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. 164 – 165).

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Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Camera Body Temperature Warranty LimitationsRead This First Test Shots What Do You Want to Do? 4Shoot Take good people shotsShoot various other scenes EShoot/View Movies 1View2Print 3Other Table of Contents 105 Conventions Used in this Guide Conventions Used in this Guide Battery and Battery Charger Safety PrecautionsUse only recommended power sources Camera Other Warnings Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery Safety Precautions Do not place the battery near petsDo not sit down with the camera in your pocket Page Getting Started Touch Using the Touch PanelDouble Tap Drag Remove the cover Insert the battery Charging the BatteryCharge the battery Remove the battery Battery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectivelyApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Compatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab About Eye-Fi Cards Insert the memory card Open the coverClose the cover What if Memory card locked appears on the screen? Remove the memory card Removing the Battery and Memory CardApproximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? Complete the setting Setting the Date and TimeTurn on the camera Set the date and time Enter Playback mode Setting the Display LanguageDisplay the settings screen Set the display language Display the menu Formatting Memory CardsChoose Format Format the memory card Press halfway lightly to focus Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress fully all the way to shoot Does the length of the shutter sound change? Choose a mode Taking Pictures Smart AutoCompose the shot Choose a subject to focus on FocusShoot Scene Icons What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot? What ifWhat if a flashing appears? Choose an image Viewing ImagesYou can view the images you have taken on the screen Press the 1 button Last image you took will appear Tilt the camera to switch images Switching to Shooting modeActive Display Viewing Images Choose an image to erase Erasing ImagesErase the image Drag horizontally across the screen to Choose an image Set the mode switch to E Enter E modeShooting Movies Twice Stop shooting Magnifying the subject while shootingEstimated Shooting Times Choose a movie Viewing MoviesPlay the movie What if you cant play back movies on a computer? System Requirements Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingWindows Macintosh Begin installation Install the SoftwarePreparations Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive Connect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindowPress the 1 button to turn on the camera Transfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with CameraCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Power Supplies Separately Sold AccessoriesUsing Accessories Abroad Other Accessories Separately Sold Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedPrinters Learning More Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting modeComponents Guide Screen Display Switching the DisplayShooting Playback Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions IndicatorOverexposure Warning during Playback Histogram during Playback Display the FUNC. menu FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsChoose a menu Choose an option to set Menu Basic Operations Choose a tabTouch a menu item to choose it Choose an option Touch Ú Normal screen will reappearMenu Basic Operations Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeMuting Sounds Choose LCD Brightness Changing the Screen BrightnessChange the brightness You can change the screen brightness Choose Reset All Returning the Camera to Default SettingsReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset? Display the Format screen Low Level Memory Card FormattingPerform the low level format About low level formatting Power Saving Function Auto Power Down Power Saving during ShootingPower Saving during Playback Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Produces a soft effect when photographing people Set the mode switch to 4 p Choose the desired shooting modeShooting in Various Conditions Shoot ITake portraits Portrait VTake shots of kids and pets Kids&Pets FTake snapshots at night Night Snapshot’Take indoor shots Indoor Take shots in low light conditions Low Light PTake shots of people in snow Snow OTake shots of foliage FoliageTTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Modes for other scenes Shoot with the effects of a fish-eye lens Fish-eye Effect Adding Effects and ShootingChoose Choose an effect Set the frame position and size To change the frame position, touch the screenAdding Effects and Shooting Special Effects for Night Backgrounds Creative Light Effect Choose a shape and sizeShooting tips What if a smile is not detected? Detecting a Smile and ShootingChanging the number of shots Touch to resume smile detection Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Using the Wink Self-TimerPress the shutter button fully Face the camera and wink Using the Face Self-Timer Lamp will blink and the self-timer sound will playUsing the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera Touch Choose Turning the Flash OffWhat if a flashing appears? You can shoot with the flash turned off Move the zoom lever toward Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomMove it toward i again What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Digital Tele-Converter Accept the settingChoose Digital Zoom Touch qr to choose a zoom factor To restore to the original setting, choose Off in Step Inserting the Date and TimeChoose Date Stamp Using the Self-Timer To restore the original setting, choose in StepTouch Choose Ò Choosing Settings Yourself Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Set the mode switch to 4 p Choose GShooting in Program AE Choose G in on p Adjust the brightness Enter Exposure Compensation modeTurning the Flash On Choose h Changing the Focus Range Macro/Infinity Choose a Focus RangeShooting Range Description Choose the recording pixel setting Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoose the compression ratio setting Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper SizeRecording Pixels Number of Recordable Images Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speedChanging the ISO speed Choose the white balance function Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance Adjusting the White Balance Continuous Shooting Choose a Drive mode Choose My Colors Changing the Tone of an Image My Colors Touch