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Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Main Features
Shooting
Playback
Editing
Printing
Conventions Used in this Guide
Table of Contents
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Handling Precautions
Camera Body Temperature
About the LCD Monitor
Video Format
Language Setting
Safety Precautions
Warnings
Equipment
zDo not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources
zStore this equipment out of the reach of children and infants
zStop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes
Battery
zThe battery should not be immersed in water or sea water
zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery
zUse only recommended battery and accessories
zUse only the specified battery charger to charge the battery
Cautions
zBe careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens
zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas
zDo not use in locations with poor ventilation
Flash
zBe careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Before Using the Camera—BasicOperations
Using the Clock
LCD Monitor Brightness Settings
Night Display
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Shooting Information (Shooting mode)
Playback Information (Playback Mode)
Detailed
Basic—Camerathe Using Before
Histogram Function
Power Saving Function
Setting the Home/World Time Zones
Switching to the Destination Time Zone
FUNC. Menu
Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
Rec. Menu
Play Menu
Print Menu
Set up Menu
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My Camera Menu
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
Formatting Memory Cards
1 (Set up) Menu[Format]
zLow Level Format
Shooting
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)
Approximate Values for Compression Settings
How to Use the IS Mode
1(Rec.) Menu [IS Mode] [Continuous]*/ [Shoot Only]/[Panning]/[Off]
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele- Converter
1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.6x]/[2.0x]
zStandard
z1.6x/2.0x
Using the Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Tele-Converter
Magnified Close-UpShooting (Digital Macro)
Red-EyeReduction Function
1(Rec.) Menu[Red-Eye][On]*/[Off]
Setting the Slow Synchro Function
1(Rec.) Menu [Slow Synchro] [On]/ [Off]
Continuous Shooting
*Recommended Memory Card
1Press the button and use the or but- ton to display
2Shoot
To Cancel Continuous Shooting
Special Effect Options
1 FUNC. Menu * (Portrait) (Creative Light Effect)
2 Press
3 Use the or button to select a shape and press
, then shoot
Embedding the Date in the Image Data
Setting the Display Overlay
Movie Shooting
1 FUNC. Menu* (Standard)
FUNC./ SET
2 Shoot
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Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates
Changing the Shooting Interval ((Time Lapse))
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
4 Repeat the procedure for additional images
Switching between Focusing Modes
1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [Face Detect]*/[On]/[Off]
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Shooting Hard-to-FocusSubjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock
4 Re-aimthe camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot
To Release the AF Lock
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
2 Focus on the part of the subject on which
you wish to lock the exposure setting
3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button
To Release the AE Lock
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
Switching between Metering Modes
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
1 FUNC. Menu* (Exposure Compensation)
To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)
1 FUNC. Menu* (Exposure Compensation)
2 Use the or button to select the shutter
speed
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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Using the Custom White Balance
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Shooting in a My Colors Mode
My Colors Settings
Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode
Changing Colors
Shooting in the Color Accent Mode
Stills: FUNC. Menu
* (Manual)
(Color
5Press to complete the setting, then shoot
Shooting in the Color Swap Mode
Swap)
Movies: FUNC. Menu
* (Standard)
(Color Swap)
6 Press to complete the setting, then shoot
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
Adjusting the ISO Speed
1 Press the button and use the or button to switch settings
Changing the ISO Speed with One Touch (Auto ISO Shift)
1(Rec.) Menu [Auto ISO Shift][On]/[Off]
2 Press the shutter button halfway
button while holding the shut
ter button down halfway. When the
Registering Functions with the button
Using the Button
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
(Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate] [On]
[Off]
Checking for Focus Right After Shooting
1 Shoot
2 Press (or ) while the Recorded Image image is displayed
Camera is focused:
Camera is not focused:
Switching between AF Frames/ Changing the Display Position
Creating an Image Destination (Folder)
Creates a folder the next time you shoot
1(Set up) Menu[Create Folder]
2 Use the or button to add a check mark
beside [Create New Folder]
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation
2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and
