Canon SD770 - PowerShot IS Digital ELPH Camera Betriebsanweisung

CDI-E359-010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPANCamera User GuideCamera User GuideENGLISHDIGITAL CAMERAEnsure that you read the Safety Precauti

Getting StartedPreparations8Preparations1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LY) into a power outlet, or at

98Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the

99Various Shooting Methods1Select a white balance setting.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change t

1002Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the button.• Display the white paper or cloth so that it fills the entire LCD monito

101Various Shooting MethodsYou can change the look of an image when shooting.* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those col

102In In (Setting the Custom Colors Mode)1Select a My Colors setting.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select and the or butto

103Various Shooting MethodsYou can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowin

104When shooting movies:1. Set the mode switch to .2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select .4. Press the button.2Press the butt

105Various Shooting MethodsShooting in the Color Swap Mode1Select the Color Swap mode.When shooting still images:1. Set the mode switch to .2. Press

1062Press the button.•The camera will switch to Color Input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image

107Various Shooting MethodsChanging the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can s

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

108You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of

109Various Shooting MethodsIf you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded.Categorizing

110You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered.* Sets the sound registere

111Various Shooting MethodsTo Cancel the Shortcut ButtonSelect in Step 2.Using the Button1Press the button.• , and : switches the settings ea

112Playback/ErasingAlso refer to Viewing Still Images (p. 16).To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it im

113Playback/ErasingTo Cancel Index PlaybackPress the zoom lever toward .Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lever toward .

114Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily c

115Playback/ErasingTo Cancel the Focus Check DisplayPress the MENU button.Switching Frames3Make changes.• Change the display size using the zoom lever

116When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your sear

117Playback/Erasing3Display the Images., , Selected:1. Use the or button to select date, category or folder for playback.• If no images are organ

Preparations10Getting Started4. Close the cover (c, d).To Remove the BatteryPress the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the batt

118You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories.Category Selec

119Playback/Erasing[Select][Select Range]3Categorize the images.1. Use the or button to select images to categorize.2. Use the or button to se

1204Select the last image.1. Use the button to select [Last Image].2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last image to catego

121Playback/ErasingYou can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Trimming a Portion of an Image1Select [Trimming

1224Save the image.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select [OK].3. Press the button.• The trimmed image is saved as a new image fil

123Playback/ErasingViewing Movies1Display the movie file.1. Use the or button to select a movie.2. Press the button.• Images with a icon are m

124Operating the Movie Control PanelUse the or button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button.ExitEnds playback and returns to single i

125Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.*1 When the shooting interval is 1 sec.*2 When the shooting interval is 2 sec.Editing Mo

126• To continue editing, repeat Step 2.• Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel.3Select [Save].1. Use the or bu

127Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.Rotating Images in the Display1Select [Rotate].1. Press the button.2.

Preparations11Getting StartedAttaching the Wrist StrapUse the wrist strap when using the camera to prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the cam

128You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.The displayed ima

129Playback/ErasingAutomated playback of images on the memory card.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) s

130To Stop the Slide ShowPress the MENU button.Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.3Star

131Playback/ErasingSelect a Date/Category/Folder to Play Back (//)1Select a playback method.1. Use the or button to select , or .2. Press the b

132Selecting Images for Playback ( – )Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 im

133Playback/ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings• Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3–10 seconds, 15 s

134You can correct red eyes in recorded images.Red-Eye Correction FunctionRed eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may

135Playback/Erasing3Correct the image.1. Use the , , or button to select [Start].2. Press the button.4Save the image.1. Use the , , or b

136z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed.z Although you can apply red-eye correction any nu

137Playback/ErasingRemoving Correction FramesTo correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in Step 2 on page

Preparations12Getting StartedThe Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on.1. Press the power button.2. Select the mon

138You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For d

139Playback/Erasing3Select a My Colors type.1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type.• The displayed image will reflect the My Colors eff

140You can save images at lower recording pixels than the original image.z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effec

141Playback/Erasing3Select the recording pixels.1. Use the or button to select the recording pixels.2. Press the button.• Some recording pixel s

142In 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 Memos to Images

143Playback/ErasingSound Memo PanelUse the or button to select an option and press the FUNC./SET button.Exit Ends the operation.Record Starts reco

144You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture.Sound Recorder PanelUse the or button to select

145Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.RewindHolding down the FUNC./SET button rewinds. The sound cann

146[Select][Select Range]2Choose a selection method.1. Use the or button to choose a selection method.• Pressing the MENU button returns to the pr

147Playback/Erasing4Select the last image.1. Use the button to select [Last Image].2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last

Preparations13Getting StartedYou can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.1. Press the power button.2. Set the mode swi

148[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder][All Images]3Select the images.1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to

149Playback/ErasingYou can erase images from a memory card.Erasing ImagesSelect Erase images after selecting them one at a time.Select RangeFor pickin

150[Select][Select Range]3Select the image.1. Use the or button to select an image to erase.2. Press the button.• Pressing the FUNC./SET button

151Playback/Erasing4Select the last image.1. Use the button to select [Last Image].2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last

152[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder][All Images]3Select the images.1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to

153Playback/Erasingz Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure.z Please format the memory card when you want to

154Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

155Print Settings/Transfer Settings1Select [Print Settings].1. Set the mode switch to .2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the

156Select a Print Settings MethodSelect Images & Qty.Configures print settings for single images as you view them.Select RangeFor picking a first

157Print Settings/Transfer Settings[Select Images & Qty.][Select Range]2Select the images.• Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (

Getting StartedShooting Still Images14Shooting Still Images1. Press the power button.• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will displa

1582. Use the or button to select the first image in the print range.3. Press the button.3Select the last image.1. Use the button to select [L

159Print Settings/Transfer Settings[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder][Select All Images]2Select the images.1. Use the or but

160[Clear All Selections]2Deselect the images.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• The screen will return to the selection

161Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Start

162[Order][Mark all]3Select an image to transfer.1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer.2. Press the button.• Pressing the FUNC./SE

163Configuring the CameraConfiguring the CameraThis camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD

164When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destinati

165Configuring the CameraSwitching to the Destination Time Zone4Select (World).1. Use the button to select .2. Press the button.5Select a destin

166You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.If you change the date and time when the W

167Configuring the Camera2Accept the setting.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• To perform a low level format, use the

Shooting Still Images15Getting Started5. Without changing anything else, press the shutter button all the way (press fully) to shoot.• The shutter sou

168The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.Resetting the File NumberContinuousA n

169Configuring the CameraFile and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while

170You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoo

171Configuring the CameraSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation1Select [Create Folder].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button t

172Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and au

173Configuring the CameraResetting Settings to Their Default Values1Select [Reset All].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select menu

174Connecting to a TVYou can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV.Shooting/Playback Using a TV1Turn off the camera and the

175Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and star

176Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the s

177Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)[Start-up Sound]/[Operation Sound]/[Selftimer Sound]/[Shutter Sound]:1. Use the or button to select

Getting StartedViewing Still Images16Viewing Still Images1. Press the power button.2. Set the mode switch to (Playback).3. Use the or button to

178Troubleshooting• Camera (p. 178)• When the power is turned on (p. 179)• LCD monitor (p. 179)• Shooting (p. 181)• Shooting movies (p. 185)• Playback

179TroubleshootingWhen 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

180The display darkens.The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing

181TroubleshootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it e

182Image is blurred or out of focus.The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.z Confirm the procedures in “ appears” (p. 180).AF-assist Beam

183TroubleshootingSubject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.z Shoot with the s

184Eyes appear red.Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.z Shoot with the [Red-Eye Lamp] in the [Flash Settings]

185TroubleshootingShooting moviesThe recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are

186PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.z Computer images that cannot

187TroubleshootingBattery/Battery ChargerBattery consumed quickly.Battery is not being used to its full capacity.z See Battery Handling Precautions (p

Getting StartedErasing17Erasing1. Press the power button.2. Set the mode switch to (Playback).3. Use the or button to select an image to erase a

188List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

189List of MessagesNaming 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

190Incompatible WAVEA sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot

191List of MessagesUnselectable image.You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.Cannot select!In selecting an image range, you sele

192Appendix• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated co

193Appendixz Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact w

194z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use t

195Appendix CautionsEquipmentz Do not sit on a chair while stuffing your camera in the back pocket of your pants or skirt. Doing so may cause malfunct

196z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to ma

197Appendixz At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the remaining battery charge icon (blinks red) may appear earlier than usua

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

Getting StartedPrinting18Printing1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.• Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the

198z Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not discharge it before recharging.z You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or on

199Appendixz When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or ball-point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen).z Do not use or sto

200It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a

201AppendixHigh-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

202Batteries• Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.

203AppendixCamera 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

204All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot SD770 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 85 ISSpecifica

205AppendixMetering System : Evaluative*1/Center-weighted average/Spot*2*1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF.*2 Fixed to centerExp

206Data Type : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*: Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)): Sound Memo and Sound Recorder: WAVE

207AppendixAudio : Bit Rate: 16 bitsSampling RateSound memo, movie (Compact): 11.025 kHzMovie (other than Compact): 44.100 kHzSound Recorder: 11.025 k

Printing19Getting StartedPrinting From a Print ListYou can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooti

208Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-6L (Fully charged))• The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.• Movie data

209AppendixMemory Cards and Estimated Capacities• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 74) when the memory card has been formatted with a low le

210Movie• Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min., : 2 hours. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.• As plays back at 15 frame

211AppendixImage Data Sizes (Estimated)Recording PixelsCompression3648 x 2736 pixels 4332 KB 2565 KB 1226 KB2816 x 2112 pixels 2720 KB 1620 KB 780 KB2

212SD Memory CardMultiMediaCardBattery Pack NB-6LInterface Compatible with SD memory card standardsDimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08

213AppendixBattery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYECompact Power Adapter CA-DC10(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40)Rated Input 100 – 240

214IndexNumerics3:2 Guide ...108AAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 ...200AE Lock ...93AF Fram

215IndexJJump (Image Search) ...116LLanguage ...13LCD MonitorNight Display ...57Playba

216Indoor ...72ISO3200 ...73Kids&Pets ...72Snow ...

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Getting StartedEmbedding the Date in the Image Data20Embedding the Date in the Image DataThis section explains how to embed date information on images

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219Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

220For CA, USA onlyIncluded lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

221Trademark Acknowledgments• Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

222Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeFunctionLong ShutterExposure Compensation (p. 95){ – { { – –Long Shutter Mode (p. 97)– { – – – –ISO Speed

223Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeSome functions may not be available, depending on the shooting mode. Check the functions available for eac

224Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode*1 Set to optimum value depending on each shooting mode.*2 Set to ISO 3200.*3 Date Stamp and Widescreen ar

225Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode{ { { { { { { { – { { { – – – –p. 87{ { { { { { { { – { { { { { { {{ { { { { { { { { { { { – – – –– – – –

Embedding the Date in the Image Data21Getting Started2. Select [Date Stamp].1. Use the or button to select .2. Use the or button to select .•

Getting StartedShooting Movies22Shooting Movies1. Press the power button.2. Select a shooting mode.1. Set the mode switch to (Movie).2. Press the b

Shooting Movies23Getting Started4. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus.• An electronic beep will sound twice and the ind

Getting StartedViewing Movies24Viewing Movies1. Press the power button.2. Set the mode switch to (Playback).3. Use the or button to display a mo

Getting StartedDownloading Images to a Computer25Downloading Images to a ComputerYou are recommended to use the supplied software to download images t

Downloading Images to a Computer26Getting Started1. Installing the software.Windows1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s C

Downloading Images to a Computer27Getting Started2. Connecting the camera to a computer.1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB

Let’s Get Started!1Let’s Get Started!This guide is divided into the following two sections.This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and

Downloading Images to a Computer28Getting Started4. Displaying CameraWindow.Windows1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK].CameraWindow will dis

Downloading Images to a Computer29Getting StartedUse this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000).1. Confirm that the

Downloading Images to a Computer30Getting StartedYou can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading

Downloading Images to a Computer31Getting Started2. Use the or button to select images to download and press the button.• The images will downlo

Getting StartedSystem Map32System MapWrist Strap WS-DC2Battery Pack NB-6L*1(with Terminal Cover)Compact Power AdapterCA-DC10AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40Sup

System Map33Getting StartedUSB PortPC Card SlotDirect Interface CableUSB CardReaderPCMCIAAdapterSD Memory Card*5• SDC-128M• SDC-512MSHCompact Photo Pr

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 StartedCanon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly a

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

38Components Guide Front Viewa Wrist Strap Mount (p. 11)b Microphone (p. 22)c AF-assist Beam (p. 51)d Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 75)e Self-Timer Lamp

39Components Guide Back Viewa LCD Monitor (pp. 46, 56)b Viewfinderc Terminal Cover (p. 11)d A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) and DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 18

40 Controlsa Indicators (p. 42)b Power Lamp c Power Button (p. 12)d Shutter Button (p. 14)e Zoom Lever (pp. 58, 112)Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telep

41Components GuideSlide the switch to the mode you wish to use.How to Use the Mode SwitchShooting Mode: Auto (p. 14): Manual Mode (p. 74): Stitch Assi

42The indicators on the back of the camera light or blink under the following conditions.• Upper Indicator• Lower IndicatorIndicatorsGreen: Ready to s

43Components GuideDisplaying the ClockYou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods.* Default set

44Basic OperationsSettings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FU

45Basic OperationsRec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus ( Button)Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these

46Shooting ModeInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor and MenusDisplay Content Setting Methoda Shooting Mode Mode Switch, FUNC./SET Button (FUNC. Me

47Basic Operationsl AF Lock ( ) / Buttonm Time Zone (Home/World) ( ) MENU Button (Set up Menu)n Create Folder ( ) MENU Button (Set up Menu)o Image St

Table of Contents3Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48Playback Mode (Detailed)The following information may also be displayed with some images.Display Content Setting Methodq Print List or MENU Button

49Basic Operationsz Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly.z Overexposure WarningIn the following cases, overexposed p

50Shooting ModeFUNC. MenuRec. Menu Menu Item PageShooting Mode pp. 14, 22, 41(Still image)(Movie)Menu Item PageExposure Compensation••• p. 95Long Shut

51Basic OperationsFlash Settings p. 75Slow Synchro On/Off*Red-Eye Corr. On/Off*Red-Eye Lamp On*/OffSelf-timer Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.Shots: 1–3*

52Play Menu Print Menu Menu Item Page Menu Item PageSlide Show p. 129 My Colors p. 138My Category p. 118 Sound Memo p. 142Erase p. 149 Sound Recorder

53Basic OperationsSet up Menu Menu Item Options Page/TopicMute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds*.* Except for when the memory card slot/batte

54Power Savingp. 163Auto Power DownOn*/OffDisplay Off 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.*/2min./3min.Time Zone Home*/World p. 164Date/Time p. 12Clock Disp

55Basic OperationsPrint MethodYou can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you pri

56Switching the Information DisplaysYou can switch the LCD monitor information display each time you press the DISP. button. See Information Displayed

57Basic OperationsChanging the LCD Monitor BrightnessThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.• Changing Settings Us

Table of Contents4Red-Eye Correction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Adding Effects with the My Colors Function . . . . . .

58Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsThe zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms.You can combine digital zo

59Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting with the Digital ZoomSafety Zoom ZoneThis camera is equipped with a Safety Zoom feature that shifts from op

60Shooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterThe digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used

61Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsYou can shoot a subject 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With t

62You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots. Using the FlashAvailable Shooting Modes p. 2221Press the button.1. Use the or button to change the

63Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel the Macro ModePress the / button and use the or button to select (Normal).1Press the / button.1.

64You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance.* This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 175).To C

65Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsSetting the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )1Select [Self-timer].1. Press the button.2. In the menu, use the

66Approximate Values for Recording PixelsChanging the Recording Pixels (Still Images)Available Shooting Modes p. 2221Select the recording pixels.1. P

67Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsApproximate Values for Compression Settings (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048Printing on wide size paper (you can check the c

Table of Contents5 Symbol Conventions in this GuideAbout this Guide: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.: This mark deno

68The Image Stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnifi

69Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsRaise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry

70z You can set the ISO speed to (p. 73).z The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed.z If the c

71Various Shooting MethodsVarious Shooting MethodsWhen a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically a

72Scene Mode Kids&PetsAllows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. IndoorPreve

73Various Shooting Methods FireworksCaptures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. AquariumSelects the optimal ISO speed, white balanc

74Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or My Colors.In this mode, the camera shoots continuously w

75Various Shooting MethodsTo Cancel Continuous ShootingFollow Step 1 to display .You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions.

761Select [Flash Settings].1. Press the button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Flash Settings].3. Press the button.2Set the fla

77Various Shooting MethodsThe following movie modes are available.The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p

Please Read6Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm t

781Select a shooting mode.1. Set the mode switch to .2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to change the option.4. Press the button.• See

79Various Shooting Methodsz You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 166). The memory card

80Changing Recording Pixels/Frame RatesYou can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swa

81Various Shooting MethodsChanging the Shooting Interval ( Time Lapse)1Select a shooting interval.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to s

82Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooting Panor

83Various Shooting Methods7. Use the or button to select or .8. Press the button.• : Left to right horizontally• : Right to left horizontally2

84You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot.Zooming the AF Frame and ShootingWhen [AF Frame]

85Various Shooting MethodsChecking the Focus and People’s Expressions Immediately after Shooting (Focus Check)You can check the focus in recorded imag

86To Cancel Checking the FocusPress the shutter button halfway.3Shoot.• The recorded image displays.• The frame displays as follows.• The orange frame

87Various Shooting MethodsThe AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses.Switching between Focusing ModesAvailable Sho

7Getting Startedz Preparationsz Shooting Still Imagesz Viewing Still Imagesz Erasingz Printingz Embedding the Date in the Image Dataz Shooting Moviesz

88z [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.z The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway.Face

89Various Shooting MethodsChanging the AF Frame SizeWhen the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject.

90Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range.Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face

91Various Shooting Methods3. Press the button again.• The camera exits Face Select mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject will change to w

92It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Scenes with a mixture of

93Various Shooting MethodsTo Cancel the AF LockPress the / button.You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast

94To Cancel the AE LockPress the button.You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the compositio

95Various Shooting MethodsAdjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against

96Switching between Metering ModesAvailable Shooting Modes p. 222EvaluativeAppropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. Th

97Various Shooting MethodsYou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutte