Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH SD550 User Manual

Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH SD550 User Manual

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CDI-E192-010
XX05XXX
© 2005 CANON INC.
ENGLISH
Basic
Camera User Guide

Please Read This First

This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Downloading Images
to a Computer

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  • Page 1: Please Read This First

    CDI-E192-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC. ENGLISH Basic Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features. PRINTED IN JAPAN Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Downloading Images...
  • Page 2 Guide (This Guide) • Read this first. Advanced Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/ Imaging/information- e.html...
  • Page 3: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery. Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances. • When using the battery for the first time. • When the "Change the battery pack" message displays. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LU) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LUE) and plug it into a power outlet.
  • Page 4: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery. 1. Slide the lock release switch in the direction of the arrow ), and open the memory card slot/battery cover ( 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow as shown ) and insert the battery until it locks. To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( Inserting the Memory Card.
  • Page 5: To Remove The Memory Card

    To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. *SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
  • Page 6: First Time Settings

    First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time 1. Press the power button ( 2. Use the button to change its value ( To set the daylight saving option, use the display 3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button ( The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p.
  • Page 7: Focus And Shoot

    Press the power button. The start-up sound will play and the start- up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. • To switch to the setting that mutes all sounds (except for the warning sound), press and hold the DISP.
  • Page 8: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting

    Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. You can continue to display images regardless of the review duration setting with the following procedures. • Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot. •...
  • Page 9: Digital Macro

    MANUAL Stitch Assist Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. SPECIAL SCENE Digital Macro Allows you to shoot when the distance from the lens (at maximum wide angle) to the subject is within 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in.
  • Page 10: Using The Zoom

    Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button. You can select from four modes: [Standard], [Fast Frame Rate] suitable for sports or fast motion, [Compact] convenient for email attachments and [My Colors] MOVIE which allows you to change color effects. •...
  • Page 11: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Press the button to cycle through flash settings. Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Flash on with red- eye reduction Flash on Flash off Slow synchro You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon appears.
  • Page 12: Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots

    Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Press the To cancel the macro/infinity mode: press the remove Macro Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject • Maximum wide angle setting: 56 × 42 mm (2.2 × 1.7 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 5 cm (2.0 in.) •...
  • Page 13 Turn the mode dial to The last recorded image will appear in the LCD monitor. Use the the image you wish to view. 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 shows them less clearly.
  • Page 14: Menus And Settings

    Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Turn the mode dial to Press the FUNC./SET button.
  • Page 15 Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu. •...
  • Page 16 Camera *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 You can also use card photo printers such as the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. Printing button on the camera.
  • Page 17 Confirm that of the LCD monitor ( • The button will light blue. • The displayed icon will vary according to the printer model. Use the button to select an image to print ( press the button ( button will blink blue and printing will start. is displayed in the upper left See the Advanced Guide: DPOF Print Settings (p.
  • Page 18: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may not be available. Please read System Requirements (p. 17) in advance. Camera to Computer Connection Supplied Software Downloading Method...
  • Page 19: System Requirements

    Free Hard Disk • Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX Space (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver • Canon Camera WIA Driver • ArcSoft PhotoStudio Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better Macintosh Mac OS X (v10.2–v10.3)
  • Page 20: Preparing To Download Images

    Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera Install the software. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Slip a fingernail under the bottom edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, lift up and plug the interface cable in all the way. USB Port Interface Cable 2.
  • Page 22 Downloading Images to a Computer A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does...
  • Page 23: Download The Images

    Downloading Images to a Computer The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).
  • Page 24: Direct Transfer

    Downloading Images Using the Camera (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. 18). All Images New Images DPOF Trans. Images Select &...
  • Page 25 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Select FUNC./SET button). Select images to download and press the (or the FUNC./SET button). • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. • Images can also be selected during index playback (Advanced Guide p.70). •...
  • Page 26 MEMO...
  • Page 27: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Be sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or electrical shock to yourself and others. Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide.

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