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Customizing Camera

Settings

You 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

playback settings to suit your purposes.

Models

2Checking the Package Contents
- Using the Manuals
3Read This First
- Test Shots and Disclaimer
- Warning Against Copyright Infringement
- Warranty Limitations
- LCD Monitor
- Camera Body Temperature
What Do You Want to Do?
- Shoot
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- Shoot/View Movies
- Print
  - Save
- 6Table of Contents
  - 2 Learning More................41
  - 1 Getting Started...............13
  - 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions..............53
  - 4 Choosing Settings Yourself..........................63
  - 75 Getting More Out of Your Camera........................... 77
  - 8 Printing.........................107 9Customizing Camera Settings........................113
  - 10 Useful Information......121
- 8Conventions Used in this Guide
- 9Safety Precautions
  - Camera
  - Warning
    - Battery and Battery Charger
    - Other Warnings
  - 10 Caution
  - 11Caution
- 13Getting Started
  - Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
  - 14Charging the Battery
    - Remove the cover. Insert the battery.
    - Charge the battery.
    - Remove the battery.
      - 15Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
      - Battery Charge Indicator
        An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the batterys charge state.
        Using the battery and charger effectively
  - 16Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
  - Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
    - Check the cards write-protect tab.
    - Open the cover.
    - 17Insert the battery.
    - Insert the memory card.
    - Close the cover.
    - 18Removing the Battery and Memory Card
      - Remove the battery.
      - Remove the memory card.
        Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
  - 19Setting the Date and Time
    - Set the date and time.
    - Complete the setting.
    - 20Changing the Date and Time
      - Display the menus.
      - Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.
      - Change the date and time.
  - 21Setting the Display Language
  - 22Formatting Memory Cards
    - Choose [Format].
    - Format the memory card.
  - 23Pressing the Shutter Button
    - Press halfway (lightly to focus).
    - Press fully (all the way to shoot).
      - X
  - 24Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
    - Choose A mode.
    - Compose the shot.
    - 25Focus.
    - 26Scene Icons
      - 27What if...
  - 28Viewing Images
  - 29Erasing Images
    - Choose an image to erase.
    - Erase the image.
  - 30Shooting Movies
    - 31Stop shooting.
      - Estimated Shooting Times
  - 32Viewing Movies
    - Choose a movie.
    - Play the movie.
  - 33Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
    - Macintosh
    - System Requirements
      - Windows
    - 34Preparations
      - Install the Software.
      - 35Connect the camera to the computer.
      - Open CameraWindow.
    - 36Transfer and View Images
      - X
  - 37Accessories
    - Supplied with Camera
      - Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers
      - *Also available for purchase separately.
  - 38Separately Sold Accessories
    - Power Supplies
    - Flash
      - Using accessories abroad
    - 39Other Accessories
    - Printers
  - 42Components Guide
    - Mode Switch
      - Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.
  - 43Indicator
    - The indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink depending on the cameras status.
  - 44Screen Display
    - Switching the Display
      - Playback
      - Shooting
      - 45Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions
      - Overexposure Warning during Playback
      - Histogram during Playback
  - 46FUNC. Menu Basic Operations
    - Choose a shooting mode.
    - Display the FUNC. menu.
    - Choose a menu item.
    - Complete the setting.
  - 47MENU Basic Operations
  - 48Changing the Sound Settings
    - Muting Sounds
      - Choose [Mute].
    - Adjusting the Volume
      - Choose [Volume].
      - Change the volume.
  - 49Changing the Screen Brightness
    - Using the Menu
      - Choose [LCD Brightness].
      - Change the brightness.
    - Using the l Button
  - 50Returning the Camera to Default Settings
    - Choose [Reset All].
    - Reset the settings.
  - 51Low Level Memory Card Formatting
    - Choose [Format].
    - Perform the low level format.
  - 52Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
    - Power Saving during Shooting
    - Power Saving during Playback
  - 54Shooting in Various Conditions
    - 55Special Scenes
  - 57Turning the Flash Off
  - 58Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
    - Move the zoom lever toward i.
    - Move it toward i again.
    - 59Digital Tele-Converter
      - Choose [Digital Zoom].
      - Accept the setting.
  - 60Inserting the Date and Time
    - Choose [Date Stamp].
    - Accept the setting.
  - 61Using the Self-Timer
    - Press the p button. Choose .
  - 62Using the Face Self-Timer
- 63Choosing Settings Yourself
  - 64Shooting in Program AE
  - 65Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
  - 66Turning the Flash On
    - Choose h.
  - Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)
    - Choose u.
  - 67Shooting Close-ups (Macro)
    - Choose e.
      - X
      - About the Zoom Bar
      - How can I take better close-ups?
  - 68Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
  - Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
    - 69Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio
    - Approximate Values for Paper Size
      - attachments.
  - 70Changing the ISO Speed
    - Choose the ISO speed.
      - X
      - Changing the ISO speed
  - 71Adjusting the White Balance
    - Choose the white balance function.
      - X
    - Custom White Balance
      - X
  - 72Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
    - Choose My Colors.
    - Custom Color
  - 73Continuous Shooting
    - Choose a Drive mode.
  - 74Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer
    - Choose .
      - X
  - 75Customizing the Self-Timer
    - Choose $.
    - Choose the settings.
  - 76Shooting Using a TV Monitor
  - Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock
  - 78Changing the AF Frame Mode
    - Choose [AF Frame].
    - Face AiAF
    - 79Center
      - You can reduce the AF frame size
  - 80Magnifying the Focal Point
    - Choose [AF-Point Zoom].
    - Check the focus.
  - 81Shooting with the AF Lock
    - Lock the focus.
      - X
  - Changing the Metering Mode
    - Choose the Metering mode.
      - X
  - 82Shooting with the AE Lock
    - Lock the exposure.
      - X
  - Shooting with the FE Lock
    - Choose h (p. 66). Lock the flash exposure.
      - X
  - 83Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)
    - Choose [i-Contrast].
      - X
  - 84Red-Eye Correction
    - Choose [Flash Settings].
    - Adjust the setting.
      - X
  - 85Shooting with Slow Synchro
    - Choose .
      - X
  - 86Shooting Long Exposures
    - Choose .
    - Choose the shutter speed.
    - Confirm the exposure.
  - 88Changing the Image Quality
    - Choose the image quality setting.
      - X
      - Image Quality Table
      - Estimated Shooting Time
  - 89AE Lock/Exposure Shift
  - 90Other Shooting Functions
    - The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.
  - 91Playback Functions
    - The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.
    - Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies (p.32)
  - 94Quickly Searching Images
    - g Searching Images Using Index Display
      - Move the zoom lever toward g.
  - 95Searching for Images Using the Jump Display
    - Choose a jump method.
      - X
    - Switch images.
      - X
  - 96Viewing Slideshows
    - Choose [Slideshow].
    - Make the setting.
    - Choose [Start].
  - 97Checking the Focus
  - 98Magnifying Images
    - Move the zoom lever toward k.
  - Changing Image Transitions
    - Choose [Transition].
  - 99Viewing Images on a TV
  - 100Protecting Images
    - Choose [Protect].
    - Protect images.
  - 101Erasing All Images
  - 102Rotating Images
  - 103Resizing Images
    - Choose [Resize].
    - Choose an image size.
    - Save the new image.
    - Display the new image.
  - 104Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)
    - Choose [i-Contrast].
    - Choose a menu item.
    - Save as a new image and display.
  - 105Correcting the Red-Eye Effect
    - Choose [Red-Eye Correction].
    - Correct the image.
    - Save as a new image and display.
  - 108Printing Images
    - 109Print images.
  - 110Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)
    - Print Settings
      - Choose [Print Settings].
      - Adjust the settings.
        X
    - 111Choosing the Number of Copies
      - Choose [Select Images & Qty.].
      - Set the number of prints.
    - 112Set All Images to Print Once
    - Clearing All Selections
    - Printing Images with DPOF Settings
  - 114Changing Camera Settings
    - Turning Off the Start-up Image
    - Changing the File Number Assignment
    - 115Creating Folders by Shooting Date
    - Changing the Lens Retract Time
    - 116Turning off the Power Saving Function
    - Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time
  - 117Changing Shooting Function Settings
    - Turning off the AF Assist Beam
    - Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function
    - 118Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting
    - Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting
    - 119Displaying the Overlay
      - buttons to choose an option.
      - qr buttons to choose an option.
    - Changing the IS-Mode Settings
  - 120Changing Playback Function Settings
  - 122Using Household Power
    - Insert the coupler.
    - Plug the cord into the coupler.
    - Connect the power cord.
  - 123Troubleshooting
    - Power
    - TV output
    - Shooting
    - 125Shooting movies
    - Playback
    - Computer
  - 126List of Messages That Appear on the Screen
  - 128Information Displayed on the Screen
    - Shooting (Information Display)
    - 129Playback (Detailed Information Display)
  - 130Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
    - Self-Timer (pp.61, 74, 75)
    - 131Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
  - 132Menus
    - 4 Shooting Menu
      - 133Menus
    - 1343 Set up Menu
    - 1 Playback Menu
    - 2 Print Menu
  - 135Handling Precautions
  - 136Specifications
    - Specifications
    - 138Battery Pack NB-6L
    - Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE
  - 139Index
    - Numerics
    - A
    - B
    - C
    - D
    - E
    - F
      - Index
    - 140G
    - H
    - I
    - K
    - L
    - M
    - N
    - O
    - P
    - R
      - Index
    - 141S
    - T
    - U
    - V
    - W
    - Z
    - 142Disclaimer

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