Canon A580 Bedienungsanleitung

Camera User Guide Camera User Gui de CDI-E355-010 PRINTED IN MALAYSIA ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Ensure that you read the Safety Pr ecautions (p p. 158 – 165). Getting Started p. 9 © CANON INC. 2008[...]

Confirming the Package Contents The following items are included in the package . If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product. You may not be able to achieve the full perfor mance of this camera with the included memory card . g a b de h Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) Memory Card (32 MB) Inte[...]

Let’s Get St arted! 1 Let’s Get Started! This guide is divided into the following two sections. This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Star t out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many[...]

Table of Cont ents 2 Table of Contents Items marked wit h a are lists or chart s that summarize camer a functions or procedur es. Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Components Guide 40 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Basic Operations 44 Menu[...]

Table of Cont ents 3 Changing the Compression (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 66 Mode Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Table of Cont ents 4 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 14 Red-Eye Correction Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Resizing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Protecting Images . . . . . . [...]

Table of Cont ents 5 Symbol Conventions in this Guide About this Guide : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topi cs tha t complement the basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are bas ed on the camera’s default settings at time of purchase. Specifications are subject t[...]

Please Read 6 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important sub jects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial ima ges to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its s ubsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising[...]

Please Read 7 Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one use d in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 141 ). Language Setting Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the language setting. Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. [...]

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9 z Preparations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Erasing z Printing z Embedding the Date in the Image Data z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Downloading Images to a Computer z System Map Getting Started[...]

Preparatio ns 10 Getting Started Preparations 1. Slide and ho ld the battery co ver lock ( a ), then slide ( b ) and open ( c ) the cover. 2. Install two batte ries. Installing the Batteries and Memory Card Slide the cover ( b ). Open the cover ( c ). b c a Battery Cover Lock Positive end (+) Insert the two supplied AA-size alkaline batteries. Nega[...]

Preparat ions 11 Getting Started 3. Insert the memory card un til it clicks into place. 4. Close the cover ( d ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into p lace ( e ). Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented befor e inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card [...]

Preparatio ns 12 Getting Started To Remove the Batteries Open the cover and remove the batteries. To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it. Take care that you do not drop the batteries. Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.[...]

Preparat ions 13 Getting Started The Date/Time settings menu will appear the fir st time the power is turned on. 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Select the month, da y, year and time, and the display orde r. 1. Use the or button to select an opti on. 2. Use the or button to set the value. 3. Press the button. To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Use[...]

Preparatio ns 14 Getting Started You can change the language display ed in the LCD monito r menus and messages. 1. Set the mode switch to (playback). 2. Hold down th e button and pres s the button. 3. Use the , , or button to select a language. 4. Press the button. The date/time setting screen wi ll appear when the capacity of the lithium date/time[...]

Shooting Still Images 15 Getting Started Shooting Still Images 1. Press the po wer button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at t[...]

Shooting Still Images 16 Getting Started 5. Press the shutter button full y (all the way) to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor fo r approximately 2 seconds immedi ately after shooting (Rec. Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an ima[...]

Shooting Still Images 17 Getting Started Shooting in Easy Mode This camera features a shooting mode, Easy mode, that automatically selects all camer a setti ngs except the flash. This mode is ideal for first time camera users, or users who do not make many settings. You can select whether or not to use the flash with the button, allowing you to tak[...]

Viewing Still Im ages 18 Getting Started Viewing Still Images 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Set the mode switch to (playback ). 3. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed, bu[...]

Erasing 19 Getting Started Erasing 1. Set the mode switch to (playback ). 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase an d press the button. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image[...]

Printing 20 Getting Started Printing 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. • Open the terminal cover and plug th e interface cable in all the way. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions. • Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-com pliant pr int[...]

Printing 21 Getting Started Printing from a Print List You can add images directly to a pr int list by merely p ressing the button immediately after shoot ing or playing back an image. You can then print the images from the print list easily, when connecting the camera to a printer. Add to the Print List 1. Press the button (s till images only ). 2[...]

Embedding the Date in the Im age Data 22 Getting Started Embedding the Da te in the Image Da ta This section explains how to em bed da te information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set cor rectly beforehand (p. 1[...]

Embedding the Date in the Image Data 23 Getting Started 3. Select (Date Stamp). 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select . 3. Use the or button to select . • The area that will not print displays in gray. • Press the button to switch to [Date & Time] with the or button. You can use the following methods to imprint the date on ima[...]

Shooting Movi es 24 Getting Started Shooting Movies 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the mode di al to (Movie). 3. Press the button. 4. Use the or button to select (Standard). 5. Press the button. 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Do [...]

Shooting Movies 25 Getting Started 4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set. 5. Press the shu tter button fully to shoot. • Recording starts. • During the recording, the elap sed recording time an d [ [...]

Viewing Mo vies 26 Getting Started Viewing Movies 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Set the mode switch to (playback ). 3. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. • Images with a icon a re movies. 4. Use the or button to selec t (Play) and press the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button du[...]

Download ing Image s to a Com puter 27 Getting Started Downloading Image s to a Computer We recommend to use the supplied software. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with th e camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a co mputer meet[...]

Downloading Images to a Computer 28 Getting Started 1. Installing the software.  Windows 1. Place the Canon Digita l Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Restart] or [Finis h] once the installation is complete. When the instal[...]

Download ing Image s to a Com puter 29 Getting Started 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied inte rface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the came ra’s DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. 3. Preparing to download images to the compute[...]

Downloading Images to a Computer 30 Getting Started 4. Open the CameraWindow.  Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow appears.  Macintosh The CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appea [...]

Download ing Image s to a Com puter 31 Getting Started Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). 1. Confirm that the Direct Tran sfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. 2. Press the button. •[...]

Downloading Images to a Computer 32 Getting Started You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Imag es 1. Use the or button to select , or and press the button. • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress[...]

Download ing Image s to a Com puter 33 Getting Started 2. Use the or button to s elect images to down load and press t he button. • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 3. Press the button after downloading finish es. • You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Click [×] at the bottom right [...]

System Map 34 Getting Started System Map Wrist Strap WS-800 Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* 1 Memory Card (32 MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300 * 1 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 * 4  Battery Charge r CB-5AH/CB- 5AHE  AA-size NiMH batteri es NB-3AH (×4) • Ni MH Battery NB4 -3[...]

System Map 35 Getting Started USB Port PC Card Slot Direct Interface Cable* 2 USB Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter (PC Card Adapter) SD Memory Ca rd* 5 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH Compact Photo Printers* 2 * 3 (SELPHY series) Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers* 6 (PIXMA series) TV/Video Video IN Terminal Audio IN Ter minal Windows/Macintosh High[...]

System Map 36 Getting Started The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longe r be available. Flash • High-Power Flash HF-D C1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too di stant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Suppl[...]

System Map 37 Getting Started Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Co mpact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer (re[...]

System Map 38 Getting Started Canon offers the following separately sold print ers for use with the camera. You can produce photo qualit y prints quickly and e asily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera’s controls. • Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) • Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series) For more i[...]

39 Learning More[...]

40 Components Guide  Front View a Microphone (pp. 24, 122) b AF-assist Beam (p. 49 ) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 76) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 61) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 59) g Terminal Cover h Lens i A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 141) j DIGITAL Terminal (p . 29) k DC IN (Power Input) Terminal ( p. 170)[...]

Components Guide 41  Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 53) b Viewfinder c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount (p. 12) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 10) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 10) g Tripod Socket Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 53) while shooting. The LCD monitor[...]

42  Controls a Indicators (p. 43) b Power Button (p. 15) c Mode Dial (pp. 15, 66) d Zoom Lever (pp. 55, 103) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (p. 15) f Mode Switch (p. 18) g (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 31, 101) h FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 44) i MENU Button (p. 45) j DISP. (Display) But[...]

Components Guide 43 The camera indicators will light or blink under the following condition s. • Upper Indicator Green : Ready to shoot (camera beeps tw ice)/when connected to a computer/when display off Blinking Green : Camera starting up/Image recording/reading/ erasing/transferring (when connecte d to a computer or printer) Orange : Ready to s[...]

44 Basic Operations Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds ar e set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print or Set up menu. FUNC. Menu ( Button) This menu sets many of t he common shooting functions. Menus and Settings 1 Set the mode switch to (shooting) and turn on the [...]

45 Basic Operations Rec., Play, Print and Set u p Menu ( Button) Convenient settings for shooting, play back or printing can be set with these menus . 1 Press the button. 2 Use the or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. • The following menus are displayed. Shooting: Rec./ Set up Playback: P[...]

46 Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Available Shooting Modes p. 190 Information Di splayed Setting Meth od a Shooting Mode Mode dial b Exposure Compen sation, Reco rding Pixels, etc. FUNC./SET button (FUNC. menu) c Display Overlays MENU button (Rec . menu) d Digital T ele-Converter ( 1.6x/2.0x) / Digital Zoom Factor/[...]

47 Basic Operations Playback Mode (Detailed) The following information may a lso be displayed with some images. About the Battery Charge Indicator When the battery charge is low, will blink in red in th e LCD monitor. Change the battery as soon as possible if you intend to use the camera for an extended period of time. Information Di splayed Settin[...]

48 Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the br ightness of an image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bia s toward the right, the brighter the image. By using the ex[...]

