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121 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 4 9 Troubleshooting ..................... 122 On-Screen Messages ............. 125 Handling Precautions ............ 127On-Screen Information .......... 128 Functions and Menu Tables .. 130 Specifications ......................... 136 COPY
122 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Strange display on the screen when shooting.Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still image\ s but are recorded in movies. • The screen may darken under bright light. • The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting. • Purplish banding may appear on the screen if you compose a shot that inc\ ludes a bright light source. No date stamp is added to images.• Configure the [Date Stamp ] setting (= 12). Note that date stamps are not added to images automatically, merely because you have configured the [Date/Time] setting (= 38). • Date stamps are not added in shooting modes ( = 134) in which this setting cannot be configured ( = 38). [h] flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible ( = 33). [ ] is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (= 38).• Set [IS Mode] to [Continuous] (= 60). • Set the flash mode to [h] (= 59). • Increase the ISO speed (= 52). • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In\ this case, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (= 60). Shots are out of focus.• Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it\ all the way down to shoot (= 26). • Make sure subjects are within focusing range ( = 137). • Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] ( = 41). • Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated. • Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock (= 57, 58). No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the sh\ utter button halfway. Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly. Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed.• Confirm that the battery is charged (= 10). • Confirm that the battery is inserted facing the correct way (= 11 ). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed (= 11 ). • Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance. Try cleaning the terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery a few times. The battery is depleted quickly.• Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Try warming the battery a little by putting it in your pocket, for example, ensuring that the terminals d\ o not touch any metal objects. • If these measures do not help and the battery is still depleted soon aft\ er charging, it has reached the end of its life. Purchase a new battery. The battery is swollen.• Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. Howeve\ r, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV ( = 111). Shooting Cannot shoot.• In Playback mode ( = 14), press the shutter button halfway (= 26). Strange display on the screen under low light ( = 26). COPY
123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Subjects in shots look too dark.• Set the flash mode to [h] (= 59). • Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation ( = 50). • Adjust contrast by using i-Contrast ( = 52, 75). • Use AE lock or spot metering (= 51). Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out.• Set the flash mode to [!] (= 38). • Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation ( = 50). • Use AE lock or spot metering (= 51). • Reduce the lighting on subjects. Shots look too dark despite the flash firing (= 33).• Shoot within flash range (= 137). • Increase the ISO speed (= 52). Subjects in flash shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out.• Shoot within flash range (= 137). • Set the flash mode to [!] (= 38). White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots.• This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. Shots look grainy. • Lower the ISO speed (= 52). • High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images ( = 52). Subjects are affected by red-eye (= 40).• Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] ( = 41) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp ( = 3) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about one second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting\ red-eye. For best results, have subjects look at the red-eye reduction lamp. Also try increasing the lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range. • Edit images using red-eye correction ( = 76). Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower. • Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card ( = 105). Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available.• Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Menu” ( = 130 – 134). Shooting Movies The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted.• Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that suppo\ rts high- speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect\ , the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time (\ = 104, 137). [] is displayed and shooting stops automatically.The camera’s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough. Try one of the following measures. • Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card ( = 105). • Lower the image quality (= 40). • Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording ( = 137). Zooming is not possible.• Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in [] mode (= 45). Playback Playback is not possible.• Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure. Refer to the Software Guide (= 18) for details on folder structure and file names. Playback stops, or audio skips.• Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on \ with the camera (= 105). • There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory ca\ rds that have slow read speeds. • When movies are played on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may skip if computer performance is inadequate. COPY
