Canon Digital Ixus 30 User Guide

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Components Guide
Indicators
The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed.
Upper Indicator
Green: Ready to shoot
Blinking Green:
Recording to SD card / Reading SD card / Erasing from SD 
card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection)
Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
Lower Indicator
Yellow: Macro mode / Infinity mode/ AF lock
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (single beep). 
Although you can still press the shutter button when the 
indicator blinks yellow, you are recommended to shoot 
using the focus lock or AF lock (p. 86). 
DIGITAL IXUS 40
DIGITAL IXUS 30
Holding the Camera
Images become blurred if the camera moves when the shutter button is 
pressed. Hold the camera as shown below to avoid camera movement 
when shooting.
 Make sure that your hair or fingers do not obstruct the lens, flash, self-
timer lamp, microphone or speaker.
 Fix the camera onto a tripod when shooting infinity shots or in dark 
places.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands 
and let your elbows rest at your sides. 
Place your finger on the shutter button 
as you hold the camera.
 
						

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The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the 
 (Print/Share) button.
 Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera)
 Downloading images (Windows only): See p.132 of this guide and the 
Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk (supplied with the 
camera)
The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection.
Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images
Blinking blue: Printing/Transferring
The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or 
printer.
Computer (p. 132)
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)
Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY CP series)/Card Photo Printer
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the 
Direct 
Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer).
 Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series)
-Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers:
Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.
-PictBridge Compliant Printers:
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied 
with the camera for direct print compatible printer information
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Preparing the Camera
Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack
Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you 
use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays. 
To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for 
longer than 24 hours continuously.
1Insert the battery pack into the 
battery charger.
Align the   on the battery pack and 
battery charger and insert it correctly. 
2Battery charger model names and types 
vary by region.
(For CB-2LV)
Plug the battery charger into a 
power outlet.
(For CB-2LVE)
Attach the power cord to the battery 
charger and plug it into a power outlet.
 The charge indicator will light orange 
while the battery pack is charging. It will 
change to green when the charge is 
complete.
 After charging, unplug the battery charger 
and immediately remove the battery pack.
Symbol
Charge Indicator
 
						

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 Since this is a lithium-ion battery pack, you need not completely 
discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point. 
However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is 
approximately 300 times (battery life based on Canon’s testing 
standards), you are recommended to charge the battery pack after 
having discharged it completely to prolong battery life.
 It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery pack 
from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standards). 
Charging it within a temperature range of 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F) 
is recommended.
 Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and 
the battery pack’s charge state.
 You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction.
See Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged)) (p. 162).
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
zKeep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty 
terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. 
Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the 
battery pack.
zDo not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it 
contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.
zAt low temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and the 
low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, 
resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before 
use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that 
could cause a short circuit, such as a key holder, etc.
zDo not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, 
on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up and 
could result in a fire.
zDo not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-4L in this charger.
zThe battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power 
while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger. 
This will shorten battery life.
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
zDo not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the   and   
terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery 
pack or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover 
(Fig. B). You may be able to check the charge state when Battery Pack NB-
4L is used depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).     
zEven charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are 
advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to 
ensure a full charge.
zSince storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 
one year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance, you are 
recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and 
to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the 
temperatures of 0 to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F). If you do not use the battery pack 
for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera 
about once a year before returning it to storage. 
zIf the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it 
is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.
Fig. A Fig. BFig. C
Charged BatteryFig. D
Spent Battery
Attach it so the 
 is visible.
Attach it the 
opposite way to 
Fig. C.
 
						

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Installing the Battery Pack
Install Battery Pack NB-4L (supplied).
Please recharge the battery pack (p. 21) before you use it for the first 
time.
1Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 
in the direction of the arrows.
2Press the battery lock while 
inserting the battery pack all the 
way in until the lock clicks.
Align the   on the battery pack and 
battery chamber and insert it correctly. 
To remove the battery pack, press the 
battery lock in the direction of the arrow and 
hold it while pulling the battery pack out. 
3Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 
closed.
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2
Battery LockSymbol
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Preparing the Camera
 Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and 
remove the battery pack. 
 Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover 
while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading, 
erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card.
 Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please 
note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may 
reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for 
more than three weeks.
Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) for 
extended use of the camera (p. 154).
Battery Pack Charge
The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge 
is low.
See Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged)) (p. 162).
Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible 
before it is required for an extended period.
When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you 
press any button other than the ON/OFF, FUNC./SET, MENU or 
(Print/Share) button.
Change the 
battery packBattery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace 
the battery pack immediately.
 
						

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Installing the SD Card
Write Protect Tab
The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents 
recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording 
to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward.
Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following 
procedures.
1Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 
in the direction of the arrows.
2Insert the SD card.
 Push it in with your finger or the white 
portion of the wrist strap, as illustrated on 
the camera bottom, until it clicks into 
place. 
 Do not touch or allow metal objects to 
contact the terminals on the back of the 
SD card.
Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible
 Write Protect Tab
Ensure that the SD card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the 
camera. It may damage the camera if inserted backward by mistake.
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Preparing the Camera
To Remove the SD card
Push the SD card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until it 
clicks and then release it. 
 Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and 
remove the SD card. 
 Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to 
or from the SD card when the indicator blinks green, never perform 
the following actions during this time. It could corrupt the image 
data.
- Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks.
- Turn the camera’s power off, or open the SD card slot/battery 
cover.
 Please note that SD cards formatted with other manufacturers’ 
cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application 
programs, may slow down writing to the SD card or may not operate 
correctly in the camera.
 You are recommended to use SD cards that have been formatted in 
your camera (p. 28). The card supplied with the camera may be 
used without further formatting.
See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 160).
3Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 
closed.2
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You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to 
erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, 
including protected images and other file types.
1Press the ON/OFF button until the 
power lamp lights green.
2Press the MENU button.
The   (Rec.) or   (Play) menu is 
displayed.
3Use the   button to select the   
(Set up) menu.
4Use the   or   button to select 
[Format] and press the FUNC./SET 
button.
Power Lamp