Canon A720 1S Bedienungsanleitung

Camer a User Guide Camera User Gu ide CDI-E334-010 © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA ENGLISH DIGIT AL CAMERA Ensure that you r ead the Safety Pr ecautions (pp . 162–167). Getting S t arted Learning Mor e Componen ts Guide Basic Operations Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Using the Mode Dial V arious Shooting Me thods Playback/Erasing P[...]

W or kflow and R e ference Guides The following guides are available . Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below . Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Learning More (p. 37) Prepare the cam era for use Connect the camera to other devices • Connect ing to a printer • Connect ing to a TV set • Connect ing to a compute r Direct [...]

1 Checking the P ackage Contents The foll owing it ems are incl uded in the package. If somethi ng is missi ng, please con tact the retai l outl et at whic h you purchas ed the product . Y ou may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camer a with the included memory card. Y ou can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory ca[...]

2 T a ble of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read 6 Components Guide 38 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Basic Operations 42 Menus and Sett[...]

3 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Configuring the Postcard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Embedding the Date in the Image Data . .[...]

4 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Playback/Erasing 122 Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Viewing Images in Sets of Ni ne (Index Playback) . . . . 123 Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Index 196 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 206 Symbol Conv entions in this Guide Explanations in this guide are bas ed on the camera's default settings at time of purchase. Mode switch position: Rec. ( )/Play ( ) Available shooting modes These modes are available These modes are not available This mark denotes issues that may affect[...]

6 Please R ead Te s t S h o t s Before you try to photograph import ant 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., its subsidiari e s and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising fr [...]

Getting Star ted z Prepar ations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Shooting Mo vies z Viewing Movies z Erasing z Printing z Downloading Images to a Computer z System Map[...]

Preparations 8 Getting Star ted Prepar ations  Attac hing the Wrist Strap 1. Slide the battery co ver lock in the direc tion of the arr ow ( a ) and hold it there while moving the en tire cover in the direction of the arrow ( b ) and opening it up in the direction of the arrow ( c ). It is recommended to use the Wrist S trap to avoid dropping du[...]

Preparations 9 Getting Star ted 2. Install two batteries. 3. Close the cover ( a ), and p ress downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( b ). Positive end (+) Negative end (–) a b[...]

Preparations 10 Getting Star ted 1. Slide the battery co ver lock in the direc tion of the arr ow ( a ) and hold it there while moving the en tire cover in the direction of the arrow ( b ) and opening it up in the direction of the arrow ( c ). 2. Insert the memory card until its clicks into place. Inser ting the Memor y Car d c b a Battery Cover Lo[...]

Preparations 11 Getting Star ted 3. Close the cover ( a ), and p ress downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( b ).  T o Remo ve the Memor y Car d • Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting [...]

Preparations 12 Getting Star ted The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in steps 3 and 4 in the explanation below . 1. Press the power button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the [ (S et up)] menu. 3. Use the or button to se lect [Date/[...]

Preparations 13 Getting Star ted Y ou can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. 1. Set the mode switch to (P layback). 2. Hold down the button and press the button. 3. Use the , , or button to select a language. 4. Press the b utton. Y ou can imprint the date and time you ha ve set onto images (p. 71). Setting the Dis[...]

Shooting Still Images 14 Getting Star ted Shooting Still I ma ges 1. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and t he start-up image will display in the LCD monitor . • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shoo ting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Shooting ). 2. Set the mode dia l to (Auto). 3. Aim th[...]

Shooting Still Images 15 Getting Star ted 4. Press the shutter button lightl y (press halfway) to set the focus. • When the camera focuse s, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash fires). • AF frames will display in green on the LCD monitor at the points of focus. 5. Without changing anything else, press the shutte[...]

Shooting Still Images 16 Getting Star ted Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Y ou can also use the following me thods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. z Keep the shutter button pressed fully . z Press the button while the recor[...]

Viewing Still Images 17 Getting Star ted Viewing Still Ima ges 1. Set the mode switch to (Playback). • The last recor ded image will display . 2. Use the or button to display the imag e 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 mor e quickly if you keep the[...]

Shooting Movies 18 Getting Star ted Shooting Mo vies 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shoo ting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Shooting ). 2. Set the mode dial to ( Movie ). • Confirm that the camera is set to (S tandard). 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Do not press any buttons ot her th[...]

Shooting Movi es 19 Getting Star ted 4. Press the shutter button lightl y (press halfway) to set the focus. • An electronic beep will sound twice and the indicator will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set when you press the button halfway . 5. Without changing anything else, press t[...]

Viewing Movies 20 Getting Star ted Viewing Mo vies 1. Set the mode switch to (Playback). 2. Use the or button to disp lay a movie and p ress the button. • Images with a icon are movies. 3. Use the or button to select (Play) and p ress the butto n. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, y ou can pa[...]

Erasing 21 Getting Star ted Era sing 1. Set the mode switch to (Playback). 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selecte d and press the button. • T o exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an[...]

Printing 22 Getting Star ted Printing 1. Connect the camera to a direct print comp atible printer* 1 . • Open the Camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. • See the printer ’s user guide for connection instructions. Power Button Button / Buttons Mode Switch *1 Since this camera uses a standard p[...]

Printing 23 Getting Star ted 2. T urn on the printer . 3. Set the camera’ s mode switch to (Playback) and press the power button. • The button will light blue. • A , or icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer). • will display for movies. 4. Use the or bu[...]

