Canon SD890IS manuel d'utilisation

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    Camera User Guide Camera U ser Gui de CDI-E348-010 XXXXXX PRINTED IN JA PAN ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Ensure tha t you read the Saf ety Precaut ions (pp. 205 – 21 3). Getting Started p. 9 © CANON INC. 2008 C OP Y[...]

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    Confirming the Package Contents The following items are included in the package . If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product. You may not be able to achieve the full perfor mance of this camera with the included memory card . See the PDF manua ls available on the Canon website. http://web.can on.jp/I[...]

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

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    Table of Cont ents 2 Table of Contents Items marked wit h a are lists or chart s that summarize ca mera functions or procedur es. Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Components Guide 40 Using the Control Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using the Button . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Table of Cont ents 3 Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . 70 Changing the Compression (Still I[...]

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    Table of Cont ents 4 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) . . . . . . . . 124 Trimming a Portion of an Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Rotating Images in the [...]

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    Table of Cont ents 5 List of Messages 201 Appendix 205 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Preventing Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Using the AC Adapter (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . 215 Came[...]

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    Table of Cont ents 6 Symbol Conventions in this Guide About this Guide : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topi cs that co mplement the basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are bas ed on the camera’s default settings at time of purchase. Specifications are subject t[...]

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    Please Read 7 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important sub jects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial ima ges to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its s ubsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising[...]

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    Please Read 8 Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one use d in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 186 ). Language Setting Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to change the language setting. Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. [...]

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

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    Preparatio ns 10 Getting Started Preparations 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) in to a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery cha rger (CB-2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet. Battery charger model names and types vary by region. 3. Remove the battery after charging i s complete .[...]

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    Preparat ions 11 Getting Started 1. Slide the cover ( a ) and open it ( b ). 2. Insert the battery. It will lock into place with a click. 3. Insert the memory card un til it clicks into place. Installing the Battery and Memory Card Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented befor e inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause [...]

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    Preparatio ns 12 Getting Started 4. Close the cover ( c , d ). To Remove the Battery Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( a ) and pull the battery out ( b ). To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until the memory card clicks and then re lease it. c d b a C OP Y[...]

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    Preparat ions 13 Getting Started Attaching the Wrist Strap Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camer a during use. Opening the Terminal Cover Toggle The toggle’s position on the strap can be changed. The toggle can be used to open the terminal cover and when inserting or removing a memory card. Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle[...]

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    Preparatio ns 14 Getting Started The Date/Time settings menu will appear the fir st time the power is turned on. 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Select the month, da y, year and time, and the display orde r. 1. Use the or button to select an opti on. 2. Use the or b utton to set the value. 3. Press the button. To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Us[...]

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    Preparat ions 15 Getting Started You can change the language display ed in the LCD monito r menus and messages. 1. Press the button. 2. Hold down th e button and press the button. 3. Use the , , or button to select a langua ge. 4. Press the button. z A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. Ins[...]

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    Shooting Still Images 16 Getting Started Shooting Still Images 1. Press the po wer button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode di al to (Auto). 3. Aim the camera at the subject. 4. Press the shutte[...]

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    Shooting Still Imag es 17 Getting Started 5. Press the shutter button full y (all the way) to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor fo r approximately 2 seconds immedi ately after shooting (Rec. Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an im[...]

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    Viewing Still Im ages 18 Getting Started Viewing Still Images 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to th e previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed, but they will appear coarse. • You can also s[...]

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    Erasing 19 Getting Started Erasing 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. You can also select images by using the control dial. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the bu tton. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adeq[...]

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    Printing 20 Getting Started Printing 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. • Slip your fingernail or the toggle on the wrist strap under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the inter face cable all the way into the connector. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions. • Since this[...]

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

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    Embedding the Date in the Im age Data 22 Getting Started Embedding the Da te in the Image Data This section explains how to em bed da te information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set cor rectly beforehand (p. 14[...]

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    Embedding the Date in the Image Data 23 Getting Started 3. Select (Date Stamp). 1. Press the but ton. 2. Use the or butto n to select . 3. Use the o r bu tton to select . • The area that will not print displays in gray. • Press the DISP. button to switch to [Date & Time] with the or button. You can use the following methods to imprint the d[...]

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    Shooting Movi es 24 Getting Started Shooting Movies 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode di al to (Movie). 2. Use the control dial to select (Standard). 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone w hile recording. z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons [...]

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

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    Viewing Mo vies 26 Getting Started Viewing Movies 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. • You can also select images by using the control dial. 3. Use the o r bu tton to select (Play) and pre ss the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./[...]

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

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

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    Download ing Image s to a Co mputer 29 Getting Started 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied inte rface cable to the compu ter’s USB port and to the came ra’s A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal. Slip your fingernail or the toggle on th e wrist strap under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interfac[...]

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

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

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    Downloadin g Images to a Comput er 32 Getting Started You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Imag es 1. Use the or bu tton to select , or and p ress the button. • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in prog[...]

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    Download ing Image s to a Co mputer 33 Getting Started 2. Use the or button to select images to download and press t he butto n. • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 3. Press the button af ter downloading finish es. • You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Click [×] at the bottom right [...]

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    System Map 34 Getting Started System Map Wrist Strap WS-DC2 Battery Pack NB-5L* 1 (with Terminal Co ver) Battery Char ger CB-2LX/C B-2LXE* 1 DC Coupler DR-30 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Supplied with Camera Interface C able IFC-400PC U* 1 Memory Card (32 MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC400*[...]

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    System Map 35 Getting Started Direct Inte rface Cable USB Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter SD Memory Card* 5 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH Compact Photo Pr inters* 2 * 3 (SELPHY series) Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Pr inters* 4 (PIXMA series) TV/Video Video IN Termin al Audio IN Termin al *1 Also available for purchase s eparately. *2 See the user gu[...]

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    System Map 36 Getting Started The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longe r be available. Flash • High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too di stant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Suppli[...]

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    System Map 37 Getting Started Canon offers the following separately sold print ers for use with the camera. You can produce photo qualit y prints quickly and e asily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera’s controls. • Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) • Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series) For more i[...]

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    39 Learning More C OP Y[...]

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    40 Components Guide  Front View a Speaker b Viewfinder Window (p. 41) c AF-assist Beam (p. 55) d Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 80) e Self-Timer Lamp (p. 68) f Flash (p. 66) g Lens h Wrist Strap Mount (p. 13) C OP Y[...]

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    Components Guide 41  Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 60) b Viewfinder c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) and DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 20, 29, 186) d Terminal Cover (p. 13) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 11) f DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 214) g Tripod Socket Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monit[...]

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    42  Controls a Microphone (pp. 24, 151) b Indicator (p. 46) c Zoom Lever (pp. 62, 118) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Magnify) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) d Shutter Button (pp. 16, 24) e Power Button (p. 14) f Mode Dial (pp. 16, 24, 45) g (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 31, 116) h (Playback) Button (pp. 18, 26, 44) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p.[...]

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    Components Guide 43 Turning the control dial countercloc kwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the control dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the button (it is equivalent to pressing the or button with some functions). You can perform the following operations when you turn the control dial.  The Shooting Functions • S[...]

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    44 The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow or sound recorder functions to the button (p. 163). • May o perate differently than above when functions are registered to the butto n (p. 163). * The amount of time before the lens au tomatically retracts can be set in[...]

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    Components Guide 45 Turn the mode dial to the mode you wish to use. How to Use the Mode Dial : Auto Mode (p. 16) Manual Mode : Manual (p . 78) : Color Accent (p. 109) : Stitch Assist (p. 88) : Digital Macro (p. 6 6) : Color Swap (p. 111 ) Special Sc ene Mode : Portrait (p. 75) : Kids&Pets (p. 76) : Sunset (p. 76 ) : Snow (p. 76) : Fireworks (p [...]

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    46 The camera indicators will light or blink under the following condition s. • Left Side Indicat or Green : Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)/w hen display off Blinking Green : Time Lapse (movie) recording/Image recording/ reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer or printer) Orange : Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange [...]

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    Components Guide 47 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting a Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. b In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays th[...]

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    48 Basic Operations Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds ar e set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera me nu. FUNC. Menu ( Button) This menu sets many of t he common shooting functions. Menus and Settings 1 Set the mode dial to , , or . 2 Press [...]

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    49 Basic Operations Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus ( Button) Convenient settings for shooting, play back or printing can be set with these menus . 1 Press the button. 2 Use the or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. 3 Use the or button to select a menu item. • Some items may [...]

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    50 Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Information Di splayed Setting Method a Time Zone (Home/Worl d) MENU button (Set up menu) b Exposure Compensa tion ( … ) or Recording Pi xels, etc. FUNC./SET button c Display Overlays MENU button (Rec. me nu) d Digital Zoom Factor/ Digital T ele-Convert er ( 1.4x/2.3 x) MENU butt[...]

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    51 Basic Operations m AF Lock ( ) / button n Create Folder ( ) MENU button (Set up menu) o Camera Shak e ( ) MENU b utton (Rec. me nu) p Exposure Shift Bar (Movies) button About the Battery Charge Indicator • The following icon and mess age will display. If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates[...]

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    52 Playback Mode (Detailed) The following information may a lso be displayed with some images. Information Di splayed Setting Meth od q Print List button, MENU button (Print me nu) r Auto Category/My Cate gory () MENU button (Rec. menu/Pl ay menu) s Compression (S till Images) /Recording Pixels (Still Images ), Movie ( ) FUNC./SET button (FUNC. men[...]

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    53 Basic Operations Shooting Mode z Information for images shot on other came ras may not display correct ly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing a n image right after shooting in the LC D monitor (detailed display) - When using the detailed display mode of the playback mode Histo[...]

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    54 FUNC. Menu Rec. Menu Menu Item Reference Page Exposure Compensation … p. 101 Long Shutter Mode … p. 103 White Bala nce p. 104 My Colors p. 107 Metering Mode p. 102 Compression p. 71 Shooting Inter val (Movie) ( se lected) p. 87 Recordin g Pixels (Still Imag e) ( when the date has not b een set) p. 70 Recordin g Pixels (Movie) p. 86 Menu Item[...]

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    55 Basic Operations Self-timer Delay: 0 – 10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. Shots: 1 – 10 (Default se tting is 3 s hots.) p. 68 AF-assist Beam On*/Off p. 40 Review Off/ 2* sec. to 10 sec./Hol d You c an set the l ength of time imag es display after bein g shot (p. 17) . Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Chec k p. 96 Save Original On/Off* p. 113 Auto Category [...]

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    56 Play Menu Print Menu Menu Item Reference Page Menu Item Referenc e Page Slide Show p. 136 Sound Memo p. 151 My Category p. 124 Sound Recorder p. 152 Erase p. 158 Rotate p. 134 Protect p. 154 Transfer Order p. 172 Red-Eye Correc tion p. 142 Set Play but ton p. 163 Trimming p. 127 Resume p. 18 Resize p. 149 Transition p. 135 My Colors p. 147 Menu [...]

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    57 Basic Operations Set up Menu Menu Item Options Summary/Ref erence Page Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to s ilence all o peration sounds*. * Except for when the memory card slot/ battery cover is opened during recording. Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Adju sts the volume of the star t-up sound, oper ation sound, selftimer sound, shutte r sound and pl ay[...]

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

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    59 Basic Operations My Camera Menu Menu Item Summary Reference Page Theme Selects a common them e for each My Camera settings ite m. p. 188 Start-up Ima ge Sets the i mage dis played when the camera power is turned on. Start-up So und Se ts the sound pl ayed when the camera power is turned on. Operation Sound Sets the soun d played whe n any button[...]

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    60 Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 50). (The following are the screens that display when shooting in (Auto) mode.)  Shooting Mode  Playback Mode or Rec. Review (Right After Shooting) Using the[...]

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    61 Basic Operations LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. • Changi ng setting s using t he Set up men u (p. 57) • Changi ng setting s using t he DISP. but ton (Quic k-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting rega rdless of the option selected [...]

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    62 Commonly Used S hooting Functions The zoom can be adjusted from 37 – 185 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. You can combine digital zoom wi th optical zoom when shoo ting. The available shooting ch aracteristics an d foca l lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows. You can also use the control dial to select shooting mod es [...]

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

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    64 Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display in the LCD monitor. • Th[...]

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

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    66 You can shoot a subject 2 – 10 cm (0.79 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setti ng. With the digital zoom, th e image area is 7 × 5 mm (0.28 × 0.20 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0x). Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) Available Shooting Modes p. 238 1 Select Digital Macro. 1. Set the mode dial t[...]

  • Page 69

    67 Commonly Used Shooting Functions You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots. To Cancel the Macro Mode: Press the / button and use the or button to sele ct (Normal) . You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears. Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Available Shooting Modes p[...]

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    68 You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. * This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 188). Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 238 10 sec. Se lf-Timer: The shutter rele ases 10 sec onds after the shutter button is pres sed. • 2 s econds before the shutt er releases, the self-t[...]

  • Page 71

    69 Commonly Used Shooting Functions To Cancel the Self-Timer: Press the button and the or button to select . Changing the Delay Time and Num ber of Shots ( ) 2 Shoot. • When you press the shutter button fu lly, the self-timer lamp will blink.* * Wh en [Red-Eye Lamp] is set to [On] in [Flash Settings] in the Rec. men u, the self-timer lamp will li[...]

  • Page 72

    70 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels : Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 238 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to chang e [...]

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    71 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Approximate Values for Compression Settings z See Memory Ca rds and E stimate d Capac ities (p. 223) z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 225) Changing the Compression (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 238 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or bu[...]

  • Page 74

    72 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. Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Available Shooting Modes p. 238 Off – Continuo us You can check t he effect of the I[...]

  • Page 75

    73 Commonly Used Shooting Functions z Camera shake may not be fully corrected w hen shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended. z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. z Hold the camera horizontally while [Panning] (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertica[...]

  • Page 76

    74 Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjec ts, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area . Adjusting the ISO Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 238 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change the ISO speed. • You can advance to the next option eac[...]

  • Page 77

    75 Advanced Shoot ing Functions When a shooting mode appro priate fo r the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatica lly adjusts settings for optimal shooting. You can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options (p. 43). Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Available Shooting Modes p. 238 1 Select a shooting [...]

  • Page 78

    76 Kids&Pets Allows you to ca pture subj ects that move arou nd, such as c hildren and pets, with out missing p hoto opportuni ties. Indoor Prevents ca mera shake an d maintains the subject ’s true color when shoo ting under fluorescen t or tungsten l ighting. Sunset Allows you to sh oot sunsets in viv id colors. Foliage Shoots tree s and lea[...]

  • Page 79

    77 Advanced Shooting Functions Fireworks Captures fire works in th e sky sharply and at optimal exposure. Aquarium Selects the op timal ISO speed, white balance and color balanc e to capture fish an d other items in an indoor aquari um. ISO 3200 Shoots with t he ISO speed set to 3200, twice as fa st as ISO 1600. Use when a high ISO spee d is requir[...]

  • Page 80

    78 Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or My Colors. In this mode, the camera shoots c ontinuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth cont inuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. [...]

  • Page 81

    79 Advanced Shooting Functions To Cancel Continu ous Shootin g: Follow Step 1 to select . 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to select . 2 Shoot. • The camera will continue to re cord successive images wh ile the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. z The interval between shots length ens wh[...]

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    80 You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions. Flash Settings Setting the Flash Available Shooting Modes p. 238 Slow Synchr o The flash timing is a djusted to slow shutte r speeds. Thi s reduces the chance that o nly the backg round will ap pear dark when a night sc ene or an i nterior s hot is taken . Using Slow Sync hro i[...]

  • Page 83

    81 Advanced Shooting Functions 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or to select the option. 2. Use the or button to make the setting. 3. Press the button. • [Flash Settings] can also be displayed by pressing the button, followed by the MENU button. 3 Press the button. C OP Y[...]

  • Page 84

    82 The following movie modes are available. The recording time will differ ac cording to the memory card used (p. 224). *1 When a super high-spee d memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC- 512MSH. *2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capac[...]

  • Page 85

    83 Advanced Shooting Functions 1 Select a movie mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select a movie mode. • See Changing Colors (p. 109) for the procedures for using and . 2 Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfw ay automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully[...]

  • Page 86

    84 z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 178) . The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. z Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch t he microphone (p. 42). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutte r button. The sound that[...]

  • Page 87

    85 Advanced Shooting Functions z Adjust the zoom setting before shooting. The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LC D monitor. When the zoom factor displays in blue, the image will deteriorate. z You can use digital zoom dur ing the movie shooting in mode only. z Before recording, you can set the AE lock and exposure shift[...]

  • Page 88

    86 Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). (The frame rate can be set dep ending on the recording pixels.) 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the[...]

  • Page 89

    87 Advanced Shooting Functions Changing the Shooting Interval (Time Lapse) 1 Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or to ch ange the option. 3. Press the button. • The indicator will blink green while the camera is recording. Recordable Duration z You are recommended to use a fully charged battery[...]

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    88 Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overla pping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Available Shooting Modes p. 238 1 Select the shooting direction. 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select or . : Left to right horizontally : Right to[...]

  • Page 91

    89 Advanced Shooting Functions 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • You can press the or button to return to the p reviously recorded image to retake the shot . • Minor discrepancies in t he overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. 4 Repeat the procedure for addit[...]

  • Page 92

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

  • Page 93

    91 Advanced Shooting Functions Checking Focus Right After Shooting (Focus Check) Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressi ons and look for clos ed eyes when shooting because a frame the size of the face displays when AF frame mode is set to [Face Detect] (p. 93). You are recommended to set [Revie[...]

  • Page 94

    92 To Cancel the Focus Chec k: Press the shutter button halfway. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Focus Check]. 2. Press the button. 3 Shoot. • The recorded image will be displaye d. • Frames are displayed as follows. • The orange frame can be shown at a different mag nification, moved or switched to a different frame (p. 120)[...]

  • Page 95

    93 Advanced Shooting Functions The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Selecting an AF Frame Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 238 Face Detect The camera dete cts a face and se ts the focu s, exposure *1 a nd whit e balanc e *2 . In additi on, the camera mete rs the subjec t so that the face is correctly illum[...]

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    94 z [Face Detect] cannot be used when th e LCD monitor is turned off. z The AF frame appears as follows w hen the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green : In focus - Yellow : Focusing difficulty ([Center] option) - No AF frame : Focusing difficulty ([Face Detect] or [AiAF] option) Face Detect Feature z Maximum of three AF frames will be displa[...]

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    95 Advanced Shooting Functions Changing the AF Frame Size When the [AF Frame] is set to [Ce nter], the AF frame can be resize d to correspond to the subject. Select [Small] to constrict the focal frame to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular a rea of a subject. 1 Select [AF Frame Size]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or bu[...]

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    96 Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) Available Shooting Modes p. 238 To use the Face Select and Trac k function, first con figure the following settings. - Set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect] (p . 93). - Register the ([...]

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    97 Advanced Shooting Functions It may be difficult to focus on th e following types of sub jects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects through glass [...]

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    98 Shooting with the Focus Lock You can operate in all shooting modes. Shooting with the AF Lock To Release the AF Lock: Press the / button. 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the ma in subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame disp layed on the LCD monitor. 2 Keep the shutter button presse d halfway whi[...]

  • Page 101

    99 Advanced Shooting Functions You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong betw een the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. To Release the AE Lock: Press the button. z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 93) makes[...]

  • Page 102

    100 You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure se ttings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Lock: Press the button. z In movie mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 85). z You can use the FE lock when using the flash. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Available Shooting Modes[...]

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    101 Advanced Shooting Functions Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is bac klit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. To Cancel the Exposure C[...]

  • Page 104

    102 Switching betwee n Metering Modes Available Shooting Modes p. 238 Evaluativ e Appropriat e for standard sh ooting con ditions, including b acklit scene s. The camera di vides images in to several zones for metering. It evaluates co mplex lightin g condition s, such as the positio n of the subject , the bright ness, the direct light, and the bac[...]

  • Page 105

    103 Advanced Shooting Functions You can set the shutter speed to a sl ow setting to make dark su bjects appear brighter. Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) Available Shooting Modes p. 238 1 Select the Long Shutter Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Change the shutter speed. 1. Use the or bu[...]

  • Page 106

    104 Normally, the (Auto) white bala n ce setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. z Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor[...]

  • Page 107

    105 Advanced Shooting Functions The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when or is selected for My Colors. Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance (Custom) reading for the following situations that are difficult fo r the (Auto) setting to detect correctly. • Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) [...]

  • Page 108

    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 completely black or white). z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the wh ite balance data. If the set[...]

  • Page 109

    107 Advanced Shooting Functions You can change the look of an image when it is shot. * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will a lso be changed. You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color. Shooting in a My Colors Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 238 My Colors Off Records normal ly wit[...]

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    108 ////////// (Setting the Custom Color Mode) 1 Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to chang e the option. 3. Press the button. 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to select . 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to[...]

  • Page 111

    109 Advanced Shooting Functions You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough, or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommen d taking trial s[...]

  • Page 112

    110 Movie: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select . 2 Press the button. • The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the Color Accent image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD mon[...]

  • Page 113

    111 Advanced Shooting Functions Shooting with Color Swap Mode 1 Select the Color Swap mode. Still image: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select . Movie: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select . Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) C OP Y[...]

  • Page 114

    112 2 Press the button. • The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one color can be specified. • You can use t[...]

  • Page 115

    113 Advanced Shooting Functions Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with al tered colors whe n shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images ( before the color change). 1 Select [Save Original]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Sa[...]

  • Page 116

    114 You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print ar ea guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subje ct. Setting the Display Overlays Available Shooting Modes p. 238 Off – Grid Lines Displays grid lines to divide the sc reen into 9 parts. Helps confirm the ver tical and hor izontal po[...]

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    115 Advanced Shooting Functions If you set Auto Category to [On], imag es are automatically sorted into preset categories as the y are recorded. Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) Available Shooting Modes p. 238 People For image s shot in , or mode, or image s with faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect]. Scenery For i[...]

  • Page 118

    116 You can register a function that you often use when shooting w ith the button. * Sets the sound registered to , found in the [Shutter Sound] section of the My Camera menu. To Cancel the Shortcut Bu tton: Select in Step 2. Registering Settings to the Button Available Shooting Modes p. 238 Menu Item Pa ge Menu Item Page Not Assi gned – Red-Eye [...]

  • Page 119

    117 Advanced Shooting Functions Using the Button 1 Press the button. • For , and , each t ime that the button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched. • For , and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • For , ea ch press of the button records the white balance data. Since the frame does not appear at this po[...]

  • Page 120

    118 Playback/Erasing To Cancel the Magnified Dis play: Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) In playback mode, you can select images with the contro l dial. Turning it counterclockwise selects the p revious image while turning it clockwise selects the next image. Please also see Viewing Stil[...]

  • Page 121

    119 Playback/Erasing To Return to Single I mage Playback: Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback ) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button or control dial to change the image selection. Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jum[...]

  • Page 122

    120 Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the di splay size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed. Displaying the Focus Check Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check Display) 1 Press the button several times unt[...]

  • Page 123

    121 Playback/Erasing Changing the Display Si ze and Switching Frames To Cancel Changing the Display Position: Press the MENU button. Switching Frames 2 Press the zoom lever toward . • Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and display position can be changed. 3 Change the setting. • You can change the disp[...]

  • Page 124

    122 When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jumping to Images Jump Shot Date Jumps t o the first im age of each shooting da te. Jump to My Category Jumps to the firs t image of eac h folder sorted by the Au to Category ( p. 115) or My Cate[...]

  • Page 125

    123 Playback/Erasing 3 Display the Images. , , Selected 1. Use the or to select date, category or folder for playback. • You can check the target image by using the control dial. • If you select when an image has not been assigned to any category, you will only be able to select (none) as a search key. 2. Press the button. • The camera will s[...]

  • Page 126

    124 You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into catego ries. • Image searches (p. 122) •Slide Show (p. 136) • Protect (p. 154) • Erase (p. 158) •Configure print settings (p. 165) Category Selection Methods Organizing Images by C ategory ( My Category) People My [...]

  • Page 127

    125 Playback/Erasing [Select] [Select Range] 3 Categorize the images. 1. Use the or button to select images to categorize. 2. Use the or button to select a category. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the set ting. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. • Press the MENU button to complete the settin[...]

  • Page 128

    126 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to highlight the last image window. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image in the range to catego rize. 4. Press the button. • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image. • Up to 500 images can be selected. 5 Select a category.[...]

  • Page 129

    127 Playback/Erasing You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming a Portion of an Image 1 Select [Trimming]. 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 for trimming. 2. Press the button. • The tr[...]

  • Page 130

    128 3 Adjust the trimming frame. • You can change the size of the trimming frame using the zoom lever. However, the number of the recording pixels of the saved image will differ according to the size of the trimmed image. • You can change the position of the trimming frame using the , , or button. • Press the DISP. button to change the vertic[...]

  • Page 131

    129 Playback/Erasing z Movies, or images, and images recorded in cannot be trimmed. z Some images shot with another camera cannot be trimmed. z The aspect ratio for images which can be t rimmed will be fixed to 4:3 (or 3:4 if the image is vertically oriented). z The recording pixels of a trimmed image will be less than the image before trimming. Vi[...]

  • Page 132

    130 Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the or button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Ends playbac k and returns t o single imag e playback. Print An icon will disp lay when a printer is co nnected. See the Direct Print User Guide for deta ils. Play St arts playba ck. Slow Motion You can use t he button to slow down or th[...]

  • Page 133

    131 Playback/Erasing You can delete portions of recorded movies. *1 [Interval Time]: 1 second *2 [Interval Time]: 2 seconds Editing Movies Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long (15 seconds* 1 or 30 seconds* 2 in ) ca nnot be edited. 1 Select [Edit]. 1.[...]

  • Page 134

    132 2 Edit the movie. 1. Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End). 2. Use the or button to specify the cut point ( ). • While moving the cut point using the or button, is displayed at each 1 second interval (or every 15 second* 1 or 30 second* 2 interval in ), allowing you to cut the movie at the indicated point. *1 When the shoot[...]

  • Page 135

    133 Playback/Erasing 4 Save the file. 1. Use the , , or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. • [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its[...]

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

    135 Playback/Erasing You can select the transition effect displayed w hen switching between images. Playback with Transition Effects No transition effect. The displayed image darken s and the next ima ge gradually brightens until it is displa yed. Press the button to have t he previous image dis play fro m the left and the button to hav e the next [...]

  • Page 138

    136 Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide show s are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 165). Automated Playback (Slide Shows) All Images Pla ys all image s on a memory card i n order. Date Plays i mages bearing a specified d ate in order. My Category Plays the ima ges in the se lected cate gory[...]

  • Page 139

    137 Playback/Erasing To Stop the Slide Show: Press the MENU button. 2 Select a playback method. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the slide show type. • , , : Press the FUNC./SET button to select a date, category or folder to be played back (p. 139). • – : Press the FUNC./SET button to select the images to be played back (p.[...]

  • Page 140

    138 Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. No transition effect. The new image grad ually brigh tens as it move s upward from the bottom. The new image first a ppears i n a cross s hape and gradually expands to display t he full image . Portions of the new image move hor izontall y, then [...]

  • Page 141

    139 Playback/Erasing Select a date/category/folder to play back ( , , ) 1 Select a playback method. 1. Use the or button to select , or . 2. Press the button. 2 Select images to play back. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to playback. 2. Press the button. •A 3 will appear on selected images. • To cancel the selection: Press[...]

  • Page 142

    140 Selecting Images for Playback ( – ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played b ack in their order of selection. 1 Select a playback method. 1. Use the or button to select , or . • Only the icon will display at first. 2. Press the[...]

  • Page 143

    141 Playback/Erasing Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displa ys. Choose between 3 – 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 se c onds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. •R e p e a t Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues unti[...]

  • Page 144

    142 You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red-Eye Correction Function Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. We recommend that you use [New File] to save corrected images. Examples: - Faces near the scr een edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in[...]

  • Page 145

    143 Playback/Erasing 3 Correct the image. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Start]. 2. Press the button. 4 Save 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]:[...]

  • Page 146

    144 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 numbe r of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. z Since the correction frame wi ll n ot appear automatically on images that have already been co rrect[...]

  • Page 147

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

  • Page 148

    146 Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button. 2 Select a frame you wish to remove. 1. Use the or button to select a frame to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Delete the frame. 1. Press the button. • The selected frame will disappear. • To con[...]

  • Page 149

    147 Playback/Erasing You can add effects to recorded im ages (stills only ) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 107. Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Vivid Lig hter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/W Vivid Green Positive Film Vivid Red 1 Select [[...]

  • Page 150

    148 3 Select a My Colors type. 1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type. • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While th e image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors e[...]

  • Page 151

    149 Playback/Erasing You can resave images that were recor ded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each applicat[...]

  • Page 152

    150 3 Select a resolution. 1. Use the or button to select a resolution. 2. Press the button. • If a resolution cannot be selected due to a lack of free space on the memory card, will display. 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. The original image will remai[...]

  • Page 153

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

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    152 Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select a n option and press FUNC./SET button. You can record sound only, without images, for up to tw o hours at one time. Exit Return s to the playba ck screen. Record St arts record ing. Pause Pau ses record ing or p layback. Play Begins playb ack. Erase Erases sou nd memos. (Selec t [Erase] and in the co[...]

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    153 Playback/Erasing Sound Recorder Panel Use the or button to select a n option and press FUNC./SET button. 2 Record a sound. 1. Use the or to select . 2. Press the button. • The elapsed recording time displays. • You can use the or button to change the sampling rate. The recording quality ri ses progressively as you select [11.025 kHz], [22.0[...]

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    154 You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasur e. z See Sound Recorder Data Rates and Reco rding Durations (Estimated) (p. 224). z Recording will automatically stop when the memory card is full. Protecting Images Select You can config ure the prote ction setting s for each image sing ly while view ing them. Select Ran ge You[...]

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    155 Playback/Erasing [Select] [Select Range] 3 Protect the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • To continue protecting other images, repeat the procedure. • You can also protect images in the index playback mode. • Press the MENU button t[...]

  • Page 158

    156 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image in the range. 4. Press the button. • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image. • Up to 500 images can be selected. 5 Protect the images. 1. Press t[...]

  • Page 159

    157 Playback/Erasing [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Sele ct by Folder] 3 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to protect. 2. Press the button. •A 3 will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • U[...]

  • Page 160

    158 [All Images] You can erase images from a memory card. 3 Protect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the ima ges. • Selecting [Stop] cancels prot ection settings for the current selection. Erasing Images Select E[...]

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    159 Playback/Erasing [Select] 1 Select [Erase]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an erasure metho d. 1. Use the or button to select an erasure method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the button. 3 Select the image. 1. Use the or button to select an im[...]

  • Page 162

    160 [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. • You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image in the range to erase. 3. Press the button. 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button t[...]

  • Page 163

    161 Playback/Erasing [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Sele ct by Folder] 5 Erase the images. 1. Press the button to select [Erase]. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the MENU button cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. 3 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to erase .[...]

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    162 [All Images] 3 Erase the images. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels selectio n of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. z Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. z Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image [...]

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    163 Playback/Erasing You can register a function that you often use to the button. The following functions can be registered. *1 Default setting (It can be used to switch between power off/playback mode/shooting mode (p. 44)). *2 Slide Show will not play in the index playback mode. To cancel: Select in Step 2. Registering Functions to the Button Fu[...]

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    164 Using the Button 1 In playback mode, press the button. • This will call up the registered function. z When you press the button in shooting mode, it switches the camera to playback mode. Then when it is pressed a second time, the regist ered function is called up. z Registering a function other than to t h e button disables its ability to tur[...]

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    165 Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Forma t (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for prin ting on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the[...]

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    166 1 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the menu. 4. Use the or button to select [Print Settings]. 5. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an option. 2. Use the or button to specify the settings. 3. Press the button. z The Date and File No. settings change [...]

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    167 Print Settings/Transfer Sett ings Select a print settings method Select Images & Qty. Conf igures pri nt settings for single im ages as you view them. Select Rang e For picking a f irst and las t image and p rinting al l the images in the range. Select by Date Configure s print sett ings for image s correspo nding to the selected da te. Sel[...]

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    168 [Select Images & Qty.] 2 Select the images. Selection methods differ depending on the Print Type settings (p. 165). 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). 4. Press the button. Index ( ) 1. Use the or button to select the imag[...]

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    169 Print Settings/Transfer Sett ings [Select Range] 2 Select the first image. • You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image in the print range. 3. Press the button. 3 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image. 2. Press the[...]

  • Page 172

    170 [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Sele ct by Folder] 4 Configure the print settings. 1. Press the button to select [Order]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the selected range of images. 2 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to se[...]

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    171 Print Settings/Transfer Sett ings [Select All Images] [Clear All Selections] 2 Configure the print settings. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels print settings of the selected image. 2 Deselect the images. 1. Use the or button to sele[...]

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

  • Page 175

    173 Print Settings/Transfer Sett ings Single Images Mark all 3 Select an image to transfer. 1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can also select images in the index playback mode. • Press the MENU button to end the setting. 3 Execute the tr[...]

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

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    175 Configuring the Camera When traveling abroad, you can reco rd images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enj oy the convenien ce of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 3 Press the button. The power saving function [...]

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    176 3 Select an area as hom e. 1. Use the or button to select a home time zone. 2. Press the button. • To set the daylight saving option, use the or button to display . The time will advance by 1 hour. 4 Select (World). 1. Use the button to select . 2. Press the button. 5 Select a destination area. 1. Use the or button to select a destination tim[...]

  • Page 179

    177 Configuring the Camera Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Time Zone]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select (World). 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button twice. • To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SE[...]

  • Page 180

    178 You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other d ata. Formatting Memory Cards z Please note that formatting (initializin g) a memory card erases all data, including pr otected images and other file types. z When the icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the sound recorder exists. Exerci[...]

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    179 Configuring the Camera The images you shoot are automatic ally assigned file n umbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory car d has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards. Re[...]

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

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    181 Configuring the Camera You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Create New Folder Creates a new fo lder the next time you shoot i mages. To create an addi tional folde r, insert t he check mark agai[...]

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

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

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

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    185 Configuring the Camera z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - The shooting mode. - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Langu age] and [Video System] options in the menu ( p. 58) - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 105) - Colors spe[...]

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    186 Connecting to a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images u sing a TV. Shooting/Playback Using a TV 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal. • Slip your fingernail or the toggle on the wrist strap under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and ins[...]

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    187 Connecting to a TV z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 58). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and ot hers - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others z If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera outpu t may [...]

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    188 Customiz ing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. You can also use the control dial to select images and perform various operations. See[...]

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    189 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Images recorded onto the memor y card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied so ftware to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. Registering My Camera Settings A computer is required to restore the My Camera [...]

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    190 [Start-up]/[Operation]/[Self-timer]/ [Shutter Sounds] 1. Use the or button to select (Record). 2. Press the button. 3. After recording, use the or button to select (Registe r). 4. Press the button. • Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses. • To play it, select (Play). • To exit instead of registering, select (Ex[...]

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    191 Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 191) • When the power is turned on (p. 192) • LCD monitor (p. 192) • Shooting (p. 194) • Shooting movies (p. 198) • Playback (p. 199) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 199) • TV monitor output (p. 200) • Printing with a direct print compatib le printer (p. 200) Camera Camera will not operate. Power is [...]

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    192 When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab upward (p. 212) . The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charg[...]

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    193 Troubles hooti ng The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This image will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies. Display flickers. Display fl[...]

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    194 Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 61). z There is no effect on the recorded image. Shooting Camera will not record. Camera is in playback mode. z Switch to Shooting mode (p. 44). Camera is connected [...]

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    195 Troubles hooti ng Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image. Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. z Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots (p. 60). Image is blurred or out of focus. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. [...]

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    196 Subject in recorded image is too bright, or i mage flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 219). The subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark. z Set the exposure compensa tion to a negative (–) setting (p. 101). z [...]

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    197 Troubles hooti ng Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. z Shoot with [Red-Eye Lamp] in the [Flash Settings] menu set to [On] (p. 80). 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 res[...]

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    198 Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. z After closing the memory card slot/ battery cover, turn the power on then back off. Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatt[...]

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    199 Troubles hooti ng 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[...]

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    200 Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 ° F). z Replace the battery with a new one (p. 11). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. z Replace the bat tery wit h a new one ( p. 11 ). TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting. z Set[...]

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    201 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded onto the memory card, red eye correction is being processed. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to defau[...]

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

  • Page 205

    203 List of Messages Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is inco rrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this imag e! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image. Cannot modify imag e You attempted to[...]

  • Page 206

    204 Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. Cannot select In selecting the image range for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasi ng images or specifying prin t settings, you selected a starting image with a file numb er higher than the last image or a last image with a file numb[...]

  • Page 207

    205 Appendix z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precaution s” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correct ly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its acce[...]

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

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    207 Appendix Battery z Do not place the battery near a h eat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The battery should not b e immersed in water or sea wa ter. z Do not attempt to disas semble, alter or apply heat to the battery. z Avoid dropping or sub jecting the battery to s evere impacts that could damage t he casing. z Use only recomme[...]

  • Page 210

    208 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close p roximity to human or an imal eyes. Exposure to the intense ligh t produced by the fla sh may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter ( 39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensit ive to magnetic fields ( such as credit cards) away from the speak[...]

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    209 Appendix z Avoid using, placing o r storing the equipment in p laces subject to strong sunligh t or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (bo ot) of a car. z Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Also, do not use the equipment if th e cable or plug is dam[...]

  • Page 212

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

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    211 Appendix z Do not allow any metal objects s uch as key rings to touch the ( ) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A) . To carry the battery or store it during periods of disuse, always repla ce the terminal cover (Fig.B). These conditions can damage the battery. You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the termina l cover is attached (F[...]

  • Page 214

    212 z If the performance of the battery diminishes substanti ally even when it is fully charged, its lif e has been exceeded and it should be replaced. Memory Card z SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect T ab z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply forc e to them, or subject them t o shocks or vibrat[...]

  • Page 215

    213 Appendix z You are recommended to u se memory cards that h ave been formatted in your camera. • The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the prob lem. • When a non-Canon brand memo[...]

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    214 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Using the AC Adapter (Sold Separately) Turn the camera power off bef ore connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plu[...]

