Canon PowerShot SD940IS Digital Elph User manual

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ure you read this guide before using the camera.
. . fely so that you can use it in the future.
Ialong with the
PDF manuals included on the CD-ROM (p. 2).
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Check ifthe following items are included in your camera package. Ifanything
is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.
Camera Battery Pack NB-4L
(with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger
CB-2LV/CB-2LVE
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
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Getting Started
(This guide)
AVCabie
AVC-DC400
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk o
Warranty
Card
Wrist Strap
WS-DC7
"Canon Customer
Support" Leaflet
Using the PDF Manuals
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
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 aprinter
(sold separately) and print.
•Software Guide
Read when you want to use the included software.
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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 acamera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results
in the failure of an image to be recorded orto be recorded
in away 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
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of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by
means
of acamera or other device may contravene copyright orother 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. Ifthere is a
problem with the camera while abroad, please return it 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.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than
99:99°!c> of the pixels operate to specification, but-
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright ordark dots. This
is not amalfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
HThe LCD monitor may be covered with athin plasticfilm for protection
against scratches during shipment. Ifso, remove the film before using the
camera.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not amalfunction.
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.
Trademark Acknowledgments
The SDHC logo is atrademark.
HOMI, the HOMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks
or registered trademarks of HOMI Licensing LLC.
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Safety Precautions I
c'l 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 abattery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
Ifthe battery
ch~rger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor
or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
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. ~ Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
~ Do not cut, damage, alter or plac~ heavy items on the power cord.
*Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe a\Y.ay any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior
of the poweroutlet, and the surrounding area.
,. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
Other Warnings
%' Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD playerthat 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 aCD-ROM played on amusic CD player.
ACaution
@Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks
when hanging it by the strap.
'l Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could damage the camera or lead to injury.
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~, Do not use the equipment in amannerthat 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.
t, Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
"Places subject to strong' sunlight.
,. Places subject to temperatures above 40°C (104 OF).
.. Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion
of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, 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 fire, electrical shock or other damage.
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t< The slideshowtransition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for
prolonged periods.
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Safety Precautions
to. 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 could result in burns or damage to the flash.
Caution
". Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.
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*' When using the camera on abeach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
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(I, In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is dueto the high intensity of the flash burning dustand foreign materials stuck to
the front of the unit. Please use acotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign
matterfrom the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
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~ 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 along period of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire ..
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,,~ Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camerg.
Ifthe battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
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f;' 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.
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i!. Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire
or injuries.
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(I Do notsit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
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"~' 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.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
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Checking the Package Contents : : 2
Read This First 3
Safety Precautions 4
Table
of Contents 7
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera 7
Charging the Battery 8
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 10
Setting the Date and Time 13
Setting the Display Language 15
Formatting Memory Cards 16
Pressing the Shutter Button 17
Taking Pictures 18
Viewing Images
21
Erasing Images 22
Printing Images 23
Shooting Movies 25
Viewing Movies 27
Transferring Images to aComputer 28
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i} 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.
Strap
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Use the included chargerto charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery
as it is not charged at the time
of purchase.
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Remove the cover.
'. Insert the battery.
Align the .& marks on the battery and
charger, then insertthe battery by sliding it
in CD and down ®.
.Charge the battery.
For CB-2LV: Flip outthe plug CD and plug
the charger into apower outlet ® .
For CB-2LVE: Plug the power cord into
the charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
The charge lamp lights red and charging
starts.
The charge lamp will light green when
charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 1hour and 30 minutes.
Remove the battery.
Unplug the battery chargerfrom the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in CD and up ® .
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Charging the Battery II
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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
220
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,The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera &Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
~ Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less
than mentioned above.
Battery Charge Indicator
An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery's charge state.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
a(Blinking red)
"Change the battery pack."
Nearly depleted.
Depleted. Recharge the battery.
<y 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.
~-~~--- Attach the cover to acharged battery
so that the
~ mark is visible.
'i 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 abattery for long periods
oftime (about ayear) 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.
Ifthe plug does not fit the outlet, use acommercially available plug adapter.
Do
not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.
l' The battery may develop abulge.
Tbis is anormal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate aproblem.
However,
if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact aCanon Customer Support Help Desk.
* If the battery is quickly depleted even aftercharging, it has reached the
end
of its life span.
Purchase anew battery.
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Insert the included battery and amemory card into the camera.
Check the card's write-protect tab.
Ifthe memory card has awrite-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 aclick.
Open the cover.
Slide the cover CD ,and open it ® .
.. Insert the battery.
·Insert the battery as shown until it locks
into place with aclick.
Be sure to insert the battery
in the correct
direction
or it will not properly lock into
place.
Terminals
Insert the memory card.
Insert the memory card as shown until it
locks into place with aclick.
Be sure the memory card is oriented
correctly. Inserting the memory card
in the
wrong direction could damage the
camera.
Terminals
Close the cover.
Close the cover CD ,and slide it ®until it
locks into place with aclick.
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.
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Remove the battery.
Open the cover and press the battery lock
in the direction
of the arrow.
The battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
Push the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release
it.
The memory card will pop up.
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Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
2GB
626
8GB
2505
,Values are based on the default settings.
•The number ofshots 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. 18).
Number of shots that can be taken
Compatible Memory Cards
i< SO memory cards
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SOHC memory cards 1#'3
"MultiMediaCards
NMMCplus memory cards
@ He MMCplus memory cards
SD and SDHC memory cards have awrite-protect tab. Ifthis tab is in the locked
position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take
or erase images.
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The DatelTime 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.
The DatelTime screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
Press the ~ ~ buttons to choose an
option.
Press the
...... buttons to set avalue.
Make the setting.
Press the @button.
Once the date and time have been set,
the DatelTime screen will close.
Pressing the power button will turn offthe
camera.
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Datel
Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
Ifyou choose
;;~ in Step 2and press the ... buttons to choose ;;f, you will set
the time to daylight saving
(1 hour ahead).
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Changing the Date and Time llll1111fl.
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menus.
Press the MEN Ubutton.
Choose [DatelTime] in the" tab.
"'$" Press the ~ ~ buttons to choose the"
tab.
Press the
...... buttons to choose [Datel
Time], then press the @button.
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Change the date and time.
Follow Steps 2and 3on p. 13 to adjust
the setting.
To close the menus, press the
MENU
button.
]' The camera has abuilt-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the
date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack
has been removed.
@By inserting acharged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately,
p. 34) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4hours even if the camera
is not turned on.
.. ~. Ifthe date/time battery is depleted, the DatelTime menu will appear when you
turn the camera on. Follow the steps on
p. 13 to set the date and time.
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You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and
messages.
Enter Playback mode.
•Press the [E button.
Display the settings screen.
Press and hold the @button CD ,then
immediately press the
MENU button ® .
Set the display language.
Press the A..... ~ ~ buttons to choose a
language, then press the @button.
Once the display language has been set,
the settings screen will close.
The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the @button
and the
MENU button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the @button to
remove the clock and repeat Step
2.
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Before you use anew memory card or one that has been used in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)
amemory 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.
tJ Press the MEN Ubutton.
Choose [Format].
Press the ~ ~ buttons to choose the n
tab.
•Press the A
... buttons to choose
[Format], then press the @button.
Format the memory card.
Press the ~ ~ buttons to choose [OK],
then press the @button.
The memory card will be formatted.
When formatting has finished, the menu
screen will reappear.
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The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure
to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.
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Press halfway (lightly to the first
stop).
The camera automatically focuses and
selects the necessary settings for
shooting, such as the brightness.
When the camera focuses, it will beep
twice and the indicator will light green.
Press fUlly (to the second stop).
The camera plays the shutter sound and
takes the shot.
<ill Since the shot is being taken while the
shutter sound plays, be careful not to
move the camera.
•Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,
the length
of the shutter sound may change.
•
If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded
image may be blurry.
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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you
can let itautomatically select the best settings for
the scene and just shoot.
The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and
brightness to optimal levels.
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Turn on the camera.
g~i Press the power button.
The start-up sound will play, and the start-
up screen will appear.
Pressing the power button again will turn
the camera off.
Choose ~ mode.
•Set the mode switch to fJm).
IJ When you point the camera toward the
subject, the camera will make aslight
noise as it determines the scene.
The camera focuses on the subject it
judges to be the main subject, and the
icon for the determined scene appears in
the upper right
of the screen.
When faces are detected, awhite frame
appears on the face
of the main subject,
while gray frames appear on other
detected faces.
Awhite frame will follow adetected face
that is moving and the gray frames will
disappear.
Compose the shot.
Moving the zoom lever toward ctJ will
zoom
in on your subject, making it appear
larger. Moving the lever toward Iffi] will
zoom out from your subject, making it
appear smaller.

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Focus.
. ~~ Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
.
~ When the camera focuses, it will beep
twice and the indicator will light green
(orange when the flash will fire).
iv> Green AF frames appear where the
subject is in focus.
Several
AF frames will appear when the
camera focuses
on more than one point.
When amoving face is detected, and you
keep the shutter button pressed halfway,
ablue
AF frame appears and the focus
and exposure are continuously adjusted.
Shoot.
Press the shutter button fully.
1;0 The camera will play the shutter sound
and shoot. The flash will automatically fire
in low light conditions.
t~ The indicator will blink green while the
image is recorded to the memory card.
The image will appear on the screen for
about two seconds.
You can take asecond picture even while
an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button again.
AF Frames
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«aAflashing appears?
Attach the camera to atripod so that the camera does not move and blur the
image.
f' the camera does not play any sounds?
Pressing the DISP. button while turning on the camera power will turn offall
sounds except for warning sounds. To tum the sounds on, press the
MENU
button, choose the tT tab, and then choose [Mute]. Use the ~ ~ buttons to
choose [Off].
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*the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash
range
of approximately 30 cm -4.0 m(12 in. -13 ft.) at maximum wide angle,
and approximately 50 em -2.0 m(1.6 -6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto.
#! the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?
Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move
about 3cm (1.2 in.) or more away from your sUbject and shoot. Move about
50 cm (1.6 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto.
if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in
dark areas.
,~ the ~ icon blinks when you try to take an image?
The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.
Scene Icons
The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then
automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject
brightness and color.
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Light Blue
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