Downloading Ima ges to a Computer 24 Getting Star ted Downloading Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.  Wi [...]

Download ing Images to a Computer 25 Getting Star ted 1. Installing the sof tware.  W indows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in th e computer's CD-ROM dri ve. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the installation is complete. When the[...]

Downloading Ima ges to a Computer 26 Getting Star ted 2. Connecting the camera to a comput er . 1. Connect the sup plied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGIT AL terminal. • Open the Camera's terminal cover and insert the inter face cable all the way into the connector . 3. Preparing to download image[...]

Download ing Images to a Computer 27 Getting Star ted  W indows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will display . Preparations for downloading im ages are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera (D irect T ransfe r) section (p. 29) (except Windows 20 00). If this Events dialog does not appear[...]

Downloading Ima ges to a Computer 28 Getting Star ted  Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a co nnection between the camera and computer . If it fails to a ppear , click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appear s at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading images are now finished . Please procee[...]

Download ing Images to a Computer 29 Getting Star ted Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Downloading Images Using the Cam era (Direct T r ansfer) Install the sof tware befo re downloading images via the Direct T ransfer method for the first time (p. 25) . All Images Transfers and saves all i mages to t[...]

Downloading Ima ges to a Computer 30 Getting Star ted 1. Confirm that the Direct T ransfer menu is displayed o n the camera's LCD monitor . • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct T ransfer menu fails to appear .  All Images/New Images/DPOF T r ans. Images 2. Use the or button to sele ct , or and press the bu[...]

Download ing Images to a Computer 31 Getting Star ted 4. Press the button after downloading finishes. • Y ou will return to the Dir ect T ransfe r menu. Click at the bottom right of the window to close the CameraWindow and the downloaded images will display on the computer . By default, images are saved on the computer in folders according to the[...]

System Map 32 Getting Star ted System Map Wrist S trap WS-200 AA Alkaline Batteries (x2)  Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800  Power Cord AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* 1 Memory Card (16MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk A V Cable A VC-DC300* 1 Waterproof Case WP-DC16 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300* 5 [...]

System Map 33 Getting Star ted USB Port PC Card Slot Direct Interface Cable* 2 USB Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter SD Memory Card* 5 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH Compact Photo Printers* 2 * 3 (SELPHY Series) Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers* 4 (PIXMA series) TV/Video Video IN T erminal Audio IN T erminal *1 Also available for purchase separate[...]

System Map 34 Getting Star ted The following camera accessories ar e sold separately . Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.  Lenses, Lens Adapter • Conversion Lens Adapte r LA-DC58G This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter , tele- converter and close-up lens to the camera. • Wide Conve[...]

System Map 35 Getting Star ted  Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD Memory Cards are used to store images recorded by the came ra. 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 , Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet print[...]

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Components Gu ide 38  F r ont View a Microphone b AF-assist Beam (p. 45) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 88) d Self-T imer Lamp (p. 66) e S peaker f Viewfinder Window g Flash (p. 64) h T erminal Cover i A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) T erminal (p. 146) j DIGIT AL T erminal (p. 26) k DC IN (Power input) T erminal (p. 174) l Ring Release Button (p. 177[...]

Components Guide 39  Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 49) b Viewfinder c Wrist S trap Mount d Memory Card Slot / Battery Cove r Lock (pp. 8, 10) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (pp. 8, 10) f T ripod Socket The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic f ilm for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using [...]

Components Gu ide 40  Controls a Indicators (p. 41) b Power Lamp c Power Button (p. 14) d Zoom Lever (pp. 59, 122) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (T elephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (p. 14) f Mode Dial (pp. 14, 73) g Mode Switch (p. 14) h (Print/Share) Button (pp. 22, 29, 1 14) i FUNC./SET Button (p. 42) j MENU Button (p. 43) k D[...]

Components Guide 41 The camera indicators on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. • Upper Indicator • Lower Indica tor 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 . * This time can be changed. Ind[...]

Basic Operations 42 Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play , Print or Set up menu.  Button This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Menus and Settings 1 Set the mode s witch to . 2 Press the button. 3 Use the or bu[...]

Basic Operations 43  Button Convenient settings for shooting, play back or printin g can be set with these menus. 1 Press the button. 2 Use the or button to s witch betw een menus. • Y o u can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. • The following menus are displayed. Shooting: Rec. / Set up Playback: Play / Print / Set up 3 Use th[...]

Basic Operations 44 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu The icons shown here indicate the default settings (factory settings). Rec. Menu Menus and Default Settings Menu Item Page Menu Item Page ISO S peed p . 100 Metering Mode p. 102 White Bala nce p. 104 Compression (S till image) p. 57 Drive Mode p. 87 Recording Pixels (S til[...]

Basic Operations 45 Safety FE On*/Off p. 1 1 3 S pot AE Point Center*/A F Point p. 103 MF-Point Zoom On*/ Off p. 96 Safety MF On*/Off p. 97 AF-assist Beam On*/Off p. 151 Review Off/2*–10 second s/Hold Y ou can set the length of time images displ ay after being shot (p. 16). Disp. Overlay p. 1 17 (S till image) Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Gu ide/Both (M[...]

