Canon SD550 - PowerShot Digital ELPH Camera User manual

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Preparations
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Menus and Settings
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Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
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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-2LU) into a power outlet, or
attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LUE) and
plug it into a power outlet.
• Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
The charge indicator will light red while the battery is charging. It
will change to green when the charge is complete. Charging
takes approximately 95 minutes.
Align these symbols<_
For CB-2LU For CB-2LUE
Charge Indicator
[] See theAdvanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 105)
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2. Installing the Battery.
1. Slide the lock release switch in the direction of the arrow
(_)), and open the memory card slot!battery cover (_).
2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow as shown
(_)) 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.
,_ - _ " Battery Lock
3, Inserting the Memory Card.
1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover.
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[] See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 107)
[] See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 23)

• To Remove the Memory Card
Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear aclick, 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.
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First Time Settings
•Setting the Date/Time
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1. Press the power button (_).
2. Use the 4" or 4. button to select an item and the ÷or 4"
button to change its value (_)).
To set the daylight saving option, use the ÷ or 41,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. 13).
- A rechargeabte lithium battery is built into the camera tosave 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 ACK900 (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.
[] See Me Advanced Guide: Setting the Wodd Clock (p. 24).
•Setting the Display Language
1. Turn the mode dial to [] (playback).
2. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU
button.
3. Use the ,IF, _, 4. or 4, button to select a language and
press the FUNC./SET button.
The display language can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 13).

1, Press the power button. Powerbutton
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 DISP. button while pressing the power button.
E_ See theAdvanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor(p. _5)
F_'_See theAdvanced Guide: Power Saving Func_o,_ (p. 22)
F_'_See theAdvanced Guide: Bat up Menu (p. 29)
L/mJSee theAdvanced Guide: My Camera Menu (p. 31)
2, Turn the mode dial to O(Auto).
3, Aim the camera at the subject.
4, Focus and shoot.
1. Press the shutter button Indicators
halfway to focus.
When the camera focuses, the
camera beeps twice and the
indicator lights green.
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.
[]See BasicShcofing Functions(p. 6).
[] See theAdvanced Guide: Indicators (p. 22).
See theAdvanced Guidefor the variousshootingmethods
I available.
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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 button while the image is displayed in the LCD
monitor.
To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway.
[] See _e Advanced Guide: Review(p. 28).
Basic Shooting Functions
•Selecting a Shooting Mode
1. Turn the mode dial to the desired mode (_).
In the I_M, SCN and =Iramodes, press the FUNC./SET button
((_) and use the ÷ or ,_ button to select a shooting mode
((_)), then press the FUNC./SET button ((_)).
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•Shooting Modes
I_ The camera automatically selects settings.
AUTO
[] Manual [] My Colors
Allows you to Allows you to
select settings change the image
IteM yourself, such as colors easily with 9
the exposure modes.
compensation, See _e
white balance or
photo effect. (p. 58).

OM
MANUAL
[] Digital Macro
Allows you toshootwhenthedistancefrom thelens(at
maximumwideangle)to thesubjectiswithin5- 50 cm (2.0
in.- 1.6ft.).
The subjectcanbeshownlargerthaninstandardmacro
modebecausethecameratrimstheimageedgesand
zoomsin withthedigitalzoom.
[] Stitch Assist
_ows y_Jtoshoot overlappingimagesthat can later be merged(stitched) to
:reateonepanoramicimageon acomputer. EISee theAdvancedGuide(p.44).
[] Portrait
Blursthe
backgroundand
makesa parson
stand out.
[] Kids&Pets
Allows you to
capturesubjects
thatmovearound,
suchas children
and pets,without
missingphoto
opportunities.
[] Foliage
Shootstreesand
leaves--suchas
new growth,
au_umrtleavesor
blossoms_n vivid
colors.
I[] Night
Snapshot
Allows you to take
snapshots of
people against
twilight or night
backgrounds by
reducing the eftects
of camera shake
even without using
a tripod.
[] Indoor
Prevents camera
shake and
maintains the
subject's true color
when shooting
under fiorescent or
tungsten lighting.
SCN
SCENE
background.
Beach [] Fireworks
Shoots without Capturesfireworks
makingpeople inthesky sharply
appear dark near andat optimal
water or sand exposure.
where reflected
sunlight is strong.
[] Underwater
;Appropriatefor shootingimageswithWaterproofCase
WP-DC80(soldseparately).Thismodeusesan optimal
white balancesettingto reducebluish tonesandrecord
imageswithanatural hue.Theexposure isregulatedto use
theflashas littleas possible.
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Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button.
_sl_ You can select from four modes: [Standard], [Fast Frame Rate] suitable for sports
or fast motion, [Compact] convenient for email attachments and [My Colors]
MOVIE which allows you to change color effects. E_See the Advanced Guide (p. 42).
•To shoot underwater, install the camera in Waterproof Case
WP-DC80 (sold separately).
• We recommend you use Waterproof Case WP-DC80 for
shooting at ski resorts or beaches.
•Using the Zoom
1. Press the zoom lever toward [] or E_3.
The zoom can be adjusted from 37 mm - 111 mm (focal length) in
35mm film equivalent terms. [] Wide Angle: Zooms
out from the subject.
E43Telephoto: Zooms in
on the subject.
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•Using the Flash
1. Press the _, button to cycle through flash settings.
Flash settings cannot be used in some shooting modes.
-b" [] Auto
T
[] Auto with red=eye
reduction
[] Flash on with red-
Veye reduction
[] Flash on
T
[] Flash off
T
-- [] 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.
m S_°t_negAM°dV_(pC_IGu8)it'.e:FunctionsAvailable in Each
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• Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
1. Press the _/Jl, button to switch modes.
Tocancel the macro/infinity mode: press the _/_1, 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: 56 x 42 mm (2.2 x 1.7 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 5 cm (2.0 in.)
Maximum telephoto setting: 105 × 79 mm (4.1 × 3.1 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 30 cm (1.g ft.)
Infinity
Use this mode to record subjects 3 m (10 ft.) or more from the end of
the lens.
See Me Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each
I Shooting Mode (p. 128).

1, Turn the mode dial to [] (playback).
The last recorded image will appear in the
LCD monitor.
2, Use the 4" or 4, button to display
the image you wish to view.
Use the 4" button to move to the previous image and the 4"
button to move the next image.
Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but
shows them less clearly.
m ee theAdvanced Guidethr the various playbackmethods
available (p. 69)
1, In the playback mode,
use the 4" or +button
to select an image to
erase (_}) and press
the _button (_}).
2, Confirm that [Erase] is
selected and press the FUNCJSET
button (_).
To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
L/_sae theAdvanced Guide: Erasing All Images (p. 82).

Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as
the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Set up or
My Camera menu.
FUNC. Menu
This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.
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_Turn the mode dial to a, OM, SCN or Jm.
Press the FUNC./SET button.
®Use the ÷or _1,button to select a menu item.
• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
_Use the ÷ or ,k 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.
[] See _e Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 28).

Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus
Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus.
[] -- [] (Set up) Menu
[] (Play) [] (My Camera) Menu
®
@
You can switch
between menus
with the ÷ or _ _,
buttonwhen this _)
part is selected, f_'_
k:j
•This example shows the Rec. menu.
• In playback mode, the Play menu displays.
(_Press the MENU button.
(_Use the 4, or ,k button to switch between menus.
• You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.
_)Use the ,I, or _1,button to select a menu item.
• Some items may not be setectable 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.
LL"_JSee theAdvanced Guide: Menu List (p. 28).

Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.1 with a cable and
simply press the ,B,,_._button on the camera.
1. Connect the camera to a Oirect Print compatible printer
and turn on the printer's power.
Turn the mode dial to [] (playback) mode and turn on the
camera's power. -- Canon Brand Printers __
Interface Cable
Carr_Etra
SELPHY CP Series
CompactPhoto Printers .2
PIXMA Sedes/SELPHY DS
Series Bubble Jet Printers
"1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use itwith other
PictBddge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers.
*2 You can also use card photo pdnters such as the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300.

2. Confirm that _], [] or [] is displayed in the upper left
of the LCD monitor (_).
•The _,_ button will light blue.
• The displayed icon wilI vary according to the printer model.
3. Use the 4. or .k button to select an image to print (_) and
press the _,_ button (_).
The _,_ button will blink blue and printing will start.
[] See theAdvanced Guide: DPOF printSettings (p, 83),
[]See theDirect Pdnt User Guide
[]See theuser guide for your primer

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 17) in advance
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Downloading Images to .Basic Guide (pp 20-21)
a Computer .Software Starter Guide
* Please also see the Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet.
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aUsing 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

System Requirements
Please instal] the software on a computer meeting the following minimum
requirements.
• Windows
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Windows Me
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2)
:C [[: I Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor
128 MB or more
256 MB or more
50 MB or more
,024x 768 pixelstHigh Color (16 bit)or better
• Macintosh
Mac OS X (v10.2-v10.3)
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
_orts.
PowerPC G3tG4/G5
256 MB or more
USB
Canon Utilities
-ImageBrowser 200 MB or more
- PhotoStitch 40 MB or more
ArcSott PhotcStudio 50 M8 or more
1,024 x 768 pixelst32,000 Colors or better

Preparing to Download Images
• Items to Prepare
•Camera and computer
•Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera
• Interface cable supplied with the camera
1, Install the software.
1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the
computer's CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Digital Camera Software
[Install] button and click [Next].
3. Select [Easy Installation] as the
setup type and click [Next].
Proceed with the installation while
reviewing installation settings.
4. When the installation is complete,
select [Yes, Iwant to restart my
computer now.] and click [Finish],
When the installation is
finished, click [OK].
5. Remove the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk from the
CD-ROM drive after restarting.