Canon V3 manuale d’uso

Camera User Guide Camera User Guide ENGLISH CDI-E072 • Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). • Please refer to the Software Star ter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images. • Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon printer . CDI-E072-010 XX01XXX.X © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED I[...]

This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Precautions This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon-brand digital camera[...]

1 Camera Body T emperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specific[...]

2 Conventions Used in the T ext Icons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operating modes. As in the example below , the mode dial should be set to , , , or . Using the Self-timer White buttons indicate the button that will be pushed in the particular procedur e. In the example here, for instance, you should press the MENU button. Th[...]

3 T able of Contents Items marked with ■ are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read .......................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions ............................................................... 7 Preventing Malfunctions ..........................[...]

4 T able of Contents Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode ............................................... 42 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ....................... 44 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ..................... 45 Using the Flash ............................................................. 47 Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity S[...]

T able of Contents 5 Erasing Erasing Single Images ................................................. 87 Erasing All Images ............................................................. 88 Formatting CF Cards .......................................................... 89 Printing About Printing ........................................................[...]

6 T able of Contents Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit ................................................. 130 Using a Car Battery Charger ........................................... 131 Camera Care and Maintenance ...................................... 132 T roubleshooting .............................................................. 133 Specifica[...]

7 Please Read T est Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly r ecommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly . Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors ar e not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfun[...]

8 Read This First W ar nings • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injur e your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light pr oduced by the flash may injure eyesight. In particular , remain at least one meter (39 inches) away[...]

Read This First 9 • Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior . The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air , wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances ent[...]

10 Read This First • Avoid dr opping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury . • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover or battery case t[...]

Read This First 11 • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could r esult in bur ns. • If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the [...]

12 Charge the Battery Pack (p. 18). Place the battery pack in the battery charger and plug the charger into a power outlet. The charge indicator lights red while charging and changes to green when the battery pack is charged. Install the Battery Pack (p. 20). Slide the battery cover open and press the battery lock while you insert the battery pack.[...]

Quick Start 13 Focus (p. 34). Aim the camera and lightly press (halfway) the shutter button. T wo beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. Shoot (p. 35). Press the shutter button all the way . One beep will sound when the shot is complete. View the Recorded Image (p. 44). The recorded image displays for approximately 2 seconds. T o continue disp[...]

14 Components Guide Front V iew ● Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 33) ● AF - assist Beam (p. 35) ● Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 48) ● Self - timer Lamp (p. 52) ● Microphone ● Lens ● Flash (p. 47) ● DIGIT AL • A / V OUT (Digital Audio / Video Output) T erminal (pp. 95, 96, 113, 115) ● T erminal Cover • The following cables are used[...]

Components Guide 15 Back View ● Viewfinder (p. 33) ● Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) ● Battery Cover (p. 20) ● DC Coupler T erminal Cover (p. 130) ● CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) ● Wrist Strap Mount Attaching the Wrist Strap* ● LCD Monitor (p. 29) ● T ripod Socket * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other i[...]

16 Components Guide Operation Panel ● Indicators ● Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission pr eparations are complete when connected to a computer ● Zoom Lever Shooting: (T elephoto) / (Wide Angle) (p. 36) Replay: (Magnify) (p. 75) / (Index) (p. 76) ● ON / OFF Button (p. 26) ● (Light Metering) (p. 63) / Button ● (Flash) ([...]

Components Guide 17 Indicators The indicators light or blink when the O N / OFF Button or shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot / Connection preparations complete (during a computer connection) Blinking Green: Initializing camera / Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card / T ransmitting data (during [...]

18 Pr eparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedur es to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “ Change the battery pack ” message displays. Battery charger model names and types vary by region. • Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown and insert the cha[...]

Preparing the Camera 19 Handling Pr ecautions • Keep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack. • Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it cont[...]

20 Preparing the Camera Battery Lock Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L (optional) can also be used with the camera. • Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first time. • Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows. • Press the battery l[...]

Preparing the Camera 21 Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low . Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period. When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you press the , / , / , or button ( mode). Battery charge i[...]

22 Preparing the Camera 1 2 Installing a CF Card T urn the camera power of f and insert the CF card with the following procedures. • Slide the lock up and open the CF card slot cover . • Insert the CF card with its label facing upward until the slot ’ s eject button fully extends. Close the CF card slot cover . • T o remove the CF card, pus[...]

Preparing the Camera 23 Handling Pr ecautions for CF Car ds • CF cards ar e high-precision electr onic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. • Moving a CF card rapidly between temperatur e extremes will cause condensation to form in the card [...]

24 Preparing the Camera • Use the or button to select a field (year , month, day , hour , minute and date format), and the or button to change its value. • T o put the settings into effect, press the button after setting the date format. • Press the button to redisplay the Rec. or Play screen. • Please note that the date and time settings m[...]

Preparing the Camera 25 Setting the Language The language in which menus and messages ar e displayed can be selected with this function. • Press the ON / OFF Button until the power lamp lights. • Press the button to display the Rec. or Play menu. • Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. • Use the or button to select . • Use the , [...]

26 Basic Functions T urning the Power On / Off • Press the ON / OFF Button until the green power lamp lights. - The upper indicator beside the viewfinder will blink green. - The lens will extend when the mode switch is set to the or position. - The lens will retract approximately 1 minute after the mode switch is set to from the or position. - Th[...]

Basic Functions 27 • Power -Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power -saving function. The power will automatically shut down under the following circumstances when this function is set to On. Press the O N / OFF Button to restore power . Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camer[...]

28 Basic Functions Switching between Shooting / Replay • T o Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to . • T o Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) Slide the mode switch to . • T o Replay Images (Replay Mode) Slide the mode switch to . - Recorded images can be printed when a printer (sold separately) is connected (p. 90). - Recorded im[...]

Basic Functions 29 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and replay images. • The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction. Shooting Mode ( or on the mode switch) • The LCD monitor tur ns on or changes the d[...]

30 Basic Functions Replay Mode ( on the mode switch) • The LCD monitor will tur n on when the mode switch is set to the position. • In replay mode, pressing the button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed. Single Image Replay (p. 74) Standard Detailed No Display Multi Image Replay (9 Images) (p. 76) Standard No Displ[...]

Basic Functions 31 Information Displayed Recordable Images or Recordable Movie T ime (sec.) In movie mode, only the resolution shows (not compression). p. 42 p. 64 p. 65 p. 67 p. 70 p. 45 p. 45 p. 71 p. 72 p. 58 p. 60 p. 61 p. 47 p. 51-52 p. 49 p. 63 p. 56 p. 50 p. 29 p. 21 Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation Long Shutter Mode White Balance Photo E[...]

32 Basic Functions Replay Mode (Detailed Display) Histogram In detailed display mode, the following supplementary information is displayed. p. 65 p. 42 p. 64 p. 67 p. 70 p. 71 p. 47 p. 49 p. 63 p. 45 p. 56 Long Shutter Mode Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation White Balance Photo Effects ISO Speed Flash Macro / Infinity Metering Method Resolution (M[...]

Basic Functions 33 Viewfinder • About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly of f-center . The AiAF function can be turned of f so t[...]

34 Basic Functions Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two -stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. • Indicator Status Upper Indicator - Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) - Orange: Flash will fire - Blinking Orange: Camera shake war ning / Insufficien[...]

Basic Functions 35 Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes one shutter sound to sound. • While the image is being recorded to the CF card, the indicator blinks green. • AF-assist Beam - The AF - assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain[...]

36 Basic Functions Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 70 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms. T elephoto / Wide Angle • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in (telephoto). • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out (wide angle). Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom facto[...]

Basic Functions 37 Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and replay settings. The procedures for using menus are shown below. For a complete list of the settings and options, please see Menu Settings and Factor y Defaults (p. 40). • Press the button. • Use the or buttons to select the Rec., Play or Set up menu. • Use [...]

38 Basic Functions Play Menu Rec. Menu Selecting a Mode Selecting a Menu Switching between the Rec., Play and Set up Menus Selecting Menus and Settings (Cont’d) * The menu will appear slightly different in mode. * 03-124usCUGE_026_041_GM.p65 7/26/02, 11:10 AM 38[...]

Basic Functions 39 Set up Menu Setting Options Completing the Procedur e • See Print Menu Settings (p. 92) for the procedures used with the (Print Order) item in the Play menu. * Y ou can switch between menus at any time simply by pressing the zoom lever toward or button. 03-124usCUGE_026_041_GM.p65 7/26/02, 11:10 AM 39[...]

