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Camera User Guide
Please read the Read This First section (p. 6).
Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User
Guide.
Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
This Guide
Software Starter Guide
Downloading Images to a Computer
Direct Print User Guide
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance optimally
when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be
liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire,
etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories
(e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that
this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction
of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such
repairs on a chargeable basis.
Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become
warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for
an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less
than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black
dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Video Format
Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region
before using it with a TV monitor (p. 141).
Charging the Date/Time Battery
• The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that maintains
the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the
main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the
camera, place a charged battery pack in it for at least 4 hours to charge
the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is turned
off.
• If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, it
means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as
described above.
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About This Guide
Conventions Used in the Text
Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the
procedure can be used. In the example below, the procedure can be
used in the following mode.
When the mode switch is set to
(Shooting)
Postcard Date Imprint Mode
Shooting Mode
When the Shooting mode is set to the following modes
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Auto
Night Snapshot
Underwater
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Manual
Kids&Pets
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Portrait
Indoor
* When a shooting mode icon is shown in gray, the procedure cannot be performed
in that mode.
* The
symbol indicates the Stitch Assist mode.
: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
• This guide uses illustrations from the PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL
ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40 in its explanations.
• In this guide an SD memory card (Secure Digital, a copyright
protection system) is referred to as an SD card.
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Table of Contents
Items marked with
procedures.
are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or
Read This First
Please Read......................................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7
Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12
Components Guide
Components Guide............................................................................ 13
PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40 .................... 13
PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 30 .................... 16
Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................. 21
Installing the Battery Pack................................................................. 24
Installing the SD Card ....................................................................... 26
Formatting SD Cards..................................................................... 28
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 31
Setting the Language ........................................................................ 34
Basic Functions
Turning the Power On ....................................................................... 36
Switching Between Shooting/Playback.............................................. 38
Using the LCD Monitor...................................................................... 39
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ....................................... 41
Using the Viewfinder ......................................................................... 45
Using the Zoom................................................................................. 46
Pressing the Shutter Button .............................................................. 47
Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................................... 49
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults.................................................. 53
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........................................ 58
Shooting
Shooting in Auto Mode ..................................................................... 59
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ......................................... 60
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings .................................... 62
Using the Flash ............................................................................. 64
Selecting a Shooting Mode ............................................................... 66
Auto .............................................................................................. 66
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Manual .......................................................................................... 66
Digital Macro................................................................................. 66
Portrait .......................................................................................... 66
Night Snapshot.............................................................................. 66
Kids&Pets...................................................................................... 66
Indoor............................................................................................ 66
Underwater.................................................................................... 66
Shooting Close-Ups/
Infinity Shots......................................... 68
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) ................................... 70
Using the Digital Zoom ...................................................................... 72
Continuous Shooting................................................................... 73
Postcard Date Imprint Mode.............................................................. 74
Using the Self-timer..................................................................... 76
Shooting a Movie......................................................................... 78
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ...................................... 82
Switching between Focusing Modes.................................................. 85
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock).................. 86
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)............................................ 88
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)................................... 89
Switching between Light Metering Modes .................................. 90
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .............................................. 91
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode......................................................... 92
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)................................................... 94
Changing the Photo Effect ................................................................. 97
Adjusting the ISO Speed.................................................................... 98
Setting the Auto Rotate Function ....................................................... 99
Resetting the File Number ............................................................... 100
Playback
Displaying Images Individually ........................................................ 103
Magnifying Images .................................................................... 104
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .................... 105
Viewing Movies ............................................................................... 106
Editing Movies................................................................................. 109
Rotating Images in the Display ........................................................ 111
Attaching Sound Memos to Images................................................. 112
Automated Playback (Slide Shows)................................................. 114
Protecting Images ........................................................................... 118
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Erasing
Erasing Single Images ............................................................... 119
Erasing All Images .......................................................................... 120
Print Settings
About Printing ................................................................................. 122
Setting the DPOF Print Settings ...................................................... 124
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
Selecting Images for Transferring ................................................... 130
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer............................................ 133
Computer System Requirements ................................................ 133
Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ......................................... 137
Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images
without Installing Software ...................................................... 139
Downloading Directly from an SD Card........................................... 139
Viewing Images on a TV set
Viewing Images on a TV set ............................................................ 140
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
Changing My Camera Settings ........................................................ 142
Registering My Camera Settings ..................................................... 144
List of Messages
List of Messages ............................................................................. 148
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 150
Appendix
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)...................................... 154
Camera Care and Maintenance........................................................ 155
Specifications.................................................................................. 156
Photo Tips and Information............................................................. 164
Index ................................................................................................ 167
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode..................................... 176
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Read This First
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that
you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and
being operated correctly.
Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors
are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction
of a camera or accessory, including SD memory cards, that results in the
failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is
machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and
should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes
international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised
that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions,
or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may
contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for
personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem
arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back 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 Canon Limited
Warranty supplied with your camera.
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