Canon SD850 User Manual

CDI-E307-010XX07XXXCallOfl© 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN_ "_wer_hotSDBSO/S IXUS 95015<883c!QE.o.Before Using the CameraShootingPlayback/Er

• Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it todirect flame or heat.• The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.• Do not

[Start] and press _.SelecteThe following functions areavailable during slide shows.- Pausing/resuming the slide show:press the FUNC./SET button- Fast

Select a date/category/folder to play back(@/_]/1"1)_Q99

Selecting Images for Playback (511-U)Select only the images that you wish to play back and savethem as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 imag

Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsePlay TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choosebetween 3"-10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 s

You can protect important images and movies from accidentalerasure.You can configure the protection settings for eachSelect image singly while viewing

Seie tthe imag;;idatei ate.o Y ; ide;to ¸protect and press @.iiiiiiJ}}iiiiiiiil;i/.[Select]Use the ÷ or ,_ button to selecti an mage and press the FU

You can play back images on a television with the supplied AVcable.Turn off the Camera and the TV.Connect the AV cable tothe camera's A/V OUT ter

Youcaneraseimagesfromamemorycard.Select Erase images after selecting them one at a time.Erases images corresponding to the selectedSelect by Date date

Select the image, date, category or folderand press @.e[Select]Use the ÷ or ,_ button to select an image and press theFUNC./SET button.- Pressing the

Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can also use the touch control dial to select images andperform various operations. See the Basic Guide, pp. 4, 22

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human oranimal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by theflash may damage eyesight.In partic

Turn the mode dial to [] (Playback)_ [](Print) MenuJJe_Select a menu item,S.See Menus and Settings (p. 23).OProceed to Step 4 if you select[Select All

i! O[Select by Date] [Select by ...Category] [Select by Folder]Use the 4" or 4, button to select a __date, category or folder and press _the

Setting the Print StyleAfter setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. Thefollowing print settings can be selected.*Default setting_ Stan

• Images with date imprints created by [] (Postcard DateImprint Mode) (p. 40) will have the date imprintedregardless of the [Date] setting. Accordingl

All the Images on a Memory Card[] (Play) Menu_ Lm.See Menus and Settings (p. 23).[Mark all] and press _,SelecteSelecting [Reset] cancels all trans-fer

I CustomizingtheCamera(MyCameraSettings)You also the touch control dial to select andcan useimagesperform various operations. See the Basic Guide, p.

Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded soundscan be added as My Camera settings to the [] and [] menuitems. You can also use the supp

SeethesuppliedSoftware Starter Guide for more informationon creating and adding to the My Camera data.115

i TroubleshootingE_Power is not turned on. • Press the power button (Basic Guidep. 10).Memory card slot/battery eConfirm that the memory card slot/cov

IKP],] [T_331[t_t]LCD monitor is set to Off. ePress the DISP. button to turn on theLCD monitor (p. 12).If [Power Saving] is set to [Display Oft], the

• Do not connect compact power adapters or batterychargers to devices such as electrical transformers forforeign travel because it may lead to malfunc

A slow shutter speed haslikely been selectedbecause of insufficientlighting.This displays when usinga memory card that hasprint settings, transfersett

Memorycardisfuii iinse_anewmemorycardiBasicGuide p. 8).• If required, download the images to acomputer and erase them from thememory card to make spac

Insufficient light for OSet the flash to [] (flash on) (Basicshooting. Guide p. 14).The subject is OSet the exposure compensation to aunderexposed bec

Lightfromtheflashhas eThisisaphenomenonthatoccursreflectedoffdustparticleswithdigitalcamerasanddoesnotorinsectsintheair.This constituteamalfunction.is

Memory card slot/battery _OFirst close the memory card slot/cover was opened with _, battery cover and then turn thepower on. power on and then off ag

Youattemptedtoplaybackimagesshotwithanothercameraorimageseditedwith acomputer.OComputer images that cannot beplayed back may play back if theyare adde

Battery is not being used eSee Battery Handling Precautionsto its full capacity. (p. 130).Battery life exceeded if eReptace the battery with a new one

Cameraandprinternot eAttachthecameratotheprinterproperlyconnected, securelywiththesuppliedcable.Printerpowerisoff. eTurnontheprinter.Incorrectprintcon

lust of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor duringshooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide forthe me

• The file name could not be created because there is a file withthe same name as the folder that the camera is attempting tocreate, or the highest po

• Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motorsor other equipment generating strong electromagneticfields.Exposure to strong magnetic f

oYou attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different cameraor data type, or an image edited with a computer.oA sound memo cannot be added to this

oCoutdnotsaveapartoftheprint,transferorslideshowsettings.oYouattemptedtosettheprintsettingsforanon-JPEGimage.OThecomputerwasunabletodownloadtheimagedu

