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 state when Battery Pack NB4L is used depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C Charged Battery Fig. D Spent Battery
Attach it so the is visible.
Attach it the opposite way to Fig. C.
Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge. Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about one year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance, you are recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 to 30 C (32 to 86 F). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage. If the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.
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.
Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows.

Symbol Battery Lock

Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks.
Align the on the battery pack and battery chamber and insert it correctly. To remove the battery pack, press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the battery pack out.
Slide the SD card slot/battery cover closed.
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 SD card. Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks. Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) for extended use of the camera (p. 154).

When a printer is properly connected, the appears on the LCD monitor. , or icon

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 cameras status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor.
The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction.

Shooting Mode (

Press the DISP. button.
The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard (No Information)
Detailed (Information View)
The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. However, the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the Change the battery pack message has displayed, while the LCD monitor was on in Shooting mode. In the mode, the LCD monitor turns on regardless of its On/Off setting.

Playback Mode (

, the LCD monitor will turn on.
When the mode switch is set to
The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard

Detailed

No Information
In index playback mode (p. 105), the detailed display is not available.
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.
Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)
When setting the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro mode, infinity mode, or the metering method, the shooting information displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) or Off. It may not display under some circumstances, depending on the selected settings.
A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon appears in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot. Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appear in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed (2 - 10 sec.)) even if you release the shutter button (p. 61). If you continue to press the shutter button right after shooting an image, or press the FUNC./SET button while the image is displayed, the image will continue to display. While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (see Histogram Function p.44) that shows the distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation and reshoot. Press the DISP. button if the histogram and other information are not shown. Basic Functions

* Spot AE Point Frame ( * AF Frame (p. 85) * Low Battery (p. 25) Zoom Magnification* (p. 46) Mode) Metering Mode (p. 90) Shooting Method (pp. 73, 76) Macro/Infinity (p. 68) Flash (p. 64) Auto Rotate (p. 99) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 78) * AE Lock (p. 88) * FE Lock (p. 89) * AF Lock (p. 86) * * * Shooting Mode (pp. 66, 78) Exposure Compensation (p. 91) Long Shutter Mode (p. 92) White Balance (p. 94) ISO Speed (p. 98) Photo Effect (p. 97) Compression (p. 62) Frame Rate (Movie) (pp. 63, 81) Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time (sec.)
Resolution (pp. 62, 63) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 41)
* 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.
Playback InformationStandard (Playback Mode)

File Number

Image Number Protection Status (p. 118)

Shooting Date/Time

Resolution (Still Images) (p. 62) Movie (p. 106)
WAVE Format Sound (p. 113) Compression (Still Images) (p. 62)
Playback InformationDetailed (Playback Mode)

Histogram

Shooting Mode (pp. 66, 78, 82) Exposure Compensation (p. 91) Long Shutter Mode (p. 92)
White Balance (p. 94) Photo Effect (p. 97) ISO Speed (p. 98) Resolution (Movies) (p. 63) Frame Rate (Movie) (pp. 63, 81)
Flash (p. 64) Macro/Infinity (p. 68) Metering Mode (p. 90) Movie Length Shown on Movie Files (p. 78)
The following information may also be displayed with some images.
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file File with unrecognized format
Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera.

Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 91).

Sample Histograms

Dark Image

Balanced Image

Bright Image

Using the Viewfinder

The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 39) while shooting.
Shows the center of the image

See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 53).
Menu items followed by an ellipsis (.) can only be selected after pressing the FUNC./ SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.
The menu will close. In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu.

Playback Mode

Rec. Menu
(The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode)

Play Menu

Set up Menu

My Camera Menu

When the My Camera menu
is displayed, pressing the button displays the Rec./Play menu. When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button displays the My Camera menu.
Shooting Mode Playback Mode
: Selects items. : Selects options.
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults
This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu.
Menu Item Options Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame. On* Off Sets the duration of the self-timer delay. 10 seconds* 2 seconds Sets the AF-assist Beam to on or off. On* Off Sets the digital zoom to on or off. On Off* Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button releases. Off 2* to 10 seconds Reference Page

Self-timer

Review
Sets the date stamp for postcard prints with embedded date stamps.
Date Stamp Off* Date Date & Time Sets the shutter speed to slow settings. On Off* Images are shot in overlapping series to create single panoramic images. Left to right* Right to left p. 75

Long Shutter

Stitch Assist
Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order Options Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90 or 270 in the display. Adds sound memos to images. Deletes all images from an SD card (except for protected images). Plays images automatically one after the other. Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a direct print compatible printer or photo developing service. Specifies settings for images before downloading to a computer. Reference Page p. 118 p. 111 p. 112 p. 120 p. 114 p. 124 p. 130
Menu Item Options Set to [On] to silence the start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds all at once. See How the [Mute] option in the (Set up) Menu and Sounds in the (My Camera) Menu Interact (p. 57). On Off* (Still beeps to warn of an error even when set to [On].) Reference Page

Volume

Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].

