Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera User Guide ● Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” (= 14) section, before using the camera. ● Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. ● Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ENGLISH ● Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages.
Before Use Compatible Memory Cards Before Use Basic Guide The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. Advanced Guide ● SD memory cards* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● SDHC memory cards* Initial Information ● SDXC memory cards* Package Contents * Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ● Take and review some test shots initially 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 result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Before Use Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (6) (4) (7) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (13) (14) (15) (16) (8) (9) (5) (15) (6) (16) (7) (17) (8) (10) (1) (11) (12) (13) (9) (10) (11) (12) Zoom lever (telephoto)] / Shooting: [ (wide angle)] [ Playback: [ (magnify)] / (index)] [ (8) (2) Shutter button (3) Front dial (4) Strap mount (5) Flash (6) Wi-Fi antenna area (7) Lamp Speaker (14) (1) Screen (LCD monitor)
● In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. Before Use ● The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. ] Front dial (3) on front [ [ ] Up button (13) on back [ ] Left button (14) on back [ ] Right button (16) on back [ ] Down button (17) on back Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.
Table of Contents Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics ........................................................... 25 On/Off ..................................................................................... 25 Before Use Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) .............................26 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........................................26 Power Saving in Playback Mode ...........................................26 Initial Information ............................................
Easily Composing Shots after Manual Zooming (Framing Assist – Lock) .............................................................39 Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size......................40 Adjusting the Constant Face Display Size ............................40 Easily Reacquiring Subjects with Auto Zooming (Seek Assist)..............................................................................41 Using the Self-Timer ..................................................................
Image Colors .......................................................................... 64 5 Adjusting White Balance............................................................64 Custom White Balance ..........................................................64 Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ................................64 Custom Color.........................................................................65 Shooting Range and Focusing ...............................................
Erasing Images ...................................................................... 88 Using the Menu .........................................................................90 Deactivating Auto Rotation ........................................................90 Checking Your Computer Environment ...............................105 Installing the Software .........................................................105 Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection (Windows Only) ..........................
Erasing Connection Information ..........................................123 Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ...................................123 8 Setting Menu ............................................................ 124 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ...................................... 124 Silencing Camera Operations..................................................124 Adjusting the Volume ...............................................................124 Hiding Hints and Tips........
Adding Images to a Photobook ...............................................145 Choosing a Selection Method .............................................145 Adding Images Individually ..................................................146 Adding All Images to a Photobook ......................................146 Removing All Images from a Photobook .............................146 10 Appendix .................................................................. 147 Troubleshooting .............................
Common Camera Operations Applying special effects Before Use Basic Guide Vivid Colors (= 54) Shoot ● Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) - = 32, = 34 ● See several effects applied to each shot, using camera-determined settings (Creative Shot Mode) - = 52 Shooting people well Portraits (= 53) Toy Camera Effect (= 56) Fish-Eye Effect (= 55) Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Monochrome (= 57) ● While adjusting image settings (Live View Control) - = 51 ● Focus on faces - =
View ● View images (Playback Mode) - = 77 ● Automatic playback (Slideshow) - = 84 ● On a TV - = 134 ● On a computer - = 138 ● Browse through images quickly - = 80 ● Erase images - = 88 Save ● Save images to a computer via a cable - = 138 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Use Wi-Fi Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● Send images to a smartphone - = 98 ● Share images online - = 111 ● Send images to a computer - = 105 Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies - = 32, = 60 ● View movies (Playback Mode) - = 77 Pri
Safety Precautions ● Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. ● The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and other persons from being injured or incurring property damage. ● Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. ● Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
● Do not allow the camera to maintain contact with skin for extended periods. Even if the camera does not feel hot, this may cause low-temperature burns, manifested in redness of the skin or blistering. Use a tripod in hot places, or if you have poor circulation or insensitive skin. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. ● When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.
● If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed. This may cause the product to malfunction. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide ● Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
Basic Guide Initial Preparations Before Use Basic Guide Prepare for shooting as follows. Advanced Guide Attaching Accessories Basic Operations 1 (5) (4) Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback (2) (1) (2) Attach the strap. ● Attach the included strap to the camera as shown. (3) (1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● On the other side of the camera, attach the strap the same way. 2 Attach the lens cap.
Holding the Camera (1) ● Place the strap around your neck. ● When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. If you have raised the flash, do not rest your fingers on it. Charging the Battery Pack Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged. 1 (1) Insert the battery pack.
● Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (= 127). 1 (2) Open the cover. ● Slide the cover (1) and open it (2). (1) 2 Insert the battery pack.
4 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date. You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 43). 1 Finish the setup process. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button when finished.
3 Change the date and time. ● Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 20) to adjust the settings. ● Press the [ menu screen. ] button to close the ● Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. ● The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, = 132), even if the camera is left off.
Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Shoot. Shooting Still Images 4 Before Use 1) Focus. Basic Guide ● Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down.
Shooting Movies 1) Start shooting. (1) ● Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time (1). ● Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. ● Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus. ● Once recording begins, take your finger off the movie button.
