Canon PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH Camera Operating and maintenance manual

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Menus and Settings
Handling precautions,
references to the various
shooting and playback functions
Preparations
•Charging the battery
•Installing the battery and memory
card
•Setting the date, time and language
II] Software Starter Guide
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Software User Guide
•PDF manuals available
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to the flowchart below.

1. Charging the Battery.
Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances.
•When using the battery for the first time.
•When the "Change the battery pack" message displays.
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.
2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LV) into apower outlet, or
attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LVE) and
plug it into apower outlet.
•Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
The charge indicator will light orange while the battery is
charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete.
Charging takes approximately 1hour 30 minutes.
Align these symbols
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m See the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 113).
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2. Installing the Battery.
1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it ( CD ,
@).
2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( @) and
insert the battery until it locks.
To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of
the arrow (@) and hold it while pulling the battery out.
Battery Lock
3. Inserting the Memory Card.
1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover ( CD, @).
m See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 115).
m See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 32).
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• To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger orthe toggle on the wrist strap until
the memory card clicks and then release it.
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You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera.
These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
*SD st~nds for Secure Digital, acopyright protection system.
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First Time Settings
• Setting the Date/Time
1. Press the power button ( CD).
2. Use the .. or .. button to select an item and the .. or •
button to change its value (® ).
To set the daylight saving option, use the" or •button to
display D.
3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the
FUNC./SET
button (@).
The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 14).
ri¥l ·Arechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to
LJJ save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges
when the main battery is
in the camera. When you pur-
chase the camera, place the main battery
in it for approx-
imately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10
(sold separately) to charge the lithium battery. It will
charge even if the camera
is turned off.
•The date/time settings may be lost after approximately
three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the
date/time settings ifthis occurs.
~See.theAdvancedGujde:Setting the WorldClock(p. 23) .
• Setting the Display Language
1. Slide the mode switch to [B (playback).
2. Hold down the FUNC.lSET button and press the MENU
button.
3. Use the .. , ., .. or .. button to select alanguage and
press the FUNC.lSET button.
The display language can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 14).
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1. Press the power button. Power button
The start-up sound will play and the
start-up image will display
in the LCD
monitor.
•Pressing the power button again
turns the power off.
•
To switch to the setting that mutes
all sounds (except for the warning sound), press and hold the
MENU button while pressing the power button.
mSee the Advanced Guide: Using theLCDMonitor (p.16).
mSee the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p.22).
mSeethe Advanced Guide: Setup Menu(p. 28).
mSeethe Advanced Guide: My Camera Menu (p. 30)
2. Set the shooting mode to ~
(Auto).
1. Slide the mode switch to 0
(Rec.) ( CD).
2. Press the FUNC./SET button ( ®)
and use the .. or .. button (@)
to select ~ (auto).
3. Press the FUNC./SET button (@).
3. Aim the camera at the subject.
4. Focus and shoot.
1. Press the shutter button
halfway to focus.
When the camera focuses, the
camera beeps twice and the
indicator lights green.
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2. Press the shutter button fully
to shoot.
The shuttersound will play and the
image will record. The indicatorwill
blink green while the image is
recorded to the memory card.
MlSeeBasicShootingFunctions(p.6).
mSee theAdvancedGuide:lndicator(p.22).
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Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting
After ashot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for
approximately 2seconds.
You can continue to display images regardless
of the review duration
setting with the following procedures.
•Keeping the shutter button pressed after ashot.
•Pressing the FUNC.lSET
or DISP. button while the image is displayed in
the LCD monitor.
To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway.
m See the Advanced Guide: Review (p. 27).
~SeeBasicErasing (p. 12).
Basic Shooting Functions
• Selecting a Shooting Mode
1. Slide the mode switch to 0(Rec.) or -" (Movie) ( CD).
2. Press the FUNC.lSET button ( (2) and use the • or ..
button ( @) to select a shooting mode.
For a scene mode (p. 7), select the ~ mode (default setting)
and press the MENU button to select the desired mode.
3. Press the FUNC./SET button (@).
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• Shooting Modes
1:1 Still Images
~Auto
The camera automatically selects settings.
fllndoor
Prevents camera
shake and maintains
the subject's true
color when shooting
under fluorescent or
tungsten lighting.
DSnow
Shoots without a blue
tinge and without
making people
appear dark against
a snowy background.
~ Foliage
Shoots trees and
leaves-such as new
growth, autumn
leaves or
blossoms-in vivid
colors.
[f3 Kids&Pets
Allows you to capture
subjects that move
around, such as
children and pets,
without missing
photo opportunities.
[)J Manual
Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance, my
colors or ISO speed. . .
EStitch Assist
Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged
(stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Select
[Stitch Assist] from the [L!J (Rec.)] menu.
,;JSe~theAdvancedGuide(p.44).
t.PJ Digital Macro
Allows you to shoot when the distance from the lens (at maximum wide
angle) to the subject is within 3 -10 cm (1.2 - 3.9 in.). The subject can
be shown larger than in standard macro mode because the camera trims
the image. edges and zooms in with the digital zoom.
,;JSeeth.~.Advanced Guide (p.34).
tl] Portrait ~ Night
Produces a soft effect when Snapshot
photographing people. Allows you to take
snapshots of people
against twilight or
night backgrounds by
reducing the effects of camera shake even
without using a tripod.
Scene Mode
You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for ascene.
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~ Underwater
Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC3
(sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance
setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural
hue.
~See the Advanced Guide (p. 61).
m Fireworks
Captures fireworks in
the sky sharply and
at optimal exposure.
~ Color Swap
Use this option to
transform a color
specified in the LCD
monitor into another.
II Beach
Shoots without
making. people
appear dark near
water or sand where
reflected sunlight is
strong.
MColor Accent
Use this option to
have only the color
specified in the LCD
monitor remain and
to transform all
others to black and
white.
~See the Advanced Guide (p. 60).
-" Movie
~ Movie
Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button.
You can select from the following modes: [1iJ Standard]; [It Fast Frame Rate] suitable for
sports or fast motion; [~ Compact] convenient for email attachments; [II Color Accent] for
recording all colors in black and white except for the selected color; and [I) Color Swap] for
recording a selected color as adifferent color. ~See the Advanced Guide (p. 40).
• To shoot underwater, install the camera in Waterproof Case
WP-DC3 (sold separately).
•We recommend you use Waterproof Case WP-DC3 for
shooting at ski resorts or beaches.
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• Using the Zoom
1. Press the zoom lever toward !!HI or [tJ.
The zoom can be adjusted from 35 -105 mm (focal length) in
35mm film equivalent terms.
!!HI Wide Angle: Zooms out
from the subject.
[tJ Telephoto: Zooms in on
the subject.
• Using the Flash
1. Press the ~ button to cycle through flash settings.
Placing afinger on the touch control dial displays the touch icons
on the LCD monitor.
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EJAuto
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mAuto Red-eye Reduction
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~Off
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~ Slow synchro
Flash settings cannot be used
in some shooting modes.
Red-eye reduction
This feature reduces the effect of
light reflecting back from the eyes
and making them appear red.
Slow synchro
The flash timing is adjusted to a
slow shutter speed, allowing you
to shoot night scenes.
"See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each
II Shooting Mode (p.136).
~See the Advanced Guide: Touch Control Dial (p. 15).

• Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
1. Press the ~ / ~ button to switch modes.
To cancel the macro/infinity mode: press the ~/ ~ button to
remove
~ or ~ from the display ..
These settings cannot be set
in some shooting modes.
Macro
Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items.
~ Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject
•Maximum wide angle setting: 37 x27 mm (1.5 x
1.1 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.)
•Maximum telephoto setting: 108 x
81 mm (4.3 x3.2 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 30 cm (12 in.)
Infinity
~ Use this mode to record subjects 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more from the end of
the lens.
mSee the Advanced Guide: Touch Control Dial (p.15).
"See the Advanced Guide: Functions •. Availablein Each
.. Shooting Mode (p. 136).
