Camera User Guide
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Software Starter Guide
Downloading Images to a Computer
Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover.
ENGLISH
Precaution
Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become
warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an
extended period.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than
0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This
has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
Please read the handling and safety precautions starting on page 4 before using the camera.
Disclaimer
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide
is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.
• Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
described herein at any time without prior notice.
• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior
written permission of Canon Inc.
• Canon Inc. makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due
to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the
CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-
Canon CF cards.
Trademark Acknowledgements
• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc.
• Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright ©2000 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents
Read this First ............................................................................. 4
Quick Start .................................................................................. 8
Components Guide ................................................................... 10
Front View ................................................................................... 10
Back View .................................................................................... 11
Controls ....................................................................................... 12
Main Dial / Mode Dial ................................................................... 13
Display Panel ................................................................................ 14
LCD Monitor ................................................................................ 15
Preparing the Camera .............................................................. 18
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 18
Installing the Battery Pack ............................................................. 20
Using a Household Power Source .................................................. 22
Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional) .............. 23
Installing a CF Card ....................................................................... 26
Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 28
Attaching the Lens Cap ................................................................ 28
Using the Soft Case (Optional) ...................................................... 28
Basic Functions.......................................................................... 29
Turning the Power On / Off ........................................................... 29
Setting the Date / Time ................................................................. 30
Switching between Shooting and Replaying ................................... 31
Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................. 32
Pressing the Shutter Button ........................................................... 34
Selecting Menus and Settings........................................................ 35
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings ......................... 37
Auto Mode .......................................................................... 37
Checking an Image Right after Shooting ........................................ 39
Adjusting the Zoom (Focal Length) ................................................ 40
Using the Built-In Flash ......................................................... 41
Pan Focus Mode .................................................................. 43
Portrait Mode ...................................................................... 43
Landscape Mode ................................................................. 44
Night Scene Mode ............................................................... 44
Black and White Mode ......................................................... 45
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Stitch Assist Mode................................................................ 46
Movie Mode ........................................................................ 49
Macro Mode........................................................................ 50
Self-Timer ............................................................................ 51
Continuous Mode ................................................................ 52
Digital Zoom ................................................................................ 53
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ..................................... 54
Changing the Resolution and Compression .................................... 54
Changing the File Format .............................................................. 56
Program AE ......................................................................... 57
Setting the Shutter Speed ..................................................... 58
Setting the Aperture ............................................................ 60
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ................. 62
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .................................. 63
Setting the White Balance .................................................... 64
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) .................................. 67
Adjusting the Flash Output (Flash Exposure Compensation) .... 68
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ................................. 69
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .......................... 70
Switching between Metering Modes ..................................... 72
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ................................ 73
Switching between Focus Settings ................................................. 76
Manually Setting Image Characteristics .......................................... 77
Resetting the File Number ............................................................. 78
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ................................... 79
Replaying .................................................................................. 80
Viewing Images Singly (Single Image Replay) .................................. 80
Magnifying Images .............................................................. 81
Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Multi Replay)........................ 82
Jumping between Images ................................................. 83
Viewing Movies ............................................................................ 84
Rotating Images in the Display ...................................................... 85
Automated Playback (Slide Show).................................................. 86
Protecting Images ......................................................................... 90
Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor ......................................... 91
Erasing ...................................................................................... 92
Erasing Images Singly .................................................................... 92
Erasing All Images ........................................................................ 93
Formatting a CF Card ................................................................... 94
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Print Settings (DPOF Settings) .................................................. 95
Selecting Images for Printing ......................................................... 95
Setting the Print Style.................................................................... 98
Resetting Print Settings ............................................................... 100
List of Menu Options .............................................................. 101
Rec. Menu ................................................................................. 101
Play Menu .................................................................................. 103
Set up Menu .............................................................................. 104
Using the Wireless Controller ................................................. 106
Installing the Battery ................................................................... 106
Shooting / Replaying ................................................................... 107
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) ...................... 108
Using Conversion Lenses (Optional)
/ Close-up Lenses (Optional) .............................................. 110
Installing the Lenses .................................................................... 111
Downloading Images to a Computer ..................................... 113
Downloading Directly from a CF Card .......................................... 113
Using the Supplied Interface Cables ............................................. 116
Appendices ............................................................................. 122
Replacing the Button Battery ....................................................... 122
Camera Care and Maintenance ................................................... 124
Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 125
List of Error / Message Codes ...................................................... 127
List of Messages ......................................................................... 128
Specifications ............................................................................. 130
Index ....................................................................................... 135
Canon Customer Support ....................................................... 138
Icon Conventions in the Text
This mark denotes topics about issues that may affect shooting.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
This mark denotes tips about the camera and photography.
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Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you
shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being
operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its
distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any
malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlash™ cards, that results in
the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine
sensible.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should
never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or
domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the
copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights
even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises
while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before
proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Safety Precautions
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in
the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or
damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
• In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its
power supply accessories.
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Warnings
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could
injure your eyesight.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the
intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight. In particular, remain at least
one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to
the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement
of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
• Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries used in the camera and wireless
controller out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child
swallows a battery.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly
described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical
shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified
service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer
Support Help Desk.
• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the
camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the
equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage
electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or
the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do
so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove
the camera battery and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Confirm that
smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so
may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the
camera battery and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Please consult your
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water
or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been
waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with
a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter the interior,
immediately turn the camera’s power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in
fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
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• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable
substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead
to fire.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these
actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.
Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord.
• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may
lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid
portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the
wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to
overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use
only the recommended power accessories.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the camera from the DC plug before
attaching or detaching any interface cables (except for USB cables). The cables carry
high-voltage currents and there is a risk of electrical shock.
• Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat.
Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and
lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk
of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body -
including the eyes and mouth, or clothing - that comes into contact with the inner
contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush
with water and seek medical assistance.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the
casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It
could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover to
transport or store the battery pack.
• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to
prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of
other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries
in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.
• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions
or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only
recommended batteries and accessories.
• Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and electrical outlet after
recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. Continuous
use over a long period of time may cause the unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
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