Canon D10 User Manual

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Safety Precautions10Battery, Battery ChargerOther Warnings• Use only recommended batteries.• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.•Do not

* Editing100 Even if you move to a point other than a point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is selected. O

101Using Playback and OtherFunctionsThe first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to

102Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.Press the g button. Images will display in an index. The selected im

103When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 110) or protect (p

d Viewing Images in Filtered Playback104Viewing images using filter playback.● If you press the m button, filter playback will start. and a blue fra

105You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds.Select [Slideshow].● Press the n

. Viewing Slideshows106Playback FilterSelect Images for Playback by TypeYou can select which images to play back within the playback filters: Date, My

107You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus.Press the l bu

108Press the k button.● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear, if you continue to hold the k button, it will continue to zoom in up t

109Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Items to Prepare• Camera and TV• AV cable supplied wit

Safety Precautions11Caution• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

110You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images

/ Erasing All Images111Press the n button.Erase.● Press the qr buttons, select [OK] and press the m button.Select RangeSelect [Select Range].● Follow

/ Erasing All Images112Erase.● Press the p button to select [Erase], then press the m button.Select All ImagesSelect [All Images].● Follow Step 2 on p

/ Erasing All Images113Select by CategorySelect [Select by Date], [Select by Category] or [Select by Folder].● Follow Step 2 on p. 110 to select a cat

114You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 29, 110).Select [Protect].● Press the n button and select the 1 t

: Protecting Images115Select RangeSelect [Select Range].● Follow Step 2 on p. 114 to select [Select Range] and press the m button.● Follow Steps 2 and

116You can categorize images. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions.• Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 103), Slide

; Organizing Images by Category (My Category)117Selecting Images IndividuallySelect [Select].● Follow Step 2 on p. 116 to select [Select] and press th

118You can change the orientation of an image and save it.Select [Rotate].● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Rotate] and press th

119You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Select [Resize].● Press the n button and select the 1

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120You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Select [Trimming].● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Trimmin

121You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 75 for details on each menu item.Select [My Colors].● Press the n

122Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correcti

123You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Select [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and

124You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by pressing the c button. You can print from a print list

125You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed togeth

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)126Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button and select the 2 tab, then

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)127Select RangeSelect [Select Range].● Select [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 126 and press the m button.● Select i

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)128Clearing All SelectionsSelect [Clear All Selections].● Select [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 on p. 126, and p

129Customizing the CameraYou can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and

13Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in ƒ (Auto) mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images y

130You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48).Turning off the Power Saving FunctionYou can set the power saving f

Changing Functions131Using the World ClockWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

Changing Functions132Changing the File Number AssignmentImages you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 00

Changing Functions133Creating Folders by Day and TimeYou can set a day and time for folder creation.● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button.

134If you set the shooting mode to G (p. 68), you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48).Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionThe red-eye r

Changing Shooting Functions135Changing the Image Display TimeYou can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting.● Select [Re

Changing Shooting Functions136Changing the IS-Mode Settings●Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to select an option.Registering Functions to t

Changing Playback Functions137You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48).Selecting the Image that First Displays in Pla

Changing the Start-up Image or Sound138Changing the Start-up Screen● Select [Start-up Image], then press the m button.●Press the qr buttons to change

139Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. Th

14You can enjoy using this camera in the rain, on the beach, while skiing, or underwater within a depth of 10 m (33 ft.). However, it can not be used

140If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. The DR-

141Using the Shoulder and Neck Strap Set STP-DC1 (Sold Separately) or Carabiner Strap STP-DC2 (Sold Separately), you can easily change straps to suit

Changing the Strap142Do not use the neck, shoulder, or carabiner straps in water. While underwater, use the wrist strap included with this unit (p. 2)

143You can change the front cover using the Front Cover Set FC-DC1 (Sold Separately).Remove the screws.● Using the tool included in the accessory set,

144If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting145Image is blurred.• Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot (p. 25).• Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p

Troubleshooting146Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Perform a low-level format of the memory

147If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card is not installed in the correct dir

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen148Cannot select!• When selecting the selection range (pp. 111, 115, 117, 127), you tried to select a starti

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Cautions When Using this Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera15Cautions After Using This Camera and Camera Care• Attempting to wipe sand

150Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeShooting modesFunctionƒGKIJFExposure Compensation (p. 72)/Exposure Shift (p. 97)— {{{{Flash (pp. 60, 68, 8

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1524 Shooting MenuMenusShooting modesFunctionƒGKIJFAF Frame (p. 80)Face AiAF{ {{{{Center— {{{{AF Frame Size (p. 80)Normal/Small— { ———Servo AF (p. 82)

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Menus1543 Set up MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 49Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49Sound OptionsSet the sounds play

Menus1551 Playback Menu2 Print MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageSlideshow Plays back images and movies automatically. p. 105My Category Categorizes i

156Equipment• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not allow it to fall a great distance or subject it to excessive impacts.• Never p

157Camera Effective Pixels. . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total numbe

Specifications158Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Underwater, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO 3200, Color A

Specifications159Battery Pack NB-6LType. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage. . . . . . . . . .

16Use the included charger to charge the battery.Remove the cover.Insert the battery.● Align the  marks on the battery and charger, then insert the b

160Numerics3:2 Guide ... 135AAC Adapter Kit ... 40, 140Accessories ...

Index161Format ... 24Low Level Format ... 52FUNC. MenuBasic Operations

Index162SScene Mode ... 56ScreenDisplay Language ... 23Information Displayed

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Charging the Battery17Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Produc

18Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.Check the card’s write-protect tab.● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you w

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card19Close the cover.● Press the cover closed as shown in the figure until it clicks into place.● Be sure the lock h

2Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.•

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card20Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card• Values are based on the default settings.• The number of shots tha

21The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on t

Setting the Date and Time22Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Select [

23You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.Set the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.●

24Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)

25The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take

26Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just sho

ƒ Taking Pictures27Compose the shot.● Pressing the i button will zoom in on your subject, making it appear lager. Pressing the j button will zoom out

ƒ Taking Pictures28• The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?Your subject is too far away. When you have pressed j so that the

29You can view your images on the screen.Select the playback mode.● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear.Select an image.● Pressin

3Test ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiar

c Printing Images30Erase the image.● Press the p button. [Erase?] appears.● Press the qr buttons to select [Erase], then press the m button. The dis

c Printing Images31Turn on the printer.Turn on the camera.● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. will appear.Select an image to print.● Press t

32The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.Select the X mode.● Press the 4 /

E Shooting Movies33Shoot.● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on

34You can view your movies on the screen.Select the playback mode.● Press the 1 button. The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies.Sele

35You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer.System RequirementsEven though these are recommended system requireme

Transferring Images to a Computer36PreparationsWindows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations.Install the software.WindowsPlace the D

Transferring Images to a Computer37Turn on the camera.● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.Open CameraWindow.Windows●Select [Canon CameraWindow]

38AccessoriesStrap mount,Wrist StrapWS-DC8Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1DIGITAL CAMERA Solution DiskAV Cable AVC-DC400*1Supplied with CameraBattery Pack

Accessories39High-PowerHF-DC1 *4Inkjet Printers*2Compact Photo Printers*2(SELPHY series)Card ReaderWindows/MacintoshVideo IN TerminalAudio IN Terminal

4What Do You Want to Do?Shoot4● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 26● Shoot to match special conditions. . . .

40The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power Supplies• AC

41Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2

424 (Shooting) / E (Movie) ButtonUse the 4 / E button and the qrop buttons to change the shooting mode.Components GuideStrap Mount (p. 13)Lamp (AF Ass

Components Guide431 (Playback) ButtonPress this button while in shooting mode to switch between playback mode and shooting mode. Press this button whi

44Shooting (Information Display)* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adju

Information Displayed on the Screen45Playback (Detailed Information Display)Switching the DisplayYou can change the display using the l button.Print L

Information Displayed on the Screen46Display in Dark Conditions during ShootingThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, a

47Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the shooting mode (p. 150).Select a sho

48Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items diff

49You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Select [Mute].● Press the qr buttons to sel

What Do You Want to Do?5● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 82● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). .

50The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.With the n ButtonDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Select [LCD Brightness].● Press the qr butto

51When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.● Press the n button.Select [Reset All

52Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Low level formatting a memory card comple

53To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.Power Saving during ShootingThe monitor will t

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55Shooting in SpecialConditions and CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use other comm

56The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode.Select the shooting mo

K Shooting in Various Conditions57F Take snapshots at night (Night Snapshot)● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or

K Shooting in Various Conditions58w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach)● Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflect

K Shooting in Various Conditions59Z Shoot using high ISO speed (ISO 3200)● Sets the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subj

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting y

60You can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Select !.● Press the qr buttons to select !, then press the m button. ! will appear on t

61You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 12x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 27) to enlarge. The

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)62 Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2

63You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

64The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shu

65Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it d

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67Selecting Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

68You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure.Select the shooting mode.● After pressing th

69You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. –

Table of Contents7Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) ... 70b Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 72W C

70You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings.Select the recording pixels.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons t

Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio)71Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image Quality• The values in the table are measured accord

72You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2.Select the exposure compensation.● After pres

73Select the ISO speed.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select .Select an option.● Press the qr buttons to select an option, th

74The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors.Select the white balance.● After pressing the m button, pr

75You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.Select My Colors.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons t

76 Custom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be selected and set from 5 different levels

77You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots).Select $.● After pressing the p button, press the op button

78While you press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.Fo

79Getting More Out of YourCameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.• T

Conventions Used in this Guide8Changing Functions...130Changing Shooting Functions...134Changing Playback Functions ...13

80You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot.Select [AF Frame].● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, se

Magnifying the Focal Point81If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Select [AF-Point Zoom].● Pr

82The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.Lock

83When focusing cannot be achieved with autofocus, you can manually set an approximate focus and then press the shutter button halfway to fine-tune th

84You can select a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot.Register 0 to the c button (p. 136).Set the Face Select mode.● Point the cam

85You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.Select the metering mode.● After pressing the m bu

86Just as with the AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.Select h (p. 68).Lock the ex

87The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions.Select [i-Contrast].● Press

88You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash.Select [Flash Settings].● Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the

89When the camera detects that there is a possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears.Select [Blink Detection].● Press the n button, selec

9•Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.•Th

90You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod topreve

91You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come

Changing the Color and Shooting92Y Color SwapYou can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color.Select Y.●

Changing the Color and Shooting93Specify the range of colors to be swapped.● Press the op buttons to adjust the range of colors affected.● Select a ne

94Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic ima

95Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter provides more advanced information than the “E Shooting Movies” and “1 Viewing Movies” sectio

96You can select between three movie modes.Select a movie mode.● After pressing the 4 / E button, use the qr buttons to select E.Select an option.● Pr

AE Lock/Exposure Shift97Image Quality Table Estimated Shooting Time You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2.Focus.● Pr

98The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the s

* Editing99Summary for “1 Viewing Movies” (p. 34)You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments.Select *.● Follow St