Canon Digital Ixus 30 User Guide

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Preparing the Camera
 When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be 
the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem.
 When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it 
may solve the problem.
 SD cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral 
devices may not operate correctly in this camera. When that 
happens, reformat the SD card with this camera. If formatting in the 
camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and re-insert the 
SD card. Then turn the camera back on and format again.
5Use the   button to select [OK] and 
press the FUNC./SET button.
 To exit instead of formatting, select 
[Cancel].
 The capacity of the SD card displayed after 
formatting will be less than the rated 
capacity of the SD card. This is not a 
malfunction of the SD card or camera.
 
						

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SD Card Handling Precautions
zSD cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply 
force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card.zDo not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the 
back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal 
objects.
zDo not peel away the original label on the SD card or cover it with another 
label or sticker.
zWhen writing on the SD card, use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Using 
a sharp point pen (e.g. ball-point pen) or pencil may damage the SD card or 
corrupt the recorded data.
zSince some or all of the data recorded on the SD card may be corrupted or 
erased by electrical noise, static electricity or card malfunction, making a 
backup copy of important data is recommended.
zMoving an SD card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause 
condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid 
condensation, place the SD card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it 
into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new 
temperature. 
zIf condensation forms on the SD card, store it at room temperature until the 
water droplets have evaporated naturally.
zDo not use or store SD cards in the following locations.- Locations subject to dust or sand
- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
Precaution for Multi Media Cards
This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine 
Canon-brand SD cards. You may use multi media cards (MMC) with this 
camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of 
multi media cards (MMC).
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned 
on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion date/time battery 
charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time.
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 
[Date/Time] and press the FUNC./
SET button.
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 Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default 
settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three 
weeks. Reset them when this occurs.
 For embedding the date on the image data, refer to page 75.
 To set  the camera so that the date and time will not appear on the 
image when it is being shot but only when it is printed, see Setting 
the Print Style (p. 128), the Direct Printer User Guide or the Canon 
Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk supplied with the 
camera.
Charging the Date/Time Battery
- The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery for 
saving settings such as the date and time. This battery is 
recharged by the battery pack while it is in the camera. Right after 
purchasing the camera, leave a charged battery pack in the 
camera, or plug in AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), 
for about 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge 
even when the camera power is turned off.
- If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned 
on, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the above method to 
recharge it.
5Set the date and time.
 Use the   or   button to select a field 
(year, month, day, hour, minute and date 
format).
 Use the   or   button to change its 
value.
6Press the FUNC./SET button.
The setting is complete.
7Press the MENU button.
The display will return to the shooting or 
playback screen.
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
Using the Clock
You can display the current date and time for 
a 5-second* interval using the following 
methods. This is convenient for confirming 
the shooting date and time.
* Default setting
 Holding the FUNC./SET Button While Pressing the ON/OFF Button 
-The start-up image will not display at startup, also the start-up sound 
will not play.
-The Date/Time menu will display if the time has not been set. 
-The Display Off function will not work while the clock display is on.
 Pressing and Holding the FUNC./SET Button in Shooting Mode
The clock display will differ according to the camera orientation.
-Camera held horizontally: only the time displays
-Camera held vertically: both the time and date display
While the clock display is on, you can 
change the display color by pressing the 
 or   button or by firmly holding and  
gently shaking the camera as shown in 
the illustration. Feel free to change to 
your preferred color.
The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when you 
operate any one of the FUNC./SET, MENU or Shutter buttons or the mode 
switch.
 The clock cannot be displayed when menus are displayed with the MENU 
button.
 The clock’s display interval can be changed in the   (Set up) menu (p. 
55).
Depending on the camera model, 
the display may vary slightly.
 
						

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Setting the Language
Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display.
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 
[Language] and press the FUNC./
SET button.
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Preparing the Camera
The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by 
holding down the FUNC./SET button and pressing the MENU button. 
This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a 
separately sold printer is connected to the camera.
5Use the  ,  ,   or   button to 
select a language and press the 
FUNC./SET button.
6Press the MENU button.
The display will return to the shooting or 
playback screen.
 
						

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Basic Functions
Turning the Power On
To  Tu r n  t h e  P o w e r  O f f
Press the ON/OFF button again.
 If the “Card locked!” message appears right after the power is 
turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 26).
 The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is 
turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery 
charge is low. Reset the date and time when this occurs (p. 31).
 If the power saving function activates, press the ON/OFF button to 
restore power.
 You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the 
power is turned on. To change the start-up sound and image, see 
pp. 54, 57, 142.
 The start-up image does not display when the camera is connected 
to a TV via the A/V OUT terminal.
Turning On the Power without the Start-Up Sound
Hold the MENU button while pressing the ON/OFF button. This will set the 
[Mute] setting to [On] and silence the operation sound and the shutter 
sound. This is convenient when you wish to shoot silently.
Press the ON/OFF button until the 
indicator lights green.
 The lens extends when the mode switch is 
set to   or  .
 The LCD monitor will turn on when the 
mode switch is set to   or   (in   
mode, the indicator beside the viewfinder 
will blink green).  
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Basic Functions
Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving function.
When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing 
the ON/OFF button.
Shooting Mode:Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last 
control is accessed on the camera.
The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after 
the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is 
set to [Off]. Press any button other than the ON/OFF
 button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD 
monitor back on.
* This time can be changed (p. 55).
Playback Mode:Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last 
control is accessed on the camera.
Connected to a Printer (sold separately):
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last 
control is accessed on the camera.
 The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while 
the camera is connected to a computer.
 The power saving function can be turned off 
(p. 55).
 
						

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Switching Between Shooting/Playback
The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback modes. 
 When a printer is properly connected, the  ,   or   icon 
appears on the LCD monitor.
To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode)
Slide the mode switch to  .
To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode)
Slide the mode switch to  .
To Play Back Images (Playback Mode)
Slide the mode switch to  .
 The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after 
changing the mode switch position from   or 
 to  .
 When a printer is connected, images can be 
printed (see the Direct Print User Guide).
 When a camera is connected, recorded images 
can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer 
(p. 133).