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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-E192-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 2
Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/ Imaging/informatione.html In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide. Also, "battery - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 3
• When the "Change the battery pack" message displays. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LU) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LUE) and plug it into a power outlet. • Battery charger model names and types vary by - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 4
Memory Card. 1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover. Back 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 - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 5
To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, 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, a copyright protection system - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 6
. 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). Setting the Display Language 1. Turn the mode - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 7
camera beeps twice and the indicator lights green. 2. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The shutter sound will play and the image will record. The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. See Basic Shooting Functions (p. 6). See the Advanced Guide - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 8
SET button while the image is displayed in the LCD monitor. To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway. See the Advanced Guide: Review the FUNC./SET button ( ). Shooting Modes The camera automatically selects settings. AUTO MANUAL Manual Allows you to select settings yourself, - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 9
is strong. Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC80 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue. The exposure - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 10
use a tripod to avoid camera shake. • In , , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot. • In mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more from the end of the lens. • To shoot underwater, install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC80 - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 11
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 Each Shooting - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 12
to These settings cannot be set in some LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center. • The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 5 - 30 cm (2.0 in. - 1.0 ft.). See the Advanced Guide: - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 13
image will appear in the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or more rapidly, but shows them less clearly. See the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods available (p. 69) Erasing 1. 2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./SET button ( ). To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 14
for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings 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. Turn the mode dial to , , or . Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the or button to - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 15
Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or 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 shows the Rec. menu. • In playback - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 16
Interface Cable 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 SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 17
of the LCD monitor ( ). • The button will light blue. • The displayed icon will vary according to the printer model. 3. Use the or button to select an image to print ( ) and press the button ( ). The button will blink blue and printing will start. See the Advanced Guide: DPOF Print Settings - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - 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 SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - 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 SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 20
. 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 the - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 21
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 computer when you attach the camera and open a connection. Downloading Images to a Computer 19 - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 22
Downloading Images to a Computer A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer. 1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [ - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 23
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 type of image to download and the destination folder. Thumbnails (small versions) of the downloaded images will display in the ImageBrowser Browser Window. By - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 24
Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method desktop. 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 25
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 effect the next time - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 26
MEMO 24 - Canon PowerShot SD550 | PowerShot SD550 / DIGITAL IXUS 750 Camera User Guide Bas - Page 27
Do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. • Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious- fumes. • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. • Use only recommended batteries and accessories. • The battery charger and compact power adapter
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Downloading Images
to a Computer
CDI-E192-010
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