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Canon IXUS 40 Digital Camera User Manual

1. 45 Using the Zoom 46 Pressing the Shutter Button 47 X Selecting Menus and Settings 49 Menu Settings and Factory Defaults 4 58 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 58 Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode ssssssseennnennnennee 59 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting 60 Changing Resolution Compression Settings 62 g Using the Flash esses 64 Selecting a Shooting Mode 66 D ae 66 Manual Portrait 2 Digital iio vo ar emn meer irritas eres 66 Night SnapsHoL io niri mom ere rer mir rens 66 Kids amp Pets E ccc Shooting Close Ups A Infinity Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro Using the Digital Zoom sse Gy Continuous SHOOTING cccccccesesseseseesessestesesteseesesteseanesteseeseaes Postcard Date Imprint Mode Using the Self timer ssssssssseeeenns f Shooting a Movie Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Switching between Focusing Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock 86 Locking the Exposure Setting AE
2. mHEmBHBg n Zoom Magnification p 46 Flash p 64 AA km Auto Rotate p 99 Red Movie Recording p 78 i AE Lock p 88 L i FE Lock p 89 m AF Lock p 86 N Shots Remaining or Remaining hooting M T 5 Mui ode 66 78 Movie Time sec E E Exposure Compensation p 91 1 iH BO Long Shutter Mode p 92 Compression p 62 Ba BS m 94 Frame Rate Movie pp 63 81 Eso teo Ceo Es m8 DU 3 El ez Ez peed p 98 Resolution pp 62 63 g Photo Effect p 97 Camera Shake Warning p 41 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard No Information Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom 42 These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated Playback Information Standard Playback Mode NES File Number Image Number CAES Shooting Date Time Resolution Still Images 62 AVI Movie p 106 ANA Compression Still Images p 62 Playback Information Detailed Playback Mode non Status p 118 WAVE Format Sound p 113 J r Histogram ojejo EL Shooting Mode pp 66 78 82 ZB 18 Exposure Compensation p 91 E IT E O EX E E Long Shutter Mode p 92 White Balance
3. o The digital zoom is unavailable in some modes p 176 Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed 46 Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two stage action 1 Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure focus and white balance Press the shutter button halfway L P E eBeep z Focused 2 beeps a e Focusing difficulty 1 beep 8 Indicators indicator Status Upper Indicator Green Metering complete SS Orange Flash will fire OF tr3t Blinking Orange Camera shake warning ia Insufficient exposure n Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Infinity 2 mode AF lock p 68 86 e Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot when the indicator blinks yellow p 86 e AF Frame Status LCD Monitor On AiAF On p 85 Green Frame Metering complete focused AF frame NoFrame Focusing difficulty AiAF Off p 85 Center AF Frame Green Frame Metering complete Yellow Frame Focusing difficulty 47 48 2 Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to play card the indicator blinks green 4 Press the shutter button fully While the image is being recorded to the SD D eae Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging AF assist Beam The AF assist Beam will sometimes
4. Date Select On or Off File No Select On or Off gt 7 Ch Print Order DPOF Set up 4 Press the MENU button The Print Order menu will reappear Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen sBumes yud a o When the print type is set to Index the Date and File No options cannot be set to On at the same time f you selected Standard or Both as the Print Type you can also set the Date and File No settings to On at the same time However the data that is supported may vary among printers Embedded dates in Postcard Date Imprint mode p 74 print out even when Date is set to Off The date prints in the format specified in the Date Time menu p 31 129 130 Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards o The A icon may display for an SD card that has had transfer settings set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera Selecting Images for Transferring In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC
5. 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 Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the SD card and battery pack or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the battery pack from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery pack installed will run down the battery pack However the date time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks Components Guide DIGITAL IXUS 40 Front View AF assist Beam p 48 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 65 Self timer Lamp p 76 Viewfinder Window p 45 Terminal Cover p ng
6. y BuuedeJd n 23 Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB 4L supplied Q Please recharge the battery pack p 21 before you use it for the first time Slide the SD card slot battery cover in the direction of the arrows Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks Align the A on the battery pack and battery chamber and insert it correctly To remove the battery pack press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the battery pack out Slide the SD card slot battery cover closed 24 o Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the battery pack Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot battery cover while the indicator blinks green The camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use Please note however that the date time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks Please use AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately for extended use of the camera p 154 Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low Battery pack charge is low Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period When the
7. 5 4125 movie Large Medium 1 15 Resolution Medium 2 mielle 0 62 Small Postcard Movie 00 Superfine Compression Fine Normal Frame Rate 02 p 8t Auto olol lololol par Eje Reduction ONO J H Flash Rad Eye Reduction 7 7 99 O On Ojl OlO O A Off Slow Synchro O j A l Macro Mode A SE p 68 Infinity Mode A AF Lock loj p 86 AE Lock dB E p 88 FE Lock p 89 Single OF OFF A O Shooting Continuous shooting lOlo o oi o p 73 Method 10 sec self timer 2 sec self timer A pus Date Stamp 75 176 Shooting Function B Page ia En 5 Movie Autofocus Modes Oo Oo o p 85 AF assist Beam A O 48 Digital Zoom 46 Light Evaluative UEM Metering Center Weighted Average O O p 90 Method Spot Exposure Compensation olo A O p 91 Long Shutter EN
8. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects Use the focus lock or AF lock in these situations Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass Subjects with horizontal stripes Shooting with the Focus Lock Aim the camera so that an ohject at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play The focal distance to the object is locked Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully Shooting with the AF Lock N Press the DISP button to turn the 1 LCD monitor on Aim the camera so that an ohject at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play and press the The focal distance to the object is locked lev GO es amp a button e The icon will display and the lower indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow 7 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot To Release the AF Lock Press the button When shooting wi
9. Poor contact between camera and battery terminals Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery pack Camera will not record Mode switch is set to gt Playback e Set the mode switch to 3 or Flash is charging Blinking amp in the LCD monitor The indicator will light orange when it is charged You can then press the shutter button SD card is full Insert a new SD card f required download the images to a computer and erase them from the SD card to make space SD card is not formatted correctly Format SD card gt See Formatting SD Cards p 28 f reformatting does not work the SD card logic circuits may be damaged Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk SD card is write Slide the write protect tab of the protected SD card upward p 26 Cannot play back You attempted to play Computer images that cannot be back images shot played back will play back if they are with another camera added to the camera using the or images edited with bundled software program a computer ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser 150 Problem Cause Solution Cannot play back File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed e Set the file name or location on the file format structure of the camera s See About File Numbers and Folder Numbers p 101 Lens
10. Use the or button to select Erase and press the FUNC SET button To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Buisei3 119 Erasing All Images j You can erase all the images saved on the SD card o Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protected images cannot be erased with this function In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select OK and press the FUNC SET button f Erase all To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Erase all images You should format the SD card when you want to erase only image data but also all the data contained on the card p 28 120 121 Print Settings About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer with a single cable and pressing the Py button on the camera Selecting images and specifying the number of print copies DPOF print settings with the camera before sending the images SD card to a photo developing center Since this camera uses a standard protocol PictBridge you can use it with other PictBridge compliant printers in addition to Canon brand compact photo printers SELPHY CP series card photo printers and Bubble Jet Pr
11. 67 68 Shooting Close Ups Infinity Shots CI ES Macro Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 3 to 50 cm 1 2 in to 1 6 ft from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting and in the range of 30 to 50 cm 1 0 ft to 1 6 ft at the maximum telephoto setting Use this mode to record landscapes and distant subjects My Infinity It can also be used for compositions combining both near and distant subjects i 5 faces Q Q Q Q O O Setting available Can be selected for the first image only Press the amp a button to select the macro infinity mode The selected macro infinity mode appears on the LCD monitor To cancel the macro infinity mode Press the button to remove KY or PY from the display o Use the LCD monitor to compose close ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off center p 45 The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 3 to 30 cm 1 2 in to 1 0 ft See Photo Tips and Information p 164 Image Area in Macro Mode When the zoom is set between the maximum telephoto and wide angle settings the effective distance from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting Zoom Setting Distance from Lens to 3
12. Date AF assist Beam On Stamp See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Off Use the button to select Date or Date amp Time The display will return to the shooting screen When you do not want to print the date Review 2 sec select Off De Long Shutter Off Stitch Assist AF assist Beam On o The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set A portion of the date may not print when selecting the credit card size print 54 x 86 mm 2 1 x 3 4 in to print on a compact photo printer SELPHY CP series or card photo printer 75 76 Using the Self timer cam oar mada With this function images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture The self timer can be used in any shooting mode Press the button to display or S When the shutter button is pressed fully the self timer will activate and the self timer lamp will blink When the self timer is set to S S1 the shutter activates 10 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully To Cancel the Self Timer Press the amp button to display Changing the Self timer Countdown Time In the Rec menu select Self timer Use the or button to select or S and press the MENU button The display will return to th
13. Digital macro Portrait Night snapshot Kids amp pets Indoor Underwater Stitch assist Movie Long shutter mode available Selectable from the Rec menu Continuous Shooting DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 2 4 shots sec DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 2 8 shots sec Large Fine mode with LCD monitor off Self timer Activates shutter after an approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay Recording Media SD memory card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Image Recording Format Still images Exif 2 2 JPEG Movies AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data WAVE monaural Compression Superfine Fine Normal xipueddy a 157 Number of Recording Pixels Still images DIGITAL IXUS 40 Large 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels GITAL IXUS 30 Large 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels edium 2 1024 x 768 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels c Movies Standard can record until the SD card is full 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec 15 frames sec 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec 15 frames sec Fast Frame Rate can record for 1 min 320 x 240 pixels 60 frames sec Compact can record for 3 min 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec 1 Using high speed SD cards SDC 512MSH recommended The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie clip length P
14. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock Shooting Mode You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject Press the DISP button to turn the 2 LCD monitor Press the 4 button to set the flash a 9 to H ici ec which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play and press the button The flash will fire a pre flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject The icon will display k Focus on the part of the subject on 4 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the CO shutter button fully To Release the FE Lock Press the button 89 The FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever MENU button or button or by changing the white balance ISO speed photo effect or the shooting mode or by turning the LCD monitor off Switching between Light Metering Modes c 0 You can switch between metering modes shoot Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camera divides images into several zones for light metering It evaluates amp Evaluative complex lighting conditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct
15. ain the custom white balance setting that you you reset the camera to the default settings p 58 Changing the Photo Effect LJ Shooting Mode 5 By setting a photo effect before you shoot you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take Effect Off Records normally with this setting Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors a Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record 7 Neutral neutral hues 3 Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines B Records in sepia tones BW B W Records in black and white In the FUNC menu select Ej See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select an effect You can confirm the photo effect in the LCD monitor You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button KN The display will return to the shooting e Screen 97 98 Adjusting the ISO Speed au Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area or use a fast shutter speed In the FUNC menu select Ej See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed ISO Speed AUTO 0 100 200 400 Use the or
16. button to select a speed You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button Func The display will return to the shooting 9 screen o Higher ISO speeds increase image noise To take clean images use as low an ISO speed as possible The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed It will automatically raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter See Photo Tips and Information p 164 Setting the Auto Rotate Function gcar aa Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display You can set this function on off In the i Set up menu select Disney E Auto Rotate See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 English NTSC Use the or button to select On and press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting screen When the Auto Rotate function is set to On and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode the FA normal FA right end is down or EJ left end is down will appear in the upper right of the display o This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the arrow E is
17. exposure for the main subject Nase Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Average Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center Spot of the LCD monitor Use this setting when you want P to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor Press the button to switch between metering modes The selected metering mode appears on the LCD monitor 90 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation cx au Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots In the FUNC menu select E See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed o gt o o 3 ae Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation The settings can be adjusted in 1 3 stops in the range 2 to 2 You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen To Reset the Exposure Compensation Return the setting to 0 See Photo Tips and Information 164 91 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode 0 You can set t
18. message appears right after the power is turned on the SD card cannot record p 26 The Date Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built in rechargeable lithium ion battery charge is low Reset the date and time when this occurs p 31 e f the power saving function activates press the ON OFF button to restore power You will hear a start up sound and see the start up image when the power is turned on To change the start up sound and image see pp 54 57 142 The start up image does not display when the camera is connected to a TV via the A V OUT terminal Turning On the Power without the Start Up Sound Hold the MENU button while pressing the ON OFF button This will set the Mute setting to On and silence the operation sound and the shutter sound This is convenient when you wish to shoot silently 36 Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function When this function is turned on and it activates restore power by pressing the ON OFF button Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after GE the last control is accessed even if Auto Power Down is set to Off Press any button other than the ON OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on This time can be changed p 55 Playback Mode Powers do
19. 0 4 sec or less Any file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this camera An example of this function is to record Say Cheese as a self timer sound so that the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects or so they can strike a pose fitting the music In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings See the supplied Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera files 146 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 147 List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection Busy Image is being recorded to or read from SD card No memory card You attempted to shoot or play back images without an SD card installed Card locked The SD card is write protected Cannot record You attempted to shoot an image without an SD card installed or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie Memory card error SD card has experienced an anomaly Memory card full SD card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved Or no more image settings slide show and printing se
20. 28 Ssuonoung oiseg 55 Menu Item Options Reference Page File No Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new SD cards are inserted On Off p 100 Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display Off p 99 Language Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor English Deutsch German Frangais French Nederlands Dutch Dansk Danish Suomi Finnish Italiano Italian Norsk Norwegian Svenska Swedish RPX Espafiol Spanish Traditional Chinese 8304 Korean Simplified Chinese Japanese You can also change the language in Playback mode by holding the FUNC SET button and pressing the MENU button Russian Portugu s Portuguese EAAnvika Greek Polski Polish Ce amp tina Czech Magyar Hungarian T rkce Turkish p 34 Video System Sets the video output signal standard NTSC PAL p 141 56 My Camera Menu You can select the start up image and sound operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera These are called the My Camera settings You can also customize the and options for each item with images recorded on the SD card and newly recorded sounds or by using the
21. 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera power is turned off If the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on the date time battery charge is low Use the above method to recharge it Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5 second interval using the following methods This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time Default setting EE GE Depending on the camera model the display may vary slightly Holding the FUNC SET Button While Pressing the ON OFF Button The start up image will not display at startup also the start up sound will not play The Date Time menu will display if the time has not been set The Display Off function will not work while the clock display is on Pressing and Holding the FUNC SET Button in Shooting Mode 2 oy BuuedeJqd The clock display will differ according to the camera orientation Camera held horizontally only the time displays Camera held vertically both the time and date display While the clock display is on you can change the display color by pressing the or 9 button or by firmly holding and gently shaking the camera as shown in the illustration Feel free to change to your preferred color The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when you operate any one of the FUNC SET MENU or Shutter buttons or the mode switch T
22. Button Macro aA Infinity Button p 68 Button 15 DIGITAL IXUS 30 Front View AF assist Beam p 48 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 65 Self timer Lamp p 76 Viewfinder Window p 45 Terminal Cover Flash p 64 Microphone p 112 Wrist Strap Mount DIGITAL Terminal p 134 AN OUT Audio Video OUT Terminal p 140 o The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously How to Open the Terminal Cover Attaching the Wrist Strap You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or SD card slot battery cover When carrying the camera by the strap be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items 16 Back View LCD Monitor p 39 Viewfinder Window p 45 Speaker Tripod Socket Battery Compartment SD card battery compartment SD Card Slot Battery Cover pp 24 26 DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 154 p ng sjueuoduo2 f 17 Operation Panel r Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer Zoom Lever Shooting hn Wide Angle r7 Telephoto p 46 Playback Index 105 C Magnify p 104 Shutter Button p 47 ON OFF Button p 36 Indicators p 19 Mode Switch p 38 Dra Print Share Button p 20 FUNC SET F
23. Canon s testing standards Charging it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F is recommended Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and he battery pack s charge state You may hear a noise during charging This is not a malfunction See Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB 4L Fully charged 162 Battery Pack Handling Precautions Keep the battery pack terminals CO C C clean at all times Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery pack Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it contains the battery pack The battery pack could fly out e At low temperatures battery pack performance may be reduced and the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual Under these conditions resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before use However ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit such as a key holder etc Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or cushions on top of the battery charger while it is charging Heat will build up and could result in a fire Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB 4L in this charger The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera even wit
24. LCD monitor is off this icon will display when you press any button other than the ON OFF FUNC SET MENU or Bav Print Share button Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace the battery pack immediately See Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB 4L Fully charged p 162 uU x D a 3 a gt S 3 5 9 25 26 Installing the SD Card Write Protect Tab The SD card has a write protect tab Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protects existing data e g images When recording to erasing from or formatting the SD card slide the tab upward Writing Erasing Possible Writing Erasing Impossible Ensure that the SD card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera It may damage the camera if inserted backward by mistake Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures Slide the SD card slot battery cover in the direction of the arrows Insert the SD card Push it in with your finger or the white portion of the wrist strap as illustrated on the camera bottom until it clicks into place Do not touch or allow metal objects to contact the terminals on the back of the SD card Slide the SD card slot battery cover closed To Remove the SD card Push the SD card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until it clicks and then release
25. LCD monitor is on the AF frame will appear green If the subject is difficult to focus on the lower indicator beside the viewfinder will blink yellow and the beep will play one time 59 60 Press the shutter button fully p 48 e You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor il See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 176 With the Review function you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting or set it so they do not show at all p 60 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting n uu aa Right after a shot is taken the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds In addition the images will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot Pressing the FUNC SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor except in mode Press the shutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the next frame You can do the following while the image is displayed except in 5 mode Display the image s information p 41 Erase the image p 119 After pressing the FUNC SET button magnify the image p 104 Changing the Review Duration The default review time is 2 seconds The review function can be set to Off
26. SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select Order and press the FUNC SET button All transfer settings for the image are canceled when you select Reset Qty Use the or button to move between images and the 4 or button to select and deselect them e You can press the zoom lever toward to switch to the index mode 3 images and use the same procedures to select images While in index playback pressing the FUNC SET button displays the menu for selecting or deselecting all images Use the or button to select Mark all or Clear all and press the FUNC SET button 4 Press the MENU button The Transfer Order menu reappears Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen Q Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card A checkmark displays on selected images 4apsOC 1eJsueJ 4Odq sPunjes uoissiusueajj 131 Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer Please read Computer System Requirements p 133 in advance Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Mac 0S X With this method you download images using computer commands after you have installed the appropriate software See Co
27. as clearly yoeqheld 103 a Magnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward Q Gp will appear on the monitor You can press the zoom lever toward Q to display the image at a magnification of up to IO 10x Approximate Location of the Magnified Area Use the 4 or button to move around the image Press the FUNC SET button The image advance mode will become active and s r will display in the LCD monitor Press the or button to display the preceding or next image at the same level of magnification You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever 4 Press the FUNC SET button The image advance mode will cancel To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward s 2 You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button 1040 Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified zz Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback O Selected Image Use the 4 or button to change the image selection Qe Switching between Sets of Nine Images Press the zoom lever toward B while in index playback Use the or button to move to ge the previous set or the next set of eco images Hold the 8 button down and press the or button to jump to the first or last set Press the zoom lever toward amp 2 Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index p
28. button to select OK and press the FUNC SET hutton To exit instead of formatting select FC Cancel Fornat memory card The capacity of the SD card displayed after qi formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the SD card This is not a malfunction of the SD card or camera eJouje y Buuedeud When the camera is malfunctioning a corrupted SD card might be the cause Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem When a non Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem SD cards formatted in other cameras computers or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera When that happens reformat the SD card with this camera If formatting in the camera does not work properly turn the camera off and re insert the SD card Then turn the camera back on and format again 29 30 SD Card Handling Precautions eSD cards are high precision electronic devices Do not bend them apply force to them or subject them to shocks or vibration Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card Do not allow dirt water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects Do not peel away the original label the SD card or cover it with another label or sticker e When writing on the SD card use a soft point pen e g felt tip pen Using sharp point pen e g ball point
29. e e p 91 White Balance o o 9 9 9 A p 94 Photo Effect o o 9 9 9 A p 97 ISO Speed o 9 G 9 5 5 p 98 Auto Rotate MOM EG A p 99 Default setting OSetting available ASetting can only be selected for the first image Shaded Area Setting is memorized even when the camera power is shut off With the exception of the Date Time Language and Video System settings all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation p 58 1 2 The resolutions and frame rates for the t Movie mode are as follows Standard Fast Frame Rate Compact Resolution 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Frame Rate 30 frames sec 15 frames sec 60 frames sec OF Q 8 n 2 Night Snapshot mode the flash will automatically fire in Slow Synchro mode 4 Can be set after locking exposure AE lock 5 Automatically set by the camera 177 Canon CANON INC 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japan Europa Africa amp Middle East CANON EUROPA N V PO Box 2262 1180 EG Amstelveen The Netherlands CANON UK LTD or technical support please contact the Canon Help Desk P 0 Box 431 Wallington Surrey SM6 UK Tel 08705 143723 Fax 08705 1433
30. function 152 Problem Cause Solution Subject in recorded image is too bright Light is shining directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera Change the shooting angle Flash is set to on Set the flash to off A bar of light red purple appears on the LCD monitor Subject is too bright This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies White dots appear on the image Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air This is especially noticeable when shooting at wide This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction angle Flash does not fire Flash is set to off Set the flash to on Image not showing Incorrect video Set the video system to the on TV monitor System setting appropriate setting NTSC or PAL for your TV p 56 Shooting in Stitch Assist mode The output will not appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode Cancel the Stitch Assist mode Zoom does not operate Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode Reading images from SD card is slow Recording images to SD card takes a long time SD ca
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32. images Approx 180 minutes The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings Movie data is excluded At low temperatures the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appears very rapidly In these circumstances the performance can be improved by warming the battery pack in a pocket before use Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated The included memory card is used Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 continuous playback at 3 seconds per image See Battery Pack Handling Precautions 22 SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 2 1 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 2 g 0 1 oz Battery Pack NB 4L Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Nominal Voltage 37V Typical Capacity 760 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 3
33. it esaweg y BuuedeJd Q e Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the SD card Since the camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting data to or from the SD card when the indicator blinks green never perform he following actions during this time It could corrupt the image data Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks Turn the camera s power off or open the SD card slot battery cover Please note that SD cards formatted with other manufacturers cameras or a computer or formatted or edited with application programs may slow down writing to the SD card or may not operate correctly in the camera You are recommended to use SD cards that have been formatted in your camera p 28 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities 160 27 Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data o Please note that formatting initializing an SD card erases all data including protected images and other file types Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green Press the MENU button The Rec or Ea Play menu is displayed Use the button to select the Set up menu 7 Use the 4 or button to select ad irormat and press the FUNC SET button Use the
