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Camera User Guide Camera User Guide ENGLISH CDI-E081 • Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images. • Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon printer .
This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Printer User G.
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 Conventions Used in the T ext Icons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operating modes. As in the example below , the mode dial should be set to , , or . Using the Self-timer White buttons indicate the button that will be pushed in the particular procedur e.
3 T able of Contents Items marked with ■ are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read .......................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions .................
4 T able of Contents Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings ......................................... 45 Registering My Camera Settings ....................................... 46 Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode ....
T able of Contents 5 Rotating Images in the Display ......................................... 87 Attaching Sound Memos to Images ................................. 88 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) .................................. 90 Protecting Images .
6 T able of Contents Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) .................... 141 Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) ......................... 142 Camera Care and Maintenance ...................................... 143 T roubleshooting .
7 Please Read T est Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly r ecommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly .
8 Read This First W arnings • Do not aim the camera dir ectly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injur e your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close pr oximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light pr oduced by the flash may injure eyesight.
Read This First 9 • Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior . The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air , wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
10 Read This First • A void dropping or subjecting the batteries to sever e impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury . • Do not short-cir cuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries.
Read This First 11 • Be car eful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could r esult in burns. • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens.
12 Charge the Battery Pack (p. 18). Place the battery pack in the battery charger and plug the charger into a power outlet. The charge indicator lights red while charging and changes to green when the battery pack is charged. Install the Battery Pack (p.
Quick Start Section 13 Focus (p. 35). Aim the camera and lightly press (halfway) the shutter button. T wo beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. Shoot (p. 36). Press the shutter button all the way . The shutter sound will sound once when the shot is complete.
14 Components Guide Front V iew ● Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 34) ● AF - assist Beam (p. 36) ● Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 53) ● Self - timer Lamp (p. 58) ● Microphone (p. 88) ● Lens The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer .
Components Guide 15 Back View ● Viewfinder (p. 34) ● Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) ● Battery Cover (p. 20) ● DC Coupler T erminal Cover (p.
16 Components Guide Operation Panel ● Indicators (p. 17) ● Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission pr eparations are complete when connected to a computer ● Zoom Lever Shooting: (T elephoto) / (Wide Angle) (p. 37) Replay: (Magnify) (p.
Components Guide 17 Indicators The indicators light or blink when the O N / OFF Button or shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / Readin.
18 Pr eparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedur es to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays. Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
Preparing the Camera 19 Handling Pr ecautions • Keep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.
20 Preparing the Camera Battery Lock Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L (optional) can also be used with the camera. Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first time.
Preparing the Camera 21 Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low . Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period. When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you press the , / , / , , or button ( mode).
22 Preparing the Camera 2 1 Installing a CF Card T ur n the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures. • Slide the lock up and open the CF card slot cover . • Insert the CF card with its label facing upward until the CF card eject button fully extends.
Preparing the Camera 23 Handling Pr ecautions for CF Car ds • CF car ds are high-precision electr onic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
24 Preparing the Camera • Use the or button to select a field (year , month, day , hour , minute and date format), and the or button to change its value. • T o put the settings into effect, press the button after setting the date format. • Press the button to redisplay the Rec.
Preparing the Camera 25 Setting the Language The language in which menus and messages ar e displayed can be selected with this function. • Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights. • Press the button to display the Rec. or Play menu. • Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu.
26 Basic Functions T urning the Power On / Off • Press the ON / OFF Button until the green power lamp lights. - The lens extends outward when the mode switch is set to . - The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after sliding the mode switch from to .
27 Basic Functions • T urning Off the Start-Up Sound and Star t-Up Image Hold the button down while turning on the power . • Auto Power Down Function This camera is equipped with an Auto Power Down function. The power will automatically shut down under the following circumstances when this function is set to [On].
28 Basic Functions Switching between Shooting / Replay • T o Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to . • T o Replay Images (Replay Mode) Slide the mode switch to . - Recorded images can be printed when a printer (sold separately) is connected (p.
29 Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and replay images. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction.
30 Basic Functions Replay Mode ( on the mode switch) • The LCD monitor will tur n on when the mode switch is set to the position. • In replay mode, pressing the button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed. Single Image Replay (p.
31 Basic Functions Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode When a shooting setting is changed, information about the settings displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Off or to the No Display mode.
