ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA Camera User Guide CDI-E120-010 Camera User Guide z Please read the Read This First section (p. 5). z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
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 0 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories.
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 highprecision 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.
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Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read this First 5 Please Read ...........................................................5 Safety Precautions .................................................6 Preventing Malfunctions .......................................11 Components Guide Preparing the Camera 12 15 Installing the Battery and CF Card .......................15 Formatting a CF Card................................
Table of Contents Changing the ISO Speed......................................69 Changing the Photo Effect....................................70 Playback – Advanced Functions 72 Rotating Images in the Display.............................72 Attaching Sound Memos to Images......................73 Auto Play ..............................................................74 Protecting Images.................................................75 Various Functions 76 About Printing .............................
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.
Read This First Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z 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.
Read This First WARNINGS z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. z 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. z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Read This First z 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's power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z 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.
Read This First z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion.
Read This First CAUTIONS z 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 batteries or power the camera.
Read This First 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.
Components Guide Shutter Button (p. 31) Shooting Mode Switch (p. 35) Viewfinder Window (p. 32) Microphone (p. 73) AF-assist Beam (p. 33) Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 39) Self-timer Lamp (p. 41) Flash (p. 38) Terminal Cover (p. 86) DIGITAL Terminal* (p. 86) DC IN Terminal (p. 109) Lens Lens Cover (p. 23) * To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.
Components Guide Date Battery Holder (p. 105) Viewfinder (p. 32) Strap Mount* CF Card Slot/ Battery Cover (p. 15) Speaker Tripod Socket LCD Monitor (p. 26) * Be careful when carrying the camera by the strap. Don't swing the camera on the strap, and keep the strap and camera body clear of obstacles.
Components Guide . Omni Selector (p. 38, 40, 41, 65) (Light Metering)/ , (Flash)/ , (Continuous) (Self-timer)/ , (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Zoom Button (p. 31) (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) (p. 31) Shooting: Playback: (Reduce)/ (Magnify) (p. 47) (Power/Playback) Button (p. 23) (Print/Share) Button FUNC. (Function) (p. 54)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 53) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 26) MENU Button (p. 55) SET Button The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the button.
Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery and CF Card 4 Insert two (2) AA-size alkaline batteries (included with the camera) or two (2) AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) and insert the CF card. 1 Close the lens cover and check that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the CF card slot/battery cover and open it. Insert the batteries as shown and close the battery cover. (-) Negative end (+) Positive end 5 Insert the CF card as shown and close the CF card slot/battery cover.
Preparing the Camera z When the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing, or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. Do not perform the following operations as recorded images may be damaged as a result. • Turn the camera off • Open the CF card slot/battery cover • Shake the camera z You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in your camera (p. 18). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.
Preparing the Camera z Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit NB4-200 (a 4-battery Kit). z While it is possible to use AA-size nickelcadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.
Preparing the Camera Never use batteries that look like this. Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled off. The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat. Formatting a CF Card You should always format a CF card when you wish to use a new one, or when you wish to delete not only the images in the CF card but also other data. Formatting a CF card will permanently erase all data already on it, including all of its protected images.
Preparing the Camera 3 Select (Format) using or and press the SET button. 4 Select [OK] using or and press the SET button. z To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. z The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera. 5 Press the MENU button. z If the camera is not operating correctly, the CF card may be corrupted. Formatting the card may solve the problem.
Preparing the Camera the CF card, store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally. z When storing the CF card, use the CF card case. z Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of location. • Locations subject to dust or sand • Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures 20 Setting the Date/Time The Date/Time menu will be displayed when camera power is turned on for the first time or at low date battery power.
Preparing the Camera 4 Set the date and time. z Use or to change the value of the highlighted field. z Press or to set the date and time. z The date can be set up to the year 2030. 5 6 Setting the Language Sets the display language for LCD monitor menus and messages. 1 Turn on the camera (p. 23). 2 Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using or . 3 Select (Language) using or and press the SET button. Press the SET button. Press the MENU button.
Preparing the Camera 4 Select a language using , , or and press the SET button. z The setting menu will reappear without changing the language setting if you press the MENU button instead of the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button. Shortcut Operation The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. (This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or when a separately sold printer is connected to the camera.
Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Shooting Mode 1 Open the lens cover. z If you further slide it towards "open", the camera will power up. The indicator next to the viewfinder starts blinking green. z Close the lens cover again to turn the power off. Open Close Playback Mode 1 z The indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green and the camera powers into Playback mode. Press the button until the image is displayed on the LCD monitor. z Press the button again to turn the power off.
Basic Functions Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting, the camera may power down or the LCD monitor may go off automatically. zAuto Power Down [On] Shooting mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed. Playback mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a control is accessed on the camera.
Basic Functions Switching between Shooting/ Playback You can quickly switch between the Shooting and Playback modes. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or erasing an image immediately after it is shot. When shooting mode 1 Press the button. z The camera switches to Playback mode. z Press the button again or press the shutter button halfway to return to the Shooting mode. When playback mode 1 Open the lens cover. z The camera switches to Shooting mode.
Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor Use the LCD monitor to shoot and review images, for menu operations and playing back images. Pressing the DISP. button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode. Shooting Mode DISP. Button Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) AF Frame Spot AE Point Frame DISP. Button Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time/ Elapsed time (Shooting mode) (sec.) No Display DISP. Button The AF frame changes according to its On/Off setting.
Basic Functions zWhen a Shooting mode setting is changed, the Shooting Mode p .35 Exposure Compensation p. 65 White Balance ISO Speed p. 66 ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 p. 69 Photo Effect p. 70 Compression p. 36 Resolution p. 36 Flash p. 38 Macro/Infinity p. 40 Shooting Method p. 41 Light Metering Mode p. 65 Movie Recording Mode (Red) settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard or No display.
Basic Functions Playback Mode Standard File Number DISP. Button DISP. Button No Display Shooting Date/Time Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total) DISP. Button Compression Resolution WAVE format sound memo Movie Protection status 28 Detailed* Histogram Movie Length * Detailed Display is not available in index playback (9 images).
Basic Functions Shooting Mode p. 35 Exposure Compensation p. 65 White Balance p. 66 ISO Speed p. 69 Photo Effect p. 70 Resolution (Movie) p. 36 Flash p. 38 Light Metering Mode p. 65 Macro/Infinity p. 40 In addition to the above, the histogram and recorded movie time are displayed. The following information may be displayed, depending on the image. An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with unrecognized format is attached.
Basic Functions z After you take a photo by fully pressing the shutter button, the image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 3 seconds (or the review duration you set from 3 to 10 seconds). If you press the SET button while the image is displayed, it will continue to display (p. 34). z While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (See About the Histogram). It shows the distribution of the brightness data.
Shooting – The Basics z The digital zoom can be set to [Off] (p. 57). z The image will appear grainier as the image is digitally zoomed. However, the actual recorded image is not as coarse as it appears in the LCD monitor. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 124) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes. Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.
Shooting – The Basics z Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 124). z With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 34). z If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot.
Shooting – The Basics in the viewfinder may actually differ from the actual recorded image. The closer the subject is to the lens, the more noticeable the difference will be. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image. You are recommended to use the LCD monitor during macro photography (p. 40).
Shooting – The Basics Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Changing the Image Display Duration After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds. In addition, the image will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed. The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from between 3 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off.
Shooting – The Basics z You can continue to display the image as long as the shutter button is fully held pressed regardless of the Review setting. z Another picture can be taken even while the last is displayed. Selecting a Shooting Mode The following modes are available with this camera. Auto The camera automatically makes most of the settings for you. You can manually adjust the Manual exposure, white balance, and other settings before shooting.
Shooting – The Basics Selecting 1 2 , , or Set the shooting mode switch to and press the SET button. Select the shooting mode using or , and press the SET button. Changing the Resolution and Compression Shooting Mode You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movie) depending on the purpose. Resolution Large L (Large) 2048 x 1536 pixels 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints z Print up to Letter size* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.
Shooting – The Basics Compression Purpose Shoot higher quality High Superfine Quality images Shoot normal quality Fine images Normal Normal Shoot more images 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select using * or * or . * The current setting is displayed. Movies can be shot with the following resolutions. Resolution 640 x 480 pixels Compression 3 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels 4 Select the compression or resolution you wish to set using or . Compression Number of recordable images Press the FUNC.
