ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Before Using the Camera Shooting Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Advanced Camera User Guide CDI-E215-010 xxxxx © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting/List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Main Features Shooting z Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions z Reduces blurriness with an image stabilizer function z Shoot in high-speed ISO with reduced blurriness from hand or subject movement z Shoot movies in any mode by pressing the movie button z Shoots movies with stereo sound z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor z Attach the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter lens, or close-up lens to shoot Playback z Plays
Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the mode dial can be used in the following shooting modes. z (Auto) z (Stitch Assist) z (Portrait) z (Movie) z (Landscape) z (Program AE) z (Night Scene) z (Shutter-speed priority AE) z (Sports) z (Aperture-priority AE) z (Special Scene) z (Manual) Movie Shooting Shooting Mode z See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 167).
Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting in the Creative Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Program AE Setting the Shutter Speed Setting the Aperture Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Advanced Shooting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Protecting Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling Precautions 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.
Precautions 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 and Viewfinder The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
Warnings Equipment z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Neck strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: If swallowed accidentally, contact a doctor immediately. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
Battery z Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The battery should not be immersed in water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
Others 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 Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working.
Cautions Equipment z Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the neck strap. Doing so may result in injury or damage to the camera. z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.
Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. z Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Doing so could result in burns.
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide Front View e f n a b c d m l k j i h a Neck Strap Mounts b Self-timer Lamp/Tally Lamp/Red-eye Reduction Lamp (pp. 43, 46, 28) c Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) d Microphone (R) (pp. 102, 103) e Microphone (L) (pp. 102, 103) f AF-assist Beam (p. 28) g Lens h Ring Release Button (p. 141) i Tripod Socket (p. 143) j Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) k Memory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) l Terminal Cover m DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p.
Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as illustrated. Check that the strap does not come loose from the strap mount when pulled. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera. Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens. Always replace the lens cap after use. z Attach the lens cap cord to the strap. z Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera's power.
Back View d c e b f g a h n m l ji k a (Flash)/ (Microphone) Button (pp. 102, 103, Basic Guide p. 11) b Mode Dial (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 8) c Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6) d Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) (p. 41, Basic Guide p. 10) Playback: (Zoom in)/ (Zoom out) (p. 92) e (Continuous)/ (Self-timer) Button (pp. 42, 43) f Power/Mode Indicator Orange: Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection Yellow: Computer connection g OFF Button h Mode Lever (Basic Guide p.
Operation Panel a b c d k j i h g f a Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 16) b Viewfinder (p. 16) c Movie Button (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 7) d Omni Selector S(Up) T(Down) W(Left) X(Right) e Indicator Blinking Red: Recording to memory card/Reading memory card/ Erasing from memory card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) f MENU Button (p. 26, Basic Guide p. 16) g SET/ (AF Frame Selector) Button (p. 63, Basic Guide p. 15) h DISP. Button (p. 16) i (Shortcut)/ (Print/Share) Button (p.
Before Using the Camera - Operations Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder Pressing the DISP. button switches the display mode. The screens that are displayed are based on the [Custom Display] settings (p. 17). Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. 1 Press the DISP. button. z The display mode changes as follows. Shooting Mode ( ) Playback Mode ( ) When the LCD monitor is opened.
z The LCD monitor and viewfinder display settings are remembered even after the camera power is turned off. z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the index playback mode (p. 93). Customizing Display Information You can select whether or not to display the following information on the LCD monitor and viewfinder in the current shooting mode, and switch between displays by pressing the DISP. button. * 1 , , , and only (Rec.) Menu Display]. [Custom See Menus and Settings (p.
* 3 [Shooting Info] /[Grid Lines]*/ * [Histogram] . z Using the S, T, W, and X buttons, select the items you wish to display on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, and press the SET button to place a 3 mark. z Display locations with no 3 marks will not have any information displayed. z Even though items that are greyed out can be set, they will not display in this shooting mode. * Default setting: Does not display when the DISP.
Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of an image, and you can display it in the , , , and modes to confirm the brightness while shooting. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 75).
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting mode *1 *1 Spot Frame ISO Speed (p. 69) AF Frame (p. 63) *1 Drive Mode (pp. 42, 43) Low Battery (p. 132) Grid Lines*2 (p. 17) Zoom Magnification*1 (p. 41) Zoom Bar*1 Focus range (rough guide)*1 Macro/Super Macro (p. 40, Basic Guide p. 12) Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) Auto Rotate (p. 87) Rec (Red)*1 Movie Recording (p. 46) Buffer Warning*3 *1 Shooting Modes (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 8) Histogram*2 (p.
