Canon SD500 manual

DIGIT AL CAMERA Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read t he Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide . CDI-E171-010 XXXXXXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN J AP AN Camera User Guide ENGLISH[...]

Flowchart and Refere nce Guides Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended . This product is d esigned to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessor ies. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e. g., a lea[...]

1 Camera Body T e mperature If your camera is used for prolonge d periods, the camer a body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended perio d. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturi ng techniques. More than 99 .99% of the pixels operate to sp[...]

2 About This Guide Conventions Used in the T ext : T his mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’ s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Icons appear ing beside or below titles in dicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the exampl e below, the Self-timer mode can b[...]

3 Table of Contents Please Read ........... ................ ................ ................ ................ .............. 6 Safety Precautions ....................... ............... ................ ................ ........ 7 Preventing Malfuncti ons .......... ................ ................ ................ ......... 12 Components Gu ide[...]

4 Using the Dig ital Zoom ........ ................ ................ ............... ............... 74 Continuous Sho oting ............... ............... ............. ................ ........ 75 Postcard Da te Imprint Mode ......................... ................ ................ ..... 76 Using the Se lf-timer ....... ................ ......[...]

5 Selecting Images for Transferring ......... ................ ................ .......... 142 Connecting the Ca mera to a Comp uter ..... ................ ................ ....... 146 Computer Syste m Requireme nts ... ................ ............... .............. 146 Downloading Im ages by Direct Transfer ..................... ................ [...]

6 Read This First Please Read T est Shots Before you try to photog raph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly . Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries a nd affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages ar[...]

7 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera , please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly . • The safety precautions noted on the following page s are intended to instruct you in the safe and corr ect operation of the camera and its accessories to prev[...]

8 • T o avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Si milarly , never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltag e electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor[...]

9 • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the powe r cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical shor t circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. • Do not handle the power cord if your hands a re wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging th e cable, ensure that you hold the solid[...]

10 • Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-3L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect the batte r y charger and compa ct power adapter fro m both the camera and the po wer outlet after r echarging and when they are not in use to avoid fire and othe[...]

11 Cautions • Avoid using, placin g or storing the equipment in place s subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dash board or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or e xplode, resu lting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may al so cause defor[...]

12 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfun ctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temp[...]

13 Components Guide Components Guide Front Vie w * When carrying the ca mera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. The inte rface cable and A V cable cannot be connect ed simulta neously . AF-assist Be am (p. 46) Red-Eye Re duction Lamp (p. 65) Self-timer Lamp (p. 78) Flash (p. 6 4) Lens Microphone (p. 124) Wr[...]

14 Back View LCD Monitor (p. 36) T r ipod Socket SD Card Slot/ Batter y Cover (p p. 22, 24) Battery Compartme nt (SD card/bat tery compartment ) Viewfind er Window (p. 43) DC Coupler T ermi nal Cover (p. 1 69)[...]

15 Components Guide Operatio n Panel Power Butto n (p. 34) Shutter Butt on (p. 45) (Metering) Button (p. 94) / (Jump) Button (p. 117) / Button (Flash) Button (p. 64)/ Button (Continuous) Button (p. 75)/ (Self-timer) Button (p. 78)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 131)/ Button Mode Di al (p. 16) (Macro) / (Infinity) Button (p. 70)/ Button FUNC./SET [...]

16 Mode Dial Use the mode dial to s elect a shooting or playback function. T o Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) T o Play Back Images (Playback Mode) When a printer is properly connect ed, the , or icon appears on the LCD monitor . Auto Shoots with settings selected by the camera (p. 59). Manual Y ou se lect the exposure compensation, white balanc[...]

17 Components Guide Indicators The indicators light or blink when the power button or shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green : Ready to shoot Blinking Green : Recording to SD c ard / Reading SD card / Erasing from SD card/T ransmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange : Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange : Ready to shoot [...]

18 The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/Share) button. • Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera) • Downloading images: See p.145 of this gu ide and the Software Starter Guide (supplied with the camera) The indicator blinks or lights du ri ng a printer or computer connection. B[...]

19 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the batter y pack the first time you use the camera or when the “Change the batter y pack” message displays. T o protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 h ours continuously . 1 Insert the batte[...]

20 • Since this is a lithium-ion batt er y pack, you need not completely discharge it befor e recharging. I t can be recharged at a ny point. However , since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 ti mes (battery life based on Canon’ s testing standards) , you are recommended to charge the battery pack after having discharged [...]

21 Preparing the Camera z Do not all ow any metal objects such as key r ings to to uch the and terminals (Fi g. A), as this can damage the batter y pack. T o carr y the battery pack or store it dur ing periods o f disuse, always replace the terminal c over (Fig. B ). z Even charged batter y packs continue t o discharge naturally. Y ou are a dvised [...]

22 Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied). Please re charge the battery pack (p. 19) befor e you use it for the fir st time. 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the batter y pack all the way in until the lock clicks. Align the on the batter y pack[...]

23 Preparing the Camera • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the battery pack. • Do not turn off the power or open the SD car d slot/battery cover while the indicat or blinks green. The camera i s writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or fr om the SD card. • Remove the battery pack when the c[...]

24 Installing the SD Card Write-Protect T ab The SD card has a write-protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and pr otects existing dat a (e.g. images). When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward. T urn the camera power off and inse rt the SD card with the following procedures. 1 Slide t[...]

25 Preparing the Camera T o R emove the SD card Push in the SD card until you h ear it click, then release it. • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the SD car d. • S ince the came ra is writing, reading, eras ing or trans mitting data to or fro m the SD card when th e indicator blinks green, never per form the[...]

26 Formatting SD Cards Y ou should always forma t a new SD card or one from wh ich you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note t hat formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including prot ected images and other file types. 1 Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. 2 Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or ([...]

27 Preparing the Camera • Low Level Form at Y ou should select the Low Level Format option if you suspect the read/write speed of an SD card has dropped or if you wish to completely erase its data. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with so me SD cards. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD car d might be the cause. Ref[...]

28 SD Card Handling Precautions z SD cards are high-preci sion electr onic devic es. Do not ben d them, ap ply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibratio n. z Do not atte mpt to disa ssemble or a lter the SD c ard. z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign obje cts to contact the termin als on the back of the ca rd. Do not tou ch the termin a[...]

29 Preparing the Camera Setting the Date and Ti me The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. 1 Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. 2 Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) [...]

30 • Please note that the date and time settings may be lost if the camera battery has been removed for more t han three weeks. Reset them when this occurs. • For embedding the date on the image data, r efer to page 77. • T o set the camera so that the date and time will not appear on the image when it is being shot but only when it is printe[...]

31 Preparing the Camera Using the Clock Y ou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following methods. This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time. * Default setting • Holding the FUNC./SET Button While Pressing the Po wer Button - The start-up image will not display at startup, also the start-up[...]

32 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the la nguage for the LCD monitor display . 1 Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. 2 Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed. 3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select [Language] and press the FUNC./ SET button. Power Lamp[...]

33 Preparing the Camera Y ou can display the Language menu directly by hol d ing down the FUNC./SET button and pr essing the MENU button while in single image playback or index playback mode. 5 Use the , , or button to select a language and press the FUNC./SET button. 6 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback scre[...]

34 Basic Functions T urning the Power On To Tu r n t h e P o w e r O f f Press the power button again. • If the “Card locked! ” message ap pears right aft er the power is turned on, the SD car d cannot rec ord (p. 24). • The Date/Time menu will appear the first ti me the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechar g eable lith[...]

35 Basic Functions Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this function is tur ned on and it activates , restore power by pressing the power butto n. Shooting Mo de: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after [...]

36 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing t he camera’ s status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor . The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfuncti on. Shooti[...]

37 Basic Functions Playback Mode ( ) (p. 41) When the mode dial is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. In index playback mode (p. 115), the detailed displa y is not available. Press the DISP . button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard Detailed No Information[...]

38 LCD Monitor Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted to better suit the shooting conditio ns. When shooting in dar k conditions, the camera will also automatically brighten the LCD monitor . LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. • Changing Settings Using [...]

39 Basic Functions Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review information or replay info rmation appears on the LCD monitor . When setting the flash, continuous mode, self-timer , macro mode, infinity mode, or the metering m ethod, the shoo ting informati on displays o n the LCD m[...]

40 * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information ). Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated. Exposure Compensation (p. 95) Long Shutter Mode (p. 96) White Balance (p. 98) ISO Speed (p. 109) Photo Effect (p. 101) Compression (p. 62) Resolutio[...]

41 Basic Functions Playback Information–Standard (Playback Mode) Protection Status (p. 130) Compression (Still Images) (p. 62) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 62) Movie (p. 118) WA VE Format Soun d (p. 125) Long Shutter Mode (p. 96) Shooting Mode (pp. 59, 69, 72, 102, 66, 81) Exposure Compensat ion (p. 95) White Balance (p. 98) Photo Eff ect (p. 10[...]

42 The following information may also be displayed wi th some images. Please note that image info r mation recor ded by this camera may not display correctly on ot her cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on t his camera. A sound file in a format oth er than the WA VE format is atta ched or the file form[...]

43 Basic Functions Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conser ve power by turning the LCD mo nitor off (p. 36) while shooting. Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the r ecorded image contains mor e of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder . Confirm the actual image si ze with the LCD monitor . The image recor ded m[...]

44 Using the Zoom The zoom can be adj usted from 37 mm to 111 mm i n 35mm film equivalent terms. T elephoto/W ide Angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot wi th a combined optical and digital zoom up to approximatel y 12x (p. 74). Images become coarser the more they are digitall y zo omed. 1 Press the zoom lever toward or . • [...]

45 Basic Functions Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. 1. Pressing Halfway Automatically sets such settings as the exposure and focus. Press the shutter button halfway . z Beep • Focused: 2 beeps • Focusing difficulty: 1 be ep z Indicator Status Upper Indicator • Green: Mete ring complete • Orange: Fl[...]

46 2. Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the s hutter and causes the shutter sound to play . Shots cannot be t aken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam • The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed ha lfway to assist focusing in cer tain condition s, e.g., dark conditions. • The[...]

47 Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the D ate/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the FUNC./SET or MENU button according to the cir cumstance s. Use the following procedures to select settings. Some menu options may not be selecta[...]

48 FUNC. Menu () Manual Mode (p . 69) () Photo Effect (p. 101) () Special Scene Mode (p. 66) () My Colors (p. 102) () Movie Mode (p. 81) () Compression (p. 62) () Exposure Comp ensation (p. 95) () Frame Rate (p. 85) ( ) Long Shu tter Mode (p. 96) () Resolution (p. 62) () White Balance (p. 98) () Resolution (Movie) (p. 63) () ISO Speed (p. 109) ( ) [...]

