Canon SD30 PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced
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DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E199-010 XX05XXX © 2005 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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 2
) Changes image colors to create special effects (My Colors modes) Camera Station Wireless Controller Playback Plays movies with sound Auto plays slideshows Editing Records . Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 3
basic operating procedures. You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. * SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 4
Using the Camera-The Components Guide . . . . .12 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 16 Using the Wireless Controller 16 Using the LCD Monitor 18 LCD Monitor Brightness 19 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 20 Indicator 24 Power Saving Function 25 Formatting Memory Cards 26 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 5
Switching between Focusing Modes 48 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock 49 Switching between Metering Modes 50 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 51 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode 52 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 54 Changing the Photo Effect 57 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 58 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 6
My Camera Settings 91 Troubleshooting 93 Camera 93 When the power is turned on 93 LCD monitor 94 Shooting 95 Shooting Movies 99 Playback 100 Battery 101 TV monitor output 101 List of Messages 102 Appendix 105 Battery Handling 105 Handling the Memory Card 107 Using the Battery Charger - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - 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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 8
are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. Equipment refers to the camera, camera station, compact power adapter or separately sold battery charger. Battery refers to the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 9
around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact 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 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 10
battery. Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries seek medical assistance. Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera station and the power outlet after - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 11
as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. Cautions Equipment Be careful not to bang the camera or casing. When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 12
Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Do not touch the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 13
on its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera 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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 14
Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap Wrist Strap Mount Speaker AF-assist Beam (p. 31) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 10) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 41) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Microphone (p. 75) Lens 12 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 15
Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide Back View LCD Monitor (p. 18) Tripod Socket Camera Station Connector Battery Compartment (Memory Card/Battery Compartment) Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 3) 13 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 16
Operation Panel Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 5) Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 22) Indicator (p. 24) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 29) MENU Button (p. 30) (Self-timer)/ Button (p. 41) (Shooting: Telephoto/Playback: Magnify - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 17
do the following when the camera is placed in the camera station. Charge the battery (Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E is required) Play back and erase Connect to a TV and play back Connect to a printer and print Connect to a computer and download You can operate the camera with the wireless - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 18
1 Slip a fingernail into ( ) and press in the direction of the arrow while slipping another fingernail into ( ) and removing the battery holder. 2 Place the battery in the holder with the "+" side up and replace the holder. Removing the Battery Pull the battery out in the direction of the arrow. 16 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 19
Download images when connected to a computer Remote Control Sensor Transmitter To use the wireless controller, point it at the remote control sensor on the camera station the camera. However, functions requiring the user to press two buttons at the same time can only be performed with the camera. The - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 20
for information shown on the LCD monitor as follows. 1 (Set up) Menu [Info Display]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 [Shooting Info]/[Review Info]/[Replay Info] Select a display mode. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). In a shooting mode, the shooting information will display for approximately - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 21
clock's display interval can be changed in the (Set up) menu (p. 33). LCD Monitor Brightness Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Noise will appear, and the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 22
on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) * Low Battery (p. 105) Shooting Method (pp. 39, 41) Zoom Magnification* (p. 38) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Grid Lines* (p. 31) Auto Rotate (p. 65) (Red) * Movie Recording (p. 44) • Stills: Recordable Shots • Movies (Sec.): Remaining - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 23
(p. 64) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Review Info Histogram (p. 24) Folder Number/ File Number Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58, Basic Guide p. 7) Long Shutter Mode (p. 52) ISO Speed (p. 64) Exposure Compensation (p. 51) Shooting - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 24
Replay Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 75) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Total number of images Displayed image number Protection Status (p. 81) Compression (Still Images) (p. 37) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 36) Movie (p. 71) 22 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 25
Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Detailed Histogram ISO Speed (p. 64) Resolution (Movies) (p. 37) Exposure Compensation (p. 51) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Photo Effect (p. 57) My Colors (p. 58) Metering Mode (p. 50) Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58, Basic Guide p. 7) Long Shutter Mode - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 26
or the shutter button is pressed. Never do the following while the indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover Green: Ready to shoot /LCD monitor off/Connected to computer Blinking Green - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 27
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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 28
the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 29
the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 2 . 3 Use the or button to select a home time zone . To set the daylight saving option, use the or button to display . The - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 30
5 Use the or button to select a destina- tion time zone . As in Step 3, you can set the day- Time Difference from the light saving option. Home Time Zone 6 Use the or button to select [Home/ World], and the or button to select . Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up) Menu [Time - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 31
as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Slide the mode switch to or . Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 32
Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (Play) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu. • In playback mode, the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 33
Menu List Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the (Delay: 0-10*, p. 41 15, 20, 30 sec.) (Shots: 1-3*-10) AF-assist Beam On*/Off - Digital Zoom Review On/Off* (On in standard movie mode.) Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold p. 38 Basic p. 6 Save Original On/Off - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 34
Menu Item Page Allows the FUNC./SET button to release the shutter when the camera is held vertically (p. 43). p. 46 Menu Item Page Protect p. 81 Slide 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 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 35
mode for the shooting modes On/Off* Display mode for the review period immediately after an image is recorded Detailed/ Standard/Off* 30 sec./1 min.*/ monitor turns off when no camera 2 min./3min. operation is performed. Home*/World p. 27 Basic Guide (p. 4) 0-5*-10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 36
Auto Create Off*/Daily/ You can also set a creation time. Monday-Sunday/ Monthly Auto Rotate Language On*/Off p. 65 Basic Guide (p. 4) Video System NTSC/PAL p. 89 Reset All p. 35 My Camera Menu * Default setting Menu Item Available Settings Theme Selects a common theme for each My - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 37
to Their Default Values 1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 Select [OK] and press . Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 38
Shooting Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu tion) tion). * (Compression/Resolu(Compression)/ (Resolu- See Menus and Settings (p. 29). * Default setting. Use the or button to select resolution/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 39
Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 118). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 117). Changing the Resolution (Movies) Shooting Mode You can change the resolution when the movie mode is set - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 40
Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. Stills: zoom up to approximately 10 times Movies (Standard): zoom up to 4.9 times 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [On]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 Press the button and shoot. The - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 41
reflects 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 to display . 2 Shoot. The camera will continue to record successive - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 42
LCD monitor. 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Resolu- tion) (Post Card Date Imprint). See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting. The resolution grays out. The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Embedding the Date - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 43
Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 33). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Using the Self-Timer - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 44
shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. - The interval between shots lengthens when the built- in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. 42 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 45
subject and press the FUNC./SET button. Unlike the shutter button, this button does not have a halfway stage. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and record the image immediately. To review the image immediately after taking the shot, continue to hold the FUNC./SET button. This overrides the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 46
three movie modes are available. Standard You can select the resolution 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. 38). • Resolution: (640 x 480) [10 frames - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 47
memory or memory card become full You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 26). The card supplied with the camera made by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded. The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 48
required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 49
images. Press the MENU button after the last shot. 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. 47 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 50
the focus. The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is Off convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty. 1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [On]/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used. The - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 51
as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass. 1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Shooting 2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 52
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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 53
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 and - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 54
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. 30). 2 FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation) . See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting. 3 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 55
on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this occurs, shoot with the flash set to . The following are unavailable: - Exposure Compensation - Metering - ISO speed: AUTO - Flash: Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction 53 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 56
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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 57
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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 58
the white balance data with the flash set to (auto) or (auto with red-eye reduction), make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. Since mode beforehand. The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you record even if you reset the camera to the default settings (p. 35). 56 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 59
Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. 1 FUNC. Menu * (Effect Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting. Use the or button to select a photo effect and press the FUNC./SET - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 60
an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified recommend that you shoot trial images and check the results. Moreover, the camera will record both the My Colors image and the original unaltered image if - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 61
be chosen. Use this option to freely adjust the color balance Custom Color between red, green, blue and skin tones*. It can be used to make subtle adjustments, : See Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode (p. 61). : See Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode (p. 62). : See Setting the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 62
The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may increase the "noise" in the image. Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded. 1 (Rec.) - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 63
white. 1 (Color Accent) . See Menus and Settings (p. 29). The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original the color accent image (using the previously set color). 2 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 64