3 Play movies. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button again. ● Playback now begins, and after the movie ] is displayed. is finished, [ ● To adjust the volume, press the [ buttons. ][ Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ] ● To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one.
Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options Before Use On/Off Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide ● Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF button again. Playback Mode ● Press the [ ] button to turn the camera on and view your shots. ● To turn the camera off, press the [ button again.
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity. In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off.
Shooting Modes Shooting Display Options Before Use Basic Guide Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. (2) (3) Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Information” (= 152). Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (1) Information is displayed (7) (4) (5) (6) (1) (2) (3) Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Fully automatic shooting, with camera-determined settings (= 22, = 32, = 34).
4 Using the FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 156) or playback mode (= 162). 1 Access the FUNC. menu. ● Press the [ 2 Finish the setup process. ● Press the [ ] button. Before Use ] button. ● The screen before you pressed the [ ] button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured.
3 Using the Menu Screen Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [ ], playback [ ], and so on. Note that available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (= 157 – = 162). 1 Access the menu screen. ● Press the [ 2 Choose a menu item. ● Press the [ ][ menu item.
On-Screen Keyboard Indicator Display Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information for Wi-Fi connections (= 98). Note that the length and type of information you can enter varies depending on the function you are using. The indicator on the back of the camera (= 4) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Color Entering Characters ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose a character, and then press the [ ] button to enter it. Moving the Cursor ● Choose [ button.
Before Use Clock Basic Guide You can check the current time. ● Press and hold the [ ] button. Advanced Guide ● The current time appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the [ ][ ] buttons to change the display color. ● Press the [ ] button again to cancel the clock display. ● When the camera is off, press and hold the [ ] button, then press the ON/OFF button to display the clock.
2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Shooting (Smart Auto) Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Still Images 1 Movies Turn the camera on. ● Press the ON/OFF button. ● The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode.
3 (1) (2) Compose the shot. 2) Shoot. ● To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward [ ] (wide angle). (A zoom bar (1) showing the zoom position is displayed, along with the area in focus (2).) ● Press the shutter button all the way down. ● As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires automatically.
3) Finish shooting. ● Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. ● Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. ● Battery life is shorter in this mode than in [ ] mode, because digest movies are recorded for each shot. ● A digest movie may not be recorded if you shoot a still image ] mode, or immediately after turning the camera on, choosing [ operating the camera in other ways.
Still Images/Movies ● If the camera is turned on while the [ ] button is held down, the camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the ] button and choose [Mute] on the [ ] tab, and then [ press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Off]. Still Images ● A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. ● If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the subject.
When Shooting Other Subjects Scene Icons Still Images In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.
Image Stabilization Icons Before Use On-Screen Frames Still Images Movies Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in [ ] and [ ] modes. Image stabilization for still images (Normal) Image stabilization for still images when panning (Panning)* Image stabilization for macro shots. During movie recording, [ ] is displayed, and image stabilization for macro movie recording is used (Hybrid IS).
Common, Convenient Features Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Still Images Movies When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 200x enlargement. 1 Move the zoom lever toward [ ]. ● Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending on the zoom range. - White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy.
Easily Reacquiring Subjects after Manual Zooming (Framing Assist – Seek) Still Images Movies If you lose track of a subject while zoomed in, you can find it more easily by temporarily zooming out. 1 Look for the lost subject. ● Press and hold the [ ] button. ● The camera zooms out and displays a white frame around the area shown before you pressed the [ ] button. ● If you prefer to shoot at the zoom factor of the screen in step 1, press the shutter button all the way down.
2 ● The zoom factor cannot be adjusted by pressing the [ ] button (= 39) while you are holding down the [ ] button. ● Recomposing the shot while holding down the [ ] button may make image stabilization less effective. In this case, [ ] is displayed in gray. If this occurs, release the [ ] button, compose the shot, and then press it again. ● If you start recording a movie while holding down the [ ] button, image stabilization may cause the shot to be recomposed.
● A face may not be displayed at a constant size at some zoom factors, or if the subject’s head is tilted or facing the camera indirectly. ● During movie recording, a changed zoom factor and camera operating sounds are recorded. Auto is on, some shooting information is not displayed, ● When and some shooting settings cannot be configured. ● If the person whose face is framed with [ ] moves toward the edge of the screen, the camera zooms out to keep the person in view.
● The camera does not zoom out automatically while [ ] is displayed around a detected face, even if you move the camera. ● When the feature described in “Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size” is deactivated, [ ] is displayed around a detected face, and the camera automatically zooms out when moved. ● Zooming is not possible while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Customizing the Self-Timer Still Images Movies Before Use Adding a Date Stamp You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). 1 Choose [ ]. ● Following step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” (= 42), choose [ ] and press the [ ] button. 2 Configure the setting. Still Images Movies The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (= 20).
● Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. - Print using printer functions (= 140) - Use camera DPOF print settings (= 143) to print Before Use Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies In [ ] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting Speed” (= 165).
Before Use Changing Image Resolution (Size) Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Still Images Movies Movies Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” (= 164). Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=28).
