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Canon 960 IS appendix How to Use the Mode Dial, Auto Mode, Manual Mode, Movie Mode p

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Components Guide

How to Use the Mode Dial

Turn the dial to the mode you wish to use.

Auto Mode

Manual Mode

Special Scene Mode

Movie Mode

Auto Mode

: Auto (p. 14)

Manual Mode

: Manual (p. 84)

: Digital Macro (p. 70)

: Color Accent (p. 116)

: Color Swap (p. 118)

: Stitch Assist (p. 93)

Special Scene Mode (p. 81)

: Portrait

: Night Snapshot

: Kids&Pets

: Indoor

: Foliage

: Snow

: Beach

: Fireworks

: Aquarium

: Underwater

: ISO 3200

Movie Mode (p. 88)

: Standard

: High Resolution

: Compact

: Color Accent

: Color Swap

: Time Lapse

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Canon 960 IS appendix How to Use the Mode Dial, Auto Mode, Manual Mode, Movie Mode p

Contents

Camera User Guide Getting Started p Check the package contentsWorkflow and Reference Guides Learning More pChecking the Package Contents Table of Contents Commonly Used Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing 130 Symbol Conventions in this Guide Appendix 201Please Read Warranty LimitationsLanguage Setting Test ShotsGetting Started Remove the battery after charging is complete Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the battery charger PreparationsGetting Started Close the cover c, d „ To Remove the Battery „ To Remove the Memory CardAttaching the Wrist Strap Select the year, month, day and time, and the display order Setting the Date and TimePress the power button Select Date/Time Press the buttonSetting the Display Language Press the power button Shooting Still Images Auto ModeSet the mode dial to Auto Aim the camera at the subject Without changing anything else Press the shutter button all Mute SettingWay press fully to shoot Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Rec. Review Use the or button to display the image you wish to view Viewing Still ImagesLast recorded image will display Shooting Movies Standard Mode Press the power button Select a shooting modePress the shutter button fully again to stop recording Indicator will blink greenData will be recorded onto Memory card Use the or button to select Playback and press the button Viewing MoviesImages with a icon are movies To exit instead of erasing, select Cancel ErasingPrinting Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1Getting Started System Requirements Downloading Images to a ComputerItems to Prepare „ WindowsClick Restart or Finish once the installation is complete Installing the software „ WindowsPreparing to Download Images Press the camera’s button and turn on the power Connecting the camera to a computerPreparing to download images to the computer Getting Started „ Macintosh All Images Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct TransferDpof Trans Direct Transfer Menu Press the button after downloading finishes „ MacintoshSystem Map Supplied with CameraUSB Port PC Card Slot „ Power Supplies Optional Accessories„ Flash „ Other Accessories Direct Print Compatible PrintersPage Learning More „ Front View Components GuideLens Using the Viewfinder „ Back View„ Controls FUNC./SET Button p„ Touching the Dial Using the Touch Control Dial„ Circling Your Finger on the Dial Pp , 72, 73 104 Playback Mode Using the ButtonShooting Mode Sound recorder functions to the button pManual Mode How to Use the Mode DialAuto Mode Movie Mode p„ Right Indicator IndicatorsPower Saving Function „ Left IndicatorHold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power Using the ClockMethod FUNC. Menu Menus and SettingsBasic Operations Use the or button to select an option for the menu itemPress the button Use the or button to switch between menus Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusYou can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus Rec. Menu Menus and Default SettingsFUNC. Menu Menu Item Options Page/TopicPrint Menu Play MenuMenu Item Set up Menu Print Method Menu Item Available Settings My Camera MenuDisplay mode changes as follows with each press Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode „ Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor103 „ Playback Mode Standard „ Playback Mode Detailed 81, 84„ Focus Check Histogram FunctionLCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness SettingsNight Display Select Time Zone Setting the World ClockSetting the Home/World Time Zones SelectUse the button to select Press the button Select WorldSelect a destination area Use the or button to select aSwitching to the Destination Time Zone Select Reset All Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesAccept the setting Use Formatting Memory CardsSelect Format Add a check mark You can stop formatting a cardShooting with the Optical Zoom Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsPress the zoom lever toward or Shooting with the Digital Zoom Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-ConverterFocal Length Shooting Characteristics Select Digital ZoomPress the zoom lever toward and shoot Safety Zoom ZoneSafety Zoom Factor Use the or button to select Standard Press the buttonShooting with the Digital Tele-Converter Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shootUse the or button to select 1.5x or Press the button Choose the angle of view with the zoom lever Magnified Close-Up Shooting Digital MacroSelect Digital Macro ShootUsing the Flash Press the / button To Cancel the Macro ModeShooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot You can shoot close-ups or infinity shotsTo Cancel the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerUse the or button to change the self-timer mode Press the button and use the or button to selectAccept the setting Changing the Recording Pixels/ Compression Still Images Select a resolution settingApproximate Values for Recording Pixels Widescreen*3 Select a compression settingApproximate Values for Compression Settings Compression PurposeConfiguring the Postcard Mode Select the Postcard ModeSelect Date Stamp Embedding the Date in the Image DataSet the date and time Select is Mode Setting the Image Stabilizer FunctionPress the button Menu, use the or button to select is Mode Accept the setting Portrait Various Shooting MethodsShooting in Modes for Special Conditions Night SnapshotFoliage Kids&PetsIndoor SnowUnderwater AquariumISO Shooting in Manual Mode Select manual modeContinuous Shooting To Cancel Continuous ShootingRecommended Memory Card Select Red-Eye Setting the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionPress the button Menu, use the or button to select Red-Eye Set Slow Synchro Setting the Slow Synchro FunctionSelect Slow Synchro Use the or button to select On or Off Press the buttonMovie Shooting Select a shooting mode Use the or button to adjust the exposure.Press Select the number of recording pixels Changing Recording PixelsRecording Pixels and Frame Rates Changing the Shooting Interval Time Lapse Select a shooting intervalSelect a shooting direction Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch AssistShoot the first image in the sequence Press Button after the last shot Repeat the procedure for additional imagesSequence may contain up to 26 images Select Review Info Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions Focus CheckUse the or button to select Focus Check Press the button Recorded image displays To Cancel Checking the FocusFrame Color Content Frame displays as followsSelect AF Frame Switching between Focusing ModesPress Button Menu, use the or Button to select AF Frame Face Detect Feature Changing the AF Frame Size Select AF Frame SizeShooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Focus Lock, AF Lock Shooting with the Focus LockRe-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot Shooting with the AF LockTo Release the AF Lock 102 Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockTo Release the AE Lock Flash will pre-fire and will display Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock103 To Release the FE LockAdjusting the ISO Speed 104105 Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake Auto ISO ShiftSelect Auto ISO Shift Use the or button to select Button or On Press the button106 Press Button while holding the shutter Button down halfwayNow press the shutter button fully If appears, the button will light blueTo Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Exposure CompensationAdjust the exposure 107Change the metering method Switching between Metering Modes108 Adjust the setting Setting the Shutter Speed Long Shutter ModeSelect the Long Shutter Mode 109110 Select a white balance set- ting Adjusting the Tone White Balance111 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or Using the Custom White BalanceCloth and press Button Various Shooting Methods You can change the look of an image when it is shot Shooting in a My Colors Mode114 This completes the setting Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode115 Select the color accent mode. Still Images Shooting in the Color Accent ModeChanging Colors 116Press to complete the setting, then shoot MoviesSelect the color swap mode. Still Images Shooting in the Color Swap Mode118 119 Only one color can be specifiedSelect Save Original Changing the Save Method for the Original Image120 121 Categorizing Images Automatically Auto CategorySelect Auto Category PeopleSelect Set button Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button122 Sound when you press the button Using the ButtonTo Cancel the shortcut button Select in Step 123Select Disp. Overlay Setting the Display OverlaysMovie mode 124Select Auto Rotate Setting the Auto Rotate Function125 Select Create Folder Creating an Image Destination FolderCreating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 126127 128 Resetting the File NumberSelect File Numbering ContinuousFile and Folder Numbers 129Magnifying Images To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPlayback/Erasing Press the zoom lever towardViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesTo Return to Single Image Playback 132 Displaying the Focus CheckPress Button several times until Focus check screen appears Frame displays on the screen as follows133 „ Changing between Frames Press„ Changing the Display Position Press the zoom lever toward Bottom right of the screen is magnifiedUse the , , or button to change the display posi- tion To cancel the Focus Check displayJumping to Images Single image playback mode, press the buttonSelect a search key You can show/hide image information using the DISP. buttonUse the or button to Display the Images SelectedCategory Selection Methods Organizing Images by Category My CategoryCategories Select My Category„ Select Categorize the images Choose a selection method137 Select the last image „ Select Range Select the first image138 139 Select a categoryPress the button Use the or button to select a Category