Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Power Shot A400 Canon
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Camera User Guide z Please read the Read This First section ( p. 5). z Please also see the Software St arter Guide and the D irect Print User Guide . CDI-E140-010 © 2004 CANON INC.
l Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with th e Camera Software S tarter Guide Installing the Sof tware This Guide This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Sof tware St arter Guid.
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.
2 T rademark Acknowledgments • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc. • Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickT ime are trademarks of Apple Computer , Inc, registered in the United S tates and other countries.
3 Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First 5 Please Read ........................................................... 5 Safety Precautions ...................................
4 Table of Contents Switching between Light Metering Modes ....... 75 Adjusting the Exposure......................................... 76 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ..................... 77 Changing the ISO Speed................................
5 Read This First Please Re ad T est Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly .
6 Read This First Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below .
7 Read This First z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infant s. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury . In addition, placement of the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation.
8 Read This First z 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.
9 Read This First z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body , including the eyes and mouth, skin, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner content s of a battery .
10 Read This First CA UTIONS z A void using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.
11 Read This First Prev enting Malfunctions Av oid Str ong Ma gnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
12 Components Guide * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. ON/OFF Button (p. 23) S trap Mount* Shutter Button (p. 31) Microphone (p. 84) Viewfinder Window S peaker Flash (p. 39) AF-assist Beam (p.
13 Components Guide * T o connect the camera to a computer or printer , use one of the following cables. • Computer : Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • Direct Print Compatibl.
14 Components Guide (Print/Share) Button The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the button. - Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide). - Downloading images (Windows only): See page 95 of this guide and the Software S tarter Guide (separate from this guide).
15 Preparing the Camera Installing the Batter y and SD Car d Write Protect T ab The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protect s existing data (e.g. images). When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward.
16 Preparing the Camera 4 Insert the SD card as shown and close the SD card slot/battery cover . z Insert the SD card as shown on the inside of the battery cover until you hear it click into place. z Do not touch or allow metal object s to contact the terminals on the back of the SD card.
17 Preparing the Camera z See Battery Performance (p. 129). z For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). z See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p.
18 Preparing the Camera z If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left inst alled during prolonged periods of non-use.
19 Preparing the Camera F or matting an SD Car d You should always format an SD card when you wish to use a new one, or when you wish to delete not only the images in the SD card but also other data. Formatting an SD card will permanently erase all data already on it, including all of its protected images.
20 Preparing the Camera z If the camera is not operating correctly , the SD card may be corrupted. Formatting the card may solve the problem. z If you are using an SD card from another manufacturer and the card is not functioning correctly , you may be able to correct the problem by formatting the card.
21 Preparing the Camera Setting the Date/Time The Date/Time menu will be displayed when camera power is turned on for the first time or with low date battery power. Perform operations from Step 4 (Replace the date battery when power from the current one is exhausted (p.
22 Preparing the Camera Setting the Language Sets the display language for LCD monitor menus and messages. 1 T u rn on the camera (p. 23). 2 Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using . 3 Select (Language) using or and press the SET button.
23 Basic Functions T ur ning the P ower On/Off T ur ning the Po wer On 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the upper indicator next to the viewfinder light s green.
24 Basic Functions P ower Sa ving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting (p. 69), the camera may power down or the LCD monitor may go off automatically . z Auto Power Down [On] Shooting mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed.
25 Basic Functions Mode Switch Use the mode switch to select the camera's operating mode. Shooting Mode (Still Image) Shoots still images. Shooting mode is selectable from Auto (p. 31), Manual, or S titch Assist (p. 46). (Special Scene Mode) Shoots the image with the most appropriate settings for the scene.
26 Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor Use the LCD monitor to shoot and review images, for menu operations and playing back images. Pressing the DISP. button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode. Shooting Mode The AF frame changes according to its On/Of f setting.
27 Basic Functions Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation White Balance Drive Mode ISO S peed Photo Effect Light Metering Mode Compression Resolution Postcard Print Flash Red-eye Reduction Macro/Infinity Mode Quick Shots Auto Rotate Function Movie Recording Mode Digital Zoom Setting* 1 Camera Shake W arning Low Battery (Red) 2.
