Canon IXUS i Zoom Manuals

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  • Canon IXUS i Zoom User Guide User Guide
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    Document Outline

    • For information on included items and items sold separately
    • Preparations
    • Shooting
    • Playback/Erasing
    • Menus and Settings
    • Handling precautions, references to the various shooting and playback functions
    • Printing
    • Conventions Used in this Guide
      • * SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
      • Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
    • Table of Contents
    • Handling Precautions
      • Test Shots
      • Warning Against Copyright Infringement
      • Warranty Limitations
      • For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your cam...
      • Camera Body Temperature
      • About the LCD Monitor
      • Video Format
      • Language Setting
        • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage y...
        • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could...
          • • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation.
          • • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
        • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described ...
        • To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera ...
        • Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
        • Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liqui...
        • Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camer...
          • Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clea...
          • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
          • Use only recommended power accessories.
          • Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects o...
          • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
        • Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.
          • Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.
          • The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.
          • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
          • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing.
          • Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
        • Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resu...
          • Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera station and the pow...
          • Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery c...
        • Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
          • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
          • The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do...
        • There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock.
          • Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct...
        • Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or e...
          • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense ligh...
        • In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.
          • Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker o...
        • Such items may lose data or stop working.
          • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to in...
          • Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
          • Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.
        • Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.
          • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temper...
          • Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over ...
          • Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
        • The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or othe...
          • When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or bat...
        • The battery can run down.
          • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.
          • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting.
        • The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the fl...
          • Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession.
        • Doing so could result in burns.
          • Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong...
        • Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
          • When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation b...
        • Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water drop...
          • Stop using the camera immediately.
        • Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapt...
      • Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
        • Attaching the Wrist Strap
        • Always put the terminal cover back on the camera connector when the camera station is being carri...
      • Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
        • Be particularly careful to keep the lithium coin battery out of the reach of children. Seek medic...
          • 1
          • 2
          • Removing the Battery
          • Remote Control Sensor
            • Pressing this button toggles between transferring to a computer and playing back on the LCD monitor.
        • The distance at which the wireless controller can be used will shorten under the following circum...
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • 2
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
          • Method 1
          • Exposure Compensation (p. 51)
          • Histogram (p. 24)
          • Protection Status (p. 81)
          • Exposure Compensation (p. 51)
          • A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recogni...
          • JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards
          • RAW image
          • Unrecognized data type
            • Sample Histograms
        • Never do the following while the indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data.
          • Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD mon...
          • Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera.
        • Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected ima...
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • 2
            • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • 2
            • 3
            • 4
            • 5
              • Time Difference from the Home Time Zone
            • 6
            • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • 2
        • FUNC. Menu
        • Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus
        • Slide the mode switch to or .
        • Press the FUNC./SET button.
        • Use the or button to select a menu item.
        • Use the or button to select an option for the menu item.
        • Press the FUNC./SET button.
          • (My Camera) Menu
        • Press the MENU button.
        • Use the or button to switch between menus.
        • Use the or button to select menu items.
        • Use the or button to select an option.
        • Press the MENU button.
          • Shooting Mode
          • Basic p. 7
          • Photo Effect
          • p. 57
          • Movie Mode
          • p. 44
          • My Colors
          • p. 58
          • Exposure Compensation
          • p. 51
          • Metering Mode
          • p. 50
          • Long Shutter Mode
          • p. 52
          • Compression
          • p. 37
          • ISO Speed
          • p. 64
          • Resolution (Still Image)
          • p. 36
          • White Balance
          • p. 54
          • Resolution (Movie)
          • p. 37
          • AiAF
          • On*/Off
          • p. 49
          • Self-timer
          • 10 seconds*/ 2 seconds/ Custom Timer (Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.) (Shots: 1–3*–10)
          • p. 41
          • AF-assist Beam
          • On*/Off
          • -
          • Digital Zoom
          • On/Off*
          • (On in standard movie mode.)
          • p. 38
          • Review
          • Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold
          • Basic p. 6
          • Save Original
          • On/Off*
          • p. 60
          • Grid Lines
          • On/Off*
          • You can display grid lines (splits screen into nine areas) to make it easier to judge the horizon...
          • Date Stamp
          • Off*/Date/Date & Time
          • p. 40
          • Long Shutter
          • On/Off*
          • p. 52
          • Vert. Shutter
          • On*/Off
          • Allows the FUNC./SET button to release the shutter when the camera is held vertically (p. 43).
          • Stitch Assist
          • left to right*/ right to left
          • p. 46
          • Protect
          • p. 81
          • Slide Show
          • p. 77
          • Rotate
          • p. 74
          • Print Order
          • p. 83
          • Sound Memo
          • p. 75
          • Transfer Order
          • p. 87
          • Erase All
          • p. 82
          • Transition
          • p. 75
          • Mute
          • On/Off*
          • Set to [On] to silence the start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds all at once. Howeve...
          • Volume
          • Off/1/2*/3/4/5
          • Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and pl...
          • Start-up Vol.
          • Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on.
          • Operation Vol.
          • Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that plays when any button other than the shutter butto...
          • Selftimer Vol.
          • Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released.
          • Shutter Volume
          • Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play...
          • Playback Vol.
          • Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos.
          • Info Display
          • Switches between info display modes (p. 18).
          • Shooting Info
          • On/Off*
          • Display mode for the shooting modes
          • Review Info
          • On/Off*
          • Display mode for the review period immediately after an image is recorded
          • Replay Info
          • Detailed/ Standard/Off*
          • Display mode in the playback mode
          • LCD Brightness
          • -7 to 0* to +7
          • Use the or button to adjust the brightness. If you press the or button, the display returns to th...
          • Power Saving
          • p. 25
          • Auto Power Down
          • On*/Off
          • Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses witho...
          • Display Off
          • 10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3min.
          • Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed.
          • Time Zone
          • Home*/World
          • p. 27
          • Date/Time
          • Basic Guide (p. 4)
          • Clock Display
          • 0–5*–10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min./2 min./3 min.
          • p. 19
          • Format
          • p. 26
          • File Numbering
          • Auto Reset/ Continuous*
          • p. 67
          • Create Folder
          • p. 66
          • Create New Folder
          • Check mark (On)/ No check mark (Off)
          • Creates a folder for the next shooting session.
          • Auto Create
          • Off*/Daily/ Monday–Sunday/ Monthly
          • You can also set a creation time.
          • Auto Rotate
          • On*/Off
          • p. 65
          • Language
          • Basic Guide (p. 4)
          • Video System
          • NTSC/PAL
          • p. 89
          • Reset All
          • p. 35
          • Theme
          • Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item.
          • p. 90
          • Start-up Image
          • Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on.
          • Start-up Sound
          • Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on.
          • Operation Sound
          • Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed.
          • Selftimer Sound
          • Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer mode.
          • Shutter Sound
          • Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed. There is no shutter sound for movies.
          • My Camera Menu Contents
          • (Off)/ */ /
            • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
              • 2
      • Shooting
        • 1
        • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
          • * Paper sizes vary according to region.
            • 1
        • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
          • * Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the f...
        • Stills: zoom up to approximately 10 times
        • Movies (Standard): zoom up to 4.9 times
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • 2
        • *Recommended Memory Card
          • • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary accordin...
          • • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.
            • 1
            • 2
        • To Cancel Continuous Shooting
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
          • The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode.
        • Embedding the Date in the Image Data
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
          • LCD Monitor Display
            • : [Off]
            • : [Date]/[Date & Time]
              • l Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 33).
                • 1
                • 2
          • To Cancel the Self-Timer
        • Changing the Self-Timer Countdown Time (/)
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
        • Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ().
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • 2
          • - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot.
          • - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge.
          • - The interval between shots lengthens when the built- in memory of the camera fills.
          • - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full.
            • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
              • 2
              • 3
                • Displays when using Vertical Shutter Release
              • • The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 117).
                • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
              • 2
            • l You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies...
              • - Try not to touch the microphone.
              • - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be rec...
              • - The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting condit...
                • The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.
                  • 1
                • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
                  • 2
                  • 3
                  • 4
                  • 5
          • The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward.
            • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • - Green: Shooting preparations complete
            • - Yellow: Focusing difficulty (AiAF set to [Off])
          • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
          • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects.
          • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition
          • Subjects that are moving quickly
          • Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of l...
            • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
              • 2
              • 3
              • 4
              • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
              • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
          • To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
            • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
              • 2
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
              • 3
          • To Cancel the Long Shutter Mode
            • The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutte...
              • - Exposure Compensation
              • - Metering
              • - ISO speed: AUTO
              • - Flash: Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction
                • 1
                • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
            • This setting cannot be adjusted when the or photo effect is selected.
        • Using the Custom White Balance
          • Shooting close-ups
          • Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest)
          • Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)
            • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
              • 2
            • - ISO Speed
            • - Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white ...
              • 1
              • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
                • * The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.
                • * You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.
                  • 1
              • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
                • Stills
                • 2
              • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
                • 3
        • Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
          • - Only the altered image is shown in the LCD monitor during shooting.
          • - The image that appears in the LCD monitor immediately after recording is the altered image. If ...
          • - Since two images are recorded with each shot, the number of shots remaining is approximately ha...
        • Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
            • 2
            • 3
        • Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode
          • Original Color
          • (Before Swapping)
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
            • 2
            • 3
            • 4
        • Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
            • 2
              • Select a color.
            • 3
            • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 29).
            • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
          • l This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check t...
            • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
              • 2
              • 2
              • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
        • File and Folder Numbers
          • Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total numbe...
            • - Images from continuous shooting
            • - Self-timer images (custom)
            • - Stitch Assist mode images
            • - My Colors images ([Save Original] set to [On])
          • Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicat...
          • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image t...
      • Playback/Erasing
        • Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11).
          • 1
            • Approximate Location of the Displayed Area
          • 2
        • To Cancel the Magnified Display
          • Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.
            • 1
              • Selected Image
        • To Cancel the Index Playback
          • Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.
            • 1
              • Volume Level
              • (Adjust with the or button)
            • 2
          • Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that ar...
            • 1
              • Movie Editing Bar
            • 2
            • 3
            • 4
              • Original
            • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
              • 2
            • l Movies cannot be rotated.
              • 1
              • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
                • 1
              • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
                • 2
                • 3
                  • Volume
                  • (Adjust with the or button)
            • l You cannot attach sound memos to movies.
              • 1
              • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
                • 2
                • 3
                • 1
                • 2
                • 1
                • 2
                  • Number indicating the selection order
              • To deselect all images, select [Reset].
          • Play Time
          • Repeat
            • 1
            • 2
            • 1
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
              • 2
                • Protection Icon
            • l Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
              • 1
              • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
                • 2
    • Print Settings/Transfer Settings
      • 1
      • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
        • 2
        • 3
          • Number of Print Copies
        • 1
      • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
        • 2
        • 3
      • l The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print se...
      • Print Type
      • Standard
        • Prints one image per page.
      • Index
        • Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format.
      • Both
        • Prints the images in both the standard and index formats.
      • Date
        • Adds the date to the print.
      • File No.
        • Adds the file number to the print.
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • 2
            • 3
        • - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
        • - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printa...
          • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • 2
            • 3
              • Transfer Selection
            • 1
          • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
            • 2
            • 3
    • Viewing Images on a TV set
      • 1
      • 2
        • VIDEO
      • 3
      • 4
      • 5
      • - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others
      • - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others
      • If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly.
    • Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
      • 1
      • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
        • 2
        • 1
      • See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
      • l The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings.
        • - Movies
        • - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 75)
    • Troubleshooting
      • Camera will not operate.
        • Power is not turned on.
          • Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5).
        • Memory card slot/battery cover is open.
          • Confirm that the memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 3).
        • Insufficient battery voltage ("Change the battery pack" message displays).
          • Insert a fully charged battery into the camera (Basic Guide p. 1).
          • Use the compact power adapter. (Basic Guide p. 2)
        • Poor contact between camera and battery terminals.
          • Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery (p. 105).
      • Sounds come from the camera interior.
        • The camera's horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed.
          • The camera's orientation mechanism is operating. There is no malfunction.
      • "Card locked!" message appears.
        • The SD memory card's write protect tab is set to "Write protect".
          • When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD memory card, slide the tab upward (p. 107).
      • The Date/Time menu appears.
        • The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low.
          • Recharge the built-in battery immediately (Basic Guide p. 4).
      • The display darkens.
        • The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.
          • This does not constitute a malfunction and has no effect on images that have been shot.
      • Display flickers.
        • Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting.
          • This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images).
      • A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor.
        • Subject is too bright.
          • This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. Thi...
      • appears.
        • A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.
          • Raise the ISO speed (p. 64) or set the flash to any setting other than (Flash Off), or secure the...
      • appears.
        • This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show i...
          • These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera (p. 83).
      • Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular.
        • Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see wh...
          • There is no effect on the recorded image.
      • Camera will not record.
        • Mode switch is set to (playback).
          • Set the mode switch to or (Basic Guide p. 7).
        • Camera is in camera station.
          • Remove the camera from the camera station.
        • Flash is charging.
          • The indicator will light orange when it is charged. You can then press the shutter button (p. 24).
        • Memory card is full.
          • Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 3).
          • If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space ...
        • Memory card is not formatted correctly.
          • Format the memory card (p. 26).
          • If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest...
        • SD memory card is write protected.
          • Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward (p. 107).
      • Image is blurred or out of focus.
        • AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].
          • In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to ass...
        • The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.
          • Setting the self-timer to (2 seconds) delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the cam...
        • Subject is out of focal range.
          • Shoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 113).
        • The subject is hard to focus on.
          • Use the focus lock to shoot (p. 49).
      • Subject in recorded image is too dark.
        • Insufficient light for shooting.
          • Set the flash to (auto) (Basic Guide p. 10).
        • Subject is dark in contrast to the background.
          • Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting (p. 51).
          • Use the spot metering function (p. 50).
        • Subject is too far away for flash to reach.
          • Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 114).
          • Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 64).
      • Subject in recorded image is too bright.
        • Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.
          • Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 114).
        • Subject is bright in contrast to the background.
          • Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting (p. 51).
          • Use the spot metering function (p. 50).
        • Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject.
          • Change the shooting angle.
        • Flash is set to on.
          • Set the flash to (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 10).
      • Image flashes white. Image contains noise.
        • ISO speed is too high.
          • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible...
          • In , , , and modes, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear.
      • White dots appear on the image.
        • Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly...
          • This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction.
      • Eyes appear red.
        • Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas.
          • Use the (auto with red-eye reduction) mode (Basic Guide p. 10). For this mode to be effective, th...
          • Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching ...
      • Continuous shooting slows down.
        • The memory card's performance has dropped.
          • To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in ...
      • Recording images to memory card takes a long time.
        • Memory card was formatted in another device.
          • Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 26).
      • Lens will not retract.
        • Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on.
          • First close the memory card slot/ battery cover and then turn the power off (Basic Guide p. 3).
      • The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly.
        • The following types of memory cards are used.
          • Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded ...
      • "!" displays frequently in the LCD monitor.
        • If free space in the camera's built-in memory becomes too scarce, the "!" symbol will display on ...
          • Try the following procedures.
      • Zoom does not operate.
        • Zoom button was pressed while shooting in movie mode.
          • Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 9). Note the digital zoom is avail...
      • Cannot play back.
        • Poor connection between camera and camera station.
          • Place the camera properly in the camera station.
        • You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.
          • Computer images that cannot be played back will play back if they are added to the camera using t...
        • File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed.
          • Set the file name or location on the file format/structure of the camera. (Refer to the Software ...
      • Movies cannot be edited.
        • Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited.
      • Movies do not play back correctly.
        • Movies recorded with high resolutions and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on s...
        • You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with ...
      • Reading images from memory card is slow.
        • Memory card was formatted in another device.
          • Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 26).
      • Battery consumed quickly.
        • Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 ˚C/73 ˚F).
          • Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 1).
      • Battery will not charge.
        • Battery life exceeded.
          • Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 1).
        • Poor connection between camera and camera station.
        • Poor connection between battery and battery charger.
          • Place the camera securely in the camera station or the battery securely in the battery charger.
      • Image not showing on TV monitor.
        • Incorrect video system setting.
          • Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 34).
    • List of Messages
      • Busy...
        • Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up.
      • No memory card
        • You turned on the camera without a memory card installed.
      • Card locked!
        • The SD memory card is write-protected.
      • Cannot record
        • You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed, or attempted to attach a sound m...
      • Memory card error
        • Memory card has experienced an anomaly.
      • Memory card full
        • Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved. Or no more image settings or ...
      • Naming error!
        • The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the directory that...
      • Change the battery pack.
        • Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or re...
      • No image.
        • No images recorded on memory card.
      • Image too large.
        • You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size.
      • Incompatible JPEG format.
        • You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image.
      • Corrupted Data.
        • You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.
      • RAW
        • You attempted to play back a RAW image.
      • Unidentified Image
        • You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special data type (proprietary data ty...
      • Cannot magnify!
        • You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited wi...
      • Cannot rotate
        • You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited wit...
      • Incompatible WAVE format.
        • A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is inco...
      • Cannot register this image!
        • You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image.
      • Protected!
        • You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or sound memo.
      • Too many marks.
        • Too many images have been marked with print settings, transfer settings or slide show settings. C...
      • Cannot complete!
        • Could not save the print, transfer or slide show settings.
      • Unselectable image.
        • You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.
      • Exx
        • (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A ...
    • Appendix
      • The following icon and message will display.
      • Battery charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible it will be used for an extended period.
      • Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with ...
      • Under these conditions, review the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use.
      • The battery may be short circuiting.
        • Fig. A
      • These conditions can damage the battery.
      • You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig....
        • Fig. C
      • Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one year) may shorten its life cy...
      • It can be recharged at any point.
        • • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 ˚C (41 – 104 ˚F) is recommended.
        • • Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery's charge state.
      • Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally.
        • Slide the switch up.
        • • Locations subject to dust or sand
        • • Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
        • • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.
        • • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the...
        • • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem.
        • • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate corre...
          • 1
            • Symbol
          • 2
            • Charge Indicator
      • (For CB-2LV)
      • (For CB-2LVE)
        • To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
          • Tripod Sockets
          • l The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mod...
      • Batteries
        • Charge becomes Severely Limited
        • Usage in Cold Temperatures (Less than 0˚C/32˚F)
        • Non-Use over Extended Periods
        • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances m...
          • Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Ca...
          • Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other prob...
      • Test Conditions
      • Movie
      • MultiMediaCard
      • SD Memory Card (Sold Separately)
    • INDEX
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        • • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accu...
        • • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described he...
        • • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...
        • • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken o...
        • • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc.
        • • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United...
        • • Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...
        • • SD is a trademark.
        • • Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of thei...
      • FCC Notice
    • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
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