Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide
Basic Operations
Various Shooting Methods
Workflow and Reference Guides
Getting Started (p. 7)
Learning More (p. 37)
Checking the Package Contents
Table of Contents
Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Various Shooting Methods
Playback/Erasing130
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting to a TV
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
Troubleshooting
Appendix201
Safety Precautions
Preventing Malfunctions
Handling the Memory Card
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
Please Read
zPreparations
zShooting Still Images
zViewing Still Images
zShooting Movies
zViewing Movies
Preparations
Charging the Battery
Installing the Battery and Memory Card
4.Close the cover (c, d)
To Remove the Battery
To Remove the Memory Card
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Display Language
Shooting Still Images (Auto Mode)
4.Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus
5.Without changing anything else
press the shutter button all the
way (press fully) to shoot
Mute Setting
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review)
Viewing Still Images
Shooting Movies (Standard Mode)
6.Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording
• The indicator will blink green and the
data will be recorded onto the
memory card
zDo not touch the microphone while recording
Viewing Movies
Erasing
Printing
2.Turn on the printer
3.Press the camera’s button and turn on the power
• The button will light blue
• will display on movies
4.Use the or button to select an image to print and
Downloading Images to a Computer
Items to Prepare
System Requirements
Preparing to Download Images
2.Connecting the camera to a computer
3.Preparing to download images to the computer
1. Press the camera’s button and turn on the power
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Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer)
Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor
MENU
All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images
2.Use the or button to select , or and press
the button
4.Press the button after downloading finishes
You will return to the Direct Transfer menu
Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer
Macintosh
System Map
Supplied with Camera
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Optional Accessories
Direct Print Compatible Printers
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Components Guide
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Back View
Using the Viewfinder
Controls
Using the Touch Control Dial
The following functions can be operated using the touch control dial
Using the Button
How to Use the Mode Dial
Indicators
Power Saving Function
Using the Clock
Method
Basic Operations
Menus and Settings
FUNC. Menu
Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
Menus and Default Settings
Play Menu
Print Menu
Set up Menu
Print Method
My Camera Menu
Using the LCD Monitor
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Use the following methods to shoot:
-Set the IS mode to any setting other than [off] (p. 79)
-Raise the ISO speed (p. 104)
-Configure Auto ISO Shift to a setting other than [Off] (p. 105)
-Select a setting other than (flash off) (p. 71)
Playback Mode (Standard)
Playback Mode (Detailed)
Focus Check
The following information may also be displayed with some images
Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly
Histogram Function
LCD Monitor Brightness
LCD Monitor Brightness Settings
Setting the World Clock
Setting the Home/World Time Zones
4 Select (World)
5 Select a destination area
Switching to the Destination Time Zone
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
Formatting Memory Cards
Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Shooting with the Optical Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter
Shooting with the Digital Zoom
3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot
Safety Zoom Zone
Safety Zoom Factor
Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter
Magnified Close-UpShooting (Digital Macro)
Using the Flash
Shooting Close-Ups/InfinityShot
Using the Self-Timer
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ()
1 Select [Self-timer]
Changing the Recording Pixels
Compression (Still Images)
1 Select a compression setting
Approximate Values for Compression Settings
(p. 219)
(p. 221)
Configuring the Postcard Mode
Embedding the Date in the Image Data
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function
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Various Shooting Methods
Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions
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zThe shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake
zNoise can be noticeable when the ISO speed is set to mode
Shooting in Manual Mode
Continuous Shooting
Setting the Red-EyeReduction Function
Setting the Slow Synchro Function
Movie Shooting
3.Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option
•See Changing Colors (p. 116) for the procedures for using and
•During shooting, the recording time and [zRec.] appear on the LCD monitor
-When the maximum recording time elapses
-When the built-inmemory or memory card becomes full
zBe careful of the following while recording
-Do not touch the microphone (p. 38)
2.Use the or button to adjust the exposure.Press the
the white balance, My Colors or shooting mode settings
zIf you register the function with the button, you can
Changing Recording Pixels
Changing the Shooting Interval (Time Lapse)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
4 Repeat the procedure for additional images
5 Press the button after the last shot
Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check)
Shoot
• The recorded image displays
•The frame displays as follows
To Cancel Checking the Focus
Press the shutter button halfway
Switching between Focusing Modes
Face Detect Feature
Changing the AF Frame Size
1 Select [AF Frame Size]
Shooting Hard-to-FocusSubjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
Adjusting the ISO Speed
Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift)
Shoot with [button] Selected
3Press the shutter button
halfway
4 Press the button while holding the shutter button down halfway
5 Now press the shutter button fully
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
Switching between Metering Modes
Setting the Shutter Speed
(Long Shutter Mode)
Use of the flash may result in an
zThe following are unavailable:
-Exposure Compensation
-Metering
-AE Lock
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Using the Custom White Balance
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Shooting in a My Colors Mode
Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode ()
Changing Colors
Shooting in the Color Accent Mode
Movies:
2 Press the button
4 Press to complete the setting, then shoot
Shooting in the Color Swap Mode
5 Press to complete the setting, then shoot
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category)
Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button
1 Select [Set button]
button to select [Set
Using the Button
Setting the Display Overlays
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation
Resetting the File Number
File and Folder Numbers
Playback/Erasing
Magnifying Images
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)
Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check display)
Displaying the Focus Check
Changing the Display Magnification
3 Press the zoom lever toward
Changing between Frames
3 Press
Changing the Display Position
Jumping to Images
2 Use the or button to
select a search key
3 Display the Images
Selected
, , Selected
Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
Categories
Category Selection Methods
2 Choose a selection method
[Select]
3 Categorize the images
[Select Range]
3Select the first image
4 Select the last image
5 Select a category
6 Accept the setting
Viewing Movies
(Operating the Movie Control Panel)
Operating the Movie Control Panel
Editing Movies
Select [Save]
Save the file
1.Use the , , or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]
[New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The
[Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The
Rotating Images in the Display
Playback with Transition Effects
Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
3 Start the slide show
2.Use the or button to select [Start]
•The following functions are available during slide shows
-Pausing/resuming: Press the FUNC./SET button
Fast forwarding/rewinding: press the
Select a date/category/folder to play back (//)
1 Select a playback method
2 Select images to play back
Selecting Images for Playback (–)
2 Select images to play
back
FUNC
SET
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
•Play Time
•Repeat
1Select [Set up]
2Configure the setting
Red-EyeCorrection Function
3 Correct the image
4 Save the image
5 Display the saved image
Add Correction Frame
Removing Correction Frames
1 Select [Remove Frame]
3 Delete the frame
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function
3 Select a My Colors type
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Attaching Sound Memos to Images
Sound Memo Panel
Sound-OnlyRecording (Sound Recorder)
Sound Recorder Panel
Protecting Images
3 Protect the image
3 Select the first image
5 Protect the images
[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]
3 Select the images
4 Protect the images
Erasing Images
1 Select [Erase]
2 Select an erasure method
3 Select the image
4 Erase the image
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5 Erase the images
4 Erase the images
Registering Functions to the Playback Button
Using the Button
1 In playback mode, press the button
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Setting the DPOF Print Settings
Setting the Print Style
1 Select [Print Settings]
Select a print settings method
[Select Images & Qty.] 2 Select the images
- Standard ( )/Both
- Index ( )
2Select the first image
3 Select the last image
4 Configure the print settings
3 Configure the print settings
[Select All Images]
2Configure the print settings
• The screen will return to the selection method screen
•Selecting [Cancel] cancels the operation
zPrint settings cannot be set for movies
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
[Order]
Select the images
[Mark all]
3 Select [OK]
Connecting to a TV
Shooting/Playback Using a TV
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
Changing My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings
- [Start-up]/[Operation]/[Self-timer]/[ShutterSounds]
4 Register the setting
Troubleshooting
“Card locked!” message appears
The Date/Time menu appears
Nothing is displayed
The LCD monitor will shut off during shooting
Camera screen is black at start-up
Display flickers
Display flickers when shot zThis is not a camera malfunction
A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor
appears
A slow shutter speed has
Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular
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
Lens will not retract
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
Cannot play back
You attempted to play back zComputer images that cannot be
images shot with another
camera or images edited
added to the camera using the
Battery consumed quickly
Battery will not charge
Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor
Cannot print
List of Messages
Naming error
Change the battery pack
No image
No images recorded on memory card
Image too large
Incompatible WAVE
Cannot register this image
Cannot modify image
Cannot assign to category
You attempted to categorize an image recorded in a different camera
Cannot select
Communication error
Lens error, restart camera
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Appendix
zStop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes
zDo not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord
zUse only recommended power accessories
Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock
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
Others
Such items may lose data or stop working
zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas
Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage
zDo not use in locations with poor ventilation
zBe careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting
Doing so could result in burns
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Battery Charge
zThe following icon and message will display
Battery Handling Precautions
zKeep the battery terminals clean at all times
z Do not allow any metal objects such
Charging the Battery
Cautions When Handling
Formatting
If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and
1 Connect the power cord to
the compact power
adapter first and then plug
the other end into the
power outlet
High-PowerFlash HF-DC1
Batteries
zCharge becomes Severely Limited
zUsage in Cold Temperatures
zNon-Useover Extended Periods
Camera Body
Lens
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
PowerShot SD950 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 960 IS
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Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L(Fully charged))
Test Conditions
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
:Card included with the camera
Movie
Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Dura
tions (Estimated)
Image Data Sizes (Estimated)
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
Battery Pack NB-5L
Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE
Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10
(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30)
U.S.A. and Canada only:
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYfor information on how to recycle this battery
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Battery Charger CB-2LX
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