49 Basic Operations Rec. Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page AF Frame Face Detect*/ AiAF/Cente r p. 82 AF-Point Zoo m On/Off* p. 78 Digital Z oom p. 55 (Still I mage) Standard*/ Off/1.6x/ 2.0x (Movies) Standard*/ Off (In standard movie mode only) Flash Settings Slow Synchro On/Off* p. 76 Red-Eye Corr. On/Off* Red-Eye Lamp On*/Off Self-timer Delay[...]

50 Play Menu Print Menu Menu Item Reference Page Slide Show p. 114 My Category p. 109 Red-Eye Correc tion p. 115 Resize p. 120 Sound Memo p. 122 Protect p. 124 Rotate p. 112 Erase all p. 125 Transfer Orde r p. 130 Resume p. 18 Transition p . 113 Menu Item Summary Reference Page Print Displays th e print menu. – Select Image & Qty. Configure s[...]

51 Basic Operations Set up Menu Menu Item Options Summary/Ref erence Page Mute On/Off * Set to [On] to sil ence all operat ion sounds. (Except for whe n the memory ca rd slot/batte ry cover is op ened during recording.) Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts t he volume of the start-up sound, oper ation sound, se lftimer sound, shutte r sound and pl[...]

52 Print Method The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing . Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory[...]

53 Basic Operations Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 46). The following are the screens that display when shoo ting in mode.  Shooting Mode  Playback Mode or Rec. Review (Right After Shooting) [...]

54 z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check display in magnified display (p. 103), or index playback mode (p. 104). z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shoo ting in the LCD monitor (detailed display) - When using the detailed di[...]

55 Commonly Used S hooting Functions The zoom can be adjusted from 35 × 140 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever. You can combine digital zoom wi th optical zoom when shoo ting. The available shooting ch aracteristics an d foca l lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows. Using the[...]

56 About the Safety Zo om Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriora te (Safety Zoom). displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deteriorat ion. Pressing the zoom lever toward again allows you to zoom ev[...]

57 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will [...]

58 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature us e s digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [1.6x] or [2.0x].[...]

59 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Flash Available Shooting Modes p. 190 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to sele ct the flash settings. : [Auto] : [On] : [Off] • You can configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed (p. 76). You are recommended to shoot with the camera [...]

60 Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to th e subject (5 cm) (2.0 in.) is 59 × 44 mm (2.3 × 1.7 in.) . To Cancel the Macro Mode: Press the button and use the or button to select (Normal). Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Available Shooting Modes p. 190 1 P[...]

61 Commonly Used Shooting Functions You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 190 10 sec. Se lf-Timer: The shutter rele ases 10 sec onds after th e shutter button is pres sed. • 2 s econds before the shutter rel eases, the se lf-timer soun d beeps quickly and [...]

62 To Cancel the Self-Timer: Press the button and the or button to select . Changing the Delay Time and Num ber of Shots ( ) 2 Shoot. • When you press the shutter button fu lly, the self-timer lamp will blink.* * When [Red-Eye Lamp] is set to [On] in [Flash Settings ] in the Rec. menu, the self-timer lamp will light 2 seconds before the flash fir[...]

63 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Approximate Values for Recording Pixels : Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 190 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to sel[...]

64 Approximate Values for Compression Settings z See Memory Ca rds and E stimated C apacities (p. 181) z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 182) Changing the Compress ion (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 190 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Pre[...]

65 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjec ts, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area . Adjusting the ISO Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 190 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change the ISO speed. • When [...]

66 Shooting Using the Mode Dial The camera automatically selects s ettings. : Auto (p. 15) : Easy (p. 17)  Image Zone When a shooting mode appro priate fo r the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatica lly adjusts settings for optimal shooting. : Portrait : Landscape : Night Snapshot : Kids&Pets : Indoor : Special Scene (p. 67)[...]

67 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al When a shooting mode appro priate fo r the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatica lly adjusts settings for optimal shooting. , , , , or (Special Scene) Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Available Shooting Modes p. 190 1 Set the mode dial to , , , , or . : 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or to selec[...]

68 Night Snapshot Allows you to take sn apshots of people a gainst twilight or ni ght backgrou nds by reducing t he effects of camera shak e when firmly hold ing the camera , even without using a tripo d. Kids&Pets Allows you to ca pture subjec ts that move arou nd, such as c hildren and p ets, withou t missing ph oto opportuni ties. Indoor Pre[...]

69 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al Snow Shoots witho ut a blue tinge an d without making people appea r dark against a snowy backgro und. Beach Shoots witho ut making peop le appear dark near water or sand wh ere reflect ed sunlight is strong. Fireworks Captures fire works in the sk y sharply and at optimal exposure. Aquarium Selects the op timal IS[...]

70 Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or My Color settings. Shooting in the Manual Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 190 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Shoot.[...]

