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Choosing the Person to Focus On 
(Face Select)

You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot.

1

Enter Face Select mode.

Point the camera toward the face of the 
subject and press the 

0

 button.

X

After [Face Select : On] appears, a face 
frame 

 will appear around the face 

detected as the main subject.

Even if the subject moves,  he face frame 

 will follow the subject within a certain 

range.

If a face is not detected, 

 will not appear.

2

Choose the face on which to 
focus.

If you press the 

0

 button, the face frame 

 will move to another face detected by 

the camera.

When the frame has made a full circuit of all 
detected faces, [Face Select: Off] will 
appear, and the AF frame mode screen will 
reappear.

3

Shoot.

Press the shutter button halfway. The face 
frame of the chosen face will change into a 
green .

Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

Confirming the number of detected faces

Keeping the 

0

 button pressed will display the number of faces detected 

by the camera (35 at the most) (orange: main subject’s face, white: 
detected face).

Summary of Contents for Powershot A3100 IS

Page 1: ...Photo of PowerShot A31 00 IS Make sure you read this guide before using the camera Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future Please use this manual along with the PDF manuals inclu...

Page 2: ...omer Support Leaflet 2 Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD ROM After installation shortcut icons appear on the desktop If the software installation fails you can find the man...

Page 3: ...s shot for personal use Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale If there is a problem with the camera while abroad please return it to the country of sale...

Page 4: ...of children and infants Strap Putting the strap around a child s neck could result in asphyxiation Memory card Dangerous if swallowed If this occurs contact a doctor immediately Do not attempt to disa...

Page 5: ...manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged or not fully plugged into the outlet Do not allow dirt or metal...

Page 6: ...after recharging is complete or when you are not using it Do not place anything such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is charging Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time m...

Page 7: ...ng Pictures Smart Auto 18 Viewing Images 21 Erasing Images 22 Shooting in Easy Mode 23 Viewing or Erasing in Easy Mode 24 Shooting Movies 25 Viewing Movies 27 Transferring Images to a Computer for Vie...

Page 8: ...es approx 1 hour and 30 minutes 2 Insert the battery Align the marks on the battery and charger then insert the battery by sliding it in CD and down 00 4 Remove the battery Unplug the battery charger...

Page 9: ...ot used Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the A mark is visible How to store the battery for long periods Deplete and remove the battery from the camera Attach the terminal cover and store...

Page 10: ...ed II Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will no...

Page 11: ...il it clicks into place What if Memory card locked appears on the screen SO SOHC and SOXC memory cards have a write protect tab If this tab is in the locked position Memory card locked will appear on...

Page 12: ...GB 1231 4GB 1471 16 GB 5042 16 GB 6026 Values are based on the default settings The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings the subject and the memory card used 12 Can...

Page 13: ...The Date Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings be sure to set them 1 Turn on the came...

Page 14: ...s 1 Display the menus Press the MENU button Date Time battery The camera has a built in date time battery backup battery that allows the date time settings to be retained for about three weeks after t...

Page 15: ...tings screen Press and hold the button then press the MENU button 3 Set the display language Press the buttons to choose a language then press the button Once the display language has been set the set...

Page 16: ...ill appear Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices you should format the card with this camera Formatting initializing a memory card erases all data on the mem...

Page 17: ...prevent personal informatlon eaks The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card II Pressing the Shutter Button 2 Press fully a...

Page 18: ...J will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Pressing the button toward IH I will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller the zoom bar will appear 2 Choose EmID mode Set the mode...

Page 19: ...ar on the screen for about two seconds You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has...

Page 20: ...nd you can shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm 4 0 m 12 in 13 1 ft Press the zoom button toward tJ and hold it until the lens stops moving The camera will be at its maximum t...

Page 21: ...quickly if you keep the buttons pressed but they will appear coarse The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses Pressing the E button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the...

Page 22: ...e Press the E button The last image you took will appear 2 Choose an image to erase Press the buttons to display an image to erase 3 Erase the image Press the T button Erase appears on the screen Pres...

Page 23: ...unctional This prevents incorrect operation of the camera allowing even beginners to take worry free pictures Enter mode Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot Follow Steps 3 5 on pp 18 19 to shoot no sound wil...

Page 24: ..._r m IIUU all la Press the E button then press the buttons to switch images Viewing Slideshows Start the slideshow Press the E button then press the button and all the shots you have taken will displa...

Page 25: ...o 2 Compose the shot Pressing the zoom button toward tJ will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Pressing the button toward Iill will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller 3...

Page 26: ...beep once and stop shooting the movie The movie will record to the memory card Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom butto...

Page 27: ...the movie Press the buttons to choose Play then press the button The movie will play Press the button again to pause the movie or resume playback Press the buttons to adjust the volume After the movie...

Page 28: ...ws 7 64 bit 2 GB or more RAM Windows 7 32 bit Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more Space PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Display 1...

Page 29: ...low the on screen instructions to proceed with the installation If the User Account Control window appears follow the on screen instructions to proceed When the install finishes click Restart or Finis...

Page 30: ...ows Click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow CameraWindow will appear If CameraWindow does not appear click the Start menu and choose All Programs followed by Canon Utilities...

Page 31: ...ing a computer refer to the Software Guide You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer There are however the following limitations I...

Page 32: ...d Card Reader Wrist Strap WS 800 Interface Cable IFC 400PCU AV Cable AVC DC400 Supplied with Camera Windows Macintosh Inkjet Printers PIXMA series Canon Brand PictBridQ s Compliant Printers See the us...

Page 33: ...Battery Pack NB 8L Battery Pack NB 8L Rechargeable lithium ion battery CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATIERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATIERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION Us...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...t 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...

Page 36: ...THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug Irfaptor f tho nronor nf lnur ltion for tho nOtA or It10t if neodod u oJ LI tJ JV A I I I t Ai J Battery Charger C...

Page 37: ...ENGLISH Make sure you read this guide before using the camera Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future Camera User Guide Photo of PowerShot A3100 IS...

Page 38: ...era User Guide This Guide Once you have mastered the basics use the camera s many features to shoot more challenging photos Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a printe...

Page 39: ...avene 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 there is a problem with the ca...

Page 40: ...my shots 61 Take close up pictures of subjects macro shooting 67 Add effects and shoot Poster Effect Super Vivid 57 Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 73 Change the size of picture I want to...

Page 41: ...pictures on a computer 34 Quickly search pictures 92 93 Erase pictures 28 101 Protect pictures from accidental erasure 98 Shoot View Movies Shoot movies 31 View movies 33 88 Print Easily print picture...

Page 42: ...38 Separately Sold Accessories 39 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Indicator 43 Screen Display 44 Power Saving Function Auto Power Down 45 FUNC Menu Basic Operations 46 MENU Basic Operations 47...

Page 43: ...yback and Editing Functions 91 Quickly Searching Images 92 Searching for Images Using the Jump Display 93 Viewing Slideshows 94 Checking the Focus 95 Magnifying Images 96 Changing Image Transitions 96...

Page 44: ...a page number This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guid...

Page 45: ...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 Memory card Dangerous if swallowed If this occurs contac...

Page 46: ...e 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 plug are damaged or not fully plugged into the outlet Do not...

Page 47: ...let after recharging is complete or when you are not using it Do not place anything such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is charging Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of ti...

Page 48: ...12...

Page 49: ...and view images in Easy Mode how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer Attaching the Strap Holding the Camera Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it...

Page 50: ...ug and plug the charger into a power outlet For CB 2LAE Plug the power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet X The charge lamp lights orange and charging starts X The charg...

Page 51: ...ot used How to store the battery for long periods Deplete and remove the battery from the camera Attach the terminal cover and store the battery Storing a battery for long periods of time about a year...

