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Canon PowerShot SD200 Digital Camera User Manual

1. 006 oW Frame Rate 2 ER WM o p 81 Auto oM oou Red yo Reduction P dl pu a B Flash Red Eje Reduction 64 91 A Off a Slow Synchro lo A Macro Mode Molol Q A en p 68 Infinity Mode M A Oo AF Lock M O O f p 86 AE Lock ooj i 88 FE Lock Of l l p 89 Single m Of O OF OFF a o Shooting Continuous shooting p 73 Method 10 sec self timer A o alol Date Stamp OSEE COROT 75 176 Shooting Function B Page t2 Cal movie Autofocus Modes p 85 AF assist Beam EOS E A O p 48 Digital Zoom FORORO p 46 Light Evaluative O OFF Metering Center Weighted Average p 90 Method Spot Z _ Exposure Compensation Oo olo A 91 Long Shutter EM l e p 91 White Balance 1 0 94 Photo Effect PORTON O 97 ISO Speed 8 o 98 Auto Rotate oy p 99 Default setting OSetting available ASetting can only be selected for the first image Shaded Area Setting is memorized ev
2. Rated Input 047A Rated Output 4 3 V DC 1 5 A Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 42 6x 104 4 x 81 4 mm 1 7 x 4 1 x 12 in Weight Approx 180 g 6 3 oz xipueddy f 163 164 Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self timer p 76 Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button Setting the self timer to S delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking thus preventing a blurred image Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot How to Adjust the Exposure p 91 This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness However recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions If this happens adjust the exposure compensation manually Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark which makes white elements of the image appear gray Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed Adjust the exposure compensation towards the end Optimal Exposure Overexposure The whole recorded image is bright which makes black elements of the image appear gray Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may cause the image to be overexposed Adjust the exposure compensation towards the end ISO Speed p 98 T
3. assist Beam AF assist Beam is Set the AF assist Beam to On set to Off p 53 Bunoousoe qnoJ 151 Problem Cause Solution Image is blurred or out of focus Subject is out of focal range For normal shooting conditions stay at least 30 cm 1 0 ft from the subject e macro mode stay in the range of 30 50 cm 1 0 1 6 ft from the subject 3 50 cm 1 2 in 1 6 ft at maximum wide angle In digital macro mode stay in the range of 3 10 cm 1 2 3 9 in from the subject at maximum wide angle Use the Infinity mode to shoot distant subjects The subject is hard to focus on Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot s See Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock p 86 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting e Set the flash to on Subject is dark in contrast to the background e Set the exposure compensation to a positive setting use AE lock or use the spot metering function Subject is too far away for flash to reach e Shoot within 3 5 m 11 5 ft of the subject at the maximum wide angle or 2 0 m 6 6 ft of the subject at the telephoto end setting using the flash Raise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot See Adjusting the ISO Speed p 98 Subject in recorded image is too bright Subject is too close making the flash too strong When using the fl
4. The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low Battery pack charge is low Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period When the LCD monitor is off this icon will display when you press any button other than the ON OFF FUNC SET MENU or Bra Print Share button Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace the battery pack immediately aS Ge cm w E i See Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB 4L Fully charged 162 25 Installing the SD Card Write Protect Tab The SD card has a write protect tab Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protects existing data e g images When recording to erasing from or formatting the SD card slide the tab upward Writing Erasing Possible Writing Erasing Impossible Ensure that the SD card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera It may damage the camera if inserted backward by mistake Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures Slide the SD card slot battery cover in the direction of the arrows Insert the SD card Push it in with your finger or the white portion of the wrist strap as illustrated on the camera bottom until it clicks into place Do not touch or allow metal objects to contact the terminals on the back of the SD car
5. 47 Pressing Fully 48 Pressing Halfway 47 Shutter Speed ff 9 92 Single Image Playback 103 Slide Show INR Repeat Settings Sound Memo Spot AE Point Frame T 46 U USB 134 V Video Output System 141 W White 94 Wide Angle Wrist Strap 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 reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior noti the software SD memory c peripheral devices or Trademark Acknowledgments Canon PowerShot PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries SD is a trademark Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2004 Canon Inc All rights reserved 174
6. I Single Image Erase Button p 119 Cy Continuous Button p 73 Self timer Button p 76 Button Macro Infinity Button p 68 e Button 15 PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Front View AF assist Beam p 48 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 65 Self timer Lamp p 76 Viewfinder Window p 45 Terminal Cover Flash p 64 Microphone p 112 Wrist Strap Mount DIGITAL Terminal p 134 AN OUT Audio Video OUT Terminal p 140 Q The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously How to Open the Terminal Cover Attaching the Wrist Strap You can Use this toggle to open the terminal cover or SD card slot battery cover When carrying the camera by the strap be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items 16 Back View LCD Monitor p 39 Tripod Socket Battery Compartment SD card battery compartment SD Card Slot Battery Cover pp 24 26 DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 154 epinc sjueuoduio5 17 Operation Panel ON OFF Button p 36 Indicators p 19 r Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer Zoom Lever Shooting n Wide Angle 4 Telephoto 46 Playback Shutter Button p 47 Mode
7. Use a high speed SD card SDC 512MSH etc QuickTime 3 0 or later is required to play back movie files AVI Motion JPEG on a computer QuickTime for Windows is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk On the Macintosh platform this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8 5 or later operating Systems Changing the Frame Rate In the 6 Standard mode you can select between one of two frame rates number of frames recorded each second 30 frames sec or 15 frames sec In the FUNC menu select 7 See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select or xi You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting Screen Bunoous Ba 81 82 Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 5 a Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged stitched to create one panoramic image on a computer The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image a To merge the images on a computer use PhotoStitch one of the supplied programs Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program d
8. el e Images can be magnified when rotated p 104 Images taken vertically with Auto Image Rotate p 99 set to On will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on the camera s LCD monitor yoeqheld E 111 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode including single image playback index playback and magnifying playback you can attach sound memos up to 60 seconds to an image The sound data is saved in the WAVE format In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET hutton See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select an image and press the FUNC SET button The sound memo control panel will display Use the or gt button to select Record and press the FUNC SET button to record The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed Press the FUNC SET button again to stop recording To resume recording press the FUNC SET button again Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be added to any one image To return to the previous screen select Exit and press the FUNC SET button Exiting Sound Memos Press the MENU button 112 Playing Erasing Sound Memos Display an image with a sound memo attached p 112 and press the FUNC SET button mages with sound memos attached have the icons displayed on them The sound memo control panel will display Use the or button to s
9. elf the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced 2 y BuuredaJq Ba 23 Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB 4L supplied o Please recharge the battery pack p 21 before you use it for the first time Slide the SD card slot battery cover in the direction of the arrows Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks Align the A on the battery pack and battery chamber and insert it correctly To remove the battery pack press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the battery pack out Slide the SD card slot battery cover closed 24 o Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the battery pack Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot battery cover while the indicator blinks green The camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use Please note however that the date time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks Fil Please use AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately for extended use of the camera p 154 Battery Pack Charge ejouje ou
10. telephoto range zoom settings 1 m 39 in infinity non telephoto range zoom settings from the end of the lens 4 ia L OURA ile il See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 176 Results may vary depending on the subject ejn mode you are recommended to use the LCD monitor to shoot To shoot underwater install the camera in All Weather Case AW DC30 sold separately gt o o 5 ae 67 Shooting Close Ups Infinity Shots 0 CI D Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 3 to 50 cm 1 2 in to 1 6 ft from the end of the lens at the Macro maximum wide angle setting and in the range of 30 to 50 cm 1 0 ft to 1 6 ft at the maximum telephoto setting Use this mode to record landscapes and distant subjects Fr Infinity It can also be used for compositions combining both near and distant subjects HOO m 285 Q Q Q A mnm Wo Setting available Can be selected for the first image only Press the amp button to select the macro infinity mode The selected macro infinity mode appears on the LCD monitor Y Ys sx To cancel the macro infinity mode Press the button to remove KY or FY from the display p o Use the LCD monitor to compose close ups in macro mode since images c
11. 10 seconds 76 2 seconds Sets the AF assist Beam to on or off AF assist Beam p 48 Off Sets the digital zoom to on or off Digital Zoom On p 72 Off Sets the duration images display on the LCD Review uus after the shutter button releases p 60 e 2 to 10 seconds Sets the date stamp for postcard prints with embedded date stamps Date Stamp Off p 75 Date Date amp Time Sets the shutter speed to slow settings Long Shutter 92 Off Images are shot in overlapping series to create Stitch Assist single panoramic images p 82 E Left to right E Right to left 21529 A 53 Play Menu Reference Menu Item Options Page E Protect Protects images from accidental erasure p 118 Rotates images clockwise 90 or 270 in the Rotate display p 111 Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images p 112 Erase all Deletes all images from an SD card p 120 except for protected images Slide Show Plays images automatically one after the other p 114 Selects images and the number of print copies Eg Print Order for output to a direct print compatible printer p 124 or photo developing service Transfer Order Specifies settings for images before p 130 downloading to a computer Menu Item Options Reference Page Mute Set to On to silence the start up shutter operation and self timer sounds all at once
12. New File saves the edited movie under a new file name The pre edit data is left unchanged Vote if you press the FUNC SET button while saving the movie saving is canceled Overwrite saves the edited movie with its original file name The pre edit data is lost When the SD card lacks sufficient space 10 create a new file only Overwrite can be selected i mmm The minimum duration of a movie that can be edited is 1 second It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved When editing movies use a fully charged battery pack or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 p 154 110 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display 270 In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select the image to be rotated and press the FUNC SET button Cycle through the 90 270 0 orientations with each press of the FUNC SET button Press the MENU button The display will return to the Play menu Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen Q e Movies cannot be rotated When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images m
13. The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when you operate any one of the FUNC SET MENU or Shutter buttons or the mode Switch The clock cannot be displayed when menus are displayed with the MENU button The clock s display interval can be changed in the Set up menu p 55 33 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green Power Lamp Press the MENU button The e Rec E3 Play menu is displayed Use the button to select the fT Set up menu Use the or button to select Language and press the FUNC SET button KC 34 Use the button to select a language and press the FUNC SET button Press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting or playback screen Fil The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by EX holding down the FUNC SET button and pressing the MENU button This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back separately sold printer is connected to the camera eJouje ou Buuredajgd 35 Basic Functions 36 Turning the Power On Press the ON OFF button until the indicator lights green The lens extends when the mode switch is set to a or m Power Lamp The LCD monitor will turn on when the
14. appears on the computer and click OK first time only fierays use thes program fg Crp mmm If the event dialog fails to appear click the Start menu and select Programs or All Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow 135 136 The following window will display CameraWindow Canon XXXXXXXXXXX Acqurelm amp get Set to Camera Remote shooting Downloads using camera ea BH Press the camera s button Dowelosds using computes MAMI starts to download images a of Lots you select and download images Displays this screen when the camera is connected Finish _ Using the software and computer to download images See the Software Starter Guide Using the Camera to Download Images Direct Transfer Function See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer p 137 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time p 134 ns All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer Transfers and saves to the computer only the E New Images images that have not been previously transferred Transfers and saves to the computer only the images DPOF rans with DPOF Transfer Order settings p 130 Transfers and saves single images to the Selecta
15. ness My Camera Menu Play Menu Rec Menu Set up Menu M6SSag68 nete tes 168 Metering Modes 90 38 Movie Editing Playback n 106 Shooting mes 78 Ute Mode rece 54 y Camera Menu CHANGING eoe 142 Registering 144 My Camera Settings 142 File Format 146 ON OFF 36 Photo 97 Play 54 Playback Mode 38 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 74 1 0 37 Print Share Button 15 18 Protect aff 118 R Reo MESE 53 Red Eye Reduction Function 65 Resolution MB Review Duration sos RotaleBe 6 S SD Card ff Capacities Formatting p Handling Installing Self Timer Set up Menu Shooting Mode res 59 Digital 70 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 176 Iri dOOT seit 66 Kids amp Pets 66 Manual 66 Night Snapshot 66 Portrait 66 Stitch Assist 82 Underwater 66 Shutter Button
16. not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB 4L in this charger The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera even with the power off or in the charger This will shorten battery life not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the b and terminals Fig A as this can damage the battery pack To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse always replace the terminal cover Fig B You may be able to check the charge state when Battery Pack NB 4L is used depending upon how the terminal cover is attached Fig C D Fig A Fig B Fig C Fig D Charged Battery Spent Battery Attach it so the Attach it the A is visible opposite way to Fig C eEven charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use or one day before to ensure a full charge eSince storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time about one year may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance you are recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage
17. 2 Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to play Press the shutter button fully While the image is being recorded the SD co card the indicator blinks green Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging AF assist Beam The AF assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions e g dark conditions The AF assist Beam can be turned off p 53 For example if animals are your subject turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them However please keep in mind the following facts Turning the AF assist Beam off or shooting in dark places may make it more difficult for the camera to focus The red eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set to or even if the AF assist Beam is turned off Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings as well as other camera settings like the Date Time and sounds Menus are displayed by pressing the FUNC SET or MENU button according to the circumstances Use the following procedures to select settings Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC SET Button Shooting Mode only Slide the mode switch to 3 Shooting or B Movie Press the FUNC SET button item Please see the FUNC Menu topic on the next page for the selectable menu items
18. 21529 41 er Spot AE Point Frame Cal Mode AF Frame p 85 f E Low Battery p 25 Zoom Magnification p 46 EO 3 8 r3 Metering Mode p 90 BESS Shooting Method pp 73 76 gm Macro Infinity p 68 Shooting Mode pp 66 78 Ea Gad Fl fe Fal Flash p 64 Auto Rotate 99 Red d Movie Recording p 78 AE Lock p 88 __ FE Lock p 89 fl AF Lock p 86 Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time sec Exposure Compensation p 91 sjaja Long Shutter Mode p 92 Compression p 62 ES CUES id Ed Er White Balance p 94 Frame Rate Movie pp 63 81 Ex mmm peed ED Resolution pp 62 63 BABA g Photo Effect p 97 Camera Shake Warning p 41 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard No Information Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom 42 These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated Playback JURE Mode File Number Image Number Shooting Date Time Resolution Still Images p 62 AVI Movie p 106 ANA Compression Still Images p 62 Playback Information Detailed Playback Mode r Histogram o Lem
19. FCC Notice Digital Camera Model PC1101 PC1102 E Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for hel
20. Mute must first be set to On in the fj Set up menu When Mute is set to On each sound option will not play even if they are set individually to On The warning sound however will play even when Mute is set to On Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation Press the ON OFF button Set the mode switch to any position Press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds Use the or 9 button to select OK and press the FUNC SET button To exit without resetting select Cancel Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to computer or to a printer The following cannot be reset Shooting mode The Date Time Language and Video System options in the Set up menu p 55 p 56 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 94 Newly added My Camera settings p 144 58 Shooting in Auto Mode Shooting Mode In this mode all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else Slide the mode switch to C3 Shooting In the FUNC menu select Auto See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Bunoous Press the FUNC SET but
21. o zd 5 ae Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation The settings can be adjusted in 1 3 stops in the range 2 to 2 You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button _ The display will return to the shooting Screen To Reset the Exposure Compensation Return the setting to 0 UNENEXD Fil See Photo Tips and Information p 164 91 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode 0 a You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter In the e Rec menu select Long Shutter See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select On and press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting Screen In the FUNC menu select and press the MENU button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or gt button to select a shutter speed The higher the value the brighter the image and the lower the value the darker the image You can shoot right after selecting a value The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button H The display will return to the shooting screen To Cancel the Long Shutter mode Whil
22. 166 Auto Play Slide Show Auto Rotate Function Autofocus AV Cable AVC DC300 B Battery Capacity esee 162 21 Handling 22 24 C Clock 015 33 Compression esse 62 Computer System Requirements Continuous Shooting Custom White Balance D Date Time 9 DIGITAL Terminal Digital Zoom Direct Interface Cable 20 Direct Transfer 137 DPOF Print Order 124 Print Style a 128 Selecting Images 124 DPOF Transfer Order 130 E 119 All 1 120 Single Images 119 EXDOSULG creer etes 91 H Histogram 7 44 l Image File Sizes 161 Index Playback 05 Indicator 19 36 inini 68 Interface Cable 184 ISO Spegl A 98 L LCD Information Displayed Using the LCD Monitor M 7 68 Magnifying 105 Menu Settings and Factory Default
23. 2 5 inch CCD Total number of pixels Approx 3 3 million Lens 5 8 W 17 4 T mm 35mm film equivalent 35 W 105 T mm 2 8 W 4 9 T Digital Zoom PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 3 6x Up to approx 11x in combination with the optical zoom PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 3 2x Up to approx 10x in combination with the optical zoom Optical Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 2 0 inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 118 000 pixels Picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus Focusing frame 9 point AiAF 1 point AF fixed to center Shooting Distance From the front of the lens Normal AF 30 cm 1 0 ft infinity Macro AF 3 50 cm W 30 50 cm T 1 2 in 1 6 ft W 1 0 1 6 ft T Shutter Mechanical shutter electronic shutter Shutter Speeds 15 1 1500 sec The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode Slow shutter speeds of 1 3 sec or slower operate with noise reduction Light Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot Center Exposure Control System Program AE Exposure Compensation 2 0 stops in 1 3 stop increments Sensitivity Auto ISO 50 100 200 400 equivalent Camera automatically sets the optimal speed White Balance TTL auto pre set available settings Daylight Cl
24. 471 1600 x 1200 pixels 24 217 838 46 411 1590 23 211 816 E 1024 x 768 pixels 42 372 1438 74 652 2517 52 460 1777 Ell 640 x 480 pixels 80 711 2746 P3 DI ES DES DES 1118 4316 Same for both the PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 and the PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 models Movie SDC 16M SDC 128M SDC 512MSH 6 sec 1 min 4 sec 4 min 9 sec 640 x 480 pixels 14 sec 2 min 7 sec 8 min 14 sec Standard Ej 20 sec 3 min 1 sec 11 min 42 sec 320 x 240 pixels 40sec 5 55 sec 22 min 53 sec tF 80 10 1 min 32 sec 5 min 59 E rame 0390 x 240 pixel sec min 32 sec 5 min 59 sec Bi et x 120 pixels 1min 38 sec 14 29 sec 55 min 57 sec 160 Maximum movie clip length at Fast Frame Rate 1 min at Compact 3 min The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time Large J Medium 1 Medium 2 Small R and indicate the recording resolution E Superfine Z Fine and FF Normal indicate the compression setting i and indicate the number of frames per second Image File Sizes Estimated Still Images Basel Compression uti Fi a FI 2272 x 1704 PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB DIGITAL IXUS 40 2048 x 1536 Po
25. DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera Selecting Images for Transferring In the Play menu select and press the FUNC SET hutton See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the button to select Order and press the FUNC SET button All transfer settings for the image are canceled when you select Reset 130 Use the or button to move between images and the 4 or button to select and deselect them LAY 79 Selected for Transfer e You can press the zoom lever toward zz to switch to the index mode 3 images and use the same procedures to select images While in index playback pressing the FUNC SET button displays the menu for selecting or deselecting all images Use the or button to select Mark all or Clear all and press the FUNC SET button Press the MENU button i The Transfer Order menu reappears 2 Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen u Sz o Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card A checkmark displays on selected images 1epJQ 1ejsueJ 4Odq sPunjes uoissiusue4 131 Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to
26. Lock 86 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting 89 Switching between Light Metering Modes 90 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 91 Shooting in Long Shutter 92 Adjusting the Tone White Balance 94 Changing the Photo Effect 97 Adjusting the ISO Speed 98 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 99 Number meme 6 100 Playback Displaying Images 1 103 Q 80 7 104 t Viewing Images Sets of Nine Index Playback 105 106 Editing Movies 109 Rotating Images in the Display 111 Attaching Sound Memos to Images ae 112 Automated Playback Slide 114 Images cree roter cce meret en eene enia 118 Erasing AP Erasing Single Images nns rn 119 Erasing All Images 120 Print Settings About Ping Loc rere rer retra derer 122 Setting the DPOF Print Settings sss 124 Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order Selecting Images for Transferri
27. See How the Mute option in the Set up Menu and Sounds in the BA My Camera Menu Interact p 57 On Off Still beeps to warn of an error even when set to On Volume Start up Vol 54 Adjusts the volume of the start up sound operation sound self timer sound shutter sound and playback sound The volume cannot be adjusted if Mute is set to On Of 1 2 3 4 5 Adjusts the volume of the start up sound when the camera power is turned on Menu Item Options Reference Page Operation Vol Playback Vol Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter a Adjusts the volume of the self timer sound played 2 sec before the shutter is released Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos LCD Brightness Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor e 7 to 0 to 7 Use the or button to adjust the brightness If you press the or W button the display returns to the Set up menu You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting Power Saving Display Off Sets the Auto Power Down and Display Off options Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of ti
28. Switch p 38 Da Print Share Button p 20 MENU Button p 50 L FUNC SET Function Set Button p 49 DISP Display Button p 39 Light Metering Button p 90 18 Button 4 Flash Button p 64 Button 4 Single Image Erase Button p 119 Cy Continuous Button p 73 Self timer Button p 76 Button Macro a Infinity Button 68 Button E Index 105 Q Magnify p 104 PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 C Holding the Camera Images become blurred if the camera moves when the shutter button is pressed Hold the camera as shown below to avoid camera movement when shooting Hold the camera firmly with both hands and let your elbows rest at your sides Place your finger on the shutter button as you hold the camera epinc sjuauodwog Make sure that your hair or fingers do not obstruct the lens flash self timer lamp microphone or speaker Fix the camera onto a tripod when shooting infinity shots or in dark places Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON OFF button or shutter button is pressed Upper Indicator Green Ready to shoot Blinking Green Recording to SD card Reading SD card Erasing from SD card Transmitting data during a computer connection Orange Ready to shoo
29. a computer Please read Computer System Requirements p 133 in advance Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Mac With this method you download images using computer commands after you have installed the appropriate software See Connecting the Camera to a Computer p 133 and the separate Software Starter Guide With this method you download images using camera button operations after you have installed the appropriate software the computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first download See Connecting the Camera to a Computer p 133 and Downloading Images by Direct Transfer p 137 D With this method you download images using computer commands without installing any software See Connecting the Camera to a Computer p 133 Software Installation Not Required and Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software p 139 Downloading Directly from an SD Card See Downloading Directly from an SD Card p 139 132 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements Please install and use the software on a computer which meets the requirements below Windows 0 Windows 98 Second Edition SE Only Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Only Windows XP Including Service Pack 1 Computer Model above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU Pentium 500 MHz or hig
30. button to select KA Record and press the FUNC SET button Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded e After recording use the or button to select 27 Register Sound and press the FUNC SET button e Select fy End to return to the My Camera menu without registering e Select Play to play the recorded sound Use the or button to select OK and press the FUNC SET button To cancel the change select Cancel sBuljag eJeure Aw y 21 145 o The following cannot be registered as My Camera Settings Movies Sounds recorded with the sound memo function p 112 The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the file formats below However SD card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats Excluding sounds recorded as a movie or with the sound memo function p 112 Start up Image Recording Format JPEG Baseline JPEG Sampling Rate 4 2 0 or 4 2 2 Dimensions 320 x 240 pixels File Size 20 KB or less Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds e Recording format WAVE monaural Quantization Bits 8 bit e Sampling Frequency 11 025 kHz or 8 000 kHz Recorded Length 11 025 kHz 8 000 kHz Start up Sound 1 0 sec or less 1 3 se
31. display in the order of their selection Display the Slide Show menu See Starting a Slide Show p 114 115 Use the 4 or button to select Program and the or button to select Show 1 Show 2 or Show 3 A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images Use the 4 or button and the button to choose Select and press the FUNC SET button 7 Select images for the Slide Show e Usethe or button to move between images and the or 4 button to select or deselect them Selected images display a number corresponding to their selection order and a white checkmark RA e You can press the zoom lever toward EZ to switch to the index mode 3 images and use the same procedures to select images While in index playback pressing the FUNC SET button displays the menu for selecting or deselecting all images Use the or button to select Select all or Clear all and press the FUNC SET button Press the MENU button Press the MENU button repeatedly until the Playback screen reappears to finish the procedure 116 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously Sets the duration that each image displays Choose between 3 10 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds and Manual Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues unti
32. for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty used The symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor In the e Rec menu select AiAF See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select On or Off You can shoot right after selecting an option Press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting Screen The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is Bunoous 85 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock lt mu The AF lock only works in the dJ or 5 mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects Use the focus lock or AF lock in these situations Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass Subjects with horizontal stripes Shooting with the Focus Lock Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play The focal distance to the object is locked Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired
33. lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode Reading images from SD card is slow Recording images to SD card takes a long time SD card was formatted in another device Use an SD card formatted in your camera s See Formatting SD Cards p 28 Bunoouso qnoJ 153 Appendix Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer o Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet CA DC10 Open the SD card slot battery cover then insert the DC coupler until it is locked Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while aligning the A on the DC coupler and battery chamber and insert the DC coupler correctly Slide the SD card slot battery cover closed Open the DC coupler terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC terminal After you have finished using the camera unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet Use of an AC adapter kit other than ACK DC10 sold separately may cause a malfunction in the camera or kit 154 Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures
34. mode switch is set to BB or gt in gt mode the indicator beside the viewfinder will blink green To Turn the Power Off Press the ON OFF button again e f the Card locked message appears right after the power is turned on the SD card cannot record p 26 The Date Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built in rechargeable lithium ion battery charge is low Reset the date and time when this occurs p 31 f the power saving function activates press the ON OFF button to restore power You will hear a start up sound and see the start up image when the power is turned on To change the start up sound and image see pp 54 57 142 The start up image does not display when the camera is connected to a TV via the A V OUT terminal Turning On the Power without the Start Up Sound Hold the MENU button while pressing the ON OFF button This will set the Mute setting to On and silence the operation sound and the shutter sound This is convenient when you wish to shoot silently Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function When this function is turned on and it activates restore power by pressing the ON OFF button Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the last contro
35. 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 n the next few pages the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories such as the battery charger and separately sold compact power adapter See the System Map for power supply accessory details A Storing SD cards Store the SD memory card out of the reach of children and infants It may be swallowed accidentally If this occurs consult a doctor immediately A Warnings Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage 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 damage 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 battery pack by a child could result in serious injury In addition placement of the strap around the child s neck could result in asphyxiation 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 sh
36. pressing the zoom lever MENU button button or by changing the white balance ISO speed photo effect or the shooting mode or by turning the LCD monitor off Switching between Light Metering Modes c cio You can switch between metering modes to shoot Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camera divides images into several zones for light metering It evaluates 9 Evaluative complex lighting conditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame but puris gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center Spot of the LCD monitor Use this setting when you want d to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor Press the button to switch between metering modes The selected metering mode appears on the LCD monitor 90 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation a 9 Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots In the FUNC menu select Ey See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed o gt o
37. specialized waste facilities if available in your area Use only recommended battery pack and accessories Use of battery pack not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings 10 Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB 4L Use of other chargers may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire or electrical shock Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort resulting in fire The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera Do not use it with other products or batteries There is a risk of fire and other hazards Caution about magnetic fields Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields such as credit cards away from the speaker of the camera p 14 17 Such items may lose data or stop working A Cautions Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause de
38. the My Camera settings The beep will not play but the start up image will display if the Mute option in the li Set up menu is set to On even if a setting has been selected in the My Camera menu sBunjag eJeure y 21 143 144 Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the pA and menu items You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer s images and sounds to the camera The following menu items can be saved to the camera e Start up Image e Shutter Sound Selftimer Sound e Operation Sound Start up Sound il A computer is required to restore the My Camera Settings to the defaults Use the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser to add the default settings to the camera Registering SD Card Images and Sounds Slide the mode switch to gt Y Playback Select the My Camera menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 d 1 di Use the 4 or button to select KO item AJ VEN Use the lt or button to select Ny or pg The ED e icon will display WA Press the DISP button Select an image or record a sound Start up Image Use the or button to select the image you wish to register and press the FUNC SET button Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds Use the or
39. the battery pack after having discharged it completely to prolong battery life t takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state based on Canon s testing standards Charging it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F is recommended Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery pack s charge state You may hear a noise during charging This is not a malfunction See Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB 4L Fully charged p 162 Battery Pack Handling Precautions Keep the battery pack terminals CO CD clean at all times Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery pack Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it contains the battery pack The battery pack could fly out At low temperatures battery pack performance may be reduced and the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual Under these conditions resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before use However ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit such as a key holder etc Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or cushions on top of the battery charger while it is charging Heat will build up and could result in a fire
40. these conditions use the red eye reduction mode For this mode to be effective the subject must be looking right at the red eye reduction lamp Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect except when shooting in the mode If you want a more immediate shutter response set the flash to EJ or 9 Bunoous 65 66 Selecting a Shooting Mode Eu gt You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera p 9 Auto 59 a M Lets you adjust the exposure white balance photo effect and anual other settings yourself You can approach as close as 3 cm 1 2 in minimum focusing distance to a subject to shoot p 70 Since this mode trims all but the image center and magnifies it with the digital zoom you can make a subject appear even larger than in the normal macro mode Digital Macro Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people Night Use this to take snapshots of people against twilight or night 2n ot backgrounds to reduce the effects of camera shake even p without using a tripod Allows you to capture subje
41. to clean the camera body lens and LCD monitor D Never use thinners benzene synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera These substances may distort or damage the equipment Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth o Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor These actions may damage it or lead to other problems 155 156 Specifications All data is based on Canon s standard testing methods Subject to change without notice PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 W wide angle T telephoto Camera Effective Pixels PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 4 0 million PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 3 2 million Image Sensor PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 1 2 5 inch CCD Total number of pixels Approx 4 2 million PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 1
42. 8 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Movies Standard can record until the SD card is full 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec 15 frames sec 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec 15 frames sec Fast Frame Rate can record for 1 min 320 x 240 pixels 60 frames sec Compact can record for 3 min 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec 1 Using high speed SD cards SDC 512MSH recommended The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie clip length Playback Modes Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 10x max in LCD monitor advance or reverse through magnified images possible Sound memos up to 60 sec Slide show or Movie slow motion play back possible Direct Print Canon Direct Printand Bubble Jet Direct compatible and PictBridge compliant Display Languages 21 languages available for menus and messages English German French Dutch Danish Finnish Italian Norwegian Swedish Spanish Simplified Chinese Russian Portuguese Greek Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Traditional Chinese Korean and Japanese My Camera Settings The start up image start up sound operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound can be customized using the following methods 1 Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera 2 Using the downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software 158 Interface USB mini B PTP Picture
43. Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day eO Cloudy For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording with the optimal white balance data he Custom memorized in the camera from a white colored object such as white paper or cloth Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H In the FUNC menu select M See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or gt button to select an option See Setting a Custom White Balance p 95 You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen This setting cannot be adjusted when the Sepia or E B W photo effects are selected Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object such as a piece of white paper or cloth or a photo quality gray card that you wish
44. ENGLISH Canon CDI E157 010 XXXXXXX 2004 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN vau3nvo MOULO Qh EYE o nen avua Svisia OOEGS Ymy OOZGS ISa SNXI avio apiny 2 CDI E157 Canon T werSh SD300 DIGITAL eu 0540 t 50200 DIGITAL pier cue 00530 Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section p 6 Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide DiGI CII PictBridge DIRECT PRINT e BUBBLE JET DIRECT Exif Print DPOF Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide L mis Guide Software Starter Guide Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories 0 a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body ma
45. SD card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved Or no more image settings slide show and printing settings etc or sound memos can be recorded Naming error The file could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the gt Rec Menu set the File Reset option to On Save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer then reformat the SD card Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery pack No image No images recorded on SD card Image too large You attempted to play back an image larger than 4064 x 3048 pixels or with a large file size Incompatible JPEG format You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG file Corrupted Data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data RAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer etc or a movie clip recorded by another camera Cannot magnify You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera
46. Status p 118 WAVE Format Sound p 113 5 m Shooting Mode pp 66 78 82 Exposure Compensation p 91 m M ES EX g Long Shutter Mode p 92 White Balance p 94 H Photo Effect p 97 Flash p 64 gm ISO Speed p 98 Macro Infinity p 68 nd E 55 Resolution Movies 63 Metering Mode p 90 Movie Length Shown on Frame Rate Movie pp 63 81 Movie Files p 78 21529 44 The following information may also be displayed with some images 7 A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file HE gt File with unrecognized format Fl Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image The greater the bias toward the left in the graph the darker the image The greater the bias toward the right the brighter the image If the image is too dark adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value Similarly adjust the exposure compensation to a ne
47. T button Please note that formatting initializing an SD card erases all data including protected images p 28 f Erasing Single Images Q Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protected images cannot be erased with this function Use the or gt button to select an image for deletion and press the button Use the or button to select Erase and press the FUNC SET 2 button To exit instead of erasing select Cancel 119 Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the SD card o Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protected images cannot be erased with this function In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET Bion See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or gt button to select OK and press the FUNC SET button To exit instead of erasing select Cancel mmm You should format the ooo uf card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card p 28 120 Print Settings About Printing 27 Images shot with this camera be printed using one of the following methods Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer with a single cable and pressing the y button on the camera Se
48. Transfer Protocol Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Power Source Rechargeable lithium ion battery type NB 4L AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 Operating Temperature 0 40 32 104 F Operating Humidity 10 90 Dimensions PowerShot SD300 D excluding protrusions 86 0 x 53 0 x 20 7 mm 3 4 x 2 1 x 0 82 in G m Thinnest section 19 5 mm 0 77 in PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 m 9 G 0 TAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 85 8 x 53 4 x 21 1 mm 3 4 x 2 1 x 0 83 in Thinnest section 19 9 mm 0 78 in Weight PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 camera body only Approx 130 g 4 59 oz PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 115 g 4 06 oz 1 This digital camera supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camera s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints xipueddy B 159 SD Cards and Estimated Capacities Still Images L With card included with the camera SDC 16M SDC 128M SDC 512MSH 2272 x 1704 pixels 6 61 237 PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL 12 109 425 ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 24 217 838 2048 x 1536 pixels 8 74 295 PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL 15 136 529 ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 30 269 1041 13 121
49. Transfer computer as you view and select them Transfers and saves single images to the computer as Wallpaper you view and select them The transferred images display on the computer desktop Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera s LCD monitor The Dav button will light blue Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear All Images New Images DPOF Trans Images Iw Dev Use the 4 or button to select E or and press the Da button To cancel the transfer press the FUNC SET button The images will download The Daa button will blink blue while downloading is in progress The display will return to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is complete Jejnduio e oj y i 137 Select amp Transfer Wallpaper Use the or button to select and press the Da E 2 button or FUNC SET button Use the lt button to select images to download and press the D button or FUNC SET button The images will download The haz button will blink blue while downloading is in progress Press the MENU button The Direct Transfer menu will reappear o Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer They are automatically converted to the BMP format after downloading 9 zl The option selected with th
50. Use the 4 or button to select an item See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults p 53 Use the or button to select an option Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be selected after pressing the FUNC SET button to display the next menu Press the FUNC SET button again to confirm the setting Press the MENU button The menu will close n Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the Print Order item in the Play menu 21529 51 Shooting Mode Playback Mode Rec Menu The menu will appear Slightly different depending on the Shooting mode Play Menu A EA My Menu When the My Camera menu is displayed pressing the button displays the Rec Play menu When the Rec Play menu Shooting Mode is displayed pressing the button displays the My Playback Mode Camera menu 4 Selects items Selects options 52 Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu Default setting Reference Menu Item Options Page Sets whether or not the camera automatically Pd the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame p 85 Off Sets the duration of the self timer delay Self timer
51. act 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 power off and remove the camera battery pack or unplug the power cord from the power 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 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 Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area In dusty humid or greasy environments the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short circuit leading to fire Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock When unplugging the cable ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug Pulling on the flexible portion of the cable may damage or exposure the wire and insulation creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks Use only re
52. ames sec Use this mode to record fast moving subjects such as Fast in sports photography ad Frame Rate Resolution 320 x 240 Frame Rate 60 frames sec Max Clip Length 1 minute Since the resolution is low this mode is convenient for sending movies as e mail attachments or when the SD card capacity is low Ex Compact Resolution 160 x 120 Frame Rate 15 frames sec Max Clip Length 3 minutes The frame rate indicates the number of frames recorded replayed in one second The higher the frame rate the smoother the motion The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the SD card you use See page 160 for details gt ea Slide the mode switch to 9 Movie Gg The maximum recording time in seconds Ho is displayed In the FUNC menu select m See Selecting Menus and Settings 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select ia Eg or You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily In mode you can change the resolution p 63 and frame rate p 81 Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected movie mode will appear in the LCD monitor Press the shutter button fully Shooting and sound rec
53. ance when you suspect the speed has dropped you are recommended to format the SD card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer u mmm The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera s built in memory fills e f the flash is firing the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash s charging requirements gt o o 2 73 74 Postcard Date Imprint Mode You can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing When printing standard image data to postcard size sometimes the top bottom and sides may not get printed By shooting images in the Postcard Date Imprint mode you can check the printing area horizontal vertical ratio of 3 2 beforehand In addition the resolution locks to I 1600 x 1200 and the compression locks to the oO Fine setting rendering smaller file sizes In the FUNC menu select W See Selecting Menus and Settings 49 The current setting is displayed Use the 0r gt button to select s You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting Screen and will appear on the LCD monitor When you press the shutter button halfway the area that wil
54. and press the shutter button fully 86 Shooting with the AF Lock Press the DISP button to turn the 1 LCD monitor on Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play and press the amp a button The focal distance to the object is locked g e The icon will display and the lower indicator beside the viewfinder will light 9 i n yellow Re aim the camera to compose the i shot as desired and shoot To Release the AF Lock Press the button HR VERENA ez mA ridi When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor setting AiAF to Off p 85 is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image Moreover the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus he AF lock can be released by pressing the zoom lever or MENU button by changing the shooting mode or by turning the LCD monitor off 87 88 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock You can set the exposure and focus separately This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit o You must set the flash to 8 The AE lock cannot b
55. are canceled when you select Reset 128 Use the 4 or button to select Print Type Date or File No and the or button to select an option Print Type Select Standard Index or Both Date Select On or Off File No Select On or Off The Print Order menu will reappear Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen sBunjes zud B Press the MENU button umm 9 Q When the print type is set to Index the Date and File No options cannot be set to On at the same time f you selected Standard or Both as the Print Type you can also set the Date and File No settings to On at the same time However the data that is supported may vary among printers Embedded dates in az Postcard Date Imprint mode p 74 print out even when Date is set to Off CHE DES The date prints in the format specified in the Date Time menu p 31 129 Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards o The icon may display for an SD card that has had transfer settings set by a different
56. ars on the LCD monitor Shooting Information Shooting Mode When setting the flash continuous mode self timer macro mode infinity mode or the metering method the shooting information displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard No Information or Off It may not display under some circumstances depending on the selected settings A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon appears in the LCD monitor Set the flash to or or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot Right after shot is taken the image and its information appear the LCD monitor for 2 seconds or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed 2 10 sec even if you release the shutter button p 61 If you continue to press the shutter button right after shooting an image or press the FUNC SET button while the image is displayed the image will continue to display While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor you can check the exposure with the graph see Histogram Function p 44 that shows the distribution of the brightness data If the exposure requires adjustment set the exposure compensation and reshoot Press the DISP button if the histogram and other information are not shown
57. ash stay at least 50 cm 1 6 ft from the subject Subject is bright in contrast to the background Set the exposure compensation to a negative setting use AE lock or use the spot metering function 152 Problem Cause Solution Subject in recorded image is too bright Light is shining directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera Change the shooting angle Flash is set to on Set the flash to off A bar of light red purple appears on the LCD monitor Subject is too bright This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies White dots appear on the image Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air This is especially noticeable when shooting at wide This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction angle Flash does not fire Flash is set to off Set the flash to on Image not showing Incorrect video Set the video system to the on TV monitor System setting appropriate setting NTSC or PAL for your TV p 56 Shooting in Stitch Assist mode The output will not appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode Cancel the Stitch Assist mode Zoom does not operate Zoom
58. c or less Operation Sound 0 3 sec or less 0 4 sec or less Selftimer Sound 2 0 sec or less 2 0 sec or less Shutter Sound 0 3 sec or less 0 4 sec or less Any file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this camera An example of this function is to record Say Cheese as a self timer sound so that the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects or so they can strike a pose fitting the music In these Ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings Fl See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera files 146 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 147 List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection Busy Image is being recorded to or read from SD card No memory card You attempted to shoot or play back images without an SD card installed Card locked The SD card is write protected Cannot record You attempted to shoot an image without an SD card installed or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie Memory card error SD card has experienced an anomaly Memory card full
59. commended power accessories Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards Do not place the battery pack near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat Neither should you immerse it in water Such exposure may damage the battery pack 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 battery pack 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 battery pack 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 battery pack in
60. cts that move around such as Ed Kids amp Pets children and pets without missing photo opportunities Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject s true color when shooting under florescent or tungsten lightning The exposure is regulated so as to avoid the use of flash as much as possible Appropriate for shooting images with the All Weather Case AW DC30 sold separately This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with natural hues Portrait ES el Indoor Underwater 3 Manual ma Choose a shooting mode from the FUNC menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected shooting mode will appear on the LCD monitor Except for the 2 mode the shooting procedures are the same as for Shooting in Auto Mode p 59 See Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro p 70 for shooting in E mode To shoot in iff mode refer to the All Weather Case User Guide that accompanies All Weather Case AW DC30 sold separately u o In EA 4 and modes the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image In mode shoot with the subject 1 4 m 39 in 3 3 ft
61. d M zz Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Press the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback OF Selected Image Use the e FS Or button to change the image selection Z NT Switching between Sets of Nine Images Press the zoom lever toward ze while in index playback Use the or button to move to the previous set or the next set of images Hold the FUNC SET button down and press the or button to jump to the first or last set To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward Q xyoeqKeld 9 105 106 Viewing Movies You can play movie clips shot in B9 mode o Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode Use the or 9 button to selecta e movie EA Images with a G3 icon are movies Press the FUNC SET button The movie control panel will display e Usethe or button to adjust the sound volume Movie Control Volume Level Panel Use the or button to select Play and press the FUNC SET button The movie and sound will play When playback ends the movie stops at the last frame displayed Press the FUNC SET button to display the movie control panel Press the FUNC SET button again to play from the beginning p Pausing and Resuming Play Press the FUNC SET button during The playback movie
62. d Slide the SD card slot battery cover closed To Remove the SD card Push the SD card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until it clicks and then release it EU o Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the SD card Since the camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting data to or from the SD card when the indicator blinks green never perform the following actions during this time It could corrupt the image data Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks Turn the camera s power off or open the SD card slot battery cover Please note that SD cards formatted with other manufacturers cameras or a computer or formatted or edited with application programs may slow down writing to the SD card or may not operate correctly in the camera You are recommended to use SD cards that have been formatted in your camera p 28 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting mmm See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities 160 eJouje ou Buledaig a 27 Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data o Please note that formatting initializing an SD card erases all data including protected images and other file types Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green Press
63. d Depending on the operating system the drive containing the SD card may display automatically Copy the SD card s images to the desired folder on the hard disk The images are contained in the xxxCANON folder which is a subfolder of the DCIM folder on the SD card The xxx represents a number from 100 to 998 p 101 e oj y 139 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC DC300 Turn off the Camera and the TV p 36 Connect the AV cable to the camera s A V OUT terminal Use the toggle on the wrist strap to open the terminal cover pp 13 16 and insert the AV cable all the way Treat the connector area with great care while you attach and remove the AV cable Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 140 qb Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green The image will appear on the TV Shoot or play back images as usual Press the DISP button when images are not being displayed on the TV when shooting Power Lamp Slide the mode switch to 3 Shooting 98 Movie or gt Playback A TV set cannot be used
64. d Eye Reduction Lamp p 65 Self timer Lamp p 76 Viewfinder Window p 45 Terminal Cover Flash p 64 epinc sjuauodwog Lens Microphone p 112 Wrist Strap Mount DIGITAL Terminal p 134 AN OUT Audio Video OUT Terminal p 140 o The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously How to Open the Terminal Cover Attaching the Wrist Strap You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or SD card slot battery cover When carrying the camera by the strap be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items 13 Back View LCD Monitor p 39 Tripod Socket Battery Compartment SD card battery compartment SD Card Slot Battery Cover pp 24 26 DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 154 14 Operation Panel r Power Lam Lights when n power is on or transmission e preparations are complete when connected to a computer 9 Zoom Lever i ON OFF Button p 36 Shooting E asa Wide Angle r41 Telephoto p 46 Playback a Indicators p 19 2 Index p 105 C Magnify 104 Shutter Button p 47 9 Mode Switch p 38 yew Print Share Button p 20 FUNC SET Function Set Button MENU Button p 50 p 49 DISP Display Button p 39 Light Metering Button p 90 Button I Flash Button p 64 Button
65. e Long Shutter is displayed in the FUNC menu press the MENU button Q The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded ei image increases at long shutter speeds This camera however applies Special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1 3 seconds to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images Nevertheless a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot EDS Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor secure the camera to a tripod before shooting Use of the flash may result in an over exposed image If that occurs shoot with the flash set to 8 The following are unavailable Exposure Compensation Light Metering AE Lock FE Lock ISO speed AUTO Flash Auto Auto with Red Eye Reduction Flash on with Red Eye Reduction Available Shutter Speeds The following shutter speeds in seconds are available 15 13 1098605 4 32525 2 1 613 1 93 94 Adjusting the Tone White Balance aa When the white balance mode is set to match the light source the camera reproduces colors more accurately Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows AWB Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera E3
66. e Dhu button is retained even when the camera s power is turned off The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed The image selection screen will appear directly when the Select amp Transfer or the Wallpaper option was last selected 138 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X v10 1 5 v10 3 you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images ed without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed However please note that there are certain limitations to downloading with this method For more details please refer to the supplied leaflet entitled For Windows XP and Mac OS X Users Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer s USB port to the camera s DIGITAL terminal See steps 2 4 and onward starting on p 134 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading Downloading Diregtlj from an SD Card Card Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into an SD card reader connected to the computer Refer to your card adapter s or card reader s manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader Double click the icon of the drive containing the SD car
67. e is set to the following modes s Auto Manual Portrait Night Snapshot e Kids amp Pets Indoor Underwater When a shooting mode icon is shown in gray the procedure cannot be performed in that mode The cai symbol indicates the Stitch Assist mode Q This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures This guide uses illustrations from the PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 in its explanations n this guide an SD memory card Secure Digital a copyright protection system is referred to as an SD card Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures Read This First AGEE Safety Precautions Preventing Malfunctions Components Guide Components Guide PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Installing the SD Card 7 RA Formatting SD Cards E t E A Setting the Date and Time Setting the Language Turning the PowBWOn E Switching Between Shooting Playback E Usinage LOBITIORIION Information D
68. e set if the flash fires Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play and press the button The exposure setting is locked The icon will display g Sue shot as desired and press the 4 4 Re aim the camera to compose the shutter button fully To Release the Ak AE Lock Press the button r mm The AE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever MENU button button or by changing the white balance ISO speed photo effect or the shooting mode or by turning the LCD monitor off Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock ep a You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject n Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on Press the 4 button to set the flash CI to EH Focus on the part rt of the sub subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting 4 Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play and press the button The flash will fire a pre flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject The icon will display Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully To Release the FE Lock Press the button 89 The FE lock may be released by
69. ected for each slide show in order p 115 In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button e See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The Slide Show menu will display Use the 4 or button to select Program and the or button to select All Images Show 1 Show 2 or Show 3 See p 116 from step 3 for selecting the playback images in slide shows 1 3 Use the 0r button to select Start and press the FUNC SET button The slide show starts The Slide Show menu will reappear after the playback ends 4 Press the MENU button The display will return to the Play menu Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen Fl Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time set in the slide show settings The power saving function does not activate during a slide show p 55 Pausing Resuming a Slide Show Press the FUNC SET button The slide show pauses Press the FUNC SET button again to restart it xyoeqKeld a Fast Forwarding Rewinding a Slide Show Press the or button The previous or next image displays Hold down the button to advance through the images more rapidly Stopping a Slide Show Press the MENU button The slide show stops and the Slide Show menu reappears Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1 3 Up to 998 images may be marked per slide show Images
70. elect Play or Erase and press the FUNC SET button L2 Play The sound memo will play Playback will stop when you press the FUNC SET button Press the FUNC SET button again to resume playback e Use the or W button to adjust the sound volume Sound Memo Panel Erase NEL A confirmation menu will display Use the button to select Erase and press the FUNC SET button To return the playback to the beginning select Pause while stopped and press the FUNC SET button a Hmm o You cannot attach sound memos to movies The Memory card full message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card f an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that image and the Incompatible WAVE format message will display You can erase incompatible sound data using the camera Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased mm The volume can be adjusted in the fi Set up menu p 55 yoegheld a 113 114 Automated Playback Slide Shows Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on an SD card can be displayed one by one in an automated slide show Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards p 124 All Images Plays all images on the SD card in order Slide Show 1 3 Plays the images sel
71. en when the camera power is shut off With the exception of the Date Time Language and Video System settings all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation p 58 1 2 The resolutions and frame rates for the Movie mode are as follows Standard Fast Frame Rate Compact 640x480 pixels Resolution Ej 320 240 0 160 x 120 pixels Q 60 frames sec Frame Rate 18 30 frames sec 15 frames sec Q Q 3 In 2 Night Snapshot mode the flash will automatically fire in Slow Synchro mode 4 Can be set after locking exposure AE lock 5 Automatically set by the camera 177
72. enu select Auto Rotate See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or gt button to select On and press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting screen When the Auto Rotate function is set to On and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode the 2 normal 3 right end is down or E left end is down will appear in the upper right of the display o This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to On the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images END m Fil When the camera is held vertically to shoot the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be and the lower end to be down It then regulates the optimal white balance exposure and focus for vertical photography This function operates regardless of the On Off status of the Auto Rotate function Bunoous Ba 99 Resetting the File Number alae The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers You can select how the file number is assigned The file number is reset to the start 100 0001 each time a new SD is inserted New images recorded on SD cards with existing
73. etects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them When shooting try to include a distinctive item landmark in the overlapping portions X Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10 of the image height Do not include moving items in the overlap Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image Make the brightness in each image consistent The final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great To shoot landscapes swivel pan the camera around its own vertical axis To shoot close ups slide the camera over the subject keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode E Left to right horizontally E Right to left horizontally In the FUNC menu select am L agvans In the o Rec menu select Stitch Assist and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select a shooting direction and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 gt o o zs 5 ae 83 Shoot the first frame in the sequence The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image Compose
74. files are assigned the next available number Off The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new SD card start from the next number In the i Set up menu select File No Reset See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select On or Off and press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting screen Eh ia Setting the File No Reset to Off is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer 100 About File Numbers and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits DCIM 1 m lt 0001 0002 0099 0100 w lt 0101 0102 0199 0200 w lt 9801 Folder numbers cannot 9802 9899 9900 contain 99 in the last w lt 0001 Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images However since images shot in continuous shooting and Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder a folder may contain more than 100 images The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras Please note however that the images in folders containing 2001 or more i
75. formation of the casing Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the battery pack Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Storage in such areas could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns Do not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to its lens The resulting heat build up could damage the flash Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating not over the specified rating The plug of the battery charger varies according to region e Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the plug or cable is damaged or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet Do not allow metal objects such as pins or keys or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please take care when operating the camera for extended periods as your hands may experience a burni
76. gative value if the image is too bright p 91 Sample Histograms D PR OD Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off p 39 while shooting Shows the center of the image Viewfinder Image Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor The image recorded may differ from what is seen in the viewfinder due to the distance between the viewfinder and lens especially with close ups If you use the viewfinder to take close up shots portions of the close up subject may not appear in the recorded image Use the LCD monitor when taking close up shots About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF artificial intelligence autofocus technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off center The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus is metered from a fixed AF frame at the center of the field p 85 21529 a 45 46 Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 105 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms Telephoto Wide Angle Press the zoom lever toward 61 or w e Press the zoom lever toward 8 to zoom 1
77. he DISP button to turn on the LCD monitor In the FUNC menu select 5 See Selecting Menus and Settings 49 You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily ETT EYE Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and E will appear on the LCD monitor 69 Use the zoom lever adjust the zoom Fl See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 176 The image area for close ups at the maximum power of magnification for digital macro is as follows PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 10 2 to 7 5 mm 0 40 x 0 30 in PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 11 4 to 8 5 mm 0 45 x 0 33 in to achieve the desired composition Bunoous 71 Using the Digital Zoom CET uu When the LCD monitor is on images can be zoomed to the following powers of magnification with the combined optical and digital zoom functions PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 4 3x 5 3x 6 7x 8 2x 11x PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 3 8x 4 8x 6 0x 7 4x 10x o The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off 1 Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on In the Rec menu select Digital Zoom See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or butt
78. he ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera s sensitivity to light The higher the ISO speed the higher the sensitivity A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available light resulting in images that convey the feel of the place they were shot ISO 50 equivalent Advanced Technique for the Macro mode p 68 Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function For example shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus However shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of focus to make the flower stand out xipueddy E Macro with the telephoto Macro with the wide angle zoom zoom 165 Digital Macro When using digital macro you can make a subject even larger than in the normal macro mode You can enjoy seeing characteristics of a subject in your photos that might escape the naked eye Image Comparison msc IPC ILU Digital Macro Mode Macro Mode Subject Distance 30 Subject Distance 3 cm Subject Distance 3 cm cm 1 0 ft 1 2 in 1 2 in Digital Zoom Approx 3 6x for PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 Standard Mode
79. he camera Right after purchasing the camera leave a charged battery pack in the camera or plug in AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately for about 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera power is turned off If the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on the date time battery charge is low Use the above method to recharge it 32 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for 5 second interval using the following methods This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time Default setting Depending on the camera model the display may vary slightly Holding the FUNC SET Button While Pressing the ON OFF Button The start up image will not display at startup also the start up sound will not play The Date Time menu will display if the time has not been set The Display Off function will not work while the clock display is on Pressing and Holding the FUNC SET Button in Shooting Mode eJouje oy The clock display will differ according to the camera orientation Camera held horizontally only the time displays Camera held vertically both the time and date display While the clock display is on you can change the display color by pressing the or gt button or by firmly holding and gently shaking the camera as shown in the illustration Feel free to change to your preferred color
80. her processor is required RAM Windows 98 SE Windows Me 128 MB or more Windows 2000 Windows XP 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX 250 MB or more Including the PhotoRecord printing program PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more Canon Camera WIA Driver 25 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels High Color 16 bit or better is required Macintosh 05 Mac 0S X v10 1 5 v10 3 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU PowerPC 63 64 65 RAM 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space Canon Utilities ImageBrowser 200 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels 32 000 colors or better is required e oj y B 133 IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer o The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software If this happens please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when making a USB connection Please refer to your computer s manual for information regardi
81. hutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the next frame VY EE You do the following while the image is displayed except in 5 mode Display the image s information p 41 Erase the image p 119 After pressing the FUNC SET button magnify the image p 104 Changing the Review Duration The default review time is 2 seconds The review function can be set to Off or changed to any time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds in one second increments In the Rec menu select Review See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select the review setting and press the MENU button With the Off option the image will not automatically display In the 2 sec to 10 sec range the image will continue to display for the specified time even if the shutter button is released 61 62 Changing Resolution Compression Settings amp x 2 GG A EAS T E You can change the compression excluding movies and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot Resolution Purpose Large 2272 x 1704 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels El Small 640 x 480 pixels High v Low Print larger than A4 size prints 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in Print larger than Letter s
82. images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly Please note that Canon its subsidiaries and affiliates and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory including SD memory cards that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable 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 For Canon Customer Support contacts please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera 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
83. in Stitch Assist mode No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV f the TV is a stereo model you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack Please refer to the TV s manual for details M CHA E The video output signal can be switched or PAL accommodate different regional standards p 56 The default setting varies between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan and others PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not display properly Jes AL uo seBeui 141 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings My Camera allows you to customize the start up image and start up operation self timer and shutter sounds Each menu item has three choices Example Start up Image Canon Canon The option features science fiction related images and sounds The option features animals Changing My Camera Settings Select the My Camera menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select an item Use the or gt button to select an option 4 Press the MENU button The menu will close n Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway f you select Theme in Step 2 you can select a consistent theme for each of
84. inters Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the Change the battery pack message displays Symbol Insert the battery pack into the battery charger Align the A on the battery pack and battery charger and insert it correctly e1ouje y Battery charger model names and types vary by region For CB 2LV Plug the battery charger into a power outlet For CB 2LVE Attach the power cord to the battery charger and plug it into a power outlet The charge indicator will light orange while the battery pack is charging It will change to green when the charge is complete After charging unplug the battery charger and immediately remove the battery pack a To protect the battery pack and prolong its life do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously 21 22 Fl Since this is a lithium ion battery pack you need not completely discharge it before recharging It can be recharged at any point However since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 times battery life based on Canon s testing standards you are recommended to charge
85. ion The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen 97 98 Adjusting the ISO Speed 9 Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area or use a fast shutter speed In the FUNC menu select See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select a speed You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting NU Screen o Higher ISO speeds increase image noise To take clean images use as low an ISO speed as possible The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed It will automatically raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter er See Photo Tips and Information 164 Setting the Auto Rotate Function mum Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display You can set this function on off In the 21 Set up m
86. ion date time battery charge is low Start from Step 5 to set the date and time Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green Power Lamp Press the MENU button The Rec or Ea Play menu is displayed Use the button to select the f Set up menu Use the or button to select Date Time and press the FUNC SET hutton eJouje y Buuredajq a 31 Set the date and time e Use the or button to select a field year month day hour minute and date format Use the or button to change its value Press the FUNC SET button The setting is complete 7 Press the MENU button FQ The display will return to the shooting or playback screen T Q e Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks Reset them when this occurs For embedding the date on the image data refer to page 75 To set the camera so that the date and time will not appear on the image when it is being shot but only when it is printed see Setting the Print Style p 128 the Direct Printer User Guide or the Software Starter Guide supplied with the camera Fl Charging the Date Time Battery The camera has a built in rechargeable lithium ion battery for saving settings such as the date and time This battery is recharged by the battery pack while it is in t
87. isplayed on the LCD 41 Using the 45 Using the Zoom 2 46 Pressing the Shutter Button 2 47 Selecting Menus and Settings 49 Menu Settings and Factory Defaults 2 290 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 58 i Shooting 59 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting 60 Changing Resolution Compression Settings 62 5 5 64 Selecting a Shooting Mode Digital MaG O a orte Portrait Night Snapshot T KidS amp Pels asini ne hon rte rne re tne err Res pne cites Underwater occi ee amp Shooting Close Ups A Infinity Shots m Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro 70 Using the Digital ZOOI ier irent eterne 72 Cy Continuous Shooting a 19 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 74 Using the Self timer 76 7 Shooting a 18 Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 02 Switching between Focusing 4 85 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF
88. ize prints 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Print up to A4 size prints 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in Print up to Letter size prints 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Print postcard size prints 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in Print L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in Send images as e mail attachments Shoot more images 1600 x 1200 pixels az Postcard Date Imprint Mode The resolution is set to II 1600 x 1200 and the compression to P Fine See Postcard Date Imprint Mode p 74 Paper sizes vary according to region The resolution at the IM Large setting is as follows PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 2272 x 1704 pixels PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 2048 x 1536 pixels Compression Purpose Superfine Fine AD m Normal High Quality Normal Shoot higher quality images Shoot normal quality images Shoot more images Movies can be shot with the following resolutions Frame Rate Resolution frames sec frames sec frames sec 640 x 480 pixels Q Q a 320 x 240 pixels Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixels Q Ey Compact 160 x 120 pixels In the FUNC menu select ZI p See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the lt or 9 button to select an option For movie
89. k mode by holding the FUNC SET button and pressing the MENU button p 34 Video System Sets the video output signal standard e NTSC PAL p 141 56 My Camera Menu You can select the start up image and sound operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera These are called the My Camera settings You can also customize the PA and EM options for each item with images recorded on the SD card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software See the Software Starter Guide for details Reference Menu Item Available Settings Page Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on Sets the sound played when any button p 142 other than the shutter button is pressed Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self timer mode Sets the sound played when the shutter Shutter Sound button is pressed There is no shutter sound for movies My Camera Menu Contents 5 b uu Theme Start up Image Start up Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound 21529 e How the Mute option in the i Set Menu and Sounds the PA My Camera Menu Interact To turn off each sound such as the start up sound shutter sound operation sound and self timer sound
90. l away the original label on the SD card or cover it with another label or sticker e When writing on the SD card use a soft point pen e g felt tip pen Using sharp point pen e g ball point pen or pencil may damage the SD card or corrupt the recorded data eSince some or all of the data recorded on the SD card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise static electricity or card malfunction making a backup copy of important data is recommended e Moving an SD card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction To avoid condensation place the SD card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature f condensation forms on the SD card store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally Do not use or store SD cards in the following locations Locations subject to dust or sand Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Precaution for Multi Media Cards This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand SD cards You may use multi media cards MMC with this camera However Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of multi media cards MMC Setting the Date and Time The Date Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built in rechargeable lithium
91. l is accessed even if Auto Power Down is set to Off Press any button other than the ON OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on This time can be changed p 55 Playback Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Connected to a Printer sold separately Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera 21529 The power saving function will not activate during slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer The power saving function can be turned off p 55 37 Switching Between Shooting Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback modes To Shoot Still Images Shooting Mode Slide the mode switch to 3 To Shoot Movies Movie Mode Slide the mode switch to To Play Back Images Playback Mode q Slide the mode switch to gt Oop The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after O changing the mode switch position from or m to gt When a printer is connected images can be printed see the Direct Print User Guide When a camera is connected recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer p 133 zl When a printer is properly connected the J IE or icon appears on the LCD monitor 38 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used t
92. l not get printed grays out o Selecting cancels the digital zoom when it is set to On Fl The icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date stamp setting see below is set to Date or Date amp Time For printing instructions refer to the Direct Print User Guide Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when Postcard Date Imprint Mode is selected The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set with a computer or printer Q e Ensure that the camera s date time is set beforehand p 31 e You cannot embed the date in image data when e Postcard Date Imprint mode is not selected In the e Rec menu select Date Stamp See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the 0r gt button to select Date or Date amp Time The display will return to the shooting Screen When you do not want to print the date select Off a Q The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set A portion of the date may not print when selecting the credit card size print 54 x 86 mm 2 1 x 3 4 in to print on a compact photo printer SELPHY CP series or card photo printer 75 76 Using the Self timer cm CC uu aa With this function images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone includi
93. l stopped Play Time Repeat Display the Slide Show menu See Starting a Slide Show p 114 Use the or button to select Set up and press the FUNC SET button yoeqheld 9 Use the 4 button to select Play Time or Repeat and the or button to select an option Press the MENU button The set up menu will close Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen ten interval may vary slightly from the set time for some images when played Slide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser See the Software Starter Guide 117 118 Protecting Images o You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press the FUNC SET button The icon appears on protected images You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback by pressing the zoom lever toward Q or 8 8 Press the MENU button The Play menu displays again Press it again to return to the playback screen To Cancel Protection After step 1 select an image to remove protection from and press the FUNC SE
94. lecting images and specifying the number of print copies DPOF print settings with the camera before sending the images SD card to a photo developing center Since this camera uses a standard protocol PictBridge you can use it with other PictBridge compliant printers in addition to Canon brand compact photo printers SELPHY CP series card photo printers and Bubble Jet Printers PIXMA series SELPHY DS series Digital Print Order Format Direct Print Compatible Printer Compact Photo Card Photo Printer Printer SV SD Card Photo Lab 122 This guide explains DPOF print settings For information on how to print images refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera Also refer to your printer s manual Please check the System Map to confirm the compact photo printer SELPHY CP series card photo printer models and Bubble Jet Printers PIXMA series SELPHY DS series that can be used with this camera Direct Print Compatible Printing e Connect the camera to the printer e Set various print settings except DPOF print settings e Print For details see the Direct Print User Guide DPOF Print Settings e See Selecting Images for Printing p 124 v e Setthe number of print copies pp 125 127 v e See Setting the Print Style p 128 e Standard Index Both Date On Off File Numbers On Off For details see the Direct Print User Guide DPOF Transfer Orde
95. mages cannot be played back in this camera 0002 0099 0100 Bunoous Ba 101 Playback uj _ Displaying Images Individually Slide the mode switch to gt Playback The last recorded image will appear in the display single image playback Use the or button to move between the images Use the button to move to the previous image and the 3 button to move the next image Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly but the images will not appear as clearly yoegheld 103 a Magnifying Images o Press the zoom lever toward Q LY Gp lt gt will appear on the monitor You can press the zoom lever toward Q to display the image at a magnification of up to 10x Approximate Location of the Magnified Area A Use the gt or button to ec move around the image d Press the FUNC SET button The image advance mode will become active and sg will display in the LCD monitor Press the or button to display the preceding or next image at the same level of magnification You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever Press the FUNC SET button The image advance mode will cancel To Cancel the Ma Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward EZ You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button m 1040 Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnifie
96. me elapses without something being pressed Off Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed 10sec e20sec e30 sec e min e2min 3min p 37 Date Time Sets the date and time and the date format p 31 Clock Display Sets the length of time for which the clock displays e 0 5 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec e min 2 min 3 min p 33 Format Formats initializes SD cards p 28 21529 55 Menu Item Options Reference Page File No Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new SD cards are inserted On Off p 100 Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display Off p 99 Language Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor English Deutsch German Russian Fran ais French Portugu s Portuguese Nederlands Dutch EMnvik Greek Dansk Danish Polski Polish Suomi Finnish e tina Czech Italiano Italian Magyar Hungarian Norsk Norwegian Turkish e Svenska Swedish Espafiol Spanish Traditional Chinese SARX amp 3101 Korean Simplified Chinese 4 Japanese You can also change the language in Playbac
97. ng sss 130 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a 133 Computer System Requirements i 188 Downloading Images by Direct 137 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software ssssss 139 Downloading Directly from an SD 139 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a ES 140 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings Changing My Camera 142 Registering My Camera Settings sss 144 List of Messages List of MESSAGES MEE 3 nul 148 Troubleshooting Weubleshopilit EN ms ame 150 Appendix Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately 154 Camera Care and Maintenance 155 Specifications 25 156 Photo Tips and Information sse 164 WOW _ _ 167 Functions Available Each Shooting 176 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects we highly recommend that you shoot several trial
98. ng sensation 11 12 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the SD card and battery pack or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the battery pack from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery pack installed will run down the battery pack However the date time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks Components Guide PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 Front View AF assist Beam p 48 Re
99. ng the location of the USB port You are recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately to power the camera when connecting to a computer p 21 All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2 0 compliant board are not guaranteed Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk first time only Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures With a Macintosh it is next necessary to set the ImageBrowser auto start settings Please see the Software Starter Guide for details Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer s USB port to the camera s DIGITAL terminal USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable Please see How to Open the Terminal Cover pp 13 16 Insert the interface cable until it clicks into place Treat the connector area with great care while you attach and remove the interface cable e Always grasp the connector s sides to remove the interface cable ea from the camera s DIGITAL terminal 3 Set the mode switch to gt Playback Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green Windows Proceed to step 5 below e Macintosh Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images e oj y Select Canon CameraWindow in the event dialog that
100. ng yourself in the picture The self timer can be used in any shooting mode Press the button to display or When the shutter button is pressed fully the self timer will activate and the self timer lamp will blink e When the self timer is set to S the shutter activates 10 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully To Cancel the Self Timer Press the button to display Changing the Self timer Countdown Time Fl In the Rec menu select Self timer See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select or S and press the MENU C button The display will return to the shooting Screen e When fS is selected the self timer sounds and the blinking gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates When is selected the self timer sounds at the same time as the shutter button is pressed The shutter activates in 2 seconds m The self timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the My Camera menu p 57 See Photo Tips and Information p 164 77 78 Shooting a Movie The following three movie modes are available You can select the resolution and frame rate yourself You can shoot until the SD card becomes full Using high speed Standard SD cards SDC 512MSH recommended Resolution 640 x 480 82 320 x 240 Frame Rate 30 frames sec 15 fr
101. nged with a computer or file location was changed e Set the file name or location on the file format structure of the camera s See About File Numbers and Folder Numbers p 101 Lens will not retract SD card slot battery cover was opened with power on First close the SD card slot battery cover and then turn the power off SD card slot battery cover was opened while recording to the SD card warning signal sounds First close the SD card slot battery cover and then turn the power off Battery pack consumed quickly Battery life exceeded if battery pack loses its charge quickly at normal temperature Replace the battery pack with a new one 23 C 73 F Battery pack will not Battery pack life Replace the battery pack with a charge exceeded new one Poor contact Insert battery pack securely into between battery pack and battery charger battery charger Ensure that battery charger plug is securely plugged into the power outlet Sounds come from the camera interior The camera s horizontal vertical orientation was changed The camera s orientation mechanism is operating There is no malfunction Image is blurred or out of focus Camera moved Be careful not to move the camera while pressing the shutter button Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF Be careful not to block the AF assist Beam with fingers or other items
102. o compose images while shooting adjust menu settings and play back recorded images Icons showing the camera s status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor The image the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight bright a light This does not constitute a malfunction Shooting Mode 6 Press the DISP button The display mode changes as follows with each press gt Standard No Information 21529 Detailed Information View NT Off m Fl The LCD monitor setting On or Off is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again However the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the Change the battery pack message has displayed while the LCD monitor was on in Shooting mode e n the 88 mode the LCD monitor turns on regardless of its On Off setting 39 Playback Mode 1 When the mode switch is set to gt the LCD monitor will turn on Press the DISP button The display mode changes as follows with each press gt Standard No Information EE In index playback mode 105 the detailed display is not available 40 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images the shooting information review information or replay information appe
103. om lever toward E amp Z to switch to the index mode 3 images and use the same procedures to select images Press the MENU button The Print Order menu will reappear Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen sPunjes yud 1 125 All the Images on an SD Card In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the lt or button to select Order and press the FUNC SET button To cancel the DPOF print settings select Reset Press the zoom lever toward e The display switches to index playback 3 aS images 4 H ress the FUNC ISET bui button 126 Q Use the 4 or button to select Mark all and press the FUNC SET button e One copy is set to print for each image e When the print type is set to B Standard or E Both the number of print copies can be set individually for each image When BE Index is selected the print settings can be deleted You can cancel all the settings by selecting Clear all Press the MENU button The Print Order menu will reappear Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen n aaa SS The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF compliant cameras These settings will be overwritten by tho
104. omposed with the viewfinder may be off center p 45 The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 3 to 30 cm 1 2 in to 1 0 ft 68 See Photo Tips and Information p 164 Image Area in Macro Mode When the zoom is set between the maxim angle settings the effective distance from um telephoto and wide the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting Zoom Setting 35mm Film e from Lens to Image Area ubject Equivalent Max Telephoto 30cm 10ft 108x81 mm 4 3x322 in Max Wide Angle 3 cm 1 2 in 37 x27 mm 1 5 x 1 1 in Bunoous iB 69 70 Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro Use this mode to shoot a subject in the range of 3 to 10 cm 1 2 to 3 9 in from the end of the lens zoom fixed at maximum wide angle Since this mode trims all but the image center and magnifies it with the digital zoom you can make a subject appear even larger than in the normal macro mode Images can be zoomed to the following powers in the digital macro mode PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 1 4x 1 8x 2 2x 2 7x 3 6x PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 1 3x 1 6x 2 0x 2 5x 3 2x mE 2 Em o The digital macro mode cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in macro mode Press t
105. on to select On and press the MENU button The display will return to the Shooting Screen f B Func e Press the zoom lever toward nm The combined optical and digital zoom factor appears on the LCD monitor When you press the zoom lever toward the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting Press the zoom lever toward 4 amp 7 again to activate the digital zoom and further zoom the image digitally e Press the zoom lever toward 44 to zoom out i Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed 72 a Continuous Shooting Ts In this mode the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down Recording ceases when the shutter button is released In addition under the following conditions continuous shooting can occur at a consistent interval until the SD card is full A resolution and compression combination other than l and P5 is selected The recommended SDC 512MSH SD card sold separately is used This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions f continuous shooting suddenly stops the SD card may be full Press the C button to display E1 To Cancel Continuous Shooting Press the Gli button twice to display Bi d a To enhance the continuous shooting perform
106. option Some menu items allow you to make further settings by pressing the MENU button e You can shoot right after performing these steps The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button Use the or button to select an Use the or button to select an 49 50 r FUNC Menu C8 Shooting Mode p 66 Ell Photo Effect p 97 E Movie Mode p 78 El Compression p 62 Fine NM EF Exposure Compensation p 91 81 Frame Rate p 81 30 fps 9 m EH Long Shutter Mode p 92 9 Resolution p 62 Long Shutter MENU Si 1 MQ White Balance p 94 89 ISO Speed p 98 ISO Speed AUTO 50 100 200 400 Items in parentheses show default settings Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button Slide the mode switch to 3 gt gt Shooting MP Movie or gt Playback gt m Press the MENU button In Shooting mode the e Rec menu appears In Playback mode the Play menu appears Use the or button to select the Rec Play Set up or My Camera menu e Select the menu with the e E3 or PA icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected The zoom lever lets you select the menu even if the e E3 lii or PA icon is not selected
107. or format an image edited with a computer or a movie Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or format an image edited with a computer or a movie Incompatible WAVE format A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the format of the existing sound memo is incorrect Cannot register this image You attempted to add a start up image or a movie that was created with another camera Protected You attempted to erase a protected image or movie Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings Cannot process any more Cannot complete Could not save the print or transfer settings Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG file Exx xx number Camera malfunction Turn the power off and then back on then shoot or play back A problem exists if the error code reappears Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk If an error code displays directly after taking a picture the shot may not have been recorded Check image in playback mode soBesso N jo 3517 fa 149 Trouhleshooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will not Power is not turned e Press the ON OFF button for a operate on moment SD card slot battery cover is open Confirm that the SD card slot battery cover is securely closed Insufficient batter
108. ording starts simultaneously During shooting the recording time in seconds and a red circle appear on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording The maximum recording time may vary with the subject and shooting conditions Just before the maximum is reached or just before the SD card fills to capacity the counter at the bottom right of the LCD monitor will display in red and recording will stop automatically after approximately 10 seconds 79 80 Q The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of SD cards Slow recording cards Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting the movie will be recorded correctly on the SD card Recording time will display properly if you format the SD card in this camera excluding slow recording SD cards You are recommended to use an SD card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 28 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording Do not press buttons other than the shutter button while filming to avoid inadvertent recording of the operation sounds The AF and zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected fo
109. oudy Tungsten Fluorescent or Fluorescent H or custom Built in Flash Auto on off slow synchro Red eye reduction is available Flash Range Normal 50 cm 3 5 m 1 6 11 5 ft W 50 cm 2 0 m 1 6 6 6 ft T Macro 30 cm 50 cm 1 0 1 6 ft W T When sensitivity is set to AUTO Shooting Modes Auto Manual Digital macro Portrait Night snapshot Kids amp pets Indoor Underwater Stitch assist Movie Long shutter mode available Selectable from the Rec menu Continuous Shooting PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 2 4 shots sec PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 2 8 shots sec Large Fine mode with LCD monitor off Self timer Activates shutter after an approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay Recording Media SD memory card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Image Recording Format Still images Exif 2 2 JPEG Movies AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data WAVE monaural Compression Superfine Fine Normal xipueddy 157 Number of Recording Pixels Still images PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 Large 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 Large 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium 2 1024 x 76
110. ould be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a 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 power off remove the battery pack or unplug the battery charger from the power 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 power off remove the battery pack or unplug the power cable from the power 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 cont
111. p The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 R glementation canadienne sur les interf rences radio Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 175 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting Shooting Function gt Page ES ES 5 CSI 2 Movie Large PILL OIE Medium 1 Resolution Medium 2 A 0 62 Small E OGO Postcard o Movie j of Superfine molo olo Compression Fine Uo 0 62 Normal
112. playback pauses Press the FUNC SET button again to resume Operating the Movie Control Panel N Select a movie and press the FUNC SET button p 106 The movie control panel will display E Use the or button to select one of the following and press the FUNC SET button Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback Pressing the MENU button also returns to single image playback Play Slow Motion Playback The playback speed will change if you press the or button in slow motion playback First Frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC SET button is held down Next Frame Fast Forwards if the FUNC SET button is held down Last Frame Edit Switches to movie editing mode p 109 yoegheld B 107 108 o Movies recorded with high resolutions and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading SD cards e Movies recorded at the Kg Fast Frame Rate setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format may play back with a frame rate lower than the recorded one when output to a TV or video You can play every frame by using the slow motion playback To check the images at the original frame rate you are recommended to play the movie back on the camera s LCD monitor or on a computer You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources Movies shot
113. r e Select the images to download to a computer p 130 sBumes yud a 123 Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF or for printing on a direct print compatible printer See the Direct Print User Guide tor instructions on how to print Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images Singly All images on an SD card the number of print copies is set to one per image Single Images In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET hutton See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select Order and press the FUNC SET button To cancel the Print Order settings select Reset Select images for printing As shown below selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the f Print Type settings p 128 Print Type E Standard Both Use the or button to select an image the or 4 button to select the number of print copies up to maximum of 99 E Index Use the 4 amp or button to move to an image the or button to select or deselect it A checkmark displays on selected images WS E D Number of Print Copies You can press the zo
114. r the first frame During filming the camera will automatically correct the exposure and white balance settings to suit the shooting conditions Please note however that the sounds made by the automatic settings adjustment may also be recorded After a clip is shot the indicator will blink green while the clip is being written to the SD card You cannot shoot again until the blinking stops Po dil L3 EE See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 176 Sound is recorded monaurally There is no shutter sound in movie mode You can adjust the exposure compensation setting before shooting Press the button to lock the exposure setting AE lock and display the exposure compensation bar in the LCD monitor Use the gt button to adjust the setting The exposure compensation setting will cancel if you press the MENU button or change the white balance photo effect or shooting mode The recording time and capacity may vary according to camera usage and SD card performance If free space in the camera s internal memory becomes too scarce even if there is surplus recording time or capacity available the symbol will display at the bottom right of the LCD monitor in red and the camera will automatically cease filming shortly thereafter If the warning displays frequently try the following procedures Reformat the SD card before filming p 28 Set the resolution to 320 x 240 or the frame rate to 15 frames sec
115. s see page p 78 You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting Screen See Image File Sizes Estimated p 161 Fl fir 4 See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities p 160 63 Using the Flash mmt Bi a Use the flash according to the guidelines below The flash fires automatically as required by the light Auto level Auto with The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting red eye level and the red eye reduction lamp fires each time the reduction main flash fires Flash on with em red eye The flash and red eye reduction lamp fire with each shot reduction Flash on The flash fires with every shot Flash off The flash will not fire The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds This Slow reduces the chance that the background will be dark when Synch shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial lighting yncnro The red eye reduction lamp fires with each shot Use of a tripod is recommended HO UAUA oP o W o o OWBO or _ O O o o e A O Setting available ACan be selected for the first image onl
116. se set by your camera The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings Print settings cannot be set for movie images 0 9 mmm Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card When Both is selected the number of print copies can be set but it applies to Standard prints only The Index setting only produces one print copy Print settings can also be assigned to images with the bundled software ZoomBrowser EX Image Browser on a computer However do not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the Date Stamp function This may cause the date to be printed twice yud 127 Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print The following print settings can be selected Standard Prints one image per page Prints the selected images together at a Print Type reduced size in an index format Prints the images in both the standard and mE Both index formats Date Adds the date to the print File No Adds the file number to the print In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select Set up and press the FUNC SET button All print settings for the image
117. t flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Infinity mode AF lock Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty single beep Although you can still press the shutter button when the indicator blinks yellow you are recommended to shoot using the focus lock or AF lock p 86 19 20 The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the Ba Print Share button Printing See the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera Downloading images Windows only See p 132 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide supplied with the camera The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection Blue Ready to print Ready to transfer images Blinking blue Printing Transferring The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer Computer p 132 Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold Separately Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP series Card Photo Printer Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera or the Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 supplied with the printer Bubble Jet Printers PIXMA series SELPHY DS series Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide PictBridge Compliant Printers Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera PictBridge Compliant Non Canon Pr
118. te balance data If the settings differ the optimal white balance may not be set In particular the following should not be changed ISO Speed Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to Auto or Auto with Red Eye Reduction make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode preset the white balance before selecting Stitch Assist in the le Rec menu The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you record even if you reset the camera to the default settings p 58 Changing the Photo Effect cnm cio ci By setting a photo effect before you shoot you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take Qui Effect Off Records normally with this setting Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors ei Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues 3 IE Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines 5 Records in sepia tones BW B W Records in black and white In the FUNC menu select Eg See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the button to select an effect You can confirm the photo effect in the LCD monitor You can shoot right after selecting an opt
119. telephoto e Press the zoom lever toward 4 to zoom out wide angle Q Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom up to approximately 11x with the PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 40 and 10x with the PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 p 72 mmm The digital zoom is unavailable in some modes p 176 ELM Ea Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two stage action 1 Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure focus and white balance Press the shutter button halfway eBeep Focused 2 beeps Focusing difficulty 1 beep Indicators Indicator Status Upper Indicator e Green Metering complete e Orange Flash will fire Blinking Orange Camera shake warning Insufficient exposure w D e o c 9 o 5 a 47 Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Infinity mode AF lock p 68 86 Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot when the indicator blinks yellow p 86 eAF Frame Status LCD Monitor AiAF On p 85 Green Frame Metering complete focused AF frame e No Frame Focusing difficulty AiAF Off p 85 Center AF Frame Green Frame Metering complete Yellow Frame Focusing difficulty 48
120. the MENU button The Rec or Ea Play menu is displayed Use the gt button to select the Set up menu Use the 4 or button to select Format and press the FUNC SET button Use the button to select OK and press the FUNC SET button To exit instead of formatting select Cancel The capacity of the SD card displayed after C formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the SD card This is not a malfunction of the SD card or camera eJouje y When the camera is malfunctioning a corrupted SD card might be the cause Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem When a non Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem SD cards formatted in other cameras computers or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera When that happens reformat the SD card with this camera If formatting in the camera does not work properly turn the camera off and re insert the SD card Then turn the camera back on and format again 29 30 SD Card Handling Precautions SD cards are high precision electronic devices Do not bend them apply force to them or subject them to shocks or vibration e Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card Do not allow dirt water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects Do not pee
121. the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot e Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together Repeat the procedure for additional images A sequence may contain up to 26 images Press the MENU button after the last shot The Stitch Assist session ends Press the MENU button again to return to the shooting Screen P Q A custom white balance setting cannot be set in Stitch Assist mode To use a custom white balance setting set it before selecting Stitch Assist in the Rec menu p 95 The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence t is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 176 84 Switching between Focusing Modes c SEI LEE Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting 9 AF frames you can set it to the center AF frame When AiAF is set to On the AF frame does not appear When AiAF is set to Off however the AF frame will appear No frame On The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames from 9 available points that it will use to determine the focus Off The camera focuses using the center AF frame This is convenient
122. to establish as the standard white color In particular take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the TI Auto setting to detect correctly Shooting close ups Shooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest Shooting with a peculiar source of light such as a mercury vapor lamp In the FUNC menu select M See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select g 95 96 Aim the camera at the white paper D cloth or gray card and press the 1 MENU button f you are using the LCD monitor compose the image so the paper or cloth completely fills the center frame in the display or the entire viewfinder before pressing the MENU button The camera reads the white balance data when you press the MENU button You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting SS screen NNNM o D You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero 0 before setting a custom white balance The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect image appears completely black or white Shoot with the same settings as when reading the whi
123. ton _ The display will return to the shooting screen and s will appear on the LCD monitor Aim the camera at the subject Use the zoom lever to achieve the _ desired composition relative subject size in the viewfinder p 46 Press the shutter button halfway p 47 Two beeps will play when the camera has finished metering and the upper indicator beside the viewfinder will light green or orange If the LCD monitor is on the AF frame will appear green e If the subject is difficult to focus on the lower indicator beside the viewfinder will blink yellow and the beep will play one time 59 60 Press the shutter button fully p 48 i You will hear the sound of the shutter C when the shutter activates The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor zl See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 176 With the Review function you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting or set it so they do not show at all p 60 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting c oam aa Right after a shot is taken the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds In addition the images will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed e Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot e Pressing the FUNC SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor except in mode Press the s
124. werShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB DIGITAL IXUS 30 1600 x 1200 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 1024 x 768 570 KB 320 KB 170 KB El 640 x 480 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB Same for both SD200 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 30 models he PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXU S 40 and the PowerShot Movie Resolution Frame Rate 1980 KB 640 x 480 pixels 990 KB 15 E Standard 3 320 x 240 pixels SPORE X 330 KB Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixels 1320 KB Ey Compact 1 160 x 120 pixels 120 xipueddy a 161 162 Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB 4L Fully charged Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON Based on the CIPA standard LCD Monitor Off Playback Time Approx 140 images Approx 400 images Approx 180 minutes The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings Movie data is excluded e At low temperatures the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appears very rapidly In these circumstances the performance can be improved by warming the battery pack in a pocket before use Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after ever
125. with other cameras may not play back on this camera See List of Messages p 148 e You can adjust the playback volume of movie clips in the jj Set up menu Use the television s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set p 140 The audio cannot be played in slow motion playback Editing Movies Selecting Edit in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip o Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited Use the or button to select a movie and press the FUNC SET ser v button _ Switch to the movie editing mode See Operating the Movie Control Panel p 107 The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display Movie Editing Panel Use the 4 or button to select or and the or button to set the portion to which the cut is applied Cut Beginning EA Cut End 8 Cursor yoegheld 9 109 4 Use the 4 or button to select Play and press the FUNC SET button A preview of the temporarily edited movie clip plays To stop it press the FUNC SET button again Use the 4 button to select Save and press the FUNC SET button Selecting Exit cancels the edits and returns to the movie control panel display Use the or button to select New File or Overwrite and press the FUNC SET hutton
126. y 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor Q When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Synchro take care to avoid camera shake Shooting in 27 EA B or 5 mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake Shooting in Gj E or Ex mode Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since the shutter speed will be slower than in the 2 mode Fl The flash can be fired when the indicator lights a steady orange after pressing the shutter button halfway The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge The recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting conditions and battery charge Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging The flash fires twice The main flash follows a pre flash The exposure reading obtained from the subject with the pre flash is used to set the optimal flash intensity for the main flash which is used to capture the image When using the flash for standard photography be sure to shoot from a distance of at least 50 cm 1 6 ft away from your subject Red Eye Reduction Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas Under
127. y voltage Insert a fully charged battery into the camera Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately Poor contact between camera and battery terminals Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery pack Camera will not record Mode switch is set to gt Playback e Set the mode switch to 3 or Flash is charging Blinking amp in the LCD monitor The indicator will light orange when it is charged You can then press the shutter button SD card is full Insert a new SD card f required download the images to a computer and erase them from the SD card to make space SD card is not formatted correctly Format SD card Formatting SD Cards 28 f reformatting does not work the SD card logic circuits may be damaged Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk SD card is write protected Slide the write protect tab of the SD card upward p 26 Cannot play back You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer Computer images that cannot be played back will play back if they are added to the camera using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser See ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser Software User Guide PDF 150 Problem Cause Solution Cannot play back File name was cha
128. y become warm Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period About the 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 Video Format Please set the camera s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor p 141 Charging the Date Time Battery The camera has a built in rechargeable lithium ion battery that maintains the date time and other camera settings This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera When you first purchase the camera place a charged battery pack in it for at least 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera power is turned off e f the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on it means that the date time battery charge is depleted Recharge it as described above About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used In the example below the procedure can be used in the following mode When the mode switch is set to g a Postcard Date Imprint Mode 9 oa When the Shooting mod
129. y tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated The included memory card is used Until the battery returns to normal temperature s Playback Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 continuous playback at 3 seconds per image mmo umm See Battery Pack Handling Precautions p 22 SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 2 1 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 2 g 0 1 oz Battery Pack NB 4L Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Nominal Voltage 3 7 V Typical Capacity 760 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 40 32 104 F Dimensions 35 4 x 40 3 x 5 9 mm 1 4 x 1 6 x 0 23 in Weight Approx 17 g 0 6 oz Battery Charger CB 2LV CB 2LVE 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Input 10 VA 100 V 14 VA 240 V CB 2LV 0 1 A 100 V 0 06 A 240 V CB 2LVE Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 65 A Charging Time Approx 90 minutes Operating Temperatures 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Dimensions 53 0 x 86 0 x 19 5 mm 2 1 x 3 4 x 0 77 in Weight Approx 60 g 2 1 oz CB 2LV Approx 55 g 1 9 oz CB 2LVE Compact Power Adapter CA DC10 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz

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