Canon EOS M10 User manual

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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
P Mode
Camera User Guide
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Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Before Use
Initial Information
Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
Camera
(with body cap)
Battery Pack
LP-E12
(with terminal cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E12/LC-E12E
Neck Strap
EM-200DB
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
●Printed matter is also included.
●For details on the lens included in the lens kit, check information on
the camera package.
●A memory card is not included.
Compatible Memory Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of
capacity.
●SD memory cards*1
●SDHC memory cards *1*2
●SDXC memory cards*1*2
*1 Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been
veried to work with the camera.
*2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported.

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Advanced Guide
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Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information
●Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries
and afliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential
damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory,
including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be
recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
●Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use. Refrain
from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note
that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright
or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some
commercial settings.
●The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
●Although the screen (monitor) is produced under extremely high-
precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the
pixels meet design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be
defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate
camera damage or affect recorded images.
●When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become
warm. This does not indicate damage.

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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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(1) Microphone
(2) Screen (monitor)*2/ Touch-screen
panel
(3) Focal plane mark
(4) Indicator
(5) Speaker
(6) Strap mount
(7) [ (Mobile Device Connection)]
button
(8) [ ] button
(9) (N-Mark)*1
(10) [ (Playback)] button
(11) [ (Exposure compensation)] /
[(Single-image erase)] /
Up button
(12) [ (AE lock)] / Left button
(13) [ (Quick Set menu/Set)] button
(14) [ (Flash)] / Right button
(15) [ (Information)] /
Down button
*1 Used with NFC features (=
113).
*2 Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector. In this
case, increase the sensitivity of the touch-screen panel (=
142).
Part Names
(1) Movie button
(2) Front dial
(3) EF-M lens mount index
(4) Contacts
(5) Shutter button
(6) Power button
(7) Mode switch
(8) Flash
(9) Lamp
(10) Strap mount
(11) [ (Flash pop up)] switch
(12) Terminal cover
(13) Lens lock pin
(14) Memory card cover
(15) Lens release button
(16) Lens mount
(17) HDMITM terminal
(18) Digital terminal
(19) Tripod socket
(20) Battery cover
(21) DC coupler terminal cover

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Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
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Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Conventions in This Guide
●In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
buttons and switches on which they appear or which they resemble.
●The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
●Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in
brackets.
●: Important information you should know
●: Notes and tips for expert camera use
●: Indicates touch-screen operations
●= xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents
a page number)
●Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
●For convenience, all lenses and mount adapters are simply referred to
as “lenses” and “mount adapters”, whether they are included or sold
separately.
●The illustrations in this guide show the camera with the EF-M 15-
45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens attached as an example.
●For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as
the “memory card”.
●The symbols “ Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles indicate
how the function is used—whether for still images or movies.
Lens
EF-M Lens
(1) Focusing ring
(2) Hood mount
(3) Filter-mounting thread
(4) Lens retraction switch
(5) Lens mount index
(6) Zoom ring
(7) Lens retraction index
(8) Zoom position index
(9) Contacts

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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Table of Contents
Before Use
Initial Information.............................................................. 2
Package Contents.................................................................... 2
Compatible Memory Cards....................................................... 2
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ................................. 3
Part Names .............................................................................. 4
Lens.........................................................................................5
Conventions in This Guide ....................................................... 5
Common Camera Operations ................................................ 13
Safety Precautions ................................................................. 14
Basic Guide
Basic Operations............................................................. 17
Initial Preparations.................................................................. 17
Attaching the Strap ....................................................................17
Holding the Camera...................................................................17
Charging the Battery Pack.........................................................18
Inserting the Battery Pack .........................................................19
Removing the Battery Pack...................................................19
Inserting Your Memory Card......................................................19
Removing the Memory Card .................................................20
Setting the Date and Time ......................................................... 20
Changing the Date and Time.................................................21
Display Language......................................................................21
Attaching a Lens........................................................................22
Detaching a Lens ..................................................................22
Lens Instruction Manuals ......................................................23
Attaching EF and EF-S Lenses .................................................23
Detaching a Lens ..................................................................24
Using a Tripod .......................................................................24
Using Lens Image Stabilization .............................................24
Trying the Camera Out........................................................... 25
Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ..............................................25
Viewing ......................................................................................26
Erasing Images .....................................................................27
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics ................................................................ 28
On/Off..................................................................................... 28
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down).............................29
Power Saving in Shooting Mode ........................................... 29
Power Saving in Playback Mode...........................................29
Shutter Button ........................................................................ 29
Adjusting the Screen Angle .................................................... 30
Shooting Display Options....................................................... 30
Using the Quick Set Menu...................................................... 31
Using Touch-Screen Operations to Congure Settings.............31
Using the Menu Screen.......................................................... 32
Touch-Screen Operations..........................................................33
On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................. 33
Indicator Display..................................................................... 34
Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode...................................... 35
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings .......................... 35
Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ..............................................35
Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode...................................................37
Digest Movie Playback ..........................................................38
Still Images/Movies ...............................................................38
Still Images............................................................................38
Movies ...................................................................................38

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............55
Shots Resembling Oil Paintings (Art Bold Effect)......................55
Shots Resembling Watercolors (Water Painting Effect) ............56
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect).............56
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time
(for One-Minute Clips) ...........................................................57
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)...........57
Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect..............................................58
Shooting in Monochrome (Grainy B/W).....................................58
Recording Movies in Movie Mode .......................................... 59
Shooting Still Images during Movie Recording..........................59
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Recording........60
Sound Settings ..........................................................................60
Adjusting the Recording Volume ...........................................60
Deactivating the Wind Filter ..................................................61
Using the Attenuator..............................................................61
P Mode ............................................................................. 62
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ....................................... 62
Setting Up Shooting from a Single Screen............................. 63
Image Brightness (Exposure)................................................. 63
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............63
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ......................64
Changing the Metering Method .................................................64
Changing the ISO Speed...........................................................65
Adjusting ISO Auto Settings .................................................. 65
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting
Optimizer) ..................................................................................66
Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority).....................66
Image Colors.......................................................................... 67
Adjusting White Balance............................................................67
Custom White Balance..........................................................67
Scene Icons...............................................................................39
On-Screen Frames ....................................................................40
Common, Convenient Features ............................................. 40
Using the Self-Timer ..................................................................40
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake .......................41
Customizing the Self-Timer ...................................................41
Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) ....................42
Continuous Shooting .................................................................42
Image Customization Features .............................................. 43
Changing Image Quality ............................................................43
Capturing in RAW Format .....................................................44
Using the Menu .....................................................................45
Changing the Aspect Ratio........................................................45
Changing Movie Image Quality .................................................46
Customizing Camera Operation............................................. 47
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp...............................47
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots........................47
Other Shooting Modes.................................................... 48
Shooting with Your Favorite Settings (Creative Assist) .......... 48
Saving/Loading Settings............................................................49
Saving Settings .....................................................................49
Loading Settings....................................................................50
Using Settings from Images ..................................................50
Viewing Settings ........................................................................50
How [ ] Mode Corresponds to Creative Zone Settings.......50
Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait)........ 51
Specic Scenes...................................................................... 52
Applying Special Effects......................................................... 53
Enhancing Colors in Shots of Food (Food) ...............................53
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)...........54
Adding Artistic Effects............................................................54

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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Reducing Noise at Slow Shutter Speeds...................................82
Tv, Av, and M Mode ......................................................... 83
Specic Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)...................................... 83
Specic Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)..................................... 84
Depth-of-Field Preview ..............................................................85
Specic Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) ..... 85
Adjusting the Flash Output..................................................... 86
Recording Movies at Specic Shutter Speeds and Aperture
Values..................................................................................... 87
Customizing Controls and Display ......................................... 88
Customizing Display Information ...............................................88
Conguring Custom Functions ..................................................88
Assigning Functions to Buttons .............................................90
Playback Mode ................................................................ 91
Viewing................................................................................... 91
Touch-Screen Operations..........................................................92
Switching Display Modes...........................................................93
Customizing the Shooting Information Displayed..................93
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) ......................94
Brightness Histogram ............................................................94
RGB Histogram .....................................................................94
Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images
(Digest Movies)..........................................................................94
Viewing by Date.....................................................................95
Browsing and Filtering Images............................................... 95
Navigating through Images in an Index.....................................95
Touch-Screen Operations......................................................96
Double-Touch Magnication ..................................................96
Finding Images Matching Specied Conditions.........................96
Using the Front Dial to Jump between Images..........................97
Image Viewing Options .......................................................... 98
Manually Correcting White Balance ......................................68
Customizing Colors (Picture Style)............................................69
Customizing Picture Styles....................................................70
Saving Customized Picture Styles ........................................71
Focusing................................................................................. 71
Choosing the AF Method...........................................................71
1-point AF ..............................................................................71
+Tracking............................................................................72
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF)..............................72
Shooting with Servo AF .............................................................73
Changing the Focus Setting ......................................................74
Fine-Tuning the Focus...............................................................74
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode...............................................75
Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)....................76
Flash....................................................................................... 76
Changing the Flash Mode .........................................................76
Auto .......................................................................................77
On..........................................................................................77
Slow Synchro ........................................................................77
Off..........................................................................................77
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation............................77
Shooting with the FE Lock.........................................................78
Changing the Flash Timing........................................................78
Changing the Flash Metering Mode ..........................................78
Resetting Flash Settings............................................................79
Other Settings ........................................................................ 79
Changing the IS Mode Settings.................................................79
Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown
before Shooting .....................................................................80
Correcting Lens Vignetting / Chromatic Aberration ...................80
Changing the Noise Reduction Level ........................................81
Using Multi Shot Noise Reduction.........................................81

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Wi-Fi Functions ............................................................. 112
Available Wi-Fi Features .......................................................112
Importing Images to a Smartphone.......................................113
Sending Images to an NFC-Compatible Smartphone ............. 113
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or in
Shooting Mode .................................................................... 113
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Mode... 115
Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button................... 115
Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu .......................... 117
Using Another Access Point .................................................... 118
Conrming Access Point Compatibility................................ 118
Using WPS-Compatible Access Points ............................... 119
Connecting to Listed Access Points .................................... 120
Previous Access Points .......................................................121
Sending Images to a Registered Web Service..................... 121
Registering Web Services .......................................................121
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY..............................121
Registering Other Web Services .........................................123
Uploading Images to Web Services ........................................124
Viewing Images Using a Media Player................................. 125
Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer.......... 126
Sending Images to Another Camera .................................... 128
Image Sending Options........................................................ 129
Sending Multiple Images .........................................................129
Choosing Images Individually..............................................129
Selecting a Range ...............................................................129
Sending Rated Images........................................................130
Notes on Sending Images .......................................................130
Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size) ........130
Adding Comments ...................................................................131
Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)....................... 131
Magnifying Images ....................................................................98
Touch-Screen Operations......................................................98
Viewing Slideshows...................................................................99
Protecting Images .................................................................. 99
Using the Menu .......................................................................100
Choosing Images Individually..............................................100
Selecting a Range ...............................................................100
Protecting All Images at Once .............................................101
Clearing All Protection at Once ...........................................101
Erasing Images .................................................................... 102
Erasing Multiple Images at Once.............................................102
Choosing a Selection Method .............................................102
Choosing Images Individually..............................................103
Selecting a Range ...............................................................103
Specifying All Images at Once.............................................103
Rotating Images ................................................................... 104
Using the Menu .......................................................................104
Deactivating Auto Rotation ......................................................104
Rating Images (Rating) ........................................................ 105
Using the Menu .......................................................................105
Editing Still Images............................................................... 106
Resizing Images ......................................................................106
Using the Menu ...................................................................106
Cropping ..................................................................................107
Applying Filter Effects..............................................................108
Correcting Red-Eye .................................................................108
Editing Movies...................................................................... 109
Reducing File Sizes................................................................. 110
Image Quality of Compressed Movies ................................ 110
Editing Digest Movies .............................................................. 111

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Disabling Auto Cleaning ......................................................142
Activating Sensor Cleaning .................................................143
Cleaning the Sensor Manually ............................................143
Checking Certication Logos...................................................144
Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images.................144
Deleting All Copyright Information .......................................144
Adjusting Other Settings..........................................................145
Restoring Default Camera Settings .........................................145
Accessories................................................................... 146
System Map ......................................................................... 147
Optional Accessories............................................................ 148
Lenses .....................................................................................148
Power Supplies........................................................................148
Other Accessories ...................................................................148
Printers ....................................................................................149
Photo and Movie Storage........................................................149
Using Optional Accessories.................................................. 150
Playback on a TV ....................................................................150
Powering the Camera with Household Power .........................151
Using the Software............................................................... 152
Software ..................................................................................152
Software Instruction Manual ....................................................152
Checking Your Computer Environment ...................................152
Installing the Software .............................................................153
Saving Images to a Computer .................................................153
Printing Images .................................................................... 154
Easy Print ................................................................................154
Conguring Print Settings........................................................155
Cropping Images before Printing.........................................156
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing ...............156
Available Layout Options.....................................................157
Initial Preparations...................................................................131
Preparing the Camera .........................................................131
Preparing the Computer ......................................................132
Sending Images.......................................................................132
Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone.....133
Shooting Remotely............................................................... 134
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings.......................................... 135
Editing Connection Information ...............................................135
Changing a Device Nickname .............................................135
Erasing Connection Information ..........................................136
Specifying Images Viewable from Smartphones.................136
Changing the Camera Nickname ........................................137
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ...................................137
Setting Menu.................................................................. 138
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ...................................... 138
Date-Based Image Storage.....................................................138
File Numbering ........................................................................138
Formatting Memory Cards.......................................................139
Low-Level Formatting..........................................................139
Changing the Video System....................................................139
Using Eco Mode ......................................................................140
Power-Saving Adjustment .......................................................140
Screen Brightness ...................................................................140
World Clock .............................................................................141
Date and Time .........................................................................141
Display Language....................................................................141
Muting Camera Sounds...........................................................141
Hiding Hints and Tips...............................................................142
Listing Shooting Modes by Icon...............................................142
Adjusting the Touch-Screen Panel ..........................................142
Automatically Locking the Touch-Screen Panel ......................142
Cleaning the Image Sensor .....................................................142

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
C.Fn Tab ..................................................................................179
INFO. Quick Control ................................................................180
Set Up Tab...............................................................................180
Playback Tab ...........................................................................181
Quick Set Menu in Playback Mode..........................................181
Handling Precautions ........................................................... 182
Specications ....................................................................... 183
Type.....................................................................................183
Image Sensor ......................................................................183
Recording Format................................................................183
Image Processing during Shooting .....................................184
Autofocus ............................................................................184
Exposure Control.................................................................184
Shutter.................................................................................185
Flash Units...........................................................................185
Drive, Self-timer System......................................................185
Still Image Shooting ............................................................185
Movie Shooting....................................................................185
Screen (Monitor)..................................................................186
Playback Functions .............................................................187
Post-processing of Images..................................................187
Direct Printing......................................................................187
Custom Functions ...............................................................187
Interfaces.............................................................................187
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)...........................................................188
Network Functions...............................................................188
Power Supplies ...................................................................188
Dimensions and Weight.......................................................188
Operating Environment .......................................................188
Number of Shots per Memory Card ....................................189
Recording Time per Memory Card ......................................189
Approximate Built-in Flash Range.......................................190
Printing ID Photos ...............................................................157
Printing Movie Scenes.............................................................157
Movie Printing Options ........................................................157
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) ..................................158
Conguring Print Settings....................................................158
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images ............................ 159
Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images..........................159
Setting Up Printing for All Images........................................159
Clearing All Images from the Print List ................................159
Adding Images to a Photobook ...............................................160
Choosing a Selection Method .............................................160
Adding Images Individually..................................................160
Adding All Images to a Photobook ......................................160
Clearing All Images from the Print List ................................160
Appendix........................................................................ 161
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 161
On-Screen Messages........................................................... 165
On-Screen Information......................................................... 167
When Shooting ........................................................................167
Battery Level .......................................................................167
During Playback ......................................................................168
Info Display 1.......................................................................168
Info Display 2.......................................................................168
Info Display 3.......................................................................168
Info Display 4.......................................................................168
Info Display 5.......................................................................169
Info Display 6.......................................................................169
Summary of Movie Control Panel........................................169
Functions and Menu Tables ................................................. 170
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ...........................170
Quick Set Menu .......................................................................172
Shooting Tab............................................................................174

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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Battery Pack LP-E12 ...........................................................190
Battery Charger LC-E12/LC-E12E ......................................190
Index..................................................................................... 191
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions........................................ 194
Radio Wave Interference Precautions ..................................... 194
Security Precautions................................................................194
Trademarks and Licensing ..................................................195
Disclaimer............................................................................196

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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Common Camera Operations
Shoot
●Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode)
- = 35, = 37
●Shoot with effects of your choice (Creative Assist)
- = 48
●Blur the background / Keep the background in sharp focus (Av Mode)
- = 84
●Freeze the action / Blur the action (Tv Mode)
- = 83
●Shoot yourself under optimal settings (Self Portrait)
- = 51
●Apply special effects
- = 53
●Shoot several shots at once (Continuous)
- = 42
●Without using the ash (Flash Off)
- = 36
●Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer)
- = 40
View
●View images (Playback Mode)
- = 91
●Automatic playback (Slideshow)
- = 99
●On a TV
- = 150
●On a computer
-= 152
●Browse through images quickly
-= 95
●Erase images
-= 102
Record/View Movies
●Record movies
-= 35, = 59
●View movies (Playback Mode)
-= 91
Print
●Print pictures
-= 154
Save
●Save images to a computer
-= 153
Use Wi-Fi Functions
●Send images to a smartphone
-= 113
●Share images online
-= 121
●Send images to a computer
-= 131

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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
This could result in electrical shock or re.
If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the
battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately.
●If your model has a viewnder or interchangeable lens, do not look
through the viewnder or lens at bright light sources (such as the sun
on a clear day, or a bright articial light source).
This may damage your eyesight.
●If your model has an interchangeable lens, do not leave the lens (or
the camera with the lens attached) in the sun without the lens cap on.
This could result in a re.
●Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in.
This could result in electrical shock or re. Immediately stop using the
product and distance yourself from it.
●Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries.
●Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct ame.
This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak, resulting in
electrical shock, re, or injuries. If leaking battery electrolyte comes into
contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing, immediately ush with water.
●If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions.
-Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe away any
dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power
outlet, and the surrounding area.
-Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.
-Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if
the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.
-Do not allow dust or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact
the terminals or plug.
-Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord, if
your product uses one.
This could result in electrical shock or re.
Safety Precautions
●Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
●The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and
other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
●Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold
accessories you use.
Warning
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
●Do not trigger the ash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the ash could damage
eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from infants
when using the ash.
●Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.
If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a
child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.
●Use only recommended power sources.
●Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.
●Do not peel off the adhesive covering, if the battery pack has it.
●Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
●Do not touch the interior of the product if it is broken, such as when
dropped.
●Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a strange
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
●Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to
clean the product.
●Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects
inside.

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●The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed
for prolonged periods.
●When using optional lenses, lens lters, or lter adapters (if
applicable), be sure to attach these accessories rmly.
If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the
shards of glass may lead to cuts.
●On products that raise and lower the ash automatically, make sure to
avoid pinching your ngers with the lowering ash.
This could result in injury.
Caution
Denotes the possibility of property damage.
●Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a
clear day or an intense articial light source.
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
●When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be
careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
●On products that raise and lower the ash automatically, do not push
the ash down or pry it open.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
●Wipe off any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the ash with a
cotton swab or cloth.
The heat emitted from the ash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the
product to malfunction.
●Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using
the product.
Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.
●Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with
tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to re or explosions.
●Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the
operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate
caution when using the product in places where use of electronic devices
is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
●Do not allow the camera to maintain contact with skin for extended
periods.
Even if the camera does not feel hot, this may cause low-temperature
burns, manifested in redness of the skin or blistering. Use a tripod in hot
places, or if you have poor circulation or insensitive skin.
Caution
Denotes the possibility of injury.
●When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it,
subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other
objects.
●Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
●Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
●When using the ash, be careful not to cover it with your ngers or
clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the ash.
●Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places:
-Places subject to direct sunlight
-Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
-Humid or dusty places
These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery
pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, re, burns, or other injuries.
Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, re, burns, or
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●Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use. Do
not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to
overheat and distort, resulting in re.
●Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.
Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or
explosion, resulting in product damage or re.
●If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that
have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and
new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and –
terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
●Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
●When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not
come into contact with the screen. Also close the screen (so that it
faces the body), if your product’s screen closes.
●Do not attach any hard objects to the product.
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Basic Guide
Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching the Strap
●Attach the included strap to the camera
as shown.
●On the other side of the camera, attach
the strap the same way.
Holding the Camera
●Place the strap around your neck.
●When shooting, keep your arms close to
your body and hold the camera securely
to prevent it from moving. If you have
raised the ash, do not rest your ngers
on it.
Basic Operations
Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting
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●To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not
charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.
●Battery charger problems may trigger a protective circuit that
stops charging and makes the charge lamp blink in orange. If this
happens, disconnect the charger’s power plug from the power
outlet and remove the battery pack. Attach the battery pack to the
charger again and wait a while before connecting the charger to a
power outlet again.
●For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach
the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in
malfunction or damage to the product.
●For details on charging time, see “Battery Charger LC-E12/LC-
E12E” (=
190), and for the number of shots and recording time
possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Power Supplies”
(=
188).
●Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when
they are not used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately
before) the day of use.
●As a visual reminder of the charge status, attach the battery cover
with visible on a charged battery pack and concealed on an
uncharged one.
●The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power
(50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a
commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an
electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage
the battery pack.
Charging the Battery Pack
Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to
charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the
battery pack charged.
1
Insert the battery pack.
●Remove the cover from the battery pack,
align the marks on the battery pack
and charger, and insert the battery pack
by pushing it in (1) and down (2).
2
Charge the battery pack.
●LC-E12: Flip out the plug (1) and plug the
charger into a power outlet (2).
●LC-E12E: Plug the power cord into the
charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
●The charging lamp turns orange, and
charging begins.
●When charging is nished, the lamp turns
green.
3
Remove the battery pack.
●After unplugging the battery charger,
remove the battery pack by pushing it in
(1) and up (2).
LC-E12
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Inserting Your Memory Card
Insert a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a memory card that is new or has been formatted
in another device, you should format the memory card with this camera
(=
139).
1
Open the cover.
●Open the cover in the direction shown.
2
Check your card’s write-protect
switch and insert the memory card.
●Recording is not possible on memory
cards with a write-protect switch when the
switch is in the locked position. Slide the
switch to the unlocked position.
●Insert the memory card with the label (2)
facing as shown until it clicks into place.
●Make sure the memory card is facing the
right way when you insert it. Inserting
memory cards facing the wrong way may
damage the camera.
3
Close the cover.
●Close the cover in the direction shown
until it clicks shut.
●For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be
saved on one memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory
Card” (=
189).
Inserting the Battery Pack
Insert the included battery pack.
1
Open the cover.
●Slide the cover (1) and open it (2).
2
Insert the battery pack.
●Holding the battery pack with the
terminals (1) facing as shown, press the
battery lock (2) in the direction of the
arrow and insert the battery pack until the
lock clicks shut.
●If you insert the battery pack facing the
wrong way, it cannot be locked into the
correct position. Always conrm that the
battery pack is facing the right way and
locks when inserted.
3
Close the cover.
●Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position (2).
Removing the Battery Pack
●Open the cover and press the battery
lock in the direction of the arrow.
●The battery pack will pop up.

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3
Specify your home time zone.
●Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose your
home time zone.
4
Finish the setup process.
●Press the [ ] button when nished.
After a conrmation message, the setting
screen is no longer displayed.
●To turn off the camera, press the power
button.
●Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/
Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on.
Specify the correct information.
●To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 2
and then choose [ ] by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons.
●You can also set the date and time by touching the desired item
on the screen in step 2 and then touching [ ][ ], followed
by [ ]. Similarly, you can also set your home time zone by
touching [ ][ ] on the screen in step 3, followed by [ ].
Removing the Memory Card
●Open the cover and push the memory
card in until it clicks, and then slowly
release the memory card.
●The memory card will pop up.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen
is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this
way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when
you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
1
Turn the camera on.
●Press the power button.
●The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
2
Set the date and time.
●Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
item.
●Press the [ ][ ] buttons to specify the
date and time.
●When nished, press the [ ] button.