71 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al The following movie modes are available. The recording time will differ ac cording to the memory card used (p. 182). *1 When a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC- 512MSH. *2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped wh en the recording time reaches one hour.[...]

72 3 Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfw ay automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully star ts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [ z Rec] appear on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the shutter button fully again stop s recording. [...]

73 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al z Adjust the zoom setting before shooting. The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LC D monitor. When the zoom factor displays in blue, the image will deteriorate. z You can use digital zoom dur ing the movie shooting in mode only. z QuickTime is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI[...]

74 Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard). The frame r ate can be set depending on the recording pixels. 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the bu[...]

75 Advanced Shoot ing Functions In this mode, the camera shoots c ontinuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth cont inuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 181). To Cancel Continu ous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select . Continuous[...]

76 You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions. Flash Settings z The interval between shots length ens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. z If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. Setting the Flash Available Shooting Modes p. 190 Slow Synchro The flas h is used wit[...]

77 Advanced Shootin g Functions Displaying and Setting [Flash Settings] 1 Select [Flash Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Flash Settings]. 3. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or to select the option. 2. Use the or b utton to make the setting. 3. Press the button. 3 Press the button. [Flash Set[...]

78 You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot. Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Center], th e AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus whil e shooting. When you want to capture people’s expressions, set [A F Frame] to [Face Detect]. When you wan[...]

79 Advanced Shootin g Functions 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • Pressing the shutter button halfw ay zooms a section of the display according to the foll owing AF Frame mode settings (p. 82). - [Face Detect] : The face detected as the main subject will appear zoomed. - [C enter] : The center of the image will appear zo omed in the LCD monit[...]

80 Checking Focus Right After Sho oting (Focus Check) Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressi ons and look for clos ed eyes when shooting because a frame the size of the face displays when AF frame mode is set to [Face Detect] (p. 82). You are recommended to set [Review] to [Hold] in the menu in[...]

81 Advanced Shootin g Functions To Cancel the Focus Chec k: Press the shutter button halfway. 3 Shoot. • The recorded image will be displaye d. • Frames are displayed as follows. • The orange frame can be shown at a different mag nification, moved or switched to a different frame (p. 106). z Pressing the button w hile the image is displayed w[...]

82 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Selecting an AF Frame Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 190 Face Detect The camera dete cts a face and se ts the focus, exposure* 1 and white balance* 2 . In addition, the camera mete rs the subjec t so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fir es. If [...]

83 Advanced Shootin g Functions z [Face Detect] cannot be used when th e LCD monitor is turned off. z The AF frame appears as follows w hen the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green : In focus - Yellow : Focusing difficulty ([Center] option) - N o AF frame : Focusing difficulty ([Face Detect] or [AiAF] option) Face Detect Feature z Maximum of [...]

84 Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) Available Shooting Modes p. 190 To use the Face Select and Trac k function, first con figure the following settings. - Set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect] (p . 82). - Register the ([...]

85 Advanced Shootin g Functions 3. Press the button again. • The camera exits face designation mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject will change to white (the frame will continue to follow the subject within a certain range). 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • The face frame ( ) of main subject will change into . 3 Press the shutt[...]

86 It may be difficult to focus on th e following types of sub jects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects through glass When this happens, first loc[...]

87 Advanced Shootin g Functions To Release the AF Lock: Press the button. 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. • will display. 4 Recompose the image and press the shutter button fully. z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 82) makes shooting easier since the ca[...]

88 You can set the exposur e and focus separately. This is effective when shooting on ski slopes, beaches and other scenes where there is an extremely strong contrast between the backgro und and a backlit subject, or a mix of bright and dark areas. You can set an exposure that best matches the shot you w ish to take. Locking the Exposure Setting (A[...]

89 Advanced Shootin g Functions You can use FE lock to set the flash output for the best expo sure of your subject regardless of the composition of the shot. To Release the FE Lock: Press the button. Shooting with FE Lock Available Shooting Modes p. 190 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button to select (On). 3 Focus the camera on the su bject[...]

90 Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is bac klit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. To Cancel the Exposure Com pensation: Restore the com[...]

91 Advanced Shootin g Functions Switching between Metering Modes Available Shooting Modes p. 190 Evaluativ e Appropriat e for standard sh ooting condit ions, including b acklit scenes. The camera divide s images in to several z ones for mete ring. It evaluates co mplex lightin g conditions, such as the positio n of the subject , the brightness, the[...]

92 You can set the shutter speed to a sl ow setting to make dark su bjects appear brighter. Setting a Slow Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) Available Shooting Modes p. 190 1 Select the Long Shutter Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Use the or b utton to change the shutter spee[...]

93 Advanced Shootin g Functions z Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. z Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this occurs, shoot with the fla sh set to .[...]

94 Normally, the (Auto) white bala n ce setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Available Shooting Modes p. 190 Auto Settings a re automatic ally set by the camera . Day Light For re[...]

95 Advanced Shootin g Functions Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance (Custom) reading for the following situations that are difficult fo r the (Auto) setting to detect correctly. • Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) • Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) ?[...]

96 z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [ ±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is inco rrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the wh ite balance data. If the se[...]

97 Advanced Shootin g Functions You can change the look of an image when it is shot. /// Shooting in a My Colors Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 190 My Colors Off Records norm ally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes t he contras t and color saturation to record bol d colors. Neutral Tones dow n the contrast and color sat uration to record neu tra[...]

98 (Setting the Custom Color Mode) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to select . 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation]. 3. Use the or button to adjust the setting. • The adjustment results show in the LCD monitor. • If you [...]

99 Advanced Shootin g Functions You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print ar ea guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subje ct. Setting the Display Overlays Available Shooting Modes p. 190 Off – Grid Lines Displays grid line s to divide the sc reen into 9 par ts. Helps confirm th[...]

100 If you set Auto Category to [On], imag es are automatically sorted into preset categories as the y are recorded. Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) Available Shooting Modes p. 190 People For image s shot in , or mode, or image s with faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect]. Scenery For images shot in , , or mode. E[...]

101 Advanced Shootin g Functions You can register a function that you often use when shooting w ith the button. To Cancel the Shortcut Bu tton: Select in Step 2. Registering Settings to the Button Available Shooting Modes p. 190 Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Not Assi gned – Red-Eye Co rr. p. 76 Face Select and Track p. 82 Digital Tele- converter [...]

102 Using the Button 1 Press the button. • For , and , each time that the button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched. • For , and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • For , each press of the button records the white balance data. Since the frame does not appear at this point, ensure that the white pap[...]

103 Playback/Erasing Please also see Viewing Still Images (p. 18) . To Cancel the Magnified Dis play: Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) Viewing Magnified Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • will display at the upper right and a magnified portion of the image will display. • Imag[...]

104 To Return to Single I mage Playback: Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Play back ) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you pr ess[...]

105 Playback/Erasing Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the di splay size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed. Displaying the Focus Check Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects (Focus Check Display) 1 Set the mode[...]

106 Changing the Display Si ze and Switching Frames To Cancel Changing the Display Position: Press the MENU button. Switching Frames 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and display position can be changed. 4 Change the setting. • You can change the display size by press[...]

107 Playback/Erasing When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jumping to Images Jump Shot Date Jump s to the first i mage of each shooting da te. Jump to My Category Jumps to the firs t image of each f older sorted by the Au to Category (p.[...]

108 To Return to Single I mage Playback: Press the MENU button. 3 Display the Images. 1. Press the or butto n. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting. • Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel (p. 111) when the is selected . Number of images matching search key Location of image currently being displayed[...]

109 Playback/Erasing You can organize images into prepared categories. Once organized into categories, you can jump to and display the image you want (p. 107). Organizing Images by C ategory ( My Category) People My Categor y 1 – 3 Scenery To Do Events 1 Select [My Ca tegory]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. [...]

110 Viewing Movies 1 Display a movie. 1. Use the or b utton to select a movie. 2. Press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. 2 Play the movie. 1. Use the or b utton to select . 2. Press the button. • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. • When playback [...]

111 Playback/Erasing Operating the Movie Control Panel Exit Ends playback an d returns to sin gle image play back. Print An icon will disp lay when a p rinter is co nnected. See the Direct P rint User Guide for details . Play Play. Slow Motion You ca n use the butt on to slow down or the button to s peed up playback. First Frame Displ ays the first[...]

112 Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display 1 Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Rotate the image. 1. Use the or b utton to select an image to rotate. 2. Press the button. • Cycle through the 90°/270°/original or ientatio[...]

113 Playback/Erasing You can select the transition effect displayed w hen switching between images. Playback with Transition Effects No transition effect. The displayed image darkens an d the next image gradually brig htens until it is displa yed. Press the button to have the previous i mage display from the left and the button to have the next i m[...]

114 Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monito r displays each image for approximat ely 3 seconds. Automated Playback (Slide Shows) No transition effe ct. The new im age gradua lly brighten s as it move s upward fro m the bottom. The previous image moves to th e left and the nex t image display [...]

115 Playback/Erasing You can correct red eyes in recorded images. 3 Play. 1. Press the button. • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pau sing/resuming the slide show: Press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwa rding/rewinding the sl ide show: Press the or button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapi[...]

116 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an image. 1. Use the or b utton to select the image you wish to correct red eyes. 2. Press the button. • A frame will automatically display where red-eye is detected. • If red-eye is not automatically detected, sel[...]

117 Playback/Erasing 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or b utton to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. • [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image. The uncorrected image is erased.[...]