32 Basic Functions Information Displayed Recordable Images or Recordable Movie T ime (sec.) In movie mode, only the resolution shows (not compression). p. 49 p. 70 p. 71 p. 73 p. 76 p. 51 p. 51 p. 77 p. 78 p. 64 p. 66 p. 67 p. 53 p. 57-58 p. 55 p. 69 p.
33 Basic Functions Replay Mode (Detailed Display) In detailed display mode, the following supplementary information is displayed. The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WA VE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.
34 Basic Functions • About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly of f-center .
35 Basic Functions Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two -stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance.
36 Basic Functions Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes one shutter sound to sound. While the image is being recorded to the CF card, the indicator blinks green. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.
37 Basic Functions Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms. T elephoto/ Wide Angle • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in (telephoto).
38 Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and replay settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/T ime and sounds. Menus ar e displayed by pressing the or button according to the circumstances. Use the LCD monitor to per form the following procedures.
39 Basic Functions Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button Press the button. A menu will display . Use the or buttons to select the Rec./Play , Set up, or My Camera menu. Use the or buttons to select a menu item. • Use the or buttons to select an option in the Rec.
40 Basic Functions Play Menu Rec. Menu Selecting a Mode Selecting a Menu Switching between the Rec., Play , Set up and My Camera Menus *The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting mode dial is set to , or . * Selecting Menus and Settings (Cont’d) See Selecting Images for Printing (p.
41 Basic Functions Set up Menu My Camera Menu Setting Options Completing the Procedur e Completing the Procedur e * Y ou can switch between menus at any time simply by pressing the zoom lever toward or button.
42 Basic Functions Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. Items Set with the Button Items Set with the Button Menu Item Reference Page Avai.
43 Basic Functions p. 94 p. 87 p. 88 p. 96 p. 90 p. 111 p. 119 p. 130 p. 130 p. 27 p. 23 p. 97 p. 131 p. 131 p. 132 p. 132 p. 132 p. 79 p. 78 p. 25 p. 121 T ur ns image protection On / Off. Rotates the image in the display. Adds a sound memo to the image in the display.
44 Basic Functions * Default setting. Default video system setting varies between r egions. • Some menu items are not available in cer tain shooting modes. • Y ou can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see Registering My Camera Settings (p.
45 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter , operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has thr ee choices. Example: Start-up Image The option features science fiction related images and sounds.
46 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. Y ou can also use the supplied software to upload your computer ’ s images and sounds to the camera.
47 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Start-up Image • Use the or button to select the image you wish to register . Start-up, Operation, Self-timer , and Shutter Sounds • Use the or buttons to select and press the button. Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded.
48 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However , CF card images shot with this camera can be r egistered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats.
49 Selecting a Shooting Mode The camera features the following shooting modes. Auto Most settings are automatically selected by the camera. Manual The exposure compensation, white balance and other settings can be manually selected. Stitch Assist Images are shot in overlapping series to create single panoramic images.
50 Shooting Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds even if you release the shutter button regardless of whether the LCD monitor is on or off. Y ou can also review it with the following pr ocedures.
Shooting 51 - Print A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) or larger prints - Print Letter size* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) or larger prints - Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) prints - Print L-size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) prints - Print card size 86 x 54 mm (3.
52 Shooting • Use the or button to select * or *. *The current setting is displayed. • Use the or buttons to select a compression or resolution option. Compression (Excluding Movies) Select , or . Resolution (Still Images) Select , , or . Resolution (Movies) Select or .
Shooting 53 Auto The flash fires automatically as r equired by the light level. Red-Eye The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot, Reduction automatically adjusting the intensity to suit lighting Auto levels. Flash On The flash fires with every shot.
54 Shooting • When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow-Synchr o, take care to avoid blurring the image.
Shooting 55 • Display or . / Shooting Close-Up s / Infinity Shots Macro Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 46 cm (2 in. to 1. 5 ft.) from the lens tip when at wide-angle end and in the range of 30 to 46 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) when at the telephoto end setting.
56 Shooting Using the Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to appr oximately 4.3, 5.3, 6.7, 8.2 and 11 times with the combined optical and digital zoom functions. • T ur n the LCD monitor on. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
Shooting 57 Continuous Shooting In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is r eleased. Use this mode to view images as you shoot continuously . The shutter interval is longer in this mode than in mode.
58 Shooting Using the Self-timer • Display or . • When the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink. Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38 ). • Use the or button to select [ (10 sec.
Shooting 59 Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist mode can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer . T o merge the images on a computer , use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs.
60 Shooting • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image. • Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too gr eat.
Shooting 61 • Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together .
62 Shooting Shooting a Movie Select the (320 x 240, default) resolution or (160 x 120) resolution (p. 51). • Press the shutter button fully to start recor ding images and sounds. • During shooting the recording time (in seconds) and a red cir cle appear on the LCD monitor .
Shooting 63 • Y ou are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 97). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording.
64 Shooting Locking the Focus (AF Lock) It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the sur rou.
Shooting 65 • Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way . • Release the focus lock by pressing the / button. • Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image.
66 Shooting Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Y ou can set the exposure and focus separately . This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and backgr ound or when a subject is backlit. Y ou must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires.
Shooting 67 Locking the Flash Exposur e Setting (FE Lock) Y ou can lock the flash exposur e so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. • T ur n on the LCD monitor . • Set the flash to and focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting.
68 Shooting • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38 ). • Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. • A shot can be taken immediately after . • The display will return to the Rec. screen. The center AF frame mode is used when the digital zoom is activated.
Shooting 69 Switching between Light Metering Modes Y ou can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
70 Shooting Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright backgr ound or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. • Use the or button to select *.
Shooting 71 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Y ou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter . • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • Use the or button to select [On]. • The display will return to the Rec.
72 Shooting The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however , applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.
Shooting 73 Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light sour ce, the camera reproduces colors more accurately . Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day .
74 Shooting Setting a Custom White Balance Y ou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray car d that you wish to establish as the standard white color .
Shooting 75 • Y ou are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero ( ± 0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white).
76 Shooting Changing the Photo Effect Y ou can shoot with different photo effects. • Use the or button to select *. * The current setting is displayed. • Use the or buttons to select an effect. • Y ou can confir m the effect in the LCD monitor when it is on.
Shooting 77 Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or tur n the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. • Use the or button to select *. * The current setting is displayed. • Use the or buttons to select a speed.
78 Shooting Setting the Auto Rotate Function Y our camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display .
Shooting 79 Resetting the File Number Y ou can select the way file numbers ar e assigned. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. • The display will retur n to the Rec. sc reen. • Setting the File No.
80 Displaying Images Individually • T urn the mode switch to the position. • The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image replay). • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly , but the images will not appear as clearly .
Replaying 81 Magnifying Images • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. • Use the / / / buttons to move around the image. • Hold the button down and press the zoom lever toward to cycle through each setting, from approxi- mately 2.
82 Replaying Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay . • Use the / / / buttons to change the image selection. • Press the zoom lever toward to display the selected image in single image replay .
Replaying 83 Viewing Movies Movie clips can be replayed with the following procedures. Movies cannot be played in the index replay mode. • Use the or button to select a movie. • Images with a icon are movies. • The movie control panel will display .
84 Replaying Fast Forwarding / Rewinding • Use the or button to select one of the following. Return to Single Image V iew Play First Frame Previous Frame [Rewinds if button is held down] Next Frame [Fast Forwards if button i s held down] Last Frame Switch to Movie Editing Mode (p.
Replaying 85 Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwant portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. • Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) and the or button to set the portion to which the cut is applied.
86 Replaying • Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. - [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. - [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original file name. The pre- edit data is lost.
Replaying 87 In the (Play) menu, select . Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 º or 270 º in the display . 0 º (Original) 90 º 270 º • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • Use the or button to select the image to be rotated.
88 Replaying Attaching Sound Memos to Images In replay mode (including single replay , index replay , and magnifying replay), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. the sound data is saved in WA VE format. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
Replaying 89 • Playing/Erasing Sound Memos • Images with sound memos attached have a symbol displayed on them in the LCD monitor . • The sound memo control panel will display . • Use the or buttons to select (Play) or (Erase). (Play) • The sound memo will play .
90 Replaying • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38 ). • The Slide Show menu will display . • Use the or button to select [Program] and the or button to select [All Images], [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. • Use the or button to select [Start].
Replaying 91 Pausing / Resuming a Slide Show • Press the button to pause the slide show . Press the button again to restart it. Fast Forwarding / Rewinding a Slide Show • Use the or button to display the previous or next image. Hold down the button to advance through the images more rapidly .
92 Replaying • A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. • Use the or button to move between images and the or button to select or deselect them. Selected images display a number corresponding to their selection order and a white checkmark .
Replaying 93 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Y ou can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously . Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual.
94 Replaying Protecting Images Y ou can protect important images from accidental erasure. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • Use the or button to select an image to protect. • Press the button to protect the image. Press the button again to remove the protection.
95 Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. • Use the or button to select an image for deletion. • Use the or button to select [Erase].
96 Erasing Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • Use the or button to select [OK].
Erasing 97 Formatting CF Cards New CF cards must be formatted with the following pr ocedures before use. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
98 Printing About Printing This camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to an optional direct print compatible printer (CP series, sold separately)* 1 or Bubble Jet printer (sold sep.
Printing 99 Setting Print Settings for Direct Printing • Setting the Number of Print Copies (p. 107) ▼ • Setting the Print Style (p. 107) - Standard / Multiple (Direct Print Function Compatible .
100 Printing Print Menu Settings Use the Print menu to set print related settings. The following diagrams illustrate how to use the Print menu. DPOF Print Settings Set the Mode Switch to Direct Print .
Printing 101 T urn the menu On / Off. Selects items and settings. Sets items and settings. Print T ype (p. 114) Date (p. 114) File No. (p. 114) Order Number of Copies (p. 111) Set up Reset (p. 116) Style Number of Copies (p. 107) T rimming (p. 109) Image (p.
102 Printing Connecting a Printer Y ou can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to a direct print function compatible printer ( CP series, sold separately) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately).
Printing 103 • Attach the direct interface cable to the printer . • Open the camera’ s terminal cover and insert the cable’ s connector into the camera’ s DIGIT AL terminal. Orient the cable so that the connector ’ s symbol faces the camera’ s back panel.
104 Printing • T ur n the Bubble Jet printer’ s power on after you have connected the power cord to the Bubble Jet printer and inserted the other end in a power outlet. • Attach the interface cable to the Bubble Jet printer . • Open the camera’ s terminal cover and insert the cable’ s connector into the camera’ s DIGIT AL terminal.
Printing 105 Printing The following illustrations show examples fr om a direct print compatible printer (CP series). Options for the Style categor y will differ slightly for Bubble Jet printers. Print images displayed in single image r eplay or index replay mode.
106 Printing • Canceling Printing Press the button to stop printing. A confirmation message will display . Use the or button to select [OK] and press the button. • Direct Print Function Compatible Printers (CP Series) A print in progress cannot be stopped.
Printing 107 Standard Prints one image per page. Image Multiple* Prints eight copies of the same image on one page. Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the paper .
108 Printing • Use the or button to select [Style]. • Use the or button to select , , , or and the or button to select an option. (Image Settings) Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series) Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. (Paper) BJ Printer Select [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [L TR] or [A4].
Printing 109 • Press the button to finish the procedure. • Practically all of the image area is printed on bordered prints. • W ith borderless or multiple prints, the image is printed with its top, bottom and sides trimmed. The date settings are overridden by the DPOF print settings if you are using them to print (p.
110 Printing Changing the Size of the T rimming Frame • Press the zoom lever toward or . • The trimming frame can be resized to approximately half the image size at minimum and practically as large as the image at maximum.
Printing 111 Setting the DPOF Print Settings Y ou can select images on a CF car d for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera.
112 Printing Single Images • As shown below , selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print T ype) settings (p. 107). (Standard) / (Both) • Use the or button to select an image and the or button to select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99).
Printing 113 All the Images on a CF Card • Switch to index replay (3 images). • Use the or button to select [Mark all]. • Selecting [Mark all] selects all of the card’ s images. • Press the button to set the number of print copies to 1 for each image.
114 Printing Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 100). • Use the or button to select [Set up]. • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.
Printing 115 • Use the or button to select , or , and the or button to select an option. (Print T ype) • Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. (Date) • Select [On] or [Off]. (File No.) • Select [On] or [Off]. • Press the button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to complete the procedure.
116 Printing Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type r esets to Standard and the Date and File No. options to Off. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 100). • Use the or button to select [Reset]. • Use the or button to select [OK].
Printing 117 Printing with DPOF Print Settings The DPOF print settings can be used to print on a direct print function compatible printer (CP series) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer . • See Print Menu Settings (p. 100). • Use the / / / button to select [Print].
118 Printing • T o include the date in the prints, set the Date setting in the Set up menu in Step 1 above to [On]. Y ou cannot set the date to print with the Style menu in Step 2 above. Please note however , that the date will not print if the print type is set to Index even if it is turned On in Step 1.
119 In the (Play) menu, select . Image T ransmission Settings (DPOF T ransfer Or der) Y ou can use the camera to specify settings for images that you wish to send by email. Please use the softwar e supplied with the camera to actually transfer the images to an email pr ogram.
120 Image T ransmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) • Use the or button to move to an image and the or button to select or deselect it. A checkmark displays on selected images. • Y ou can use the same procedures to select images in index replay (3 images).
121 Shooting / Replaying with a TV Y ou can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or replay images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable A VC- DC100. Y ou must shut the TV and camera power of f before you attach or detach the AV cable.
122 Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways: • Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable Y ou can then download images dir ectly from the camera to a computer .
Downloading Images to a Computer 123 USB Port USB Cable Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it. Insert the connector until it clicks. 1 2 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’ s USB port and the camera’ s DIGIT AL terminal.
124 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images without Installing the Software (Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2) only) If you are using the W indows XP or Mac OS X (v10.
Downloading Images to a Computer 125 Downloading Directly fr om a CF Card Images can be loaded directly from a CF card if you have a slot-equipped notebook computer , a PC card reader or a CF card r eader . Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer .
126 Lists of Menu Options and Messages The following charts list the various menu contents. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38 ) to learn how to select a setting. FUNC. Menu Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Sets the white balance option.
List of Menu Options and Messages 127 Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Sets the relative compr ession ratio used for images. • Superfine • Fine* • Normal Sets the number of pixels used for movies. • 320 x 240 pixels* • 160 x 120 pixels Sets the number of pixels used for images.
128 List of Menu Options and Messages Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page * Default setting Sets whether or not the optical zoom is supplemented by digital processing. • On • Off* Digital Zoom Self-timer Sets the duration before the self-timer delay.
List of Menu Options and Messages 129 Play Menu Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Protect Rotate Erase all Slide Show Protects images fr om accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90 º or 270 º in the display. Deletes all images from a CF car d (except for protected images).
130 List of Menu Options and Messages Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Print Order T ransfer Order Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a DPOF - compatible printer or a photo developing service. Selects the images that will be transferred to your email software.
List of Menu Options and Messages 131 Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without something being pressed. • On* • Off Auto Power Down Sets the date and time and the date format.
132 List of Menu Options and Messages Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Start-up V ol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera power is turned on. • Off • 1 • 2* Operation V ol. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound.
List of Menu Options and Messages 133 My Camera Menu Y ou can select the star t-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera.
134 List of Menu Options and Messages Item / Menu Screen Options Reference Page Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. • Off • * • • Start-up Sound Sets the sound emitted when the camera power is turned on.
List of Menu Options and Messages 135 Sounds in the (My Camera) Menu (Start-up, shutter , operation, self-timer) ● (Beep) - (Off) ● ( ) ● ( ) ● ( ) ● ( ) ● ( ) ● ( ) Beep Settings in the.
136 List of Menu Options and Messages Resetting Settings to Their Default V alues Y ou can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation except for the Dat e / T ime, Language and V ideo System settings. • Press the ON / OFF button until the green power lamp lights.
List of Menu Options and Messages 137 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor while shooting or replaying. Busy ... Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card No memory card Y ou attempted to shoot or replay images without a CF card installed.
138 List of Menu Options and Messages Corrupted Data Y ou attempted to replay an image with corrupted data. RAW Y ou attempted to replay an image recorded in the RA W format. Unidentified Image Y ou attempted to replay an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer , etc.
List of Menu Options and Messages 139 List of Messages Displayed while a Dir ect Print Function Compatible Printer (CP series) is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera’ s LCD monitor while a direct print function compatible printer (sold separately) is connected.