40 Basic Functions p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 71 p. 62 p. 50 p. 52 p. 44 pp. 35, 119 p. 73 p. 72 p. 65 p. 86 p. 81 p. 88 p. 82 p. 92 p. 111 2048 x 1536* / 1600 x 1200 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480 640 x 480 / 320 x 2 40* / 160 x 120 Superfine / Fine* / Normal 50* / 100 / 200 / 400 / AUTO On*/ Off O n/O f f * */ Off / 2*- 10 sec. On*/ Off O n/O f f * On*/ Off [...]

Basic Functions 41 * Default setting. Default video system setting varies between r egions. • Some menu items are not available in cer tain shooting modes. • With the exception of the [Dat e / T ime], [Language] and [Video System] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values i[...]

42 Selecting a Shooting Mode The camera features the following shooting modes. Auto Most settings are automatically selected by the camera. Manual The exposure compensation, white balance and other settings can be manually selected. Stitch Assist Images are shot in overlapping series to create single panoramic images. Movie Shoots movie clips. • [...]

Shooting 43 Selecting the mode In the descriptions of the shooting functions that follow, the icons beside the titles indicate the applicable shooting modes. Befor e you proceed with Step 1 in each case, set the camera to one of the shooting modes indicated by the icons in the title (p.2). 04-124usCUGE_042_059_GM.p65 7/26/02, 11:13 AM 43[...]

44 Shooting Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds even if you r elease the shutter button r egardless of whether the LCD monitor is on or off. Y ou can also review it with the following pr ocedures. • By keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot. • By pressi[...]

Shooting 45 - Print large prints - Send images as e-mail attachments - S hoot more images - Print on small labels (Large) (Medium 1) (Medium 2) (Small) - Shoot higher quality images - Shoot normal quality images - Shoot more images Superfine Fine Normal High Quality Normal High Low 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 p[...]

46 Shooting • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select an option. Resolution (Still Images) Select , , or . Resolution (Movies) Select , or . Compression Select , or . • The display will return to the Rec. screen. • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 148). • See Image File Sizes (p. 140). • [...]

Shooting 47 Auto The flash fires automatically as r equired by the light level. Red-Eye The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot, Reduction automatically adjusting the intensity to suit lighting Auto levels. Flash On The flash fires with every shot. Flash Off The flash will not fire. Slow-Synchro The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter [...]

48 Shooting • When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow-Synchr o, take care to avoid blurring the image. - Shooting in Mode Be careful to hol[...]

Shooting 49 • Display or . / Shooting Close-Up s / Infinity Shots Macro Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 10 to 47 cm (3.9 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens tip when at wide-angle end and in the range of 27 to 47 cm (10.6 in. to 1. 5 ft.) when at the telephoto end setting. Infinity Use this mode to record landscapes and distant objects[...]

50 Shooting Using the Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to appr oximately 2.6, 3.2, 4.0, 4.9 or 6.4 times with the combined optical and digital zoom functions. • T urn the LCD monitor on. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [On]. • The display will return to the Rec. screen. [...]

Shooting 51 Continuous Shooting In this mode, the camera shoots continuously at appr oximately 2 images per second* (Large/Fine, LCD monitor of f) while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is r eleased. * This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to [...]

52 Shooting Using the Self-timer • Display . • When the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink. Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [10 sec.] or [2 sec.] • When [ (10 sec.)] is selected, the self- timer sounds a[...]

Shooting 53 Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist mode can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create 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 overlapping por tions of[...]

54 Shooting • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image. • Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too gr eat. • T o shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera ar ound its own[...]

Shooting 55 • Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together . • Repeat the procedure for additional images. A sequence may contain up to 26 imag[...]

56 Shooting Shooting a Movie Use the movie mode to shoot movie clips. Select a r esolution in the (Movie) menu from the (640 x 480), (320 x 240, Default) and (160 x 120) options (p. 45). • Press the shutter button fully to start recor ding images and sounds. • During shooting the recording time (in seconds) and a red cir cle appear on the LCD m[...]

Shooting 57 • Y ou are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 89). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. In addition, you are recommended to use the optional FC-256MH CF Card ( not sold in some regions) to shoot movies with the setting. • Be careful not to touc[...]

58 Shooting Locking the Focus (AF Lock) It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the sur r oundings • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects through glass : [...]