Basic Operations 46 Play Menu Print Menu Set up Menu Menu It em Page Menu It em Page Auto Play p. 129 Print p. 139 Red-Eye Correction p. 130 Select Image & Qt y . Select All Im ages Resize p. 134 Clear All Select ions Sound Memo p. 136 Print Settings Protect p. 137 Rotate p. 127 Erase all p. 138 T ran sfer Order p. 144 T ran sition p. 128 Menu [...]

Basic Operations 47 Shutter Vo l u m e Adjusts the volu me of the sound played whe n the shutter release s. The shutter so und does not play when a movie is reco rding. Playback Vol. Adj usts the playback vol ume of movies and sound memos. S tart-up Image On*/Off Sets w hether or not the St art-up Image appears when t he camera is powe red on. Powe[...]

Basic Operations 48 *1 Y ou can change the p rinter connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/740/730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the pow[...]

Basic Operations 49 Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the button. • The display mode changes as follows with each press. • The shooting informatio n displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. z The LC[...]

Basic Operations 50 Shooting Infor mation (Shooting Mode) Infor mation Displa yed on the L C D Monitor a ISO S peed* ( ••• ) p. 100 White Balanc e p. 104 Drive Mode pp. 66, 87 My Colors p. 107 Flash Exposure Compensation/F lash Output pp. 1 10, 111 Metering Mo de p. 102 Compression (S till image) p. 57 Recording Pixels (S till image) p. 57 Re[...]

Basic Operations 51 * Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway . During flash photograp hy , however , the camera automatically readjusts the ISO speed, shutte r speed or aperture setting to an optimal setting, which may cause the playback informa tion to differ from the displayed information. c Create Fold er p. 1 18 S tills: Recordable[...]

Basic Operations 52 Playback Inf or mation (Playbac k Mode)  Standard  Detailed a Displayed ima ge number/T otal numbe r of images – Folder Number-Fil e Number p. 121 b Compression (S till Images) p. 57 Recording Pixels (S till Images) p. 57 Movie p. 125 Red-Eye Correction/Resize pp. 130, 134 WAVE Format Sound p. 136 Protection S tatus p. 1[...]

Basic Operations 53 The following information may also be displayed with some images. b Shutter Speed 15–1/2000 pp. 83, 86 Aperture V alue F2.8– F8.0 pp. 85, 86 c Recording Pixe ls/Frame Rate (Movies) p. 57 Exposure Compen sation ••• p. 101 Flash Exposur e Compensation/Flash Outp ut ••• pp. 1 10, 111 d White Balance p. 104 My Colors[...]

Basic Operations 54 Histogr am Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to ch eck the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias towar d the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compen sation to a positive value. Similarly , [...]

Basic Operations 55 R esetting Settings to T heir Default V alues 1 Select [Re set All]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Reset All]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK] 2. Press the button. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected[...]

Basic Operations 56 Y ou should always format a new memo ry car d or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. F or matting Memor y Car ds Please note that formatting (initia lizing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 Select [F or mat]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to sel[...]

Commonly U sed Shoot ing Funct ions 57 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Changing the R ecor ding Pixels/ Compression (Still Ima ges) Shooting Mod e 1 Select a resolution setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. 2 Select a compression setting. 1. [...]

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 58 Appr o ximate V alues for R ecor ding Pixels • : Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. Appr o ximate V alues for Compression Settings Recording Pixels Purpose* (Large) 8M 3264 x 2448 pixels High Printin g to about A3-size 297 x 420 mm (1 1.7[...]

Commonly U sed Shoot ing Funct ions 59 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm – 210 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar will display while you adjust the zoom. Shooting with the Optical Zoom Shooting Mod e 1 Press the zoom lev er tow ar d or . • Wide Angle: Zooms out[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 60 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * Digital tele-converter cannot be set. Y ou can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows: Using the Digital Zoom/Digital T ele-Conv er ter Shoot ing [...]

Commonly U sed Shoot ing Funct ions 61 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 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [S tandard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lev er tow ar d and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zo[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 62 Safety Zoom Zone Depending on the number of recor ding pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). The displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration (not available in ). Safety Z[...]

Commonly U sed Shoot ing Funct ions 63 Shooting with the Digital T ele-Conv er ter The digital tele-converter feature us es 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 Accept the setting. 1[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 64 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * Cannot be set in mode. Using the Flash Shoot ing Mod e 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change the flash mode. • : [Auto] • : [On] • : [Off] Y ou are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera s[...]

Commonly U sed Shoot ing Funct ions 65 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * Cannot be se t in mode. Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. At maximum wide angle, the image area is 24 x 18 mm (0.94 x 0.71 in.) when at the minimum focusing distance (1 cm from the end of the lens to the subject). T o Cancel th[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 66 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * Cannot be set in mode. Y ou can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. T o Cancel t he Self-Timer: Select . Using the Self-Timer Shoot ing Mod e 10 sec. Self-Timer : shoots 10 seconds af ter you press t he shutter button. [...]

Commonly U sed Shoot ing Funct ions 67 Changing the Delay Time and Num ber of Shots ( ) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 3. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and change the settings with the or button. 2. Press the button. 3. Press t[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 68 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * Only [Continuous] can be set. The lens shift type image stabilizer f unction 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 without a flash. Set[...]

Commonly U sed Shoot ing Funct ions 69 LCD Monitor Icons [Contin uous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] [Converter] se tting in Rec. menu Reference Page None p. 179 WC-DC58N/ TC-DC58N/250 D 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 str[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 70 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Y ou can shoot images with the opt imal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor . Configuring the Postcard Mode Shoot ing Mod e 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Us[...]

