Camera User Guide
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Make sead this guide, including the "Safety
Precautionection, before using the camera.
Store his guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Read This First
Test Shots and Disclaimer
Take some initial test shots and play them back 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 results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that certain cases the copying
of images from performances, exhibitions, r comercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contrne copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot fnal us
Warranty Limitation
This camera’s warranty is tive n the country of sale. If there is a
problem with the camera wad, please return it to the country of sale
before proceediwith a warrclaim to a Canon Customer Support Help
Desk. For Canon ustomr Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied your camera.
LCD Monitor (Screen)
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The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
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The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the
camera.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
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What Do You Want to Do?
Shoot
Take good people shots
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Portraits
(p. 61)
Kids and pets Facial Expressions At the beach Against snow
(p. 61) (p. 68) (p. 62) (p. 63)
Shoot various other scenes
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Night Scene
(p. 62)
Low Light
(p. 62)
Foli
(p. 6
Fireworks
(p. 63)
Shoot with special effec
Super vivid colors
(p. 63)
PostEffect
(p. 63)
Fish-eye Effect
(p. 69)
Miniature Effect
(p. 70)
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Focus on faces..................................................................25, 62, 84
Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) ....56
● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer)...................60, 66, 81
● Insert the date and time into my shots .........................................59
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What Do You Want to Do?
View
● Look at my pictures......................................................................28
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● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................110
● Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................115
● Look at my pictures on a computer..............................................33
● Quickly search pictures..............................................................108
● Erase pictures ......................................................................29, 120
Shoot/View Movies
● Shoot movies ...................................................................30, 98
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● View movies....................................................................32
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Shoot fast moving subjects anthem bck in slow motion ....99
Print
● Easily print ctures..................................................................134
Save
● Save images to a computer .........................................................33
Other
● Turn off sounds ............................................................................48
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● Use the camera abroad........................................................15, 146
● Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................162
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learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Table of Contents ..............................6
Conventions Used in This Guide .......9
Safety Precautions...........................10
MENU – Basic Operations .............. 47
Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ........................................... 50
Power Saving Function (Auto
1 Getting Started...................13
Charging the Battery........................14
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold
Separately) ......................................16
Inserting the Battery.........................17
Pressing the Shutter Bton..........24
Viewing Images ...............................28
Erasing Images................................29
Shooting Movies ..............................30
Viewing Movies................................32
Inserting the Date and Time............ 59
Shooting in Various Conditions....... 61
Detecting a Smile and Shooting...... 64
Using the Wink Self-Timer .............. 65
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 66
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing.......................................33
Capturing the Best Facial
Expressions (Best Image Selection)68
Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories...........39
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye
Lens (Fish-eye Effect)..................... 69
2 Learning More....................41
Take Shots That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 70
Components Guide..........................42
Screen Display.................................44
Indicator...........................................45
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....46
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Table of Contents
Shooting Long Exposures ...............95
4 Choosing Settings
Yourself...............................71
Shooting in Program AE ................. 72
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure
Compensation)................................ 72
Shooting Movies................ 97
Turning the Flash On ...................... 73
Changing the Focusing Range
(Macro/Infinity) ................................ 73
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size) ....................... 74
Shooting Super Slow Motion
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................... 74
Shoot Movies That Look Like a
Changing the ISO Speed................ 76
her Shoing Functions..............103
Playback Functions .......................104
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) .........................79
Using the Self-Timer to Pre
the Focus Lock................................ 82
5 Getting More Out of Your
Camera................................83
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 85
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 86
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 86
Changing the Metering Method....... 87
Shooting with the AE Lock.............. 88
Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 88
Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 89
Viewing Images on a
High-Definition TV .........................116
Protecting Images .........................117
Erasing Images .............................120
Tagging Images as Favorites........122
Correcting the Brightness and
Shooting (i-Contrast)....................... 90
Red-Eye Correction ........................ 90
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Table of Contents
Organizing Images by Category
(My Category)................................123
9 Customizing Camera
Settings.............................141
Rotating Images.............................126
Resizing Images ............................127
Trimming........................................128
Changing Shooting Function
Settings ......................................... 147
Adding Effects with the My Colors
Function.........................................129
Changing Playback Function
Settings ......................................... 151
Correcting the Brightness
(i-Contrast).....................................130
10Useful Information ...........153
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......131
Using Household Power................ 154
Troubleshoting ............................ 157
Printing Images..............................134
List oMesges That Appear on
Printing from the Print List
(DPOF) ..........................................136
Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF) .......................................