28 Basic Functions Playback Mode * D etailed Display is not available in index playback (9 images). Stand ar d File Number Shooting Date/T ime Image Number and T otal (Display Image/T otal) No Display Detailed* Histogram Movie Length Compression p. 37 Resolution (S till image) p.
29 Basic Functions Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation White Balance ISO S peed Photo Effect Resolution (Movie) Flash Light Metering Mode Macro/Infinity In addition to the above, the histogram and recorded movie time are displayed. A JPEG file not supported by "Design Rule for Camera File System" standards.
30 Basic Functions About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image.
31 Shooting – The Basics Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Select from menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). * The current setting is displayed.
32 Shooting – The Basics • T wo beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green. • The indicator will blink yellow and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus.
33 Shooting – The Basics Shooting with Viewfinder You can save power by turning the LCD monitor off and using the viewfinder to shoot. 1 Compose the image so that the subject appears in the center of the viewfinder .
34 Shooting – The Basics AF-assist Beam - The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions. - The AF-assist beam can be turned off (p. 65). If animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.
35 Shooting – The Basics Changing the Image Display Dur ation The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from between 3 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. 1 Press the MENU button. z The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.
36 Shooting – The Basics Selecting , , or 1 Set the mode switch to and press the button. 2 Select the shooting mode using or , and press the button. Selecting SCN 1 Set the mode switch to SCN and press the button. 2 Select the shooting mode using or , and press the button.
37 Shooting – The Basics Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movie) depending on the purpose. * Paper sizes vary according to region. Shooting Mode The Postcard Print mode is not available in , and .
38 Shooting – The Basics 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select * or * using or . * The current setting is displayed. 3 Select the compression or resolution you wish to set using or . 4 Press the FUNC. button. z Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 130) z T ypes of SD cards and resolution (p.
39 Shooting – The Basics 3 Use or to select [On] and press the MENU button. z The display will return to the Shooting screen. z The icon will display on the LCD monitor (detailed display on) when the "Quick Shot" option is set to On. Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below.
40 Shooting – The Basics z Y ou can switch between settings by pressing the button. z This operation may not work in certain Shooting modes (p. 138). 2 Shoot the image. z The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway .
41 Shooting – The Basics z The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be followed by the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject’s exposure dat a so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the shot.
42 Shooting – The Basics Macro/ Infinity Modes 1 Press / ( on the omni selector) to display or . z Pressing / ( on the omni selector) cancels the macro mode. 2 Shoot the image. z Shooting procedures are the same as for the Auto Mode (p. 31). z The indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway .
43 Shooting – The Basics Self-timer With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self- timer can be used in any shooting mode.
44 Shooting – The Basics Digital Zoom Images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows. z 2.8x, 3.5x, 4.4x, 5.4x, and 7.0x 1 Press the DISP . button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digit al Zoom).
45 Shooting – The Basics Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is pressed. 1 Press / ( on the omni selector) as necessary so that appears on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
46 Shooting – The Basics Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. There are two stitch assist modes based on the shooting direction as shown in the following.
47 Shooting – The Basics z Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great. z Pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots. z T o shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move.
48 Shooting – The Basics z A custom white balance setting (p. 78) cannot be set in / mode. T o use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode. z The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots.
49 Shooting – The Basics Fireworks Appropriate for shooting fireworks clearly with the optimal exposure. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with the All Weather Case A W- DC20 (sold separately). This mode yields image data in the optimal white balance to record images in natural hue by reducing the bluish tone.
50 Shooting – The Basics Beach Foliage Snow Fireworks Underwater Indoor Night Scene Portrait z In and modes, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. z In and modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. z See page 138 for settings that can be changed in this mode.
51 Shooting – The Basics P ostcar d Print Mode You can shoot images with settings appropriate for postcard size printing. z When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top, bottom and sides may not get printed.
52 Shooting – The Basics Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date on image data when is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set at the computer or printer. z Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p.
53 Shooting – The Basics Mo vie Mode Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)], [ (320 x 240)], or [ (160 x 120)] (p. 37). 1 Set the mode switch to . z The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds).
54 Shooting – The Basics be recorded correctly on the SD card. Recording time will display properly if you format the SD card in this camera (excluding slow recording SD cards). z Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting. z The AE, AF , white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame.
55 Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individuall y (Single Ima ge Playback) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Set the mode switch to . z The last image shot is displayed (Single Image Playback). 2 Press or to switch the displayed image.
56 Playback – The Basics Viewing Ima ges in Sets of Nine (Index Playbac k) Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in index playback. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Press the button. z 9 images appear at a time (Index Playback). 3 Press , , or to select the image.
57 Playback – The Basics J umping between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images when in index playback. 1 Press the button in index playback. z The jump bar appears. 2 Change the image selection using or . z The previous or next 9 images are displayed.
58 Playback – The Basics z When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera will revert to the movie playback panel. If the SET button is pressed again, the movie will start playing from the first frame.
59 Playback – The Basics 2 Select (Edit) using or and press the SET button. z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear . 3 Select the editing method using or .
60 Playback – The Basics 7 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using or and press the SET button. z [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted. z [New File] : Saves the edited movie under a new file name.
61 Erasing Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Erasing Sing le Images 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Press or to select the image you want to erase and press the button. z A confirmation screen appears.
62 Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Onl y) 2. FUNC. Shooting Mode ( ) (p. 35) 3 . Select a FUNC. menu option using or . 4 . Select the setting contents using or . Exposure Compensation (±0) (p.
63 Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Settings with the MENU Button z For items with [...] next to them, push the SET button and carry out the settings from the next displayed menu. Once the settings are complete, press the SET button again and confirm these settings.
64 Shooting – Advanced Functions z Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 138). z Y ou can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see the Registering My Camera Settings (p.
65 Shooting – Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu *Default Setting Menu Items Setting Content Reference Page Quick Shot Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. • On / Off* 38 AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or of f (AF frame is set to the center frame).
66 Shooting – Advanced Functions Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released. • Off / 3* – 10 sec.
67 Shooting – Advanced Functions Play Menu Set up Menu *Default Setting Menu Items Setting Content Reference Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. 86 Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display . 83 Sound Memo Attaches a sound memo to images.
68 Shooting – Advanced Functions Vo l u m e Adjusts the volume of the st art-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. • (Off) / (1) / (2)* / (3) / (4) / (5) - St art-up V o l.
69 Shooting – Advanced Functions Power Saving The Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button. - Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without camera operation.
70 Shooting – Advanced Functions Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor . • English*(English) • Norsk (Norwegian) • Deutsch(German) • Svenska (Swedish) .
71 Shooting – Advanced Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camer a Settings) You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera.
72 Shooting – Advanced Functions Resetting the Settings to Def ault You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default. 1 T u rn on the camera. z Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds.
73 Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autof ocus The following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus photography.
74 Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching betw een F ocus Settings You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 26). indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor .
75 Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching betw een Light Metering Modes Evaluative metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Shooting Mode Evaluative Metering Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
76 Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. 1 Select * from the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
77 Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the T one (White Balance) When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately.
78 Shooting – Advanced Functions Setting a Custom W hite Balance In the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. Use (Custom) to adjust the white balance.
79 Shooting – Advanced Functions - The zoom is positioned to the telephoto end setting. Set the digital zoom to [Off]. - A mode other than , is selected.
80 Shooting – Advanced Functions z Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. T o take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. z The AUTO setting select s the optimal speed. It will automatically raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter .
81 Shooting – Advanced Functions 2 Select the photo effect using or . z If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the photo effect by viewing the image on the LCD monitor . z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting.
82 Shooting – Advanced Functions z When this function is on, an icon showing the orientation of the camera appears at the upper right corner of the LCD monitor (when information display is on). z This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
83 Playback – Advanced Functions R otating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. 1 In the [ (Play)] Menu, select (Rot ate). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2 Press or to select the image to be rot ated and press the SET button.
84 Playback – Advanced Functions Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnified playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data are saved in WAVE format.
85 Playback – Advanced Functions z Y ou cannot attach sound memos to movies. z The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. z Y ou cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an incompatible sound file att ached.
