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 details.
Changing the File Number Assignment
ContinuousEven if you shoot using a new 
memory card, the file numbers are 
assigned consecutively until an 
image with the number 9999 is 
taken/saved.
Auto Reset If you replace the memory card 
with a new one, or a new folder is 
created, file numbering begins 
with 0001 again.
•
If you use a memory card already  containing images, the newly assigned 
file numbers may continue the exis ting numbering for both [Continuous] 
and [Auto Reset]. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format 
the memory card before use (p. 23).
• Refer to the  Software Guide  for information regarding folder structure or 
image types.
 
						

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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 [Lens Retract], then press the  qr 
buttons to choose [0 sec.].
Creating Folders by Shooting Date
Changing the Lens Retract Time
 
						

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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 [Off].
zChoose [Power Saving], then press the  m 
button.
zPress the op buttons to choose [Display 
Off], then use the  qr buttons to choose a 
time.
zIn order to save battery power, you should 
choose less than [1 min.].
Turning Off the Power Saving Function
Setting the Scre en Shut-Off Time
 
						

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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 button.
zPress the qr  buttons to choose the world 
time zone.
zTo set daylight saving time (adds 1 hour), 
press the  op buttons to choose  .
zPress the m  button.
Choose the world time zone.
zPress the op  buttons to choose 
[ World], then press the  n button.
X will appear on the shooting screen 
(p. 183).
Using the World Clock
If you change the date or time in the   setting (p. 21), your [ Home] 
time and date will automatically change.
 
						

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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 Settings], then press the 
m  button.
zPress the op  buttons to choose [Red-
Eye Lamp], then press the  qr buttons to 
choose [Off].
Changing Shooting Function Settings
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in 
modes other than  G, check if the function is available in those modes 
(pp. 192 – 193).
Turning Off the AF Assist Beam
Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function
 
						

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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 Right After 
Shooting
2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time.
Hold The image displays until you press 
the shutter button halfway.
Off Images will not display.
Changing the Way the Image Displays Right 
After Shooting
Off Displays the image only.
Detailed Displays detailed information 
(p. 186).
Focus 
Check The area inside the AF frame is 
magnified, allowing you to check the 
focus. The procedure is the same as 
in “Checking the Focus” (p. 119).
Displaying Grid Lines
 
						

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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 the  m 
button.
zPress the op  buttons to choose 
[Powered IS], then press the  qr buttons 
to choose [Off].
Grid lines will not be recorded on the image.
Changing the IS-Mode Settings
Continuous Automatically sets the optimal 
image stabilization for the scene 
(Intelligent IS) (p. 185).
Shoot Only* Image stabilization is only active 
at the moment of shooting.
Off Turns off image stabilization.
* Setting changes to [Continuous] when shooting 
movies.
If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should 
also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod.
[Powered IS] settings will be disabled if [IS Mode] is set to [Off].
 
						

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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] to [Off]. 
Rotated images will also appear in their original orientation.
• In Smart Shuffle (p. 123), even if [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off], images 
taken vertically will be displayed  vertically, while rotated images will 
appear in their rotated orientation.
Choosing the Image that First Displays in 
Playback
Last seen Resumes with the image last 
viewed.
Last shot Resumes with the most recently 
shot image.
 
						

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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 camera.XThe image will appear on the TV (nothing 
will appear on the screen of the camera).
zAfter you finish, turn off the camera and 
TV, and unplug the cable.
Viewing Images on a TV
YellowWhite
White
Yellow
RedRed
What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV?
Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) 
does not match the TV system. Press the  n button and choose [Video 
System] in the  3 tab to switch to the correct video system.