Commonly U sed Shoot ing Funct ions 71 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Y ou can embed the date in the image data when (Postcard) is selected. Embedding the Date in the Image Da ta Shooting Mod e 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 3. Press the button. 2 Select [Date S[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 72 T o imprint the date on all but ( postcard) size images, use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) or printer settings. For details, pl ease see the user guide for each product.[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 73 Mode Dial  Auto The camera auto matically select s settings. (p. 14)  Image zone When a shootin g mode appropri ate for the shooting con ditions is selected, the camera aut omatically adj usts settings for optimal shooti ng. (p. 74) Portrait Landscape Night Snap shot Kids & Pets Indoor S pecial Scene (p . [...]

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 74 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Shoot ing Mod e 1 Set the mode dial to , , , or . Portrait Produces a so ft effect when p[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 75 (Special Scene) Y ou can shoot with the most ap propriate settings for the scene. Indoor Prevents camera shak e and maintains the subj ect’s true color whe n shooting un der fluoresc ent or tungsten l ighting. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Use the or button to select a shooting mode. Night Scene Allows you to ca ptur[...]

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 76 Beach Shoots without maki ng people appe ar dark near water or sand where reflec ted sunlight i s strong. Firewor ks Captures fi reworks in th e sky sharply an d at optimal exposure. Aquarium Selects the optima l ISO speed, whi te balance an d color bala nce to captur e fish and othe r items in an indoor aqua rium. U[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 77 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). S titch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a co mputer . Shooting P anoramic Images (Stitc h Assist) Shooting Mod e 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Select a shooting direction. 1. Use t[...]

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 78 3 Shoot the first ima ge in the sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 4 Compose the second image so that it o verla ps a por tion of the fir st and shoot. • Y o u can press the or button to return to the previou sly recorded image to retake the shot. • Minor discrep[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 79 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The following movie modes are available . The recordi ng time will vary accor d ing to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 191). * Even if the clip size has not reached 4 GB, recording will stop at the momen t the clip length reaches 1 hour . Depending [...]

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 80 3 Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfw ay automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously . • During shooting, the recor ding time and [ z Rec] appear on the LCD monitor . • Pressing the shutter button[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 81 Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording p ixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard) (frame rate is f ixed). Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. 1 Select th[...]

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 82 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subjec t. Y ou ca n freely configure such settings as the ISO speed, expos ure compensation and white balance. Prog r am AE Shoot ing Mod e 1 Set the mode dial to .[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 83 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatica lly selects an aperture value to match t he brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an inst antaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowi ng effect and a[...]

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 84 z The aperture value and shutter speed change acco rding to the zoom state as follows z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is selected. Shutter Speed Display z The fol lowi ng shut ter s peeds ca n be[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 85 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the ca mera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (o pening the aperture) allows you to blur the backg[...]

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 86 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Y ou can manually set the shutter speed and aperture t o shoot images. Manually Setting the Sh utter Speed and Aper ture Shoot ing Mod e 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Configure the shutter speed and aper tur e set- ting. 1. Use the button to select shutter speed or[...]

Various S hooting Methods 87 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutte r button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*1, you can shoot continuously (smooth conti nuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 190). T o Cancel Co [...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 88 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * 1 Cannot be set in mode. You can set whether or not the red-eye re duction *2 lamp automatically fires with the flash. *2 This function reduces the red appearance of eyes when they reflect light back from the flash. z The interval between shots lengthens when the[...]

Various S hooting Methods 89 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Y ou can shoot with the flash at sl ow shutter speeds. This is handy for shooting at night or under artificial lighting indoors. Setting the Slow Sync hr o Function Shooting Mode 1 Select [Slow Sync hr o]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button [...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 90 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * Cannot be set in mode. The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. Selecting an AF F r ame Mode Shoot ing Mode Face Detect Y ou can have t he camera automat ically detect the posi[...]

Various S hooting Methods 91 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Face Detect], [AiAF], [Center] or [FlexiZone]. 2. Press the button. • Changing the AF Frame Size ( p. 92) • Changing the AF Frame Position (p. 93) z [Face Detect] and [FlexiZone] ca nnot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The AF frame appears as follow[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 92 Changing the AF F rame Size ([Center] or [Flexi- Zone]) Y ou can change the AF frame size to better suit the size of a subject. Y ou reduce the area used t o set the focus when you reduce the AF frame to match a small sub ject or to focus on a particular portion of a subject. 1 Change the AF frame size. 1. Press the but[...]

Various S hooting Methods 93 Changing the AF F rame Position ([Fle xiZone]) Y ou can move the AF frame to any position (FlexiZ one AF/AE). This allows you to set the focus more pr ecisely on your target subject. 1 Press r epeatedly until the AF frame tur ns gr een. • In some shooting modes, pressing the button switches between the following setti[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 94 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * Cannot be used in mode. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subje cts • Subjects with extremely br ight obj ects at the cent er o[...]

Various S hooting Methods 95 Shooting with the AF Lock To Release the AF Lock Press the button and use the or button to select (Normal). 1 T ur n on the LCD monitor . 2 Aim the camera so that a n object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button. • T[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 96 Shooting in Manual F ocus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 T ur n on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the button sev eral times. • and the MF indicator are displayed. • When the [ ] menu’s [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. The magnified position will dif[...]

Various S hooting Methods 97 T o Cancel the Manua l Focus Press the button a nd use the or button to select (Nor mal). Using the Manual F ocus in Combination with the Auto F ocus (Saf ety MF) First, manual focus is used to roughly focu s, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. Not available in or modes. 1 Se[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 98 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Y ou 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. T o Release th e AE Lock Operate a button other than the or button. Locking the Exposure Setting (AE [...]

Various S hooting Methods 99 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Y ou can lock the f lash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. T o Release t he FE Lock Operate a button other than the or button. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Shooting Mode 1 T ur n [...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 100 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blur ry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. { :Available *:Default Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode { * { –––––[...]

Various S hooting Methods 101 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Adjust t he exposure compens ation to a positive va lue to av oid making the subject too dark whe n it is bac klit or shot agai nst a brigh t background. Adjust t he exposur e compensation to a negat ive val ue to avoid making the subject too brig ht in nigh t sho[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 102 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode Evaluative Appropriat e for standard shoo ting conditi ons, including ba cklit scene s. The camera di vides images i nto several zones for metering. It evaluates c omplex lig hting condit ions, such as the positio n o[...]

Various S hooting Methods 103 Setting the Spot Metering F r ame to the Cen- ter/T o Cor respond w ith the AF F r ame 1 Select [Spot AE P oint]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [S pot AE Point]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Center] or [AF Point]. 2. Press the button. • [Center]: spot me[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 104 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Normally , t he (Auto) white balanc e setting selects an optimal w hite balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking color s, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Adjusting the T one (W hite Balan ce) Shooting Mode[...]

Various S hooting Methods 105 Using the Custom White Balance Y ou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by ha ving the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray car d that you wish to establish as the standard white color . In particular , take a cu[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 106 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 incorrect (image appears comple tely black or white). z Shoot with the same setting s as when reading the whi[...]

Various S hooting Methods 107 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). You can change the look of an image when it is shot. Configuring My Colors Settings ( / / / ) Shooting in a My Color s Mode Shooting Mode My Colors Off Records n ormally with this se tting. Viv id Empha sizes the con trast and col or saturation to record bol d col[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 108 Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 2 Select the mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation]. 3. Use the or bu tton to adjust the setting. • The adjustment results [...]

Various S hooting Methods 109 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. Switching betw een Flash Adjustme nt Settings Shooting Mode 1 Select [Flash Adjust]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] [...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 110 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of -2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Y ou can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camer a’s exposure compensation function for balanced exposure of the background when doing flash photogr[...]

Various S hooting Methods 111 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). When shooti ng, the flash out put can be cont rolled in thr ee steps, up to FULL. In and shooting modes, please set [Flash Adjust] to [Manual] (p. 109). Setting the Flash Output Shooting Mode 1 Configure the flash output setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 112 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Switc hing the Timing a t which the Flash Fir es Shooting Mode 1st-curtain The flash fir es right after the shut ter opens, rega rdless of the shutter sp eed. Usually , the 1 st-curtain is used when shooting . 2nd-curtain The flash fi res right befo re the shutt e[...]

Various S hooting Methods 113 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The camera automatically changes t he shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. In and shooting mod es, ensure that the flash adjustment setting is configured to [Auto] in advance (p. 10[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 114 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Y ou can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be re gistered. To Cancel the shortcut b utton Select in Step 2. R e gistering Settings to the Print/ Share Button Shooting Mode Menu Item Page Menu Item Pag[...]

Various S hooting Methods 115 Using the Button See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Y our camera is equipped with an In telligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vert ically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor . 1 Press th[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 116 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button. • When the Auto Rotate function is set to [On] and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode during shooting, (normal), (right end is down) or ( left end is down) will appear in the display . z This function may not ope[...]

Various S hooting Methods 117 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * Only [Grid Lines] can be set. You can display vertical and horizo ntal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monito r while shooting to help check the position of your subject. Setting the Display Overla ys Shooti ng Mode Grid Line s Displays gr[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 118 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images w ill be automatically saved to that folder. Creating a Folder the Ne xt Time You Shoot. Creating an Ima ge Destination (F older) Shooti ng Mode Create N ew Folder Creates a ne w folder the next ti me[...]

Various S hooting Methods 119 Setting the Day or Time for A utomatic F older Creation. 1 Select [Create F older]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button t o select the [ ] menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Auto Create] and the or button to select a cre[...]

Various Shoo ting Methods 120 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. Y ou can select how the file number is assigned. R esetting the F ile Number Shooti ng Mode Continuous A number one hi gher than th e last one re corded is ass igned to the next im age. This is conv eni[...]

Various S hooting Methods 121 File and F older Number s Recorded images are assigned consecut ive file numb ers 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. • Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficien[...]

Playback /Erasing 122 T o Cancel the Mag nified Display Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) Magnifying Ima ges 1 Press the zoom lev er toward . • will display and a magnified portion of the image will display . • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. 2 Use the , [...]

Playback/Erasin g 123 T o Retu rn to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Ima ges in Sets of Nine (Inde x Playback) 1 Press the zoom lev er toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , o r button to change the image selection. Switching be tween Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will [...]

Playback /Erasing 124 When you have many images recor ded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. T o Return to Single Image Playback Press the MENU button. J umping to Ima ges Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a t ime. Jump 100 I mages Jumps over 100 ima ges at a[...]

Playback/Erasin g 125 Viewing Movies (Operating the Mo vie Contr ol Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display the mo vie file. 1. Use the or button to select a movie. 2. Press the button. • Images with a icon are mov- ies. 2 Play the mo vie. 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • The movie will pause [...]

Playback /Erasing 126 Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playba ck and returns to single imag e playback Prints (An icon will display when a printer is connecte d. See the Direct Print User Gui de for details.) Play Slow Motion Playb ack (Y ou can use the button to slow down or the button to spe ed up playback.) Displays th e first frame Previo[...]

Playback/Erasin g 127 Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display . R otating Image s in the Display 1 Select [R otate]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Rota te the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to rotate. 2. Press the button. • Cycle through the 90°/[...]

Playback /Erasing 128 Y ou can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. Playback with T r ansition Ef fects No transiti on effect. The display ed image darken s and the next ima ge gradually brightens until it is di splayed. Press the button to have the previo us image display from t he left and the button to have the n[...]

Playback/Erasin g 129 Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor di splays each image for approximately 3 seconds. Automated Playbac k (Auto Play) 1 Select [Auto Play]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. • During automated playback, the[...]

Playback /Erasing 130 Y ou can correct red eyes in recor ded images. R ed-Eye Cor r ection Function Red eyes may not be automatica lly detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces [...]

Playback/Erasin g 131 3 Cor rect the ima ge. 1. Use the or button to select [S tart]. 2. Press the button. 4 Sav e the image. 1. Use the or button 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]: Sa[...]

Playback /Erasing 132 z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red eye correction any nu mber of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application . z Since the correction frame will not appear automa tically on images that have alr[...]

Playback/Erasin g 133 Rem oving Corr ection F rames T o correctly perform red- eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in step 2 on page 132): - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surround s the red-eye portion to be corrected. - When there are several subjects with red-eye, be sure to add one correction frame p[...]

Playback /Erasing 134 Y ou can resave images that were recorded at hig h recording pixel settings at lower settings. R esizing Ima ges 1600 x 120 0 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 1 Select [R esize]. 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 button to select[...]

Playback/Erasin g 135 4 Sav e the image. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. 5 Display the sav ed image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Y es]. 3. Press the button. • Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. Movies and images shot in Widescreen mode cann[...]

Playback /Erasing 136 In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the W A VE 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 button to select an image to [...]

Playback/Erasin g 137 Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select an op tion and press FUNC./SET Y ou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [Eras e] in the confi rmation scre en and press the FUNC./SET button. z Y ou cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected imag[...]

Playback /Erasing 138 Erasing All Im ages 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 [Erase all]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Erase the ima ges. 1. Use the or butt[...]

Print Settings/Tran sfer Settings 139 Y ou can select images on a memory card for prin ting 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 extr emely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer , or for sending [...]

Print Settings/Transfer S ettings 140 2 Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the Print T ype se ttings (p. 142). Standard () / Both () 1. Use the or button to select the images. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). • When the camera is co nnected to a printer, the button will li[...]

Print Settings/Tran sfer Settings 141 All the Images on a Memor y Car d 1 Select [Select All Images]. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button t o select the [ ] menu. 4. Use the or button to select [Select All Images]. 5. Press the button. • One copy of every image will be set to print. • When the camera is connect[...]

Print Settings/Transfer S ettings 142 Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The fo llowing settings can be selected. * Default setting Print Ty p e St anda rd* Prints one imag e per page. Index Prints th e selected images to gether at a reduced size in an index for mat. Both Prints the i mages in b o[...]

Print Settings/Tran sfer Settings 143 z The Date and File No. settings change according to the Pr int T ype as follows. - Index [Date] and [Fil e No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - S tandard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however , the printable information may vary between printers. z Images dated us[...]

Print Settings/Transfer S ettings 144 Y ou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Sof tware Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer ima ges to your computer . The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards. Single Ima ges Setting the DPOF T r ansfer Settings The ico[...]

Print Settings/Tran sfer Settings 145 All the Images on a Memor y Car d 1 Select [T ransfer Or der]. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 4. Press the button. 2 Select [Mar k all]. 1. Use the or button to select [Mark all] 2. Press the button. • Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer o[...]

Connecting to a TV 146 Y ou can use the supplied A V cable to shoot or playback images using a TV . Shooting/Playback Using a TV 1 T ur n off the camer a and the TV . 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT ter- minal. • Open the terminal cover and plug the A V cable in all the way . 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN [...]

Troubles hooting 147 • Camera (p. 147) • When the power is turn ed on (p. 148) • LCD monitor (p. 148) • Shooting (p. 150) • Shooting movies (p. 154) • Playback (p. 155) • Battery (p. 156) • TV monitor output (p. 156) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 157) Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. [...]

Troubleshooti ng 148 Sounds come from the ca mera interior. 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 pro[...]

Troubles hooting 149 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 normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be reco[...]

Troubleshooti ng 150 Shooting Camera will not record. Mode switch is set to (playback). z Set the mode switch to (shooting) (p. 14). Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible (p. 41). Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card (p. 10). z If required, download the images to a compu[...]

Troubles hooting 151 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. 45). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. Subject is out of fo[...]

Troubleshooti ng 152 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 on. z Set the flash to (Flash off) (p. 64). 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 [...]

Troubles hooting 153 Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. z In the Rec. menu set the Red-Eye setting to [On] (p. 88). For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtaine[...]

Troubleshooti ng 154 Shooti ng movies The recording time may no t 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 displa[...]

