Canon SD20 PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide
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DIGITAL CAMERA ENGLISH Camera User Guide CDI-E154-010 XX02XXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 2
Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 3
before using it with a TV monitor (p. 127). Charging the Date/Time Battery • The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that maintains the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 4
Assist mode. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic instructions and the "SET button" description refers to all other instructions throughout this manual. In this guide an SD memory card (Secure Digital, - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 5
the Battery Pack 20 Installing the SD Card 22 Formatting SD Cards 24 Setting the Date and Time 27 Setting the Language 30 Basic Functions Turning the Power On 32 Switching Between Shooting/Playback 34 Using the LCD Monitor 35 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 37 Using the Digital - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 6
Macro 62 Portrait 62 Landscape 62 Night Snapshot 62 Indoor 62 Underwater 62 Shooting Close-Ups 64 Continuous Shooting 65 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 66 Using the Self-timer 68 Shooting a Movie 70 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist 72 Switching between Focusing Modes 75 Shooting - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 7
Software 125 Downloading Directly from an SD Card 125 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set 126 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings 128 Registering My Camera Settings 130 List of Messages List of Messages 134 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 8
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including SD memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 9
In the next few pages, the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories and its power supply accessories (see the System Map for power supply accessory details). Storing SD cards Store the SD memory card out of the reach of children and infants. It may be swallowed - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 10
dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off, remove the camera battery pack or unplug the battery charger from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 11
the battery pack to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with battery pack in specialized waste facilities if available in your area. • Use only recommended battery pack and accessories. Use of battery pack - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 12
terminal of the battery charger is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. Caution about magnetic fields Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 13
or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the battery pack. • Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 14
the equipment. Remove the SD card and battery pack from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery pack from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 15
Components Guide Components Guide Front View Speaker Flash (p. 60) AF-assist Beam (p. 44) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 61) Self-timer Lamp (p. 68) Microphone (p. 99) Wrist Strap Mount Lens Attaching the Wrist Strap* * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 16
Back View LCD Monitor (p. 35) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 20, 22) Tripod Socket Battery Compartment (SD card/battery compartment) Terminal Cover A/V OUT (Audio/Visual OUT) Terminal (p. 126) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 120) The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 17
of the (Print/Share) button. • Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera) • Downloading images (Windows only): See p.118 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (supplied with the camera) The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection. Blue - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 18
/LCD monitor Off/Computer connection Blinking Green: Starting-up/Recording to SD card/Reading SD card/ Erasing from SD card/ Camera Images become blurred if the camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera as shown below to avoid camera movement when shooting. Hold the camera - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 19
time you use the camera or when the "Change the battery pack" message displays. Charge Indicator 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Align the battery pack according to the arrows on the battery and the charger. Insert the battery securely. 2 Battery charger model names and types - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 20
. However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 times (battery life, based on Canon's testing standards), you are recommended to charge the battery pack after having discharged it completely to prolong battery life. • It takes approximately 95 minutes to fully charge the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 21
result in a fire. zDo not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-3L in this charger. zThe battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger. This will shorten battery life. zDo not allow any metal - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 22
for the first time. 1 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 Battery Lock 1 Symbol 2 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks. Align the symbols on the battery pack and camera back and insert it correctly - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 23
before it is required for an extended period. When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you press any button other than the ON/OFF button or button. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery pack immediately. See Battery Performance (p. 144). 21 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 24
Writing/Erasing Impossible Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures. 1 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 2 Insert the SD card. • Insert the SD card as shown on the inside of the battery cover until you hear it - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 25
this time. It could corrupt the image data. - Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks. - Turn the camera's power off, or open the SD card slot/battery cover. • Please note that SD cards formatted with other manufacturers' cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application programs - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 26
or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. 2 Press the MENU button. The ( - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 27
less than the rated capacity of the SD card. This is not a malfunction of the SD card or camera. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 28
subject to high humidity and high temperatures Precaution for Multi Media Cards This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon-brand SD cards. You may use multi media cards (MMC) with this camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of multi media - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 29
the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. 2 Press - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 30
or playback screen. • Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed User Guide or the Software Starter Guide supplied with the camera. Charging the Date/Time Battery - The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 31
and date display While the clock display is on, you can change the display color by pressing the or button or by gently shaking the camera as shown in the illustration. Feel free to change to your preferred color. The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 32
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. 2 Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed. 3 Use the button - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 33
Preparing the Camera 5 Use the , , or button to select a language and press the SET button. 6 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 34
!" message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 22). • The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery charge is low. Reset the date and time when this occurs (p. 27). • If - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 35
is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. (Press any button other than the ON/OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.) * This time can be changed (p. 51). Playback Mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 36
after changing the mode switch position from or to . • When a printer is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide). • When a camera is connected, recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p. 119). • When a printer is properly connected, the , or icon - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 37
menus settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera's status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. You can change the information display contents using in the (Set up) menu. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 38
How to Change the Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks or button to select the contents you wish to set. (Shooting Info) Select [Off] or [On]. (Review Info) Select [Off] or [On]. (Replay Info) Select [Off], [Standard] or [Detailed]. 5 Press - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 39
on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor. Shooting Information metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon displays in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 40
* Low Battery (p. 21) * Spot AE Point Frame ( and Mode) * AF Frame (p. 75) Quick Shot (p. 44) Shooting Method (pp. 65, 68) Flash (p. 60) Auto Rotate (p. 88) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 70) 1.3x 1.6x 2.0x 2.5x 3.1x 4.1x 5.1x 6.5x Zoom Magnification* (p. 42) (Zoom powers appear when the digital zoom - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 41
an Image Right After It Is Shot) Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed) even if you release the shutter button (p. 56). If you continue to press the shutter button - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 42
Replay Information-Standard (Playback Mode) File Number Image Number Shooting Date Protection Status (p. 103) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 58) WAVE Format Sound (p. 100) Movie (p. 94) Compression (Still Images) (p. 58) Replay Information-Detailed (Playback Mode) Histogram Long Shutter Mode - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 43
file File with unrecognized format Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 44
up to the postcard print size. This will allow you to obtain optimal print quality. • Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. However, the actual recorded image is not as coarse as it appears in the LCD monitor. • You can set the camera to prohibit digital zooming (p. 49). 42 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 45
beep zIndicator Status • Green: Metering complete • Orange: Flash will fire • Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/ Insufficient exposure zAF Frame Status AiAF On (p. 75) • Green Frame: Metering complete . While the image is being recorded to the SD card, the indicator blinks green. 43 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 46
button fully without stopping mid-way, you can shoot certain pictures you might have missed otherwise. • Confirm that appears on the LCD monitor before using the Quick Shot function (p. 49). • Hold the camera firmly with both hands since camera shake may become a factor. • It may be impossible to - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 47
Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the SET/FUNC. or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 48
FUNC. Menu ( ) Shooting Mode (p. 62) ( ) Photo Effect (p. 86) ( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) ( ) Metering Mode (p. 78) ( ) Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) ( ) Compression (p. 58) ( ) White Balance (p. 82) ( ) Resolution (p. 58) ( ) ISO Speed (p. 87) ( ) Resolution (Movie) (p. 58) ( ) Items in - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 49
mode, the (Play) menu appears. 3 Use the or button to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu. Select the menu with the / , or icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected. 4 Use the or button to select an item. See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 49). 5 Use - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 50
. Menu (The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode) Play Menu Set up Menu Shooting Mode Playback Mode My Camera Menu • When the My Camera menu is displayed, pressing the button restores the Rec./Play menu. • When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 51
Review Date Stamp Long Shutter Stitch Assist Options Reference Page Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. • On* • Off p. 44 Sets whether or not the camera 44 Sets the digital zoom to on or off. • On* • Off p. 42 Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 52
Adds sound memos to images. p. 99 Deletes all images from an SD card (except for protected images). p. 105 Plays images automatically one after the Menu and Sounds in the (My Camera) Menu Interact (p. 53). - • On • Off* (Still beeps to warn of an error even when set to On.) Adjusts the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 53
Review Info and Replay Info options. • On •Off* p. 35 Review Info • On •Off* Replay Info • Detailed •Standard •Off* Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor 33 Display Off Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor goes off when no camera operation is performed. • 10 sec. • 20 sec. - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 54
assigned to images when new SD cards are inserted. • On • Off* p. 89 Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display. • On* • Off p. 88 Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor. • English* • Deutsch (German Russian - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 55
and self-timer sound used on this camera. These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images recorded on the SD card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details. Menu Item Theme Start - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 56
. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. To exit without resetting, select [Cancel]. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. • The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The Date/Time, Language and Video System options in the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 57
displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 2 Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen and will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Aim the camera at the subject. 4 Press the shutter button halfway (p. 43). • Two beeps will sound when the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 58
Right after Shooting Shooting Mode Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed. • Keeping the shutter button pressed - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 59
Shooting 2 Use the or button to select the review setting and press the MENU button. • With the [Off] option, the image will not automatically display. • In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the image will continue to display for the specified time even if the shutter button is released. 57 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 60
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings Shooting Mode You can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution Purpose (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels Large • Print larger than A4-size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 61
menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen. • See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 146). • See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145). 59 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 62
. - - - - U U -- - - - - - U Setting available U Can be selected for the first image only. 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes. The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 60 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 63
, , or mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake. - Shooting in , , or mode Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting conditions and battery charge. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 64
picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Auto Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p. 55). Manual . By composing the image with a person's upper body filling the LCD monitor, you can effectively blur the background. Use this to record landscape scenery - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 65
screen and the icon of the selected shooting mode will appear on the LCD monitor. • Except for the mode, the shooting procedures are the same as for Shooting in Auto Mode (p. 55). • See Shooting Close-Ups (p. 64) for shooting in mode. • To shoot in mode, refer to the All Weather Case User Guide - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 66
will return to the shooting screen and will appear on the LCD monitor. • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). • The recordable area for close-ups is approx. 2.4 to 1.8 cm (0.94 x 0.71 in.). Image Comparison Standard Macro Digital - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 67
criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Press the button to display . To Cancel Continuous Shooting Press the button twice to display . • The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera's built-in memory fills. • If - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 68
again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the SET/FUNC. button. • The display will return to the shooting screen and will appear on the LCD monitor. • When you press the shutter button halfway, the area that will not get printed grays out. Selecting cancels the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 69
LCD monitor when the date stamp setting (see below) is set to Date or Date & Time. • For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide ]. • The display will return to the shooting screen. • When you do not want to print the card size print (54 x 86 mm(2.1 x 3.4 in)) to - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 70
10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. 1 Press the button to display or . • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 71
or button. or button to select and press the MENU • The display will return to the shooting screen. • When is selected, the self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster 2 seconds before the the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu (p. 53). • See Photo Tips and Information (p. 148). 69 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 72
the LCD monitor. 3 Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording. • The maximum length of a movie clip (at 10 frames/sec. ( ), 15 frames/sec. ( )) is 30 sec. ( ) or 3 min. ( ). (according to Canon's standardized tests). * Recording times may vary between SD cards. See SD Cards and - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 73
SD card in this camera (excluding slow recording SD cards). • You are recommended to use an SD card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 24). The card supplied with the camera (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 74
in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great. 72 • To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis. - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 75
Shooting • To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode. - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 76
26 images. 7 Press the MENU button after the last shot. The Stitch Assist session ends. Press the MENU button again to return to the shooting screen. • A custom white balance setting cannot be set in Stitch Assist mode. To use a custom white balance setting, set it before selecting in the Rec. menu - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 77
camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty. The symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor the shooting screen. The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used. 75 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 78
. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 2 Use the or button to select [Off] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen. 3 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame displayed on the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 79
Shooting 4 Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound. The focal distance to the object is locked. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. 77 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 80
for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. the center Spot of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 In the FUNC. menu shooting screen. 78 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 81
the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 82
. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 2 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen. 3 In the FUNC. menu, select and press the MENU button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). * The current setting is displayed. 4 Use the or - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 83
/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen. To Cancel the Long Shutter mode While [Long Shutter] be shot. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. • - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 84
For recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth White Balance (p. 84). • You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 85
Shooting 3 Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen. This setting cannot be adjusted when the (Sepia) or (B/W) photo effects are selected. 83 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 86
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 SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 87
you shoot. • Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance before selecting in the (Rec.) menu. • The camera will retain the manual white balance setting that you record even if you reset the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 88
you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid or button to select an effect. • You can confirm the photo effect in the LCD monitor. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 89
Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use easily. 3 Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen. • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 90
screen. • When [Review Info] is set to [On] (p. 37), the (normal), (right side is down) or (left side is down) will appear in the LCD monitor. • This function may not operate correctly when the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. • When the camera is held vertically to - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 91
to the start (100-0001) each time a new SD On card is inserted. New images recorded on SD cards with existing files are assigned the next available number. Off press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen. Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 92
numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits). Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras. Please note, however, that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 93