Red-Eye Correction Before Use Changing Movie Image Quality Still Images Movies Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. 1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen. Still Images Movies 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card” (= 164).
Before Use Magnifying the Area in Focus Helpful Shooting Features Still Images You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. Displaying Grid Lines Still Images Movies Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. ● Press the [ Lines] on the [ [On] (= 29).
Checking for Closed Eyes Still Images Movies [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. 1 Before Use Customizing Camera Operation Configure the setting. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [Blink Detection] on the [ ] tab, and then choose [On] (= 29). Basic Guide Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen” (= 29).
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp Still Images Movies You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots. 1 Still Images Movies You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Changing the Image Display Period after Shots Access the [Flash Settings] screen.
Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. 1 2 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 49). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Configure the setting. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● Choose [Display Info], and then choose the desired option. ● To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. Off Displays only the image. Detailed Displays shooting details (= 153).
3 Other Shooting Modes Before Use Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) Still Images Basic Guide Movies Advanced Guide Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. 1 Enter [ ] mode. ● Set the mode dial to [ Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ]. Configure the setting. ● Press the [ ] button to access the setting screen.
Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot (Creative Shot) Still Images Movies The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the subject. Six still images are recorded for each shot. You can capture multiple still images with effects using camera-determined settings. 1 Enter [ The six images from each shot are managed together as a group, and only the first image in the series is displayed during playback.
Choosing Effects Before Use Specific Scenes Still Images You can choose effects for images captured in [ Movies ] mode. ● After choosing [ ] mode, turn the [ dial to choose the effect. ] Basic Guide Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. 1 Enter [ ] mode.
Shooting with Snowy Backgrounds (Snow) Still Images Movies ● Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Before Use Image Effects (Creative Filters) Basic Guide Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. 1 Advanced Guide Enter [ ] mode. ● Set the mode dial to [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ]. Shooting Fireworks (Fireworks) Still Images Movies ● Vivid shots of fireworks.
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Still Images Movies Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose [ ]. ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” (= 54) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose an effect level. ● Turn the [ level. ] dial to choose an effect ● A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Playback Time Still Images Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Basic Guide Advanced Guide This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. Approx. 3 sec. 1 Choose [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ]. ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” (= 54) and choose [ ].
Shooting in Monochrome Still Images Choose [ Choose a color tone. ● Turn the [ tone. ] dial to choose a color ● A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. B/W Black and white shots. Sepia Sepia tone shots. Blue Blue and white shots. Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Advanced Guide ]. ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” (= 54) and choose [ ].
4 ● You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. ● The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible. ● To change the number of shots, press the [ ][ ] buttons after choosing [ ] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (= 48) is only available for the final shot. ● Automatic shooting is not available while you are holding down the [ ] button. Movies Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down.
2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down. ● The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed. ● The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera.
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting Shooting Various Movies Still Images Movies Shooting Movies in Movie Mode Enter [ Movies ] mode. ● Set the mode dial to [ ]. ● Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie (= 154). 3 Shoot.
4 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Still Images You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. P Mode 1 More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style 2 ● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to [ ] mode. ● [ ]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure ● Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [ ], make sure the function is available in that mode (= 154).
2 Image Brightness (Exposure) Before Use ● AE: Auto Exposure ● After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination ] dial of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [ (Program Shift). Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Compose the shot and shoot. Movies The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. ● Press the [ ] button.
Changing the ISO Speed Before Use Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Still Images Movies ● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option, and then press the [ ] button. ● The option you configured is now displayed. AUTO Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. 100, 200 Low For shooting outdoors in fair weather. 400, 800 Slightly Low For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight.
Custom White Balance Image Colors Before Use Still Images Movies For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. Adjusting White Balance Still Images Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting.
– My Colors Off Vivid Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images sharper. Neutral Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images. Sepia Creates sepia tone images. B/W Creates black and white images. Positive Film Combines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, and Vivid Red to produce intense yet naturallooking colors resembling images on positive film. Lighter Skin Tone Lightens skin tones. Darker Skin Tone Darkens skin tones.
Before Use Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Still Images Movies To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [ ]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (= 165). When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you specified.
● When you focus manually, the AF frame mode (= 68) is [Center] and AF frame size is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. ● Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (= 38) or digital tele-converter (= 67), or when using a TV as a display (= 134), but the magnified display will not appear. ● To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it. ● To hide the magnified display area, choose MENU (= 29) > [ ] tab > [MF-Point Zoom] > [Off].
Face AiAF Changing the AF Frame Mode Before Use Still Images Still Images Movies Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [AF Frame] on the [ ] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 29). Movies ● Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only).
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Still Images Movies Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. 1 Choose [Tracking AF]. ● Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” (= 68) to choose [Tracking AF]. ● [ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. ● Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject, and then press the [ ] button. ● [Servo AF] (= 69) is set to [On] and cannot be changed.
● Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. ● In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode. ● If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway again. ● AF lock shooting is not available.
