Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH User manual

Camera User Guide
CDP-E068-020 © CANON INC. 2009
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time without prior notice.
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actual equipment.
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this guide is accurate and complete. However, if you notice any errors
or omissions, please contact the Canon customer service center
indicated on the customer support list included with the product.
• The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for
damages due to mistaken operation of the products.
•Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.
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Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything
is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.
•A memory card is not included.
•Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
Checking the Package Contents
Camera Battery Pack NB-6L
(with Terminal Cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
AV Cable
AVC-DC400
Wrist Strap
WS-DC7
Warranty
Card
Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
“Canon Customer
Support” Leaflet
Battery Charger
CB-2LY/CB-2LYE
Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM.
After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software
installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the
CD-ROM.
•Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features
to shoot more challenging photos.
•Personal Printing Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer and print.
•Software Starter Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer.
Explains how to install and use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk.
Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF)
from:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html
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Test Shots
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that 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 there is a
problem with the camera while abroad, please return it 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 customer
support list supplied with your camera.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
Memory Cards
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
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What Do You Want to Do?
Shoot 4
●Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
●Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 – 54
●Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 60, 76
●Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) 55
●Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . 59, 60
●Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
●Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 63
●Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom
(digital macro shooting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
●Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
●Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 65
●Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
●Shoot without the effects of camera shake
(image stabilization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
y
Aquarium
(p. 54) S
Underwater
(p. 54) Z
Low light
(p. 54)
Ht
Indoors
(p. 53)
Fireworks
(p. 53)
IF w P
With nightscapes
(p. 52)
At the beach
(p. 53)
With snowscapes
(p. 54)
V
Kids and pets
(p. 53)
Portraits
(p. 52)
Take good people shots
U
Sunsets
(p. 53)
Take good landscapes
Shoot various other scenes
O
Foliage
(p. 54)
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●Shoot without the effects of camera shake even
in low light conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 68
●Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
●Use the viewfinder to shoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
View 1
●Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
●Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
●Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
●Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 91
●Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 97
●Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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●Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
●View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Shoot/View Movies
2
●Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Print
Save
●Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Other
3
●Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
●Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Safety Precautions.............................8
Charging the Battery........................12
Inserting the Battery and
Memory Card .............................14
Setting the Date and Time ...............17
Setting the Display Language..........19
Formatting Memory Cards ...............20
Pressing the Shutter Button.............21
ATaking Pictures .......................22
1Viewing Images ..........................25
Erasing Images................................26
Printing Images................................27
EShooting Movies.........................29
Viewing Movies................................31
Transferring Images to a Computer.32
Accessories .....................................36
Separately Sold Accessories ...........38
Components Guide..........................40
Information Displayed on
the Screen..................................42
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down)....................44
mFUNC. Menu – Basic
Operations .................................45
nMenu – Basic Operations ....46
Changing the Sound Settings ..........47
Returning the Camera to
Default Settings ......................... 48
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting ................................. 49
Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50
4Shooting in Various Conditions . 52
!Turning the Flash Off.................. 55
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom) ............. 56
Inserting the Date and Time............ 58
ÒUsing the Self-Timer................... 59
"Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 60
GShooting in Program AE ............. 62
hTurning the Flash On................... 62
uShooting Far Away Subjects
(Infinity)...................................... 63
eShooting Close-ups (Macro)....... 63
RZooming In on Close Subjects
(Digital Macro) ........................... 64
Changing the Recording Pixels
(Image Size) .............................. 65
Changing the Image Quality
(Compression Ratio) ................. 65
bAdjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)......... 67
WContinuous Shooting ................. 67
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 68
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ....................11
2 Learning More......................39
3 Shooting in Special
Conditions and Commonly
Used Functions................... 51
4 Selecting Settings
Yourself
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Adjusting the White Balance ........... 69
Changing the Tone of
an Image (My Colors) ............... 70
Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 71
ÎShooting Using the Two Second
Self-Timer ................................. 71
$Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 72
Changing the Composition with
the Focus Lock.......................... 73
Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 73
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76
%Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 78
Changing the Metering Mode.......... 79
&Shooting with the AE Lock........ 79
(Shooting with the FE Lock ........ 80
…Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 80
@Making Dark Subjects Appear
Brighter (i-Contrast) .................. 81
ŒRed-Eye Correction ................... 82
≈Shooting Long Exposures .......... 83
Changing the Image Quality ........... 86
AE Lock/Exposure Shift .................. 87
Other Shooting Functions ............... 87
Playback Functions......................... 88
gSearching Images by
Sets of 9 (Index Display)........... 90
dSearching for Images Using the
Jump Display ............................. 91
.Viewing Slideshows .................... 92
Checking the Focus......................... 93
kMagnifying Images .....................94
+Changing Image Transitions.......94
Viewing Images on a TV .................95
:Protecting Images..................... 96
/Erasing All Images......................97
\Rotating Images.......................... 98
=Resizing Images ......................... 99
@Making Dark Subjects
Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) .... 100
]Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .. 101
Selecting Images for Printing
(DPOF) .................................... 102
Changing Functions ...................... 108
Changing Shooting Functions .......111
Changing Playback Functions ....... 114
Using Household Power ................ 116
Troubleshooting............................. 117
List of Messages
that Appear on the Screen.......120
Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode ........................ 122
Menus............................................ 124
Specifications ................................ 128
Handling Precautions .................... 131
Index.............................................. 132
5 Getting More Out of
Your Camera
..................... 75
6 Using Various Functions
for Shooting Movies ........... 85
7 Using Playback and Other
Functions ............................ 89
8 Customizing the Camera.. 107
9 Useful Information ............ 115
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• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described
below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to
yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.
Camera
Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Warning
•Do not look through the camera viewfinder at bright light sources (the sun,
etc.).
This could damage eyesight.
•Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human 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.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs,
contact a doctor immediately.
•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not
expressly described in this guide.
•To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
•Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
•Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
•Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera power off and remove the battery.
•Use only recommended power sources.
Using other power sources could result in electrical shock or fire.
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Battery, Battery Charger
Other Warnings
•Use only recommended batteries.
•Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
•
Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.
•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
•Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
•Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
•Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support
data CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to
the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
Caution
•Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks
when hanging it by the strap.
•Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
•Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
•Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
-Places subject to strong sunlight.
-Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
-Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting in fire, burns or
other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
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•Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger
terminals or plug.
This could result in electrical shock, fire or other damage.
Caution
•Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor (CCD).
•When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
•Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is
covered by your fingers or clothing.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
•Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,
or when you are not using it.
•Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire.
•Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
•Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
•Keep the battery out of the reach of pets.
If the battery is bitten, this could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting
in fire, burns or other injuries.
•Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
•When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the LCD monitor.
•Do not attach accessories to the strap.
If this occurs, it may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
Amode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you
take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view
movies and transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
•Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping
the camera during use.
•Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.
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Use the included charger to charge the battery.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
●Align the Smarks on the battery and
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in and down .
Charge the battery.
●For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug and plug
the charger into a power outlet .
●For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into
the charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
XThe charge lamp lights red and charging
starts.
●The charge lamp will light green when
charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Remove the battery.
●Unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in and up .
Charging the Battery
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.
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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
•Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken.
Battery Charge Indicator
An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.
•Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.
•How to store the battery for long periods.
Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and
store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without
depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.
•The battery charger can also be used when abroad.
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do
not use devices, such as electrical transformers for foreign travel, because they
will cause malfunctions.
•The battery may develop a bulge.
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its
life span.
Purchase a new battery.
Number of shots LCD monitor on.* 260 shots
LCD monitor off. 700 shots
Playback Time (Hours) 6 hours
Display Summary
Good.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted.
“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.
Using the battery and charger effectively
Attach the cover to a charged battery so that
the Smark is visible.
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Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
●If the memory card has a write-protect tab,
you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
●Slide the cover , and open it .
Insert the battery.
●Insert the battery as shown until it locks
into place with a click.
●Be sure to insert the battery in the correct
direction or it will not properly lock into
place.
Insert the memory card.
●Insert the memory card as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
●Be sure the memory card is oriented
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the
camera.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Terminals
Terminals
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Close the cover.
●Close the cover , and slide it until it
locks into place with a click.
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
●Open the cover and press the battery lock
in the direction of the arrow.
XThe battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
●Push the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release it.
XThe memory card will pop up.
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Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
•Values are based on the default settings.
•The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a
Shooting Mode (p. 22).
Compatible Memory Cards
•SD memory cards
•SDHC memory cards
•MultiMediaCards
•MMCplus memory cards
•HC MMCplus memory cards
SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked
position, [Card Locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take
or erase images.
Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB
Number of shots 749 2994
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
What is the write-protect tab?
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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to set them.
Turn on the camera.
●Press the power button.
XThe Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
●Press the qr buttons to select an option.
●Press the op buttons to set a value.
Make the setting.
●Press the mbutton.
XOnce the date and time have been set,
the Date/Time screen will close.
●Pressing the power button will turn off the
camera.
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/
Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
Setting the Date and Time
Reappearing Date/Time screen
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Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menus.
●Press the nbutton.
Select [Date/Time] in the 3tab.
●Press the qr buttons to select the 3tab.
●Press the op buttons to select [Date/
Time], then press the mbutton.
Change the date and time.
●Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to adjust
the setting.
●To close the menus, press the n
button.
•The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the
date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the battery pack has
been removed.
•By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately,
p. 38) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera
is not turned on.
•If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn
the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 17 to set the date and time.
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You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and
messages.
Set the playback mode.
●Press the 1button.
Display the settings screen.
●Press and hold the mbutton , then
press the nbutton .
Set the display language.
●Press the opqr buttons to select a
language, then press the mbutton.
XOnce the display language has been set,
the language menu will close.
Setting the Display Language
You can also change the display language by pressing the nbutton,
selecting the 3tab, and selecting the [Language] menu item.
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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)
a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve
the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory
card.
Display the menu.
●Press the nbutton.
Select [Format].
●Press the qr buttons to select the 3tab.
●Press the op buttons to select [Format],
then press the mbutton.
Format the memory card.
●Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then
press the mbutton.
XThe memory card will be formatted.
XWhen formatting has finished, the menu
screen will reappear.
Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents
are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a
memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such
as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
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