Canon PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH Camera User manual

Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Downloading Images
to a Computer
CDI-E229-010 XX06XXX
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
© 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
Basic

The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary
according to the flowchart below.
Flowchart and Reference Guides
System Map
Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)
• Read this first.
Advanced Camera
User Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)
Software Starter Guide
ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
• PDF manuals available
on the Canon website.
http://web.canon.jp/
Imaging/information-
e.html
For information on included
items and items sold separately
Preparations
• Charging the battery
• Installing the battery and memory
card
• Setting the date, time and language
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Handling precautions,
references to the various
shooting and playback functions
Printing
• Installing the software
• Downloading images to a
computer
• Using the software
In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide,
and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide.
Also, "battery" refers to the battery pack.

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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 a power outlet, or
attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LVE) and
plug it into a power 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 1 hour 30 minutes.
Preparations
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it
for longer than 24 hours continuously.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 113).
Charge Indicator
For CB-2LV For CB-2LVE
Align these symbols
Preparations

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2. Installing the Battery.
1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it ( ,
).
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.
3. Inserting the Memory Card.
1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover ( , ).
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. It may damage the camera if
inserted incorrectly.
Î See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 115).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 32).
Battery Lock
Front

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To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until
the memory card clicks and then release it.
You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera.
These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
*SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
Preparations

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First Time Settings
Setting the Date/Time
1. Press the power button ( ).
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 .
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).
Setting the Display Language
1. Slide the mode switch to (playback).
2. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU
button.
3. Use the , , or button to select a language and
press the FUNC./SET button.
The display language can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 14).
• A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to
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 if this occurs.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Setting the World Clock (p. 23).

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1. Press the 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.
2. Set the shooting mode to
(Auto).
1. Slide the mode switch to
(Rec.) ( ).
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.
Shooting
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 16).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 22).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 28).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: My Camera Menu (p. 30) .
Power button
Indicator
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2. Press the shutter button fully
to shoot.
The shutter sound will play and the
image will record. The indicator will
blink green while the image is
recorded to the memory card.
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting
After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for
approximately 2 seconds.
You can continue to display images regardless of the review duration
setting with the following procedures.
• Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.
• Pressing the FUNC./SET or DISP. button while the image is displayed in
the LCD monitor.
To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway.
Basic Shooting Functions
Selecting a Shooting Mode
1. Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) or (Movie) ( ).
2. Press the FUNC./SET button ( ) 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 ( ).
ÎSee Basic Shooting Functions (p. 6).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Indicator (p. 22).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods
available.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Review (p. 27).
ÎSee Basic Erasing (p. 12).

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Shooting Modes
Still Images
Auto
The camera automatically selects settings.
Manual
Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance, my
colors or ISO speed.
Stitch 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 [ (Rec.)] menu.
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.
Portrait
Produces a soft effect when
photographing people.
Night
Snapshot
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 a scene.
Kids&Pets
Allows you to capture
subjects that move
around, such as
children and pets,
without missing
photo opportunities.
Indoor
Prevents camera
shake and maintains
the subject's true
color when shooting
under fluorescent or
tungsten lighting.
Foliage
Shoots trees and
leaves—such as new
growth, autumn
leaves or
blossoms—in vivid
colors.
Snow
Shoots without a blue
tinge and without
making people
appear dark against
a snowy background.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 44).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 34).
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Movie
Beach
Shoots without
making people
appear dark near
water or sand where
reflected sunlight is
strong.
Fireworks
Captures fireworks in
the sky sharply and
at optimal exposure.
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.
Color Accent
Use this option to
have only the color
specified in the LCD
monitor remain and
to transform all
others to black and
white.
Color Swap
Use this option to
transform a color
specified in the LCD
monitor into another.
Movie
Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button.
You can select from the following modes: [ Standard]; [ Fast Frame Rate] suitable for
sports or fast motion; [ Compact] convenient for email attachments; [ Color Accent] for
recording all colors in black and white except for the selected color; and [ Color Swap] for
recording a selected color as a different color.
•The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod
to avoid camera shake.
•In , , , , , , or mode, the ISO speed
may increase and cause noise in the image depending on
the scene being shot.
• In mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more from
the end of the lens.
•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.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 60).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 61).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 40).

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Using the Zoom
1. Press the zoom lever toward or .
The zoom can be adjusted from 35 – 105 mm (focal length) in
35mm film equivalent terms.
Wide Angle: Zooms out
from the subject.
Telephoto: Zooms in on
the subject.
Using the Flash
1. Press the button to cycle through flash settings.
Placing a finger on the touch control dial displays the touch icons
on the LCD monitor.
You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached
to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning
icon appears.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode (p. 136).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Touch Control Dial (p. 15).
Flash settings cannot be used
in some shooting modes.
Touch control dial
Auto
Auto Red-eye Reduction
Red-eye Reduction On
On
Off
Slow synchro
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.
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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 × 27 mm (1.5 × 1.1 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.)
• Maximum telephoto setting: 108 × 81 mm (4.3 × 3.2 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.
The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in
macro mode.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Touch Control Dial (p. 15).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode (p. 136).

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1. Slide the mode switch to (playback) () .
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 a finger on the touch control dial displays the touch icons
on the LCD monitor.
• Circling a fingertip 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.
Playback
ÎSee the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods
available.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Touch Control Dial (p. 15).
Playback/Erasing

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1. In the playback mode, use the or button to select
an image to erase ( ) and press the button ( ).
You can also select an image with the touch control dial.
2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected
and press the FUNC./SET button
().
To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
Erasing
Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.
Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Erasing All Images (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.
Slide the mode switch to or .
Press the FUNC./SET button.
Use the or button to select a menu 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./SET button.
Menus and Settings
ÎSee 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 set with these
menus.
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 a menu 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./SET button to display the next menu.
Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.
Press the MENU button.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 27).
(My Camera) Menu
• This example shows the Rec. menu.
• In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus
display.
You can switch
between menus
with the or
button when this
part is selected.
(Rec.) Menu
(Set up) Menu

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You can easily print by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible
printer*1 with a cable and simply pressing the button on the camera.
1. Connect the camera to a Direct Print compatible printer
and turn on the printer's power.
*1 Since this camera uses a standard 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-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300.
Printing
Canon Brand Printers
SELPHY CP Series
Compact Photo Printers*2
PIXMA Series/SELPHY DS
Series Bubble Jet Printers
Interface Cable
Camera
Printing

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2. Set the camera to the playback mode, turn on the
power and confirm that , or is displayed in the
upper left of the LCD monitor ( ).
• The 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 button ( ).
• You can also select an image with the touch control dial.
• The button will blink blue and printing will start.
Î
See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 90).
ÎSee the Direct Print User Guide.
ÎSee the user guide for your printer.

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The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the
camera to a computer. 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
A memory card reader can be used with all the operating systems listed
above. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
Downloading Images to a Computer
Supplied Software Install It Do Not Install It
Downloading Method Computer
Procedure
Camera
Procedure
Computer
Procedure
OS Windows 98
Second Edition (SE) zz–
Windows 2000
zz–
Windows Me zz–
Windows XP zzz
Mac OS X zzz
Computer System
Requirements
•Basic Guide (p. 18)
•Software Starter Guide
Connecting the Camera to
a Computer
•Basic Guide (p. 20)
•Windows®XP
and Mac OS X
Users leaflet
Downloading Images to
a Computer
•Basic Guide (pp. 21–22)
•Software Starter Guide
Downloading Images to a Computer

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System Requirements
Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum
requirements.
Windows
Macintosh
OS
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Windows Me
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2)
Computer Model
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
ports.
CPU
Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor
RAM
Windows 98 SE/Windows Me 128 MB or more
Windows 2000/Windows XP 256 MB or more
Interface
USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
• Canon Utilities
- ZoomBrowser EX 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
Display
1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better
OS
Mac OS X (v10.2–v10.4)
Computer Model
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
ports.
CPU
PowerPC G3/G4/G5
RAM
256 MB or more
Interface
USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
• Canon Utilities
- ImageBrowser 200 MB or more
- PhotoStitch 40 MB or more
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio 50 MB or more
Display
1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better