 x 480 pixels 15 320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels 30 15 60 15 *1 Default setting *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed. See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 130). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 129). 41 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Stitch Assist]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select a shooting direction You can select from the following two shooting directions. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally . 42 3 Shoot the first image in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 4 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. You can retake a shot by pressing the or button and returning to the previously recorded image screen. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. 5 Repeat the procedure for additional images. A sequence may contain up to 26 images. Press the MENU button after the last shot. The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward. Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer.