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Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 2
camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Camera User Guide (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 3
body may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Memory Cards The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 4
Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Shoot 24, 64, 80 ● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) 59 ● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 68 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 74 ● Change - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 5
from accidental erasure 116 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 31 ● View movies 33 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 29 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 133 5 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 6
Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language..........21 Formatting - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 7
the Composition with the Focus Lock 77 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 77 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 79 Changing the AF Frame Lock ........ 83 ( Shooting with the FE Lock ........ 84 ... Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 84 @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast 85 Œ Red - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 8
Conventions Used in this Guide 8 Customizing the Camera ..131 Changing Functions 132 Changing Shooting Functions........136 Changing Playback Functions .......139 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 139 9 Useful Information 141 Using Household Power 142 Troubleshooting 143 List of Messages - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 9
. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 10
flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 11
charger while it is charging. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 12
Safety Precautions • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. • Do not attach accessories to the strap. If this occurs, it may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. 12 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 13
in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print 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 • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 14
a power outlet. The charge lamp lights red and charging starts. ● The charge lamp will light green when charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the battery. ● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in and up . To - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - 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 SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 16
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. 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. - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 17
. until it Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. The memory card will pop up. 17 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 18
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 626 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 19
the setting. ● Press the m button. Once the date and time have been set, the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 20
. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 40) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 21
Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the 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 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 22
used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Select [Format - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 23
is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera. Does the length of the shutter sound change? • Since the time required to take, the length of the shutter sound may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 24
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. ● Press the power button. The start-up sound will play, and - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 25
is recorded to the memory card. The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds. ● You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button. What if... • The screen does not turn on when you turn on the camera? Press the l button to turn on the screen - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 26
at maximum wide angle, move about 3 cm (1.2 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 45 cm (1.5 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • The lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway. To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 27
elapses. If you press the 1 button with the lens retracted, the power will turn off. Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is off turns the camera on in playback mode. Pressing it again turns the camera off. Pressing the shutter button halfway while in playback - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 28
/ Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 29
. ● Insert the 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. will appear. Select an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image. 29 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 30
Steps 5 and 6 after printing 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 the best ways to print. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 31
automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Select the E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E. ● Make sure X is set. Shooting Time Compose the shot - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 32
the shutter button fully again. The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie. The indicator will blink green, and the movie will record to the memory card. Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Shooting Time 10 min - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 33
a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. • If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly. For enhanced playback you can also connect the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 34
Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. System Requirements Even though these or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more USB Canon Utilities ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more 1,024 × 768 pixels or higher - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 35
. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. Install the software. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. When the install finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 36
plug into the computer's USB port. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 37
]. All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. ● After the transfer finishes, turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Images transferred to the computer will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 38
-4L (with Terminal Cover)*1 Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 DC Coupler DR-DC10 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Waterproof Case WP-DC31 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 39
this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. 39 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 40
a computer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera. • Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-4L. • Battery Pack NB-4L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery charger can also be used when abroad. The charger can be used in regions that have 100 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 41
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 42
59, 66) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 142) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change shooting modes. You can leave it to the camera to select settings (p. 24). You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p. 56) or select settings yourself - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 43
Components Guide Viewfinder Indicators (p. 46) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Mode Switch 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 139) HDMI Out Mini Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) and DIGITAL Terminal Strap Mount (p. 13) n Button (p. 48) l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 45) b (Exposure) (p. 71)/ d (Jump) (p. - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 44
Point Frame (p. 83) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 60), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61) Macro (p. 67), Infinity (p. 67) Flash Mode (pp. 59, 66) Red-Eye Correction (p. 86) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 71, 76) Camera Orientation* Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) AF Frame (p. 25), AF Lock (p. 82) i-Contrast - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 45
Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69), (Movies) Recording Pixels (p. 69) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Modes (p. 83) Folder Number - File Number : Movie Length (p. 95) Protect (p. 116) My Colors (pp. 74, 123) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 86, 125) Shooting Date and Time (p. 62) Switching the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 46
Cannot focus (p. 144) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 47
Options Menu Items Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to select a menu item. The selectable settings for the menu item appear at the lower part of the screen. Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● You can also select settings by pressing the l button on options - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 48
n 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 menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 150 - 153). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 49
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [ - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 50
in the 3 tab. ● Pressing the l button again for more than one second will return the screen to the original brightness. • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting selected in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 51
op buttons to select [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 52
Low level formatting starts. About low level formatting When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 53
(Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 54
Hold the m button pressed. A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● You can change the display color by changing the camera's orientation and pressing the qr buttons. ● Press the m button to cancel the clock display. Press and hold the m button, then press the power button - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 55
how to use other common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you select a mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 56
4 Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 57
4 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. Special Conditions U Shoot sunsets ( - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 58
S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● Lets you shoot underwater with Waterproof Case WP-DC31 (sold separately). y Take shots of aquatic life in ISO3200) ● Sets the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light conditions. ● Recording pixels are set to ( - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 59
to match the shooting conditions. • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 138). • In Z mode, images may appear coarse. ! Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 60
blue) : Maximum zoom factor without deterioration (Safety Zoom) Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, select the 4 tab, and select [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. The focal length when using digital zoom is 33 - 400 mm (35mm film equivalent). 60 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 61
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. 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 SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 62
date and time in images which do not have an embedded date and time • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 126) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details. • Connect the camera to a printer to print. Refer to the Personal Printing - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 63
Ò Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Select Ò. ● Press the op buttons to select Ò, then press the m button. - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 64
down] will appear on the screen. The lamp will blink and the self-timer sound will play. Join the subjects and look at the camera. 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 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 65
use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 66
shutter speed and aperture value display in red. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure. • Turn on the flash • Select a higher ISO speed (p. 72) h Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 67
(1.2 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle. Select e. ● After pressing the q button, press the subjects. The focusing range is 3 m (9.8 ft.) and greater from the camera. Select u. ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to select - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 68
angle, the possible shooting range is approximately 3 - 10 cm (1.2 in. - 3.9 ft.) from the end of the lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The digital zoom will lock at the maximum wide angle. Use the zoom lever to compose the shot. The camera will zoom - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 69
an option, then press the m button. The setting you selected will display on the screen. If you select , you cannot use the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 61). Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) You can select from the following two levels of image quality: (Fine - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 70
7675 5457 10679 12927 24562 40937 61406 3318 6822 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail A2 attachments. A3 ● For - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 71
on the screen. Shoot. As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 63, 64, 75, 76). • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • As the number of images - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 72
images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. • When the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 73
, 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 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 74
contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression. Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia tones. Black and white. Like the Vivid Red, Vivid Green or Vivid Blue effects, produces intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film. Makes skin tones - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 75
Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be selected and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on page 74 and select , then press - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 76
a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 110). • Shooting - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 77
and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the screen. The camera will automatically focus on the subject, it will not use face detection to focus. Turn - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 78
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of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • "≈ Shooting Long Exposures" (p. 88), "Changing the Color and Shooting" (p. 89) and "L Shooting Stitch Assist Images" (p. 92) assume you have - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 80
. • Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. • The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. • If the camera cannot focus when . • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 61) is used. 80 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 81
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow. Magnifying , it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61), or when connected - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 82
is pressed halfway, the focus will continue to adjust on the spot where the blue frame appears. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode. • You cannot set the Servo AF mode if you have set the [AF-Point - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 83
to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. When & appears, the exposure will - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 84
FE stands for "Flash Exposure". Select h (p. 66). Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing 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 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 85
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select [i-Contrast] from the 4 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 86
-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to select [On]. Œ will appear on the screen (p. 44). Red-eye correction may be applied to other red parts than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 125). • If you press the r button as shown on - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 87
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects that there is a possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Select [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select [Blink - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 88