49 Basic Functions Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button 1 T urn the mode dial to , , , or . 2 Press the MENU button. In Shooting mo de, the (Rec.) menu appears. In Playback mode, the (Play) menu appears. 3 Use the or button to select the Rec./Play , Set up, or My Camera menu. • Select the menu with the / , or icon in the upper left corner[...]

50 6 Press the MENU button. • The menu will close. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway .[...]

51 Basic Functions Rec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu ( The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting m ode ) Shooting Mode Playback Mode My Camera Menu Shooting Mode Playback Mode • When the My Camera menu is displayed, pressing the button displays the Rec./Play menu. • When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button[...]

52 Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. * Default setting Rec. Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page AiAF Sets whe ther or not the ca mera automatica l ly selects the AF frame or a fixed cent er AF frame. •O n * •O f f p. 89 Self-timer Sets the du ration of th e self-ti mer delay. ?[...]

53 Basic Functions Long Shutte r Sets the shutter speed to slow settings. •O n •O f f * p. 96 Stitch Assist Images are s hot in over lapping se ries to cre ate single pa noramic images. • Left to right* • Right to left p. 86 Play Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page Protect Protects ima ges from acciden tal erasure. p. 130 Rotate Rotates i[...]

54 Set up Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page Mute Set to [On] to silence the start-up, shutt er , oper ation and self- timer so unds all at once. See How the [Mute] option in the (Set up) Menu and Sounds in the (My Camera) Menu Interact (p. 57). •O n •O f f * Howeve r , a warning will still sound w hen the SD card slot/battery cover is opene[...]

55 Basic Functions Power Saving Sets the [A uto Power Down] and [Display Off] options. p. 35 Auto Power Down Sets whethe r or not th e camera a utomaticall y powers down a fter a set period of t ime elapses without so mething being pressed. •O n * •O f f Display Of f Sets the le ngth of tim e before the LCD monitor turns off w hen no camera op [...]

56 Language Sets the langua ge used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor . • English* • Deutsch (German) • Ɋɭɫɫɤɢɣ (Russian) • Français (French) • Português (Portuguese) • Nederlands (Dutch) • ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȐ (Greek) • Dansk (Danish) • Polski (Polish) • Suomi (Finnish) • ý eština (Czech) • Italiano (Italian) [...]

57 Basic Functions Y ou can select the start-up image and sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound used on this camer a. These are called the My Camera settings. Y ou can also customize the and options for each item with images recorded on the SD car d and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Software S[...]

58 Resetting Settings to Their Default V alues Y ou can reset the menu and button s ettings to the default settings in one operation. • Settings cannot be r eset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer . • The following cannot be rese t. - Shooting mode - The Date/Time, Language and Video Syste m options in the (Set up) menu [...]

59 Shooting Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do ever ything else. • See Functions Available in Each Shoot ing Mode (p. 192). • With th e Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD moni tor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at[...]

60 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displa ying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following op erations is per formed. • Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot. • Pressing the FUNC./SET butt[...]

61 Shooting Changing the Review Duration The default review time is 2 seconds. Y ou can set the review time for an image to [Off], a range between 2 an d 10 seconds, or [Hold]. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Review]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). 2 Use the or button to select the review setting and press the MENU button. • With the [Of[...]

62 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings Y ou can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution settings to suit the purpose of t he image you are about to shoot. Resolution Pu rpose (Large) 307 2 x 2304 pixels High • Print up to A3-size pri nts 297 mm x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.) (Medium 1) 2592 x 1944 pixels • Pri nt larger th an [...]

63 Shooting Movies can be shot with the following resolutions. •S e e Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 1 79). •S e e SD Cards and Esti mated Capacities (p. 178). Resolution Frame Rate frames/sec. frames /sec. fra mes/sec. Standard My Colors 640 x 480 pixel s –  320 x 240 pixel s –  Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixel s  –– Co[...]

64 Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below.  Setting available U Can be selected for the first image only Auto The flash fi res automati cally as re quired by the li ght level . Auto with red-eye reduction The flash f ires automat ically as required by the lighti ng level, and t he red-eye r eduction la mp fires each t im[...]

65 Shooting • When you use the flash at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image incr ease the closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutt er speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Syn chro, take care to avoid camera shake. Y ou are r ecommended to shoot with the camera f[...]

66 Shooting in a Special Scene Mode Y ou can take an optima l picture simply by selecting the appropr iate shooting mode. Portrait Blurs the backg round and makes a person stand out. Foliage Shoots tr ees and l eaves—such as new growt h, autu mn leaves or blossoms—in vivi d colors. Snow Shoots withou t a blue ti nge and without making peopl e a[...]

67 Shooting Beach Firework s Under water Indoor Kids&P ets Night Snapshot 1 T urn the mode dial to SCN (Special Scene Mode). 2 Choose a shooting mode from the FUNC. menu. •S e e Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). • Y ou can shoot right aft er selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to cha nge the setting[...]

68 • The shutter speed is slow in (fir eworks) mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. • In , , and modes (depending on the scene being shot), the ISO speed may increase and cause no ise in the image. • In mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) – in finity from the end of the lens. •S e e Funct ions Available in Each Shooting[...]

69 Shooting Shooting in Manual Mode The following th ree modes are available. See Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode (p. 192). Manual Use this m ode to select settings y ourself, such as the exp osure compensation, white ba lance or photo eff ect. Digital Macro Use this m ode when the dista nce from the lens to the s ubject is within 5 – [...]

70 Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots T o canc el the macro/infinity mode Press the / button to remove or from the display . Macro Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 50 cm (2.0 in. to 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting and in the range of 30 to 50 cm (1.0 to 1.6 ft.) at the maximum tele photo sett[...]

71 Shooting • Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off -center (p. 43). • The exposur e may not be opt imal when the flas h is used in macr o mode in the rang e of 5 to 30 cm (2.0 i n. to 1.0 ft.). See Photo Tips and Info rmation (p. 181). Image Area in Macro Mo de When the zoom[...]

72 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) Use this mode to sh oot a subject in the range of 5 to 50 cm (2.0 in. to 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens (zoom fixed at maximum wide angle). Since this mode trims all but the image center an d magnifies it with the digital zoom, you can make a subject appear even la rger than in the norma l macro mod[...]

73 Shooting •S e e Functions Availa ble in E ach Shooting Mode (p. 192). • The image ar ea at the maximum d igital zoom setting is 14 x 11 mm (0.55 x 0.43 in.).[...]

74 Using the Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to approximately 3.6, 4.5, 5.8, 7. 2, 9.0 or 1 2x with the combined optical and dig ital zoom functions. The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is tu r ned off . • The digital zoom can also be used in movie mode (standar d). • Images become coa rser the mor[...]

75 Shooting Continuous Shooting In this mode, the camera shoots c ont inuously whil e the shutter button is held down. Recording cease s when the shutter button is rele ased. In additio n, continuou s shooting (smooth continuous shooting) is possible at a consistent interva l until the SD card is full under the following conditions*. • A resoluti[...]

76 Postcard Date Imprint Mode Y ou can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing. • When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top, bottom and sides may not get printed. • By shooting images in the Postcard Date Imprint mode, you can check the printing area (horizontal/vertical ra[...]

77 Shooting • The icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date sta mp setting (see below) is set to Date or D ate & Time. • For printing instruction s, refer to the Direct P rint User Guide . Embedding the Date in the Ima ge Data Y ou can embed the date in image data when (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) is selected. The da te will be printed [...]

78 Using the Self-timer With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including your self in the picture. In addition, you can set the delay time and number of shots (Custom T imer). T o Cancel the Self-Timer Press the button to display .[...]

79 Shooting Changing to a 10 or 2 second d elay . Changing the delay time and number of shots (Custom Time r). 2 Use the or button to select or and press the MENU button. • The display will return to the shooting screen. • When is selected, the self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates. • When is se[...]

80 • The self-timer sound can be chan ged with the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu (p. 57). • The option cannot be set in the Stitch Assist or movie mo de or in a My Colors mode. • The following may occur when the Shots category is set to 2 or more. - if the internal memory is full, the interval between shots may length en. - if [...]

81 Shooting Shooting a Movie The following four movie modes are available. Standard Y ou can s elect the resolutio n and frame r ate* yours elf and record unt il the SD c ard is full (when a supe r high-speed SD card is us ed, such as t he recommended S DC-512MSH model). The d igital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode. • Resolution: (64[...]

82 2 In the FUNC. menu, select a movie mode. •S e e Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). • Y ou can shoot the image righ t after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allo wing you to change the settings easily . • In or mode, you can ch ange the resolution (p. 63) and fr ame rate (p. 85 )[...]

83 Shooting • The recor ding time may not display pro perly during shooti ng or filming may stop unex pectedly with the followin g types of SD cards. - Sl ow reco rdi ng ca rds - Cards form atted on a d ifferent camera or a co mputer - Cards which ha ve had images reco rded and erased repeat edly Although the recording time may not di splay prope[...]

84 • See Fun ctions Availa ble in Each Shootin g Mode (p. 192). • Sound is recor ded monaurally . • There is no shutter so und in movie mode. • Y ou can lock the ex posure (AE lock) setting or adjust th e exposure compensati on setting befor e shooting. Pre ss the button to lock the exposur e setting (AE lock) a nd display the ex posure com[...]

85 Shooting Changing the Frame Ra te In the (Standard) or (My Colors) mode, you can select between one of two frame rates (number of fr ames recorde d each second): (30 frames/sec.) or (15 frames/sec.). 1 In the FUNC. menu, select * . •S e e Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the or button to select or[...]

86 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot over lapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to crea te one panoramic image on a computer . T o merge the images on a computer , use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlap ping portions of adjo[...]

87 Shooting Shooting Images can be shot in two sequ ences in Stitch Assist mode. Left to right ho rizontally Right to left horiz ontally 1 T urn the mode dial to (Manual). 2 In the FUNC. menu, select . •S e e Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). 3 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Stitch Assist ] and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and[...]

88 • A custom white balance setting can not be set in Stitch Assist mode. T o use a custom white balance setting, set it befor e selecting [Stitch Assist] in the Rec. menu (p. 99 ). • The settings for the first image are used to ta ke subsequent images in the sequence. • It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooti ng in Stitch [...]

89 Shooting See Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode (p. 192). Switching between Focusing Modes Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When [AiAF] is set to [On], t he AF frame does not appear . When [ AiAF] is set to [Off], however , the AF frame will appear . The s[...]

90 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock or AF lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surr oundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the c enter of th[...]

91 Shooting Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can only be used in the , , or mode. T o Release the AF Lock Press the / bu tton. • When shootin g with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor , setting [AiAF] to [Of f] (p. 89) is recommended since the camer a focuses using the cent er AF frame only . • The AF lock is convenient becaus[...]

92 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Y ou can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between th e subject and background or when a subject is backlit. Y ou must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires. T o Release the AE Lock Press the button. •AE lock can also be set [...]

93 Shooting Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Loc k) Y ou can lock the flash exposur e so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. T o Release the FE Lock Press the button. 1 Press the DISP . button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button to set the flash to . 3 Focus on the part of the subj[...]

94 The FE lock may be released by pr essing the zoom lever , MENU button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed, photo effe ct or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off. Switching between Metering Modes Y ou can swit ch between metering mo des to shoot. Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including[...]

95 Shooting Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to a void making the subject too dark when it is ba cklit or shot against a bright background or to a void making lights appear too bright in night shots. T o Reset the Exposure Compensation Return the setting to 0. •See Photo Tips and Info r mation (p. 181).[...]

96 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Y ou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter . 1 In the (Rec.) menu, se lect [Long Shutter]. See Selecting Me nus and Settings (p. 47). 2 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen. 3 In the FUNC. menu, select a[...]

97 Shooting T o Cancel the Long Shutter mode While [Long Shutter] is displa yed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU button. The natur e of CCD image sensor s is such that noise in th e recorded image inc reases at long shu tter speeds. This camera , however , appl ies special proces sing to image s shot at shut ter speeds slower tha n 1.3 seconds to [...]

98 Adjusting the T one (White Balance) When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately . Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Auto Settings are auto matically set by the camera Day Light For record ing outdoo rs on a brig ht day Cloudy For recording under overca[...]

99 Shooting This setting cannot be adjusted when the (Sepia) or (B/W) photo effec ts are selected. Setting a Custom White Balance Y ou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the ca mera evaluate an object, suc h as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-qua lity gray card tha t you wi[...]

100 • Y ou are reco mmended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure co mpensation setting to zero (±0) befor e setting a custom white balance. The corr ect white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image ap pears completely blac k or white). • Shoot with the same settings as when r eading the white balance [...]

101 Shooting Changing the Photo Effect By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasi zes the con trast and color saturat ion to record bold colo rs. Neutral T ones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hu es. Low [...]

102 Shooting in a My Colors Mode A My Colors mode easily change s the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the ba lance between red, gr een and blue, transfor m pale or tanned skin or change a color specifie d in the LCD monitor into a different color . Since they work with both stills and movies, these modes let you enjoy prod[...]

103 Shooting •S e e Functions Availa ble in E ach Shooting Mode (p. 192). • In the My Colors modes (depending on the scene being shot), the ISO speed my increase and cause noi se in the image. 1 T urn the mode dial to or . 2 In the FUNC. menu, select or . See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). 3 Use the button to select *. * The current sett[...]

104 Changing the Save Meth od for the Origin al Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded. Save Original is Se t to [On] • Only the altered image is shown in the LCD monitor during shooting. • The image that appears in the LCD monitor i[...]

105 Shooting Shooting in the Color Accent Mode Colors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white. • The default color accent is green. • Y ou may not obta in the expected results afte r color input mode if you use the f lash, or change the white bal ance or metering settings. • The chosen Color Accent is ret[...]

106 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode This mode allows yo u to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another . 1 In the FUNC. menu, select . See Shooting in a My Colors Mode (p. 102) . 2 Press the MENU button. The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image. 3[...]

107 Shooting • The default setting for color swap mode changes green int o w hite. • Y ou may not obta in the expected results afte r color input mode if you use the f lash, or change the white bal ance or metering settings. • The colors specif ied in the color swap mode are r etained even if the camera's power is turned off. 4 Aim the c[...]

108 Shooting in the Custom Color Mode This mode allows you to adjust the color balance for red, green, blue and skin tones. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select and press the MENU button. See Shooting in a My Colors Mode (p. 102) . 2 Use the or button to select [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin T one] and the or button to adjust the color balance. The display[...]

109 Shooting Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dar k area, or use a fast shutter speed. • Higher I SO speeds i ncrease imag e noise. T o take clean im ages, use as low an IS O speed as possi ble. • The AUTO setting selects the o ptimal speed. It[...]

110 Setting the Auto Rotate Function Y our camera is equipped wi th an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orie ntation in the display. You can set this function on/off. • This function may not operate correctl y when the c[...]

111 Shooting Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automat ically assigned file numbers. Y ou can select how the file number is assigned. Setting the F ile No. Reset to [Off] is useful for av oiding file name duplication when images are downloa d ed to a computer . On The file num ber is reset to the start (1 00-0001) each time a new S[...]

112 About File Numbers and Fo lder Numbers Images are assign ed file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits). Folder File Capacity Each folder usually co ntains up to 100 images. However , since images shot in continuous shooting and Stitch Assist m[...]

113 Playback Playback Displaying Images Individually 1 T urn the mode dial to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image play back). 2 Use the or button to move between the images. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. Holding the button down advan ces the images more r[...]

114 Magnifying Images T o Cancel t he Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward . You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button. 1 Press the zoom lever toward . will appear on the monitor . Y ou can press the zoom lever towar d to display the image at a magnification of up to 10x. 2 Use the , , or button to move around the imag[...]

115 Playback Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Up to nine images can be vie wed at once in index playback. 2 Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Selected Image Movie[...]

116 Switching between Sets of Nine I mages T o Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward twice. 1 Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback. The jump bar will display . 2 Use the or button to move to the previous set or the next se t of images. Hold the FUNC./ SET button down and press the or button to jump to the first [...]

117 Playback Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto an SD card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. • Jump 10 Images: jumps over 10 images at a time • Jump 100 Images: jumps over 100 images at a time • Jump Shot Date: jumps to the first image with the next sho[...]

118 Viewing Movies Y ou can play movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Use the or button to select a movie. Images with a icon are movies. 2 Press the FUNC./SET button. • The movie c ontrol panel will displa y . • Use the or button to adjust the sound volume. 3 Use the or button to select (Play) and pre[...]

119 Playback Pausing and Resuming Play Operating the Movie Contro l Panel Press the FUNC./SET button during playback. The movie playback pauses. Pres s the FUNC./SET button again to resume. 1 Select a movie and press the FUNC./SET button (p. 118). The movie control panel will display . 2 Use the or button to select one of the following and press th[...]

120 • Movies recorded with high r esolutions and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading SD car ds. • Movies recor ded at the Fast Frame Rate setting and with the video signal set to the P AL for mat, may play back with a frame rate lower than the reco rded one when output to a TV or video. Y ou can play every frame b[...]

121 Playback Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel en ables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie c lip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. 1 Use the or button to select a movie and press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Switch to the movie editing mod e. •S e e Operating[...]

122 • The minimum duration of a movie th at can be edited is 1 second. • It may take approximat ely 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edit ed movie clips cannot be saved. When editin g movies, use a fully charged battery pack or the separa tely sold AC Adapter Kit ACK900 (p. 169). 4 Use t[...]

123 Playback Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display . • Movies cannot be r otated. • When images are downloaded to a computer , the orientation of images rota ted by the camera will depe nd upon the software used to download the images. • Images can be magnified when rotated (p. 114). • I[...]

124 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback, you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WA VE format. Exiting Sound Memos Press the MENU button. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Me nus and Settings (p[...]

125 Playback Playing/Erasing Sound Mem os • Y ou cannot attach sound memos t o movies. • The “Memory card fu ll” message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to recor d sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to r ecord or play sound memos f or that imag[...]

126 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on an SD card can be displayed one- by-one in an automated slide show. Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 136). All Imag es P lays all images on th e SD card in order . Slide Show 1-3 Plays the ima ges selected for each sli de s[...]

127 Playback • Movies play for their entire r ecorded length regar dless of the time set in the slide show settings. • The power -saving function does not activate du ring a slide show (p. 55). Pausing/Resuming a Slide Show Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show Stopping a Slide Show Selecting Images fo r Slide Shows Y ou can mark images for in[...]

128 2 Use the or button to select [Program] and the or button to select [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. 3 Use the or button and the or button to choose [Select] and press the FUNC./SET button. Y ou can select all the images by choosing All Images, pressing the FU NC./SET button [...]

129 Playback Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Y ou can change the play time for al l the images in a show and have the show repea t continuously. • The display interval may vary slightly from the set time for some images w hen play ed. • Sl ide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the supp lied softwar e (ZoomBrowser EX/Image[...]

130 Protecting Images Y ou can prot ect important images and movies from accidental erasure. T o Ca ncel Protecti on After step 1, select a n image to remove pr otection from and press the FUNC./SET button. Please note t hat formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including prot ected images (p. 26). 1 In the (Play) me nu, select and [...]

131 Erasing Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recove red. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. • Protected images cannot be erased with this funct ion. This is not available during index playback. 1 Use the or button to select an image for deletion and press the button. 2 Use the or button to[...]

132 Erasing All Images Y ou can erase all the images saved on the SD card. • Please note that era sed images cannot be recovered. Exer cise adequate caution before erasing an image. • P rot ected images cannot be erased with t his function. Y ou should format the SD card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained[...]

133 Erasing[...]

134 Print Settin gs Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the f ollowing methods. - Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer *1 with a single cable and pressing the button on the camera. - Selecting images and specifying the number of print c opies (DPOF *2 print settings) with the camera before sending the i ma[...]

135 Print Settings This guide explains DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera. Also, refer to your printe r’ s manual. Please check the System Map to confir m the compact photo printer (SELPHY CP series), card photo printer models and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA se[...]

136 Setting the DPOF Print Settings Y ou can select ima ges on an SD card fo r printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that s upports DPOF , or for printing on a direct print compatible printer . See the Direct Print User Guide for[...]

137 Print Settings All the Images on an SD Car d 3 Select images for printing. As shown below , selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the Print T ype settings (p. 140). Print T ype • (Standard) / (Both) Use the or button to select an image, press the FUNC./SET button and use the or button to select the number of print copie[...]

138 • The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your ca m era. • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. • P rint setti ngs cannot be set for movie images. 2 Use the , , or[...]

139 Print Settings • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card. • When [Both] is selected, the number of print copies can be set, but it applies to Standard prints only . The Index setting only produces one print copy . • Print settings can also be assigned [...]

140 Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Print T ype Standard Prints one image per pa ge. Index Prints the sel ected imag es together at a reduced si ze in an in dex format. Both Prints the images i n both the standard an d index formats . Date Adds the date to[...]

141 Print Settings • When the print type is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] options can not be set to [On] at the same time. • I f you selected [Standar d] or [Both] as the Print T ype, you can also set the Date and File No. settings to [On] at the same time. However , the data that is supported may var y among printers. • Embedded [...]

142 Image Tran smission Sett ings (DPOF T ransfer Ord er) Y ou can use the ca mera to specify se ttings for images before downloading to a computer . Refer to the Software Sta rter Guide for instruction s on how to transfer images to your computer . The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The ico[...]

