Canon Digital Ixus 230 Hs User Guide

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Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they 
were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. 
You can change the file number assignment.
zChoose [File Numbering], then press the 
qr buttons to choose an option.
Register the start-up image or sounds with the included 
software
The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software 
can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide  for...

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Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also 
create folders by shooting date.
zChoose [Create Folder], then press the 
qr buttons to choose [Daily].
zImages will be saved into folders created 
on each shooting date.
For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the  1 
button when in a Shooting mode (p. 29). If you want the lens to retract 
immediately when you press the  1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.].
zChoose...

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You can set the power saving function (p. 50) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is 
recommended to save battery power.
zChoose [Power Saving], then press the m 
button.
zPress the op  buttons to choose [Auto 
Power Down], then press the  qr buttons 
to choose [Off].
zIf you set the power saving function to 
[Off], be sure to turn the camera off after 
use.
You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 50). This 
also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to...

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When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times 
simply by switching the time zone setting. If you pre-register the destination 
time zones, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/
Time settings.
To use the world clock, be sure to set the date/time (p. 20) and your home 
time zone beforehand.
Set the world time zone.
zChoose [Time Zone], then press the  m 
button.
zPress the op  buttons to choose 
[ World], then press the  m...

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If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to  G, you can change the 
settings in the 4  tab (p. 45).
The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when 
you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.
zChoose [AF-assist Beam], then press the 
qr  buttons to choose [Off].
The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that 
occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this 
function.
zChoose [Flash...

Changing Shooting Function Settings
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You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting.
zChoose [Review], then press the qr 
buttons to choose an option.
You can change the way the image displays right after shooting.
zChoose [Review Info], then press the  qr 
buttons to choose an option.
You can display grid lines on the screen for vertical and horizontal guidance 
while shooting.
zChoose [Grid Lines], then press the  qr 
buttons to choose [On].
Changing the Image Display Time...

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zChoose [IS Settings], then press the m 
button.
zPress the op  buttons to choose 
[IS Mode], then press the qr  buttons to 
choose an option.
Turning Off the Po wered IS Function
Powered IS reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max 
telephoto. However, shooting a moving subject while walking, or such things 
as severe camera movement may cause unexpected results in the movie. In 
such cases, set Powered IS to [Off].
zChoose [IS Settings], then press...

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You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the  1 button (p. 45).
When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical 
orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this 
function.
zSelect [Auto Rotate], then press the qr  
buttons to choose [Off].
zChoose [Resume], then press the  qr 
buttons to choose an option.
Changing Playback Function Settings
Turning Off the Auto  Rotate Function
•Images cannot be rotated (p. 135) if you have set [Auto Rotate]...

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Useful Information
This chapter introduces how to use the separately sold accessories 
and Eye-Fi card (also sold separa tely), troubleshooting tips, and 
contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
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Using Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) (p. 204), you can 
connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.
Turn off the camera and TV.
Connect the camera to the TV.
zOpen the camera’s terminal cover ( ) 
and fully insert the cable plug into the 
camera’s terminal ( ).
zInsert the cable plug fully into the video 
input terminals as shown in the illustration.
Turn on the TV and switch it to the 
input the cable is connected to.
Turn on the camera.
zPress the 1 button to turn on the...