Canon Digital IXUS 55 User Manual

Camera User GuideAdvanced 
DIGITAL CAMERAAdvanced Camera User Guide
Before Using the CameraShooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV setCustomizing the CameraTroubleshooting
List of Messages
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Appendix
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Main Features
Shooting
zAutomatically adjusts 
shooting settings to match 
particular conditions (Scene 
mode)
zAutomatically detects 
camera orientation with an 
Intelligent Orientation 
sensor
zChanges image colors to 
create special effects (My 
Colors modes)
Playback
zPlays movies with sound
zAuto plays slideshows
Editing
zRecords sound memos for 
still images
zEdits movies
Printing
zMakes printing easy with 
the Print/Share button 
zAlso supports non-Canon 
brand PictBridge compliant 
printers
Uses...

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Conventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the 
procedure can be used.
In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the 
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to 
as the Advanced Guide. 
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic 
operating procedures.
You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. 
These cards are...

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Table of Contents
Items marked with a  are lists or charts that summarize camera 
functions or procedures.
Please Read   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preventing Malfunctions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the LCD Monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LCD Monitor Brightness   . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Switching between Focusing Modes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)  . . .46
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Switching between Metering Modes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Changing My Camera Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  89
Registering My Camera Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  90
Camera  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
When the power is turned on   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
LCD monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Shooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Handling Precautions
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly 
recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the 
camera is operating and being operated correctly.
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its 
distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising 
from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory 
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be 
recorded in a way that...

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Video Format
Please set the cameras video signal format to the one used in your 
region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 88).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to change the language setting.
zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety 
precautions described below and in the Safety Precautions 
section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the 
camera is operated correctly.
zThe safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended 
to...

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 War nings
Equipment
zDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other 
intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.
z
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. 
• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the childs neck could 
result in asphyxiation.
• Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this 
occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the 
equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
z...

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Batter y
zDo not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to 
direct flame or heat.
zThe battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.
zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the 
battery.
zAvoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts 
that could damage the casing.
zUse only recommended battery and accessories.
Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment 
may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and 
damage to the...