Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Guide de l'utilisateur

Camera User GuideCamera User GuideCDI-E366-010 XX07XXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPANENGLISHDIGITAL CAMERAEnsure that you read the Safety Precauti

Preparations8Getting StartedPreparations1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or at

Various Shooting Methods98The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway.Face Detect Featurez Maximum of three Face frames

Various Shooting Methods99Changing the AF Frame SizeWhen the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject.

Various Shooting Methods100See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Su

Various Shooting Methods101Shooting with the AF LockThe AF lock can be used in the , , , or mode.To Release the AF LockPress the / button.1Ai

Various Shooting Methods102See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective whe

Various Shooting Methods103See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are co

Various Shooting Methods104See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to red

Various Shooting Methods105See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, you ca

Various Shooting Methods106 Shoot with [On] Selected Shoot with [ button] Selected3Press the shutter button halfway.• The camera selects the optima

Various Shooting Methods107See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making

Preparations9Getting Started1. Slide the cover and open it out (a, b).2. Insert the battery.It will lock into place with a click.3. Insert the memory

Various Shooting Methods108See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).Switching between Metering ModesEvaluativeAppropriate for standard s

Various Shooting Methods109See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subject

Various Shooting Methods110z Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness.z Please note that camera shake beco

Various Shooting Methods111See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal whit

Various Shooting Methods112Using the Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions

Various Shooting Methods113z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom w

Various Shooting Methods114See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can change the look of an image when it is shot.* If the image c

Various Shooting Methods115Configuring My Colors Settings (Except )Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode ( ) 1Select a My Colors setting.1. Press

Various Shooting Methods116See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can

Various Shooting Methods117Movies: 1. Set the mode switch to .2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or

Preparations10Getting Started4. Close the cover (a, b). To Remove the BatteryPress the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the ba

Various Shooting Methods118Shooting in the Color Swap Mode1Select the color swap mode.Still Images: 1. Set the mode switch to .2. Press the button.

Various Shooting Methods1192Press the button.• The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image

Various Shooting Methods120Changing the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can s

Various Shooting Methods121See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted in

Various Shooting Methods122See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can register a function that you often use when shooting with th

Various Shooting Methods123To Cancel the shortcut buttonSelect in Step 2.Using the Button1Press the button.• Each time that the button is pres

Various Shooting Methods124See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area

Various Shooting Methods125See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that

Various Shooting Methods126See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will

Various Shooting Methods127Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation.1Select [Create Folder].1. Press the button.2. Use the or butto

Preparations11Getting StartedAttaching the Wrist StrapIt is recommended to use the Wrist Strap to avoid dropping during camera use.ToggleThe toggle ca

Various Shooting Methods128See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You ca

Various Shooting Methods129File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with0001 and ranging up to 9999, whil

Playback/Erasing130To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.)You

Playback/Erasing131To Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lev

Playback/Erasing132You can check the focus and peoples’ expressions by using the focus check display. Since you can also change the magnification leve

Playback/Erasing133 Changing the Display Magnification Changing between Frames Changing the Display Position3Press the zoom lever toward .• The bot

Playback/Erasing134To cancel the Focus Check displayPress the MENU button.When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use th

Playback/Erasing1352Use the or button to select a search key• The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key.• You can show/hide

Playback/Erasing136You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categorie

Playback/Erasing137 [Select]2Choose a selection method.1. Use the or button to choose a selection method.2. Press the button.3Categorize the im

Preparations12Getting StartedThe Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in step 3 a

Playback/Erasing138 [Select Range]3Select the first image.• You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image.1

Playback/Erasing1395Select a category.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select a category.6Accept the setting.1. Press and choose [S

Playback/Erasing140Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Display the movie file.1. Us

Playback/Erasing141Operating the Movie Control PanelUse the or button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button.ExitEnds playback and ret

Playback/Erasing142You can delete portions of recorded movies.* When the shooting interval is 1 sec.** When the shooting interval is 2 sec.Editing Mov

Playback/Erasing1433Select [Save].1. Use the or button to select .2. Press the button.4Save the file.1. Use the or button to select [New Fi

Playback/Erasing144Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1Select [Rotate].1. Press the button.2

Playback/Erasing145You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.T

Playback/Erasing146Automated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard

Playback/Erasing147To Stop the Slide ShowPress the MENU buttonTransition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced b

Preparations13Getting StartedYou can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. 1. Press the button.2. Hold down the but

Playback/Erasing148Select a date/category/folder to play back (//)1Select a playback method.1. Use the or button to select , or .2. Press the b

Playback/Erasing149Selecting Images for Playback ( – )Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or

Playback/Erasing150Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings• Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3–10 seconds, 15 s

Playback/Erasing151You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red-Eye Correction FunctionRed eyes may not be automatically detected in some images o

Playback/Erasing1523Correct the image.1. Use the or button to select [Start].2. Press the button.4Save the image.1. Use the or button to sel

Playback/Erasing153z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed.z Although you can apply red eye c

Playback/Erasing154Removing Correction FramesTo correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in step 2 on page

Playback/Erasing155You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is

Playback/Erasing1563Select a My Colors type.1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type2. Press the button.• The displayed image will refl

Playback/Erasing157z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added.z Although My Colors effects can be

Shooting Still Images14Getting StartedShooting Still Images 1. Press the power button.• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will displ

Playback/Erasing158You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings.Resizing Images1600 x 1200 pixels640 x

Playback/Erasing1594Save the image.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• The resized image will be saved in a new file.• To

Playback/Erasing160In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.Attaching Sound

Playback/Erasing161Sound Memo PanelUse the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET.Exit Ends the operation.Record Starts recording.Pause

Playback/Erasing162You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture.Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorde

Playback/Erasing163Sound Recorder PanelUse the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET.Exit Returns to the menu screen.Record Starts rec

Playback/Erasing164You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting ImagesSelectYou can configure the protection setting

Playback/Erasing165 [Select] [Select Range]3Protect the image.1. Use the or button to select an image to protect.2. Press the button.• Pressin

Playback/Erasing1664Select the last image.1. Use the button to select [Last Image].2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last

Playback/Erasing167[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]3Select the images.1. Use the or button to select a date/category/fold

Shooting Still Images15Getting Started4. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus.• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice a

Playback/Erasing168 [All Images]You can erase images from a memory card.3Protect the images.1. Use the or button to select [Protect].2. Press the

Playback/Erasing169 [Select]1Select [Erase].1. Press the button.2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select .3. Press the button.2Select

Playback/Erasing170 [Select Range]3Select the first image.• You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image.1

Playback/Erasing171[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]5Erase the images.1. Press and choose [Erase].2. Press the button.• Pr

Playback/Erasing172 [All Images]You can register a function that you often use to the button. The following functions can be registered.*1 Default

Playback/Erasing173To cancel: select in Step 2.Using the Button2Accept the setting.1. Use the or button to select a function you wish to regis

Print Settings/Transfer Settings174You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

Print Settings/Transfer Settings1751Select [Print Settings].1. Press the button.2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the [ ] men

Print Settings/Transfer Settings176Select a print settings methodSelect Images & Qty.Configures print settings for single images as you view them.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings177 [Select Images & Qty.]2Select the images.• Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 174).- St

Shooting Still Images16Getting StartedRecorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. You can

Print Settings/Transfer Settings178 [Select Range]2Select the first image.• You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first

Print Settings/Transfer Settings179[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]4Configure the print settings.1. Press and choose [Order

Print Settings/Transfer Settings180 [Select All Images] [Clear All Selections]2Configure the print settings.1. Use the or button to select [OK].

Print Settings/Transfer Settings181You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Start

Print Settings/Transfer Settings182 [Order] [Mark all]3Select the images.1. Use the or button to select images to transfer. 2. Press the butto

Connecting to a TV183You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Shooting/Playback Using a TV1Turn off the camera and th

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)184My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sou

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)185Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)186- [Start-up]/[Operation]/[Self-timer]/[Shutter Sounds]1. Use the or button to select (Record).2. Pre

Troubleshooting187• Camera (p. 187)• When the power is turned on (p. 188)• LCD monitor (p. 188)• Shooting (p. 190)• Shooting movies (p. 194)• Playback

Viewing Still Images17Getting StartedViewing Still Images1. Press the button.The last recorded image will display.2. Use the or button to displa

Troubleshooting188When the power is turned on“Card locked!” message appears.The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Wr

Troubleshooting189Display flickers.Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting.z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in mo

Troubleshooting190Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it e

Troubleshooting191AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assis

Troubleshooting192Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject.z Change the shooting angle.Flash is set t

Troubleshooting193Continuous shooting slows down.The memory card’s performance has dropped.z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are r

Troubleshooting194Shooting moviesThe recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are

Troubleshooting195PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.z Computer imag

Troubleshooting196Battery/Battery ChargerBattery consumed quickly.Battery is not being used to its full capacity.z See Battery Handling Precautions (p

List of Messages197The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

Workflow and Reference GuidesThe following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. Learning More (p. 37)Nam

Shooting Movies18Getting StartedShooting Movies 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie).2. Press the

List of Messages198Naming error!The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attem

List of Messages199Incompatible WAVEA sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In additio

List of Messages200Cannot selectIn selecting the image range for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasing images or speci

Appendix201z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Alwa

Appendix202z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.z To avoid the risk of hig

Appendix203Batteryz Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.z The battery should not be immersed in water or

Appendix204Othersz Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage

Appendix205z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may le

Appendix206Battery HandlingBattery Chargez The following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz Keep the battery terminals clean

Appendix207You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).z You are recommended to use it in

Shooting Movies19Getting Started4. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus.• An electronic beep will sound twice and the ind

Appendix208Handling the Memory CardSD memory card or SDHC memory cardWrite Protect TabCautions When Handlingz Memory cards are high-precision electron

Appendix209Formattingz Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images.z You are recommended to

Appendix210It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting

Appendix211High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illuminatio

Appendix212 Batteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a d

Appendix213Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust a

Appendix214All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS

Appendix215Metering System : Evaluative*1, Center-weighted average or Spot*2*1 When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect], the brightness of the face is

Appendix216Data Type (Still images) : Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*Sound memos: WAVE (monaural)(Movies) : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)

Appendix217Sound Memo : Bit Rate: 16 bitsSampling Rate Sound memo, movie (Compact): 11.025 kHz Movie (other than Compact): 44.100 kHz Sound Recorder:

Viewing Movies20Getting StartedViewing Movies1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. Images with a

Appendix218Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L (Fully charged))z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Mov

Appendix219Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 85) when card has been for

Appendix220Movie:Card included with the camera*1 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.)*2 0.5 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 2 sec.)• Maximum movie

Appendix221Image Data Sizes (Estimated)*1 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.)*2 0.5 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 2 sec.)Recording PixelsCompr

Appendix222SD Memory CardMultiMediaCardBattery Pack NB-5LBattery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXEInterface Compatible with SD memory card standardsDimensions 32

Appendix223Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30)Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)Rated Output 4

Index224Numerics3:2 Guide ... 124AAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 ...210AE Lock ...102AF Fram

Index225IImage Data Sizes (Estimated) 221Image Stabilizer Function ...79Index Playback ...131Indicator ...

Index226Scene Mode ... 81Stitch Assist ... 93Shutter Button ... 40Fully ...

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Erasing21Getting StartedErasing1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button.3. Use the or but

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235Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

236For CA, USA onlyIncluded lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

237Trademark Acknowledgments• Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

Printing22Getting StartedPrinting1.Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1.• Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode238FunctionLong ShutterExposure Compensation (p. 107){ – { – { – {Long Shutter Mode (p. 109)– { –– –––ISO Spe

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode239Set each function according to the shooting conditions and then shoot.Only functions with settings that ch

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode240*1 Postcard Date Imprint and Widescreen are not available.*2 Frame rate when shooting: 1 frame/sec.(shooti

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode241{ { { { { { – { { ––– –p97{ { { { { { – { {{{{ {{ { { { { {{{ { ––– ––––––––––––– –p99{ { { { { { { { { {

Printing23Getting Started2. Turn on the printer.3. Press the camera’s button and turn on the power. • The button will light blue.• A , or ico

Downloading Images to a Computer24Getting StartedDownloading Images to a ComputerItems to Prepare• Camera and computer• Canon Digital Camera Solution

Downloading Images to a Computer25Getting Started1. Installing the software. Windows1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer&a

Downloading Images to a Computer26Getting Started2. Connecting the camera to a computer.1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's

Downloading Images to a Computer27Getting Started WindowsSelect [CameraWindow] and click [OK].CameraWindow will display.Preparations for downloading

1Checking the Package ContentsThe following items are included in the package. If something is missing, please contact the retail outlet at which you

Downloading Images to a Computer28Getting Started MacintoshCameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.

Downloading Images to a Computer29Getting StartedUse this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Downloading Images

Downloading Images to a Computer30Getting Started1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.• The button

Downloading Images to a Computer31Getting Started4. Press the button after downloading finishes.You will return to the Direct Transfer menu.Click

System Map32Getting StartedSystem MapWrist StrapWS-DC2Battery Pack NB-5L*1(with Terminal Cover)Compact Power AdapterCA-DC10AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30Supp

System Map33Getting StartedUSB PortPC Card SlotDirect Interface Cable*2USB CardReaderPCMCIAAdapterSD Memory Card*5• SDC-128M• SDC-512MSHCompact Photo

System Map34Getting StartedThe following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be ava

System Map35Getting Started Other Accessories• SD Memory CardSD Memory Cards are used to store images recorded by the camera.Canon brand cards are av

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Table of Contents2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read 6Components Gui

Components Guide38 Front ViewaTerminal Coverb DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 22, 26)c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 183)d Microphonee AF-assist Be

Components Guide39 Back ViewaLCD Monitor (pp.54, 55)b Wrist Strap Mountc Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 9)d DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 210)e

Components Guide40 ControlsaMode Switch (pp. 14, 44)b Power Button (p. 14)c Zoom Lever (pp. 66, 130)Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto)Playback:

Components Guide41 Touching the DialAn enlarged icon of the touch control dial will display on the LCD monitor when you place a finger on the touch c

Components Guide42The following functions can be operated using the touch control dial.Please note that some of the options for some functions cannot

Components Guide43The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow or s

Components Guide44Slide the switch to the mode you wish to use.How to Use the Mode Switch Shooting Mode: Auto (p. 14): Digital Macro (p. 70): Color Sw

Components Guide45The indicator on the back of the camera lights or blinks under the following conditions.This camera is equipped with a power saving

Components Guide46Using the ClockYou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods.* Default settingM

Basic Operations47Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FU

Table of Contents3Commonly Used Shooting Functions 66 Shooting with the Optical Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Using the Digital Zoom/Digital

Basic Operations48Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.1Pre

Basic Operations49See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).FUNC. MenuThe icons shown here indicate the default settings (factory setting

Basic Operations50Play Menu Print Menu Review InfoOff*/Detailed/Focus Checkp. 95Save Original On/Off* p. 120Auto Category On*/Off p. 121Disp. Overlay

Basic Operations51Set up Menu Menu Item Options Page/TopicMute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds.Volum

Basic Operations52Print MethodYou can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you pri

Basic Operations53My Camera Menu Menu Item Available Settings PageTheme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item.p. 184Start-up Image

Basic Operations54Using the LCD Monitor1Press the button.• The display mode changes as follows with each press.• The shooting information displays f

Basic Operations55 Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD MonitoraShooting Modepp. 14, 70, 81, 84, 88Exposure Compensation ••• p. 107Long Shu

Basic Operations56* Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway. During flash photography, however, the camera automatically readjusts the ISO

Basic Operations57 Playback Mode (Standard) aDefined Playbackp. 134bRemaining battery charge will display.p. 206Displayed image number/Total number o

Table of Contents4Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Creating an Image Destination (Folder). . . . . . . . .

Basic Operations58 Playback Mode (Detailed) aAuto Category/My Categorypp. 121, 136bShooting Modepp. 14, 70, 81, 84, 88Metering Mode p. 108ISO Speed •

Basic Operations59 Focus CheckThe following information may also be displayed with some images.aDisplayed image number/Total number of imagesbCompres

Basic Operations60LCD Monitor Brightness SettingsThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.• Changing Settings Using

Basic Operations61When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-registe

Basic Operations624Select (World).1. Use the button to select . 2. Press the button.5Select a destination area.1. Use the or button to selec

Basic Operations63Switching to the Destination Time Zone1Select [Time Zone].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu.3. Use t

Basic Operations64Resetting Settings to Their Default Values1Select [Reset All].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu.3. U

Basic Operations65You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.Formatting Memory CardszPle

Commonly Used Shooting Functions66See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).The zoom can be adjusted from 28 mm – 105 mm (focal length) i

Commonly Used Shooting Functions67See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.

Table of Contents5Appendix 201Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201Preventing Malfunctions . . . . .

Commonly Used Shooting Functions682Accept the setting.1. Use the or button to select [Standard].2. Press the button.3Press the zoom lever toward

Commonly Used Shooting Functions69Shooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterThe digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects

Commonly Used Shooting Functions70See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can shoot a subject 3 – 60 cm (1.8 in. – 2.0 ft.) from th

Commonly Used Shooting Functions71See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Using the Flash 1Press the button.1. Use the or button

Commonly Used Shooting Functions72See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots.To Cancel the Macro

Commonly Used Shooting Functions73See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish

Commonly Used Shooting Functions74Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )1Select [Self-timer].1. Press the button.2. In the [ ] menu, use th

Commonly Used Shooting Functions75See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).Approximate Values for Recording Pixels: Approximate number o

Commonly Used Shooting Functions76Approximate Values for Compression Settings1Select a compression setting.1. Press the button.2. Use the or but

Commonly Used Shooting Functions77See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards

6Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the cam

Commonly Used Shooting Functions78See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can embed the date in the image data when (Postcard) is

Commonly Used Shooting Functions79See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the came

Commonly Used Shooting Functions802Accept the setting.1. Use the or button to select an image stabilizer option.2. Press the button.z Camera sha

Various Shooting Methods81See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene.You ca

Various Shooting Methods82 Kids&PetsAllows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunitie

Various Shooting Methods83 AquariumSelects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquariu

Various Shooting Methods84See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensa

Various Shooting Methods85See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button

Various Shooting Methods86See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).This function reduces the red appearance of eyes when the flash fires

Various Shooting Methods87See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. You can limit th

Getting Startedz Preparationsz Shooting Still Imagesz Viewing Still Imagesz Shooting Moviesz Viewing Moviesz Erasingz Printingz Downloading Images to

Various Shooting Methods88See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).The following movie modes are available. For information on the recor

Various Shooting Methods891Select a shooting mode.1. Set the mode switch to .2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select and the or

Various Shooting Methods90z Be careful of the following while recording.- Do not touch the microphone (p. 38).- Do not press any buttons other than th

Various Shooting Methods91Changing Recording PixelsYou can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or

Various Shooting Methods92Changing the Shooting Interval ( Time Lapse) 1Select a shooting interval.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to

Various Shooting Methods93See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later

Various Shooting Methods943Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.• You can press the or button to return t

Various Shooting Methods95See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).You can check the focus in recorded images. It is also easy to check

Various Shooting Methods96To Cancel Checking the FocusPress the shutter button halfway.3Shoot.• The recorded image displays.• The frame displays as fo

Various Shooting Methods97See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camer