00_EC156&157CUG_Eng_Cover.fm Page 0 Friday, December 17, 2004 4:12 PM ENGLISH CANON INC. 30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON (UK) LTD For technical support, please contact the Canon Help Desk: Tel: 08 705 143723 (7.91 p./min) Fax: 08 705 143340 http://www.canon.co.uk/Support/index.asp P.O. Box 614, Borehamwood, WD6 9AA, UK CANON COMMUNICATION & IMAGE FRANCE S.A.
12_EC156&157CUG_ENG_Inside_Cover.fm Page 161 Friday, December 17, 2004 4:13 PM Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
01_Preface.fm Page 1 Friday, December 17, 2004 4:35 PM Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Installing the Software Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the available shooting modes. As in the example below, the shooting mode dial should be set to , , , , , , or .
02_EC156&157CUG_EngTOC.fm Page 2 Thursday, December 23, 2004 11:09 AM Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First 4 Please Read ......................................................4 Safety Precautions ............................................6 Preventing Malfunctions ..................................11 Components Guide 12 Preparing the Camera 15 Installing the Batteries .....................................
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 3 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Table of Contents Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ..............76 Program AE........................................77 Setting the Shutter Speed ..................77 Setting the Aperture ...........................79 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ..80 Switching between Focusing Modes ...............81 Switching between Metering Modes................82 Adjusting the Exposure ...................................
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 4 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 5 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Read This First Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 6 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Read This First Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand 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.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 7 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Read This First z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 8 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Read This First z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire. z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 9 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Read This First z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 10 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM 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.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 11 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM 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.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 12 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial (p. 14) Speaker Power Button (p. 30) Power Lamp (p. 14) Shutter Button (p. 33) AF-assist Beam (p. 36) Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 43) Self-timer Lamp (p. 45) Viewfinder Window (p. 35) Zoom Lever (p. 33, 47, 59, 61) Flash (p. 42) Microphone A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal (p. 114) Ring DIGITAL Terminal (p. 109) Ring Release Button DC IN Terminal (p.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 13 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Components Guide SET Button Mode Switch (p. 32) (Flash)/ Strap Mount Button (p. 42) Attaching the wrist strap*1 Preparing the Camera, Basic Function Viewfinder (p. 35) Indicators (p. 14) Button LCD Monitor*2 (p. 24) (Print/Share) Button (p. 98, 111) Tripod Socket MENU Button (p. 67) FUNC. (Function)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 65, 66) Button (Macro)/ MF (Manual Focus)/ Button (p. 44, 91) Battery Cover (p.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 14 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Creative Zone Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. Auto z : Auto (p. 33) The camera automatically selects settings. Image Zone z Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 38) : Landscape (p. 38) : Night Scene (p. 38) : Fast Shutter (p. 38) : Slow Shutter (p. 38) : Special Scene (p. 38, 51) : Movie (p.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 15 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries 1 2 3 Be sure that the camera power is off. Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow, and open the cover. Insert the batteries as shown. Positive end (+) 4 When the upper indicator blinks green, do not turn off the power or open the battery cover. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the memory card.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 16 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Proper Battery Handling z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using Rechargeable Batteries (p. 129). z Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand, the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 17 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera WARNING The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted. Never use batteries that look like this. Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled off. Change the batteries Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace or recharge the batteries if you wish to continue using the camera.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 18 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Installing the Memory Card 1 2 3 Push the memory card until it clicks and then release it. Be sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the memory card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. Insert the memory card. z Push the memory card in until it clicks into place. z Do not touch or allow metal objects to contact the terminals on the back of the memory card.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 19 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other data types. Please check the contents of the memory card before formatting it. 1 2 Turn the power on (p. 30). Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the button.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 20 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera 3 4 Select (Format) using the or button and press the SET button. Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button. z To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. z The capacity of the memory card displayed on the LCD monitor when formatting is less than the rated capacity of the memory card. This is not a malfunction of the memory card or camera. 5 20 Press the MENU button.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 21 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Memory Card Handling Precautions z Moving a memory card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the memory card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 22 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Setting the Date/Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on, or whenever the lithium date battery charge is low. Start from Step 4 to set the date and time. 1 2 3 22 Turn the power on (p. 30). Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the button. Press the or button to select (Date/Time), and then press the SET button. 4 Set the date and time.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 23 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Setting the Language 4 1 2 3 Turn the power on (p. 30). Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the button. Select (Language) using the or button and press the SET button. z The Set up menu will reappear without changing the language setting if you press the MENU button instead of the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 24 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Pressing the DISP. button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Shooting Mode DISP. Button Detailed (Information View) Standard (No Information) AF Frame Spot AE Point Frame Aperture Value Shutter Speed DISP. Button DISP.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 25 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Resolution Postcard Print z(Red) Flash Red-eye Reduction Macro Mode Manual Focus Auto Rotate Function Movie Recording Mode p. 83 p. 84 p. 45, 48 p. 87 p. 88 p. 82 p. 40 p. 40, 54 p. 42 p. 43 p. 44 p. 91 p. 92 p. 56 p. 47 p. 26 p. 17 *1 Each mode of the SCN mode icon appears (p. 51). *2 Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 26 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera z A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon ( ) displays in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 27 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Playback Mode Standard File Number DISP. Button Histogram No Display Detailed* Shooting Date/Time Displayed image number Total number of images Aperture Value Shutter Speed DISP. Button Compression Resolution (Still image) Sound memo (WAVE file) Movie Protection Status p. 40 p. 40 p. 95 p. 56 p. 97 Movie Length * Detailed Display is not available in Index Playback (9 images).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 28 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Icons Displayed in Playback Mode (Detailed Display) *1 *2 Shooting Mode p. 38, p. 76 Exposure Compensation White Balance Photo Effect ISO Speed Flash Macro Mode Manual Focus Metering Mode Resolution (Movies) Low Battery p. 83 p. 84 p. 88 p. 87 p. 42 p. 44 p. 91 p. 82 p. 40 p.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 29 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Function z Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera. About the Histogram z The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 30 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Camera Off Turning the Camera On 1 1 Press the Power button until the power lamp lights green (p. 14). Shooting Mode z Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor. Current shooting settings will disappear in approximately 6 seconds when the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) or Off (p. 24). Playback Mode z The LCD monitor displays an image.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 31 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Basic Functions Power Saving Function z Auto 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 camera control is accessed. Connected to a Printer: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 32 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Basic Functions Switching between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or erasing an image immediately after it is shot. Shooting Mode Playback Mode The lens does not retract for approximately 1 minute after the camera switches to Playback mode. 32 Shooting Mode z Slide the mode switch to .
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 33 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 159) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. 4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in the viewfinder). Mode Dial : Decreases the size of the subject (Wide angle) In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 34 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Pressing Halfway 6 Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. z Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the upper indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green. z The lower indicator will blink yellow and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on. Press the shutter button all the way.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 35 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Shooting with the Viewfinder You can save power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 24) and using the viewfinder to shoot. 1 Viewfinder window Shows approximate center of the image 35 The Basics Compose the image so that the subject appears in the center of the frame in the viewfinder (autofocus range).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 36 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics AF-assist Beam z The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions. z The AF-assist beam can be turned off (p. 69). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them. However, please keep in mind the following facts.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 37 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Changing the Image Display Duration The image review time can be set to [Off], any time in the range of 3 to 10 seconds, or [Hold]. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 3 (Rec.)] menu appears. The Basics z The [ z If [Hold] is selected, the image will keep on displaying until the next time the shutter button is pressed. z Another shot can be taken by pressing the shutter button even while an image is displayed.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 38 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the shooting mode dial. Portrait Movie Stitch Assist Special Scene Use this mode to shoot movies. Sound is also recorded simultaneously (p. 56). Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama (p. 49).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 39 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics 1 Turn the shooting mode dial and set the icon of the mode you wish to use to . and Shooting Modes Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake. z See page 159 for settings that can be changed in each mode. z Tips for each function: Portrait Mode • You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor or viewfinder.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 40 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Changing the Resolution and Compression or z The resolution is set to M1 (1600 x 1200) and the (Postcard compression is set to (Fine). Print Mode) z See page 54 for Postcard Print mode information. * Mode Dial * The Postcard Print mode is not available in and * . You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) depending on the purpose.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 41 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics 1 2 Press the FUNC. button. Select L* using the or button. 4 5 * The current setting is displayed. 3 Select the resolution you wish to set using the or button. Excluding Select the compression you wish to set using the or button. z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. 6 Press the FUNC. button.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 42 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Using the Flash * Mode Dial * In z You can switch between settings by pressing the button. When the red-eye reduction function is on (Fireworks), the flash is prohibited. Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto with red-eye reduction Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 43 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics z The flash setting is saved when the camera is turned off in the P, Tv, Av and M Shooting modes. Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. 1 z In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set (Red-eye) to [On]. appears on the LCD monitor.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 44 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics z Red-eye Reduction For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject. z The red-eye reduction function cannot be set when the Special Scene mode (p.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 45 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics 3 Shoot the image. z The lower indicator will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway. z Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode (p. 33). Mode Dial * The 1 2 cannot be set in and modes. Press the FUNC. button and select *(Drive Mode) using the or button. The Basics z Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 46 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics z When is selected, pressing the SET button will allow you to set the start time (0 to 10 seconds) and the number of shots (1 to 10 shots). Select the setting item using the or button and change its value using the or button. 3 Shoot the image. z When is selected, the self-timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is pressed all the way.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 47 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Digital Zoom Mode Dial Images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows. 1 2 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom). Select [On] using the or button and press the MENU button. . The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are displayed. Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 48 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Continuous Shooting Mode Dial Use this mode to shoot successive shots while the shutter button is pressed. z Continuous shooting speed is as follows*. PowerShot A520: Approx. 1.9 shots per second PowerShot A510: Approx. 2.3 shots per second * Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The figures will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 49 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Mode Dial To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied software programs. The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping portions.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 50 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics z To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis. z To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. z You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pressing the SET button. 3 4 Shooting Images can be shot in the following 2 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 51 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Special Scene Mode Mode Dial By simply selecting one of the following 8 modes, you can shoot the image with the most appropriate settings for the scene. Appropriate for shooting images with flowers, leaves or trees to enhance color.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 52 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics 1 Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or Indoor tungsten lighting. The exposure is regulated so as to avoid the use of flash as much as possible. Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and Kids & Pets pets, without missing photo opportunities.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 53 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Snow Beach Fireworks Night Snapshot Kids & Pets Indoor Underwater z In mode, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. z In , , and modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. z In mode, shoot subjects in the following range: 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16 ft.) (telephoto end) or 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (other zooming positions).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 54 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Postcard Print Mode Mode Dial You can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing. • When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and bottom sides may not get printed. • By shooting images in the Postcard Print mode, you can check the printing area (vertical/ horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 55 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Embedding the Date in the Image Data 1 2 Check that monitor. appears on the LCD Select (Date Stamp) in the [ (Rec.)] menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). Select [Off], [Date] or [Date & Time] using the or button. z See Setting the Date/ Time (p. 22). z If you do not want to embed the date on image data, select [Off]. 4 5 Press the MENU button. Shoot the image.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 56 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics Movie Mode The maximum length of individual movie clips may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. Recording will automatically stop when the maximum is reached or when the memory cards runs out of free capacity. Mode Dial Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)], [ (320 x 240)] or [ (160 x 120)] (p. 40).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 57 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – The Basics z See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode. z Sound is recorded monaurally. z There is no shutter sound in movie mode. z QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to playback movies (Data type: AVI/ Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 58 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Slide the mode switch to . z The last recorded image appears (single image playback). 2 Move between images using the or button. z Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 59 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – The Basics Magnifying Images Canceling the Magnified Display Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback. Slide the mode switch to . Press the zoom lever toward . Approximate position Press the zoom lever toward . z Pressing the MENU button cancels magnification immediately. The Basics 1 2 1 Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 60 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – The Basics 4 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in index playback. 1 2 Slide the mode switch to . z 9 images appear at once (index playback). 3 Change the image selection using the , , or button. Pressing the button in this row displays the previous set of 9 images. Selected Image Movie 60 Pressing the button in this row displays the next set of 9 images. .
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 61 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – The Basics Jumping between Images Viewing/Editing Movies The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in index playback. Viewing Movies 1 You can playback the movies shot in 1 3 2 Change the image selection. z Jump 9 images back or forward using the or button. z Pressing the or button while holding the SET button displays the first set or last set of 9 images. . z Movies cannot be viewed in index playback.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 62 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM 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.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 63 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – The Basics 3 Select an editing method using the or button. 6 z 4 5 Select (Save) using the or button and press the SET button. z When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the movie playback panel. Movie Editing Bar Select the range you wish to delete using the or button. Select (Play) using the or button and press the SET button. z The temporarily edited movie will start playing.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 64 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – The Basics z Protected movies and movies with an original length of less than one second cannot be edited (p. 97). z It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 65 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Erasing Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Erasing All Images 1 Erasing Images Individually Slide the mode switch to . Select the image you wish to erase using the or button and press the button. z A confirmation screen appears. 3 Select [Erase] using the or button and press the SET button. z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 66 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only) 1. 3. Select a FUNC. menu item using the 4. Select the setting contents using the Exposure Compensation (±0) (p. 83) 2. or or Flash Output (p. 89) Resolution ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 66 White Balance( Slide the mode switch to Drive Mode ( Use the or button to select a FUNC. menu item.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 67 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Settings with the MENU Button 1 2 Press the MENU button. Use the menus. or button to switch between z You can also switch between menus using the zoom lever. Playback Mode 3 4 5 Rec. Menu Play Menu Use the or Use the or contents. button to select a menu item. button to select the setting Press the MENU button. Set up Menu My Camera Menu z For items with [...
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 68 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions z Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the Shooting mode (p. 159). 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. 118) or the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 69 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu Menu Item Setting Content 81 43 Advanced Functions Sets the camera so that it will either automatically select the AF frame and shoot, or shoot with the AF frame fixed in the center. • On*/Off Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash fires.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 70 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Play Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. 97 Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. 94 Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. 95 Erase All Erases all images from a memory card (excluding protected images). 65 Auto Play Plays images automatically one after the other.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 71 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Menu Item Setting Content Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound after pressing the SET button. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. • (OFF) • (2)* • (4) • (1) • (3) • (5) – 30 Advanced Functions Volume Start-up Vol. Adjusts the Start-up Sound volume when the camera powers up. Operation Vol.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 72 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Menu Item Power Saving Date/Time Format File No. Reset Auto Rotate Distance Units * Default setting 72 Setting Content 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.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 73 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Menu Item Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 74 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images recorded on the memory card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 75 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. 1 Turn the power on. z Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. 2 Advanced Functions Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. z The following settings do not reset to default. - [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] in the [ (Set up)] menu (p. 72, 73) - The custom white balance (p.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 76 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) Mode Dial You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33). z If the LCD monitor is on, the shutter speed and aperture value appear automatically.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 77 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Program AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. Differences between the P and Modes. z The following settings can be adjusted in P mode, but not in mode.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 78 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at slow shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. Aperture Value Wide Angle Telephoto F2.6 – 3.5 F4.0 – 8.0 F5.5 – 7.1 F8.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 79 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Setting the Aperture z If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using the or button until the shutter speed display turns to white. z Some aperture values may not be available with certain zoom positions (p. 78).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 80 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. You can select settings such as a long exposure to suit your purpose. z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, “–2” or “+2” appears in red.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 81 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching between Focusing Modes Mode Dial You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 24). Select [On] or [Off] using the or button. z After selecting an option, you can immediately shoot the image by pressing the shutter button. 3 Press the MENU button. z The AF frame is set to center-point when using the digital zoom.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 82 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching between Metering Modes Mode Dial Evaluative Centerweighted Averaging Spot 82 Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 83 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the Exposure Mode Dial Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background, or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. Select *(+/– (Exp.)) in the FUNC. menu. 3 Press the FUNC. button. z To reset the exposure compensation, return the setting to 0 using the or button.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 84 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Fluorescent H Mode Dial When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 85 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions 3 Press the FUNC. button. The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to (Sepia) or (B/ W) (p. 88). Setting a Custom White Balance z Shooting close-ups (Macro mode) z Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea, or forest) z Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) Select menu. *(Auto) in the FUNC. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 86 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions z You are recommended to set the white balance when shooting in the following conditions. - The shooting mode dial is set to P and the exposure compensation is set to ±0. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white). - The zoom is positioned to the telephoto end setting. Set the digital zoom to [Off].