Display the movie file Viewing Movies Operating the Movie Control PanelPlay the movie Operating the Movie Control Panel 141Select Edit Editing MoviesEdit the movie Save the file Select Save143 Rotate the image Rotating Images in the DisplaySelect Rotate 144145 Playback with Transition EffectsSelect Transition Use the or button to select an effect Press the buttonSelect a playback method Automated Playback Slide ShowsSelect Slide Show 146147 Start the slide showTransition Effects To Stop the Slide ShowSelect images to play back 148Back Selecting Images for PlaybackSelect images to play 149Configure the setting Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsSelect Set up Play TimeSelect an image Red-Eye Correction FunctionSelect Red-Eye Correction 151Display the saved image Correct the imageSave the image 152Select Add Frame Adjust the position of the frameAdd Correction Frame Add a correction frame154 Removing Correction Frames Select Remove FrameDelete the frame Use the or button to select Remove Frame Press the button155 Adding Effects with the My Colors FunctionSelect My Colors Use the or button to select an image Press the button156 Select a My Colors typeUse the or button to select OK Press the button Playback/Erasing Select Resize Select a resolutionResizing Images 158159 Select Sound Memo Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesRecord the memo 161 Sound Memo PanelUse the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET Record a sound Sound-Only Recording Sound RecorderSelect Sound Recorder 162Sound Recorder Panel 163Select Protect Protecting Images164 „ Select Protect the image Press the Menu button to complete Setting165 Protect the images 166167 Select the images„ Select by Date/Select by Category/Select by Folder 168 Erasing Images„ All Images Protect the images You can erase images from a memory card„ Select Select the image Select EraseSelect an erasure method Erase the image170 Erase the images 171Select Set Play button „ All Images Erase the imagesRegistering Functions to the Playback Button 172Using the Button Playback mode, press the button 173Setting the Print Style Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Dpof Print Settings 174Select Print Settings 175Select a print settings method 176Standard /Both Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings p„ Select Images & Qty Select the images Index178 Configure the print settings 179180 „ Select All Images Configure the print settings„ Clear All Selections Deselect the images Following PressSelect Transfer Order Setting the Dpof Transfer Settings181 „ Mark all Select OK „ Order Select the images182 Plug the other ends Connecting to a TVShooting/Playback Using a TV AV cable to the VideoSelect a menu item Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings 184Accept the setting. Start-up Image Registering My Camera SettingsSelect a setting 185Start-up/Operation/Self-timer/Shutter Sounds Register the setting186 Sounds come from the camera interior TroubleshootingCamera will not operate 187Nothing is displayed Card locked! message appearsDate/Time menu appears LCD monitor will shut off during shootingAppears Display flickersBar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitor 189Camera will not record Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregularImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too darkWhite dots appear on the image Image contains noise192 Recording images to memory card takes a long time Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Lens will not retractZoom does not operate 194Movies do not play back correctly Cannot play backImages cannot be edited Reading images from memory card is slowImage is distorted or not showing on TV monitor Battery consumed quicklyBattery will not charge Cannot printList of Messages No image Naming errorChange the battery pack Image too largeCannot modify image Incompatible WaveCannot register this image Cannot assign to category200 Communication errorLens error, restart camera Cannot select201 AppendixEquipment Doing so could damage the cameras CCD or your eyesight202 Battery 203204 Battery can run downOthers Such items may lose data or stop workingFlash Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsStop using the camera immediately Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsKeep the battery terminals clean at all times Battery ChargeBattery Handling Precautions Following icon and message will displayCharging the Battery Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally208 SD memory card or Sdhc memory card Write Protect TabDo not use or store memory cards in the following locations Formatting 209Open the memory card Power outletSlide the memory card slot/battery cover closed 210High-Power Flash HF-DC1 211212 Usage in Cold Temperatures„ Batteries Charge becomes Severely LimitedViewfinder and LCD Monitor Camera BodyLens 213Specifications 214215 Special Scene Mode*3Using super high-speed memory cards SDC-512 MSH recommended 216217 Bubble Jet Direct compatibleTest Conditions Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-5L Fully charged218 219 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities†Card included with the camera Movie 220Image Data Sizes Estimated 221222 Battery Pack NB-5LMultiMediaCard 223 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Index Numerics131 226 162Trademark Acknowledgments Disclaimer227 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 228107 230 On p231 CEL-SH1ZA210