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Camera User GuideAdvanced

Before Using the Camera

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Print/Transfer Settings

Viewing Images on a TV set

Customizing the Camera

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

Appendix

ENGLISH


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Main Features

ShootingWide range 3.8x zoom le

shift type image stabilizer

Automatically adjusts shoto match particular conditScene mode)

Avoid the effects of cameblurry subjects when shoohigh ISO speed

Automatically detects camorientation with an IntelligOrientation sensor

Changes image colors to effects (Color Accent, Col

Playback

Organizes Images by CategoryPlays movies with sound

Auto plays slideshows

Editing

Adds effects to still images with t

functionRecords sound memos for still im

Edits movies


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Conventions Used in this

Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in

procedure can be used.

In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is refeBasic Guide, and theAdvanced Camera User Guidas theAdvanced Guide.

This mark denotes issues that may affect the came

This mark denotes additional topics that compleme

operating procedures.

You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory caMultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards arcalled memory cards in this guide.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recomme

See Functions Available in Each Shooting M

Continuous ShootingShooting Mode


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Table of Contents

Items marked with a are lists or charts that summ

functions or procedures.

Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LCD Monitor Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . .

Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . .

Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Setting the Image Stabilizer Function. . . . . . . . .

Shooting in a Special Scene Mode . . . . .

Shooting in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Using the CameraBasic Operations . .

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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Switching between Focusing Modes. . . . . . . . .

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock,

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock). . . . . .

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .

Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . .

Shooting in Long Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . .

Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking for Focus Right After Shooting . . . . .

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . .

Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Magnifying Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Play

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)

Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding Effects with the My Colors Function . . .Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . .

Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . .

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Playback/Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shooting Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers. . . .

Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . .

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separ

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Images on a TV set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List of Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . .


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Handling Precautions

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, werecommend that you shoot several trial images to ccamera is operating and being operated correctly.

Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affdistributors are not liable for any consequential damfrom any malfunction of a camera or accessory, inccards, that results in the failure of an image to be rerecorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intendeuse and should never be used in a manner that infrcontravenes international or domestic copyright lawregulations. Please be advised that in certain casesimages from performances, exhibitions, or commer

by means of a camera or other device may contraveother legal rights even if the image was shot for per

Warranty Limitations

For information on your camera's warranty, please rCanon European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet your camera.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please seeEuropean Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.

Please Read


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Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the onregion before using it with a TV monitor(p. 103).

Language Setting

Please see the Basic Guide (p. 9) to change the lan

Before using the camera, please ensure that you r

precautions described below and in the "Safety Pre

section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always e

camera is operated correctly.

The safety precautions noted on the following pageto instruct you in the safe and correct operation of t

its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yo

persons and equipment. Be sure you fully understa

Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camay become warm. Please be aware of this and ta

operating the camera for an extended period.About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-pmanufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of theoperate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pix

occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.effect on the recorded image and does not constitumalfunction.

Safety Precautions


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Warnings

Equipment

Do not look directly at the sun or at other intesources through the viewfinder that could daeyesight.

Store this equipment out of the reach of children a

Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the chresult in asphyxiation.

Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowoccurs, contact a doctor immediately.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any paequipment that is not expressly described in

To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shotouch the flash portion of the camera if it has b

Stop operating the equipment immediately if or noxious fumes.

Do not allow the equipment to come into con

become immersed in, water or other liquids. comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipsoft, absorbent cloth.

Continued use of the equipment may result in fire shock. Immediately turn the camera power off andcamera battery or unplug the power cord from the

Please consult your camera distributor or the closeCustomer Support Help Desk.

Do not use substances containing alcohol, bthinners or other flammable substances to cl


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Battery

Do not place the battery near a heat source ordirect flame or heat.

The battery should not be immersed in water o Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply

battery.

Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to sethat could damage the casing.

Use only recommended battery and accessorUse of battery not expressly recommended for this

may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injudamage to the surroundings. In the event that a batthe eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these subimmediately flush with water and seek medical ass

Disconnect the battery charger and compact pfrom both the camera and the power outlet aftor when they are not in use to avoid fire and o

Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, cabedding or cushions, on top of the battery ch

is charging.Continued use over a long period may cause the unand distort, resulting in fire.

Use only the specified battery charger to char

The battery charger and compact power adapdesigned for exclusive use with your camera.with other products or batteries.

There is a risk of overheating and distortion which cfire or electrical shock.

Before you discard a battery cover the termin


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Others

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light pr

flash may damage eyesight.In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches)infants when using the flash.

Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic ficredit cards) away from the speaker of the ca

Such items may lose data or stop working.

Cautions

Equipment

Be careful not to bang the camera or subject impacts or shocks that could lead to injury orequipment when wearing or holding it by the

Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty

Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or k

contact the charger terminals or plug.Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock damage.

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipmensubject to strong sunlight or high temperatur

dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Do not use the equipment in a manner that ex

rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiringDo not use if the power cord or plug are damfully plugged into the outlet


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Equipment

Do not connect compact power adapters or bachargers to devices such as electrical transfo

foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctexcessive heat generation, fire, electric shock

Flash

Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or otheto the surface of the flash.

Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingclothing when shooting.

The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noisresulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

Do not touch the surface of the flash after tak

pictures in rapid succession.Doing so could result in burns.


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Preventing Malfunctio

Avoid Strong Magnetic Field

Never place the camera in close proximity to eor other equipment generating strong electrofields.

Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause macorrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Pro

When moving the equipment rapidly from a chot place, you can avoid condensation by plaequipment in an airtight, resealable plastic baadjust to temperature changes slowly before

from the bag.Moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to acause condensation (water droplets) to form on itsinternal surfaces.

If Condensation Forms Inside the

Stop using the camera immediately.Continued use may damage the equipment. Remocard and battery or compact power adapter from thwait until the moisture evaporates completely befouse.


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Before Using the CameraBasic O

The LCD monitor on or off setting is retainedcamera power is turned off.

The LCD monitor does not shut off in the The LCD monitor will not switch to the detail

(Information View) in the , or mod The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed d

magnified display (p. 73), or index playback

Using the LCD Monitor

1 Press .The display mode changes as follows with ea

The shooting information displays for approx

when a setting is changed, regardless of the display mode.

Shooting Mode Playback( , , or ) ( )

Standard No Informa

(No Information)

Detailed Standard(Information View)

Off Detailed


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Using the Clock

You can display the current date and timefor a 5-second* interval using the following

two methods.* Default setting

Method 1

Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning onMethod 2

In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET bthan one second.

If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the tit vertically, the time and date display.

However, if you hold the camera vertically and usedisplay the date and time, the time will be initially dsame way as when the camera is held horizontally

You can change the display color by pressing thebutton.

The clock display will cease when the display intewhen you operate the FUNC./SET, MENU or shuthe mode dial.

The clocks display interval can be changed in thmenu (p. 27).

The clock cannot be displayed in the index playb(p. 74).


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LCD Monitor Brightness Settings

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed two ways.

Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 2

Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (QuFunction)

You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest settinthe option selected in the Set up menu by pressingbutton for more than one second.*

- To restore the previous brightness setting, press button for more than one second again.

- The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD mthe brightness setting selected in the Set up men

* You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor wityou have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up

Night Display

When shooting in dark conditions, the camera autombrightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of tmaking it easier to frame the subject.

* The movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor will not affect the recorded images. The brightness of the

in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recdifferent.

LCD Monitor Brightness


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Shooting Information (Shooting m

Information Displayed on the LC

Compression (Still

Low Battery

Shooting Method (

Shooting Mode (pp.33, 35, 40,44, 60,62,Basic Guide pp. 11 13)

Spot Frame

*

Rec. Movie

* * * * *

Zoom Magnification* (p. 36)

Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time/

Elapsed Time

ISO Speed (p. 65)

Auto Rotate (p. 66

** Macro/Infinity (Bas

AE Lock (p. 4

FE Lock (p. 5

AF Lock (p. 4

*

*

*

Flash (Basic Guide

AF Frame (p. 46)

Frame Rate (Movie

*

Grid Lines* (p. 39)

Create Folder

Time Zone (p.

*

3:2 Guide* (p. 39)

*

IS Mode*

* *


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If the indicator blinks orange and the cameradisplays, it indicates there is insufficient illumslow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot ufollowing methods.- Set IS mode to a setting other than [Off] (- Raise the ISO speed (p. 65).- Select a setting other than (flash off)

(Basic Guide p. 14).- Attach the camera to a tripod or other dev

Playback Information (Playback M

Standard

Protection Status (p

WAVE Format Soun

Folder Number-File

Shooting Date/Time

Displayed image number

Total number of images Compression (Still


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Detailed

The following information may also be displayed wit

Exposure Compensation (p. 52)

White Balance (p

ISO Speed (p. 65)

Flash (Basic

Histogram

Macro/Infinity (B

My Colors (ShooColor Accent /Co

Long Shutter Mode (p. 53)

File Size

Shooting Mode (pp.33, 35,40,44, 60,62,Basic Guide pp. 11 13)

Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies)

(p. 43)

Movie Length (M

Recording Pixels (S

Metering Mode (

My Colors (Playb

Image with the My

My Category (p.

Defined Playbac


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The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by tu

monitor off(p. 12) while shooting.

Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to check tof the image. The greater the bias toward the left in

darker the image. The greater the bias toward the rbrighter the image.

If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compepositive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compenegative value if the image is too bright (p. 52).

Using the Viewfinder

Sample Histograms

Balanced ImageDark Image Br


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This camera is equipped with a power saving functi

will shut off in the following circumstances. Press thagain to restore power.

* This time can be changed.

The power saving function will not activate show or while the camera is connected to a

The power saving function settings can be

Power Saving Function

Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minucontrol is accessed on the camera.automatically turns off 1 minute* aftis accessed even if [Auto Power DoPress any button other than the powchange the camera orientation to tumonitor back on.

Playback Mode

Connected to a Printer

Powers down approximately 5 minucontrol is accessed on the camera.


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When traveling abroad, you can record images with

times simply by switching the time zone setting if yothe destination time zones. You can enjoy the convehaving to switch the Date/Time settings.

Setting the Home/World Time Zon

Setting the World Clock

1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone]See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

2 .

3 Use the or button toselect a home time zone

.

To set the daylight saving option,use the or button to display

5


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Switching to the Destination Time

5 Use the or button to select tion time zone .

As in Step 3, you can set daylight

saving time.

6 Use the or button to select World], and the or button to

.

1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone]See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

2 Use the or button toselect .

Time Diff

Home Tim


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Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and p

well as such camera settings as the date/time and eThe following menus are available.

FUNC. Menu

Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus

FUNC. Menu

This menu sets many of the common shooting funct

Turn the mode dial to , , or .

Press the FUNC./SET button.

Use the or button to select a menu ite

S it t b l t bl i h

Menus and Settings

This example shows the FUNC. menu in (Auto

Rec Play Print Set up and My C


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Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My C

Menus

Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printin

with these menus.

Press the MENU button.

Use the or button to switch between m

You can also use the zoom lever to switch betw

Use the or button to select menu item

S it t b l t bl i h

(My Cam

This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and M

menus display.

You can switchbetween menus with

the or buttonwhen this part isselected.

(Rec.) Menu(Set up)


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FUNC. Menu

Rec. Menu

Menu List

Menu Item Page Menu Item

Manual Mode p. 33 My Colors

Special Scene Mode p. 33 Metering Mode

Movie Mode p. 40 Compression (S

Exposure Compensation p. 52 Frame Rate (Mo

Long Shutter Mode p. 53 Recording Pixels

White Balance p. 55 Recording Pixel

Menu Item Options Pa

AiAF Face Detect*/On/Off

Slow Synchro On/Off*

Red-Eye On*/Off

Self-timer Delay: 010*, 15, 20, 30 sec.Shots: 13*1

Basic

AF-assist Beam On*/Off

Digital Zoom On*/Off

Review Off/2*10 seconds/Hold Basic

Save Original On/Off*

Auto Category On*/Off Sets whethare automainto catego

The icons shown below are the

*1 Default setting is 3 shots.


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*2 They are classified according to the following categories

People: , , or images with faces detected

has been selected in [AiAF] mode.

Scenery:Events: , , , , ,

Play Menu

Print Menu

Menu Item Page Menu Ite

Slide Show p. 88 Sound Memo

My Category p. 75 Rotate

Erase p. 95 Transfer Ord

Protect p. 93 Transition

My Colors p. 84

Menu Item Page Menu Ite

Print

p. 97

Select by Folder

Select Images & Qty. Select All Images

Select by Date Clear All Selection

Select by Category Print Settings

Set up Menu


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Set up Menu

Menu Item Options Page/T

Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence

warning sounds. (Bas

Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume osound, operation sousound, shutter soundsound. The volume cif [Mute] is set to [On

Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume osound when the cam

Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume osound that plays whethan the shutter butto

Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume osound played 2 sec. is released.

Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume ofwhen the shutter relesound does not play

recording.Playback Vol. Adjusts the volume o

and sound memos.

LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the or bubrightness. You can cbrightness in the LCDyou are adjusting the

Power Saving p. 1

Auto Power On*/Off Sets whether or not t

Clock Display 010*1 sec /20


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*1 Default setting is 5 seconds.

*2 You can change the printer connection method. There isto change the settings, but select when you print anthe (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wCanon SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 CompacSi thi tti i d h th i t

Clock Display 0 10 sec./20sec./30 sec./1min./2 min./3min.

p.

Format You can also set it tolevel format (p. 29).

File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset

p. 7

Create Folder p. 6

Create New Folder Check mark(On)/No check mark(Off)

Creates a folder for session.

Auto Create Off*/Daily/MondaySunday/

Monthly

You can also set the

Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 6

Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. Sets the timing of thwhen you switch frothe playback mode.

Language Basic Gu

Video System NTSC/PAL p. 1

Print Method Auto*/ See below. *2

Reset All p. 2

My Camera Menu


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Menu Item Available Settings

Theme Selects a common theme for each My Cam

settings item.Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera

turned on.

Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera pturned on.

Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button otthe shutter button is pressed.

Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds before threleases in self-timer mode.

Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the shutter bupressed. There is no shutter sound for mo

My Camera MenuContents

(Off)/ */ /

Resetting Settings to Their Defau

1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All].See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

2 Select [OK] and press .

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You should always format a new memory card or onyou wish to erase all images and other data.

Formatting Memory Cards

Please note that formatting (initializing) a meerases all data, including protected images atypes.

1 (Set up) Menu [Format].See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

2 Select [OK] and press .To perform a low level format, use

the button to select [Low LevelFormat] and the or buttonto add a check mark.

You can stop formatting a cardwhen [Low Level Format] isselected by pressing the FUNC./SET buttonuse a card without problem when formatting data will be erased.

Shooting


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Approximate Values for Recording Pix

Changing the Recording Pixels anCompression (Still Images)

Shooting Mode

1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/* (Recording Pixels).

See Menus and Settings(p. 22)

* Default setting.

Use the or button to selectcompression/recording pixels set-tings and press the FUNC./SET but-

ton.

Recording Pixels Purp

(Large)3072 x 2304

pixels

High Printing to about

297 x 420 mm (1

(Medium 1)2592 x 1944

pixels

Printing to about 210 x 297 mm (8

Printing to about 216 x 279 mm (8

(Medium 2)

2048 x 1536

pixels

Printing to about

148 x 210 mm (6

(Medium 3)1600 x 1200

pixels

Print postcard-siz148 x 100 mm (6

Print L-size prints

Approximate Values for Compression


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See Image Data Sizes (Estimated)(p. 135) See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacit

Compression Purpose

Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality im

Fine Shoot normal quality iNormal Normal Shoot more images

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The lens shift type image stabilizer function allows ythe camera shake effect (blurred images) when you subjects that have been magnified or when you shooconditions without a flash.

Setting the Image Stabilizer F

Shooting Mode

Continuous

You can check the effect of the IS mblur on the LCD monitor since the Icontinually. This makes it easier to images and focus on subjects.

Shoot Only

IS mode is only activated when the s

pressed. When set to [Continuous], smay occur depending on the subjectsmode, subjects can be taken without unnatural movement that may appeamonitor. This option is not available in

Panning

This option only stabilizes the effect of

camera motions on the image. This oprecommended for shooting objects moThis option is not available in the

1 (Rec.) Menu [ISMode] [Continuous]*/[Shoot Only]/[Panning]/[Off].

See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

*Default setting.

Shooting in a Special Scene


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You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting shooting mode.

You can adjust settings yourself, such as the exposbalance and ISO speed, when shooting in this mod

Shooting in a Special SceneShooting Mode

1 FUNC. Menu * (Portrait).See Menus and Settings (p. 22)

*Default setting.

Use the or button to select ashooting mode and press theFUNC./SET button.

See the Basic Guide (p. 12) forexplanations of the Special Scene

modes.

2 Shoot.

Shooting in Manual ModeSho

1 FUNC. Menu * (Manual).See Menus and Settings (p. 22)

*Default setting.

Red-Eye Reduction Function


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Setting the red-eye reduction function* to [On] causereduction lamp to fire with the flash.*This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back from thethem appear red.

You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds.for shooting at night or under artificial lighting indoor

Red Eye Reduction FunctionShooting Mode

1 (Rec.) Menu [Red-Eye] [On]See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

*Default setting.

Setting the Slow Synchro Func

Shootin

1 (Rec.) Menu [Slow Synchro][Off]*.


*Default setting.

Magnified Close-Up Shooting


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You can shoot a subject 3 60 cm (1.2 in. 2.0 ft.)the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With ththe image area is 12 x 9 mm (0.46 x 0.35 in.) at ma(approximately 4.0x).

Magnified Close Up Shooting(Digital M

Sho

1 FUNC. Menu * (Manual) (Macro).See Menus and Settings (p. 22)

*Default setting.

2 Choose the angle of view with thlever and shoot.Based on the number of recording pixels set

Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoomwhich image quality will begin to deteriorate.zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a momeappears on the LCD monitor.

If you press the zoom lever toward againin even closer. In this case, the displayed zochanges from white to blue.

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You can shoot zoomed images using the combined optical zooms. The focal lengths (35mm film equivalcharacteristics are as follows.

g gShooting Mode

Option Focal Length Characteristi

On 28 420 mmYou can shoot at a maximuof approximately 15x usingof the optical and digital zo

Off 28 105 mm Shoots without using the di

The digital zoom cannot be used when the turned off.

The digital zoom cannot be used in the omode) or the (Widescreen) mode.

1 (Rec.) Menu [DigitalZoom] [On]*/[Off].


*Default setting.

2 Press the zoom lever toward aThe combined optical and digital

zoom factor will appear on the LCDmonitor.

Based on the number of recording

Continuous Shooting


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In this mode, the camera shoots continuously whilebutton is held down.

If you use the recommended memory card*, you cacontinuously at a set shooting interval until the mem(smooth continuous shooting) (p. 134).

*Recommended Memory Card

Super high speed SDC-512MSH memory card (solnewly formatted with low level formatting (p. 29).

This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Camay vary according to the subject and shooting condition

Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memoryfull.

To Cancel Continuous Shooting

Select in Step 1.

The interval between shots lengthens whenmemory of the camera fills.

gShooting Mode

1 Press the button and use the ton to display .

2 Shoot.The camera will continue to record successiv

the shutter button is fully pressed. Recordingwhen the shutter button is released.

Postcard Mode


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You can shoot images with the optimal settings for p

composing them inside the print area (width-to-heighapproximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor.

For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print

Shooting Mode

1 FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixe(Postcard).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22)*Default setting.

The recording pixels are set to(1600 x 1200) and the compressionto (Fine).

The area that will not print displays

in gray.

The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode

Embedding the Date in the Imag

You can embed the date in image data when is selected.

1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp][Date]/[Date & Time].See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

Setting the Display Overlay


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You can check a compositions horizontal and verticwell as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD moshooting guide while shooting.

Shooting Mode

Grid Lines Displays grid lines dividing the monitor inallowing you to check the subjects horizoalignment.

3:2 Guide

You can check what can be printed in a coa 3:2 aspect ratio. The portion that will notgray.

*Images are recorded at the same aspect ratio the normal viewing mode.

BothYou can display both the grid lines and 3:same time.

1 (Rec.) Menu [Disp. Overlay][Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/[Both].


*Default setting.

Movie Shooting


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The following movie modes are available.For information on the recording pixels and frame ramode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels and Frame

Shooting Mode

Standard

You can select the recording pixels and frame rate

the memory card is full (when a super high-speed used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). T

can be used while shooting in this mode. (p. 36)

Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie

Fast Frame Rate

Use this mode to record fast moving subjects, sucphotography.

Maximum Clip Length: 1 minute

Compact

Since there are few recording pixels and also the d

small, this mode is convenient for sending movies

attachments or when the memory card capacity is

Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes

Color Accent Color Swap

You can have only the specified color remain and others into black and white, or change a specified

different color(pp.60, 62). As with the Standard m

also select the recording pixels and frame rate and

d i f ll ( h hi h d

1 FUNC. Menu * (Standard).


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*Default setting.

Use the or button to select amovie mode and press the FUNC./SET button.

In , or mode, you canchange the recording pixels andframe rate (p. 43).

See Changing Colors(p. 60) for the proceduand .

2 Shoot.Pressing the shutter button halfway automat

exposure, focus and white balance settings.

Pressing the shutter button fully starts recordsound simultaneously.

During shooting the recording time and [Rethe LCD monitor.

Pressing the shutter button fully again stops

Recording will stop automatically under the fstances.

- When the maximum recording time elapse

- When the built-in memory or memory card

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Before recording, you can set the AE lock (pexposure shift.1. Press the button.

The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the e

bar will appear in the LCD monitor.2. Use the or button to adjust the expPress the button again to release the the setting will be canceled if you press theor change the white balance, My Colors omode settings.

QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play ba(Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motiocomputer. QuickTime (for Windows) is includCanon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the

yThe card supplied with the camera may be further formatting.

Be careful of the following while recording.- Try not to touch the microphone.- Do not press any buttons other than the shu

sound that buttons make will be recorded in- The camera will automatically adjust the

white balance to suit the shooting conditio

recording. Please note, however, that theby the camera automatically adjusting thealso be recorded.

The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixsubsequent frames at the values selected for

Do not aim the camera toward the sun to sh

Changing Recording Pixels and F

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Rates

You can change the recording pixels and frame

the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Coor (Color Swap).

1 FUNC. Menu * (Frame Rate)/* (Recording Pixels).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22)

*Default setting.

Use the or button toselect recording pixels/framerate settings and press theFUNC./SET button.

Recording Pixels and Frame Rates

Frame rates indicate the number of frames recoplayed back each second. The higher the framesmoother the appearance of motion.

Recording Pixels

F

(fr

Standard

Color Accent

Color Swap

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

Fast Frame Rate*2 320 x 240 pixels

Compact*2 160 x 120 pixels

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Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images tmerged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a

(Stitch AsSho

1 FUNC. Menu *(Manual) / (Assist).


*Default setting.

You can select from the followingtwo shooting directions.

- Left to right horizontally

- Right to left horizontally

2 Shoot the first image in the seque

The overlappingseams of severaladjacent imagescan be joined into asingle panoramicimage.

3 Compose the second image so thlaps a portion of the first and sho


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Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software programimages on a computer.

p p

You can retake a shot by pressing the or ing to the previously recorded image screen.

Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portiorected when the images are stitched togethe

4 Repeat the procedure for additioA sequence may contain up to 26 images.

Press the FUNC./SET button after the last s

You cannot display the images on a TV whStitch Assist mode.

The settings for the first image are applied

image onward.

Switching between Focusing


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Select from among the following three focusing meth

The AF frame appears as follows (when the on) when the shutter button is pressed halfw

Shooting Mode

Face

Detect

You can have the camera automathe position of a face and use thisfocus and exposure* while shooti

*Only in evaluative metering mode (p.

(No frame) OnThe camera detects the subject athe AF frames, from 9 available puse to determine the focus.

OffThe camera focuses using the ceThis is convenient for focusing on

of a subject with greater certainty

1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF][Face Detect]*/[On]/[Off].


*Default setting.

[Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD m

turned off.

- The camera may mistakenly identify non-as a face. If this occurs, switch to the [On

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- When a face is not detected, images willthe [On] option.

In [Face Detect] mode, faces may not be dethe following circumstances.- If the faces appear small, large, dark or b

the overall composition.- If the subjects are looking sideways or ly

their faces are partially obscured.

It may be difficult to focus on the following types of

Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surrouScenes with a mixture of near and far subjects.

Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center o

Subjects that are moving quicklySubjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the

possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting ba

Shooting with the Focus Lock

The focus lock can be used in any shooting mode.

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subj(Focus Lock,AF Lock)

Shooting Mode

1 Aim the camera so that an objectsame focal distance as the main

t d i th i fi d i t

Shooting with the AF Lock

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To Release the AF LockPress the / button.

When shooting with the focus lock or AF lockmonitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 46) makes

since the camera focuses using the center AF The AF lock is convenient because you can

shutter button to compose the image. Moreolock is still effective after the picture is takento capture a second image with the same fo

In mode the AF frame does not display.

1 Turn on the LCD monitor.

2 Aim the camera so that an objectsame focal distance as the main scentered in the AF frame.

3 Press the shutter button halfway the / button.The icon will display and the lower indicator

4 Re-aim the camera to compose thdesired and shoot.

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You can set the exposure and focus separately. Thiwhen the contrast is too strong between the subjectbackground or when a subject is backlit.

To Release the AE Lock

Press the button.

In mode, AE lock can also be set/cance You can use the FE lock (p. 50) when using

(AE Shoot

You must set the flash to .

The AE lock cannot be used when the flash is


2 Focus on the part of the subject you wish to lock the exposure se

3 Press the shutter button halfwaythe button.

The icon will display.

4 Re-aim the camera to compose tdesired and press the shutter but

Locking the Flash Exposure S(FE L


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You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposurcorrectly set regardless of the composition of your s

To Release the FE Lock

Press the button.

(FE LSho


2 Press the button and select 3 Focus on the part of the subject o

you wish to lock the flash exposu

4 Press the shutter button halfway the button.The flash will pre-fire and will display.

5 Re-aim the camera to compose thdesired and press the shutter butt

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Metering Methods

Shooti

1 FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative).See Menus and Settings (p. 22)

*Default setting.

Use the or button to selectthe metering mode and press the

FUNC./SET button.

Evaluative

Appropriate for standard shooting including backlit scenes. The cameimages into several zones for metecomplex lighting conditions, such athe subject, the brightness, the dirbacklighting, and adjusts the settinexposure for the main subject.

Center

Weighted

Average

Averages the light metered from thbut gives greater weight to the subcenter.

Spot

Meters the area within the spot AEcenter of the LCD monitor. Use thi

you want to set the exposure on thcenter of the monitor.

Adjusting the Exposure Comp


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Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive valumaking the subject too dark when it is backlit or shotbright background. Adjust the exposure compensatiovalue to avoid making the subject too bright in night shot against a dark background.

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

Restore the compensation value to [0].

In mode, the exposure shift can be set/can

Shooting Mode

1 FUNC. Menu * (Exposure CompSee Menus and Settings (p. 22)

*Default setting.

Use the or button to adjust

the exposure compensation andpress the FUNC./SET button.

Shooting in Long Shutter MoSho


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You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to msubjects appear brighter.

Sho

1 (Rec.) Menu [Long Shutter]See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

2 FUNC. Menu * (Exposure CompensaSee Menus and Settings (p. 22)

*Default setting.

3 Use the or button to select

speed .The higher the value, the brighter

the image and the lower the value,th d k th i

The nature of CCD image sensors is such tha

recorded image increases at long shutter spee

camera however applies special processing


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Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the ima

recorded at the desired brightness. Please note that camera shake becomes a f

shutter speeds. Set IS mode to a setting othshoot with the camera attached to a tripod.

Use of the flash may result in an over-exposthis occurs, shoot with the flash set to .

The following are unavailable:- Exposure Compensation- Metering- AE Lock- FE Lock

- ISO speed: Auto, High ISO Auto- Flash: Auto- Slow Synchro

camera, however, applies special processing

at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to

noise, thereby producing high-quality images. amount of processing time, however, may be

the next image can be shot.

Adjusting the Tone (White BalaShooting Mode


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Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selecwhite balance. When the setting cannot producecolors, change the white balance using a setting aplight source.

White Balance Settings

g

1 FUNC. Menu * (Auto).See Menus and Settings (p. 22)

*Default setting.

Use the or button to select awhite balance setting and press theFUNC./SET button.

Auto Settings are automatically set by t

Day Light For recording outdoors on a brigh

Cloudy For recording under overcast, shad

TungstenFor recording under tungsten andwavelength fluorescent lighting

FluorescentFor recording under warm-white, cwarm-white (3-wavelength) fluores

Fluorescent HFor recording under daylight fluoredaylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelelighting

Using the Custom White Balanc

You can set a custom white balance to obtain thetti f th h ti diti b h i th


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setting for the shooting conditions by having the evaluate an object, such as a piece of white pap

or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to estastandard white color.

In particular, take a custom white balance readinfollowing situations that are difficult for the (Ato detect correctly.

Shooting close-upsShooting subjects of monotone color (such as

forest)

Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such a

mercury-vapor lamp)

1 FUNC. Menu * (Auto) (CSee Menus and Settings (p. 22)

* Default setting.

2 Aim the camera at a piece of wpaper or cloth and press .

If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, the center frame is completely filled with thimage If you are using the optical viewfind

You are recommended to set the shootiand the exposure compensation set

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before setting a custom white balance.The correct white balance may not be o

when the exposure setting is incorrect (appears completely black or white).

Shoot with the same settings as when rwhite balance data. If the settings differwhite balance may not be set.In particular, the following should not be- ISO Speed- Flash

Setting the flash to on or off is recomthe flash fires when reading the whitedata with the flash set to (Auto), m

that you also use the flash when you Since the white balance data cannot beStitch Assist mode, preset the white balanother shooting mode beforehand.

Shooting in a My Colors ModeShooting Mode


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You can change the look and feel of the pictures you

My Colors Settings

My Colors Off Records normally with this setting

VividEmphasizes the contrast and colorecord bold colors.

NeutralTones down the contrast and color record neutral hues.

Sepia Records in sepia tones.

B/W Records in black and white.

Positive Film

Use this option to make red, greenmore intense like the Vivid Red, VVivid Blue effects. It can produce appearing colors like those obtainfilm.

Lighter Skin

Tone*

Use this option to make skin tones

Darker Skin

Tone*

Use this option to make skin tones

Vivid BlueUse this option to emphasize blueblue subjects, such as the sky or o

vivid.

Vivid GreenUse this option to emphasize greegreen subjects, such as mountainflowers and lawns, more vivid.

1 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors OffSee Menus and Settings (p. 22)

*Default setting


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Default setting.

Use the or button to select aMy Colors mode.

InSee Setting the Camera to a Cus-tom Color Mode(p. 59)

When not in

Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the sh

2 Shoot.

Setting the Camera to a Custom Co

This mode allows you to adjust the contrast, sharpnesaturation and the color balance for red, green, blue a

1 FUNC. Menu * (MyColors Off) (Cus-

tom Color) .See Menus and Settings(p. 22)

*Default setting.

2 Use the or buttonto select [Contrast],[Sharpness], [Satura-tion], [Red], [Green],[Blue] or [Skin Tone]

Changing ColorsShooting Mod


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You can shoot images with the original colors transfobe performed on movies as well as still images, allowenjoy photographing with image or movie effects.

However, depending on the shooting conditions, theappear rough or you may not get the expected colorto photograph important subjects, we highly recomm

shoot trial images and check the results.If you set [Save Original] (p. 64)to [On] when shootinyou can record the original image as well the transfo

The ISO speed will rise depending on the shoowhich may increase the "noise" in the image.

Shooting in the Color Accent Mode

Color AccentUse this option to have only the cothe LCD monitor remain and to traothers to black and white.

Color Swap

Use this option to transform a colothe LCD monitor into another. Thecan only be swapped into one othecolors cannot be chosen.

1 Stills: FUNC. Menu *(Manual) Accent).

Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standa(Color Accent).

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The default color accent is green. You may not obtain the expected results if yo The specified color accent is retained even

power is turned off.

3 .The camera will switch to color input

mode and the display will alternatebetween the original image and thecolor accent image (using the previ-

ously set color).

4 Aim the camera so that the colorto retain appears at the center omonitor and press the button.

Only one color can be specified.

You can use the or button to specify ors that are retained.

-5: Only takes the color that you want to re

+5: Also takes colors close to the one that retain

5 Press to complete the settingshoot.

Shooting in the Color Swap Mode


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1Stills: FUNC. Menu *(Manual) Swap).

Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standa(Color Swap).

See Menus andSettings (p. 22)

*Default setting.

2 .Th C l S d ill t k ff t

Original Color(Before Swapping)

Desired Color(After Swapping)

Stills Movies

4 Aim the camera so that the originappears at the center of the LCDand press the button.


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The default setting for color swap mode cha

white. You may not obtain the expected results if y

flash. The colors specified in the color swap mode

even if the camera's power is turned off.


You can use the or button to specify ors that are swapped.

-5: Only takes the color that you want to sw

+5: Also takes colors close to the one that swap

5 Aim the camera so that the desirappears at the center of the LCDand press the button.


6 Press to complete the settingshoot.

Changing the Save Method for t

Original Image

Wh h ti till i i th C l A t


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When shooting still images in the Color Accent o

Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save image as well as the transformed one.

1 (Rec.) Menu [Save Original[On]/[Off]*.


*Default setting.

If [On] is selected, the twoimages will be numberedconsecutively with the alteredimage following the original.

When [Save Original] is Set to [On]- Only the transformed image displays in th

monitor while shooting in the Color AccenSwap mode.

- The transformed image is reviewed in themonitor after shooting in the Color AccenSwap mode. If you erase the image at thioriginal image is erased along with the traimage. Exercise adequate caution beforefile.

- Since two images are recorded with eachnumber of shots remaining is approximatnumber displayed when this function is se

Adjusting the ISO SpeedShooting


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Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed wh

reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry sturn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

The camera automatically applies noise reducwhen you shoot at a high ISO speed

1 Press the button and use the ton to switch settings.

You can advance to the next optioneach time you press the button: /

/ / / / / / .

Selecting (Auto) sets the optimalISO speed according to the light

level when shooting. Since the ISOspeed setting will automatically beraised in dark places, the camera will select speed and reduce the chances of camera sh

Selecting (High ISO Auto)* sets the senshigher value than the setting. This sets th

faster, reducing the potential for camera shajects compared with the setting.

* Noise in the recorded image may be highersetting.

When in (Auto) shooting mode, only selected.

Setting the Auto Rotate Func

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Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientatdetects the orientation of an image shot with the camvertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orviewing it in the LCD monitor.

Shooting Mode

1 (Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate][Off].


*Default setting.

When shooting and the Auto Rotatefunction is set to [On] and the LCDmonitor is set to the detailed displaymode, (normal), (right end isdown) or (left end is down) willappear in the display.

This function may not operate correctly whepointed straight up or down. Check that thepointing in the right direction and if it is not, Auto Rotate function to [Off]. Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [O

orientation of images downloaded to a comdepend upon the software used to downloa

Checking for Focus Right After

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You can check whether the image is in focus right af

Shooting Mode

1 Shoot.The recorded image displays for about 2 sec

interval set with the Review function p.24).

2 Press (or ) while theimage is displayed.

The number of times the DISP. but-ton is pressed depends upon the

display settings for the LCD monitor(See below). Press the DISP. buttonrepeatedly until the screen at theright appears.

Displays as follows.

- Camera is focused: AF frame for the image

shot displays in white, and an orange framwithin the focused frame.

- Camera is not focused: Image that has beenand an orange frame displays at the center o

- Contents of the orange frame can be confi

tom right.- Zoom can also be used (p. 73).

You can switch between AF frames and chaposition (p 68) using the MENU button or th

Recor

Orange

Switching between AF Frames/

Changing the Display Position

1


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1Press .If you are shooting with theAiAF mode set to [FaceDetect] or [On] (p. 46) andhave an image with multipleAF frames selected, you canswitch the focus between AF frames eachpress the MENU button.

2 Press and changethe display position

using the , , or

button.

The camera will enter thedisplay position change mode. Change th

position using the , , or buttoPressing the MENU button restores the o

play position. If you have an image with mframes selected, the focus will switch betwframes.

Press the FUNC./SET button again to can

play position change mode.

Creating an Image Destinatio

Shooting Mode


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You can create a new folder at any time and the recwill be automatically saved to that folder.

Creates a folder the next time you sh

g

Create New FolderCreates a new folder the next timimages. To create an additional

another check mark.

Auto CreateYou can also specify a date and to create a new folder using a shthe specified date and time (p. 2

1 (Set up) Menu [Create Folder].See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

2 Use the or button to add a c

beside [Create New Folder] displays in the LCD monitor. The

symbol will cease to display after the

Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Fol

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Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folde

will automatically be created when you record number even if you are not creating new folder

2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] a time in the [Time] option . displays when the specified time

arrives. The symbol will cease todisplay after the new folder is cre-

ated.

Resetting the File NumberShooting Mode


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The images you shoot are automatically assigned filcan select how the file number is assigned.

File Number Reset Function

1 (Set up) Menu [File Numberitinuous]*/[Auto Reset].

See Menus and Settings(p. 23).*Default setting.

Continuous

A number one higher than the last one rassigned to the next image. This is convmanaging all your images together on a

because you avoid file name duplicationfolders or memory cards.*

*When a blank memory card is used. If a memrecorded data is used, the 7-digit number forfolder and image is compared with the last onthe larger of the two is utilized as the basis fo

Auto reset

The folder and image number are reset value (100-0001).* This is convenient foimages on a folder-by-folder basis.*When a blank memory card is used. If a mem

File and Folder Numbers

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images can be saved into a single folder.

Images may be saved to a new folder when there

free space even if the total number of images in a

than 2,000 because the following types of image a

saved together into the same folder.

- Images from continuous shooting- Self-timer images (custom)

- Stitch Assist mode images

- Still images shot in Color Accent/Color Swap mo

[Save Original] category set to [On]

Images cannot be played back when the folder num

duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within

Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for infor

regarding folder structures or image types.

New Folder Created Memory Card Exch

Continuous

Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1

Auto Reset

Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1

Playback/Erasing

Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p


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To Cancel the Magnified Display

Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also can

Magnifying Images

1 Press the zoom lever toward . will display and a magnified

portion of the image will display.

Images can be magnified up to afactor of approximately 10x.

2 Use the , , or button to around the image.

If you press the FUNC./SET button while in

display, the camera switches to image advanwill display. You can use the or

advance to the next or previous image at themagnification. Pressing the FUNC./SET buttcancels the image advance mode.

You can change the magnification level with

Approxi

the Disp

Viewing Images in Sets o(Index Pla


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To Return to Single Image Playback

Press the zoom lever toward

1 Press the zoom lever toward .Up to nine images can be viewed at

once.

Use the , , or button tochange the image selection.

Switching between Sets of Nine I

The jump bar will display if you press thezoom lever toward while in indexplayback and you can switch the displaybetween sets of nine images.

Use the or button to move to theprevious or next set of nine images.

Hold the FUNC./SET button down andpress the or button to jump to the

first or last set.

Selecte

You can organize images into prepared categories

Organizing Images by Cate(My Ca


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You can organize images into prepared categories

Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the categcan perform the following.

Image searches (p. 76)

Slide Show (p. 88)

Protect (p. 93)

Erase (p. 95)Configure print settings (p. 97)

1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

In Playback mode, you can pressthe button to display thescreen in Step 2 directly.

2 Use the or button to select aclassify and the or button t

category and press the butto

You can put the same image into

more than one category.You can cancel the classification by

pressing the FUNC./SET button

When you have many images recorded onto a memhandy to use the six search keys below to jump over

Jumping to Images


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the object of your search.

Shot Date Jumps to the first image of eac

My Category Jumps to the first image in each

Folder Jumps to the first image in each

Movie Jumps to a movie.By 10 images Jumps over 10 images at a tim

By 100 images Jumps over 100 images at a t

1 In single image playback mode, pbutton.The camera will switch to jump search mode

2 Use the or button to select key.

The screen sample will vary slightlyaccording to the search key.

You can show/hide imageinformation using the DISP. button.

3 Display the Images

Ima

/ / / : use the or button to select date, category,folder or movie for playback andpress the FUNC./SET button.

Select


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To Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the MENU button.

The defined playback mode will be canceled ufollowing circumstances.- When classifying categories- When newly saving images with effects add

Colors function, and edited movies- When images are deleted using [Erase] from

menu

- The camera will switch to definedplayback mode and play back onlyimages corresponding to thesearch key.

- Press the button to cancel defined play

Viewing Movies

Movies cannot be played in the index playbac


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1 Display a movie and press .Images with a icon are movies.

2 Select (Play) and press .The movie will pause if you press

the FUNC./SET button duringplayback. It will resume when youpress the button again.

When playback ends, the moviestops at the last frame displayed.Press the FUNC./SET button todisplay the movie control panel.

You can switch between showing/hiding the playback progress barwith the DISP. button while playing amovie.

If playback was halted partwaythrough in the prior viewing session,playback will resume from the last

frame displayed.

Volume(Adjust

or

Time mo

Playback

Movie

Operating the Movie Control Panel

Ends playback and returns to single image playba

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Use the televisions controls to adjust the vo

playing a movie on a TV set (p. 103). The sound cannot be played in slow motion

PlaySlow Motion Playback (You can use the butdown or the button to speed up playback.)

Displays the first frame

Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET butto

Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET butDisplays the last frame

Edit (Switches to movie editing mode) (p. 80)

You can delete portions of recorded movies.

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Protected movies and movies 1 second or lescannot be edited.

1 Select (Edit) in themovie control panel and

press .

The movie editing panel and themovie editing bar will display.

