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DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E260-010 XX06XXX © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 2
the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using high ISO speed zAutomatically detects camera orientation with an Printing zMakes printing easy with the Print/Share button zAlso supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images zEffortlessly - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 3
topics that complement the basic operating procedures. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 4
Memory Cards 29 Shooting 30 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30 Shooting in a Special Scene Mode 32 Shooting in Manual Mode 32 Red-Eye Reduction Function 33 Setting the Slow Synchro 33 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro 34 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 5
55 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 58 Changing Colors 60 Adjusting the ISO Speed 65 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 66 Checking for Focus Right After Shooting 67 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 69 Resetting the File Number 71 Playback/Erasing 73 Magnifying Images 73 Viewing Images in - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 6
107 Camera 107 When the power is turned on 107 LCD monitor 108 Shooting 109 Shooting Movies 113 Playback 114 Battery/Battery Charger 115 TV monitor output 115 Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers 116 List of Messages 117 Appendix 121 Battery Handling 121 Handling the Memory Card - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 7
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 8
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. Be sure you fully understand them before reading the rest of the manual. zEquipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 9
the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not use substances containing alcohol - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 10
and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 11
as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or z When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 12
Equipment z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash z Do - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 13
its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the 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 and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 14
6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the or mode. z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display (Information View - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 15
using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 16
more than one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP button for more than one second again. - The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu. * You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 17
AF Frame (p. 46) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) Zoom Magnification* (p. 35) ISO Speed (p. 65) * Digital Tele-converter (p. 35) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) Shooting Method (p. 37, Basic p. 16) Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 3:2 Guide* (p. 39) Grid Lines* (p. 39) • Stills: Recordable - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 18
be selected. Shoot using the following methods. - Raise the ISO speed (p. 65). - Select a setting other than (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 14). - Attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 86) Folder Number-File Number Shooting - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 19
Category information (p. 75) Defined Playback (p. 76) Histogram Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) Metering Mode (p. 51) Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Shooting Mode (pp. 32, 34, 40, 44, 60, 62, Basic Guide pp. 11 - 13) Long Shutter Mode (p. 53) White Balance - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 20
image is too bright (p. 52). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting. 18 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 21
the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on. Playback Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last Connected to a Printer control is accessed on the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 22
Setting 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. Setting the Home/World Time Zones - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 23
the or button to select . Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 2 Use the select or button to . zTo change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET button. If you change the date and - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 24
beep. The following menus are available. zFUNC. Menu zRec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. This example shows the FUNC. menu in (Auto) mode. Turn the mode dial to , , or . Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the or button - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 25
shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto) mode. • In playback mode, the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 26
the default settings. Menu Item Page Manual Mode p. 32 Special Scene Mode Menu Item AiAF Digital Zoom Slow Synchro Red-Eye Self-timer AF-assist Beam Review Save Original Auto 30 sec. Shots: 1-10*1 Basic Guide p. 16 On*/Off p. 110 Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold Basic Guide p. 11 On/Off* p. 64 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 27
by Date Select by Category Page Menu Item Select by Folder Select All Images p. 97 Clear All Selections Print Settings Page p. 100 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 25 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 28
and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that plays when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Adjusts the volume of the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 29
Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. Sets the timing of the lens retraction when you switch from the shooting to the playback mode. Language Basic Guide wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 30
Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 31
the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. z Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 32
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. zUse the or button to select compression/recording pixels settings and press the FUNC./SET button. - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 33
Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 135). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 134). Shooting 31 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 34
Use the or button to select a shooting mode and press the FUNC./SET button. z See the Basic Guide (p. 12) for explanations of the Special Scene modes. 2 Shoot. Shooting in Manual Mode Shooting Mode You can adjust settings yourself, such as the exposure, white balance and ISO speed, when shooting - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 35
night or under artificial lighting indoors. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Slow Synchro] [On]/ [Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. You are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in this mode. 33 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 36
11 mm (0.55 x 0.43 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0 times). 1 FUNC. Menu Macro). * (Manual) (Digital See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. 2 Choose the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. zThe camera will zoom in as far as the safe zoom factor (safety zoom) to avoid - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 37
at a similar angle of view, this option uses a higher shutter speed to reduce the potential for camera shake. *Cannot be used in mode. z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The digital zoom cannot be used in the or (Postcard mode) or the (Widescreen) mode. 1 (Rec - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 38
and digital zoom factor will appear on the LCD monitor. zThe camera will Digital Tele-Converter About the Digital Tele-Converter A digital tele-converter is a function that reproduces the effect of a tele-converter lens (supplemental lens that extends the zoom factor of a lens) when the digital - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 39
standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. 1 Press the button and use the or button to display . 2 Shoot. zThe camera will continue to record - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 40
) and the compression to (Fine). zThe area that will not print displays 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. Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 41
horizontal and vertical alignment. You can check what can be printed in a composition using a 3:2 aspect ratio. The portion that will not print displays in 3:2 Guide gray. *Images are recorded at the same aspect ratio of 4:3 as shown in the normal viewing mode. Both You can display both the grid - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 42
Rates (p. 43). Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode. (p. 35) • Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie High - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 43
and . 2 Shoot. zPressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. zPressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound When the maximum recording time elapses - When the built-in memory or memory card become full Shooting 41 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 44
memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 29). The card supplied with the camera the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded. z The focus and for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 45
x 240 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels - 160 x 120 pixels - *1 Default setting *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed. z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 135). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 134). 43 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 46
panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 FUNC. Menu Assist). *(Manual) / (Stitch See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. zYou can select from the following two shooting directions. - Left to right - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 47
images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. z The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward. Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. 45 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 48
camera focuses using the center AF frame. Off This is convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty. 1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [Face Detect]*/[On]/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 49
turned horizontally or diagonally, or if a portion is obscured. Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus off the glass. Shooting with the Focus Lock The focus lock can be used in any shooting mode. 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 50
be used in the , , , or mode. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 46) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 51
when the flash is set to fire. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. zThe icon will display. 4 Re-aim the camera - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 52
1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button and select (flash on). 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. zThe flash will pre-fire and will display. 5 Re-aim the camera - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 53
the FUNC./SET button. Metering Methods Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 54
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. 1 FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation). See Menus - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 55
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Shooting Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Long Shutter] [On]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Shooting 2 FUNC. Menu . * (Exposure Compensation) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 56
be shot. 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 occurs, shoot with the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 57
button to select a white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button. White Balance Settings Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies Tungsten For recording under tungsten - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 58
can set a custom white balance 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, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 59
Shooting z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 60
Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. My Colors Settings My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 61
1 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. zUse the or button to select a My Colors mode. zIn See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 59). zWhen not in Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the shooting screen. 2 Shoot. Shooting Setting the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 62
shooting conditions, which may increase the "noise" in the image. Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 1 Stills: FUNC. Menu Accent). Movies: FUNC. Menu (Color Accent). *(Manual) (Color * (Standard) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Stills Movies 60 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 63
between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color). 4 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press flash. z The specified color accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Shooting 61 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 64
: FUNC. Menu Swap). Movies: FUNC. Menu (Color Swap). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. *(Manual) (Color * (Standard) Stills 2. Movies zThe Color Swap mode will take effect. 3. zThe camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 65
you want to swap • +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap 5 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one specified in the color swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Shooting 63 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 66
to [On] - Only 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 Color Accent or Color Swap mode. If you erase the image at this point, the original image - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 67
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. the setting. This sets the shutter speed faster, reducing the potential for camera shake or blurry subjects compared with the setting. * Noise in the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 68
will depend upon the software used to download the images. z When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 69
focus right after it is recorded. 1 Shoot. zThe recorded image displays for about 2 seconds (or the interval set with the Review an orange frame appears within the focused frame. - Camera is not focused: Image that has been shot displays Guide, p.19). z Pressing the DISP. button will change - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 70
46) and have an image with multiple AF frames selected, you can switch the focus between AF frames each time you press the MENU button. 2 Press and change the display position using the , , or button. zThe camera will enter the display position change mode. Change the display position using the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 71
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a new folder the next time you shoot Create New Folder images. To create an additional folder, insert another check mark. Auto - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 72
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 1 (Set up) Menu [Create Folder]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option . z displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 73
your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing Continuous folders or memory cards.* *When a blank memory card 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 on the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 74
folder. New Folder Created Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Continuous Auto Reset Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 zImages may be saved zPlease refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types. 72 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 75
