Connect the camera to the computer, Open CameraWindow

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing

Connect the camera to the computer.

z Turn off the camera.

zOpen the cover and insert the included interface cable’s smaller plug (p. 2) firmly into the camera terminal in the direction

shown.

z Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into the computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer.

Turn on the camera.

z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

Open CameraWindow.

Windows

zClick [Downloads Images From Canon

Camera using Canon CameraWindow].

XCameraWindow will appear.

zIf CameraWindow does not appear, click

the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].

Macintosh

XCameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.

zIf CameraWindow does not appear, click the CameraWindow icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).

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Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First Warranty LimitationsCamera Body Temperature Test Shots and Disclaimer What Do You Want to Do? Shoot View Save Table of Contents Using Various Functions for Safety Precautions Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes This could lead to injury or damage the camera Conventions Used in This Guide Conventions Used in This Guide Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Check the card’s write-protect tab Compatible Memory Cards Sold SeparatelyInserting the Batteries and Memory Card Open the cover Close the cover Removing the Memory CardInsert the memory card Number of Possible Shots Battery Charge Indicator Compatible BatteriesNumber of Shots per Memory Card Turn on the camera Setting the Date and TimeComplete the setting Set the date and time Display the menu Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Choose Date/Time Display the settings screen Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode Set the display language Choose OK Formatting Memory CardsChoose Format Format the memory card Press halfway Press lightly to focus Pressing the Shutter ButtonComplete formatting Press fully Press fully to shoot Compose the shot Enter » modeTaking Pictures Smart Auto Focus Taking Pictures Smart Auto ShootWhat if What if a flashing appears? What if the screen turns off when you try to shoot? What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen? Switching to Shooting mode Viewing ImagesChoose an image Erasing Images Choose an image to eraseErase the image Enter E mode Shooting Movies Zooming while shooting Stop shootingShooting Time Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Choose a moviePlay the movie System Requirements WindowsMacintosh Preparations Install the SoftwareBegin installation Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD ROM drive Connect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindow Transfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with Camera Separately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesUsing Accessories Abroad Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Other AccessoriesSeparately Sold Accessories Flash Learning More Special Scene Mode Mode ButtonAuto Mode Components Guide Pp , 126 Components Guide Shooting Switching the DisplayScreen Display Playback Overexposure Warning during Playback IndicatorScreen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions Histogram during Playback Choose a menu item FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose an option Menu Basic Operations Choose a tabChoose an item Changing the Sound Settings Muting SoundsChoose Mute Change the volume Adjusting the VolumeChoose Volume Changing the Sound Settings Reset the settings Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Are there functions that cannot be reset? Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving during PlaybackPage Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Turning the Flash Off Press the r button ChooseWhat if a flashing appears? Press the i zoom button again Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomPress the i zoom button Turning off the digital zoom Choose Digital Zoom Choose the settingDigital Tele-Converter Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Inserting the Date and Time Choose Date Stamp Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerPress the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Choose Î Choose $ Customizing the Self-TimerChoose the settings What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoose the recording pixel setting Choose the compression ratio Recording Pixels Compression Approximate Values for Paper SizeChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Ratio Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Shoot Take shots with reduced blur Blur Reduction Choose a Shooting modeShooting in Various Conditions Take portraits Portrait OTake shots of foliage Foliage Take shots in low light conditions Low LightWTake shots of people at the beach Beach PTake shots of people in snow Snow TTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot Shoot images with vivid colors Super VividTake posterized shots Poster Effect Press the shutter button fully Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Join the subjects and look at the camera Choose the shutter speed Shooting Long ExposuresChoose ≈ Confirm the exposurePage Choosing Settings Yourself Enter G mode Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp ShootShooting in Program AE Adjust the brightness Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationEnter Exposure Compensation mode Turning the Flash On Adjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceChoose the white balance function Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speedChanging the ISO speed Choose a Drive mode Continuous Shooting Custom Color Choose My Colors Choose e Shooting Close-ups MacroShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose u Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFChoose AF Frame Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Changing the AF Frame ModeCenter Recompose Check the focus Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom What if the display does not magnify? Lock the focus Shooting with the AF LockChanging the Metering Method Compose the scene and shoot Choose ! p Lock the exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Choose h p Lock the flash exposure Shooting with Slow Synchro Choose … Shooting Using a TV as the Display Choose Flash SettingsRed-Eye Correction Page Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Choose the image quality setting Changing the Image QualityImage Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card AE Lock/Exposure Shift Change the exposure Other Shooting Functions Zooming in More Closely On Subjects Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Press the g zoom button Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Searching from a large number of images Switch images Choose a jump method Choose Slideshow Choose a settingViewing Slideshows Choose Start Choose Focus Check Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or location Press the k zoom button Magnifying ImagesChanging Image Transitions Choose Transition Viewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVWhat if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Protecting Images Choose ProtectProtect the image Erasing All Images Choose Erase allErase all images Rotating Images Choose RotateRotate the image Choose an image size Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Save the new image Correct the image Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose Red-Eye Correction Save as a new image and display Printing Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Printing Images Easy PrintTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Print images Printing Images Making Print Settings Choose the trimming area Trimming and Printing TrimmingChoose Trimming Print Choose a paper size Choose a paper typeChoose a layout Choose the length of the long side and short side Available Layout OptionsPrinting ID Photos Choose ID Photo Choose the printing area Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printer Choose a printing methodPrint Printing methods for movies Adjust the settings Print SettingsChoose Print Settings Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Set the number of prints Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose Select Images & Qty Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections 108 Customizing Camera Settings Choose Low Level Format Changing Camera SettingsLow Level Memory Card Formatting Start the low level format Changing Camera Settings Turning Off the Start-up ImageChanging the File Number Assignment Turning Off the Power Saving Function Creating Folders by Shooting DateChanging the Lens Retract Time Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Shooting Function SettingsSetting the Screen Shut-Off Time Turning Off the AF Assist Beam Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Displaying the Overlay Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing Playback Function Settings Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Useful Information Replacing the Date/Time Battery Using Household Power Turn off the camera Open the coverInsert the coupler Connect the power cord Using Household Power Troubleshooting PowerTV output White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash TroubleshootingImage taken using the flash is too bright overexposed Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu Shooting movies Computer List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Camera error was detected Error number Naming errorLens Error File Error Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information Display Scene Icons Playback Detailed Information Display Number p Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Flash pp , 67 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 131 132 133 Menus Shooting Menu Menus Set up Menu Content Ref.Playback Menu Print Menu Handling Precautions Specifications Digic Specifications Index 142 Troubleshooting 121 Video J Movies Viewing Index Disclaimer