Canon Digital Ixus 30 User Guide

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Basic Functions
Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust 
menu settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera’s 
status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor.
The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright 
light. This does not constitute a malfunction.
Shooting Mode (, )  
 The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera when 
the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically 
available when the power is turned on again. However, the setting 
may be lost when the power has been turned off after the “Change 
the battery pack” message has displayed, while the LCD monitor 
was on in Shooting mode.
 In the   mode, the LCD monitor turns on regardless of its On/Off 
setting.
Press the DISP. button.
The display mode changes as follows with 
each press.
Standard (No Information)
Detailed (Information View)
Off
 
						

							40Playback Mode ( ) 
When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. 
In index playback mode (p. 105), the detailed display is not available.
Press the DISP. button.
The display mode changes as follows with 
each press.
Standard
Detailed
No Information
 
						

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Basic Functions
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 
When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review 
information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor.
When setting the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro mode, infinity 
mode, or the metering method, the shooting information displays on the 
LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to 
Standard (No Information) or Off. It may not display under some 
circumstances, depending on the selected settings.
A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient 
lighting if the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after 
the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon 
 appears in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to   or  , or affix the 
camera to a tripod to shoot.
 Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appear in 
the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds 
selected if the review time was changed (2 - 10 sec.)) even if you 
release the shutter button (p. 61). If you continue to press the shutter 
button right after shooting an image, or press the FUNC./SET button 
while the image is displayed, the image will continue to display.
 While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can 
check the exposure with the graph (see Histogram Function p.44) 
that shows the distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure 
requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation and reshoot.
Press the DISP. button if the histogram and other information are not 
shown.
Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)
 
						

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* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information).
Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom.
These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.
Exposure Compensation (p. 91)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 92)
White Balance (p. 94)
ISO Speed (p. 98)
Photo Effect (p. 97)Compression (p. 62)
Resolution (pp. 62, 
63)
Low Battery (p. 25)Metering Mode (p. 90)
Shooting Method (pp. 73, 76)
Flash (p. 64)
Shooting Mode (pp. 66, 78)
Movie Recording (p. 78)
Camera Shake Warning (p. 41)
Spot AE Point Frame  (  Mode)
AF Frame (p. 85)
Shots Remaining or Remaining 
Movie Time (sec.) Zoom Magnification* (p. 46)
*(Red)* *
*Auto Rotate (p. 99) *
*
Macro/Infinity (p. 68)
AE Lock (p. 88)
FE Lock (p. 89)
AF Lock (p. 86)*
*
*
Frame Rate (Movie) (pp. 63, 81)
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Basic Functions
Playback Information–Standard (Playback Mode)
Protection Status (p. 118)
Compression (Still Images) 
(p. 62) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 62)
Movie (p. 106)
WAVE Format Sound (p. 113)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 92)
Shooting Mode (pp. 66, 78, 82)
Exposure Compensation (p. 91)
White Balance (p. 94)
Photo Effect (p. 97)
ISO Speed (p. 98)
Resolution (Movies) (p. 63)Flash (p. 64)
Metering Mode (p. 90)
Movie Length Shown on 
Movie Files (p. 78)File Number
Shooting Date/TimeImage Number
Playback Information–Detailed (Playback Mode)
Histogram
Macro/Infinity (p. 68)
Frame Rate (Movie) (pp. 63, 81)
 
						

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The following information may also be displayed with some images.
Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not 
display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded 
by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera.
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the 
file format is not recognized.
JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File 
System Standards
RAW format file
File with unrecognized format
Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the 
shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker 
the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. 
If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive 
value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value 
if the image is too bright (p. 91).
Sample Histograms
Balanced Image Dark Image Bright Image
 
						

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Basic Functions
Using the Viewfinder
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor 
off (p. 39) while shooting.
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageUsually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in 
the viewfinder. Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor.
The image recorded may differ from what is seen in the viewfinder due 
to the distance between the viewfinder and lens (especially with 
close-ups). If you use the viewfinder to take close-up shots, portions of 
the close-up subject may not appear in the recorded image. Use the 
LCD monitor when taking close-up shots.
Shows the center of the image
Viewfinder
About the Autofocus Function
This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology 
which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with 
high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic 
subject is slightly off-center.
The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus is metered from 
a fixed AF frame at the center of the field (p. 85).
 
						

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Using the Zoom
The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 105 mm in 35mm film equivalent 
terms.
Telephoto/Wide Angle
Digital Zoom
When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and 
digital zoom up to approximately 11x with the DIGITAL IXUS 40 and 10x 
with the DIGITAL IXUS 30 (p. 72).
The digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p. 176).
Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.
1Press the zoom lever toward   or 
.
 Press the zoom lever toward   to zoom 
in (telephoto).
 Press the zoom lever toward   to zoom 
out (wide angle).
 
						

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Basic Functions
Pressing the Shutter Button
The shutter button features a two-stage action. 
1. Pressing Halfway
Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance.
Press the shutter button halfway.
zBeep
 Focused: 2 beeps
 Focusing difficulty: 1 beep
zIndicator Status
Upper Indicator
 Green: Metering complete 
 Orange: Flash will fire
 Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/
Insufficient exposure
Lower Indicator
 Yellow: Macro mode/Infinity 
mode/AF lock (p.68, 
86)
 Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty
* * Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot when the 
indicator blinks yellow (p. 86). 
zAF Frame Status (LCD Monitor On)
AiAF On (p. 85)
 Green Frame: Metering complete 
(focused AF frame)
 No Frame: Focusing difficulty 
AiAF Off (p. 85) (Center AF Frame)
 Green Frame: Metering complete
 Yellow Frame: Focusing difficulty  
Indicators
 
						

							482. Pressing Fully
Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the 
shutter sound to play.
Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.
AF-assist Beam
 The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, e.g., dark 
conditions.
 The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 53).
For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when 
shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.
However, please keep in mind the following facts.
- Turning the AF-assist Beam off or shooting in dark places may
make it more difficult for the camera to focus.
- The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set to 
or   even if the AF-assist Beam is turned off.
Press the shutter button fully.
While the image is being recorded to the SD 
card, the indicator blinks green.