User manual CANON IXUS 700

ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E171-010 XXXXXXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to 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. 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. 156). 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 Self-timer mode can be used in the following shooting modes. · · · Auto Movie Stitch Assist · · Manual Digital Macro · · Special Scene My Colors Using the Self-timer : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. 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 or procedures. are lists or charts that summarize camera functions Read This First Please Read......................................................................................... 6 Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7 Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12 Components Guide Components Guide........................................................................... 13 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................. Installing the Battery Pack................................................................. Installing the SD Card ....................................................................... Formatting SD Cards..................................................................... Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. Setting the Language ........................................................................ 19 22 24 26 29 32 Basic Functions Turning the Power On ....................................................................... Using the LCD Monitor...................................................................... LCD Monitor Brightness.................................................................... Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ....................................... Using the Viewfinder ......................................................................... Using the Zoom................................................................................. Pressing the Shutter Button .............................................................. Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................................... Menu Settings and Factory Defaults.................................................. Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........................................ 34 36 38 39 43 44 45 47 52 58 Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode .............................................................. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting......................................... Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ..................................... Using the Flash ............................................................................. Shooting in a Special Scene Mode .......................................... Shooting in Manual Mode ....................................................... Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots ..................................... Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) ................................... 59 60 62 64 66 69 70 72 3 Using the Digital Zoom ...................................................................... 74 Continuous Shooting ................................................................... 75 Postcard Date Imprint Mode.............................................................. 76 Using the Self-timer ..................................................................... 78 Shooting a Movie........................................................................ 81 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ...................................... 86 Switching between Focusing Modes.................................................. 89 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock).................. 90 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)............................................ 92 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ................................... 93 Switching between Metering Modes ........................................... 94 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .............................................. 95 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode......................................................... 96 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)................................................... 98 Changing the Photo Effect ............................................................... 101 Shooting in a My Colors Mode ........................................................ 102 Adjusting the ISO Speed.................................................................. 109 Setting the Auto Rotate Function ..................................................... 110 Resetting the File Number ............................................................... 111 Playback Displaying Images Individually ........................................................ Magnifying Images .................................................................... Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .................... Jumping to Images............................................................... Viewing Movies ............................................................................... Editing Movies ................................................................................. Rotating Images in the Display ........................................................ Attaching Sound Memos to Images................................................. Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ................................................. Protecting Images ........................................................................... 113 114 115 117 118 121 123 124 126 130 Erasing Erasing Single Images ............................................................... 131 Erasing All Images........................................................................... 132 Print Settings 4 About Printing ................................................................................. 134 Setting the DPOF Print Settings....................................................... 136 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring ................................................... 142 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer............................................ 146 Computer System Requirements ................................................ 146 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ......................................... 152 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images Without Installing Software ................................................................... 154 Downloading from an SD Card........................................................ 154 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set ............................................................ 155 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings ........................................................ 157 Registering My Camera Settings ..................................................... 159 List of Messages List of Messages ............................................................................. 162 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 164 Appendix Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)...................................... Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) ..................... Camera Care and Maintenance ........................................................ Specifications.................................................................................. Photo Tips and Information............................................................. Index ............................................................................................... Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode .................................... 169 170 172 173 181 183 192 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 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 This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera. 6 Safety Precautions · Before using the camera, please ensure that you 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, such as the battery charger and separately sold compact power adapter. 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 battery pack 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 battery pack or unplug the power cable 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 power cord 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 and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when they are 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 battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of 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 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 or compact power adapter if the plug or cable is damaged, or 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 or compact power adapter 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 Microphone (p. 124) AF-assist Beam (p. 46) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 65) Self-timer Lamp (p. 78) Viewfinder Window (p. 43) Speaker Flash (p. 64) Components Guide Lens Wrist Strap Mount Terminal Cover Attaching the Wrist Strap* DIGITAL Terminal (p. 147) A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 155) * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously. 13 Back View LCD Monitor (p. 36) Viewfinder Window (p. 43) Tripod Socket Battery Compartment (SD card/battery compartment) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 22, 24) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 169) 14 Operation Panel Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer Components Guide Power Button (p. 34) Indicators (p. 17) Zoom Lever Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) (p. 44) Playback: (Index) (p. 115)/ (Magnify) (p. 114) Shutter Button (p. 45) Mode Dial (p. 16) MENU Button (p. 49) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 47) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 36) (Print/Share) Button (p. 18) (Metering) Button (p. 94)/ (Jump) Button (p. 117)/ Button (Flash) Button (p. 64)/ Button (Continuous) Button (p. 75)/ (Self-timer) Button (p. 78)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 131)/ Button (Macro) / Button (Infinity) Button (p. 70)/ 15 Mode Dial Use the mode dial to select a shooting or playback function. To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Auto Manual Special Scene Movie Shoots with settings selected by the camera (p. 59). You select the exposure compensation, white balance or photo effect settings (p. 69). Effective for shooting in 9 varying conditions (p. 66). Shoots movies with sound (p. 81). To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) · Play back or delete images from the SD card (pp. 113, 131) · The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after the mode dial is turned from a shooting mode to playback mode. Playback · 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. 146). When a printer is properly connected, the appears on the LCD monitor. , or icon 16 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. Components Guide · 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. Indicators The indicators light or blink when the power button or shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: 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) Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode / Infinity mode/ AF lock Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (single beep). Although you can still press the shutter button when the indicator blinks yellow, you are recommended to shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (p. 90). 17 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: See p.145 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (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 The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. Computer (p. 145) 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) - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) - Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. · 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. 18 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. Symbol 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Align the on the battery pack and battery charger and insert it correctly. Preparing the Camera 2 Battery charger model names and types vary by region. (For CB-2LU) Plug the battery charger into a power outlet. (For CB-2LUE) Charge Indicator 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, unplug the battery charger and immediately remove the battery pack. To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. 19 · 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 Capacity (Battery Pack NB-3L (Fully charged)) (p. 177). 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 soft cotton swab 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. 20 Do not allow any metal objects Fig. B Fig. A 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 an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F). 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. 21 Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied). Please recharge the battery pack (p. 19) before you use it for the first time. 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. Battery Lock 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks. Align the on the battery pack and battery chamber and insert it correctly. To remove the battery pack, press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the battery pack out. Symbol 3 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover closed. 22 · 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 be lost if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks. Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK900 (sold separately) for extended use of the camera (p. 169). 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 power or (Print/Share) button. Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery pack immediately. See Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-3L (Fully charged)) (p. 177). 23 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 Ensure that the SD card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. It may damage the camera if inserted backward by mistake. Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures. 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 Insert the SD card. · Push it according to the diagram on the SD card slot/battery cover until it clicks into place. · Do not touch or allow metal objects to contact the terminals on the back of the SD card. Back 24 3 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover closed. 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. 26). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 178). 25 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. Power Lamp 1 Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. 2 3 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 [Format] and press the FUNC./SET button. 26 5 Use the button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. · To perform a low level format, use the button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark. · To exit instead of formatting, select [Cancel]. · If [Low Level Format] is selected, you can stop formatting partway by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use the SD card without problem even if formatting was halted partway. · 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 · Low Level Format You should select the Low Level Format option if you suspect the read/write speed of an SD card has dropped or if you wish to completely erase its data. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some SD cards. · 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. 27 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 with this camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of multi media cards. 28 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-ion date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Preparing the Camera Power Lamp 1 Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. 2 3 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 [Date/Time] and press the FUNC./ SET button. 29 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. · The date can be set up to the year 2037. 6 7 Press the FUNC./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 be lost 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 77. · 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. 140), the Direct Printer User Guide or the Software Starter Guide 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, or plug in AC Adapter Kit ACK900 (sold separately), 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. 30 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 FUNC./SET Button While Pressing the Power 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 FUNC./SET 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 firmly holding and 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 FUNC./SET, MENU or Shutter buttons or the mode dial. · The clock cannot be displayed when menus are displayed with the MENU button. · The clock's display interval can be changed in the (Set up) menu (p. 55). 31 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Power Lamp 1 Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. 2 3 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 [Language] and press the FUNC./ SET button. 