Page 52: ...separately 1 Check the card s write protect tab If the memory card has a write protect tab you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position Slide the tab up until you hear a...

Page 53: ...licks into place Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow X The battery will pop up Remove the memory card Push t...

Page 54: ...aken will vary depending on camera settings the subject and the memory card used Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1231 5042 Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1471 6026 Can you check the num...

Page 55: ...tons to choose an option Press the op buttons to set a value 3 Complete the setting Press the m button X Once the date and time have been set the Date Time screen will close Pressing the power button...

Page 56: ...ting Pressing the n button will close the menu Date Time battery The camera has a built in date time battery backup battery that allows the date time settings to be retained for about three weeks afte...

Page 57: ...gs screen Press and hold the m button then press the n button 3 Set the display language Press the opqr buttons to choose a language then press the m button X Once the display language has been set th...

Page 58: ...e the erased data exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card 1 Display the menu Press the n button 2 Choose Format Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab Press the op buttons to cho...

Page 59: ...l the way to shoot X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure it...

Page 60: ...A mode Set the mode dial to A When you point the camera toward the subject the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene X The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper r...

Page 61: ...pear on the screen for about two seconds You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it ha...

Page 62: ...the flash to reach Press the zoom button toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of ap...

Page 63: ...oldest Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were taken from oldest to newest The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed but they will appear coa...

Page 64: ...Press the 1 button X The last image you took will appear 2 Choose an image to erase Press the qr buttons to display an image to erase 3 Erase the image Press the p button X Erase appears on the screen...

Page 65: ...tional This prevents incorrect operation of the camera allowing even beginners to take worry free pictures 1 Enter 9 mode Set the mode dial to 9 2 Shoot Follow Steps 3 5 on pp 24 25 to shoot no sound...

Page 66: ...age Press the 1 button then press the qr buttons to switch images Viewing Slideshows Start the slideshow X Press the 1 button then press the m button and all the shots you have taken will display for...

Page 67: ...Compose the shot Pressing the zoom button toward i will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Pressing the button toward j will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller 3 Focus Pr...

Page 68: ...p shooting the movie X The movie will record to the memory card X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills Estimated Shooting Times Shooting times are based on default settings Reco...

Page 69: ...ovies 2 Choose a movie Press the qr buttons to choose a movie then press the m button X The movie control panel will appear 3 Play the movie Press the qr buttons to choose Play then press the m button...

Page 70: ...nd 2 Windows XP Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Computer model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU Pentium 1 3 GHz or higher RAM Windows 7 64 bit 2 GB or more W...

Page 71: ...w the on screen instructions to proceed with the installation If the User Account Control window appears follow the on screen instructions to proceed When the install finishes click Restart or Finish...

Page 72: ...Camera using Canon CameraWindow X CameraWindow will appear If CameraWindow does not appear click the Start menu and choose All Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow Macin...

Page 73: ...s using a computer refer to the Software Guide You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer There are however the following limitatio...

Page 74: ...deo Canon Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers SELPHY series Inkjet Printers PIXMA series See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and int...

Page 75: ...ing Battery Pack NB 8L Battery Pack NB 8L Rechargeable lithium ion battery Flash High Power Flash HF DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can illuminate subjects that are too distant for the light...

Page 76: ...anon 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 accid...

Page 77: ...41 2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen as well as the basic operating instructions...

Page 78: ...Mount p 13 If you turn the mode dial while in Playback mode the camera will switch to Shooting mode Scene Mode You can shoot with the best settings for the scene p 54 or add effects and shoot p 57 P M...

Page 79: ...8 q Button b Exposure Compensation p 66 d Jump p 93 o Button m FUNC SET Function Set Button p 46 h Flash pp 58 67 r Button Q Self Timer pp 62 74 75 a Single Image Erase p 28 p Button Color Status Oper...

Page 80: ...t Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen This has no effect on the recorded image Overexposure Warning during Playback In Detailed Information...

Page 81: ...attery power the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operat...