Playback Playback Displaying Images Individually 1 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback). 2 Use the or button to move between the images. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 94
you press the or button, you can display the next or previous image at the same magnification. 2 Press the SET button. appears on the monitor, indicating you can scroll the magnified image using the , , or button to move around the image. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area To Cancel - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 95
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Selected Image 1 Hold down the SET button. Nine images appear at a time. Movie 2 Use the , , or button to change the image selection. To Return to Single Image Playback Hold down the SET button. Playback 93 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 96
Viewing Movies You can play movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Use the or movie. Images with a button to select a icon are movies. 2 Press the SET button. • The movie control panel will display. • Use the or button to adjust the sound volume. Movie - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 97
experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera. See List of Messages (p. 134). • You can adjust the playback volume of movie clips in the (Set up) menu. • Use - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 98
Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. 1 Use the or button to select a movie and press the SET button. Movie Editing Panel 2 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 99
movie with its original file name. The pre-edit data is lost. • When the SD card lacks sufficient space to create a new file, only [Overwrite] can be selected. • 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 100
by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. • Images can be magnified when rotated (p. 92). • Images taken vertically with Auto Image Rotate (p. 88) set to [On] will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on 98 the camera's LCD monitor. - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 101
resume recording, press the SET button again. • Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be added to any one image. • To return to the previous screen, select (Exit) and press the SET button. Exiting Sound Memos Press the MENU button until you return to the playback - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 102
Playing/Erasing Sound Memos 1 Display an image with a sound memo attached (p. 99) and press the SET button. • Images with sound memos attached have the icons displayed on them. • The sound memo control panel will display. Sound Memo Panel 2 Use the or button to select (Play) or (Erase) and - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 103
Playback • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The "Memory card full" message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 104
Auto Play Use this feature to automatically playback all of the images in the SD card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). • Once you have - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 105
index playback by holding down the SET button. 3 Press the MENU button. The Play menu displays again. Press it again to return to the playback screen. To Cancel Protection After step 1, select an image to remove protection from and press the SET button. Please note that formatting (initializing) an - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 106
Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 Use the or button to select an image for deletion and press the button. 2 Use the or button to select [Erase] - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 107
Erasing Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the SD card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. You should format the SD card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 108
before sending the images (SD card) to a photo developing center *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand compact photo printers (SELPHY CP series), card photo printers and Bubble Jet Printers - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 109
For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera. Also, refer to your printer's manual. Please check the System Map to confirm the compact photo printer (SELPHY CP series), card photo printer models and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 110
an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF, or for printing on a direct print compatible printer. See the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 111
. The Print Order menu will reappear. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. Print Settings 109 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 112
All the Images on an SD Card 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 2 Use the , , or button to select [Mark All] and - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 113
by your camera. • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. • Print settings cannot be set for movie images. • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 114
Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Print Type Date File No. Standard Index Both Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 115
returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. • When the print type is set to [Index], only one or the File No. settings to [On] at the same time. However, the data that is supported may vary among printers. • Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint Mode, p. 67) print - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 116
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 an SD card that has had print settings set by - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 117
button. The Transfer Order menu reappears. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. 115 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 118
All the Images on an SD Card 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 2 Use the or button to select [Mark All] and - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 119
(DPOF Transfer Order) 4 Press the MENU button. The display returns to the Play menu. Press the MENU button again to go back to the playback screen. • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 120
commands after you have installed the appropriate software. See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 119), and the separate Software Starter Guide. Windows Windows Windows Windows 98 Me 2000 XP With this method, you download images using camera button operations after you have installed - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 121
MB or more Windows 2000/Windows XP: 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk • Canon Utilities Space - ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more • Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 122
on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 123
interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. 3 Set the mode switch to (Playback). 4 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. • Windows: Proceed to step 5 below. • Macintosh: Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images. 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 124
The following window will display. • Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide. • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 123). 122 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 125
Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using desktop. 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 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 126
for the computer. They are automatically converted to the BMP format after downloading. 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 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 127
