Canon PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH User manual

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Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Customizing the Camera
List of Messages
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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Shooting
oAutomatically adjusts shooting settings
to match particular conditions (Special
Scene mode)
OReduces image blur with the IS Mode
oAvoid the effects of camera shake or
blurry subjects when shooting by using
High ISO Auto and Auto ISO Shift
OFace Detect AF ideal for photographing
images of people
oAutomatically detects camera
orientation with an Intelligent
Orientation sensor
Playback
OOrganizes Images by Category
OPlays movies with sound
oAuto plays slideshows
Editing
ORed-Eye Correction Function
oAdds effects to still images with the My Colors
function
ORecords sound memos for still images
ORecords sound memos by themselves (Sound
Recorder)

IConventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the
procedure can be used. Mode Dial
•Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out.
• [] and [] are both indicated by [].
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to
as the Advanced Guide.
This mark denotes issues that affect the camera's operation.
may
_] his mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory
_'JP* cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These
cards are collectively called memory cards in this
guide.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when
used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable
for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.,
caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories
(e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note
that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

ITable of Contents
Items marked with a_j_ are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
I#
Please Read ...................................... 5
Safety Precautions ................................. 6
Preventing Malfunctions ............................ 11
Using the LCD Monitor ............................. 12
LCD Monitor Brightness ............................ 14
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ............. 15
Using the Viewfinder .............................. 18
Power Saving Function ............................ 19
Setting the World Clock ............................ 20
Menus and Settings ............................... 22
Menu List ....................................... 24
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values .............. 28
Formatting Memory Cards .......................... 29
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30
How to Use the tS Mode ........................... 32
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ........... 33
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) ........... 35
Red-Eye Reduction Function ........................ 36
Setting the Slow Synchro Function ................... 36
I_ Continuous Shooting ........................... 37
Creative Light Effect Mode .......................... 38
Postcard Mode ................................... 40
Embedding the Date in the Image Data .............. 40
Setting the Display Overlay ......................... 41
,m Movie Shooting ................................ 42
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ............. 47
Switching between Focusing Modes .................. 49

ShootingHard-to-FocusSubjects(FocusLock.AFLock).. 51
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ................ 53
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ........... 54
Switching between Metering Modes ................... 55
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ................. 56
Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) .......... 57
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .................... 59
Shooting in a My Colors Mode ........................ 62
Changing Colors .................................. 64
IS0 Adjusting the ISO Speed ......................... 69
_.,_.,Changing the ISO Speed with One Touch (Auto ISO Shift) 70
Registering Functions with the _,_, button .............. 71
Setting the Auto Rotate Function ....................... 73
Checking for Focus Right After Shooting ............... 74
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ................ 76
Resetting the File Number ........................... 78
O, Magnifying Images .............................. 80
[] Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ...... 81
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) .......... 82
Jumping to Images ............................. 83
Viewing Movies ................................... 84
Editing Movies .................................... 86
Rotating Images in the Display ....................... 87
Playback with Transition Effects ...................... 88
Red-Eye Correction Function ........................ 89
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ............. 92
Attaching Sound Memos to Images ................... 94
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) ................. 95
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ................... 97
Protecting Images ................................ 102
Viewing Images on a TV set ........................ 104
Erasing Images .................................. 105
Setting the DPOF Print Settings ..................... 107
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings .................. 111

ChangingMyCameraSettings....................... 113
RegisteringMyCameraSettings..................... 114
Camera........................................ 116
Whenthepoweristurnedon....................... 116
LCDmonitor.................................... 117
Shooting....................................... 118
ShootingMovies................................. 122
Playback....................................... 123
Battery/BatteryCharger........................... 124
TVmonitoroutput................................ 124
PrintingonDirectPrintCompatiblePrinters............ 125
BatteryHandling................................. 130
HandlingtheMemoryCard........................ 132
UsinganACAdapterKit(SoldSeparately)............ 134
UsinganExternallyMountedFlash(SoldSeparately).... 135
CameraCareandMaintenance..................... 137
Specifications................................... 138
4

IHandling Precautions
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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.
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
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal
use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or
contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and
regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of
images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties
by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or
other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sate. If a
problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it
back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim
to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.