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

  • Page 218

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

  • Page 219

    217 Appendix Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dir t. If necessary, gently wipe with a[...]

  • Page 220

    218 All data is based on Canon’s standar d testing m ethods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD890 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 970 IS (W): Max. wid e angle (T ): Max. tel ephoto Specifications Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 10.0 million Image Senso r : 1/2.3- inch ty pe CCD (Tot al number o f pixels : Approx. 10.3 million pixels) [...]

  • Page 221

    219 Appendix Image Stabil ization : Len s-shift ty pe Continuous/ Shoot Only*/ Panning* /Off * Still images only. Metering S ystem : Evaluative* 1 /Cente r-weighted average or Spot * 2 *1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF. *2 Fixed to center. Exposure Compensation : ±2 stops in 1/3-stop in crements ISO Speed (Standard Out put S[...]

  • Page 222

    220 Data Type : Still images: Exif 2. 2 (JPEG)* : : Movies: AVI ( Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monau ral)) Sound Memo or Sound Recorder: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports E xif 2.2 (also called “Ex if Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting [...]

  • Page 223

    221 Appendix Sound Memo : Bit Rate: 16 bits Sampling Rate Sound memo, movie (Co mpact): 11.025 k Hz Movie (other tha n Compact): 44.1 00 kHz Sound Recor der: 11.025 kH z/22.050 kHz/ 44.100 kHz Playback Mo des : Sing le (histo gram displ ayable), I ndex (9 images), Mag nified (app rox. 2x to 10x ma x.), Resume Playba ck, Image Inspecti on Tool, Jump[...]

  • Page 224

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

  • Page 225

    223 Appendix Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Memory card included with the camera : Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 78) (When card has been f ormatted with a low level format). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual re sults may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Recording Pixe ls[...]

  • Page 226

    224 Movie : Memory card included with the camera *1 1 frame/sec. (shooting in terval: 1 sec.) *2 0.5 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 2 sec.) • Maximu m movie clip length at : 3 min., : 2 hours. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. • As plays back at 15 frames/sec., the recording time and the playback time will differ. Soun[...]

  • Page 227

    225 Appendix Image Data Sizes (Estima ted) *1 1 frame/sec. (shooting in terval: 1 sec.) *2 0.5 frames/sec (shooting interval: 2 sec.) SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Recordin g Pixels Compression 3648 × 2736 pixe ls 4332 KB 2565 KB 1226 KB 2816 × 2112 pixe ls 2720 KB 1620 KB 780 KB 2272 × 1704 pixe ls 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB 1600 × 1200 pixe ls 10[...]

  • Page 228

    226 Battery Pack NB-5L Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Type Rechargeab le lithium- ion battery Nominal Voltage 3.7 V DC Typical Ca pacity 1120 mAh Battery Life (Charge Cy cles) Approx. 300 t imes Operating Temper atures 0 – 40 °C (3 2 – 104 °F) Dimensions 32.0 × 44.9 × 7.9 mm (1.26 × 1.77 × 0.31 in.) Weight Approx. 25 g (0.88 oz.) USA and [...]

  • Page 229

    227 Appendix Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapte r Kit ACK-DC30) Rated Input 100 – 24 0 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) Rated Output 4.3 V DC, 1. 5 A Operating Temper atures 0 – 40 °C (3 2 – 104 °F) Dimensions 42.6 × 104.4 × 31.4 mm (1.68 × 4.1 1 × 1.24 in.) Weight Approx. 180 g ( 6.35 oz.) (ex cluding power cord[...]

  • Page 230

    Index 228 Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ......................... ....... 114 A AC Adapter Ki t ACK-DC3 0 ..... 214 Accessory ... .............. ................ 36 AE Lock .......... .............. ............. 99 AF Frame ..................... ....... 50, 93 AF Lock ..................... ................ 98 AF-assist Beam ................... 40, 5 5 [...]

  • Page 231

    Index 229 Focus ...... .............. .................. .. 17 Focus Check Di splay .. 60, 91, 120 Focus Loc k ................... ............. 98 Frame Rates ....................... ...... 86 G Grid Lines ....... .............. ........... 114 H High-Power Flas h ........ ........... 215 Histogram ....... .............. ............. 53 I Image S[...]

  • Page 232

    Index 230 Recording Pixe ls ................. 70, 8 6 Red-Eye Co rrection (P layback) ................ .............. .............. .... 142 Red-Eye Co rrection (S hooting) . 80 Red-Eye Reduct ion ................... 80 Registerin g Function s Set Play Button ................... 163 Registering S ettings ............ .... 116 Reset All ...........[...]

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    231 MEMO C OP Y[...]

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    232 MEMO C OP Y[...]

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    233 MEMO C OP Y[...]

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    234 MEMO C OP Y[...]

  • Page 237

    235 Canadian Radio Interf erence Regulations This Class B digi tal apparatu s complies with Can adian ICES-003. Réglementat ion canadienne sur les inte rférences ra dio Cet appar eil numéri que de la classe B est conf orme à la norme NMB- 003 du Canada. FCC Notice (Digital Came ra, Model PC1266 Sys tems) This device complies with Part 15 of the[...]

  • Page 238

    236 For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for deta ils. Battery Charger CB-2LX This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be retu rned to the manufacturer or be disc[...]

  • Page 239

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

  • Page 240

    Functions Available in Each Shoo ting Mode 238 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Only functions with settings t hat change with the sh ooting mode are listed here. Shooting Mode Function Long Shu tter Exposure Comp ensation ( p. 101 ) { – { – { – Long Shutter Mode ( p. 103 ) – { ––– – ISO Speed ( p. 74 ) Auto 1) { – { { { [...]

  • Page 241

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