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Playback
1. Slide the mode switch to [E] (playback) ( CD ).
The last recorded image will appear in the LCD monitor.
2. Use the .. or •button to display the image you wish to
view (@).
• 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 shows them less clearly.
•Placing afinger on the touch control dial displays the touch icons
on the LCD monitor.
•Circling afingertip to the left or right on the touch control dial
selects
an image as follows. Moving fingertip in a
counterclockwise direction displays the previous image, and
clockwise displays the next image.
"See the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods
"available.
mSee the Advanced Guide: Touch Control Dial (p. 15).
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1. In the playback mode, use the .. or .. button to select
an image to erase ( CD) and press the 16if button ( (2) ).
You can also select an image with the touch control dial.
2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected
and press the FUNC.lSET button
(@).
To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.
Exercise adequate
caution before erasing an image.
~See the Advanced Guide: Erasing Allimages(p. 89).
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Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as
the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or
the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu.
FUNC. Menu
This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.
CD (2)
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(2) Press the FUNC.lsET button.
@Use the .. or .. button to select amenu item.
•Some items may not be selectable
in some shooting modes.
@Use the .. or •button to select an option for the menu item.
•
You can select further options with the MENU button for some
options.
•After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to
shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again,
allowing you to adjust the settings easily.
@Press the FUNC.lsET button.
~See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 27).
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-Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be setwith these
menus.
L!J (Rec.) Menu
CD
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® You can switch
between menus
with the •or
..
button when this
part is selected.
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•This example shows the Rec. menu.
•
In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus
display.
CD Press the MENU button.
®Use the •or .. button to switch between menus.
• You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.
@Use the" or +button to select amenu item.
•Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
@Use the. or .. button to select an option.
•Menu items followed by an ellipsis ( ... )can only be set after
pressing the FUNC.lSET button to display the next menu.
Press the FUNC.lSET button again to confirm the setting.
@Press the MENU button.
~See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 27).
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Printing
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You can easily print by connecting the camera to adirect print compatible
printer
*1 with acable and simply pressing the ~ltV button on the camera.
1. Connect the camera to aDirectPrint compatible printer
and turn on the printer's power. Canon Brand Printers
Camera
SELPHY CP Series
Compact Photo Printers*2
.. ~~ ..
Interface Cable
PIXMA Series/SELPHY DS
Series Bubble Jet Printers
*1 Since this camera uses astandard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other
PictBridge-compliant printers
in addition to Canon-brand printers.
*2
You can also use card photo printers such as the CP-1 O/CP-1 OO/CP-200/CP-300.
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-2.Set the camera to the playback mode, turn on the
power and confirm that ~, ~ or [?j is displayed in the
upper left
of the LCD monitor ( CD).
•The ~1t'V button will light blue.
•The displayed icon will vary according to the printer model.
3. Use the .. or .. button to select an image to print ( ~ ) and
press the ~1t'V button (@ ).
• You can also select an image with the touch control dial.
•The
~1t'V button will blink blue and printing will start.
~ See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 90).
~See the Direct Print User Guide.
~See the user guide for your printer.
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The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the
camera to acomputer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may
not be available. Please read System Requirements (p. 18) in advance.
• Camera to Computer Connection
• Using a Memory Card Reader
Amemory card reader can be used with all the operating systems listed
above. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
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System Requirements
Please install the software on acomputer meeting the following minimum
requirements.
-Windows
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Windows Me
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2)
The above as should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
ports.
Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor
Windows 98 SElWindows Me 128 MB or more
Windows 2000IWindows XP 256 MB or more
USB
• Canon Utilities
- ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more
- PhotoStitch 40 MB or more
• Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more
• Canon Camera WIA Driver 25 MB or more
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio 50 MB or more
1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better
- Macintosh
Mac as X(v10.2-v10A)
The above as should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
ports.
PowerPC G3/G4/G5
256 MB or more
USB
• Canon Utilities
- ImageBrowser 200 MB or more
- PhotoStitch 40 MB or more
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio 50 MB or more
1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better
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