and the color swap image (using the previously set color). 2 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and takes colors close to the one that you want to swap 3 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 65
. The colors specified in the color swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode This mode allows you to adjust the color balance for red, green, blue and skin tones. 1 (Custom Color) . See Menus and Settings (p. 29). Shooting - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 66
Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting 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 a fast shutter speed. 1 FUNC. Menu * (ISO Speed). See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 67
function to [Off]. Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 68
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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 69
are reset to the starting value Auto reset (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on a folder-by-folder basis. *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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 70
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 Images may be . Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types. 68 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 71
Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). Magnifying Images 1 Press the button. When the button is pressed, the image can be magnified up to 10 times. Pressing the button zooms out from the image. Pressing the or button moves to the previous or next image in the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 72
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Hold down . Up to nine images can be viewed at once. Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Selected Image To Cancel the Index Playback Hold down the FUNC./SET button. Movie 70 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 73
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 Displays the first frame Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down) Next Frame (Fast forwards if - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 74
Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. 1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press . Movie Editing Panel The movie - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 75
left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. Since the edited images may not be saved if the battery runs out of charge partway, we recommend you use a fully charged battery or the compact power adapter (Basic Guide p.1). 73 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 76
with each press of the FUNC./SET button. This also can be set in the index playback mode. Movies cannot be rotated. 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. 74 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 77
See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Playback/Erasing The transition effect will not display when an image is switched while the camera is reading an image from the memory card. Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 78
2 Use the or button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press . The sound memo control panel will display. 3 Select (Record) and press . The elapsed time and the remaining time display. Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording. Up to 60 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 79
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. 83). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. Folder Plays - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 80
images more rapidly) - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button. Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom. The new image first appears in a cross shape and gradually - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 81
Selecting an Image Date or Folder for Playback ( / ) 1 Select or and press . 2 Use the or button to select the date or folder to be played back and press . Playback/Erasing Date Folder Selecting Images for Playback ( - ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 82
Selecting All Images 1 After selecting - in step 1 (p. 79), use the button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Use the button to select [Mark all], press the FUNC./SET button. 3 Use the button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. To deselect all images, select [Reset]. - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 83
Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 Select an image to protect and press . Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode. - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 84
erased with this function. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 Select [OK] and press . To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 85
or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. The icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. Single Images 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 86
button to select or deselect it. Index Print Selection You can also select images in the index playback mode. All the Images on a Memory Card 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 Select [Mark all] and press . Selecting [Reset] cancels all print settings for the images. One copy - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 87
The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies. Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 88
2 Select [Set up] and press . 3 Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] and then specify the settings. The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 89
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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 90
All the Images on a Memory Card 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 30). 2 Select [Mark all] and press . Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK] and press . Images are - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 91
AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. VIDEO Yellow IN AUDIO Black 3 Connect the AV cable to the camera station's A/V OUT terminal ( ), set the mode switch to (playback) ( ), and place the camera securely into the camera station ( ). Viewing Images on a TV set 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 92
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. 30). 2 Select the contents you wish to set. Select [Theme] to - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 93
Settings 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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 94
select [Cancel]. The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 75) 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 My - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 95
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. Confirm that the memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 3). Insufficient battery voltage ("Change the battery - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 96
. This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the Flash Off), or secure the camera to something, such as a tripod (Basic Guide p. 10). appears. This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 97
Guide p. 7). Camera is in camera station. Remove the camera from the camera station. Flash is charging. The indicator will light orange when it is charged. You can then press the shutter button (p. 24). Memory card is full. Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 3). If required, download - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 98
is set to [Off]. In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. Set the flash to (auto) (Basic Guide p. 10). Subject is dark in contrast to the background. Set the exposure compensation - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 99
the shooting angle. Flash is set to on. Set the flash to (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 10). Image flashes white. Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. Higher ISO speeds angle. This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction. Troubleshooting 97 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 100
your computer (p. 26, Basic Guide p. 20). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 26). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery First close the memory card slot/ cover was opened with - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 101
-speed memory card (SDC-512MSH, etc.). Zoom does not operate. Zoom button was pressed while shooting in movie mode. Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 9). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting, but only in Standard movie mode (p. 38). Troubleshooting 99 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 102
camera. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details). Movies cannot be edited. Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high resolutions and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 103
not charge. Battery life exceeded. Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 1). Poor connection between camera and camera station. Poor connection between battery and battery charger. Place the camera securely in the camera station or the battery securely in the battery charger. TV - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 104
to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up. No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed. Card locked! The SD memory card is write - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 105
charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery. No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG format. You - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 106
for a non-JPEG image. 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 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 107
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 Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 108
time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage. Charging the Battery Use the supplied camera station and compact power adapter or Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE (sold separately) to recharge Battery Pack NB-4L. Since this is a lithium-ion - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 109
not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker. When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or ball-point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Do not use - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 110
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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 111
charger and immediately remove the battery. To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. Appendix It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery from a fully discharged state (Based on Canon's testing standards). - Charging - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 112
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) The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 113
it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel. A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached. Batteries Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 114
into the body while it is in this state. 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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 115
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD30 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom approx. 10x in combination with the optical zoom Movies (available in Standard mode only): - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 116
Manual mode. (Movie) Standard, Compact, My Colors Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.8 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card*/MultiMediaCard * This camera has been tested with SD memory - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 117
can continue until the memory card is full* (can Camera Station Connector Power Source Battery Pack NB-4L (Lithium-ion Rechargeable battery) Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA camera body only) Other Camera Station with Wireless Controller for playback (p. 119). *1 This digital camera supports - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 118
every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. A Canon-brand memory card is used. *Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 119
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera Resolution Compression MMC-16M SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (Large) 2592 x (*Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 120
Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Resolution Compression (2592 x 1944 pixels) (2048 x 1536 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) 2503KB 1602KB 1002KB 249KB - 1395KB 893KB 558KB 150KB 558KB 695KB 445KB 278KB 84KB - Standard My Colors Compact Resolution (640 x 480 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 121
32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.06 in.) Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) Battery Pack NB-4L Type Lithium-ion rechargeable - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 122
Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 - 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) 11 VA (100 V) - 13 VA (240 V) (CA-DC20) 100 mA (CA-DC20E) 5.0 V DC, 0.7 A 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) CA-DC20 49.4 x 53.4 x 20.5 mm (1.94 x 2.10 x 0.81 in.) CA-DC20E 28.0 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 123
Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE (Sold Separately) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 10 VA (100 V) - - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 124
Basic 1 Battery Charger (Sold Separately) 109 C Camera Station 15 Clock Display 19 Compact Power Adapter.. Basic 2 Compression 37 Continuous Shooting 39 Create Folder 66 Custom White Balance .......... 55 D Date/Time Setting Basic 4 Using the Clock 19 World Clock 27 DIGITAL Terminal .. 15 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 125
Shooting 44 Mute Mode 32, Basic 5 My Camera Menu 34 My Camera Settings 90 My Colors 58 P Photo Effect Red-Eye Reduction 12, Basic 10 Reset All 35 Resolution 36, 37 Rotate 74 S Self-Timer 41 Set up Menu 32 Shooting Mode Auto Basic 7 Landscape Basic 8 Macro Basic 7 Manual Zoom Basic 9 123 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 126
MEMO 124 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 127
MEMO 125 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 128
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 SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 129
with the instructions, may off and on, the user is encouraged to try with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 130
with Red-Eye Reduction * * * * Flash (2) On with Red-Eye Reduction -- - - On - Off * (3) Slow Synchro Single - * * * * Continuous Shooting - - Shooting Method 10-sec. Self-Timer 2-sec. Self-Timer Custom Timer - Date Stamp Autofocus Modes - AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 131
as follows. Resolution * - - - (2) The default flash setting is Auto with Red-Eye Reduction in the modes, Auto in the modes, and Off in the modes. cannot be set in mode. - When the flash fires in mode, the camera will automatically use Slow Synchro mode. (3) The flash is set by default not
Camera User Guide
Advanced
DIGITAL CAMERA
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.
Appendix
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