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Camera User Guide

This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

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Shooting

•12x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizer

• Controlling camera shake or blurry subjects while shooting

using a high ISO speed set with the dedicated Auto ISO Shift

• Shoot movies in any mode by pressing the movie button

(with stereo sound)

• Face priority AF that detects faces in a scene

• Use the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-

up lens, or an externally mounted flash for EOS cameras

when shooting Ul

• Plays movies with stereo sound

• Organizes images by category

• Auto plays siideshows

• Records sound only

(sound recorder)

Editing

• Red-Eye Correction

eAdds effects to still images with

My Colors

• Edits movies

•Records sound memos for still

images

• Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button

• Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant

printers

Recorded Images

• Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share

button

• Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using

the My Camera settings

IConventions Used in this Guide

Icons appearing next to, or below titles indicate the modes in

which the procedure can be used.

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•Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out.

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 199).

•In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the

Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred

to as the Advanced Guide.

i_- This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's

operation.

-his mark denotes additional topics that complement the

basic operating procedures.

You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and

MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are

collectively called memory cards in this guide.

Use of genuine Canon 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

malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you

may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Table of Contents

Items marked with a * are lists or charts that summarize camera

functions or procedures.

Please Read ....................................... 6

Safety Precautions .................................. 7

Preventing Malfunctions ............................. 12

Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder .............. 13

Customizing Display Information ...................... 15

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor .............. 18

Power Saving Function ............................. 22

Setting the World Clock ............................. 23

Menus and Settings ................................ 26

Menu List ........................................ 28

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ............... 36

Formatting Memory Cards ........................... 37

Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression

(Still Images) .................................... 38

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ........... 40

Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function ................ 42

Setting the Slow Synchro ............................ 43

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ................... 44

Dj_ Continuous Shooting ............................. 46

Checking for Focus Right After Shooting ................ 48

*m Movie Shooting ................................. 50

Setting the Recording Function ....................... 56

r-_ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ........... 57

sca Changing the Colors and Shooting .................. 59

ShootingintheCreativeZone........................ 63

pProgram AE

Tv Setting the Shutter Speed

Av Setting the Aperture

M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture

[] Selecting an AF Frame .......................... 69

Switching between Focus Settings .................... 72

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects

(Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) ................ 73

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) .................. 77

Switching between Metering Modes ................... 78

_] Adjusting the tSO Speed ......................... 80

Adjusting the ISO Speed Quickly (Auto ISO Shift) ........ 81

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ................. 83

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ................ 84

Shooting with FE Lock ............................. 86

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) ................ 87

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................... 88

Shooting in a My Colors Mode ....................... 91

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting ... 93

Compensating the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output ........ 94

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires ........... 95

CSaving Custom Settings .......................... 96

Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button ........... 97

Setting the Auto Rotate Function ..................... 99

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ............... 100

Resetting the File Number ......................... 102

Q, Viewing Magnified Images ....................... 104

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ..... 105

Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ......... 106

Jumping to Images ............................. 107

Viewing Movies .................................. 109

Editing Movies ................................... 111

RotatingImagesintheDisplay....................... 113

PlaybackwithTransitionEffects...................... 114

Red-EyeCorrectionFunction........................ 115

AddingMyColorsEffects........................... 117

AttachingSoundMemostoImages................... 119

Sound-OnlyRecording(SoundRecorder).............. 121

AutomatedPlayback(SlideShows)................... 123

ProtectingImages................................ 128

ViewingImagesonaTVSet........................ 130

ErasingImages.................................. 132

SettingtheDPOFPrintSetting....................... 134

SettingtheDPOFTransferSettings................... 139

ChangingMyCameraSettings...................... 141

RegisteringMyCameraSettings..................... 142

Camera......................................... 144

Whenthepoweristurnedon........................ 145

LCDmonitor/Viewfinder............................ 145

Shooting........................................ 147

ShootingMovies.................................. 151

Playback........................................ 152

Battery......................................... 153

TVmonitoroutput................................. 154

Printingwithadirectprintcompatibleprinter............ 154

BatteryHandling.................................. 159

HandlingtheMemoryCard......................... 161

UsingthePowerKits(SoldSeparately)................ 163

UsingConversionLenses(SoldSeparately)............ 167

UsinganExternallyMountedFlash(SoldSeparately)..... 172

Replacing the Date Battery ......................... 177

Camera Care and Maintenance ..................... 179

Specifications ................................... 180

Handling Precautions

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Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly

recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the

camera is operating and being operated correctly.

Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its

distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising

from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory

cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be

recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal

use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or

contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and

regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of

images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties

by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or

other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a

problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it

back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim

to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the

customer support list supplied with your camera.

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your

region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 131).

Language Setting

Please see the Basic Guide (p. 8) to change the language setting.

• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety

precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions"

section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the

camera is operated correctly.

• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended

to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and

its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other

persons and equipment.

• Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold

separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately).

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• Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light

SOUrCes.

Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesight.

•Store this equipment out of the reach of children and

infants.

Neck strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could

result in asphyxiation.

Memory card: tt may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs,

contact a doctor immediately.

•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

•To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not

touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been

damaged.

•Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke

or noxious fumes.

•Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or

become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior

comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a

soft, absorbent cloth,

Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical

shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the

camera batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power

adapter from the power outlet.

Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon

Customer Support Help Desk.

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