Canon POWERSHOT A80 User Manual

CDI-E107-010 XXXXXXXXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPANCamera User GuideENGLISHDIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide• Please start by reading the “Read

6Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highlyrecommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm thatthe camer

96Switching Between Autofocus ModesAvailable in the following modes.You can change the auto focus frame (AF frame) selectionmethod. The AF frame will

97ShootingSwitching Between Light Metering ModesAvailable in the following modes.You can switch between metering modes to shoot.Appropriate for standa

982Select * (Evaluative) using the up ordown button.* The current setting is displayed.3Select a light metering mode using the leftor right button.4Pr

99ShootingAdjusting the ExposureAvailable in the following modes.Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoidmaking the subject too dark when it

1003Select a setting using the left or rightbutton.• The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range of-2EV to +2EV.• The result of adjustment

101ShootingHow to adjust the exposureThis camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shootimages with the optimal brightness. However, recordedimage

102 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)Available in the following modes.When the white balance mode is set to match the lightsource, the camera can rep

103Shooting2Select * (Auto) using the up or downbutton.* The current setting is displayed.3Select the desired setting using the left orright button.•

104 Setting a Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain optimalsettings for your particular shooting conditions by havingthe ca

105Shooting3Select (Custom) using the left or rightbutton.4Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth orgray card and press the button.• Aim the camer

7Safety Precautions• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have readand understood the safety precautions described below. Alwaysensure that

106• Some settings are not available with certain Shootingmodes. Please refer to Functions Available in EachShooting Mode (p. 212)• To set and use a

107ShootingChanging the Photo EffectAvailable in the following modes.You can shoot with different photo effects.Photo Effect Off Records with no effec

1083Select the desired setting using the left orright button.• If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results byviewing the image on the LCD moni

109ShootingChanging the ISO SpeedAvailable in the following modes.Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camerashake, when turning the flash off

1104Press the button.5Shoot the image.ISO speedThe ISO speed is the numeric representation of thecamera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO sp

111ShootingAdjusting the Flash OutputAvailable in the following modes.In mode, the flash output can be controlled in threesteps, starting from FULL,

112Shooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusAvailable in the following modes.The autofocus may not work well on the following types ofsubjects.• Sub

113Shooting4Keep it pressed while you recompose theimage and press the shutter button all theway to shoot the image.Shooting with AF Lock1Press the b

114Shooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.1Press the button to turn on the LCDmonitor.2Press the MF button until MF appears.• The

115ShootingManual focus cannot be used while the shooting mode isset to .• When the (MF-Point Zoom) setting in the [ (Rec.)]menu is [On], the AF fram

8WARNINGS• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at otherintense light sources which could damage your eyesight.• Do not trigger the flash in

116 Saving Custom SettingsAvailable in the following modes.You can save frequently used shooting modes andvarious shooting settings to the (custom) m

117Shooting3In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (SaveSettings).SeeSelecting Menus and Settings (p. 47).4Select [] or [] and press the button.Selects a sav

118Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionThis camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientationsensor that detects the orientation of an image shot withthe

119Shooting• This function may not operate correctly when thecamera is pointed straight up or down. Check that thearrow is pointing in the right direc

120Resetting the File NumbersYou can select the way file numbers are assigned.OnThe file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) eachtime a new CF c

121ShootingSetting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoidingfile name duplication when images are downloaded to acomputer.About File and Fo

122PlaybackDisplaying Images IndividuallyYou can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor.1Open the LCD monitor.The position of the LCD can be adju

123Playback, Erasing Magnifying ImagesImages can be magnified up to approximately 10 times.1Slide the mode switch to .2Press the zoom lever toward .•

124Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback.1Slide the mode switch to .2Press the zoo

125Playback, ErasingJumping Between ImagesThe display can be advanced or set back 9 images whenin index playback.1Press the zoom lever once toward w

9• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casingis damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electricalshock. Immediately turn the

126Viewing MoviesYou can playback the images shot in mode.1Slide the mode switch to .Movies cannot be viewed in index playback.2Select a movie using

127Playback, ErasingPausing and Resuming PlayPress the button to pause the movie. Press it again toresume.Fast Forwarding/RewindingSelect one of the

128Editing MoviesYou can delete unwanted portions from the first or secondhalf of a movie clip.1Select the movie you wish to edit andpress the button

129Playback, Erasing4Select the range you wish to edit using theleft or right button.5Select (Play) using the up or downbutton and press the button.•

1307Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using theleft or right button and press the button.• [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same filename

131Playback, ErasingRotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on theLCD monitor.0° (Original) 90° 270°1In the [ (Pl

132Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesIn playback mode (including single ima ge playback, indexplayback and magnifying playback) you can attach soundmemos

133Playback, Erasing• The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed.Speak towards the microphone of the camera.• To stop recording, press the

134Auto PlayUse this feature to automatically play back all of theimages in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitordisplays each image for approximat

135Playback, ErasingProtecting ImagesYou can protect important images from accidental erasure.1In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Protect).SeeSelectin

10• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for thisequipment may lead to overheating, distortion of theequipment, fire, electrical shock or ot

136ErasingPlease note that erased images cannot be recovered.Exercise caution before erasing a file.Erasing Images Individually1Select the image you w

137Playback, ErasingErasing All Images1In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Eraseall) and press the button.A confirmation screen appears.2Select [OK] u

138Formatting a CF CardYou should always format a new CF card or one fromwhich you wish to erase all images and other data.Please note that formatting

139Playback, Erasing• If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CFcard may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF cardmay solve the problem.•

140Print SettingsCF Card Photo labPrintedimagesBJ PrinterAbout PrintingYou can easily print ima ges stored in the CF card byconnecting the camera to a

141Print Settings, TransferringPlease refer to the System Map supplied with yourcamera for direct print compatible printer (CP series orBubble Jet pri

142Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)You can select images on a CF card for printing andspecify the number of print copies in advance using thecamer

143Print Settings, Transferring3Select images for printing.Single Images• When the print type (p. 145) isset to [Standard] or [Both], selectan image u

1444Press the button.•Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by theshooting date.•A maximum of 998 images can be ma rked per CF card.• Pre

145Print Settings, TransferringSetting the Print StyleThe following print settings ca n be selected.Standard Prints one image per pagePrint TypeIndexP

11• Disconnect the battery charger or the compact poweradapter from both the camera and power outlet afterrecharging and when the camera is not in use

1464Select a setting using the left or rightbutton.5Press the button.The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu willreappear.• When [Print Ty

147Print Settings, TransferringResetting the Print SettingsAll the print setti ngs can be reset to their defaults easily.The print type will be reset

148Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)You can mark the images you wish to transfer from thecamera to a computer.These settings are compatibl

149Print Settings, Transferring3Select images for transferring.Single Images• Select an image using the left orright button and mark or removemarks fr

150Downloading Images to a ComputerDownload images taken with the camera to a computer inone of the following ways:• Connect the camera to a computer

151ConnectingUSB portUSB cable terminal1. Open the terminal coverwith your fingernail.2. Insert the connectoruntil it clicks.1. Terminalcover1Install

152To disconnect the cable fromthe camera: Hold the cableconnector firmly at both sidesand pull it straight out.For information about what to do after

153ConnectingDownloading Images without Installing theSoftware(Windows XP and Mac OS X (10.1 or 10.2) only)If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (10

154Downloading Directly from a CF Card1Eject the CF card from the camera, andinsert it into a CF card reader connectedto the computer.• If you are usi

155ConnectingViewing Images on a TV SetA video-compatible television connected via the suppliedAV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as yousho

12• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuckto its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.• If your camera is u

1565Turn on the camera in Shooting mode orPlayback mode (p. 31).• The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or playbackimages as usual.• If the images ar

157My Camera SettingsMy Camera allows you to customize the start-up imageand start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds.Each menu item has thr

1583Select the [ (My Camera)] menu usingthe left or right button.4Select a menu item using the up or downbutton.5Select setting content using the le

159My Camera Settings• If you select [Theme] in Step 4, you can select aconsistent theme for each of the My Camera settings.•If(Mute) in the [ (Set up

160Registering My Camera SettingsImages recorded onto the CF card and newly recordedsounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [ ]and [ ] menu

161My Camera Settings4Select the [ (My Camera)] menu usingthe left or right button.5Select the menu item you wish to registerusing the up or down bu

162[Start-up Image] → Step 8a, 9a[Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound],[Selftimer Sound] → Step 8b, 9b8aSelect the image you wish to re

163My Camera Settings9bSelect (Register) using the left orright button.10Select [OK] using the left or right buttonand press the button.• Sounds rec

164•Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound andShutter Sound• Recording format WAVE (monaural)•Quantization bit8 bit•Sampling frequency 11.02

165Menu and Message ListsList of Menu Options and MessagesFUNC. MenuItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage* Default settingExposure Compensation

13Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors orother equipment generating strong

166Item/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPageISO Speed Sets the sensitivity at which images arerecorded.• AUTO• 50*• 100• 200• 400Photo Effect Switc

167Menu and Message ListsItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPageResolution (Movies) Sets the number of pixels used formovies.•(320 x 240 pixels)*

168Item/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eyereduction lamp fires.• On*•Off MF-Point Zoom Sets whether or no

169Menu and Message Lists* Default settingItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage Review Sets the duration images display on theLCD monitor after

170* Default settingPlay MenuItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage Protect Protects images from accidentalerasure. Rotate Rotates images 90 or

171Menu and Message ListsItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage Auto Play Plays images automatically one afterthe other. Print Order Sets which

172Set up MenuItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage Mute Sets whether or not the beep soundswhen the shutter button is pressed orwhen a menu op

173Menu and Message ListsItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage* Default setting Shutter VolumeAdjusts the sound volume when theshutter button i

174Item/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage Format Formats (initializes) a CF card File No. Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned toimages when

175Menu and Message ListsItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage Language Sets the language used in the menusand messages on the LCD monitor. The

141Install the batteries(p. 20).Slide the battery cover lock,then open the cover andinsert the batteries.• For important informationabout batteries, s

176* Default settingMy Camera MenuYou can select the theme, start-up image and sound,shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound usedon this ca

177Menu and Message Lists Operation Sound Sets the sound when any button otherthan the shutter button is pressed.*1• (Off)• *•• Selftimer Sound Sets

178Resetting the Settings to DefaultYou can reset all the menu and button operation settingsto their defaults.1Turn on the camera.The mode dial can be

179Menu and Message Lists• Following data do not reset to default.- Date/Time, Language, and Video system set in the[(Set up)] menu (p. 173, 175)- The

180List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.For messages that may appear when the camera is connected toa printer, see the

181Menu and Message ListsCorrupted data: You attempted to playback an image withcorrupted data.RAW: You attempted to playback an image recordedin an i

182Using the Battery Kits (Sold Separately)Using Rechargeable Batteries(Battery and Charger Kit CBK100)Included are the battery charger and four recha

183Appendix• Repeatedly recharging batteries before they becomefully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. Donot recharge the batteries until

184Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600This separately sold adapter kit allows you to operate thecamera continuously without worrying about having tostop a

185Appendix2Open the terminal cover, andconnect the adapter’s DC plug into thecamera’s DC IN terminal.Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet

15Quick Start5Turn the mode dial to(p. 56).6Focus (p. 44).Aim the camera at thesubject, and lightly pressand hold the shutter buttonhalfway down. The

186Using the Lenses and Lens Adapter (Sold Separately)The camera supports use of the separately sold WideConverter WC-DC52A, Tele-converter TC-DC52 an

187AppendixWide Converter WC-DC52Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wideconverter changes the focal length of the camera body’slens b

188Shooting Ranges in Macro ModeDistance betweenField CoverageFront of Lens and Subject8 cm 45 × 34 mm(3.1 in.) (1.8 × 1.3 in.)11 cm 55 × 41 mm(4.3 in

189Appendix4Align the ● marks on the Conversion LensAdapter and the ●mark on the camera,and turn the adapter in the direction of thearrows as far as t

1905Set the lens on the adapter, and attach itsecurely by turning it in the indicateddirection.• Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversionle

191AppendixCamera Care and MaintenanceUse the following procedures to clean the camera body,lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts.Camera Body

192Press the ON/OFFbutton for a fewmoments.Confirm that the CFcard slot cover orbattery cover issecurely closed.Reload the batteries inthe correct dir

193AppendixProblem Cause SolutionWait until the orangeindicator stops blinkingand lights steadily,signaling that the flashis charged, then pressthe sh

194Problem Cause SolutionUse only unused AA-size alkaline batteriesor Canon AA-sizeNiMH batteries. (Forinformation aboutalkaline batteries, seeProper

195AppendixProblem Cause Solution• Be sure to setbatteries firmly intothe charger.• Be sure that thepower cord is firmlyconnected to thecharger, and i

215iReference PageDigital ZoomOn ●●●●● ● ––●●●●82Off ●* ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*– – ●* ●* ●* ●*Exposure Compensation – ●●●● ●▲●●●● –99Evaluative Metering●●●●●

16Components GuideZoom Lever (p. 43, 82, 123, 124, 125)Shutter Button (p. 44)Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19)ON/OFF Button (p. 31)AF-assist Beam (p. 46) Red

196• Ensure that there isat least 45 cm (1.5 ft.)between the cameralens and subject.•Use the macro modeto shoot close-upsbetween 5 to 45 cm(2.0 in. to

197AppendixProblem Cause SolutionWhen flash is used, thedistance between lensand subject should beno less than 25 cm (10in.).Set exposurecompensation

198Problem Cause SolutionThis is a phenomenonthat occurs with digitalcameras and does notconstitute amalfunction.Set the flash to anyother mode except

199AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods.Subject to change without notice.PowerShot A80Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 4 millio

200TTL auto white balance, pre-set white balanceWhite Balance(available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten,Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom w

201AppendixPlayback ModesSingle (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnailimages), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCDmonitor), Sound memos (up to 6

202Battery PerformanceNumber of Shots PlaybackLCD Monitor ON LCD Monitor OFF TimeAA AlkalineApprox. Approx. Approx.Batteries250 shots 800 shots 280 mi

203Appendix• The maximum recording time for a movie clip is approx.3 minutes. Figures shown in the table are the maximumcontinuous recording times.• (

204NiMH Battery NB-1AHSupplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-100 set and theBattery/Charger Kit CBK100.Type Rechargeable nickel metal hydr

205AppendixCompactFlash™ CardCard Slot Type Type IDimensions 36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm(1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.)Weight Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)Wide Converter WC-D

17Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsViewfinder (p. 42)CF Card SlotCover (p. 24)LCD Monitor (p. 34)Tripod SocketBattery CoverLock (p. 20)*1Be carefu

206Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm (sold separately)Focal Length 250 mmFocusing Range 4 – 25 cm (1.6 – 9.8 in.) (W)/8 – 25 cm(3.2 – 9.8 in.) (T) (when mounted

207Appendix

208IndexAAC Adapter Kit 184AF FrameAuto Selection 96Manual Selection 96Aperture-Priority AE () 91Aperture Value 88, 91, 94Auto Mod

209HHousehold Power Source 182IImage Zone 19Index Playback 124Indicators 18Information View 36 - 41InterfaceCables 16, 155ISO

210Resetting 147Power On/Off 31 - 32Power Saving 32, 173Power SourceAC Adapter 184Rechargeable Batteries 182RRecordable Images

211FCC Notice(Digital Camera, Model PC1059)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions;(1)

212Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThis chart shows the functions available in each shootingmode. In the and modes, shooting can be done wi

213●* ▲*– ●* ●* ●* ●*●▲ – ●●●●●▲ – ●●●●●▲ – ●●●●60–– ●*––––––● ––––●▲ – ●●●●●* ▲*– ●* ●* ●* ●*60●▲ – ●●●●● ––● –––●▲ – ●●●● 64●* ▲*– ●* ●* ●* ●*●▲ – ●

214Digital ZoomOn ●●●●●Off ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*Exposure Compensation – ●●●●Evaluative Metering●●●●●Center-Weighted Averaging–––––Spot Metering –––––White B

18IndicatorsThe indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or theshutter button is pressed.Upper IndicatorGreen: Ready to shootBlinking Green: R

19Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsShooting Mode DialUse the shooting mode dial to selecta shooting mode.• : Auto (p. 56)The camera automatically

20Installing the BatteriesThe camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries suppliedwith the camera. You may also use separately sold nickelmetal hydrid

21Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsWhen the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green, donot turn off the power or open the battery cover. The

22• Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) andnegative (-) ends in the right direction.• Never mix batteries of different types or f

23Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsBattery Status IndicationsThe indicators blink as explained below, and the LCDmonitor displays an icon or messa

24Installing a CF CardInstalling a CF Card1Be sure that the camera is turned off.2Slide the CF card slot cover in thedirection of the arrow, and open

25Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions4Close the CF card slot cover securely.• When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinderblinks green, the

iiCamera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may becomewarm. Please be aware of this and take care when oper

26Setting the Date/TimeThe Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camerapower is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeablelithium date/ti

27Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions4Press the up or down button to select (Date/Time), and then press the button.5Set the date and time.• Use the

28• The date, time and other camera settings may reset to thedefault settings if the batteries have been removed formore than three weeks.• Setting th

29Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsSetting the LanguageUse this feature to select the language for the LCDmonitor display.1Press the ON/OFF button

304Select (Language) using the up or downbutton and press the button.5Select a language using the up, down, leftor right button.6Press the button.Af

31Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsTurning the Power On1Press the ON/OFF button until the powerindicator lights.Shooting ModeIf the LCD monitor is

32• You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up imagewhen the power is turned on. (To change the start-upsound and image, see below and pages

33Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsSwitching between Shooting and PlaybackYou can quickly switch between Shooting mode andPlayback mode. This is c

34Using the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor can be used to check an image duringshooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menusettings.It can be

35Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsThe LCD monitor can also be positioned as below.1Open the LCD monitor left 180 degreesand tilt it 180 degrees t

iiiSymbols UsedIcons under title bars show the operations mode. As in theexample below, the mode dial should be set to , , ,, ,,, , , ,, or . Using

36The image in the LCD monitor may darken when themonitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting.This is not a defect.Shooting ModePressing t

37Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsPlayback Mode• The LCD monitor always comes on when you slide themode switch to .• Pressing the button cycles

38A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because ofinsufficient lighting if the upper indicator beside theviewfinder blinks orange after the me

39Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsShooting Mode p. 19-2… +2 Exposure Compensation p. 99White Balance p. 102Drive Mode p. 80/84ISO Speed p. 109Pho

40Playback ModeIn standard display mode, the following information appears.Compression p. 60L M1 M2 SResolution (Still images)p. 60Sound memo (WAVE

41Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsThe following information may also appear with someimage files.An audio file other than a wave file, or a file

42Using the Viewfinder to ShootSetting the LCD monitor to off (p. 36) and using the opticalviewfinder can help conserve power while shooting.1Align th

43Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsUsing the ZoomThe zoom can be adjusted from 38 mm to 114 mm in35mm film equivalent terms.Wide/Telephoto Angle :

44Pressing the Shutter ButtonThe shutter button features a two-stage action.Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway automatically sets theexposure, focus and

45Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsPressing FullyPressing fully releases the shutter.• You will hear the shutter sound whenthe shot is complete. D

1Quick StartPreparing the Camera,Basic FunctionsShootingPlayback, ErasingPrint Settings,TransferringConnectingMy Camera SettingsMenu and Message Lists

46• If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you presshalfway, you can still press fully to take the shot.• Images are first saved into the came

47Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsSelecting Menus and SettingsMenus are used to adjust shooting, playback, date/timeand electronic sound settings

483Select setting contents using the left orright button.Some menu items can only be selected after pressing the button and displaying the next menu.

49Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions• The menu switches as follows:[ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] [ (Set up)] [ (My Camera)]• Pressing the zoom lever

50Shooting ModeSelecting Menus and Settings (continued)Rec. Menu*Selectable itemsvary according toeach mode.Play Menu*Playback ModeShooting ModeFUNC.

51Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions* Use the zoom lever to switchbetween menus anytime.between MenusSettingOptionsCompletingthe ProcedureSet up Me

52Menu Settings and Default SettingsThis chart shows the options for each menu and thedefault settings.Some menu items are not available in certain Sh

53Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsMenu Item Available SettingsReferencePageAiAF On*/Off 96Red-eye On*/ Off 65MF-Point ZoomOn*/ Off 115AF-assist B

54Menu Item Available SettingsReferencePageMute On / Off* 172VolumeStart-up Vol.Operation Vol.Selftimer Vol.Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5 172Shutter Vol.Pl

55Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions• You can apply a desired image and sound to and in theMy Camera menu. For details, see Registering My Came

2Table of Contents : These pages include summaries of the functions oroperation of the camera.Read This First 6Quick Start 14Components Guide 16Prepar

56Shooting-Letting the Camera Select SettingsSeeFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212)at the end of this manual to find out which settings

57Shooting5Press the shutter button halfway (p. 44).• Press the button halfway to make the camera focus on asubject. Two beeps will sound when the cam

58Reviewing an Image Right After ShootingAvailable in the following modes.After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCDmonitor for two seconds

59ShootingChanging the Image Display DurationThe length of time images are displayed after a photo hasbeen taken can be changed from between 2 seconds

60Changing the Resolution and CompressionAvailable in the following modes.You can change the resolution and compression (exclud-ing movies) settings t

61ShootingMovies can be shot with the following resolutions.Resolution320 x 240 pixels160 x 120 pixels1Open the LCD monitor.2Set the shooting mode dia

626Press the button.7Select the compression you wish to setusing the left or right button.• You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by

63Shooting• Some settings are not available with certain Shootingmodes. Please refer to Functions Available in EachShooting Mode (p. 212)• Size of an

64 Using the FlashAvailable in the following modes.Use the flash according to the guidelines below.The flash fires automatically asrequired by the lig

65ShootingWhen the red-eye reduction function is offThis operation may not work in certain shooting modes (p. 212).2Shoot the image.• The flash will f

3Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ... 72Movie Mode ... 76Ma

66• Red-Eye ReductionWhen shooting with the red-eye reduction function, thesubjects must look right at the red-eye reduction lampfor this mode to be e

67Shooting Portrait ModeAvailable in the following modes.Use this mode when you want the subject to appearsharp and the background to blur.1Turn the s

68 Landscape ModeAvailable in the following modes.Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes.1Turn the shooting modedial to .Shooting procedures

69Shooting Night Scene ModeAvailable in the following modes.Use this mode to capture humansubjects against the backdrop of anevening sky or night scen

70Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in thismode.• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.• Warn people to stay still for a few s

71Shooting Slow ShutterAvailable in the following modes.Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make themappear blurred, such as river rapids.1Turn t

72Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)Available in the following modes.Use this mode when taking shots that you want tocombine into a panorama. To cr

73Shooting• Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% ofthe adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalign-ment to within 10% of the image

742Select the shooting sequence using theleft or right button and press the button.You can also press the shutter button directly to shootwithout pres

75Shooting5Use the same procedures to shoot theremaining frames.A maximum of 26 images can be recorded eitherhorizontally or vertically.6Press the bu

4Erasing 136Erasing Images Individually... 136Erasing All Images ...

76 Movie ModeAvailable in the following modes.Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be setto either [ (320 × 240)] or [ (160 × 120)] (p. 6

77Shooting• Although the recording time may not display properlyduring shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly.• Recording may stop unexpectedl

78 Macro ModeAvailable in the following modes.Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in therange of 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide

79ShootingAdvanced technique for the macro modeMacro mode can make unique images when used with thezoom function. For example, shooting a flower at ma

80Self-TimerAvailable in the following modes.With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds afterthe shutter button is pressed. This is useful wh

81Shooting4Shoot the image.• When is selected and the shutter button is pressedfully, the self-timer lamp starts blinking and the self-timerbegins to

82Digital ZoomAvailable in the following modes.The digital zoom can be zoomed through the followingrange:4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, and 11x1Open the LCD

83Shooting4Press the zoom lever toward and hold it.• The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephotosetting and stop. Release the lever and pres

84Continuous ShootingAvailable in the following modes.Use this mode to shoot successive frames while theshutter button is fully pressed.Use this mode

85Shooting4Press the shutter button halfway to lockthe focus.5Press the shutter button all the way toshoot.• Shooting will stop when the shutter butto

5Camera Care and Maintenance ... 191Troubleshooting 192Specifications 199Index 208Functions Available in Each S

86Shooting-Selecting Particular EffectsCamera settings such as shutter speed and aperture canbe freely changed for shooting.SeeFunctions Available in

87Shooting2Shoot the image.• The shutter speed and aperture value will automaticallyappear on the LCD monitor.• The correct exposure has been set if t

88 Setting the Shutter SpeedAvailable in the following modes.When you set the shutter speed in the shutter-priority AEmode, the camera automatically s

89Shooting3Shoot the image.The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed andaperture value show in white.• If the aperture value shows in red

90• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.• Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at lowshutter speeds. If the camera shake warn

91Shooting Setting the ApertureAvailable in the following modes.The aperture adjusts the amount of light that passesthrough the lens.Selecting a lower

923Shoot the image.The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed andaperture value show in white.• If the shutter speed shows in red on the L

93Shooting• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.• Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at lowshutter speeds. If the camera sh

94A green 1 appears next to theadjustable item.Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureAvailable in the following modes.You can manually set th

95Shooting4Shoot the image.When you press the shutter button halfway, a numberindicating the difference between the standard exposure*and the selected