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Basic Operations
CommonlyUsedShootingFunctions
Var!ous Sh°°ting Me!h°ds.......................
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CQnnecting !0 a _Troubleshooting .....................................................................................
List of Messages
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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.

4ITableofContents
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 154
Setting the DPOF Print Settings .................. 154
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ............... 159
Connecting to a TV 161
Shooting/Playback Using a TV ................... 161
Troubleshooting 162
List of Messages 172

Table of Contents I 5
Appendix 176
Safety Precautions ............................. 176
Preventing Malfunctions ........................ 181
Battery Handling .............................. 182
Handling the Memory Card ...................... 184
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) ............. 186
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) .189
Replacing the Date Battery ...................... 191
Camera Care and Maintenance ................... 193
Specifications ................................. 194
Index 203
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 222
• Symbol Conventions in this Guide
[co.fls.dag theeos Mode:Shooting([])/Playback ([])
_p_oxVr_y a:2)_nin _eLCO_,
These modes are available
These modes are not available
i_ " This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
_] " 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.

1541 Print Settings/TransferSettings
ISetting the DPOF Print Settings []
You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the
number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used
on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print
compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing
service that supports DPOF.
The Aicon may display for a memory card with print settings
set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will
be overwritten by those set by your camera.
Setting the Print Style
After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following
settings can be selected. * Default setting
d* Prints one image per page.
Prints the selected images together at a
Print Type __ reduced size in an index format.
I[]_i_ Both Prints the images in both the standard and
index formats.
[] Date (OnlOff*) Adds the date to the print.
[] File No. (On/Off*) Adds the file number to the print.
Clear DPOF data (On*lOft) Clears all print settings after the images print.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings i155
.... 3.2"1"UsePressPressthethethe÷_[]___or .I,button.button.buttonto select...........................................................the _____
[_ menu.
4. Use the ÷ or 4, button to select ........
[Print Settings].
5. Press the _ button.
1. Use the ÷ or 41,button to select
[Print Type], [Date], [File No.] or
[Clear DPOF data].
2. Use the ÷ or 4, button to select a
setting to configure. - '
....... 3. Press the _ button.
[_] •The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print
Type as follows.
- [Index]
[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
- [Standard] or [Both]
[Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time,
however, the printable information may vary between
printers.
• Printing more than two copies
1. Set [Print Type] in [Print Settings] to [Standard] or [Both].
2. Select [Select Images & Qty.], choose the image you wish
to print, and press the FUNC./SET button.
3. Use the ÷ or 4, buttons to set the number of copies.
• Images dated using [] (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 72)
are always printed with the date, regardless of the [Date]
setting. As a result, some printers may print the date twice on
these images if [Date] is also set to [On].
• Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu
(p. 12).

I
156 _ Print Settings/TransferSettings
Single Images

I
Print Settings/Transfer Settings | 157
Index (_--_)
1. Use the ÷ or .I, button to select the IndexPrintSelection
images.
2. Select and deselect with the _
button.
3. Press the _ button.
i ou can also select images in the
index playback mode.
If the camera is connected to a printer, the [_N button will
light in blue while images are being selected. At this time,
press the _¢v button, confirm that [Print] is selected, and
when the FUNC./SET button is pressed, printing will begin.
All the Images on a Memory Card
1. Press the r-_ button.
2. Press the _ button.
3. Use the ÷ or 4, button to select the
IWI menu.
4. Use the 41.or _1,button to select
[Select All Images].
5. Press the _ button.
One copy of every image will be set to print.
Selecting [Clear All Selections] cancels all print settings.
When the camera is connected to a printer, the r_N button
will light blue. At this time, press the [_.,4 button, confirm that
[Print] is selected, and when the FMNC./SET button is pressed,
printing will begin.

158Print Settings/Transfer Settings
1. Use the ÷ or ,_ button to select
[OK].
2. Press the _} button.
_] • Images are printed in order according to the file number.
• A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
• When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can
be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot
be set (only one copy will be printed).

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1159
iSetting the DPOF Transfer Settings []
You can use the camera to specify settings for images before
downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for
instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.
The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards.
The _I icon may display for a memory card with transfer I
settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These Isettings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
Single Images
Select [Transfer Order],
1. Press the [] button.
2. Press the _ button.
3. In the [] menu, use the ÷ or 41,
button to select [m Transfer Order].
4. Press the _ button.
Select [Order],
1. Use the 4, or ,_ button to select
[Order].
2. Press the @ button.
Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer
order settings.
Select the images. Transfer Selection
1. Use the ÷ or .I_button to select
images to transfer.
2. Press the _ button.
• Pressing the FUNC./SET button
again desetects the setting.
• You can also select images in the
index playback mode.
3. Press the _ button several times.

I
160 _ Print Settings/TransferSettings
All the Images on a Memory Card
Select [Mark all].
1. Use the ÷ or ,_ button to select
[Mark all].
2. Press the @ button.
• Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer
order settings.
_] •Images are transferred in order according to the file number.
• A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

Connecting to a TV 1161
IShooting/Playback Using a TV [][]
You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV.
_] •The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to
accommodate different regional standards (p. 50). The
default setting varies between regions.
- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others
- PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Ta_'an), Oceania and others
• If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may
not display propedy.

162iTroubleshooting
•Camera (p. 162).
• When the poweris turned on (p. 163).
• LCD monitor(p. 163).
• Shooting (p. 165).
• Shooting movies (p. 168).
•Playback(p. 169).
• Battery(p. 170).
• TVmonitoroutput(p. 171).
• Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 171).
Power is not turned on. • Press the power button (p. 12).
Memory card slot/battery • Confirm that the Memory card slot /
cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (p. 9).
Batteries are loaded in the • Reload the batteries in the correct
wrong direction, direction (p. 8).
Batteries are not the right • Use only unused AA-size alkaline
type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH
batteries (p. 182).
Battery charge is low and • Replace the camera batteries with
the camera will not operate, two unused or fully charged batteries
("Change the batteries" (p. 8).
message displays). •Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold
separately) (pp. 34, 186).
Poor contact between • Wipe the battery terminals with a
camera and battery clean dry cloth.
terminals. • Reload the batteries several times.

Troubleshooting 1163
The camera's horizontal/ • The camera's or entat on mechanism
vertical orientation was : is operating. There is no malfunction.
changed.
F_'t,'le2f'€l[1,'_ i_I.,,,,L=__ I1.-t[_ I[.] i]
The SD memory card's or
SDHC memory card's write
protect tab is set to "Write
protect".
• When recording to, erasing from or
formatting the memory card, slide the
write protect tab upward (p. 184).
The lithium date battery • Replace the lithium date battery
charge !s dep!eted (p 191!
The battery holder was • The date and time settings need to be
removed, reset since they were lost (p. 12).
ll[o]_] I_'[_J31-[t_f'i
The image in the LCD • This is a normal occurrence in
monitor will darken in strong devices containing CCDs and does
sunlight or bright light, not constitute a malfunction. This
image will not be recorded when
shooting still photos, but it will be
recorded when shooting movies.
Display flickers when shot • This is not a camera malfunction
under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not
in still images).

164JTroubleshooting
Sometimes appears when •This is a normal occurrence in
shooting a bright subject,
such as the sun or other
light source.
devices containing CCDs and does
not constitute a malfunction. This bar
of light will not be recorded when
shooting still photos, but it will be
recorded when shooting movies.
A slow shutter speed has
likely been selected
because of insufficient
lighting.
• Set the tS Mode to any setting other
than [Off] (p. 73).
• Raise the ISO speed (p. 110).
• Set the Auto ISO Shift to any setting
other than [Off] (p. 111).
• Select a setting other than [] (flash
off) (p. 111).
• Set the self-timer and attach the
camera to a tripod or other device
(p. 65).
This displays when using a OThese settings will be overwritten by
memory card that has print those set by your camera (pp. 154,
settings or transfer settings 159).
set by other DPOF-
compliant cameras.
Camera automatically • There is no effect on the recorded
lightened the image image.
displayed on the LCD
monitor to make it easier to
see when shooting in a dark
area (p. 51).

Troubleshooting 1165
Camera is in playback mode • Switch to Shooting mode (p. 14).
or connecting to a computer/• Sw tch to the shooting mode after
printer mode. disconnecting the interface cable in
connecting to a computer/printer
mode.
Flash is charging. •When the flash is charged, the
indicator will light orange. Shooting is
now possible (p. 43).
Memory card is full. • Insert a new memory card (p. 10).
• f requ red, down oad the images to a
computer and erase them from the
memory card to make space.
Memory card is not • Format the memory card (p. 59).
formatted correctly. • If reformatting does not work, the
memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
SD memory card or SDHC • Slide the write protect tab upward
memory card is write (p. 184).
protected.
The camera moves when • Confirm the procedures in
the shutter button is "_j appears" (p. 164).
pressed.
AF-assist Beam is set to • In dark places where it is difficult for
[Off]. the camera to focus, the AF-assist
Beam will emit to assist focusing. As
the AF-assist Beam will not function
when turned off, set it [On] to activate
it (p. 47). Take care not to obstruct
the AF-assist Beam with your hand
when used.

1661Troubleshooting
Subjectisoutoffocalrange.•Shoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance (p. 194).
• The camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as []
(Macro) or [] (Manual Focus)).
Cancel the setting.
The subject is hard to focus •Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual
on. focus to shoot (p. 103).
Insufficient light for shooting.• Raise the built-in flash to [] (Flash
on) (p. 65).
The subject is • Set the exposure compensation to a
underexposed because the positive (+) setting (p. 114).
surroundings are too bright. • Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 107, 115).
Subject is too far away for • Shoot within correct flash range of the
flash to reach, subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 195).
• Raise the IS• speed and then shoot
(p. 110).
Subject is too close, making • Shoot within correct flash range of the
the flash too strong, subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 195).
• Adjust the flash output with the flash
exposure compensation function
(p. 121).
•Turn [On] the Safety FE (p. 124).
The subject is overexposed • Set the exposure compensation to a
because the surroundings negative (-) setting (p. 114).
are too dark. • Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 107, 115).
Too much light is shining • Change the shoot ng ang e
directly into the camera, or
is being reflected off the
subject.

Troubleshooting 1167
Flash is set to [] (Flash •Push down the flash to [] (Flash off)
on). (p.65).
ISO speed is too high. • Higher ISO speeds and [] (High ISO
Auto) setting may increase image
noise. For higher image quality, use
as low an ISO speed as possible
(p.1I0).
• In [], ,,,Owand m, [], modes in the
SCN mode or when using the Auto
ISO Shift, the ISO speed increases
and noise can appear.
Light from the flash has • This is a phenomenon that occurs
reflected off dust particles or with digital cameras and does not
insects in the air. This is
particularly noticeable when
shooting using the wide
angle or when you increase
the aperture value in the
aperture-priority AV mode.
Light is reflected back from
the eyes when the flash is
used in dark areas.
constitute amalfunction.
•Tum [On] the Red-Eye setting in the
Rec. menu (p. 93). For this mode to
be effective, the subject must be
looking right at the red-eye reduction
lamp. Try asking them to look directly
at the lamp.
Even better results can be obtained
by increasing the lighting in indoor
settings or approaching closer to the
subject.
• You can correct red eyes in images
using the Red-Eye Correction
function (p. 144).