Canon Powershot S2 IS User's Guide

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Page 1 - Camera User Guide

zPlease read the Read This First section (p. 6).zPlease also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.Camera User GuideENGLISHDI

Page 2 - Installing the Software

8zDo 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

Page 3 - Video Format

98Shooting in the Color Accent ModeColors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white.1 Set the mode dial to (My C

Page 4 - About This Guide

99Shooting-Advanced Functions61 Set the mode dial to (My Colors), select (Switch Color) from the FUNC. menu and press the SET button.z See Shootin

Page 5 - Table of Contents

100Shooting in the Custom Color ModeThis mode allows you to adjust the color balance for red, green, blue and skin tones.1 Set the mode dial to (My

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101Shooting-Advanced Functions6You can adjust AEB settings in 1/3 stops within ±2 EV of the standard exposure setting. AEB settings can be combined wi

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102Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions pr

Page 8 - Safety Precautions

103Shooting-Advanced Functions6Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contra

Page 9 - About the Memory Card

104Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition.1 Rai

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105Shooting-Advanced Functions63 While pressing the shutter button halfway, press the button.z The flash pre-fires to acquire the exposure value req

Page 11 - Cautions

106Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output1Select (Flash or Flash Output) from the FUNC. menu.The available settings are displayed.2 Use the W or

Page 12 - Preventing Malfunctions

107Shooting-Advanced Functions6Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires1 Select [Flash Sync] from the [(Rec.)] menu.See Selecting Menus and Setti

Page 13 - Read This First

9CautionszPlease use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to

Page 14 - Components Guide

1081 Select [Intervalometer] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button.See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73).2 Use the W or X button to sele

Page 15 - Attaching the Lens Cap

109Shooting-Advanced Functions6- Operating the mode lever- Opening the memory card slot or battery cover- Turning off the powerShooting Problem Subjec

Page 16 - Operation Panel

1102 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.z A beep sounds and the AF frame turns green (the AF frame is not displayed with [Stitch Ass

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111Shooting-Advanced Functions6Shooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.1 Press and hold the MF button, then press the S or T button

Page 18 - Battery cover lock

1122 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.Switching between Focus SettingsYou can switch between focus settings to shoot.1 In the [

Page 19 - Preparing the Camera

113Shooting-Advanced Functions6Saving Custom SettingsYou can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode.

Page 20 - Write-Protect Tab

114Rotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 1 Select [Rotate] from the [ (Play)] menu and press the

Page 21 - 2 Insert the memory card

115Playback-Advanced Functions7 Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesIn Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback a

Page 22 - 1 Turn the power on.  p. 23

116Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time.1 Select [Sound Recorder] from the

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117Playback-Advanced Functions7Sound Playback 1 Select [Sound Recorder] from the [ (Play)] menu, and press the SET button.See Selecting Menus and Set

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10Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating stron

Page 25 - 1 Turn the mode lever to

118Automated Playback (Slide Shows)Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 141).Starting a Slide ShowA selection of images or all th

Page 26 - 1 Turn the camera on

119Playback-Advanced Functions74 When the slide show is over, press the MENU button.The slide show menu appears again. Press the MENU button again to

Page 27 - Setting the Language

120z Press JUMP to display the Jump Bar (p. 45). After jumping and pressing the MENU button, press the SET button to select or deselect images.Index P

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121Playback-Advanced Functions73 Use the S or T button to select [Play Time] or [Repeat], and set with the W or X button.Play Timez Select a play time

Page 29 - Using the LCD Monitor

1222 Use the W or X button to select an image you want to protect and press the SET button.z The icon appears on protected images.z To remove the pr

Page 30 - Using the Viewfinder

123Camera Settings8Setting the Power Saving FunctionThis camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting, the c

Page 31 - Display Contents

1241 Select [Power Saving] in the [ (Set up)] menu and press the SET button.See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73).2 Use the S or T button to select

