CAMERA DIGITAL
Guide User Camera
Flowchart and Reference Guides
Camera Body Temperature
About the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
Video Format
About This Guide
Table of Contents
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Please Read
Test Shots
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Warranty Limitations
Safety Precautions
About the Memory Card
Warnings
Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord
Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet
Use only recommended power accessories
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries
Do not
Please use Canon
Caution about magnetic fields
Cautions
Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas
Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
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Components Guide
Attaching the Neck Strap
Attaching the Lens Cap
Operation Panel
Mode Dial
Installing the Batteries
Warning
Installing the Memory Card
2 Insert the memory card
3 Close the memory card slot cover
To Remove the Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card
1 Turn the power on. p
SET
5Press the MENU button
Memory Card Handling Precautions
Precaution for Multi Media Cards
Turning the Power On/Off
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Language
4Press the MENU button
Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor
Using the Viewfinder
Night Display
Display Contents
Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)
Playback Information–Standard(Playback Mode)
Playback Information–Detailed(Playback Mode)
DISP
Histogram
Overexposure Warning
Auto Mode
Lightly press the shutter button (pressing halfway) to focus
7Press the shutter button all the
way
AF-assistBeam
Image Stabilizer Function
1From the [(Rec.)] menu, select [IS Mode], and press W or X button
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting
Changing the Review Duration
1Select [Review] from the [(Rec.)] menu and use the W or
X to select the duration setting
Off
2 to 10 sec
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings
1 Press the FUNC. button
2 For still images, use S or T on the omni selector to select * (2592 × 1944)
SET button
For still images, use the
then press the SET button
Using the Built-inFlash
1Select [Red-eye]from the
[(Rec.)] menu
Red-EyeReduction
Setting the Slow Synchro
1Select [Slow Synchro] from the
[ (Rec.)] menu
Displaying Images Individually
Magnifying Images
2Press the SET button
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)
1Press the zoom lever toward
2Change the image selection using the W, X, S or T
button on the omni selector
JUMP The display jumps nine images at a time
JUMP Jumping to Images
Erasing Single Images
Erasing All Images
Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone)
Shooting in a Special Scene Mode
Foliage
Snow
Beach
Fireworks
Indoor
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Framing a Subject
Shooting
3Shoot the first frame in the
sequence
Shooting Movies from the Still Image Shooting Mode
Shooting Close-Ups(Macro)
Moving Even Closer (Super Macro Shooting)
1Repeatedly press the button
to display on the LCD monitor
Zoom position
Image Area
Using the Self-timer
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (Custom Timer)
1In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select
[Self-timer]
2Select and press the SET button
3Select the timer delay and number of shots
Using the Digital Zoom
Continuous Shooting
Shooting a Movie
2 Press the Movie button
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z Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting
Shooting Still Images while Shooting a Movie
1While shooting a movie, press the shutter button halfway
to focus
2Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image
Changing Resolution and Frame Rate
3 Press the FUNC. button then press the Movie button to start shooting
Changing the Sound Mode
1Select [Audio] in the [ (Set up)]
menu and press the SET button
3Use the S or T button to select [Wind Filter] and select [On] or [Off]
with the W or X button
Viewing/Editing Movies
Movie Control Panel
Playback and Slow Motion Playback Operations
SET
When Playback Ends
After selecting
4Use the W or X button to select an image at the position
to be deleted, select (Play) with the S or T button
and press the SET button
5Use the S or T button to select (Save) and press
6Use the W or X button to select [Overwrite] or [New File]
Overwrite
New File
Cancel
Selecting Menus and Settings
Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button
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Rec. Menu
Menu Item
Available Settings
Reference
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Off*/WC-DC58A/TC-DC58B
Play Menu
Reference Page
Set up Menu
(Normal)
(Bright)
10 sec./20 sec./30sec./1 min.*/2 min./3 min
NTSC*/PAL
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button
Registering a Function
1Select [Set Shortcut button] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the
2Use the W or X button to select the function you wish to register and
Using the Shortcut Button
1Press the button
Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)
Program AE
Differences between the and Modes
Setting the Shutter Speed
Aperture value
Shutter Speed (seconds)
Shutter Speed Display
Setting the Aperture
Aperture Setting Display
Safety Shift
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Selecting an AF Frame
Switching between Metering Modes
Adjusting the Exposure
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Setting a Custom White Balance
2Aim the camera at a piece of white paper, cloth or gray card and press the
The shooting mode is set to
The zoom is positioned to the maximum telephoto setting
Changing the ISO Speed
Changing the Photo Effect
Shooting in a My Colors Mode
Press the FUNC. button to select
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
1In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Save
Original]
2Use the W or X button to select [On]
or [Off] and press the MENU button
Shooting in the Color Accent Mode
1Set the mode dial to (My Colors), select (Color
Accent) from the FUNC. menu and press the SET button
Wbutton
3Press the SET button
1Set the mode dial to (My Colors), select (Switch
Color) from the FUNC. menu and press the SET button
2Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the
center of the LCD monitor, and press the W button
3Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)
1From the FUNC. menu, select * (BKT-OFF)
2Use the W or X button to select (AEB), press the SET button and
adjust the compensation range with
the W or X button
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKTMode)
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
Switching between Built-inFlash Adjustment Settings
Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output
1Select (Flash or Flash Output)
from the FUNC. menu
2Use the W or X button to adjust the compensation
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer)
1Select [Intervalometer] from the
[ (Rec.)] menu and press the SET
2Use the W or X button to select an
interval time
3Press the T button and select the number of shots using
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus
Shooting with the AF Lock
2Press the shutter button halfway and while keeping it
pressed, press the MF button
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
1Press and hold the MF button, then
press the S or T button
Switching between Focus Settings
Saving Custom Settings
Rotating Images in the Display
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
Sound-OnlyRecording (Sound Recorder)
Sound Playback
2 Use the S or T button to select a
sound and select
with the W and
X, and press the SET button
Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
4When the slide show is over, press the MENU button
Select images for the Slide Show
1Display the slide show menu (p. 118)
3Use the S, T, W or X button to select [Order] and press the SET button
4Select images for the Slide Show
Index Playback
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
2Use the S,T,W or X button to select [Set up] and press the SET button
Protecting Images
2Use the W or X button to select an image you want to protect and
Setting the Power Saving Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Resetting the File Number
1In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [File
No. Reset]
2Use the W or X button to select [On] or [Off] and press the MENU button
Image and Sound File and Folder Numbering
Folder File Capacity
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
Registering My Camera Settings
1Turn the mode lever toward (Playback)
2Press the MENU button and press
3Use the S or T button to select the menu item you wish
to register and select or with the W or X button
Registering Sounds for Start-Up,Operations
Self-Timerand the Shutter
5Use the W or X button to select [OK] and press the SET button
z The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added
Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settings
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Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Computer System Requirements
zWindows
zMacintosh
IMPORTANT
Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide
Windows
time)
2Use the supplied interface cable to connect the
3Select [Canon CameraWindow] in
the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only)
Macintosh
2Set the auto start settings for ImageBrowser
ImageBrowser Auto Start Settings - OS X (v10.2/v10.3)
1.Start Image Capture, click the [Image Capture] menu and select [Preferences]
Select [CameraWindow] in the program selection window
4.Click [OK] and then close Image Capture
ImageBrowser Auto Start Settings - OS X (v10.1)
1.Start Image Capture and select [Other] from the [Hot Plug Action] list box
3.Close Image Capture
Downloading Images by Direct Transfer
1Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the
camera's LCD monitor
All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images
2Use the S or T button to select
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper
2Use the S or T button to select or , and press the
button (or the SET button)
3Use the W or X button to select images to download and press the
Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images
Viewing Images on a TV Set
2 Connect the Stereo/Video Cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal
4Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode
5Power on the camera in Shooting mode or Playback
mode (p. 23)
About Printing
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Setting the DPOF Print Settings
3Select images for printing
Single Images
Setting the Print Style
2Use the S, T, W or X button to select
[Set up] and press the SET button
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
Selecting Images for Transferring
1In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Transfer Order] and press the SET
[Order] and press the SET button
3Select images for transferring
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List of Messages
Corrupted Data
RAW
Unidentified Image
Cannot magnify
Cannot rotate
Troubleshooting
Cannot play back
Lens will not retract
Batteries consumed quickly
Sounds come from the camera interior
Image is blurred or out of focus
Subject in recorded image is too dark
Subject in recorded image is too bright
A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor
White dots appear on the image
Flash does not fire
Image not showing on TV monitor
Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately)
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Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)
or other dirt:
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Compact Power Adapter (Sold Separately)
1Connect the power
cord to the compact
power adapter first
and then plug the
Replacing the Date Battery
Camera Care and Maintenance
Specifications
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Battery Performance
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)
Still images
Movie
Image File Sizes (Estimated)
SD Memory Card
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700(Sold Separately)
Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE
Wide Converter WC-DC58A(Sold Separately)
Tele-converter TC-DC58B(Sold Separately)
NiMH Battery NB-2AH
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E
Lens Hood LH-DC40
Photo Tips and Information
Tip for Using the Self-timer(p. 59)
Exposure Compensation (p. 90)
zUnderexposure
zOptimal Exposure
zOverexposure
ISO Speed (p. 93)
Index
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Numerics
Disclaimer
Trademark Acknowledgments
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode