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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
Please read the Read This First section (p. 7).
Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
CDI-E101-010 XX02XXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
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Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accide
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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 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does no
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About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. In this guide SD memory card (Secure Digital, a copyright protection system) is referred to as SD card. Question? Look Here First What settings are available under each function? • See Menus and Messages Lists (p. Will my settings remain in 130). effect even after I’ve turned the camera off? •
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Thumb Index Quick Start 14 Preparing the Camera 16 Basic Functions 32 Shooting 53 Playback 87 Erasing 102 Print Settings/Transferring 106 Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV 118 My Camera Settings 124 Menus and Messages Lists 130 Appendix 147 Troubleshooting 148 Specifications 152 3
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Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read .........................................................................................7 Safety Precautions ...............................................................................8 Preventing Malfunctions ....................................................................13 Quick Start .....................................................14 Components G
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Switching between Light Metering Modes ........................................ 74 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .............................................. 75 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode ........................................................ 77 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .................................................. 79 Changing the Photo Effect ................................................................. 81 Adjusting the ISO Speed .................................
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Menus and Messages List FUNC. Menu ....................................................................................130 Rec. Menu .......................................................................................132 Play Menu .......................................................................................134 Set up Menu ....................................................................................136 My Camera Menu ...........................................................
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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, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including SD memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in
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Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • 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. • In the next few pages, the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power
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• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may r
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• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cable. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. • Do not handle the power cable if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. • Use only recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
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• Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging and when it is not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • The camera terminal of the battery charger is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. Caution about magnetic fields Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (suc
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Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the battery pack. • Do not store the equipment in humi
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Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airt
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Quick Start Quick Start Charge the battery pack (p. 20). 1 Charge the battery pack using the supplied battery charger. The charging is complete when the charge indicator turns from red to green. Charge Indicator Install the battery pack (p. 23). Battery Lock 2 • Slide the SD card slot/battery cover open and press the battery lock while you insert 2 the battery pack. • Align the arrows on the battery pack and on the camera to correctly insert the 1 battery pack. Install the SD card and clo
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Quick Start Focus (p. 43). 6 Aim the camera and lightly press (halfway) the shutter button. Two beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. Shoot (p. 43). 7 Press the shutter button fully. You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete. View the recorded image (p. 55). 8 The recorded image displays for approximately 2 seconds. To continue displaying the image, keep the shutter button pressed or hold the shutter button until you press the SET button and then relea
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Components Guide Front View Flash (p. 59) Speaker AF-assist Beam (p. 44) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 60) Self-timer Lamp (p. 63) Microphone (p. 97) Lens Wrist Strap Mount * Attaching the Wrist Strap * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. 16
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Preparing the Camera Back View LCD Monitor (p. 35) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 23, 25) Battery Compartment (SD card/battery Tripod Socket compartment) Terminal Cover A/V OUT (Audio/Visual OUT) Terminal (p. 122) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 119) The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. Computer (p. 118) USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera) Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately) • CP Printers USB interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supp
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Operation Panel Mode Switch (p. 34) ON/OFF Button (p. 32) Shutter Button (p. 43) Button Shooting: Telephoto (p. 42) Playback: Magnify (p. 88) Button (Flash) Button (p. 59) Button Indicator Button Shooting: Wide Angle (p. 42) (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 102) Button (Self-timer) Button (p. 63) Button SET Button FUNC. (Function) Button (p. 45) MENU Button (p. 46) SET Button and FUNC. Button Descriptions The “SET/FUNC. button” description refers to shooting instructions and the “SET bu
