Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH User manual

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Check ifthe following items are included in your camera package. Ifanything

is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.

Camera Battery Pack NB-5L

(with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger

CB-2LXlCB-2LXE

Cable

AVC-DC400 D

Wrist

Strap

WS-DC7

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Memory Card

(32 MB) Canon Digital Camera

Solution

Disk

Warranty

Card

"Canon

Customer

Support"

leaflet

Camera User Guide (This GUide)

Direct

User Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to aprinter (sold

separately) and print.

Software Starter Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to acomputer.

Detailed user guides (PDF format) for using the included

ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs are available

the Canon website (English only):

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html

"Use

Genuine Canon

Accessories

Recommended" Leaflet.

Test Shots

Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images

were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and

affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages

arising from any malfunction

acamera or accessory, including memory

cards, that results

the failure

an image to be recorded orto be recorded

away that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not

record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission

ofthe copyright holder. Please be advised that

certain cases the copying

of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by

means of acamera

other device may contravene copyright or other legal

rights even ifthe image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera's warranty is only effective in the country

sale. Ifthere is a

problem with the camera while abroad, please return it back to the country

sale before proceeding with awarranty claim to aCanon Customer Support

Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer

support list supplied with your camera.

LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing

techniques. More than

99.99%

the pixels operate to specificatton, but

occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. The

camera is not damaged. This also has no effect on the recorded image.

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for

extended period as the

camera body may become warm. The camera is not damaged.

Memory Cards

This camera can use various types

memory cards. These are collectively

referred to as memory cards

this guide.

Shoot, leaving it to the camera.to make settings

Shoot various scenes .

-Take good shots

people

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(p.54)

-Take good landscapes

Kids'~f1d";~~ts

(p.54)

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(p. 55)

-Shoot various other scenes

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Under'

water

(p.

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56)

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56)

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56)

(p.

56)

Focus

faces

21,62,78,81

Shoot

places where Icannot use the flash

(turn offthe flash)

Shoot pictures with me

them too (self-timer)

61,62

Insert the date and time into my shots 60

Take

close-up

pictures

subjects

(macro

shooting) 63

Take close up pictures of subjects using the zoom

(digital macro shooting)

Take sepia toned or black and white pictures

Change the size

picture Iwant to take

(recording pixels) 68

Take pictures continuously 72

Shoot without camera shake (image stabilization) ..........139

Shoot without camera shake even

low light conditions

(High ISO Auto)

56,70

What

Do You Want

Do?

Continuously focus

subjects that move (Servo AF) 80

Adjust dark subjects and shoot (i-Contrast) 84

Look at my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . .

Look at pictures on aTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Quickly search pictures 98, 99

Erase pictures 25, 107

Protect pictures from accidental erasure

111

Shoot movies ...............................

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View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Easily print pictures. ..........................

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Save images to acomputer

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Turn off sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.. ..

Use the camera abroad

13,

133

Chapters 1- 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions

this camera. Chapters 4and

explain the advanced functions, letting you

learn further as you read each chapter:

Checking the Package Contents 2

Read This First 3

What Do You Want to Do? .4

LCD Monitor Precautions 8

Safety Precautions 9

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Charging the Battery

Inserting the Battery and Memory

Card

Setting the Date and Time 17

Setting the Display Language 19

Pressing the Shutter Button 20

Taking Pictures

Viewing Images 24

Erasing Images 25

Printing Images 26

Shooting Movies 28

Viewing Movies 30

Downloading Images to a

Computer

Accessories 36

Separately Sold Accessories 38

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Components Guide .40

Information Displayed

the

Screen 42

Indicators .44

@FUNC. Menu -Basic

Operations 45

MENU -Basic Operations

Changing the Sound Settings 47

Changing the Screen Brightness 48

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings 49

Formatting Memory Cards 50

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down)

Changing the Image Display Time

Clock Functions 52

Shooting

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Scenes

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Shooting Various Scenes 54

Turning the Flash Off 57

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Zooming

More Closely on

Subjects (Digital Zoom) 58

Inserting the Date and Time 60

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Using the Self-Timer.

Using the Face Self-Timer 62

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) 63

Zooming

on Close Subjects

(Digital Macro) 64

Making

Settings

for

the

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Program AE 66

Turning the Flash

Shooting Far Away Subjects.

(Infinity) 67

Changing the Recording Pixels

(Image Size) 68

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Changing the Image Quality

(Compression Ratio) 68

ISO

Changing the ISO Speed 70

Adjusting the Tone

(White Balance)

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) 72

Continuous Shooting 72

Changing the Tone of

Image

(My Colors) 73

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Shooting Using the Two Second

Self-Timer 74

Customizing the Self-Timer. 75

Shooting Using aTV 75

Changing the Composition to Shoot

(Focus Lock) 76

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Changing the AF Frame Mode 78

Shooting With Magnified Focus

Display 79

AFL

Shooting with AF Lock 80

Shooting with Servo AF 80

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Selecting the Person to

Focus On (Face Select)