Auto Flash Before Use Fires automatically in low-light conditions. On Changing the Flash Mode Fires for each shot. Still Images Movies You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (= 164). 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Still Images Movies Just as with regular exposure compensation (= 62), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. ● Raise the flash, press the [ ] button and ] dial to choose immediately turn the [ the compensation level, and then press the [ ] button. ● Once the setting is complete, [ displayed.
Other Settings Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Still Images Movies Choose from two compression ratios, [ ] (Super Fine) and [ ] (Fine), as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” (= 164). ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=28). Continuous Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (= 37).
5 Tv, Av, and M Mode Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Still Images Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” (= 165). 1 Enter [ 2 Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ] mode. ● Set the mode dial to [ Take smarter, more sophisticated shots ]. Set the shutter speed. ● Turn the [ speed.
Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Still Images Movies Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. For details on available aperture values, see “Aperture” (= 165). 1 Enter [ ] mode. ● Set the mode dial to [ 2 ]. Still Images 1 Enter [ Movies Advanced Guide 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ] mode. ● Set the mode dial to [ ] dial to set the aperture ]. Configure the setting.
● After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. ● Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [ ].
6 Still Images ] button to ● It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras. Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the [ Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Playback Mode ● To prepare the camera for these operations, press the [ enter Playback mode.
● Movies are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. 3 ] icon. Play movies. ● To start playback, press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button again. ● To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. ] tab ● To deactivate Scroll Display, choose MENU (= 29) > [ > [Scroll Display] > [Off]. ● To have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback ] tab > [Resume] > [Last mode, choose MENU (= 29) > [ shot].
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Still Images Movies Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display (= 78). ● GPS information display is not available for images that lack this information. ● [---] is shown instead of numerical values for items not available on your smartphone or items not recorded correctly.
Viewing by Date 1 Before Use Browsing and Filtering Images Digest movies can be viewed by date. Basic Guide Choose a movie. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [List/ Play Digest Movies] on the [ ] tab, and then choose a date (= 29). Advanced Guide Navigating through Images in an Index Still Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Movies By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. 2 Play the movie. ● Press the [ ] button to start playback.
Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Still Images Movies Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect (= 85) or delete (= 88) these images all at once. People Displays images with detected faces. Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specific date. Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites (= 91). Still image/Movie Displays still images, movies, or movies shot in [ ] mode (= 34).
2 View images matching your specified condition, or jump by the specified amount. ● Turn the [ ] dial to view only images matching the condition or jump by the specified number of images forward or back. ● When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. ● Turning the [ ] dial when browsing images in index display will jump to the previous or next image according to the jump method chosen in single-image display.
● During group playback (step 3), you can use the menu functions accessed by pressing the [ ] button. You can also browse through images quickly “Navigating through Images in an Index” (= 80) and magnify them “Magnifying Images” (= 83).
Changing Slideshow Settings Viewing Slideshows Still Images Movies Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 28). ● The slideshow will start after [Loading image] is displayed for a few seconds. ● Press the [ slideshow. ] button to stop the ● The camera’s power-saving functions (= 26) are deactivated during slideshows.
Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) Still Images Movies Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play back images in an unexpected order. Try this feature after you have taken many shots, in many kinds of scenes. 1 Choose Smart Shuffle. ● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [ ] in the menu (= 28).
Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Before Use Basic Guide 1 Access the setting screen. ● Press the [ ] button and choose [Protect] on the [ ] tab (= 29). 1 2 2 Choose a selection method. ● Choose a menu item and an option as desired (= 29). ● To return to the menu screen, press the ] button. [ Choose [Select]. ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 86), choose [Select] and press the [ ] button. Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Choose an image.
4 Selecting a Range Protect the images. ● Press the [ ] button to choose [Protect], and then press the [ ] button. 1 Choose [Select Range]. Choose a starting image. ● Press the [ Basic Guide Advanced Guide ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 86), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button. 2 Before Use 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 4. ] button.
Erasing Multiple Images at Once Erasing Images Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 85) cannot be erased. 1 Choose an image to erase. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. 2 Erase the image. You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 85) cannot be erased.
Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. ● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 88), choose [Select] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose an image. ● Once you choose an image following step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually” (= 86), [ ] is displayed. ● To cancel selection, press the [ ] button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. ● Repeat this process to specify other images. 3 Selecting a Range Before Use 1 Choose [Select Range].
2 Rotating Images Rotate the image. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. Basic Guide Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. ● The image is rotated 90° each time you press the [ ] button. Advanced Guide 1 ● To return to the menu screen, press the ] button. [ Still Images Movies Choose [ ]. ● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [ ] in the menu (= 28). 2 Rotate the image. ● Press the [ ] or [ ] button, depending on the desired direction.
2 Tagging Images as Favorites Still Images Movies You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. ● “Viewing” (= 77), “Viewing Slideshows” (= 84), “Protecting Images” (= 85), “Erasing Images” (= 88), “Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)” (= 143), “Adding Images to a Photobook” (= 145) ● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [ ] in the menu (= 28). ● [Tagged as Favorite] is displayed.