Page 82: ...ss the m button 3 Choose a menu item Press the op buttons to choose a menu item X The available options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen 4 Choose an option Press the qr buttons...

Page 83: ...lay the menu Press the n button 2 Choose a tab Press the qr buttons or press the zoom button to choose a tab 3 Choose a menu item Press the op buttons to choose a menu item Some items require you to p...

Page 84: ...n press the qr buttons to choose On Press the n button again to return to the normal screen Adjusting the Volume 1 Display the menu Press the n button 2 Choose Volume Press the qr buttons to choose th...

Page 85: ...the n button twice to return to the normal screen Using the l Button Press the l button for more than one second X The screen increases to maximum brightness regardless of the setting in the 3 tab Pr...

Page 86: ...t All Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab Press the op buttons to choose Reset All then press the m button 3 Reset the settings Press the qr buttons to choose OK hen press the m button X The came...

Page 87: ...fore performing a low level format 1 Display the menu Press the n button 2 Choose Format Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab Press the op buttons to choose Format then press the m button 3 Perfor...

Page 88: ...pears or if the camera does not work correctly performing a low level format may solve the problem Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low level form...

Page 89: ...conditions the camera will automatically select any necessary settings All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture This chapter assumes A mode is set for Turning the Flas...

Page 90: ...when photographing people JTake landscapes Landscape Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth F Take snapshots at night Night Snapshot Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city n...

Page 91: ...itions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode 1 Enter K mode Set the mode dial to K 2 Choose the Shooting mode After pressing the m button press the op buttons to choose then pre...

Page 92: ...setting of will display and the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200 pixels w Take shots of people at the beach Beach Lets you take shots of brigh ly lit people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunl...

Page 93: ...ration In t mode attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image Additionally if you attach the camera to a tripod you should set IS Mode to Off p 123 Since you...

Page 94: ...he m button X Once set will appear on the screen To turn the flash back on follow the steps above to return the setting to What if a flashing appears When you press the shutter button halfway in low l...

Page 95: ...rgest possible zoom factor without image deterioration has been reached and the zoom factor will appear when you release the zoom button 2 Press it toward i again X The digital zoom will zoom in even...

Page 96: ...hoose a magnification Pressing the n button will restore the shooting screen X The view will be enlarged and the zoom factor will appear on he screen To return to standard digital zoom choose Digital...

Page 97: ...n button will restore the shooting screen X Once set DATE will appear on the screen 3 Shoot X The shooting date or time will be recorded in the image s lower right corner To restore to the original se...

Page 98: ...will appear on the screen 3 Shoot Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject then press it fully X When the self timer starts he lamp blinks and the self imer sound plays X Two seconds...

Page 99: ...by and Look straight at camera to start count down will appear on the screen X The lamp will blink and the self timer sound will play 4 Join the subjects and look at the camera X When the camera detec...

Page 100: ...64...

Page 101: ...in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G mode G stands for Program AE Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this...

Page 102: ...of 2 to 2 1 Enter Exposure Compensation mode Press the o button 2 Adjust the brightness While watching the screen press he qr buttons to adjust the brightness and press the m button X The exposure co...

Page 103: ...screen Shooting Close ups Macro You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close ups of it The shooting range focusing zone is approximately 3 60 cm 1 2 in 2 0 ft from the end o...

Page 104: ...n press he qr buttons to choose u hen press the m button X Once set u will appear on the screen Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image Size You can choose from six recording pixels image size sett...

Page 105: ...The setting you chose will appear on the screen Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size Approx KB Number of Recordable...

Page 106: ...ze paper Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size Approx KB Number of Recordable Images 4 GB 16 GB Large 10 M 3648 x 2736 2565 1471 6026 1226 3017 12354 Medium 1 6 M 2816 x 2112 1620...

Page 107: ...loudy Twilight Nightscapes Dark interiors Changing the ISO speed Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images but here may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions R...

Page 108: ...ll shoot In Step 2 above choose Make sure the entire screen is filled with a plain white colored subject then press the l button X The tint on the screen will change after recording the white balance...

