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Canon 990 IS manual

Models: 990 IS

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Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First What Do You Want to Do? ShootView Shoot/View MoviesPrint SaveTable of Contents Getting More Out Conventions Used in this Guide Conventions Used in this GuideSafety Precautions Use only recommended power sourcesCamera Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyesBattery, Battery Charger Safety PrecautionsOther Warnings Keep the battery out of the reach of pets Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocketPage Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the CameraCharging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the batteryCharge the battery Remove the batteryBattery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectivelyApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Check the card’s write-protect tabOpen the cover Insert the memory cardRemoving the Battery and Memory Card Inserting the Battery and Memory CardClose the cover Remove the memory cardWhat is the write-protect tab? Approximate Number of Shots per Memory CardCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Compatible Memory CardsSetting the Date and Time Make the settingTurn on the camera Set the date and timeDate/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menus Select Date/Time in the 3 tabSetting the Display Language Set the playback modeDisplay the settings screen What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?Formatting Memory Cards Select FormatFormat the memory card Pressing the Shutter Button Press halfway lightly to the first stopPress fully to the second stop Does the length of the shutter sound change?Select the a mode Taking PicturesCompose the shot Focus ShootWhat if Taking PicturesScene Icons Select the playback mode Switching images quicklyViewing Images Select an imageActive Display Viewing ImagesErasing Images Select an image to eraseErase the image Printing Images Items to PrepareTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Select an image to printPrint images Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Sold SeparatelyFor more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer Printing ImagesSet the mode switch to E Select the E modeShooting Movies Stop shooting Estimated Shooting TimesShooting Movies Memory Card Shooting TimeViewing Movies Select a moviePlay the movie You can view your movies on the screenTransferring Images to a Computer System RequirementsWindows MacintoshInstall the software Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appearsPreparations Connect the camera to the computerTransferring Images to a Computer Open CameraWindowPress the 1 button to turn on the camera Accessories Supplied with CameraAccessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedSeparately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesBattery charger can also be used when abroad Other AccessoriesLearning More Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change shooting modesMovie Mode Auto Mode Shooting ModeControl Dial ButtonShooting PlaybackSwitching the Display You can change the display using the l buttonInformation Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information DisplayPlayback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenIndicator Display in Dark Conditions during ShootingOverexposure Warning during Playback FUNC. Menu Basic Operations Display the FUNC. menuSelect a menu item Select an optionMenu Basic Operations Display the menuSelect a tab Press the qrbuttons to select an optionChanging the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeMuting Sounds Changing the Screen Brightness With the n ButtonWith the l Button Select LCD BrightnessReturning the Camera to Default Settings Select Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform the low level formatAbout low level formatting Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving during PlaybackClock Functions Page Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Set the mode switch to 4 p Select the desired shooting mode Shooting in Various ConditionsShoot Take portraits Portrait FTake snapshots at night Night SnapshotTake indoor shots Indoor Shoot sunsets SunsetTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Take shots of people at the beach BeachShoot using high ISO speed ISO Take shots of foliage FoliageTake shots of people in snow Snow Recording pixels are set to 1600 × 1200 pixels, pWhat if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? Turning the Flash OffPress the r button Select You can shoot with the flash turned offZooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Move the zoom lever towardMove it toward i again Zoom Factors at which Images DeteriorateAccept the setting Digital Tele-ConverterSelect Digital Zoom Combinations that Cause Image DeteriorationInserting the Date and Time Select Date StampUsing the Self-Timer To restore the original setting, select in StepPress the p button Select Ò Using the Face Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the cameraSelect a shape Shooting tipsSelect in Steps 1 3 on p and press the m button Page Selecting Settings Yourself Set the mode switch to 4 p Select G Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp ShootShooting in Program AE Select Gin Steps 1 2 on p and press M buttonTurning the Flash On Shooting Far Away Subjects InfinitySelect h Select uUsing Î Shooting Close-ups MacroPress the q button Select e Set the mode switch to 4 p Select R Zooming In on Close Subjects Digital MacroUse the zoom lever to compose the shot Camera will zoom in and the zoom factor will appearChanging the Recording Pixels Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualitySelect the recording pixels Select the compression ratioApproximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper SizeChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Compression RatioChanging the ISO Speed Select the ISO speedApproximate Values for ISO Speed Changing the ISO speedAdjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceSelect the white balance Press the m button and select Then press the m buttonAdjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Adjust the brightnessSelect the drive mode Continuous ShootingSelect My Colors Press the m button and selectShooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Shooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerCustom Color Select Î$ Customizing the Self-Timer Select the settingsSelect $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Shooting Using a TV Monitor Changing the Composition with the Focus LockRecompose Press the shutter button fullyGetting More Out of Your Camera Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFCenter Select AF FrameMagnifying the Focal Point Select AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify?Shooting with the AF Lock Shooting with Servo AFLock the focus Compose the scene and shootTaking Shots With Impact Zoom Blur Set the Face Select mode Selecting the Person to Focus On Face SelectRegister 0 to the c button p Select the face on which to focusChanging the Metering Mode Select the metering modeButton Setting will display on the screen Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock … Shooting with Slow SynchroSelect h p Lock the exposure Select …@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter i-Contrast Select i-ContrastSelect Flash Settings Adjust the settingRed-Eye Correction Checking for Shut Eyes Select Blink Detection≈ Shooting Long Exposures Select ≈Select the shutter speed Confirm the exposureChanging the Color and Shooting Color AccentColor Swap Select YSpecify the color to be swapped Specify the target colorSpecify the range of colors to be swapped Shooting Stitch Assist Images Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to EChanging the Movie Mode Set the mode switch to E Select a movie modeChanging the Image Quality Select the image qualityAE Lock/Exposure Shift Focus Lock the exposureChange the exposure Image Quality TableOther Shooting Functions Playback Functions100 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom pEditing Set the editing range101 Summary for 1 Viewing Movies pCheck the edited movie Save the edited movie102 Using Playback and Other Functions 103Searching Images Using Index Display Quickly Searching ImagesMove the zoom lever toward g Change the displayed imagesSearching Images Using the Control Dial 105Quickly Searching Images Setting the Conditions Viewing Images in Filtered PlaybackSearch by Select a conditionViewing Slideshows 107Filtered Playback Press the m button to select ., then press the m buttonChanging Settings Select Slideshow108 Press the lbutton, and switch to the focus check display p Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or locationMagnifying Images + Changing Image TransitionsMove the zoom lever toward k Select TransitionViewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV111 What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Erasing All ImagesTurn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Select EraseSelecting Images Individually Select SelectSelect images Press the nbutton EraseSelect Range Select Select RangeSelect the starting image Select the ending imageSelect All Images Select All Images115 Select images with the Â dialProtecting Images 116Press the m button to select , then press the m button Select Protect Protect images117 Press the p button, select Protect and press the m buttonOrganizing Images by Category My Category 118Select the setting Select My Category119 Press the p button to select Select and press the m button\ Rotating Images Select \Select Rotate Rotate the image= Resizing Images Select ResizeSelect an image size Save the new imageAdjust the trimming area TrimmingSelect Trimming Save as a new image and display? Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Select a menu option123 124 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect Select Red-Eye CorrectionCorrect the image 125Print 126Print Settings Select Print SettingsAdjust the settings Selecting Images for Printing DpofSelecting the Number of Copies Select Select Images & Qty128 Selecting Images for Printing DpofMake print settings Set All Images to Print OnceSet the number of prints Select Select All ImagesClearing All Selections Select Clear All Selections130 Customizing the Camera 131Turning off the Power Saving Function Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeChanging Functions 132Using the World Clock Set the home time zoneSet the world time zone Select the world time zoneTurning off Hints & Tips Changing the File Number Assignment134 Creating a Folder Creating Folders by Day and TimeTurning off Auto Rotate 135Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Lens Retract TimeTurning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function 136Turning off the AF Assist Beam Changing the Image Display TimeChanging the Image Display Right After Shooting 137Displaying the Overlay 138Changing the IS-Mode Settings Registering Functions to the c Button139 Changing Playback Functions Turning off Active DisplaySelecting the Image that First Displays in Playback 140Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Change SoundsChanging the Start-up Screen 141Register the Start-up Screen 142Register images or sounds saved on a computer Changing the Start-up Image or SoundUseful Information 143Using Household Power Connect the power cordInsert the coupler Plug the cord into the couplerTroubleshooting PowerTV output Shooting146 Shooting movies Playback147 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 148149 150 FunctionFUNC. Menu 151 ≈ w y O P Z R T Y x v X zMenus Shooting Menu152 Function Shooting modes a153 MenusSet up Menu 154Options/Summary Ref. Playback Menu Print Menu155 Handling Precautions EquipmentMemory Cards 156Specifications 157Specifications 158Specifications Battery Pack NB-5L 159About MPEG-4 Licensing Index 160161 Index162 Index