Changing the Metering Mode 82

AEL

Shooting with AE Lock 82

FEL

Shooting with

Lock 83

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Adjusting Dark Subjects and

Shooting (i-Contrast) 84

@Red-Eye Correction 85

Shooting Long Exposures 86

Changing the Color and Shooting 87

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Shooting Stitch Assist

Images 90

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Changing the Movie Mode 92

Changing the Image Quality 92

AE Lock/Exposure Shift 93

Other Shooting Functions 94

Playback Functions 94

Editing 95

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Search Images by Sets of 9

(Index Display) 98

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Searching for Images Using the

Jump Display.: 99

Viewing Slideshows

101

Checking the Focus or People's

Expressions (Focus Check) 104

QMagnifying Images 105

Changing Image Transitions 105

Viewing Images

aTV 106

Erasing All Images 107

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111

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Organizing Images by Category

(My Category) 113

@Rotating Images 114

Resizing Images 115

nTrimming 116

Adding Effects With the

My Colors Function 117

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Adjusting Dark Subjects

(i-Contrast) 118

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Correcting Red-Eye Effect 119

fJ Attaching Sound Memos

121

Transferring Images to a

Computer 122

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Designating Images for

Transfer (DPOF) 123

Print List (DPOF) 125

Designating Images for Printing

(DPOF) 126

Sound-Only Recording

(Sound Recorder) 129

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Changing Functions 132

Changing Shooting Functions 136

Changing Playback Functions

140

Changing the Start-up Image or

Sound (My Camera Settings)

141

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.Using Household Power 144

Using aSupplementary Flash 144

You Think There is aProblem 145

List

Messages That Appear

the Screen 148

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode 150

Menus 152

Handling Precautions 156

Specifications 157

Index 160

Do not sit in achair with the camera

your pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.

When putting the camera

your bag, ensure that hard objects

do not come into contact with the LCD monitor.

Ifthis occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.

Do not attach accessories to the strap.

Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.

i.) Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described ,

below and in the "Safety Precautions" section. Always ensure that the camera

operated

correctly.

.y The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to

yourselfand other persons, or damage to the equipment.

sBe sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

Warnings Denotes the possibility

serious injury

death.

Cautions Denotes the possibility

injury or damage to the equipment.

Warnings

Camera

¢Store

this

equipment

out

the

reach

children

and

infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around achild's neck could result

asphyxiation.

Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. Ifthis occurs,

contact adoctor immediately.

not

trigger

the

flash in

proximity

human

eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the

flash.

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not

attempt

disassemble

alter

any

part

the

equipment

that

not

expressly

described

this

guide.

avoid

the

risk

injury,

not

touch

the

interior

the camera

has been

dropped

otherwise

damaged.

Stop

operating

the

camera

immediately

emits

smoke, astrange smell,

otherwise

behaves abnormally.

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not

allow

liquids

foreign

objects

enter

the camera.

This could result in fire

electrical shock.

If liquid

foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn

the camera power

off

and remove the battery.

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not

use

organic

solvents

such

as alcohol, benzine,

thinner

clean

the

equipment.

"Use

only

recommended

power

sources.

Battery,

Battery

Charger

)Use

only

recommended batteries.

not

place

the

battery near

direct

flame.

not

let

the

battery

come

into

contact

with

water

(e.g. sea water)

other

liquids.

,,"

not

attempt

disassemble, alter

apply

heat

the

battery.

Safety Precautions

Avoid

dropping

subjecting

the battery

severe impacts.

This may cause explosions

leaks, resulting

fire, injury and damage to the

surroundings.

the event that abattery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing

contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.

If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera

distributor

the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Unplug the battery charger from the

power

outlet after recharging is

complet~,

when you are

not

using

it.

not

place anything,

such

cloth

top

the battery charger

while

is _

charging.

Leaving the unit plugged

for along period

time may cause it to overheat and

distort, resulting

fire.

Use

only

the specified battery charger

charge the battery.

not

cut, damage, alter

place heavy items on the

power

cord.

Unplug the

power

cord

periodically

and wipe away any

dust

and

dirt

that has

collected on the plug, the

exterior

the

power

outlet, and the

surrounding

area.

not

handle the

power

cord

with

wet

hands.

This could result

fire

electrical shock.

Before

you

discard batteries,

cover

the terminals

with

tape

other

insulators.

Contacting other metal materials

waste containers may lead to fire

explosions.

Cautions

not

aim the camera

bright

light

sources

(the sun, etc.).

Doing so may cause malfunction

damage the image sensor (CCD).

Be careful

not

bang the camera

subject

strong

impacts

shocks

when hanging

the strap.

Be careful

not

bump

push

strongly

the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

When using the camera on abeach

at a

windy

location, be careful

not

allow

dust

sand

enter

the camera.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

not

use the

equipment

in amanner

that

exceeds the rated capacity

the

electrical

outlet

wiring

accessories. Do

not

use

the

power

cord

plug

are

damaged,

not

fully

plugged

into

the outlet.

Avoid

using, placing

storing

the camera in the

following

places.

Places subject to strong sunlight.

Places subject to temperatures above 40° C(104° F).

Humid

dusty areas.

These could cause leakage, overheating

explosion, resulting

fire, burns

other

injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation

the casing.

not

allow

dirt

metal

objects

(such as

pins

keys)

contact

the charger

terminals

plug.

This could result

fire, electrical shock

other damage.

not

use the flash

with

dirt,

dust

other

items

stuck

the surface,

when

covering the flash

with

your

fingers

clothing.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

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