Canon Powershot SD30 User Manual

Camera User GuideAdvanced DIGITAL CAMERAAdvanced Camera User GuideBefore Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsViewing Images

8Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.

98Eyes appear red.Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas.Use the (auto with red-eye reductio

99 TroubleshootingShooting MoviesThe recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are

100PlaybackCannot play back.Poor connection between camera and camera station.Place the camera properly in the camera station.You attempted to play b

101 TroubleshootingBatteryBattery consumed quickly.Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). Re

102List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

103 List of MessagesChange the battery pack. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge

104Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image.Protected! You attem

105 AppendixAppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminal

106You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D). You are recommended to use it in the came

107 AppendixHandling the Memory CardWrite Protect Tab on a Separately Sold SD Memory CardCautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision elec

9Others 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.

108Formatting Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. You are recommended to use memo

109 AppendixYou can recharge the battery using Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE (sold separately).It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the

110High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination.

111 Appendix Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects p

112Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt,

113 AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot SD30 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS i zoomSp

114White Balance TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or customBuilt-in FlashAuto, auto wi

115 Appendix*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between dig

116Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged))The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.Movie data is

117 AppendixMemory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 39) (*Only available whe

10Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your finge

118Image Data Sizes (Estimated)ResolutionCompression (2592 x 1944 pixels) 2503KB 1395KB 695KB (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1602KB 893KB 445KB (1600 x 1200 pix

119 AppendixMultiMediaCard SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Battery Pack NB-4LCamera Station CS-DC1InterfaceCompatible with MultiMediaCard standardsD

120Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20EWireless Controller WL-DC200Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)11 VA (100 V) – 13 VA (240 V) (CA-DC20)100

121 AppendixBattery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE (Sold Separately)Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)10 VA (100 V) – 14 VA (240 V) (CB-2LV)0.1 A (100 V)

122INDEXAAF Frame... 48, 49AF-assist Beam... 31AiAF ... 31Auto Play (S

123MENU button... 14Messages ... 102Metering Modes... 50Mode Switch... 14, B

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126Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc.• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Appl

127Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

11Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating stro

128Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings se

129*Default setting Setting available U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (Shaded Area):Setting is retained even when the camera powe

12Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideFront ViewWrist Strap Mount SpeakerAF-assist Beam (p. 31)Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 10)Self-

13Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideBack ViewLCD Monitor (p. 18)Tripod SocketCamera Station ConnectorBattery Compartment (Memory Card/Batter

14Operation PanelMode Switch (Basic Guide p. 5)Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5)Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 2

15Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideCamera StationYou can do the following when the camera is placed in the camera station.  Always turn of

16Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsInstall the lithium coin battery (CR2025) before using the wireless controller.Removing the Battery Pull the

17Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsOperating the Wireless ControllerWhen the camera is placed in the camera station, you can use the wireless c

Main FeaturesShootingAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode)Automatically detects camera orientation wit

18You can switch between display styles for information shown on the LCD monitor as follows.The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in

19Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsNight DisplayWhen shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit th

20Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to [Off].Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorExposure Compensation

21Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsIf the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illu

22Replay Information (Playback Mode)StandardProtection Status (p. 81)WAVE Format Sound (p. 75)Folder Number-File NumberShooting Date/TimeDisplayed ima

23Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsDetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.Information for images shot on othe

24The indicator lights or blinks when the power button or the shutter button is pressed.Green: Ready to shoot /LCD monitor off/Connected to computerBl

25Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsThis camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances

26You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Low Level FormatWe recommend you select [L

27Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used.In this guide, the Basic Camera User

28Switching to the Destination Time ZoneIf you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change aut

29Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsMenus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time an

30Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus.Press the MENU button.Use the or

31Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsFUNC. MenuRec. MenuMenu ListMenu Item Page Menu Item PageShooting ModeBasicp. 7Photo Effectp. 57Movie Modep.

32Play MenuSet up MenuVert. Shutter On*/Off Allows the FUNC./SET button to release the shutter when the camera is held vertically (p. 43).Stitch Assis

33Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsInfo Display Switches between info display modes (p. 18).Shooting Info On/Off* Display mode for the shooting

34My Camera MenuCreate Folder p. 66Create New FolderCheck mark (On)/No check mark (Off)Creates a folder for the next shooting session.Auto CreateOff*/

35Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsSettings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot

36ShootingApproximate Values for Resolutions* Paper sizes vary according to region.Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mod

37ShootingApproximate Values for Compression Settings See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 118). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 117).

2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms.Stills: zoom up to approximately 10 timesMovies (Standard): zoom up to 4.

39ShootingIn this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot c

40You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) sh

41ShootingYou can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. delay ( ), or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutt

42Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ().You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). These settings, how

43ShootingWith the camera held vertically, you can release the shutter by pressing the FUNC./SET button in place of the shutter button. You can also s

44The following three movie modes are available.• The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 117). Movie Sh

45Shooting1FUNC. Menu * (Standard).See Menus and Settings (p. 29).*Default setting.Use the or button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./S

46QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is in

47ShootingUse PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer.2Select a shooting direction .You can select from the follo

3Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) . . . . . . . . . .49Switchin

48You can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting. The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital

49ShootingIt may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundingsScenes with a mixt

50Metering MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesShooting Mode 1FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative).See Menus and Settings (p. 29).*Default setting.Use the

51ShootingAdjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to a

52You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.To Cancel the Long Shutter ModePress the MENU button when the

53Shooting Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at l

54Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the

55ShootingUsing the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the ca

56 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The correct w

57ShootingBy setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.Photo Effect SettingsChanging the Phot

4Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, transform pal

59Shooting* The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.Color Swap

60The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may increase the "noise" in the image.Changing the Save Method for the Original ImageWhe

61ShootingSetting the Camera to the Color Accent ModeColors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white.1 (Color Ac

62Setting the Camera to the Color Swap ModeThis mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another.1 (Color Swap) .See M

63Shooting4 .This completes the setting.If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors m

64Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter spee

65ShootingYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically

66You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a folder the next time you shoot

67ShootingUp to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you

5Handling PrecautionsTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm tha

68File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned n

69 Playback/ErasingPlayback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). To Cancel the Magnified DisplayHold down the FUNC./SET button

70To Cancel the Index PlaybackHold down the FUNC./SET button.Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Hold down .Up to nine images can be vie

71 Playback/ErasingOperating the Movie Control PanelUse the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 89).Viewi

72You can delete portions of recorded movies.Editing MoviesMovies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1-second increments, but those th

73 Playback/ErasingIt may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. Since the edited images may not be saved if the battery runs out of c

74Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 30).2Use the o

75 Playback/ErasingYou can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. The transition effect will not display when an image

76Sound Memo Panel2Use the or button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press . The sound memo control panel will display.3 Select

77 Playback/ErasingAutomated Playback of Memory Card Images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standar

6Video FormatPlease set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 89).Language Settin

78Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.In single image playback mode, you can start a sli

79 Playback/ErasingSelecting an Image Date or Folder for Playback ( / )1Select or and press .2Use the or button to select the date or folder

80Selecting All Images1 After selecting – in step 1 (p. 79), use the button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button.2 Use the button

81 Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting Images1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 30)

82Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 26).Erasing All Images Not

83 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of prin

84All the Images on a Memory Card 3Select images for printing.Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 85).- (Standard)/ (Both)Selec

85 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print

86 The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows.- Index[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.-

87 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Star

7 WarningsEquipment Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.Store this equipme

88All the Images on a Memory Card Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.1 (Play) Men

89 Viewing Images on a TV setViewing Images on a TV setYou can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable.The video output signal ca

90Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter soun

91 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to th

92See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data.3Select an image or record a sound.Start-

93 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5).Memory card slot/b

94LCD monitorThe display darkens.The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.This does not constitute a malfunction a

95 TroubleshootingNoise displays./Subject's movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to mak

96Image is blurred or out of focus.AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam wi

97 TroubleshootingSubject in recorded image is too bright.Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. Shoot within correct shooting distance