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125Camera Settings82 Use the W or X button to select [On] and press the MENU button.z The display will return to the shooting or playback screen.z Whe

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1261 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [File No. Reset].See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73).2 Use the W or X button to select [On] or [Off] and pre

Page 34 - Histogram

127Camera Settings8Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer

Page 36 - (pressing halfway) to focus

128Registering My Camera SettingsNew content can be registered to and .Images and sounds recorded on the memory card can be added as My Camera sett

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129Camera Settings8Registering Sounds for Start-Up, Operations, Self-Timer and the Shutterz Use the W or X button to select (Record) and press the S

Page 38 - 2 Press the MENU button

130- Recorded LengthAny data types other than those described above cannot be used with this camera.An example of this function is to record "Say

Page 39

131Additional Features9Connecting the Camera to a ComputerThe following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer.De

Page 40 - Still Images

132Connecting the Camera to a ComputerComputer System RequirementszWindowszMacintoshOS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)Windows MeWindows 2000 Service Pa

Page 41 - 4 For still images

133Additional Features9Windows1 Install the driver and bundled software applications from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (only the first time)

Page 42 - Using the Built-in Flash

134z Treat the connector area with great care while you attach and remove the interface cable.z Always grasp the connector's sides to remove the

Page 43 - 1 Select [Red-eye] from the

135Additional Features9The following window will display.Macintosh1 Install the driver and bundled software applications from the Canon Digital Camera

Page 44 - [ (Rec.)] menu

1363. Select [CameraWindow] in the program selection window.[CameraWindow] is generally installed into the folder opened by selecting the [Application

Page 45 - Playback-The Basics

137Additional Features9Downloading Images by Direct TransferUse this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software

Page 46 - 2 Press the SET button

12Components GuideThe following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer.Computer (p. 132)Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied w

Page 47 - 3 Press the JUMP button

138Select & Transfer/Wallpaper2 Use the S or T button to select or , and press the button (or the SET button).3 Use the W or X button to sele

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139Additional Features91 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal.(See steps 2 o

Page 49 - Erasing Single Images

1402 Connect the Stereo/Video Cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal.z With your fingernail on the left edge of the camera's DIGITAL termina

Page 50 - Erasing All Images

141Additional Features9About PrintingImages shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.zConnecting the camera to a direct

Page 51 - Useful Shooting Functions

142Direct Print Compatible PrinterPhoto LabMemory card PrintCompact Photo Printer (SELPHY CP series)Card Photo PrinterBubble Jet Printers (PIXMA serie

Page 52

143Additional Features9Setting the DPOF Print SettingsYou can select images on an memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in a

Page 53 - Foliage Snow Beach

1443 Select images for printing.Single Imagesz When the print type (p. 145) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image with the W or X button.Pre

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145Additional Features9Setting the Print StyleSet the print style after selecting the image to print.The following print settings can be selected.1 In

Page 55 - Shooting

1463 Use the S or T button to select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] and select settings with the W or Xbutton.Print Typez Select [Standard], [Inde

Page 56 - 1 Turn the mode dial to

147Additional Features9Selecting Images for TransferringThere are two ways to select images.zSinglyzAll images on a memory card1In the [ (Play)] menu,

Page 57 - 1 Press the Movie button

13Preparing the Camera1Attaching the Neck StrapAttach the strap as illustrated.Check that the strap does not come loose from the strap mount when pull

Page 58 - Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

148All images on a memory cardz Select [Mark All] as in Step 2, and press the SET button. To select all images, select [OK] with the W or X button, an

Page 59 - Image Area in Macro Mode

149Appendix10List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Dir

Page 60 - Macro mode

150Corrupted Data.You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.RAWYou attempted to play back a RAW image.Unidentified ImageYou attempted to

Page 61 - 2 Check that , or is

151Appendix10TroubleshootingCamera will not operatePower is not turned on.zTurn on the camera.See Turning the Power On/Off(p. 23)Memory card slot cov

Page 62

152Cannot play backYou attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.zComputer images that cannot otherwise

Page 63 - Using the Digital Zoom

153Appendix10If using rechargeable batteries: Batteries do not charge in separately sold battery charger.Batteries were placed in the charger in the w

Page 64 - Continuous Shooting

154Subject in recorded image is too dark.Insufficient light for shooting.zRaise the built-in flash so that it can fire.Subject is dark in contrast to

Page 65

155Appendix10Noise displays on the LCD monitor. Subject's movements on LCD monitor are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image display

Page 66 - 2 Press the Movie button

156Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately)Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E and Lens Hood LH-DC40 are included in the separately sold Lens Adapter/Ho

Page 67

157Appendix10Attaching a Lens/Lens Hood1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. Press the ring release button and hold it down, turn the ring in the d

Page 68

14Operation PanelMode Lever  p. 24Viewfinder  p. 27, 28Zoom LeverShooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) p. 33Playback: (Zoom in)/ (Zoom out)  p

Page 69

158Converter SettingsSet the camera appropriately after attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A or the Tele-converter TC-DC58B (no setting is needed for

Page 70 - 4 Use the

159Appendix10Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in fla

Page 71 - 2 Use the W or X button

160Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200)Included are the battery charger and four recharge

Page 72 - Playback Sound Level

161Appendix10z The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished.z This charger can be used only to charge Canon

Page 73

162z Since storing fully charged batteries for long periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten their lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommen

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163Appendix10Compact Power Adapter (Sold Separately)You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera for long p

Page 75 - Selecting Menus and Settings

164Replacing the Date BatteryIf the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera power, the date battery charge is low and the date and time

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165Appendix10Camera Care and MaintenanceIf the camera, lenses, viewfinder or LCD monitor become dirty, use the following cleaning methods.Never use th

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166SpecificationsAll data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot S2 ISCamera Effective Pixels :

Page 78 - Rec. Menu

167Appendix10Flash Range : 0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T) (When ISO speed is set to Auto.)* Macro: 0.3 - 0.7 m (1.0

Page 79

15Preparing the Camera1z: Auto  p. 33The camera automatically selects settings.zImage Zone  p. 49The camera automatically selects settings according

Page 80 - Play Menu

168*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between dig

Page 81 - Set up Menu

169Appendix10Battery PerformancezThe actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.zMovie data is excluded.zAt low temper

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170Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) Still images: Card included with the cameraMovie: Card included with the camerazThese fig

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171Appendix10Image File Sizes (Estimated)Still imagesMovieSD Memory CardCompact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (Sold Separately)ResolutionCompressionL 2592 x

Page 84

172Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE(Included with the separately sold battery charger Kit CBK4-200)*1 When using 4 NiMH NB-2AH batteries.*2 When using 2

Page 85 - 1 Press the button

173Appendix10NiMH Battery NB-2AH(Included with the separately sold NiMH NB4-200 or the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200)Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E(I

Page 86 - How to Use the Mode Dial

174Photo Tips and InformationPanning Shooting Method (p. 35)To shoot a fast-moving subject, aim the camera while it is still some distance away, and p

Page 87 - Setting the Shutter Speed

175Appendix10Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 59)Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to d

Page 88 - Shutter Speed Display

176ISO Speed (p. 93)The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the169 higher the

Page 89 - Setting the Aperture

177Appendix10IndexAAdjusting the Exposure . . . . . . .90AE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103AEB mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101AF L

Page 90 - 1 Press the button

16Installing the BatteriesInstall the batteries to get ready for shooting.Please use four AA-size alkaline batteries or separately sold nickel metal h

Page 91 - AE Point]

178FunctionAvailable . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73HHistogram . . . .

