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Canon Powershot SD940 IS Digital Elph User Manual

Canon Powershot SD940 IS Digital Elph
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Table of Contents

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Canon Powershot SD940 IS Digital Elph Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCanon
ModelPowershot SD940 IS Digital Elph
Effective Pixels12.1 megapixels
Sensor TypeCCD
Sensor Size1/2.3 inch
Optical Zoom4x
Digital Zoom4x
Aperture Rangef/2.8 - f/5.9
LCD Screen Size2.7 inches
LCD Resolution230, 000 dots
Shutter Speed15 - 1/1600 sec
Video Frame Rate30 fps
Movie RecordingYes
Image stabilizationOptical
ISO Sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focus Range3cm (Macro) - Infinity
Video Resolution1280 x 720
Storage MediaSD/SDHC
Battery TypeLithium-ion

Summary

Checking the Package Contents

Read This First

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Legal advice on image copyright and personal use.

Warranty Limitations

Information on camera warranty validity and international claims.

Safety Precautions

Camera Safety Guidelines

Safety guidelines specific to the camera itself.

Battery and Charger Safety

Safety warnings related to batteries and chargers.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Display Language

Formatting Memory Cards

Pressing the Shutter Button

Taking Pictures

Viewing Images

Erasing Images

Printing Images

Shooting Movies

Viewing Movies

Transferring Images to a Computer

System Requirements

Specifies the OS, CPU, RAM, and display requirements for software.

Transferring Images to a Computer - Software Installation

Components Guide

Mode Switch

Explains the function of the mode switch.

Information Displayed on the Screen

Indicator

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations

MENU – Basic Operations

Returning the Camera to Default Settings

Low Level Memory Card Formatting

Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

Shooting in Various Conditions

Shooting in Various Conditions - Scene Modes & ISO

Turning the Flash Off

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

Digital Zoom and Tele-Converter

Digital Tele-Converter

Using the digital tele-converter for focal length extension.

Using the Self-Timer

Using the Face Self-Timer

Choosing Settings Yourself

Shooting in Program AE

Turning the Flash On

Changing the ISO Speed

Adjusting the White Balance

Custom White Balance

How to set a custom white balance based on lighting.

Continuous Shooting

Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer

Custom Color

Adjusting color, sharpness, and saturation for custom effects.

Customizing the Self-Timer

Getting More Out of Your Camera

Changing the AF Frame Mode

Face AiAF

Explanation of the Face AiAF autofocus mode.

Magnifying the Focal Point

Shooting with the AF Lock

Shooting with Servo AF

Changing the Metering Mode

Shooting with the AE Lock

Shooting with the FE Lock

Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)

Red-Eye Correction

Shooting Long Exposures

Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

Changing the Movie Mode

AE Lock/Exposure Shift

Editing

Using Playback and Other Functions

Quickly Searching Images

Searching Images by Scrolling

Viewing Images in Filtered Playback

Viewing Slideshows

Checking the Focus

Viewing Images on a TV

Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV

Protecting Images

Protecting Images - Range Selection

Erasing All Images

Choosing All Images

Method to select all images for erasure.

Erasing Images by Selection Method

Choosing how to select images for erasure.

Choosing Images Individually

Erasing Images by Range and All

Select Range

Selecting a range of images for erasure.

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)

Categorization Methods - Individual and Range Selection

Choosing Images Individually

Selecting images individually for categorization.

Resizing Images

Trimming

Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect

Printing from the Print List (DPOF)

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)

Choosing the Number of Copies

Customizing the Camera

Using Household Power

Troubleshooting

Power

Solutions for power-related issues.

Shooting

Solutions for shooting-related problems.

Troubleshooting - Performance and Computer Issues

Shooting movies

Solutions for movie recording issues.

Computer

Solutions for computer connectivity and transfer issues.

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen

Error Message Explanations

Shooting Menu

Set up Menu

Playback Menu

Print Menu

Handling Precautions

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