Shooting – The Basics Using the Flash 1 Shooting Mode Use the flash according to the guidelines below. — — The flash fires automatically as Auto with required by the lighting level, and Red-eye the red-eye reduction lamp fires Reduction each time the main flash fires. The flash fires automatically as Auto required by the lighting level. Flash On The flash will fire. Flash Off The flash will not fire. Slow Synchro 38 The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds.
Shooting – The Basics z If the flash is used in macro mode, the light may not be controlled correctly. In this case, set a higher ISO sensitivity or use other light sources instead of using the flash. z When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. z Please note that a slow shutter speed will be selected in dark places when the flash is set to off or slow synchro.
Shooting – The Basics increasing the lighting in indoor settings or coming closer to the subject. *The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the redeye reduction lamp fires, even when the shutter button is pressed all the way down in order to improve the effect. If you want to have more immediate shutter response, set the flash setting to either , or . Macro/ Infinity Modes Shooting Mode Use this mode when the distance Macro from the lens tip to the subject is 5 to 20 cm (2 to 7.
Shooting – The Basics z Use the LCD monitor for shooting in macro mode. With subjects framed in the viewfinder when in macro mode, part of the image may not appear in the final shot (p. 32). z The recordable area at the closest focal distance is approximately 56 x 42 mm (2.2 x 1.7 in.). blinking and the self-timer begins to beep. The blinking gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter releases. z When is selected and the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning.
Shooting – The Basics 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot. z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released. z The shooting speed is approximately 2.2 frames per second (Large/Fine, LCD monitor off). (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) z If internal memory becomes full, intervals between shots may lengthen slightly.
Shooting – The Basics z Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great. z Pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots. z To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
Shooting – The Basics 3 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. z Minor discrepancies in Sequence the overlap can be corrected with the software. z An image can be retaken. Press or to return to that frame. 4 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames. z A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically. 5 44 Press the SET button after the last shot. z A custom white balance setting (p. 68) cannot be set in / mode.
Shooting – The Basics Movie Mode Shooting Mode Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)], [ (320 x 240)], or [ (160 x 120)] (p. 36). 1 Set the shooting mode switch to . z The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). 2 Press the shutter button all the way. z Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously. z During the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor.
Shooting – The Basics be recorded correctly on the CF card. Recording time will display properly if you format the CF card in this camera (excluding slow recording CF cards). z Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting. z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame. z The indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green after a shot. You cannot shoot again until it stops blinking.
Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the button. z The last image shot is displayed (Single Image Playback). 2 Press or to switch the displayed image. z Use to move to the previous image and to move to the next. Holding or moves more rapidly between images, but the images will not appear as clearly.
Playback – The Basics Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in index playback. 1 2 Press the Press the button. button. z 9 images appear at a time (Index Playback). 3 Press , , image. or to select the Pressing in this row displays the previous set of 9 images. Movie Selected Image Pressing in this row displays the next set of 9 images. 48 4 Press the button. z Index playback cancels and the display reverts to single image playback. Press the DISP.
Playback – The Basics Jumping between Images Viewing/Editing Movies The display can be advanced or set back 9 images when in index playback. Viewing Movies 1 You can play back the images shot in mode. Press the button in index playback (p. 48). z The jump bar appears. 2 3 Press the Press the button. z Movies cannot be viewed in index playback mode. Change the image selection. z Jump 9 images back or forward using or . z Hold the SET button and press or to jump to the first or last image.
Playback – The Basics z When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera will revert to the movie playback panel. If the SET button is pressed again, the movie will start playing from the first frame. You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. z The volume at which movies play back can also be adjusted in the Set up menu (p. 59).
Playback – The Basics 2 Select (Edit) using or and press the SET button. 4 Select the editing position using or . 5 Select (Play) using or and press the SET button. z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. 3 Select the editing method using or . Movie Editing Panel z z z z The temporarily edited movie will start playing. z The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing.
Playback – The Basics 7 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using or and press the SET button. z [Overwrite]: Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted. z [New File]: Saves the edited movie under a new file name. The original data is not deleted. z When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only the overwrite function is available. If this happens, appears on the counter of the movie editing bar. 52 z Protected movies cannot be edited.
Erasing Remember that erased images cannot be recovered. Be careful to avoid accidental erasures. Erasing All Images 1 Erasing Single Images 1 2 Press the button. z A confirmation screen appears. Press or to select the image you want to erase and press the button. z A confirmation screen appears. 3 In the [ (Play)] Menu, select (Erase all) and press the SET button. Press or to select [Erase] and press the SET button.
58 Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only) 3. Press 2. FUNC. or or to select a menu item, then press to select the settings you wish to set. Compression ( Exposure Compensation (±0)(p. 65) Resolution ( ) (p. 36) ) (p. 36) Resolution (Movie) ( 1 2 3 4 5 54 White Balance ( Open the lens cover to turn the power on. Press the FUNC. button. Select a FUNC. menu option using or and select setting contents using or .
Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press or to switch between menus. z You can also switch between menus using the zoom button. 3 4 REC. Rec. Menu PLAY Play Menu 5 Press or to select a menu item. Press or to select the settings you wish to set. Press the MENU button. Set up Menu My Camera Menu z For items with [...] next to them, push the SET button and carry out the settings from the next displayed menu.
Shooting – Advanced Functions z Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 124). z You can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see the Registering My Camera Settings (p. 94) or the Software Starter Guide. z The default of all the settings changed by the menu and button operations except for Shooting mode, [Date/Time] and [Language] can be restored all at once (p. 62).
Shooting – Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu *Default Setting Menu Items Setting Content Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the center frame). • On* / Off Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the shutter button is pressed.
Shooting – Advanced Functions Play Menu Menu Items Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Auto Play Print Order Transfer Order Setting Content Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. Attaches a sound memo to images. Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images). Plays images automatically one after the other.
Shooting – Advanced Functions Volume Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. • (Off) / (1) / (2)* / (3) / (4) / (5) Start-up Vol. Adjusts the Start-up Sound volume when the camera powers up. Operation Vol. Adjusts the Operation Sound volume when any button except the shutter button is operated. Self-timer Vol.
Shooting – Advanced Functions The Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button. Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without camera operation. Power Saving • On* / Off Display Off Specifies a period of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed. • 10 sec. • 1 min.* • 20 sec. • 2 min. • 30 sec. • 3 min. Date/Time Sets the date, time and date format.
Shooting – Advanced Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
Shooting – Advanced Functions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default. 1 Turn on the camera. z Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. z The message "Reset settings to default?" appears on the LCD monitor. 3 Press or to select [OK], and press the SET button. z The screen on the right appears while resetting. The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete.
Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus Shooting Mode The following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus photography. Use the focus lock in these situations.
Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching between Focus Settings 1 Shooting Mode You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 26). The camera automatically selects an AF frame from On five AF frames to focus on (Auto Selection) according to the shooting conditions. Focuses on the center AF frame. This helps you to Off make sure that the focus (Center Selection) is exactly where you want it.
Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching between Light Metering Modes Adjusting the Exposure Shooting Mode Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It Evaluative evaluates the complex lighting Metering conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
Shooting – Advanced Functions z You can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor when it is on. z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the FUNC. button. z To cancel the exposure compensation, return the setting to 0 using or .
Shooting – Advanced Functions For shooting under daylight fluorescent, or daylight Fluorescent H fluorescent-type (3wavelength) fluorescent lighting. For setting a custom value with a white sheet of paper, Custom etc., to obtain the optimal white balance for the conditions. 1 Select menu. z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting. 3 Press the FUNC. button.
Shooting – Advanced Functions Setting a Custom White Balance 3 You can set a custom white balance to obtain optimal settings for your particular shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. In the following three situations the white balance may not be correctly adjusted in the (Auto) mode. Always shoot after reading and setting the white balance data in the (Custom) mode.
Shooting – Advanced Functions when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white). z Since the white balance data cannot be read in and modes, preset the white balance in another shooting mode. z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. Especially the following should not be changed. Flash • Setting the flash to on or off is recommended.
Shooting – Advanced Functions z Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. z The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed. It will automatically raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter. Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode You can shoot with different photo effects. Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and Vivid color saturation to record in bold colors.