I AppendixThe following icon and message will display.[] J Changethe battery pack JBattery charge is low. Battery charge is insufficient toRecharge it

You may be able to check the charge state depending upon howthe terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).Fig. C Fig. DAttach it so the ,& Attach itt

t: l "nl rrn j tL'Atn'n?n' j, Protect bSlide the switchup.Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing ImpossibleSlide the switch down

• Pleasenote that formatting (initializing) an memory carderases all data, including protected images.• You are recommended to use memory cards that h

It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (soldseparately) when you are using it for long periods of time orconnecting it to a compu

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

• Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that thelithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.To illuminate the subjects properly, install

INever use thinners, benzine, detergents orwater to clean thecamera. These substances may distort or damage theequipment.Camera BodyGently wipe dirt o

I BeforeUsingthe Camera--BasicOperations_/_IZ -- _i_%_i_ ¸ _i_ii_/_iz i_i,_i_, _i_i_. _i_ _ i• The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even afte

All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject tochange without notice.PowerShotSD850Camera EffectivePixelsImage Sensor 1/2.5-inc

|SO Speed.1White BalanceBuilt-in FlashFlash RangeShooting Modes(Still images)(Movies)ContinuousShootingSelf=timerRecording MediaFile FormatDataType(St

CompressionNumber ofRecording Pixels(Still Images)Number ofRecording Pixels(Movies)Sound MemoSuperfine, Fine, NormalLarge: 3264 x 2448 pixelsMedium 1:

Playback Modes Single (histogram displayable), Index (9thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x(max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reversethrough magni

Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L (Fully charged))Number of Images ShotLCD Monitor ON(Based on the CIPA LCD Monitor Offstandard)Approx. 230 images

Memory Cards and Estimated CapacitiesI'll: Card included with the cameraRecording Pixels Compression 32MB SDC128M SDC512MSH[] (Large) _1148 59353

MovieRecordingPixe]s[] []Standard (640x460pixels[]3olor Accenl[][] (320x240pixelsColor Swap[] Fast []Frame Rat_(320x240pixels[] []Compact (160x 120pix

Image Data Sizes (Estimated)Recording Pixels[]Compression[] []3436 KB 2060 KB2503 KB 1395 KB1602 KB 893 KB1002 KB 558 KB249 KB 150 KB558 KB2601 KB 154

SD Memory CardInterface Compatible with SD memory card standardsDimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.)Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.)M

Compact Power Adapter CA-DCIO(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30)Rated Input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)Rated Output 4.3 V DC, 1.

Using the ClockYou can display the current date and timefor a 5-second* interval using the followingtwo methods.* DefaultsettingMethod 1Hold the FUNC.

I INDEX148Numerics3:2 Guide ... 41AAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 . 134Add Frame ... 89AE Lock ...

Quick-brightLCD...14ShootingInformation...15UsingtheLCDMonitor...12LongShutterMode...57MMacro ...

Sound Recorder Data Rates andRecording Durations (Estimated)... 144Spot AE Point Frame ... 55Spot Fr

FCC Notice(Digital Camera, Model PC1235 systems)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two condition

Battery Charger CB-2LXThis product is not intended to be serviced. Should the productcease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned t

Trademark Acknowledgments• Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarksof Microsoft Corporation, registered in the US and other co

I Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeConfigure the settings to the shooting conditions and shoot.O OMDEqi_FunctionLargeMedium 1Medium 2Recording

FunctionDigital Tele-ConverterEvaluativeMetering CenterWeightedAvg.MethodSpotExposure CompensationI_1 aM[] [] [] _ []Dm[]ml_m'_[]m...!!_1!! _il

LCD Monitor Brightness SettingsThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the followingtwo ways.eChanging Settings Using the Set up Menu (p.

Shooting information[] Digital Tele-converter/ZoomMagnification/Safety Zoom (p. 33)] Spot Frame] [] AF Frame (p. 49)Aperture Setting.!3:2 Guide (p. 41

J_z_,z _y -: _m_i_i_m_,?_ ... i - _i_i_¸ • :_,,••t_,y_,z _i_•?_,y_,•_If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon []displays, it indic

DetailedMy Category(p. 82)Histogram (p. 18)i mmDm[Dl l[]ShootingMode (pp.35, 42, 47, 64,66, Basic Guidepp. 11- 13)[ [ mlMetering Mode (p. 55)_---_ ISO

ShootingoAutomatically adjusts shooting settingsto match particular conditions (SpecialScene mode)OReduces image blur with the IS ModeoAvoid the effec

Histogram FunctionThe histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightnessof the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the

Thiscameraisequippedwithapowersavingfunction.Thepowerwillshutoffinthefollowingcircumstances.Pressthepowerbuttonagaintorestorepower.Shooting Mode Power

When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates andtimes simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-registerthe destination ti

Use the ÷ or ÷ button to select a destina-tion time zone_ .eYou can also select an area with Time Differencefrom thethe touch control dial. In additio

Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings aswell as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep.The following menu

Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My CameraMenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be setwith these menus.(Set up) Menu[] (Rec.)Me

24See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).FUNC. MenuMenu Item[] VtanualModeThe icons shown below are the default settings.Page Menu Ite

Disp.Overlayp.41r_esIS Mode 3ontinuous*/ShootOnly/ p. 32Panning/OffDate Stamp 3ff*/Date/Date& Time p. 40Set _,'_ button []*/_]lml[]/["_l

26Set up Menu []Menu Item OptionsMute On/Off*Volume Off/1/2"/3/4/5* Default settingPage/TopicSetto [On]to silence allsounds except_vamingsounds.(

Time Zone Home*/World p. 20Date/Time Basic Guide p. 9Clock Display 3-10 .1 eec./20sec./30 secJ1"nin./2 min./3 p. 13"nin.Format You can also

I Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which theprocedure can be used.Mode Dial• Unavailable shooting mode

* Default settingPageMy Camera Menu []Menu Item Available SettingsTheme Selectsa commonthemefor each MyCamerasettings item.Setsthe imagedisplayedwhen

Youshouldalwaysformatanewmemorycardoronefromwhichyouwishtoeraseallimagesandotherdata.oToperforma oweveformat,usethe+ button to select [Low LevelFormat

I ShootingYou can also use the touch control dial to select shootingmodes or FUNC. menu opt ons. See the Basic Guide, p. 4.3OApproximate Values for Re

Printingonwidesizepaper(youcancheck_].2 3264x 1832 the composition at a 16:9 aspect ratio.(Widescreen) pixels Areas that will not be recorded appear o

By using the tS mode, you can reduce image blur when magnifyinga distant subject or shooting in low-light situations.You can check the effect of the I

You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital andoptical zooms. The focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) andcharacteristics are as follows.Op

Using the Digital ZoomUsing the Digital Tele-ConverterAdjust the angle of view with the zoom leverand shoot.e[¥] and the zoom factor will displayon th

You can shoot a subject 2 - 50 cm (0.8 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end ofthe lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom,the image area

You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* lamp automaticallyfires with the flash.*This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back fr

In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutterbutton is held down.If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shootcontinuously a

I Table of ContentsItems marked with a_j_ are lists or charts that summarize camerafunctions or procedures.I#Please Read ...

i'_E_ IIt_l,_:lI_|_ Lv_L'__ Isc.1This mode is for recording people against a nightscape or points oflight, such as holiday lighting. You can

FUNC. Menu_ El* (Portrait) _ [] (CreativeLight Effect).See Menus and Settings (p. 22).*Default setting.Press O"(n=Fo(Q_i_y I¸_i _ _iiii_/iiilii_i

You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards bycomposing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio ofapproximately 3:2) shown

You can check a composition's horizontal and vertical alignment aswell as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using ashooting gu

I_'R'_ [-_1[_tT_ I'w]The following movie modes are available.For information on the recording pixets and frame rate in eachmode, refer

• The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory cardyou use (p. 143).* Recording will stop after one hour of continuous recordi

• Before recording, you can set the AE lock (p. 53) andexposure shift.1. Press the ISO button.The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shiftb

Changing Recording Pixels and FrameRatesYou can change the recording pixels and frame rate whenthe movie mode is set to [] (Standard), [] (Color Accen

Changing the Shooting Interval([] (Time Lapse))46

Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later bemerged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.The overlappingse

ShootingHard-to-FocusSubjects(FocusLock.AFLock).. 51Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ... 53Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE L

Compose the second image so that it over-laps a portion of the first and shoot.eYou can retake a shot by pressing the ÷ or ,I_ button and return-ing t

... .. I... J _m mDm s Dm ...The autofocus frame (AF frame) indicates the area used to set thefocus. Select from among the following three foc

• The following occurs when [Face Detect] is selected.- The camera displays up to three frames where it hasdetected a face. At this point, the frame t

mmED m mDm@Dm WE WWIt may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.eSubjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundingseScene

To Release the AF LockPress the _/all, button.• When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCDmonitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 49) mak

You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effectivewhen the contrast is too strong between the subject andbackground or when a subject is

You can locktheflashexposure so thattheexposure settingsarecorrectlysetregardlessofthe compositionofyour subject.To Release the FE LockPress the ISObu

Metering MethodsAppropriate for standard shooting conditions,including backlit scenes. The camera dividesimages into several zones for metering. It ev

Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoidmaking the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against abright background. Adjust

You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make darksubjects appear brighter.FUNC Menu_ _i]* (Exposure Compensation)• 0"See Menus and Set

ChangingMyCameraSettings... 113RegisteringMyCameraSettings... 114Camera...

• Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image wasrecorded at the desired brightness.Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at lowshutter spe

lET;i [r_ i li[_ m4,TJli[.],[_a |YI,_;FJI :Fl_l,[.(4 lo.l,W mNormally, the [] (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimalwhite balance. When the [

Using the Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimalsetting for the shooting conditions by having the cameraevaluate

[] and the exposure compensation setting to [+0]before setting a custom white balance.The correct white balance may not be obtained whenthe exposure s

62You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.My Colors Settings[] My Colors Off Records normally with this setting.Vivid -mphasizes the

Setting the Camera to a Custom Color ModeThismodeallowsyou to adjustthecontrast,sharpnessandsaturationandthecolorbalancefor red,green,blueandskintones

_JF__'__ UI_1£_;_I__'_'__ _"_'__ _'_i;4__ _ _ _;;__;3_]I1__ _]Youcanshootimageswiththeoriginalcolorstransformed.Thiscanb

.eThe Color Accent mode will take [email protected] camera will switch to color inputmode and the display will alternatebetween the original image and the

Shooting in the Color Swap Mode#,Original Color Desired Color(Before Swapping) (After Swapping)Stills: FUNC. Menu_r_* (Manual)_l (ColorSwap).Movies: F

ii_i Aimii;e _ame_a;_ihaiii';_-o_.inai"_i_...appears at the center of the LCD monitorand press the ÷ button,eOnly on

I Handling PrecautionsI_I_ I_I_':_IITest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highlyrecommend that you shoot several trial im

Changing the Save Method for theOriginal ImageWhen shooting still images in the Color Accent or ColorSwap mode, you can set whether or not to save the

Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish toreduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or toturn the flash off w

If the camera shake waming icon ([]) displays while shooting, youcan raise the tSO speed simply by pressing the _,,v button torecord at a shutter spee

You can register a function that you often use with the _,,_ button.The following functions can be registered.Menu Item Page Menu Item PageNotAssigned

Using the _ Button• The setting value of the registered function switches eachtime the ,B,N button is pressed thereafter.- Aconfguraton screen w appea

[][][]mME[][][]m[]mDWmD[][][][][][][]Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor thatdetects the orientation of an image shot with

You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded.eThe recorded image displays for about 2 seconds (or theinterval set with the R

Switching between AF Frames/Changing the Display Position75

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

Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creationa time in the [Time] option_ ,iiiii_iiiiiiiiiii/iiii Oer_ displays when the specified timearrives

VideoFormatPlease set the camera's video signal format to the one used in yourregion before using it with a TV monitor (p. 104).Language SettingP

WThe images you shoo{ are au{omatically assigned {ile numbers. Youcan select how the file number is assigned.File Number Reset FunctionContinuousAuto

File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers startingwith 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assignednumbe

I Playback/ErasingYou can also use the touch control dial to select images andperform var ous operat ons. See the Basic Guide, pp. 4, 18.Press the zoo

Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesThe jump bar will display if you press thezoom lever toward [] while in indexplayback and you can switch the disp

You can organize images into prepared categories (People,Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, youcan perform the following.Ol

When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it ishandy to use the six search keys below to jump over images to findthe object of your searc

Ol_/[]/[]/[]: usethe ÷ or 4* Select the search keybutton to select date, category,folder or movie for playback andpress the FUNO.I$ET button.- The cam

Se'ect°'"a"an'--eThe movie will pause if you pressthe FUNC./SET button during Iplayback, tt will resume when youpress the but

86You can delete portions of recorded movies.* When the shooting interval is 1 sec.**When the shooting interval is 2 sec.Select [] (Edit) in themovie

Dependingonthemovie'sfilesize,itmaytakesometimetosaveaneditedmovie.Ifthebatteryrunsoutofchargepartwaythrough,editedmovieclipscannotbesaved.Whened

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You can select the transition effect displayed when switchingbetween images.[] No transition effect.[] IThe displayed image darkens and the next image

You can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyesmay not be automatically detected in some images or the resultsmay not turn out as you i

Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press _.O[New File]: saves the image under /_ta new file name. The original fileremains as is. The newly savedima

Adding Correction FramesYou can add up to a maximum of 35 correction frames.Ill91

You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the MyColors function. The following selection of My Colors effects isavailable. For detail

• When there is not enough space left on the memory card, _"the My Colors effects cannot be added, o• Although My Colors effects can be added any

In playback mode (including single image playback and indexplayback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to animage. The sound data is save

IErase[] Select[Erase]intheconfirmationscreenandpressthe FUNC.ISETbutton.You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately2 hours without

Sound Recorder PanelUse the ÷ or "I, button to select an option and press FUNC./SET.[] Exit[] Record[] StopPlay[] (Use the ÷ or @ button to selec

Automated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print OrderFormat (DPOF) standard.[] All Images Plays