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 87 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Changing the ISO Speed Mode Dial By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions. This function is convenient when you want to prevent camera shake, shoot without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark conditions. Select *(ISO Speed) in the FUNC. menu. z You can easily shoot images in dark places such as indoor settings by using the (Indoor (p.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 88 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Changing the Photo Effect Mode Dial You can shoot with different saturation and contrast color effects. Effect Off Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Sepia B/W 1 Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record in bold color. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Records subjects with softened outlines. Records in sepia tones.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 89 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the Flash Output Mode Dial In M mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps when shooting. 1 Select (Flash Output) in the FUNC. menu. When the flash output is low, less shadow appears in the image. However, when shooting a wide scene or area, the image will likely be darker due to insufficient light.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 90 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Mode Dial The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Subjects mixing close and far objects z Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition z Subjects that are moving quickly z When shooting through glass, get as close as possible to avoid reflection off the glass.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 91 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions z The focus will stay looked even if the shutter button and the MF button are released. z Pressing the MF button again cancels the AF lock setting. 2 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. and z When shooting with focus lock, you can lock the focus to the subject in the center AF frame by setting to [Off] in the [ (Rec.)] menu beforehand.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 92 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions 2 Focus using the or and shoot the image. button z Adjust the focus using the or button until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor. z Pressing the MF button again cancels the manual focus mode. z You can use manual focus in the macro focal distance 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 45 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 93 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Shooting – Advanced Functions z This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off]. z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 94 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. (Original) 1 90° 270° In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Rotate) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Press the or button to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 95 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – Advanced Functions Attaching Sound Memos to Image In Playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. Select (Sound Memo) in the [ (Play)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). z icon appears.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 96 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – Advanced Functions z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z When the memory card capacity is full, a “Memory card full” message appears and recording will not be possible to that card. z You cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an incompatible sound memo attached. If you attempt to record or play such images the “Incompatible WAVE format” message will display.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 97 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Playback – Advanced Functions z The display interval may vary for some images. z Movies play for the length of time that they were recorded. z The power saving function is disabled during Auto Play (p. 96). Protecting Images 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Protect) and press the SET button. 3 Press the MENU button. z The display will return to the Play menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 98 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods. z You can easily print images stored in the memory card by connecting the camera to a direct print button.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 99 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Print settings (DPOF Print Settings) (p. 100) Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) (p.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 100 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory 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 compatible printer. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to print.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 101 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions z Select an image using the or button and specify the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the or button. Number of Copies 4 (Index) Single image playback z Select an image using the or button and press the SET button to select or deselect it. A checkmark displays on selected images. Index print selection Press the MENU button. z Returns to the Print Order menu.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 102 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions 2 3 Select [Mark all] using the , , or button and press the SET button. Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button. z The display will return to the Print Order menu. 4 Press the MENU button. z The display returns to the Play menu. Press the MENU button again to go back to the Playback screen. 102 z Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 103 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Setting the Print Style 2 Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Standard Print Type Index Both File No. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). z Selecting [Reset] will cancel all print settings for the images. 3 Select (Print Type), (Date) or (File No.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 104 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions 4 Press the MENU button. z Returns to the Print Order menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the Playback screen. z When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. z Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] if [Print Type] is set to [Both] or [Standard].
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 105 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Selecting Images Singly 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Transfer Order) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Select [Order] using the or button and press the SET button. 3 Select an image using the or button and press the SET button to select and deselect them. z A checkmark displays on selected images. 4 Press the MENU button. z Returns to the Transfer Order menu.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 106 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions 3 Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button. z The display returns to the Transfer Order menu. 4 Press the MENU button. z The display returns to the Play menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen. z Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 107 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Windows Windows Windows Windows 98 SE Me 2000 XP z With this method, you download images using camera button operations after you have installed the appropriate software (the computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first download). See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 107) and Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 111).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 108 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions z Macintosh OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 109 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). DIGITAL Terminal 1. Open the terminal cover with your finger nail. 2. Hold the USB connector with the side facing the front of the camera and insert it into the DIGITAL terminal securely. z Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for the installation procedures.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 110 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Windows J Proceed to step 5. Macintosh J Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and download images. 5 110 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the events dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow].
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 111 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Transfers and saves to the Using the software and computer to download images: J See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk. DPOF Trans. computer only the images with Images DPOF Transfer Order settings Select & Transfer Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): J See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 111).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 112 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 2 Use the or button to select , or and press the button. z The images will download. During downloading, the button blinks blue. When downloading is complete, the display will return to the Direct Transfer menu. z To cancel the transfer, press the SET button. Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 2 3 Use the or button to select or and press the button (or SET button).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 113 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing the Software 1 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. z See steps 2 to 4 on page 109. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading. 1 Eject the memory card from the camera and insert it into a memory card reader connected to the computer.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 114 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Viewing Images on a TV Set 3 You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. 1 2 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Yellow Plug to the VIDEO IN Jack Turn off the camera (p. 30) and the TV. Attach the AV cable to the A/V Out terminal on the camera.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 115 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new memory card is inserted. New images recorded on memory cards with existing images are assigned the next available number.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 116 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Setting the File Number Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file number duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file number from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits). Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 117 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, selftimer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up image 2 3 As default settings, My Camera setting has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting has an animal theme. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Press the MENU button. z The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 118 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added to the camera as My Camera settings. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 119 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions 5 Press the DISP. button. z An image appears. Registering [Start-up Image] 6 7 Select the image you wish to register using the or button. Press the SET button. 6 Select (Record) using the or button and press the SET button. Select (Register Sound) using the or button and press the SET button. z Select (Exit) to return to the My Camera menu without registering. z Select (Play) to play the recorded sound.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 120 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Various Functions Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below data types. However, memory card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below data types. (excluding sounds recorded as a movie or with the sound memo function (p.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 121 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM List of Messages The following messages 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 Card locked ! Naming error ! No image Image too large Incompatible JPEG format Corrupted data You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 122 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM List of Messages RAW Unidentified Image Cannot magnify ! Cannot rotate Incompatible WAVE format Cannot register this image ! Protected ! Too many marks Unselectable image Cannot complete ! Exx 122 You attempted to play back a RAW image. You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special data type (proprietary data type used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie recorded by another camera.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 123 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Troubleshooting Problem Cause The camera will not Power is not turned on. operate Memory card slot cover or battery cover is open. Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. Batteries are depleted. Batteries are not the right type. The camera will not Camera is in Playback mode. record Flash is charging. z Reload the batteries in the correct direction. z Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries (two AA-size batteries).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 124 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Troubleshooting The camera will not Memory card is full. record z Insert a new memory card. z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Memory card is not formatted z Format the memory card. (See Formatting correctly. Memory Cards (p. 19).) z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Help Desk.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 125 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Troubleshooting Batteries consumed Batteries are not the right type. quickly Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. Battery terminals are dirty. Batteries have not been used for over a year. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 126 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Troubleshooting Sounds come from The camera’s vertical and horizontal z The mechanism for detecting the camera’s the camera interior orientation has changed. orientation is functioning. This is not a malfunction. Image is blurred or Camera moved z Hold the camera steady while pressing the out of focus shutter button. Autofocus function hampered by z Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam obstruction to AF-assist beam.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 127 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Troubleshooting 127 Troubleshooting Subject in recorded Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash on. image is too dark Subject is dark in comparison to the z Set the exposure compensation to a positive background. (+) value or use the spot metering function. Subject is too far for flash to reach. z When the flash is used, the distance between lens and subject should not exceed 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) at wide angle and 2.2 m (7.2 ft.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 128 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Troubleshooting White dots or white Light from the flash has reflected off asterisks appear on dust particles or insects in the air. the image This occurs more frequently in the following conditions: - When shooting at the wide angle end. - When shooting with a high aperture value in the aperturepriority AE mode. Flash will not fire Flash is set to Off Images are not Incorrect video system setting.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 129 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200) This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. To a power outlet Charge Indicator Charge Indicator Charging two batteries Two batteries can be charged instead of four.
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EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 131 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix z It takes approximately 110 minutes when two batteries are loaded one at each end of the charger and 250 minutes with four for the charger to fully recharge them (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F). z Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and to the batteries’ initial charge state.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 132 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix 2 Open the terminal cover, and connect the compact power adapter’s DC plug into the camera’s DC IN terminal. z Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera. Use of an AC adapter kit other than AC Adapter Kit ACK800 may cause a malfunction in the camera or AC adapter kit.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 133 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix z If you use the flash when shooting with these attachments, the outer area of the recorded image (especially lower right corner) will come out relatively dark. z When using the tele-converter, please set the focal length to the telephoto end. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off. z When using the wide converter, please set the camera to the wide angle end.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 134 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F 3 This separately sold adapter is required for attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens (52 mm thread diameter). When the mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. Attaching a Lens 1 2 Be sure that the camera is turned off. Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 135 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix z To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button. 5 Set the lens on the adapter, and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction. 135 Appendix z Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 136 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High Power Flash HF-DC1 This is an attachable supplementary flash. Photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate may be captured using the High-Power Flash. Affix the High-Power Flash to the camera using the bracket as shown below. Please also refer to the user’s manual supplied with the flash.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 137 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix z If the battery is used in cold regions (0°C/ 32°F or lower), you are recommended to carry a spare lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). Keep the spare battery warm in your pocket until immediately before using it, and exchange it frequently with the battery in the flash. z Remove the battery from the flash and store it in a dry and cool location if you will not use it for extended periods.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 138 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix 2 Open the terminal cover and use your finger nail to pull out the battery holder. 4 5 6 3 Pull open the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow (c). Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow (d). d c (–) Side 138 Insert a new battery with the (–) side facing up. Replace the battery holder back and close the terminal cover.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 139 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, or detergents to clean the camera, as these may cause damage or deformation. Camera Body Lens Appendix : Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 140 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A520/PowerShot A510 PowerShot A520: Approx. 4.0 million PowerShot A510: Approx. 3.2 million PowerShot A520: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million) Image Sensor PowerShot A510: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 million) 5.8 (W) – 23.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 141 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Specifications Shutter Speeds Metering System Exposure Control System Exposure Compensation Sensitivity White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Continuous Shooting * Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom Auto*, on*, off * Red-eye reduction available. Normal: 45 cm – 3.5 m (1.5 – 11.5 ft.) (W), 45 cm – 2.2 m (1.5 – 7.2 ft.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 142 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Specifications Self-timer PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media File Format Data Type Compression Number of Recording Pixels Still Images Movies Playback Modes Direct Print 142 Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./2-sec. delay. Can be set using the custom settings. Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.
