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Canon PowerShot SD900 Digital Elph User Manual

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CDI-E260-010
XX06XXX
© 2006 CANON INC.
ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
PRINTED IN JAPAN
Advanced
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

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  • Page 1 CDI-E260-010 XX06XXX © 2006 CANON INC. ENGLISH Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. PRINTED IN JAPAN Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera...
  • Page 2 Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using the...

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Items marked with a functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide ..... . 1 Handling Precautions ......5 Please Read.
  • Page 5 Switching between Focusing Modes....46 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . 47 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)....49 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .
  • Page 6 Viewing Images on a TV set ..... . . 103 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ..104 Changing My Camera Settings .

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

    Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
  • Page 9 Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 10 Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing.
  • Page 11 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. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
  • Page 12 Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

    Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields 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 When moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it...

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations

    Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected dis- play mode.

  • Page 15: Using The Clock

    Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time.

  • Page 16: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 26) Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP button for more than one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP...

  • Page 17: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Spot Frame AF Frame (p. 46) Zoom Magnification* (p. 35) Digital Tele-converter (p. 35) 3:2 Guide* (p. 39) Grid Lines* (p. 39) • Stills: Recordable Shots • Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time Shooting Mode (pp.
  • Page 18 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the following methods. - Raise the ISO speed (p. 65). - Select a setting other than (Basic Guide p.
  • Page 19 Detailed Shooting Mode (pp. 32, 34, 40, 44, 60, 62, Basic Guide pp. 11 – 13) Long Shutter Mode (p. 53) ISO Speed (p. 65) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 43) Exposure Compensation (p. 52) The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.

  • Page 20: Using The Viewfinder

    Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the 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.

  • Page 21: Power Saving Function

    Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. 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 the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].

  • Page 22: Setting The World Clock

    Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
  • Page 23 Use the tion time zone You can also select an area with the touch control dial. In addition, as in Step 3, you can set the day- light saving time. Use the World], and the Switching to the Destination Time Zone (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 24: Menus And Settings

    Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC.
  • Page 25 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu You can switch between menus with button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu in •...

  • Page 26: Menu List

    Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Manual Mode Special Scene Mode Movie Mode Exposure Compensation p. 52 Long Shutter Mode White Balance Rec. Menu Menu Item AiAF Face Detect*/On/Off Digital Zoom Standard*/Off/1.4x/2.3x (Standard*/Off in standard movie mode) Slow Synchro On/Off* Red-Eye On*/Off Self-timer...

  • Page 27: Play Menu

    *1 Default setting is 3 shots. *2 They are classified according to the following categories. People: been selected in [AiAF] mode. Scenery: Events: Play Menu Menu Item Slide Show My Category Erase Protect My Colors Print Menu Menu Item Print Select Images &...

  • Page 28: Set Up Menu

    Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Volume Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Touch Icons LCD Brightness Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off Time Zone Options On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds.
  • Page 29 (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes. (However, it cannot be changed while the printer is connected.)

  • Page 30: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    My Camera Menu Menu Item Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on.

  • Page 31: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.

  • Page 32: Shooting

    Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. Use the compression/recording pixels set- tings and press the FUNC./SET but- ton. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels 3648 x 2736 (Large)
  • Page 33 Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Normal Normal See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 135). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 134). Purpose Shoot normal quality images Shoot more images...

  • Page 34: Shooting In A Special Scene Mode

    Shooting in a Special Scene Mode Shooting Mode You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Use the shooting mode and press the FUNC./SET button. See the Basic Guide (p.

  • Page 35: Red-Eye Reduction Function

    Red-Eye Reduction Function Shooting Mode Setting the Red-Eye* reduction function to [On] causes the red-eye reduction lamp to fire with the flash. *This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. (Rec.) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 36: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)

    Magnified Close-Up Shooting You can shoot a subject 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 14 x 11 mm (0.55 x 0.43 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0 times).

  • Page 37: Using The Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

    Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele- Converter Shooting Mode You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. The focal lengths (35 mm film equivalent) and characteristics are as follows. Option Focal Length Standard 37 – 444 mm 37 –...

  • Page 38: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Press the zoom lever toward The combined optical and digital zoom factor will appear on the LCD monitor. The camera will zoom in as far as the safe zoom factor (safety zoom) to avoid coarse image quality for the selected resolution and stop, will display on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 39: Continuous Shooting

    Super high speed SDC-512 MSH memory card (sold separately) newly formatted with low level formatting (p. 29). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

  • Page 40: Postcard Mode

    Postcard Mode Shooting Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. FUNC. Menu (Post Card). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting.

  • Page 41: Setting The Display Overlay

    Setting the Display Overlay You can check a composition’s horizontal and vertical alignment as well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a shooting guide while shooting. Displays grid lines dividing the monitor into 9 areas, Grid Lines allowing you to check the subject’s horizontal and vertical alignment.

  • Page 42: Movie Shooting

    Movie Shooting The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (p. 43). Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH).
  • Page 43 FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Use the movie mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 43). See Changing Colors (p. 60) for the procedures for using Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.
  • Page 44 QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. button.

  • Page 45: Frame Rate

    Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Color Swap). FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Use the select recording pixels/frame rate settings and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 46: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Shooting Panoramic Images 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.
  • Page 47 Compose the second image so that it over- laps a portion of the first and shoot. You can retake a shot by pressing the ing to the previously recorded image screen. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be cor- rected when the images are stitched together.

  • Page 48: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode Select from among the following three focusing methods. Face Detect (No frame) (Rec.) Menu [Face Detect]*/[On]/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.

  • Page 49: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)

    - The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. If this occurs, switch to the [On] or [Off] options. - When a face is not detected, images will be shot using the [On] option. In [Face Detect] mode, faces may not be detected under the following circumstances.

  • Page 50: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can be used in the Turn on the LCD monitor. Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. Press the shutter button halfway and press button.

  • Page 51: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    Locking the Exposure Setting 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. You must set the flash to [ The AE lock cannot be used when the flash is set to fire. Turn on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 52: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    Locking the Flash Exposure Setting You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting.

  • Page 53: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Switching between Metering Modes FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Use the the metering mode and press the FUNC./SET button. Metering Methods Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates Evaluative complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode 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. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 55: Shooting In Long Shutter Mode

    Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. (Rec.) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Use the speed The higher the value, the brighter the image and the lower the value,...
  • Page 56 The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded 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. A certain amount of processing time, however, may be required before the next image can be shot.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Use the white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 58: Using The Custom White Balance

    Using the 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.
  • Page 59 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±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.

  • Page 60: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    Shooting in a My Colors Mode You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. My Colors Settings My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone* Darker Skin Tone* Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red...

  • Page 61: Setting The Camera To A Custom Color Mode

    FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Use the My Colors mode. See Setting the Camera to a Cus- tom Color Mode (p. 59). When not in Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the shooting screen. Shoot.

  • Page 62: Changing Colors

    Changing Colors You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color.
  • Page 63 The Color Accent mode will take effect. The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previ- ously set color). Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the Only one color can be specified.
  • Page 64 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Stills: FUNC. Menu Swap). Movies: FUNC. Menu (Color Swap). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. The Color Swap mode will take effect. The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previ-...
  • Page 65 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the Only one color can be specified. You can use the ors that are swapped. • -5: Only takes the color that you want to swap •...

  • Page 66: Changing The Save Method For The Original Image

    Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. (Rec.) Menu [On]/[Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. Press the ton to switch settings.

  • Page 68: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Setting the Auto Rotate Function 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 orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. (Set up) Menu [Off].

  • Page 69: Checking For Focus Right After Shooting

    Checking for Focus Right After Shooting Shooting Mode You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded. Shoot. The recorded image displays for about 2 seconds (or the interval set with the Review function p.24). Press image is displayed.
  • Page 70 Switching between AF Frames/ Changing the Display Position Press If you are shooting with the AiAF mode set to [Face Detect] or [On] (p. 46) and have an image with multiple AF frames selected, you can switch the focus between AF frames each time you press the MENU button.

  • Page 71: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a new folder the next time you shoot Create New Folder images. To create an additional folder, insert another check mark.
  • Page 72 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is cre- ated.

  • Page 73: Resetting The File Number

    Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. (Set up) Menu tinuous]*/[Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. File Number Reset Function A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.
  • Page 74 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Continuous...

  • Page 75: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Circling a fingertip to the left or right on the touch control dial selects an image as follows. Moving fingertip in a counterclockwise direction displays the previous image, and clockwise displays the next image. Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18). Magnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward will display and a magnified...

  • Page 76: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Press the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed at once. Use the change the image selection. Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images.

  • Page 77: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    Organizing Images by Category You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following. Image searches (p. 76) Slide Show (p. 88) Protect (p. 93) Erase (p. 95) Configure print settings (p.

  • Page 78: Jumping To Images

    Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Shot Date My Category Folder Movie By 10 Images By 100 Images In single image playback mode, press the...
  • Page 79 : use the button to select date, category, folder or movie for playback and press the FUNC./SET button. - The camera will switch to defined playback mode and play back only images corresponding to the search key. - Press the button to cancel defined playback mode.

  • Page 80: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display a movie and press Images with a Select The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed.
  • Page 81 Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the down or the button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down)

  • Page 82: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Protected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration cannot be edited. Select movie control panel and press The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Use the Beginning) or button to specify the cut point( ).
  • Page 83 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name.

  • Page 84: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Use the rotate and press Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. This also can be set in the index playback mode.

  • Page 85: Playback With Transition Effects

    Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. Standard display. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.

  • Page 86: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p.58. Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
  • Page 87 Select [OK] and press The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. Press and select [Yes] or [No], then press Selecting [Yes] displays the image transformed with the My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the...

  • Page 88: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Use the attach a sound memo to and press The sound memo panel will display.
  • Page 89 Sound Memo Panel Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.

  • Page 90: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. *Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 97). All Images Date My Category Folder Movies Stills – Custom 1–3 (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 91: Transition Effects

    Select [Start] and press The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button.
  • Page 92 Select a date/category/folder to play back Select Use the category/folder to play back and press and press button to select a date/ button. Date My Category Folder...

  • Page 93: Selecting Images For Playback

    Selecting Images for Playback ( Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection.

  • Page 94: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. * Default setting. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped.

  • Page 95: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. You can configure the protection settings for each Select image singly while viewing them. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date. You can protect the images in a specified Select by Category category.
  • Page 96 Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press [Select] Use the an image and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can also protect images in the index playback mode. - Press the MENU button to complete the setting.

  • Page 97: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. Select Erases images one at a time as you view them. Erases images corresponding to the selected Select by Date date. Select by Category Erases images in the selected category. Select by Folder Erases images in the selected folder.
  • Page 98 Select the image, date, category or folder and press [Select] Use the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can also erase images in the index playback mode. [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the date, category or folder and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 99: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 100 Set the mode dial to (Print) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Proceed to Step 4 if you select [Select All Images]. Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press [Select Images & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p.
  • Page 101 [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the date, category or folder and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. - Use the folder image.

  • Page 102: Setting The Print Style

    Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The following print settings can be selected. Standard* Index Print Type Date (On/Off*) File No. (On/Off*) Clear DPOF data (On*/Off) Set the mode dial to (Print) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 103: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Images with date imprints created by Imprint Mode) (p. 38) will have the date imprinted regardless of the [Date] setting. Accordingly, the date may be printed twice if [Date] is set to [On]. Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu (p.
  • Page 104 Use the transfer and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode. All the Images on a Memory Card (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all trans- fer order settings.

  • Page 105: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV set You can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. Slip a fingernail under the bottom edge of the camera's DIGITAL ter- minal cover, lift up and plug the AV cable in all the way.

  • Page 106: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    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. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings (My Camera) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 107: Registering My Camera Settings

    Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
  • Page 108 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the the image you wish to register and press the FUNC./SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select FUNC./SET button. After recording, select FUNC./SET button. - Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Memory card slot/battery cover is open. Battery charge insufficient to operate camera ("Change the battery pack" message displays). Poor contact between camera and battery terminals. Sounds come from the camera interior. The camera's horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed.

  • Page 110: Lcd Monitor

    LCD monitor Camera screen is black at start-up Incompatible image has been selected as the start-up image in the My Camera settings. The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 111: Shooting

    Format the memory card (p. 29). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card or SDHC memory card upward (p. 123).
  • Page 112 Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 113 Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. The subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright. Subject is too far away for flash to reach. Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.
  • Page 114 White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle. Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.

  • Page 115: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.

  • Page 116: Playback

    Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. Movies cannot be edited. Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly.

  • Page 117: Battery/Battery Charger

    Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting.

  • Page 118: Printing On Direct Print Compatible Printers

    Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers Cannot print. Camera and printer not properly connected. Printer power is off. Incorrect print connection. Attach the camera to the printer securely with the supplied cable. Turn on the printer. In the (Set up) menu, select [Print Method] and select [Auto] (p.

  • Page 119: List Of Messages

    However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
  • Page 120 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set the File Numbering option to [Auto Reset];...
  • Page 121 Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, or an image edited with a computer. Incompatible WAVE format. A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image.
  • Page 122 (xx: number) Camera detected an error. 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.

  • Page 123: Appendix

    Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Battery charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible it will be used for an extended period. Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera.

  • Page 124: Charging The Battery

    It takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended.

  • Page 125: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch Writing/Erasing Possible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
  • Page 126 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.

  • Page 127: Using An Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)

    Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 128: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Using an Externally Mounted Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
  • Page 129 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.

  • Page 130: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera.

  • Page 131: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD900 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera Effective Approx. 10.0 million Pixels Image Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10.4 million) Lens 7.7 (W) –...
  • Page 132 Sound memos: WAVE (Monaural) AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (Monaural)) * 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...
  • Page 133 Sound memos (up to 1 min.), Slide show, My Colors or Movie (edit/slow motion play back possible). Direct Print PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
  • Page 134 Interface Power Source Operating Temperatures Operating Humidity 10 – 90% Dimensions (Excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio) Battery Pack NB-5L (Lithium-ion Rechargeable battery) AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 0 –...
  • Page 135 A Canon-brand 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% ±...
  • Page 136 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 37) when card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. : Card included with the camera...
  • Page 137 Movie Recording Pixels 640 x 480 pixels Standard Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels Color Swap High Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Compact 160x 120 pixels Maximum movie clip length at maximum continuous recording time. Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels (3648 x 2736 pixels) (2816 x 2112 pixels) (2272 x 1704 pixels)

  • Page 138: Sd Memory Card

    SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight Battery Pack NB-5L Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Approx.
  • Page 139 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30) Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight (excluding power cord) U.S.A. and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

  • Page 140: Index

    INDEX Numerics 3:2 Guide ... 39 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 . 125 AE Lock ... 49 AF Frame ... 15, 46 AF Lock ... 47 AF-assist Beam ... 24 AiAF ... 46 Auto Play (Slide Show) ... 88 Auto Rotate Function ... 66 Battery Battery Capacity ...
  • Page 141 Using the LCD Monitor ... 12 Macro ... Basic 3, Basic 15 Magnifying ... 73 Memory Card Estimated Capacities ... 134 Formatting ... 29, 124 Handling ... 123 Inserting ...Basic 7 Menu FUNC. Menu ... 22, 24 Menu List ... 24 Menus and Settings ...
  • Page 142 Touch Control Dial ...Basic 3, Basic 4, 73 Transition Effects Playback ... 83 Slide Show ... 89 Video System ... 103 White Balance ... 55 Wide Angle ... Basic 14 Wrist Strap ... Basic 1 Zoom ... Basic 14...
  • Page 143 MEMO...
  • Page 144 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 145: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • 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 the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.

  • Page 146: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    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. Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Medium 3 Recording Pixels Small...
  • Page 147 Function Digital Zoom Digital Tele-Converter Evaluative Metering Center Weighted Avg. – Method Spot Exposure Compensation Exposure Shift Long Shutter White Balance My Colors ISO Speed Auto Rotate Grid Lines Setting available ( Default setting) Setting can only be selected for the first image. ( (Shaded Area):Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off.

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