Canon Digital IXUS 30 User Manual

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.
...

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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.
Power Lamp
 

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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.
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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...

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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...