Page 92 - Adjusting the Exposure

179Appendix10Press Shutter ButtonFully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Halfway . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 93 - (Sepia) or (B/W) (p. 94)

180TTally Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 77Tele-converter . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 33Terminal Cover

Page 94 - White balance data

181Appendix10Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc.• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademar

Page 95 - Changing the ISO Speed

182Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

Page 97 - Shooting in a My Colors Mode

184Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThis chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode.You can shoot with the settings saved in th

Page 98

185Appendix10*: Default setting {: Setting available U: Setting can only be selected for the first image.–: Setting selection is not possible.z :

Page 99

17Preparing the Camera1zWhile it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.zNeve

Page 100 - 3 Press the SET button

Flowchart and Reference GuidesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with

Page 101 - 4 Press the SET button

18Battery Status IndicationsThe following icons or messages indicate the battery status on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).Installing the Memory CardW

Page 102 - 2 Use the

19Preparing the Camera12 Insert the memory card.z Push as indicated on the back of the memory card slot cover until it clicks into place.z Do not touc

Page 103 - Shooting-Advanced Functions

20Formatting a Memory Card You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.1 Turn the power o

Page 104 - Mode Dial

21Preparing the Camera14 Use the W or X button on the omni selector to select [OK], then press the SET button.The indicator blinks red and formatting

Page 105

22Memory Card Handling PrecautionsMemory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shock

Page 106

23Preparing the Camera1Turning the Power On/OffThe power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indi

Page 107 - Adjustment Settings

24Switching Between Shooting and PlaybackYou can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot aga

Page 108

25Preparing the Camera12 Use the S or T button on the omni selector to select [Date/Time], then press the SET button.3 Sets the date and time and the

Page 109 - (Intervalometer)

26z In Playback mode, you can change the language by holding the SETbutton while you press the JUMP button. This operation cannot be performed during

Page 110 - 5 Press the shutter button

27Preparing the Camera1Using the Viewfinder and the LCD MonitorPressing the DISP. button switches the display mode. Also, closing the LCD monitor caus

Page 111 - Autofocus

1Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when ope

Page 112

28Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body until it clicks into place.zIf it is not fully closed, the image will appear reversed.Always keep

Page 113 - Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

29Preparing the Camera1Display ContentsShooting Information (Shooting Mode)Drive Mode (p. 59, 63)Flash (p. 40)Manual Focus (p. 111)Low Battery (p. 18)

Page 114

30*1Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. Optical zoom is displayed in white up to "12x", the optical telephoto

Page 115 - Saving Custom Settings

31Preparing the Camera1Playback Information–Detailed (Playback Mode)The following information may also be displayed with some images.A sound file in a

Page 116 - 0° (Original) 90° 270°

32While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (see Histogram Function (p. 32)) that shows the d

Page 117

33Shooting-The Basics2Auto Mode1Turn the mode lever to (Shooting).2Set the mode dial to .3 If you are using the LCD monitor, open it. (p. 77)4 Aim

Page 118

346 Lightly press the shutter button (pressing halfway) to focus.Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished focusing, and the AF frame appears

Page 119

35Shooting-The Basics2Image Stabilizer FunctionThe image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you

Page 120

36The following icons appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) if it is set to Information View display.2 Press the MENU button.Reviewing an Image Ri

Page 121 - 2 Use the S button to select

37Shooting-The Basics2Press the shutter button halfway again to stop displaying it and shoot an image.Changing the Review Duration1Select [Review] fro

Page 122 - 5 Press the MENU button

2About This GuideConventions Used in the TextIcons appearing below titles indicate the modes that support that operation. In the example below, the mo

Page 123 - 4 Press the MENU button

38Changing Resolution/Compression SettingsYou can change the resolution, compression (still images) and resolution/frame rate (movies, p. 67) settings

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39Shooting-The Basics21 Press the FUNC. button.2For still images, use S or T on the omni selector to select * (2592 × 1944).For movies, select * (64

Page 125 - Camera Settings

40Using the Built-in FlashUse the flash according to the guidelines below.1 Raise the flash manually, and shoot.Press the button to switch between