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. Select ≈. ● Set the mode switch to 4, the press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 89
become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can select to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Recorded color Select T. ● Set the mode switch to 4, the press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select G. ● Press the qr - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 90
Changing the Color and Shooting • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • The recorded color will be saved even if you turn off the power. Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Select Y. ● - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 91
shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • The recorded color and range of colors will be saved even if you turn off the power. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. 91 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 92
white balance will be set with the first shot. Take subsequent shots. ● Overlap part of the first shot when taking the second shot. ● Minor discrepancies in the to merge the images, refer to the Software Starter Guide. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 76). 92 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 93
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "E Shooting Movies" and "1 Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. 93 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 94
will display on the screen. For shooting standard quality movies. These shooting modes let you change all colors except the selected color to black and white, or exchange the selected color for another color, when shooting. See "Changing the Color and Shooting" (p. 89) for details. Under some - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 95
11 sec. 1 hr. 13 min. 10 sec. 4 hrs. 52 min. 24 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 95 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 96
still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 60) You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If • % Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 82) • Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 136)* • Displaying the Overlay (p. 137)* [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 97
if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit (p. 98) Displays when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 29). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 97 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 98
* Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Select *. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 33, select * and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar 98 Set the editing range. ● Press - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 99
is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original movie. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. When editing movies, you should use a fully - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 100
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Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 120 - 125) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 102
g Searching Images (Index Display) Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 103
d Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 112) or protect (p. 116) all images at once in the filtered condition. - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 104
d Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Jump by and Viewing images using filter playback. ● If you press the m button, filter playback will start. and a blue frame will appear. ● If you press the qr buttons, the target images selected in Step 1 will display. ● If you press the o button, it will - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 105
Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select [ seconds after "Loading image..." displays, the slideshow will start. ● You can pause/restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again. ● Press the n button to - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 106
. Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repeat. You can select from seven transition effects when switching between images. You can also select which images to play back. Playback Filter Select - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 107
. Viewing Slideshows Select Images for Playback by Type You can select which images to play back within the playback filters: Date, My Category, and Folder. Select the playback filter option and press m button. The playback filter selection screen will display. Press the op buttons to select a - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 108
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 l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 45). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 109
k Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 110
to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) White or black Yellow Yellow Black Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert the plug of the supplied AV cable - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 111
on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera with a high-definition TV for 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 plug of the supplied AV cable into the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 112
/ Erasing All Images You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 116) cannot be erased. Select [Erase]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Erase], and press the m button. Select a - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 113
Select Range / Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons, select [OK] and press the m button. Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. Select the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons, select - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 114
/ Erasing All Images Erase. ● Press the p button to select [Erase], then press the m button. Select All Images Select [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select [All Images] and press the m button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons, select [OK] and press the m button. 114 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 115
/ Erasing All Images Select by Category Select [Select by Date], [Select by Category] or [Select by Folder]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select a category and press the m button. Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons, select the items to set and press the m button. ● If you press the qr - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 116
m button. ● Press the n button to return to the menu screen. If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 52), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. Selecting Images Individually Select [Select - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 117
: Protecting Images Select Range Select All Images Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 116 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 113 to select images. Protect images. ● Press the p button, select [Protect] and press the m button. Select [All Images - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 118
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can categorize images. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Jump Display (p. 103), Slideshow (p. 105), Erase All (p. 112), Protect (p. 116), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 126) Select [My Category]. ● Press the n button - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 119
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Selecting Images Individually Select [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to select [Select] and press the m button. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select images. ● Press the op buttons, select a category and press the m button. Once set, will appear on - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 120
\ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Select [Rotate]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Rotate] and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image to rotate. ● - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 121
= Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select the image and press the m button. - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 122
[ 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 Select [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 123
? Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 74 for details on each menu item. Select [My Colors]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [My Colors], and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 124
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people's faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 125
] screen will appear. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons, select the image. Correct the image. ● When you press the m button, red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. ● You can zoom the image using the procedures in "k Magnifying - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 126
they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 127
(DPOF) • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the print settings in the output. • may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 128
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Set the number of prints. ● Press the op buttons to set the number of prints (maximum 99). ● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select other images and the number of prints for each. ● You cannot set the number of print copies for Index prints. You can only select which - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 129
m button. All selections will be cleared. Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer (p. 29). Print. ● Press the op buttons, select [Print now] and - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 130
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8 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions 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. 131 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 132
is recommended to save battery power. ● Select [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Auto Power Down], then use the qr buttons to select [Off]. ● If you set the Power Saving function to [Off], be careful not to forget to turn off the camera after use. Setting the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 133
Changing Functions 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 home time - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 134
If you replace the memory card Auto Reset with a new one, file numbering begins with 0001 again. • If you use a memory card already containing file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 22). • Refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 135
. Images shot after the creation date are saved to the new folder. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function. ● Select [Auto Rotate], then press the qr buttons to - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 136
(p. 27). You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. ● Select [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to select [0 sec.]. Changing Shooting Functions If if the function is available in those modes (pp. 148 - 151). Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 137
flash. You can turn off this function. ● Select [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Lamp], then Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for L size or postcard size prints. ● - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 138
be recorded on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be printed. The actual image recorded is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. It is recommended to set the IS Mode - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 139
image that appears when the camera power is turned on. Change Sounds ● Select [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to change the sound. 1 Preset sound. You can register your sounds using the 2 supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 140
as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can register sounds and images. ● Select [Start-up Image overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Using the included software to register sounds and the start-up screen image You can register - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 141
9 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end. 141 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 142
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cover (p. - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 143
is on. After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on then back off (p. 17). TV output Image is distorted or not showing on TV (p. 110). Shooting Cannot shoot. • When in playback (p. 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 23). Camera screen is black at start-up. • Images that - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 144
you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. • Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 77, 82). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 145
images or movies. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 22). • If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt momentarily - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 146
an image without the a memory card, or with a memory card installed incorrectly. Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 52) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full • There is - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 147
. To print, insert the memory card into the printer's card slot to print. Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 148
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(p. 80) Servo AF (p. 82) Digital Zoom (p. 60) Shooting modes A G Red-Eye Lamp On/Off i-Contrast (p. 85) Review (p. 53) Off/Auto Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold *2 Review Info (p. 137) Off/Detailed/Focus Check { {{{{ Blink Detection On/Off { {{{{ Disp. Overlay (p. 137) Off/Grid Lines 3:2 Guide - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 151
Menus HUt ≈ w S 4 y OPZ { {{{ { {{{ E R TY xv X >z { { - *1 *1 { { {-- 2 3 { Selectable - Not selectable 151 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 152
Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Auto Rotate Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Language Set the sounds played for each camera operation. Set within a range of ±2. Add an image as start-up image. Formats card, erasing all data. Continuous*/Auto - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 153
Playback Menu Item Slideshow My Category Erase Protect i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Rotate Resume Transition and movies. Protects images and movies. Corrects dark portions of images. Corrects red eyes in images. Trims portions of images. Resizes and saves images. Adjusts - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 154
bag. • If condensation has formed, stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the camera. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has completely evaporated before resuming use. Memory Cards • A memory card is a high-precision electronic device. Do not bend - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 155
Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens 5.9 (W) - 17.9 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 33 (W) - 100 (T) mm F3.2 (W) - F5.8 (T) Digital Slow Synchro, Off * Red-eye reduction/Red-eye correction settings available - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 156
memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format Design rule for camera digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible HDMI Mini Connector Communication Settings MTP, PTP Power Battery Pack NB-4L (rechargeable lithium-ion battery) AC adapter - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 157
17 g (0.60 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Rated Canon. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report. USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Adapter - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 158
Guide 137 A AC Adapter Kit 40, 142 Accessories 38 AE Lock 83 AF Assist Beam 136 AF Frame 25 AF Focus AF Lock 82 Aquarium (Scene Mode 58 AV Cable 2, 110 B Battery Battery Charger 2, 14, 40 Charge Indicator 15 Charging 14 Date/Time Battery 20 Power Saving 53 Beach (Scene Mode 57 Black - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 159
Focus Check 108 Focus Lock 77 Foliage (Scene Mode List 150 Metering Mode 83 MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card Memory Card Mode Switch 42 Movie Editing 98 Estimated Battery Power Saving 53 Printer 29, 30 Printing 29 Program AE 66 R Recording Pixels (Image Size 69 Red-Eye Correction 125 Red - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 160
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp 137 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ......... 121 Rotating Images 120 S Scene Mode 56 Screen Display Language 21 Information Displayed 44 Menu Operations 47 Screen 48 Switching the Display 44, 45 SD/SDHC Card Memory Card Mode 58 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 161
MEMO 161 - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 162
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, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual - Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS Camera User - Page 164
THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. This battery charger is for exclusive use with Battery Pack NB-4L (0.76 Ah). There is a danger of
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