34. or Off It may not display under some circumstances depending on the selected settings Q A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon appears in the LCD monitor Set the flash to or or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot Right after a shot is taken the image and its information appear the LCD monitor for 2 seconds or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed 2 10 sec even if you release the shutter button p 61 If you continue to press the shutter button right after shooting an image or press the FUNC SET button while the image is displayed the image will continue to display While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor you can check the exposure with the graph see Histogram Function p 44 that shows the distribution of the brightness data If the exposure requires adjustment set the exposure compensation and reshoot Press the DISP button if the histogram and other information are not shown Suonoung oiseg 41 1 5 8 5 Spot AE Point Frame 4 Mode Metering Mode p 90 B AF Frame p 85 J Shooting Method pp 73 76 ca Low Battery p 25 gn Macro Infinity p 68
35. or changed to any time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds in one second increments In the e Rec menu select Sef timr Review AF assist Beam On BEL deer Off See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the button to select the review setting and press the MENU button With the Off option the image will not automatically display In the 2 sec to 10 sec range the image will continue to display for the specified time even if the shutter button is released 61 62 Changing Resolution Compression Settings EHE EE You can change the compression excluding movies and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot Resolution Purpose Large 2272 x 1704 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1 1600 1200 pixels A Medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels El Small 640 x 480 pixels High v Low Print larger than A4 size prints 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in Print larger than Letter size prints 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Print up to A4 size prints 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in Print up to Letter size prints 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Print postcard size prints 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in Print L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in Send images as e mail attachments Shoot more images m rs Postcard Date Imprint Mode 1600 x 1200 pixels The r
36. partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved When editing movies use a fully charged battery pack or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 p 154 110 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 yoegheld a Use the button to select the image to be rotated and press the FUNC SET button Cycle through the 90 270 0 orientations with each press of the FUNC SET button Press the MENU button The display will return to the Play menu Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen o Movies cannot be rotated When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images Images be magnified when rotated 104 Images taken vertically with Auto Image Rotate p 99 set to On will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on the camera s LCD monitor 111 112 Attaching Sound Memos to Images j In playback mode including single image playback index playback and magnifying playback you can attach sound memos up to 60 seconds to an image The sound data is saved in the WAVE format In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Se
37. pen or pencil may damage the SD card or corrupt the recorded data Since some or all of the data recorded on the SD card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise static electricity or card malfunction making a backup copy of important data is recommended e Moving SD card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction To avoid condensation place the SD card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature elf condensation forms on the SD card store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally Do not use or store SD cards in the following locations Locations subject to dust or sand Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Precaution for Multi Media Cards This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand SD cards You may use multi media cards MMC with this camera However Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of multi media cards MMC Setting the Date and Time The Date Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built in rechargeable lithium ion date time battery charge is low Start from Step 5 to set the date and time Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green Press the MENU button The e Rec or E Play
38. program fop thisactio Q If the event dialog fails to appear click the Start menu and select Programs or All Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow 135 136 The following window will display CameraWindow Canon XXXXXXXXXXX Acquire Images Set to Camera Remote shooting Downloads using camera Downloads using computer E Starts to download images zs Lets you select and download images Displays this screen when the camera is connected Using the software and computer to download images See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Using the Camera to Download Images Direct Transfer Function See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer p 137 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time p 134 All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer Transfers and saves to the computer only the E New Images images that have not been previously transferred Transfers and saves to the computer only the images DPOF Trans Images with DPOF Transfer Order settings p 130 Transfers and saves single images to the mU Select amp Transfer computer as you view and select them Transfers and saves single images to the computer as Wallpaper you view a
39. setting before shooting Press the button to lock the exposure setting AE lock and display the exposure compensation bar in the LCD monitor Use the or gt button to adjust the setting The exposure compensation setting will cancel if you press the MENU button or change the white balance photo effect or shooting mode The recording time and capacity may vary according to camera usage and SD card performance If free space in the camera s internal memory becomes too scarce even if there is surplus recording time or capacity available the symbol will display at the bottom right of the LCD monitor in red and the camera will automatically cease filming shortly thereafter If the warning displays frequently try the following procedures Reformat the SD card before filming p 28 Set the resolution to 320 x 240 or the frame rate to 15 frames sec Use a high speed SD card SDC 512MSH etc QuickTime 3 0 or later is required to play back movie files AVI Motion JPEG on a computer QuickTime for Windows is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk On the Macintosh platform this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8 5 or later operating systems Changing the Frame Rate In the Standard mode you can select between one of two frame rates number of frames recorded each second 30 frames sec or 15 frames sec In the FUNC menu select mq See Selecting Menus and Settin
40. sjueuoduo2 Flash p 64 Microphone p 112 Wrist Strap Mount DIGITAL Terminal p 134 AN OUT Audio Video OUT Terminal p 140 o The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously How to Open the Terminal Cover Attaching the Wrist Strap You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or SD card slot battery cover When carrying the camera by the strap be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items 13 Back View LCD Monitor p 39 Tripod Socket Battery Compartment SD card battery compartment SD Card Slot Battery Cover pp 24 26 DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 154 14 Operation Panel r Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer 9 Zoom Lever i Shooting ON OFF Button 36 asa Wide Angle r amp 1 Telephoto 46 8 Playback a Indicators p 19 Ee Index 105 C Magnify p 104 Shutter Button p 47 8 Mode Switch 38 yew Print Share Button p 20 FUNC SET Function Set Button MENU Button p 50 p 49 DISP Display Button p 39 Light Metering Button p 90 4 Button 4 Flash Button p 64 Button 4 Single Image Erase Button p 119 Cy Continuous Button p 73 Self timer Button p 76
41. supplied software See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for details Menu Item Available Settings jr Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item Sets the image displayed when the Start up Image camera power is turned on 7 Sets the sound played when the camera Start up Sound power is turned on Sets the sound played when any button p 142 Operation Sound other than the shutter button is pressed Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self timer mode Shutter Sound My Camera Menu Contents Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed There is no shutter sound for movies Edom EN A F3 How the Mute option in the fi Set up Menu and Sounds in the PA My Camera Menu Interact To turn off each sound such as the start up sound shutter sound operation sound and self timer sound Mute must first be set to On in the ij Set up menu When Mute is set to On each sound option will not play even if they are set individually to On The warning sound however will play even when Mute is set to On Ssuonoung 2iseg 57 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation Press the ON OFF button Set the mode switch to any position Power Lamp Press and hold the MENU button for more t
42. the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice No part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Canon Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera the software SD memory cards SD cards personal computers peripheral devices or use of non Canon SD cards Trademark Acknowledgments Canon PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries SD is a trademark Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2004 Canon Inc All rights reserved 174 175 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting Shooting Function Page 4
43. will not retract SD card slot battery cover was opened with power on First close the SD card slot battery cover and then turn the power off SD card slot battery cover was opened while recording to the SD card warning signal Sounds First close the SD card slot battery cover and then turn the power off Battery pack consumed quickly Battery life exceeded if battery pack loses its charge quickly at normal temperature Replace the battery pack with a new one 23 C 73 F Battery pack will not Battery pack life Replace the battery pack with a charge exceeded new one Poor contact between battery pack and battery charger Insert battery pack securely into battery charger Ensure that battery charger plug is securely plugged into the power outlet Sounds come from the camera interior The camera s horizontal vertical orientation was changed The camera s orientation mechanism is operating There is no malfunction Image is blurred or out of focus Camera moved Be careful not to move the camera while pressing the shutter button Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF assist Beam Be careful not to block the AF assist Beam with fingers or other items AF assist Beam is set to Off e Set the AF assist Beam to On p 53 Bunoouse qnoJ a 151 Problem Cause Solution Image is blurred or Subject is
44. you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly Please note that Canon its subsidiaries and affiliates and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory including SD memory cards that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format 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 For information on your camera s warranty please refer to the Canon European Warranty System EWS Booklet supplied with your camera For Canon Customer Support contacts please see rear of this booklet or the European Warranty System EWS Booklet Safety Precautions Before using the camera please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below 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 corre
45. 1 All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2 0 compliant board are not guaranteed Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk first time only Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for the installation procedures With a Macintosh it is next necessary to set the ImageBrowser auto start settings Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for details Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer s USB port to the camera s DIGITAL terminal USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable Please see How to Open the Terminal Cover pp 13 16 Insert the interface cable until it clicks into place Treat the connector area with great care while you attach and remove the interface cable Always grasp the connector s sides to remove the interface cable D from the camera s DIGITAL terminal E Set the mode switch to gt Playback Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green Windows Proceed to step 5 below Macintosh Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and download images e y Select Canon CameraWindow in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click OK first time only XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Camera connected Always use this
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47. 5 4 x 40 3 x 5 9 mm 1 4 x 1 6 x 0 23 in Weight Approx 17 g 0 6 oz Battery Charger CB 2LV CB 2LVE 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Input 10 VA 100 V 14 VA 240 V CB 2LV 0 1 A 100 V 0 06 A 240 V CB 2LVE Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 65 A Charging Time Approx 90 minutes Operating Temperatures 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Dimensions 53 0 x 86 0 x 19 5 mm 2 1 x 3 4 x 0 77 in Weight Approx 60 g 2 1 oz CB 2LV Approx 55 g 1 9 0z CB 2LVE Compact Power Adapter CA DC10 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Input 047A Rated Output 4 3 V DC 1 5A Operating Temperatures 0 40 32 104 F Dimensions 42 6 x 104 4 x 31 4 mm 1 7 x 4 1 x 1 2 in Weight Approx 180 g 6 3 oz xipueddy a 163 Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self timer p 76 Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button Setting the self timer to amp delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking thus preventing a blurred image Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot How to Adjust the Exposure p 91 This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness However recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the
48. 5mm Film Image Area Subject Equivalent Max Telephoto 30 cm 1 0 ft 108 x 81 mm 4 3x 3 2 in Max Wide Angle 3 cm 1 2 in 37 x27 mm 1 5 x 1 1 in Punoous a 69 Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro io Use this mode to shoot a subject in the range of 3 to 10 cm 1 2 to 3 9 in from the end of the lens zoom fixed at maximum wide angle Since this mode trims all but the image center and magnifies it with the digital zoom you can make a subject appear even larger than in the normal macro mode Images can be zoomed to the following powers in the digital macro mode DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 1 4x 1 8x 2 2x 2 7x 3 6x DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 1 3x 1 6x 2 0x 2 5x 3 2x Q e The digital macro mode cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in macro mode Press the DISP button to turn on the LCD monitor In the FUNC menu select 0 See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Digital Macro Od B 9 B S x Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and E will appear on the LCD monitor Use the zoom lever adjust the zoom Oi to achieve the desired composition See Functions Available in Each Shoo
49. 9 9 mm 0 78 in e Weight DIGITAL IXUS 40 camera body only Approx 130 g 4 59 oz DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 115 g 4 06 oz 1 This digital camera supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camera s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints xipueddy a 159 SD Cards and Estimated Capacities Still Images C With card included with the camera SDC 16M SDC 128M SDC 512MSH 6 61 237 IM 2272 x 1704 pixels n pom 12 109 425 DIGITAL IXUS 40 24 217 838 2048 x 1536 pixels 295 15 136 529 DIGITAL IXUS 30 30 269 1041 13 121 471 1600 x 1200 pixels 24 217 838 46 411 1590 23 211 816 1024 x 768 pixels 42 372 1438 74 652 2517 52 460 1777 El 640 x 480 pixels 80 711 2746 P3 DIES P3 DIS D D IE DI D EY PL DES 1118 4316 Same for both the DIGITAL IXUS 40 and the DIGITAL IXUS 30 models Movie SDC 16M SDC 128M SDC 512MSH 6 sec 1 4 sec 4 min 9 sec 640 x 480 pixels 14sec 2 7 sec 8 min 14 sec Standard 20sec 1 sec 11 min 42 sec 320 x 240 pixels 40sec 5 min 55 sec 22 min 53 sec ai Ld 320 x 240 pixel
50. All Images 2 120 Single Images wee 119 EXDOSULIG cos ete 91 F FE Lock File Number Flash Focus Lock FUNC Menu H Histogram 44 Image File Sizes 161 Index Playback 105 Indicator 19 36 WPF etes 68 Interface Cable 134 ISO 98 L Language 34 LCD 39 Information Displayed 41 Using the LCD Monitor 39 M MCI ice 68 Magnifying 104 Menu Menu Settings and Factory Defaults My Camera Menu Play Menu Rec Set up 065 Editing As 106 Shooting cens 78 Mute Mode 54 My Camera Menu Changing 142 Registering 144 My Camera Settings 142 File Format 146 O ON OFF Button 36 P Photo Effect me 97 Play 54 Playback Mode 38 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 74 5 1 37 Print Shar
51. Canon DIGITAL DIGITAL XUSA4O 510530 DiGICIl PictBridge DIRECT PRINT BUBBLE JET DIRECT Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section p 6 Please also read the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide Exif Print DPOF Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Installing the Software This Guide ww Connecting the Camera to a Computer Lis Guide Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Ja Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended CD ROM This product is designed to achieve excellent performance optimally 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 0 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 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
52. Frame Rewinds if the FUNC SET button is held down Next Frame Fast Forwards if the FUNC SET button is held down Last Frame Edit Switches to movie editing mode p 109 yoegheld ul BR 107 108 o Movies recorded with high resolutions and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading SD cards Movies recorded at the Fast Frame Rate setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format may play back with a frame rate lower than the recorded one when output to a TV or video You can play every frame by using the slow motion playback To check the images at the original frame rate you are recommended to play the movie back on the camera s LCD monitor or on a computer You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera See List of Messages p 148 You can adjust the playback volume of movie clips in the thi Set up menu Use the television s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set p 140 The audio cannot be played in slow motion playback Editing Movies Selecting Edit in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip Q Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited M
53. Lock 88 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock 89 Switching between Light Metering Modes 90 Adjusting the Exposure 91 Shooting in Long Shutter 92 Adjusting the Tone White 94 Changing the Photo Effect sss 97 Adjusting the ISO Speed tee teneret eines 98 Setting the Auto Rotate Function sss 99 Resetting the File Number sssssssenntenees 100 Playback Displaying Images Individually 103 C Magnifying IMAGES 104 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 105 Viewing Movies Editing Movies sess Rotating Images in the Attaching Sound Memos to Images Automated Playback Slide Shows Protecting saxa oce mr eo epic Erasing Erasing Single Images sss 119 Erasing All Images ccccccscscscsesesscscsesesscscsssecscsesesecsesesecetscseeeeaes 120 Print Settings About Printing ttn einen nens 122 Setting the DPOF Print Settings sss 124 Image Transmi
54. NC SET button Suonoung 2152 49 50 r FUNC Menu Shooting Mode p 66 i Photo Effect p 97 Auto Effect Off ic Oo A 5 0 ay F1 Compression p 62 Eri i Frame Rate p 81 30 fps B m ll Long Shutter Mode 92 Resolution p 62 Long EN MENU 91 2272x1704 OMM S MA White Balance p 94 E Resolution Movie p 63 640x480 Ea ISO Speed p 98 ISO Speed AUTO 50 100 200 400 Items in parentheses show default settings Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button Slide the mate switch to C3 gt gt Shooting B8 Movie or gt Playback gt Press the MENU button In Shooting mode the Rec menu appears In Playback mode the E3 Play menu appears Use the button to select em the Rec Play Set up or My Camera menu e Select the menu with the Fe Ea or FA icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected The zoom lever lets you select the menu even if the e IX fii or PA icon is not selected suonoung 21529 4 Use the 4 or button to select an item See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults p 53 Use the or button to select an option Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be selected after pressing the FUNC SET button to display the
55. al if the contrast in brightness is too great To shoot landscapes swivel pan the camera around its own vertical axis To shoot close ups slide the camera over the subject keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode E Left to right horizontally E Right to left horizontally In the FUNC menu select See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 the 6 Rec menu select Stitch Assist and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select a shooting direction and press the FUNC SET button 12 Stitch Assist VENU 83 Shoot the first frame in the sequence The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot e Use the 4 or button to check or retake the recorded images Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together Repeat the procedure for additional images A sequence may contain up to 26 images Press the MENU button after the last shot The Stitch Assist session ends Press the MENU button again to return to the shooting Screen o A custom white balance setting cannot be set in Stitch Assist mode To use a custom white balance setting set it before sele
56. and the or W button to select or deselect them Selected images display a number corresponding to their selection order and a white checkmark R4 You can press the zoom lever toward Eef to switch to the index mode 3 images and use the same procedures to select images While in index playback pressing the FUNC SET button displays the menu for selecting or deselecting all images Use the or button to select Mark all or Clear all and press the FUNC SET button Select images for the Slide Show Playback screen reappears to finish the Press the MENU button Press the MENU button repeatedly until the procedure 116 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously Sets the duration that each image displays Choose between 3 10 Play Time nds 15 seconds 30 seconds and Manual Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped Repeat Display the Slide Show menu See Starting a Slide Show p 114 Slide Show DPOF Program All Images Use the button to select Set up and press the FUNC SET button Use the 4 or button to select Play Time or Repeat and the or button to select an option button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen 4 Press the MENU button The s
57. aximum telephoto can throw the background out of focus to make the flower stand out Macro with the telephoto Macro with the wide angle zoom zoom xipueddy n 165 166 Digital Macro When using digital macro you can make a subject even larger than in the normal macro mode You can enjoy seeing characteristics of a subject in your photos that might escape the naked eye Image Comparison x bea ES Digital Macro Mode Subject Distance Subject Distance 3 cm Subject Distance 3 cm 30 cm 1 0 ft 1 2 in 1 2 in Digital Zoom Approx 3 6x for DIGITAL IXUS 40 Macro Mode Standard Mode A Auto Play Slide Show 114 Auto Rotate Function Autofocus AV Cable AVC DC300 140 B Battery Capacity ics 162 21 Handling 22 Installing 24 C Clock Display Compression Computer System Requirements 133 Connecting the Camera to a Com hj SPEED MN Continuous Shooting Custom White Balance D DIGITAL Terminal Digital Zoom Direct Interface Cable 20 Direct Transfer DPOF Print Order Print Style Selecting Images 124 DPOF Transfer Order 130 E Efasitig eint 119
58. brightness Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor secure the camera to a tripod before shooting Use of the flash may result in an over exposed image If that occurs shoot with the flash set to 8 The following are unavailable Exposure Compensation Light Metering AE Lock FELock ISO speed AUTO Flash Auto Auto with Red Eye Reduction Flash on with Red Eye Reduction Available Shutter Speeds The following shutter speeds in seconds are available 15 13 10 86 543225 2 16 13 1 93 94 Adjusting the Tone White Balance LJ m gs When the white balance mode is set to match the light source the camera reproduces colors more accurately Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows m Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera E3 Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day e Cloudy For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies t pss For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Em For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight Fluorescent H fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording with the optimal white balance data go Custom memorized in the camera from a white colored object such as white pape
59. cally Copy the SD card s images to the desired folder on the hard disk The images are contained in the xxxCANON folder which is a subfolder of the DCIM folder on the SD card The xxx represents a number from 100 to 998 p 101 139 Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC DC300 Turn off the Camera and the TV 36 E Connect the AV cable to the camera s AV OUT terminal Use the toggle on the wrist strap to open the terminal cover pp 13 16 and insert the AV cable all the way Treat the connector area with great care while you attach and remove the AV cable 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV 7 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 140 e Al Slide the mode switch to C3 Shooting B8 Movie or gt Playback Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green The image will appear on the TV Shoot or play back images as usual Power Lamp Press the DISP button when images are not being displayed on the TV when shooting ATV set cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV f the TV is a stereo model you can plug the audio pl
60. ct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself other persons and equipment n the next few pages the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories such as the battery charger and separately sold compact power adapter See the System Map for power supply accessory details A Storing SD cards Store the SD memory card out of the reach of children and infants It may be swallowed accidentally If this occurs consult a doctor immediately A Warnings Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight 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 Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Accidental damage to the camera or battery pack by a child could result in serious injury In addition placement of the strap around the child s neck could result in asphyxiation Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock Internal inspections alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera d
61. cting Stitch Assist in the Rec menu p 95 The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence t is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode Fl See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 176 84 Switching between Focusing Modes sum is Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting 9 AF frames you can set it to the center AF frame When AiAF is set to On the AF frame does not appear When AiAF is set to Off however the AF frame will appear The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames from 9 available points that it will use to determine the focus The camera focuses using the center AF frame This is convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty The C symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor No frame On Off In the Rec menu select AiAF See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the button to select On or Off You can shoot right after selecting an option Press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting screen The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used 85 86 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock oag zc perm The AF lock only works in the d mode
62. direct print compatible printer See the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to print Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images Singly All images on an SD card the number of print copies is set to one per image Single Images In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the button to select Order and press the FUNC SET button To cancel the Print Order settings select Reset Print Order DPOF CQ Standard 0 prints Date Off File No Off Set up Select images for printing As shown below selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the Print Type settings p 128 Print Type E Standard Il amp Both Use the 4 or button to select an image the or 4 button to select the number of print copies up to maximum of 99 amp Index Use the or button to move to an image and the or 4 button to select or deselect it A checkmark displays on selected images GNX Number of Print Copies You can press the zoom lever toward to Switch to the index mode 3 images and use the same procedures to select images 4 Press the MENU button i The Print Order menu will reappear N Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen sBumes Juud a 125 A
63. e Button 15 18 Protect coc eie pires 118 R hec onte 53 Red Eye Reduction Function 65 Resolution Review Duration PA Rotate a S SD Card Capacities Formatting i Handling Installing Self Timer Set up Menu Shooting Mode AUtO 59 Digital Macro 70 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 176 Indore tns 66 Kids amp Pets 66 Manual 66 Night Snapshot 66 Porttait 5 ees 66 Stitch Assist 82 Underwater 66 Shutter Button 47 Pressing Fully 48 Pressing Halfway 47 Shutter 92 Single Image Playback 103 Slide Show Play Time eoe Repeat Settings a Sound Memo Spot AE Point Frame T Telephoto ie 46 U USB pott cte 134 White Balance Wide Angle Wrist Strap 169 170 171 172 173 Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions Canon reserves the right to change
64. e mode If you want a more immediate shutter response set the flash to or 65 66 Selecting a Shooting Mode Gi GGnnaaem 1 You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera p eo Auto 59 Manual Lets you adjust the exposure white balance photo effect and other settings yourself You can approach as close as 3 cm 1 2 in minimum Digital focusing distance to a subject to shoot p 70 Since this 5 Maita mode trims all but the image center and magnifies it with the digital zoom you can make a subject appear even larger than in the normal macro mode Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people Night Use this to take snapshots of people against twilight or night Tut backgrounds to reduce the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod Allows you capture subjects that move around such as Kd Kids amp Pets children and pets without missing photo opportunities Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject s true color Ka Indoor when shooting under florescent or tungsten lightning The exposure is regulated so as to avoid the use of flash as much as possible Appropriate for shooting images with the All Weather Case AW g DC30 sold separately This mode uses an optimal white Underwater balance setting to reduce bluish
65. e shooting screen e When Sil is selected the self timer sounds and the blinking gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates When is selected the self timer sounds at the same time as the shutter 2 seconds The self timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the My Camera menu p 57 e See Photo Tips and Information p 164 See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 button is pressed The shutter activates in Punoous a 77 Shooting a Movie The following three movie modes are available Standard You can select the resolution and frame rate yourself You can shoot until the SD card becomes full Using high speed SD cards SDC 512MSH recommended Resolution 52 640 x 480 320 x 240 Frame Rate 30 frames sec 15 frames sec KL Fast ew Frame Rate Use this mode to record fast moving subjects such as in sports photography Resolution 320 x 240 Frame Rate 60 frames sec Max Clip Length 1 minute Compact Since the resolution is low this mode is convenient for sending movies as e mail attachments or when the SD card capacity is low Resolution 1 160 x 120 Frame Rate 15 frames sec Max Clip Length 3 minutes The frame rate indicates the number of frames recorded replayed in one second The higher the frame rate the smoother the motion The recording time will va
66. ect Transfer menu is displayed The image selection screen will appear directly when the Select amp Transfer or the Wallpaper option was last selected Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X v10 1 5 v10 3 you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images qi without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed However please note that there are certain limitations to downloading with this method For more details please refer to the supplied leaflet entitled For Windows XP and Mac OS X Users i Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer s USB port to the camera s DIGITAL terminal See steps 2 4 and onward starting on p 134 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading 1ejndujo3 e y Downloading Directly from an SD Card Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into an SD card reader connected to the computer Refer to your card adapter s or card reader s manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader Double click the icon of the drive containing the SD card Depending on the operating system the drive containing the SD card may display automati
67. emi when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions e g dark conditions The AF assist Beam can be turned off p 53 For example if animals are your subjec shooting in the dark to avoid startling th turn off the beam when em However please keep in mind the following facts Turning the AF assist Beam off or s hooting in dark places may make it more difficult for the camera to focus The red eye reduction lamp may emi or Fi even if the AF assist Beam is tu when the flash is set to rned off Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings as well as other camera settings like the Date Time and sounds Menus are displayed by pressing the FUNC SET or MENU button according to the circumstances Use the following procedures to select settings Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC SET Button Shooting Mode only Slide the mode switch to 3 Shooting or BP Movie Press the FUNC SET button Use the 4 or button to select an item Please see the FUNC Menu topic on the next page for the selectable menu items Use the or 9 button to select an option Some menu items allow you to make further settings by pressing the MENU button You can shoot right after performing these steps The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FU
68. ery charger to charge the battery pack Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Storage in such areas could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns Do not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to its lens The resulting heat build up could damage the flash Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating not over the specified rating The plug of the battery charger varies according to region Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the plug or cable is damaged or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet Do not allow metal objects such as pins or keys or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please take care when operating the camera for extended periods as your hands may experience a burning sensation 11 12 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
69. esolution is set to Il 1600 x 1200 and the compression to F7 Fine e See Postcard Date Imprint Mode p 74 Paper sizes vary according to region The resolution at the IM Large setting is as follows DIGITAL IXUS 40 2272 x 1704 pixels DIGITAL IXUS 30 2048 x 1536 pixels Compression Purpose Superfine Fine Normal High Quality Normal Shoot higher quality images Shoot normal quality images Shoot more images Movies can be shot with the following resolutions Frame Rate Resolution m I frames sec frames sec frames sec Sunan 640 x 480 pixels a 320 x 240 pixels Q Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixels Ey Compact lr 160 x 120 pixels In the FUNC menu select F or P See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select an option For movies see page p 78 You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting Screen See Image File Sizes Estimated p 161 See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities p 160 63 Using the Flash a CE mam s Use the flash according to the guideli
70. et up menu will close Pressing the MENU The display interval may vary slightly from the set time for some images when played Slide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk 117 118 Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure In the E3 Play menu select 9 and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the lt or button to select an image to protect and press the FUNC SET button The icon appears on protected images You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback by pressing the zoom lever toward Q or 4 SET T VENUES Protection Icon Press the MENU button The Play menu displays again Press it again to return to the playback screen To Cancel Protection After step 1 select an image to remove protection from and press the FUNC SET button o Please note that formatting initializing an SD card erases all data including protected images p 28 Q Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protected images cannot be erased with this function Use the or button to select an image for deletion and press the Kj button
71. 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 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 141 Charging the Date Time Battery The camera has a built in rechargeable lithium ion battery that maintains the date time and other camera settings This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera When you first purchase the camera place a charged battery pack in it for at least 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera power is turned off f the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on it means that the date time battery charge is depleted Recharge it as described above About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used In the example below the procedure can be used in the following mode When the mode switch is set to gg So Postcard Date Imprint Mode a CIT su When the Shooting mode is set to the following modes Auto Manual Portrait Night Snapsho
72. gs p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select or gi You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting 4 screen Ux Punoous a 81 82 Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist is Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged stitched to create one panoramic image on a computer The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image To merge the images on computer use PhotoStitch one of the supplied programs Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them When shooting try to include a distinctive item landmark in the overlapping portions Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10 of the image height Do not include moving items in the overlap Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image Make the brightness in each image consistent The final image will appear unnatur
73. h the power off or in the charger This will shorten battery life Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the and terminals Fig A as this can damage the battery pack To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse always replace the terminal cover Fig B You may be able to check the charge state when Battery Pack NB 4L is used depending upon how the terminal cover is attached Fig C D Fig A Fig B Fig C Fig D Charged Battery Spent Battery s X eEven charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use or one day before to ensure a full charge Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time about one year may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance you are recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage elf the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced Attach it so the Attach it the A is visible opposite way to Fig C 2
74. han 5 seconds Use the or button to select OK and press the FUNC SET button To exit without resetting select Cancel Default settings Reset settings to default il Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer The following cannot be reset Shooting mode The Date Time Language and Video System options in the Set up menu p 55 p 56 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 94 Newly added My Camera settings p 144 58 Shooting in Auto Mode CI In this mode all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else Slide the mode switch to 3 Shooting In the FUNC menu select Auto See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button Bunoous ato L Oc 6982353 The display will return to the shooting screen and will appear on the LCD monitor Aim the camera at the subject 4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition relative subject size in the viewfinder p 46 Press the shutter button halfway p 47 Two beeps will play when the camera has beside the viewfinder will light green or finished metering and the upper indicator orange If the
75. he clock cannot be displayed when menus are displayed with the MENU button The clock s display interval can be changed in the Set up menu p 55 33 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights green Press the MENU button The Rec or Ea Play menu is displayed Use the button to select the Set up menu Use the 4 or button to select Language and press the FUNC SET button 34 Al Use the button to select a language and press the FUNC SET button Press the MENU button t The display will return to the shooting or is playback screen The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by holding down the FUNC SET button and pressing the MENU button This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera y A 35 Basic Functions Turning the Power On Press the ON OFF button until the indicator lights green The lens extends when the mode switch is set to IC m The LCD monitor will turn on when the mode switch is set to 8 or gt in gt mode the indicator beside the viewfinder will blink green Power Lamp To Turn the Power Off Press the ON OFF button again f the Card locked
76. he shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter In the Rec menu select Long Shutter See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Stitch Assist Use the or button to select On and press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting Screen In the FUNC menu select Ey and press the MENU button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select a shutter speed The higher the value the brighter the image and the lower the value the darker the image You can shoot right after selecting a value B The menu displays again after the shot tong shutter MENU 5 E n allowing you to change the settings easily gt M 120 Press the FUNC SET button H The display will return to the shooting SZ screen To Cancel the Long Shutter mode While Long Shutter is displayed in the FUNC menu press the MENU button o The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded a image increases at long shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1 3 seconds to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images Nevertheless a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired
77. hite paper cloth or gray card and press the MENU button f you are using the LCD monitor compose the image so the paper or cloth completely fills the center frame in the display or the entire viewfinder before pressing the MENU button The camera reads the white balance data when you press the MENU button You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting Screen You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero 0 before setting a custom white balance The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect image appears completely black or white Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data If the settings differ the optimal white balance may not be set In particular ISO Speed Flash Setting the he fo lash lowing should not be changed on or off is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to Auto or also use the flash when you shoot Since the whi preset the wh Rec menu eba o with Red Eye Reduction make sure that you ance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode ite balance before selecting Stitch Assist in the le The camera will re record even i
78. ight This does not constitute a malfunction U Shooting Mode icy m 2 T Press the DISP button 5 The display mode changes as follows with 9 each press a gt Standard No Information Off The LCD monitor setting On or Off is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again However the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the Change the battery pack message has displayed while the LCD monitor was on in Shooting mode n the 88 mode the LCD monitor turns on regardless of its On Off setting 39 Playback Mode 1 When the mode switch is set to gt the LCD monitor will turn on Press the DISP button The display mode changes as follows with each press gt Standard No Information In index playback mode 105 the detailed display is not available 40 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images the shooting information review information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor Shooting Information Shooting Mode When setting the flash continuous mode self timer macro mode infinity mode or the metering method the shooting information displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard No Information
79. in a different camera or format an image edited with a computer or a movie Incompatible WAVE format A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the format of the existing sound memo is incorrect Cannot register this image You attempted to add a start up image or a movie that was created with another camera Protected You attempted to erase a protected image or movie Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings Cannot process any more Cannot complete Could not save the print or transfer settings Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG file Exx xx number Camera malfunction Turn the power off and then back on then shoot or play back A problem exists if the error code reappears Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk If an error code displays directly after taking a picture the shot may not have been recorded Check image in playback mode sobessa Jo 351 8 149 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will not Power is not turned Press the ON OFF button for a operate on moment SD card slot battery cover is open Confirm that the SD card slot battery cover is securely closed Insufficient battery voltage Insert a fully charged battery into the camera Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately
80. inters PIXMA series SELPHY DS series 2 Digital Print Order Format Direct Print Compatible Printer Compact Photo Card Photo Bubble Jet Printer Printer Printer 122 This guide explains DPOF print settings For information on how to print images refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera Also refer to your printer s manual Please check the System Map to confirm the compact photo printer SELPHY CP series card photo printer models and Bubble Jet Printers PIXMA series SELPHY DS series that can be used with this camera Direct Print Compatible Printing e Connect the camera to the printer Set various print settings except DPOF print settings e Print For details see the Direct Print User Guide sBumes Juud B DPOF Print Settings e See Selecting Images for Printing p 124 v e Set the number of print copies pp 125 127 v e See Setting the Print Style p 128 Standard Index Both Date On Off File Numbers On Off For details see the Direct Print User Guide DPOF Transfer Order e Select the images to download to a computer p 130 123 124 Setting the DPOF Print Settings j You can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF or for printing on a
81. istributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Similarly never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera power off remove the battery pack or unplug the battery charger from the power outlet Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera power off remove the battery pack or unplug the power cable from the power outlet Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids Do not allow liquids to enter the interior The camera has not been waterproofed If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth If water or
82. layback To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward Q yoegheld g 105 106 Viewing Movies You can play movie clips shot in B mode o Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode Movie Control volume Level Panel Use the or button to select a movie Images with a 3g M icon are movies Press the FUNC SET button The movie control panel will display e Use the or button to adjust the sound volume Use the or button to select Play and press the FUNC SET button The movie and sound will play When playback ends the movie stops at the last frame displayed Press the FUNC SET button to display the movie control panel Press the FUNC SET button again to play from the beginning Pausing and Resuming Play Press the FUNC SET button during playback The movie playback pauses Press the FUNC SET button again to resume Operating the Movie Control Panel Select a movie and press the FUNC SET button p 106 The movie control panel will display Use the or button to select one of the following and press the FUNC SET button E3 Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback Pressing the MENU button also returns to single image playback Play Slow Motion Playback The playback speed will change if you press the or button in slow motion playback First Frame Previous
83. layback Modes Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 10x max in LCD monitor advance or reverse through magnified images possible Sound memos up to 60 sec Slide show or Movie slow motion play back possible Direct Print Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible and PictBridge compliant Display Languages 21 languages available for menus and messages English German French Dutch Danish Finnish Italian Norwegian Swedish Spanish Simplified Chinese Russian Portuguese Greek Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Traditional Chinese Korean and Japanese My Camera Settings The start up image start up sound operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound can be customized using the following methods 1 Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera 2 Using the downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software 158 Interface USB mini B PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Power Source Rechargeable lithium ion battery type NB 4L AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 Operating Temperature 0 40 32 104 F Operating Humidity 10 90 Dimensions DIGITAL IXUS 40 excluding protrusions 86 0 x 53 0 x 20 7 mm 3 4 x 2 1 x 0 82 in Thinnest section 19 5 mm 0 77 in DIGITAL IXUS 30 85 8 x 53 4 x 21 1 mm 3 4 x 2 1 x 0 83 in Thinnest section 1
84. lecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select an image and press the FUNC SET button The sound memo control panel will display Use the button to select Record and press the FUNC SET button to record The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed Press the FUNC SET button again to stop recording To resume recording press the FUNC SET button again Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be added to any one image To return to the previous screen select Exit and press the FUNC SET button Exiting Sound Memos Press the MENU button Playing Erasing Sound Memos Display an image with a sound memo attached p 112 and press the FUNC SET button Images with sound memos attached have the icons displayed on them The sound memo control panel will display Use the button to select Play or Erase and press the FUNC SET button Play The sound memo will play Playback will stop when you press the FUNC SET button Press the FUNC SET button again o to resume playback Sound Memo Panel e Use the or button to adjust the sound volume Erase A confirmation menu will display Use the or button to select Erase and press the FUNC SET button To return the playback to the beginning select Pause while stopped and press the FUNC SET button o You cannot attach sound
85. ll the Images on an SD Card In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select Order and press the FUNC SET button To cancel the DPOF print settings select C standard 0 prints Reset Off Off Set up Reset Press the zoom lever toward zz The display switches to index playback 3 images Press the FUNC SET button 4 126 Use the 4 or button to select Mark all and press the FUNC SET button One copy is set to print for each image When the print type is set to Standard or BI E Both the number of print copies can be set individually for each image When Index is selected the print settings can be deleted You can cancel all the settings by selecting Clear all Press the MENU button The Print Order menu will reappear Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu Press it again to go back to the playback screen o The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF compliant cameras These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings Print settings cannot be set for movie images v 5 a o amp 5 a 127 Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date A ma
86. memos to movies The Memory card full message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card f an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that image and the Incompatible WAVE format message will display You can erase incompatible sound data using the camera Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased The volume can be adjusted the Set up menu p 55 yoegheld 113 114 Automated Playback Slide Shows Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on an SD card can be displayed one by one in an automated slide show Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards p 124 All Images Plays all images on the SD card in order Slide Show 1 3 Plays the images selected for each slide show in order p 115 In the E Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The Slide Show menu will display Use the 4 or button to select Program and the or button to select All Images Show 1 Slide Show DPOF Show 2 or Show 3 3 sec 3l See p 116 from step 3 for selecting the playback images in slide shows 1 3 Use the 4 or button to select Start and press the FUNC SET button The slide show starts The Slide Show menu will reappear after the pla
87. menu is displayed Use the button to select the Set up menu Use the 4 or button to select Date Time and press the FUNC SET button eJouje y BuuedeJd 31 Set the date and time e Use the or button to select a field year month day hour minute and date format Usethe 4 or button to change its value Date Time Set Date Time 09 09 2004 10 00 5 MENU Press the FUNC SET button The setting is complete 7 Press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting or playback screen o Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks Reset them when this occurs For embedding the date on the image data refer to page 75 To set the camera so that the date and time will not appear on the image when it is being shot but only when it is printed see Setting the Print Style p 128 the Direct Printer User Guide or the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk supplied with the camera Charging the Date Time Battery The camera has a built in rechargeable lithium ion battery for saving settings such as the date and time This battery is recharged by the battery pack while it is in the camera Right after purchasing the camera leave a charged battery pack in the camera or plug in AC Adapter Kit ACK DC 10 sold separately for about
88. n selected in the My Camera menu sBumoes AW y Burziuiojsn 143 144 Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the pA and menu items You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer s images and sounds to the camera The following menu items can be saved to the camera e Start up Image e Shutter Sound Selftimer Sound e Operation Sound Start up Sound Fl A computer is required to restore the My Camera Settings to the defaults Use the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser to add the default settings to the camera Registering SD Card Images and Sounds Slide the mode switch to gt Playback Select the PA My Camera menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Selftimer d Shutter Sound Use the 4 or button to select an item Use the button to select or pg The GJES e icon will display Shutter Sound Press the DISP button Select an image or record a sound Start up Image Use the or button to select the image you wish to register and press the FUNC SET button Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds e Use the or button to select KA Record and press the FUNC SET button Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is amp Start up Sound 1 sec exceeded e After
89. name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer 100 About File Numbers and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits lt DCIM 100CANON 0001 0002 0099 0100 OICANON 0101 0102 0199 0200 198CANON 980 Folder numbers cannot 9899 9900 the last Punoous a lt m 200CANON 0001 0002 0099 0100 Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images However since images shot in continuous shooting and Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder a folder may contain more than 100 images The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras Please note however that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images cannot be played back in this camera 101 102 Playback _ Slide the mode switch to gt Playback R OO The last recorded image will appear in the display single image playback Use the or button to move between the images Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly but the images will not appear
90. nd select them The transferred images display on the computer desktop Direct Transfer Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera s LCD monitor The Dav button will light blue Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear All Images New Images DPOF Trans Images Ip 11 Images Transfer images Use the 4 or button to select E or and press the Da button To cancel the transfer press the FUNC SET button The images will download The ya button will blink blue while downloading is in progress The display will return to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is complete 4ayndwos e 2 y 137 138 Select amp Transfer Wallpaper Use the or button to select or and press the Da button or FUNC SET button Use the or button to select images to download and press the D button or FUNC SET button The images will download The haz button will blink blue while downloading is in progress 4 Press the MENU button The Direct Transfer menu will reappear o Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer They are automatically converted to the BMP format after downloading il The option selected with the Dy button is retained even when the camera s power is turned off The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Dir
91. nes below The flash fires automatically as required by the light Auto level Auto with The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting red eye level and the red eye reduction lamp fires each time the reduction main flash fires Flash on with red eye flash and red eye reduction lamp fire with each shot reduction Flash on The flash fires with every shot Flash off The flash will not fire The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds This Slow reduces the chance that the background will be dark when Synch shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial lighting yncnro red eye reduction lamp fires with each shot Use of a tripod is recommended 5 aE Q Q lololololo lol e Oo A O Setting available ACan be selected for the first image only Press the button to switch between flash modes The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor o When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Synchro take care to avoid camera shake Shooting in 2 E EZ 5 mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake Shooti
92. next menu Press the FUNC SET button again to confirm the setting Press the MENU button The menu will close In Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the Print Order item in the Play menu 51 Shooting Mode Playback Mode The menu will appear Slightly different depending on the Shooting mode When the My Camera menu is displayed pressing the button displays the Rec Play menu When the Rec Play menu gt Shooting Mode is displayed pressing the button displays the My Playback Mode Camera menu 4 Selects items Selects options 52 Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu Default setting Reference Menu Item Options Page Sets whether or not the camera automatically es the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame p 85 Off Sets the duration of the self timer delay Self timer amp 10 seconds p 76 2 seconds Sets the AF assist Beam to on or off AF assist Beam 48 Off Sets the digital zoom to on or off Digital Zoom On 72 Off Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button releases Review Off p 60 2 to 10 seconds Sets the date stamp for postcard prints with embedded date s
93. ng may stop unexpectedly with the following types of SD cards Slow recording cards Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting the movie will be recorded correctly on the SD card Recording time will display properly if you format the SD card in this camera excluding slow recording SD cards You are recommended to use an SD card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 28 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording Do not press buttons other than the shutter button while filming to avoid inadvertent recording of the operation sounds The AF and zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame During filming the camera will automatically correct the exposure and white balance settings to suit the shooting conditions Please note however that the sounds made by the automatic settings adjustment may also be recorded After a clip is shot the indicator will blink green while the clip is being written to the SD card You cannot shoot again until the blinking stops See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 176 Sound is recorded monaurally There is no shutter sound in movie mode You can adjust the exposure compensation
94. ng in J 8 or RJ mode Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since the shutter speed will be slower than in the mode The flash can be fired when the indicator lights a steady orange after pressing the shutter button halfway The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge The recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting Bunoous conditions and battery charge Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging The flash fires twice The main flash follows a pre flash The exposure reading ob ained from the subject with the pre flash is used to set the optimal flash intensity for the main flash which is used to capture the image When using the flash rom a distance of at Red Eye Reduction Light reflecting back reduction mode For he subject for standard photography be sure to shoot east 50 cm 1 6 ft away from your subject rom eyes can make them appear red when the lash is used in dark areas Under these conditions use the red eye his mode to be effective the subject must be ooking right at the red eye reduction lamp Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect except when shooting in th
95. nnecting the Camera to a Computer p 133 and the separate Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk With this method you download images using camera button operations after you have installed the appropriate software the computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first download See Connecting the Camera to a Computer p 133 and Downloading Images by Direct Transfer p 137 Mac 0S X With this method you download images using computer commands without installing any software See Connecting the Camera to a Computer p 133 Software Installation Not Required and Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software p 139 Downloading Directly from an SD Card See Downloading Directly from an SD Card p 139 132 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements Please install and use the software on a computer which meets the requirements below Windows 05 Windows 98 Second Edition SE Only Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Only Windows XP Including Service Pack 1 Computer Model above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor is required RAM Windows 98 SE Windows Me 128 MB or more Windows 2000 Windows XP 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space e Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX 250 MB or more Including the Pho
96. ode you can check the printing area horizontal vertical ratio of 3 2 beforehand In addition the resolution locks to 1600 x 1200 and the compression locks to the oO Fine setting rendering smaller file sizes In the FUNC menu select H See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or 9 button to select 4 You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and as will appear on the LCD monitor When you press the shutter button halfway the area that will not get printed grays out o Selecting amp cancels the digital zoom when it is set to On The icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date stamp setting see below is set to Date or Date amp Time For printing instructions refer to the Direct Print User Guide Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when a Postcard Date Imprint Mode is selected The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set with a computer or printer Q Ensure that the camera s date time is set beforehand p 31 You cannot embed the date in image data when ed Postcard Date Imprint mode is not selected In the Rec menu select
97. other foreign substances enter the interior immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery pack or unplug the power cord from the power outlet Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not use substances containing alcohol benzene thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment The use of these substances may lead to fire 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 In dusty humid or greasy environments the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short circuit leading to fire Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock When unplugging the cable ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug Pulling on the flexible portion of the cable may damage or exposure the wire and insulation creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks Use only recommended power accessories Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this e
98. out of For normal shooting conditions out of focus focal range stay at least 30 cm 1 0 ft from the subject e macro mode stay in the range of 30 50 cm 1 0 1 6 ft from the subject 3 50 cm 1 2 in 1 6 ft at maximum wide angle e In digital macro mode stay in the range of 3 10 cm 1 2 3 9 in from the subject at maximum wide angle Use the Infinity mode to shoot distant subjects The subject is hard to focus on Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot s See Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock p 86 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting e Set the flash to on Subject is dark in contrast to the background Set the exposure compensation to a positive setting use AE lock or use the spot metering function Subject is too far away for flash to reach e Shoot within 3 5 m 11 5 ft of the subject at the maximum wide angle or 2 0 m 6 6 ft of the subject at the telephoto end setting using the flash Raise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot See Adjusting the ISO Speed p 98 Subject in recorded image is too bright Subject is too close When using the flash stay at making the flash too least 50 cm 1 6 ft from the Strong subject Subject is bright in e Set the exposure compensation contrast to the to a negative setting use AE background lock or use the spot metering
99. ovie Editing Bar MNN 4 Use the or button to select a movie and press the FUNC SET button Switch to the movie editing mode See Operating the Movie Control Panel p 107 The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display Use the or button to select or and the or 9 button to set the portion to which the cut is applied Cut Beginning EA Cut End 8 Cursor yoegheld 109 4 Use the 4 or button to select Play and press the FUNC SET button A preview of the temporarily edited movie clip plays To stop it press the FUNC SET button again Use the 4 or button to select Save and press the FUNC SET hutton Selecting Exit cancels the edits and returns to the movie control panel display Use the button to select New File or Overwrite and press the FUNC SET button New File saves the edited movie under a new file name The pre edit data is left unchanged Vote if you press the FUNC SET button while saving the movie saving is canceled Overwrite saves the edited movie with its original file name The pre edit data is lost When the SD card lacks sufficient space to create a new file only Overwrite can be selected The minimum duration of a movie that can be edited is 1 second It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie If the battery pack runs out of charge
100. p 94 FE 5 H Photo Effect p 97 Flash p 64 ISO Speed p 98 Macro Infinity p 68 E EE D Bee Resolution Movies p 63 Metering Mode p 90 Movie Length Shown on Frame Rate Movie pp 63 81 Movie Files p 78 suonoung sIseg The following information may also be displayed with some images 7 A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file HE gt File with unrecognized format Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot 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 91 Sample Histograms P OD Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off p 39 while shooting Shows the center of
101. pointing in the right direction and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to On the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images When the camera is held vertically to shoot the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be up and the lower end to be down It then regulates the optimal white balance exposure and focus for vertical photography This function operates regardless of the On Off status of the Auto Rotate function o gt o o 3 ae 99 Resetting the File Number cam o The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers You can select how the file number is assigned The file number is reset to the start 100 0001 each time a new SD On card is inserted New images recorded on SD cards with existing files are assigned the next available number The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that off images recorded to a new SD card start from the next number In the fii Set up menu select File No Reset D See Selecting Menus and Settings 49 Auto Rotate On Language English Use the or button to select On or Off and press the MENU button The display will return to the shooting screen Setting the File No Reset to Off is useful for avoiding file
102. printer information Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the Change the battery pack message displays Insert the battery pack into the battery charger Align the A on the battery pack and battery charger and insert it correctly Battery charger model names and types vary by region For CB 2LV Plug the battery charger into a power outlet For CB 2LVE Attach the power cord to the battery Charge Indicator charger and plug it into a power outlet The charge indicator will light orange while the battery pack is charging It will change to green when the charge is complete e After charging unplug the battery charger and immediately remove the battery pack o To protect the battery pack and prolong its life do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously y Buledalg 21 22 Since this is a lithium ion battery pack you need not completely discharge it before recharging It can be recharged at any point However since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 times battery life based on Canons testing standards you are recommended to charge the battery pack after having discharged it completely to prolong battery life ttakes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery pack rom a fully discharged state based on
103. quipment may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards Do not place the battery pack near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat Neither should you immerse it in water Such exposure may damage the battery pack and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids fire electrical shock explosion or serious injury Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the battery pack There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion Immediately flush with water any area of the body including the eyes and mouth or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery If the eyes or mouth contact these substances immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery pack to severe impacts that could damage the casings It could lead to leakage and injury Do not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holders It could lead to overheating burns and other injuries Use the supplied terminal cover to transport or store the battery pack 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 Discard the battery pack in specialized waste facilities if available in your area Use only recommended ba
104. r or cloth Tungsten Fluorescent In the FUNC menu select I See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the lt or button to select an option See Setting a Custom White Balance p 95 You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button D The display will return to the shooting J screen This setting cannot be adjusted when the Sepia or E B W photo effects are selected Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object such as a piece of white paper or cloth or a photo quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color In particular take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the TI Auto setting to detect correctly Shooting close ups Shooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest Shooting with a peculiar source of light such as a mercury vapor lamp In the FUNC menu select M See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select 95 96 Aim the camera at the w
105. rd was formatted in another device Use an SD card formatted in your camera See Formatting SD Cards p 28 Bunoousa qnoJ 153 Appendix 154 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer o Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet Compact Power Adapter CA DC10 Open the SD card slot battery cover then insert the DC coupler until it is locked Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while aligning the A on the DC coupler and battery chamber and insert the DC coupler correctly Slide the SD card slot battery cover closed Open the DC coupler terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC terminal After you have finished using the camera unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet Use of an AC adapter kit other than 10 sold separately may cause a malfunction in the camera or kit Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body lens and LCD monitor o Never use thinners benzene synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera These substances may distort or damage the equipment Camera Bod
106. recording use the or button Canon to select 2 Register Sound and press the FUNC SET button Seer Select EJ End to return to the My Camera menu without registering Select Play to play the recorded sound Use the or button to select OK and press the FUNC SET button To cancel the change select Cancel sBumoes AW y Bulziwojysng 145 o The following cannot be registered as My Camera Settings Movies Sounds recorded with the sound memo function p 112 The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the file formats below However SD card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats Excluding sounds recorded as a movie or with the sound memo function p 112 Start up Image Recording Format JPEG Baseline JPEG Sampling Rate 4 2 0 or 4 2 2 Dimensions 320 x 240 pixels File Size 20 KB or less Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds e Recording format WAVE monaural Quantization Bits 8 bit e Sampling Frequency 11 025 kHz or 8 000 kHz Recorded Length 11 025 kHz 8 000 kHz Start up Sound 1 0 sec or less 1 3 sec or less Operation Sound 0 3 sec or less 0 4 sec or less Selftimer Sound 2 0 sec or less 2 0 sec or less Shutter Sound 0 3 sec or less
107. rox 10x in combination with the optical zoom Optical Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 2 0 inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 118 000 pixels Picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus Focusing frame 9 point AiAF 1 point AF fixed to center Shooting Distance From the front of the lens Normal AF 30 cm 1 0 ft infinity Macro AF 3 50 W 30 50 cm T 1 2 in 1 6 ft W 1 0 1 6 ft T 156 Shutter Mechanical shutter electronic shutter Shutter Speeds 15 1 1500 sec The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode Slow shutter speeds of 1 3 sec or slower operate with noise reduction Light Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot Center Exposure Control System Program AE Exposure Compensation 2 0 stops in 1 3 stop increments Sensitivity Auto ISO 50 100 200 400 equivalent Camera automatically sets the optimal speed White Balance TTL auto pre set available settings Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent or Fluorescent H or custom Built in Flash Auto on off slow synchro Red eye reduction is available Flash Range Normal 50 cm 3 5 m 1 6 11 5 ft W 50 cm 2 0 m 1 6 6 6 ft T Macro 30cm 50 cm 1 0 1 6 ft W T When sensitivity is set to AUTO Shooting Modes Auto Manual
108. ry according to the capacity of the SD card you use See page 160 for details gt QOD Hg O 78 Slide the mode switch to 9 Movie The maximum recording time in seconds is displayed In the FUNC menu select zz See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 The current setting is displayed Use the or button to select Ij Eg or Ey You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily ein mode you can change the resolution p 63 and frame rate p 81 Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected movie mode will appear in the LCD monitor 4 Buooys a Press the shutter button fully Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously During shooting the recording time in seconds and a red circle appear on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording The maximum recording time may vary with the subject and shooting conditions Just before the maximum is reached or just before the SD card fills to capacity the counter at the bottom right of the LCD monitor will display in red and recording will stop automatically after approximately 10 seconds 79 80 6 E The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filmi
109. s 10 sec 1 min 32 sec 5 min 59 sec Ei act x 120 pixels gg 1 min 38 sec 14 min 29 sec 55 min 57 sec 160 Maximum movie clip length at Fast Frame Rate 1 min at Eg Compact 3 min The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time 9 Large f Medium 1 Medium 2 Small RA and indicate the recording resolution E Superfine 7 Fine and FF Normal indicate the compression setting rj and indicate the number of frames per second Image File Sizes Estimated Still Images uti Fi a 2272 1704 DIGITAL IXUS 40 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB 2048 x 1536 DIGITAL IXUS 30 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB 1600 x 1200 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 1024 768 570 KB 320 KB 170 KB El 640 x 480 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB Same for both the DIGITAL IXUS 40 and the DIGITAL IXUS 30 models Movie Resolution Frame Rate 1980 KB 640 x 480 pixels 990 KB Standard 660 KB 30 77 320 x 240 pixels 320240 piels 330 KB Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixels 1320 Compact 1 160 x 120 pixels 120 xipueddy n 161 162 Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB 4L Fully charged Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON Based on the CIPA standard LCD Monitor Off Playback Time Approx 140 images Approx 400
110. shooting conditions If this happens adjust the exposure compensation manually Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark which makes white elements of the image appear gray Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed Adjust the exposure compensation towards the end Optimal Exposure Overexposure The whole recorded image is bright which makes black elements of the image appear gray Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may cause the image to be overexposed Adjust the exposure compensation towards the end 164 ISO Speed p 98 The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera s sensitivity to light The higher the ISO speed the higher the sensitivity A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available light resulting in images that convey the feel of the place they were shot ISO 400 equivalent ISO 50 equivalent Advanced Technique for the Macro mode p 68 Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function For example shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus However shooting at m
111. ssion Settings DPOF Transfer Order Selecting Images for Transferring sss 130 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a 133 Computer System Requirements 133 Downloading Images by Direct 137 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software 139 Downloading Directly from an SD 139 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set 140 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings Changing My Camera 5 142 Registering My Camera 5 144 List of Messages List of Messages sssssssssssesennnttetetetntntntnetennns 148 Troubleshooting TroubleslioOtillg 6 eese rte a 150 Appendix Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold 154 Camera Care and Maintenance 155 Specifications 156 Photo Tips and Information 164 lino 167 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects we highly recommend that
112. still press the shutter button when the indicator blinks yellow you are recommended to shoot using the focus lock or AF lock p 86 19 20 The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the v Print Share button Printing See the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera Downloading images Windows only See p 132 of this guide and the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk supplied with the camera The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection Blue Ready to print Ready to transfer images Blinking blue Printing Transferring The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer Computer p 132 Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold Separately Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP series Card Photo Printer Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera or the Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 supplied with the printer Bubble Jet Printers PIXMA series SELPHY DS series Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide PictBridge Compliant Printers Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera PictBridge Compliant Non Canon Printers Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible
113. t e Kids amp Pets Indoor Underwater When a shooting mode icon is shown in gray the procedure cannot be performed in that mode The 1 5 symbol indicates the Stitch Assist mode o This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures This guide uses illustrations from the DIGITAL IXUS 40 in its explanations n this guide an SD memory card Secure Digital a copyright protection system is referred to as an SD card Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures Read This First Please Read eie net tii eed tes Safety Precautions Preventing Malfunctions Components Guide Components ccrte t terree inen 13 DIGITAL IXUS 40 DIGITAL IXUS 30 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Installing the SD Card sss Formatting SD Cards sec ee inest Setting the Date and Time Setting the Language Basic Functions Turning the Power On 36 Switching Between Shooting Playback 98 Using the LCD ease 39 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor TU 41 Using the
