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Troubleshooting

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Display flickers.

Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting.

zThis is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images).

A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor.

Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source.

zThis is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.

appears.

A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.

zSet the IS Mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 79).

zRaise the ISO speed (p. 104).

zSet the Auto ISO Shift to any setting other than [Off] (p. 105).

zSelect a setting other than (flash off) (p. 71).

zSet the self-timer and attach the camera to a tripod or other device (p. 73).

appears.

This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show image selections set by other DPOF- compliant cameras.

zThese settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera

(pp. 146, 174).

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Canon 960 IS appendix Display flickers, Bar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitor, Appears, 189

Contents

Camera User Guide Learning More p Check the package contentsWorkflow and Reference Guides Getting Started pChecking the Package Contents Table of Contents Commonly Used Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing 130 Appendix 201 Symbol Conventions in this GuideTest Shots Warranty LimitationsLanguage Setting Please ReadGetting Started Preparations Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the battery charger Remove the battery after charging is completeGetting Started „ To Remove the Memory Card Close the cover c, d „ To Remove the BatteryAttaching the Wrist Strap Press the button Setting the Date and TimePress the power button Select Date/Time Select the year, month, day and time, and the display orderSetting the Display Language Set the mode dial to Auto Aim the camera at the subject Shooting Still Images Auto ModePress the power button Way press fully to shoot Mute SettingWithout changing anything else Press the shutter button all Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Rec. Review Last recorded image will display Viewing Still ImagesUse the or button to display the image you wish to view Press the power button Select a shooting mode Shooting Movies Standard ModeData will be recorded onto Memory card Indicator will blink greenPress the shutter button fully again to stop recording Images with a icon are movies Viewing MoviesUse the or button to select Playback and press the button Erasing To exit instead of erasing, select CancelConnect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 PrintingGetting Started „ Windows Downloading Images to a ComputerItems to Prepare System RequirementsPreparing to Download Images Installing the software „ WindowsClick Restart or Finish once the installation is complete Preparing to download images to the computer Connecting the camera to a computerPress the camera’s button and turn on the power Getting Started „ Macintosh Dpof Trans Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct TransferAll Images Direct Transfer Menu „ Macintosh Press the button after downloading finishesSupplied with Camera System MapUSB Port PC Card Slot „ Flash Optional Accessories„ Power Supplies Direct Print Compatible Printers „ Other AccessoriesPage Learning More Lens Components Guide„ Front View „ Back View Using the ViewfinderFUNC./SET Button p „ Controls„ Circling Your Finger on the Dial Using the Touch Control Dial„ Touching the Dial Pp , 72, 73 104 Sound recorder functions to the button p Using the ButtonShooting Mode Playback ModeMovie Mode p How to Use the Mode DialAuto Mode Manual Mode„ Left Indicator IndicatorsPower Saving Function „ Right IndicatorMethod Using the ClockHold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power Use the or button to select an option for the menu item Menus and SettingsBasic Operations FUNC. MenuYou can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusPress the button Use the or button to switch between menus Menu Item Options Page/Topic Menus and Default SettingsFUNC. Menu Rec. MenuMenu Item Play MenuPrint Menu Set up Menu Print Method My Camera Menu Menu Item Available SettingsShooting Mode Using the LCD MonitorDisplay mode changes as follows with each press Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor „ Shooting Mode103 „ Playback Mode Standard 81, 84 „ Playback Mode DetailedHistogram Function „ Focus CheckNight Display LCD Monitor Brightness SettingsLCD Monitor Brightness Select Setting the World ClockSetting the Home/World Time Zones Select Time ZoneUse the or button to select a Select WorldSelect a destination area Use the button to select Press the buttonSwitching to the Destination Time Zone Accept the setting Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesSelect Reset All Add a check mark You can stop formatting a card Formatting Memory CardsSelect Format UsePress the zoom lever toward or Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting with the Optical Zoom Select Digital Zoom Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-ConverterFocal Length Shooting Characteristics Shooting with the Digital ZoomUse the or button to select Standard Press the button Safety Zoom ZoneSafety Zoom Factor Press the zoom lever toward and shootUse the or button to select 1.5x or Press the button Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shootShooting with the Digital