Canon Powershot SD940 IS User's Guide

ENGLISHCamera User Guide• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.EC277_C

Safety Precautions10Other Warnings• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire,

100The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.• Erasing Images (p. 28)• Quickly Searching Images (p. 104)• Viewing Images

101You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments.Choose *.● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33, choose * and press the m b

Editing102Save the edited movie.● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button.● Press the qr buttons to choose [New File], then press th

103Using Playback and OtherFunctionsThe first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to

104g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.Move the zoom lever toward g.X

Quickly Searching Images105Searching Images by ScrollingPressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line (Scroll Display

106When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 113) or delete (p. 1

107You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds.Choose ..● Press the m button to

Viewing Slideshows108Changing SettingsYou can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed

109You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus.Press the l

Safety Precautions11• Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing.This c

110Move the zoom lever toward k.● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to

111Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Items to Prepare• Camera and TV• AV cable supplied wit

112Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience.Turn off the camera and

113You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 115).Choose :.● Press the m button to choose : in the FUNC. m

Protecting Images114Choose the starting image.● Press the m button.● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button.Choose the ending

Erasing All Images115Choose All ImagesChoose [All Images].● Follow Step 2 on p. 113 to choose [All Images] and press the m button.Protect images.●Pres

Erasing All Images116Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose [Select].● Follow Step 2 on p. 115 to choose [Select] and press the m button.Choose images.● P

Erasing All Images117Select RangeChoose [Select Range].● Follow Step 2 on p. 115 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button.● Follow Steps 3 and

118You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 106) and process all images at once by usi

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)119Choose a selection method.● Press the op buttons to choose a selection method and press the m button.● P

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120You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated.Choose \.● Press the m button to choose \ in

121You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Choose [Resize].● Press the n button and choose the 1

122You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Choose [Trimming].● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimmi

123You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 74 for details on each menu item.Choose [My Colors].● Press the n

124The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. A

125You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Choose [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and

126You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback with the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list simpl

Printing from the Print List (DPOF)127Print Added ImagesThe following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal

128You can choose certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed togeth

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)129Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then c

13Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)130Choose RangeChoose [Select Range].● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 129 and press the m button.● Choose im

131Customizing the CameraYou can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and

132You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48).Turning off Hints & TipsWhen you choose an item in the FUNC. me

Changing Functions133Creating Folders by Shooting DateImages are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooti

Changing Functions134Turning off the Power Saving FunctionYou can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to

Changing Functions135Using the World ClockWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

136If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48).Turning off the AF Assist BeamThe lamp will au

Changing Shooting Functions137Changing the Image Display TimeYou can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting.● Choose [Re

Changing Shooting Functions138Displaying the OverlayYou can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the prin

139You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48).Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback● Choose [Resume], then

14Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.Remove the cover.Insert t

Changing the Start-up Image or Sound140Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen ImageWhen you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback

141Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions.The

142If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.Insert t

143If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting144Image is blurred.• Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23).• Shoot the subject w

Troubleshooting145Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Perform a low-level format of the memory

146If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card is not installed in the correct dir

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen147Cannot select!• When choosing the selection range (pp. 117, 113, 119), you tried to choose a starting ima

148Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode*1 Set to when flash fires.*2 Possible settings: 0 – 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 – 10 shots in [Shots].

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode149{ Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable4 EH U t ≈ w S y O P Z R T Y v x E > z{ *1——{{— {{

Charging the Battery15Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Produc

1504 Shooting MenuMenus*1 AiAF*2 Always [On].*3 [On] when movement is detected.*4 Available when h is chosen.Shooting modesFunctionA4G I F VAF Frame (

Menus151{ Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable4 EH U t ≈ w S y O P Z R T Y v x E > z{{— {{{{{{{{ { —*1*1{{{{{{{{{{{ { { ————————————

Menus1523 Set up MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageMute On/Off*p. 49Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels).p. 49Sound Options Set the sounds for e

Menus1531 Playback Menu2 Print MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageSlideshow Plays back images automatically.p. 107Erase Erases images.p. 115Protect Pro

154• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.• Never place the camera close to magnets or mo

155Camera Effective Pixels. . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total numbe

Specifications156i-Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Off/AutoRecording Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD memory card, SDHC mem

Specifications157Battery Pack NB-4LType. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage. . . . . . . . . .

158Numerics3:2 Guide ... 138AAC Adapter Kit ... 40, 142Accessories ...

Index159Focus Check ...109Focus Lock ...77Format J Memory Card, F

16Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.Check the card’s write-protect tab.● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you w

Index160RRecording Pixels (Image Size) ... 69Red-EyeAuto Correction ... 88Correction ...

