Canon SD450 - PowerShot Digital ELPH Camera User manual

Camera User Guide
Advanced
DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Appendix
CDI-E196-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
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Main Features
Shooting
Automatically adjusts
shooting settings to match
particular conditions (Scene
mode)
Automatically detects
camera orientation with an
Intelligent Orientation
sensor
Changes image colors to
create special effects (My
Colors modes)
Playback
Plays movies with sound
Auto plays slideshows
Editing
Records sound memos for
still images
Edits movies
Printing
Makes printing easy with
the Print/Share button
Also supports non-Canon
brand PictBridge compliant
printers
Uses of Recorded Images
Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/
Share button
Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using
the My Camera settings
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Conventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the
procedure can be used.
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 may affect the camera’s operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
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.
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.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128).
Continuous Shooting
Shooting Mode
Mode Switch
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Table of Contents
Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LCD Monitor Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) . . 32
Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates (Movies) . . . . . . . . 34
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Postcard Date Imprint Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Movie Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide . . . . .12
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . .15
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . .46
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . .48
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Changing the Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . .70
Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Shooting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
TV monitor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . 110
Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . . .90
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . .128
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Handling Precautions
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 sale. 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 Canon
Limited Warranty supplied with your camera.
Please Read
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Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your
region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 89).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to change the language setting.
Before 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.
The 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.
Equipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately
sold compact power adapter.
Battery refers to the battery pack.
Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body
may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when
operating the camera for an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels
operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may
occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Safety Precautions
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Warnings
Equipment
Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other
intense light sources that could damage 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 power cord 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.
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Battery
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.
Continued use over a long period may cause the units 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.
Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosions.
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