PowerShot SD990 IS - Camera CANON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PowerShot SD990 IS CANON

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• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate

and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to

change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior

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translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.

• Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken

operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the memory cards, personal computers,

peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon memory cards.

Please read this manual carefully to operate the

Waterproof Case correctly.

Store this manual in a safe place for further

reference once you have read it.

• Thank you for purchasing this Waterproof Case.

Once installed in the Waterproof Case, you can

use your Canon Digital Camera in the rain, at

the beach or on the ski slopes. You can also use

it underwater at depths down to 40 meters

(130 ft.) and in wet or dusty environments.

• Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and

distributors of the Waterproof Case are not

liable for any consequential damages arising

from corrupted or lost data due to mistaken

operation or malfunction of the Waterproof

Case, the camera, the battery or the memory

card that results in the failure of an image to be

• Please carefully read the Camera User Guide

supplied with your camera also.

• Before you use the Waterproof Case, please

make sure the case is functioning correctly

and does not leak. Close the Waterproof

Case before putting the camera inside it, and

hold it underwater at an approximate depth

of 15 cm (5.9 in.) for around three minutes to

check for leaks. Perform a similar check after

you have put the camera into the case.

If it leaks, contact your Canon Customer

The Waterproof Case is shipped with the items

listed below. Please check your package now to

confirm that it is complete. Contact your Canon

dealer if anything is missing.

• Waterproof Case WP-DC27

• Silicone Grease for the Waterproof Seal

• User Guide (this guide)

Separately Sold Products

• Canon Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1

When using the Waterproof Case to take

photographs underwater, the weights prevent the

case from floating. Please refer to the

specifications (p. 20) for information regarding the

number of weights recommended for installation.

For information regarding attachment methods,

please refer to the user guide for the weights.

Before you use the Waterproof Case, thoroughly

read these precautions to ensure correct use.

The precautions described below are for ensuring

safe use of the Waterproof Case and for

preventing danger and damage to yourself and

others. Thoroughly understand the details of these

precautions before reading the rest of this manual.

• After you use the Waterproof Case, be sure to

remove the camera from it. If you leave the

Waterproof Case containing the camera in

direct sunlight or in a high-temperature place,

this may cause a fire or the case to burst.

• Do not use the Waterproof Case in place of a

personal flotation device (life jacket).

• Do not use the neck strap underwater.

Remove the neck strap and attach the wrist

strap before use underwater. There is danger

that the neck strap will become entangled and

cause strangulation or another mishap.

• Do not use the Waterproof Case at water depths

exceeding 40 meters (130 ft.). The case may

malfunction, suffer damage or leak.

• Do not press the buttons or the lever of the

Waterproof Case with unnecessary force when

in the water. This may warp the casing and

• When cleaning the case, do not spray water at

the waterproof seal under pressure. This may

• Do not disassemble or modify the Waterproof

Case. This may cause leaks.

• Do not damage the waterproof seal, scratch its

contact surfaces, or allow dirt, sand, hair or

other debris to accumulate between the

waterproof seal and the case. This may cause

• Do not use the Waterproof Case in water at

temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). Heat may

warp the casing and cause leaks.

• Do not leave the Waterproof Case in direct

sunlight, inside a car in hot weather, or near a

heater. Heat may warp the casing and cause

leaks. Cover it with a towel, for example, if you

have to leave it in the sun.

Handling Precautions

• Do not drop or throw the Waterproof Case.

• Use only the supplied silicone grease. Use of

other waterproofing products may impair the

strength of the Waterproof Case. If any other

waterproofing product is mistakenly applied,

wipe it off immediately.

• Avoid opening or closing the Waterproof Case

near water. When you are installing the camera

or changing the memory card or the battery,

choose a place with low humidity well away from

• Avoid using the Waterproof Case for long

periods of time in hot temperatures.

• Battery life is reduced in cold temperatures.

When you use the Waterproof Case in very cold

places, keep it warm by putting it in a bag

whenever you are not shooting. It is not

advisable to use the Waterproof Case in

temperatures below the freezing point.

• Moving the Waterproof Case rapidly between

hot and cold temperatures may cause

condensation (water droplets) to form on its

internal surfaces. If this occurs, stop using the

camera immediately as the condensation may

cause a malfunction. Remove the camera from

the Waterproof Case and wipe off the

condensation from the Waterproof Case and

the camera with a soft and dry cloth, and wait

until the moisture evaporates completely before

Stop shooting immediately if the Waterproof Case

leaks. If you use the camera in this state, this may

cause a fire or electric shocks. Never use it in this

state. Thoroughly wipe the Waterproof Case

interior and the camera dry. Please contact your

Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Debris (e.g. sand, dirt or hair) stuck to the

waterproof seal may cause water leakage.

Catching a single strand of hair or a tiny grain of

sand in the seal can cause leaks.

• Be careful not to apply too much grease.

Applying too much grease to the seal may

cause water leakage (about a droplet is

• Do not use paper or cloth to apply the grease to

• A damaged or cracked waterproof seal may

cause leaks. Please contact your Canon

Customer Support Help Desk.

• When removing the seal from your

Waterproof Case, use your fingers so you do

not damage the waterproof seal (as shown in

Fig 1.). Do not dig your fingernails into it or

use pointed or metallic objects to remove it.

• Do not pull the waterproof seal. Pulling the

seal may overstretch it, which may cause the

case to not close properly and cause leaks.

• While mounting the waterproof seal, do not

twist or pull the seal with force. Extreme care

should be taken to ensure the waterproof

seal is level around the mounting groove.

Please check to ensure that the waterproof

To ensure that the Waterproof Case remains

waterproof, it is recommended to replace the

seal once a year. Please contact your Canon

Customer Support Help Desk.

Care and Maintenance

• Wash the exterior of the Waterproof Case with

enough clean fresh water (tap water under 30 °C/

86 °F, etc.) as soon as possible after using it.

It is particularly advisable to soak it in fresh water

for several hours after use in salt water to remove

Please check that you have

locked the catch securely to prevent water

from entering the case.

Wipe it dry with a soft

cloth after washing. To avoid scratching the

Waterproof Case, do not wipe it while any sand or

grit remains on it. The metal parts may rust or the

buttons may become hard to press if salt deposits

Wipe the interior of the case with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not wash it with water.

Strap MountsShutter ButtonZoom LeverGrip/CatchTripod SocketLens WindowDiffusion PlatePower Button

Lens WindowSince dirt or smudges on the lens window may show in photographs, keep the lens window clean by wiping it gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Lock Release Switch c (Print/Share) Button - /(Jump)/ o Button (Flash)/ r Button m FUNC./SET(Function/Set) Button n Button l (Display) Button (Continuous Shooting)/ (Self-timer)/ (Single Image Erase)/ p Button (Macro)/ f (Manual Focus)/ (Infinity)/ q ButtonMode Dial 1 (Playback) Button

Preparing the Camera

1 Insert the battery (Battery Pack

NB-5L), and the memory card. • Please confirm the installation methods for the battery and memory card in the Camera User Guide for your camera.• Use a battery that is adequately charged.• Check the estimated capacity (recordable images) of your memory card and ensure there is enough storage space on the memory card to record your images.

2 Remove the strap from the

camera. If you put the camera in the Waterproof Case without first removing the strap, the strap may catch in the waterproof seal when opening or closing the Waterproof Case. This can cause leaks. Preparing the Waterproof Case

3 Fasten both ends of the neck strap

to the strap mounts as shown, and

adjust it to a comfortable length.

When attaching the wrist strap of the Waterproof Case

4 Slide the lock release switch as

shown, and release the catch to

open the back cover.

• When using commercially available

anticondensation products, the

anticondensation solution should only be

applied to the inside surface of the lens

window using a soft cloth. If

anticondensation solution comes in contact

with any surface other than the inside of the

lens window, wipe it off immediately with a

soft, dry cloth, as it could lead to

deterioration of the Waterproof Case.

Use the neck strap when carrying the camera

on the beach. Remove the neck strap and

attach the wrist strap before use underwater.

There is danger that the neck strap will

become entangled and cause strangulation or

Do not use the strap included with the camera

with the Waterproof Case.

Apply a thin coat of grease to the entire seal

before using the Waterproof Case in order to

prevent abrasion and deterioration.

For waterproof seal handling precautions, see

Waterproof Seal (p. 6).

1. Remove the waterproof seal.

2. Using a cotton swab, wipe off any debris

(e.g. sand, dirt or hair) which is present on

the waterproof seal and on the seal

mounting groove of the Waterproof Case.

3. Apply a small amount (droplet) of grease to

4. Evenly coat the entire surface of the

waterproof seal, taking care not to scratch

5. Place the waterproof seal back in the seal

mounting groove of the Waterproof Case.

Putting the Camera In the

5 Insert the camera into the

Waterproof Case as shown.

6 Close the Waterproof Case. • Make sure that the waterproof seal and its contact surfaces are free of debris (e.g. sand, dirt or hair). Catching a single strand of hair or a tiny grain of sand in the seal can cause leaks.• Make sure that the catch is fastened properly. 7 Turn the mode dial in the direction

of the arrow to engage the

1 Press the power button to turn on

2 Turn the mode dial to the desired

3 Press the l button to turn on

the screen. • Adjust settings as required.• You can adjust the zoom with the zoom lever.

Power ButtonZoom LeverShutter Button (Flash)/ r ButtonMode DialIndicator c (Print/Share) Button m FUNC./SET(Function/Set) Button n Button l

Using the Control Dial Operation of the camera’s Control Dial is slightly different.1. When you want to rotate the control dial clockwise, press the r button while keeping the c button pressed down.2. When you want to rotate the control dial counterclockwise, press the q button while keeping the c button pressed down.

4 Use the screen to compose the

shot. Press the shutter button

halfway and wait until the

indicator lights green or orange.

After it lights, press the shutter

• Make sure that the lens window is always

• Ensure that your fingers do not obstruct the

lens window, flash or diffusion plate when

Setting the Special Scene mode to

You can obtain more natural appearing

coloration underwater if you set the Special

Scene mode to . This mode selects the

optimal white balance for marine lighting and

tones down the blue colors.

1. Turn the mode dial to K (Special Scene

2. While keeping the

the q or r button to select .

When shooting in the following modes, note that

you can set the white balance manually with the

press of a single button if you assign the

(Custom White Balance) function to the

button. This is recommended for adjusting the

white balance to the shooting conditions.

shuts off the power, press the power button

• You cannot take pictures using the finder.

• Even if you set the mode dial to 8, you will

not be able to take pictures correctly since

you cannot use the finder.

5 When you are finished, press the

power button to turn off the

Using the Flash In order to evenly distribute light from the flash, please attach the diffusion plate. • Do not scratch the surface of the diffusion plate, as this may prevent flash light from being diffused properly.• Attach the diffusion plate for flash photography because image edges may darken otherwise. Please note, however, that the effectiveness of the diffusion plate may be impaired if the subject is too close to the camera.

Attaching the Diffusion Plate

plate through the strap mount.

Removing the Diffusion Plate Grip the diffusion plate and detach it by pulling in the direction shown by the arrow. 1 Press the 1 (Playback) button.

2 When you have finished using the

camera, turn the camera off.

1 (Playback) ButtonPower Button

After you use the Waterproof Case, be sure to remove the camera from it. If you leave the Waterproof Case containing the camera in direct sunlight or in a high-temperature place, this may cause a fire or the case to burst.

1 After use, be sure to completely

dry all the water from the

Waterproof Case. • Remove any dirt, sand, hair or other debris from the Waterproof Case, and wash it with clean, running tap water to remove salt deposits. 2 Slide the lock release switch as

shown, and release the catch to

open the back cover. Remove the

camera from the case. • Be careful not to allow drops of water from your hair or body to fall on the camera or Waterproof Case interior when the case is open.• Do not wash the interior of the Waterproof Case with water. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

• Store your Waterproof Case carefully, in an

opened state to prevent the waterproof seal

from deforming and to maintain its waterproof

• Protect the waterproof seal from dust or

scratches during storage.

• Do not store the Waterproof Case in hot, cold or

humid places, or near substances such as

naphthalene or insecticides.

* Including diffusion plate

• All data noted here are based on Canon's

• Product specifications and appearance are

subject to change without prior notice.

Maximum Depth: 40 m (130 ft.) (Meets JIS

protection class 8 for

Waterproofing: Seal, O-ring, etc.

Main Materials: Polycarbonate, ABS, clear

plate glass, EPDM, etc.

(5.24 x 3.36 x 3.07 in.)

(excluding protrusions)

Volume: Approx. 465 cm

(Waterproof Case only*)

Number of Separately Sold Waterproof Case

Weights (WW-DC1) Recommended Mounting:

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