VideoFormat
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your
region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 104).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 9) to change the language setting.
OBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions"
section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the
camera is operated correctly.
OThe 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. Be sure you fully understand them before
reading the rest of the manual.
OEquipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately
sold compact power adapter.
OBattery refers to the battery pack.

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• Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light
sources.
•Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesight.
•Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could
result in asphyxiation.
• Memory card: 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 high-voltage electrical shock, do not
touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
•Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke
or noxious fumes.
•Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or
become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior
comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a
soft, absorbent cloth.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the
camera battery or unplug the battery charger or compact power
adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine,
thinners or other flammable substances to clean or
maintain the equipment.
•Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
•Use only recommended power accessories.
•Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and
wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the
exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.
•Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock.

• Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to
direct flame or heat.
•The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.
•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
battery.
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts
that could damage the casing.
•Use only recommended battery and accessories.
Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment
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 contact these substances,
immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter
from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging
or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.
Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets,
bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it
is charging.
_eaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause
them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
•Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
•The battery charger and compact power adapter are
designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it
with other products or batteries.
There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in
fire or electrical shock.
Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape
or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other
objects.
_ontact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosions.

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or
animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the
flash may damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from
infants when using the flash.
•Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as
credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
Such items may lose data or stop working.
•Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong
impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the strap.
•Be careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens.
The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the
equipment.
•Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
•Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to
contact the charger terminals or plug.
Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other
damage.
•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.
•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 if not
fully plugged into the outlet.
•Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or
explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High
temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
• When not using the camera for extended periods of time,
remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and
store the equipment in a safe place.
The battery can run down.

• Do not connect compact power adapters or battery
chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for
foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions,
excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury.
•Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck
to the surface of the flash.
•Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or
clothing when shooting.
The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The
resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
pictures in rapid succession.
_)oing so could result in burns.
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• 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.
•When moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a
hot place, you can avoid condensation by placing the
equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it
adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it
from the bag.
Moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place may
cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and
internal surfaces.
•Stop using the camera immediately.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory
card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and
wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming
use.
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IBeforeUsingtheCamera--BasicOperations
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•The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the
camera power is turned off.
• The LCD monitor does not shut off in the [] or _,_,mode.
• The LCD monitor is set to the detailed display (Information
View) in the _, _, _, [_, [] or [] mode.
• The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed display in
magnified display (p. 80), or index playback mode (p. 81).
12.

Using the Clock
You can display the current date and time
for a 5-second* interval using the following
two methods.
* Defaultsetting
Method 1
Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power.
Method 2
In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC,/SET button for more
than one second.
If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold
it vertically, the time and date display.
However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to
display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in the
same way as when the camera is held horizontally.
•You can change the display color by pressing the ÷ or +
button.
eThe clock display will disappear when the display interval is over
or when a button is operated for a subsequent operation.
eThe clock's display interval can be changed in the [] (Set up)
menu (p. 27).
eThe clock cannot be displayed when images are magnified
(p. 80) or it is in the index playback mode (p. 81).
5"
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LCD Monitor Brightness Settings
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following
two ways.
eChanging Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 26)
eChanging Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LeD
Function)
You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of
the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP.
button for more than one second.*
- To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP.
button for more than one second again.
- The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at
the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu.
*You cannot change the brightness ofthe LCD monitor withthisfunction if
you have alreadyset itto itshighestsetting inthe Set upmenu.
Night Display
When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically
brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*,
making it easier to frame the subject.
* Although noise mayappear andthe movementof the subject shown onthe
LCD monitor may appear somewhatjagged,there is no effect onthe
recorded image.The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and
the brightness of the actual imagerecordedwill bedifferent.
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Shooting information
[] Digital Tele-converter/Zoom
Magnification/Safety Zoom (p. 33)
] Spot Frame
] [] AF Frame (p. 49)
ApertureSetting.!
3:2Guide(p. 41)
Grid Lines(p.41)
(Shooting mode)
Recordable Shots (Stills) .2 .
RemainingTime/ElapsedTime (Movies)*"
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mmHmmDm
Shooting Mode (pp. 35, 42, 47, 64,
66, Basic Guide pp. 11 - 13)
_;J---[] ExposureCompensation (p.56)
lli--i]_ Long Shutter Mode (p. 57)
DDO mn
White Balance (p. 59)
Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15)
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(ITfd_I..li_).1
ISO Speed (p. 69)
81BIE!
Flash (Basic Guide p. 14)
ilWMMllill
Shooting Method (p. 37, Basic p. 16)
[] [] I'_ Auto Rotate (p. 73)
Rec. Movie Recording (p. 42)
il_"lLow Battery (p. 130)
AE Look (p. 53)
[] FE Lock (p. 54)
[] AF Lock (p. 51)
[] Time Zone (p. 20)
[] Create Folder (p. 76)
[] [] [] Metering Mode (p. 55)
[] [] [] Compression (Still Images)
(p. 30)
[] [] [] Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 45)
[] []Shooting Interval (Movie)
__r_Recerding Pixels (pp. 30, 45)
[](Red)
_[]_lmE_!jl_l_[][][] CameraShakeWaming(p. 118)
[] My Colors (p.62) Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 44)
"1 Displays when then shutter button is pressed halfway. Since the camera
automatically readjusts for the optimal settings when using the flash,
settings displayed in shooting information may differ from the actual settings.
*2 If a movie function isassigned to the _,_ button, IPI and ill will also
display (except in movie mode). 15

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If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon []
displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a
slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the following
methods.
- Set the IS mode to a setting other than [Off] (p. 32).
- Raise the ISO speed (p. 69).
- Set the Auto tSO Shift to [Oo_ (p. 70).
Select a setting other than [O] (flash off)
(Basic Guide p. 14).
- Attach the camera to a tripod or other device.
Playback Information
Standard
(Playback Mode)
[I_LgLg_DI;_ }
DefinedPlayback(p. 83) j
(HwAwFormatSound/P.94/ "]
FolderNumber-FileNumber
ShootingDate/Time
Displayedimagenumber
[] ProtectionStatus(p. 102)
mrlr'l
Compression(StillImages)(p.30)
RecordingPixels(StillImages)(p. 30)
[]
Movie(p.84)
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Detailed
My Category(p. 82)
Histogram(p. 18)
i mmDm[Dl l[]
ShootingMode (pp.35,42, 47,64,
66,Basic Guidepp. 11- 13)
[ [ mlMetering Mode (p. 55)
_---_ ISOSpeed (p.69)
mMm[t [
RecordingPixels/FrameRate
(Movies)(p.45)
Sh_ter speed
[]Time Lapse(p.46)
Aperture Setting
ExposureCompensation(p.56)
Flash (BasicGuidep. 14)
Macre/Infinity(Basic Guidep. 15)
[_1_lm[ml[_.l[][
_l_My Colors(Shooting)(p.62),
[] [] ColorAccent/ColorSwap(p. 64)
m Immlmmm lm l
My Colors(Playback)(p. 92)
[] ImagewithRed-EyeCorrection
(p. 89)/MyColors effect(p. 92)
oDomm[
WhiteBalance(p. 59)
File Size
W Red-EyeCorrection(Playback)(p.89)
RecordingPixels(StillImages)(p.30)
MovieLength(Movies)(p. 42)
The following information may also be displayed with some images.
Asoundfile ina formatotherthantheWAVEformatisattachedor the
[ fileformat isnotrecognized.
JPEGimage notconformingto Designrulefor CameraFile System
_' Standards
[] RAW image
UnrecognizeddatatypeInformation for images shot on other cameras may not display
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Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness
of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the
darker the image.
The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the
image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive
value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative
value if the image is too bright (p. 56).
SampleHistograms
Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image
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The viewfinder (Basic Guide p. 1) can be used to conserve power
by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting.