Canon IXUS 40 - Manuals

3 Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read......................................................................................... 6Safety Precautions .............................................................

4 Manual .......................................................................................... 66Portrait .......................................................................................... 66Digital Macro ................................................................................. ...

6 Read This First 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, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not...

7 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation...

10 • Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-4L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when th...

11 Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injurie...

12 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 Movin...

13 Comp onent s Gu id e Components Guide Front View * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. DIGITAL IXUS 40 AF-assist Beam (p. 48)Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 65)Self-timer Lamp (p. 76) Flash (p. 64) Lens Microphone (p. 112) Wrist Strap M...

14 Back View LCD Monitor (p. 39) Tripod Socket SD Card Slot/Battery Cover (pp. 24, 26) Battery Compartment(SD card/battery compartment) Speaker Viewfinder Window (p. 45) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 154)

15 Comp onent s Gu id e Operation Panel ON/OFF Button (p. 36) Shutter Button (p. 47) (Light Metering) Button (p. 90)/ Button (Flash) Button (p. 64)/ Button (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 119)/ (Continuous) Button (p. 73)/ (Self-timer) Button (p. 76)/ Button Mode Switch (p. 38) (Macro) / (Infinity) ...

16 Front View * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. DIGITAL IXUS 30 AF-assist Beam (p. 48)Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 65)Self-timer Lamp (p. 76) Flash (p. 64) Lens Microphone (p. 112) Wrist Strap Mount Viewfinder Window (p. 45) DIGITAL...

19 Comp onent s Gu id e Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green : Ready to shoot Blinking Green : Recording to SD card / Reading SD card / Erasing from SD card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange : Ready ...

20 The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/Share) button. • Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera) • Downloading images (Windows only): See p.132 of this guide and the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk (supplied with t...

21 P re p ar ing the C amera Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays. To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer ...

22 • Since this is a lithium-ion battery pack, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point. However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 times (battery life based on Canon’s testing standards), you are recommended to charge the ...

23 P re p ar ing the C amera z Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the and terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B). You may be able to check the charge st...

24 Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-4L (supplied). Please recharge the battery pack (p. 21) before you use it for the first time. 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until t...

25 P re p ar ing the C amera • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the battery pack. • Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the ...

26 Installing the SD Card Write Protect Tab The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward. Turn the camera power off and insert the SD ...

27 P re p ar ing the C amera To Remove the SD card Push the SD card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until it clicks and then release it. • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the SD card. • Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitt...

28 Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights g...

29 P re p ar ing the C amera • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • SD cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or pe...

30 SD Card Handling Precautions z SD cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card. z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of...

31 P re p ar ing the C amera Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power ...

32 • Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks. Reset them when this occurs. • For embedding the date on the image data, refer to page 75.• To set the camera so that the date and time will not appear...

33 P re p ar ing the C amera Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following methods. This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time. * Default setting • Holding the FUNC./SET Button While Pressing the ON/OFF Button - The start-up ...

34 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. 2 Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed. 3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select [Lang...

36 Basic Functions Turning the Power On To Turn the Power Off Press the ON/OFF button again. • If the “Card locked!” message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 26). • The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the bu...

37 B asic Functions Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function.When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD m...

38 Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback modes. • When a printer is properly connected, the , or icon appears on the LCD monitor. To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to . To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) Slide the mode switch ...

39 B asic Functions Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera’s status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or...

40 Playback Mode ( ) When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. In index playback mode (p. 105), the detailed display is not available. Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard Detailed No Information

41 B asic Functions Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor. When setting the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro mode, infinity mode, or the metering method, th...

42 * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information). Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom.These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated. Exposure Compensation (p. 91) Long Shutter Mode (p. 92) White Balance (p. 94) ISO Speed (p. 98) Phot...

43 B asic Functions Playback Information–Standard (Playback Mode) Protection Status (p. 118) Compression (Still Images) (p. 62) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 62) Movie (p. 106) WAVE Format Sound (p. 113) Long Shutter Mode (p. 92) Shooting Mode (pp. 66, 78, 82) Exposure Compensation (p. 91) White Bal...

45 B asic Functions Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 39) while shooting. Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. Confirm the actual image size...

46 Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 105 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom up to approximately 11x with the DIGITAL IXUS 40 and 10x with the DIGITAL IXUS 30 (p. 72...

47 B asic Functions Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. 1. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. Press the shutter button halfway. z Beep • Focused: 2 beeps• Focusing difficulty: 1 beep z Indicator Status U...

48 2. Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to play. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam • The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain ...

49 B asic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the FUNC./SET or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following procedures to selec...

50 Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button 1 Slide the mode switch to (Shooting), (Movie) or (Playback). ( ) Resolution (Movie) (p. 63) FUNC. Menu ( ) ISO Speed (p. 98) ( ) Photo Effect (p. 97) ( ) Frame Rate (p. 81) ( ) Resolution (p. 62) ( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 91) ( ) Long Shutter Mode...

51 B asic Functions See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu. 2 Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the (Rec.) menu appears.In Playback mode, the (Play) menu appears. 3 Use the or button to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu...

53 B asic Functions Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. * Default setting Rec. Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page AiAF Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame.• On*• Off p. 85 Self...

54 Play Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. p. 118 Rotate Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. p. 111 Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. p. 112 Erase all Deletes all images from an SD card (except for protected images). p. 120 Sl...

57 B asic Functions You can select the start-up image and sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera.These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images recorded on the SD card and newly recorded sounds or by u...

58 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. • The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode- The Date/Time, Language and Vide...

59 Shoo ting Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Slide the mode switch to (Shooting). In the FUNC. menu, select (Auto). • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). • You can shoot right after selecting a...

60 • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 176). • With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 60). Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Right after a shot is taken, the image appea...

61 Shoo ting Changing the Review Duration The default review time is 2 seconds. The review function can be set to [Off] or changed to any time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds in one-second increments. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Review]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Use the or butto...

62 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings You can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution Purpose (Large)**2272 x 1704 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels High • Print larger than A4-size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 ...

63 Shoo ting Movies can be shot with the following resolutions. • See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 161). • See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 160). Resolution Frame Rate frames/sec. frames/sec. frames/sec. Standard 640 x 480 pixels –   320 x 240 pixels –   Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pi...

64 Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below.  Setting available Can be selected for the first image only Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. Auto with red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red...

66 Selecting a Shooting Mode You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Auto Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p. 59). Manual Lets you adjust the exposure, white balance, photo effect and other settings yourself. Digital Macro You can...

67 Shoo ting • In , , and modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. • In mode, shoot with the subject 1 - 4 m (39 in. - 3.3 ft.) (telephoto range zoom settings)/1 m (39 in.) - infinity (non-telephoto range zoom settings) from the end of the lens. • See Functions Available in Ea...

68 Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots To cancel the macro/infinity mode Press the / button to remove or from the display. • Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center (p. 45). • The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is ...

69 Shoo ting See Photo Tips and Information (p. 164). Image Area in Macro Mode When the zoom is set between the maximum telephoto and wide-angle settings, the effective distance from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting. Zoom Setting (35mm Film Equivalent) Di...

72 Using the Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to the following powers of magnification with the combined optical and digital zoom functions.DIGITAL IXUS 40: Approx. 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, 11xDIGITAL IXUS 30: Approx. 3.8x, 4.8x, 6.0x, 7.4x, 10x The digital zoom cannot be...

73 Shoo ting Continuous Shooting In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. In addition, under the following conditions, continuous shooting can occur at a consistent interval until the SD card is full. • ...

75 Shoo ting • The icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date stamp setting (see below) is set to Date or Date & Time. • For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide . Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when (Postcard Date Imprint Mode...

76 Using the Self-timer With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. To Cancel the Self-Timer Press the...

77 Shoo ting Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time • The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu (p. 57). • See Photo Tips and Information (p. 164). 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Self-timer]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Use the or button...

78 Shooting a Movie The following three movie modes are available. Standard You can select the resolution and frame rate* yourself. You can shoot until the SD card becomes full (Using high-speed SD cards (SDC-512MSH recommended)). • Resolution: (640 x 480), (320 x 240) • Frame Rate: (30 frames/sec.)...

79 Shoo ting 3 Use the or button to select , or . • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. • In mode, you can change the resolution (p. 63) and frame rate (p. 81). 4 Pr...

81 Shoo ting Changing the Frame Rate In the (Standard) mode, you can select between one of two frame rates (number of frames recorded each second): (30 frames/sec.) or (15 frames/sec.). 1 In the FUNC. menu, select * . • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). * The current setting is displayed. 2 ...

82 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch prog...

83 Shoo ting • To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 1 In the FUNC. menu select • See Selecting Menus and Sett...

85 Shoo ting Switching between Focusing Modes Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame.When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear. The symbol repres...

86 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) *The AF lock only works in the or mode. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock or AF lock in these situations.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Subjects with extremely brig...

87 Shoo ting Shooting with the AF Lock To Release the AF Lock Press the / button. • When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 85) is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. • The AF lock is convenient because you can ...

88 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires. To Release the AE Lock...

89 Shoo ting Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. To Release the FE Lock Press the button. 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button to set ...

90 The FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed, photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off. Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative Appro...

91 Shoo ting Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. To Reset the Exposure Compensation Return the setting to 0...

92 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select [Long Shutter]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the ...

93 Shoo ting To Cancel the Long Shutter mode While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU button. The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutt...

94 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately.Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a b...

96 • You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). • Shoot with the same setting...

97 Shoo ting Changing the Photo Effect By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones down the contrast and c...

98 Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. • The AUTO setting se...

99 Shoo ting Setting the Auto Rotate Function Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off....

100 Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. On The file number is reset to the st...

101 Shoo ting About File Numbers and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits). Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images.However, since...

103 Pl ayback Playback Displaying Images Individually 1 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback). 2 Use the or button to move between the images. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image....

104 Magnifying Images To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward . You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button. Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. 1 Press the zoom lever toward . will appear on the monitor. You can press the zoom lever tow...

105 Pl ayback Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Switching between Sets of Nine Images To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward . 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. 2 Use the , , or button to change the image ...

106 Viewing Movies You can play movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Use the or button to select a movie. Images with a icon are movies. 2 Press the FUNC./SET button. • The movie control panel will display.• Use the or button to adjust the sound volume. 3 U...

107 Pl ayback Pausing and Resuming Play Operating the Movie Control Panel Press the FUNC./SET button during playback. The movie playback pauses. Press the FUNC./SET button again to resume. 1 Select a movie and press the FUNC./SET button (p. 106). The movie control panel will display. 2 Use the or bu...

109 Pl ayback Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. 1 Use the or button to select a movie and press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Swit...

111 Pl ayback Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. • Movies cannot be rotated.• When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. • Images can be m...

112 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnifying playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Exiting Sound Memos Press the MENU button. 1 In the (Play) menu, sel...

113 Pl ayback Playing/Erasing Sound Memos • You cannot attach sound memos to movies.• The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to record ...

114 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on an SD card can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show.Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 124). All Images Plays all images on the SD card in order. Slide Show 1-3 ...

115 Pl ayback • Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time set in the slide show settings. • The power-saving function does not activate during a slide show (p. 55). Pausing/Resuming a Slide Show Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show Stopping a Slide Show Selecting Images f...

117 Pl ayback Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously. • The display interval may vary slightly from the set time for some images when played. • Slide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the ...

118 Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. To Cancel Protection After step 1, select an image to remove protection from and press the FUNC./SET button. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images (p...

119 Er asing Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 Use the or button to select an image for deletion and press the button. 2 Use the or button to s...

120 Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the SD card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. You should format the SD card when you want to erase not only image...

122 Print Settings Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods. - Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer *1 with a single cable and pressing the button on the camera. - Selecting images and specifying the number of print copies (DPOF *2 print se...

123 Pr int Set tin gs This guide explains DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera. Also, refer to your printer’s manual. Please check the System Map to confirm the compact photo printer (SELPHY CP series), card photo ...

124 Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF, or for printing on a direct print compatible ...

125 Pr int Set tin gs 3 Select images for printing. As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 128). (Print Type) • (Standard)/ (Both) Use the or button to select an image and the or button to select the number of print copies (up to ma...

126 All the Images on an SD Card 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2 Use the or button to select [Order] and press the FUNC./SET button. To cancel the DPOF print settings, select [Reset]. 3 Press the zoom lever toward . The display...

127 Pr int Set tin gs • The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. • Print...

128 Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Print Type Standard Prints one image per page. Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Both Prints the images in both the standard...

130 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera com...

131 Ima g e T ransmis s io n S et tin g s (D POF T ransf e r Ord er ) • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card. 3 Use the or button to move between images and the or button to select and deselect them. • A che...

132 Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Please read Computer System Requirements (p. 133) in advance. • Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection • Downloading Directly from an SD Card See Downloading Di...

133 Connect ing t h e Ca m e ra to a Com pute r Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements Please install and use the software on a computer which meets the requirements below. Windows Macintosh OS Windows 98 (Second Edition (SE) Only)Windows MeWindows 2000 (Service Pack 4 Only...

134 The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk . • You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power wh...

135 Connect ing t h e Ca m e ra to a Com pute r If the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, and select [Programs] or [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow]. • Please see How to Open the Terminal Cover (pp. 13, 16). • Insert the interface ca...

136 The following window will display. • Using the software and computer to download images: See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk . • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 137).

137 Connect ing t h e Ca m e ra to a Com pute r Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 134). All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Ima...

138 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. They are automatically converted to the BMP format after downloading. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be ...

139 Connect ing t h e Ca m e ra to a Com pute r Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images without installing the ...

140 Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. (p. 36) 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V ...

141 V iewin g Im ages on a TV se t • A TV set cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode.• No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV. • If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV’s manual f...

142 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices. The option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. Changing My Camer...

144 Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camer...

145 C u stom iz ing th e Camera (My C am e ra S etting s ) 5 Press the DISP. button. 6 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the or button to select the image you wish to register and press the FUNC./ SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds • Use the or button ...

146 • The following cannot be registered as My Camera Settings. - Movies- Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 112) • The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the file formats below. However,...

148 List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, SD card. No memory card You...

149 L ist of Messa ges RAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format. Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera. Ca...

150 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will not operate Power is not turned on • Press the ON/OFF button for a moment. SD card slot/battery cover is open • Confirm that the SD card slot/ battery cover is securely closed. Insufficient battery voltage • Insert a fully charged battery into t...

151 T ro ubleshooti n g Cannot play back File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed • Set the file name or location on the file format/structure of the camera. See About File Numbers and Folder Numbers (p. 101). Lens will not retract SD card slot/battery cover was opened with...

154 Appendix Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. Use of an A...

155 Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens and LCD monitor. Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body ...

156 Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 40DIGITAL IXUS 30 (W): wide angle (T): telephoto Camera Effective Pixels DIGITAL IXUS 40:Approx. 4.0 millionDIGITAL IXUS 30:Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor DIGITAL IXUS 40:1/2.5-...

158 Number of Recording Pixels Still images: DIGITAL IXUS 40: Large: 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels DIGITAL IXUS 30:Large: 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Movies: ...

160 SD Cards and Estimated Capacities : With card included with the camera Still Images * Same for both the DIGITAL IXUS 40 and the DIGITAL IXUS 30 models. Movie SDC-16M SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (2272 x 1704 pixels) DIGITAL IXUS 40 6 61 237 12 109 425 24 217 838 (2048 x 1536 pixels) DIGITAL IXUS 30 8 74 ...

162 Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged)) • The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. • Movie data is excluded.• At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appears very rapidly. In these circumstances,...

164 Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self-timer (p.76) Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can...

165 Appendix ISO Speed (p.98) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images...

166 Digital Macro When using digital macro, you can make a subject even larger than in the normal macro mode. You can enjoy seeing characteristics of a subject in your photos that might escape the naked eye. Image Comparison Standard Mode(Subject Distance: 30 cm (1.0 ft.)) Macro Mode(Subject Distanc...

167 Index A AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 ....... 154AE Lock ..................................... 88AF Frame ................................... 47AF Lock ..................................... 87AF-assist Beam.......................... 48AiAF ........................................... 45Auto Play (Slide...

174 Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc.• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. • Microsoft ® and Windows ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft...

DI GIT A L CA MER A Cam e ra User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide . CEL-SE7WA210 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN THE EU Camera User Guide ENGLISH CANON INC. 30-2 Shimomaruko 3-cho...