114. tamps Date Stamp Off p 75 Date Date amp Time Sets the shutter speed to slow settings Long Shutter On p 92 Off Images are shot in overlapping series to create Stitch Assist single panoramic images p 82 E Left to right E Right to left Suonoung oiseg 53 54 Menu Item Options n ES Protect Protects images from accidental erasure p 118 Rotate Rotates images clockwise 90 or 270 in the 111 display Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images p 112 TEL 0 _ Slide Show Plays images automatically one after the other p 114 Selects images and the number of print copies Eg Print Order for output to a direct print compatible printer p 124 or photo developing service Transfer Order Specifies settings for images before p 130 downloading to a computer Menu Item Options Reference Page Mute Set to On to silence the start up shutter operation and self timer sounds all at once See How the Mute option in the f Set up Menu and Sounds in the BA My Camera Menu Interact p 57 On Off Still beeps to warn of an error even when set to On Volume Start up Vol Adjusts the volume of the start up sound operation sound self timer sound shutter sound and playback sound The volume cannot be adjusted if Mute is set to On Off 12 34 5 Adjusts the volume of the start
115. th the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor setting AiAF to Off p 85 is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image Moreover the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus The AF lock can be released by pressing the zoom lever or MENU button by changing the shooting mode or by turning the LCD monitor off 87 88 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock 6 cle You can set the exposure and focus separately This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit o You must set the flash to 8 The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play and press the s button The exposure setting is locked The icon will display shot as desired and press the shutter button fully x Re aim the camera to compose the To Release the AE Lock Press the button Fl The AE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever MENU button or button or by changing the white balance ISO speed photo effect or the shooting mode or by turning the LCD monitor off
116. the image Viewfinder Image Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor The image recorded may differ from what is seen in the viewfinder due to the distance between the viewfinder and lens especially with close ups If you use the viewfinder to take close up shots portions of the close up subject may not appear in the recorded image Use the LCD monitor when taking close up shots About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF artificial intelligence autofocus technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off center The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus is metered from a fixed AF frame at the center of the field p 85 Suonoung 21529 a 45 Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 105 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms Telephoto Wide Angle Press the zoom lever toward 6 or li pn e Press the zoom lever toward CAJ to zoom in telephoto e Press the zoom lever toward 4 to zoom out wide angle 41 t Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom up to approximately 11x with the DIGITAL IXUS 40 and 10x with the DIGITAL IXUS 30 p 72
117. ting Mode p 176 The image area for close ups at the maximum power of magnification for digital macro is as follows DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 10 2 to 7 5 mm 0 40 x 0 30 in DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 11 4 to 8 5 mm 0 45 x 0 33 in o gt o o a 2 ae 71 Using the Digital Zoom C When the LCD monitor is on images can be zoomed to the following powers of magnification with the combined optical and digital zoom functions DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 4 3x 5 3x 6 7x 8 2x 11x DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 3 8x 4 8x 6 0x 7 4x 10x o The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off m Press the DISP button to turn the 1 LCD monitor on In the Rec menu select Digital Zoom See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the or button to select On and press the MENU button The display will return to the Shooting Screen Press the zoom lever toward The combined optical and digital zoom factor appears on the LCD monitor When you press the zoom lever toward the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting Press the zoom lever toward amp again to activate the digital zoom and further zoom the image digitally Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out Fl Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed 72 ci Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode E BJ In this mode the camera shoo
118. toRecord printing program PhotoStitch 40 MB or more e Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more Canon Camera WIA Driver 25 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels High Color 16 bit or better is required Macintosh 05 Mac OS X v10 1 5 v10 3 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU PowerPC G3 G4 G5 RAM 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space Canon Utilities ImageBrowser 200 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels 32 000 colors or better is required e y a 133 134 IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer o The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software If this happens please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when making a USB connection Please refer to your computer s manual for information regarding the location of the USB port You are recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adapter Kit ACK DC10 sold separately to power the camera when connecting to a computer p 2
119. tones and record images with natural hues iei Manual Portrait Night Snapshot S Go e MT BE o s BO Kids amp Pets x WEISS AR oe Choose a shooting mode from the m FUNC menu See Selecting Menus and Settings 49 You can shoot right after selecting an option a The menu displays again after the shot UI allowing you to change the settings easily Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected shooting mode will appear on the LCD monitor Except for the E or mode the shooting procedures are the same as for Shooting in Auto Mode p 59 See Magnified Close Up Shooting Digital Macro p 70 for shooting in E mode To shoot in gf mode refer to the Weather Case User Guide that accompanies All Weather Case AW DC30 sold separately o In EA and modes the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image ein mode shoot with the subject 1 4m 39 in 3 3 ft telephoto range zoom settings 1 m 39 in infinity non telephoto range zoom settings from the end of the lens See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 176 Results may vary depending on the subject ein mode you are recommended to use the LCD monitor to shoot To shoot underwater install the camera in All Weather Case AW DC30 sold separately Punoous
120. ts continuously while the shutter button is held down Recording ceases when the shutter button is released In addition under the following conditions continuous shooting can occur at a consistent interval until the SD card is full A resolution and compression combination other than and F5 is selected The recommended SDC 512MSH SD card sold separately is used This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions f continuous shooting suddenly stops the SD card may be full Press the Ci button to display E To Cancel Continuous Shooting Press the Cl button twice to display o To enhance the continuous shooting performance when you suspect the speed has dropped you are recommended to format the SD card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera s built in memory fills e f the flash is firing the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash s charging requirements o gt o o 3 ae 73 74 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 0 You can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing When printing standard image data to postcard size sometimes the top bottom and sides may not get printed By shooting images in the Postcard Date Imprint m
121. ttery pack and accessories Use of battery pack not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings 10 Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB 4L Use of other chargers may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire or electrical shock Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort resulting in fire 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 fire and other hazards Caution about magnetic fields Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields such as credit cards away from the speaker of the camera p 14 17 Such items may lose data or stop working A Cautions 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 Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the batt
122. ttings etc or sound memos can be recorded Naming error The file could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the 7 Rec Menu set the File Reset option to On Save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer then reformat the SD card Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery pack No image No images recorded on SD card Image too large You attempted to play back an image larger than 4064 x 3048 pixels or with a large file size Incompatible JPEG format You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG file Corrupted Data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data RAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer etc or a movie clip recorded by another camera Cannot magnify You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or format an image edited with a computer or a movie Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded
123. ug into either the left or right Audio In jack Please refer to the TV s manual for details The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 56 The default setting varies between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan and others PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not display properly Jes uo sumon a 141 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings My Camera allows you to customize the start up image and start up operation self timer and shutter sounds Each menu item has three choices Example Start up Image Canon Canon Canon 1 The option features science fiction related images and sounds The option features animals Changing My Camera Settings Select the PA My Camera menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the 4 or button to select an item Use the lt or button to select an option 142 4 Press the MENU button m The menu will close icv n Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway f you select Theme in Step 2 you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings The beep will not play but the start up image will display if the Mute a option in the Set up menu is set to On even if a setting has bee
124. unction Set Button MENU Button p 50 p 49 DISP Display Button p 39 Light Metering Button p 90 4 Button Flash Button p 64 Button 4 Single Image Erase Button 119 Cy Continuous Button p 73 Self timer Button p 76 4 Button amp Macro Infinity Button p 68 Button 18 DIGITAL IXUS 40 DIGITAL IXUS 30 e Holding the Camera Images become blurred if the camera moves when the shutter button is pressed Hold the camera as shown below to avoid camera movement when shooting Hold the camera firmly with both hands and let your elbows rest at your sides Place your finger on the shutter button as you hold the camera sjueuoduo2 Make sure that your hair or fingers do not obstruct the lens flash self timer lamp microphone or speaker Fix the camera onto a tripod when shooting infinity shots or in dark places Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON OFF button or shutter button is pressed Upper Indicator Green Ready to shoot Blinking Green Recording to SD card Reading SD card Erasing from SD card Transmitting data during a computer connection Orange Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Infinity mode AF lock Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty single beep Although you can
125. up sound when the camera power is turned on Menu Item Options Reference Page Operation Vol Playback Vol Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter Adjusts the volume of the self timer sound played 2 sec before the shutter is released Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases The shutter sound does Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos LCD Brightness Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor e 7 to 0 to 7 Use the 4 or button to adjust the brightness If you press the 4 or button the display returns to the Set up menu You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting Power Saving Display Off Sets the Auto Power Down and Display Off options Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without something being pressed Off Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed 10 e20sec e30 sec e min e2min e3min p 37 Date Time Sets the date and time and the date format p 31 Clock Display Sets the length of time for which the clock displays e 0 5 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec e min 2 3 min p 33 Format Formats initializes SD cards p
126. wn approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Connected to a Printer sold separately Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Ssuonoung oiseg The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer The power saving function can be turned off p 55 37 Switching Between Shooting Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback modes To Shoot Still Images Shooting Mode Slide the mode switch to 03 To Shoot Movies Movie Mode Slide the mode switch to 9l To Play Back Images Playback Mode Slide the mode switch to gt The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after changing the mode switch position from a or P to gt When a printer is connected images can be printed see the Direct Print User Guide When a camera is connected recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer p 133 When printer is properly connected the j Li or icon appears on the LCD monitor 38 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting adjust menu settings and play back recorded images Icons showing the camera s status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright a l
127. ximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card When Both is selected the number of print copies can be set but it applies to Standard prints only The Index setting only produces one print copy Print settings can also be assigned to images with the bundled software ZoomBrowser EX Image Browser on a computer However do not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the Date Stamp function This may cause the date to be printed twice Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print The following print settings can be selected Standard Prints one image per page Prints the selected images together at a E Print Type Index reduced size in an index format Prints the images in both the standard and mE Both index formats Date Adds the date to the print File No Adds the file number to the print In the E3 Play menu select and press the FUNC SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 49 Use the button to select Set up and press the FUNC SET button By Print order DPOF All print settings for the image are canceled when you select Reset date Off Sa File No Off Order Reset MENU s 128 Use the 4 or button to select Print Type Date or File No and the or 9 button to select an option fj Print Type Select Standard Index or Both
128. y Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the rear of this booklet or the European Warranty System EWS Booklet LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt o Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt e gt 5 3 2 Q Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor These actions may damage it or lead to other problems 155 Specifications All data is based on Canon s standard testing methods Subject to change without notice DIGITAL IXUS 40 DIGITAL IXUS 30 W wide angle T telephoto Camera Effective Pixels DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 4 0 million DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 3 2 million Image Sensor DIGITAL IXUS 40 1 2 5 inch CCD Total number of pixels Approx 4 2 million DIGITAL IXUS 30 1 2 5 inch CCD Total number of pixels Approx 3 3 million Lens 5 8 W 17 4 T mm 35mm film equivalent 35 W 105 T mm 1 2 8 W 4 9 T Digital Zoom DIGITAL IXUS 40 Approx 3 6x Up to approx 11x in combination with the optical zoom DIGITAL IXUS 30 Approx 3 2x Up to app
129. yback ends 4 Press the MENU button t The display will return to the Play menu A Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time set in the slide show settings The power saving function does not activate during a slide show p 55 Pausing Resuming a Slide Show Press the FUNC SET button The slide show pauses Press the FUNC SET button again to restart it 69 Fast Forwarding Rewinding Slide Show Press the or button The previous or next image displays Hold down the button to advance through the images more rapidly Stopping a Slide Show Press the MENU button The slide show stops and the Slide Show menu reappears Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1 3 Up to 998 images may be marked per slide show Images display in the order of their selection Slide Show DPOF 3 sec 3l Program All Images Display the Slide Show menu See Starting a Slide Show p 114 yoegheld a 115 Use the 4 or button to select Program and the button to select Show 1 Show 2 or Show 3 N H A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images Use the 4 or button and the or button to choose Select and press the FUNC SET button S e Use the 4 or button to move between images

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