124 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Cannot add a device/destination.• A total of 20 items of connection information can be added to the camera.\ Erase unneeded connection information from the camera first, and then add new devices/ destinations ( = 99). • To add Web services to send images to, install CameraWindow and complete the settings in CameraWindow ( = 82). • To add a smartphone as a device, first install the dedicated application CameraWindow on your smartphone. • To add a computer as a device, first install the software CameraWindow on the computer. Also check your computer and Wi-Fi environment and settings (= 88, 89).• Do not use the camera near sources of Wi-Fi signal interference, such as\ microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, or other equipment operating on the 2.4 GHz band. • Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to\ (such as the access point), and make sure there are no objects between the devices. Cannot send images.• The destination device has insufficient storage space. Increase the storage space on the destination device and resend the images. • The write-protect tab of the memory card in the destination camera is se\ t to the locked position. Slide the write-protect tab to the unlocked position. Cannot resize images for sending.• Images cannot be resized to be bigger than the resolution setting of the\ ir original size. • Movies cannot be resized. Sound is not played during movies.• Adjust the volume ( = 65) if you have activated [Mute] (= 103) or the sound in the movie is faint. • No sound is played for movies shot in [ ] mode (= 45) because audio is not recorded in this mode. Memor y Card The memory card is not recognized.• Restart the camera, with the memory card in it (= 25). Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer.When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try redu\ cing the transfer speed as follows. • Press the button to enter Playback mode. Hold the < n> button down as you press the and < m > buttons at the same time. On the next screen, press the buttons to choose [B], and then press the button. Wi-Fi Cannot access the Wi-Fi menu by pressing the < o> button.• The Wi-Fi menu is not available in Shooting mode. Switch to Playback mod\ e and try again.• In Playback mode, the Wi-Fi menu cannot be accessed during detailed info\ rmation display, magnified display, or index display. Switch to single-image display and a viewing mode other than detailed information display. Similarly, the Wi-Fi menu cannot be accessed during filtered image display according to specified conditions. Cancel the playback state of the image in image search mode. • The Wi-Fi menu cannot be accessed while the camera is connected to a pri\ nter, computer, or TV via a cable. Disconnect the cable. COPY
125 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Images take a long time to send./The Wi-Fi connection is disrupted.• Multiple images may take a long time to send. Try resizing the image to [] or [] to reduce sending time ( = 96). • Movies may take a long time to send. • Do not use the camera near sources of Wi-Fi signal interference, such as\ microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, or other equipment operating on the 2.4 GHz band. Note that images may take a long time to send even when [] is displayed. • Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to\ (such as the access point), and make sure there are no objects between the devices. • When sending images to a computer from a memory card with a large amount\ of images (approximately 1,000), the connection may be disrupted. Impo\ rt any necessary images to a computer, and then reduce the number of images on the memory card by erasing unnecessary images. Want to erase Wi-Fi connection information before disposing of the camera or giving it to someone else. • Reset the Wi-Fi settings (= 100). On-Screen Messages If an error message is displayed, respond as follows. No memory card • The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way (= 11 ). Memory card locked• The write-protect tab of the memory card is set to the locked position. \ Switch the write-protect tab to the unlocked position ( = 11). Cannot record!• Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way ( = 11). Memory card error ( = 105)• If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a s\ upported memory card (= 2) and have inserted it facing the correct way ( = 11), contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Insufficient space on card• There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot ( = 30, 42, 49) or edit images ( = 74 – 76). Either erase unneeded images ( = 71) or insert a memory card with enough free space ( = 11). Charge the battery (= 10) No Image. • The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed. Protected! (= 70) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back MOV/Cannot play back MP4• Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed. • It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on \ a computer, or images shot with another camera. COPY
126 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode File Error• Correct printing ( = 11 3) may not be possible for photos from other cameras or images that have been altered using computer software, even if the camer\ a is connected to the printer. Print error• Check the paper size setting ( = 11 5). If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the \ camera again. Ink absorber full• Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement. Wi-Fi Connection failed• No access points were recognized. Check the access point settings ( = 88). • A device could not be found. Turn the camera off and on again, and retry the connection. • Check the device you want to connect to and make sure it is ready for co\ nnection. Cannot determine access point• The WPS buttons on numerous access points were pressed simultaneously. Try reconnecting again. No access points found• Check to make sure that the access point is turned on. • When connecting to an access point manually, make sure that you entered the correct SSID. Incorrect Wi-Fi encryption key/Incorrect Wi-Fi security settings• Check the access point security settings ( = 88). IP address conflict• Reset the IP address so that it does not conflict with another. Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/ Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image. • The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed \ or already edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) functions are not available for movies. Magnify* ( = 68), Rotate (= 73), Edit* (= 74 – 76), Print List* ( = 11 7), and Photobook Set-up* ( = 11 9). Exceeded selection limit• Print List (= 11 7 ) or Photobook Set-up (= 11 9) settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again. Communication error• An excessive amount of images (approx. 1,000) on the memory card preve\ nted printing or image transfer to a computer. To transfer the images, use a commercially available USB card reader. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot. Naming error!• The folder could not be created or images could not be recorded, because\ the highest supported folder number (999) for storing images on the card has been \ reached and the highest supported image number (9999) for images in folders has be\ en reached. In the [3] menu, change [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (= 105), or format the memory card (= 104). Lens Error• This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the\ camera is used in dusty or sandy locations. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error was detected ( error number)• If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image m\ ay not have been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number ( Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. COPY
127 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Disconnected/Receiving failed/Sending failed• You may be in an environment where Wi-Fi signals are obstructed. • Avoid using the camera’s Wi-Fi function around microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, and other devices that operate on the 2.4 GHz band. • Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to\ (such as the access point), and make sure there are no objects between the devices. • Check the connected device to make sure it is not experiencing errors. Sending failed Memory card error • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a for\ matted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Receiving failed Insufficient space on card• There is not enough free space on the memory card to receive images. Era\ se images to create space on the memory card, or insert a memory card with sufficient space. Receiving failed Memory card locked • The write-protect tab of the memory card in the camera to receive the im\ ages is set to the locked position. Slide the write-protect tab to the unlocked positio\ n. Receiving failed Naming error! • When the highest folder number (999), and the highest image number (9\ 999) have been reached on the receiving camera, images cannot be received. Insufficient space on server• Delete unnecessary images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to create space. • Save the images sent via a server ( = 97) on your computer. SSL certificate not valid Connect to a computer, use the supplied software to reset • Check to make sure the date/time settings on the camera are correct. After confirming that the settings are correct, follow the on-screen instructions and res\ et the settings. Check network settings• Check to make sure your computer can connect to the Internet with the cu\ rrent network settings. Handling Precautions • The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact. • Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction or erase image data. • If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen, wipe with a d\ ry soft cloth, such as an eyeglass cloth. Do not rub hard or apply force. • Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or screen. • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag an\ d let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the b\ ag. • If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately. Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has evaporated before resuming use. • Before long-term battery storage, use up the battery’s remaining charge, remove it from the camera, and store it in a plastic bag or similar container. Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods (about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance. COPY
128 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) Battery level (= 128) White balance (= 53) Drive mode (= 54) Eco mode (= 39, 61) Self-timer (= 36) Camera shake warning ( = 33) Metering method (= 51) Resolution (= 39) Recordable shots (= 137) Movie quality (= 40) Remaining time (= 137) Digital zoom magnification (= 35) AF frame (= 55) Focusing range (= 54, 55), AF lock (= 58) Shooting mode (= 130), Scene icon (= 33) Flash mode (= 38, 59) Red-eye correction (= 40) Date stamp (= 38) ISO speed (= 52) i-Contrast (= 52) Grid lines (= 61) AE lock (= 51), FE lock (= 60) Shutter speed Aperture value Zoom bar (= 31) Blink detection (= 41) IS mode icon (= 34) Image stabilization (= 60) Time zone (= 107) Battery LevelAn on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red)Nearly depleted – charge the battery soon [Charge the battery] Depleted – charge the battery immediately COPY
129 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (= 31, 65), Switch display (GPS information) (= 66) Shooting mode (= 130) ISO speed (= 52), Playback speed (= 46) Exposure compensation level (= 50) White balance (= 53) Histogram (= 66) Image editing (= 74 – 76) Resolution (= 39, 40), MOV (movies) Images have been saved on a computer (= 97) Battery level (= 128) Metering method (= 51) Folder number - File number (= 105) Current image no. / Total no. of images Shutter speed (still images), Image quality / Frame rate (movies) (= 40) Aperture value Flash (= 59) Focusing range (= 54) File size Still images: Resolution ( = 137) Movies: Playback time (= 137) Protection (= 70) Red-eye correction (= 40, 76) i-Contrast (= 52, 75) Shooting date/time (= 12) • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (= 111 ). Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” ( = 65) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the < m> button.) Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the < m> button.) Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the button.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the < m> button.) c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer (= 11 3 ). * Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame. • To skip forward or back during movie playback, press the < q> buttons. COPY
130 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode FunctionGIP t N Flash (= 38, 59)O O O O O O O O O O O O O– – h –O O O O–O O O O O O O–OZ *1O O– – – – – – – – – – – – !O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OAE Lock/FE Lock (= 51, 60)*2–O– – – – – – – – – – – – – AF Lock (= 58) –O O– – – – – – – – – – –OEco Mode (= 39, 61) On/OffO O O O O O O O O O O O O O OScreen Display ( = 26) No Information DisplayO O–O–O– – – –O O O O OInformation DisplayO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O *1 Not available, but switches to [ Z] in some cases. *2 FE lock not available in [ !] flash mode.O Available or set automatically. – Not available. COPY