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EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 144 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Specifications Battery Performance Number of Shots LCD Monitor LCD ON Monitor (Based on Off the CIPA standard) AA Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) Approx. 80 shots AA NiMH Approx. Batteries (NB-2AH (fully 300 shots charged)) Approx. 240 shots Approx. 800 shots Playback Time Approx. 180 min. Approx. 300 min. * The actual figures will vary according to the shooting condition and settings.
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EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 146 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Specifications z Some memory cards are not sold in some regions. z The maximum movie clip length is : 30 sec., : 3 min. or : 3 min.. The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When using a 128 MB or higher capacity memory card. (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the compression setting. z L (Large), M1 (Medium 1), M2 (Medium 2), S (Small), , and indicate the recording resolution.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 147 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Specifications NiMH Battery NB-2AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set and the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200. Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery 1.2 V DC 2300 mAh (min.: 2150 mAh) Approx. 300 times 0 – 35°C (32 – 95°F) Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.) Length: 50 mm (2.0 in.) Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 148 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Specifications Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800. Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 16 VA (100 V) – 26 VA (240 V) DC 3.15 V DC/2 A SD memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) MultiMediaCard 42.5 x 104.0 x 31.4 mm (1.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 in.) Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 149 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Specifications Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately) Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold Separately) Approx. 0.7x (35 mm film equivalent at wide angle end: approx. 24.5 mm) Approx. 21 cm (8.3 in.) – infinity (at wide angle end)*1 Focusing Range Approx. 1 – 21 cm (0.4 – 8.3 in.) (from front of lens) (at wide angle end with using the Macro mode)*1 Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread*2 Diameter: 58.0 mm (2.3 in.) Dimensions Length: 30.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 150 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Specifications Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F (Sold Separately) Approx. 1.75x (35mm film equivalent at telephoto end: approx. 245 mm) Focusing Range Approx. 1.4 m (Approx. 4.6 ft.) – (from front of lens) infinity (at telephoto end)*1 Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread*2 Diameter: 55.2 mm (2.2 in.) Dimensions Length: 49.3 mm (1.9 in.) Weight Approx. 86 g (3.0 oz.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 151 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. z Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 45) 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 fixed, stable surface or by fixing the camera onto a tripod.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 152 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Photo Tips and Information Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the image appear gray. Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + end. Optimal Exposure Overexposure The whole recorded image is bright, which makes black elements of the image appear gray.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 153 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM INDEX A AC Adapter Kit ..................................................131 AF Frame ...........................................................81 Aperture Value ...................................................79 Aperture-priority AE ............................................79 Auto Mode ..........................................................33 Auto Play ............................................................
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 154 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM INDEX Flash ...................................................................42 Focal Length .............................132, 133, 149, 150 Focus Lock .............................................................90 Manual .........................................................91 Format ................................................................19 H Histogram ...........................................................
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 155 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM INDEX Messages ...............................................121 – 122 Metering Center-Weighted Averaging .........................82 Evaluative ....................................................82 Spot ..............................................................82 Microphone .........................................................12 Mode Dial .....................................................38, 76 Movie Editing ...................
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 156 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM INDEX Resolution ..........................................................40 Ring Release Button ..........................................12 Rotate .................................................................94 S Self-timer ............................................................45 Sound ...........................................................74 Shooting .......................................................
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EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 159 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode.
EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 160 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Drive Mode Reference Pages (1) Function Single Shot {* {* {* {* {* {* {* U* {* {* {* {* {* – Continuous Shooting – { { { { { { – – { { { { 48 Self-timer (10 sec.) { { { { { { { U { { { { { Self-timer (2 sec.