118 Add Correction Frame 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button. • A green frame will display. 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the , , or button to move the frame. • Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever. 3 Add additional correction frames. 1. Press the butt[...]

119 Playback/Erasing Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button. 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the or button to select a frame to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Delete the frame. 1. Press the button. • The selected frame[...]

120 You can resave images that were recor ded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. Resizing Images 1600 × 1200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 320 × 240 pixels 1 Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an image. 1. Use the or b utton to select an image to resize. 2.[...]

121 Playback/Erasing 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or b utton to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. The original image will remain. • If you wish to continue resizing of another image, repeat operations from step 2. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or b utton to select [Ye[...]

122 In playback mode, you can attach soun d memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Attaching Sound Memos to Images 1 Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an image. 1. Use the or b utton to select an image to which you wish to atta[...]

123 Playback/Erasing Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET button. Exit Returns t o the playback screen. Record Starts re cording. Pause P auses reco rding or playback. Play Be gins playb ack. Erase Erases sou nd memos. (Selec t [Erase] and in the confirmation screen press th e FUNC./SET butt on.) z You cannot a[...]

124 You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasur e. Protecting Images 1 Select [Protect]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Protect an image. 1. Use the or b utton to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button. • The protection icon appears on the lower left of ima[...]

125 Playback/Erasing You can erase images from a memory card. Erasing All Images z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 Select [Era se all]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Er[...]

126 Print Settings/Transfer 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 Forma t (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for prin ting on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the[...]

127 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or b utton to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Print Settings]. 4. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an option. 2. Use the or button to specify the settings. 3. Press the button. z The Date and File No. set[...]

128 Single Images When [Print Type] (p. 126) is se t to [Standard] or [Both], the number of copies can be set. 1 Select [Select Images & Qty.]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or b utton to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Select Images & Qty.]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the P[...]

129 Print Settings/Transfer Settings All the Images on a Memory Card One copy of every image will be set to print. 1 Select [Select All Images]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or b utton to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Select All Images]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select [OK]. 1. Use the or b utton to select [OK]. 2. Press the but[...]

130 You can use the camera to s pecify settings for images befo re downloading to a computer. Refer to t he Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to you r computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards. Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings The icon may display for a memory card with transfer setti[...]

131 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Single Images Mark all 3 Select an image to transfer. 1. Use the or b utton to select an image to transfer. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. Press the button several times to end the setting. 3 Execut[...]

132 Configuring the Camera This camera is equipped with a pow er saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor. Power Saving Function Auto Power Down When set to [On], the power will shut off in the foll owing circumstanc es. Press th e power button again to rest ore power. Shooting mode: Ap proximately 3 mi nutes after[...]

133 Configuring the Camera 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an option. 2. Use the or b utton to make settings. 3. Press the button. 3 Press the button. The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a compu ter.[...]

134 You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other d ata. Formatting Memory Cards Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 Select [Format]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or b utton to select the menu. 3. Use the[...]

135 Configuring the Camera The images you shoot are automatic ally assigned file n umbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. Resetting the File Number Continuous A number one high er than the la st one recorded i s assigned to the nex t image. This is convenie nt for manag ing all your images toget her on a compute r because you avo i[...]

136 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consec utive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders ar e assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. U p to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder. • Images may be save d to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the to[...]

137 Configuring the Camera You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Creating an Image Destinatio n (Folder) Create New Folder Creates a new fo lder the next ti me you shoot imag es. To create an addi tional folder, insert the chec k mark aga[...]

138 Setting the Day or Time for Auto matic Folder Creation 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or b utton to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Auto Create] and the or button to select a creation date. 2. Use the or button to se[...]

139 Configuring the Camera Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientat ion sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatica lly rotates it to the co rrect orientatio n when viewing it in the L CD monitor. Setting the Auto Rotate Function 1 Select [Auto Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use [...]

140 When the camera is held vertically to sho ot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal w hite balance, exposure and focus fo r vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of t he Auto Rotate function. Resetting Settin[...]

141 Connecting to a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images u sing a TV. Shooting/Playback Using a TV 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. • Open the terminal cover and plug the AV cable in all the way. 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO [...]

142 z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 52). The default setting varies between regions. - N TSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia ( excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others z If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera outpu t may not display proper[...]

143 Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 143) • When the power is turned on (p. 144) • LCD monitor (p. 144) • Shooting (p. 146) • Shooting movies (p. 150) • Playback (p. 151) • Battery (p. 152) • TV monitor output (p. 152) • Printing with a direct print compatib le printer (p. 153) Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z[...]

144 Sounds come from the camera inte rior. The camera’s horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed. z The camera’s orientation mechanism is operating. There is no malfunction. When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. z When r[...]

145 Troubles hooting Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in m ovies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source. z This is a nor[...]

146 Shooting Camera will not record. Camera is in playback mode or connecting to a computer/printer mode. z Switch to Shooting mode (p. 15). Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible (p. 43). Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card (p. 10). z If required, download the images to[...]

147 Troubles hooting 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. 49). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. Subject is out of fo[...]

148 Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. z Change the shooting angle. Flash is set to (Flash on). z Set the flash to (Flash off) (p. 59). Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher image quality, use as low an[...]

149 Troubles hooting Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. z Shoot with [Red-Eye Lamp] in the [Flash Settings] menu set to [On] (p. 76). 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 resu[...]

150 Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting 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 sh[...]

151 Troubles hooting Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. z Computer images that cannot be played back may play back if they are added to the camera using the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guid[...]

152 Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. z See Battery (p. 164). Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 164). Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. z If shooting in a cold location, warm the batteries such as [...]

153 Troubles hooting Printing with a di rect print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are not properly connected. z Securely connect the camera and printer with the specified cable. The printer power is not turned on. z Turn on the printer power. The print connection method is not correct. z Select [Print Method] and select [Aut[...]

154 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor 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 onto the memory card, red eye correction is being processed. Resetting all the camera and menu set tings to defa[...]

155 List of Messages Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset]; alternatively, save all the images you wish to retain onto a[...]

156 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is inco rrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot modify imag e You attempted to resize or perfo rm red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera. Or you attempted to resize an image already resized [...]

157 List of Messages Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to down load the images. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically[...]

158 Appendix z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precaution s” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correct ly. z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precaution s” section. Alw[...]

159 Appendix z Do not attempt to disas semble or alter any part of th e equipment that is not ex pressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high-volt age electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damag ed. z Stop operating the equipme nt immediately if it emits sm oke or noxious fumes. z Do not allow[...]

160 Battery z Do not place the batteries nea r a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The batteries should not be imm ersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disas semble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. z Avoid dropping or sub jecting the batteries to severe imp acts that could damage t he casing. z Use only recommend[...]

161 Appendix z Disconnect the battery ch arger and compact power adapter from both the camera an d the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. z Do not place anythin g, such as tablecloths, carp ets, bedding or cushions, on top of th e battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the units plugged in for a[...]

162 Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to stron g impacts or shocks that co uld lead to injury or damage t he equipment when wearing or h olding it by the strap. z Be careful not to bump or strongly p ush the end of the lens. The above-mentioned could lead to injury o r damage the equipment. z Be careful not to all[...]

163 Appendix Flash z Do not operate th e flash with dirt, dust or other items stuc k to the surface of the flash . z Be careful not to cover the flash with y our 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 s urface of the flash after taki[...]

164 Preventing Malfunctions Camera Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in close proximity to elec tric motors or other equipment generatin g strong electromagnetic field s. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or cor rupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems z When moving the e quipment rapidly from[...]

165 Appendix z Never mix unused and parti ally used batteries. The partially used batteries may leak. z Do not install the batteries with th eir terminals ( and ) reversed. z Do not mix batteries of dif ferent types or from different manufacturers. z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery term inals well with a dry cloth. If the battery [...]

166 z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply forc e to them, or subject them t o shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disas semble or alter the memory card . z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to c ontact the terminals on the back of the mem ory card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or [...]

167 Appendix Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) This kit includes a battery char ger and four recharge able AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Char ge batteries as shown below. • After inserting the batteries, plug the charger (CB-5AH) into an outlet, or attach the power cord to the charger ( CB-5AHE, not [...]

168 z The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging ba tteries, always recharge both of them at the same time. z Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batter ies, as doing so may reduce or impair b[...]

169 Appendix z If you store b atteries for a long period of time (about 1 year ), it is recommended that you deplete the batteri es in the camera and to then store them at room temperature ( 0 to 30°C/32 to 90°F) in low humidity. Storing them in a fully charged condit ion can shorten their lifespan or degr ade their performance. Again, if you do [...]

170 Using the AC Adapter K it ACK800 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off bef ore connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the ot[...]

171 Appendix High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement t he camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the fo llowing procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accom panying the flash along with this explanation. Using an Ex[...]

172 Batteries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has consi derably diminished, wip e the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. T he terminals may be dirty from fingerprints. z Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You are recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to[...]

173 Appendix If the Date/Time in the Set up menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please purc hase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and replace it as follows. Replacing the Date Battery The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire ear[...]

174 5 Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow. 6 Insert a new battery with the (–) side facing up. 7 Replace the battery holder and close the cover. 8 When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p. 13). After purchasing the camera and turning on the power f or the first time, although the Date/Time [...]

175 Appendix 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. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dir t. If necessary, gently wipe with a[...]

176 All data is based on Canon’s standar d testing m ethods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A580 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telepho to Specifications Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8 million Image Senso r : 1/2.5-i nch type C CD (Total numb er of pi xels: Approx. 8 .3 million pix els) Lens : 5.8 (W) – 23.2 (T) mm (35mm film [...]

177 Appendix Metering S ystem : Eva luative* 1 /Center-weig hted average o r Spot* 2 *1 Facial brightness i s also evaluated in Face Detect AF. *2 Fixed to center Exposure Compensation : ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increme nts ISO Speed (Standard Out put Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure In dex) : Auto* 1 , High IS O Auto* 2 , ISO 80 /100/200/4 00/ 800/1[...]

178 Data Type : Still images: Ex if 2.2 (JPEG)* : : Movies: AVI ( Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monau ral)) Sound Memo: WAVE (monaur al) * This digital camera supports E xif 2.2 (also called “Ex if Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-[...]

179 Appendix Playback Mo des : Single ( histogram displayable) , Index (9 thumbnail i mages), Magnifi ed (approx. 2x to 10x max.), Resume Play back, Image In spection Tool, Jump, My Category, Movie Playback (slo w motion availab le), Rotat e, Slide Show, Red -Eye Correctio n, Resize, So und memos (it is possible to record and p layback up to 1 min.[...]

180 Battery Capacity z The actual figures will vary acco rding to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performan ce may diminish and the low battery icon (blinking red) ma y appear very rap idly. In these circumstances, the performance c an be improved by warming the battery in a pocket [...]

181 Appendix Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Memory card included with the camera This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual re sults may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Recording Pixe ls Compression 32 MB SDC-1 28M SDC-512MSH (Large) 3264 × 2448 pixels 83 5 1 3 9 14 5 9 231 30 123 479 (Med[...]

182 Movie : Memory card included with the camera • Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min. The figures indicate th e maximum continuous recording time. Image Data Sizes (Estima ted) Recordin g Pixels/ Frame Rate 32 MB SDC- 128M SDC-512MSH Standard 640 × 480 pixels 20 frames/sec. 23 se c. 1 mi n. 36 sec. 6 min. 12 sec. 640 × 480 pixels 20 frames /[...]

183 Appendix MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or th e Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Interface Compatible with MultiMe diaCard stan dards Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 1.4 mm ( 1.26 × 0.94 × 0.06 in.) Weight Appr ox. 1.5 g (0.0 5 oz.) Interface Compatible with SD memory [...]

184 Battery Charger C B-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and C harger Kit CBK4-300) *1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries *2 When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the b attery charger Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapte r Kit ACK800) Rated Input 10 0 – 240 V AC[...]

Index 185 Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ......................... ......... 99 A AC Adapter Ki t ACK800 .......... 170 Accessories ............... .............. .. 36 AF Frame .................. .......... 46, 82 AF-assist Beam ................... 40, 4 9 AF-Point Zoom ... ................. ...... 78 Auto Categor y ......................... 100 AUTO Mo[...]

Index 186 H High-Power Flas h ........ ........... 171 Histogram ....... .................. ......... 48 I Index Playba ck ................. ....... 104 Indicators .... ................. ............. 43 ISO Speed ....................... ......... 65 J Jump (Search ing the Images ) . 107 L LCD Monitor Display ................. 53 Lens Retract .....[...]

Index 187 Slide Shows .............. .............. 114 Sound Memos .............. ........... 122 Start-up Image ................. ......... 51 System Map ................. ............. 3 4 T Telephoto .................. .............. .. 55 Transfer S ettings (DP OF) ....... 130 Transition .................. .............. 113 TV Set ...........[...]

188 Canadian Radio Interf erence Regulations This Class B digi tal apparatus co mplies with Canadia n ICES-003. Réglementat ion canadienne sur les interf érences radio Cet appar eil numériqu e de la c lasse B es t conforme à la norm e NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Notice (Digital Came ra, Model PC1264 Syst ems) This device complies with Par t 15 of th[...]

189 Trademark Acknowledgments • Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, the Mac logo, Quick Time and the QuickTime logo a re trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • The SDHC lo[...]

Functions Available in Each Shoot ing Mode 190 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mo de Some functions may not be avai lable, depending on the shooting mode. Check the functions availabl e for each shooting mode in the table below. Shooting Mode Function Long Shutter Exposure Comp ensation ( p. 90 ) { ––– Long Shutter Mode ( p. 92 ) – { ?[...]

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Functions Available in Each Shoot ing Mode 192 { : Setting available or optimum value is automa tically set by the camera. – : Not available. 1) Set to optimum value depending on each sho oting mode. 2) Recording pixels fixed to Larg e, compression fixed to Fine. 3) Including macro. 4) Date stamp and Widescreen are not available. 5) Alwa ys set t[...]

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