143 Image T ransmission Settings (DPOF T ransfer Order) All the Images on an SD Car d 3 Use the or button to move between images and the FUNC./SET button to select and deselect them. • A checkmark displays on selected images. • Y ou can press the zoom lever toward to switch to the index mode (9 images) and use the same procedures to select imag[...]

144 • Images are tran sferred in order fr om oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card . 2 Use the or button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. All transfer settings for the image a re canceled when you select [Reset]. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET[...]

145 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer . Depending on the OS used, some methods may not be available. Please read Comput er System Requirement s (p. 146) in advanc e. • Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection • [...]

146 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements Please install and use the software on a computer which meets the requirements below . Windows Macintosh OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2) Compute r Model The above OS should be pre-ins[...]

147 Connecting the Camera to a Computer • The camera will not oper ate correctly if you connect it to your computer befor e installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to t he T roubleshooting se ction of the Software Starter Guide . • Even when system requirements ar e met, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. ?[...]

148 If the event dialog fails to appear , click the [Start ] menu, and select [Programs] or [All Pr ograms], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow]. • Slip a fingernail under the bottom edge of the cam era's DIGITAL T erminal cover , lift it up and plug the interface cable in all the way . • T reat the connector [...]

149 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Macintosh The followi ng window will display . 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). Please see t he Softwar e Starter Guide for the installat ion procedures. 2 Set the auto start settings for ImageBrowser . • Set the ImageB r[...]

150 ImageBrowser Auto Start Settings – OS X (v10.2/v10.3) ImageBrowser Auto Start Settings – OS X (v10.1) 1. Start Image Capture, click the [Image Capture] menu and select [Preferences]. 2. In the next menu, click the [When a camera is connected, open:] list box and select [Other]. 3. Select [CameraWindow] in the program selection window . Came[...]

151 Connecting the Camera to a Computer 3 Perform steps 2-4 on page 147. The followi ng window will display . • Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide . • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct T ransfer Function ) See Downloading Images by Direct T ransfer (p. 152).[...]

152 Downloading Images by Direct T r ansfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 147). All Images/New Images/DPOF T rans. Im ages All Images T ransfers and sav es all images to the computer . New Images T ransfers an[...]

153 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Select & T ransfe r/Wallpaper Only JPEG images can be do wnloaded as wallpaper for the computer . On the Windows platfo r m, the files are automat ically created in the BMP images. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The pr evious setting will b[...]

154 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images Without Installing Software If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating sy stems to download images without installing the software bu ndled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Dis k. This is useful for downloadi [...]

155 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set Y ou can use a video-c ompatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplie d AV Cable AVC-DC300. 1 T urn off the Camera and the TV . (p. 34) 2 Connect the A V cable to the camera’ s A/V OUT terminal. [...]

156 • A TV set cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode. • Refer to pp. 49, 56 for instr uctions regarding the vide o output signal. • No image will appe ar on the LC D monitor w hen the came ra is connected to a TV . • If the TV is a stereo model , you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack. Please r efer to the TV[...]

157 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices . The option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. Changing My Camera Set[...]

158 • If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can sele ct a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • The beep will not play but the star t-up image will display if the [Mute] option in the (Set up) menu is set to [ On] even if a setting has been selected in the My Camera menu. 4 Press the MENU button. • The menu will close. • In [...]

159 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD c ard and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. Y ou can also use the supplied software to upload your com puter’ s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camer[...]

160 5 Press the DISP . button. 6 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the or button to select the image you wish to register and press the FUNC./ SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-time r and Shutter Sounds • Use the or button to select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. Recording will start and automatically stop when t[...]

161 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) • The following cannot be registere d as My Camera Settings. -M o v i e s - Sounds recor ded with the sound memo function (p. 124) • The prior se tting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settin gs My Camera settings should conform to the data [...]

162 List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Gu ide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy ... Im age is bein g recorded to, or read from, SD card. No memor y card Y o u attempted t o shoot or p lay back im ages [...]

163 List of Messages RAW Y ou att empted to play back a RAW image. Unidentified Image Y ou att empted to play ba ck an image t hat was recorded in a spe cial data type (proprietary data type used by the camera of anot her manufactur er , etc.) or a movie clip r ecorded by another camer a. Cannot magn ify! Y ou atte mpted to magn ify an image record[...]

164 Troubleshooting Problem Caus e Solution Camera will not operate Power is no t turned on • Press the power button for a moment. SD card slot/ battery cover is op en • Confirm that the SD card slot/ battery cover is s ecurely closed. Insufficient ba tter y voltage • Inser t a fully charged battery into the camera. • Use the AC Adap ter Ki[...]

165 T roubleshooting Cannot play b ack File name was changed with a computer or fil e location wa s changed • Set the file name or file number according to the Desi gn rule for Camera File system standards . See About File Number s and Folder Number s (p. 11 2). Lens will not r etract SD c ard slot/batt ery cover was op ened with power on • Fir[...]

166 Image is bl urred or out of focu s Subject is ou t of focal range • For normal shooti ng conditions, stay at least 50 cm (1.6 f t.) from the subject. • In macro mode, s tay in the range of 30 – 50 cm ( 1.0 – 1.6 ft .) from the subject (5 - 50 cm ( 2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) at max imum wide angl e). • In digital ma cro mode, stay in the ran[...]

167 T roubleshooting Subject in reco rded image is to o bright Light is shining directly on the subject or reflecte d off the subjec t into the camera • Change the sh ooting angle. Flash is set to on • Set the flash to off. A bar of light ( red, purple) appea rs on the LCD monitor Subject is too brigh t • T his is a normal occurr ence in devi[...]