140 List of Menu Options and Messages List of Messages Displayed while a Dire ct P rint Function Compatibl e Bubble Jet Printer is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera’ s LCD monitor while a dir ect print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) is connected.
141 Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connect- ing it to a computer . T urn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter .
142 Appendices Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile’ s cigarette lighter socket. Always ensure that the automobile’ s engine is running when you use the car battery charger .
Appendices 143 Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body , lens, viewfinder and LCD monitor . Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment.
144 Appendices • Pr ess the ON/OFF button for a moment. • Confirm that the battery cover and CF card slot cover ar e securely closed. • Insert a fully charged battery into the camera. • Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately). • Wipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth.
Appendices 145 • First close the battery cover or CF card slot cover and then turn the power off. • First close the battery cover or CF card slot cover and then turn the power off. • Replace the battery pack with a new one. • Replace the battery pack with a new one.
146 Appendices Problem Cause Solution • Set the AF-assist Beam to on (p. 128). • Ensur e there is at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.) between the camera lens and subject. • Use the Macr o mode to shoot close-ups between 30 and 46 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens (5 cm (2 in.
Appendices 147 Problem Cause Solution A red band appears on the LCD monitor White dots appear on the image Flash does not fire Image not showing on TV monitor Zoom does not work Reading images from CF.
148 Specifications All data is based on Canon’ s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S400 DIGIT AL ELPH / DIGIT AL IXUS 400 Camera Effective Pixels: Approx. 4 million Image Sensor: 1 / 1.8 in. CCD (T otal number of pixels: approx.
Specifications 149 Flash Shooting Range: Normal mode: 46 cm - 3.5 m (1.5- 11.5 ft.) (W) 46 cm - 2.0 m (1.5- 6.6 ft.) (T) Macro Mode: 30- 46 cm (11.8 in.- 1.5 ft.) (W / T) Shooting Modes: Auto / manual / stitch assist / movie Continuous Shooting: Appr ox.
150 Specifications Interface: USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture T ransfer Protocol]), Audio / Video output (NTSC or P AL selectable, Monaural audio) Power Source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (type: NB-1L.
Specifications 151 FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH 7 14 30 61 123 (2272 x 1704 pixels) 13 27 54 110 222 26 54 110 220 443 14 30 61 122 246 (1600 x 1200 pixels) 26 54 109 219 440 52 108 217 435 8.
152 Specifications CompactFlash™ Card Card Slot T ype: T ype I Dimensions: 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Weight: Appr ox. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Battery Pack NB-1LH T ype: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell Nominal V oltage: 3.7 V T ypical Capacity: 840 mAh Cycle Life: Approx.
Specifications 153 Car Battery Charger CBC - NB1 (Optional) Rated Input: DC 12 - 24 V , 4.3 W Rated Output: 4.2 V DC, 0.55 A Charging T ime: Approx. 130 minutes* Operating T emperatures: 0 - 40 º C (32 - 10 4 º F) Dimensions: 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.
154 Index A AC Adapter Kit (ACK500) 141 AE Lock 66 AF Frame 32, 68 AF-assist Beam 36 AF Lock 64 AiAF 34 Autofocus 34, 68 Autofocus Lock 64 Auto Mode 49 Auto Power Down 27 Auto Rotate 78 A V Cable A VC.
Index 155 L Language 25 LCD Monitor Information Displayed 31 Using the LCD Monitor 29 M Macro Mode 55 Magnifying 81 Manual Mode 49 Menu Play 129 Rec. 127 Set up 130 Messages List of Messages 137 List .
156 Disclaimer • While every ef fort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the har dware and software described her ein at any time without prior notice.
157 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1038) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
158 MEMO.
159 MEMO.
160 Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a refer ence for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. p. 51 p. 51 p. 51 p. 51 p. 51 p.
161 p. 68 p. 36 p. 56 p. 70 p. 69 p. 69 p. 69 p. 71 p. 73 p. 76 p. 77 p. 78 Reference Page Autofocus Modes AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Long Shutter White Balance Photo Effect ISO.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Canon PowerShot S400 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Canon PowerShot S400 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Canon PowerShot S400 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Canon PowerShot S400 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Canon PowerShot S400, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Canon PowerShot S400.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Canon PowerShot S400. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Canon PowerShot S400 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