Start-up Vol.

Off 1 2* 5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera power is turned on.
Menu Item Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol.
Options Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos. Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor. -7 to 0* to +7 Use the or button to adjust the brightness. If you press the or button, the display returns to the Set up menu. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting. Sets the [Auto Power Down] and [Display Off] options. Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without something being pressed. On* Off Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed. 10 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec. 1 min.* 2 min. 3 min. Sets the date and time and the date format. Sets the length of time for which the clock displays. 0 5* 10 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 3 min. Formats (initializes) SD cards.

Reference Page p. 76

p. 47 p. 106 p. 112

LCD Brightness

Power Saving

Auto Power Down

Display Off
Date/Time Clock Display Format

p. 31 p. 33 p. 28

Menu Item

Options

Reference Page

File No. Reset

Auto Rotate

Language

Video System
Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new SD cards are inserted. p. 100 On Off* Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display. p. 99 On* Off Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor. English* Deutsch (German) (Russian) Franais (French) Portugus (Portuguese) Nederlands (Dutch) (Greek) Dansk (Danish) Polski (Polish) Suomi (Finnish) etina (Czech) Italiano (Italian) Magyar (Hungarian) p. 34 Norsk (Norwegian) Trke (Turkish) Svenska (Swedish) Espaol (Spanish) (Traditional Chinese) (Korean) (Simplified Chinese) (Japanese) You can also change the language in Playback mode by holding the FUNC./SET button and pressing the MENU button. Sets the video output signal standard. NTSC p. 141 PAL

Press the shutter button fully (p. 48).
You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates. The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor.
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 appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed. Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot. Pressing the FUNC./SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor (except in mode). Press the shutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the next frame.
You can do the following while the image is displayed (except in mode). - Display the images information (p. 41). - Erase the image (p. 119). - After pressing the FUNC./SET button, magnify the image (p. 104).
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.
In the (Rec.) menu, select [Review].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).
Use the or button to select the review setting and press the MENU button.
With the [Off] option, the image will not automatically display. In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the image will continue to display for the specified time even if the shutter button is released.
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 High (Large)**2272 x 1704 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels Purpose Print larger than A4-size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Print larger than Letter-size prints* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) Print up to A4-size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Print up to Letter-size prints* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) Low Send images as e-mail attachments Shoot more images
(Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 pixels (Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixels
(Small) 640 x 480 pixels (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 x 1200 pixels

The resolution is set to

(1600 x 1200) (Fine). See Postcard Date Imprint Mode (p. 74).

and the compression to

* Paper sizes vary according to region. **The resolution at the (Large) setting is as follows: PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40: 2272 x 1704 pixels PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 30: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Compression Superfine Fine Normal
Purpose High Shoot higher quality images Quality Shoot normal quality images Normal Shoot more images
Movies can be shot with the following resolutions. Frame Rate Resolution frames/sec. frames/sec. frames/sec.
Standard Fast Frame Rate Compact 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels
In the FUNC. menu, select *.
* The current setting is displayed.
For movies, see page p.78. You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.
The display will return to the shooting screen.
See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 161). See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 160).

Using the Flash

Use the flash according to the guidelines below.
Auto Auto with red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires.
Flash on with red-eye The flash and red-eye reduction lamp fire with each shot. reduction Flash on Flash off Slow Synchro The flash fires with every shot. The flash will not fire. The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that the background will be dark when shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial lighting. The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot. Use of a tripod is recommended.

Setting available

Can be selected for the first image only
Press the button to switch between flash modes.
The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject. Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid camera shake. - Shooting in , , , , or mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake. - Shooting in , or mode Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since the shutter speed will be slower than in the mode. The flash can be fired when the indicator lights a steady orange after pressing the shutter button halfway. The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge. The recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting conditions and battery charge. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. The flash fires twice. The main flash follows a pre-flash. The exposure reading obtained from the subject with the pre-flash is used to set the optimal flash intensity for the main flash, which is used to capture the image. When using the flash for standard photography, be sure to shoot from a distance of at least 50 cm (1.6 ft.) away from your subject.

Underwater

Choose a shooting mode from the FUNC. menu.
The display will return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected shooting mode will appear on the LCD monitor. or mode, the Except for the shooting procedures are the same as for Shooting in Auto Mode (p. 59). See Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital mode. Macro) (p. 70) for shooting in To shoot in mode, refer to the All Weather Case User Guide that accompanies All Weather Case AW-DC30 (sold separately).
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 Each Shooting Mode (p. 176). Results may vary depending on the subject. In mode, you are recommended to use the LCD monitor to shoot. To shoot underwater, install the camera in All Weather Case AWDC30 (sold separately).

Shooting Close-Ups/

Infinity Shots
Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 3 to 50 cm (1.2 in. to 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting and in the range of 30 to 50 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.6 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting. Use this mode to record landscapes and distant subjects.
Infinity It can also be used for compositions combining both
near and distant subjects.

Setting available

Press the / button to select the macro/infinity mode.
The selected macro/infinity mode appears on the LCD monitor.
To cancel the macro/infinity mode Press the

button to remove

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 used in macro mode in the range of 3 to 30 cm (1.2 in. to 1.0 ft.).
See Photo Tips and Information (p. 164). Image Area in Macro Mode When the zoom is set between the maximum telephoto and wideangle settings, the effective distance from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting. Zoom Setting (35mm Film Equivalent)

Max. Telephoto Max. Wide Angle Distance from Lens to Subject 30 cm (1.0 ft.) 3 cm (1.2 in.)
Image Area 108 x 81 mm (4.3 x 3.2 in.) 37 x 27 mm (1.5 x 1.1 in.)
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)
Use this mode to shoot a subject in the range of 3 to 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens (zoom fixed at maximum wide angle). Since this mode trims all but the image center and magnifies it with the digital zoom, you can make a subject appear even larger than in the normal macro mode. Images can be zoomed to the following powers in the digital macro mode. PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40: Approx. 1.4x, 1.8x, 2.2x, 2.7x, 3.6x PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 30: Approx. 1.3x, 1.6x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.2x
The digital macro mode cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in macro mode.
Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor.
In the FUNC. menu, select
Use the zoom lever adjust the zoom to achieve the desired composition.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 176). The image area for close-ups at the maximum power of magnification for digital macro is as follows: - PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40: Approx. 10.2 to 7.5 mm (0.40 x 0.30 in.). - PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 30: Approx. 11.4 to 8.5 mm (0.45 x 0.33 in.).

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. PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 40: Approx. 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, 11x PowerShot SD200 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 30: Approx. 3.8x, 4.8x, 6.0x, 7.4x, 10x
The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.
Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. In the (Rec.) menu, select [Digital Zoom].
Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Shooting screen.
Press the zoom lever toward

* The frame rate indicates the number of frames recorded/replayed in one second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the motion. * The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the SD card you use. See page 160 for details.

Slide the mode switch to

(Movie).
The maximum recording time (in seconds) is displayed.

Use the or , 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).
The display will return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected movie mode will appear in the LCD monitor.
Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously. During shooting the recording time (in seconds) and a red circle appear on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording.
The maximum recording time may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. Just before the maximum is reached, or just before the SD card fills to capacity, the counter at the bottom right of the LCD monitor will display in red and recording will stop automatically after approximately 10 seconds.
The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of SD cards. - Slow recording cards - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the SD card. Recording time will display properly if you format the SD card in this camera (excluding slow recording SD cards). You are recommended to use an SD card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 28). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording. Do not press buttons other than the shutter button while filming to avoid inadvertent recording of the operation sounds. The AF and zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame. During filming, the camera will automatically correct the exposure and white balance settings to suit the shooting conditions. Please note, however, that the sounds made by the automatic settings adjustment may also be recorded. After a clip is shot, the indicator will blink green while the clip is being written to the SD card. You cannot shoot again until the blinking stops. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 176). Sound is recorded monaurally. There is no shutter sound in movie mode. You can adjust the exposure compensation setting before shooting. Press the button to lock the exposure setting (AE lock) and display the exposure compensation bar in the LCD monitor. Use the or button to adjust the setting. The exposure compensation setting will cancel if you press the MENU button or change the white balance, photo effect or shooting mode. The recording time and capacity may vary according to camera usage and SD card performance. If free space in the camera's internal memory becomes too scarce, even if there is surplus recording time or capacity available, the "!" symbol will display at the bottom right of the LCD monitor in red and the camera will automatically cease filming shortly thereafter. If the "!" warning displays frequently, try the following procedures. - Reformat the SD card before filming (p. 28) - Set the resolution to (320 x 240) or the frame rate to (15 frames/sec.) - Use a high-speed SD card (SDC-512MSH, etc.) QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movie files (AVI/Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating systems.

