Canon Powershot N2 User Guide
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Camera User Guide
©CANON INC. 2014 CDD-E597-010
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Camera User Guide
©CANON INC. 2014 CDD-E597-010
●Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” \
(= 11) section, before using the camera.
●
Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly.
●Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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(1) Screen (LCD monitor)
(2)
Battery cover
(3)
DC coupler terminal cover
(4)
Tripod socket
(5)
Memory card cover
(6)
DIGITAL terminal (7)
USB charge lamp
(8)
[ (Mobile Device Connection)]
button
(9)
Mode switch
(10)
Speaker
(11)
(N-Mark)*
(12)
Wi-Fi antenna area
*
Used with NFC features ( = 81).
Part Names and Conventions in This
Guide
(1) Lens
(2)
Shutter ring
(3)
Zoom ring
(4)
Microphone (5)
Flash/lamp (front)
(6)
Strap mount
(7)
Power button/power lamp
(8)
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(1) Screen (LCD monitor)
(2)
Battery cover
(3)
DC coupler terminal cover
(4)
Tripod socket
(5)
Memory card cover
(6)
DIGITAL terminal (7)
USB charge lamp
(8)
[ (Mobile Device Connection)]
button
(9)
Mode switch
(10)
Speaker
(11)
(N-Mark)*
(12)
Wi-Fi antenna area
*
Used with NFC features ( = 81).
Part Names and Conventions in This
Guide
(1) Lens
(2)
Shutter ring
(3)
Zoom ring
(4)
Microphone (5)
Flash/lamp (front)
(6)
Strap mount
(7)
Power button/power lamp
(8)
[ (Playback)] button...")
1 Camera User Guide ©CANON INC. 2014 CDD-E597-010 ●Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” \ (= 11) section, before using the camera. ● Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. ●Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ●Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages. : Next page : Previous page : Page before you clicked a link ●To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. ENGLISH Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
2 Initial Information Before Use Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. CameraBattery Pack NB-9L* Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30/ CA-DC30E Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap * Do not peel off the battery pack label. ● Printed matter is also included. ●A memory card is not included ( = 3). Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode Before Use
3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ●Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded 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 memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. ● Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use. Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings. ●The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ●Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This is not a malfunction. They do not af fect the images recorded. ●The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before using the camera. ●When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless o\ f capacity. ●microSD memory cards* ●microSDHC memory cards* ●microSDXC memory cards* * Memory cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode Before Use
4 (1) Screen (LCD monitor) (2) Battery cover (3) DC coupler terminal cover (4) Tripod socket (5) Memory card cover (6) DIGITAL terminal (7) USB charge lamp (8) [ (Mobile Device Connection)] button (9) Mode switch (10) Speaker (11) (N-Mark)* (12) Wi-Fi antenna area * Used with NFC features ( = 81). Part Names and Conventions in This Guide (1) Lens (2) Shutter ring (3) Zoom ring (4) Microphone (5) Flash/lamp (front) (6) Strap mount (7) Power button/power lamp (8) [ (Playback)] button ● In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and switches on which they appear or which they resemble. ●Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. ●: Important information you should know ●: Notes and tips for expert camera use ●= xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represe\ nts a page number) ● Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. ●For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the “memory card”. ●The symbols “ Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles indicate how the function is used - whether for still images or movies. Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode Before Use
5 Table of Contents Before Use Initial Information ..............................................................2 Package Contents ....................................................................2 Compatible Memory Cards....................................................... 3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ................................. 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ............................4 Common Camera Operations ............................. ...................10 Safety Precautions ............................. .....................................11 Basic Guide Basic Operations............................................................. 14 Touch-Screen Operations....................................................... 14 Touching ............................... ..................................................... 14 Dragging .................................................................................... 14 Initial Preparations.................................................................. 15 Attaching the Strap ....................................................................15 Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack ............................... ....15 Using a Computer to Charge the Battery .............................. 16 Removing the Battery Pack ................................................... 17 Inserting the Memory Card ............................... .........................17 Removing the Memory Card ................................................. 17 Setting the Date and T ime ......................................................... 17 Changing the Date and Time ................................................. 18 Display Language ............................... .......................................19 Trying the Camera Out ............................. ..............................19 Shooting (Smart Auto) ............................................................... 19 V iewing ............................... ....................................................... 21 Erasing .................................................................................. 22 Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics ...........................................................23 On/Off ..................................................................................... 23 Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) .............................24 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ........................................... 24 Power Saving in Playback Mode ........................................... 24 Shutter Ring ............................. ..............................................24 Holding the Camera ............................. ..................................25 Shooting Display Options ............................. ..........................26 Using the FUNC. Menu .......................................................... 27 Using the Menu Screen ............................. .............................28 On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................. 29 Indicator Display ............................. ........................................29 2 Creative Shot Mode ................................................... 30 Realizing the Joy of Photos and Movies (Creative Shot) .......30 Realizing the Joy of Photos ....................................................... 30 Image Display during Playback ............................................. 31 Choosing Ef fects ................................................................... 31 Realizing the Joy of Movies ............................... ........................31 About Playback of Creative Shot Movies .............................. 32 3 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode ................................ 33 Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings ..........................33 Shooting (Smart Auto) ............................................................... 33 Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode ................................................... 35 Digest Movie Playback .......................................................... 36 Still Images ............................................................................ 36 Movies ................................................................................... 37 Scene Icons ............................... ................................................37 Continuous Shooting Scenes ................................................ 38 Image Stabilization Icons ............................... ............................39 Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode Before Use
