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Canon PowerShot SD870 IS - Digital ELPH Camera Manual
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CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Getting Started Learning More Components Guide Basic Operations Commonly Used Shooting Functions Various Shooting Methods Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Connecting to a TV Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 2
• Connecting to a printer • Connecting to a TV set • Connecting to a computer Camera User Guide (This guide) Direct Print User Guide Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 3
Cable AVC-DC300 g Wrist Strap WS-DC2 h Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk i User Guides j Warranty Card • Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide • Software Starter Guide • "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet • "Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended" Leaflet You may not be able to - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 4
camera functions Guide 38 Using the Touch Control Dial 41 Using the Button 43 How to Use the Mode Switch 44 Indicator 45 Power Saving Function 45 Basic Operations 47 Menus and Settings 47 Menus and Default Settings 49 Using the LCD Monitor 54 Information Displayed on the LCD - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 5
Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 67 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro 70 Using the Flash 71 Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot Special Conditions 81 Shooting in Manual Mode 84 Continuous Shooting 85 Setting ISO Speed 104 Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift). . .105 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 6
the DPOF Print Settings 174 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 181 Connecting to a TV 183 Shooting/Playback Using a TV 183 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 184 Changing My Camera Settings 184 Registering My Camera Settings 185 Troubleshooting 187 List of Messages 197 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 7
(Sold Separately 210 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . 211 Camera Care and Maintenance 213 Specifications 214 Index 224 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 238 Symbol Conventions in this Guide Mode switch position Available shooting modes These modes are not - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 8
shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 9
Getting Started z Preparations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Erasing z Printing z Downloading Images to a Computer z System Map - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 10
Preparations Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. Align these symbols 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet. Battery charger model names and types - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 11
1. Slide the cover and open it out (a, b). a b 2. Insert the battery. It will lock into place with a click. 3. Insert the memory card until is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 12
Getting Started 10 Preparations 4. Close the cover (a, b). a b To Remove the Battery Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the battery out (b). b a To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until the memory - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 13
Attaching the Wrist Strap Preparations 11 Getting Started Toggle The toggle can be used to open the DIGITAL terminal cover and when inserting or removing a memory card. It's position on the strap can be changed. It is recommended to use the Wrist Strap to avoid dropping during camera use. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 14
is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in step 3 and 4 in the explanation below. Power Button / / / Buttons Button Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the [ (Set up)] menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Date - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 15
to save such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery into the camera. Or if you use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30, the battery will charge in about four hours. It will charge even if the camera is turned off. z The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 16
. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Shooting). 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select (Auto). 4. Press the button. 3. Aim - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 17
camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash fires). • AF frames will display in green on the LCD the DISP. button while switching on the camera power will set the mute setting to [On] to silence all camera sounds except for warning sounds. Setting can be - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 18
Getting Started 16 Shooting Still Images Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Shutter Button Button You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 19
Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images 17 Getting Started Button / Buttons 1. Press the button. The last recorded image will display. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 20
Microphone Shutter Button / Buttons Indicator Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie). 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select (Standard). 4. Press the button. 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 21
beep will sound twice and the indicator will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set the recording, the elapsed recording time and [z Rec.] will display in the LCD monitor. 6. Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording. • The - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 22
Getting Started 20 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies / / / Buttons Button Button 1. Press the 2. Use the or button. Images with a button. button to display a movie and press the icon are movies. 3. Use the or button to select (Playback) and press the button. • The movie will start playing. • If - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 23
Getting Started Erasing Erasing 21 Button / Buttons Button Button 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. 3. Use the or button to select [Erase] and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 24
the way into the connector. • See the printer's user guide for connection instructions. Canon Brand Printers DIGITAL Terminal SELPHY Series Compact Photo Printers*2 PIXMA Series Bubble Jet Printers Interface Cable *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 25
Getting Started Printing 23 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Press the camera's button and turn on the power. • The button will light blue. • A , or icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer). • will display - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 26
Images to a Computer Getting Started Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 27
the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. 1. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk appears. 4. Remove the CD-ROM from the drive when your normal desktop screen appears. Macintosh Double-click the icon in the CDROM window. When - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 28
's button and turn on the power. Button Always grasp the sides of the connector when disconnecting the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 29
menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will display. images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 29) (except Windows 2000). With Windows 2000, you - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 30
Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 29). Please refer to the Software Starter Guide regarding how to download images using the computer. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 31
Images to a Computer 29 Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the Direct Transfer method for the first time (p. 25). Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Buttons Button Button Button - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 32
Getting Started 30 Downloading Images to a Computer 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. Direct Transfer Menu All Images/New Images/ - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 33
. 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 the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 34
IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-DC2 Battery Pack NB-5L*1 (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE*1 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 DC Coupler DR-30 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Memory Card (32MB) AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Waterproof Case WP-DC17 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 35
series) USB Port PC Card Slot Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer. *3 This camera can also be connected to the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. *4 See the user - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 36
too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Kit for using power from a household electrical outlet. Recommended to power a camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. • Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE An adapter for charging - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 37
., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that 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. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 38
Getting Started 36 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 39
Learning More - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 40
38 Components Guide Components Guide Front View efg d hi c b j a a Terminal Cover b DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 22, 26) c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 183) d Microphone e AF-assist Beam (p. 49) f Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) g Self-Timer Lamp (p. 73) How - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 41
Wrist Strap Mount c Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 9) d DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 210) e Tripod Socket The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera. The interface cable and AV cable - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 42
40 Components Guide Controls c ab d lm e f g h i j k no a Mode Switch (pp. 14, 44) b Power Button (p. 14) c Zoom Lever (pp. 66, 130) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) d Shutter Button (p. 14) e (Playback) Button (pp. 43, 172) f (Print/Share) Button (p. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 43
Guide 41 Using the Touch Control Dial Touching the Dial An enlarged icon of the touch control dial will display on the LCD monitor It may also work as the / buttons with some functions.) Screen shot of selecting a Screen shot of selecting shooting mode images in playback mode z Functions that - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 44
42 Components Guide The following functions can be operated using the touch options in menus and Selecting time zones for the world clock Playback Changing the clock display color Selecting options for the My Camera settings Reference Page p. 44 pp. 71, 72, 73, 85, 104 p. 47 p. 90 pp. 17, 20, - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 45
functions to the button (p. 172). Power Button Shutter Button Button Turning the Camera Off Press the power button Shooting Mode Press the Press the power button button Press the shutter button halfway Press the button Playback Mode Lens retracted* Lens open • May operate differently than - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 46
Special Scene Mode Shooting Mode : Auto (p. 14) : Digital Macro (p. 70) : Color Swap (p. 118) Special Scene Mode (p. 81) : Portrait : Kids&Pets : Foliage : Beach : Aquarium Movie Mode (p. 88) : Standard : Color Accent : Time Lapse : Manual (p. 84) : Color Accent (p. 116) : Stitch Assist (p. 93 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 47
indicator blinks green. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Turn off the camera, or open the memory card slot/battery cover Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 48
methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 49
as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. 1 2 5 3 4 This example shows the FUNC. menu in (Auto) mode. 1 Set the mode switch - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 50
48 Basic Operations Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. Shooting Mode (Auto) 1 5 SET button again to confirm the setting, then press the MENU button to return to the menu screen. 5 Press the button. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 51
Balance p. 111 Recording Pixels (Movie) p. 91 Rec. Menu Menu Item AF Frame AF Frame Size Digital Zoom (Still image) (Movie) Slow Synchro Red-Eye Self-timer Auto ISO Shift AF-assist Beam Review Options Face Detect*/AiAF/Center Normal*/Small *Default setting Page/Topic p. 97 p. 99 Standard*/Off - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 52
50 Basic Operations Menu Item Review Info Save Original Auto Category Disp. Overlay (Still image) (Movie) IS Mode (Still image) (Movie) Date Stamp Set button Options Off*/Detailed/Focus Check On/Off* On*/Off Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/Both Off*/Grid Lines Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 53
brightness. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting. Power Saving p. 45 Auto Power Down On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. Display Off 10 sec./20 sec - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 54
File Numbering Create Folder Create New Folder Auto Create Auto Rotate Lens Retract Language Video System Print Method Reset All Options Page/Topic paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/ CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 55
Menu Contents Available Settings Page Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 56
information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor is set to the Information View in the , , , or mode. z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check display while in the magnified display or - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 57
Grid Lines 3:2 Guide b a c Spot AE Point Frame/ d Face Frame/ AF Frame Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation Long Shutter Mode White Balance a My Colors Metering Mode Compression (Still image) Shooting Interval (Movie) Recording Pixels Recording Pixels (Movies) Camera Shake Warning Digital Tele - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 58
p. 89 Low Battery p. 206 AE Lock/FE Lock pp. 102, 103 AF Lock c Time Zone p. 100 p. 61 Create Folder p. 126 Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time from the displayed information. If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays in red, this indicates - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 59
Playback Mode (Standard) a Basic Operations 57 b c a Defined Playback Remaining battery charge will display. b Displayed image number/Total number of images Folder Number-File Number Compression (Still Images) Recording Pixels (Still Images) Movie c Red-Eye Correction/ - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 60
58 Basic Operations Playback Mode (Detailed) a b c d e Histogram (p. 59) f g h a Auto Category/ My Category Shooting Mode b Metering Mode ISO Speed Shutter Speed Aperture Value c Shooting Interval (Movie) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) d Exposure Compensation Flash White Balance - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 61
File System Standards (p. 215) RAW image Image recording pixel setting not recognized Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 62
if you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject, making it easier to frame the subject. • Although noise may appear and the movement of - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 63
select 4. Press the button. 2 Select (Home). 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • When using for the first time, confirm that the screen to the right appears, then press the FUNC./SET button. 3 Select an area as home. 1. Use the or button to select a home time zone. 2. Press - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 64
62 Basic Operations 4 Select (World). 1. Use the button to select . 2. Press the button. 5 Select a destination area. 1. Use the or button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Time Difference from the Home Time Zone - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 65
Basic Operations 63 Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the 2. Use the or [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or [Time Zone]. button. button to select button to select 4. Press the button. 2 Select (World). 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • To change - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 66
]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK] 2. Press the button. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 67
when sound data recorded with the sound recorder is present (p. 162). selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 68
66 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Commonly Used Shooting Functions You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 41. Shooting with the Optical Zoom See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). The zoom can be adjusted from 28 mm - 105 mm - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 69
focal length shifts to maximum telephoto. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera 2.0x 56 - 210 mm shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with [Standard] or [Off]. z The digital zoom cannot be used in or (Widescreen) modes. z [1.6x] or [2.0x] cannot be set in - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 70
in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appear in blue). • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out. and shoot. Safety Zoom Zone This camera is equipped with a Safety Zoom feature that shifts from optical zoom to digital zoom - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 71
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 69 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 72
- 60 cm (1.8 in. - 2.0 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 12 x 9 mm (0.47 x 0.35 in .) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0x). 1 Select Digital Macro. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 73
Shooting Mode (p. 238). 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change the flash mode. • : [Auto] • : [On] • : [Off] You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon appears. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 74
infinity shots. Macro Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of Lens to Use this mode to record subjects 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more from the end of the lens. 1 Press the / button. 1. Use the or button to select or . To Cancel the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 75
] is set to more than 1, the self-timer sound only beeps before the first shot. • Cannot be set in the , , or movie mode. * This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 184). 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change the self-timer mode. 2 Shoot. • When the shutter button is - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 76
balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 77
on wide size paper (you can check the composition at a 16:9 3264 x 1832 pixels aspect ratio. Areas that will not be recorded appear on the LCD monitor as a black border.) : Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 78
76 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or and the or the option. button to select button to change 3. Press the button. Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 79
the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. 1 Select the Postcard Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the in gray. The digital zoom or the digital tele-converter cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 80
Stamp]. 3 Set the date and time. 1. Use the or button to select [Date] or [Date & Time]. 2. Press the button. • LCD Monitor Display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] z Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 12). z The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 81
79 To imprint the date on images for all but postcard size images, use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) or printer settings. For details, please see the user guide for each product. Setting the Image Stabilizer Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 82
2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select an image stabilizer option. 2. Press the button. z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Set Auto ISO Shift (p. 105) to a setting other than [Off] or use a tripod to shoot - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 83
Produces a soft effect when photographing people. Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 84
Methods Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Foliage Shoots trees and leaves-such as new - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 85
. z In , , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot. Install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC17 to shoot underwater. You are also recommended to use this case for shooting in rainy conditions, at the beach or - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 86
Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or my colors. 1 Select manual mode. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 4. Press the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 87
before shooting. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions to display . z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. z If the flash is used, the interval - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 88
86 Various Shooting Methods Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). This function reduces the red appearance of eyes when the flash fires and light is reflected back. 1 Select [Red-Eye]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 89
the or button to select [Slow Synchro]. 2 Set Slow Synchro. 1. Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor when [Slow Synchro] is set to [On]. If this occurs, you are recommended to fix the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 90
select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full*1. The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 67). • Maximum Lapse Select a shooting interval (1 or 2 sec.) to have a single frame shot at that interval. When played back, two hours worth of recorded frames is - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 91
simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [zRec] appear on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 65). The memory card supplied with the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 92
sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. - The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift bar will appear in the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to adjust the exposure.Press the button - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 93
Various Shooting Methods 91 Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). 1 Select the number of recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 94
Press the button. • The indicator will blink green while the camera is recording. Time Lapse) Recordable Duration z You are recommended to use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter since the recording period may be lengthy. z The power saving setting (p. 45) will determine whether or not the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 95
Various Shooting Methods 93 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 96
or button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the sequence may contain up to 26 images. 5 Press the button after the last shot. z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 97
of the face displays in Face Detect mode. You are recommended to set [Review Info] in the [ ] menu to [Hold] beforehand. 1 Select [Review Info]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [Review Info]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Focus Check - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 98
96 Various Shooting Methods 3 Shoot. • The recorded image displays. Recorded Image • The frame displays as follows. Orange frame contents Frame Color Orange White Content Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right Displays at the focal point (AF frame) • The orange frame can be - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 99
exposure* while shooting. * Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 48). The camera detects the subject and highlights the (No frame) AiAF AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. The camera focuses using the center AF frame. Center This is convenient for - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 100
and only gray frames display, or if a face is not detected. z The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. z In certain cases, faces not be detected. Examples: - If faces are at the edge of the screen, or appear extremely small, large, dark or bright, relative to the overall - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 101
Frame Size]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Normal] or [Small]. 2. Press the button. The setting is configured to [Normal] when the digital zoom or digital tele-converter is used. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 102
as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass. Shooting with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 103
to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock Press the / button. z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 97) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. z The AF lock is convenient - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 104
subject is backlit. 1 Press the button and select (flash off). 2 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. 3 Press the press the button. • The icon will display. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the AE - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 105
exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. 1 Press the button and select (flash on). 2 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. • The flash will pre-fire - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 106
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 107
shake. Off - Allows you to check the ISO speed and the shutter speed button setting in the LCD monitor before and after the change. On Automatically sets the optimal ISO speed to compensate for camera shake. z Auto ISO Shift does not work with , , , or in Long Shutter mode or with the flash - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 108
106 Various Shooting Methods Shoot with [On] Selected 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • The camera selects the optimal speed according to light levels to compensate for camera shake. 4 Now press the shutter button fully. Shoot with [ button] Selected 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 109
against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. 1 Adjust the exposure. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to adjust the setting. 3. Press - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 110
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates . Spot Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the subject in - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 111
setting screen. z The brightness of the image appearing on the LCD monitor and the recorded image may differ. z The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 112
110 Various Shooting Methods z Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. z Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 113
under daylight fluorescent, or daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting. For recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth. 1 Select a white balance set- ting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 114
to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the button. • Ensure that the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 115
data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand. z White balance data is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 116
Shooting in a My Colors Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Tones down the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 117
select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode ( ) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use • The adjustment results show in the LCD monitor. • If you press the DISP. button, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 118
this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white. Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. The specified color can only be swapped into one other - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 119
color accent image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one color can be specified specified color accent and color range is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 120
118 Various Shooting Methods Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Select the color swap mode. Still Images: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 4. Press - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 121
(using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one and the color range are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. z The ISO speed may increase, or the noise in the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 122
the transformed image displays in the LCD monitor while shooting in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode. - The transformed image is reviewed in the LCD monitor after shooting in the two images are recorded with each shot, the number of shots remaining is approximately half the number displayed when this - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 123
in , or mode, or images with faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect]. Scenery For images shot in mode. Events For images shot in , , , , or mode. 1 Select [Auto Category]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [Auto Category]. 2 Accept the setting - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 124
. Menu Item Not Assigned +/- (Exp.) White Balance Custom White Balance Digital Tele-converter Page - p 107 p 111 p 112 p 69 Menu Sound Effect* Page p 124 p 88 p 51 p 53 * Sets the sound registered to Camera menu. , found in the [Shutter Sound] section of the My 1 Select [Set button]. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 125
switched. • For and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • Each press of the button records so it appears at the center of the LCD monitor and then press the button. After using your subject's atten-tion to the camera right before taking a shot because it plays a sound when you - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 126
238). You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. Off - Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps Grid Lines confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 127
sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. 1 Select [Auto Rotate]. 1. of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 128
126 Various Shooting Methods When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent or button to check mark [Create New Folder]. 2. Press the button. • will be displayed on the LCD monitor when shooting. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. • Press the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 129
Various Shooting Methods 127 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the [ ] menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 130
is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one . If a memory card with recorded data is used, the number following the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image on the card is utilized as the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 131
continuous shooting - Self-timer images (custom) - Stitch Assist mode images - Still images shot in Color Accent/Color Swap mode with the [Save Original] category set to [On]. within folders. • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 132
of the Displayed Area 2 Use the , , or button to move around the image. • If you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified display, the camera switches to image advance mode and will display. You can use the or button to advance to the next or previous image at the same - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 133
Playback/Erasing 131 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Selected Image Movie To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 134
closed eyes. Displaying the Focus Check 1 Press the button. Button 2 Press the button several times until the focus check screen appears. • The frame displays on the screen as follows. Frame Color Content Orange Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right White Displays at - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 135
Playback/Erasing 133 Changing the Display Magnification 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. Changing between Frames 3 Press . • When multiple frames display around focal points or multiple faces are detected, pressing the FUNC./ SET button switches the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 136
to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Shot Date My Category Folder Movie By 10 Images By 100 Images Jumps to the first image of each images ahead. 1 In single image playback mode, press the button. • The camera will switch to jump search mode. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 137
the or button to select a search key • The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key. • you circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial you can check the target image. • The camera will switch to defined playback mode and display a blue frame. You can limit playback to the images - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 138
Playback/Erasing The defined playback mode will be canceled under the following circumstances. - When selecting images in a range - When displaying images not supported in defined playback - When newly saving images that have effects added or edited - When images are deleted using [Erase] from the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 139
button again cancels the setting. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. • If you press the button in playback mode, you can display this screen immediately. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 140
138 Playback/Erasing [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image to categorize. 3. Press the button. 4 Select the last image. 1. Use - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 141
button to select a category. Playback/Erasing 139 6 Accept the setting. 1. Press and choose [Select]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Deselect] cancels categorization of the selected range. This also can be set in the index playback mode. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 142
• When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed. Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel. Time movie was shot Volume Level (Adjust it with the or button) • You can switch between showing/ hiding the playback progress bar by pressing the DISP. button while - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 143
