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Canon Powershot SD1100 IS User Manual

Canon Powershot SD1100 IS
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CDI-E349-010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN
Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
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Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 194–201).
Getting Started p. 7
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Canon Powershot SD1100 IS Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Camera
BrandCanon
ModelPowershot SD1100 IS
Optical Zoom3x
Digital Zoom4x
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
ISO Range80-1600
Video Recording640 x 480 at 30 fps
BatteryNB-4L Lithium-Ion
Aperture Rangef/2.8-f/4.9
Shutter Speed15-1/1500 sec
Resolution8.0 Megapixels
Storage TypeSD/SDHC/MMC
Weight125 g
Focal Length35-105 mm (35mm equivalent)
Sensor1/2.5-inch CCD
Image StabilizationOptical Image Stabilizer

Summary

Please Read

Test Shots

Perform trial shots to confirm camera operation and settings before important shoots.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Use of digital cameras for personal use only; infringes copyright laws.

Camera Body Temperature

Camera body may become warm during prolonged use.

About the LCD Monitor

Details on LCD monitor manufacturing and pixel behavior.

Getting Started

Preparations

Initial setup steps including charging battery and installing memory card.

Shooting Still Images

Step-by-step guide on how to shoot still photographs in Auto mode.

Viewing Still Images

Instructions on how to view captured still images on the camera.

Erasing

Procedures for selecting and deleting images from the camera.

Printing

Steps for connecting to a printer and printing photos directly.

Shooting Movies

Guide on how to record video clips using the camera.

Downloading Images to a Computer

How to transfer images from the camera to a computer.

Components Guide

Front View

Identification of external parts on the front of the camera.

Back View

Identification of external parts on the back of the camera.

Controls

Overview of camera buttons and their functions.

How to Use the Mode Switch

Explanation of how to select shooting modes using the mode switch.

Indicators

Explanation of the camera's indicator lights and their meanings.

Basic Operations

Menus and Settings

How to navigate and use the camera's menus for settings.

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus

Details on information shown on the LCD during shooting and in menus.

Commonly Used Shooting Functions

Shooting with the Optical Zoom

How to use the camera's optical zoom to frame subjects.

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

Combining optical and digital zoom for extended magnification.

Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)

How to shoot very close subjects using the macro function.

Using the Flash

How to select and use the built-in flash modes.

Using the Self-Timer

How to use the self-timer for delayed shots.

Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images)

How to adjust the resolution of still images.

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function

How to activate and use the image stabilization feature.

Adjusting the ISO Speed

How to set the ISO speed for different lighting conditions.

Various Shooting Methods

Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions

Using camera modes for specific shooting scenarios like portraits or night shots.

Shooting in Manual Mode

How to manually adjust camera settings for shooting.

Movie Shooting

How to record movies with different settings and modes.

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

How to capture images for creating panoramic photos.

Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check)

How to check focus and facial expressions on captured images.

Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face Select and Track)

How to select a specific face for focus and tracking.

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)

Techniques for focusing on difficult subjects.

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

How to lock exposure settings for consistent lighting.

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

How to adjust exposure for brighter or darker images.

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

How to adjust white balance for accurate colors.

Shooting in a My Colors Mode

Applying creative color effects to images.

Playback/Erasing

Viewing Magnified Images

How to zoom in on images for closer inspection.

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

Viewing multiple images at once in an index format.

Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check Display)

Detailed view to check focus and facial expressions.

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)

Manually organizing images into custom categories.

Trimming a Portion of an Image

How to crop and save a part of an image.

Viewing Movies

How to play back recorded movie clips.

Editing Movies

How to trim parts of recorded movies.

Protecting Images

Preventing accidental deletion of important images.

Erasing All Images

Procedures for deleting all images from the memory card.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Setting the Print Style

Options for print layout like standard, index, or both.

Setting the DPOF Print Settings

Configuring DPOF settings for printing and transferring images.

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings

Specifying settings for transferring images via DPOF.

Configuring the Camera

Setting the Power Saving Function

Adjusting settings to conserve battery power.

Formatting Memory Cards

How to format memory cards for safe use.

Resetting the File Number

Options for managing file and folder numbering.

Creating an Image Destination (Folder)

How to create new folders for image storage.

Setting the Auto Rotate Function

Automatically rotating images based on camera orientation.

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

Restoring camera settings to factory defaults.

Connecting to a TV

Shooting/Playback Using a TV

Steps for connecting the camera to a television for display.

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Changing My Camera Settings

Customizing start-up image, sounds, and button functions.

Registering My Camera Settings

How to save custom camera settings.

Troubleshooting

Camera

Common issues related to camera operation.

When the power is turned on

Troubleshooting problems occurring after powering on the camera.

LCD monitor

Issues related to the camera's LCD screen.

Camera will not record.

Solutions for when the camera fails to record images.

Image is blurred or out of focus.

Troubleshooting issues with blurry or out-of-focus images.

Subject in recorded image is too dark.

Solutions for underexposed images.

Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.

Solutions for overexposed or washed-out images.

Eyes appear red.

Solutions for red-eye effect in photos.

Shooting movies

Troubleshooting problems during movie recording.

Playback

Common issues encountered during image playback.

Battery/Battery Charger

Troubleshooting problems with the battery and charger.

Printing with a direct print compatible printer

Troubleshooting direct printing problems.

List of Messages

No memory card

Message when no memory card is detected or installed.

Card locked!

Message indicating the memory card's write-protect tab is engaged.

Cannot record!

Message indicating recording is not possible due to errors.

Memory card error

Message indicating a problem with the memory card.

Memory card full

Message indicating the memory card has no space left.

Communication error

Error message during communication with a computer.

Lens error, restart camera

Error message related to lens malfunction.

Exx

Error codes indicating camera malfunctions.

Appendix

Safety Precautions

Important safety guidelines for using the camera and accessories.

Handling Precautions

Precautions for handling the camera, battery, and avoiding interference.

Camera Care and Maintenance

How to clean and maintain the camera body, lens, and screen.

Specifications

Camera Effective Pixels

Number of pixels in the camera sensor.

Image Sensor

Details about the camera's image sensor.

Lens

Specifications for the camera lens.

Digital Zoom

Maximum digital zoom capability.

LCD Monitor

Specifications for the LCD monitor.

AF System

Details about the autofocus system.

Focusing Range

Minimum and maximum focusing distances.

Shutter Speeds

Available shutter speed settings.

Image Stabilization

Type and modes of image stabilization.

Recording Media

Types of memory cards supported by the camera.

File Format

Standards for image file formats.

Battery Pack NB-4L

Specifications for the NB-4L battery pack.

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Exposure Compensation

Availability of exposure compensation in different shooting modes.

ISO Speed

Availability of ISO speed settings in different shooting modes.

White Balance

Availability of white balance settings in different shooting modes.

Drive Mode

Availability of drive modes (single, continuous, self-timer).

My Colors

Availability of My Colors effects in different shooting modes.

Shooting Zone

Availability of shooting zone modes like Normal, Macro, Infinity.

Face Select and Track

Availability of face select and track focus.

Flash

Availability of flash settings.

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