Canon SD400 PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide
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ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E180-010 XX05CHXX © 2005 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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 3
date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the camera, place a charged battery pack in it for at least 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is turned off - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 4
symbol indicates the Stitch Assist mode. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. In this guide an SD memory card (Secure Digital, a copyright protection system) is referred to as an SD - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 5
Components Guide Components Guide 13 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack 18 Installing the Battery Pack 21 Installing the SD Card 23 Setting the Date and Time 28 Setting the Language 31 Basic Functions Turning the Power On 34 Switching Between Shooting/Playback 36 Using the LCD - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 6
Macro 73 Using the Digital Zoom 74 Continuous Shooting 75 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 76 Using the Self-timer 78 Shooting a Movie 81 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist 86 Switching between Focusing Modes 89 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock 90 Locking the Exposure - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 7
Installing Software 154 Downloading from an SD Card 154 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set 155 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings 157 Registering My Camera Settings 159 List of Messages List of Messages 162 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 8
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 way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 9
pages, the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories, such as the battery charger and separately sold compact power adapter. 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 10
fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off, remove the battery pack or unplug the battery charger from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 11
shocks. • Use only recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. • Do not place the battery pack near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 12
charger and compact power adapter are 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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 13
• Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the plug or cable is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet. • Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. • If your camera is used for prolonged periods - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 14
. Remove the SD card and battery pack or compact power adapter 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 15
AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously. How to Open the Terminal Cover Attaching the Wrist Strap* You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or SD card slot/battery cover. * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. 13 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 16
LCD Monitor (p. 37) Viewfinder Window (p. 44) Speaker Tripod Socket Battery Compartment (SD card/battery compartment) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 21, 23) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 169) Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other problems - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 17
Components Guide Operation Panel Power Button (p. 34) Indicators (p. 16) Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer Zoom Lever Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) (p. 45) Playback: (Index) (p. 115)/ (Magnify) (p. 114) Shutter - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 18
Green: Recording to SD card / Reading SD card / Erasing from SD card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode / Infinity mode/ AF lock Blinking Yellow: Focusing - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 19
one easy press of the (Print/Share) button. • Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera) • Downloading images: See p.145 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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 20
names and types vary by region. (For CB-2LV) Plug the battery charger into a power outlet. (For CB-2LVE) Attach the power cord to the battery charger and plug it into a power outlet. • The charge indicator will light orange while the battery pack is charging. It will change to green when the charge - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 21
of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up and could result in a fire. zDo not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-4L 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 22
an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage. zIf the performance of the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 23
Camera Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-4L (supplied). Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first time. 1 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. Battery Lock 2 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the battery - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 24
an extended period. When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you press any button other than the power or (Print/Share) button. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery pack immediately. See Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 25
before inserting it in the camera. It may damage the camera if inserted backward by mistake. Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures. 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 1 in the direction of the arrows. 2 2 Insert the SD card. • Push it in with your - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 26
'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, may slow down writing to the SD card or may not operate correctly in the camera. • You are recommended to use - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 27
the Camera Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card 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. Power Lamp 1 Press the power button - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 28
the FUNC./SET button. You can still use the SD card without problem even if formatting was halted partway. • The capacity of the SD card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the SD card. This is not a malfunction of the SD card or camera. • Low Level Format You should - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 29
to dust or sand - Locations 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 with this camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 30
/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Power Lamp 1 Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. 2 Press the MENU button. The - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 31
but only when it is printed, see Setting the Print Style (p. 140), the Direct Printer 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 for saving settings such as the date and time. This - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 32
using the following methods. This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time. * Default setting • Holding the FUNC./SET Button While Pressing the Power pressing the or button or by firmly holding and gently shaking the camera as shown in the illustration. Feel free to change to your - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 33
the Camera Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Power Lamp 1 Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. 2 Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed. 3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 34
