Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH User manual

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Camera User Guide
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 201-209).
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Checking the Package Contents
The following items are included in the package. Ifsomething is missing,
please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
oCamera eBattery Pack NB-5L eBattery Charger
(with Terminal Cover) CB·2LX1CB·2LXE
oMemory Card (32MB) 0Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
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o AV Cable AVC-DC300 G Wrist Strap WS-DC2 e Canon Digital Camera
Solution Disk
~ Warranty Card
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You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
with the included memory card.
You can use SO memory cards, SOHC (SO High
Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus
cards and
HC MMCplus cards in this camera. These
cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in
this guide.

2ITable of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a Y::r are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read 6
Preparations , 8
Shooting Still Images
(GJ Auto Mode) 14
Viewing Still Images 17
Shooting Movies
(tg Standard Mode) 18
Viewing Movies. .......................
.. . . . . . . . .. 20
.Erasing .......................................
.. 21
Printing "22
Downloading Images to aComputer 24
System Map ...................................
.. 32
Components Guide 38
Using the Touch Control Dial. ....•.................. 41
Using the [8 Button 43
How to Use the Mode Switch 44
Indicator 45
Power Saving Function , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. . . .. 45
Basic Operations 47
Y::r Menus and Settings 47
Y::r Menus and Default Settings. ....... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the LCD Monitor 54
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ............. 55
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values , . . . .
.. 64
Formatting Memory Cards. ...................
.. . . .. 65

Table of Contents I3
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 66
Iilll [tJ Shooting with the Optical Zoom 66
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 67
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) 70
~. Using the Flash. ............................. .. 71
l! ~ Shooting Close-Upsllnfinity Shot 72
~ Using the Self-Timer 73
Changing the Recording Pixels/ Compression {Still Images) 75
Configuring the Postcard
Mode. ................... .. 77
Embedding the Date in the Image Data 78
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function
........•........ 79
Various Shooting Methods 81
Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions 81
Shooting in Manual Mode ........................ .. 84
~ Continuous Shooting ......................... .. 85
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function
......•........ 86
Setting the Slow Synchro Function .................
.. 87
.~ Movie Shooting 88
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) 93
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check) 95
Switching between Focusing
Modes. ............... .. 97
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock). 100
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ............
.. 102
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .......
.. 103
IBQl Adjusting the ISO Speed 104
.Q,,,,,, Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift) 105
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ,
.. 107
Switching between Metering Modes 108
Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) 109
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
111
Shooting in aMy Colors Mode 114
Changing Colors 116
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category). . .
.. 121
.Q,,,,,, Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button. . . .. 122
Setting the Display Overlays .....................
.. 124

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Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 125
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) 126
Resetting the File Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 128
Playback/Erasing 130
Q. Magnifying Images. ......................... .. 130
~ Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .... 131
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check display) ........................•.
.. 132
!'C Jumping to Images 134
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) 136
Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) 140
Editing Movies 142
Rotating Images
in the Display 144
Playback with Transition Effects 145
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) 146
Red-Eye Correction Function
...............•....... 151
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ...•....... 155
Resizing Images
., ............................ .. 158
Attaching Sound Memos to Images 160
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder). . . . . . . . . . .
.. 162
Protecting Images 164
Erasing Images ...............................
.. 168
Registering Functions to the Playback Button. . . . . . . .
.. 172
Print SettingslTransfer Settings 174
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 174
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
181
Connecting to aTV 183
Shooting/Playback Using aTV ................... .. 183
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 184
Changing My Camera Settings ................... .. 184
Registering My Camera Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 185
Troubleshooting 187
List of Messages 197

Table of Contents I5
Appendix 201
Safety Precautions 201
Preventing Malfunctions .......•................ .. 205
Battery Handling ..............................
.. 206
Handling the Memory Card ......................
.. 208
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) 210
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
211
Camera Care and Maintenance 213
Specifications 214
Index 224
* Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 238
Symbol Conventions in this Guide
switch position
~ If:Mi', IA Is ~"
IThese modes are not available
These modes are available
Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at time of purchase.

6I
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. .
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 away 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 amanner 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 acamera 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. Ifaproblem arises
while the camera is
in use abroad, please convey.it back to the country of sale
before proceeding with awarranty claim to aCanon Customer Support
Help
Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support
list supplied with your camera.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal fonmat to the one used in your region before
using it with aTV monitor.
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language setting.

Getting Started
e Preparations
e Shooting Still Images
e Viewing Still Images
e Shooting Movies
e Viewing Movies
eErasing
ePrinting
e Downloading Images to aCClmpulter
eSystem Map

ForCB-2LXE
On Charging: lights
orange
Charge Indicator
Charge Indicator
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Charging Complete:
lights green
8I Preparations
3. Remove the battery after charging is complete.
Charging takes approximately 2hours 5minutes.
•.....•.... To protect theihatiery ~ndprolo.ng .its life, do nofthargeilfqr
U Ibrig~r than 24 hOurs continuously. '.,~.
2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into apower outlet,
or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-
2LXE) and plug
it into apower outlet.
Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
I Charging the Battery
1. Insertthe battery into the battery charger.
•... ~.:II:n these symbols
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Preparations I9
3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Q
~
-- Front
__ Write Protect Tab
.~ (Only SO memory cards)
.I .Confirm that the Write
.• Protect Tab is unlocked
(only SO memory cards).
•Check the card for the
correct orientation.
2. Insert the battery.
It will lock into place with aclick.
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<:amer.a tpfait to.recogni?e.thel)1emory card·9rto.malfuiJction.~
I Installing the Battery and Memory Card
1. Slide the cover and open it out (CD, @).

10 IPreparations
• 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.
• To Remove the Battery
Press the battery lock in the direction of
the arrow (CD) and pull the battery out (@) .
4. Close the cover (CD, @).

Attaching the Wrist Strap
Preparations 111
Toggle
The toggle can be used to open
the DIGITAL terminal cover and
when inserting or removing a
memory card. It's position on the
strap can be changed.

I Setting the Date and Time
The Datemme settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned
on. Set the date and time as shown in step 3 and 4 in the explanation
below.
@Button
~Button
Power Button
+t+t.t+Buttons
12 I Preparations
. 1. Press the power button.
2. Select [DatelTimel.
1. Press the ~ button.
2. Use the + or + button to select
the [W (Set up)] menu.
3. Use the • or +button to select
[DatelTime].
4. Press the @button.
3. Select the year, month, day and time, and the display
order.
1. Use the + or +button to select a
category.
2. Use the • or +button to set the
value.
4. Press the @button.
5. Press the ~ button.

Preparations 113
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
I Setting the Display Language
~Button
W
II MENU II Button .
II tEl II Button
Arechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to
save such settings as the date/time. Insert acharged battery
into the camera. Or if you use the separately sold AC
Adapter Kit ACK-DC30. the battery will charge in about four
hours. 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.
•You can imprint the date and time you have set onto images
(p.78).
.1+1+I.Butlons
1. Press the IQWl button.
2. Hold down the @button and press the ~ button.
3. Use the +, ., • or +button to select alanguage.
4. Press the @button.

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.
Indicator
~BUltOn
W
Mode Switch
+'+Bultons
14 IShooting Still Images
3. Aim the camera atthe subject.
2. Select ashooting mode.
1. Set the mode switch to Q
(Shooting).
2. Press the @button.
3. Use the + or + button to select
GJ (Auto).
4. Press the @button.

Shooting Still Images 115
4. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set
the focus.
Mute Setting
Pressing the DISP. button while switching on the camera power will
set the mute setting to [On] to silence all camera sounds except for
warning sounds. Setting can be changed from the
[W (Set up)]
Menu [Mute] (p. 51).
AFframe
•When the camera focuses, it beeps
twice and the indicator lights green
(orange when the flash fires).
•AF frames will display in green
on the
LCD monitor at the points offocus.
5. Without changing anything else,
press the shutter button all the
way (press fully) to shoot.
•The shutter sound will play once and
the image will record.
•The indicator will blink green and the
file will record to the memory card.

16
I
Shooting Still Images
Reviewing
an
Image
Right
After
Shooting
(Rec.
Review)
Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately
2seconds immediately after shooting.
~BUllon
\WI
You
can also use the following methods to continue displaying the
image immediately after shooting so that you can check
it.
•Keep the shutter button pressed fully.
•Press the @button while the recorded image
is
displayed.
You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image
is being displayed.
Ii¥)
You can change the interval for which images are displayed by
CMJ
configuring the [Review] item in the
[!:!J
(Rec.)) menu.

Viewing Sliil Images 117
Ifyou have replayed images, the last image viewed will display
(Resume Playback). If-the memory card has been switched,
or
the images on the memory card have been edited with a
computer, the newest image on the memory card appears.
« IB Jl Bulton
+1 +Bultons
1. Press the [EJ button.
The last recorded image will display.
2. Use the + or +button to displaythe image you wish to
view.
•Use the +button to move to the
previous image and the +button to
move to the next image.
•The images advance more quickly if
you keep the button pressed
continuously, but they will appear
coarse.

3. Aim the camera atthe subject.
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18 IShooling Movies
+'.Butlons
1. Press the power button.
2. Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode switch to .,.
(Movie).
2. Press the@button.
3. Use the • or •button to select
ICl (Standard).
4. Press the @button.
Indicator
~Butlon
W