Canon PowerShot SD750 DIGITAL ELPH, DIGITAL IXUS 75 Manual

„Front View

1. Wrist Strap Mount
2. Microphone
3. AF-assist Beam
4. Red-Eye Reduction Lamp
5. Self-Timer Lamp
6. Flash
7. Speaker
8. Lens

Attaching the Wrist Strap

How to Open the Terminal Cover

In order to avoid dropping the camera, wear the wrist strap when using the camera.

„Back View

1. LCD Monitor
2. DIGITAL Terminal
3. A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal
4. Terminal Cover
5. Tripod Socket
6. DC Coupler Terminal Cover
7. Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover

The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously.

The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.

„Controls

1. Mode Switch
2. Power Button
3. Zoom Lever
   Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto)
   Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify)
4. Shutter Button
5. (Print/Share) Button
6. Playback Button
7. FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button
8. Touch Control Dial
9. Indicator
10. MENU Button
11. DISP. (Display) Button
12. (Macro)/(Infinity)/Button
13. (ISO Speed)/(Jump)/Button
14. (Flash)/ Button
15. (Continuous)/(Self-timer)/ (Single Image Erase) /Button

Using the Touch Control Dial

„Touching the Dial

A magnified image of the touch control dial displays on the LCD monitor when you place your finger on the dial. Circling your finger on the dial allows you to configure the functions assigned to each button.

Functions that cannot be configured are shown in gray. The dial display (Touch Icons) can be turned On/Off in the (Set up) menu. When Touch Icons is set to [Off], the icon of the function being touched appears in green on the LCD monitor.

„Circling Your Finger on the Dial

You can select categories or images by circling your finger on the dial. Circling counterclockwise works the same as the button and circling clockwise the same as the button. (It may also work as the / buttons with some functions.)

The following functions can be operated using the touch control dial. Please note that some of the options for some functions cannot be operated with it.

	Operable Functions
Shooting	Selecting a shooting mode
	Selecting
	Selecting options in the FUNC. menu
Playback	Selecting images
	Operations for playing/editing movies
	Operations for sound memos and the Sound Recorder
	Operations for DPOF print settings and direct transfer settings.
Shooting and Playback	Selecting options in menus
	Selecting time zones for the world clock
	Selecting options for the My Camera settings

Indicator

The camera indicator lights or blinks under the following circumstances.

Never do the following while the indicator is blinking green.

These actions may corrupt image data.

• Shake or jolt the camera
• Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover

Green:		Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)*/ connected to computer/display off
Blinking Green:		Camera starting up/Time Lapse (movie) recording/ Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer/printer)
Orange:		Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange:		Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)

* Camera beeps once if difficult to focus.

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-2LV) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LVE) and plug it into a power outlet.
   Battery charger model names and types vary by region. The charge indicator will light orange while the battery is charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete. Charging takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
   

To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.

Installing the Battery

1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it (,).
2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow () and insert the battery until it locks.

To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow () and hold it while pulling the battery out.

Inserting the Memory Card

1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover (,).

Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.

„To Remove the Memory Card

Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until the memory card clicks and then release it.

You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.

First Time Settings

Setting the Date/Time

1. Press the power button ().
2. Use the or button to select an item and the or button to change its value ().
   To set the daylight saving option, select the icon and use the or button to configure the setting.
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.

A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when the main battery is in the camera. When you purchase the camera, place the main battery in it for approximately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) to charge the lithium battery. It will charge even if the camera is turned off. The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs.

„Setting the Display Language

1. Press the (playback) button.
2. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU button.
3. Use the or button to select a language and press the FUNC./SET button.
   The display language can also be set in the Set up menu.

Turning the Camera On/Off

1. Press the power button or the button.
   The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor.
   

• Pressing the power button sets the camera to the shooting mode and pressing the button set it to the playback mode.
• Pressing the power button again turns the camera off.
• To switch to the setting that mutes all sounds (except for the warning sound), press and hold the MENU button while turning the camera on.

„Using the Playback Button

The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes.

Playback Mode

* You can register well-used function to the button.