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.).

Use the or

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.
The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.
To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs.

Framing a Subject

The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping portions.
Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 - 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10% of the image height. Do not include moving items in the overlap. Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image. Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great. To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis.
To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it.
Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode.
Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally

In the FUNC. menu select

In the (Rec.) menu, select [Stitch Assist] and press the FUNC./SET button.
Use the or button to select a shooting direction and press the FUNC./SET button.
Shoot the first frame in the sequence.
The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.
Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.
Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together.
Repeat the procedure for additional images.
A sequence may contain up to 26 images.
Press the MENU button after the last shot.
The Stitch Assist session ends. Press the MENU button again to return to the shooting screen.
A custom white balance setting cannot be set in Stitch Assist mode. To use a custom white balance setting, set it before selecting [Stitch Assist] in the Rec. menu (p. 95). The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence. It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 176).

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 computers images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera. Start-up Image Shutter Sound Selftimer Sound Operation Sound Start-up Sound
A computer is required to restore the My Camera Settings to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser) to add the default settings to the camera.
Registering SD Card Images and Sounds
Slide the mode switch to (Playback). Select the (My Camera) menu.

Use the or or.

icon will display.
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 to select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded. After recording, use the or button to select (Register Sound) and press the FUNC./SET button. Select (End) to return to the My Camera menu without registering. Select (Play) to play the recorded sound.
To cancel the change, select [Cancel].
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, SD card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. (Excluding sounds recorded as a movie or with the sound memo function (p. 112).) Start-up Image Recording Format: Sampling Rate: Dimensions: File Size: JPEG (Baseline JPEG) 4:2:0 or 4:2:x 240 pixels 20 KB or less
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Recording format: WAVE (monaural) Quantization Bits: 8 bit Sampling Frequency: 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz Recorded Length
11.025 kHz Start-up Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound 1.0 sec. or less 0.3 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less 0.3 sec. or less 8.000 kHz 1.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less
* Any file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this camera.
An example of this function is to record Say Cheese as a self-timer sound so that the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken. You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects, or so they can strike a pose fitting the music. In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings.

ISO Speed (p.98)

The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the cameras 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 due to camera shake. This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited. The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available light, resulting in images that convey the feel of the place they were shot.

ISO 50 equivalent

ISO 400 equivalent
Advanced Technique for the Macro mode (p.68)
Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function. For example, shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus. However, shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of focus to make the flower stand out.
Macro with the wide angle zoom
Macro with the telephoto zoom

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.)
Digital Macro Mode Macro Mode (Subject Distance: 3 cm (Subject Distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.)) (1.2 in.)) Digital Zoom: Approx. 3.6x for PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH/ DIGITAL IXUS 40
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10. 154 AE Lock.. 88 AF Frame.. 47 AF Lock.. 87 AF-assist Beam. 48 AiAF.. 45 Auto Play (Slide Show). 114 Auto Rotate Function.. 99 Autofocus.. 45 AV Cable AVC-DC300. 140
Erasing. 119 All Images. 120 Single Images.. 119 Exposure.. 91
FE Lock.. 89 File Number.. 100 Flash.. 64 Focus Lock.. 86 FUNC. Menu.. 50
Battery Capacity.. 162 Charging.. 21 Handling.. 22 Installing.. 24

Histogram.. 44

Image File Sizes.. 161 Index Playback. 105 Indicator.. 19, 36 Infinity.. 68 Interface Cable. 134 ISO Speed.. 98
Clock Display.. 33 Compression.. 62 Computer System Requirements.. 133 Connecting the Camera to a Computer.. 132 Continuous Shooting.. 73 Custom White Balance. 95