Canon Digital IXUS 50 User Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide . CEL-SE98A210 © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN THE EU Camera User Guide ENGLISH CANON INC.30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Europa, Africa & Middle EastCANON EUROPA N.V.PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The NetherlandsCANON (UK) LTDFor technical support, please contact the Canon Help Desk: Tel: 08 705 143723 (7.91 p./min) Fax: 08 705 143340 http://www.canon.co.uk/Support/index.asp P.O. Box 614, Borehamwood, WD6 9AA, UK CANON COMMUNICATION & IMAGE FRANCE S.A.102 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 92257 La Garenne Colombes Cedex, France Tel: Hotline 0825 002 923 (0.15 €/min) http://www.cci.canon.fr CANON DEUTSCHLAND GmbHPostfach 100401, 47704 Krefeld, Germany Customer Hotline: 0180 500 6022 (0.12 €/min) http://www.canon.de CANON ITALIA S.P.A.Via Milano 8, 20097 San Donato Milanese (MI), Italy Tel: 848 800 519 (0.019 €/min) http://www.canon.it CANON ESPAÑA S.A.C/Joaquín Costa, 41 - 28002 Madrid, Spain Tel. Atención al Cliente: 901 301 301 Helpdesk: 807 11 72 55 http://www.canon.es CANON BELGIUM N.V. / S.A.Bessenveldstraat 7, B-1831 Diegem, Belgium Tel: (02) 722.04.11 Fax: (02) 721.32.74 Helpdesk : 070 300012 (0.12 €/min) http://www.canon.be CANON LUXEMBOURG S.A.Rue des Joncs 21, L-1818 Howald, Luxembourg Tel: 27 302 054 (0.12 €/min) http://www.canon.lu CANON NEDERLAND N.V.Neptunusstraat 1, 2132 JA Hoofddorp, The Netherlands Tel: 0900 202 2915 (0.13 €/min) http://www.canon.nl CANON DANMARK A/SKnud Højgaards Vej 1, DK-2860 Søborg, Denmark Tel: 70 2055 15 (0.25 K/min) http://www.canon.dk CANON NORGE ASHallagerbakken 110, Postboks 33, Holmlia, 1201 Oslo, Norway Tel: 226 29321 (0.24 NOK/min) E-mail: [email protected] http://www.canon.no FinlandCANON OYKuluttajatuotteet Huopalahdentie 24, PL1 00351 Helsinki, Finland Helpdesk: 020 366 466 (0,0821 €/puhelu + 0,0147 €/min) http://www.canon.fi CANON SVENSKA ABGustav III:s Boulevard 26, S-169 88 Solna, Sweden Helpdesk: 08 744 8620 http://www.canon.se CANON (SCHWEIZ) AGIndustriestrasse 12, 8305 Dietlikon, Switzerland Customer Hotline: 0848 833 838 http://www.canon.ch AustriaCANON GES.M.B.H.Zetschegasse 11 - 1230 Wien, Austria Helpdesk: 0810 0810 09 (0,07 €/min) http://www.canon.at PortugalSEQUE - SOC. NAC. EQUIP., S.A.Pr. Alegria, 58 - 2ºC, 1269-149 Lisboa, Portugal Tel: +351 21 324 2830 Fax: +351 213472751 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.seque.pt Eastern EuropeCANON CEE GMBHOberlaaerstr 233, A-1100 Wien, Austria E-mail: [email protected] http://www.canon-cee.com CISCANON NORTH-EAST OYHuopalahdentie 24, P.O. Box 46, FIN-00350 Helsinki Tel: +358-10 544 00 Fax: +358-10 544 10 http://www.canon.ru
Flowchart and Reference Guides Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/ or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of no n-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Cano n accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. Shooting with the Camera This Guide This Guide Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Using the Printer and Printing This Guide* Default setting Setting available USetting can only be selected for the first image. (Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the camera power is shut off. With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p. 59). (1) (2) The resolutions and frame rates for the (Movie) mode are as follows. (3)The default flash setting is Auto with Red-Eye Reduction in the modes, Auto in the mode. - When the flash 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.(5)AF cannot be selected in the mode.(6)Can be set during shooting (only in Standard mode).(7)Exposure compensation not available in or modes.(8)This cannot be set when the Photo Effect is set to Sepia or B/W.(9)Automatically set by the camera. (10)The Photo Effect cannot be set in the mode. Function Page Metering Method Evaluative –**–*– – p. 94 Center-Weighted Average–––– Spot – – –– Exposure Compensation–(7)U(7)p. 95 Long Shutter––––––p.95 White Balance (8)– –(9)Up. 98 Photo Effect– –(9)–U(10)p. 101 ISO Speed–(9) –(9)–(9)–(9)–(9)p. 109 Auto RotateU –p.110 Resolution 640 x 480 pixels*– – 320 x 240 pixels – 160 x 120 pixels–– Frame Rate 60 frames/sec.– – 30 frames/sec.*– – 15 frames/sec. – 193
1 Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonge d periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with ex tremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pi xels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the reco rded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 156). Charging the Date/Time Battery The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that maintains the date, time and other camera setting s. This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into th e 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. If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, it means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as described above.
2 About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional to pics that complement the basic operating procedures. Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the exam ple below, the procedure can be used in the fo llowing modes. Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode In this guide an SD memory card (S ecure Digital, a copyright protection system) is referred to as an SD card. When the Shooting mode is set to the following modes• Auto Manual Portrait Night Snapshot Kids&Pets Indoor Underwater My Colors * When a shooting mode icon is shown in gray, the procedure cannot be performed in that mode. * The symbol indicates the Stitch Assist mode. When the mode switch is set to (Shooting)
3 Table of Contents Please Read......................................................................................... 6 Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7 Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12 Components Guide ............................................................................ 13 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 Turning the Power On ....................................................................... 34 Switching Between Shooting/Playback.............................................. 36 Using the LCD Monitor ...................................................................... 37 LCD Monitor Brightness .................................................................... 39 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ....................................... 40 Using the Viewfinder ......................................................................... 44 Using the Zoom ................................................................................. 45 Pressing the Shutter Button .............................................................. 46 Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................................... 48 Menu Settings and Factory Defaults ... ............................................... 53 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........................................ 59 Shooting in Auto Mode ..................................................................... 61 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting ......................................... 62 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ..................................... 64 Using the Flash ............................................................................. 66 Selecting a Shooting Mode ............................................................... 68 Auto .............................................................................................. 68 Manual .......................................................................................... 68 Digital Macro................................................................................. 68 Portrait .......................................................................................... 68 Read This First Components Guide Preparing the Camera Basic Functions Shooting Items marked with are lists or ch arts that summarize camera functions or procedures.
4 Night Snapshot.............................................................................. 68 Kids&Pets...................................................................................... 68 Indoor............................................................................................ 68 Underwater .................................................................................... 68 My Colors ...................................................................................... 68 Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots ..................................... 71 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital 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 Setting (AE Lock)............................................ 92 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ................................... 93 Switching between Metering Modes ........................................... 94 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .............................................. 95 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode......................................................... 96 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)................................................... 98 Changing the Photo Effect ............................................................... 101 Shooting in a My Colors Mode ........................................................ 102 Adjusting the ISO Speed .................................................................. 109 Setting the Auto Rotate Function ..................................................... 110 Resetting the File Number ............................................................... 111 Displaying Images Individually ........................................................ 113 Magnifying Images .................................................................... 114 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .................... 115 Jumping to Images ............................................................... 117 Viewing Movies ............................................................................... 118 Editing Movies ................................................................................. 121 Rotating Images in the Display ........................................................ 123 Attaching Sound Memos to Images................................................. 124 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ..... ............................................ 126 Protecting Images ........................................................................... 130 Playback
5 Erasing Single Images ............................................................... 131 Erasing All Images .......................................................................... 132 About Printing ................................................................................. 134 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ...................................................... 136 Selecting Images for Transferring ................................................... 142 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............................................ 146 Computer System Requirements ................................................ 146 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ......................................... 152 Connecting the Camera to the Comp uter to Download Images Without Installing Software ................................................................... 154 Downloading from an SD Card ........................................................ 154 Viewing Images on a TV set ............................................................ 155 Changing My Camera Settings ........................................................ 157 Registering My Camera Settings ..................................................... 159 List of Messages ............................................................................. 162 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 164 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) ...................................... 169 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) ..................... 170 Camera Care and Maintenance ........................................................ 172 Specifications .................................................................................. 173 Photo Tips and Information............................................................. 181 Index ............................................................................................... 183 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode .................................... 192 Erasing Print Settings Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Connecting the Camera to a Computer Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) List of Messages Troubleshooting Appendix
6 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to conf irm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its s ubsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any co nsequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including SD memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a 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 a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of im ages from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal ri ghts even if the image was shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations For information on your cameras warranty, please refer to the Canon European Warranty System (EWS) Bo oklet supplied with your camera. For Canon Customer Support contacts, pl ease see rear of this booklet or the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
7 Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions not ed on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and corr ect operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or dama ge to yourself, other persons and equipment. In the next few pages, the term equi pment 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. Warnings • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or battery pack by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, pla cement of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage el ectrical shock. Internal in spections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qual ified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Ca non Customer Support Help Desk. Storing SD cards Store the SD memory card out of the reach of children and infants. It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
8 To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltag e electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to cons ult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off, remove the battery pack or unplug the battery charger from the power outlet. Conf irm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off, remove the battery pack or unplug the power cable from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been wate rproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances ente r the interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the ca mera battery pack or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire. Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and sh ort-circuit, leading to fire.