4 Editing Still Images Save the new image. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. ● The image is now saved as a new file. ● Image editing (= 92 – = 94) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. 5 Resizing Images Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Review the new image. ● Press the [ ] button. [Display new image?] is displayed.
2 Choose an image. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. (1) (2) (3) 3 Adjust the cropping area. ● A frame is displayed around the portion of the image to be cropped (1). ● The original image is shown in the upper left, and a preview of the image as cropped (2) is shown in the lower right. You can also see the resolution after cropping (3). ● To resize the frame, move the zoom lever. ● To move the frame, press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons.
4 ● Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little lower each time, and you may not be able to obtain the desired color. ● The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from the color of images shot using My Colors (= 64). Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [i-Contrast] on the [ ] tab (= 29). 2 Choose an image. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button.
3 Correct the image. ● Press the [ ● Red-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. Still Images Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. ● Enlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow the steps in “Magnifying Images” (= 83). 4 Before Use Editing Movies ] button. 1 Advanced Guide Choose [ ]. ● Following steps 1 – 5 in “Viewing” (= 77), choose [ ] and press the [ button.
3 Review the edited movie. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. The edited movie is now played. ● To edit the movie again, repeat step 2. ● To cancel editing, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ]. Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button again. Before Use Editing Digest Movies Still Images Movies Individual chapters (clips) (= 34) recorded in [ ] mode can be erased, as needed.
7 Wi-Fi Functions Send images wirelessly from the camera to a variety of compatible devices, and use the camera with Web services Available Wi-Fi Features Before Use Basic Guide You can send and receive images and control the camera remotely by connecting it to these devices and services via Wi-Fi. Advanced Guide ● Smartphones and Tablets Send images to smartphones and tablet computers that have Wi-Fi functions. You can also shoot remotely and geotag your shots from a smartphone or tablet.
Sending Images to a Smartphone There are several ways to connect the camera to a smartphone and send images. ● Connect via NFC (= 98) Simply touch an NFC-compatible Android smartphone (OS version 4.0 or later) against the camera to connect the devices. ● Connect to a device assigned to the [ ] button (= 101) Simply press the [ ] button to connect the devices. This simplifies importing images from a smartphone (= 101). Note that only one smartphone can be assigned to the [ ] button.
2 Establish the connection. ● Make sure the camera is off or in Shooting mode. ● Touch the N-Mark ( ) on the smartphone with CameraWindow installed against the camera’s N-Mark. ● The camera starts up automatically. ● When the [Device Nickname] screen is displayed, press the [ ] button. Use the keyboard displayed to enter a nickname (= 30). On the [Device Nickname] screen, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. ● Start CameraWindow on the smartphone.
● When using NFC, keep the following points in mind. - Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. This may damage the devices. - Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize each other immediately. In this case, try holding the devices together in slightly different positions. If connection fails, keep the devices together until the camera screen is updated. - Do not place other objects between the camera and smartphone.
Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button Once you have connected to a smartphone initially by pressing the [ ] button, you can simply press the [ ] button after that to connect again for viewing and saving camera images on connected devices. These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can also use an existing access point (= 104). 1 3 Choose [ ]. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button.
6 Choose a smartphone to connect to. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the smartphone, and then press the [ ] button. ● After a connection is established with the smartphone, the smartphone name is displayed on the camera. (This screen will close in about one minute.) 7 Import images. ● Use the smartphone to import images from the camera to the smartphone. ● Use the smartphone to end the connection; the camera will automatically turn off. ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera.
4 Choose [Add a Device]. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the [ ] button. ● The camera’s SSID is displayed. ● Choose a smartphone to connect to, as described in steps 4 – 6 of “Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” (= 101). 5 Adjust the privacy setting. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the [ ] button. ● You can now use the smartphone to browse, import, or geotag images on the camera or shoot remotely. 6 Send images.
● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the device and then pressing the [ ] button. To add a new device, display the device selection screen by touching [ ][ ], and then configure the setting.
Previous Access Points To reconnect to a previous access point automatically, follow step 3 in “Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” (= 101) or step 4 in “Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu” (= 102). ● To use the camera as an access point, choose [Switch Network] on the screen displayed when you establish a connection, and then choose [Camera Access Point Mode]. ● To reconnect to a previous access point, follow the procedure from step 5 in “Using Another Access Point” (= 104).
2 Install the files. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. ● Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance and the Internet connection. ● Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen after installation. ● Because the content and functions of software vary according to the camera model, if you have several cameras, you must use each camera to update to its latest version of the software.
Saving Images to a Connected Computer Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows. Also refer to the access point user manual. Confirming Access Point Compatibility Confirm that the Wi-Fi router or base station conforms to the Wi-Fi standards in “Wi-Fi” (= 163). Connection methods vary depending on whether the access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS, = 107) or not (= 109). For non-WPS access points, check the following information.
3 Choose [ ]. ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. 7 Establish the connection. ● On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds. ● On the camera, press the [ go to the next step. 4 Choose [Add a Device]. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the [ ] button. Choose [WPS Connection].
