Canon 970 IS User Manual

Camera User GuideCEL-SH7TA210 © CANON INC. 2008ENGLISHEnsure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 205 – 213).Getting Startedp. 9

Please Read8Video FormatPlease set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 186).Language

98Shooting with the Focus LockYou can operate in all shooting modes.Shooting with the AF LockTo Release the AF Lock:Press the / button.1Aim the came

99Advanced Shooting FunctionsYou can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and

100You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.To Release the FE Loc

101Advanced Shooting FunctionsAdjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot aga

102Switching between Metering ModesAvailable Shooting Modes p. 232EvaluativeAppropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. Th

103Advanced Shooting FunctionsYou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Sh

104Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the

105Advanced Shooting FunctionsThe white balance setting cannot be adjusted when or is selected for My Colors.Using the Custom White BalanceTake a

106z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correc

107Advanced Shooting FunctionsYou can change the look of an image when it is shot.* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, thos

9zPreparationszShooting Still ImageszViewing Still ImageszErasingzPrintingzEmbedding the Date in the Image DatazShooting MovieszViewing MovieszDownloa

108////////// (Setting the Custom Color Mode)1Select a My Colors setting.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select and the or but

109Advanced Shooting FunctionsYou can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing var

110Movie:1. Set the mode dial to .2. Use the control dial to select .2Press the button.• The camera will switch to color input mode, and the displ

111Advanced Shooting FunctionsShooting with Color Swap Mode1Select the Color Swap mode.Still image:1. Set the mode dial to .2. Use the control dial t

1122Press the button.• The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap imag

113Advanced Shooting FunctionsSaving Original ImagesNot only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent

114You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of

115Advanced Shooting FunctionsIf you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. Categoriz

116You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button.* Sets the sound registered to , found in the [Shutter Sound] sectio

117Advanced Shooting FunctionsUsing the Button1Press the button.• For , and , each time that the button is pressed, the settings of the regi

Preparations10Getting StartedPreparations1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.2.Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or at

118Playback/ErasingTo Cancel the Magnified Display:Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.)In

119Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image Playback:Press the zoom lever toward .Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lev

120Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily c

121Playback/ErasingChanging the Display Size and Switching FramesTo Cancel Changing the Display Position: Press the MENU button.Switching Frames2Press

122When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your sear

123Playback/Erasing3Display the Images., , Selected1. Use the or to select date, category or folder for playback.• You can check the target image

124You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories.• Image search

125Playback/Erasing[Select][Select Range]3Categorize the images.1. Use the or button to select images to categorize.2. Use the or button to se

1264Select the last image.1. Use the button to highlight the last image window.2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last ima

127Playback/ErasingYou can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Trimming a Portion of an Image1Select [Trimming

Preparations11Getting Started1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b).2. Insert the battery.It will lock into place with a click.3. Insert the memory ca

1283Adjust the trimming frame.• You can change the size of the trimming frame using the zoom lever. However, the number of the recording pixels of the

129Playback/Erasingz Movies, or images, and images recorded in cannot be trimmed.z Some images shot with another camera cannot be trimmed.z The

130Operating the Movie Control PanelUse the or button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button.Exit Ends playback and returns to single

131Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.*1 [Interval Time]: 1 second *2 [Interval Time]: 2 secondsEditing MoviesMovies 1 seco

1322Edit the movie.1. Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End).2. Use the or button to specify the cut point ( ).• While mov

133Playback/Erasing4Save the file.1. Use the , , or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite].2. Press the button.• [New File] saves the edit

134Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.Rotating Images in the Display1Select [Rotate].1. Press the button.2. In the menu, u

135Playback/ErasingYou can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.T

136Automated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 165).Automa

137Playback/ErasingTo Stop the Slide Show: Press the MENU button.2Select a playback method.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select th

Preparations12Getting Started4. Close the cover (c, d).To Remove the BatteryPress the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the batt

138Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.No transition effect.The new image gradually brig

139Playback/ErasingSelect a date/category/folder to play back ( , , )1Select a playback method.1. Use the or button to select , or .2. Press th

140Selecting Images for Playback ( – )Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998

141Playback/ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings• Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3 – 10 seconds, 15

142You can correct red eyes in recorded images.Red-Eye Correction FunctionRed eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may

143Playback/Erasing3Correct the image.1. Use the , , or button to select [Start].2. Press the button.4Save the image.1. Use the , , or b

144z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed.z Although you can apply red-eye correction any nu

145Playback/ErasingAdd Correction Frame1Select [Add Frame].1. Use the , , or button to select [Add Frame].2. Press the button.• A green frame

146Removing Correction Frames1Select [Remove Frame].1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame].2. Press the button.2Select a frame you

147Playback/ErasingYou can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is

Preparations13Getting StartedAttaching the Wrist StrapUse the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.Opening the Terminal CoverToggleThe

1483Select a My Colors type.1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type.• The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect.• You can pr

149Playback/ErasingYou can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings.z When there is not enough space left o

1503Select a resolution.1. Use the or button to select a resolution.2. Press the button.• If a resolution cannot be selected due to a lack of fr

151Playback/ErasingIn playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.Attaching Sound

152Sound Memo PanelUse the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET button.You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours

153Playback/ErasingSound Recorder PanelUse the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET button.2Record a sound.1. Use the or to selec

154You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.z See Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated) (p. 224).z

155Playback/Erasing[Select][Select Range]3Protect the image.1. Use the or button to select an image to protect.2. Press the button.• Pressing th

1564Select the last image.1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image.2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last

157Playback/Erasing[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]3Select the images.1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folde

Preparations14Getting StartedThe Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on.1. Press the ON/OFF button.2. Select the mo

158[All Images] You can erase images from a memory card. 3Protect the images.1. Use the or button to select [Protect].2. Press the button.• Retu

159Playback/Erasing[Select]1Select [Erase].1. Press the button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select .3. Press the button.2Select an e

160[Select Range]3Select the first image.• You can use the control dial to select the first or last image.1. Press the button.2. Use the or butt

161Playback/Erasing[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]5Erase the images.1. Press the button to select [Erase].2. Press the bu

162[All Images]3Erase the images.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you

163Playback/ErasingYou can register a function that you often use to the button. The following functions can be registered.*1 Default setting (It ca

164Using the Button1In playback mode, press the button.• This will call up the registered function.z When you press the button in shooting mode,

165Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

1661Select [Print Settings].1. Press the button.2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the menu.4. Use the or button to selec

167Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSelect a print settings methodSelect Images & Qty.Configures print settings for single images as you view them.

Preparations15Getting StartedYou can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.1. Press the button.2. Hold down the butt

168[Select Images & Qty.]2Select the images.Selection methods differ depending on the Print Type settings (p. 165).Standard ( )/Both ( )1. Use the

169Print Settings/Transfer Settings[Select Range]2Select the first image.• You can use the control dial to select the first or last image.1. Press the

170[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]4Configure the print settings.1. Press the button to select [Order].2. Press the button

171Print Settings/Transfer Settings[Select All Images] [Clear All Selections]2Configure the print settings.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2.

172You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how

173Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSingle ImagesMark all 3Select an image to transfer.1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer.2. Press

174Configuring the CameraThis camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor.Power Saving

175Configuring the Camera When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre

1763Select an area as home.1. Use the or button to select a home time zone.2. Press the button.• To set the daylight saving option, use the or

177Configuring the CameraSwitching to the Destination Time Zone1Select [Time Zone].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select the menu.

Shooting Still Images16Getting StartedShooting Still Images 1.Press the ON/OFF button.• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will displ

178You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatting Memory Cardsz Please note that

179Configuring the CameraThe images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.Low Level Format

180File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned

181Configuring the CameraYou can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.Creating a Folder

182Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation1Select [Create Folder].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select the menu.3.

183Configuring the CameraYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera

184When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It

185Configuring the Cameraz Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.z The following cannot be reset.- The s

186Connecting to a TVYou can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Shooting/Playback Using a TV1Turn off the camera and th

187Connecting to a TVz The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 58). The default setting

Shooting Still Images17Getting Started5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.• The shutter sound will play once and the image will r

188Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sou

189Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the

190[Start-up Sound]/[Operation Sound]/[Selftimer Sound]/[Shutter Sound]1. Use the or button to select (Record).2. Press the button.3. After re

191Troubleshooting• Camera (p. 191)• When the power is turned on (p. 192)• LCD monitor (p. 192)• Shooting (p. 194)• Shooting movies (p. 198)• Playback

192When the power is turned on“Card locked!” message appears.The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”.z

193TroubleshootingThe display darkens.The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.z This is a normal occurrence in dev

194Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCDmonitor to make it easier to see whe

195TroubleshootingImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image.Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder.z C

196Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.z Shoot within correct flash rang

197TroubleshootingEyes appear red.Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.z Shoot with [Red-Eye Lamp] in the [Flash

Confirming the Package ContentsThe following items are included in the package. If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you

Viewing Still Images18Getting StartedViewing Still Images1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view.• Use th

198Lens will not retract.Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on.z After closing the memory card slot/battery cover, turn the power on

199Troubleshooting PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.z Computer ima

200Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F).z Replace the battery with a new one (p. 11).Battery

201List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

202Naming error!The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create,

203List of MessagesIncompatible WAVEA sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In additio

204Unselectable imageYou attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.Cannot selectIn selecting the image range for categorizing via the M

205Appendixz Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Alwa

206z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.z To avoid the risk of high-voltag

207AppendixBatteryz Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.z The battery should not be immersed in water or

Erasing19Getting StartedErasing1.Press the button.2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button.You can also select im

208Othersz Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesig

209Appendixz Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (

210Preventing MalfunctionsCameraAvoid Strong Magnetic Fieldsz Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generati

211Appendixz Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the ( ) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A). To carry the battery or store it during per

212z If the performance of the battery diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.Me

213Appendixz You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera.• The memory card supplied with the camera may be used wi

214It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a

215AppendixHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illuminatio

216Batteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.

217AppendixCamera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust a

Printing20Getting StartedPrinting1.Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.• Slip your fingernail or the toggle on the wrist strap und

218All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.DIGITAL IXUS 970 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telepho

219AppendixImage Stabilization : Lens-shift typeContinuous/Shoot Only*/Panning*/Off* Still images only.Metering System : Evaluative*1/Center-weighted

220Data Type : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*::Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural))Sound Memo or Sound Recorder: WAVE (m

221AppendixSound Memo : Bit Rate: 16 bitsSampling RateSound memo, movie (Compact): 11.025 kHzMovie (other than Compact): 44.100 kHzSound Recorder: 11.

222Battery Capacityz The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Movie data is excluded.z At low temperatures, th

223AppendixMemory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Memory card included with the camera: Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 78) (When card has b

224Movie: Memory card included with the camera*1 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.)*2 0.5 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 2 sec.)• Maximum movie

225AppendixImage Data Sizes (Estimated)*1 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.)*2 0.5 frames/sec (shooting interval: 2 sec.)Recording PixelsCompres

226SD Memory CardMultiMediaCardBattery Pack NB-5LBattery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXEInterface Compatible with SD memory card standardsDimensions 32.0 × 24.

227AppendixCompact Power Adapter CA-DC10(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30)Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)Rated Output

Printing21Getting StartedPrinting from a Print ListYou can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooti

Index228IndexNumerics3:2 Guide ...114AAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 ...214Accessory ...36AE

Index229FlashSettings...80Shooting...66Focus ...17F

Index230RRec. Review...17Recording Pixels...70, 86Red-Eye Correction (Playback)...

231Trademark Acknowledgments• Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode232Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeOnly functions with settings that change with the shooting mode a

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Camera User GuideCEL-SH7TA210 © CANON INC. 2008ENGLISHEnsure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 205 – 213).Getting Startedp. 9

Embedding the Date in the Image Data22Getting StartedEmbedding the Date in the Image DataThis section explains how to embed date information on images

Embedding the Date in the Image Data23Getting Started3. Select (Date Stamp).1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select .3. Use the or

Shooting Movies24Getting StartedShooting Movies 1. Press the ON/OFF button.2. Select a shooting mode.1. Set the mode dial to (Movie).2. Use the cont

Shooting Movies25Getting Started4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green.

Viewing Movies26Getting StartedViewing Movies1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button.• Images with a

Downloading Images to a Computer27Getting StartedDownloading Images to a ComputerWe recommend to use the supplied software.Items to Prepare• Camera an

Let’s Get Started!1Let’s Get Started!This guide is divided into the following two sections.This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and

Downloading Images to a Computer28Getting Started1. Installing the software. Windows1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s

Downloading Images to a Computer29Getting Started2. Connecting the camera to a computer.1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB

Downloading Images to a Computer30Getting Started4. Open the CameraWindow. WindowsSelect [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK].CameraWindow appears. M

Downloading Images to a Computer31Getting StartedUse this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000).1. Confirm that the

Downloading Images to a Computer32Getting StartedYou can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading

Downloading Images to a Computer33Getting Started2. Use the or button to select images to download and press the button.• The images will downlo

System Map34Getting StartedSystem MapWrist StrapWS-DC2Battery Pack NB-5L*1(with Terminal Cover)Battery ChargerCB-2LX/CB-2LXE*1DC CouplerDR-30 Power Co

System Map35Getting StartedDirect Interface CableUSB CardReaderPCMCIAAdapterSD Memory Card*5• SDC-128M• SDC-512MSHCompact Photo Printers*2*3(SELPHY se

System Map36Getting StartedThe following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be ava

System Map37Getting StartedCanon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly a

Table of Contents2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read . . . . . . . .

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39Learning More

40Components Guide Front Viewa Speakerb Viewfinder Window (p. 41)c AF-assist Beam (p. 55)d Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 80)e Self-Timer Lamp (p. 68)f F

Components Guide41 Back Viewa LCD Monitor (p. 60)b Viewfinderc A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) and DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 20, 29, 186)d Terminal Cover (p

42 Controlsa Microphone (pp. 24, 151)b Indicator (p. 46)c Zoom Lever (pp. 62, 118)Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Magnify)Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify)d

Components Guide43Turning the control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the control dial clockwise is equival

44The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow or sound recorder fu

Components Guide45Turn the mode dial to the mode you wish to use.How to Use the Mode Dial : Auto Mode (p. 16)Manual Mode : Manual (p. 78) : Color Acce

46The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions.• Left Side IndicatorGreen : Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)/when displ

Components Guide47Using the ClockYou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods.* Default settinga

Table of Contents3Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity . . . . . . . . . . .

48Basic OperationsSettings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FU

49Basic OperationsRec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus ( Button)Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these

50Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and MenusInformation Displayed Setting MethodaTime Zone (Home/World) MENU button (Set up menu

51Basic OperationsmAF Lock ( ) / buttonnCreate Folder ( ) MENU button (Set up menu)oCamera Shake ( ) MENU button (Rec. menu)pExposure Shift Bar (Movi

52Playback Mode (Detailed) The following information may also be displayed with some images.Information Displayed Setting MethodqPrint List button, M

53Basic OperationsShooting Modez Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly.z Overexposure WarningIn the following cases,

54FUNC. MenuRec. MenuMenu ItemReference PageExposure Compensation…p. 101Long Shutter Mode…p. 103White Balance p. 104My Colors p. 107Metering Mode p. 1

55Basic OperationsSelf-timerDelay: 0 – 10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.Shots: 1 – 10(Default setting is 3 shots.)p. 68AF-assist Beam On*/Off p. 40Review Off/ 2* s

56Play Menu Print Menu Menu ItemReference PageMenu ItemReference PageSlide Show p. 136 Sound Memo p. 151My Category p. 124 Sound Recorder p. 152Erase

57Basic OperationsSet up Menu Menu Item Options Summary/Reference PageMute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds*.* Except for when the

Table of Contents4Organizing Images by Category (My Category). . . . . . . . 124Trimming a Portion of an Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Print MethodThe connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select

59Basic OperationsMy Camera Menu Menu Item SummaryReference PageTheme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item.p. 188Start-up Image Set

60Switching LCD Monitor Display ModesEach press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD

61Basic OperationsLCD Monitor Brightness SettingsThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.• Changing settings using

62Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsThe zoom can be adjusted from 37 – 185 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms.You can combine digital zoom

63Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsAbout the Safety ZoomDepending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoo

64Shooting with the Digital Zoom1Select [Digital Zoom].1. Press the button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom].2Make se

65Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterThe digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects

66You can shoot a subject 2 – 10 cm (0.79 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area

67Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsYou can shoot close-ups or infinity shots.To Cancel the Macro Mode:Press the / button and use the or button to

Table of Contents5List of Messages 201Appendix 205Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205Preventing Malf

68You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance.* This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 188).Usin

69Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel the Self-Timer:Press the button and the or button to select .Changing the Delay Time and Number of

70Approximate Values for Recording Pixels: Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. (M is short for megapixels.)* Paper sizes vary according to

71Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsApproximate Values for Compression SettingszSee Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 223)z See Image Data Sizes

72The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that h

73Commonly Used Shooting Functionsz Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of

74Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash o

75Advanced Shooting FunctionsWhen a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for o

76 Kids&PetsAllows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. IndoorPrevents camera

77Advanced Shooting Functions FireworksCaptures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. AquariumSelects the optimal ISO speed, white bal

Table of Contents6Symbol Conventions in this GuideAbout this Guide: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.: This mark denote

78Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or My Colors.In this mode, the camera shoots continuously w

79Advanced Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select .1Press the button.1. Use the or button to select .2Shoot.•

80You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions.Flash SettingsSetting the FlashAvailable Shooting Modes p. 232Slow Synchro The f

81Advanced Shooting Functions2Make settings.1. Use the or to select the option.2. Use the or button to make the setting.3. Press the button.

82The following movie modes are available.The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 224).*1 When a super high-speed memory

83Advanced Shooting Functions1Select a movie mode.1. Set the mode dial to .2. Use the control dial to select a movie mode.• See Changing Colors (p. 1

84z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 178). The card supplied with the camera may be

85Advanced Shooting Functionsz Adjust the zoom setting before shooting. The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LCD monitor.

86Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame RatesYou can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color A

87Advanced Shooting FunctionsChanging the Shooting Interval (Time Lapse)1Select a shooting interval.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button t

Please Read7Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm t

88Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooting Panor

89Advanced Shooting Functions3Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.• You can press the or button to retur

90You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot.Zooming the AF Frame and ShootingWhen [AF Frame]

91Advanced Shooting FunctionsChecking Focus Right After Shooting (Focus Check)Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to chec

92To Cancel the Focus Check:Press the shutter button halfway.2Make settings.1. Use the or button to select [Focus Check].2. Press the button.3Sh

93Advanced Shooting FunctionsThe AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Selecting an AF Frame ModeAvailable Shoot

94z [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.z The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway.- Gre

95Advanced Shooting FunctionsChanging the AF Frame SizeWhen the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subjec

96Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range.Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face

97Advanced Shooting FunctionsIt may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surrounding