Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Digital ELPH User Manual
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- Page 1 CaHOH IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide Make sure this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section before using the camera. use it in the future.
- Page 2 Check if the following items included in your camera package, If anything is missing, contact retailer from which purchased camera, Camera Battery Pack NB-gL Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover} CB-2LB/CB-2LBE interface Cable Stereo AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST WS-BC7 Getting Started DIGKALCAMERA...
- Page 3 If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk= For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support...
- Page 4 Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ....65 (p. 61) (p. 61) (p. 68) (p. 62) (p. 63) Shoot various other scenes Ni£ Foliage Fireworks (p. 62) (p. 62) (p. 62) (p. 63) (p. 63) (p. 63) Focus on faces ..............
- Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? ::i_il;:!i_i _i:_i_ _ iiiiiiiiiiiiii_ _ i¸!:¸i¸¸!_¸_¸i¸!;¸ Look at my pictures ............28 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) .... _10 Look at my pictures on a TV ............Look at my pictures on a computer ..........Quickly search pictures ..............
- Page 6 Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 MENU - Basic Operations ....
- Page 7 Tob,eo, Ooo,oot i !i _iiiii Checking for Shut Eyes ....9! Changing the Color and Shooting ,_ 92 Shooting Long Exposures ....95 Shooting in Program AE ....72 Shooting Stitch Assist Images ..96 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ........
- Page 8 Table of Contents Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ........ Rotating Images ......Changing Camera Settings ... 142 Resizing Images ......Changing Shooting Function Trimming ........Settings ......... Adding Effects with the My Colors Changing Playback Function Function ......... Settings ......... Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) ........
- Page 9 icons are used i nthe text torepresent the camera buttons and switches. Language that displays on the screen appears inside [](square brackets) The d irectional buttons, control dia!, and FUNCJSET button are represented by the following icons, Up button ,_& FUNC./SET button Left button...
- Page 10 If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Hetp Desk. CDoROMs,...
- Page 11 Safety Precautions Use only the recommended battery. Do not ptace the battery near or in direct flame. Unptug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust dirt that collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
- Page 12 Safety Precautions Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may damage the image sensor. dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the uniL Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build=up and damage to the unit.
- Page 13 Getting Sta ed This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera...
- Page 14 Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Removethe cover..................... :: nse the battery. Align the ._ marks on the battery and ... _1:_, charger, then insert the battery...
- Page 15 However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span.
- Page 16 SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* SDXC memory cards 5",,_F_ _ (more than 32 GB)* MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards EyeoFi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
- Page 17 hsert the included battery................................openthe cover... Slide the cover (_)) and open it (_)). Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure to insert the battery in the correct _L-\\L_-_ direction or it will not properly lock into...
- Page 18 Insert a memory card (sold separately). Cheek the card's write-protect tab. if the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover.
- Page 19 Inserting the Memory Card SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab, If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card Jocked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images, Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card...
- Page 20 The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. Press the power button. The Date/Time screen will appear.
- Page 21 Setting the Date and Time Changing Date T_m÷ You can change the current date and time settings. Press the M FNU button. Choose [Date/Time] tab. inthe Press the 4 _ buttons to choose the 71' tab. Press the _'_ buttons or turn the !i:_: dial to choose [Date/Time],...
- Page 22 You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the FF] button. Display the settings screen. i__i :_12 Press and hold the @ button, then immediately press the M F N U button. set thed_spm_y I_ngu_ge. Press the A'_ 4 _ buttons or turn the _i_ _}...
- Page 23 Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory car& As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution...
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Page 24: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. • • Press haJfway (Press Hghtly to focus). Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear... -
Page 25: Settings
Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. - Page 26 Taking Pictures {Smart Auto) .......... Focus, h' Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames wil! appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.
- Page 27 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 163) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, if this happens, try shooting in p mode (p.
- Page 28 You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter PJaybaek mode. Press the [] button. The last image you took wil! appear. choosean mage. Pressing 4 or turning the 'i_::i_dia! counter° clockwise will cycle through the images the reverse order they were taken, from the newest...
- Page 29 You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing image. Enter Playback mode. Press the F_ button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. Press the 4 I_ buttons or turn the _:_i dial to display...
- Page 30 The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Choose _ mode.
- Page 31 Shooting Movies Do not touch the microphone while shooting. Do not press any b uttons other than t he movie button while shooting. The s ound the buttons make wil! be recorded inthe movie. Microphone Stop shooting. Press the movie button again.
- Page 32 You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode° Press the [] button. The last image you took wil! appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the :_:_! dia! to choose a movie, then press the @ button.
- Page 33 You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CDoROM, overwriting your current installation.
