Canon SD30 PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic
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- Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 1
ENGLISH Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Downloading Images to a Computer Basic Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features. CDI-E198-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 2
Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/ Imaging/informatione.html In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide. Also, "battery - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 3
3. Close the memory card slot/battery cover. symbol Preparations 2. Charging the Battery. Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances. • When using the battery for the first time. • When the "Change the battery pack" message displays. The bottom of the camera station has non - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 4
symbol on the camera station. 2. (For camera station. 4. Place the camera securely into the camera station. • Do not turn on the camera. • The charge indicator will light orange while the battery in the camera camera from the camera station as soon as possible. Charge Indicator To protect the battery - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 5
Formatting Memory Cards (p. 26) To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it. 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 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 6
four hours to charge the lithium battery. It will charge even if the camera is turned off. • The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs. See the Advanced Guide: Setting the World Clock (p. 27 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 7
will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. • To switch to the setting that mutes Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 18) See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 25) See the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 32) See the Advanced Guide: My Camera - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 8
recorded to the memory card. You can use this as a shutter button (See Vertical Shutter Release in the Advanced Guide (p. 43).) See Basic Shooting Functions (p. 7). See the Advanced Guide: Indicator (p. 24). See the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available. Reviewing an Image Right - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 9
make settings, hold the camera horizontally. Shooting Modes Still Images Auto The camera automatically selects settings. Manual Allows you to select computer. Select [Stitch Assist] from the [ (Rec.)] menu. See the Advanced Guide (p. 46). Macro You can get as close as 10 cm to the subject to - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 10
image colors easily with 9 modes. See the Advanced Guide (p. 58). Scene Mode By simply selecting one , without missing photo opportunities. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color Appropriate for shooting images with All Weather Case AW-DC40 (sold separately). This mode - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 11
(3.3 ft.) or more from the end of the lens. • To shoot underwater, install the camera in All Weather Case AW-DC40 (sold separately). • We recommend you use All Weather Case AW-DC40 for shooting at ski resorts or beaches. Using the Zoom 1. Press the or button. The zoom can be adjusted from 38 - 90 mm - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 12
camera shake warning icon appears. See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128). Shooting Close-Ups 1. Select (Macro) from the FUNC. menu (p. 7). This records flowers and other small objects large and up close. Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 13
note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. See the Advanced Guide: Erasing All Images (p. 82). When you place the camera in the camera station, you can operate the camera with the wireless controller for playing back or erasing images (p. 24). 11 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 14
as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Slide the mode switch to , allowing you to adjust the settings easily. Press the FUNC./SET button. See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 31). 12 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 15
these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Set up) 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 setting. Press the MENU button. See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 31). Menus and Settings 13 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 16
to (playback) mode and turn on the camera's power. • You can also connect the camera to a TV (Advanced Guide p.89) and check the images on the TV while printing. Canon Brand Printers Camera AV Cable SELPHY CP Series Compact Photo Printers*2 Camera Station Interface Cable PIXMA Series/SELPHY - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 17
and press the wireless controller's or the camera's button ( ). • The camera's button will blink blue and printing will start. Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 83). Î See the Direct Print User Guide Î See the user guide for your printer Î See Operating the Wireless - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 18
) •Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer •Basic Guide (p. 19) Downloading Images to •Basic Guide (pp. 20-21) a Computer •Software Starter Guide * Please also see the Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet. •Software Starter Guide* Using a Memory Card Reader A memory card - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 19
software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more • Canon Camera WIA Driver 25 MB or more - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 20
to the computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Camera station (wireless controller) • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera 1. Install the software. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 21
the camera station and turn on its power. The camera and computer will be able to communicate. • Always grasp the sides of the connector when discon- necting the interface cable from the camera station's DIGITAL terminal. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 22
Downloading Images to a Computer A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer. 1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [ - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 23
Downloading Images to a Computer The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). 1. Download the images. Downloading Images - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 24
(Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 18). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 25
is in progress. • Images can also be selected during index playback (Advanced Guide (p. 70)). • Press the MENU button to return to the Direct Transfer 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 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 26
all of the buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camera. However, functions requiring the user to press two buttons at the same time can only be performed with the camera. For battery removal instructions and handling precautions, see the Advanced Guide (p. 16). 24 - Canon SD30 | PowerShot SD30 / DIGITAL IXUS i zoom Camera User Guide Basic - Page 27
safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide. Warnings • Do not trigger the batteries and accessories. • The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclu- sive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. Caution • Do not sit with the camera
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Downloading Images
to a Computer
CDI-E198-010
XX05XXX
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
© 2005 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
Basic