Canon PowerShot TX1 - Digital Camera - Compact Betriebsanweisung

Camera User GuideAdvanced Advanced Camera User GuideBefore Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsCustomizing the CameraTroubl

8Batteryz 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 sea water.

98You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting ImagesSelectYou can configure the protection settings for each image

99Playback/Erasing3Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press . z [Select]Press the Multi Controller or to select an image a

100In the playback mode, one of the following functions can be registered to the Movie button (Basic Guide p. 3). * Default Setting.Registering a Func

101Playback/ErasingYou can use a television as a monitor to play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied cable.If you registe

102Connecting to a High-Definition TV (HDTV)1 Turn off the camera and the TV.2 Connect the camera and TV.3 Turn on the TV and switch it to external in

103Playback/ErasingConnecting to a Non-High-Definition TV1 Turn off the camera and the TV.2 Connect the camera and TV.3 Turn on the TV and switch it t

104You can erase images from a memory card.Erasing ImagesSelect Erase images after selecting them one at a time.Select by DateErases images correspond

105Playback/Erasing3Select the image, date, category or folder and press .z [Select]Press the Multi Controller or to select an image and push in

106Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

107Print Settings/Transfer Settings1Set the mode dial to (Playback) (Print) MenuSelect a menu item .See Menus and Settings (p. 22).z Proceed to Ste

9Othersz Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

108z [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder]Press the Multi Controller or to select a date, category or folder and push in the Mu

109Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Print StyleAfter setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The following print settings ca

110You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how

111Print Settings/Transfer SettingsAll the Images on a Memory Card1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 22).2Select [Mark all] and press .z Selec

112Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sou

113Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the

1143Select an image or record a sound.z Start-up ImagePress the Multi Controller or to select the image you wish to register and push in the Multi

115TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 11).Memory card slot

116LCD monitorCamera screen is black at start-upIncompatible image has been selected as the start-up image in the My Camera settings.z Change the star

117Troubleshooting appears.A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.z Set IS mode to a setting other than [Off]

10Equipmentz Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may le

118Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 7).z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory

119TroubleshootingSubject is too far away for flash to reach.z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 138).

120Eyes appear red.Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.z Set the [Red-Eye] function to [On] and shoot (p. 35).

121TroubleshootingShooting MoviesThe recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are

122PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.z Computer images that cannot

123TroubleshootingBattery/Battery ChargerBattery consumed quickly.Battery is not performing to its fullest.z Refer to “Battery Handling Precautions” (

124Printing on Direct Print Compatible PrintersCannot print.Camera and printer not properly connected.z Attach the camera to the printer securely with

125List of MessagesList of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print

126Naming error! z The file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create

127List of MessagesIncompatible WAVEz A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. Sound ca

11Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fieldsz Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating stro

128Communication errorz The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card.Lens

129AppendixAppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz Keep the battery terminals

130You 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 the came

131AppendixHandling the Memory CardSD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card Write Protect TabCautions When Handlingz Memory cards are high-precision electr

132Formattingz Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images.z You are recommended to use memo

133AppendixIt is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting

134High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination.

135AppendixBatteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry

136Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt,

137AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot TX1Specifications(W): Max. wide angle (T)

12Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsUsing the LCD Monitor1Press .z The display mode changes as follows with each press.z The shooting informatio

138Metering SystemEvaluative*1, Center-weighted average or Spot*2 *1 When Face Detect is set to [On], the brightness of the face is also evaluated*2 F

139AppendixData TypeStill images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*Sound memos, Sound Recorder: WAVE (Stereo)Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (St

140Playback ModesSingle (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through

141AppendixBattery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged))z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Mov

142Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera* Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 36) when card has been formatted w

143AppendixMovie: Card included with the cameraEstimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times: Card included with the camera32MB SDC-128MSDC-

144Image Data Sizes (Estimated)Recording PixelsCompression (3072 x 2304 pixels) 3045 KB 1897 KB 902 KB (2592 x 1944 pixels) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB (20

145AppendixSD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-4LBattery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVEInterface Compatible with SD memory card standardsDimensions

146Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10)Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)Rated Output 4.3 V D

147INDEXNumerics3:2 Guide ...37AAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 ...133AE Lock ...49AF Frame ...

13Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsUsing the ClockYou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two me

148IImage Data Sizes (Estimated) ... 144Image Stabilizer ... 31Index Playback ...

149Manual ...Basic 13Color Accent ...61, Basic 13Color Swap ...62, Basic 13Stitch Assist ...Basic 13Super Macro ...B

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157Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

14LCD Monitor Brightness SettingsThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.z Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu

158Battery Charger CB-2LVThis product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be return

159Trademark Acknowledgments • Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Vista logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation i

160Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. MoviePageAspect

161 Setting available (z Default setting) U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S Default setting) (Shaded Area):Setting is retained

15Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsShooting Information (Shooting mode)Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorExposure Compensation (p. 52)Lon

16 * Displays when pressing the shutter halfway. Since the camera automatically readjusts the ISO speed, shutter speed and aperture value for the opt

17Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsDetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.A sound file in a format other than

Main FeaturesShootingz 10x optical zoom lens with lens shift type image stabilizerz Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting

18This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restor

19Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

20Switching to the Destination Time Zone5Press the Multi Controller or to select a destination time zone .z As in Step 3, you can set daylight sav

21Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsMenus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/

22Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.Press the MENU butto

23Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsSee Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).FUNC. MenuRec. Menu Menu ListMenu Item Page Menu Item

24*1Default setting is 3 shots.*2They are classified according to the following categories. (People): , , or images with faces detected if [On] has b

25Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsSet up Menu Menu Item Options Page/TopicMute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds

26*1 Default setting is 5 seconds.*2 You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when

27Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsMy Camera Menu Menu Item Available Settings PageTheme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings ite

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing next to or below titles indicate the shooting modes in which the procedure can be used.In this guide, t

28You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatting Memory Cardsz Please note that

29ShootingShootingYou can change the horizontal to vertical aspect ratio for shooting. If you shoot at the 16:9 aspect ratio, you can shoot images wit

30Approximate Values for Recording PixelsWhen the Aspect Ratio is [4:3]Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1Se

31ShootingWhen the Aspect Ratio is [16:9]* Paper sizes vary according to region.Approximate Values for Compression SettingsThe lens shift type image

32You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. The focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) and characteristics are as follow

33ShootingShooting with the Digital Zoom1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom][Standard]*/[Off]/[1.5x]/[1.9x].See Menus and Settings (p. 22).* Default setting.z

34Shooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterThis mode allows even closer shooting of the subject than standard Macro mode (Basic Guide p. 15), magnifyin

35ShootingYou can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* lamp automatically fires with the flash.* This function reduces the effect of light reflec

36In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuou

37ShootingYou can check a composition’s horizontal and vertical alignment as well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a shoo

2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38You can shoot movies with just a push of the Movie button (not applicable when in playback mode).You can select the movie recording pixels and frame

39Shootingz You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 28). The card supplied with the camera

40Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (Movies)You can change the movie recording pixels and frame rate in any shooting mode. Available recording

41ShootingRecording Pixels and Frame RatesFrame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, th

42Shooting Still Images while Shooting a MovieShooting ModeYou can shoot a still image* while shooting a movie.* Still images will be taken with the a

43ShootingThe microphone level (sound recording level) and wind filter setting can be changed.Setting the Recording FunctionShooting Mode 1 (Set up) M

44Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooting Panor

45ShootingYou can switch between focus settings to shoot.3Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.z You can reta

46The autofocus frame (AF frame) indicates the area used to set thefocus. Select from among the following focusing methods.Setting Face Detect AF1 (Re

47Shootingz The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway.- Green:Shooting preparations complete- Yellow:Focusing difficu

3Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . 48Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Locking the Fl

48It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundingsz Scenes with a mixture of

49ShootingYou can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when

50You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Loc

51ShootingMetering MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesShooting Mode 1 (Rec.) Menu [Light Mertering] */ /.See Menus and Settings (p. 22).* Default

52Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Ad

53ShootingYou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.Setting Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)Shooting Mode

54z Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness.z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutt

55ShootingNormally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, cha

56Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera eva

57Shootingz You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The c

4Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be

59Shooting 1FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).See Menus and Settings (p. 21).* Default setting.z Press the Multi Controller or to select a My Colors mo

60You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photograph

61ShootingShooting in the Color Accent Mode1FUNC. Menu *(Manual) (Color Accent).See Menus and Settings (p. 21).* Default setting.2.z The Color Accent

62Shooting in the Color Swap Modez The default color accent is green.z You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash.z The specified co

63Shooting4Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the Multi Controller .z Only one color can be

64Changing the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save

65ShootingRaise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the

66If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, youcan raise the ISO speed merely by pressing the button torecord at a shutter speed

67ShootingOne frequently used function can be registered to the button.You can register the following functions.*1Default setting*2 of [Shutter Sou

5Handling PrecautionsTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm tha

68To Cancel the Shortcut ButtonSelect in Step 2.Using the Button2Press the Multi Controller , , or to select the function you wish to regist

69ShootingYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically

70You 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

71ShootingSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation2Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option .z displays

72The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.File Number Reset FunctionResetting the

73ShootingFile and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are as

74Playback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 19). To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward . (You can also can

75Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine(Index Playback)1Press the zoom lever

76You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the followin

77Playback/ErasingWhen you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the six search keys below to jump over images to find the

6Video FormatPlease set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 101).Language SettingPle

78z / / / : press the Multi Controller or to select date, category, folder or movie for playback and push in the Multi Controller (FUNC./SET).- Th

79Playback/ErasingViewing MoviesMovies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Display a movie and press .z Images with a icon are movies.2Sel

80Operating the Movie Control PanelEnds playback and returns to single image playbackPrint (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the

81Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.Editing MoviesProtected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration cannot be edited.

824Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press .z [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged.Note, if

83Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p.

84You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. You can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyes may not

85Playback/Erasing2 Press the Multi Controller or to select the image for which you wish to perform red-eye correction and press .z A frame will

86z Red-eye correction cannot be performed on movies.z Protected images cannot be overwritten.z When there is not enough space left on the memory card

87Playback/ErasingYou can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is a

7 WarningsEquipmentz Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources.Doing so could damage the camera’s CCD or your eyesight.z Sto

884Select [OK] and press .z The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. z To continue adding effect

89Playback/ErasingIn playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image. Th

90Sound Memo PanelYou can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time.ExitRecordPausePlayEraseSelect [Erase] in the confirmatio

91Playback/ErasingSound Control Panel2 Select (Record) and press .z Recording time will be displayed.z Press the Multi Controller or to change

92Automated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. z Estimated Sou

93Playback/Erasing2Select , , , , , or – .z , , : select a date, category or folder to be played back (p. 95).z , , : select the images to be pla

94Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.No transition effect.The new image gradually brigh

95Playback/ErasingSelect a date/category/folder to play back ( / / )1Select , or and press .2Press the Multi Controller or to select a date/cat

96Selecting 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 ima

97Playback/ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settingsz Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15 s