*1 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to display no information. *2 Appears when selected in [Custom Display] (p. 17). *3 This is not normally displayed. It appears when remaining available internal memory (buffer) is half or less during movie recording. When the buffer warning indicates full, shooting or recording may be stopped. *4 "0" appears in red when no more recording space is available for either still images at the current number of recordable images, or movies.
Detailed Exposure Compensation (p. 75) Macro/Super Macro (p. 40, Basic Guide p. 12) My Colors (Shooting) (p. 80) Histogram (p. 19) My Colors (Playback) (p. 100) Metering Method (p. 73) White Balance (p. 77) Shooting Modes (pp. 53, 54, 46, 57, Basic Guide pp. 3, 8) Still image shot while shooting a movie (p. 49) Image with the My Colors effect (p. 100) Flash Adjust (p. 82) Flash Output (p. 82) Manual Focus (p. 77) Shutter speed (p. 58) Aperture value (p. 59) ISO Speed (p.
z Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) or in the viewfinder (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power.
Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 (Home) SET button. 3 Use the W or X button to select a home time zone from the map SET button.
Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the W or X button to select button. (World) MENU z To change the destination time zone, use the SET button. If you do not select a home time zone beforehand, you cannot configure the destination time. Before Using the Camera - Operations If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically.
Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, printing and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. a b e c d a Set the camera to the shooting mode. b Press the FUNC. button. c Use the S or T button to select a menu item. Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (Play) Menu (My Camera) Menu (Print) Menu a e between menus with the W or X button when this part is selected. c d zThis example shows the Rec. menu. zIn playback mode, the Play menu, Print menu, Set up menu, and My Camera menu displays. a Press the MENU button. b Use the W or X button to switch between menus.
Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Reference Page Exposure Compensation p. 75 White Balance p. 77 My Colors p. 80 Bracket pp. 68, 76 Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output p. 82 Metering Mode p. 73 Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rate p. 48 Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 36 Compression (Still Image) p. 36 Rec. Menu Menu Item Reference Page Flash Sync Slow Synchro Auto*1/Manual p. 38 Flash Adjust On*1/Off p. 82 Red-eye On*1/Off Basic p. 12 Cont.
Menu Item Options Digital Zoom On/Off*1 ([On] is the default setting for Movie mode) Review Off / 2*1 to 10 sec. / Hold *1 Reference Page p. 41 Basic p. 7 p. 56 Save Original On/Off Reverse Disp. On*1/Off IS Mode Off/Continuous*1/Shoot Only*2/Panning*2 p. 39 Converter Off*1/WC-DC58A/TC-DC58B p. 143 Custom Display Settings Set Shortcut button Save Settings Shooting interval: 1*1 to 60 min.
Play Menu Menu Item Reference Page Transition p. 99 Slide Show p. 105 My Colors p. 100 Sound Recorder p. 103 Protect p. 109 Rotate p. 98 Erase all p. 110 Transfer Order p. 114 Print Menu Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. 30 Reference Page – p. 111 Select All Images p. 112 Clear All Selections p. 113 Print Settings p.
Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Options On/Off *1 Volume Summary/Reference Page Mutes all sounds except warnings when set to [On] (Basic p. 4). Adjusts the volume of the start-up, operation, selftimer, shutter, and playback sounds. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that plays when any button other than the shutter button is pressed during operation.
Menu Item File Number Options Summary/Reference Page Continuous*1/Auto Reset p. 90 Create Folder p. 88 Create New Check mark (On)/ Creates a folder for the next shooting session. Folder No check mark (Off) *1 You can also set a creation time. Auto Create Off /Daily/ Mon.-Sun./Monthly Auto Rotate On*1/Off Distance Units m/cm*1 or ft/in Language Video System Basic p. 5 NTSC*1/ PAL Auto*1/ Print Method Reset All p.
My Camera Menu Menu Item Options Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the start-up image when you turn on the camera. Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the camera. Operation Sound Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2 seconds. Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed all the way down.
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [OK] SET button. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. z The following settings cannot be reset to default: - [Date/Time], [Language], [Time Zone] and [Video System] options in the [ (Set up)] menu (p. 32) - Colors specified in the Color Accent (p. 53) or Color Swap (p. 54) modes of the mode - Mode Settings (p.
Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. z Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. z When the icon is displayed, audio only data exists. Exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. 1 (Set up) Menu [Format]. 2 [OK] SET button.
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 * FUNC. Menu (Compression/Recording Pixels) (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) z Use the W or X button to select recording pixels settings. z settings cannot be made in mode. * Default setting. 2 SET button * (Compression). z Use the W or X button to select compression. * Default setting.
