User manual CANON DIGITAL IXUS V2

[. . . ] ENGLISH CDI-E051 DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide CDI-E051-010 XX01XXX. X © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN · Please read the Read this First section (p. · Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images. · Please refer to the Quick Start section for a simple explanation of shooting, replaying and erasing (p. · Please also read the Printer User Guide included with your Canon printer. Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Precautions This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand digital camera accessories ("Canon Brand Accessories"). [. . . ] · To release the AE lock, press the button. · The AE lock may release if you press any button other than button. the Shooting 61 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can adjust and lock the flash output to suit a specific portion of the subject. · Set the flash to and focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. · Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound. · The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject. · Re-aim the camera to compose the shot and press the shutter button all the way. · To release the FE lock, press the button. · The FE lock may release if you press any button other than the button. 62 Shooting Switching between Autofocus Modes Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting, you can switch modes to one that uses a fixed AF frame at the center of the field. 29). On Off · The The camera focuses using the AF frame that it selects to suit the shooting conditions. This is convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty. symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor. · See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). In the (Rec. ) menu, select . · Use the [Off]. or button to select [On] or · A shot can be taken immediately after. · The display will return to the Rec. menu. Shooting 63 Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. It evaluates the complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor. Use this mode when the subject is backlit or surrounded by strong light. Evaluative Light Metering Spot AE Point · Display or . 64 Shooting 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. · Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. · The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 steps in the range of -2EV to +2EV. · You can confirm the effect of the exposure compensation setting in the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is on. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to further adjust the setting. · Reset the exposure compensation by returning the setting to 0. Shooting 65 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. 37). In the (Rec. ) menu, select . · Use the or button to select [On]. · The display will return to the Rec. menu. Long Shutter Menu or button to select the · Use the or long shutter menu and the button to select a shutter speed. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to further adjust the setting. · While the menu is displayed, press the long shutter mode and finish the procedure. 66 Shooting · 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 shutter speeds slower than 1. 3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. [. . . ] 180 g (6. 3 oz. ) Specifications 141 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (Optional) Rated Input: Rated Output: Charging Time: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: DC 12- 24 V, 4. 3 W 4. 2 V DC, 0. 55 A Approx. 130 minutes* 0- 40 º C (32-104 º F) 90. 4 x 56. 0 x 28. 0 mm (3. 6 x 2. 2 x 1. 1 in. ) Weight: Approx. 106 g (3. 7 oz. ) * When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH 142 Index A AC Adapter Kit (ACK500) 129 AE Lock 60 AF Frame 31, 62 AF-assist Beam 35 AF Lock 58 AiAF 33 Autofocus 33, 62 Autofocus Lock 58 Auto Mode 42 Auto Rotate 72 AV Cable AVC-DC200 113 Direct Print function Compatible ` Printer 94 Direct Printing 90 DPOF 90, 92, 103, 111 DPOF Print Order 90 Printing 104 Print Style 106 Resetting 108 Selecting Images 103 DPOF Transfer Order 111 Downloading Images to a Computer 114 B Battery Battery Pack Charge Capacity 138 Handling 19 Installing 20 Recharging 18 Battery Pack 18 18 E Erasing All Images 88 Single Images 87 Exposure 60, 64 F FE Lock 61 File Number 73 File Sizes 139 Flash 47 Focus Lock 58 Formatting 89 C Care and Maintenance 131 CF Card Capacities 139 Formatting 89 Handling 23 Installing 22 Car Battery Charger 130 Compression 45 Continuous Shooting 51 Custom White Balance 68 H Household Power Source 129 Histogram 32 I Image File Sizes 139 Index View 78 Indicator 17 ISO Speed 71 D Date /Time 24 DIGITAL · A / V OUT Terminal 95, 96, 115 Digital Zoom 36, 50 Direct Interface Cable DIF-200 94 Direct Print function Compatible BJ Printer 95 L Language 25 LCD Monitor Information Displayed 30 Using the LCD Monitor 29 Index 143 M Macro Mode 49 Magnify 77 Manual Mode 42 Menu Play 120 Rec. 117 Set up 122 Messages List of Messages 125 Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected 128 Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Compatible Printer is Connected 127 Metering Method 63 Mode Switch 16, 42 Movie Movie Mode 28, 56 Replaying 79 Review Duration 44 Rotate 81 S Self-Timer 52 Set up Menu 122 Shooting Mode 28, 42 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 74 Shutter Button 34 Pressing Fully 35 Pressing Halfway 34 Shutter Speed 65 Single Image View 76 Slide Show 82 Play Time 85 Repeat Settings 85 Spot AE Point Frame 31, 63 Stitch Assist Mode 53 T Telephoto 36 O On /Off Button 26 Optical Viewfinder 33 USB Cable 115 U V Video Output System 113 Viewfinder 33 Viewing Single Image View 76 Index View 78 P Photo Effect 70 Play Menu 120 Power On / Off 26 Power Lamp 16 Power Save 27 Print Settings (Direct Print Printers) Number of Print Copies 99 Print Area 101 Print Style 99 Selecting Images 97 Protect 86 W White Balance 67 Wide Angle 36 Wrist Strap 15 R Rec. 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