Canon SD940IS User Guide
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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 2
NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty "Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 3
if the image was shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 4
it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions 56 - 58 Take good people shots I Portraits F shots 62 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 67 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 68 ● Take sepia toned or black - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 5
Movies ● Shoot movies 31 ● View movies 33 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 29 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 135 5 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 6
Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Camera to Default Settings 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting .......... 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 68 Changing the Recording - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 7
75 Customizing the Self-Timer 76 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 77 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 77 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 79 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 80 Magnifying the Focal Point 81 Shooting with the AF Lock 82 Shooting with Servo AF 83 Changing - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 8
Household Power 142 Troubleshooting 143 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 146 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode............148 Menus 150 Handling Precautions 154 Specifications 155 Index 158 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 9
in asphyxiation. Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 10
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. • Unplug the power or push strongly on the lens. This could damage the camera or lead to injury. • - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 11
damage to the flash. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete, or when you are not using it. • Do - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 12
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movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 14
when charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the battery. ● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in and up . To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 15
a bulge. This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 16
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 17
Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 18
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 626 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 19
turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 20
the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 21
Setting the Display Language You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 22
used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 23
and the indicator will light green. Press fully (to the second stop). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ● Since the shot is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera. Does the length of the shutter sound change? • Since the time required to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 24
best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power that is moving and the gray frames will disappear. Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 25
adjusted. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions. X The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. X The image will appear on the screen for about two - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 26
- 4.0 m (12 in. - 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 50 cm - 2.0 m (1.6 - 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto. • the camera beeps once when the Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue * Appears when the camera is attached to a tripod. Orange Dark Blue Under certain conditions, the icon - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 27
they were taken. ● The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed. ● Pressing the shutter button halfway in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. ● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. 27 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 28
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 29
direction shown. ● Insert the cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Choose an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. 29 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 30
additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. 30 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 31
shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode switch to E. Shooting Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 32
the shutter button fully again. X The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie. X The indicator will blink green, and the movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Shooting Time 10 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 33
. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly. For enhanced playback you can also connect the camera to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 34
camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows OS Computer model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Vista (including Service - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 35
Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 36
to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 29 to connect the camera to a computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. ● If - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 37
the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the following limitations: • After connecting to the camera, it may take a few minutes until you can - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 38
) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE*1 AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 DC Coupler DR-10 Power Cord Waterproof Case WP-DC33 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 39
series) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended 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 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 40
inside the camera. • Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-4L. • Battery Pack NB-4L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Other Accessories • HDMI Cable HTC-100 Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set. • Waterproof Case WP - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 41
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 42
32) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 142) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings (p. 24). You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p. 56) or select settings - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 43
(Flash) (pp. 59, 67) / r Button a (Single Image Erase) (p. 28) / Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 63, 64) / p Button 1 Button When the lens is extended, you can switch between the Shooting and Playback modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use this button to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. 43 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 44
Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 72) My Colors (p. 74) i-Contrast (p. 87) Drive Mode (p. 73) Camera Shake settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 45
(pp. 121 - 125) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 69), (Movies) (p. 97) Recording Pixels (p. 69) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Modes (p. 84) Folder Number - File Number (p. 132) Displayed image number / appears first. Press the n button to choose the 4 tab. Then set [Review Info]. 45 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 46
shake warning (p. 59) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 47
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 148). You can also use the FUNC. menu in Playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Selectable Options Menu Items Choose a menu item - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 48
MENU - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 150 - 153). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 49
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [ - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 50
3 tab. ● Pressing the l button again for more than one second will return the screen to the original brightness. • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 51
op buttons to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 52
Low level formatting starts. About low level formatting When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 53
Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 54
check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. X A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the qr buttons to change the display color. ● Press the m button to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 55
to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 56
Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 57
) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) ● Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● Lets you shoot underwater with Waterproof Case WP-DC33 (sold separately - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 58
of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Z Shoot using high ISO speed (ISO 3200) ● Lets you set the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light conditions. ● Recording pixels are - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 59
return the setting to . What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 60
Images Deteriorate Recording Pixels Optical Zoom (28 - 112 mm)* Digital Zoom (112 - 448 mm)* 4.0x 4.9x 6.2x 10x 16x : No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white) : Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue) : Maximum zoom factor without deterioration (Safety Zoom) * Focal length - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 61
, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 62
and printing the date and time in images without an embedded date and time • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 128) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Connect the camera to a printer to print. Refer to the Personal Printing - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 63
the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose , choose in Step 2. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 76). 63 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 64
for a group photo, press the shutter button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 80). Choose ". ● Follow Step 2 on p. 63 and choose ". Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Make sure a green frame appears - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 65
progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • "Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro)" (p. 68) assumes the mode switch had been set to 4 and the R mode chosen. • Before attempting to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 66
flash (p. 67) • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 71) Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Choose the exposure compensation. ● Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. ● While watching - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 67
is approximately 30 cm - 4.0 m (12 in. - 13 ft.), and at maximum ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is pushed camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 75). • You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to focus on a specific - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 68
lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The digital shot. X The camera will zoom in and the zoom factor will appear. Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate • No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white) • Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 69
option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will display on the screen. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 61). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 70
Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio (Large) 12 M/4000 x 3000 (Medium 1) 8 M/3264 x 2448 (Medium table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 71
images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. • When the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 72
Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can a white balance data is set. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 72 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 73
shoot continuously at a fixed interval (0.8 shots/sec.). Choose a Drive mode. ● Press the m button and choose , then press the m button again. ● Press the op buttons to choose W, then press the m button. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 74
saturation for a vivid impression. Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia tones. Black and white. Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid Blue to produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film. Makes skin tones lighter - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 75
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 74 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 76
releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). • If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer. • If you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. 76 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 77
's monitor. TV display is not available when using the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 78
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of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • "Shooting Long Exposures" (p. 90), "Changing the Color and Shooting" (p. 91) and "Shooting Stitch Assist Images" (p. 94) assume you have set - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 80
may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. • If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear. Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 81
if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61), Servo AF (p. 83), or when connected to a TV (p. 77). 81 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 82
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % is displayed on the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 83
to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. ● Press the n button ● Focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway frame will be set to [Center]. • The camera may not be able to focus and exposure in - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 84
, then press the m button. X The setting will display on the screen. Evaluative Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the the shooting conditions. Center Weighted Avg. Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 85
Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 86
subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. It is recommended to set the [ - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 87
or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 88
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose [RedEye Corr.] and press the qr - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 89
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, choose a frame and appear for a few seconds. • In " and $ modes, this function is only available for the last image shot. • Not available in W. 89 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 90
seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Select ≈. ● Choose ≈ certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. • It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 91
coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Recorded color Choose T. ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 56 to choose T. Press the l button. ● The unchanged image and the Color Accent - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 92
Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 56 to choose Y. Press the l button. ● The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default setting - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 93
Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons to adjust the range of colors affected. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Pressing the l button accepts - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 94
will be corrected when the images are merged. ● Up to 26 shots can be recorded with the same procedures. Finish shooting. ● Press the m button. Merge the images on a computer. ● For details on how to merge the images, refer to the Software Guide. This function is not available when a TV is used as - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 95
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. 95 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 96
op buttons to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. Normal mode. These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the chosen color to black and white, or exchange the chosen color for another color, when shooting. See "Changing the Color and Shooting" (p. 91) for details. Under some - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 97
min. 24 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Maximum clip length is approximately 10 minutes in , 1 hour in and . Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 98
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the o button - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 99
still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 60) You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. off the AF Assist Beam (p. 136)* • Displaying the Overlay (p. 138)* [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 138)* You can switch - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 100
if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit (p. 101) Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 29). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 100 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 101
the left will be trimmed when is chosen. Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when is chosen. X The light blue section indicated with will be the section of the movie that remains after editing. Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 102
movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original movie. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. When editing movies, you should use a fully - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 103
Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 121 - 125) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 104
Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 105
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line (Scroll Display) letting you quickly search them. Choose an image. ● If you set single image playback and press the qr buttons for more than one second, the screen - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 106
in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter Images] in Step 2, filtered playback will be canceled. Shot Date ; My Category File Type Displays the images shot on a specified date Displays the images of a specified - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 107
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Choose .. ● Press the m button to choose . in pressed, you can fast-forward through images. • The power saving function does not work during slideshows (p. 53). 107 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 108
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 109
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 45). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 110
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 111
AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) White or black Yellow Yellow Black Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 112
to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV's HDMI terminal. ● Follow Steps 3 - 4 on p. 111 to display - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 113
an image, choose : from the FUNC. menu and press the m button. If you format the memory card (p. 52), protected images will also be erased. • Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. • You can also protect images using the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 114
Protecting Images Choose the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. Choose the ending image. ● Press the r button, choose [Last image] and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and press the m button. ● You - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 115
Erasing All Images Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 113 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. Protect images. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Protect] and press the m button. You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 5 while in [ - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 116
Erasing All Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 115 to choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button once more will cancel - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 117
Select Range Erasing All Images Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 115 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 114 to choose images. Erase. ● Press the p button to choose [Erase], then press the m button. Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 118
. Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I, F, V modes. : Images detected as or in A mode, or images shot in U, or O. : Images shot in H, t, w, S, y, P. Using the Menu Choose [My Category]. ● Press the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 119
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons to choose a selection method and press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select] and press - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 120
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Choose \. ● Press the m button to choose \ in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons, the image will rotate 90° in the chosen - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 121
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 122
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 123
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 74 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [My Colors], and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 124
backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from four levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. The - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 125
appear. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Correct the image. ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. ● You can zoom the image using the procedures in "Magnifying Images" (p. 110). Save - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 126
after shooting or while in playback with the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images to the Print List Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 127
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer (p. 29). Print. ● Press the op buttons, choose [Print now] and press - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 128
service. You can then print all the chosen images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 129
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19). Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 130
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 129 and press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 3 and 4 on p. 114. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons, choose [Order] and press the m button. Set All Images to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 131
8 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 131 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 132
may continue the existing numbering for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 52). • Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. 132 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 133
], then press qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 27). You can set the retraction time to [0 sec - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 134
is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then use the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● If you set the power saving function to [Off], be careful not to forget to turn off the camera after use. Setting the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 135
Changing Functions Using 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. Set the home time - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 136
Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 148 - 151). - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 137
. No image displays Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays after shooting. ● Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off Only displays the image taken. Detailed Displays detailed information (p. 45). The - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 138
. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the display. The areas outside the 3:2 range are grayed for shooting objects moving horizontally. • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. It is recommended to set the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 139
. Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed. Last shot Resumes with the most recently shot image. Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 140
button to complete registration. Register images or sounds saved on a computer You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. 140 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 141
9 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end. 141 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 142
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cover (p. - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 143
do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 16). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 144
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then . 77, 82). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 145
images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a memory card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 52). • If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt momentarily - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 146
an image without the a memory card, or with a memory card installed incorrectly. Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 52) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full • There is - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 147
the images. Insert the memory card into the printer's card slot to print. Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 148
) Drive Mode (p. 73) W Compression Ratio (Image Quality) (p. 69) Recording Pixels (p. 69, 97) { {{{{ *1 Set to when flash fires. *2 Possible settings: 0 - 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 - 10 shots in [Shots]. *3 ISO 3200 (p. 58) is set by default. *4 Fixed to . *5 is not selectable. 148 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 149
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 4 E H U t ≈ w S y O P Z R TY vx E >z { *1 { *1 - *1 {{{ --- 3 { { ---{----- {- {{{ {{- {{{ --- {-- --- 4 *5 *5 - - -{{ { Selectable, or set - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 150
Center AF Frame Size (p. 80) Normal/Small - {--- Digital Zoom (p. 60) Standard/Off { Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) { {{{{ {{{{ AF-Point Review Info (p. 137) Off/Detailed/Focus Check { {{{{ Blink Detection (p. 89) On/Off { {{{{ Disp. Overlay (p. 138) Off/Grid Lines 3:2 Guide - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 151
Menus 4 E H U t ≈ w S y O P Z R TY vx E >z 1 *1 2 4 {-- --- { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 151 - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 152
Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds for each camera operation. On*/Off Set within a range of ±2. Add an image as start-up image. Formats memory card, erasing - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 153
eyes in still images. Trims portions of still images. Resizes and saves still images. Adjusts colors in still images. On*/Off Last seen*/Last shot Fade*/Scroll/Slide/Off Menus Ref. Page p. 107 p. 115 p. 113 p. 120 p. 118 p. 124 p. 125 p. 122 p. 121 p. 123 p. 105 p. 139 p. 110 2 Print Menu Item - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 154
lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera , stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the camera. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 155
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens 5.0 (W) - 20.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 112 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 156
Specifications i-Contrast Off/Auto Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM) ( - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 157
min. Operating temperature 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Dimensions 53.0 × 86.0 × 19.5 mm (2.09 × 3.39 × 0.77 in.) Weight Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LV) Approx. 55 g (1.94 oz.) (CB-2LVE, excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 158
Battery 20 Power Saving 53 Recharge 14 Battery Charger 14 Beach (Scene Mode 57 Black and White Images 74 C Camera Shake 59, 138 Clock Function 54 Color Accent (Scene Mode 91, 96 Color Swap (Scene Mode 92, 96 Components Guide the Camera 13 Erasing All Images 115 Erasing Images 28 Error - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 159
Pixels 97 Shooting Time 32, 97 Viewing (Playback 33 MultiMediaCard J Memory Card Mute 49 My Category 118 My Colors 74, 123 N Night Snapshot (Scene Mode 56 Number of Shots 15 P Panoramic Photos 94 Personal Printing Guide 2 PictBridge 29 Playback J View Playback Button 27, 43 Playback With - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 160
Memory Card 18 Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer 63 Changing Delay and Number of Shots 76 Face Self-Timer 64 Two Second Self-Timer 75 Sepia Tones 74 Servo AF 83 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 77 Shutter Button 23 Slideshow 107 Snow (Scene Mode 58 Software DIGITAL - Canon SD940IS | User Guide - Page 161
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