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Choosing Settings Yourself

In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G

mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.

•This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is

in G mode.

•G stands for Program AE.

•Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in

modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those

modes (pp.130 – 131).

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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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- View
  - Other
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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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