Ú to make the setting Shooting Using the Two Second Self- TimerShooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color Choose the settings Customizing the Self-TimerTouch and $, then immediately touch Settings Choose $ Recompose Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Getting More Out of Your Camera Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFChoose AF Frame Fixed frame Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom Check the focus Choosing the Subject to Focus On Touch AF To cancel, touch ÚChoose the subject, face or location to focus on Choosing the Subject to Focus On Touch AF Shooting with the AF Lock Border appeared around the screen when it was touchedLock the focus Compose the scene and shoot Choose Servo AF Shooting with Servo AF Choose the Metering mode Changing the Metering Mode Shooting with the FE Lock Shooting with the AE LockLock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposure Choose i-Contrast Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-Contrast Adjust the setting Choose Flash SettingsRed-Eye Correction Checking for Shut Eyes Shooting with Slow Synchro Choose …Touch , then touch … Choose ≈ Shooting Long ExposuresChoose the shutter speed Confirm the exposure Color Accent Changing the Color and Shooting Choose Y Color SwapSpecify the color to be swapped Specify the target color Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Set the mode switch to E Choose a Movie mode Changing the Movie ModeChoose the image quality setting Changing the Image Quality Image Quality Table Image Quality Recording Pixels/Frame Rate ContentEstimated Shooting Time Changing the Image Quality AE Lock/Exposure Shift Change the exposure100 Other Shooting Functions 101Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom p Playback Functions 102Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Set the editing range EditingTouch or Choose a portion to delete Save the edited movie To reset the editing range, touch Ú104 Touch New File 105 Using Various Playback Editing Functions Switch the displayed images Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Display images in an index Searching Images by Scrolling 107Quickly Searching Images Choose ‚ Viewing Images in Filtered PlaybackChoose a filter View the filtered images Start the slideshow Viewing Slideshows109 Filtered Playback Make the setting Changing SettingsChoose Slideshow 110 Switch frames Touch l to switch the focus check display pChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or location Changing Image Transitions Magnifying ImagesMagnify an image Choose Transition Use a Function Registered to Easy Operations with Touch ActionsChanging Touch Actions Registered Functions Choose Set Touch Actions Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV Viewing Images on a TV114 Functions that Can be Registered What if the images don’t properly display on the TV? 115 Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV116 117 Displaying Various Images Smart ShuffleCamera will choose four images based on the displayed image Touch Ú to return to single image view Protecting Images Using the MenuChoose Protect Choose a selection method Choose All Images Choosing Images Individually Choose Erase Erasing All ImagesErase 120 121 Follow on p , touch All ImagesErasing All Images 122 Organizing Images by Category My Category Tag an image as a favorite Tagging Images as Favorites123 Easily display images tagged as favorites Choose Favorites Using the FUNC. Menu124 Image will be tagged as Favorite, Choose \ Rotating ImagesRotate the image 125 Choose Resize Resizing ImagesChoose an image size Save the new image Trimming Adjust the trimming areaChoose Trimming Save as a new image and display Choose a menu option Adding Effects with the My Colors Function128 Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch My Colors Choose a menu item Correcting the Brightness i-Contrast129 Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch i-Contrast Choose Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose and Correct the image 130 131 Printing Turn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing ImagesChoose an image to print Print images Easily Add Images to the Print List Printing from the Print List DpofChoose c videos will be excluded Print list Print Settings Choosing Images for Printing DpofPrint Added Images Choosing the Number of Copies Choose Select Images & Qty135 Clearing All Selections Set All Images to Print Once 137 Customizing Camera Settings Changing Sounds Changing Camera SettingsTurning off Hints & Tips 138 Changing the Start-up Screen Changing Camera SettingsRegistering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen 139 Changing the File Number Assignment Changing the Screen Color140 Choose Color Option, then touch qr to choose an option Creating Folders by Shooting Date Turning off the Power Saving FunctionChanging the Lens Retract Time 141 Using the World Clock Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeSet the home time zone 142 Set the world time zone Changing the Date and TimeChoose the world time zone 143 144 Calibrating the Touch Panel Turning off the AF Assist Beam Changing Shooting Function SettingsTurning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function 145 Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting Changing Shooting Function SettingsChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting 146 Displaying the Overlay Changing the IS-Mode Settings147 Choose is Mode, then touch qr to choose an option Changing Icon Order Icon Layout Preset LayoutsChange the order Exit Turning Off Active Display Changing Playback Function SettingsChoosing the Image that First Displays in Playback 149 150 151 Useful Information Connect the power cord Using Household PowerTurn off the camera Insert the coupler 153 Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information Choose Eye-Fi trans., then DisableDisabling Eye-Fi Transfer Choose Connection info Power TroubleshootingTV output Shooting 156 157 Shooting movies Screen PlaybackComputer Eye-Fi Card 159 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 160 161 Handling Precautions Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information Display162 Playback Detailed Information Display 163Information Displayed on the Screen 164 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 165 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Menus Shooting Menu166 Menus 167 Set up Menu 168Options/Summary Ref. Playback Menu Print Menu169 170 Specifications 171 Specifications Specifications Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE172 173 Index Index 174 107 175 Disclaimer