Canon Powershot SD960 IS Guide de l'utilisateur

Camera User GuideDIGITAL CAMERACamera User GuideCDI-E396-030 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2009 PRINTED IN JAPANTrademark Acknowledgments• The SDHC logo is a t

Safety Precautions10Battery, Battery ChargerOther Warnings• Use only recommended batteries.• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.•Do not

100When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 107) or protect (p

. Viewing Slideshows101You can use the following functions in filtered playback for processing the filtered images at once.• “Erasing Images” (p. 29),

. Viewing Slideshows102Changing SettingsYou can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repea

103You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus.Press the p bu

104Move the zoom lever toward k.● The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to

105Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Items to Prepare• Camera and TV• AV cable supplied wit

106Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera with a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience.Turn off the camera and

107You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images

/ Erasing All Images108Select RangeSelect [Select Range].● Follow Step 2 on p. 107 to select [Select Range] and press the m button.Select the starting

/ Erasing All Images109You can also select the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.Select Al

Safety Precautions11• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug.This could result in electric

110You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 29, 107).Select :.● Press the m button to select :, then press th

: Protecting Images111Select RangeSelect [Protect].● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Protect], and then press the m button.Select [Select Ra

112You can categorize images. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions.• Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 100), Slide

; Organizing Images by Category (My Category)113Selecting Images IndividuallySelect [My Category].● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [My Categ

114You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of (1280 × 780) cannot be rotated.Select \.● Press the m button

115You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Select [Resize].● Press the n button and select the 1

116You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Select [Trimming].● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Trimmin

117You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 75 for details on each menu item.Select [My Colors].● Press the n

118Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correcti

119You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Select [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and

Safety Precautions12• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor.• Do not attach acce

120You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by using the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list s

121You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed togeth

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)122Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button and select the 2 tab, then

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)123Set the number of prints.● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to set the number of prints (maximum 99).● R

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)124Clearing All SelectionsSelect [Clear All Selections].● Select [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 on p. 122, and p

125Customizing the CameraYou can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and

126You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48).Turning off the Power Saving FunctionYou can set the power saving f

Changing Functions127Using the World ClockWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

Changing Functions128Turning off Hints & TipsWhen you select an item in the FUNC. menu or when using the opqr buttons, hints and tips display. You

Changing Functions129Creating a FolderYou can create new folders in which to save images.● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button.● Select [C

13Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take

Changing Shooting Functions130Changing the Lens Retract TimeFor safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a

Changing Shooting Functions131Turning off the AF Assist BeamIf the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfw

Changing Shooting Functions132Displaying the OverlayYou can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the prin

Changing Shooting Functions133Changing the IS-Mode Settings●Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to select an option.ContinuousImage stabilizat

134You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48).Turning off Active Display When you shake or tilt the camera gently you

135In the 3 tab, you can change the sounds played for each camera operation or set the start-up image that appears when the camera power is turned on.

Changing the Start-up Image or Sound136Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen ImageWhen you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback

137Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. Th

138If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.Insert t

139If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

14Use the included charger to charge the battery.Remove the cover.Insert the battery.● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the b

Troubleshooting140Image is blurred.• Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot (p. 23).• Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p

Troubleshooting141Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Perform a low-level format of the memory

142If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card is not installed in the correct dir

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen143Cannot select!• When selecting the selection range (pp. 108, 111, 113), you tried to select a starting im

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1464 Shooting MenuMenusShooting modesFunctionAGIFVAF Frame (p. 80)Face AiAF{ {{{{Center— {{{{AF Frame Size (p. 80)Normal/Small— { ———Servo AF (p. 82)

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Menus1483 Set up MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 49Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49Sound OptionsSet the sounds play

Menus1491 Playback Menu2 Print MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageSlideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 101My Category Categorizes images. p. 1

Charging the Battery15Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Produc

150Equipment• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.• Never place the camera close to magn

151Camera Effective Pixels. . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total numbe

Specifications152Recording Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memo

Specifications153Battery Pack NB-4LType. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage. . . . . . . . . .

154Numerics3:2 Guide ... 132AAC Adapter Kit ... 40, 138Accessories ...

Index155Focus Check ...103Focus Lock ...78Foliage (Scene Mode) .

Index156Red-Eye Reduction Lamp ... 130Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ... 115Rotating Images ...

157MEMOCOPY

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16Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.Check the card’s write-protect tab.● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you w

160MEMOCOPY

161MEMOCOPY

162MEMOCOPY

163Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card17Close the cover.● Close the cover , and slide it until it locks into place with a click.Removing the Battery

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card18Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card• Values are based on the default settings.• The number of shots tha

19The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on t

2Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.•

Setting the Date and Time20Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Select [

21You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.Set the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.●

22Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)

23The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take

24Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just sho

A Taking Pictures25Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green

A Taking Pictures26• The indicator blinks green and the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?Your subject is too close. When t

27You can view your images on the screen.Select the playback mode.● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear.Select an image.● Pressin

1 Viewing Images28Active DisplayIf you tilt the camera gently from your wrist as shown in the illustration below, you can switch the images you are vi

29You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

3Test ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiar

30You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridg compliant printer (sold separately).Items to Prepare• Camera

Printing Images31Print images.● Press the m button, and use the op buttons or turn the  dial to select c, then press the m button. The print selecti

32The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a lo

E Shooting Movies33Shoot.● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on

34You can view your movies on the screen.Select the playback mode.● Press the 1 button. The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies.Sele

35You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer.System RequirementsEven though these are recommended system requireme

Transferring Images to a Computer36PreparationsWindows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations.WindowsPlace the DIGITAL CAMERA Solutio

Transferring Images to a Computer37Turn on the camera.● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.Open CameraWindow.Windows●Select [Canon CameraWindow]

38AccessoriesWrist StrapWS-DC7Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1DIGITAL CAMERA Solution DiskAV Cable AVC-DC400*1AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10Compact Power Adapter

Accessories39Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon ac

4What Do You Want to Do?Shoot4● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24● Shoot to match special conditions. . . .

40The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power Supplies• AC

41Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2COPY

42Mode SwitchUse the mode switch to change shooting modes.Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 130)/ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 131)/Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64))LensZ

Components Guide43Control DialTurning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as selecting items or switching images.If you touch the c

44Shooting (Information Display)* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adju

Information Displayed on the Screen45Playback (Detailed Information Display)Switching the DisplayYou can change the display using the p button.Print L

Information Displayed on the Screen46Display in Dark Conditions during ShootingThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, a

47Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the shooting mode (p. 144). You can als

48Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items diff

49You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Select [Mute].● Press the qr buttons to sel

What Do You Want to Do?5● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 82● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). .

50The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.With the n ButtonDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Select [LCD Brightness].● Press the qr butto

51When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.● Press the n button.Select [Reset All

52Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Low level formatting a memory card comple

53To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.Power Saving during ShootingThe monitor will t

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55Shooting in SpecialConditions and CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use other comm

56The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode.Set the mode switch to

Shooting in Various Conditions57H Take indoor shots (Indoor)● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.U Shoot sunsets (Sunset)● Lets you take shots

Shooting in Various Conditions58P Take shots of people in snow (Snow)● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds

59You can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Select !.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select !, then press the m button.

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting y

60You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)61Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.

62You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

63The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shu

64Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it d

65Selecting Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

66You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure.Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42).Select G.●

67You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at ma

68You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 50 cm (0.8 in. –

69You can zoom in on close subjects. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 10 cm (0.79 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens. However, you ca

Table of Contents7Changing the ISO Speed... 72Adjusting the White Balance ... 73Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

70You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings.Select the recording pixels.● Press the m button and select , then press the m b

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)71Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image Quality• The values in the table are measured accord

72Select the ISO speed.● Press the m button and select , then press the m button.● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then

73The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors.Select the white balance.● Press the m button and select

74You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2.Select the exposure compensation.● Press the

75You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.Select My Colors.● Press the m button and select , then press the m b

Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer76 Custom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can b

77You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots).Select $.● After pressing the o button, press the op button

78You can use a TV to display the camera screen content.• Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 105).• Shooting proc

79Getting More Out of YourCameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.• T

Conventions Used in this Guide8Changing Functions...126Changing Shooting Functions...130Changing Playback Functions ...13

80You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot.Select [AF Frame].● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, se

81If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Select [AF-Point Zoom].● Press the n button and selec

82The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.Lock

83You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.Select the metering mode.● Press the m button and

84Just as with the AE lock (p. 83), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.Select h (p. 67).Lock the ex

85The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions.Select [i-Contrast].● Press

86You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash.Select [Flash Settings].● Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the

87You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prev

88You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come

Changing the Color and Shooting89Y Color SwapYou can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color.Select Y.●

9•Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.•Th

L Shooting Stitch Assist Images90Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a com

91Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter provides more advanced information than the “E Shooting Movies” and “1 Viewing Movies” sectio

92You can select between three movie modes.Set the mode switch to E.Select a movie mode.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn th

AE Lock/Exposure Shift93Image Quality Table Estimated Shooting Time You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2.Focus.Lock

94The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the s

* Editing95Summary for “1 Viewing Movies” (p. 34)You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments.Select *.● Follow St

* Editing96 Even if you move to a point other than a point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is selected. Only

97Using Playback and OtherFunctionsThe first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to

98Searching Images Using Index DisplayDisplaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.Move the zoom lever toward g. Ima

g Quickly Searching Images99Searching Images Using the Control DialTurn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the shooting d