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card17Removing the Battery and Memory CardRemove the battery.● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direc

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card18Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card• Values are based on the default settings.• The number of shots tha

19The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on t

2Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.Us

Setting the Date and Time20Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Choose [

21You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.● Pre

22Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)

23The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take

24Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just sho

Taking Pictures25Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (o

Taking Pictures26• the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the

27You can view your images on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Choose an image.●Pressing the

28You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

29You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).Items to Prepare• Camer

3Test ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiar

Printing Images30Print images.● Press the m button, then press the op buttons to choose 2 and press the m button.X The Print Settings screen will appe

31The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a lo

Shooting Movies32Shoot.● Press the shutter button fully.X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the

33You can view your movies on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you shot will appear.X appears on movies.Choose a

34You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the so

Transferring Images to a Computer35Items to Prepare• Camera and computer• DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2)• Interface cabl

Transferring Images to a Computer36Connect the camera to the computer.● Turn off the camera.● Follow Step 2 on p. 29 to connect the camera to a comput

Transferring Images to a Computer37Transfer Images● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].X All images not p

38AccessoriesWrist StrapWS-DC7DIGITAL CAMERASolution DiskAV CableAVC-DC400*1AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10Supplied with Camera*1

Accessories39High-Power FlashHF-DC1Compact Photo Printers(SELPHY series)Inkjet Printers(PIXMA series)Card Reader Windows/MacintoshVideo IN TerminalAud

4What Do You Want to Do?4● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . .

40The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power Supplies• AC

41Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2EC277_CUG-E_

42Mode SwitchUse the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.Components GuideLamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64) / AF Assist Beam (p. 136) / Red-Eye Reducti

Components Guide431 ButtonWhen the lens is extended, you can switch between the Shooting and Playback modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use t

44Shooting (Information Display)* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjust

Information Displayed on the Screen45Playback (Detailed Information Display)Switching the DisplayYou can change the display using the l button.Print L

Indicator46Display in Dark Conditions during ShootingThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the c

47You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 148). You can also use the FUN

48Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu

49You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Mute].● Press the qr buttons to cho

What Do You Want to Do?51● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27● Automatically play back pictu

50The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.With the MenuDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [LCD Brightness].● Press the qr buttons t

51When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Reset All

52Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, e

53To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.Power Saving during ShootingThe monitor will t

54You can check the current time.● Press and hold the m button.X A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time.● If you hold the cam

55Shooting in SpecialConditions and CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common fun

56The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.Set the mode switch to

Shooting in Various Conditions57H Take indoor shots (Indoor)● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.U Shoot sunsets (Sunset)● Lets you take shots

Shooting in Various Conditions58y Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium (Aquarium)● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life in indoor

59You can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Choose !.● Press the qr buttons to choose !, then press the m button.X ! will appear on t

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting y

60You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)61To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and

62You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

63The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shu

64Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, press the shutter button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row

65Choosing Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

66You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42).Choose G.● C

67You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at ma

68You can shoot landscapes and far away subjects. The focusing range is 3 m (9.8 ft.) and greater from the camera.Choose u.● After pressing the q butt

69You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings.Choose the recording pixels.● Press the m button and choose , then press the m butto

Table of Contents7Continuous Shooting... 73Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 74Shooting Us

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)70Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio• The values in the table are measured ac

71Choose the ISO speed.● Press the m button and choose , then press the m button again.Choose an option.● Press the op buttons to choose an option, t

72The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors.Choose the white balance.● Press the m button and choose

73You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval (0.8 shots/sec.).Choose a Drive mode.● Press the m button and choose , then press the m button again

74You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.Choose My Colors.● Press the m button and choose , then press the m b

Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer75 Custom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be

76You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).Choose $.● Press the p button, then use the op buttons to choose

77You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.•Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 111).•

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79Getting More Out of YourCameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.• T

Table of Contents8Using Household Power ...142Troubleshooting...143List of Messages that Appear on the Screen..

80You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot.Choose [AF Frame].● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, an

Magnifying the Focal Point81You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check the focus.Choose [AF-Point Zoom].● Press the n b

82The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.Lock

83While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects withou

84You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.Choose the Metering mode.● Press the m button and

85When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exp

86You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same t

87The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum bri

88You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash.Choose [Flash Settings].● Press the n button, choose [Flash Setting

89When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection].● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab,

9•Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.•Th

90You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prev

91You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come

Changing the Color and Shooting92Y Color SwapYou can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color.Choose Y.●

Changing the Color and Shooting93Specify the range of colors to be swapped.●Press the op buttons to adjust the range of colors affected.●Choose a nega

94Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic ima

95Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Mov

96You can choose between three Movie modes.Set the mode switch to E.Choose a Movie mode.● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to choose E, the

97You can choose between three image quality settings.Choose the image quality.● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to choose , then press t

98You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2.Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.Lock the exposure.● After

99The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the s