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- Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 1
ENGLISH Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Downloading Images to a Computer Basic Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features. CDI-E198-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 2
Advanced Camera User Guide Printing Direct Print User Guide • Installing the software • Downloading images to a computer • Using the software Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 3
3. Close the memory card slot/battery cover. symbol Preparations 2. Charging the Battery. Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances. • When using the battery for the first time. • When the "Change the battery pack" message displays. The bottom of the camera station has non - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 4
top and align it with the symbol on the camera station. 2. (For CA-DC20) Draw out the compact power adapter's power plug ( ) and plug it into a power outlet ( ). (For CA-DC20E) Attach the power cord and plug the other end into a power outlet. CA-DC20 CA-DC20E 3. Remove the terminal cover from the - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 5
Close the memory card slot/battery cover. Front Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. It may damage the camera if inserted incorrectly. See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 107) See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 26) To - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 6
four hours to charge the lithium battery. It will charge even if the camera is turned off. • The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs. See the Advanced Guide: Setting the World Clock (p. 27 - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 7
MENU button while pressing the power button. See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 18) See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 25) See the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 32) See the Advanced Guide: My Camera Menu (p. 34) 2. Set the shooting mode to (Auto). 1. Slide the - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 8
recorded to the memory card. You can use this as a shutter button (See Vertical Shutter Release in the Advanced Guide (p. 43).) See Basic Shooting Functions (p. 7). See the Advanced Guide: Indicator (p. 24). See the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available. Reviewing an Image Right - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 9
make settings, hold the camera horizontally. Shooting Modes Still Images Auto The camera automatically selects settings. Manual Allows you to select computer. Select [Stitch Assist] from the [ (Rec.)] menu. See the Advanced Guide (p. 46). Macro You can get as close as 10 cm to the subject to - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 10
to change the image colors easily with 9 modes. See the Advanced Guide (p. 58). Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following shooting as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 11
effects. See the Advanced Guide (p. 44). • The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. • In , Zoom 1. Press the or button. The zoom can be adjusted from 38 - 90 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. Telephoto: Zooms - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 12
making them appear red. Slow synchro The flash timing is adjusted to a slow shutter speed, allowing you to shoot night scenes. You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon appears. See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 13
note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. See the Advanced Guide: Erasing All Images (p. 82). When you place the camera in the camera station, you can operate the camera with the wireless controller for playing back or erasing images (p. 24). 11 - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 14
as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Slide the mode switch to , allowing you to adjust the settings easily. Press the FUNC./SET button. See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 31). 12 - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 15
playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. • This example confirm the setting. Press the MENU button. See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 31). Menus and Settings 13 - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 16
(playback) mode and turn on the camera's power. • You can also connect the camera to a TV (Advanced Guide p.89) and check the images on the TV while printing. Canon Brand Printers Camera AV Cable SELPHY CP Series Compact Photo Printers*2 Camera Station Interface Cable PIXMA Series/SELPHY DS - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 17
and press the wireless controller's or the camera's button ( ). • The camera's button will blink blue and printing will start. Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 83). Î See the Direct Print User Guide Î See the user guide for your printer Î See Operating the Wireless - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 18
) •Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer •Basic Guide (p. 19) Downloading Images to •Basic Guide (pp. 20-21) a Computer •Software Starter Guide * Please also see the Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet. •Software Starter Guide* Using a Memory Card Reader A memory card - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 19
software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more • Canon Camera WIA Driver Display • Canon Utilities - - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 20
Preparing to Download Images Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Camera station (wireless controller) • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 21
discon- necting the interface cable from the camera station's DIGITAL terminal. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection. 19 Downloading Images to a Computer - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 22
], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. 2. Download the images. • Download the images using the camera or the computer. • By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [My Pictures] folder. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 22). Downloading Images Using - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 23
appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). 1. Download the images. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 22). Downloading Images Using a Computer. By default, all images that have yet to be downloaded will download. You can set the - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 24
(Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 18). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 25
and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button). • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. • Images can also be selected during index playback (Advanced Guide (p. 70)). • Press the MENU button to return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 26
the battery holder. 2. Place the battery in the holder with the "+" side up ( ) and replace the camera. However, functions requiring the user to press two buttons at the same time can only be performed with the camera. For battery removal instructions and handling precautions, see the Advanced Guide - Canon PowerShot SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Ba - Page 27
safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide. Warnings • Do not trigger the batteries and accessories. • The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclu- sive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. Caution • Do not sit with the camera
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Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Downloading Images
to a Computer
CDI-E198-010
XX05XXX
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
© 2005 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
Basic