32 5 Use the , , or button to select a language and press the FUNC./SET button. Preparing the Camera 6 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. You can display the Language menu directly by holding down the FUNC./SET button and pressing the MENU button while in single image playback or index playback mode. 33 Basic Functions Turning the Power On Power Lamp Press the power button until the indicator lights green. The lens extends when the mode dial is set to , , or . To Turn the Power Off Press the power button again. · If the "Card locked!" message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 24). · 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. 29). · If the power saving function activates, press the power button to restore power. · 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. 54, 57, 157. · 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 power 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. 34 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 power 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 power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on. * This time can be changed (p. 55). Basic Functions 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 a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer. · The power saving function can be turned off (p. 55). Playback Mode: 35 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera's status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction. Shooting Mode ( , , , ) (p. 40) Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) Off · The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. However, the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the "Change the battery pack" message has displayed, while the LCD monitor was on in Shooting mode. · The LCD monitor does not shut off in the , , or mode. 36 Playback Mode ( ) (p. 41) , the LCD monitor will turn on. When the mode dial is set to Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard Basic Functions Detailed No Information In index playback mode (p. 115), the detailed display is not available. 37 LCD Monitor Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted to better suit the shooting conditions. When shooting in dark conditions, the camera will also automatically brighten the LCD monitor. LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. · Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 54) · Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) Pressing the DISP. button for at least 1 second switches the brightness to the highest setting. Pressing it again for at least 1 second restores it to the original setting. If you set the brightness to the highest setting using this method and turn the camera power off, the brightness setting will revert to the value set in the Set up menu. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Noise will appear, and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in the LCD monitor. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different. 38 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. Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) When setting the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro mode, infinity mode, or the metering method, the shooting information displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) or 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 upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon appears in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot. · Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appear in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or the selected number of seconds if the review time was changed or until the shutter button is pressed again if the Hold option is selected) even if you release the shutter button (p. 61). If you continue to press the shutter button right after shooting an image, or press the FUNC./SET button while the image is displayed, the image will continue to display. · While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (see Histogram Function p. 42) that shows the distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation and reshoot. Press the DISP. button if the histogram and other information are not shown. Basic Functions 39 * Spot AE Point Frame ( * AF Frame (p. 89) * Low Battery (p. 23) Zoom Magnification* (p. 44) Flash (p. 64) Auto Rotate (p. 110) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 81) * AE Lock (p. 92) * FE Lock (p. 93) * AF Lock (p. 90) · Stills: Recordable Shots · Movies (Sec.): - Recordable Time - Recorded Time Compression (p. 62) Frame Rate (Movie) (pp. 63, 85) Mode) Metering Mode (p. 94) Shooting Method (pp. 75, 78) Macro/Infinity (p. 70) * * * * Shooting Mode (pp. 59, 69, 72, 102, 66, 81) Exposure Compensation (p. 95) Long Shutter Mode (p. 96) White Balance (p. 98) ISO Speed (p. 109) Photo Effect (p. 101) My Colors (p. 102) Resolution (pp. 62, 63) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 39) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information). 40 Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated. Playback Information­Standard (Playback Mode) File Number Compression (Still Images) (p. 62) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 62) Movie (p. 118) Protection Status (p. 130) Total number of images Displayed image number WAVE Format Sound (p. 125) Shooting Date/Time Basic Functions Playback Information­Detailed (Playback Mode) Histogram Shooting Mode (pp. 59, 69, 72, 102, 66, 81) Exposure Compensation (p. 95) White Balance (p. 98) Photo Effect (p. 101) My Colors (p. 102) ISO Speed (p. 109) Resolution (Movies) (p. 63) Frame Rate (Movie) (pp. 63, 85) Long Shutter Mode (p. 96) Flash (p. 64) Macro/Infinity (p. 70) Metering Mode (p. 94) Movie Length Shown on Movies (p. 81) 41 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 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. 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. 95). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image 42 Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 36) while shooting. Shows the center of the image Basic Functions Viewfinder Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. The image recorded may differ from what is seen in the viewfinder due to the distance between the viewfinder and lens (especially with close-ups). If you use the viewfinder to take close-up shots, portions of the close-up subject may not appear in the recorded image. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots (p. 70). 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. 89). 43 Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 37 mm to 111 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle 1 Press the zoom lever toward . · Press the zoom lever toward in (telephoto). · Press the zoom lever toward out (wide angle). or to zoom to zoom Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom up to approximately 12x (p. 74). Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. 44 Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. 1. Pressing Halfway Automatically sets such settings as the exposure and focus. Press the shutter button halfway. Beep · Focused: 2 beeps · Focusing difficulty: 1 beep Indicators Basic Functions Indicator Status Upper Indicator · Green: Metering complete · Orange: Flash will fire · Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/ Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator · Yellow: Macro mode/Infinity mode/AF lock (p. 70, 90) · Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty* * Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot when the indicator blinks yellow (p. 90). AF Frame Status (LCD Monitor On) AiAF On (p. 89) · Green Frame: Metering complete (focused AF frame) · No Frame: Focusing difficulty AiAF Off (p. 89) (Center AF Frame) · Green Frame: Metering complete · Yellow Frame: Focusing difficulty 45 2. Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to play. Press the shutter button fully. While the image is being recorded to the SD card, the indicator blinks green. 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. 52). 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. 46 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 FUNC./SET or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following procedures to select settings. Some menu options may not be selectable in certain shooting modes (p. 192). Basic Functions Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC./SET Button (Shooting Mode only) Turn the mode dial to , or . 1 2 3 4 5 , Press the FUNC./SET button. Select the shooting mode with the or button (except in Auto mode). 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. 6 Press the FUNC./SET button. 47 FUNC. Menu ( ) Manual Mode (p. 69) ( ) Photo Effect (p. 101) ( ) Special Scene Mode (p. 66) ( ) My Colors (p. 102) ( ) Movie Mode (p. 81) ( ) Compression (p. 62) ( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 95) ( ) Frame Rate (p. 85) ( ) Long Shutter Mode (p. 96) ( ) Resolution (p. 62) ( ) White Balance (p. 98) ( ) Resolution (Movie) (p. 63) ( ) ISO Speed (p. 109) ( ) Items in parentheses show default settings. 48