Tele-Converter Shoot Magnified Close-Up Shooting Digital MacroSelect Digital Macro Choose the angle of view with the zoom leverUsing the Flash You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots To Cancel the Macro ModeShooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot Press the / buttonPress the button and use the or button to select Using the Self-TimerUse the or button to change the self-timer mode To Cancel the Self-TimerAccept the setting Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Select a resolution settingChanging the Recording Pixels/ Compression Still Images Compression Purpose Select a compression settingApproximate Values for Compression Settings Widescreen*3Select the Postcard Mode Configuring the Postcard ModeSet the date and time Embedding the Date in the Image DataSelect Date Stamp Press the button Menu, use the or button to select is Mode Setting the Image Stabilizer FunctionSelect is Mode Accept the setting Night Snapshot Various Shooting MethodsShooting in Modes for Special Conditions PortraitSnow Kids&PetsIndoor FoliageISO AquariumUnderwater Select manual mode Shooting in Manual ModeRecommended Memory Card To Cancel Continuous ShootingContinuous Shooting Press the button Menu, use the or button to select Red-Eye Setting the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionSelect Red-Eye Use the or button to select On or Off Press the button Setting the Slow Synchro FunctionSelect Slow Synchro Set Slow SynchroMovie Shooting Select a shooting mode Use the or button to adjust the exposure.Press Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Changing Recording PixelsSelect the number of recording pixels Select a shooting interval Changing the Shooting Interval Time LapseShoot the first image in the sequence Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch AssistSelect a shooting direction Sequence may contain up to 26 images Repeat the procedure for additional imagesPress Button after the last shot Use the or button to select Focus Check Press the button Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions Focus CheckSelect Review Info Frame displays as follows To Cancel Checking the FocusFrame Color Content Recorded image displaysPress Button Menu, use the or Button to select AF Frame Switching between Focusing ModesSelect AF Frame Face Detect Feature Select AF Frame Size Changing the AF Frame SizeShooting with the Focus Lock Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Focus Lock, AF LockTo Release the AF Lock Shooting with the AF LockRe-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot To Release the AE Lock Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock102 To Release the FE Lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock103 Flash will pre-fire and will display104 Adjusting the ISO SpeedUse the or button to select Button or On Press the button Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake Auto ISO ShiftSelect Auto ISO Shift 105If appears, the button will light blue Press Button while holding the shutter Button down halfwayNow press the shutter button fully 106107 Adjusting the Exposure CompensationAdjust the exposure To Cancel the Exposure Compensation108 Switching between Metering ModesChange the metering method 109 Setting the Shutter Speed Long Shutter ModeSelect the Long Shutter Mode Adjust the setting110 111 Adjusting the Tone White BalanceSelect a white balance set- ting Cloth and press Button Using the Custom White BalanceAim the camera at a piece of white paper or Various Shooting Methods 114 Shooting in a My Colors ModeYou can change the look of an image when it is shot 115 Setting the Camera to a Custom Color ModeThis completes the setting 116 Shooting in the Color Accent ModeChanging Colors Select the color accent mode. Still ImagesMovies Press to complete the setting, then shoot118 Shooting in the Color Swap ModeSelect the color swap mode. Still Images Only one color can be specified 119120 Changing the Save Method for the Original ImageSelect Save Original People Categorizing Images Automatically Auto CategorySelect Auto Category 121122 Registering Settings to the Print/Share ButtonSelect Set button Select in Step 123 Using the ButtonTo Cancel the shortcut button Sound when you press the button124 Setting the Display OverlaysMovie mode Select Disp. Overlay125 Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionSelect Auto Rotate 126 Creating an Image Destination FolderCreating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Select Create Folder127 Continuous Resetting the File NumberSelect File Numbering 128129 File and Folder NumbersPress the zoom lever toward To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPlayback/Erasing Magnifying ImagesTo Return to Single Image Playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Frame displays on the screen as follows Displaying the Focus CheckPress Button several times until Focus check screen appears 132Bottom right of the screen is magnified „ Changing between Frames Press„ Changing the Display Position Press the zoom lever toward 133Single image playback mode, press the button To cancel the Focus Check displayJumping to Images Use the , , or button to change the display posi- tionDisplay the Images Selected You can show/hide image information using the DISP. buttonUse the or button to Select a search keySelect My Category Organizing Images by Category My CategoryCategories Category Selection Methods137 Choose a selection method„ Select Categorize the images 138 „ Select Range Select the first imageSelect the last image Press the button Use the or button to select a Category Select a category139 Play the movie Viewing Movies Operating the Movie Control PanelDisplay the movie file 141 Operating the Movie Control PanelEdit the movie Editing MoviesSelect Edit 143 Select SaveSave the file 144 Rotating Images in the DisplaySelect Rotate Rotate the imageUse the or button to select an effect Press the button Playback with Transition EffectsSelect Transition 145146 Automated Playback Slide ShowsSelect Slide Show Select a playback methodTo Stop the Slide Show Start the slide showTransition Effects 147148 Select images to play back149 Selecting Images for PlaybackSelect images to play BackPlay Time Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsSelect Set up Configure the setting151 Red-Eye Correction FunctionSelect Red-Eye Correction Select an image152 Correct the imageSave the image Display the saved imageAdd a correction frame Adjust the position of the frameAdd Correction Frame Select Add FrameUse the or button to select Remove Frame Press the button Removing Correction Frames Select Remove FrameDelete the frame 154Use the or button to select an image Press the button Adding Effects with the My Colors FunctionSelect My Colors 155Use the or button to select OK Press the button Select a My Colors type156 Playback/Erasing 158 Select a resolutionResizing Images Select Resize159 Record the memo Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSelect Sound Memo Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET Sound Memo Panel161 162 Sound-Only Recording Sound RecorderSelect Sound Recorder Record a sound163 Sound Recorder Panel164 Protecting ImagesSelect Protect 165 Press the Menu button to complete Setting„ Select Protect the image 166 Protect the images„ Select by Date/Select by Category/Select by Folder Select the images167 You can erase images from a memory card Erasing Images„ All Images Protect the images 168Erase the image Select EraseSelect an erasure method „ Select Select the image170 171 Erase the images172 „ All Images Erase the imagesRegistering Functions to the Playback Button Select Set Play button173 Using the Button Playback mode, press the button174 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Dpof Print Settings Setting the Print Style175 Select Print Settings176 Select a print settings methodIndex Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings p„ Select Images & Qty Select the images Standard /Both178 179 Configure the print settingsFollowing Press „ Select All Images Configure the print settings„ Clear All Selections Deselect the images 180181 Setting the Dpof Transfer SettingsSelect Transfer Order 182 „ Order Select the images„ Mark all Select OK AV cable to the Video Connecting to a TVShooting/Playback Using a TV Plug the other ends184 Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings Select a menu item185 Registering My Camera SettingsSelect a setting Accept the setting. Start-up Image186 Register the settingStart-up/Operation/Self-timer/Shutter Sounds 187 TroubleshootingCamera will not operate Sounds come from the camera interiorLCD monitor will shut off during shooting Card locked! message appearsDate/Time menu appears Nothing is displayed189 Display flickersBar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitor AppearsImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregularCamera will not record Subject in recorded image is too dark Image is blurred or out of focus192 Image contains noiseWhite dots appear on the image Lens will not retract Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Recording images to memory card takes a long time194 Zoom does not operateReading images from memory card is slow Cannot play backImages cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctlyCannot print Battery consumed quicklyBattery will not charge Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitorList of Messages Image too large Naming errorChange the battery pack No imageCannot assign to category Incompatible WaveCannot register this image Cannot modify imageCannot select Communication errorLens error, restart camera 200Doing so could damage the cameras CCD or your eyesight AppendixEquipment 201202 203 BatterySuch items may lose data or stop working Battery can run downOthers 204Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsStop using the camera immediately FlashFollowing icon and message will display Battery ChargeBattery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminals clean at all timesEven charged batteries continue to discharge naturally Charging the BatteryDo not use or store memory cards in the following locations SD memory card or Sdhc memory card Write Protect Tab208 209 Formatting210 Power outletSlide the memory card slot/battery cover closed Open the memory card211 High-Power Flash HF-DC1Charge becomes Severely Limited Usage in Cold Temperatures„ Batteries 212213 Camera BodyLens Viewfinder and LCD Monitor214 SpecificationsSpecial Scene Mode*3 215216 Using super high-speed memory cards SDC-512 MSH recommendedBubble Jet Direct compatible 217218 Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-5L Fully chargedTest Conditions †Card included with the camera Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities219 220 Movie221 Image Data Sizes EstimatedMultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-5L222 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10223 Numerics Index131 162 226227 DisclaimerTrademark Acknowledgments 228 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode107 On p 230231 CEL-SH1ZA210