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Canon PowerShot SD900 Digital Elph User Manual

Canon PowerShot SD900 Digital Elph
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Camera User Guide
Advanced
Advanced Camera User Guide
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Appendix
CDI-E260-010 XX06XXX © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
DIGITAL CAMERA

Table of Contents

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Canon PowerShot SD900 Digital Elph Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCanon
ModelPowerShot SD900 Digital Elph
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Main Features

Shooting

Automatically adjusts settings, avoids camera shake, detects orientation, changes colors.

Handling Precautions

Safety Precautions

Warnings

Equipment Warnings

Do not look at sun through viewfinder, store out of reach of children, avoid disassembly, avoid liquids.

Battery

Battery Precautions

Do not expose to heat, avoid water immersion, do not disassemble, use recommended accessories.

Cautions

Equipment Cautions

Avoid strong impacts, store in dry areas, avoid metal objects near terminals, avoid high temperatures.

Flash Cautions

Do not operate flash with dirt, avoid covering flash, do not touch hot flash surface.

Preventing Malfunctions

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Using the LCD Monitor

Explains LCD display modes, shooting information, and brightness adjustments.

Information Displayed on LCD Monitor

Details various shooting information icons and their meanings displayed on the LCD monitor.

Menus and Settings

FUNC. Menu

Explains how to use the FUNC. menu to set common shooting functions like exposure, ISO, and white balance.

Set up Menu

Shooting

Changing Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)

Guides on selecting image resolution and compression levels for still photos.

Shooting in Special Scene Mode

Explains how to select appropriate shooting modes for optimal pictures.

Shooting in Manual Mode

Guides on manually adjusting exposure, white balance, and ISO speed.

Continuous Shooting

Enables shooting successive images while the shutter button is held down.

Movie Shooting

Details available movie modes: Standard, High Resolution, Compact, Color Accent, Color Swap.

Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates

Guides on adjusting recording pixels and frame rates for movie modes.

Switching between Focusing Modes

Explains three focusing methods: Face Detect, Auto (No frame), and Manual (Off).

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

Guides on using Focus Lock and AF Lock for subjects difficult to focus on.

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

Allows setting and locking exposure and focus separately, effective for backlit subjects.

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)

Locks flash exposure to ensure correct exposure settings regardless of subject composition.

Switching between Metering Modes

Explains metering methods: Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, and Spot.

Adjusting Exposure Compensation

Guides on adjusting exposure compensation to prevent underexposed or overexposed subjects.

Playback/Erasing

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Troubleshooting

Camera Issues

Addresses issues like camera not operating, power issues, and memory card errors.

When Power is Turned On

Covers messages like 'Card locked!' and 'Date/Time menu appears'.

LCD Monitor Issues

Troubleshoots issues like black screen, display darkening, flickering, light bars, and appears icons.

Shooting Issues

Addresses problems like camera not recording, flash charging, full memory card, and write protection.

Image Blurred or Out of Focus

Troubleshoots focus issues related to AF-assist Beam, camera movement, focal range, and difficult subjects.

Subject Too Dark

Addresses issues of insufficient light, underexposure, and subject too far for flash.

Subject Too Bright or Flashes White

Troubleshoots issues of overexposure, excessive light, and flash settings.

Image Contains Noise

Addresses noise issues related to high ISO speeds and specific shooting modes.

Continuous Shooting Slows Down

Recommends formatting memory card for improved continuous shooting performance.

Lens Will Not Retract

Provides steps to resolve lens retraction issues, usually involving power cycling.

Shooting Movies Issues

Addresses issues with recording time display, shooting stops, and zoom not operating in movie mode.

Playback Issues

Covers problems like cannot play back, file name changes, movies not editing or playing correctly.

Battery/Battery Charger Issues

Addresses battery consumed quickly, battery not charging, and battery life exceeded.

Printing on Direct Print Printers

Addresses printing issues like camera/printer connection, printer power, and incorrect print connection.

List of Messages

Memory Card Messages

Covers 'No memory card', 'Card locked!', 'Cannot record', 'Memory card error', 'Memory card full'.

Image Playback Errors

Covers 'No image', 'Image too large', 'Incompatible JPEG', 'RAW', 'Unidentified Image', 'Cannot magnify!'.

Lens and Exx Error Codes

Addresses lens errors requiring restart or service, and general Exx error codes.

Appendix

Handling the Memory Card

Provides cautions for handling SD/SDHC memory cards, including write protect tab and environmental considerations.

Formatting Memory Cards

Explains the formatting process, its effects on data, and recommendations for card usage.

Camera Care and Maintenance

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

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