1. Press the power button.
   
2. Set the shooting mode to (Auto).
   
   1. Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) ().
   2. Press the FUNC./SET button () and use the or button () to select (auto).
   3. Press the FUNC./SET button ().
3. Aim the camera at the subject.
4. Focus and shoot.
   1. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
      
      When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash fires). In addition, a green AF frame appears in the LCD monitor on the portion of the image used to set the focus.
   2. Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
      
      The shutter sound will play and the image will record. The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card.

„Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting

After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds.

You can continue to display images regardless of the review duration setting with the following procedures.

• Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.
• Pressing the FUNC./SET or DISP. button while the image is displayed in the LCD monitor.

To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway.

Selecting a Shooting Mode

1. Slide the mode switch to (Rec.), (Special Scene Mode) or (Movie) ().
2. Press the FUNC./SET button () and use the or button () to select a shooting mode. You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection.
3. Press the FUNC./SET button ().

„Shooting Modes

AUTO	Auto The camera automatically selects settings.
	Manual Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance, my colors or ISO speed.
	Digital Macro Allows you to shoot when the distance from the lens (at maximum wide angle) to the subject is within 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.). The subject can be shown larger than in standard macro mode because the camera trims the image edges and zooms in with the digital zoom.
	Color Accent Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white.	Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another.
	Stitch Assist Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.
SPECIAL SCENE	Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people.	Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod.
	Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.	Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting.
	Foliage Shoots trees and leaves—such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms— in vivid colors.	Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.
	Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong.	Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure.
	Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium.
	Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WPDC14 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue.
MOVIE	Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button. You can select from the following modes: [ Standard]; [ Fast Frame Rate] suitable for sports or fast motion; [Compact] convenient for email attachments; [Color Accent] for recording all colors in black and white except for the selected color; [Color Swap] for recording a selected color as a different color; and [Time Lapse] for shooting one frame at a time at a set interval.

• The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
• In mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot.
• In mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more from the end of the lens.

• To shoot underwater, install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC14 (sold separately).
• We recommend you use Waterproof Case WP-DC14 for shooting at ski resorts or beaches.

Using the Zoom

1. Press the zoom lever toward or .
   The zoom can be adjusted from 35 – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms.
   

Using the Flash

1. Press the button () and use the or button to switch between modes ().

You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection.

You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon appears.

The option cannot be set in (Auto) mode.

Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots

1. Press thebutton () and use the or button to switch between modes ().

• You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection.
• To Cancel: press the button and use the or button to display (Normal)

		Macro Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of Lens to Subject Maximum wide angle setting: 37 × 27 mm (1.5 × 1.1 in.)Minimum focusing distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.) Maximum telephoto setting: 108 × 81 mm (4.3 × 3.2 in.)Minimum focusing distance: 30 cm (12 in.)
		Infinity Use this mode to record subjects 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more from the end of the lens.
The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode.

The option cannot be set in (Auto) mode.

Using the Self-Timer

1. Press the button () and use the or button () to display , or .

• You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection.
• When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink (when using red-eye reduction, it will stay lit for the last 2 seconds).
• You can change the delay time and number of shots with the option.
  To Cancel: press the button and display .

	10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 sec. after you press the shutter button. 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up*1.
	2 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 2 sec. after you press the shutter button. The self-timer sound beeps quickly*1 when you press the shutter button and the shutter releases 2 sec. later.
	Custom Timer: you can change the delay time (0–10*2, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–3*2–10). When [Delay] is set to 2 or more sec., the self-timer sound beeps quickly 2 sec. before the shutter releases. When [Shots] is set to more than 1, the self-timer sound only beeps before the first shot.

*1 This may differ depending on your My Camera settings.

*2 Default setting.

The self-timer cannot be used in some shooting modes.

„Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ()

1. In the [ (Rec)] menu, select [Self-timer] and press the FUNC./ SET button.
   
2. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and the or button to change the setting and press the FUNC./SET button.
   
3. Press the MENU button.

If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. The exposure and white balance are locked at the set-tings selected for the first shot. If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full.

1. Press the (playback) button ().
   The last recorded image will display. If you have replayed images, the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback). If the memory card has been switched, or the images on the memory card have been edited with a computer, the newest image on the memory card appears.

2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view ().

• Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but shows them less clearly.
• Circling your fingertip to the left or right on the touch control dial selects an image as follows. Moving the fingertip in a counterclockwise direction displays the previous image, and clockwise displays the next image.
  
  Playback screen when the touch control dial is activated

1. In the playback mode, use the or button to select an image to erase () and press the button ().
   You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection.
2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./SET button ().
   To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
   

Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.
Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu.

FUNC. Menu

This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.

This example shows the FUNC. menu in (Auto) mode.

1. Slide the mode switch to , or .
2. Press the FUNC./SET button.
3. Use the or button to select a menu item.

• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

4. Use the or button to select an option for the menu item.

• You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection.
• You can select further options with the MENU button for some options.
• After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily.

5. Press the FUNC./SET button.

Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus

Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.

• This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto) mode.
• In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display.

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the or button to switch between menus.

• You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.

3. Use the or button to select a menu item.

• You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection.
• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

4. Use the or button to select an option.

• Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.

5. Press the MENU button.

You can easily print by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer^*1 with a cable and simply pressing the button on the camera.

1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer and turn on the printer's power.
   

*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 the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300 card photo printers.

1. Turn on the camera and confirm that or is displayed in the upper left of the LCD monitor ().

• The button will light blue.
• The displayed icon will vary according to the printer model.
• will display in the movie mode.

3. Use the or button to select an image to print () and press the button ().

• You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection.
• The button will blink blue and printing will start.

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 in advance.

„Camera to Computer Connection

Supplied Software		Install It		Do Not Install It
Downloading Method		Computer Procedure	Camera Procedure	Computer Procedure
OS	Windows 2000			–
	Windows XP
	Windows Vista
	Mac OS X

„Using a Memory Card Reader

A memory card reader can be used with all the operating systems listed above. See the Software Starter Guide for details.

System Requirements

Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.

„Windows

OS	Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2) Windows Vista
Computer Model	The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU	Windows 2000/Windows XP Windows Vista	Pentium 500 MHz or higher Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher
RAM	Windows 2000/Windows XP Windows Vista	256 MB or more 512 MB or more
Interface	USB
Free Hard Disk Space	Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more
Display	1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better

„Macintosh

OS	Mac OS X (v10.3–v10.4)
Computer Model	The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU	PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor
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

Preparing to Download Images

Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer.

„Items to Prepare

• Camera and computer
• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera
• Interface cable supplied with the camera

1. Install the software.

1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive.
2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.
   
3. When the installation is finished, the [Restart] or [Finish] button appears. Click the one that appears.
   
4. Remove the CD-ROM from the drive when your normal desktop screen appears.

Double-click the in the CD-ROM window. When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.

2. 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.
      Use the toggle on the wrist strap or slip a fingernail under the edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, lift up and plug the interface cable in all the way.
      
   2. Press the camera's button and turn on the camera.
      The camera and computer will be able to communicate.
      

Always grasp the sides of the connector when disconnecting the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal.

If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection.

Downloading Images to a Computer - Windows

A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer.

1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only).
   

If the window to the right does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - IXY - IXUS - DV 6] and [CameraWindow].

2. Download the images.

• Download the images using the camera or the computer.
• By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder.
  

Thumbnails (small versions) of the downloaded images will display in the ZoomBrowser EX Main Window. By default, the downloaded images are saved into subfolders according to their shooting dates.

Downloading Images to a Computer - Macintosh

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).

1. Download the images.

• Download the images using the camera or the computer.
• By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] folder.
  

Thumbnails (small versions) of the downloaded images will display in the ImageBrowser Browser Window. By default, the downloaded images are saved into folders according to their shooting dates.

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.

	All Images	Transfers and saves all images to the computer.
	New Images	Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred.
	DPOF Trans. Images	Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings
	Select & Transfer	Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them.
	Wallpaper	Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. The transferred images as the background on the computer desktop.

1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.

• The button will light blue.
• Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear.
  
  Direct Transfer Menu

„All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images

2. Select or and press the button.

• The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. The display will return to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is complete.
  
• To cancel the download, press the FUNC./SET button.

„Select & Transfer/Wallpaper

2. Select or and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button).
3. Select images to download and press the button (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.
• Press the MENU button to return to the Direct Transfer menu.

Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. On the Windows platform, the files are automatically created as BMP images.

The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.

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.

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to severe impacts. Do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries.

Do not sit with the camera in a back pocket as it may cause the camera to malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.