168 Zoom does not operate Zoom lever w as pressed w hile shooting in a movie mode other than Standard . • Operate the zoom before shooting in m ovie mode. Reading images from SD card is slow SD card was formatted in an other device • Use an S D card formatted in yo ur camera. Recording im ages to SD card takes a lo ng time Problem Caus e Soluti[...]

169 Appendix Appendix Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK900 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of ti me or connecting it to a computer . T urn the camera power off before con necting or disconnecting the AC adapter . Use of an AC adapter kit other than ACK9 00 (sold[...]

170 Using an Externally Mounted Fl ash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used t o supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illuminati on. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompa nying the[...]

171 Appendix • If the battery is used in cold regions (0 °C /32 °F or lower), you are recommended to carry a spar e lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). Keep the spare battery warm in your pocket until immediately befor e using it, and exch ange it frequently with the battery in the flash. • Remove the battery fro m the flash and store it in a [...]

172 Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens and LCD monitor . Never use thinners, benzen e, synthetic cleansers or water t o clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body wi th a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper . Lens First u[...]

173 Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon’ s standard testing me thods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD500 DIGI T AL ELPH/DI GIT AL IXUS 700 (W): wide an gle (T): tel ephoto Camera Effect ive Pixels Approx. 7.1 million Image Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD (T otal num ber of pixe ls: Approx. 7.4 million) Lens 7.7 (W) – 23.1 (T[...]

174 Sensitivity Au to*, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent *Camera auto matically se ts the op timal speed . White Balance TTL a uto, pre-se t (available settings : Daylight, Cl oudy , T un gsten, Fluore scent or Fluore scent H) or cus tom Built-in Fl ash Auto , auto with re d-eye reduction , flash on with red- eye reduction , flash on, flas h off, slow[...]

175 Appendix Number of Record ing Pixels Movies: Standard, My Colo rs: (recording can continue until the SD card is full *1 (can record up to a maximum of 1 GB at one time)) 640 x 480 pi xels (30 frames/ sec., 15 fr ames/sec.) 320 x 240 pi xels (30 frames/ sec., 15 fr ames/sec.) Fast Frame R ate: (can record fo r 1 min.) * 2 320 x 240 pi xels (60 f[...]

176 *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “E xif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the com munication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer , the camera’ s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Power Sour [...]

177 Appendix Battery Ca pacity (Batter y Pack NB-3L (Fully charged)) • The actual figures will vary according to the shooti ng conditions and settings. • Movie data is excluded. • At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appe ars very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performanc e can be impro[...]

178 SD Cards and Estimated Ca pacities : With card include d with the camera Still Images Movie SDC-32MH SDC-128M SD C-512MSH (3072 x 2304 pixel s) 94 0 1 5 6 15 64 251 31 134 520 (2592 x 1944 pixels) 11 49 190 20 87 339 40 173 671 (2048 x 1536 pixels) 17 76 295 32 136 529 63 269 1041 (1600 x 1 200 pixels) 28 121 471 51 217 839 97 411 1590 (640 x 4[...]

179 Appendix • Maximum movie clip length at (Fast Frame Rate): 1 min., at (Compact): 3 min. The figures indicate the maximu m continuous recordin g time. • (L arge), (M edium 1), (Medium 2), (Medium 3), (Small), , and indicate the recording resolution. • (Supe rfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the compression setting. • , and indicate th[...]

180 SD Memory Card Battery Pack NB-3L Battery Charger CB-2LU/CB-2LUE Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK900) Interface Compatible with SD me mory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1. 3 x 0.9 x 0.1 i n.) Weight Approx. 2 g ( 0.07 oz.) Ty p e Rechargeable lithium-io n batter y Nominal Vol[...]

181 Appendix Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self-tim er (p.78) Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter relea se for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a[...]

182 ISO Speed (p.1 09) The ISO speed is the numeric representa tion of the camera’ s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity . A high ISO speed allows you to shoo t images in dark indoor or outdoor condi tions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. This is convenient when shoo[...]

183 Index A AC Adapter K it ACK900 ........... 169 AE Lock ......... ............... ............. 92 AF Frame ....... ............... ............. 45 AF Lock ........................ ............. 91 AF-assist Beam .......... ................ 46 AiAF ..................... ................ ...... 43 Auto Play (Slide Sho w)........ .... 126 Auto Ro[...]

184 Rec. Menu .................... ........ 52 Set up Menu . ................ ........ 54 Messages. ................ ................ 162 Metering M odes .......... ............... 94 Mode Dial ................... ............... 16 Movie Editing ................... ............. 121 Playback .......... ................ ... 118 Shooting ...........[...]

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190 T rademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY ar e trademarks of Canon Inc. • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. •M i c r o s o f t ® and Windows ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U[...]

191 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus compl ies with Canadian ICES-003. Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1114) This device complies wit h Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operati[...]

192 Functions Available in Each Shoo ting Mode The chart below is a reference for the sett ings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you fi nish shooting. Function Page Resolution Large  *  *  *  * U *  *– p. 62 Medium 1     U  – Medium 2   [...]

193 * Def ault s etting  Setting availabl e U Setting can only be sele cted for the first image. (Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the came ra power is shut off. With the exc eption of the [Date/Time], [La nguage] and [Video Sy stem] setti ngs, all the other men u settings and chan ges made with the cam era buttons can be reset to th[...]