Shooting 59 • Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way . • Release the focus lock by pressing the / button. • Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover , the focus remains locked after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a sec[...]

60 Shooting 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 the subject and backgr ound or when a subject is backlit. • Y ou must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires. • T ur n on the LCD monitor . • Focus the camera on[...]

Shooting 61 Locking the Flash Exposur e Setting (FE Lock) Y ou can lock the flash exposure so that the exposur e settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. • T urn on the LCD monitor . • Set the flash to and focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. • Press the shutter but[...]

62 Shooting • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. • A shot can be taken immediately after . • The display will return to the Rec. screen. The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. The camera focuses using t[...]

Shooting 63 Switching between Light Metering Modes Y ou can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates the complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct lig[...]

64 Shooting Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright backgr ound or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. • Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. • The settings can be adjusted in ± 2 stops in[...]

Shooting 65 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Y ou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter . • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37 ). • Use the or button to select [On]. • The display will return to the Rec. screen. • Use the or button to select the long shutter menu and the or button to select a sh[...]

66 Shooting • The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however , applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be [...]

Shooting 67 Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light sour ce, the camera reproduces colors more accurately . Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day . Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. T u[...]

68 Shooting 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 camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray car d that you wish to establish as the standard white color . • Press the button repeatedly until the Wh[...]

Shooting 69 • Y ou are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero ( ± 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). • It is also advisable to use the LCD monitor to compose the s[...]

70 Shooting Changing the Photo Effect Y ou can shoot with different photo effects. • Press the button r epeatedly until the Photo Effect Setup menu displays. • Use the or button to select [Photo Effect]. • Y ou can confirm the photo effect in the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is on. • A shot can be taken immediately after . The menu will[...]

Shooting 71 Adjusting the ISO Speed Adjust the ISO speed when you wish to shoot in a dark ar ea or use a fast shutter speed. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37 ). • Use the or button to select a setting. • The display will retur n to the Rec. scre en. • Higher ISO speeds incr ease image noise. T o take clean images, use as low an ISO[...]

72 Shooting In the (Rec.) menu, select . Setting the Auto Rotate Function Y our camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display . Y ou can set this function o n / off. • See Selecting Menus [...]

Shooting 73 In the (Rec.) menu, select . Resetting the File Number Y ou can select the way file numbers ar e assigned. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. • The display will return to the Rec. scree n. • Setting the File No. Reset to Of f is useful for avoiding file name duplication when [...]

74 Displaying Images Individually • T urn the mode switch to the position. • The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image replay). • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly , but the images will not appear as clearly . Replayi[...]

Replaying 75 Magnifying Images • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. • Use the / / / buttons to move around the image. • Hold the button down and press the zoom lever toward to cycle through each setting, from approxi- mately 2.5 times, to approximately 5 and 10 times. • Press the zoom lever toward to cease magnifying the [...]

76 Replaying V iewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay . • Use the / / / buttons to change the image selection. • Press the zoom lever toward to display the selected image in single image replay . Switching between Sets of Nine Images • Successive sets of nine images can be show[...]

Replaying 77 Viewing Movies Movie clips can be replayed with the following procedures. • Movies cannot be played in the index replay mode. • Use the or button to select a movie. • Images with a icon are movies. • The movie control panel will display . • Use the or button to select (Play). • The movie images will play . • When a movie [...]

78 Replaying Fast Forwarding / Rewinding • Use the or button to select one of the following. Return to Single Image V iew Play Previous Frame [Rewinds if button is held down] Next Frame [Fast Forwards if button i s held down] First Frame Last Frame Switch to Movie Editing Mode (p. 79) • The sound can also be played when a movie is displayed on [...]

Replaying 79 Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwant portions at the start or end of a movie clip. • Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. • Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) and the or button to set the portion to which the cut is applied[...]

80 Replaying • Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. - [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. - [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original file name. The pre- edit data is lost. • When the CF card lacks sufficient space to create a new file, only [Overwrite] can b[...]

Replaying 81 In the (Play) menu, select . Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 º or 270 º in the display . 0 º (Original) 90 º 270 º • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select the image to be rotated. • Cycle through the 90 º /2 7 0 º /0 º orientations with each press of the [...]

82 Replaying • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • The Slide Show menu will display . • Use the or button to select [Program] and the or button to select [All Images], [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. • Use the or button to select [Start]. • The slide show will start and automati- cally stop at the end of the show. • Press the bu[...]

Replaying 83 Pausing / Resuming a Slide Show • Press the button to pause the slide show . Press the button again to restart it. Fast Forwarding / Rewinding a Slide Show • Use the or button to display the previous or next image. Hold down the button to advance through the images more rapidly . Stopping a Slide Show • Press the button to stop t[...]

84 Replaying • A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. • Use the or button to move between images and the or button to select or deselect them. Selected images display a number corresponding to their selection order and a white checkmark . • Y ou can press the zoom lever toward to switch to the index mode (3 ima[...]

Replaying 85 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Y ou can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously . Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displ[...]

86 Replaying Protecting Images Y ou can protect important images from accidental erasure. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select an image to protect. • Press the button to protect the image. Press the button again to remove the protection. • Y ou can make the selection of images easier by toggling between [...]

87 Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. • Use the or button to select an image for deletion. • Use the or button to select [Erase]. • T o exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. 06-124us[...]

88 Erasing Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [OK]. • T o exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. In the (Play) menu, sel[...]

Erasing 89 Formatting CF Cards New CF cards must be formatted with the following pr ocedures before use. • Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [OK]. • T o exit instead of formatting, se[...]

90 Printing About Printing This camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to an optional printer or Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) that supports the camera’ s direct print function, you can send the images from the CF card directly to the printer using the camera buttons. In addition, you can have prints made to specificatio[...]

Printing 91 BJ Printer with direct print function Printer with direct print function Setting Print Settings for Direct Printing • Setting the Number of Print Copies (p. 99) ▼ • Setting the Print Style (p. 99) - Standard / Multiple (Direct Print Function Compatible Printer) - Paper: Card #1 / Card #2 / Card #3 / L TR / A4 (Direct Print Functio[...]

92 Printing Print Menu Settings Use the Print menu to set print related settings. The following diagrams illustrate how to use the Print menu. DPOF Print Settings Set the Mode Switch to Direct Print Function Set the Mode Switch to 07-124usCUGE_090_110_GM.p65 7/26/02, 11:23 AM 92[...]

Printing 93 T urn the menu On / Off. Selects items and settings. Sets items and settings. Print T ype (p. 106) Date (p. 106) File No. (p. 106) Order Number of Copies (p. 104) Set up Reset (p. 108) Style Number of Copies (p. 99) T rimming (p. 101) Image (p. 99) Borders (p. 99) Date (p. 99) 07-124usCUGE_090_110_GM.p65 7/26/02, 11:23 AM 93[...]

94 Printing Connecting a Printer Y ou can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to a direct print function compatible printer (sold separately) or a direct print function compatible BJ printer (sold separately). Y ou can also print using DPOF print settings. • Y ou are recommended to use the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK5[...]

Printing 95 • Attach the direct interface cable to the printer . • Open the terminal cover on the camera and insert the cable ’ s connector into the camera ’ s DIGIT AL • A / V OUT terminal. Orient the cable so that the connector ’ s symbol faces the camera ’ s fr ont panel. • Press the printer ’ s ON/OFF button to turn on its pow[...]

96 Printing • T urn the BJ printer ’ s power on after you have connected the power cord to the BJ printer and inserted the other end in a power outlet. • Attach the interface cable to the BJ printer . • Open the terminal cover on the camera and insert the cable ’ s connector into the camera ’ s DIGIT AL • A / V OUT terminal. Orient th[...]

Printing 97 Printing • The following illustrations show examples fr om a direct print fun ction compatib le printer . Options for the Style categor y will differ slightly for BJ printers. Print images displayed in single image r eplay or index replay mode. • Use the or button to select the images you wish to print. • Specify the number of pri[...]

98 Printing • Canceling Printing Press the button to stop printing. A confirmation message will display . Use the or button to select [OK] and press the button. • Direct Print Function Compatible Printers A print in progress cannot be stopped. The printer will stop after the current print is complete and the camera will display its replay scree[...]

Printing 99 Standard Prints one image per page. Image Multiple* Prints eight copies of the same image on one page. Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the paper . Bordered Prints with a border . Date Prints the image ’ s creation date. Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function ) Setting the Number of Print Copies • Use the o[...]

100 Printing • Use the or button to select [Style]. • Use the or button to select , , , or and the or button to select an option. (Image Settings) (Direct Print Function Compatible Printer) Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. (Paper) (BJ Printer) Select [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [L TR] or [A4]. (Borders) Select [Borderless] or [Bordered]. ([...]

Printing 101 • Press the button to finish the procedure. • Practically all of the image area is printed on Bordered prints. • With borderless or multiple prints, the image is printed with its top, bottom and sides trimmed. • The date settings are overridden by the DPOF print settings if you are using them to print (p. 106). Setting the Prin[...]

102 Printing Changing the Size of the T rimming Frame • Press the zoom lever toward or . • The trimming frame can be resized to approximately half the image size at minimum and practically as large as the image at maximum. • Y ou can cancel the trimming setting by sliding the zoom lever toward the again when the trimming frame is already set [...]

Printing 103 Setting the DPOF Print Settings Y ou can select images on a CF car d for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extr emely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer or a dir ect print function compatible BJ [...]

104 Printing Single Images • As shown below , selection methods dif fer according to the options chosen for the (Print T ype) settings (p. 106). (Standard) / (Both) • Use the or button to select an image and the or button to select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99). (Index) • Use the or button to move to an image and the or but[...]

Printing 105 All the Images on a CF Card • Switch to index replay (3 images). • Use the or button to select [Mark all]. • Selecting [Mark all] selects all of the card ’ s images. • Press the button to set the number of print copies to 1 for each image. • When the print type is set to Standard or Both, the number of print copies can be s[...]

106 Printing Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 92). • Use the or button to select [Set up]. • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card.[...]

Printing 107 • Use the or button to select , or , and the or button to select an option. (Print T ype) • Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. (Date) • Select [On] or [Off]. (File No.) • Select [On] or [Off]. • Press the button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to complete the procedure. • The date prints as the date and time[...]

108 Printing Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type r esets to Standard and the Date and File No. options to Off. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 92). • Use the or button to select [Reset]. • Use the or button to select [OK]. • T o exit without resetting, select [Cancel]. Display the Print O[...]

Printing 109 Printing with DPOF Print Settings The DPOF print settings can be used to print on a dir ect print function compatible printer or a direct print function compatible BJ printer . • See Print Menu Settings (p. 92). • Use the / / / button to select [Print]. • Set the print style as required (p. 106). • The print style cannot be set[...]

110 Printing • T o include the date in the prints, set the Date setting in the Set up menu in Step 1 above to [On]. Y ou cannot set the date to print with the Style menu in Step 2 above. Please note however , that the date will not print if the print type is set to Index even if it is turned On in Step 1. • When the print type is set to [Both],[...]

111 In the (Play) menu, select . Image T ransmission Settings (DPOF T ransfer Or der) Y ou can use the camera to specify settings for images that you wish to send by email. Please use the softwar e supplied with the camera to actually transfer the images to an email pr ogram. Plea se rea d the Software Starter Guide for image transfer instructions.[...]

112 Image T ransmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) • Use the or button to move to an image and the or button to select or deselect it. A checkmark displays on selected images. • Y ou can use the same procedures to select images in index replay (3 images). Press the zoom lever toward to switch between single image replay and index replay . ?[...]

113 Shooting / Replaying with a TV Y ou can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or replay images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable A VC-DC200. Y ou must shut the TV and camera power of f before you attach or detach the AV cable. • After you have attached the AV cable at both ends, tur n on the TV an[...]

114 Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways: • Directly from the CF card. • By connecting the camera to a computer with the USB cable. Y ou must install the softwar e and USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the comp[...]

Downloading Images to a Computer 115 Copy the CF card ’ s images to the desired folder on the hard disk. The images are contained in the [XXXCANON] folder , which is a subfolder of the [DCIM] folder on the CF car d. The XXX represents a number from 100 to 998. • Some computers or memory card readers require the power to be off when the CF car d[...]

116 Downloading Images to a Computer • Setting the Communication Mode Sets the communication mode when downloading images with a camera connected to the computer . Usual setting. Y ou must install the USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before using this mode. The following functions are available even if the software and[...]

Downloading Images to a Computer 117 • Some problems may occur when downloading images to a computer in the PTP mode with certain file types. Please refer to the supplied Picture T ransfer Protocol (PTP) Mode leaflet. • Ensure that you push the [Push] button on the connector to remove the USB cable from the camera ’ s DIGIT AL • A / V OUT t[...]

118 Lists of Menu Options and Messages The following charts list the various menu contents. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37) to lear n how to select a setting. Rec. Menu Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Sets the relative compr ession ratio used to recor d images to CF cards. • Superfine • Fine* • Normal Sets the sensitivity a[...]

List of Menu Options and Messages 119 Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Sets whether or not the optical zoom is supplemented by digital processing. • On • Of f* Digital Zoom Self-timer Review AF-assist Beam AiAF Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects one of nine AF frames or a fixed center AF frame. • On* • Of f Sets t[...]

120 List of Menu Options and Messages Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards ar e inserted. • On • Off * Long Shutter File No. Reset Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with the camera on end are automatically r otated in the display. • On* • Of f Sets the shutter spe[...]

List of Menu Options and Messages 121 Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Protect Rotate p. 86 p. 81 p. 88 Erase all Slide Show Protects images fr om accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90 º or 270 º in the display. Deletes all images from a CF car d (except for protected images). Plays images in automated slide shows. p. 82 Play M[...]

122 List of Menu Options and Messages Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Print Order T ransfer Order p. 103 p. 111 Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a DPOF - compatible printer or a photo developing service. Selects the images that will be transferred to your email software. 08-124usCUGE_111-129_GM.p65 7/26/02, 11:2[...]

List of Menu Options and Messages 123 Set up Menu Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page p. 34 Beep Sets whether or not a beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or a menu operation is performed. • On* • Of f A beep still sounds to warn of errors even when Off is selected. Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after[...]

124 List of Menu Options and Messages Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Sets the video output signal standard. • NTSC • PA L p. 113 Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor . • English* • Italiano • Deutsch • Norsk • Fran ç ais • Svenska • Nederlands • Espa ñ ol • Dansk • Chinese • Suomi ?[...]

List of Menu Options and Messages 125 Resetting Settings to Their Default V alues Y ou can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation except for the Dat e / T ime, Language and Video System settings. • Press the ON / OFF button until the green power lamp lights. • Set the mode switch to any position. • Press a[...]

126 List of Menu Options and Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor while shooting or replaying. Busy ... Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card No CF card Y ou attempted to shoot or replay images without a CF card installed. Cannot record! Y ou attempted to shoot an image without a CF card install[...]

List of Menu Options and Messages 127 Corrupted Data Y ou attempted to replay an image with corrupted data. RAW Y ou attempted to replay an image recorded in the RA W format. Unidentified Image Y ou attempted to replay an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer , etc.) or a movie cl[...]

128 List of Menu Options and Messages List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera ’ s LCD monitor while a direct print function compatible printer (sold separately) is connected. No Paper Paper cassette is empty or incor rectly installed. Paper feed may n[...]

List of Menu Options and Messages 129 List of Messages Displayed while a Direc t P rint Function Compatibl e Bubble Jet Printer is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera ’ s LCD monitor while a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) is connected. Check the error number displayed on the control pan[...]

130 Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connect- ing it to a computer . • T urn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter . • Connect the power cord to the compact power adap[...]

Appendices 131 Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile ’ s cigarette lighter socket. • Always ensure that the automobile ’ s engine is running when you use the car battery charger . Use of it with the engine off may flatten the batter y in some[...]

132 Appendices Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body , lens, viewfinder and LCD monitor . • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass [...]

Appendices 133 • Press the ON/OFF button for a moment. • Confirm that the battery cover and CF card slot cover ar e securely closed. • Insert a fully charged battery into the camera. • Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately). • Wipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth. • T ur n the mode dial to the or position. • W ait until [...]

134 Appendices • First close the battery cover or CF card slot cover and then turn the power off. • First close the battery cover or CF card slot cover and then turn the power off. • Replace the battery pack with a new one. • Replace the battery pack with a new one. • Insert battery pack securely into battery charger . • Ensure that bat[...]

Appendices 135 • Set the AF-assist Beam to on. (p. 119) • Ensure ther e is at least 47 cm (1.5 ft.) between the camera lens and subject. • Use the Macro mode to shoot close-ups between 10 and 47 cm (3.9 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens when set to wide angle and between 27 and 47 cm (10.6 in. to 1.5 ft.) when set to telephoto. • Use the Infini[...]

136 Appendices Subject in recor ded image is too bright Flash does not fire Image not showing on TV monitor Zoom does not work Reading images from CF car d is slow Recording images to CF card takes a long time • Change the shooting angle. • Set the flash to off. • Set the flash to on. • Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC [...]

137 Specifications All data is based on Canon’ s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S230 DIGIT AL ELPH / DIGIT AL IXUS v 3 Camera Effective Pixels: Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor: 1 / 2.7 in. CCD (T otal number of pixels: approx. 3.3 million) Lens: 5.4 (W) - 10.8 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35-70mm) F2.8 (W[...]

138 Specifications White Balance: TTL auto / preset (daylight, cloudy , tungsten, fluorescent, fluor escent H) or custom white balance Flash: Red-eye reduction auto/auto/on/of f/slow-synchro Flash Shooting Range: Normal mode: 47 c m - 3.0 m (1.5- 9.8 ft.) (W) 47 cm - 2.0 m (1.5- 6.6 ft.) (T) Macro Mode: 27-47 cm (10.6 in.- 1.5 ft.) (W / T) Shooting[...]

Specifications 139 Power Source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (type: NB-1LH / NB-1L) AC Adapter Kit ACK500 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Operating T emperatures: 0 º - 40 º C (32 º - 104 º F) Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% Dimensions (w x h x d): 87.0 x 57.0 x 26.7 mm (3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight: Appr ox. 180 g (6.4 oz[...]

140 Specifications FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH 8 18 38 76 154 ( 2048 x 1536 pixels ) 16 33 68 137 276 32 67 136 274 548 14 30 61 122 246 ( 1600 x 1200 pixels ) 26 54 109 219 440 52 108 217 435 868 25 53 107 215 431 ( 1024 x 7 68 pixels ) 46 94 189 379 762 84 174 349 700 1390 58 120 241 482 962 ( 640 x 480 pixels ) 94 196 393 788 1563 165 [...]

Specifications 141 CompactFlash™ Card Card Slot T ype: T ype I Dimensions: 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Weight: Appr ox. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Battery Pack NB-1LH T ype: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell Nominal V oltage: 3.7 V T ypical Capacity: 840 mAh Cycle Life: Approx. 300 times Operating T emperatures: 0 - 40 º C (32 - 104 º F) Dimensi[...]

142 Specifications Car Battery Charger CBC - NB1 (Optional) Rated Input: DC 12 - 24 V , 4.3 W Rated Output: 4.2 V DC, 0.55 A Charging T ime: Approx. 130 minutes* Operating T emperatures: 0 - 40 º C (32 - 10 4 º F) Dimensions: 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) Weight: Appr ox. 106 g (3.7 oz.) * When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH 09-124usC[...]

143 Index A AC Adapter Kit (ACK500) 130 AE Lock 60 AF Frame 31, 62 AF-assist Beam 35 AF Lock 58 AiAF 33 Autofocus 33, 62 Autofocus Lock 58 Auto Mode 42 Auto Rotate 72 A V Cable A VC-DC200 113 B Battery Battery Pack Charge 18 Capacity 139 Handling 19 Installing 20 Recharging 18 Battery Pack 18 C Care and Maintenance 132 CF Card Capacities 139 Format[...]

144 Index L Language 25 LCD Monitor Information Displayed 30 Using the LCD Monitor 29 M Macro Mode 49 Magnify 75 Manual Mode 42 Menu Play 121 Rec. 118 Set up 123 Messages List of Messages 126 Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected 129 Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Compatible Printer is Connected[...]

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146 Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensur e that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the har dware and software described her ein at any time without prior notice. • No part of this gu[...]

147 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1037) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has be[...]

148 Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a refer ence for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 47 p. 47 p. 47 p. 47 p. 47 p. 49 p. 49 p. 58 p. 60 p. 61 - p. 51 p.[...]

149 p. 35 p. 63 p. 50 p. 64 p. 65 p. 67 p. 70 p. 71 p. 72 Reference Page AF-assist Beam Light Metering Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Long Shutter White Balance Photo Effect ISO Speed Auto Rotate Function Auto Manual Stitch Assist Movie ● ● ● ● ● (1) ● ● ● ● ● - ● - - - - - (2) ● ● - - ● - ● ● - (2) - ▲ - - ▲[...]