C CDI-E386-010 © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN MALAYSIA Y P O Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide ENGLISH Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card (32MB) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk C 2 Camera User Guide This Guide Direct Print User Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer and print. Software Starter Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. Explains how to install and use the software on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrower Software Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm Y P O Warranty Card AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet · You can use the included memory card to try out your new camera and take some test shots. · Adobe Reader must be installed to view the PDF manuals. Conventions Used in this Guide · Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ]. · Buttons on the camera body are represented by the following icons. button FUNC./SET (Function/Set) button button button button MENU button · : Troubleshooting tips for common problems. · : Hints for getting more out of your camera. · : Notes for preventing malfunction. · : Supplemental explanation. · (p. xx): xx stands for reference page number. · This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings unless otherwise noted. · This camera can use various types of memory cards. These are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. C Y P O DISP. (Display) button 3 Read This First Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded 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 This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return 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 customer support list supplied with your camera. LCD Monitor C Y P O The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. The camera is not damaged. This also has no effect on the recorded image. Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the camera body may become warm. The camera is not damaged. 4 Capture Your Best Memories C Y P O 5 What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, Leaving It to the Camera to Make Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Shooting Various Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55­58 - Take good shots of people Portraits (p. 55) 4 Sunset (p. 57) IFC wP At night (p. 55) Kids and pets At the beach Snowscapes (p. 55) (p. 57) (p. 57) - Take good landscapes J Landscape (p. 55) Indoors (p. 56) - Shoot various other scenes Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) . . 59 Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Insert the date and time into my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 64 Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 70 Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Shoot without camera shake (image stabilization) . . . . . . . . . . 124 Shoot without camera shake even in low light conditions (high ISO speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 72 Y PZ O Hty C Nightscape (p. 57) , OU Foliage (p. 57) Low light (p. 58) Fireworks (p. 58) Aquarium (p. 58) 6 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Automatically play back pictures (slide show). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Look at pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 101 Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 1 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Watch my movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Print Easily print my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Save C Y P2 O 3 E Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 108, 109 Other Turn off sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7 Table of Contents Chapters 1 ­ 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 ­ 9 explain the advanced functions letting you learn further as you read them in order. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Conventions Used in this Guide ........3 Read This First ..................................4 What Do You Want to Do? ................6 Safety Precautions...........................10 LCD Monitor Precautions.................12 Formatting Memory Cards .............. 49 Changing Sounds............................ 51 Changing the Image Display Time .. 52 3 Shooting Special Scenes and Using Common Functions .............................................. 53 9 Just Taking Pictures (Easy Mode)............................... 54 Shooting Various Scenes................ 55 K Shooting Special Scenes....... 56 ! Turning the Flash Off.................. 59 h Turning the Flash On................... 59 Q Using the Self-Timer................... 60 Zooming in on Far Away Subjects .. 61 Inserting the Date and Time ..... 63 e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ....... 64 u Shooting Far Away Subjects...... 65 1 Getting Started ....................13 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card ..............................14 Setting the Date and Time ...............18 Setting the Display Language..........20 Pressing the Shutter Button.............21 Taking Pictures ................................22 Viewing Images ...............................24 Erasing Images................................25 Printing Images................................26 Shooting Movies ..............................28 Viewing Movies................................30 Transferring Images to a Computer ... 31 Accessories .....................................36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 C Y P O 4 Making Settings for the Images You Want ........... 67 G Shooting in Program AE ............. 68 W Continuous Shooting ................. 69 Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size)............................... 70 Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) .................. 70 Changing the ISO Speed ................ 72 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) 73 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ......... 74 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ................................ 75 2 Learning More......................39 Components Guide..........................40 Indicators .........................................42 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) ....................42 Information Displayed on the Screen . 43 Switching the Display.......................45 FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations .....46 MENU Functions - Basic Operations.. 47 Resetting the Camera......................48 8 Changing the Composition to Shoot (Focus Lock) .............................. 76 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 77 Shooting Using a TV ....................... 77 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 78 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera............................ 79 Changing the AF Frame.................. 80 Checking the Focus and People's Expressions (AF-Point Zoom).... 82 0 Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face Select and Track) ............ 83 Checking the Focus Immediately after Shooting (Focus Check) ............ 84 Changing the Metering Mode.......... 85 % Shooting with AF Lock .............. 85 & Shooting with AE Lock .............. 86 ( Shooting with FE Lock .............. 87 Slowing Down the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode).................. 88 6 Using Various Functions for Movies....................... 89 Changing the Movie Mode .............. 90 Changing the Image Quality in X... 90 Shooting Movies With Fixed Exposure Settings...................... 91 Other Shooting Functions ............... 92 Playback Functions......................... 92 C Y P O Checking the Focus and People's Expressions (Focus Check Display) ...................................... 99 Viewing Images on a TV ............... 100 + Changing Image Transitions..... 101 / Erasing All Images.................... 101 : Protecting Images................... 102 = Resizing Images ....................... 103 \ Rotating Images........................ 104 ] Correcting Red-Eye Effect ........ 105 ^ Attaching Sound Memos .......... 107 Transferring Images to a Computer ..108 { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF)..................................... 109 Designating Images for Printing (DPOF)..................................... 111 8 Customizing the Camera ....................................... 117 Changing Functions ...................... 118 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 121 9 Useful Information for Using the Camera ................... 125 7 Using Various Playback and Other Functions...... 93 Quickly Finding Images................... 94 ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ............................ 96 k Magnifying Images ..................... 97 . Viewing Slideshows .................... 98 Using Household Power................ 126 Using a Supplementary Flash ....... 126 Handling Precautions .................... 127 You Think There is a Problem....... 128 Error Messages ............................. 132 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode................ 134 Menus............................................ 136 Specifications ................................ 140 Index.............................................. 142 9 Safety Precautions · Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. · The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. · Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warnings Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Cautions Denotes the possibility of injury or damage to the equipment. Equipment · Do not look through the camera viewfinder at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Exposure to the intense light may damage eyesight. · Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. · Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human 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. · 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 injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. · Stop ...