2 Use the or button to select Beginning) or (Cut End) and the

button to specify the cut point( )

To check a temporarily edited movie, select press the FUNC./SET button.

Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restocontrol panel.

3 Select (Save) and press .

Movie E

Movie Ed

4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] an[New File] saves the edited movie

under a new file name. The pre-editdata is left unchanged.


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Depending on the movie's file size, it may takesave an edited movie. If the battery runs out of

through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. Wmovies, it is recommended to use a fully chargthe separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30

data is left unchanged.Note, if you press the FUNC./SETbutton while saving the movie,saving is canceled.

[Overwrite] saves the edited moviewith its original name. The pre-edit data is lo

When there is not enough space left on the only [Overwrite] can be selected.

Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the d

Rotating Images in the Disp


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1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

2 Use the or button to select a

rotate and press to rotate it.Cycle through the 90/270/original orientatio

press of the FUNC./SET button.

This also can be set in the index playback mo

When images are downloaded to a computer, of images rotated by the camera will depend u

software used to download the images.

Original 90 270

You can select the transition effect displayed when between images.

Playback with Transition Ef


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No transition effect.

The displayed image darkens and the next imabrightens until it is displayed.

Press the button to have the previous image dleft and the button to have the next image dispright.

1 (Play) Menu / */ .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

*Default setting.

You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) Colors function. The following selection of My Colors

Adding Effects with the My Colors


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available. For details, see p.58.Vivid Lighter Skin Tone

Neutral Darker Skin Tone

Sepia Vivid Blue

B/W Vivid GreenPositive Film Vivid Red

1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

2 Use the or button toselect an image and press.

3 Use the or button to select tColors type and press

4 Select [OK] and press .The newly saved image

transformed with the My Colorseffect will be the last one in the list.


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The My Colors function will not work if therespace on the memory card.

Although My Colors effects can be added atimes to an image, the image quality will gradeteriorate with each application and the inmay not be achieved.

Color in images taken using My Colors (p. 5mode and images edited with the My Colorsplayback mode may differ slightly.

To continue adding effects to otherimages, repeat the procedures fromStep 2 onward.

5 Press and select [Yes] or [No],.

Selecting [Yes] displays the imagetransformed with the My Colorseffect, while [No] returns you to the

Play menu.

In playback mode (including single image playback aplayback), you can attach sound memos (up to one image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE forma

Attaching Sound Memos to


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2 Use the or button to select aattach a sound memo to and pres

The sound memo panel will display.

3 Select (Record) and press .The elapsed time and the remaining

time display.

Pressing the FUNC./SET buttonpauses the recording. Pressing itagain resumes recording.

Up to one minute of recordings canbe added to any one image.

Volume(Adjust

ElapsedRemain

Sound Me

Sound Memo Panel

Exit

Record

Pause


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Play

Erase

Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and pressbutton.

You cannot attach sound memos to movies Sound memos for protected images canno

Automated playback of memory card images.*Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Ordstandard (p. 97).

Automated Playback (Slide


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All Images Plays all images on a memo

DatePlays images bearing a specorder.

My CategoryPlays the images in the sele

order.Folder Plays images in a specified f

Movies Plays movie files only, in ord

Stills Plays still images only, in ord

Custom 13

Plays the images selected fo

show, Custom 1, Custom 2 oorder(p. 91).


2 Select , , , , , or , , : select a date, category

or folder to be played back(p. 90).

: select the images to

3 Select [Start] and press .The following functions are

available during slide shows.

- Pausing/resuming the slide show:th FUNC /SET b tt


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Transition Effects

You can select the transition effect used when one replaced by another.

In single image playback mode, you can start

from the current image displayed by holding tbutton while you press the button. Pleasyou do this while the last image shot is display

press the FUNC./SET button

- Fast forwarding/rewinding the slideshow: press the or button(continue to hold the button toswitch between images more rapidly)

- Stopping the slide show: press the MENU

No transition effect.

The new image gradually brightens as it moves ubottom.

The new image first appears in a cross shape anexpands to display the full image.

Portions of the new image move horizontally, theexpands to display the full image.

Select a date/category/folder to pla

( / / )

1 Select , or and press


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2 Use the or button to seleccategory/folder to play back an

the button.

Date

My Categ

Selecting Images for Playback

Select only the images that you wish to play bacthem as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to can be selected. They will be played back in the

selection


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selection.

1 Select , or and press Only the icon will display at first. Whe

, the icon will change to and wiland will change in the same way wheset.

2 Use the or button to movebetween images for playback a

to select or deselect them.

You can also select imagesin the index playback mode.

Pressing the MENU buttoncompletes the setting.

Selecting All Images

Number inthe selectio

Checkindica

Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat

Play Time

Sets the duration that each image displays. Chbetween 3*10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 s

Displaying time can vary slightly depending on


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Displaying time can vary slightly depending on* Default setting.

Repeat

Sets whether the slide show stops when all the been displayed or continues until stopped.

1 Select [Set up] and press .

2 Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] athe desired option.

Pressing the MENU buttoncancels the setting.

You can protect important images and movies from erasure.

Protecting Images

Select You can configure the protection


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Select ou ca co gu e t e p otect oimage singly while viewing them

Select by Date You can protect the images from

Select by CategoryYou can protect the images in a scategory.

Select by Folder You can protect the images in a sAll Images You can protect all the images on


2Select a menu item and press Proceed to Step 5 if you select [All

Images].

3 Select the image, date, category oprotect and press .

[Select]Use the or button to selectan image and press the FUNC./SET


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an image and press the FUNC./SETbutton.

- Pressing the FUNC./SET buttonagain cancels the setting.

- You can also protect images in the

index playback mode.- Press the MENU button to complete the set

[Select by Date][Select byCategory] [Select by Folder]Use the or button to select adate, category or folder and press

the FUNC./SET button.- Pressing the FUNC./SET button

again cancels the setting.

- You can select multiple dates, categories or

- Use the or button to confirm each da

folder image.

4 For the [Select by Date], [Select bCategory] and [Select by Folder] o

press .

5 Select [Protect] and press .Selecting [Unlock] cancels

t ti f th l t d i

Protect

You can erase images from a memory card.

Erasing Images

Select Erase images after selecting the

S l t b D tErases images corresponding to


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Select by Dateg p g

date.

Select by Category Erases images in the selected ca

Select by Folder Erases images in the selected fo

All Images Erases all images on a memory

Note that erased images cannot be recove

adequate caution before erasing an image

Protected images cannot be erased with th


2 Select a menu item and press Proceed to Step 5 if you select [All

Images].

3 Select the image, date, category and press .

[Select]Use the or button to select an image aFUNC./SET button.


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- Pressing the FUNC./SET button again canc

- You can also erase images in the index play

[Select by Date] [Select byCategory] [Select by Folder]

Use the or button to select adate, category or folder and pressthe FUNC./SET button.

- Pressing the FUNC./SET buttonagain cancels the setting.


- Use the or button to confirm each dafolder image.

4Press .

5 Select [OK] and press .Selecting [Stop] or [Cancel] cancels

selection of the image you areabout to erase and returns to Step2.

Pressing the FUNC./SET buttonwhile erasing is in progress cancelsthe procedure.

Print Settings/Transfer S

You can select images on a memory card for printin

Setting the DPOF Print Sett


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g y pthe number of print copies in advance using the camsettings used on the camera comply with the DigitaFormat (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenon a direct print compatible printer, or for sending th

photo developing service that supports DPOF.

Only one copy will be printed for each selecteWith the [Select Images & Qty.] option, you canumber of copies to print when the [Print Type

The icon may display for a memory card wisettings set by a different DPOF-compliant camsettings will be overwritten by those set by yo

Select Images & Qty. Configures print settings for singleview them.

Select by DateConfigures print settings for imagto the selected date.

Select by CategoryConfigures print settings for imagcategory.

Select by Folder Configures print settings for imagfolder.

Select All Images Configures print settings for all im

Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from im

1 Set the mode dial to (playback(Print) Menu Select a menu item


Proceed to Step 4 if you select


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Proceed to Step 4 if you select[Select All Images].

2 Select the image, date, category oprint and press .

[Select Images & Qty.]

Selection methods differ for thePrint Type settings (p. 100).

- (Standard)/ (Both)Use the or button to selectan image, press the FUNC./SETbutton and use the or but-ton to select the number of printcopies (up to 99).

- (Index)

Use the or button to selectan image and press the FUNC./SET button to select or deselect it.

Number of

Index Print

[Select by Date][Select byCategory] [Select by Folder]Use the or button to select adate, category or folder and pressthe FUNC./SET button.

- Pressing the FUNC./SET buttoni l th tti


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Images are printed in order according to theA maximum of 998 images can be selected

again cancels the setting.


- Use the or button to confirm each dafolder image.

3 For the [Select by Date], [Select gory] and [Select by Folder] optio

.

4 Select [OK] and press .Selecting [Cancel] cancels print

settings of the selected image andreturns you to Step 1.

The output of some printers or photo deve

may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies.

Setting the Print Style

After setting the print style, select the image(s) to prfollowing print settings can be selected.

Standard* Prints one image per pagPrints the selected image


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Th D t d Fil N tti h

Print TypeIndex

Prints the selected imagereduced size in an index f

BothPrints the images in both index formats.

Date (On/Off*) Adds the date to the printFile No. (On/Off*) Adds the file number to th

Clear DPOF data (On*/Off)Clears all print settings afprint.

1 Set the mode dial to (playback(Print) Menu [Print Settings].See Menus and Settings(p. 23).

2 Select [Print Type], [Date], [File N[Clear DPOF data] and then specif

tings.

Images with date imprints created by (PImprint Mode) (p. 38)will have the date impregardless of the [Date] setting. Accordinglybe printed twice if [Date] is set to [On].

Dates print in the style specified in the [Date

(p. 26).


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You can use the camera to specify settings for imag

downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Sinstructions on how to transfer images to your comp

The settings used on the camera comply with the DiFormat (DPOF) standards.

Single Images

Setting the DPOF Transfer S

The icon may display for a memory card wi

settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camsettings will be overwritten by those set by yo


2 Select [Order] and press .

3 Use the or button to selectatransfer and press .

Pressing the FUNC./SET buttonagain deselects the setting.

You can also select images in theindex playback mode.

Transfer S


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All the Images on a Memory Card

p y


2 Select [Mark all] and press .Selecting [Reset] cancels all trans-

fer order settings.

3

Viewing Images on a T

You can shoot or play back images on a television wAV cable.

1 Turn off the Camera and the TV.


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2 Connect the AV cable to the camOUT terminal.

Slip a fingernail under the top edge

of the camera's DIGITAL terminalcover, lift up and plug the AV cablein all the way.

3 Plug the other ends of theAV cable to the VIDEO IN

and AUDIO IN jacks on theTV.

4 Turn on the TV and switch it to v

5

Yellow

Customizing the Camera (My Camer

My Camera allows you to customize the start-up imaup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You caregister these settings, enabling you to customize thsuit your own tastes.


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Changing My Camera Setting

1 (My Camera) Menu Menu iteSee Menus and Settings(p. 23).

2 Select the contents you wish to sSelect [Theme] to set all to the

same settings.

Images recorded onto the memory card and newly rcan be added as My Camera settings to the anitems. You can also use the supplied software to upcomputers images and sounds to the camera.

Registering My Camera Setti


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A computer is required to restore the My Camthe defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomImageBrowser) to restore the default settings

1 Set the mode dial to (playbackCamera) Menu Menu item to re


2 Select or and press .

3 Select an image or record a sounStart-up Image

Use the or button to selectthe image you wish to register andpress the FUNC./SET button.


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Start-up, Operation, Self-timerand Shutter Sounds

Select (Record) and press theFUNC./SET button. After recording,select (Register) and press theFUNC./SET button.

- Recording will automatically stop when the elapses.

- To play it, select (Play).

- To exit instead of registering, press (Exi

4 Select [OK] and press .To cancel registering, select

[Cancel].

The following cannot be registered as My C- Movies- Sounds recorded with the sound memo f

Troubleshooting

Camera

Camera will not operate.


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p

Power is not turned on. Press the power buttp. 10).

Memory card slot/battery

cover is open.

Confirm that the mem

battery cover is secu(Basic Guide p. 6).

Battery charge insufficientto operate camera("Change the batterypack" message displays).

Insert a fully chargedcamera (Basic Guide

Use the AC Adapter

(sold separately) (p. Poor contact betweencamera and batteryterminals.

Polish the terminals cotton swab before cusing the battery (p.

Sounds come from the camera inte

The camera's horizontal/vertical orientation waschanged.

The camera's orientamechanism is operatmalfunction.

When the power is turned o

"Card locked!" message appears.

LCD monitor

Camera screen is black at start-up

Incompatible image hasbeen selected as thestart up image in the My

Change the start-up imCamera settings (p. 1supplied software pro


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start-up image in the MyCamera settings.

supplied software proZoomBrowser EX or Ito restore the default

The display darkens.

The image in the LCDmonitor will darken instrong sunlight or brightlight.

This is a normal occudevices containing CCnot constitute a malfuimage will not be recoshooting still images,

recorded when shootiDisplay flickers.

Display flickers whenshot under fluorescentlighting.

This is not a camera m(flickering recorded innot in still images).

A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the

This may occur whenshooting a bright subject,such as the sun or a light.

This is a normal occudevices containing CCnot constitute a malfunof light will not be reco

shooting still images, recorded when shooti

appears.

appears.

This displays when usinga memory card that hasprint settings, transfer

settings or slide showimage selections set byother DPOF compliant

Take note that these overwritten by those camera(pp.88, 97).


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other DPOF-compliantcameras.

Noise displays./Subject's movements a

Camera automaticallylightened the imagedisplayed on the LCDmonitor to make it easierto see when shooting in adark area(p. 14).

There is no effect onimage.

Shooting

Camera will not record.

Mode dial is set to(playback).

Set the mode dial to or (Basic Guide p

Flash is charging. The indicator will lighis charged. You can t(Basic Guide p. 4).

Memory card is full. Insert a new memoryGuide p. 6).

If required, download

Image seen in viewfinder vs. record

Usually the recordedimage contains more ofthe scene than

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