Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS IXUS 240 HS, User Manual

Page 1: ...CaHOH 5IOHS 240 HS Camera User Guide Before use be sure to read this luide the 3recautions with how to use the camera correctly Keep the guide handy for future reference...

Page 2: ...over LPH 320 H _ IXU 240_ Battery Charger CB 2LD 2LDE Interface Cable Wrist Strap IFC 400PCU WS DC10 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Solution Disk Card A memory card is not included p 3 For Wi...

Page 3: ...H 320 H _ IXUS 240 HS 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...

Page 4: ...ideo output DIGITAL _ Lamp terminal Flash In this guide icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and switches on which they appear or which they resemble On screen text is indicate...

Page 5: ...one The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images movies or both Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing still images Indicates that the funct...

Page 6: ...sing Face ID 59 Image Customization Features 67 Helpful Shooting Features 71 Customizing Camera Operation 73 3 Other Shooting Modes 75 Specific Scenes 76 Applying Special Effects 79 Special Modes for...

Page 7: ...g Included Accessories 162 Optional Accessories 163 Using Optional Accessories 165 Printing images 172 Using an Eye Fi Card 184 Contents _ Appendix 187 Troubleshooting 188 On Screen Messages 192 Handl...

Page 8: ...ying special effects p 79 p 79 p 80 Miniatur_ E_f_ct p 80 Toy Camer_ Effect Soft F_ _ p 82 p 82 Mon_rome p 83 Focus on faces 46 76 108 Without using the flash Flash Off 57 With myself in the shot Self...

Page 9: ...ode 122 Automatic playback Slideshow 132 On a TV 165 On a computer 30 Browse through images quickly 127 Erase images 136 Shoot movies 46 94 View movies 122 Fast moving subjects slow motion playback 94...

Page 10: ...attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the product Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts To avoid the risk of injury do not touch the interior of the product if it has been...

Page 11: ...tted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted...

Page 12: ...f the battery is left inside the camera damage caused by leakage may occur Before you discard the battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators Contacting other metal materials may lead to...

Page 13: ...gal 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 pu...

Page 14: ...age or to change the magnified image area among other operations _ Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector because the screen works by detecting finger pressure For Easi...

Page 15: ...gh the loop on the threaded end If Holding the Camera J Place the strap around your wrist When shooting hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving Do not rest your fingers on the flash Place t...

Page 16: ...fter aligning the A marks on the battery and charger insert the battery by pushing it in _ and down _ ELPH 320 H_ IXU_ 2_ HS _ Charge the battery For CB 2LBICB 2LD Flip out the plug _ and plug the cha...

Page 17: ...optimal condition do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours For battery chargers that use a power cord do not attach the charger or cord to other objects Doing so could result in malfunctio...

Page 18: ...t the battery While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow insert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position Batteries inserted facing the wro...

Page 19: ...ng the wrong way may damage the camera Close the memory card cover Lower the cover _ and hold it down as you slide it until it dicks into the dosed position Removing the Battery Open the cover and pre...

Page 20: ...sert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position Batteries inserted facing the wrong way cannot be locked into the correct position Always confirm that the batt...

Page 21: ...ting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on Be sure to specify the date and time which is the basis for dates and times added to your images Turn the camera on Press the...

Page 22: ...reen to choose Date Time Touch Date Time Change the date and time Follow step 2 on p 21 to adjust the settings Double touch _D to close the menu date time battery backup battery after the battery pack...

Page 23: ...ouch and hold MENU until the setting screen is displayed Set the display language Touch a display language to choose it and then touch _ Once the display language has been set the setting screen is no...

Page 24: ...let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions Turn the camera on o_o _ Press the power button _ The startup screen is displayed I_ _ Enter Auto mode I1_ Touch AUTO touch or quickly dra...

Page 25: ...ed indicate that they are in focus Black bars displayed on the left and right edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded Compose the shot i_ _f To zoom in and enlarge the subject move the _...

Page 26: ...displayed you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again Shooting Movies _Start shooting Touch The camera beeps once as recording begins and 0 Rec is displayed with the elapsed time T...

Page 27: ...ight You can also view the next image by touching the right edge of the screen in the area indicated by frame at left In this case _ is displayed Similarly you can view the previous image by touching...

Page 28: ...an image to erase Drag left or right across the screen to choose an image Erase the image Touch FUNC drag up or down on the screen and then touch _ to choose it After Erase is displayed touch Erase T...

Page 29: ...u can use this function Internet access is required to use this function and any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately This function may not be available depending on the camera...

Page 30: ...32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit 32 bit 1 GB or more still images 2 GB or more movies Windows XP 512 MB or more still images 2 GB or more movies USB or wireless LAN _1024x768 resolution orhigher In Window...

Page 31: ...omputer with an Internet connection Insert the CD ROM in the computer s CD ROM drive Insert the included CD ROM DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk p 2 in the computer s CD ROM drive On a Macintosh computer...

Page 32: ...ections on the computer refer to the computer user manual ON OFF _ _ _ install the files Turn the camera on and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process The software will...

Page 33: ...CD ROM and follow the on screen installation instructions for each Doing so wilt ensure that each camera will receive the correct updates and new functions via the auto update function Windows 7 and...

Page 34: ...mputer Click Import Images from Camera and then click Import Untransferred Images Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer in separate folders named by date After images are saved c...

Page 35: ...connect the camera to the computer until camera images are accessible Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation Image protection settings may be cleared from images sa...

Page 36: ...deo St AV Cable AVC DCt00ST System 1 Also available for purchase separately 2 High Power Flash HF DC1 also supported This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Ca...

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Page 38: ...the button Power Saving Auto Down Features Power As a way to conserve battery power the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity Pow...

Page 39: ...eps twice and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus Press all the way down From the halfway position press fully to shoot The camera shoots as a shutter sound is played Keep the camera s...

Page 40: ...is No information is displayed displayed 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 shot...

Page 41: ...down outside of the menu area Touch your chosen menu item again or touch its description at right Choose an option Drag the options up or down to scroll them or touch an option to choose it You can a...

Page 42: ...207 Access the menu Touch FUNC and then touch MENU Choose a tab Touch a tab or move the zoom lever p 4 left or right to choose a tab Choose a setting Drag the settings up or down to scroll them or tou...

Page 43: ...r blinks depending on the camera status On Connected to a computer p 33 or display off Green Starting up recording reading transmitting images or Bhnklng shooting long exposures p 91 n Wireless LAN co...

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Page 46: ...screen and then touch AUTOto choose it To confirm your choice touch OK Q D_ ELPH320M _ IXUS240H _ Set the mode switch to _ _ Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise...

Page 47: ...Shoot Shooting Still images _Focus Press the shutter button halfway The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus Several AF frames are displayed w...

Page 48: ...are detected indicate that they are in focus _ Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed To resize the subject do the same thing as in step 3 on p 47 However note that movies shot at zoom f...

Page 49: ...an 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 The shutter sound will not be played when the Sleeping and Babies...

Page 50: ...e continuous images may be shot p 51 nMo ion Shadows on Face s ng ab es _ _ i is ng i_ I i i i _ Sleeping Chi dren n Mo oo _ OtherSubjec s D _ n Mot on iQ i_ _ i At Close Range Tripod Used The backgro...

Page 51: ...ng conditions or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect color or brightness Continuous Shooting Scenes If you shoot a still image when the following icons are displayed the camera wi...

Page 52: ...stabilization stops Similarly when you follow subjects moving vertically image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake anceiima g ta I_iiiza io et iiS Modeit o 6 ff ip 1i 9i in this cas...

Page 53: ...splayed when you release the zoom lever ZoomFactor Move the zoom lever toward E_ I again To continue magnifying the subject keep zooming _ Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar which indicat...

Page 54: ...r button Configure the setting Touch FUN choose iF F in the menu and then choose _i_ p 41 Once the setting is complete _i_ is displayed i Shoot For Still Images Press the shutter button halfway to foc...

Page 55: ...the right edge of the screen Configure the setting Touch _ to choose a value for the desired option and then double touch _ Once the setting is complete _ is displayed Follow step 2 on p 54 to shoot...

Page 56: ...era beeps twice after focusing A blue AF frame is displayed and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted Servo AF Shoot Release your finger from the screen A shutter sou...

Page 57: ...choose it and then touch _ again Once the setting is complete _ is displayed To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose _A _ If a flashing _ GJ_ icon is displayed when you press th...

Page 58: ...ion p 42 Once the setting is complete DATE is displayed Shoot As you take shots the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower right corner of images To restore the original setting choose Off...

Page 59: ...n name birthday will be saved on the camera Additionally when registered people are detected their names will be recorded in still images When using the Face ID function be careful when sharing the ca...

Page 60: ...not recognized you cannot register face information Save the settings After Register is displayed touch OK The Edit Profile screen is displayed Enter a name Touch Name Touch the desired character to i...

Page 61: ...repeat steps 2 3 Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information In addition to a head on angle add a slight side angle a shot when smiling and shots inside and o...

Page 62: ..._i im ageors tene differs drastically from the registered face information If a registered face is not detected or not easily detected overwrite registered information with new face info Registering f...

Page 63: ...he image of the person you want to check Check the registered information Touch the item you want to check Check the registered information Changing the Name or Birthday Access the Edit Profile screen...

Page 64: ...nd children as their faces change quickly as they grow You can also add face information when all 5 face info slots have not been filled Access the Add Face Info screen On the screen in step I on p 59...

Page 65: ...fo when there is at least one slot open however you cannot overwrite any face information Instead of overwriting face info first erase unwanted existing info p 65 and then register new face informatio...

Page 66: ...ased Access the Erase Info screen Follow step 1 on p 59 and choose Erase Info Choose the name of the person whose info you want to erase Touch the name of the person whose info you want to erase After...

Page 67: ...HDTVs or similar display devices Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film used for printing images at 5 x 7 inch or postcard 3 2 sizes Same aspect ratio as standard televisions or similar display devices used...

Page 68: ...red option p 41 The option you configured is now displayed To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose L Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size for 4 3 images A2 16...

Page 69: ...ts illuminated by mercury lamps the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting using Multi area White Balance Configure...

Page 70: ...inal setting repeat this process but choose _ 1920 x 1080 24 fps For shooting in Full HD _ _ 1280 x 720 30 fps For shooting in HD 640 x 480 30 fps For shooting in standard definition indicate image ar...

Page 71: ...on the screen To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame Configure the...

Page 72: ...yed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes Choose F I Touch FUNC choose A_ in the menu and then choose p 41 Configure the setting Touch FUNC touch MENU choose Blink Detection o...

Page 73: ...choose AF assist Beam on the 0 tab and then choose Off p 42 To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose On You can deactivate the red eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red...

Page 74: ...me Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway Off No image display after shots Changing image Display Style _1 the After Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as f...

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Page 76: ..._ Choose a shooting mode Touch AUTO ELPH 320 HS _ IXUS 240 H__ Touch P To view other shooting modes touch _ or quickly drag left or right on the screen Touch the desired mode to view a description To...

Page 77: ...to reduce camera shake and image noise When using a tripod shoot in _ mode p 46 _ Shoot under low light Low Light Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low light conditions _ Shoot...

Page 78: ...e resolution is M 1824 x 1368 and cannot be changed _ _ mode resolution is M 2304 x 1728 and cannot be changed Maki e Ski Look Smoother S oothSki i i You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting i...

Page 79: ...ing mode Follow steps 1 2 on p 76 to choose a shooting mode Shoot first to make sure you obtain the desired results Shoot in vivid colors Super Vivid Shots in rich vivid colors V Posterized shots Post...

Page 80: ...blurring image areas above and below your selected area You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded People and objec...

Page 81: ...The zoom is not available when shooting movies Be sure to set the zoom before shooting To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical touch Er2 in step 2 Touch the screen to move the frame To retu...

Page 82: ...uch _C A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied Shoot Warm Images have a warmer tone than with Standard Cool Images have a cooler tone than with Standard This function all...

Page 83: ...black and white sepia or blue and white Choose Follow steps 1 2 on p 76 and choose _ Choose a color tone Touch _ touch _ to choose a color tone and then touch _C A preview is shown of how your shot wi...

Page 84: ...the center frame over the color to keep and then touch the frame at the bottom of the screen The specified color is recorded Specify the range of colors to keep Touch Av to adjust the range To keep on...

Page 85: ...tion the center frame over the color to replace and then touch the frame at the bottom left of the screen The specified color is recorded Specify the new color Position the center frame over the new c...

Page 86: ...ed into a single file Choose _ Follow steps 1 2 on p 76 and choose _ _ Shoot To shoot a still image press the shutter button all the way down Before shooting the camera will automatically record a cli...

Page 87: ...ut 4 GB or the total recording time reaches approx 30 minutes If a movie is protected p 134 If a movie has been edited p 148 If a new folder is created p 155 Ifthe daylight saving time p 22 or time zo...

Page 88: ...lamp lights up To pause smile detection touch _ Touch _ to resume detection Smile Detection On Off No of Shots Mode Switching pp 89 90 _ Switch to another mode when you finish shooting orthe camera w...

Page 89: ...shutter button halfway On the screen touch the face of the person who will wink to choose it Touch AF Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face of the person who will wink Press the shutter...

Page 90: ...nters the shooting area and winks Using the Face Self Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person such as the photographer has entered the shooting ar...

Page 91: ...hots by touching _ on the screen in step 1 touching Av to choose the number of shots and then touching _ Blink Detection p 72 is only available for the final shot Specify a shutter speed of 1 15 secon...

Page 92: ...UNC p 41 igh Speed Continuous Shooting High speed Burst You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down For details on the continuous shooting speed...

Page 93: ...will protect all images in the group Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Image Search p 127 or Smart Shuffle p 133 In this case images are temporarily ungrouped Grouped im...

Page 94: ...gured is now displayed Shoot Touch O A bar showing the elapsed time is displayed Maximum clip length is approx 30 sec To stop movie recording touch 240 fps _ 320x240 Approx 4 min 1_ 120 fps _ 640x480...

Page 95: ...compatible software or devices You can quickly edit save and manage iFrame movies using the included software Choose Follow steps 1 2 on p 76 and choose _ Shoot Touch O To step movie recording touch...

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Page 98: ..._e si_u_ erL u_ o n _ halfway shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange To obtain adequate exposure try adjusting the following settings Activate the flash p 114 Choose a higher ISO s...

Page 99: ...now displayed touching FUN Before shooting you can lock the exposure or you can specify focus and exposure separately Lock the exposure Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked...

Page 100: ...entire image Center area calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more E3 Weighted Avg important Metering restricted to within the r spot AE Point frame displayed in the center of the...

Page 101: ...e the flash range However shots may look grainy Before shooting excessively bright or dark image areas such as faces or backgrounds can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness...

Page 102: ...wh te and s m ar y co ored F uorescent _ m_ fluorescent hgn ing For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored Fuorescent H fluorescent lighting _m_ Custom Foi manually se ting a custom...

Page 103: ...Vivid _lp Positive Film Red to produce intense yet natural looking colors resembling images on positive film _D Darker Skin Tone Darkens skin tones Emphasizes blues in images Makes the sky ocean and _...

Page 104: ...re intense effects or darker skin tones adjust the value to the right and for weaker lighter effects or lighter skin tones adjust the value to the left Touch _ to complete the setting _i i i i i i i i...

Page 105: ...F lock p 113 _ is changed to _ 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 co...

Page 106: ...harger CB 2LBE CB 2LDE 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 a...