86 Playback – Advanced Functions z The display interval may vary for some images. z Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded. z The power saving function (p. 24) is disabled during Auto Play . Protecting Ima ges Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidental erasure.
87 Playback – Advanced Functions 3 Press the MENU button. z The camera returns to the menu screen. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu screen. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images (p.
88 Various Functions About Printing There are two ways of printing images shot with this camera. z Y o u can easily print images stored in the SD card by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer *1 with a cable and operating the camera’s button.
89 z Bubble Jet Printer z CP Printer Photo Lab Direct Print Compatible Printers z Non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers Print settings (DPOF Print Settings) (p. 90) Image T ransmission Settings (DPOF T ransfer Order) (p. 94) Direct Print Compatible Printing - For details, see the Direct Print User Guide .
90 Various Functions DPOF Print Settings You can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer.
91 Various Functions z When the print type (p. 92) is set to [Index], select an image using or and mark or remove marks from images using or . A check mark appears on the marked image. z Press to switch to index playback. Y ou can use the same procedures to select images in index playback (3 images).
92 Various Functions Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2 Select [Set up] using or and press the SET button.
93 Various Functions 5 Press the MENU button. z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear . z If you have chosen [Index] as the print type, you cannot set [Date] and [File No.] to [On] at the same time. z When connected to a CP printer , both [Date] and [File No.
94 Various Functions Image Transmission Settings (DPOF T r ansfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.
95 Various Functions For setting all images on the SD card z Switch to index playback (a set of 3 images) by pressing . z Press the SET button, select [Mark all] using or and press the SET button again to mark all the images. (If you select [Clear all] instead of [Mark all], you can remove marks from all the images.
96 Various Functions z With this method, you download images using computer commands without installing any software. See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (below) ("Software Installation Not Required"), and Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Sof tware (p.
97 Various Functions z Macintosh Display 800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16bit) or better is required 1,024 x 768 pixels or better is recommended OS Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2, Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/v10.3) Computer Model The above OS should be pre- installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
98 Various Functions z All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. 1 Inst all the driver and the sof tware applications bundled on the Canon Digit al Camera Solution Disk (first time only). z Please see the Software S tarter Guide for the installation procedures.
99 Various Functions 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event s dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the events dialog fails to appear , click the [S tart] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindows], and [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch].
100 Various Functions z Using the software and computer to download images: J See the Software S tarter Guide . z Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct T ransfer Function): J See Downloading Images by Direct T ransfer (below). Downloading Images by Direct T r ansfer Use this method to download images using camera operations.
101 Various Functions 1 Confirm that the Direct T ransfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor . z The button will light blue. z Press the MENU button if the Direct T ransfer menu fails to appear . All Images/New Ima ges/DPOF T rans. Images 2 Use or to select , or and press the button.
102 Various Functions Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer . The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct T ransfer menu is displayed.
103 Various Functions Downloading Directly fr om a SD car d 1 Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into a SD card reader connected to the computer . z Refer to your PC card adapter ’s or PC card reader ’s manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader .
104 Various Functions 3 Plug the other ends of the A V cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV . 4 T u rn on the TV and switch it to Video mode. 5 Set the mode switch to Shooting mode or Playback mode. 6 T u rn on the camera (p. 23). z The image will appear on the TV .
105 Various Functions Re setting the File Number Y ou can select the way file numbers are assigned. 1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (File No. Reset). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2 Press or to select [On] or [Off]. 3 Press the MENU button.
106 Various Functions Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However , since images shot in Continuous Shooting or S titch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder , a folder may contain more than 100 images.
107 Various Functions Changing My Camera Settings 1 Press the MENU button. z The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears. 2 Select [ (My Camera)] using and select a menu item using or . 3 Select the content s you wish to set using or . 4 Press the MENU button.
108 Various Functions Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
109 Various Functions 5 Press the DISP . button. z An image appears. S tart-up Image: Go to step 6a , 7a S tart-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and Self-timer Sound: Go to step 6b , 7b 6a Select the image you wish to register using or . 7a Press the SET button.
11 0 Various Functions z Sounds recorded using the Sound Memo function (p. 84) and movies (p. 53) cannot be registered as My Camera settings. z When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. File F or mat of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats.
111 Various Functions they can strike a pose fitting the music. In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera Settings files.
11 2 List of Messages The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor. z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Busy ... The camera is recording image data to the SD card.
11 3 List of Messages Corrupted data Y ou attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. RA W Y ou attempted to play back an image recorded in the RA W format.
11 4 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The camera will not operate. The camera is turned off. z T urn the power on. (See T urning the Power ON/OFF (p. 23)) The SD card slot/battery cover is open. z Be sure the cover is closed securely . Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction.
11 5 Troubleshooting The camera will not shoot. The SD card is full. z Insert a new SD card. z Download images to your computer , then erase them from the card to free up more space. The SD card is not formatted correctly . z Format the SD card. (p. 19).
11 6 Troubleshooting The batteries are consumed quickly . Batteries are not the right type. z Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 17)) Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures.
11 7 Troubleshooting Shots are blurry or unfocused. The camera was moving when you took the shot. z Hold the camera steady when shooting. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist beam. z Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam flash part with a finger or other object.
11 8 Troubleshooting The subject comes out overexposed (too bright). The subject is too close to the flash. z When flash is used, the distance between lens and subject should be no less than 30 cm (1.0 ft.). The subject is brighter than the surroundings.
11 9 Troubleshooting Image not showing on TV Incorrect video system setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or P AL, for your TV (p. 70). Shooting mode set to , (Stitch Assist). z The output will not appear on a TV monitor in , (Stitch Assist) mode.
120 Appendix Replacing the Da te Batter y If the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (battery type CR1220) and install it as follows.
121 Appendix 5 Replace the date battery holder back into it s original position. 6 Set the date and time when the Date/Time menu is displayed on the LCD monitor (p. 21). The LCD monitor also displays the Date/ T ime menu the very first time you turn on the camera.
122 Appendix z This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH batteries in any other type of charger . z Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices.
123 Appendix z Since storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one year) can shorten its lifecycle or af fect performance, you are recommended to use the battery in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F or less).
124 Appendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolonged periods of time and when connecting to a computer . Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter .
125 Appendix Camera Car e and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Camera Body Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper .
126 Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor 1/3.2-inch CCD (T otal number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 million) Lens 5.9 (W) - 13.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 45 (W) - 100 (T) mm), f 3.
127 Specifications White Balance TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy , Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H) or Custom Flash Auto*, on*, off * Red-eye reduction available Flash Range Normal: 47 cm - 2.0 m (1.5 - 6.6 ft.) (W/T) Macro: 30 - 47 cm (1.
128 Specifications * 1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a st andard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers.
129 Specifications Batter y Perf or mance • The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. <Test Conditions> Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.
130 Specifications z The maximum movie clip length is 30 sec. ( )* or 3 min. ( , )*. The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When using the separately sold SDC-128M SD card (not sold in some regions). z (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the compression setting.
131 Specifications NiMH Batter y NB-2AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200. Batter y Char ger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE Supplied with the optional Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200. Ty p e Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery Nominal Vo l t a g e 1.
132 Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 43) Normally , the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image.
133 Photo Tips and Information ISO Speed (p. 79) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity . A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also help s prevent blurred images due to camera shake.
134 Index A A/V (Audio/Video) Out T erminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 103 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Adjusting the Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 AF . . . . . . . . . . .
135 Index I Image File Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Image Tr ansmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) . 94 Index Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Indicator . . . . . . .
136 Index Q Quick Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 R Rec. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Red-eye Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 41 Red-eye Reduction Lamp .
137 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1080) 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
138 Functions Available in Eac h Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. Function Reference Pages Resolution Large L O * O * U * O * O * O *.
139 Red-eye Reduction O O U O O O O O – O O – 39 Quick Shot O O – ––––––––– 38 AF-assist Beam O O U O O O O O – O O O 34 Shooting Method Single Shot O * O * U * O * O * O * O * O * O * O * O * O * – Continuous Mode – O – OOOOOOOO – 45 Self-timer (10 sec.
140 The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for Shooting mode, [Date/T ime] and [Language] (p. 72). (1)Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to [Sepia] or [B/W]. (2)The white balance is set to [AUTO].
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