Canon Digital Ixus 990 Is User Guide

Safety Precautions
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•Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger 
terminals or plug.
This could result in electrical shock, fire or other damage.
•Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort.
Caution
•Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor (CCD).
•When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to 
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
•Do...

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in 
A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you 
take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view 
movies and transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
•Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping 
the camera during use.
•Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by 
the sides. Be sure that your...

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Use the included charger to charge the battery.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
●Align the S marks on the battery and 
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it 
in   and down  .
Charge the battery.
●For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug   and plug 
the charger into a power outlet  .
●For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into 
the charger, then plug the other end into a 
power outlet.
XThe charge lamp lights red and charging 
starts.
●The charge lamp will light green when 
charging has finished....

Charging the Battery
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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
•The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products 
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
•Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken.
Battery Charge IndicatorAn icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.
•Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.
•How...

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Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
●If the memory card has a write-protect tab, 
you will not be able to record images if the 
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab 
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
●Slide the cover  , and open it  .
Insert the battery.
●Insert the battery as shown until it locks 
into place with a click.
●Be sure to insert the battery in the correct 
direction or it will not properly lock into 
place....

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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Close the cover.
●Close the cover  , and slide it   until it 
locks into place with a click.
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
●Open the cover and press the battery lock 
in the direction of the arrow.
XThe battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
●Push the memory card in until you hear a 
click, then slowly release it.
XThe memory card will pop up.
 

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
•Values are based on the default settings.
•The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the 
subject and the memory card used.
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a 
Shooting Mode (p. 24).
Compatible Memory Cards
•SD memory cards
•SDHC memory cards
•MultiMediaCards
•MMCplus memory cards
•HC MMCplus memory cards
SD and SDHC memory cards have a...

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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned 
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these 
settings, be sure to set them.
Turn on the camera.
●Press the power button.
XThe Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
●Press the qr buttons to select an option.
●Press the op buttons or turn the 
 dial 
to set a value.
Make the setting.
●Press the m button.
XOnce the date and time have been set, 
the Date/Time screen will close....

Setting the Date and Time
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Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menus.
●Press the n button.
Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.
●Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.●Press the op buttons or turn the 
 dial 
to select [Date/Time], then press the 
mbutton.
Change the date and time.
●Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust 
the setting.
●To close the menus, press the n 
button.
•The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows...