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Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
\> List of Messages
Appendix
Components Guide
Basic Operations
'. Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Various Shooting Methods
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
.' Connecting to a TV
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Workflow and Reference Guides
The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the
flowchart below.
Check the package contents
Getting Started (p. 7)
Explains how to complete tasks ranging from charging
batteries and installing memory cards
to setting the date and
time, shooting, playing and erasing images, and performing
simple printing tasks.
Learning More (p. 37)
Names camera components and provides more detailed
instructions for shooting and playback. Lists information for
more advanced use of your camera.
Connect the camera to
other devices
•Connecting to aprinter
•Connecting to aTV set
•Connecting to acomputer
ITJ
' C_ll_ Guide
(This guide)
ITJ
Direct Print User
~rP' Guide
ITJ
Software Starter
Guide
Zoom Browser EXI
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
•PDF manuals available
on the Canon website.
http://web.canon.jp/lmaging/information-e.html

Checking the Package Contents
The following items are included in the package. If something is missing,
please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
o Camera e Battery Pack NB-5L e Battery Charger
(with Terminal Cover) CB-2LXlCB-2LXE
o Memory Card (32MB) 0 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
o
oAV Cable AVC-DC300 0 Wrist Strap WS-700 eCanon Digital Camera
Solution Disk
~ Warranty Card
D
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
with the included memory card.
You can use
SO memory cards, SOHC (SO High
S~TM
Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus
c:E!I
cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera. These
cards are collectively referred to as memory cards
in
this guide.

2ITable of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a 1:1 are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read 6
Preparations ...................................... 8
Shooting Still Images (Ci:] Auto Mode) 14
Viewing Still Images 17
Shooting Movies (GJ Standard Mode) 18
Viewing Movies. ................................ .. 20
Erasing 21
Printing ....................................... .. 22
Downloading Images to aComputer. ................ .. 24
System Map ................................... .. 32
Components Guide 38
Using the Touch Control Dial. 41
Using the [B Button ....................... 43
How to Use the Mode Dial. ......................... 44
Indicators 45
Power Saving Function 45
Basic Operations 47
r II
1:1 Menus and Settings. .............................. 47
1:1 Menus and Default Settings. ........................ 49
Using the LCD Monitor. ............................ 54
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 55
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ............. 64
Formatting Memory Cards 65

Table of Contents I3
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 66
IillI [.J Shooting with the Optical Zoom 66
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 67
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) ,70
~ Using the Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71
~ J6 Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot. ............ .. 72
~ Using the Self-Timer 73
Changing the Recording Pixels/ Compression (Still Images) 75
Configuring the Postcard
Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 77
Embedding the Date
in the Image Data ,78
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ,79
Various Shooting Methods 81
Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions 81
Shooting in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 84
~ Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 85
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function. . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 86
Setting the Slow Synchro Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 87
." Movie Shooting 88
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist). . . . . . . . . . .
.. 93
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check) 95
Switching between Focusing
Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 97
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock). 100
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 102
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . .
.. 103
11501 Adjusting the ISO Speed .................... .. 104
~ltV Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift) ... 105
Adjusting the Exposure
Compensation. ............ .. 107
Switching between Metering Modes ................. 108
Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) . . . . . . .. 109
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) "
111
Shooting in aMy Colors Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 114
Changing Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 116
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category)
..... 121
~ltV Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button. . . .. 122
Setting the Display Overlays .....................
.. 124

4ITable of Contents
Setting the Auto Rotate Function "125
Creating an Image Destination (Folder). ............
.. 126
Resetting the File Number. ......................
.. 128 .
Playback/Erasing 130
QMagnifying Images 130
~ Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . .. 131
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 132
~ Jumping to Images 134
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) "136
Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) 140
Editing Movies "142
Rotating Images
in the Display "144
Playback with Transition Effects ..................
.. 145
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) "146
Red-Eye Correction Function
151
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function "155
Resizing Images "158
Attaching Sound Memos to Images. ...............
.. 160
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) "162
Protecting Images "164
Erasing Images 168
Registering Functions to the Playback Button "172
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 174
.Setting the DPOF Print Settings "174
Setting the D~Q~ Transfer Settings 181
Connecting to aTV 183
Shooting/Playback Using aTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 183
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 184
Changing My Camera Settings ................... .. 184
Registering My Camera Settings. .................
.. 185
Troubleshooting 187
List of Messages 197

Table of Contents I5
Appendix 201
Safety Precautions. ............................ .. 201
Preventing Malfunctions
205
Battery Handling .............................. .. 206
Handling the Memory Card ...................... .. 208
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) " 210
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . .. 211
Camera Care and Maintenance
213
Specifications 214
Index 224
*Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 238
Symbol Conventions in this Guide
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lil FOf printing instructIOns. refer to It>e (JiJ.,,;f PriM User Guide.
Available shooting modes
.. T~::se:~~~~are n~~vailable
These modes are available
Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at time of purchase.

6I
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you
shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera
is operating and being
operated correctly.
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are
not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction
of a
camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results
in the failure of an
image to be recorded or to be recorded in away that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should
never be used
in amanner that infringes upon or contravenes international or
domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that
in certain cases
the copying
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties
by means of acamera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. Ifaproblem arises
while the camera is
in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale
before proceeding with awarranty claim to aCanon Customer Support Help
Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support
list supplied with your camera.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before
using it with aTV monitor.
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language setting.

Getting Started
• Preparations
• Shooting Still Images
e Viewing Still Images
e Shooting Movies
e Viewing Movies
eErasing
ePrinting
• Downloading Images to a ComputlJriO'!!
eSystem Map

For CB-2LXE
On Charging: lights
orange
For CB-2LX
~C/~~dr~~~r Charge Indicator
Charging Complete:
lights green
Charge Indicator -__
~ .......... ...;:
8IPreparations
3. RamOVA thA battery after charging is eomplate.
Charging takes approximately 2hours 5minutes.
2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into apower outlet,
or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-
2LXE) and plug it into apower outlet.
Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
I Charging the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.
Align these symbols
•• To protectthe battery and prolong its life. do not charge it for
.U longer than 24 hours continuously.

Preparations I9
r. Confirm that the Write
Protect Tab is unlocked
(only SO
memory cards).
•
Check the card for the
correct orientation.
111't--- Write Protect Tab
(Only SO
memory cards)
~tt-- Front
3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
2. Insert the battery.
It will lock into place with aclick.
I Installing the Battery and Memory Card
1. Slide the cover and open it out (CD, @).
CD
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it
inthe carnera. Insertingitbackw~rdmay cau~ethe
camera tofaiJto recognize the memory card or to malfunction.

. @
10 IPreparations
• To Remove the Memory Card
Use afinger to push the memory card in until you hear aclick, then
release it.
• To Remove the Battery
Press the battery lock in the direction of
the arrow (CD) and pull the battery out (@).
4. Close the cover (@, @).

Preparations 111
Attaching the Wrist Strap
It is recommended to use the Wrist Strap to avoid dropping
during camera use.

I Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned
on. Set the date and time as shown
in step 3and 4 in the explanation
below.
@BUtlOn
~
aButlon
Power Button
.1+1 +1 +Buttons
121 Preparations
1. Press the power button.
2. Select [Date/Time].
1. Press the ebutton.
2. Use the •or +button to select
the [W (Set up)] menu.
3. Use the +or +button to select
[Date/Time].
4. Pre:;:; the ® button.
3. Select the year, month, day and time, and the display
order.
1. Use the •or +button to select a
category.
2. Use the +or +button to set the
value.
4. Press the @button.
S. Press the ebutton.

Preparations 113
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
• A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to
save such settings as the date/time. Insert acharged battery
into the camera.
Or ifyou use the separately sold AC
Adapter Kit ACK-DC30, the battery will charge
in about four
hours. It will charge even ifthe camera is turned off.
•The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three
weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time .
settings ifthis occurs.
•
You can imprint the date and time you have set onto images
(p. 78).
@sutlon
@sutlon
~
.'+'+'+Sutlons e
~ Button
1. Press the @button.
2. Hold down the @ button and press the e button.
3. Use the .. , +, • or + button to ~alaet a languag~.
4. Press the @button.
I Setting the Display Language

@Button
~
--- Shutter Button
Power Button
Mode Dial
3. Aim the camera at the subject.
141 Shooting Still Images
2. Set the mode dial to 0(Auto).
1. Press the power button.
•The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in
the LCD monitor.
•Pressing the power button again turns the power off.

Recording: blinks green
AF frame
•AF frames will display in green on the
LCD monitor at the points of focus.
Shooting Still Images 115
Mute Setting
Pressing the DISP. button while switching on the camera power will
set the mute setting to [On] to silence all camera sounds except for
warning sounds. Setting can be changed from the [W (Set up)]
Menu [Mute] (p. 51).
5. Withoutchanging anything else,
press the shutter button all the
way (press fully) to shoot.
•The shutter sound will play once and the image will record.
•The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the
memory card.
4. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set
the focus.
•When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights
green (orange when the flash fires).

16 IShooting Still Images
Reviewing an Image Right After
Shooting (Rec. Review)
Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately
2seconds immediately after shooting.
-- Shutter Button
@Button
~
You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the
image immediately after shooting so that you can check
it.
•Keep the shutter button pressed fully.
•Press the @button while the recorded image
is
displayed.
Make sure the operation sound plays.
You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image
is being displayed.
To stop displayins the imasel press the shutter button halfway.
(j] You can change the interval for which images are displayed by
-configuring the [Review] item
in the [L!J (Rec.)] menu.

@BUtlOn
.1+Buttons
Viewing Still Images 117
Ifyou have replayed images, the last image viewed will display
(Resume Playback). Ifthe memory card has been switched, or
the images on the memory card have been edited with a
computer, the newest image on the memory card appears.
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1. Press the @button.
The last recorded image will display.
2. Use the. or +button to display the image you wish to
view.
•Use the +button to move to the
previous image and the
.. button to
move to the next image.
•The images advance more quickly
if
you keep the button pressed
continuously, but they will appear
coarse.

18 IShooting Movies
Power Button
-- Shutter Button
Mode Dial
@BUtlOn
~
.1.Buttons
1. Press the power button.
2. Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode dial to ." (Movie).
2. Press the @ button.
3. Use the • or • button to select
~ (Standard).
Q
4. Press the ~ button.
3. Aim the camera at the subject.