Shooting – Advanced Functions 2 Select the photo effect using or . z If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the photo effect by viewing the image on the LCD monitor. z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting. 3 Press the FUNC. button.
Playback – Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. z Movie images cannot be rotated. z If an image has been rotated in the camera before being loaded onto a computer, the particular software in use will determine whether or not the rotation settings are retained. Rotated images can be magnified (p. 47). 0° (Original) 1 In the [ (Rotate). 90° 270° (Play)] Menu, select z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 55).
Playback – Advanced Functions Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnified playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data are saved in WAVE format. 1 Select (Sound Memo) from the [ (Play)] menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 55). z appears. 2 Select the image to which you wish to attach the sound memo using or , and press the SET button. Sound Memo Panel z The Sound Memo panel appears.
Playback – Advanced Functions z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z You cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt to record or play such images the "Incompatible WAVE format" message will display. Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased (p. 75). z You can also adjust the volume of the sound memo in the Set up menu (p. 59).
Playback – Advanced Functions z The display interval may vary for some images. z Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded. z The power saving function (p. 24) is disabled during Auto Play. 3 Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Protect). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 55). 2 z The icon appears on protected images. z To release the protection, press the SET button again.
Various Functions About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods. - Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a single cable and pressing the button on the camera. - Selecting images and specifying the number of print copies Direct Print Compatible Printers (DPOF*2 print settings) with the camera before sending the images (CF card) to a photo developing center that supports DPOF.
Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer information (CP series or Bubble Jet printers). Direct Print Compatible Printing z Connect the camera to the printer z Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) z Print For printing instructions, see the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide). DPOF Print Settings z Select the image you want to print (p. 78) z Select how many copies you want (p. 78) z Select the print style (p.
Various Functions DPOF Print Settings Selecting Images for Printing You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to select print settings from the printer.
Various Functions z When the print type (p. 80) is set to [Index], select an image using or and mark or remove marks from images using or . A check mark appears on the marked image. z Press to switch to index playback. You can use the same procedures to select images in index playback (3 images). All the Images on a CF Card z Press to switch to index playback (3 images).
Various Functions Setting the Print Style 3 Select (Print Type), (Date) or (File No.) using or . 4 Select a setting using You can set up the print style as follows. Print Type Date File No. 1 Print one image per Standard sheet. Print index prints Index (multiple reduced-size images per page). Print selected images , Both both in standard and index format. Include the date on the print. Include the file number on the print. In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET button.
Various Functions 5 Press the MENU button. z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. z If you have chosen [Index] as the print type, you cannot set [Date] and [File No.] to [On] at the same time. z With CP printers, if you have chosen [Both] as the print type, you can set both [Date] and [File No.] to [On], however, only the file number is printed for the index print.
Various Functions Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transfer several images at once to a Mac OS X computers. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
Various Functions For setting all images on the CF card z Switch to index playback (a set of 3 images) by pressing . Downloading Images to a Computer z Press the SET button, select [Mark all] using or and press the SET button again to mark all the images. (If you select [Clear all] instead of [Mark all], you can remove marks from all the images.) z You can select images using or and change the settings using or after [Mark all] or [Clear all] has been selected.
Various Functions Windows Mac OS X XP z With this method, you download images using computer commands without installing any software. See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (below) ("Software Installation Not Required"), and Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software (p. 90). Computer The above OS should be pre-installed Model on computers with built-in USB ports.
Various Functions Display 800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16bit) or better is required 1,024 x 768 pixels or better is recommended zMacintosh Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2, OS Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2) The above OS should be preComputer installed on computers with built-in Model USB ports. CPU PowerPC RAM Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2: 64MB or more of application memory Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.
Various Functions z All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. 1 DIGITALTerminal 1.Open the terminal cover with your finger nail. 2.Insert the connector until it clicks. Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). z Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures.
Various Functions 4 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). 5 Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch] window (first time only). z The Download Image window will display. If the events dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindows], and [CameraWindow Set Auto-Launch].
Various Functions z Using the software and computer to download images: J See the Software Starter Guide. z Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): J See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (below). 88 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 86). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer.
Various Functions Wallpaper 1 Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. The transferred images display on the computer desktop. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. z The button will light Direct Transfer Menu blue. z Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 2 Use or to select , or and press the button. z To cancel the transfer, press the SET button.
Various Functions Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.
Various Functions Downloading Directly from a CF card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. 2 Double-click the icon of the drive with the CF card. z Depending on the operating system, a window opens automatically. 3 Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk. z The images are stored in the [xxxCANON] folders located in the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 (p. 92)).
Various Functions Resetting the File Number Select the set up method for the file number. On Off 1 The camera resets the file number to 100-0001 each time you insert a new (unused) CF card. If you insert a card that already contains some images, numbering resumes from the next available number. The camera remembers the last file number, and starts numbering from the next number when you insert a new CF card.
Various Functions Folder File Capacity z Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in Continuous Shooting or Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain more than 100 images. The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras. Please note, however, that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images cannot be played back in this camera.
Various Functions 3 4 Select the contents you wish to set using or . Press the MENU button. z Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect. z In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. z If you select [Theme] in Step 3, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings.
Various Functions 2 3 5 Press the MENU button. z The [ Press the DISP. button. z An image appears. (Play)] menu appears. Select [ (My Camera)] using or and select the menu item you wish to register using or . Start-up Image: Go to step 6a, 7a Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and Self-Timer Sound: Go to step 6b, 7b 6a Select the image you wish to register using or . 7a Press the SET button. 4 z Select or using or . appears.
Various Functions 6b Select z Sounds recorded using the Sound Memo function (p. 73) and movies cannot be registered as My Camera settings. z When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. (Record) using or and press the SET button. z Recording starts. z Recording stops when the time is exceeded. Start-up Sound: File Format of My Camera Settings 1 second Operation Sound: 0.3 seconds Self-timer Sound: 2 seconds Shutter Sound: 0.
Various Functions z Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds • Recording Format WAVE (monaural) • Quantization Bits 8 bit • Sampling Frequency 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz they can strike a pose fitting the music. In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera Settings files. • Recording Time 11.025 kHz 1.0 sec. or Start-up Sound less 0.3 sec.
List of Messages The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor. z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Busy... No memory card Cannot record! Memory card error! Memory card full Naming error! Change the batteries No image Image too large Incompatible JPEG format Corrupted data 98 The camera is recording image data to the CF card. The playback mode is running.
List of Messages RAW Unidentified Image Cannot magnify! Cannot rotate! Incompatible WAVE format Cannot register this image! Protected! Too many marks! Cannot mark image Exx You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format. You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer) or a movie that was taken with another camera.
Troubleshooting Problem The camera will not operate. The camera will not shoot. 100 Cause The camera is turned off. Solution z Turn the power on. (See Turning the Power ON/OFF (p. 23)) The CF card slot/battery cover is open. z Be sure the cover is closed securely. Batteries are loaded in the wrong z Reload the batteries in the correct direction. direction. Batteries are depleted. z Replace with unused alkaline (two AA-size batteries) or fully recharged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries.
Troubleshooting Problem The camera will not shoot. Cause The CF card is not formatted correctly. Solution z Format the CF card. (p. 18). z The card may be defective (its logical may be corrupted). Contact Canon Customer Help Desk. Cannot play back You attempted to play back images z Computer images that cannot be played back shot with another camera or will playback if they are added to the camera images edited with a computer. using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
Troubleshooting Problem Batteries do not charge with a separately sold battery charger. Cause Batteries were placed in the charger in the wrong direction. Poor electrical contact, between batteries and the charger. Battery terminals are dirty. The batteries have lost their effectiveness. Shots are blurry or The camera was moving when you unfocused. took the shot. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist beam. The AF-assist beam is set to [Off].
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The subject comes Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash on. out underexposed The subject is darker than the z Set exposure compensation to a positive value (too dark). surroundings. or use the spot metering function. The subject is beyond the range of z When flash is used, the distance between lens the flash. and subject should not exceed 2 m (6.7 ft.). z Raise the ISO speed (See Changing the ISO Speed (p. 69)).
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The flash doesn't The flash mode is set to off. fire. CF card was formatted in another Reading images device. from CF card is slow. Recording images to CF card takes a long time. 104 Solution z Set the flash mode to any other mode except Off. z Use a CF card formatted in your camera. (See Formatting a CF Card (p. 18).
Appendix Replacing the Date Battery If the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (battery type CR2016) and install it as follows. (The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased.) 2 Pull out the date battery holder in the direction of the arrow.
Appendix 5 6 Replace the date battery holder back into its original position. Set the date and time when the Date/Time menu is displayed on the LCD monitor (p. 20). The LCD monitor also displays the Date/ Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to replace the date battery.
Appendix z This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH batteries in any other type of charger. z Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices. z When recharging batteries from the camera, always recharge both of them at the same time. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states.
Appendix z Since storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommended to use the battery in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F or less). If you do not use the battery for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage.
Appendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolonged periods of time and when connecting to a computer. 2 Open the terminal cover, and connect the adapter's DC plug into the camera's DC IN terminal. Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into the power outlet.
Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Camera Body Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. z Never use synthetic cleaners on the camera body or lens.
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (from the front of the lens) Shutter Shutter Speeds Light Metering System Exposure Control System Exposure Compensation Sensitivity White Balance Approx. 3.2 million 1/2.7-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 million) 5.0 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 33 mm), f/3.6 Up to approx. 5.
Specifications Flash Flash Range Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Self-timer PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media File Format Image Recording Format Compression Number of Recording Pixels Playback Modes Direct Print Display Languages 112 Still Images Movies Auto, Red-eye Reduction, On, Off, Slow Synchro 20 cm – 2.0 m (7.9 in. – 6.7 ft.) (When sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Auto/Manual/Stitch assist/Movie Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off) Activates shutter after an approx.
Specifications My Camera Settings Interface Power Source Operating Temperatures Operating Humidity Dimensions Weight The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound can be customized using the following methods: 1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera. 2. Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software. USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]) 1. Two AA-size alkaline batteries (included in the camera kit) 2.
Specifications Battery Performance CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) Number of Shots Playback LCD LCD Time Monitor On Monitor Off AA Alkaline Batteries Approx. Approx. Approx. (included with the 75 shots 250 shots 90 min. camera) AA NiMH Battery Approx. Approx. Approx. (NB-2AH) 350 shots 950 shots 240 min. * The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.
Specifications zThe maximum movie clip length is approximately 30 sec. ( )* or 3 min, ( , ). The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When using the FC-32MH CF card (included), the separately sold FC-256MH or FC-512MSH CF card (not sold in some regions). z (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the compression setting. z L (Large), M1 (Medium 1), M2 (Medium 2), S (Small), , and show resolution rates. z Some CF cards are not sold in some regions.
Specifications NiMH Battery NB-2AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200. Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery Dimensions Weight 65.0 × 105.0 × 27.5 mm (2.6 × 4.1 × 1.1 in.) CB-4AH: Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) CB-4AHE: Approx. 97 g (3.4 oz.
Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 41) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot.
Photo Tips and Information ISO Speed (p. 69) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited.
Index A AF ................................................................... 33 AF-assist Beam .............................................. 33 B Batteries Battery Performance ................................ 114 Battery Status Indications .......................... 18 Installing ..................................................... 15 Proper Battery Handling ............................ 16 C Camera Care and Maintenance ................... 110 CF Card Slot/Battery Cover ............................
Index I Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) .............................. 82 Index Playback ............................................... 48 Indicator .......................................................... 14 Infinity ............................................................. 40 ISO Speed ...................................................... 69 L LCD Monitor Using .......................................................... 26 Light Metering Modes ...................................
Index Red-eye Reduction Lamp ......................... 12, 39 Replacing the Date Battery .......................... 105 Resolution ...................................................... 36 S Self-timer ........................................................ 41 Set up Menu ................................................... 58 Setting AF-assist Beam ......................................... 57 AiAF ........................................................... 57 Auto Power Down .............................
FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1203) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode.
Function Exposure Compensation Evaluative Metering Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging System Spot Metering White Balance (1) Photo Effect ISO Speed AF Frame Digital Zoom AF-assist Beam – – – – –(2) – –(3) – O O O O* O O O O O O O O * : Default settings O : Available U : Available only for the first image : Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off.