Page 126

41Shooting-The Basics21 Select [Red-eye] from the [ (Rec.)] menu.Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73)2 Use the W or X button on the omni selector to

Page 127 - Resetting the File Number

421 Select [Slow Synchro] from the [ (Rec.)] menu.Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 79)2 Use the W or X button on the omni selector to select [On] and

Page 128 - MENU button

43Playback-The Basics3Displaying Images Individually1 Turn the mode lever to the right to set the camera to Playback mode.The last recorded image appe

Page 129 - 3 Press the MENU button

44z You can move around the image using ST or WX on the omni selector.z You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.z Movie frames

Page 130 - 4 Press the DISPLAY button

45Playback-The Basics33 Press the zoom lever toward .Index playback cancels and the display reverts to single image playback.JUMPThe display jumps ni

Page 131

46JUMP Jumping to ImagesWhen you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to fi

Page 132

47Erasing4Erasing Single Images1 Use the W or X button to select an image for deletion and press the button.2 Use the W or X button on the omni selec

Page 133 - Additional Features

312345678910Table of ContentsItems marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Components Guide...

Page 134 - Computer System Requirements

48Erasing All Images1 Select [Erase all] from the [ (Play)] menu and press the SET button.Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73)2 Use the W or X button

Page 135

49Useful Shooting Functions5Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone)LandscapeUse this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes.PortraitNight SceneSpecial Scene

Page 136 - USB Port

50 Shooting in a Special Scene ModeYou can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode.Some settings can be changed in

Page 137 - Macintosh

51Useful Shooting Functions51 Turn the mode dial to (Special Scene Mode).2 Use W or X to select a shooting mode.z The icon of the selected shooting

Page 138 - Perform steps 2 on page 133

52Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image

Page 139

53Useful Shooting Functions5Framing a SubjectThe PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When compos

Page 140 - 3 Use the

541 Turn the mode dial to .2 Use the W or X button on the omni selector to select the shooting sequence, then press the SET button.The shooting seque

Page 141 - Viewing Images on a TV Set

55Useful Shooting Functions54 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.z Minor discrepancies in the overlapping p

Page 142 - 3 Plug the other ends

56zThe tally lamp blinks red during movie recording and goes off when the recording session is over. When [Tally Lamp] is set to [Off] in the Rec. men

Page 143 - About Printing

57Useful Shooting Functions5To Cancel Macro ModePress the button so that no longer displays.Image Area in Macro ModeWhen the zoom is set between t

Page 144

4Moving Even Closer (Super Macro Shooting) ... 57Using the Self-timer ...

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581 Repeatedly press the button to display on the LCD monitor.Pressing the button again cancels the Super Macro mode (Macro mode is also cancele

Page 146 - 3 Select images for printing

59Useful Shooting Functions5 Using the Self-timer1 Press button.The current setting is displayed.z Pressing the button cycles between settings.z You

Page 147

60Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (Custom Timer)You can set the self-timer delay and number of shots to be taken.1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu,

Page 148

61Useful Shooting Functions5Using the Digital ZoomWith the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows:15x, 19x, 24x,

Page 149

62 Continuous ShootingUse this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. Recording ceases when the shutter button is

Page 150

63Useful Shooting Functions5Selecting a Continuous Shooting MethodSelect either standard or high-speed continuous shooting.1 Select [Cont. Shooting] f

Page 151 - List of Messages

642 Press the Movie button.The camera beeps once and shooting starts. Sound is recorded simultaneously.zWhen the Movie button is pressed again, the ca

Page 152 - Appendix

65Useful Shooting Functions5z Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory

Page 153 - Troubleshooting

66Shooting Still Images while Shooting a MovieYou can shoot a still image while shooting a movie.1 While shooting a movie, press the shutter button ha

Page 154 - Batteries consumed quickly

67Useful Shooting Functions5Changing Resolution and Frame RateIn any shooting mode, movie resolution and frame rate can be set.1 Press the FUNC. butto