Print Added Images .................
Futions Available in Each
Shooting Mode.............................. 166
Menus ........................................... 168
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu........ 171
Specifications................................ 172
Index ............................................. 175
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Conventions Used in This Guide
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Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.
Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).
The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are
represented by the following icons.
FUNC./SET button
Up button
Right button
Down button
Left button
Control dial
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: Things you should be careful about
: Troubleshooting tips
: Hints for getting more out of yor cam
: Supplemental information
(p. xx): Reference pages staor a page number)
This guide assumes alare at their default settings.
The various tyes f mes that can be used in this camera are
collectively rerred to as y cards in this guide.
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Safety Precautions
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Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you
use.
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Warning
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Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the
flash.
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Store this equipment out of the reach of children aninfants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck couret in asphyxiation.
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Use only recommended power sources
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter oeat to tproduct.
Avoid dropping or subjecting roduevere impacts.
To avoid the risk of injury, dh thnterior of the product if it has been
dropped or otherwise damag
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Stop using the prouct immeemits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaveabnormally.
Do not use organic olvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
Do not let the product ce into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately
turn the camera power off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
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Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones
to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
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Safety Precautions
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Use only the recommended battery.
Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
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Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals
or plug.
The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could
cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and
the battery acid contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with
water.
Denotes tssibilitinjury.
Caution
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Be careful not to bang the or sect it to strong impacts or shocks when
hanging it by the strap.
Be careful not tp ongly on the lens.
This could lead tnjury or dacamera.
Be careful not subject he screen to strong impacts.
If the screen cracksnjury ay result from the broken fragments.
When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places.
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Places subject to strong sunlight.
Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger
casing.
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The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for
prolonged periods.
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Safety Precautions
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Caution
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Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may damage the image sensor.
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When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow
dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
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In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck
to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other
foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
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Remove and store the battery when you are not usithe camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caed y leakage may occur.
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Before you discard the battery, cover thinals wtape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may leaor explions.
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Unplug the battery charger frpowutlet after charging is complete, or
when you are not using it.
Do not place anythinuch top f the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit pluged in for a lonriod of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire
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Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in
fire or damage.
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Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the screen.
Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The
latter part of this chapter explains how to soot and view movies and
transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the Strapg te Camera
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Be sure to attae sup to the camera and wrap it around your
wrist when shoting to avping the camera.
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Keep your armtight aainst your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be suthayour fingers do not block the flash.
Strap
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Charging the Battery
Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery
as it is not charged at the time of purchase.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
● Align the o marks on the battery and
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in ( ) and down ( ).
Charge the bry.
● For : Flip t the plug ( ) and
ug targer into a power outlet ( ).
CB-LBE: Plug the power cord into
arger, then plug the other end into a
er outlet.
CB-B
X The charge lamp lights orange and
charging starts.
CB-2LBE
X The charge lamp will light green when
charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Remove the battery.
● Unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in ( ) and up ( ).
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.
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Charging the Battery
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
Number of Shots
Approx. 150
Approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.
Playback Time
• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less
than mentioned above.
Battery Charge Indicator
An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge
state.
Display
Summary
Sufficient carge
Sligepleteut sufficient.
(Blinking red) Neted. Crge the battery.
“Change the battery pacDepl. Recharge the battery.
Using thbattery rger effectively
• Charge the batty on thday, or the day before, it will be used.
Charged batterieontie to discharge naturally even if they are not used.
• How to store the battery for long periods:
Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and
store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without
depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.
• The battery charger can also be used when abroad.
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do
not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.
• The battery may develop a bulge.
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of
its life span. Purchase a new battery.
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
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SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*
SDHC memory cards
(more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*
SDXC memory cards
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(more than 32 GB)*
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MultiMediaCards
MMCplus memory cards
HC MMCplus memory cards
Eye-Fi Cards
This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate
properly depending on the brand of card used.
Depending on your computer’s OS versionSDmemory cards may not
be recognized when using a commercially ave card reader. Check to
make sure that your OS supports ction borehand.
About Eye-Fi Cards
This product is not gunteert Ee-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer). Icase of an ith an Eye-Fi card, please check with
the card manufactur.
Also note that an appval is equired to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries
or regions. Without approal, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with
the card manufacturer.
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Inserting the Battery
Insert the included battery.
Open the cover.
● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
Insert the battery.
● Insert the battery as shown until it locks
into place with a click.
● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct
direction or it ill not properly lock into
place.
Terminals
se he cover.
ose the cover ( ), and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
Removing the Battery
● Open the cover and press the battery lock
in the direction of the arrow.
X The battery will pop up.
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Inserting the Memory Card
Insert a memory card (sold separately).
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
● If the memory card has a write-protect tab,
you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
Insert the mery card.
● Inseemory ard as shown until it
cks iplace with a click.
ure e memory card is oriented
ctly. Inserting the memory card in the
ng direction could damage the camera.
Termin
Close the cover.
● Close the cover ( ) and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
Removing the Memory Card
● Open the cover and push the memory card
in until you hear a click, then slowly release
it.
X The memory card will pop up.
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Inserting the Memory Card
What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab.
If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen
and you will not be able to take or erase images.
Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
Memory Card
4 GB
1471
16 GB
6026
Number of Shots
• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
Can you check the number of shts hat can be taken?
You can check the number of shots tbe takewhen the camera is in a
Shooting mode (p. 25).
shothat can be taken
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Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to set them.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the power button.
X The Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
● Press the op bttons or turn the  dial
to set a valu.
Complete the setting.
● Press the m button.
X Once the date and time have been set, the
Date/Time screen will close.
● Pressing the power button will turn off the
camera.
Reappearing Date/Time screen
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/Time
screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
Daylight saving time settings
If you choose
in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial and
choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).
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Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menus.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
● Press thobuttons or turn the  dial
to se [D/Time], then press the m
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Change the date and time.
● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 20 to adjust the
setting.
● Pressing the n button will close the
menu.
• The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the
has been removed.
• By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately,
p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera
is not turned on.
• If the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] menu will appear when you
turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 20 to set the date and time.
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language that displays on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
Display the settings screen.
● Press and hold the m button, then
immediately press the n button.
Set the display anguage.
● Press the opbuttons or turn the Â
dial se a laguage, then press the
m b
e thdisplay language has been set,
ttins screen will close.
What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?
The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button
and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
You can also change the display language by pressing the n button,
choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.
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Formatting Memory Cards
Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera.
Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card.
As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.
Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 155), be sure to install the software
contained on the card to a computer.
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Format].
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
● e op uttons or turn the  dial
to e [Formt], then press the m
butt.
ose [OK].
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Format the memory card.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button.
X The memory card will be formatted.
Complete formatting.
X When formatting ends, [Memory card
formatting complete] will appear on the
screen.
● Press the m button.
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Pressing the Shutter Button
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are
completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory
card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as
physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Pressing the Shutter Button
To take images that are in focus, be sure to first pss the shutter button
lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shot.
Press ay (Pss lightly to focus).
ess tly until the camera beeps twice
AF fmes appear where the camera
ed.
Press fully (Press fully to shoot).
X The camera plays the shutter sound and
takes the shot.
● Since the shot is being taken while the
shutter sound plays, be careful not to move
the camera.
Does the length of the shutter sound change?
• Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,
the length of the shutter sound may change.
• If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded
image may be blurry.
If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not
be in focus.
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