User manual CANON DIGITAL IXUS

[. . . ] Camera User Guide This camera has three basic functions: Shooting Replaying Downloading Images to a Computer This guide explains the shooting and replay functions. The downloading function is covered separately in the Software Starter Guide. · Please read the precautions on the next page before using your camera for the first time. ENGLISH Precautions Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. [. . . ] · The lens remains extended when the mode switch is first switched to replay. or It retracts when you press the button. Using the Optical Viewfinder This camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder for standard shots. Align the square brackets (autofocus metering field) inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image. Optical Viewfinder 24 Basic Functions About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off-center. Using the Focus Lock The following types of subject may not be suited to autofocus photography. · Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings · Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition · Subjects that are moving quickly When recording through glass, try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass. Aim the camera so that a subject at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the brackets in the optical viewfinder. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way. Basic Functions 25 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to shoot or replay images. · The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. LCD Monitor Shooting Mode · Pressing the button turns the LCD monitor on or off. · 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 macro mode, the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off-center. · In insufficient light, the camera blur warning icon will display in the center of the LCD monitor when the recording preparations are complete. Use the flash or affix the camera to a tripod to obtain better results. 26 Basic Functions Replay Mode · Sliding the mode switch to the position turns the LCD monitor on. · In replay mode, pressing the button cycles between display modes. Single Image Replay Standard © Detailed © No Display Multi Image Replay (9 Images) Standard © No Display Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode In shooting mode, information about the current settings and remaining image capacity will display on the LCD monitor for approximately six seconds when the actions below are taken, regardless of whether the LCD monitor is set to On or Off. While this information is displayed, you may set the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro and infinity settings. · The shutter button has been pressed and a shot has been taken. (LCD monitor must be on) Information Displayed Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation White Balance Image Quality Flash Shooting Method Macro/Infinity p. 33 p. 40 p. 41 p. 35 p. 36 p. 37 p. 39 Remaining Image Capacity Basic Functions 27 Replay Mode File Number In standard mode, the following information is displayed. · File Number · Image Number (Image Number/Total Number of Images) · Shooting Date · Protection Status ( ) Image Number Shooting Date In detailed mode, the following supplementary information is displayed. Shooting Mode Macro/Infinity Shooting Method Flash Exposure Compensation White Balance Image Quality p. 33 p. 39 p. 37 p. 36 p. 40 p. 41 p. 35 The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file (WAV file) is attached (this camera does not feature sound recording). A sound file in a format other than the WAV format is attached or the file format is not recognized. · Images shot with this camera may not display the information in detailed mode on other digital cameras. 28 Basic Functions LCD Monitor Menus / Switching between Display Modes Shooting Mode The following menus will display on the LCD monitor according to the shooting mode selection. Auto Manual Black & White Stitch Assist Replay Mode The zoom lever can be used to switch between magnification levels. Zoomed Image Entire Image (Single Image Display) Basic Functions 29 Four red bars appear at the top of each menu. Bars displayed in gray represent menus that cannot be displayed in the shooting mode which is currently selected. Closes the Setup menu and prepares the camera for shooting. Displays Nine Images (Multi Image Display) Switches between Sets of Nine Images 30 Basic Functions Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway The camera uses the first stage to automatically set the exposure, autofocus and white balance. When it has finished metering, two beeps sound and the upper indicator glows green. [. . . ] 300 charge cycles 0 - 40 ºC (32 - 104 ºF) 32. 3 x 49. 8 x 10. 6 mm (1. 3 x 1. 9 x 0. 4 in. ) Approx. 29 g ( 1. 0 oz. ) Battery Charger Input Voltage: Rated Output: Rated Input: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions : Weight: CB-2L 4. 2 V / 0. 58 A 7. 5 VA (100 V) 0 - 40 ºC (32 - 104 ºF) CB-2LE 4. 2 V / 0. 65 A 12. 5 VA (240 V) AC 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz) 65 x 105 x 36 mm (2. 6 x 4. 1 x 1. 4 in. ) Approx. 110 g ( 3. 9 oz. ) Approx. 95 g ( 3. 4 oz. ) CompactFlashTMCard Card Slot Type: Dimensions: Weight: Type I 36. 4 x 42. 8 x 3. 3 mm (1. 4 x 1. 7 x 0. 1 in. ) Approx. 10 g ( 0. 4 oz. ) * All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. 76 Appendices Index A AC Adapter 16 Autofocus 24 Auto Mode 33 Auto Play 49 Auto Power Down On/Off 64 E Erasing 57 Erasing All Images 58 Erasing Images Singly 57 Erasing the Displayed Image 21 Exposure 40 22 B Battery AC Power Supply 16 Handling 13 Installing 14 Performance 15 Recharging 12 Battery Pack 12 Beep 63 Black and White Mode 33 F File Number 61 Flash 35 Focus Lock 24 I Image Quality 35 Indicator 11 Infinity Mode 39 Information Display 26 C Camera Settings 59 Care and Maintenance 67 CF Card Capacity 17 Formatting 65 Handling 18 Installing 17 Continuous Shooting 38 L Language Settings 66 LCD Monitor 10 Menus/ Switching between Display Modes 28 Using 25 M Macro Mode 39 Main Switch 11, 22 Magnifying Images 46 Manual Mode 33 Mode Switch 11, 23 Multi Image Replay 47 D Date and Time 19 Digital Zoom 32, 60 Displaying Information DPOF 52 26 Appendices 77 O Optical Viewfinder 23 Telephoto 31 T V Video Cable VC-200 Viewfinder 23 45 P Power On/Off 22 Pressing Fully 30 Pressing Halfway 30 Print Settings 52 Selecting 54 Print Style 53 Resetting Print Settings 56 Protecting Images 51 W White Balance 41 Wide Angle 31 Wrist Strap 18 Z Zoom 31 Zooming Images 46 Zoom Lever 11, 31 R Red-Eye Reduction Replay 21, 46 TV Monitor 45 Rotate 48 36 S Self-Timer 37 Setup Menu 59 Shooting 20, 33 TV Monitor 45 Functions Available in each Shooting Mode 34 List of Modes 33 Saving the Shooting Mode Setting 62 Selecting 33 Shutter Button 11, 30 Pressing Fully 30 Pressing Halfway 30 Single Image Replay 46 Stitch Assist Mode 42 78 Appendices Canon Customer Support Canon Inc. 30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan NORTH AMERICA Canon U. 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