Page 155

512345678910Setting the Power Saving Function...123Setting the Auto Rotate Functio

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68Changing the Sound ModeMicrophone level (sound recording level), wind filter and sampling rate can be changed.1 Select [Audio] in the [ (Set up)] me

Page 157

69Useful Shooting Functions55 Press the MENU button twice.Viewing/Editing MoviesYou can play back recorded movies and delete unwanted portions from th

Page 158

70Movie Control Panel(Exit): Back to the screen in Step 1(Print): Movies can be printed. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.(This icon appear

Page 159 - 3 Set the lens or lens

71Useful Shooting Functions53 After selecting (Edit), use the S or T button on the omni selector to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) from the

Page 160

726 Use the W or X button to select [Overwrite] or [New File] and press the SET button.Overwrite: Saves the edited movie with its original name. The p

Page 161 - High-Power Flash HF-DC1

73Shooting-Advanced Functions6Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode)Some menu options may

Page 162

74Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU ButtonPress the MENU button.Press the W or X button to switch between menu tabs.Press the S or T button to s

Page 163

75Shooting-Advanced Functions6My Camera Menu(p. 127)Set up MenuRec. Menu(p. 76)(p. 78)(p. 79)Play Menu

Page 164

76Rec. MenuSome menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 184).You can apply a desired image and sound to a

Page 165 - 2 Open the terminal

77Shooting-Advanced Functions6Safety Shift When enabled, this function automatically adjusts exposure settings in the Av or Tv mode if they do not sui

Page 166 - Replacing the Date Battery

6Read This FirstPlease ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confi

Page 167 - Camera Care and Maintenance

78* Default settingPlay MenuIntervalometer Shoots automatically at set intervals.2* to 100 shots1* to 60 min.p. 107Set Shortcut buttonSelects function

Page 168 - Specifications

79Shooting-Advanced Functions6Set up MenuMenu Item Available SettingsReference PageMute Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, self-tim

Page 169

80* Default settingPower Saving Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down or the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) goes off after a specified

Page 170

81Shooting-Advanced Functions6My Camera Menu* Default settingResetting Settings to Their Default ValuesYou can reset the menu and button settings to t

Page 171 - Battery Performance

82Registering Settings to the Shortcut ButtonOne frequently used function can be registered to the (Shortcut) button.The following functions can be r

Page 172 - Still images

83Shooting-Advanced Functions6Registering a Function1 Select [Set Shortcut button] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button.z See Selecting Me

Page 173 - SD Memory Card

84Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes

Page 174

85Shooting-Advanced Functions6Program AEUse the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the

Page 175 - Lens Hood LH-DC40

86zIf the image would be underexposed (too dark) or overexposed (too bright) and the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value display o

Page 176 - Photo Tips and Information

87Shooting-Advanced Functions6Setting the ApertureWhen you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutt

Page 177 - Exposure Compensation (p. 90)

7WarningsAbout the Memory CardStore the memory card out of the reach of children and infants. It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consul

Page 178 - ISO Speed (p. 93)

88shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to (Flash On with red-eye reduction) or (Flash On) the image will always be bright.zWhen you p

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89Shooting-Advanced Functions6Switching between Metering ModesLight metering measures the brightness of a subject. By selecting the optimal mode, you

Page 180

903 Use the W or X button to select [Center] or [AF Point], then press the MENU button.When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point fram

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91Shooting-Advanced Functions6Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces co

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92Setting a Custom White BalanceIn the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. After taking a custom white balance reading w

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93Shooting-Advanced Functions6Changing the ISO SpeedBy raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions. This funct

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94Changing the Photo EffectBy setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.* , , and modes

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95Shooting-Advanced Functions6Contrastz This function allows you to adjust the degree of brightness.z Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong)

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96* The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.1 Press the FUNC. bu

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97Shooting-Advanced Functions6Changing the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify w

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