Troubles hooting 155 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 Gui[...]

Troubleshooti ng 156 Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 168). Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. z If shooting in a cold location, warm the batteries such as by placing them in your pocket before using them. Batte[...]

Troubles hooting 157 Printing with a direct 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 In the [ ] menu, select [Print Method][...]

List of Messages 158 The following messages may appear on the LCD mo nitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connectio n. Busy... Image is being recorded to the memory card, or the playback mode is starting up. No memory card You turned on the camera without a mem[...]

List of Messages 159 Naming error! The file name could not be creat ed because ther e 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[...]

List of Messages 160 Incompatible WA VE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot modify image You attempted to resize or perform red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera. Or you attempted to resize an image r[...]

List of Messages 161 Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens w as in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off. Th is error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you operate it in a location w ith excessive dust or sand in the air. Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playba c[...]

Appendix 162 z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camer a and its acces[...]

Appendix 163 Warnings Equipment z Do not point the camera d irectly at the sun or bright light sources. Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesight. z Store this equipme nt out of the reach of chil dren and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child[...]

Appendix 164 z Do not use substances cont aining alcohol, benzine, t hinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. z Do not cut, damage, alter or p lace heavy items on the po wer cord. z Use only recommended po wer accessories. z Remove the power cord on a regular p eriodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that coll[...]

Appendix 165 z When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batt eries, use only a specified battery charger. z The compact power adapt er is designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use it with other products. There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock. z Before you discard a batte ry, cove[...]

Appendix 166 Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to s trong impacts or shocks that co uld lead to injury or damage th e equipment when wearing or holdin g it by the strap. z Do not store the equipmen t in humid or dusty areas. z Do not allow metal objects (such as p ins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger termin[...]

Appendix 167 Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other item s stuck to the surface of the flash. z Be careful not to cover the flas h with your fingers or clothi ng 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 t akin[...]

Appendix 168 Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Battery Handling Precautions z This camera uses AA-size alkaline bat teries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold sep arately). While it is possible to use AA -size nickel-cadmium b atteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended. z Since [...]

Appendix 169 z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. If the battery terminals are soiled wi th oil from one’s skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced. z At low temperatures, b attery performance may [...]

Appendix 170 Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Cautions W hen Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them t o shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disass emble or alter the memory card. z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign ob j[...]

Appendix 171 Formatting z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protect ed images. z You are recommended to use m emory cards that have been formatted in your came ra. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without f urther formatting. • When the camera is ma lfunctioning, a corrupted memo[...]

Appendix 172 Using R echar geable Batteries (Batter y and Char ger Kit CBK4-300) This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargea ble AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below . Recharging is also possible using two batteries. • After inserting the batteries, plug the charger (CB-5AH) into an outle t, or[...]

Appendix 173 z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dr y cloth in the following situations, as the te rminals may be soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt: - If the battery usage time has considerabl y diminished - If the number of reco rdable images has considerably diminished - When charging the batteries (insert and r emove the batte[...]

Appendix 174 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it fo r long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. z It takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries after they have been depleted. When two batteries are pla[...]

Appendix 175 The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC- DC58N, Tele-converter TC-DC58N an d Close-up lens 250D (58 mm). In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58G.  W ide Conv er ter WC-DC58N Use this converter for taking wi de-angle shots. The wide converter [...]

Appendix 176  Close-up lens 250D (58 mm) This lens makes taking macro shots easy . Focusing Range and Ima ge Area  Conv ersion Lens Adapter LA-DC58G This is the lens adapter for attachin g the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens to the camera. It can be divided into two: the front section and the rear section. z T o Attach Wide C[...]

Appendix 177 Attaching a Len s 1 Be sure that the camera is tur ned of f . 2 Press the ri ng re lease button and hold it down ( a ), and tur n the ring in the directio n of the ar r ow ( b ). 3 W hen the mar k on the camera and the mar k on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Detach the front section of the con version lens adapter (p. 176).[...]

Appendix 178 5 Align the z mark on the conv er sion lens adapter with the mar k on the camera, and tur n the adapter in the direction of the ar r ows as far as the mar k on the camera. • T o remove the conversion lens adapter , t urn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button. 6 Set the lens on the adapter , a[...]

Appendix 179 Conv er ter Se ttings Settings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 68) with the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N, T ele-converter TC-DC58N or Close- up lens 250D attached. 1 Set the mode s witch to . 2 Select [Conv er ter]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [Converter]. 3 Accept the setting. [...]

Appendix 180 High-Po wer Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following 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 Ext[...]

Appendix 181  Batt eries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has consi derably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may b e dirty from fingerprints. z Usage in Cold Temperatu res Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). Y ou are recommended to place the spare battery in[...]

Appendix 182 If the Date/Time menu appears wh en the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please purchase a lith ium coin battery (CR1220) a nd replace it as follows. Replacing the Date Battery Please note that the fi rst date battery may appear t o expire relatively quickly after [...]

Appendix 183 4 Remove the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow. 5 Remove the battery by pull- ing 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. 12). After purchasing [...]

Appendix 184 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 l ens lightly with a soft cloth. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary , gently wipe with[...]

Appendix 185 All data is based on Canon’s st andar d testing m ethods. Subject to change without notice. Po werShot A720 IS Specifications (W): Max. wid e angle (T): Max. te lephoto Camera Effective Pix els : Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5- inch type CCD (To tal number of pi xels: Approx. 8 .3 million) Lens : 5.8 (W) – 34.8 (T) mm (35[...]