a time in the [Time] option
Resetting the File Number
File and Folder Numbers
Playback/Erasing
Switching between Sets of Nine Images
Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
1(Play) Menu
category and press the button
Jumping to Images
1 In single image playback mode, press the button
2 Usekey. the or button to select a search
3 Display the Images
Viewing Movies
1 Display a movie and press
2 Select (Play) and press
Operating the Movie Control Panel
Editing Movies
1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and
press
3 Select (Save) and press
4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press
Rotating Images in the Display
2 Use the or button to select an image to
rotate and press to rotate it
Playback with Transition Effects
1(Play) Menu
Red-EyeCorrection Function
Examples:
2 Use the or button to select an image to correct and press
3 Select [Start] and press
[New File]:
[Overwrite]:
5 Press and select [Yes] or [No], then press
Adding Correction Frames
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function
4 Select [OK] and press
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
2 Use the or button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press
3 Select (Record) and press
Sound Memo Panel
Sound-OnlyRecording (Sound Recorder)
Sound Recorder Panel
FUNC./SET
Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Transition Effects
Select a date/category/folder to play back (//)
Selecting Images for Playback (–)
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
Protecting Images
2 Select a menu item and press
3 Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press
z[Select]
z[Select by Date] [Select by
Category] [Select by Folder]
5 Select [Protect] and press
Viewing Images on a TV set
1 Turn off the Camera and the TV
2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT ter- minal
Plug the other ends of the
AV cable to the VIDEO IN
Erasing Images
1 (Play) Menu
3 Select the image, date, category or folder and press
4 Press
5 Select [OK] and press
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
1 Turn the mode dial to (Playback)
(Print) MenuSelect a menu item
2 Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press
-(Standard)/(Both)
-(Index)
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Setting the Print Style
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
Single Images
2 Select [Order] and press
3 Use the or button to select an image to transfer and press
All the Images on a Memory Card
2 Select [Mark all] and press
3 Select [OK] and press
Changing My Camera Settings
1(My Camera) MenuMenu item
2 Select the contents you wish to set
Registering My Camera Settings
(My Camera) MenuMenu item to register
2 Select or and press
3 Select an image or record a sound
zStart-upImage
zStart-up,Operation, Self-timer
and Shutter Sounds
Troubleshooting
LCD monitor
Nothing displays
The LCD monitor will shut off during shooting
Camera screen is black at start-up
The display darkens
Shooting
Camera will not record
Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image
Image is blurred or out of focus
Subject in recorded image is too dark
Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white
Image contains noise
White dots appear on the image
Eyes appear red
Continuous shooting
slows down
Recording images to memory card takes a long time
Shooting Movies
The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly
"!" displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped
Zoom does not operate
Playback
Cannot play back
Movies cannot be edited
Movies do not play back correctly
Reading images from memory card is slow
Battery/Battery Charger
Battery consumed quickly
Battery will not charge
TV monitor output
Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor
Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers
Cannot print
List of Messages
Naming error
Change the battery pack
No image
Image too large
Incompatible JPEG
Cannot rotate
Incompatible WAVE
Cannot register this image
Cannot modify image
Cannot assign to category
Cannot complete
Unselectable image
Communication error
Lens error, restart camera
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Appendix
Battery Charge
Battery Handling Precautions
Charging the Battery
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
Write Protect Tab
Cautions When Handling
Formatting
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
High-PowerFlash HF-DC1
Batteries
zCharge becomes Severely Limited
zUsage in Cold Temperatures
zNon-Useover Extended Periods
Camera Body
Lens
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Specifications
PowerShot SD850 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS
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Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L(Fully charged))
Test Conditions
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated)
Image Data Sizes (Estimated)
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
Battery Pack NB-5L
Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE
Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10
U.S.A. and Canada only:
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FCC Notice
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio
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Disclaimer
Trademark Acknowledgments
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode