Canon SD600 PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic
Canon SD600 - PowerShot Digital ELPH Camera Manual
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- Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 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-E217-010 XX06XXX © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 2
items and items sold separately System Map Preparations • Charging the battery • Installing the battery and memory card • Setting the date, time and language Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) • Read this first. Handling precautions, references to - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 3
Preparations 1. 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. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LV) into a power - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 4
pulling the battery out. Battery Lock 3. Inserting the Memory Card. 1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover ( , ). Front Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. It may damage the camera if inserted - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 5
the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until the memory card clicks and 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 SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 6
or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) 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. Î See the Advanced Guide - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 7
while pressing the power button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 15) Î See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 22) Î See the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 28) Î See the Advanced Guide: My Camera Menu (p. 30) 2. Set the shooting mode to (Auto). 1. Slide the mode - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 8
will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. Î See Basic Shooting Functions (p. 6). Î See the Advanced Guide: Indicators (p. 22). Î See the Advanced available. Guide for the various shooting methods Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 9
the distance from the lens (at maximum wide angle) to the subject is within 3 - 10 cm (1.2 - 3.9 in.). The subject can be shown larger than in standard macro mode because the camera trims the image edges and zooms in with the digital zoom. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 34). Portrait Produces a soft - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 10
. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. • In or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot. • In mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more from the end of the lens. • To shoot underwater, install the camera in Waterproof Case WP - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 11
Red-eye Reduction On On Off Slow synchro Flash settings cannot be used in some shooting modes. Red-eye reduction This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. Slow synchro The flash timing is adjusted to a slow shutter speed, allowing you to - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 12
flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject • Maximum wide angle setting: 37 × 27 mm (1.5 × 1.1 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.) • Maximum telephoto setting: 108 × 81 mm (4.3 × 3.2 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 30 cm (12 in.) Infinity - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 13
rapidly, but shows them less clearly. Î See the Advanced available Guide for the various playback methods Erasing 1. In the playback mode, use Playback/Erasing 2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./SET button ( ). To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 14
such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many , allowing you to adjust the settings easily. Press the FUNC./SET button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 27). 12 - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 15
Rec. menu. • In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display. Press the MENU button. Use the or button to set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. • Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting. Press the MENU button. Î See the Advanced Guide - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 16
Photo Printers*2 PIXMA Series/SELPHY DS Series Bubble Jet Printers *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 You can also use card photo printers such as the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300 - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 17
2. Set the camera to the playback mode, turn on the power and confirm that , or is The button will blink blue and printing will start. ) and Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 85). Î See the Direct Print User Guide Î See the user guide for your printer Printing 15 - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 18
Requirements •Basic Guide (p. 17) •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 •Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet Using a Memory Card Reader A memory card reader can - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 19
500 MHz or higher processor RAM Interface Windows 98 SE/Windows Me Windows 2000/Windows XP USB 128 MB or more 256 MB or more Free Hard Disk Space Display • Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX - PhotoStitch • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver • Canon Camera WIA Driver • ArcSoft PhotoStudio 200 MB or more - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 20
-click the [Canon Digital Camera Installer] icon in the CD-ROM window. When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Select [Easy Installation] as the setup type and click [Next]. Proceed with the installation while reviewing installation settings. 3. When the - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 21
computer will be able to communicate. DIGITAL Terminal Always grasp the sides of the connector when disconnecting the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 22
images are saved into the [My Pictures] folder. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 22). Downloading Images Using a Computer. By default, all images that have yet to be downloaded will download. You can set the type of image to download and the destination folder. Thumbnails (small versions - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 23
the images using the camera or the computer. • By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] folder. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 22). Downloading Images Using a Computer. By default, all images that have yet to be downloaded will download. You can set the type of image - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 24
to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings (Advanced Guide, p.88). Select & Transfer Transfers and saves single images - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 25
Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. On the Windows platform, the files are automatically created as BMP images. 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 SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 26
MEMO 24 - Canon SD600 | PowerShot SD600 / DIGITAL IXUS 60 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-E217-010
XX06XXX
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
© 2006 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
Basic