Appendix 186 Metering Syste m : Evaluative* 1 , Center-weighted average or Spot* 2 *1 When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect], the brightness of the face is also evaluated *2 Fixed to center/AF Point Exposure C ompensation : ±2 stops in 1/3-st op increments ISO speed (Standard Out put Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Ind ex) : Auto*, High ISO Aut[...]

Appendix 187 Recording Media : SD memory card/SDHC me mory card/ MultiMediaCard/MMCpl us memory card/HC MMCplus memory card File Format : Desig n rule for camera file system an d DPOF compliant Data Type (Still imag es) : Exif 2.2 (J PEG)* Sound memos: WA VE (monaural ) (Movies) : AVI (Image data : Motion JPEG; Audi o data: WAVE (monaural)) * This [...]

Appendix 188 Playback Mode s : Singl e (histogram displayabl e), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnif ied (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD mo nitor, advance or reverse through magnified ima ges possible), Jump (it is possible to jump to every tenth o r hundredth image, to th e first image of each shootin g date, to movies or to the fi rst image in each fol[...]

Appendix 189 Batter y Capacity z The actual figures will vary acco rding to the sh ooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery perform ance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very r apidly. I n these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming the battery in a pocket befor[...]

Appendix 190 Memor y Car ds and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 87) when ca rd has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting condi tions. Recording Pi xels [...]

Appendix 191 Mo vie  :Card included with the camera • Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. Recording Pi xels /Frame Rate 16MB SDC- 128M SDC-512MSH S tandard 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames/se c. 6 sec . 1 min. 4 sec . 4 min. 9 sec. 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames/ sec. LP 14 sec. 2 min. 7 sec.[...]

Appendix 192 Image Data Sizes (Estima ted) Recording Pixels Compression 3264 x 2448 pixe ls 3 436 KB 2060 KB 980 KB 2592 x 1944 pixe ls 2 503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB 2048 x 15 36 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB 1600 x 12 00 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 640 x 480 pixel s 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 1600 x 1200 pixe ls — 558 KB — 3264 x 1832 pixe ls 2 601 KB 1540[...]

Appendix 193 MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard st andards Dimensions 32.0 x 24 .0 x 1.4 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.06 in.) Weight App rox. 1.5 g (0. 05 oz.) Interface C ompa tible with SD memory card s[...]

Appendix 194 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB- 5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) *1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries *2 When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA-PS8 00 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800) Wide Converter WC-DC58[...]

Appendix 195 Tele-converter TC-DC58N (Sold Separately) Close-up Lens 250D 58 mm (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter L A-DC58G (Sold Separately) (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot A720 IS (Max. wide angle) *2 From front of the mounted tele-convert er . *3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58G is re quired when mou[...]

Index 196 Numerics 1st-curtain ................ ................ 112 2nd-curtain ............... ................ 112 3:2 Guide ................. ................ 117 A AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ............ 174 AE Lock ............... ...................... 98 AF Frame ................. ............ 50, 90 AF Lock ............... .....................[...]

Index 197 Histogram ................ .................. 54 I Image Data Sizes (Estimated) ... 192 Image Stabilizer Function ........... 68 Index Playback ................ ......... 123 Indicator ................ ..................... 41 Interface Cable ................ ..... 22, 26 ISO Speed ............... ................ 100 J Jump (Image Search[...]

Index 198 S Safety FE ................. ................ 113 Safety MF ................ .................. 9 7 Safety Zoom ................ ............... 62 Self-Timer ................ .................. 6 6 Shooting .................. .................. 14 Shooting Mode Creative Zone ...................... . 73 Av ......... .....................[...]

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204 Canadian Radio Inte rference Regulations This Class B digi tal apparatus complies with Can adian ICES-003. Réglementat ion canadienne sur les interf érences radi o Cet appareil numér ique de la class e B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada . FCC Notice (Digital Camera , Model PC1251 systems) This device complies with Part 15 of the FC[...]

205 T r ademark Acknowledgments • Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in th e United S tates and/or other countries. • Macintosh, the Mac logo, QuickTime and the QuickT ime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., register ed in the U.S. and other countries. • The SDHC[...]

Functions Availab le in Each Shooting Mode 206 Function Exposure Compe nsation (p. 101) – { { { { – {{ ISO Speed (p. 100) Auto – { { {{ {{ { High ISO Auto ––– { – { –– ISO 80/100/200/400/800/ 1600 { { { { –– – – White Balance (p. 104) Auto { { { { {{{ { Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwa[...]

Functions Availab le in Each Shooting Mode 207 Set each function according to the shooting conditions and then shoot. Only functions with settings that change with the shootin g mode are listed here. Reference Pages {{{{{{{{{{ –– p 101 {{{{{{{{{{ {{ p 100 ––––––––––– – ––––––––––– – {{{{{{{{{{ { {[...]

Functions Availab le in Each Shooting Mode 208 *1 Postcard date imprint and Widescreen are not available. *2 Can only be set in (Setting the aperture). *3 Can only be set in (Shutter speed). *4 Always set to [On]. *5 Always set to [Off]. *6 Only available when the flash is set to [On]. AF Fr ame (p. 9 0) Face D etect { { { { – { { { AiAF (9 point[...]

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