./SET button. Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details. Play Play Slow Motion You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback. First Frame Displays the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 144
You can delete portions of recorded movies. z The actual position of the edited movie may differ slightly from editing the results viewed on the LCD monitor. z Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long ( of - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 145
memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. Depending on the movie's file size, it may take some time to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended to use a fully charged - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 146
./SET button. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 147
Playback/Erasing 145 Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 148
146 Playback/Erasing Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date My Category Folder Plays images bearing a - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 149
MENU button Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. No transition effect. The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward while the last image shot is displayed, the slide show will start from the first image using the same date. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 150
148 Playback/Erasing Select a date/category/folder to play back (//) 1 Select a playback method. 1. Use the or button to select , or . 2. Press the button. 2 Select images to play back. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to playback. 2. Press the button. • A 3 will - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 151
Playback/Erasing 149 Selecting Images for Playback ( - ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select a playback method. 1. Use the or button to - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 152
150 Playback/Erasing Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 153
images. Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 154
152 Playback/Erasing 3 Correct the image. 1. Use the or button to select [Start]. 2. Press the button. 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 155
Playback/Erasing 153 z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. z Since the correction frame will - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 156
154 Playback/Erasing To correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in step 2 on page 153): - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red-eye portion to be corrected. - When there are several subjects with red-eye, be sure to add one - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 157
Playback/Erasing 155 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 114. Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 158
156 Playback/Erasing 3 Select a My Colors type. 1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type 2. Press the button. • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 159
Playback/Erasing 157 z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 160
158 Playback/Erasing Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 1 Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 161
the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the button. • Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. Playback/Erasing 159 Movies and images shot in wide mode cannot be resized. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 162
160 Playback/Erasing Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1 Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 163
Playback/Erasing 161 Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET. Exit Ends the operation. Record Pause Play Starts recording. Stops recording, playback. Plays back. Erase Erases. z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected images - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 164
162 Playback/Erasing Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture. 1 Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Record a - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 165
. Holding down the FUNC./SET button fast forwards. The sound cannot be heard while fast forwarding. Select [Erase] or [Erase all] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. Protects against accidental erasure. Use the or button to select a sound and the FUNC./SET button to select - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 166
button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Choose a selection method. 1. Use the or button to choose a selection method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the button. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 167
[Select] 3 Protect the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • To continue protecting other images, repeat the procedure. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. Playback/Erasing 165 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 168
cannot be selected as the last image • Up to 500 images can be selected. 5 Protect the images. 1. Press and choose [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] cancels selection of the protected image. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 169
image. 3. Press the button. 4 Protect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for the selected images. • Selecting [Stop] cancels protection settings for the current selection. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 170
[All Images] 3 Protect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the images. • Selecting [Stop] cancels protection settings for the current selection. This also can be set - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 171
Press the button. 2 Select an erasure method. 1. Use the or button to select an erasure method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the button. [Select] 3 Select the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to erase. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 172
170 Playback/Erasing [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image for the range to erase. 3. Press the button. 4 Select the last - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 173
5 Erase the images. 1. Press and choose [Erase]. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the MENU button cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. Playback/Erasing 171 [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] 3 Select the images. 1. Use the or button - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 174
. button. The Function Standard*1 Slide Show*2 Reference Page - p. 146 Sound Recorder p. 162 *1 Default setting (It can be used to switch between power off/playback mode/shooting mode (p. 43)). *2 Slide Show will not play in the Index playback mode. 1 Select [Set Play button]. 1. Press the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 175
1 In playback mode, press the • This will call up the registered function. button. z When you press the button in shooting mode, it switches the camera to playback mode. Then when it is pressed a second time, the registered function is called up. z Registering a function to the button disables its - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 176
copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. The icon may - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 177