. Moving fingertip in a counterclockwise direction displays the previous image, and clockwise displays the next image. Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18). Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. zImages - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 76
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . zUp to nine images can be viewed at Selected Image once. zUse the , , or button to change the image selection. Movie Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 77
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following. zImage searches (p. 76) zSlide Show (p. 88) zProtect (p. 93) zErase (p. 95) zConfigure print settings - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 78
Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search time. Jumps over 100 images at a time. 1 In single image playback mode, press the button. zThe camera will switch to jump search mode. 2 Use the or button to select a search key. zThe screen sample - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 79
use the or button to select date, category, Select the search key folder or movie for playback and press the FUNC./SET button. - The camera will switch to defined playback mode and play back only images corresponding to the search key. - Press the button to cancel defined playback mode. To - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 80
Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press . zImages with a icon are movies. 2 Select (Play) and press . zThe movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during Movie Control Panel playback. It will resume when you press the button - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 81
Movie Control Panel 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 Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 82
Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Protected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration cannot be edited. 1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press . zThe movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar 2 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 83
name. The pre-edit data is lost. zWhen there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 84
90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. zThis 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. 82 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 85
Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. Standard display. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 86
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.58. Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/W Vivid Green - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 87
My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the Play menu. z The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. 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 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 88
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Use the or button to select an image to - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 89
Playback/Erasing Sound Memo Panel Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased. 87 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 90
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 (p. 97). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. My Category - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 91
3 Select [Start] and press . zThe following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the or button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 92
Select a date/category/folder to play back (//) 1 Select , or and press . 2 Use the or button to select a date/ category/folder to play back and press the button. Date My Category Folder 90 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 93
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 , or and press . zOnly the icon will display at first. When you set - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 94
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings zPlay 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. * Default setting. zRepeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 95
You can protect the images in a specified category. You can protect the images in a specified folder. You can protect all the images on a memory card. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select a menu item and press . zProceed to Step 5 if you select [All Images]. Playback/Erasing - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 96
3 Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press . z[Select] Use the or button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can also protect images in the index playback mode. Protection Icon - Press the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 97
corresponding to the selected date. Erases images in the selected category. Erases images in the selected folder. Erases all images on a memory card. z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 98
you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. zPressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 99
Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print 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 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 100
1 Set the mode dial to (playback) (Print) Menu Select a menu item . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). zProceed to Step 4 if you select [Select All Images]. 2 Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press . z[Select Images & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 101
. zSelecting [Cancel] cancels print settings of the selected image and returns you to Step 1. z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print settings cannot be set for movies. z Images are printed in order according to the file - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 102
Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The following print settings can be selected. *Default setting Standard* Prints one image per page. Print Type Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Both Prints the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 103
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 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 104
button again deselects the setting. zYou can also select images in the index playback mode. Transfer Selection All the Images on a Memory Card 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select [Mark all] and press . zSelecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 105
can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. zSlip a fingernail under the bottom edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, lift up and plug the AV cable in all the way. 3 Plug - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 106
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 (My Camera) Menu Menu item. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select the contents you wish to set. zSelect [Theme] to - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 107
Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera 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 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 108
select [Cancel]. z The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 86) z The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 109
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. zPress the power button (Basic Guide p. 10). Memory card slot/battery zConfirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 7). Battery charge insufficient zInsert a fully - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 110
settings. zChange the start-up image in the My Camera settings (p. 105) or use the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser to restore the default settings. See ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 111
can then shoot (Basic Guide p. 5). Troubleshooting Memory card is full. zInsert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 7). zIf required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Memory card is not formatted correctly. zFormat the memory card (p. 29). zIf - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 112
is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [ the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image (Basic Guide p. 16). Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 113
. function (pp. 49, 51). Too much light is shining zChange the shooting angle. directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is set to on. zSet the flash to (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 14). Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. zHigher ISO speeds and the (High - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 114
time. Memory card was formatted in another device. zUse a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 29). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery zFirst close the memory card slot/ cover was opened with battery cover and then turn the power on. power on and then off again. (Basic Guide - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 115
-speed memory card (SDC-512MSH, etc.). Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode. zOperate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 14). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting, but only in Standard movie mode (p. 35). Troubleshooting 113 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 116
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 pixels and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards. You may - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 117
Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). zReplace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 7). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. zReplace the battery with a new one (Basic - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 118
Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers Cannot print. Camera and printer not zAttach the camera to the printer properly connected. securely with the supplied cable. Printer power is off. zTurn on the printer. Incorrect print connection. zIn the (Set up) - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 119
may be fixed by formatting them in this camera. However, if 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 card full zMemory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 120
Naming error! zThe file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera battery pack. zBattery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery. No image. zNo images recorded on memory card - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 121
images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu, you attempted to select an image with corrupted data or an image taken with a different camera or data type. You may have also attempted to select a movie when [Wallpaper] was selected in the Direct Transfer menu. Protected! zYou attempted to - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 122
download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Lens error, restart camera zCamera detected an error while moving the lens and cut the power automatically. This error message may appear if you press on the lens while it is moving or turn on the camera - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 123
soon as possible it will be used for an extended period. Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 124
fully 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 takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon's testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 125
dust or sand • Locations subject to high humidity 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, or camera or card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended. Appendix 123 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 126
memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 127
. 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 Slide the lock release switch and open the memory card slot/battery - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 128
the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation. Tripod Sockets Bracket (Comes with the flash) z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 129
Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel. z A tripod can be used even when the flash is - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 130
a soft cloth. Never use synthetic cleansers 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. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 131
based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD900 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10.4 million) Lens - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 132
Media SD memory card/SDHC memory card/ MultiMediaCard File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type (Still images) Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* (Movies) Sound memos: WAVE (Monaural) AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (Monaural)) * This digital camera supports - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 133
High Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels (15 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory card is full* (can record up to a maximum of 4 GB** at one time ). Direct Print PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings Start-up image, start-up - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 134
Temperatures Operating Humidity Dimensions (Excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio) Battery Pack NB-5L (Lithium-ion Rechargeable battery) AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 0 - 40 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 135
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. zA Canon-brand memory card is used. *Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 136
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Recording Pixels Compression (Large) 3648 x 2736 pixels (Medium 1) 2816 x 2112 pixels (Medium 2) 2272 x 1704 pixels (Medium 3) 1600 x 1200 pixels (Small) 640 x 480 pixels (PostCard) 1600 x 1200 pixels : Card included with the camera 32MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 137
Movie Standard Recording Frame Pixels Rate 640 x 480 pixels 32MB 14 sec. 30 sec. SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 1 min. 4 sec. 4 min. 9 sec. 2 min. 7 sec. 8 min. 14 sec. Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels Color Swap High Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels 42 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 11 min. 42 sec. 1min. 24 sec. 5 min. 55 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 138
SD memory card standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.06 in.) Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) Battery 88 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 139
/ 60 Hz) 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.68 x 4.11 x 1.24 in.) Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz.) U.S.A. and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 140
Imprint Mode 38 Date/Time Setting Basic 9 Using the Clock 13 World Clock 20 Digital Macro 34 Digital Tele-Converter 35 DIGITAL Terminal Basic 2, Basic 27 Digital Zoom 35 Direct Transfer Basic 30 Downloading Images to a Computer Basic 24 DPOF Print Order Print Style 100 Selecting Images - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 141
Memory Card Estimated Capacities ....... 134 Formatting 29, 124 Handling 123 Inserting Basic 7 Menu FUNC. Menu 22, 24 Menu List 24 Menus and Settings 22 My Camera All 28 Review 24 Rotate 82 S Self-Timer Basic 16 Set up Menu 26 Shooting Mode Auto Basic 12 Digital Macro 34 Manual Basic 12 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 142
Touch Control Dial Basic 3, Basic 4, 73 Transition Effects Playback 83 Slide Show 89 V Video System 103 W White Balance 55 Wide Angle Basic 14 Wrist Strap Basic 1 Z Zoom Basic 14 140 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 143
MEMO 141 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 144
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by ferrite core provided with 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 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 145
from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards. Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 146
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Function Page 144 Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Recording Medium 3 Pixels Small - Canon PowerShot SD900 | PowerShot SD900 / DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti Camera User Guide - Page 147
Function Page Digital Zoom (10) - - Digital Tele-Converter - - - Evaluative z z Metering Method Center Weighted Avg. - - - the modes. (6) You cannot switch between the Macro/Infinity modes when the camera is in the modes. (7) Cannot be selected in the or mode.
Camera User Guide
Advanced
Advanced Camera User Guide
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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