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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-E195-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - 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 SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 3
• When the "Change the battery pack" message displays. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LV) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LVE) and plug it into a power outlet. • Battery charger model names and types vary by - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 4
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. 23 - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 5
the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until the memory card clicks and then release it. You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. *SD stands for Secure Digital - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 6
(sold separately) 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. 24 - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 7
DISP. button while pressing the power button. See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 15) See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 22) See the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 29) See the Advanced Guide: My Camera Menu (p. 31) 2. Set the shooting mode to (auto). 1. Slide the - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 8
The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. See Basic Shooting Functions (p. 6). See the Advanced Guide: Indicators (p. 22). See the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 9
The camera automatically selects settings. Manual Allows lens (at maximum wide angle) to the subject is within 3 - 10 cm (1.2 - 3.9 in.). The subject can be shown larger than in standard macro mode because the camera trims the image edges and zooms in with the digital zoom. See the Advanced Guide - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 10
change color effects. See the Advanced Guide (p. 41). • The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. • In , , , 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more from the end of the lens. • To shoot underwater, install the camera in All Weather Case AW-DC50 (sold separately). • We recommend - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 11
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 Each Shooting Mode (p. 128). 9 - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 12
flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject • Maximum wide angle setting: 37 × 27 mm (1.5 × 1.1 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.) • Maximum telephoto setting: 108 × 81 mm (4.3 × 3.2 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 30 cm (1.0 ft.) Infinity - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 13
and the button to move the next image. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but shows them less clearly. See the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods available Erasing 1. In the playback mode, use the or button to select an image to erase ( ) and press the button - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - 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. 28). 12 - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - 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. 28). Menus and Settings 13 - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 16
Photo Printers*2 PIXMA Series/SELPHY DS Series Bubble Jet Printers *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 You can also use card photo printers such as the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300 - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 17
the or button to select an image to print ( press the button ( ). The button will blink blue and printing will start. ) and 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 Printing 15 - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - 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 SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 19
/Windows Me Windows 2000/Windows XP USB 128 MB or more 256 MB or more Free Hard Disk Space Display • Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX 250 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more • Canon Camera WIA Driver - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 20
drive. Double-click the [Canon Digital Camera Installer] icon in the CD-ROM window. 2. Click the Digital Camera Software [Install] button and click [Next]. 3. Select [Easy Installation] as the setup type and click [Next]. Proceed with the installation while reviewing installation settings. 4. When - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 21
computer will be able to communicate. DIGITAL Terminal Always grasp the sides of the connector when disconnecting the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 22
[OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. 2. Download the images. • Download the images using the camera or the computer. • By default, the - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 23
window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). 1. Download the images. Download the images using the camera or the computer. Downloading - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 24
Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings the computer desktop. 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 25
to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. On the Windows platform, the files are automatically created as BMP images. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - Page 26
MEMO 24 - Canon PowerShot SD450 | PowerShot SD450 / DIGITAL IXUS 55 Camera User Guide Basi - 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
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Downloading Images
to a Computer
CDI-E195-010
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