ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E157-010 XXXXXXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN 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.
Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer 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.
Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. 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.
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.
Table of Contents Items marked with procedures. are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or Read This First Please Read......................................................................................... 6 Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7 Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12 Components Guide Components Guide...........................................................
Manual .......................................................................................... 66 Digital Macro ................................................................................. 66 Portrait .......................................................................................... 66 Night Snapshot.............................................................................. 66 Kids&Pets...................................................................................... 66 Indoor........
Erasing Erasing Single Images ............................................................... 119 Erasing All Images .......................................................................... 120 Print Settings About Printing ................................................................................. 122 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ...................................................... 124 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring .......................
Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly.
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
• 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.
• 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 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.
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 deformation 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.
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.
Components Guide PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40 Front View Flash (p. 64) Components Guide Terminal Cover AF-assist Beam (p. 48) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 65) Self-timer Lamp (p. 76) Viewfinder Window (p. 45) Lens Microphone (p. 112) Wrist Strap Mount DIGITAL Terminal (p. 134) A/V OUT (Audio/Video OUT) Terminal (p. 140) The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously.
Back View LCD Monitor (p. 39) Viewfinder Window (p. 45) Speaker Tripod Socket Battery Compartment (SD card/battery compartment) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 24, 26) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p.
Operation Panel Power Lamp ON/OFF Button (p. 36) Indicators (p. 19) Zoom Lever Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) (p. 46) Playback: (Index) (p. 105)/ (Magnify) (p. 104) Shutter Button (p. 47) Components Guide Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer Mode Switch (p. 38) (Print/Share) Button (p. 20) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 49) MENU Button (p. 50) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 39) (Light Metering) Button (p.
PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 30 Front View Terminal Cover AF-assist Beam (p. 48) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 65) Self-timer Lamp (p. 76) Viewfinder Window (p. 45) Flash (p. 64) Lens Microphone (p. 112) Wrist Strap Mount DIGITAL Terminal (p. 134) A/V OUT (Audio/Video OUT) Terminal (p. 140) The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously.
Back View LCD Monitor (p. 39) Components Guide Viewfinder Window (p. 45) Speaker Tripod Socket Battery Compartment (SD card/battery compartment) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 24, 26) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p.
Operation Panel Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer ON/OFF Button (p. 36) Indicators (p. 19) Zoom Lever Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) (p. 46) Playback: (Index) (p. 105)/ (Magnify) (p. 104) Shutter Button (p. 47) Mode Switch (p. 38) (Print/Share) Button (p. 20) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 49) MENU Button (p. 50) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 39) (Light Metering) Button (p. 90)/ Button (Flash) Button (p.
PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40 PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 30 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.
The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (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.
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. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Align the on the battery pack and battery charger and insert it correctly. 2 Preparing the Camera Symbol Battery charger model names and types vary by region. (For CB-2LV) Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.
• 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 the battery pack after having discharged it completely to prolong battery life. • It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standards).
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C Charged Battery Fig. D Spent Battery Attach it so the is visible. Attach it the opposite way to Fig. C. Preparing the Camera zDo not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the 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).
Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-4L (supplied). Please recharge the battery pack (p. 21) before you use it for the first time. 1 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks. 2 Align the on the battery pack and battery chamber and insert it correctly.
Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) for extended use of the camera (p. 154). Battery Pack Charge Preparing the Camera • 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.
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. Write Protect Tab 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.
3 2 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. Preparing the Camera 1 • 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.
Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select [Format] and press the FUNC./SET button. Power Lamp 28 The (Rec.) or displayed.
5 Use the button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. Preparing the Camera • To exit instead of formatting, select [Cancel]. • The capacity of the SD card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the SD card. This is not a malfunction of the SD card or camera. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem.
SD Card Handling Precautions z SD cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card. z 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. z Do not peel away the original label on the SD card or cover it with another label or sticker.
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-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. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select [Date/Time] and press the FUNC./ SET button. Power Lamp The (Rec.) or displayed.
5 Set the date and time. 6 Press the FUNC./SET button. 7 Press the MENU button. • Use the or button to select a field (year, month, day, hour, minute and date format). • Use the or button to change its value. The setting is complete. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. • 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.
Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following methods. This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time. 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.
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select [Language] and press the FUNC./ SET button. Power Lamp 34 The (Rec.) or displayed.
Use the , , or button to select a language and press the FUNC./SET button. 6 Press the MENU button. Preparing the Camera 5 The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by holding down the FUNC./SET button and pressing the MENU button. This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera.
Basic Functions Turning the Power On Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator lights green. Power Lamp • The lens extends when the mode switch is set to or . • The LCD monitor will turn on when the mode switch is set to or (in mode, the indicator beside the viewfinder will blink green). To Turn the Power Off Press the ON/OFF button again. • If the “Card locked!” message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 26).
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: * 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.
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 . To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) Slide the mode switch to . To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) Slide the mode switch to . • The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after changing the mode switch position from or to . • When a printer is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide).
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to 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. Shooting Mode ( , ) Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Basic Functions The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction.
Playback Mode ( ) When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard Detailed No Information In index playback mode (p. 105), the detailed display is not available.
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor. Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Basic Functions 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.
* Spot AE Point Frame ( * AF Frame (p. 85) Metering Mode (p. 90) Mode) Shooting Method (pp. 73, 76) * Low Battery (p. 25) Macro/Infinity (p. 68) Zoom Magnification* (p. 46) Flash (p. 64) Auto Rotate (p. 99) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 78) * AE Lock (p. 88) * FE Lock (p. 89) * AF Lock (p. 86) * * * Shooting Mode (pp. 66, 78) Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time (sec.) Exposure Compensation (p. 91) Long Shutter Mode (p. 92) Compression (p. 62) White Balance (p. 94) Frame Rate (Movie) (pp.
Playback Information–Standard (Playback Mode) File Number Protection Status (p. 118) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 62) Movie (p. 106) Basic Functions Shooting Date/Time Image Number WAVE Format Sound (p. 113) Compression (Still Images) (p. 62) Playback Information–Detailed (Playback Mode) Histogram Shooting Mode (pp. 66, 78, 82) Exposure Compensation (p. 91) White Balance (p. 94) Long Shutter Mode (p. 92) Photo Effect (p. 97) Flash (p. 64) ISO Speed (p. 98) Macro/Infinity (p.
The following information may also be displayed with some images. 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 File with unrecognized format 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.
. Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 39) while shooting. Viewfinder Basic Functions Shows the center of the image 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.
Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 105 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Press the zoom lever toward in (telephoto). • Press the zoom lever toward out (wide angle). or to zoom to zoom 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).
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. z Beep • Focused: 2 beeps • Focusing difficulty: 1 beep Indicators z Indicator Status Basic Functions Press the shutter button halfway. Upper Indicator • Green: Metering complete • Orange: Flash will fire • Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/ Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator • Yellow: Macro mode/Infinity mode/AF lock (p.
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 to the SD 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).
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. 1 2 Press the FUNC./SET button. 3 Use the item. or Basic Functions Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC./SET Button (Shooting Mode only) Slide the mode switch to (Shooting) or (Movie).
FUNC. Menu ( ) Shooting Mode (p. 66) ( ) Photo Effect (p. 97) ( ) Movie Mode (p. 78) ( ) Compression (p. 62) ( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 91) ( ) Frame Rate (p. 81) ( ) Long Shutter Mode (p. 92) ( ( ) White Balance (p. 94) ( ( ) ISO Speed (p. 98) ) Resolution (p. 62) ) Resolution (Movie) (p. 63) ( ) Items in parentheses show default settings. Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button 1 50 Slide the mode switch to (Shooting), (Movie) or (Playback).
2 3 Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the appears. In Playback mode, the appears. (Rec.) menu (Play) menu • Select the menu with the / , or icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected. • The zoom lever lets you select the menu even if the / , or icon is not selected. 4 Use the item. or Basic Functions Use the or button to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu. button to select an See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 53). 5 Use the option.
Shooting Mode Rec. Menu Playback Mode (The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode) Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu • When the My Camera menu Shooting Mode Playback Mode / / 52 : Selects items. : Selects options. is displayed, pressing the button displays the Rec./Play menu. • When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button displays the My Camera menu.
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. * Default setting Rec. Menu Menu Item Self-timer AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame. • On* • Off Sets the duration of the self-timer delay. • 10 seconds* • 2 seconds Sets the AF-assist Beam to on or off. • On* • Off Sets the digital zoom to on or off.
Play Menu Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order Options Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Adds sound memos to images. Deletes all images from an SD card (except for protected images). Plays images automatically one after the other. Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a direct print compatible printer or photo developing service.
Menu Item Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Playback Vol. LCD Brightness Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off Date/Time Clock Display Format Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. 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.
Menu Item File No. Reset Auto Rotate Language Video System 56 Options Reference Page Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new SD cards are inserted. p. 100 • On • Off* Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display. p. 99 • On* • Off Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor.
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 and 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.
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. 1 Press the ON/OFF button. 2 Press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. Set the mode switch to any position. Power Lamp To exit without resetting, select [Cancel]. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. • The following cannot be reset.
Shooting 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. 1 Slide the mode switch to (Shooting). In the FUNC. menu, select (Auto). 2 Press the FUNC./SET button. 3 Aim the camera at the subject. 4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in the viewfinder) (p. 46). 5 Press the shutter button halfway (p. 47). Shooting • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).
6 Press the shutter button fully (p. 48). • You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates. • The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor. • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 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).
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. 1 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. Shooting 2 • With the [Off] option, the image will not automatically display. • In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings Shooting Mode You can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution Purpose High (Large)**2272 x 1704 pixels • 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.) 2048 x 1536 pixels (Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 pixels • Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) • Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.
Movies can be shot with the following resolutions. Frame Rate Resolution frames/sec. frames/sec. frames/sec. 640 x 480 pixels – 320 x 240 pixels – Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixels – – Compact 160 x 120 pixels – – Standard In the FUNC. menu, select *. * or See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). Shooting 1 * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the option. or button to select an • For movies, see page p.78. • You can shoot right after selecting an option.
Using the Flash Shooting Mode Use the flash according to the guidelines below. The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. Auto Auto with red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. Flash on with 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.
• 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 , , , , or mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake. - Shooting in , or mode Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since the shutter speed will be slower than in the mode.
Selecting a Shooting Mode Shooting Mode You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Auto Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p. 59). Manual Lets you adjust the exposure, white balance, photo effect and other settings yourself. Digital Macro You can approach as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) (minimum focusing distance) to a subject to shoot (p. 70).
Kids&Pets Indoor 1 Underwater • 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. 2 Shooting Choose a shooting mode from the FUNC. menu. 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.
Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Shooting Mode Macro 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 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. Infinity It can also be used for compositions combining both near and distant subjects.
See Photo Tips and Information (p. 164). Image Area in Macro Mode When the zoom is set between the maximum telephoto and wideangle settings, the effective distance from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting. Distance from Lens to Subject Image Area Max. Telephoto 30 cm (1.0 ft.) 108 x 81 mm (4.3 x 3.2 in.) Max. Wide Angle 3 cm (1.2 in.) 37 x 27 mm (1.5 x 1.1 in.
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) Shooting Mode 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.
3 Press the FUNC./SET button. 4 Use the zoom lever adjust the zoom to achieve the desired composition. The display will return to the shooting screen and will appear on the LCD monitor. Shooting • 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.
Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode 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 The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 In the (Rec.
Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode 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. * This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. * If continuous shooting suddenly stops, the SD card may be full.
Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting 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 (1600 x 1200) and the compression locks to the (Fine) setting, rendering smaller file sizes.
• The icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date stamp setting (see below) is set to Date or Date & 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. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Date Stamp]. Shooting • Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p.
Using the Self-timer Shooting Mode 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 including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. 1 Press the . button to display or • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the selftimer lamp will blink.
Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Self-timer]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 or button to select and press the MENU • The display will return to the shooting screen. • When 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. Shooting Use the or button.
Shooting a Movie The following three movie modes are available. Standard You can select the resolution and frame rate* yourself. You can shoot until the SD card becomes full (Using high-speed SD cards (SDC-512MSH recommended)). • Resolution: (640 x 480), (320 x 240) • Frame Rate: (30 frames/sec.), (15 frames/sec.) Use this mode to record fast moving subjects, such as in sports photography. Fast • Resolution: (320 x 240) Frame Rate • Frame Rate: (60 frames/sec.) • Max.
3 Use the or , or . button to select • 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. 5 Press the shutter button fully. 6 Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording.
• 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).
Changing the Frame Rate In the (Standard) mode, you can select between one of two frame rates (number of frames recorded each second): (30 frames/sec.) or (15 frames/sec.). 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). * The current setting is displayed. Use the or or . button to select Shooting 2 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.
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode 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. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
• 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. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally In the FUNC. menu select 2 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Stitch Assist] and press the FUNC./SET button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). Shooting 1 See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 3 Use the or button to select a shooting direction and press the FUNC.
4 Shoot the first frame in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 5 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • 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. 6 Repeat the procedure for additional images. A sequence may contain up to 26 images. 7 Press the MENU button after the last shot.
Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode 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 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.
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) Shooting Mode *The AF lock only works in the or mode. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock or AF lock in these situations.
Shooting with the AF Lock Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 3 Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will play) and press the / button. • The focal distance to the object is locked. • The icon will display and the lower indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow. 4 Shooting 1 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Shooting Mode 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. You must set the flash to fires. . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 3 Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will play) and press the button.
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Shooting Mode You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the to . 3 Focus on the part of the 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 FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU button or 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 Shooting Mode 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.
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode 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. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Shooting * The current setting is displayed. Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. • The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range -2 to +2.
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Shooting Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Long Shutter]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen. 3 In the FUNC. menu, select press the MENU button. and See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). * The current setting is displayed. 4 Use the or shutter speed.
5 Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen. To Cancel the Long Shutter mode While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU button. Shooting The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded 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.
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode 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.
3 Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen. This setting cannot be adjusted when the photo effects are selected. (Sepia) or (B/W) Setting a Custom White Balance 1 In the FUNC. menu, select Shooting 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 to establish as the standard white color.
3 Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth or gray card and press the MENU button. • If 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. 4 Press the FUNC./SET button.
Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect Off Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia B/W Records in sepia tones. Shooting Neutral Records normally with this setting. Records in black and white. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *.
Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode 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. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the speed. or button to select a You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the FUNC./SET button.
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode 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. 1 See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Shooting In the (Set up) menu, select [Auto Rotate]. Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button.
Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. On The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new SD card is inserted. New images recorded on SD cards with existing 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. 1 In the (Set up) menu, select [File No. Reset].
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). Shooting Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits 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.
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Playback Displaying Images Individually 1 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback). Use the or button to move between the images. Playback 2 Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but the images will not appear as clearly.
Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . 2 Use the , , or button to move around the image. 3 Press the FUNC./SET button. will appear on the monitor. You can press the zoom lever toward to display the image at a magnification of up to 10x. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area 4 • The image advance mode will become active and will display in the LCD monitor. Press the or button to display the preceding or next image at the same level of magnification.
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . 2 Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Selected Image Playback Movie Switching between Sets of Nine Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback. 2 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.
Viewing Movies You can play movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Use the movie. Images with a or button to select a icon are movies. 2 Press the FUNC./SET button. 3 Use the or button to select (Play) and press the FUNC./SET button. • The movie control panel will display. • Use the or button to adjust the sound volume. Movie Control Volume Level Panel • The movie and sound will play. • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed.
Pausing and Resuming Play Press the FUNC./SET button during playback. The movie playback pauses. Press the FUNC./SET button again to resume. Operating the Movie Control Panel 1 Select a movie and press the FUNC./SET button (p. 106). The movie control panel will display. Use the or button to select one of the following and press the FUNC./SET button. Playback 2 : Exit (Ends playback and returns to single image playback. Pressing the MENU button also returns to single image playback.
• Movies recorded with high resolutions and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading SD cards. • Movies recorded at the 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.
Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. 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 button. 2 Switch to the movie editing mode. 3 Use the or button to select or and the or button to set the portion to which the cut is applied. Playback Movie Editing Panel 1 • See Operating the Movie Control Panel (p. 107).
4 Use the 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. 5 Use the or button to select (Save) and press the FUNC./ SET button. Selecting (Exit) cancels the edits and returns to the movie control panel display. 6 Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the FUNC./SET button. • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name.
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 0° (Original) 90° In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Playback 1 270° 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. 3 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the Play menu.
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. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Use the or button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button. The sound memo control panel will display.
Playing/Erasing Sound Memos 1 Display an image with a sound memo attached (p. 112) and press the FUNC./SET button. • Images with sound memos attached have the icons displayed on them. • The sound memo control panel will display. 2 (Play) Sound Memo Panel • The sound memo will play. Playback will stop when you press the FUNC./SET button. Press the FUNC./SET button again to resume playback. • Use the or button to adjust the sound volume.
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on an SD card can be displayed oneby-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 selected for each slide show in order (p. 115). 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). • The Slide Show menu will display.
4 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the Play menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen. • 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. Playback The slide show pauses. Press the FUNC./ SET button again to restart it.
2 Use the 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. 116 3 Use the or button and the or button to choose [Select] and press the FUNC./SET button. 4 Select images for the Slide Show 5 Press the MENU button. • Use the or button to move between images and the or button to select or deselect them.
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. Play Time Repeat 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 until stopped. 1 Display the Slide Show menu. 2 Use the or button to select [Set up] and press the FUNC./SET button.
Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 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 or . Protection Icon 3 Press the MENU button.
Erasing Erasing Single Images • 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 button to select an image for deletion and press the button. 2 Use the or button to select [Erase] and press the FUNC./SET button. Erasing 1 To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the SD card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
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Print Settings About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods. - Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a single cable and pressing the button on the camera.
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. For details, see the Direct Print User Guide.
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 for instructions on how to print. Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images.
3 Select images for printing. As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 128). Number of Print Copies (Print Type) • (Standard)/ (Both) Use the or button to select an image and the or button to select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99). Selected for an Index Print • (Index) Use the or button to move to an image and the or button to select or deselect it. A checkmark displays on selected images. 4 Press the MENU button.
All the Images on an SD Card 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Use the or button to select [Order] and press the FUNC./SET button. To cancel the DPOF print settings, select [Reset]. 126 3 Press the zoom lever toward 4 Press the FUNC./SET button. . The display switches to index playback (3 images).
5 Use the or button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. • One copy is set to print for each image. • When the print type is set to (Standard) or (Both), the number of print copies can be set individually for each image. When (Index) is selected, the print settings can be deleted. • You can cancel all the settings by selecting [Clear all]. 6 Press the MENU button. • The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras.
Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Print Type Standard Prints one image per page. Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Both Date Adds the date to the print. File No. Adds the file number to the print. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).
3 Use the 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]. 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. Print Settings 4 • When the print type is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.
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. The icon may display for an SD card that has had transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
3 • A checkmark displays on selected images. • You can press the zoom lever toward 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. 4 Press the MENU button. The Transfer Order menu reappears. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Please read Computer System Requirements (p. 133) in advance. • Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Windows Windows Windows Windows Mac 98 Me 2000 XP OS X 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.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements Please install and use the software on a computer which meets the requirements below. OS Windows 98 (Second Edition (SE) Only) Windows Me Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 Only) Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
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. 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.
3 4 Set the mode switch to (Playback). Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. • Windows: Proceed to step 5 below. • Macintosh: Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images. 5 Connecting the Camera to a Computer • 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.
The following window will display. • 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). New Images DPOF Trans. Images Select & Transfer Wallpaper Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings (p.
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 2 Use the or button to select or , and press the button (or FUNC./SET button). 3 Use the or button to select images to download and press the button (or FUNC./SET button). The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 4 Press the MENU button. The Direct Transfer menu will reappear. Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. They are automatically converted to the BMP format after downloading.
Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software 1 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. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading. Connecting the Camera to a Computer If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.
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. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. (p. 36) 2 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.
Slide the mode switch to (Shooting), (Movie) or (Playback). 6 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. Viewing Images on a TV set Power Lamp 5 • A TV set cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode. • No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV.
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 The option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. Changing My Camera Settings 142 1 Select the (My Camera) menu. 2 Use the item. or button to select an 3 Use the option. or button to select an See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).
4 Press the MENU button. • The menu will close. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) • If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • The beep will not play but the start-up image will display if the [Mute] option in the (Set up) menu is set to [On] even if a setting has been selected in the My Camera menu.
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the 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. • Start-up Image • Shutter Sound • Selftimer Sound • Operation Sound • Start-up Sound A computer is required to restore the My Camera Settings to the defaults.
5 Press the DISP. button. 6 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. Sounds • Use the or button to select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded. • After recording, use the or button to select (Register Sound) and press the FUNC./SET button. • Select (End) to return to the My Camera menu without registering.
• 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).
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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. 148 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.
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 or format, an image edited with a computer, or a movie.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not record Cause Solution Power is not turned • Press the ON/OFF button for a on moment. SD card slot/battery • Confirm that the SD card slot/ cover is open battery cover is securely closed. Insufficient battery • Insert a fully charged battery into voltage the camera. • Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately).
Problem Cannot play back Troubleshooting Cause Solution File name was • Set the file name or location on changed with a the file format/structure of the computer or file camera. location was changed See About File Numbers and Folder Numbers (p. 101). Lens will not retract SD card slot/battery • First close the SD card slot/battery cover was opened cover and then turn the power off.
Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Cause Subject is out of focal range The subject is hard to focus on Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright 152 Solution • For normal shooting conditions, stay at least 30 cm (1.0 ft.) from the subject. • In 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.
Problem Subject in recorded image is too bright Troubleshooting Cause Solution Light is shining • Change the shooting angle. directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera Flash is set to on • Set the flash to off. A bar of light (red, Subject is too bright • This is a normal occurrence in purple) appears on devices containing CCDs and the LCD monitor does not constitute a malfunction.
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. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet. 2 Open the SD card slot/battery cover, then insert the DC coupler until it is locked.
Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens and LCD monitor. 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.
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 156 Image Sensor PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.
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 Auto*, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent *Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
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 768 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Movies: Standard: (can record until the SD card is full) *1 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.
Interface USB (mini-B), PTP (Picture 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 °C (32 – 104 °F) Operating Humidity 10 – 90% Dimensions PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40: (excluding protrusions) 86.0 x 53.0 x 20.7 mm (3.4 x 2.1 x 0.82 in.) Thinnest section: 19.5 mm (0.77 in.) PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 30: 85.8 x 53.4 x 21.
SD Cards and Estimated Capacities : With card included with the camera Still Images SDC-16M SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (2272 x 1704 pixels) 6 61 237 PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40 12 109 425 24 217 838 8 74 295 (2048 x 1536 pixels) PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 30 (1600 x 1200 pixels)* (1024 x 768 pixels)* (640 x 480 pixels)* 15 136 529 30 269 1041 13 121 471 24 217 838 46 411 1590 23 211 816 42 372 1438 74 652 2517 52 460 1777 80 711 274
• Maximum movie clip length at (Fast Frame Rate): 1 min., at (Compact): 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. • (Large), (Medium 1), (Medium 2), (Small), , and indicate the recording resolution. • (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the compression setting. • , and indicate the number of frames per second.
Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged)) Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON (Based on the CIPA standard) LCD Monitor Off Approx. 140 images Approx. 400 images Playback Time Approx. 180 minutes • The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. • Movie data is excluded. • At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appears very rapidly.
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 °C (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.
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 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.
ISO Speed (p.98) The 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.
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 Standard Mode (Subject Distance: 30 cm (1.0 ft.) 166 Digital Macro Mode Macro Mode (Subject Distance: 3 cm (Subject Distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.)) (1.2 in.)) Digital Zoom: Approx. 3.
Index A E AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 ....... 154 AE Lock ..................................... 88 AF Frame ................................... 47 AF Lock ..................................... 87 AF-assist Beam.......................... 48 AiAF........................................... 45 Auto Play (Slide Show)............ 114 Auto Rotate Function................. 99 Autofocus.................................. 45 AV Cable AVC-DC300 .............. 140 Erasing ....................................
Metering Modes......................... 90 Mode switch .............................. 38 Movie......................................... 78 Editing................................ 109 Playback............................. 106 Shooting .............................. 78 Mute Mode ................................ 54 My Camera Menu Changing............................ 142 Registering......................... 144 My Camera Settings................. 142 File Format ......................... 146 O ON/OFF Button...
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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 notice.
FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1101/PC1102) 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.
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 Page Movie Autofocus Modes – – – – AF-assist Beam U p. 48 Digital Zoom – – – p. 46 Evaluative Light Metering Center-Weighted Average Method Spot – * * – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Exposure Compensation – U Long Shutter – – – – – – – p. 91 White Balance – –(5) –(5) –(5) U p. 94 Photo Effect – –(5) –(5) –(5) U p.