10 Display CameraWindow. ● Windows: Access CameraWindow by clicking [Downloads Images From Canon Camera]. ● Mac OS: CameraWindow is automatically displayed when a Wi-Fi connection is established between the camera and computer. 11 Import images. ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. ● Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date. ● Click [OK] in the screen that is displayed after image import is complete.
3 Enter the access point password. ● Press the [ ] button to access the keyboard, and then enter the password (= 30). ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Next], and then press the [ ] button. 4 Choose [Auto]. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Auto], and then press the [ ] button. ● To save images to a connected computer, follow the procedure from step 8 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” (= 107).
Sending Images to a Registered Web Service Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 1 Registering Web Services Use a smartphone or computer to add to the camera Web services that you want to use. ● A smartphone or computer with a browser and Internet connection is required to complete camera settings for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and other Web services. ● Check the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website for details on browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) requirements, including settings and version information.
4 Choose [ 8 ]. ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. Check the confirmation numbers and complete the setup process. Before Use ● Make sure the confirmation number on the camera matches the number on the smartphone or computer. Basic Guide Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. 5 Choose [Authenticate]. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Authenticate], and then press the [ button.
Registering Other Web Services You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the camera. Note that CANON iMAGE GATEWAY must be registered on the camera first (= 111). Uploading Images to Web Services Basic Guide 1 Access the Wi-Fi menu. Access the Web service settings screen. ● Press the [ on. ● Follow step 1 in “Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY” (= 111) to log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, and then access the Web service settings screen.
● Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in the camera. ● You can also send multiple images at once and resize images or add comments before sending (= 117). ● You can send the current image by choosing [Send this image] on the screen in step 3. Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows. These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can also use an existing access point (= 114).
4 Connect the printer to the network. ● In the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, choose the SSID (network name) displayed on the camera to establish a connection. 5 Choose the printer. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the printer name, and then press the [ ] button. 6 ● Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in the camera. ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu.
Sending Images to Another Camera Connect two cameras via Wi-Fi and send images between them as follows. ● Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be connected to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support EyeFi cards cannot be connected to if they do not have a Wi-Fi function. You cannot connect to DIGITAL IXUS WIRELESS cameras with this camera. 1 Access the Wi-Fi menu. ● Access the Wi-Fi menu as described in step 2 in “Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu” (= 102).
Image Sending Options You can choose multiple images to send at once and change the image resolution (size) before sending. Some Web services also enable you to annotate the images you send. Notes on Sending Images ● Keep your fingers or other objects off the Wi-Fi antenna area (= 4). Covering this may decrease the speed of your image transfers. ● Depending on the condition of the network you are using, it may take a long time to send movies. Be sure to keep an eye on the camera battery level.
Adding Comments Using the camera, you can add comments to images that you send to e-mail addresses, social networking services, etc. The number of characters and symbols that can be entered may differ depending on the Web service. 1 Access the screen for adding comments. ● On the image transfer screen, choose [ ] by pressing the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons, and then press the [ ] button. 2 3 Add a comment (= 30). Send the image.
3 Assign [ ] to the [ ] button (only when sending images by pressing the [ ] button). ● Clear the [ ] button setting if a smartphone is already assigned to the button (= 101). ● Access the mobile connection screen as described in step 2 in “Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” (= 101), press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Send images. ● Once the connection is established, the images are sent.
● Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be sent to the computer. ● Sending is faster when the destination is a computer on the same network as the camera, because images are sent via the access point instead of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Note that images stored on the computer are sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, so the computer must be connected to the Internet.
Shooting Remotely As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to shoot remotely. 1 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Secure the camera. ● Once remote shooting begins, the camera lens will come out. Lens motion from zooming may also move the camera out of position. Keep the camera still by mounting it on a tripod or taking other measures. 2 ● The camera works in [ ] mode during remote shooting. However, some FUNC.
4 Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. Access the Wi-Fi menu and choose the device to edit. ● Press the [ on. ● Press the [ ] button to turn the camera ] button. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to access the device selection screen, press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose the icon of a device to edit, and then press the [ ] button. 2 Choose [Edit a Device]. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Edit a Device], and then press the [ ] button.
Erasing Connection Information 3 Restore the default settings. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. Erase connection information (information about devices that you have connected to) as follows. ● The Wi-Fi settings are now reset. ● Following step 4 in “Editing Connection Information” (= 122), choose [Erase Connection Info] and press the [ ] button.
8 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Basic Guide MENU (= 29) functions on the [ ] tab can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. ● Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. ● Operation can also be silenced by holding down the [ ] button as you turn the camera on.
Before Use Hiding Hints and Tips World Clock Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. (= 28) or MENU (= 29) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/Time setting manually.
Lens Retraction Timing Power-Saving Adjustment The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the [ ] button in Shooting mode (= 25). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the [ ] button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.]. Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (= 26). ● Choose [Lens Retraction], and then choose [0 sec.].
Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Adjust screen brightness as follows. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up. ● Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the brightness.
● The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity. Low-Level Formatting Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. ● Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Formatting Memory Cards” (= 127) to continue with the formatting process.
Before Use Date-Based Image Storage Checking Certification Logos Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the camera packaging, or on the camera body. ● Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily].
Before Use Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the [ ] tab. ● [Video System] (= 134) Basic Guide Advanced Guide ● [Wi-Fi Settings] (= 97) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● [Mobile Device Connect Button] (= 101) Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. 1 Access the [Reset All] screen. ● Choose [Reset All], and then press the [ ] button. 2 Restore default settings.
9 Before Use System Map Basic Guide Included Accessories Neck Strap Accessories Advanced Guide Battery Pack Battery Charger NB-6LH* CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Lens Cap (with cord) USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2 Memory Card Power Card Reader Computer Cables HDMI Cable HTC-100 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Flash Unit Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST TV/Video System Lens
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).
HDMI Cable HTC-100 ● The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). ● For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery pack. ● For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition TV.
Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies ● On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Playback on a TV Still Images Movies By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. ● Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (= 153).
2 Connect the camera to the TV. ● On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs as shown. ● Make sure the cable plugs are in video inputs of the same color. Before Use Powering the Camera with Household Power Still Images Movies Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. 1 2 ● On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal.
● Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the camera. ● Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product. Using a Lens Hood (Sold Separately) Still Images Movies ● Make sure the camera is off. (2) ● The filter adapter and a lens hood cannot be attached to the camera at the same time.
● We recommend the use of genuine Canon filters (67 mm dia.). ● When not using auto focus to shoot, set the manual focus option [Safety MF] to [On]. ● If you use the built-in flash with the filter adapter attached, portions of the image may appear darker. ● When using the filter adapter, be sure to use only one filter at a time. Attaching multiple filters, or accessories such as a heavy lens, may cause the attachments to fall off and become damaged. ● Do not grip the filter adapter tightly.
Computer Connections via a Cable Checking Your Computer Environment Windows Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7 SP1 Basic Guide Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system requirements and compatibility information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon website. Operating System* Before Use Saving Images to a Computer 1 (2) Mac OS Mac OS X 10.9 Mac OS X 10.
● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. ● Double-click [ 3 ]. Save the images to the computer. ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. ● Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. ● Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
4 Printing Images Still Images Movies Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Cropping Images before Printing Configuring Print Settings Still Images 1 Movies Access the printing screen. ● Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 140) to access this screen. 2 Configure the settings. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an item, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option. Default Date File No. Both Off Default Matches current printer settings. Prints images with the file number added. Prints images with both the date and file number added.
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Still Images 1 Available Layout Options Movies Choose [Paper Settings]. ● After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” (= 141) to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose a paper size. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option, and then press the [ ] button. Before Use Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image.
Printing Movie Scenes Still Images 1 Before Use Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Movies Access the printing screen. ● Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 140) to choose a movie. This screen is displayed. Still Images Movies Batch printing (= 145) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows.
● Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service, in some cases. ● [ ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. ● Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date twice. ● Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File No.] at the same time.
Clearing All Images from the Print List ● Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” (= 144), choose [Clear All Selections] and press the [ ] button. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. Still Images Movies Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder.
Adding Images Individually Removing All Images from a Photobook Still Images 1 Movies Choose [Select]. ● Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 145), choose [Select] and press the [ ] button. 2 Still Images Before Use Movies ● Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 145), choose [Clear All Selections] and press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button.
10 Troubleshooting Basic Guide If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Before Use Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Power Nothing happens when the ON/OFF button is pressed. ● ● ● ● Confirm that the battery pack is charged (= 18). Confirm that the battery pack is inserted facing the correct way (= 19).
Shooting Subjects in shots look too dark. Raise the flash and set the flash mode to [ ] (= 71). Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (= 62). Adjust contrast by using i-Contrast (= 63, = 94). Use AE lock or spot metering (= 62, = 62). ● In Playback mode (= 77), press the shutter button halfway (= 26). ● ● ● ● Strange display on the screen under low light (= 27). Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out. Cannot shoot. Strange display on the screen when shooting.
Shooting Movies The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted. ● Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time (= 127, = 164). [ ] is displayed and shooting stops automatically. ● The camera’s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough.
Cannot connect to the access point. ● Confirm that the access point channel is set to a channel supported by the camera (= 163). Note that instead of auto channel assignment, it is advisable to specify a supported channel manually. On-Screen Messages Basic Guide If an error message is displayed, respond as follows. Cannot send images. ● The destination device has insufficient storage space. Increase the storage space on the destination device and resend the images.
Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/Cannot assign to category/ Unselectable image. ● The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) functions are not available for movies. Magnify* (= 83), Smart Shuffle* (= 85), Rotate* (= 90), Favorites (= 91), Edit* (= 92), Print List* (= 143), and Photobook Set-up* (= 145).
Sending failed Memory card error ● If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Receiving failed Insufficient space on card Before Use On-Screen Information Basic Guide Advanced Guide Shooting (Information Display) ● There is not enough free space on the memory card in the target camera to receive images.
(20) Red-eye correction (= 46) (30) Zoom bar (= 32) (21) Flash exposure compensation / Flash output level (= 72, = 76) (31) IS mode icon (= 37) Before Use Playback (Detailed Information Display) Basic Guide (32) Blink detection (= 48) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (22) Date stamp (= 43) (33) (23) AE lock (=62), FE lock (=72) (34) Exposure level (= 75) (24) Shutter speed (= 74, = 75) (35) MF indicator (= 66) (25) Spot AE point frame (= 62) (15) (36) Time zone (= 125) (26) Aperture value
(25) White balance (= 64) (26) Red-eye correction (= 46, = 94) Before Use Functions and Menu Tables Basic Guide ● Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (= 134). Summary of Movie Control Panel Available or automatically set functions are indicated by black icons, such as . Unavailable functions are indicated by gray icons, such as . Exposure Compensation (= 62) Exit / / Play Slow Motion (Press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Flash Output Level (= 76) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Basic Guide Advanced Guide / / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Change Display (= 27) / / / / / / / / / / / / / Av/Tv Settings (= 74, = 75) / / / / Tracking AF (= 69) Flash
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Resolution (= 45) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Center / / / Advanced Guide Tracking AF Compression (= 73) / / Basic
AF-Point Zoom (= 47) MF-Point Zoom (= 66) On / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Off / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Basic Guide Advanced Guide / / / / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
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Grid Lines (= 47) Off On/Off / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Off/Continuous / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Basic Guide Advanced Guide / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 /
Set Up Tab Before Use Playback Tab Basic Guide Item Ref. Page Item Ref.
Print Tab Handling Precautions Before Use Basic Guide Item Ref. Page Print – Select Images & Qty. = 144 Select Range = 144 Select All Images = 144 Clear All Selections = 145 Print Settings = 143 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Ref. Page Rotate = 90 Protect = 85 Favorites = 91 Print = 140 Group Playback = 82 Play Movie = 77 List/Play Digest Movies = 80 Smart Shuffle = 85 Image Search = 81 Slideshow = 84 ● The camera is a high-precision electronic device.
Wi-Fi Specifications Camera Specifications Before Use Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n* * 2.4 GHz band only Basic Guide Transmission Methods OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n) DSSS modulation (IEEE 802.11b) Advanced Guide Infrastructure mode*1, Ad hoc mode*2 *1 Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup *2 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IBSS Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Approx. 16 million pixels Communication Modes Lens Focal Length 50x zoom: 4.3 (W) – 215.
● The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). ● Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above. ● Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack. Number of Shots per Memory Card Recording Pixels (Large) 16M/4608x3456 (Medium 1) 8M/3264x2448 (Medium 2) 3M/2048x1536 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 Compression Ratio Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx.
Shooting Range Shooting Mode Other modes Aperture Focusing Range Maximum Wide Angle ( ) Maximum Telephoto ( ) – 0 cm (0.0 in.) – infinity 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) – infinity 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) – infinity 0 – 50 cm (0.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) – 0 cm (0.0 in.) – infinity 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) – infinity * * * Not available in some shooting modes. Continuous Shooting Speed Shooting Mode Speed Approx. 1.6 shots/sec. Approx. 10 shots/sec. Before Use f/number f/3.4 – f/8.0 (W), f/6.5 – f/8.
Index AC adapter kit 132, 135 Accessories 132 AE lock 62 AF frames 68 AF lock 70 Aspect ratio 45 Auto mode (shooting mode) 22, 32 Av (shooting mode) 75 AV cable 134 Color (white balance) 64 Compression ratio (image quality) 73 Connecting via an access point 107 Continuous shooting High-speed burst (shooting mode) 59 Creative filters (shooting mode) 54 Creative Shot 52 Cropping 92, 141 Custom white balance 64 B D A Batteries → Date/time (date/time battery) Power saving 26 Battery charger 2, 132 Battery
Monochrome (shooting mode) 57 Movies Editing 95 Image quality (resolution/frame rate) 45, 46 Recording time 164 My Colors 64, 93 N Neck strap → Strap P P (shooting mode) 61 Package contents 2 Photobook set-up 145 PictBridge 133, 140 Playback → Viewing Portrait (shooting mode) 53 Poster effect (shooting mode) 54 Power 132 → AC adapter kit, → Battery charger, → Battery pack Power saving 26 Printing 140 Program AE 61 Protecting 85 R Red-eye correction 46, 94 Remote shooting 121 Reset all 130 Resizing images
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions ● Countries and Regions Permitting WLAN Use - Use of WLAN is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be punishable under national or local regulations. To avoid violating WLAN regulations, visit the Canon website to check where use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from use in other countries and regions.
If security settings have not been properly set, the following problems may occur. ● Transmission monitoring Third parties with malicious intent may monitor Wi-Fi transmissions and attempt to acquire the data you are sending. ● Unauthorized network access Third parties with malicious intent may gain unauthorized access to the network you are using to steal, modify, or destroy information.