- Page 34 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing Macintosh The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor (stilt images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies) (still images), 2 GB or (movies) Mac OS X v10.6: I GB or more (stili images), 2 GB or more (movies)
- Page 35 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing ..W.eOE.esto.lt.eor, Osto,,ot,ooEFiois.l. iois.es. c,c Remove t.e CD-ROM. Remove the CDoROM when your desktop screen appears. Macintosh Place the CD in the computer's ..ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGBTAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
- Page 36 Viewing Turn on the camera. Press the [] button to turn on the camera= ............. open CameraW[ndow. Windows CHck [Downloads images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. if CameraWindow does not appear, click ,_ .._...
- Page 37 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing Transfer V_ew l_ages @ Click [Bmport Images from Camera], then click [import Untransferred Images]. AJl images not previously transferred wilJ transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures...
- Page 38 Wdst Strap Battery Rack NB-gL with Battery Charger DIGITAL CAMERA WS-DC7 Termina_ Cover* CB-2LB/CB-2LBE* Solution Disk Stereo AV Cabb AVC-DC400ST* © _FC-400PCU _ *Also available for aurcnase seeara_:ely. HDMI Cabb HTC-10O High-Definition...
- Page 39 The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Charger CBo2LBICB-2LBE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB= Battery Pack NB-gL Rechargeable lithium=ion battery. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 This kit lets you power the camera using...
- Page 40 HDMF _ terminal on a high=definition TV set. Printers Canon-Brand PietBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon= brand PictBddge compliant printer, SELPHY series can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information,...
- Page 41 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as weii as the basic operating instructions=...
- Page 42 Mode Switch (_ Lamp (pp. 60, 66, 80, 81, 147) @) Lens Flash (pp. 56, 73) (3_b Z oom Lever Speaker Shooting: E_ (Telephoto) / [] (Wide @ Microphone (p. 31) Angle) (pp. 25, 30, 57) Battery Cover (p. 17) Playback: C_ (Magnify) / _ (Index) _) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p.
- Page 43 Guide Components Screen (LCD Monitor) C7_r_ (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 32, I07) (pp. 44, 162, 164) (_) _) (Self-Timer) (p. 60) / _ Button @ Indicator (p. 45) (9_ _, (Focus Range) (p. 73) / _ Button (3_Movie Button (pp. 30, 97) @ Control Dial (p.
- Page 44 Sw_tch_ng D_splay You can change the screen display using the v button_ Refer to p. 162 for details on information that appears on the screen, Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback Focus Check No information Simple Information Detailed Information Display Display Display...
- Page 45 indicator Screen Disptay Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
- Page 46 FUNC Commonly used functions can be set with the menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode and Playback mode (pp. 166 - 169)....................DiSplay Press the t he _FUNC" button= menu° choosea menu Press the _v buttons or turn the _:i:_ dial...
- Page 47 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting and playback (F_q). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 168 = 171 )_ ....
- Page 48 You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. MUting Sounds Dispmay t he menu. Press the M EN U button. Choose[Mute]. Press the 41_' buttons to choose the _'T tab. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _i_:::dial to choose [Mute], then press the 4_ buttons...
- Page 49 The screen brightness can be changed in two ways, Display the menu. MENU Press the button..Choose [LCD Brightness]. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose the 71' tab, Press the ,_'_ buttons or turn the _:_i dial to choose [LCD Brightness].
- Page 50 When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera the default settings. Disphy the menu. Press the MENU button. Choose [Reset AH]. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose the _T tab. Press the _ buttons or turn t he _:!:_ dial to choose [Reset All], then press the @ button.
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Page 51: Clock Functions
To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. - Page 52 Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory car&...
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- Page 55 Shooting with Co only Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self=timer, and turn off the flash. TMs chapter assumes the camera is set to _ mode for "Turning Flash Off"...
- Page 56 You can shoot with the flash turned off.................... Pressthe b' button. Choose@. Pressthe4_buttonsorturnthe i:idialto choose 4:_, then press the @ button. Once set, _ will appear on the screen. To turn the flash back on, follow the Steps above to return the setting to _A.
- Page 57 You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 40x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 74) and the zoom factor used.
- Page 58 Zooming in More CJoseJy on Subjects (Digitat Zoom) The focal length of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.4x or approx. 2_3x_ This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
- Page 59 You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 20). choose [Datestamp]. Press the MENU button.
- Page 60 The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Pressthe _. button. choose Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _i0: dia! to choose _'10,then press the @ button.
- Page 61 The camera wiJl select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to _. Choose the Shooting mode..... After pressing the _ button, press the buttons or turn the _j;';...
- Page 62 Shooting in Various Conditions Take nightseapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. When using a tripod, you should shoot mode (p. 25). A recording pixel setting of L wil! display, and the image will be fixed at 3648 x 2736...
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Page 63: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions ,$_ Take shots of people in snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, naturaFcolored shots of people against snowy backgrounds, i_i_! Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. _. Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) -
Page 64: Menus
Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when detects a smile. Choose "3;. Follow Steps 1 = 2 on p. 61 to choose MENU then press the button for more than one second. Press the 4 J_ buttons or turn the (_.;_:dia! to MENU... - Page 65 Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose ¢_. Follow Steps 1 -2 on p. 61 to choose MENU then press the button for more than one second.
- Page 66 Using the Face Self=Timer After choosing in Step 1, press the ,_" buttons. The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 84). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in the image, such as a group photo.
- Page 67 High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. To cancel shooting with the timer after...
- Page 68 The camera takes five continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. The recording pixel setting will be fixed at [_ (1824 x 1368 pixels). choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p.
- Page 69 Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens, choose Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose Choose an effect mevet. Press the MENU button for more than one second. [Effect Level] wil! appear on the screen. Press the 4 _' buttons or turn the _[::_dial to choose...
- Page 70 Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose _._. Choose area to keep in focus. MENU Press the button for more than one second.
- Page 71 Choosing Settings YourseJf in this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in p mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to _ and the camera is in P mode, P stands for Program Before attempting...
- Page 72 You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (20 in.) - infinity at maximum wide angle ([]), and approximately 1 m (3_3 fL) - infinity at maximum telephoto (E_]).
- Page 73 You can make the flash fire every time you shooL The effective flash range is approximately 30 cm - 3.5 m (12 in. - 12 ft.) at maximum wide angle (!_), and approximately 1.0 - 2.0 m (&3 - 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (E_3).
- Page 74 You can choose from five recording pixel (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. :;ii:!ii!_!iii_ :¸¸ After pressing the @ button, press the buttons or turn the _ _:_ dial to choose C , then press the @ button agaim chooseanoption.
- Page 75 30174 123550 (Widescreen) 1920 1978 810I 3648x2048 4022 16473 The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size S Suitable for sending...
- Page 76 Choose the ISO speed. :;ii:!ii!_!iii_i After pressing the @ button, press the buttons or turn the _'!i dial to choose then press the @ button again. Choose an option. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the <iO: dial to choose an option,then press the @ button.
- Page 77 The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting condkions. Choose the white balance function..::!ii!iiiiii!i ! After pressing the @ button, press the buttons or turn the i_:i dial to choose J_WB, then press the @ button again.
- Page 78 As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the _ button, press the buttons or turn the _:! [ _:dial to choose then press the @ button again. choose an option.
- Page 79 You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. After pressing the @ button, press the ,_'_" buttons ortum the :_!:_idial to choose _FF, then press the @ button again. Choose anoption.
- Page 80 Using the Serf-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 79 to choose 80 , then press the MENU button.
- Page 81 You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Choose t_. After pressing the ,_ button, press the ,_'_ buttons or turn the _(_i:_ d ial to choose MENU then press the button immediately.
- Page 82 You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in "Viewing Bmages on a TV" (p. 115). Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen.
- Page 83 Getting More Out of Your This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to _ and set the camera to P mode.
- Page 84 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shooL Choose [AF Frame]. After pressing the MENU button, choose [AF Frame] in the _ tab, then press the _ buttons to choose an option. Face Beteet Detects...
- Page 85 Magnifying the Foca_ Point Press the MENU button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the _ tab, then choose [Small]. The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using Digital Zoom (p. 57) or Digital Tete- converter (p. 58). Bfyou press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can...
- Page 86 The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the 4 button. The focus locks and a ppears on the screen=...
- Page 87 Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons ortum the _i_i dial to choose E_, then press the @ button again= Choose an option.
- Page 88 You can _ock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shooL AE stands for "Auto Exposure'. Choose@ (p. 56)..............Leek the e×posure. Point the camera toward the subject press the _ button while pressing _-_"_ shutter button...
- Page 89 You can make the main subiect, such as people, appear bright by having camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a s_ow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
- Page 90 The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper...
- Page 91 Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears..ii:ii:iiiiiii!i:_ Choose [Blink Detection]. MENU Press the button, then choose [Blink Detection] in the _ tab. Press the _ buttons to choose [On].
- Page 92 You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
- Page 93 Changing the CoJor and Shooting CO|Or S_V_p You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color..Choose !s. Follow Steps 1 = 2 on p, 61 to choose Press the M EN U button for more .....
- Page 94 Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the ,_'_ buttons or turn the _!_ii:dial to adjust the range of colors to be changed= Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to...
- Page 95 You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. choose ,_. Choose "3 in Steps 1 - 2 on p.
- Page 96 Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose@ or _. Follow Steps 1 = 2 on p. 61 to choose I_[] Take the first shot.
- Page 97 Disclaimer o Repr.nt_r_g transm,tt_ng o Fstonr, g _na retne,Jai s_,ste._7 any part of th_s guide ,v,tho,at the aerr_slss'on of Canon i_ pronlbited o Canor, reser,,es the right to ohan_e the contents of this guide at an/ hme ',_.ithout pnor not,ee...