Canon Digital Ixus 30 User Guide

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List of Messages
RAWYou attempted to play back an image recorded in 
the RAW format.
Unidentified ImageYou attempted to play back an image that was 
recorded in a special format (proprietary format 
used by the camera of another manufacturer, 
etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera.
Cannot magnify!You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a 
different camera or format, an image edited with 
a computer, or a movie.
Cannot rotateYou attempted to rotate an image recorded in a 
different...

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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Camera will not 
operatePower is not turned 
on Press the ON/OFF button for a 
moment.
SD card slot/battery 
cover is open
 Confirm that the SD card slot/
battery cover is securely closed.
Insufficient battery 
voltage Insert a fully charged battery into 
the camera.
 Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 
(sold separately).
Poor contact 
between camera and 
battery terminals Polish the terminals with a soft 
cotton swab before charging or 
using the battery...

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Troubleshooting
Cannot play backFile 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. 
See About File Numbers and 
Folder Numbers (p. 101).
Lens will not retract SD card slot/battery 
cover was opened 
with power on
 First close the SD card slot/battery 
cover and then turn the power off.
SD card slot/battery 
cover was opened 
while recording to 
the SD card 
(warning signal 
sounds) First close the SD...

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Image is blurred or 
out of focusSubject is out of 
focal range For normal shooting conditions, 
stay at least 30 cm (1.0 ft.) from 
the subject.
 In macro mode, stay in the range 
of 30 - 50 cm (1.0 - 1.6 ft.) from 
the subject (3 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 
1.6 ft.) at maximum wide angle).
 In digital macro mode, stay in the 
range of 3-10 cm (1.2 - 3.9 in.) 
from the subject at maximum 
wide angle.
 Use the Infinity mode to shoot 
distant subjects.
The subject is hard 
to focus onUse the focus lock...

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Troubleshooting
Subject in recorded 
image is too brightLight is shining 
directly on the 
subject or reflected 
off the subject into 
the camera Change the shooting angle.
Flash is set to on  Set the flash to off.
A bar of light (red, 
purple) appears on 
the LCD monitorSubject is too bright  This is a normal occurrence in 
devices containing CCDs and 
does not constitute a 
malfunction. (This bar of light will 
not be recorded when shooting 
still photos, but it will be recorded 
when shooting...

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Appendix
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold 
separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to 
a computer.
Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC 
adapter.
Use of an AC adapter kit other than ACK-DC10 (sold separately) may 
cause a malfunction in the camera or kit.
1Connect the power cord to the 
compact power adapter first and 
then plug the other end into the 
power...

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Appendix
Camera Care and Maintenance
Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens and LCD 
monitor.
Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the 
camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment.
Camera Body
Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.
Lens
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any 
remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Never use synthetic...

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Specifications
All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change 
without notice.
DIGITAL IXUS 40
DIGITAL IXUS 30
(W): wide angle   (T): telephoto
Camera Effective Pixels
DIGITAL IXUS 40:Approx. 4.0 millionDIGITAL IXUS 30:Approx. 3.2 million
Image Sensor
DIGITAL IXUS 40:1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 
million)
DIGITAL IXUS 30:1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 
million)
Lens5.8 (W) – 17.4 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 105 (T) mm)...

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Appendix
Shutter Speeds15 – 1/1500 sec.
The shutter speed varies according to the shooting 
mode.
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with 
noise reduction.
Light Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center)
Exposure Control SystemProgram AE
Exposure Compensation± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments
SensitivityAuto*, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
*Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
White BalanceTTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy,...

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Number of Recording 
PixelsStill images:DIGITAL IXUS 40:Large: 2272 x 1704 pixels
Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels
Small: 640 x 480 pixels
DIGITAL IXUS 30:Large: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels
Small: 640 x 480 pixels
Movies: Standard: 
(can record until the SD card is full) *1
640 x 480 pixels 
(30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 pixels 
(30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
Fast Frame Rate: (can record for 1 min.) *
2 
320 x 240...