Page 109: ...levels Follow Step 2 above to choose hen press the l button Press the op buttons to choose an option then press the qr buttons to choose a value The more to the right the stronger deeper the effect ge...

Page 110: ...er button is pressed avoiding any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button Choose After pressing the p button press the op buttons to choose then press he m button X Once set will app...

Page 111: ...m button Follow Step 3 on p 62 to shoot What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots Exposure and white balance settings are set with he first shot When you set the time delay for more than...

Page 112: ...a screen Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway the focus and exposure are locked You can now recompose and shoot This is called Focus Lock 1 Fo...

Page 113: ...rious functions This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G mode The section Shooting Long Exposures p 84 assumes that the mode dial is set to K mode and the camera is in Before attempting to...

Page 114: ...ng within a certain range When the shutter button is pressed halfway up to 9 green frames will appear on faces on which the camera focuses Center The AF frame is locked to the center This is effective...

Page 115: ...reduce the AF frame size Press the n button choose the 4 tab then choose the AF Frame Size menu item and Small option The setting is configured to Normal when the Digital Zoom p 59 or Digital Tele con...

Page 116: ...ot detected will not appear 2 Choose the face on which to focus If you press the 0 button the face frame will move to another face detected by the camera When the frame has made a full circuit of all...

Page 117: ...hoot Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode brightness measuring function to match the shooting conditions 1 Choose the Metering mode After pressing the m button press the op butt...

Page 118: ...tton again will disappear and the AE will unlock 2 Compose the scene and shoot Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash FE stands for Fl...

Page 119: ...n 2 Shoot Even if the flash fires ensure that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends Red Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eye that occurs in images taken with the flash...

Page 120: ...reen Red eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes For example when red make up has been used around eyes You can correct recorded images p 108 You can also display the screen in Step...

Page 121: ...rious Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the Shooting Movies and Viewing Movies sections of Chapter 1 This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to...

Page 122: ...g may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended Image Quality Recording Pixels Frame Rate Content 640 x 480...

Page 123: ...n More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom p 59 You can use the digital zoom while shooting but the optical zoom cannot be used If you want to shoot at the maximum zoom factor you should adjust he optica...

Page 124: ...Images as Favorites p 103 Organizing Images by Category My Category p 104 Rotating Images p 105 Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p 33 Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback you can use th...

Page 125: ...the end of the movie from X Even if you move to a point other than a point only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is chosen Only the por ion from the nearest to the right...

Page 126: ...le When Overwrite is chosen in Step 4 the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie erasing the original When there is not enough space left on the memory card only Overwrite can be chosen I...

Page 127: ...the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer had their file name changed or have been taken o...

Page 128: ...he chosen image by itself Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them You can also jump by the shooting...

Page 129: ...en search method to jump to an image To return to Single Image Playback press the n button The number of images matching the search filter will display on the right side of the screen except for and T...

Page 130: ...The slideshow will start a few seconds after Loading image displays You can pause restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again Press the n button to stop the slideshow If there are no images mat...

Page 131: ...r face was when the focus was set X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback X The area within the orange frame appears magnified 2 Switch frames Press the zoom button toward k once...

Page 132: ...to zoom out or continue to hold it to return to Single Image Playback When appears on the screen press the m button to switch to Press the qr buttons to switch between images in the zoomed state Pres...

Page 133: ...rn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected 4 Turn on the camera Press the 1 button to turn on the camera X The image will appear on the TV nothing will appear on the scree...

Page 134: ...on 3 Choose an image Press the qr buttons to choose an image then press the m button X will appear on the screen If you press the m button again will disappear To protect additional images repeat the...

Page 135: ...ess the qr buttons to choose OK hen press the m button X The images will be protected Choose Range 1 Choose Select Range Follow Step 2 on p 98 to choose Select Range and press the m button 2 Choose th...

Page 136: ...re the first image 4 Protect images Press the p button choose Protect and press the m button Choose All Images 1 Choose All Images Follow Step 2 on p 98 to choose All Images and press the m button 2 P...

Page 137: ...oose Erase Press the n button choose Erase in the 1 tab and press he m button 2 Choose All Images Press the op buttons to choose All Images then press the m button 3 Erase Press the qr buttons to choo...

Page 138: ...se the image X Once set will appear on the screen Pressing the m button once more deselects he image and will disappear To choose multiple images repeat the above operation 2 Erase If you press the n...

Page 139: ...appears on the screen Press the m button again to untag an image will disappear To choose multiple images repeat the above operation 3 Make the setting If you press the n button a confirmation screen...

Page 140: ...98 to choose images Press the op buttons choose a category and press the m button X Once set will appear on the screen Pressing the m button again deselects the category and disappears To choose multi...

Page 141: ...button choose the item and press the qr buttons to choose a type 2 Make the setting Press the p button to choose Select and press the m button Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an imag...

Page 142: ...qr buttons to choose an op ion then press the m button X The Save new image screen will appear 4 Save the new image Press the qr buttons to choose OK and press the m button X The image will be saved...

Page 143: ...size If you press the opqr buttons you can move the frame s position If you press the l button you can change the frame orientation In an image with detected faces gray frames appear around the faces...

Page 144: ...he camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion You can magnify or reduce the size of the image using the procedures in Magnifying Images p 96 4 Save as a new image an...

Page 145: ...explains how to choose images for printing and print using a PictBridge compliant printer sold separately p 40 Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide SELPHY series PIXMA series Canon Brand P...

Page 146: ...Open the cover and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown Insert the cable s larger plug into the printer For connection details refer to the user guid...

Page 147: ...printing has completed After printing has completed turn off the camera and printer and unplug the interface cable Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing Refer to pp 38 40 for C...

Page 148: ...Press the op buttons to choose a menu item then press the qr buttons to choose an op ion Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen Print Type Standard Prints one image pe...

Page 149: ...the number of prints maximum 99 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other images and the number of prints for each You cannot set the number of print copies for index prints You can only choose which image...

Page 150: ...ose Clear All Selections In Step 1 on p 113 choose Clear All Selec ions and then press the m button 2 All selections will be cleared Press the qr buttons to choose OK hen press the m button Printing I...

Page 151: ...can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions The latter part explains how to change shooting and pla...

Page 152: ...hints and tips is displayed You can turn off this function Choose Hints Tips then press the qr buttons to choose Off Change Sounds You can change your camera s operation sounds Choose Sound Options t...

Page 153: ...the qr buttons to choose 2 then press the m button Press the qr buttons to choose an image then press the m button Press the qr buttons to choose OK hen press the m button to complete registration No...

Page 154: ...ress the qr buttons to choose an option Continuous Even if you shoot using a new memory card the file numbers are assigned consecutively until an image with the number 9999 is taken saved Auto Reset I...

Page 155: ...fter pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode p 27 If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button set the retract time to 0 sec Choose Lens Retract then press the qr butt...

Page 156: ...g the time zone setting If you pre register the destination time zones you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date Time settings 1 Set the home time zone Choose Time Zone and press...

Page 157: ...off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway You can turn off the lamp Choose AF assist Beam then pres...

Page 158: ...nge the length of time the images display after shooting Choose Review then press the qr buttons to choose an option Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the...

Page 159: ...uide or Both Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image The gray areas displayed with 3 2 Guide are the areas that will not be printed The actual image recorded will include the portion in the gray...

Page 160: ...settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button p 47 Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Choose Resume then press the qr buttons to choose an option Last seen Resumes with the image last...

Page 161: ...eful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit sold separately troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen The index also appears a...

Page 162: ...the cover p 16 2 Plug the cord into the coupler Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the coupler 3 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter hen plug the othe...

Page 163: ...l not retract Do not open the memory card battery cover while the power is on After closing the memory card battery cover turn the power on then back off p 17 TV output Image is distorted or not showi...

Page 164: ...subject Image is dark even though the flash fired p 26 Increase the ISO speed p 71 Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography p 67 Image taken using the flash is too bright overexpose...

Page 165: ...ing at high speeds p 86 Zoom does not operate You can use the digital zoom while recording but not the optical zoom p 87 Playback Cannot play back images or movies If the file name or folder structure...

Page 166: ...en space for new images or insert an empty memory card p 16 Change the battery pack p 15 No Image There are no images recorded on the memory card that can be displayed Protected p 98 Unidentified Imag...

Page 167: ...error Images could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large amount of images approx 1000 stored on the memory card Use a commercially available USB card reader to transfer the im...

Page 168: ...rge Indicator p 15 Camera Orientation White Balance p 72 My Colors p 73 Drive Mode p 74 Camera Shake Warning p 26 Metering Modes p 81 Image Quality Compression p 69 Recording Pixels pp 68 86 Still Ima...

Page 169: ...g Pixels p 68 AVI Movies p 86 Battery Charge Indicator p 15 Metering Modes p 81 Folder Number File Number p 118 Displayed image number Total number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value Image Quality...

Page 170: ...he compression setting image quality is selectable Shooting modes G A 9 Function Exposure Compensation p 66 Exposure Shift p 87 Focusing Zone pp 67 68 Flash pp 58 67 83 1 1 Self Timer pp 62 74 75 2 AE...

Page 171: ...Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 135 Selectable or set automatically Not selectable I J F C H K E w O P t 1 1 1 1 1 Func Menu 4...

Page 172: ...Off 2 Digital Tele converter 1 5x 2 0x Digital Tele converter 1 4x 2 3x AF Point Zoom p 79 On Off AF assist Beam p 121 On Off 2 Flash Settings pp 83 122 Red Eye Corr On Off 3 Red Eye Lamp On Off 2 Rev...

Page 173: ...Menus 137 Selectable or set automatically Not selectable I J F C H K E w O P t 1 3 3 3 3...

Page 174: ...image p 117 Start up Image On Off p 118 Format Formats memory card erasing all data pp 22 51 File Numbering Continuous Auto Reset p 118 Create Folder Monthly Daily p 119 Lens Retract 1 min 0 sec p 11...

Page 175: ...p 108 Trimming Trims portions of still images p 107 Resize Resizes and saves still images p 106 Scroll Display On Off p 92 Resume Last seen Last shot p 124 Transition Fade Slide Off p 96 Default sett...

Page 176: ...Image Stabilization Lens shift type Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot Exposure Compensation 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments ISO speed Standard Output Sensitivity Recommended Ex...

Page 177: ...Still images Fine Normal Number of Possible Shots CIPA compliant Approx 240 images Approx 230 images Playback Function Single Image Easy Movie Magnified Display Index Jump Magnified Slideshow Editing...

Page 178: ...g 0 6 oz Battery Charger CB 2LA 2LAE Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 12 VA 0 10 A 100 V 0 07 A 240 V Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 65 A Charge Time Approx 1 hour 30 min Operating Temperature 5 40 C 41 10...

Page 179: ...camera or screen Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied...

Page 180: ...ings 19 Date Time J Date and Time Default Settings 50 Deleting J Erasing Images DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital Tele Converter 60 Digital Zoom 59 Display Language 21 Display Overlay 123 DPOF 11...

Page 181: ...e 84 Low Light Scene Mode 56 M Macro 67 Magnified Display 96 Memory Cards 16 Available Shots 18 69 70 Formatting 22 51 Menu Basic Operations 47 List 136 Metering Mode 81 Mode Dial 42 Movies Editing 89...

Page 182: ...epia Tones 73 Shooting Date and Time J Date and Time Shooting Using a TV 76 Shutter Button 23 Slideshow 94 Snow Scene Mode 56 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Software Guide 2 Transferring Imag...

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