Canon 4612B001 PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide
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- Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 1
Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 2
Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 3
. 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 (Screen) • The - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 4
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 25 Take good people shots IV Portraits (p. 61) Kids and pets Facial Expressions (p. 61) (p. 68) w At the beach (p. 62) P Against snow (p. 63) - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 5
play them back in slow motion ....99 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 134 Save ● Save images to a computer 33 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 48 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 146 ● Understand what is displayed on the screen 162 5 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 6
of Contents 6 Conventions Used in This Guide .......9 Safety Precautions 10 1 Getting Started Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 50 Power Saving Function Off 56 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 57 Inserting the Date and Time 59 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 7
80 Customizing the Self-Timer 81 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 82 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 82 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 83 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84 Magnifying the Focal Point 85 Shooting with the AF Lock 86 Shooting with Servo AF 86 Changing - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 8
Added Images 140 9 Customizing Camera Settings 141 Changing Camera Settings 142 Changing Shooting Function Settings 147 Changing Playback Function Settings 151 10Useful Information ...........153 Using Household Power 154 Using an Eye-Fi Card 155 Troubleshooting 157 List of Messages That - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 9
button Down button • : Things you should be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 10
damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 11
. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. If the screen - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 12
flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • 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 the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 13
images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 14
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. CB-2LBE CB-2LB Insert the battery. ● Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS 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 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 16
may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 17
Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Terminals Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 18
it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ) and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ). Removing the Memory Card ● Open the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 19
Shots 4 GB 1471 16 GB 6026 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 20
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 choose in Step 2 and press the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 21
the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 20 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 22
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 23
Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted 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 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 24
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 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 25
● Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear. Zoom bar Choose A mode. ● Set the mode switch to A. ● When you point the camera toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene. X The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 26
(Smart Auto) Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. AF Frame X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 27
may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 72). • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 28
while the lens is retracted will turn off the power. Switching to Shooting mode • Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. 28 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 29
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons or - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 30
, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Shoot. ● Press the movie button. X The camera will beep once, recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 31
than the movie button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the movie button again. X The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 32
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. Play the movie. ● - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 33
with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows OS Computer model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows 7 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2 Windows XP Service Pack - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 34
the CD in the computer's CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control] window - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 35
CD in the computer's CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 36
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 37
● Turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images may be lost when transferred to a computer. • There may be problems transferring images or image information correctly depending on the version of the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 38
Terminal Cover* CB-2LB/CB-2LBE* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers TV HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 39
. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 ● 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 or printer. Cannot be used to charge the camera battery. Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 40
HTC-100 ● Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set. Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers ● By connecting your camera to a Canon- brand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 41
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 42
Components Guide Lamp (pp. 60, 66, 80, 81, 147) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) change the Shooting mode. For shooting movies (pp. 30, 97). You can leave it to the camera to select settings for fully automatic shooting (p. 25). You can shoot with the best settings for the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 43
Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 162, 164) Indicator (p. 45) Movie Button (pp. 30, 97) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 115, 134) HDMI Terminal (p. 116) n Button (p. 47) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 32, 107) Q (Self-Timer) (p. 60) / o Button eu (Focus Range) - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 44
displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not available. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the n button, then choosing [Review info] in the 4 tab (p. 149). 44 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 45
dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera's status. Colors Green Orange Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete/Display off (p. 145) Recording - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 46
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode and Playback mode (pp. 166 - 169). Display the ø menu. ● Press the m button. Available Options Menu Items Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons or - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 47
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 options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 168 - 171). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 48
the  dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. ● Press the n button to restore the normal screen. You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the p button and turning on the power. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. ● Press the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 49
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 chosen in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 50
All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 21) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 22), [Video System - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 51
turns off (p. 145). Clock Functions You can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. X The current time appears. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to change the display color - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 52
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 53
format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. 53 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 54
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in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and turn off the flash. • This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for "Turning the Flash Off" (p. 56) to "Using the Self-Timer" (p. 60). When shooting in a mode other than A, check which functions - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 56
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 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 57
zoom factor without image deterioration has been reached, and the zoom factor will appear when you release the zoom lever. Move it toward i again. X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject. What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Images shot at zoom factors that appear in - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 58
of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.4x or approx. 2.3x. 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 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 59
date and time may be printed twice. • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 137) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer functions. Refer to the Personal Printing - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 60
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the o button. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose Ò, - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 61
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4. - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 62
snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. ● When using a tripod, you should low light conditions (Low Light) ● Lets you shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. ● A recording pixel setting of will display, and the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 63
moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 150). • In mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. • In V or mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 76) is increased - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 64
, try taking some test shots first. Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling. - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 65
press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that a green frame appears around the face of the person who will wink. Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Wink to take picture] will appear on the screen. X The lamp will blink and the self-timer sound will - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 66
detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks. Using the Face Self-Timer The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 67
will be fixed at (1824 x 1368 pixels). Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose , Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • Focus, exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. • Depending on the shooting conditions - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 68
will be fixed at (1824 x 1368 pixels). Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose . Shoot. X When the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera takes five continuous shots, and saves one picture only. • The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with the first shot. • Depending on - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 69
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose . Choose an effect level. ● Press the n button for more than one second. X [Effect Level] will appear on the screen. ● Press the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 70
vertical orientation and also change the area to focus in. Pressing the op buttons will return the frame to horizontal orientation. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 71
various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch 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 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 72
the flash (p. 73) • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 76) Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 73
shooting, the edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. How can I take better close-ups? Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in Î to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 80). For macro shooting, e will turn gray in the area that displays in the yellow - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 74
then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. • If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 57) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 58). • If you press the movie button when the camera is set to , the aspect ratio of the display will change and recording will begin (when set to [640 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 75
(Widescreen) 3648x2048 1920 918 1978 4022 8101 16473 • 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 A2 A3 - A5 ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 76
in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the automatically set ISO speed. 76 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 77
Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can a white balance data is set. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 77 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 78
the self-timer (pp. 60, 80, 81). • Continuous shooting speed increases in mode (p. 62). • Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera settings and the zoom position, the camera may stop shooting momentarily, or the shooting speed may slow down. • As the number of images increases, the shooting - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 79
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 80
gets. ● Press the n button to complete the setting. Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose Î. ● After pressing the o button - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 81
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Choose $. ● After pressing the o button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose $, then press the n button immediately. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [ - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 82
in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 115). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 83
4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and set the camera to G mode. • The sections "Changing the Color and Shooting" (p. 92), "Shooting Long Exposures" (p. 95) and "Shooting Stitch Assist Images" (p. 96) assume you - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 84
. • A frame will follow a moving subject within a certain range. • When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces that the camera focuses on. • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, an AF Frame will appear in the center of the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 85
to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose [Small]. • The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using Digital Zoom (p. 57) or Digital Teleconverter (p. 58). If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear. Magnifying the Focal - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 86
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the screen. ● - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 87
Changing the Metering Method • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing the shutter button - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 88
), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for "Flash Exposure". Choose h (p. 73). Lock the flash exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The flash will fire and when ( appears, the flash output will - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 89
on the screen. Shoot. ● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 150). 89 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 90
or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button and choose [iContrast] in the 4 tab - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 91
(p. 130). • You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then the n button. Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, then choose [Blink Detection] in the 4 tab - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 92
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 93
Changing the Color and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose Y. Press the n button for more than one second. X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 94
Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the range of colors to be changed. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 95
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. Choose ≈. ● Choose ≈ in Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61. Choose the shutter speed. ● After pressing the m button - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 96
the same procedures. Finish shooting. ● Press the m button. Merge the images on a computer. ● For details on how to merge the images, refer to the Software Guide. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 82). 96 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 97
that the 1 button has been pressed to enter Playback mode. Shooting Movies in Modes Other than E • When the mode switch is set to A, the camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies (p. 30). • You can shoot movies by pressing the movie button, however, certain settings - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 98
Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 98 - 103). Shoot. ● Press the movie button. ● To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between five Movie modes. Choose a - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 99
when you following Steps 1 - 3 on p. 32. • You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot in . Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Even if you press the zoom lever, the zoom will not operate while shooting. • The focus, exposure and white balance will be set - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 100
vertical orientation and also change the area to focus in. Pressing the op buttons will return the frame to horizontal orientation. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 101
1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. 43 min. 43 sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec. 1 hr. 58 min. 19 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 102
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the r button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 103
and z. - Neither the optical nor digital zooms are available while shooting in . Be My Colors) (p.79) • Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake (p.80)* • Customizing the Self-Timer (p.81) The 147)* • Displaying the Overlay (p.149)* [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 104
down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame * Edit (p. 105) Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 134). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 104 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 105
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Set the editing range. ● Press the op buttons and - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 106
Editing Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 107
Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter 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 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 108
images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. ● If you set the camera to single image playback and turn the  dial quickly, the images will display as shown on the left. Turn the  dial to choose an image - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 109
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 117) or delete (p. 120) all images at once while filtered. Search filters Favorites Shot Date ; My Category File Type Choose ,. ● After - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 110
Viewing Slideshows Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 3), you can view filtered images with "Quickly Searching Images" (p. 108), "Viewing Slideshows" (p. 110), and "Magnifying Images" (p. 113). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in "Protecting Images" - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 111
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 112
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 to switch to the focus check display (p. 44). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 113
by pressing the n button while the image is magnified. Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 114
. • is not available in the following situations: - If there are less than 50 images taken with this camera on the memory card. - If you play back images not supported by Smart Shuffle. - During filtered playback. Changing Image Transitions You can choose from three transition effects when switching - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 115
TV, and unplug the cable. What if the images don't display correctly 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, choose the 3 tab and [Video System] to switch to the correct - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 116
to a high-definition TV for an 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 cable plug into the camera's terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV's HDMI terminal. Display images. ● Follow - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 117
m button. If you format the memory card (pp. 23, 52), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first. Using the Menu Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 118
Protecting Images Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear. ● To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Protect the image. ● - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 119
Protecting Images Choose an ending image. ● Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image. Protect images. ● Press the p button to choose [ - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 120
Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 117) cannot be erased. Choose a selection method Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 121
Select Range Erasing Images Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 120 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose images. Erase. ● Press the p button to choose [Erase], then press the m button. Choose All Images Choose [All - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 122
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 109). Using the Menu Make the setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 123
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 ( ) - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 124
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Make the setting. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 125
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) X will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear. ● To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Make the setting. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 126
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose \, then press the m button again. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to rotate the image 90° in the chosen direction. ● Press the m - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 127
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 128
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 129
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of or resized to (p. 127) cannot be edited. (p. 75), or images • The width and height ratio of an image that can be trimmed is fixed at 4:3. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 130
or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from four levels of correction, and save the image as a new file - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 131
an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Correct the image. ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. ● You can magnify or reduce the size of the image using the procedures in - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 132
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8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers 133 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 134
the direction shown. ● Insert the interface cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Choose an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons or turn - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 135
has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. • Index printing (p. 137) is not available on certain - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 136
) directly after shooting or during playback in the ø menu. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial then press the m button. You cannot add images when the camera is connected to the printer. 136 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 137
or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 138
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 20). • Movies cannot be added to a print list. Choosing the Number of Copies - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 139
Select Range Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 138, choose [Select Range], then press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose images. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Order], then press the m button. Set All Images - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 140
Print Added Images You can print images added to the print list by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (pp. 136 - 139). Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 134. Print. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 141
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings 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. 141 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 142
Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 143
can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 144
with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 145
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 to choose [Off]. ● If you set the power saving function to [Off], be sure to turn the camera off after use. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 146
Changing Camera Settings Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. If - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 147
in those modes (pp. 166 - 169). Switching the Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However it allows you to shoot without missing photo opportunities. The camera does not focus Off continuously, thereby conserving battery power. Turning - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 148
to choose [Off]. Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 - 10 sec. Hold Off Displays images for the set time. The image displays until you - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 149
change the way the image displays right after shooting. ● Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 150
can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. When shooting movies, the camera also reduces strong camera shake, for example when walking (Dynamic mode). Shoot Only* Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting. Panning - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 151
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Last seen Last shot Resumes with the image last viewed. Resumes with - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 152
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10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. 153 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 154
power cord. ● Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. ● 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 unplug the plug or power cord with the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 155
wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to setup and use the card, and concerning problems transferring images, please refer to the Eye-Fi card user guide, or contact the manufacturer. Please keep the following - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 156
choose [Disable]. What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear? [Eye-Fi Settings] will only appear when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to check the card's connection status, or set [Eye-Fi trans - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 157
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 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 158
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then . 82, 86). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 159
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 Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 160
when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 18). Insufficient space on card • There is not had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, played back in Smart Shuffle, tagged as - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 161
USB card reader to transfer the images. Insert the memory card into the printer's card slot to print. Naming error! • The folder or image could message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. A camera error was detected (Error number) • - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 162
, 101) AF Frame (p. 84) Spot AE Point Frame (p. 87) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 57) / Digital Tele-converter (p. 58) Focusing Range (p. 73), AF Lock (p. 86 Shift Bar * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 163
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses Orange Spotlights Dark When Using * - Tripod Dark Blue * - * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. 163 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 164
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (pp. 136, 137) My Category (p. 123) Shooting mode (p. 166) ISO Speed (p. 76), Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 99) Exposure Compensation (p. 72), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 102) White Balance (p. 77) Histogram (p. 45) - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 165
available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a 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 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 166
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes 4 Function A G IV Self-Timer (pp. 60, 66, 80, 81) ÒÎ $ AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 102) - ------ AE Lock/FE Lock (p. 88) - {----- h Flash (pp. 56, 73, 89) ... ! 2 e - {----- Focusing Range (p. 73) u AF Lock (p. 86 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 167
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 4 E T Y w O P t ≈ xv E >z 1 *1 *1 { { { { { *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 3 Func. Menu 4 5 6 *6 *7 *6 8 9 *10 *6 Recording pixels are fixed to . *7 Fixed to . *8 Recording pixel setting not selectable. *9 Fixed to . *10 or is not available. - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 168
Menu Function AF Frame (p. 84) AF Frame Size (p. 85) Digital Zoom (p. 57) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) Servo AF (p. 86) Continuous AF (p. 147) AF-assist Beam (p. 147) Flash Settings (pp. 90, 148) i-Contrast (p. 90) Review (p. 148) Review Info (p. 149) Blink Detection (p. 91) Disp Overlay (p. 149) IS - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 169
Menus 4 E T Y w O P t ≈ xv E >z { { { *1 2 *2 - *2 2 *2 - *2 4 *4 4 *4 *4 *4 5 *5 - *5 6 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 169 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 170
p. 48 Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 142 On*/Off p. 142 Set within a range of ±2. p. 49 Add Settings Content Displays printing screen (When connected to a printer). Chooses individual images for printing. Chooses starting and ending - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 171
My Category Content Rotates displayed image. Selects or clears settings for printing displayed image. (Print appears when the camera is connected to the printer) Protects/unlocks displayed image. Tags/untags displayed image as favorites. Erases displayed image. Starts Play Movie. Starts Smart - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 172
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ..... Approx. 10 million pixels Lens Focal Length 10x zoom: 6.3 (W) - 63.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 36 (W) - 360 (T) mm) Focusing Range 1 cm (0.4 in.) - infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) - - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 173
to approx. 40x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter Continuous Shooting Modes Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal Approx. , MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant Data Type Still Images Exif - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 174
:1.04 in.)) Weight CB-2LB: Approx. 73 g (2.57 oz.) CB-2LBE: Approx. 67 g (2.36 oz.) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 174 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 175
Guide 42 Compression (Image Quality 74 Continuous Shooting 78 AF 78 Best Image Selection 68 High-speed Burst 67 LV 78 D Date and Time J Date/Time Date/Time Adding to Image 59 Changing 21 Date/Time Battery 21 Setting 20 World Clock 146 Default Settings 50 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 176
Shutter (Shooting Mode 95 Low Light (Shooting Mode 62 M Magnified Display 113 Manual White Balance 77 Memory Cards 16 Available Shots 19, 75 Formatting 23, My Colors 79 P P (Shooting mode 72 Personal Printing Guide 2 PictBridge 40, 134 Playback J Viewing Playback With Transition Effects - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 177
64 Snow (Shooting Mode 63 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for 115, 116, 134, 154 Travel Abroad 15, 39, 146 Trimming 128 Troubleshooting 157 V Video J Movies Viewing Filtered Playback 109 Images on a TV 115 - Canon 4612B001 | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 178
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