5 Use the , , or button to select a language and press the FUNC./SET button. 6 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. You can display the Language menu directly by holding down the FUNC./SET button and pressing the MENU button while in single image - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 35
33 Preparing the Camera - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 36
the Power Off Press the power button again. • If the "Card locked!" message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 23). • 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 37
saving function. When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the power button. Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 38
Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback modes. To 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. 154). When a printer - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 39
is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. However, the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the "Change the battery pack" message has displayed, while the LCD monitor was on - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 40
Playback Mode ( ) (p. 42) When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard Detailed No Information In index playback mode (p. 115), the detailed display is not available. 38 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 41
set the brightness to the highest setting using this method and turn the camera power off, the brightness setting will revert to the value set in the Set up menu. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 42
because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon appears in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot. • Right after a shot is taken, the image and - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 43
Rate (Movie) (pp. 65, 85) Photo Effect (p. 101) My Colors (p. 102) Resolution (pp. 64, 65) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 40) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information). Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom. These figures appear when the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 44
Playback Information-Standard (Playback Mode) File Number Compression (Still Images) (p. 64) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 64) Protection Status (p. 130) Total number of images Displayed image number Movie (p. 118) Shooting Date/Time WAVE Format Sound (p. 125) Playback Information-Detailed ( - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 45
RAW image Unrecognized data type 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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 46
the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 37) while shooting. image. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots (p. 71). About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 47
Functions Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 105 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle 1 Press the zoom lever toward or . • Press the zoom lever toward in (telephoto). • Press the zoom lever toward out (wide angle). to zoom to zoom Digital Zoom When the LCD - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 48
• Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/ Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator • Yellow: Macro mode/Infinity mode/AF lock (p. 71, 90) • Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty* * Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot when the indicator blinks yellow (p. 90). zAF Frame Status (LCD Monitor On - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 49
the shutter button fully. While the image is being recorded to the SD card, the indicator blinks green. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging Beam off or shooting in dark places may make it more difficult for the camera to focus. - The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 50
to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the FUNC./SET or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following procedures to select settings. Some menu options may not be selectable in certain - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 51
Basic Functions FUNC. Menu ( ) Shooting Mode (p. 68) ( ) Photo Effect (p. 101) ( ) Movie Mode (p. 81) ( ) My Colors (p. 102) ( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 95) ( ) Compression (p. 64) ( ) Long Shutter Mode (p. 96) ( ) Frame Rate (p. 85) ( ) White Balance (p. 98) ( ) ISO Speed (p. 109) ( ) - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 52
, the (Rec.) menu appears. In Playback 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. • The zoom lever lets you select the menu even if - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 53
Basic Functions 6 Press the MENU button. • The menu will close. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. 51 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 54
. 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 displays the Rec./Play menu. • When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 55
-timer AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Date Stamp Save Original Options Reference Page Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF On]. p. 74 • On • Off* Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button releases. • Off p. 62 • 2* to 10 seconds - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 56
an SD card (except for protected images). p. 132 Plays images automatically one after the other. p. 126 Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a direct print compatible printer p. 136 or photo developing service. Specifies settings for images before downloading to a computer - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 57
Camera) Menu Interact (p. 58). • On • Off* - However, a warning will still sound when the SD card slot/battery cover is opened while an image is being written to the SD card when the camera power is turned on LCD Brightness Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor. • -7 to 0* to +7 Use - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 58
] and [Display Off] options. Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without something being pressed. • On* • Off p. 35 Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed. • 10 sec. • 20 sec. • 30 sec - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 59
Basic Functions Menu Item Language Video System Options Reference Page Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor. • English* • Deutsch (German Russian) • Français (French) • Português (Portuguese) • Nederlands (Dutch Greek) • Dansk (Danish) • Polski (Polish) • Suomi ( - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 60
-timer sound and shutter 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 61
1 Press the power button. The mode switch can be in any position. 2 Press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. To exit without resetting, select [Cancel]. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 62
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). In the FUNC. menu, select (Auto). 2 Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Aim the camera at the subject. 4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition (relative size of subject in viewfinder) (p. 45). 5 Press the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 64
the shutter button fully (p. 47). • You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates. • The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor. • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 192). • With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 65
for an image to [Off], a range between 2 and 10 seconds, or [Hold]. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Review]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 66
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 • Print larger than A4-size prints* High 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 67
select * or *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the or button to select an option. • For movies, see page p.81. • You can shoot shooting screen. • See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 179). • See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 178). 65 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 68
the Flash Shooting Mode Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto The flash fires automatically as or interior shot is taken. The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot. Use of a tripod is recommended. U U U Setting available UCan be selected for the first image only 66 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 69
the camera shake warning icon appears. • The flash can be fired when the indicator lights a steady orange after pressing the shutter button halfway. • The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge. The recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting conditions and battery - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 70
picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Auto Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p. 61). Manual Lets you adjust the exposure, white balance, photo effect and other settings yourself. Digital sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white Underwater - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 71
Manual return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected shooting mode will appear on the LCD monitor. • The shooting Digital Macro) (p. 73) for shooting in mode. • See Shooting in a My Colors Mode (p. 102) for shooting in mode. • To shoot in mode, refer to the All Weather Case User Guide - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 72
end of the lens. • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 192). • Results may vary depending on the subject. • In mode, you are recommended to use the LCD monitor to shoot. • To shoot underwater, install the camera in All Weather Case AW- DC30 (sold separately). 70 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 73
the / button to select the macro/infinity mode. The selected macro/infinity mode appears on the LCD monitor. To cancel the macro/infinity mode Press the / button to remove or from the display. • Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 74
wideangle settings, the effective distance from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting. Zoom Setting Max. Telephoto Max. Wide Angle Distance from Lens to Subject 30 cm (1.0 ft.) 3 cm (1.2 in.) Image Area 108 x 81 mm (4.3 x 3.2 in.) 37 x 27 mm (1.5 x 1.1 in - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 75
even larger than in the normal macro mode. Images can be zoomed to the following powers in the digital macro mode. Approx. 1.3x, 1.6x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.1x, 4.0x button. The display will return to the shooting screen and will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Use the zoom lever to adjust the zoom to achieve - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 76
. 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Digital Zoom]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 3 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the Shooting screen. 4 Press the zoom lever toward . • The combined - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 77
the speed has dropped, you are recommended to format the SD card in the camera (Low Level Format) after you save all its images to your computer. • The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera's built-in memory fills. • If the flash is firing, the interval between shots will - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 78
ratio of 3:2) beforehand. In addition, the resolution locks to 1600 x 1200 pixels and the compression (p. 48). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the or button to select . You can shoot the The display will return to the shooting screen and will appear on the LCD monitor. • When you press the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 79
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 (p. 48). 2 Use the or button to select [Date] or [Date & Time] and press the MENU button. • The display will return to the shooting screen. • When you - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 80
Mode With this function, images are shot 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. In addition, you can set the delay time and number of shots (Custom Timer). 1 Press the button to - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 81
Changing to a 10 or 2 second delay. 2 Use the 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 shutter activates. • When is selected, the self-timer - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 82
screen. • If the number of shots is set to 2 or more, the exposure and white balance settings are locked after the first shot. Shooting will cease if the SD card Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu (p. 58). • The option or more. - if the internal memory is full, the interval between shots - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 83
until the SD card is full (when a super high-speed SD card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH model). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in mail attachments or when the SD card capacity is low. • Resolution: (160 x 120) • Frame Rate: (15 frames/sec.) • Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 84
(p. 85). 3 Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected movie mode will appear in the LCD monitor. 4 Press the shutter button halfway. The camera will automatically set the exposure, focus and white balance. 5 Press the shutter button fully - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 85
the SD card fills to capacity, the counter at the bottom right of the LCD monitor will 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. 25). The card supplied with the camera may be used - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 86
• The recording time and capacity may vary according to camera usage and SD card performance. If free space in the camera's internal memory becomes too scarce, even if there is surplus recording time or capacity available, the "!" symbol will display at the bottom right of the LCD monitor in red and - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 87
(30 frames/sec.) or (15 frames/sec.). 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the or button to select or . You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 88
single panoramic image. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch • To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis. • To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to 86 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 89
. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 2 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Stitch Assist] and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 3 Use the or button to select a shooting direction and press the FUNC./SET button. 87 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 90
are set and locked with the first image. 5 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • Use the or 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 91
select [AiAF]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 2 Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. You can shoot right after selecting an option. 3 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen. The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used. 89 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 92
focus lock can be used in any shooting mode. 1 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 the LCD monitor. 2 Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will play). The focal distance to the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 93
lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 89) is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. • The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 94
. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 3 Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will play) and press the button. • The exposure setting is locked. • The icon will display. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 95
turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button to set the flash to . 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash pre-flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject. • The icon will display. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 96
camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates Evaluative complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct within the spot AE point at the center Spot of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 97
(p. 48). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. • The can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor. • You can shoot right after selecting an The display will return to the shooting screen. To Reset the Exposure Compensation Return the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 98
brighter. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Long Shutter]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 99
return to the shooting screen. To Cancel the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. • Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If that occurs, shoot with the flash set to . • The following are unavailable: - Exposure Compensation - Light Metering - AE Lock - FE Lock - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 100
are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white-colored object, such as Menus and Settings (p. 48). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the or button to select an option. • See Setting a Custom White - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 101
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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 102
at the white paper, cloth or gray card and press the MENU button. • If you are using the LCD monitor, compose the image so the paper or cloth completely fills the center frame in the display, or the entire viewfinder, before pressing the MENU button. The camera reads the white balance data when you - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 103
you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes The current setting is displayed. Shooting 2 Use the or button to select an effect. • You can confirm the photo effect in the LCD monitor. • You can shoot right - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 104
trial images and check the results. Moreover, the camera will record both the My Colors image and the original Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white. Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 105
button to select *. * The current setting will display. Shooting 4 Use the or button to select a My Colors mode. • Modes Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot. • Modes : See Shooting in the Color Accent Mode (p. 105). : See Shooting - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 106
Settings (p. 48). 2 Use the or button to select [On] or [Off], then press the MENU button. • The display will return to the shooting screen. • Select [On] altered image is shown in the LCD monitor during shooting. • The image that appears in the LCD monitor immediately after recording is the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 107
will return to the shooting screen. • The default color accent is green. • You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or change the white balance or metering settings. • The chosen Color Accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. 105 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 108
the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image. 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one color can be specified. • You can use the or button to change the color that is swapped. 106 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 109
screen. • The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white. • You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or change the white balance or metering settings. • The colors specified in the color swap mode are retained even if the camera's power - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 110
1 In the FUNC. menu, select and press the MENU button. See Shooting in a My Colors Mode (p. 102). 2 Use the or button to select [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone] and the or button to adjust the color button. 4 Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen. 108 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 111
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 In the FUNC The display will return to the shooting screen. • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 112
is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 113
new SD On card is inserted. New images recorded on SD cards with existing Use the or button to select [On] or [Off] and 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 when images are downloaded - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 114
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 to 100 copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras. Please note, however, that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images cannot - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 115
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. Holding the button down advances - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 116
at a magnification of up to 10x. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area 2 Use the , , or button to move around the image. 3 Press the FUNC./ • The image advance mode will become active and will display in the LCD monitor. Press the or button to display the preceding or next image at - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 117
Playback Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Selected Image Movie 2 Use the , , or button to change the image selection. 115 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 118
Switching between Sets of Nine Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback. The jump bar will display. Jump Bar 2 Use the or button to move to the previous set or the next set of images. Hold the FUNC./SET button down and press the or - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 119
you have many images recorded onto an SD card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump camera will switch to jump search mode. • The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key. The camera will switch to jump search mode. Number of images matching search key. 2 Use - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 120
with a button to select a icon are movies. 2 Press the FUNC./SET button. • The movie control panel will display. • Use the or button to adjust the sound volume. Movie Control Volume Level Panel 3 Use the or button to select (Play) and press the FUNC./SET button. • The movie and sound will play - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 121
SET button again to resume. Operating the Movie Control Panel 1 Select a movie and press the FUNC./SET button (p. 118). The movie control panel will display. 2 Use the or button to select one of the following and press the FUNC./SET button. : Exit (Ends playback and returns to single image playback - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 122
rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading SD cards. • Movies recorded at the Fast Frame Rate setting and with every frame by using the slow motion playback. To check the images at the original frame rate, you are recommended to play the movie back on the camera's LCD monitor or on - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 123
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 FUNC./SET button. movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Movie Editing Bar 3 Use the or button to select or and the or button to set the portion to - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 124
original name. The pre-edit data is lost. • When the SD card lacks sufficient space to create a new movie, only [Overwrite] can battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, use a fully charged battery pack or the separately sold AC Adapter - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 125
menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen. • 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. • Images can be magnified when rotated (p. 114 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 126
and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 2 Use the or button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button. The sound memo control image. • To return to the previous screen, select (Exit) and press the FUNC./SET button. Exiting Sound Memos Press the MENU button - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 127
) A confirmation menu will display. Use the or button to select [Erase] and press the FUNC./SET button. To return the playback to the beginning, select (Pause) while stopped and press the FUNC./SET button. • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The "Memory card full" message will display when - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 128
DPOF standards (p. 136). All Images Plays all images on the SD card in order. Slide Show 1-3 Plays the images selected for each slide • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). • The Slide Show menu will display. 2 Use the or button to select [Program] and the or button to select [All Images], [ - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 129
will return to the Play menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen. • Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time set in the slide show settings. • The power-saving function does not activate during a slide show (p. 56). Pausing/Resuming a Slide Show - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 130
or [Show 3]. A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. 3 Use the or button and the or button to choose [Select] and press the FUNC./SET ./SET button and selecting [OK] in the next screen. 4 Select images for the Slide Show • Use the or button to move to an image and the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 131
15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Repeat Sets whether the slide screen. • The display interval may vary slightly from the set time for some images when played. • Slide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser). See the Software Starter Guide - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 132
FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). Protection Icon 2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press the FUNC./SET 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 133
be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. • 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] and press the FUNC./SET button. To exit instead of erasing, select - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 134
You can erase all the images saved on the SD card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 2 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. To exit instead of erasing - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 135
133 Erasing - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 136
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 (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series). *2 Digital Print Order Format Direct Print - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 137
compact photo printer (SELPHY CP series), card photo printer models and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS series) that can be used with this camera. Direct Print Compatible Printing For details, see the Direct Print User Guide or the users manual for your printer. Print Settings DPOF - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 138
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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 139
can press the zoom lever toward to switch to the index mode (9 images) and use the same procedures to select images. 4 Press the MENU button. The Print Order Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. All the Images on an SD Card 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 140
canceled when you select [Reset]. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] screen. • The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • The output of some printers or photo developing services - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 141
by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card. • When [Both] is selected, the number of print copies can be set, print copy. • Print settings can also be assigned to images with the bundled software (ZoomBrowser EX/Image Browser) on a computer. However, do not set the - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 142
print. Adds the file number to the print. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 2 Use the , , or button to select [Set up] and press the FUNC./SET button. All print settings for the image are canceled when you select [Reset - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 143
Settings 3 Use the or to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. • When the print type is set to [Index], the [Date] and . 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. - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 144
settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The icon may display for an SD card that has had - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 145
press the zoom lever toward to switch to the index mode (9 images) and use the same procedures to select images. 4 Press the MENU button. The Transfer Order Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. All the Images on an SD Card 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 146
. All transfer settings for the image are canceled when you select [Reset]. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. The 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. • - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 147
this method, you download images using camera button operations after you have installed the appropriate software (the computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first download). See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 146) and Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 152). Windows - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 148
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements Please install and use the software on a computer which meets the requirements below. Windows OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2) - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 149
charged battery pack or the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) to power the camera when connecting to a computer (p. 18). Windows 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). Please see the Software Starter Guide for - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 150
Cable • Always grasp the connector's sides to remove the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. 3 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). 4 Press the power button until the power lamp lights green. 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 151
• 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. 152). Macintosh 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 152
menu and select [Preferences]. 2.In the next menu, click the [When a camera is connected, open:] list box and select [Other]. 3.Select [CameraWindow] in generally installed into the folder opened by selecting the [Applications], [Canon Utilities] and [CameraWindow] folders. 4.Click [OK] and then - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 153
Connecting the Camera to a Computer 3 Perform steps 2-4 on page 147. 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 154
Images by 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. 147). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New Images Transfers and - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 155
The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 156
's DIGITAL terminal. See steps 2-4 starting on p.147. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading. Downloading from an SD Card 1 Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into an SD card reader connected to the computer. Refer to your card adapter's or card reader's manual - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 157
a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. Power Lamp 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. (p. 34) 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. • Use the toggle on the wrist strap to open the terminal cover (p. 13) and - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 158
. 50, 57 for instructions regarding the video output signal. • 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 for details. The - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 159
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. 48). 2 Use the or button to select an item. 3 Use the or button to select an option. 157 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 160
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 play but the start-up image will display if the [Mute] option in the (Set up) menu is set to - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 161
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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 162
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds • Use the or button to select (Record) and press the use the or button to select (Register Sound) and press the FUNC./SET button. • Select (Exit) to return to the My Camera menu without registering. • Select (Play) to play the recorded sound. 7 Use - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 163
above cannot be used with this camera. An example of this function is to record "Say Cheese" as a self-timer sound so that the camera will replay this you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 164
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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 165
. 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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 166
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not record Cannot play back Cause Solution Power is not turned • Press the power 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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 167
the SD card slot/battery cover was opened cover and then turn the power 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 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 168
Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image In digital macro mode, stay in the range of 3 - 10 cm (1.2 - 3.9 in.) from the subject at maximum wide angle. • Use the infinity mode to shoot distant subjects. The subject is hard to focus on • Use the focus lock or AF lock to - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 169
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Subject in recorded image is too bright Light is shining directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera • Change the shooting angle. Flash is set to on • Set the flash to off. A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 170
Problem Cause Solution Zoom does not operate Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in a movie mode other than Standard. • Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode. Reading images from SD card is slow SD card was • Use an SD card formatted in your formatted in another camera. device - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 171
. Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet. Battery Lock 2 Open the SD card slot/battery cover, then insert the DC coupler until it is locked. Symbol Press the battery lock in the direction of - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 172
's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation. Tripod Socket Bracket (Comes with the flash - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 173
the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. • To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel. • A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached. 171 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 174
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. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 175
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. Appendix PowerShot SD400 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 50 (W): wide angle (T): telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 176
1.6 ft.) (W/T) (When sensitivity is set to AUTO.) Still images: Auto, Manual*1, Digital macro, Portrait, Night snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Underwater, My colors, Stitch -sec./approx. 2sec. delay, Custom Timer SD memory card Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Still images: Exif - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 177
-timer sound, and shutter sound can be customized using the following methods: 1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera. 2.Using the downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 178
oz.) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 179
once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand SD memory card is used. *Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 180
SD Cards and Estimated Capacities Still Images : With card included with the camera SDC-16M SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (2592 x 1944 pixels) 5 49 190 9 87 339 19 173 671 8 76 295 (2048 x 1536 pixels) 15 136 529 30 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 181
• Maximum movie clip length at (Fast Frame Rate): 1 min., at (Compact): 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. • (Large), (Medium 1), (Medium 2), (Small), , and indicate the recording resolution. • (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the compression setting. • , and - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 182
memory card standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) Battery Pack NB-4L Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 183
, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot. How to Adjust the Exposure (p.95) This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded images - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 184
Advanced Technique for the Macro mode (p.71) Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function. For example, shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus. However, shooting at maximum telephoto - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 185
155 B Battery Capacity 177 Charging 18 Handling 19 Installing 21 C Clock Display 30 Compression 64 Computer System Requirements 146 Connecting the Camera to a Computer 145 Continuous Shooting 75 Custom White Balance 99 D Date/Time 28 DIGITAL Terminal 147 Digital Zoom 74 Direct Interface - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 186
34 Power-saving 35 Print/Share Button 15 Protect 130 R Rec. Menu 53 Red-Eye Reduction Function...... 67 Resolution 64 Review Duration 63 Rotate 123 S SD Card 23 Capacities 178 Formatting 25 Handling 27 Installing 23 Self-Timer 78 Set up Menu 55 184 Shooting Mode Auto 61, 68 Digital - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 187
MEMO 185 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 188
MEMO 186 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 189
MEMO 187 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 190
MEMO 188 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 191
MEMO 189 - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 192
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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 193
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions user the digital camera must be used with this 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 SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 194
Macro Mode Infinity Mode AF Lock AE Lock FE Lock Single Shooting Method Continuous shooting 10 Date Stamp Autofocus Modes AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom 192 * * - -- - * * U* - U - U U - p. 64 - - - - - - (1) U - * * U* - p. 64 U - - - - Canon SD400 | PowerShot SD400 / DIGITAL IXUS 50 Camera User Guide - Page 195
the first image. (Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the camera power is shut off. With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language fires in mode, the camera will automatically use Slow Synchro mode. (4) You cannot switch between the Macro/Infinity modes when the camera is in the mode.
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