6 4 Other Shooting Modes ..............................................52 Shooting in the Optimal Settings for Self Portrait (Self Portrait) ............................. .............................................52 Shooting under Low Light (Low Light) ............................. .......54 Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ......... 55 Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Ef fect) .........55 Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) ........................................................... 56 Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) .......56 Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect ............................ ..............57 Shooting in Monochrome ............................. ..........................57 5 P Mode ........................................................................ 58 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) .......................................58 Image Brightness (Exposure) ............................. ....................59 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............59 Changing the Metering Method ............................... ..................59 Changing the ISO Speed ............................... ............................60 Adjusting White Balance ............................. ...........................60 Changing the Flash Mode ............................. .........................61 Auto ........................................................................................... 61 On ............................... ............................................................... 61 Off ............................... ............................................................... 61 Other Settings ........................................................................ 61 Changing the IS Mode Settings .................................................61 Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting ..................................................................... 62 6 Playback Mode ..........................................................63 Viewing ................................................................................... 63 Switching Display Modes ............................... ............................64 Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) ...................... 65 On-Screen Frames .................................................................... 39 Common, Convenient Features ............................. ................40 Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) .......................... 40 Using the Self-T imer ............................... ...................................40 Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake ....................... 41 Shooting by T ouching the Screen (Touch Shutter) ....................41 Choosing Subjects to Focus On (T ouch AF) ..............................42 Deactivating the Flash ............................... ................................42 Continuous Shooting ............................... ..................................43 Using Face ID......................................................................... 43 Personal Information .............................. ...................................43 Registering Face ID Information ............................... .................44 Shooting .............................. ...................................................... 45 Checking and Editing Registered Information ........................... 46 Overwriting and Adding Face Information .............................47 Erasing Registered Information ............................................. 48 Image Customization Features ............................. .................48 Changing the Aspect Ratio ........................................................ 48 Changing Image Resolution (Size) ............................................ 49 Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) ..................................................................... 49 Changing Movie Image Quality .............................. ...................49 Helpful Shooting Features ............................. .........................50 Displaying Grid Lines ............................... ..................................50 Customizing Camera Operation ............................. ................50 Deactivating the AF-assist Beam ............................................... 50 Changing the Image Display Style after Shots .......................... 51 Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ................... 51 Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots ......................... 51 Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode Before Use
7 Using Touch Actions Functions ..................................................76 Changing Touch Actions Functions .............................. .............76 Assignable Functions ............................................................ 76 Editing Still Images .................................................................77 Correcting Red-Eye ................................................................... 77 Editing Movies ........................................................................78 Reducing File Sizes ............................... ....................................79 Editing Short Movies ............................... ...................................79 7 Wi-Fi Functions.......................................................... 80 Available Wi-Fi Features ............................. ...........................80 Sending Images to a Smartphone ............................. .............81 Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button .................... 81 Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu ............................ 83 Using Another Access Point .............................. ........................85 Previous Access Points ............................... ..............................86 Saving Images to a Computer ............................. ...................86 Preparing to Register a Computer ............................... ..............86 Checking Your Computer Environment ................................. 86 Installing the Software ........................................................... 86 Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection (Windows Only) ...................................................................................... 88 Saving Images to a Connected Computer ............................... ..88 Confirming Access Point Compatibility .................................. 88 Using WPS-Compatible Access Points ................................. 89 Connecting to Listed Access Points ...................................... 91 Previous Access Points ......................................................... 92 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service .......................92 Registering Web Services ............................... ..........................92 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ................................ 92 Registering Other W eb Services ........................................... 94 Uploading Images to W eb Services .............................. ............95 Histogram .............................................................................. 65 GPS Information Display ....................................................... 65 V iewing Short Movies Recorded in Creative Shot Mode (Creative Shot Movies) ............................... ............................... 65 Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images (Digest Movies) ............................... ........................................... 66 Viewing by Date ..................................................................... 66 Checking People Detected in Face ID ............................... ........ 66 Browsing and Filtering Images ............................. ..................67 Navigating through Images in an Index ..................................... 67 Operating by the Zoom Ring ................................................. 67 Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ......................... 67 V iewing Individual Images in a Group ............................... ........68 Editing Face ID Information ............................. .......................69 Changing Names ............................... ........................................69 Erasing Names ............................... ...........................................70 Image Viewing Options ............................ ..............................70 Magnifying Images .............................. ......................................70 Double-Touch Magnification .................................................. 71 Operating by the Zoom Ring ................................................. 71 V iewing Slideshows ............................... ....................................71 Starting Slideshows ............................................................... 71 Erasing Images ......................................................................72 Erasing Multiple Images at Once ............................... ................72 Choosing a Selection Method ............................................... 72 Choosing Images Individually ................................................ 73 Specifying All Images at Once ............................................... 73 Rotating Images ..................................................................... 74 Deactivating Auto Rotation ............................... .........................74 Tagging Images as Favorites ............................. ....................75 Using the Menu .............................. ...........................................75 Convenient Control: Touch Actions ........................................76 Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode Before Use
8 Low-Level Formatting ..........................................................109 Metric/Non-Metric Display .............................. .........................109 Increasing Touch-Screen Panel Sensitivity ............................. 109 Checking Certification Logos ............................... ....................11 0 Display Language ............................... .....................................11 0 Adjusting Other Settings ............................... ...........................11 0 Restoring Defaults ............................... ....................................11 0 9 Accessories .............................................................. 111 System Map .......................................................................... 111 Optional Accessories ............................. ................................11 2 Power Supplies ............................... .........................................11 2 Printer ............................... ....................................................... 11 2 Using Optional Accessories................................................... 11 3 Charging Battery Pack by Battery Charger .............................11 3 Powering the Camera with Household Power ......................... 11 3 Using the Software ................................................................11 4 Software .................................................................................. 11 4 Software Instruction Manual ................................................ 11 4 Computer Connections via a Cable ......................................... 11 5 Checking Your Computer Environment ............................... 11 5 Installing the Software ......................................................... 11 5 Saving Images to a Computer ............................... ..................11 5 Printing Images ............................. ........................................11 7 Easy Print ................................................................................ 11 7 Configuring Print Settings ............................... .........................11 8 Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing ............... 11 8 Available Layout Options ..................................................... 11 9 Printing Movie Scenes ............................... ..............................11 9 Movie Printing Options ........................................................ 11 9 Adding Images to a Photobook ............................................... 11 9 Choosing a Selection Method ............................................. 11 9 Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer ............96 Sending Images to Another Camera ...................................... 97 Image Sending Options ............................. .............................98 Sending Multiple Images ............................... ............................98 Notes on Sending Images ............................... ..........................99 Choosing the Image Resolution (Size) ...................................... 99 Adding Comments ............................... ....................................100 Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync) .......................100 Initial Preparations ............................... ....................................100 Preparing the Computer ...................................................... 100 Preparing the Camera ......................................................... 101 Sending Images ............................... ........................................101 Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control the Camera................................................................................. 102 Geotagging Images on the Camera .............................. ..........102 Shooting Remotely ............................... ...................................103 Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings.......................................... 104 Editing Connection Information .............................. .................104 Changing a Device Nickname ............................................. 104 Erasing Connection Information .......................................... 104 Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ............................... ....105 8 Setting Menu ............................................................ 106 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ............................. .........106 Silencing Camera Operations ............................... ...................106 Adjusting the Volume ............................... ................................106 Changing the Date and Time ............................... ....................107 World Clock ............................... ..............................................107 Lens Retraction Timing ............................... .............................107 Using Eco Mode ............................... .......................................108 Screen Brightness ............................... ....................................108 Formatting Memory Cards ............................... ........................108 Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode Before Use
9 Battery Pack NB-9L .............................................................135 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30/CA-DC30E ..................135 Index..................................................................................... 136 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions ........................................ 138 Radio Wave Interference Precautions .....................................138 Security Precautions ............................... .................................138 Trademarks and Licensing .................................................. 139 Disclaimer ............................................................................ 140 Choosing Images Individually .............................................. 120 Specifying All Images at Once ............................................. 120 Removing All Images from a Photobook ............................. 120 10 Appendix .................................................................. 121 Troubleshooting ....................................................................121 On-Screen Messages........................................................... 125 On-Screen Information ............................. ............................127 Shooting (Information Display) ............................... .................127 Battery Level ....................................................................... 127 Playback (Detailed Information Display) ............................... ...128 Summary of Movie Control Panel ........................................ 128 Functions and Menu Tables ............................ .....................129 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ........................... 129 FUNC. Menu ............................... .............................................129 Shooting Tab ............................... .............................................130 Set Up Tab ............................... ................................................131 Playback Tab ............................... ............................................132 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu ............................... ...................132 Handling Precautions ............................. ..............................132 Specifications ............................. ..........................................133 Camera Specifications ............................... ..............................133 Wi-Fi .................................................................................... 133 Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm film equivalent) ............. 133 Number of Shots/Recording T ime, Playback Time ..............133 Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card .............................. 134 Recording T ime per Memory Card ...................................... 134 Flash Range ........................................................................ 134 Shooting Range ................................................................... 135 Continuous Shooting Speed ................................................ 135 Shutter Speed ..................................................................... 135 Aperture ............................................................................... 135 Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode Before Use
10 Common Camera Operations Shooting ●Realize the joy of photos and movies (Creative Shot) -= 30 ● Realize the joy of photos -= 30 ● Realize the joy of movies -= 31 ● Shoot photos in various styles -= 25 ● Shoot in the optimal settings for self portrait (Self Portrait) -= 52 View ● View images (Playback Mode) -= 63 ● Erase images -= 72 ● Share images by the Wi-Fi functions -= 80 Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode Before Use