Canon Digital IXUS 230 HS User Manual

Safety Precautions
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•Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of 
electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the 
camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes 
and medical facilities.
• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data 
CD-ROMs.
It is possible to suffer hearing loss from...

Safety Precautions
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•In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the 
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from 
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
• Before you discard...

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in 
A  mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. 
The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies 
and transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
• Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping 
the camera during use.
• Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by 
the sides when shooting. Be sure that...

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Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery 
as it is not charged at the time of purchase.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
zAlign the S marks on the battery and 
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it 
in ( ) and down ( ).
Charge the battery.
zFor CB-2LV:  Flip out the plug ( ) and 
plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).
zFor CB-2LVE:  Plug the power cord into 
the charger, then plug the other end into a 
power outlet.
XThe charge lamp lights orange...

Charging the Battery
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Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times
*1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
*2 Times are based on default settings, starting and stopping shooting, turning the camera on  and off, and operations such as using the zoom.
*3 Times are based on repeatedly shooting until the maximum clip length is reached or recording  stops automatically.
•Under some shooting conditions, the number of...

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
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The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.
•SD memory cards*
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards *
• Eye-Fi cards
* This memory card complies wit h SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly 
depending on the brand of card used.
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including 
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with 
the card manufacturer.
Also note that an...

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Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
zIf the memory card has a write-protect tab, 
you will not be able to record images if the 
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab 
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
zSlide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
Insert the battery.
zPress the battery lock in the direction of the 
arrow, then insert the battery as shown 
until it locks into place with a click.
zBe sure to insert the battery in...

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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Close the cover.
zClose the cover ( ), and press downward 
as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
Remove the battery.
zOpen the cover and press the battery lock 
in the direction of the arrow.
XThe battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
zPush the memory card in until you hear a 
click, then slowly release it.
XThe memory card will pop up.
What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?
If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory...

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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Number of Shots per Memory Card
•Values are based on the default settings.
• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the 
subject and the memory card used.
Memory Card 4GB16GB
Number of Shots Approx. 1231Approx. 5042
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
You can check the number of shots that can be 
taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode 
(p. 26).
 

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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned 
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these 
settings, be sure to set them.
Turn on the camera.
zPress the ON/OFF button.XThe Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
zPress the qr buttons to choose an option.zPress the op  buttons to set a value.zOnce all settings are complete, press the 
m button.
Set the home time zone.
zPress the qr  buttons to choose your 
home time zone....