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Display Recording Pixels Pixels 2816 × 2112 pixels M1 (Medium 1) 2272 × 1704 pixels M2 (Medium 2) 1600 × 1200 pixels S (Small) 640 × 480 pixels Widescreen 2816 × 1584 pixels Printing to about A3 size prints* 297 × 420 mm (11.7 × 16.5 in.) Large Printing to about A4 size prints* 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.) Print postcard-size prints 148 × 100 mm (6 × 4 in.) Print L-size prints Small 119 × 89 mm (4.7 × 3.5 in.
Setting the Slow Synchro Shooting Mode The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a person is shot against a twilight background or night scene, or when an interior shot is taken. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Slow Synchro] [On]/[Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) * Default setting. z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second.
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions. Types of Image Stabilization You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since the IS mode runs continually. This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects.
z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended. z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. z Hold the camera horizontally while panning (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically). Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) Shooting Mode This mode allows even closer shooting of the subject than standard Macro mode, magnifying the subject further.
Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in and modes. You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom to magnify and shoot. z Still Images: approx. 48x max. z Movies: approx. 48x max. The digital zoom cannot be used with 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] (Wide). [On]/[Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Shooting z [On] is the default setting for movie shooting. * Default setting. 2 Turn the zoom lever toward and shoot the image.
Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in and modes. In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. In addition, continuous shooting is possible (p. 151) at a consistent interval (smooth continuous shooting) with a recommended memory card*1 until the memory card is full.*2 zEven if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. Standard Continuous Mode Recommended when you want to confirm the Approx.1.
Selecting a Continuous Shooting Method Select either standard or high-speed continuous shooting. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Cont. Shooting] / . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) z Select a mode that supports continuous shooting. 2 Press the MENU button. Shooting Continuous shooting is canceled when you turn the camera off, although the continuous shooting selection is retained. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set the shutter to a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec.
Changing the Self-Timer Countdown Time ( / ) 1 (Rec.) Menu [Self-timer] *1/ . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) z The following occurs. : 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound and lamp will speed up*2. : The self-timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec. later. *1 Default setting. *2 May differ depending on My Camera settings.
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ) You can change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10). However, the settings cannot be made for the (Color Accent), (Color Swap), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) in the mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu . [Self-timer] See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Select [Delay]* or [Shots]* SET button. z The self-timer sound will behave as follows. - If 2 or more seconds have been specified, the self-timer sound will speed up 2 seconds before shooting.
Using the Mode Dial Movie Shooting Shooting Mode No matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies*1 with just a push of the Movie button. You can select the movie recording pixels and frame rate (p. 48) and shoot with color effects such as Color Accent, Color Swap, and My Colors. z Max. Clip Size: 1 GB*2 *1 You can record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH).
z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 35). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. z Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch the microphone. - If you press any buttons other than the Movie button, the sound that the buttons make when pressed will be recorded in the movie.
z When movie recording is stopped in any mode dial except , the still image settings return to the settings before movie shooting began. AE lock (p. 70) and exposure shift, however, are disabled. z QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
Shooting Still Images while Shooting a Movie Shooting Mode You can shoot a high quality still image* while shooting a movie. * The recording pixels and compression are the same as those set for still images (excluding ). 1 While shooting a movie, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter halfway so the camera can focus and set exposure for the still image. During this process, movie shooting continues.
Changing the Sound Mode Shooting Mode Microphone level (sound recording level), wind filter and sampling rate can be changed. 1 (Set up) menu [Audio]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [Mic Level] set the sound recording level with the W or X button. 3 [Wind Filter] [On]*/[Off]. z This suppresses noise when the wind is strong. z When set to On, displays in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). * Default setting.
4 [Sampling Rate] [44.100 kHz]*/[11.025 kHz]/[22.050 kHz]. z The sound quality increases in the order of the following settings, but the required memory also increases. 11.025 kHz, 22.050 kHz, and 44.100 kHz * Default setting. z Even if the recording volume becomes too loud, it automatically adjusts to avoid distortion of loud sounds. z Wind filter suppresses noise that occurs in locations with strong wind. However, unnatural sound can result when used to record in locations with no wind.
1 Use the W or X button to select the shooting sequence. z You can select from the following 5 shooting directions. - Left to right horizontally - Right to left horizontally - Vertically, bottom to top - Vertically, top to bottom - Clockwise starting at the top left 2 Shoot the first frame the sequence. z The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.
Changing the Colors and Shooting Shooting Mode You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot for both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough, or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommend taking trial shots and checking the results. By setting the [Save Original] function (p.
3 Complete the setting with the SET button, and shoot. z This completes the setting. z When you press the Movie button, you can shoot movies in Color Accent mode. z The default Color Accent is green. z You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. z The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off.
2 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to change appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and press the W button. z Only one color can be specified. z You can use the S or T button to specify the range of the colors that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to change. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to change. 3 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and press the X button.
Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change). 1 (Rec.) menu [Save Original] [On]/[Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) z If [On] is selected, the images will be saved as consecutive file numbers. The original image will be the lower file number, while the image shot in Color Accent or Color Swap mode will be the higher file number.
Shooting in the Creative Zone Shooting Mode 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 Auto Mode (Basic Guide p. 6). Program AE Shooting Mode Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene.
Setting the Shutter Speed Shooting Mode When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 Use the W or X button to select the shutter speed, then shoot.
Shutter Speed Display z The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, quote marks indicate the decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds.
Aperture Setting Display z The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. F2.7 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 z You can change the combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 70). Safety Shift With and modes, if [Safety Shift] is turned [On] in the Rec. menu, the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot be otherwise obtained.
Advanced Shooting Functions Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button Shooting Mode One frequently used function can be registered to the (Shortcut) button. You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can be registered depending on the shooting mode. z Recording Pixels (Still image)*1 z Movie Recording Pixels/ (p. 36) Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 48) z Metering System (p. 73) z My Colors*3 (p. 80) z White Balance*2 (p. 77) z Image Stabilizer Function (p. 39) z AF Lock (p.
Registering a Function 1 (Rec.) Menu button]. [Set Shortcut See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the S, T, W or X button to select the function you wish to register SET button. z If an "x" mark appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but the current shooting mode will be retained and pressing the shortcut button will not activate the function. Mode dial set to Using the Shortcut Button 1 Press the button.
Selecting an AF Frame Shooting Mode The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire. 1 Press the button. z The AF frame appears in green. 2 Use the S, T, W or X button to move the AF frame to the desired area, then press the button. z The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used.
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) Shooting Mode *The shooting mode cannot be used. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.
Shooting with the AF Lock * and mode cannot be set. 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and press the MF button. z and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). 3 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock: Press the MF button.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. * 1 and mode cannot be set. Use the S or T button to adjust the focus while holding down the MF button. z and the MF indicator are displayed. z When the (Rec.) menu's [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On] (p. 28), the portion MF Indicator of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. * However, when using (Stitch Assist), (Movie), digital zoom or while displaying the image on a TV, the display magnification is not available.
Switching between Focus Settings Shooting Mode *In mode only [Single] is available. You can switch between focus settings to shoot. Continuous The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. This is the default setting. Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery power. 1 (Rec.) Menu [AF Mode] [Continuous]*/[Single]. See Menus and Settings (p.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset nearer and farther. The nearer and farther focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small. The three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting, and the images are shot with the focus position changing in the following order; current position, farther and nearer. Continuous Shooting (p.
Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. 1 Press the ISO button to switch settings.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Shooting Mode You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. You must set the flash to flash fires. . The AE lock cannot be set if the 1 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button. z The will display.
Changing shutter speed and aperture value combinations Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure (Program Shift). 1 2 Turn the mode dial to , , or . Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. 3 Press the ISO button while pressing the shutter button halfway. z The exposure setting locks and monitor (or viewfinder).
Shooting with FE Lock Shooting Mode You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition. 1 2 Raise the flash. Press the button and set it to (flash on). 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button. z The flash will pre-fire and will display. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.
Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode Metering Methods Center-Weighted Average Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Spot AE Point Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Center Locks the spot metering frame to the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). AF Point Moves the spot AE point to the AF frame. * (Evaluative) FUNC. Menu Average) (Spot AE Point). (Center-Weighted See Menus and Settings (p.
Moving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/ Centering the Spot AE Point 1 (Rec.) Menu [Spot AE Point] [Center]* or [AF Point]. See Menus and Settings (p. 26) z When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame [ ] appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The AF frame can be repositioned (p. 63). z With [AF Point], one AE point appears within the AF frame. This frame can be moved as one piece. [ * Default setting.
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode *Cannot be set in and modes. Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making a subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background, or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. 1 FUNC. Menu Compensation). * (Exposure See Menus and Settings (p. 26) z Use the W or X button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC. button. * Default setting.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one with standard exposure and one each with positive and negative compensation. z The three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting in the following order: standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. Continuous Shooting (p. 42) z AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings (p. 75) to extend the adjustment range. 1 FUNC. Menu (AEB).
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate to the light source.
Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly.
Advanced Shooting Functions z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). 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. In particular, the following should not be changed.
Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode You can alter the overall impression of an image and shoot. My Colors Settings My Colors Off Records normally. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Sepia Records in sepia tones. B/W Records in black and white. Positive Film Produces intense natural-appearing colors like those obtained with positive film.
z Mode Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 81). z Other than Mode Press the FUNC. button to return to the shooting screen and begin shooting. * Default setting. The ISO speed will increase with some settings, which may increase the noise in the image. Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode You can adjust the contrast, sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue, or skin tone balance and shoot. 1 (Custom Color) button. SET See Menus and Settings (p.
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting Mode Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Adjust] [Auto]*/[Manual]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) * Default setting.
1 FUNC. Menu (Flash)/ (Flash Output). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) z Adjust the compensation/output using the W or X button and press the FUNC. button. e.g. [Flash Adjust] set to [Auto] e.g. [Flash Adjust] set to [Manual] Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Shooting Mode You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1* to 60 minutes and 2* to 100 images can be shot. * Default setting Since the camera may shoot continuously for an extended period of time, the use of the Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold separately) is recommended (p. 139). 1 (Rec.) [Intervalometer].
3 Press the shutter button. z The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. Once the first image is shot, the power is turned off until the next shot, and the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turns off. (The power automatically turns on immediately before the next shot.) z Once the set number of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings.
Saving Custom Settings Shooting Mode You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to . Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered. 1 Switch to the shooting mode you wish to save and set the settings.
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Playback Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). 1 (Set up) Menu [On]*/[Off]. [Auto Rotate] See Menus and Settings (p. 27) z This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
z When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure, and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. z The Auto Rotate function can be set for the shooting and playback modes separately.
Create a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 2 Use the W or X to place a check mark beside [Create New Folder] Menu button. z displays in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option Menu button. z Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder.
Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode Playback Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. 1 (Set up) Menu [File Numbering] [Continuous]*1/ [Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) *1 Default setting. File No. Reset Function Continuous A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.
File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder.
Playback/Erasing See the Basic Guide (p. 14). Viewing Magnified Images 1 Press the button. z will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. z You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. z Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area 2 Use the S, T, W or X button to move around the image. z If you press the SET button once more, the camera switches to image advance mode and will display.
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Turn the zoom lever toward . z Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. z Use the S, T, W or X button to change the image selection. Selected Image Movie Switch the display nine images at a time If you turn the zoom lever towards during index playback, the jump bar appears and you can switch between the sets of nine images. Jump Bar To Cancel the Magnified Display: Turn the zoom lever toward .
Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images 1 Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time. Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image with the next shooting date. Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie. Jump folder Displays the first image in each folder. In Single Image playback mode, press the button.
Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press the SET button. z Images with a icon are movies. Movie Control Panel Speaker volume (Adjust with the S or T button) 2 Select (Play) and press the SET button. z The movie will pause if you press the SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. z When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed. Press the SET button to display the movie control panel.
Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. 1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press the SET button. Movie Editing Panel z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Movie Editing Bar Counter 2 Use the S or T button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) and the W or X button to specify the point ( ) at which to cut.
4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button. z [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. z [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost.
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 1 90° (Play) Menu 270° . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the W or X button to select an image to rotate and press the SET button to rotate it. z Cycle through the 90° 270° original orientations with each press of the SET button. z Images can be rotated in index playback. z Movies cannot be rotated.
Applying Effects and Playing Back You can apply such effects as fade in, and then play back your movies. Play back the movie without applying effects. Allows you to apply a fade (fade-in) while transitioning between scenes. Allows you to apply a movement effect that transitions scenes right with the W button and left with the X button. 1 (Play) Menu / * / See Menus and Settings (p. 27) * Default setting.
Adding My Colors Effects You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 80. 1 Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/W Vivid Green Positive Film Vivid Red (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the W or X button to select an image, and press the SET button. 3 Use the W or X button to select the My Colors type, and press the SET button.
4 Select [OK], and press the SET button. z The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. z To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. 5 Press the MENU button and select [Yes] or [No], then press the SET button. z Selecting [Yes] displays the image transformed with the My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the Play menu.
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format (stereo). 1 Press the button while playing back images. The sound memo control panel will display. 2 Use the W or X button to select (Record) and press the SET button. z The elapsed time and the remaining time display.
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record sound (stereo) only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the W or X button to select (Record) from the Sound Control Panel and press the SET button. z The maximum recording time depends on the space available on the memory card, and the sound mode. z Recording stops when the memory card is full. z From the Playback mode, the Sound Control Panel can be displayed by holding the button.
Sound Playback 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the S or T button to select a sound and select with the W or X button, and press the SET button. Recording Shooting Time Length The sound plays. (Exit): Returns to the Play menu. (Record): Records sound. (Play): Plays sound. Sound Control Panel (Rewind): Hold the SET button to rewind (no sound Sound Folder-Sound Number plays).
For details on the sound number and folder number, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Automated Playback (Slide Shows) The images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. * Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 111). Types of Slide Shows to Plays all images on the memory card in order. Date Starts the slide show from the specified date, in the order taken. Folders Uses the images in the specified folder, and displays them in their folder order.
3 [Start] SET button. z The following can be performed during automated playback. - Pause/resume the slide show: Press the SET button - Move on to next/go back to previous: Press the W or X button (Hold the button down to go faster) - Stop the slide show: Press the MENU button Types of Effects When the following screen appears, you can apply effects to your slide show. Playback begins automatically without using effects. * Applies a down-up fade of the image, the image appears from the bottom up.
Select the date/folder to play images from ( 1 2 Select or , ) SET button. Use the W or X button to select the date or folder to play images from MENU button.
Select images for the Slide Show ( to ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select to SET button. z Only the icon will display at first. When you set icon will change to and will display. and change in the same way when they are set. 2 Use the W or X button to move between images for playback and the SET button to select or deselect them.
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings z Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*– 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. (Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.) * Default setting. z Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 [Set up] 2 Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] and then the desired option. SET button. z Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting.
2 Select an image you want to protect using the W or X button. z Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting. z You can also protect images in the index playback mode. Protection Icon Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data (p. 35), including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of a memory card before formatting it. Erasing All Images z Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the 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. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. These settings are compliant with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).
- (Index) Select an image and press the SET button to select or deselect it. z You can also select images in the index playback mode. z If the camera is connected to a printer, the button lights blue during image selection. Printing starts after pressing the SET button once the button is pressed and [Print] selection is confirmed. Index Print Selection All the Images on a Memory Card 1 (Play) Menu Images]. (Print) Menu [Select All z One copy of every image will be set to print.
Setting the Print Style Specify the print style before selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. * Default setting Standard Print Type Index Both Date (On/Off*) * Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Adds the date to the print. File No. (On/Off*) Adds the file number to the print.
z The Date and File No. settings will change according to the Print Type as follows. However, the printable information may vary between printers. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set at the same time. z Do not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the [Date Stamp] function. This may cause the date to be printed twice.
Single Images 2 [Order] SET button. z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Use the W or X button to select an image to transfer button. Transfer Selection SET z Pressing the SET button again deselects the setting. z You can also select images in the index playback mode (S ). All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select [Mark all] and press the SET button. 3 Select [OK] and press the SET button.
Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set 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 Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N. 1 2 Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the Stereo/Video Cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. z With your fingernail on the left edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, pull it forward to open it, and plug the Stereo/Video Cable in all the way.
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings 1 mode (My Camera) Menu Menu Item. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the W or X button to select the contents you wish to set. Select [Theme] to set all to the same settings. Registering My Camera Settings Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and the startup, operation, self-timer, and shutter sounds.
1 mode (My Camera) Menu Menu Item to register. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Select button. or and press DISP. 3 Select an image or record a sound. z Start-up Image Select the image you wish to register and press the SET button. z Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select (Record) and press the SET button. After recording, select (Register) and press the SET button. - Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses. - To play it, select (Play).
4 Select [OK] and press the SET button. z To cancel registering, select [Cancel]. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data. Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) z The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 102) and sound recorder (p. 103) z The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added.
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button for a moment (Basic Guide p. 3). Memory card slot or battery cover is open. z Confirm that the memory card slot cover or battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. z Put batteries back into the camera in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are not the right type.
When the power is turned on "Card locked!" message appears. The SD memory card's write protect tab is set to "Write protect". z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the tab upward (p. 133). The Date/Time menu appears. The lithium coin battery charge is low. z Replace it (p. 135). LCD monitor/Viewfinder The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.
appears. The symbol will display when using a memory card that had print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOFcompliant cameras. z Be careful when making changes to the print or transfer settings with other DPOF cameras, because all such settings will be overwritten by your camera (pp. 105, 111, 114). Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular.
Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 28). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. z Subject is out of focal range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 146).
Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the internal flash (p. 147). Subject is over exposed due to the surrounding area being too dark. z Light is shining directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera. z Change the shooting angle. Flash is set to on. z Push down the flash to off (Basic Guide p. 11).
Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card's performance has dropped. z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 35). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 35). Memory card slot cover or battery cover was opened with power on.
Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly. z Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card.
Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with large recording pixels and high frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards. You may experience frame dropping when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. Images shot with this camera may not play back properly on other cameras.
TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 32). Shooting in Stitch Assist mode. z The output will not appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode. Shoot in a different mode (Basic Guide p. 8). Direct print compatible printers Cannot print. 128 Camera and printer are not properly connected. z Make sure the camera and printer are connected properly with the specified cable.
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default. No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed. Card locked! The SD card is write-protected. (p.
Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 × 3328 pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG format. You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. Corrupted data. You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. RAW You attempted to play back a RAW image. Unidentified 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.
Protected! You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or sound. Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings, transfer settings, or slide shows. Cannot process any more. Cannot complete! Could not completely save the print, transfer or slide show settings. Unselectable image. You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. Cannot edit The file specified for slide show playback is damaged.
Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Change the batteries The battery charge is low. If you plan to use the camera for an extended period of time, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z z z z z z z z 132 Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only.
Be careful that you don't put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to shortcircuit. z If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use.
Cautions When Handling z z z z z z z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker.
Replacing the Date Battery If the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) 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 (lithium coin battery CR1220) 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.
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. Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge the batteries as shown below.
Appendix z The Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE can only be used with Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB-2AH. Do not attempt to charge any other types of batteries. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging batteries, always recharge all 4 of them at the same time. z Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries, as doing so may reduce or impair battery performance. Also, do not charge batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
z If battery usage time is considerably low despite their terminals' being wiped and the battery charger's indicator remaining lit, it is possible that the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan. Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH NB4-300 (NB-3AH set of 4) batteries. z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage.
Using a Compact Power Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer. Turn the camera power off (Basic Guide p. 3) before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet. Plug in the power cord firmly as far as it will go.
Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A, Tele-converter TC-DC58B, and Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion Lens Adaptor LA-DC58E (included with the separately sold Lens Adaptor/Hood Kit LAH-DC20). z When attaching the wide converter, tele-converter or close-up lens, be sure to screw it on securely. If they come loose, they may fall from the lens adapter, posing risk of injury from shattered glass.
Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) This lens makes macro shooting easy. You can take normal shots 28 to 50 cm (11 in. - 1.6 ft.) between the front of the lens and the subject with wide-angle and 35 to 50 cm (1.1 - 1.6 ft.) with telephoto in macro mode. Shooting Area Distance between the front of the lens and the subject Shooting area Wide 28 cm (11.0 in.) 276 × 207 mm (11 × 8.1 in.) Tele 35 cm (1.1 ft.) 34 × 26 mm (1.3 × 1.0 in.
3 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the S mark on the camera. Conversion Lens Adaptor LA-DC58E attachment z To remove the conversion lens adapter (lens hood or conversion lens), turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button. 4 Set the lens or lens hood on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely.
Converter Settings Set the camera appropriately after attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A or the Tele-converter TC-DC58B (no setting is needed for the 500D Close-Up lens). 1 (Rec.) Menu [TC-DC58B]. [Converter] [Off]*/[WC-DC58A]/ See Menus and Settings (p. 27) z Select the attached converter. * Default setting. When you remove the converter from the camera, return the converter setting to [Off].
z The High-Power Flash will not fire in the , , or shooting mode when the automatic flash control is turned off (p. 82). z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF] when you finish using the flash. z Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use. z The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity.
Camera Care and Maintenance If the camera, lenses, viewfinder or LCD monitor become dirty, use the following cleaning methods. Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off 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 by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S3 IS Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 6.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5 -inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx 6.2 million) Lens 6.0 (W) - 72.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 36 - 432 mm) f/2.7 (W) - f/3.5 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 48x in combination with the optical zoom) Viewfinder Color LCD viewfinder Picture coverage rate 100% Dioptric Adjustment -5.5 - +1.
± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) and Safety Shift is available. ISO Speed Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent * The camera automatically selects the optimal speed when Auto or High ISO Auto is set. White Balance TTL auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash or custom Built-in Flash Auto*, on*, off * Red-eye reduction is available. FE lock, Slow synchro and 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain flash are available.
File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Number of Recording Pixels (Still Images) Exif 2.
Custom Display Function Display location: LCD monitor (2), viewfinder (2) Displayed information: shooting info*, grid lines*, histogram* * You can enable/disable display of this information for each of the display locations. Direct Print PictBridge compliant, Canon Direct Print, and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound Interface USB 2.
Battery Capacity AA Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) AA NiMH Battery (NB-3AH) (full charge) Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON (Based on the Viewfinder ON CIPA standard) Approx. Approx. 110 images 110 images Approx. Approx. 550 images 570 images Playback Time Approx. 13 hours Approx. 15 hours z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded.
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Still Images (Large) 2816 × 2112 pixels (Medium 1) 2272 × 1704 pixels (Medium 2) 1600 × 1200 pixels (Small) 640 × 480 pixels (Wide) 2816 × 1584 pixels : Card included with the camera 16MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 4 45 176 8 75 292 17 156 603 6 61 237 12 109 425 24 217 839 13 121 471 24 217 839 46 411 1590 52 460 1777 80 711 2747 127 1118 4317 6 60 235* 11 101 392 23 205 794 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (S ).
Movies Modes Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 × 480 pixels/ 30 frames/sec. 640 × 480 pixels/ 15 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels/ 60 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels/ 30 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels/ 15 frames/sec. : Card included with the camera 16MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 6 sec. 1 min. 4 sec. 4 min. 9 sec. 14 sec. 2 min. 7 sec. 8 min. 14 sec. 10 sec. 1 min. 32 sec. 5 min. 59 sec. 20 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 11 min. 42 sec. 40 sec. 5 min. 55 sec. 22 min. 53 sec.
Movies Modes Recording Pixels Frame Rate File size 640 × 480 pixels 30 frames/sec. 1980 KB/sec. 640 × 480 pixels 15 frames/sec. 990 KB/sec. 320 × 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 660 KB/sec. 320 × 240 pixels 15 frames/sec. 330 KB/sec. 320 × 240 pixels 60 frames/sec. 1320 KB/sec. SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 2.1 mm (1.3 × 0.9 × 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.
Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Sold Separately) (Included with the separately sold battery charger Kit CBK4-300) Rated Input AC 100 - 240 V (50 / 60 Hz) 16 VA (100 V) - 21 VA (240 V) Rated Output 565 mA*1, 1275 mA*2 Operating Temperatures Approx. 4 hours 40 min.*1, Approx. 2 hours*2 Dimensions 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) Weight 65.0 × 105.0 × 27.5 mm (2.6 × 4.1 × 1.1 in.) Rated Input Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) *1 When using 4 NiMH NB-3AH batteries.
Tele-converter TC-DC58B (Sold Separately) Magnification Approx. 1.5 Focal Length 648 mm (35mm film equivalent) Lens composition 5 elements in 3 groups Shooting Distance (from tip of lens) 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) - infinity Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E is required for mounting to PowerShot S3 IS) Dimensions Diameter: 72.0 mm (2.8 in.) Length: 64.8 mm (2.6 in.) Weight Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz.
Lens Hood LH-DC40 (Included with the separately sold Lens Adapter/Hood Set LAH-DC20) Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter: 79.0 mm (3.1 in.) Length: 31.5 mm (1.2 in.) Weight Approx. 19 g (0.67 oz.) Close-up Lens 500D 58 mm (Sold Separately) 156 Shooting Distance (from tip of lens) 28 - 50 cm (11 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W) 35 - 50 cm (1.1 - 1.6 ft.
INDEX A E Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 AE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 AEB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 AF Frame ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . 63 AF Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 AF Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 AF-assist Beam . . . . . . . . 12, 28 Aperture Value . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Auto Power Down . . . . . . 23, 31 Auto Rotate . . . . . . . . . . .
L P Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .31 LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 List of Messages . . . . . . . . . 129 Panoramic Image . . . . . . . . . 51 Playback Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . 116 Playback Vol. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Power Saving . . . . . . . . . 23, 31 Printing Print Order . . . . . . . . . 111 Print/Share ( ) . . . . . . . . . 15 Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smooth Continuous Shooting 42 Sound Memos ( ) . . . . . . . 102 Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Sound Recorder . . . . . . . . . 103 Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Start-up Image . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Start-up Sound . . . . . . . . 31, 33 Stitch Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Super Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 T Tally Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Telephoto ( ) . . . . . 14, 41, 92 Terminal Cover . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1192) 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.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. You can shoot with the settings saved in the mode (p. 86).
Center Point z z z z z z z z Manual – – – – – { { { { AF Lock p. 65 – {(2) { { { { { { { Manual Focus p. 66 – {(2) {(3) { { { { { { MF-Point Zoom p. 66 – z(2) z(3) – – z z z z AF-assist Beam p. 28 z z(2) z(3) z z z z z z { {(2) {(9) { – { { { { AF Frame p. 63 Macro Macro Basic p. 12 z – {(10) – – { { { { { Digital Zoom p. 41 { {(7) { – z { { { { Safety Shift p. 60 – – – – – – { { – Exposure Compensation p.
(1)The following are the recording pixels and frame rates for 640 × 480 pixels × 30 frames/sec. 640 × 480 pixels × 15 frames/sec. Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rate 320 × 240 pixels × 60 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels × 30 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels × 15 frames/sec. (Movie). z { { { { (2) This cannot be set in mode. (3) This cannot be set in mode. (4) [On] only in Night Scene mode ([Off] cannot be set). (5) [Off] cannot be set. Also [On] cannot be set in the or modes. (6) [Off] cannot be set.
