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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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 2
Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 3
is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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) Shoot various other scenes Night Scene (p. 62) Low Light (p. 62) - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 110 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 115 ● Look at my pictures on a computer 33 ● Quickly search pictures 108 ● Erase pictures 29, 120 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 30, 98 ● View movies 32 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 6
. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Table of Contents 6 Conventions Used in This Guide .......9 Safety Precautions 10 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 16 Inserting the Battery 17 Inserting - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 7
Table of Contents 4 Choosing Settings Yourself 71 Shooting in Program AE 72 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 72 Turning the Flash On 73 Changing the Focusing Range (Macro/Infinity 73 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size 74 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 8
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 Appear on the Screen 160 Information Displayed on the Screen 162 Handling Precautions 165 Functions Available - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 9
Right button Down button • : Things you should be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental (p. xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 10
or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of 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 CD-ROMs. Playing - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 11
Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 12
Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 13
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 15
a bulge. This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 18
Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 19
Inserting the Memory Card What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 20
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 21
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date/Time], then press - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 23
Formatting 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 24
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 25
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 26
Taking Pictures (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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 27
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 163) that appears on the screen 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 28
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Pressing q or turning the  dial counterclockwise will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 30
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Choose A mode. ● Set the mode switch to - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 31
Shooting Movies Microphone ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 33
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 3 The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 34
. ● 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 appears, follow the on-screen - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 35
Begin installation. ● Double-click the on the CD. ● Click [Install], and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● into the computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. 35 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 37
details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the be lost when transferred to a computer. • There may be problems transferring images or image information correctly depending on the version of the - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 38
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Battery Pack NB-9L with Battery Charger 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/ - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 39
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE ● An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB- 9L. Battery Pack NB-9L ● Rechargeable lithium- - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 40
Separately Sold Accessories Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 ● This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Other Accessories HDMI Cable HTC-100 ● Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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) (pp. 25, 30, 57) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 108, 113) Shutter - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 44
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 162 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Display No Information Display Simple Information Detailed Information Display - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 45
Indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 48
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. ● - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 49
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. ● - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 50
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Reset - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 51
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 adequate caution before formatting the - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 54
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3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot 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" - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 56
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose !, then press the m button. X Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the Steps above to return the setting to . What if - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 57
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 40x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 74) and the zoom factor - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 58
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length 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. - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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, then press the m button. X - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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. Choose the Shooting mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose G, then - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 62
Shooting in Various Conditions Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. ● When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 25). ● A recording pixel - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 63
Shooting in Various Conditions P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 64
Detecting a Smile and Shooting Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in and , 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. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 65
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose , then press the n button for more than one second. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 66
Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 67
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) Join the subjects and look at the camera. X 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 shutter will release. ● To cancel shooting with the timer - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 68
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) The camera takes five continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. The recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1824 x 1368 pixels). Choose . ● - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 70
Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose . Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the n button for more than one second. X A - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 71
4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 72
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (20 in.) - infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity at maximum telephoto (i). Enter G mode. ● - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 73
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 30 cm - 3.5 m (12 in. - 12 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.0 - 2.0 m (3.3 - 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Choose h. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 74
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from five recording pixel (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 75
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) (Large) 10M/3648x2736 2565 1226 Number of Shots per Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB 1471 6026 3017 12354 (Medium 1) - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 76
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 77
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 shooting - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 78
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 80
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 79 to choose , then press the n button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 82
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 83
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 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), - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 84
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● After pressing the n button, choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Face Detect • Detects people's faces and sets the focus, - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 85
Magnifying the Focal Point You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and exposure with the AF frame setting. • If a correct exposure cannot be - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 88
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". Choose ! (p. 56). Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When & - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 89
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 the flash cannot reach. Choose .... ● - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 90
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 91
Checking for Shut Eyes Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 130). • You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then the n button. Checking for Shut Eyes - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 95
Shooting Long 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. Choose ≈. ● Choose ≈ in Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61. Choose the shutter speed. ● - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 97
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. • The - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 100
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) X A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen. Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the n button for more than one second. ● Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 101
Changing the Movie Quality You can choose between four movie quality settings. Choose the movie quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Movie Quality Table Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 103
cannot be changed. • Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p.82)* • Shooting with the AF Lock (p.86) • Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p.147)* • Displaying the Overlay (p.149)* [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p.150)* You can switch between [Continuous] and [Off]. 103 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 104
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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 107
7 Using Various 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 108
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g. ● The number of - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 113
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 114
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 between images in single image - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 115
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. 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. Yellow Yellow - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 116
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 117
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 120). Protect the image. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose :, then press the m button again. X [Protected] will appear on the screen. - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 130
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 131
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button to choose [RedEye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 134
2) firmly into the camera terminal in 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 136
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) 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 to choose an image - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 137
for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 140) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 142
Changing Camera 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 143
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. No start-up image 1 Preset images (cannot be modified) - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 144
and [Auto Reset]. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 23). • Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 28). If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 you pre-register the destination time zones, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/ Time settings. Set the - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 147
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 20), your [ Home] time and date will automatically change. Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 148
Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. ● Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 149
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. ], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the screen. Gray bars appear on the top and - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 150
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Continuous Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. When - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 154
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Terminals Insert the coupler. ● Follow Step 1 on p. 17 to open the cover, then insert the coupler as shown until - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 155
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 have trouble transferring images, check the card or computer settings. For details, refer to the user guide - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 156
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card's access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. ● Press the n button, then choose [Eye-Fi Settings] from the 3 tab, and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [ - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 press fully to shoot (p. 24). • Shoot the subject within the focusing - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 159
Troubleshooting be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or transfer images to a computer. It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via cable by reducing the - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 160
18). Memory card error (p. 52) • If the same message appears even 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 enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 25, 30, 55, 71, 98 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 161
it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. • If this error 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) • If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 162
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 77) My Colors (p. 79) Drive Mode (p. 78) Camera shake warning (p. 27) Metering Method (p. 87) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 74) / Recording Pixels (p. 74) - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Subject Background People When Moving With Strong Facial Shadows NonHuman - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 165
screen. • Use a commercially 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 168
Red-Eye Lamp On/Off { {{{{{{ Auto/Off Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold *5 Off/Detailed/Focus Check { {{{{{{ On/Off { {{{{{{ Grid Lines { {{{{{{ 3:2 Guide { {{{{{{ Continuous/Off Shoot Only/Panning *6 Off/Date/Date & Time { {{{{{{ *1 9 points when a face is not detected. *2 Only available for - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 170
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Eye-Fi Settings Language Reset All * Default setting Content Ref. Page On/Off* p. 48 Set all operation - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 171
1 Playback Menu Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Scroll Display Resume Transition * Default setting Content Plays back images automatically. Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images) - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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.) - infinity (T) • Macro: 1 - 50 cm (0.4 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W) - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 173
Specifications Digital Zoom Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx. 40x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter Continuous Shooting Modes Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal Approx. 3.7 shots/sec. (In P mode) Approx. 8.8 shots/sec. (In High-speed Burst mode) - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 174
Specifications Battery Pack NB-9L Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage 3.5 V DC Nominal Capacity 870 mAh Battery Life (Charge Cycles) ... Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures ......... 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Dimensions 14.6 x 43.1 x 15.3 mm (0.57 x 1.70 x 0.60 in.) Weight - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 175
Shake 27, 56, 150 Center (AF Frame Mode 84 Clock Functions 51 Color Accent (Shooting Mode 92, 98 Color Swap (Shooting Mode 93, 98 Components 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 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 177
63 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 33 Sound Settings 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 PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 178
MEMO 178 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 179
MEMO 179 - Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS Camera User Guide - Page 180
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