Canon Digital Ixus 55 User Guide

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Others
zDo not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or 
animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the 
flash may damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from 
infants when using the flash.
zKeep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as 
credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
Such items may lose data or stop working.
 Cautions
Equipment
zBe careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong 
impacts or shocks that...

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Flash
zDo not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck 
to the surface of the flash.
zBe careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or 
clothing when shooting.
The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The 
resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
zDo not touch the surface of the flash after taking several 
pictures in rapid succession.
Doing so could result in burns.
 

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Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
zNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors 
or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic 
fields.
Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or 
corrupt image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
zWhen moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold 
temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the 
equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it 
adjust to temperature changes...

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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
Front View
A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 88)
DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19)
Terminal Cover (Basic Guide p. 19)
Wrist Strap Mount 
Microphone (p. 75)
AF-assist Beam (p. 28)
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9)
Self-Timer Lamp (p. 39)
Viewfinder Window (p. 21)
Flash (Basic Guide p. 9)
Lens
The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected 
simultaneously.
 

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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
* When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera 
or catch it on other items.
Back View
LCD Monitor (p. 15)
Viewfinder (p. 21)
Tripod Socket
DC Coupler Terminal Cover
Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 2)
Speaker
Battery Compartment (Memory Card/Battery Compartment)
Attaching the Wrist Strap*
You can use this toggle 
to open the terminal 
cover or memory card 
slot/battery cover.  How to Open the Terminal Cover
 

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Operation Panel
Indicators (p. 22)
Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5)
Power Lamp
Zoom Lever   (p. 68, Basic Guide p. 9)
Shooting:   (Wide Angle)/   (Telephoto)
Playback:   (Index)/   (Magnify)
Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 5)
Mode Switch (Basic Guide pp. 5, 6)
 (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14)
DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15)
FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 26)
MENU Button (p. 27)
 (Macro)/   (Infinity)/   Button (Basic Guide p. 10)
 (ISO Speed)/ (Jump)/   Button (pp. 63, 70)
 (Flash)/...

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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
zThe LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the 
camera power is turned off.
zThe LCD monitor does not shut off in the  ,  ,   or   
mode. 
zThe LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in 
the index playback mode (p. 69).
Using the LCD Monitor
1Press .
zThe display mode changes as follows with each press.
zIn the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for 
approximately 6 sec. when a...

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Using the Clock
You can display the current date and time 
for a 5-second* interval using the 
following two methods.
* Default setting
Method 1
Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power.
Method 2
In a shooting mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down.
If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you 
hold it vertically, the time and date display. 
However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to 
display the date and time, the time will be initially...

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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
LCD Monitor Brightness Settings
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following 
two ways.
zChanging Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 30)
zChanging Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD 
Function)
You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of 
the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP 
button for more than one second.*
- To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP 
button for...

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Shooting Information (Shooting mode)
* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Exposure Compensation (p. 50)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 51)
White Balance 
(p. 53)
Compression (p. 33)
Resolution (pp. 32, 34) Low Battery (p. 104) 
Shooting Method (pp. 37, 39)
Shooting Mode (pp. 35, 41, 
43, 57, Basic Guide pp. 7, 8)
Spot Frame
Camera Shake Warning (pp. 52, 93)
*
  (Red)
Movie Recording (p. 41)
Photo Effect (p. 56) *         *         *        *Zoom...