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 175 1 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the [ ] menu. 4. Use the or button to select [Print Settings]. 5. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select a menu item. 2. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 178
176 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Select a print settings method Select Images & Qty. Select Range Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Configures print settings for single images as you view them. For picking a first and last image and - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 179
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 177 [Select Images & Qty.] 2 Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 174). - Standard ( )/Both ( ) 1. Use the or button to select the images. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the number of print copies (up - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 180
178 Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Select Range] 2 Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image in the print range. 3. Press the button. 3 Select - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 181
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 179 4 Configure the print settings. 1. Press and choose [Order]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the selected range of images. [Select by Date]/[Select by - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 182
Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels the operation. z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print settings cannot be set for - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 183
to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 184
182 Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Order] 3 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select images to transfer. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. 3. Press the button. [Mark all] 3 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 185
and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. VIDEO Yellow IN AUDIO Black 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode. 5 Turn on the camera. z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 52). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 186
start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Select a menu item. 1. Press the 2. Use the or [ ] menu. button. button to select the 3. Use the or button - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 187
settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 188
cannot be registered as My Camera settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 160) - Sounds recorded with the Sound Recorder (p. 162) z The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 189
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 187 • Camera (p. 187) • When the power is turned on (p. 188) • LCD monitor (p. 188) • Shooting (p. 190) • Shooting movies (p. 194) • Playback (p. 195) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 196) • TV monitor output (p. 196) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 190
], the power saving function will shut down the LCD monitor while shooting in mode. Camera screen is black at start-up Incompatible image has z Change the start-up image in the My been selected as the start- Camera settings (p. 184) or use the up image in the My Camera supplied software program - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 191
Troubleshooting 189 Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD the self-timer and attach the camera to a tripod or other - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 192
Troubleshooting Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular. Camera automatically z There is no effect on the recorded lightened the image image. displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 60). Shooting Camera Canon Customer Support Help - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 193
Troubleshooting 191 AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance (p. 214). z The camera may be set to an unintended function (such as macro). Cancel the setting. The subject - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 194
192 Troubleshooting Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is has z This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles or with digital cameras and does not insects in the air. This is constitute a malfunction. particularly - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 195
card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted z Use a memory card formatted in your in another device. camera (p. 65). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery z After closing the memory card slot/ cover was opened with battery cover, turn the power on then power on. back off. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 196
194 Troubleshooting Shooting movies The memory card in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards) (p. 65). erased repeatedly. "!" displayed on the LCD monitor in red and mode (p. 66). Note the digital mode. zoom is available while shooting, but only in Standard movie mode (p. 67). - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 197
on the a computer or file location was changed. file format/structure of the camera. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details). Movies cannot be edited. Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high recording - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 198
196 Troubleshooting Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to z See Battery Handling Precautions its full capacity. (p. 206). Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge z Replace the battery with a new one (p. 9). quickly at normal temperature (23 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 199
may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 200
battery pack. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery. Also, see Battery camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie. Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate the image shot with a different camera - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 201
sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image. Cannot modify image You attempted to apply My Color effects, red-eye compensation or resizing to a movie or - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 202
the lens. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 203
following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. z Equipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter. z Battery refers to the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 204
in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not use substances containing - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 205
battery. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended battery and accessories. Use of battery assistance. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 206
camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the strap. z Be careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 207
compact power adapters or battery chargers to corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems z When moving the equipment rapidly Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 208
battery charge. Recharge the battery. Change the Battery is fully depleted and the camera can no batteries longer operate. Charge the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery circuit, such as a key ring, etc. The battery may be short circuiting. z Do not allow any - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 209
it in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage. Charging the Battery z Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not discharge it before recharging. z It takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon's testing standards - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 210
and high temperatures z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity, camera or card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 211
a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 212
. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet. Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 2 Open the memory card slot/battery cover, push the battery lock in the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 213
procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots. z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 214
in your pocket to warm it up before switching it for the battery in the flash. z Non-Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries from the HighPower Flash and store them in a cool, dry place - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 215
lightly with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera. LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, gently - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 216
Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 million) Lens - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 217
800/1600 Sensitivity, Recommended * Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. (ISO speed: Auto) Shooting Modes : Auto, Manual1, Digital macro, Color Accent, (Still Images) Color Swap, Stitch assist Time Lapse Continuous Shooting : Approx. 1.3 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Self-timer - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 218
(Movies) Compression : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 219
10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or Camera Settings : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound. Interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio) Communication Settings MTP, PTP Power Source : Battery - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 220
flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 221
Appendix 219 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels (Large) 3264 x 2448 pixels (Medium 1) 2592 x 1944 pixels ( • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 222
220 Appendix Movie :Card included with the camera Standard Color Accent Color Swap Recording Pixels /Frame Rate 32MB SDC will differ. Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Dura- tions (Estimated) :Card included with the camera Data Rates 11.025 KHz 22 KB/sec. 22.050 KHz 44 KB/sec. 44.100 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 223
Appendix 221 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels Compression 3264 x 2448 pixels 2592 x 1944 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 3264 x 1832 pixels 3436 KB 2503 KB 1602 KB 1002 KB 249 KB - 2601 KB 2060 KB 1395 KB 893 KB 558 KB 150 KB 558 KB - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 224
32.0 x 44.9 x 7.9 mm (1.26 x 1.77 x 0.31 in.) Approx. 25 g (0.88 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz .) Approx. 65 g (2.29oz.) (CB-2LX) Approx. 59 g (2.08 oz.) (CB-2LXE) (excluding power cord) - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 225
Adapter Kit ACK-DC30) Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight (excluding power cord) 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 4.3 V DC, 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 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 226
Function 125 AV cable 183 B Battery Battery Capacity 218 Charging 8 Handling 206 Installing 9 C Category 136 Clock Display 46 Compression 75 Continuous Shooting 85 Create Folder 126 Custom White Balance 112 D Date/Time 12 Using the Clock 46 World Clock 61 Digital Tele-Converter 67 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 227
My Camera Menu 53 My Camera Settings 184 My Colors 114, 155 P Playback 17 Playback Button 13, 40, 43 Registering 172 Postcard 77 Power Button 14, 40 Power 158 Review 16, 49 Rotate 144 S Safety Zoom 68 Self-Timer 73 Shooting 14 Shooting Mode Functions Available 238 Manual 84 Movie 88 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 228
162 Spot AE Point Frame ........ 55, 108 Stitch Assist 93 System Requirements 24 T Telephoto 66 Time Zone 61 Touch Control Dial 41 Transition Effects 145 Troubleshooting 187 V Video Output System 183 W White Balance 111 Wide Angle 66 Wrist Strap 11 Z Zoom 66 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 229
MEMO Index 227 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 230
228 Index MEMO - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 231
MEMO Index 229 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 232
230 Index MEMO - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 233
MEMO Index 231 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 234
232 Index MEMO - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 235
MEMO Index 233 - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 236
234 Index MEMO - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 237
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 238
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-5L (1.12 Ah). There is a danger of - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 239
guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software of the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 240
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 239 Set each function according to the shooting conditions and then shoot. Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here. Reference Pages - p 107 - p 109 { - p 104 - { - p 111 {{{{{{{{{{{{ - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 242
Size (p. 99) Digital Zoom Standard (p. 67) Digital Tele-Converter (p. 69 Review (p. 95) Review Info (p. 132) Off Detailed/Focus Check Save Original (p. 120) Auto Category (p. 121) Disp. Overlay (p. 124) Grid Line 3:2 Guide are retained even when the camera power is turned off. *1 Postcard - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS | PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 243
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 241 3 4 Reference Pages - { p 97 - - p 99 - p 67 - p 69 - p 87 - p 86 - p 73 - { p 105 { p 49 - p 95 - p 132 - - p 120 { p 121 { p 124 - { p 79 - - p 78 { p 122
Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 201–209).
Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide
Basic Operations
Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Various Shooting Methods
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting to a TV
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix