Canon PowerShot A1400, Extended User Manual

Page 1: ...een ç Contents return to the Contents ç Chapter Contents return to the Chapter Contents page Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions section before using the camera Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future ...

Page 2: ...ing items are included in the package If anything is missing contact your camera retailer Camera Wrist Strap WS 800 Getting Started Warranty Card Battery Pack NB 11L Battery Charger CB 2LF CB 2LFE A2600 AA Alkaline Batteries x2 A1400 A memory card is not included ...

Page 3: ...o work with the camera About Eye Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye Fi card functions including wireless transfer In case of an issue with an Eye Fi card please check with the card manufacturer Also note that an approval is required to use Eye Fi cards in many countries or regions Without approval use of the card is not permitted If it is unclear whether the card has been appro...

Page 4: ...travene 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 LCD monitor is produced under extremely high precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99 9...

Page 5: ...er button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card battery cover Indicator DC coupler cable port Strap mount AV OUT Audio video output DIGITAL terminal Screen LCD monitor Movie button A Auto a Single image erase Up button Left button 1 Playback button Help button FUNC SET button h Flash Right button l Display Down button n button ...

Page 6: ...tton Flash Tripod socket Memory card battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount AV OUT Audio video output DIGITAL terminal Screen LCD monitor Movie button A Auto a Single image erase Up button Left button 1 Playback button Help button FUNC SET button h Flash Right button l Display Down button n button Speaker Viewfinder Indicator ...

Page 7: ...nstructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings For convenience all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the memory card The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images movies or both Still Images Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing still images Movies Indicates that the function is used when shooting or v...

Page 8: ...er Button 50 Optical Viewfinder 51 Shooting Display Options 52 FUNC Menu 53 MENU Menu 55 Indicator Display 57 2 Smart Auto Mode 58 Shooting Smart Auto 59 Common Convenient Features 69 Image Customization Features 77 Helpful Shooting Features 80 Customizing Camera Operation 81 3 Other Shooting Modes 82 Specific Scenes 83 Applying Special Effects 87 Special Modes for Other Purposes 93 4 P Mode 96 Sh...

Page 9: ...Editing Still Images 141 6 Setting Menu 146 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 147 7 Accessories 159 Optional Accessories 160 Using Optional Accessories 164 Printing Images 170 Using an Eye Fi Card 186 8 Appendix 189 Troubleshooting 190 On Screen Messages 196 On Screen Information 199 Functions and Menu Tables 203 Handling Precautions 215 Specifications 216 Index 222 ...

Page 10: ...ermined settings Auto Mode 59 Shooting people well I Portraits 83 P Against Snow 84 Matching specific scenes Low Light 83 t Fireworks 84 Applying special effects Vivid Colors 87 Poster Effect 87 Fish Eye Effect 88 Miniature Effect 89 Toy Camera Effect 91 Monochrome 92 ...

Page 11: ...e shot Self Timer 71 93 z z Add a date stamp 75 1 View z z View images Playback Mode 123 z z Automatic playback Slideshow 130 z z On a TV 164 z z On a computer 38 z z Browse through images quickly 126 127 z z Erase images 135 E Shoot View Movies z z Shoot movies 59 z z View movies Playback Mode 123 c Print z z Print pictures 170 Save z z Save images to a computer 42 ...

Page 12: ...d damage eyesight In particular remain at least 1 meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Strap Putting the strap around a child s neck could result in asphyxiation Use only recommended power sources Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the product Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts...

Page 13: ...es near or in direct flame A2600 Unplug the power cord 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 handle the power cord 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 power cord or p...

Page 14: ... 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 flash be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing This could result in burns or damage to the flash Avoid using placing or storing the product in the fo...

Page 15: ...ton swab to remove dirt dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build up and damage to the unit Remove and store the battery batteries when you are not using the camera If the battery or batteries are left inside the camera damage caused by leakage may occur Before you discard the battery batteries cover the terminals with tape or other insulators Contacting other metal materia...

Page 16: ...eries together with newer batteries 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 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 Do not attach any hard objects to the camera Doing so may ca...

Page 17: ...ontents 17 Gives basic instructions from initial preparations to shooting playback and saving on a computer Basic Guide Initial Preparations 18 Trying the Camera Out 30 Using the Software 37 System Map 45 ...

Page 18: ...e end of the strap through the strap hole and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end Holding the Camera z z Place the strap around your wrist z z When shooting keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving Do not rest your fingers on the flash ...

Page 19: ...ttery and charger insert the battery by pushing it in and down 2 Charge the battery z z CB 2LF Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet z z CB 2LFE Plug the power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet X X The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins X X When charging is finished the lamp turns green 3 Remove the battery z z After unplugging the b...

Page 20: ...ing time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery see Number of Shots Recording Time Playback Time 217 Charged batteries gradually lose their charge even when they are not used Charge the battery on or immediately before the day of use 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...

Page 21: ...on of the arrow insert the battery as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position z z If you insert the battery facing the wrong way it cannot be locked into the correct position Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way and locks when inserted 3 Close the cover z z Lower the cover and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position Terminals B...

Page 22: ...n the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow X X The battery will pop up A1400 Inserting the Batteries Insert the included batteries 1 Open the cover z z Slide the cover and open it 2 Insert the batteries z z Insert the batteries as shown ...

Page 23: ...ies or Canon AA NiMH batteries sold separately 161 Due to the variations in performance of other batteries use of specified batteries only is recommended NiMH batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do especially in cold weather For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording are possible with various batteries see Number of Shots Recording Time Playback Time 217 ...

Page 24: ... Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write protect tab when the tab is in the locked downward position Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position 2 Open the cover z z Slide the cover and open it 3 Insert the memory card z z Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position z z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you ins...

Page 25: ...icks into the closed position For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card see Number of Shots per Memory Card 218 Removing the Memory Card z z Open the cover and push the memory card in until it clicks and then slowly release the memory card X X The memory card will pop up ...

Page 26: ...n image properties when you shoot and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date You can also add a date stamp to shots if you wish 75 1 Turn the camera on z z Press the power button X X The Date Time screen is displayed 2 Set the date and time z z Press the q r buttons to choose an option z z Press the o p buttons to specify the date and time z z When fini...

Page 27: ...creen is no longer displayed X X Once the date and time have been set the Date Time screen is no longer displayed z z To turn off the camera press the power button Unless you set the date and time 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 o p butto...

Page 28: ... Press the n button to close the menu Date time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera s built in date time battery backup battery after the battery pack or batteries are removed The date time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a sufficiently charged battery batteries or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit sold separately 160 161 even if the camera is le...

Page 29: ...creen z z Press and hold the m button and then press the n button 3 Set the display language z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose a language and then press the m button X X Once the display language has been set the setting screen is no longer displayed You can also change the display language by pressing the n button and choosing Language on the 3 tab ...

Page 30: ...ply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions 1 Turn the camera on z z Press the power button X X The startup screen is displayed 2 Enter mode z z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed z z Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene X X A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen X X Frames displ...

Page 31: ...Press the shutter button lightly halfway down The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus Shoot z z Press the shutter button all the way down X X As the camera shoots a shutter sound is played and in low light conditions the flash fires automatically z z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends X X Your shot is only displayed until t...

Page 32: ...ime X X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded A2600 X X Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus z z Once recording begins take your finger off the movie button Finish shooting z z Press the movie button again to stop shooting The camera beeps twice as recording stops Elapsed Time ...

Page 33: ... z Press the 1 button X X Your last shot is displayed 2 Browse through your images z z To view the previous image press the q button To view the next image press the r button z z Press and hold the q r buttons to browse through images quickly Images appear grainy at this time z z Movies are identified by a icon To play movies go to step 3 ...

Page 34: ...utton press the o p buttons to choose and then press the m button again X X Playback now begins and after the movie is finished is displayed z z To adjust the volume press the o p buttons To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway ...

Page 35: ...Choose an image to erase z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image 2 Erase the image z z Press the o button z z After Erase is displayed press the q r buttons to choose Erase and then press the m button X X The current image is now erased z z To cancel erasure press the q r buttons to choose Cancel and then press the m button You can also erase all images at once 136 ...

Page 36: ...a is displayed Shooting advice is also displayed depending on the scene z z In Playback mode press the o p buttons and choose an item The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the illustration of the camera z z Choose an item and press the r button An explanation of the item is displayed To continue reading the explanation press the o p buttons to scroll up or down the screen Press the q...

Page 37: ...bsite and installing it you can do the following things on your computer CameraWindow z z Import images and change camera settings ImageBrowser EX z z Manage images view search and organize z z Print and edit images Internet access is required and any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately Software Guide Refer to this guide when using the software The guide can be accessed fro...

Page 38: ...mages 1 6 GHz or higher Movies Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher Still images Mac OS X 10 7 10 8 Core 2 Duo or higher Mac OS X 10 6 Core Duo 1 83 GHz or higher Movies Mac OS X 10 7 10 8 Core 2 Duo or higher Mac OS X 10 6 Core Duo 1 83 GHz or higher RAM Still images Windows 8 64 bit Windows 7 64 bit 2 GB or more Windows 8 32 bit Windows 7 32 bit Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more Movi...

Page 39: ... the latest system requirements including supported OS versions Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10 6 are used here for the sake of illustration What you will need z z Computer z z USB cable camera end Mini B 1 Download the software z z With a computer connected to the Internet access http www canon com icpd z z Access the site for your country or region z z Download the software 2 B...

Page 40: ...mputer z z With the camera turned off open the cover With the smaller plug of the USB cable in the orientation shown insert the plug fully into the camera terminal z z Insert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer s USB port For details about USB connections on the computer refer to the computer user manual ...

Page 41: ... Click Finish or Restart on the screen after installation z z Turn the camera off and disconnect the cable Using the software you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet some software excluded The first time you connect the camera to the computer drivers will be installed so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible Because the content and fu...

Page 42: ...the camera to the computer z z Follow step 3 in Installing the Software 40 to connect the camera to a computer 2 Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow z z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on z z On a Macintosh computer CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer z z For Windows follow the steps introduced below z z In the screen that displays...

Page 43: ...Click Import Images from Camera and then click Import Untransferred Images X X Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer in separate folders named by date z z After images are saved close CameraWindow press the 1 button to turn the camera off and unplug the cable z z For instructions on viewing images on a computer refer to the Software Guide 37 CameraWindow ...

Page 44: ...raWindow icon in the Dock the bar at the bottom of the desktop Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera to the computer without using the software the following limitations apply It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until camera images are accessible Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation Image...

Page 45: ...Windows Macintosh Computer TV Video System AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 Included Accessories Power Cable AV Cable AVC DC400 Flash Unit Canon brand PictBridge Compatible Printers High Power Flash HF DC2 3 1Also available for purchase separately 2A genuine Canon accessory is also available Interface Cable IFC 400PCU 3High Power Flash HF DC1 also supported 4Requires DC Coupler DR DC10 ...

Page 46: ...accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the...

Page 47: ...n Off 48 Shutter Button 50 Optical Viewfinder 51 Shooting Display Options 52 FUNC Menu 53 MENU Menu 55 Indicator Display 57 Camera Basics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options ...

Page 48: ... button to turn the camera on and view your shots z z To turn the camera off press the 1 button again To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode press the 1 button To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway 50 The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressin...

Page 49: ... one minute of inactivity In about two more minutes the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out press the shutter button halfway 50 Power Saving in Playback Mode The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the ...

Page 50: ...n halfway The camera beeps twice and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus 2 Press all the way down From the halfway position press fully to shoot X X The camera shoots as a shutter sound is played z z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway Length of shutter sound playback varies...

Page 51: ...s when using the screen Deactivate the screen z z Press the p button to turn the screen off 52 The area visible in the optical viewfinder may differ slightly from the image area in your shots The lens may be partially visible through the optical viewfinder at some zoom positions Although the camera automatically focuses on subjects face detection and focusing is not possible ...

Page 52: ...lay 2 Display Off A1400 Even if the screen is off it will turn on when you start shooting a movie Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light making it easier to check how shots are composed However on screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots Note that any on screen image distortion or jerky subject moti...

Page 53: ... Choose a menu item z z Press the o p buttons to choose a menu item and then press the m or r button z z In some menu items functions can be specified simply by pressing the m or r button or another screen is displayed for configuring the function 3 Choose an option z z Press the o p buttons to choose an option z z Options labeled with a icon can be configured by pressing the n button z z To retur...

Page 54: ...h the setup process z z Press the m button X X The screen before you pressed the m button in step 1 is displayed again showing the option you configured To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default settings 158 ...

Page 55: ...s such as shooting 4 playback 1 and so on Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode 209 214 1 Access the menu z z Press the n button 2 Choose a tab z z Move the zoom lever to choose a tab z z After you have pressed the o p buttons to choose a tab initially you can switch between tabs by pressing the q r buttons ...

Page 56: ...ns and then press the o p buttons to select the setting z z To return to the previous screen press the n button 4 Choose an option z z Press the q r buttons to choose an option 5 Finish the setup process z z Press the n button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the n button in step 1 To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default settings 158 ...

Page 57: ...play off 49 76 116 154 or connected to a computer 42 Blinking Starting up recording reading transmitting images shooting long exposures 95 distance warning 192 or cannot focus when the flash is deactivated 192 Orange On Ready to shoot when the flash is activated Blinking Distance warning 192 or cannot focus when the flash is activated 192 When the indicator blinks green never do any of the followi...

Page 58: ...g Smart Auto 59 Common Convenient Features 69 Image Customization Features 77 Helpful Shooting Features 80 Customizing Camera Operation 81 2 Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting ...

Page 59: ...ions 1 Turn the camera on z z Press the power button X X The startup screen is displayed 2 Enter mode z z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed z z Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene X X A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen 66 X X Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are ...

Page 60: ...y from the subject move it toward j wide angle A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed 4 Shoot Shooting Still Images Focus z z Press the shutter button halfway The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus X X Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus Zoom Bar ...

Page 61: ...is only displayed until the camera is ready to shoot again Shooting Movies Start shooting z z Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Rec is displayed with the elapsed time X X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded A2600 X X Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus z z Once rec...

Page 62: ... Note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy A1400 Note that the zoom factor is shown in blue and movies will look grainy z z When you recompose shots the focus brightness and colors will be automatically adjusted Finish shooting z z Press the movie button again to stop shooting The camera beeps twice as recording stops X X Recording will stop automatically when the memory...

Page 63: ... A flashing icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake In this case mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still If your shots are dark despite the flash firing move closer to the subject For details on the flash range see Flash Range 219 The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway For detail...

Page 64: ...er button all the way down and wait or release it and press it again A1400 A blinking h icon displayed with the message Charging the flash when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait or release it and press it again You can cha...

Page 65: ...0 Keep your fingers away from the microphone while shooting movies Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled A1400 Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies because sounds made by the camera will be recorded Audio recording is monaural Microphone Microphone ...

Page 66: ...her Subjects Icon Background Color In Motion 1 Shadows on Face 1 In Motion 1 At Close Range Bright Gray Backlit With Blue Sky Light Blue Backlit Sunsets Orange Spotlights Dark Blue Dark Tripod Used 2 2 1Not displayed for movies 2Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still as when mounted on a tripod Try shooting in G mode 96 if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions or...

Page 67: ...round People Other Subjects Icon Background Color In Motion Shadows on Face In Motion At Close Range Bright Gray Backlit With Blue Sky Light Blue Backlit Sunsets Orange Spotlights Dark Blue Dark Tripod Used Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still as when mounted on a tripod Try shooting in G mode 96 if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions or if it is not possible...

Page 68: ...tected faces Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus However if the camera detects subject movement only the white frame will remain on the screen When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement a blue frame is displayed and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted Servo AF Try shooting in G mode 96 if no fra...

Page 69: ...sing the optical zoom use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement 1 Move the zoom lever toward i z z Hold the lever until zooming stops X X Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor before the image becomes noticeably grainy which is then indicated on the screen 2 Move the zoom lever toward i again X X The camera zooms in even closer on the subject Zoom Factor ...

Page 70: ...not appear grainy Yellow range digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy ZoomPlus Blue range digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution settings 77 the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1 Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows 35mm film equivalent 28 560 m...

Page 71: ...ra will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button 1 Configure the setting z z Press the m button choose in the menu and then choose the option 53 X X Once the setting is complete is displayed 2 Shoot z z For Still Images Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it all the way down z z For Movies Press the movie button ...

Page 72: ...r press the n button z z To restore the original setting choose in step 1 Still Images Movies Using the Self Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button it will not affect your shot Configure the setting z z Follow step 1 in Using the Self Timer 7...

Page 73: ... choose and press the n button 2 Configure the setting z z Press the o p buttons to choose Delay or Shots z z Press the q r buttons to choose a value and then press the m button X X Once the setting is complete is displayed z z Follow step 2 in Using the Self Timer 71 to shoot For movies shot using the self timer Delay represents the delay before recording begins but the Shots setting has no effec...

Page 74: ...e lamp blinking and self timer sound will speed up The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows Configure the setting z z To deactivate the flash press the r button repeatedly until is displayed z z To activate the flash press the r button again is displayed The flash will automatically fire in low...

Page 75: ...orehand that the date and time are correct 26 1 Configure the setting z z Press the n button choose Date Stamp on the 4 tab and then choose the desired option 55 X X Once the setting is complete is displayed 2 Shoot X X As you take shots the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower right corner of images z z To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 Date stamps cannot be edite...

Page 76: ...s you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode When the camera is not in use the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption 1 Configure the setting z z Press the q button several times until is displayed X X The screen darkens when the camera is not used for approximately two seconds approximately ten seconds after darkening the screen turns off The camera turns off after approximately...

Page 77: ...mory Card 218 Configure the setting z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 53 X X The option you configured is now displayed z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size z z For e mailing images z z For images displayed on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices on a 16 9 screen A2 16 ...

Page 78: ...g z z Press the n button choose Red Eye Corr on the 4 tab and then choose On 55 X X Once the setting is complete R is displayed z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Red eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils for example You can also correct existing images 144 ...

Page 79: ...9 Configure the setting z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 53 X X The option you configured is now displayed z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Image Quality Resolution Frame Rate Details 1280 x 720 25 fps For shooting in HD 640 x 480 30 fps For shooting in standard definition In mode black bars displayed on the top and bottom ed...

Page 80: ...ton choose Blink Detection on the 4 tab and then choose On 55 2 Shoot X X flashes when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed z z To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 When you have specified multiple shots in mode this function is only available for the final shot A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have selected 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec or Hold in...

Page 81: ... the Lamp You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway or that lights up to reduce red eye when you shoot in low light conditions with the flash Configure the setting z z Press the n button choose Lamp Setting on the 4 tab and then choose Off 55 z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but cho...

Page 82: ... Scenes 83 Applying Special Effects 87 Special Modes for Other Purposes 93 3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions ...

Page 83: ... a shooting mode z z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 53 2 Shoot Still Images Movies I Shoot portraits Portrait z z Take shots of people with a softening effect Still Images Shoot under low light Low Light z z Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low light conditions ...

Page 84: ...ight natural colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks Fireworks z z Vivid shots of fireworks In t mode mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake mode resolution is 2304 x 1728 and cannot be changed ...

Page 85: ...cess the setting screen Press the o p buttons to choose a setting item and then press the q r buttons to adjust the value as you watch the screen z z Press the m button 3 Shoot Brightness For brighter images adjust the level to the right and for darker images adjust it to the left Color For more vivid images adjust the level to the right and for more subdued images adjust it to the left Tone For a...

Page 86: ...le z z When is displayed press the shutter button all the way down Images will be shot continuously and then be combined z z When the icon is not displayed press the shutter button all the way down to shoot a single image Because the camera will shoot continuously when is displayed hold it steady while shooting In some scenes images may not look as expected The flash will not fire when is displaye...

Page 87: ... step 1 in Specific Scenes 83 to choose a shooting mode 2 Shoot Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors Super Vivid z z Shots in rich vivid colors Still Images Movies Posterized shots Poster Effect z z Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration In and modes try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results ...

Page 88: ...lens 1 Choose z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 83 and choose 2 Choose an effect level z z Press the p button press the q r buttons to choose an effect level and then press the m button X X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results ...

Page 89: ...ovie is recorded People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback Note that sound is not recorded 1 Choose z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 83 and choose X X A white frame is displayed indicating the image area that will not be blurred 2 Choose the area to keep in focus z z Press the p button z z Move the zoom lever to resize the frame and press the o p buttons to move it 3 Fo...

Page 90: ...t the zoom before shooting Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical press the q r buttons in step 2 To move the frame press the q r buttons again To return the frame to horizontal orientation press the o p buttons Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame Movie image quality is when ...

Page 91: ...p 1 in Specific Scenes 83 and choose 2 Choose a color tone z z Press the p button press the q r buttons to choose a color tone and then press the m button X X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Standard Shots resemble toy camera images Warm Images have a warmer tone than with Standard Cool Images have a cooler tone than with Standard Try taking some test ...

Page 92: ...1 Choose z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 83 and choose 2 Choose a color tone z z Press the p button press the q r buttons to choose a color tone and then press the m button X X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot B W Black and white shots Sepia Sepia tone shots Blue Blue and white shots ...

Page 93: ...uding yourself in group photos or similar shots 1 Choose z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 83 and choose 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway z z Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces 3 Press the shutter button all the way down X X The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Look straight at camera to start c...

Page 94: ...About two seconds later the camera will shoot z z To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self timer press the n button Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later To change the number of shots press the p button press the q r buttons to choose the number of shots and then press the m button Blink Detection 8...

Page 95: ...utton choose in the menu and choose the desired shutter speed 53 3 Check the exposure z z Press the shutter button halfway to view the exposure for your selected shutter speed 4 Shoot On screen image brightness in step 3 when you pressed the shutter button halfway may not match the brightness of your shots With shutter speeds of 1 3 seconds or slower there will be a delay before you can shoot agai...

Page 96: ...sing 106 Flash 114 Using Eco Mode 116 Other Settings 117 4 P Mode More discerning shots in your preferred shooting style Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to G mode G Program AE AE Auto Exposure Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G make sure the function is available in that mode 203 212 ...

Page 97: ...t If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange In this case try adjusting the ISO speed 101 or activating the flash if subjects are dark 114 which may enable adequate exposure Movies can be recorded in G mode as well by pressing the movie button However some H and n settings may be automatically adjuste...

Page 98: ...choose in the menu As you watch the screen press the o p buttons to adjust brightness 53 X X The correction level you specified is now displayed z z When shooting movies shoot with the exposure compensation bar displayed z z When shooting still images press the m button to display the set exposure compensation amount and then shoot You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar dis...

Page 99: ...arately 1 Deactivate the flash 74 2 Lock the exposure z z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked With the shutter button pressed halfway press the r button X X is displayed and the exposure is locked z z To unlock AE release the shutter button and press the r button again In this case is no longer displayed 3 Compose the shot and shoot AE Auto Exposure ...

Page 100: ... 53 X X The option you configured is now displayed Evaluative For typical shooting conditions including backlit shots Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions Center Weighted Avg Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image area calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important Spot Metering restricted to within the Spot AE Point f...

Page 101: ... in fair weather For shooting in cloudy conditions or at twilight For shooting night scenes or in dark rooms To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to press the shutter button halfway Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter ...

Page 102: ...ed to the optimal brightness Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better z z Press the n button choose i Contrast on the 4 tab and then choose Auto 55 X X Once the setting is complete is displayed Under some shooting conditions correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy You can also correct existin...

Page 103: ...matically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions in the shade or at twilight Tungsten For shooting under ordinary incandescent tungsten lighting and similarly colored fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For shooting under warm white or similarly colored or cool white fluorescent lighting Fluor...

Page 104: ...et the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot z z Follow the steps in Adjusting White Balance 103 to choose z z Aim the camera at a plain white subject so that the entire screen is white Press the n button X X The tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white b...

Page 105: ...ayed 2 Shoot X X Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously Cannot be used with the self timer 71 or Blink Detection 80 During continuous shooting focus and exposure are locked at the position level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions camera settings and the zo...

Page 106: ... focusing range see Shooting Range 219 z z Press the m button choose in the menu and then choose the e option 53 X X Once the setting is complete e is displayed If the flash fires vignetting may occur In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar e will turn gray and the camera will not focus To prevent camera shake try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to 72 ...

Page 107: ...cusing range see Shooting Range 219 z z Press the m button choose in the menu and then choose the u option 53 X X Once the setting is complete u is displayed Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF auto focus frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows z z Press the n button choose AF Frame on the 4 tab and then choose the desired option 55 ...

Page 108: ...to nine green frames are displayed around faces in focus If faces are not detected or when only gray frames are displayed without a white frame up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway If faces are not detected when Servo AF 111 is set to On the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway E...

Page 109: ...de 107 to choose Tracking AF X X is displayed in the center of the screen 2 Choose a subject to focus on z z Aim the camera so that is on the desired subject z z Press the shutter button halfway changes to a blue which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure Servo AF 111 X X If no subject is detected is displayed 3 Shoot z z Press the shutter button all the way...

Page 110: ...F frame is displayed in the center Effective for reliable focusing A yellow AF frame is displayed with if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway Note that AF point zooming 118 is not possible To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame and then hold the shutter button halfway down ...

Page 111: ... AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions In low light conditions Servo AF may not be activated AF frames may not turn blue when you press the shutter button halfway In this case the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode If adequate exposure cannot be obtained shutter speeds and ap...

Page 112: ... is not pressed Instead you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway z z Press the n button choose Continuous AF on the 4 tab and then choose Off 55 On Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway Off Conserves battery power because the camera does not focus constantly...

Page 113: ...on will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button 1 Lock the focus z z With the shutter button pressed halfway press the q button X X The focus is now locked and is displayed z z To unlock the focus release the shutter button and press the q button again In this case is no longer displayed 2 Compose the shot and shoot ...

Page 114: ...h On You can have the flash fire for each shot For details on the flash range see Flash Range 219 Z Slow Synchro With this option the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject such as people while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range Even after the flash fires ensure that the main subject does not mov...

Page 115: ...e FE Lock Just as with the AE lock 99 you can lock the exposure for the flash shots 1 Set the flash to h 114 2 Lock the flash exposure z z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked With the shutter button pressed halfway press the r button X X The flash fires and when is displayed the flash output level is retained z z To unlock FE release the shutter button and press the r b...

Page 116: ... r buttons to choose X X is now shown on the shooting screen 199 X X The screen darkens when the camera is not used for approximately two seconds approximately ten seconds after darkening the screen turns off The camera turns off after approximately three minutes of inactivity 2 Shoot z z To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out press the shu...

Page 117: ...for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting Configure the setting z z Press the n button choose Grid Lines on the 4 tab and then choose On 55 X X Once the setting is complete grid lines are displayed on the screen z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Grid lines are not recorded in your shots ...

Page 118: ...re the setting z z Press the n button choose Digital Zoom on the 4 tab and then choose Off 55 Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame 1 Configure the setting z z Press the n button choose AF Point Zoom on the 4 tab and then choose On 55 ...

Page 119: ...re the original setting choose Off in step 1 The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter button halfway if a face was not detected if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen or if the camera detects subject movement The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom 69 or Tracking AF 109 ...

Page 120: ...on the 4 tab and then press the m button 55 2 Configure the setting z z Press the o p buttons to choose Display Time Press the q r buttons to choose the desired option z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Quick Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Displays images for the specified time Even while the shot is displayed you can take ano...

Page 121: ...the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Off Displays only the image Detailed Displays shooting details 201 When Display Time is set to Off or Quick 120 Display Info is set to Off and cannot be changed By pressing the l button while an image is displayed after shooting you can switch the display information Note that the settings of Display Info on the 4 tab cannot be changed By pre...

Page 122: ...ng Images 138 Editing Still Images 141 5 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots and browse or edit them in many ways To prepare the camera for these operations press the 1 button to enter Playback mode It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer or images from other cameras ...

Page 123: ...back mode z z Press the 1 button X X Your last shot is displayed 2 Browse through your images z z To view the previous image press the q button To view the next image press the r button z z Press and hold the q r buttons to browse through images quickly Images appear grainy at this time z z Movies are identified by a icon To play movies go to step 3 ...

Page 124: ... buttons 5 Pause playback z z To pause or resume playback press the m button X X After the movie is finished is displayed To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway If you prefer to have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode press the n button and on the 1 tab choose Resume and then Last shot To change the transition shown between images pr...

Page 125: ...n Display Still Images Movies Overexposure Warning for Image Highlights Washed out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display see above Still Images Movies Histogram z z The graph in detailed information display see above is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness and the vertical axis ...

Page 126: ...index z z Move the zoom lever toward g to display images in an index Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown z z To display fewer images move the zoom lever toward k Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever 2 Choose an image z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose an image X X An orange frame is displayed around the selected image z z Press the m button to view t...

Page 127: ... specific date Still image Movie Displays only still images or movies 1 Choose the first condition for image display or navigation z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose a condition 53 2 Choose the second condition for image display or navigation z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose a condition and then press the m button 3 View the filtered images z z Images matching your conditi...

Page 128: ...n Index 126 Magnifying Images 129 and Viewing Slideshows 130 You can protect erase or print all images found or add them to a photobook by choosing Select All Images in Search in Protecting Images 132 Erasing All Images 136 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 178 or Adding Images to a Photobook 183 If you edit images and save them as new images 142 145 a message is displayed and the images that w...

Page 129: ... zoom lever z z To zoom out move the zoom lever toward g You can return to single image display by continuing to hold it 2 Move the display position and switch images as needed z z To move the display position press the o p q r buttons z z While is displayed you can switch to by pressing the m button To switch to other images while zoomed press the q r buttons Press the m button again to restore t...

Page 130: ... Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 53 X X The slideshow will start a few seconds after Loading image is displayed z z Press the n button to stop the slideshow The camera s power saving functions 49 are deactivated during slideshows To pause or resume slideshows press the m button You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the q r buttons For fast f...

Page 131: ... display duration of each image 1 Access the setting screen z z Press the n button and then choose Slideshow on the 1 tab 55 2 Configure the settings z z Choose a menu item to configure and then choose the desired option 55 z z To start the slideshow with your settings choose Start and press the m button z z To return to the menu screen press the n button ...

Page 132: ... then choose in the menu 53 Protected is displayed z z To cancel protection repeat this process and choose again and then press the m button Using the Menu 1 Access the setting screen z z Press the n button and choose Protect on the 1 tab 55 2 Choose a selection method z z Choose a menu item and a setting as desired 55 z z To return to the menu screen press the n button ...

Page 133: ...Choose Select z z Following step 2 in Using the Menu 132 choose Select and press the m button 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button is displayed z z To cancel selection press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Protect the image z z Press the n button A confirmation message is displayed z z...

Page 134: ... the setup process in step 3 Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose Select All Images z z Following step 2 in Using the Menu 132 choose Select All Images and press the m button 2 Protect the images z z Press the o p buttons to choose Protect and then press the m button To cancel protection for groups of images choose Unlock in step 2 ...

Page 135: ...red However protected images 132 cannot be erased 1 Choose an image to erase z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image 2 Erase the image z z Press the o button z z After Erase is displayed press the q r buttons to choose Erase and then press the m button X X The current image is now erased z z To cancel erasure press the q r buttons to choose Cancel and then press the m button ...

Page 136: ...he setting screen z z Press the n button and then choose Erase on the 1 tab 55 2 Choose a selection method z z Choose a menu item and a setting as desired 55 z z Press the o p buttons to choose a selection method and then press the m button z z To return to the menu screen press the n button Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose Select z z Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method see above ...

Page 137: ...t this process to specify other images 3 Erase the image z z Press the n button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and then press the m button Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose Select All Images z z Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method 136 choose Select All Images and press the m button 2 Erase the images z z Press the q r buttons to choose O...

Page 138: ...entation of images and save them as follows 1 Choose z z Press the m button and then choose in the menu 53 2 Rotate the image z z Press the q or r button depending on the desired direction Each time you press the button the image is rotated 90 Press the m button to complete the setting ...

Page 139: ...te on the 1 tab 55 2 Rotate the image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image z z The image is rotated 90 each time you press the m button z z To return to the menu screen press the n button Movies with an image quality of cannot be rotated Rotation is not possible when Auto Rotate is set to Off 140 ...

Page 140: ...amera which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera z z Press the n button choose Auto Rotate on the 1 tab and then choose Off 55 Images cannot be rotated 138 when you set Auto Rotate to Off Additionally images already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation ...

Page 141: ...es Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution 1 Choose Resize z z Press the n button and choose Resize on the 1 tab 55 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button 3 Choose an image size z z Press the q r buttons to choose the size and then press the m button X X Save new image is displayed ...

Page 142: ...s now saved as a new file 5 Review the new image z z Press the n button Display new image is displayed z z Press the q r buttons to choose Yes and then press the m button X X The saved image is now displayed Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of 77 or saved as in step 3 Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution ...

Page 143: ...y corrected to make subjects stand out better Choose from four correction levels and then save the image as a separate file 1 Choose i Contrast z z Press the n button and then choose i Contrast on the 1 tab 55 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button 3 Choose an option z z Press the q r buttons to choose an option and then press the m button 4 Save...

Page 144: ...uto does not produce the expected results try correcting images using Low Medium or High Still Images Correcting Red Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red eye You can save the corrected image as a separate file 1 Choose Red Eye Correction z z Press the n button and then choose Red Eye Correction on the 1 tab 55 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image ...

Page 145: ...teps in Magnifying Images 129 4 Save as a new image and review z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose New File and then press the m button X X The image is now saved as a new file z z Follow step 5 in Resizing Images 142 Some images may not be corrected accurately To overwrite the original image with the corrected image choose Overwrite in step 4 In this case the original image will be erased Pro...

Page 146: ...146 ç Contents Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 147 6 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience ...

Page 147: ... Mute and then choose On Operation can also be silenced by holding down the p button as you turn the camera on Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds 123 To restore sound during movies press the o button Adjust volume with the o p buttons as needed Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows z z Choose Volume and then press the m button z z Ch...

Page 148: ...s follows z z Choose LCD Brightness and then press the q r buttons to adjust the brightness For maximum brightness press and hold the p button for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single image display This will override the LCD Brightness setting on the 3 tab To restore the original brightness press and hold the p button again for at least one second or restart ...

Page 149: ... using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device you should format the card with this camera Formatting erases all data on a memory card Before formatting copy images on the memory card to a computer or take other steps to back them up An Eye Fi card 186 contains software on the card itself Before formatting an Eye Fi card install the software on a computer 1 Access the Format screen...

Page 150: ...tton z z When formatting is finished Memory card formatting complete is displayed Press the m button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely When transferring or disposing of memory cards take steps to protect personal information if necessary as by physically destroying cards The total card capacity in...

Page 151: ...mputer or take other steps to back them up z z On the screen in step 2 of Formatting Memory Cards 150 press the o p buttons to choose Low Level Format and then press the q r buttons to select this option A icon is displayed z z Follow step 3 in Formatting Memory Cards 150 to continue with the formatting process Low level formatting takes longer than Formatting Memory Cards 149 because data is eras...

Page 152: ...onsecutively until the 9999th shot is taken saved even if you switch memory cards Auto Reset Image numbering is reset to 0001 if you switch memory cards or when a new folder is created Regardless of the option selected in this setting shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards To start saving shots from 0001 use an empty or formatted...

Page 153: ...day z z Choose Create Folder and then choose Daily X X Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the 1 button in Shooting mode 48 To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the 1 button set the retraction timing to 0 sec z z Choose Lens Retract and then choose 0 sec ...

Page 154: ...oose Power Saving and then press the m button z z After choosing an item press the q r buttons to adjust it as needed To conserve battery power you should normally choose On for Auto Power Down and 1 min or less for Display Off The Display Off setting is applied even if you set Auto Power Down to Off These power saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode 76 116 to ...

Page 155: ...t the date and time and your home time zone as described in Setting the Date and Time 26 1 Specify your destination z z Choose Time Zone and then press the m button z z Press the o p buttons to choose World and then press the m button z z Press the q r buttons to choose the destination z z To set daylight saving time 1 hour ahead press the o p buttons to choose z z Press the m button 2 Switch to t...

Page 156: ...d then press the m button z z Press the q r buttons to choose an item and then press the o p buttons to adjust the setting Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen Other certification logos are printed in this guide on the camera packaging or on the camera body z z Choose Certification Logo Display and then press the m but...

Page 157: ...lay language as needed z z Choose Language and then press the m button z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose a language and then press the m button Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the 3 tab Video System 165 Eye Fi Settings 186 ...

Page 158: ...Reset All and then press the m button z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and then press the m button X X Default settings are now restored The following functions are not restored to default settings 3 tab settings Date Time 26 Language 29 Time Zone 155 and Video System 165 Custom white balance data you have recorded 104 Shooting mode 83 ...

Page 159: ...Using Optional Accessories 164 Printing Images 170 Using an Eye Fi Card 186 7 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately ...

Page 160: ... for Battery Pack NB 11L The battery includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know the charging status at a glance Attach the cover so that is visible on a charged battery and attach it so that is not visible on an uncharged battery CB 2LD and CB 2LDE are also supported A2600 AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 z z For powering the camera using household power Recommended when using the camera over...

Page 161: ...es DC Coupler DR DC10 is required to connect the adapter to the camera A1400 DC Coupler DR DC10 z z Used with the AC adapter kit A1400 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 z z Includes four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries NB 3AH and a battery charger CB 5AH Recommended when using the camera over extended periods A1400 A set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries NiMH Battery NB4 300 is also available w...

Page 162: ...electrical transformer designed for traveling which may damage the battery Flash Unit High Power Flash HF DC2 z z External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built in flash High Power Flash HF DC1 can also be used Other Accessories AV Cable AVC DC400 z z Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen Interface Cable IFC 400PCU z z For connecting the ...

Page 163: ...Contents Printers Canon brand PictBridge Compatible Printers z z Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon brand PictBridge compatible printer For details visit your nearest Canon dealer ...

Page 164: ...y enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera For details on connection or how to switch inputs refer to the TV manual Some information may not be displayed on the TV 201 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off 2 Connect the camera to the TV z z On the TV insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs as shown Black or white Yellow Yellow Black ...

Page 165: ...to in step 2 4 Turn the camera on z z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on X X Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV Nothing is displayed on the camera screen z z When finished turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format NTSC or PAL matches the TV format To change the video output format press the ...

Page 166: ...l 1 Make sure the camera is off 2 Open the cover z z Follow step 1 in Inserting the Battery 21 to open the memory card battery cover and then open the coupler cable port cover as shown 3 Insert the coupler z z Insert the coupler facing the direction shown just as you would a battery following step 2 in Inserting the Battery 21 z z Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port A2600 Terminals...

Page 167: ...er cord into the compact power adapter and then plug the other end into a power outlet z z Turn the camera on and use it as desired z z When finished turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on This may erase your shots or damage the camera Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other object...

Page 168: ...tely eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level 1 Make sure the camera is off 2 Open the cover z z Follow step 1 in Inserting the Batteries 22 to open the memory card battery cover and then open the coupler cable port cover as shown 3 Insert the coupler z z Insert the coupler as shown z z Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port A1400 Coupler Cable Port ...

Page 169: ...er cord into the compact power adapter and then plug the other end into a power outlet z z Turn the camera on and use it as desired z z When finished turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on This may erase your shots or damage the camera Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other object...

Page 170: ...lustration Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer Also refer to the printer manual for additional information Still Images Easy Print Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer sold separately with the USB cable 1 Make sure the camera and printer are off 2 Connect the camera to the printer z z Open the cover Holding the smaller cable plug...

Page 171: ...cess the printing screen z z Press the m button choose c and press the m button again 7 Print the image z z Press the o p buttons to choose Print and then press the m button X X Printing now begins z z To print other images repeat the above procedures starting from step 5 after printing is finished z z When you are finished printing turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable ...

Page 172: ... r buttons to choose an option Default Matches current printer settings Date Prints images with the date added File No Prints images with the file number added Both Prints images with both the date and file number added Off Default Matches current printer settings Off On Uses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings Red Eye 1 Corrects red eye No of Copies Choose the nu...

Page 173: ...2 to access the printing screen choose Cropping and press the m button X X A cropping frame is now displayed indicating the image area to print 2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed z z To resize the frame move the zoom lever z z To move the frame press the o p q r buttons z z To rotate the frame press the m button z z Press the n button press the o p buttons to choose OK and then press the m butt...

Page 174: ...es Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing 1 Choose Paper Settings z z After following step 1 in Configuring Print Settings 172 to access the printing screen choose Paper Settings and press the m button 2 Choose a paper size z z Press the o p buttons to choose an option and then press the m button 3 Choose a type of paper z z Press the o p buttons to choose an option and then press the m bu...

Page 175: ... Print the image Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings Bordered Prints with blank space around the image Borderless Borderless edge to edge printing N up Choose how many images to print per sheet ID Photo Prints images for identification purposes Only available for images with a resolution of L Fixed Size Choose the print size Choose from 3 5 x 5 in postcard or wide for...

Page 176: ... Printing 174 choose ID Photo and press the m button 2 Choose the long and short side length z z Press the o p buttons to choose an item Choose the length by pressing the q r buttons and then press the m button 3 Choose the printing area z z Follow step 2 in Cropping Images Before Printing Cropping 173 to choose the printing area 4 Print the image ...

Page 177: ...choose the printing method 3 Print the image Movie Printing Options Single Prints the current scene as a still image Sequence Prints a series of scenes a certain interval apart on a single sheet of paper You can also print the folder number file number and elapsed time for the frame by setting Caption to On To cancel printing in progress press the m button ID Photo and Sequence cannot be chosen on...

Page 178: ...Print Settings Specify the printing format whether to add the date or file number and other settings as follows These settings apply to all images in the print list z z Press the n button and then choose Print Settings on the 2 tab Choose and configure settings as desired 55 Print Type Standard One image is printed per sheet Index Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet Both Both...

Page 179: ...mera Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings Setting Date to On may cause some printers to print the date twice Specifying Index will prevent you from choosing On for both Date and File No at the same time The date is printed in a format matching setting details in Date Time on the 3 tab accessible by pressing the n button 26 Index printing is not availabl...

Page 180: ...ct Images Qty on the 2 tab and then press the m button 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button X X You can now specify the number of copies z z If you specify index printing for the image it is labeled with a icon To cancel index printing for the image press the m button again is no longer displayed ...

Page 181: ...3 z z Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints You can only choose which images to print by following step 2 z z When finished press the n button to return to the menu screen Still Images Setting Up Printing for All Images z z Following step 1 in Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 180 choose Select All Images and press the m button z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and th...

Page 182: ...e OK and then press the m button Still Images Printing Images Added to the Print List DPOF z z When images have been added to the print list 178 181 the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer Press the o p buttons to choose Print now and then simply press the m button to print the images in the print list z z Any DPOF print job that you temporar...

Page 183: ... online or printing photobooks with your own printer Choosing a Selection Method z z Press the n button choose Photobook Set up on the 1 tab and then choose how you will select images may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings After import...

Page 184: ...83 choose Select and press the m button 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button X X is displayed z z To remove the image from the photobook press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images z z When finished press the n button to return to the menu screen ...

Page 185: ...choose Select All Images and press the m button z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and then press the m button Still Images Removing All Images from a Photobook z z Following the procedure in Choosing a Selection Method 183 choose Clear All Selections and press the m button z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and then press the m button ...

Page 186: ...Fi card keep the following points in mind Cards may continue to transmit radio waves even when Eye Fi trans is set to Disable 188 Remove the Eye Fi card before entering hospitals aircraft or other areas where transmission is prohibited When troubleshooting image transfer issues check the card and computer settings For details refer to the card s user manual Poor Eye Fi connections may cause image ...

Page 187: ...ed Transfer in progress 1 1Power saving 49 on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer 2Restart the camera Repeated display of this icon may indicate a problem with the card Images labeled with a icon have been transferred Checking Connection Information Check the access point SSID used by the Eye Fi card or the connection status as needed z z Press the n button choose Eye Fi Setti...

Page 188: ... z z Press the n button choose Eye Fi Settings on the 3 tab and then press the m button z z Choose Eye Fi trans and then choose Disable Eye Fi Settings is not shown unless an Eye Fi card is in the camera with its write protect tab in the unlocked position For this reason you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye Fi card if the write protect tab is in the locked position ...

Page 189: ...ç Contents 8 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting 190 On Screen Messages 196 On Screen Information 199 Functions and Menu Tables 203 Handling Precautions 215 Specifications 216 ...

Page 190: ...irm that the batteries are inserted facing the correct way 22 Confirm that the memory card battery cover is fully closed 23 Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance Try cleaning the terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the batteries a few times A2600 The battery is depleted quickly Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Try warming the battery a little by putting it in...

Page 191: ...creen under low light 52 Strange display on the screen when shooting Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies The screen may darken under bright light The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting Purplish banding may appear on the screen if you compose a shot that includes a bright light source No date stamp is added to images...

Page 192: ...jects are within focusing range 219 Set Lamp Setting to On 81 Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock 110 113 No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly try composing the shot with higher contrast subject areas centered be...

Page 193: ...image artifacts appear in flash shots This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles Shots look grainy Lower the ISO speed 101 High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images 101 Subjects are affected by red eye 78 Set Lamp Setting to On 81 to activate the red eye reduction lamp 5 6 in flash shots Note that while the red eye reduction lamp is on for...

Page 194: ...psed time display is incorrect the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time 149 219 is displayed and shooting stops automatically The camera s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough Try one of the following measures Use the camera to perform low level formatting of the memory card 151 Lower the image qua...

Page 195: ... you have activated Mute 147 or the sound in the movie is faint No sound is played for movies shot in mode 89 because audio is not recorded in this mode Memory Card The memory card is not recognized Restart the camera with the memory card in it 48 Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable try reducing the transfer speed as follows ...

Page 196: ...ssage is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card 3 and have inserted it facing the correct way contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk 24 Insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot 58 82 96 or edit images 141 145 Either erase unneeded images 135 or insert a memory card with enough free space 24 Charge the battery 19 No Image The...

Page 197: ...mages approx 1 000 on the memory card prevented printing or image transfer to a computer To transfer the images use a commercially available USB card reader To print insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot Naming error The folder could not be created or images could not be recorded because the highest supported folder number 999 for storing images on the card has been reached an...

Page 198: ... Exx and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk File Error Correct printing 170 may not be possible for photos from other cameras or images that have been altered using computer software even if the camera is connected to the printer Print error Check the paper size setting 174 If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct restart the printer and complete the setting on the ca...

Page 199: ... mode 76 116 Self timer 71 Camera shake warning 63 Metering method 100 Eye Fi connection status 186 Resolution 77 Recordable shots 218 Movie quality 79 Remaining time 219 Digital zoom magnification 69 AF frame 107 Focusing range 106 107 AF lock 113 Shooting mode 203 204 Scene icon 66 67 Flash mode 74 114 Red eye correction 78 Date stamp 75 ...

Page 200: ...etails Sufficient charge Slightly depleted but sufficient Blinking red Nearly depleted charge the battery soon Charge the battery Depleted charge the battery immediately A1400 Battery Level An on screen icon or message warns you when there is little battery power left No icon or message is shown unless the batteries are running out of power Display Details Blinking red Nearly depleted prepare repl...

Page 201: ...alance 103 Histogram 125 Image editing 141 145 Resolution 77 MOV movies Transferred via Eye Fi 186 Battery level 200 Metering method 100 Folder number File number 152 Current image no Total no of images Shutter speed still images Image quality Frame rate movies 79 Aperture value Flash 114 Focusing range 106 107 File size Still images Resolution 218 Movies Playback time 219 ...

Page 202: ...peed No sound is played Skip Backward To continue skipping backward keep holding down the m button Previous Frame For fast rewind keep holding down the m button Next Frame For fast forward keep holding down the m button Skip Forward To continue skipping forward keep holding down the m button c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer 170 Displays the frame approx 4 sec...

Page 203: ... Z 1 O O O O O O O O O O AE Lock FE Lock 99 115 2 O AF Lock 113 O O Eco Mode 76 116 On Off O O O O O O O O Screen Display 52 Display Off 3 O O O O No Information Display O O O O O Information Display O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Not available but switches to Z in some cases 2 FE lock not available in flash mode 3 PowerShot A1400 only ...

Page 204: ...O O O O O O O O AE Lock FE Lock 99 115 1 AF Lock 113 O Eco Mode 76 116 On Off O O O O O O O O Screen Display 52 Display Off 2 O O O No Information Display O O O O O Information Display O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 FE lock not available in flash mode 2 PowerShot A1400 only ...

Page 205: ... O O O O O O O O O O O O Self Timer 71 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Self Timer Settings 73 Delay 2 O O O O O O O Shots 3 O O O O O O O Metering Method 100 O O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Settings Dark Light 2 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 3 One shot cannot be modified in modes without selection of the number of shot...

Page 206: ... O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Self Timer 71 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Self Timer Settings 73 Delay 1 O O O O O O O O Shots 2 O O O O O O O O Metering Method 100 O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 2 One shot cannot be modified in modes without selection of the number of shots ...

Page 207: ... Contents Shooting Mode Function G I Resolution 77 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Movie Quality 79 O O O O O O O O Focusing Range 106 107 O O O O O O O O e u O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 208: ...t N Resolution 77 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Movie Quality 79 1 O O O O O O O Focusing Range 106 107 O O O O O O O O e u O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Synchronizes with the resolution setting and is automatically set 77 ...

Page 209: ...oint Zoom 118 On O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Servo AF 111 On O O O O O Off 2 O O O O O O O O Continuous AF 112 On O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O Lamp Setting 81 On O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Red Eye Corr 78 On O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode 2 On when subject movement is detect...

Page 210: ...nt Zoom 118 On O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Servo AF 111 On O O O O Off 2 O O O O O O O O Continuous AF 112 On O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Lamp Setting 81 On O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Red Eye Corr 78 On O O Off O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode 2 On when subject movement is detected in mode ...

Page 211: ...120 Display Time Off Quick 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold O O O O O O O O Display Info Off O O O O O O O O Detailed O O O O O O O Blink Detection 80 On O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Grid Lines 117 On O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Date Stamp 75 Off O O O O O O O O Date Date Time O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 212: ...ng 120 Display Time Off Quick 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold O O O O O O O O Display Info Off O O O O O O O O Detailed O O O O O O O O Blink Detection 80 On O O O Off O O O O O O O O Grid Lines 117 On O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O Date Stamp 75 Off O O O O O O O O Date Date Time O O O O Available or set automatically Not available ...

Page 213: ...o System 165 Time Zone 155 Eye Fi Settings 186 Lens Retract 153 Certification Logo Display 156 Power Saving 49 154 Language 29 LCD Brightness 148 Reset All 158 Start up Image 149 1 Playback Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Slideshow 130 Red Eye Correction 144 Erase 135 Resize 141 Protect 132 Auto Rotate 140 Rotate 138 Resume 124 Photobook Set up 183 Transition 124 i Contrast 143 ...

Page 214: ...em Ref Page Item Ref Page Print Clear All Selections 182 Select Images Qty 180 Print Settings 178 Select All Images 181 Playback Mode FUNC Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Rotate 138 Play Movie 123 Protect 132 Image Search 127 Print 170 Slideshow 130 ...

Page 215: ... Canon Customer Support Help Desk To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments put the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag If condensation does form on the camera stop using it immediately Continuing to use the ...

Page 216: ...rmat Design rule for Camera File system DPOF version 1 1 compliant Data Type Still Images Exif 2 3 JPEG Movies MOV Image data H 264 Audio data Linear PCM monaural Interface Hi speed USB Analog audio output monaural Analog video output NTSC PAL Power Source A2600 Battery Pack NB 11L AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 A1400 AA alkaline batteries AA NiMH batteries Canon NB 3AH x2 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 However c...

Page 217: ...inuous Shooting 2 Approx 1 hour 30 minutes Playback Time Approx 5 hours A1400 Power Source Alkaline Batteries NiMH Batteries Sold Separately Number of Shots Screen On Approx 150 Approx 500 in Eco mode Approx 200 Approx 650 Screen Off Approx 500 Approx 1100 Movie Recording Time 1 Approx 40 minutes Approx 2 hours Continuous Shooting 2 Approx 1 hour Approx 3 hours Playback Time Approx 6 hours Approx ...

Page 218: ...ing time that can be taken may vary widely depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used Number of shots time with fully charged NiMH batteries Number of Shots per Memory Card Recording Pixels Number of Shots per Memory Card Approx shots 8 GB 32 GB Large 16M 4608x3456 1903 7684 Medium 1 8M 3264x2448 3721 15020 Medium 2 2M 1600x1200 12927 52176 Small 0 3M 640x480 40937 165225 Widescreen 4608x25...

Page 219: ...hes approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in or approximately 1 hour when shooting in Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended Flash Range Maximum wide angle j 50 cm 3 0 m 1 6 9 8 ft Maximum telephoto i 1 2 2 0 m 3 9 6 6 ft Shooting Range Shooting Mode Focusing Range Maximum ...

Page 220: ...1 2000 sec Range in all shooting modes 15 1 2000 sec Aperture f number f 2 8 f 7 9 W f 6 9 f 20 T A2600 Battery Pack NB 11L Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Nominal Voltage 3 6 V DC Nominal Capacity 680 mAh Charging Cycles Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 34 6 x 40 2 x 5 2 mm 1 36 x 1 58 x 0 20 in Weight Approx 13 g approx 0 46 oz ...

Page 221: ...07 A 100 V 0 04 A 240 V Rated Output 4 2 V 0 41 A Charging Time Approx 2 hr when using NB 11L Charge Indicator Charging orange Fully charged green two indicator system Operating Temperatures 5 40 C 41 104 F All data is based on tests by Canon Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice ...

Page 222: ...kit 161 Battery charger 2 160 Blink detection 80 C Camera Reset all 158 Center AF frame mode 110 Color white balance 103 Index Continuous shooting 105 Custom white balance 104 D Date time Adding date stamps 75 Changing 28 Date time battery 28 Settings 26 World clock 155 DC coupler 161 Defaults Reset all Digital zoom 69 Display language 29 DPOF 178 Drive mode 105 E Editing i Contrast 143 Red eye co...

Page 223: ...tions 53 Table 205 214 G Grid lines 117 H Household power 166 168 I i Contrast 102 143 Images Display period 120 Erasing 135 Playback Viewing Protecting 132 Indicator 57 Infinity focus mode 107 ISO speed 101 L Live View Control shooting mode 85 Long shutter shooting mode 95 Low light shooting mode 83 M Macro focus mode 106 Magnified display 129 Memory cards 3 Recording time 219 Menu Basic operatio...

Page 224: ...lay language 29 Icons 199 201 Menu FUNC menu Menu SD SDHC SDXC memory cards Memory cards Searching 127 Self timer 71 2 second self timer 72 Customizing the self timer 73 Face self timer shooting mode 93 Servo AF 111 Shooting Shooting date time Date time Shooting information 199 Slideshow 130 Snow shooting mode 84 Software Installation 39 Saving images to a computer 42 Sounds 147 Strap 2 18 Super v...

Page 225: ... ç Contents Index display 126 Magnified display 129 Single image display 33 Slideshow 130 TV display 164 W White balance color 103 Widescreen resolution 77 World clock 155 Wrist strap Strap Z Zoom 31 60 69 ...

Page 226: ...nt plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed Battery Charger CB 2LFE In normal use keep the LED side face up The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use For U S A customers only For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a special plug adapter For only ...

Page 227: ...attery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery USA and Canada only The Nickel Metal Hydride battery is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery ...

Page 228: ... not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equi...

Page 229: ...nd may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded only 1 for a personal and non commercial purpose or 2 by a video provider licensed under the AT T patents to provide MPEG 4 compliant video No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard Disclaimer Reprinting transmitting or storing in a retrieval system any part of th...