Canon SD960 PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide
Canon SD960 - PowerShot IS Digital Camera Manual
UPC - 110067477940
View all Canon SD960 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Canon SD960 manual content summary:
- Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 1
Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 2
camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Camera User Guide (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 3
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 Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 4
Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 69 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 75 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 70 ● Take pictures continuously 74 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 5
105 ● Quickly search pictures 98, 100 ● Erase pictures 29, 107 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 110 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 32 ● View movies 34 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 30 Save ● Save images to a computer 35 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 6
14 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language..........21 Formatting Memory Cards 22 Pressing the Shutter Button 23 A Taking Pictures 24 1 Viewing Images 27 Erasing Images 29 Printing Images 30 E Shooting Movies 32 1 Viewing Movies 34 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 7
the Self-Timer ........ 77 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 78 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 78 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 82 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 8
Conventions Used in this Guide 8 Customizing the Camera ..125 Changing Functions 126 Changing Shooting Functions........130 Changing Playback Functions .......134 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 135 9 Useful Information 137 Using Household Power 138 Troubleshooting 139 List of Messages - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 9
injury. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 10
battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Do not use casing. 10 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 11
charger while it is charging. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 12
Safety Precautions • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. • Do not attach accessories to the strap. If this occurs, it may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. 12 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 13
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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera 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. 14 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera 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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera 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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 17
it locks into place with a click. until it Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 18
be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 24). Number of shots that can be taken Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards What is the write-protect tab? SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 19
Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not time, the Date/ Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera. Daylight saving time settings If you select in Step 2 and press the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera 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 about three weeks after the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 21
Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the 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 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera 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 menus. ● Press the n button. Select [Format - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 23
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 take, the length of the shutter sound may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 24
A Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the 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 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 25
will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds. ● You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button. What if... • The camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the p button while - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 26
Taking Pictures • The indicator blinks green and the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway? Your subject is too close. When the camera is and shoot. Move about 30 cm (1.0 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • The lamp lights when the shutter button is - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 27
will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. If you press the 1 button with the lens retracted, the power will turn off. Switching images quickly If you hold the q button pressed and tilt the camera as shown in the illustration, the images advance quickly. However, the images appear coarse - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 28
the images you are viewing. • Depending on how you tilt the camera, images may not switch. • Be careful not to accidentally bang people. • Be sure to hold the camera with the strap around your wrist to avoid dropping it. Hold the camera without releasing the shutter button. Switch to the next image - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 29
Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 30
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. Select an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select an - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 31
printer, and unplug the interface cable. Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on the best ways to print. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 32
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 Select button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 33
again. The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie. The indicator will blink green, and the movie will record to the memory card. Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Shooting Time 10 min. 53 sec. 43 min. 32 sec - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 34
frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. If you use the 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 a TV. 34 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 35
images 512 MB or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more USB Canon Utilities ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more 1,024 × 768 pixels or higher Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 36
used for these explanations. 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. When the install finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Remove the CD-ROM - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 37
[Canon Utilities] [CameraWindow] [CameraWindow] [CameraWindow]. Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and finishes, turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Images transferred to the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 38
Cover)*1 Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 DC Coupler DR-DC10 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Waterproof Case WP-DC32 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 39
Memory Card Card Reader Inkjet Printers*2 (PIXMA series) Compact Photo Printers*2 (SELPHY series) HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV Windows/ Macintosh Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Use of genuine Canon Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 40
HTC-100 Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set. • Waterproof Case WP-DC32 Installing the camera into this waterproof case lets you take underwater shots at depths down to 40 meters (130 feet), or take worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 41
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 42
Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change shooting modes. Movie Mode For shooting movies (p. 32). Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings (p. 24). Shooting Mode You can leave it to the camera to select the best - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 43