OS X Users. 1 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. See steps 2-4 and onward starting on p.120. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading. Downloading Directly from an SD Card 1 Eject the SD card from the camera and - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 128
a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. (p. 32) Also turn the television off. 2 Connect the AV cable to - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 129
in Stitch Assist mode. • No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV. • If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV's manual - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 130
three choices. Example: Start-up Image The option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Select the (My Camera) menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 2 Use the or button to select an item. 3 Use the or button to select - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 131
can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. • If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • The beep will not sound but the start-up image will display if the [Mute] option in the (Set up) menu is set to - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 132
Operation Sound • Start-up Sound A computer is required to restore the My Camera Settings to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser) to add the default settings to the camera. Registering SD Card Images and Sounds 1 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). 2 Select the (My - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 133
time is exceeded. • After recording, use the or button to select (Register Sound) and press the SET button. • Select (End) to return to the My Camera menu without registering. • Select (Play) to play the recorded sound. 7 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. To cancel the - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 134
to the file formats below. However, SD card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 135
133 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 136
may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... No memory card Card locked! Cannot record! Memory card error! Memory card full Naming error! Change the battery pack No image - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 137
. Exx (xx: number) Camera malfunction. 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 not - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 138
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not record Cannot play back Cause Solution Power is not turned • Press the ON/OFF button for a on moment. SD card slot/battery • Confirm that the SD card slot/ cover is open battery cover is securely closed. Insufficient battery • - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 139
off. with power on SD card slot/battery • First close the SD card slot/ cover was opened battery cover and then turn the while recording to power off. the SD card (warning signal sounds) Troubleshooting Battery pack consumed quickly Battery life exceeded • Replace the battery pack with a if - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 140
Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor Cause Solution Subject is out of focal range • Ensure there is at least 10 cm (3.9 in.) between the camera lens and - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 141
appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode. Cancel the Stitch Assist mode. Reading images SD card was • Use an SD card formatted in your from SD card is formatted in another camera. slow device See Formatting SD Cards (p. Recording images to 24). SD card takes a long time Troubleshooting 139 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 142
the lens lightly with 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 separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 143
without notice. PowerShot SD20 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Appendix Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.4 million) Lens 6.4 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 39 mm) f/2.8 Digital Zoom Approx. 6.5x LCD Monitor 1.5-inch, low - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 144
Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2sec. delay SD memory card Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*1 Movies in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Auto play Canon Direct - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 145
software. Interface USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]), Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio) Power Source Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (type: NB-3L) (included in the camera g (3.53 oz.) (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 146
Shot LCD Monitor ON (Based on the CIPA standard) Playback Time Battery 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. • The included memory card is used. *Until the battery - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 147
SD Cards and Estimated Capacities : With card included with the camera SDC-32M 11 (2592 x 1944 pixels) 20 40 17 (2048 x 1536 pixels) 32 63 28 (1600 x 1200 pixels) 51 97 108 (640 x 480 pixels) 168 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 148
Image File Sizes (Estimated) Resolution Compression Movies (2592 x 1944) (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (640 x 480) (640 x 480) (320 x 240) (160 x 120) 2503 KB 1602 KB 1002 KB 249 KB 1395 KB 893 KB 558 KB 150 KB 660 KB/sec. 330 KB/sec. 120 KB/sec. 695 KB 445 KB 278 KB 84 KB 146 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 149
SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.1 oz.) Battery (1.3 x 1.8 x 0.4 in.) Approx. 22 g (0.8 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LU/CB-2LUE Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 150
seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually. Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 151
. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited. The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 152
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Playback 93 Indicator 16, 32 Interface Cable 120 ISO Speed 87 L Language 30 LCD Monitor 35 Information Displayed ......... 37 Using the LCD Monitor ........ 35 M Magnifying 92 Menu Menu Settings and Factory Defaults 49 My Camera Menu 53 Play Menu 50 Rec. Menu 49 Set up Menu 50 Messages - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 154
Playback 94 Shooting 70 Mute Mode 50 My Camera Menu Changing 128 Registering 130 My Camera Settings 128 File Format 132 O ON/OFF 49 Red-Eye Reduction Function...... 61 Resolution 58 Review Duration 56 Rotate 98 152 S SD Card 22 Capacities 145 Formatting 24 Handling 26 Installing 22 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 155
MEMO 153 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 156
MEMO 154 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 157
MEMO 155 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 158
MEMO 156 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 159
MEMO 157 - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 160
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 • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 161
an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the 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 rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 162
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. Shooting Function Page Movie Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Small Resolution Postcard - Canon SD20 | PowerShot SD20/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera User Guide - Page 163
Function Shooting Page Movie Digital Zoom p. 42 Evaluative Light Metering Center-Weighted Average Method Spot - - p. 78 -- Exposure Compensation U p. first image. (Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the camera power is shut off. (1) In (Night snapshot) mode, the
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