Canon PowerShot SD550 user manual

User manual for the device Canon PowerShot SD550

Device: Canon PowerShot SD550
Category: Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Canon
Size: 2.66 MB
Added : 8/20/2013
Number of pages: 131
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DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Advanced Appendix
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
CDI-E193-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN

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Main Features Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene mode) Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor Changes image colors to create special effects (My Colors modes) Playback Plays movies with sound Auto plays slideshows Editing Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge complian

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Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128). In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide. This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating

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Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . .47 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . .49 Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . . .90 Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 When the power

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Handling Precautions Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be reco

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Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does n

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Warnings Equipment Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of

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Battery 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. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. Use only recommended battery and accessories. Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surro

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Others 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. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. Cautions Equipment Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks t

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Flash 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 fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Doing so could result in burns. 10

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Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature cha

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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 89) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) Terminal Cover (Basic Guide p. 19) Wrist Strap Mount Microphone (p. 76) AF-assist Beam (p. 28) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 40) Viewfinder Window (p. 21) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Lens The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously. 12

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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide Back View LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 21) Tripod Socket Lock Release Switch DC Coupler Terminal Cover Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 2) Battery Compartment (Memory Card/Battery Compartment) 13

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Operation Panel Speaker Indicators (p. 22) Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Power Lamp Zoom Lever (p. 69, Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Mode Dial (Basic Guide pp. 5, 6) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 26) MENU Button (p. 27) (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Button (Basic Guide p. 10) (ISO Speed)/ (Jump)/ Button (pp. 64, 71) (Flash)/ B

Summary of the content on the page No. 17

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1Press . The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Playback Mode ( , , or ) ( ) Standard Standard (No Information) Detailed Detailed (Information View) Off No Information In the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. The LCD monitor on or off setting is reta

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Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down continuously. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to display the date and time, the time will be

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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 30) Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP button for more than one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting,

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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) * Spot AE Point Frame ISO Speed (p. 64) * AF Frame (p. 46) Shooting Method (pp. 38, 40) * Low Battery (p. 105) Zoom Magnification* (p. 37) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 10) Grid Lines* (p. 28) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Auto Rotate (p. 65) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 42) * AE Lock (p. 48) • Stills: Recordable Shots • Movies (Sec.): Remaining Time/ * FE Lock (p. 49) Elapsed * AF Lock (p. 47) Time Zone (p. 24) *


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