Canon 3590B001 PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide
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- Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 2
/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 on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 3
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 camera. LCD Monitor The LCD - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 4
(macro shooting 67 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 68 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 74 ● 71 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization 138 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions ( - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera 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, 133 5 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 6
You Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 51 Low Level Memory Flash Off 59 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 60 Inserting the Date and Time 62 Ò - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 7
Using a TV Monitor .......... 76 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 77 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 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 82 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 8
Conventions Used in this Guide 8 Customizing the Camera ..131 Changing Functions 132 Changing Shooting Functions........136 Changing Playback Functions .......139 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 139 9 Useful Information 141 Using Household Power 142 Troubleshooting 143 List of Messages - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 9
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 it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 10
flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the 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. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 11
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 you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 14
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LV: Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet . - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 15
store the battery for long periods. Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Storing a battery for 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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, the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 16 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 17
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 18
used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can 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 • MultiMediaCard • MMCplus memory cards - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 20
. 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 battery pack has - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 22
Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 24
a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. Even if the detected faces move, the camera will follow the faces within a certain range. Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 25
). Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frames Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions. The - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 26
your subject and shoot. Move about 45 cm (1.5 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • The lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway be able to shoot once charging is complete. Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 27
retracted, the power will turn off. Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is off turns the camera on in playback mode. Pressing it again turns the camera off. Pressing the shutter button halfway while in playback mode causes the shooting screen to reappear. 27 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 28
/ 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 29
. ● 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. will appear. Select an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image. 29 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 30
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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 31
automatically select all settings so that you can 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. Select the E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E. ● Make sure X is set. Shooting Time Compose the shot - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 32
than the shutter button. Otherwise, the sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 33
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. 33 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 34
camera Service Pack 3 The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Viewing images Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Viewing movies Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher Viewing images Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more USB Canon - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 35
for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. Install the software. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. When the install finishes, click - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 36
plug into the computer's USB port. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 37
All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. ● After the transfer finishes, turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Images transferred to the computer will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 38
AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover)*1 Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 DC Coupler DR-DC10 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Waterproof Case WP-DC31 *1 Also available - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 39
shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 40
sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 42
Components Guide Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 136)/ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 137)/ Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64)) Microphone 16) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change shooting modes. You can leave it to the camera to select settings (p. 24). You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p. 56) - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 43
Components Guide Viewfinder Indicators (p. 46) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Mode Switch 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 139) HDMI Out Mini Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) and DIGITAL Terminal Strap Mount (p. 13) n Button (p. 48) l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 45) b (Exposure) (p. 71)/ d (Jump) (p. - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 44
Zoom Magnification (p. 60), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61) Macro (p. 67), Infinity (p. 67) Flash Mode (pp. 59, 66) Red-Eye Correction (p. 86) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 71, 76) Camera Orientation* Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) AF Frame (p. 25), AF Lock (p. 82) i-Contrast (p. 85) Time Zone (p. 133 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 45
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 118) Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 71) White Balance (p. 73) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 120 - 125) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69), (Movies) Recording Pixels (p. 69) - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 46
the left side, the image is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink under the following conditions. Colors Green Orange Yellow Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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. 148). Select a shooting mode. Set the mode switch to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. Selectable - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 48
n 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 menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 150 - 153). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 to select [ - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera 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 selected in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 51
op buttons to select [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 52
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. • Low - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 53
during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will Press the n button. Select [Review]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 4 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Review], then press the qr buttons to - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 54
Hold the m button pressed. A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● You can change the display color by changing the camera's orientation and pressing the qr buttons. ● Press the m button to cancel the clock display. Press and hold the m button, then press the power button - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 55
how to use other common functions, 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 56
4 Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select ● 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 57
4 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. Special Conditions U Shoot sunsets ( - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 58
, natural-colored 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. 69). 58 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 59
y mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 72) is increased to match the shooting conditions. • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 138). • In Z mode, images - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 60
, and 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 3.0x 3.7x 4.6x 7.5x 12x : No image deterioration ( - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 61
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. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 62
have an embedded date and time • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 126) 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 p button. Select Ò. ● Press the op buttons to select Ò, then press the m button. - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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). ● G will appear. ● If G does not appear, press the m button and select the shooting mode item. Press the qr buttons to select G and - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 67
press the qr buttons to select e, then press the m button. Once set, e will appear. 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. 75). The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. u Shooting Far Away - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 68
lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The digital zoom may cause images to appear coarse at some recording pixel settings (p. 69). wide angle. Use the zoom lever to compose the shot. The camera will zoom in and the zoom factor will appear. Zoom Factors at - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 69
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 Image Quality (Compression Ratio) You can select from the following two levels of image quality: (Fine - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 70
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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 71
buttons to select W, then press the m button. Once set, W will appear on the screen. 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, 75, 76). • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 74
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. ● After pressing the m - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 75
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 74 and select , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to select an option - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 76
may be longer. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 110). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 77
save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the screen. The camera will automatically focus on the subject, it will not use face detection to focus. Turn off the screen (p. 44). ● Press the l button to turn off - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera 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. 88), "Changing the Color and Shooting" (p. 89) and "L Shooting Stitch Assist Images" (p. 92) assume you have - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 80
(no white frame) appear, up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • Examples of faces that cannot be detected The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 61) is used. 80 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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. 76). 81 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 86
Œ Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash. Select [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 87
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 select [Blink - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 88
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, the press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 89
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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 90
Changing the Color and Shooting • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • The recorded color will be saved even if you turn off the power. Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Select Y. ● Set the mode switch - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 91
Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the target color. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button. The specified color will be recorded. Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons to adjust the range of colors affected. ● - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 92
to Step 4. Finish shooting. ● Press the m button. Merge the images on a computer. ● For details on how to merge the images, refer to the Software Starter Guide. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 76). 92 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 93
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. 93 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 94
Changing the Movie Mode You can select between three movie modes. X Standard > Color Accent z Color Swap Select a movie mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select X. Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. ● The setting will - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 95
. 43 min. 32 sec. 23 min. 49 sec. 1 hr. 35 min. 11 sec. 1 hr. 13 min. 10 sec. 4 hrs. 52 min. 24 sec. • Based 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 96
images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 60) You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 136)* • Displaying the Overlay (p. 137)* [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 138)* You can switch - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 97
if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit (p. 98) Displays when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 29). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 97 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 98
* Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Select *. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 33, select * and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar 98 Set the editing range. ● Press - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 99
* Editing Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to select , then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to select [New File], then press the m button. The movie will be saved as a new file. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is selected, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 100
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back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to select the 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 102
g Searching Images (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. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 103
d 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. 112) or protect (p. 116) all images at once in the filtered condition. Setting the Conditions ● In Single Image Playback, press the o - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 104
d Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Jump by and Viewing images using filter playback. ● If you press the m button, filter playback will start. and a blue frame will appear. ● If you press the qr buttons, the target images selected in Step 1 will display. ● If you press the o button, it will - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 105
. Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Slideshow] and press the m button. Select [Start]. ● Press the op buttons to select [ - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 106
. 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. You can also select which images to play back. Playback Filter Select - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 107
. Viewing Slideshows Select Images for Playback by Type You can select which images to play back within the playback filters: Date, My Category, and Folder. Select the playback filter option and press m button. The playback filter selection screen will display. Press the op buttons to select a - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 108
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). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 109
k 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 110
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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 111
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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 112
/ 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. 116) cannot be erased. Select [Erase]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Erase], and press the m button. Select a - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 113
Select Range / Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons, select [OK] and press the m button. Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. Select the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons, select - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 114
/ Erasing All Images Erase. ● Press the p button to select [Erase], then press the m button. Select All Images Select [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select [All Images] and press the m button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons, select [OK] and press the m button. 114 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 115
/ Erasing All Images Select by Category Select [Select by Date], [Select by Category] or [Select by Folder]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select a category and press the m button. Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons, select the items to set and press the m button. ● If you press the qr - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 116
screen. If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 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. Selecting Images Individually Select [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 above to select [Select], and press - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 117
: Protecting Images Select Range Select All Images Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 116 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 113 to select images. Protect images. ● Press the p button, select [Protect] and press the m button. Select [All Images - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 118
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can categorize images. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Jump Display (p. 103), Slideshow (p. 105), Erase All (p. 112), Protect (p. 116), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 126) Select [My Category]. ● Press the n button - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 119
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Selecting Images Individually Select [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to select [Select] and press the m button. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select images. ● Press the op buttons, select a category and press the m button. Once set, will appear on - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera 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. Select [Rotate]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Rotate] and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image to rotate. ● - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 121
= 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 to select the image and press the m button. - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera 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 Select [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera 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. 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 124
@ 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 125
. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons, select the image. Correct the image. ● When you press the m button, 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 "k Magnifying Images" (p. 109). Save - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 126
copies so 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 photo developer to order prints. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 127
(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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 128
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Set the number of prints. ● Press the op buttons 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 only select which - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 129
m button. All selections will be cleared. 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, select [Print now] and - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 130
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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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 132
use the qr buttons to select [Off]. ● If you set the Power Saving 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 the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works when - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 133
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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 134
[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. 134 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 135
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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 136
Changing Shooting Functions 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.]. ● Select [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to select [0 sec.]. Changing - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 137
can change the image display that appears after shooting. ● Select [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Detailed Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for L size or postcard size prints. ● - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 138
be recorded on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be printed. The actual image recorded 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 139
shot image. Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can change the sounds played for each camera operation or set the start-up image that appears when the camera power is turned on. Change Sounds ● Select [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 140
Setting a Recorded 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], then press the come with the included software to the camera. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details. 140 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 142
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. other end into a power outlet. ● You can turn the camera on to use it. ● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 143
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below 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 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 144
Troubleshooting appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 59). • Set the [IS mode] to [On] (p. 138). • Set the flash to h (p. 66). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 72). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot (p. 23). • - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 145
the following. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52). • Lower the recorded pixels (p. 95). • Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Zoom does not operate. • You can use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 96). Playback Cannot - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 146
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 not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 55, 65 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 147
• 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 be a problem with the lens. • This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 148
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Shooting modes A G I F V { { { *1 { Flash (pp. 59, 66) h ... - { { *1 { - {--- ! { {{{{ All Range { ---- Focusing Zone (p. 67) e -{{{{ - {{{- u - {{{- Exposure Compensation (p. 71)/Exposure Shift (p. 96) -{{{{ { {{{{ Self-Timer ( - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 149
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 4 HUt ≈ w S y O P Z { *1 1 - *1 { { { { { - E R TY xv X >z FUNC. Menu {{{-{{{{{ { { {{{ 3 { - - - - 4 *5 { *5 { Selectable - Not selectable 149 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 150
Menu Function AF Frame (p. 80) AF Frame Size (p. 80) Servo AF (p. 82) Digital Zoom (p. 60) Shooting modes A G I F V Face AiAF { {{{{ Center - Review Info (p. 137) Off/Detailed/Focus Check { {{{{ Blink Detection On/Off { {{{{ Disp. Overlay (p. 137) Off/Grid Lines 3:2 Guide/Both - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 151
Menus HUt ≈ w S 4 y OPZ { {{{ { {{{ E R TY xv X >z { { - *1 *1 { { {-- 2 3 { Selectable - Not selectable 151 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 152
/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds played for each camera operation. Set within a range of ±2. Add an image as start-up image. Formats card, erasing all data. Continuous*/Auto Reset Create New Folder - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 153
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow My Category Erase Protect i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Rotate Resume Transition * Default setting Options/Summary Plays back images and movies automatically. Categorizes images and movies. Erases images and movies. Protects images - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 154
blower brush to remove dust from the 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 rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera 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 5.9 (W) - 17.9 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 33 (W) - 100 (T) mm F3.2 (W) - F5.8 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 12x in combination with - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 156
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) -Speed USB (Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible HDMI Mini Connector - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 157
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. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report. USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 158
90, 94 Components Guide 42 Compression Ratio Image Quality (Compression Ratio) Continuous Shooting 71 D Date and Time Adding to Image 62 Changing 20 Date/Time Battery 20 158 Setting 19 Date/Time Date and Time Default Settings 51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2, 35 Digital Macro (Scene Mode - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 159
Index AF-Point Zoom 81 Focus Check 108 Focus Lock 77 Foliage (Scene Mode 58 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations 47 List 148 G Grid Lines 137 H High ISO Speed 58, 72 High-Power Flash 40 Histogram 46 Household Power 142 I i-Contrast 85, 124 Image Display Time 53 Editing Editing Erasing Images - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 160
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2, 35 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 34 Sound 49 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode 92 Strap 2, 13 Sunset (Scene Mode 57 Supplementary Flash 40 T Terminal 29, 110, 142 Transferring Images to a Computer ......... 34 Transition 109 Trimming 122 Troubleshooting - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 161
MEMO 161 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 162
MEMO 162 - Canon 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 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 3590B001 | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 164
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