. 1 Button When the lens is extended, you can use the 1 button to switch between the shooting and playback modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use it to turn the camera on and off in playback mode. Shooting mode Lens extended 1 Playback mode Lens retracted 1 Turning the Camera Off 43 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 44
Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* Drive Mode ( Frame (p. 25), AE Point Frame (p. 83) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 60), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61) AF Lock (p. 82 best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 45
Compression (Image Quality) (p. 70), (Movies) (p. 92) Recording Pixels (p. 70) Metering Modes (p. 83) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Folder Number - File Number (p. 128) Displayed Image Number /Total Number of Images ISO first. Press the n button to select the 4 tab. Then set [Review Info]. 45 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera 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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 47
m FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the shooting mode (p. 144). You can also use the FUNC. menu in the playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. Selectable Options Menu Items - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 48
n - 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 menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 146 - 149). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera 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. Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 50
3 tab. ● Pressing the p 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 selected in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 51
All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK], then press the m button. 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 System - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera 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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 53
(Auto Power 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 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 54
54 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 55
, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you select a 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 mode switch is set to 4 or A. 55 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 56
Night Snapshot) ● 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 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 57
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-DC32 (sold separately). y Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium (Aquarium) ● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 58
shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Z Shoot using high ISO speed (ISO3200) ● Sets the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light conditions. ● Recording pixels are set to (1600 × 1200 pixels, p. 70). • In F, V, H, S or y mode, images may - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera 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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 60
deterioration will appear. Move it toward i again. The digital zoom will further zoom in on the subject. Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate Recording Pixels Optical Zoom Digital Zoom 4.0x 4.9x 6.2x 10x 16x : No image deterioration ( - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 61
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 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 same zoom factor. - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 62
date and time in images which do not have an embedded date and time • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 121) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details. • Connect the camera to a printer to print. Refer to the Personal Printing - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 63
Ò Using 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 o button. Select Ò. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select Ò, - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 64
down] will appear on the screen. The lamp will blink and the self-timer sound will play. Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 65
use the various functions in G mode to 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. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 66
G Shooting in Program AE You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Select G. ● Select G in Step 1 - 2 on page 47 and press the m button. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 67 - 77). - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 67
appear. u Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) You can shoot landscapes and far away subjects. The focusing range is 3 m (9.8 ft.) and greater from the camera. Select u. ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select u, then press the m button. Once set, u will - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 68
approximately 2 - 50 cm (0.8 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 - . Using Î You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 76). The - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 69
in.) from the end of the lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The digital zoom may cause images to appear coarse maximum wide angle. Use the zoom lever to compose the shot. X The camera will zoom in and the zoom factor will appear. Zoom Factors at which - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 70
an option, then press the m button. The setting you selected will display on the screen. If you select , you cannot use the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 61). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can select from the following two levels of image quality: (Fine - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 71
7675 5457 10679 12927 24562 40937 61406 3318 6822 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail A2 attachments. A3 ● For - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 72
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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 73
, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 74
, then press the r button. ● Press the op buttons to select W, then press the m button. Shoot. As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 63, 64, 76, 77). • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 75
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color Select My Colors. ● Press the m button and - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 76
Î 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 selected and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on page 75 and select , then press the n button. ● Press the op buttons to select an option - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 77
). • 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. 77 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 78
'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 press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 79
This chapter serves as the advanced version 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. 87), "Changing the Color and Shooting" (p. 88) and "L Shooting - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 80
Press the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom or Digital Tele-converter is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow. 80 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 81
if a face cannot be detected (p. 80) or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center] mode, it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61), or when connected to a TV (p. 78). 81 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 82
select [On]. Focus. While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus will continue to adjust on the spot where the blue frame appears. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode. • You cannot set the Servo AF - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 83
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 halfway. When & appears, the exposure will be set. ● If you release your - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 84
unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. ... Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 85
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select [i-Contrast] from the 4 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 86
shown on the screen in Step 2 and then press the n button, the Flash Settings screen will display (p. 48). Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects that there is a possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Select [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 87
Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 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 ≈. ● Set the mode switch to 4, then select ≈ in Step 1 - 3 on page 47 and press the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 88
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can select to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 89
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. Select Y. ● Follow Step 2 on page 56 to select Y. Hold the n button pressed. ● The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 90
can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Select x or v. ● Follow Step merge the images, refer to the Software Starter Guide. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 78). 90 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 91
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "E Shooting Movies" and "1 Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. 91 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 92
Changing the Movie Mode You can select between three movie modes. Set the mode switch to E. X Standard > Color Accent z Color Swap Select a movie mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select E, then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 93
on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds in , 1 hour in and . • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 94
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. If off the AF Assist Beam (p. 131)* • Displaying the Overlay (p. 132)* [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 133)* You can switch - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 95
the m button.) Display the last frame Edit (p. 95) Displays when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 30). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. * Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 96
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 selected. • 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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 97
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. 114 - 119) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 98
g Quickly Searching Images 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. Images will display in an index. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 99
g Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the shooting date. Select an image. ● If you set the single image playback and turn the  dial quickly, the images will display as shown on the left. ● If you press - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 100
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 107) or protect (p. 110) all images at once in the filtered condition. - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 101
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select .. ● (p. 100), only images in a filtered condition play back. ● You can pause/restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again. ● Press the n button to stop - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 102
. Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repeat. You can select from seven transition effects when switching between images. Select [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 103
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 p button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 45). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 104
k Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and, 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 location of the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 105
TV, and unplug the AV cable. What if the images don't properly display on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera's video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Press the n button, select the 3 tab and [Video System] to switch to the correct - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 106
on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera with a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert the plug of the supplied AV cable into the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 107
/ Erasing All Images You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 110) cannot be erased. Select [Erase]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Erase], and press the m button. Select a - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 108
/ Erasing All Images Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 107 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. Select the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and press the m button. 108 Select the ending image. ● - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 109
/ Erasing All Images Select images with the  dial You can also select the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Select All Images Select [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 107 to select [All Images] and press the m button. Erase. ● Press the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 110
], and press the m button. Once set, will appear on the screen. 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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 111
: Protecting Images Select Range Select [Protect]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Protect], and then press the m button. Select [Select Range]. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, select [Select Range], and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 108 to select the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 112
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can categorize images. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 100), Slideshow (p. 101), Erase All (p. 107), Protect (p. 110), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 121) Select ;. ● Press the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 113
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Selecting Images Individually Select [My Category]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [My Category], and press the m button. Select [Select]. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, select [Select], and press the m button. Make the setting. - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 114
\ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of (1280 × 780) cannot be rotated. Select \. ● Press the m button to select \, then press the m button. Select All Images Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to select the rotation direction and - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 115
= Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 116
[ 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 Select [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons or - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 117
? 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. 75 for details on each menu item. Select [My Colors]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [My Colors], and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 118
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people's faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 119
] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear. Select an image. ● Press - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 120
a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 121
they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 122
(DPOF) • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the print settings in the output. • may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 123
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Set the number of prints. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to set the number of prints (maximum 99). ● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select other images and the number of prints for each. ● You cannot set the number of print copies for Index prints. You can - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 124
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Clearing All Selections Select [Clear All Selections]. ● Select [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 on p. 122, and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK], then press the m button. All selections will be cleared. 124 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 125
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. 125 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 126
saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Select [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons function to [Off], be careful not to forget to turn off the camera after use. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 127
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 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 128
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. 22). • Refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. 128 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 129
time. Images shot after the creation date are saved to the new folder. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function. ● Select [Auto Rotate], then press the qr buttons - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 130
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.]. ● Select [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to select [0 sec.]. Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 131
Functions Turning off the AF Assist Beam If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. ● Select [Review], then press the qr buttons to select an option. ● If you select [Off], the image will - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 132
size or postcard size prints. ● Select [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display. 3:2 Guide The areas outside the 3:2 range are grayed out. This area will not print when printing on paper with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Both Both grid lines - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 133
active at the moment of shooting. Panning Image stabilization only counters up and down motion. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. It is recommended to set the IS Mode to [Off] when the - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 134
Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48). Turning off Active Display When you shake or tilt the camera gently you can display the next image or you can change the speed at which images switch. You can turn off this function. ● Select [Active - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 135
when the camera power is turned on. Change Sounds ● Select [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to change the sound. 1 Preset sound. You can register your sounds using the 2 supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 136
Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can register sounds and images. ● Select [Start-up Image registering a new start-up image (p. 136). Using the included software to register sounds and the start-up screen image You can register - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 137
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. 137 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 138
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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 139
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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 140
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot (p. 23). • pp. 78, 82). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and press - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 141
Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52). When you can't make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 142
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 SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 143
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 display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 144
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Shooting modes A G I F V { {{{{ Flash (pp. 59, 67) h ... 2 - ! { {{{{ All Range - {{{- Focusing Zone (p. 68) e -{{{{ - {{{- u - {{{- Exposure Compensation (p. 74)/Exposure Shift (p. 93) -{{{{ { {{{{ Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 76, - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 145
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 4 E H U t ≈ w S y O P Z R TY xv X >z - *2 - *2 FUNC. Menu {{{-{{{{{ {{ 3 { - 4 *5 { *5 { Selectable - Not selectable 145 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 146
AF Frame Size (p. 80) Normal/Small - {--- Servo AF (p. 82) On/Off -{{{{ Digital Zoom (p. 60) Standard/Off 1.5x / 2.0x AF-Point Zoom (p. 81) On/ Review Info (p. 131) Off/Detailed/Focus Check { {{{{ Blink Detection On/Off { {{{{ Disp. Overlay (p. 132) Off/Grid Lines 3:2 Guide/Both - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 147
Menus 4 E H U t ≈ w S y O P Z R TY xv X >z 3 *3 1 2 { Selectable - Not selectable 147 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 148
Image Hints & Tips Format File Numbering Create Folder Auto Rotate Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Language Reset for each camera operation. Set within a range of ±2. Add an image as start-up image. Display hints and tips for various functions. Formats card, erasing all - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 149
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow My Category Erase Protect i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Rotate Active Display Resume Transition * Default setting Options/Summary Plays back images automatically. Categorizes images. Erases images. Protects images. Corrects dark - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 150
bag. • If condensation has formed, stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the camera. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has completely evaporated before resuming use. Memory Cards • A memory card is a high-precision electronic device. Do not bend - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 151
. 230,000 dots, Picture coverage 100% AF Frame Mode Face AiAF/Center Servo AF On / Off Focusing Range (from end of lens) . . Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity Macro: 2 - 50 cm (W) (0.79 in. - 1.6 ft.)/ 30 - 50 cm (12 in. - 1.6 ft.) (T) Infinity: 3 m (9.8 ft.) - infinity Digital Macro: 2 - 10 cm - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 152
Specifications Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory 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) (Mono) - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 153
Voltage 3.7 V DC Capacity 760 mAh Charging cycles Approx. 300 times Operating temperature 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Dimensions 35.4 × 40.3 × 5.9 mm (1.39 × 1.59 × 0.23 in.) Weight Approx. 17 g (0.60 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Rated input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.1 A (100 V) - 0.06 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 154
Components Guide 42 Compression Ratio Image Quality (Compression Ratio) Continuous Shooting 74 Control Dial 8, 43 D Date and Time Adding to Image 62 Changing 20 Date/Time Battery 20 Setting 19 154 Date/Time Date and Time Default Settings 51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2, 35 Digital Macro - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 155
Memory Card My Category 112 My Colors 75, 117 N Night Snapshot (Scene Mode 56 Number of Shots 15 P panoramic image 90 PictBridge 30 Playback Button 27 Playback Viewing Portrait (Scene Mode 56 Postcard Size 71 Power Button 42 Power Battery Power Saving 53 Print Settings (DPOF 120 Printer - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 156
48 Switching the Display 44, 45 SD/SDHC Card Memory Card Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer 63 Button 23 Slideshow 101 Snow (Scene Mode 58 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2, 35 Transferring Images to a a TV 105, 106 W Waterproof Case 40 White Balance 73 Widescreen (Recording Pixels 70, - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 157
MEMO 157 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 158
MEMO 158 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 159
MEMO 159 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 160
MEMO 160 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 161
MEMO 161 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 162
MEMO 162 - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 163
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon - Canon SD960 | PowerShot SD960 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 110 IS Camera User Guide - Page 164
effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete. However, if you notice any errors or omissions, please contact the Canon customer service center indicated on the customer support list included with the product. • The above items notwithstanding
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