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CommonlyUsedShootingFunctions
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Workflow and Reference Guides
The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the
flowchart below. : Contents of This Guide
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[Getting Started (p. 7) ]
Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and memonj cards
to setting the date and time, shooting, playing and erasing images, and performing
simple printing tasks.
ILearning More (p. 37) ]
Names camera components and provides more detailed instructions for shooting
and playback. Lists informat_:_ for more advanced use of your camera.
IConnectthe camera
to other devices
• Connecting to a printer
•Connecting to a TV set
• Connecting to acomputer
Camera User Guide
Direct Print User
Guide
Software Starter
Guide
ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
• PDF manuals
available on the
Canon website.
http://web.canon jp/Imaging/information-e.html

Checking the Package Contents I 1
Checking the Package Contents
The following items are includedin the package. If something is missing,
please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
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(]) Camera OAA Alkaline Memory Card
Batteries (x2) _) (16MB)
Canon Digital (_ Warranty Card
_Camera Solution
Disk
Wrist Strap
(_ WS-20O
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
w th the included memory card.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High
_'_p* Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCptus
cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera. These
memory cards are collectively referred to as memory
cards in this guide.

Table of Contents I 3
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 75
Mode Dial ..................................... 75
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes ................ 76
=,_, Movie Shooting ............................. 79
C_ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ....... 83
P Program AE ................................ 85
TV Setting the Shutter Speed ..................... 86
Av Setting the Aperture ......................... 88
M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture .. 90
Various Shooting Methods 91
t;_ Continuous Shooting ......................... 91
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function ............. 93
Setting the Slow Synchro Function ................. 94
Checking the Focus and Peoples'
Expressions (Focus Check) ...................... 95
Switching between Focus Settings ................. 97
Selecting an AF Frame Mode ..................... 98
Selecting a Subject to Focus On
(When [Face Detect] ts Selected) ................ 101
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
(Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF)... 103
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ............ 107
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ....... 109
Adjusting the tSO Speed ..................... 110
Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shilt). 111
I_1Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ........... 114
Switching between Metering Modes ............... 115

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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ............... 116
Shooting in a My Colors Mode .................... 119
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings ....... 121
Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings ............ 122
Setting the Flash Output ........................ 123
Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE).. 124
_v Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button .. 125
Setting the Display Overlays ..................... 127
Setting the Auto Rotate Function .................. 128
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ............. 129
Resetting the File Number ....................... 131
Playback/Erasing 133
O, Magnifying Images .......................... 133
=-: Viewing lmages in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .. 134
Check the Focus and Facial Expressions
of Subjects (Focus Check Display) ............... 135
Jumping to Images .......................... 138
Viewing Movies (Movie Replay Control Panet) ....... 139
Rotating Images in the Display ................... 141
Playback with Transition Effects .................. 142
Automated Playback (Auto Play) .................. 143
Red-Eye Correction Function ..................... 144
Resizing Images .............................. 149
Attaching Sound Memos to Images ................ 150
Protecting Images ............................. 152
Erasing All Images ............................. 153

Table of Contents I5
• Symbol Conventions in this Guide
_co.ne.daethePos Mode:Shooting([])/Playback ([])
_r_oxvr_y a:2)_nin _eLCD_,
These modes are available
These modes are not available
i_ " This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
I_ " This mark denotes additional topics that complement the
basic operating procedures.
Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at time of purchase.

6IPlease Read
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 a way 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 a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or
domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases
the copying of images from pelformances, exhibitions, or commercial propeities
by means of a camera 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. If a problem arises
while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale
before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon 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 a TV monitor.
Language Setting
Please see the Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language
setting.

Shooting Using the Mode Dial I 75
_Mode Dial
Creativezone
Auto __age zone
• Auto
The camera automatically selects settings (p. 14).
[]
•Image zone
When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is
selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal
shooting (p. 76).
_l : Portrait
: Landscape
[] : Night Snapshot
.Ow : Kids&Pets
SCN
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: Special Scene (p. 76)
[] : Night Scene [] : Indoor
[] : Foliage [] : Snow
[] : Beach [] : Fireworks
[] : Aquarium
: Stitch Assist (p. 83)
: Movie (Standard/Compact) (pp. 18, 79)
• Creative zone
With these settings, you select parameters such as the shutter speed
or aperture stop to achieve a range of effects.
p : Program AE (p. 85)
TM : setting the Shutter Speed (p. 86)
AM : setting the Aperture (p. 88)
M : Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (p. 90)

76IShooting Using the Mode Dial
IShooting Modes for Specific Scenes []
[] See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222).
When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is
selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal
shooting.
[] Portrait
Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
[] Landscape
Optimized for shooting landscape scenes which
contain both near and far subjects.
[] Night Snapshot
Allows you to take snapshots of people against
twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects
of camera shake even without using a tripod.
[] Kids&Pets
Allows you to capture subjects that move around,
such as children and pets, without missing photo
opportunities.

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Shooting Using the Mode Dial | 77
SCN (Special Scene)
You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene.
[] Night Scene
Allows you to capture people against the backdrop
of an evening sky or night scene. The flash is
directed at the person and the shutter speed isslow,
so both the person and the background can be
beautifully shot.
[] Indoor
Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's
true color when shooting under fluorescent or
tungsten lighting.
[] Foliage
Shoots trees and leaves--such as new growth,
autumn leaves or blossoms--in vivid colors.