Canon Digital Ixus 990 Is User Guide

							Camera User Guide
•Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.
•Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.
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Checking the Package Contents
Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA 
Manuals Disk.
•Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s 
many features to shoot more challenging photos.
•Personal Printing Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer 
and print.
•Software Starter Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer.
Explains how to install and use the software on the DIGITAL 
CAMERA Solution Disk.
CameraBattery Pack NB-5L
(with Terminal Cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCUAV Cable
AVC-DC400Wrist Strap
WS-DC7
Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA 
Solution DiskWarranty System 
Booklet Battery Charger
CB-2LX/CB-2LXE
DIGITAL CAMERA 
Manuals Disk
 
						

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Test ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images 
were recorded 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 is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright InfringementThe images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not 
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission 
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying 
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by 
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal 
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty LimitationsFor information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the Canon 
Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera. For Canon Customer 
Support contacts, please see the Warranty System Booklet.
LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing 
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but 
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This 
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
Camera Body TemperaturePlease take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the 
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
Memory CardsThe various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are 
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
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What Do You Want to Do?
Shoot
4●Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
●Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 58
●Focus on faces  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 64, 82
●Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash)  59
●Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 64
●Insert the date and time into my shots  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
●Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting)  . . . . . . . . . 70
●Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom 
(digital macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
●Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
●Add special effects when shooting 
(Creative Light Effect, Zoom Blur) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 85
●Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 72
●Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
●Shoot without the effects of camera shake 
(image stabilization)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
yAquarium
(p. 57)ZLow light
(p. 58)HtIndoors
(p. 57)Fireworks
(p. 57)
IF w PWith nightscapes
(p. 56)At the beach
(p. 57)With snowscapes
(p. 58)VKids and pets
(p. 56) Portraits
(p. 56)
  Take good people shots
O UFoliage
(p. 58) Sunsets
(p. 57)
  Take good landscapes
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●Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in 
low light conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 74
●Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF) . . . . . . . . . . . 84
●Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
View
1●Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
●Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
●Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111, 112
●Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 106
●Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 112
●Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Shoot/View Movies
E●Shoot movies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
●View movies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2●Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Print
Save
●Save images to a computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Other
3●Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
●Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 133
 
						

							
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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of 
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you 
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Conventions Used in this Guide ........8
Safety Precautions.............................9
Charging the Battery ........................14
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card .............................16
Setting the Date and Time ...............19
Setting the Display Language ..........21
Formatting Memory Cards ...............22
Pressing the Shutter Button .............23
A  Taking Pictures .......................24
1  Viewing Images ..........................27
/  Erasing Images ...........................29
c  Printing Images ...........................30
E Shooting Movies .........................32
1  Viewing Movies ..........................34
Transferring Images to a Computer ..35Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories ...........40
Components Guide ..........................42
Information Displayed on 
the Screen..................................44
Indicator ...........................................46
m  FUNC. Menu – Basic 
Operations .................................47
n  Menu – Basic Operations ....48 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49
Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50
Returning the Camera to Default 
Settings ..................................... 51
Low Level Memory Card  Formatting ................................. 52
Power Saving Function  (Auto Power Down) ................... 53
Clock Functions............................... 53
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 56
!  Turning the Flash Off .................. 59
Zooming in More Closely on  Subjects (Digital Zoom) ............. 60
Inserting the Date and Time ............ 62
Ò  Using the Self-Timer ................... 63
  Using the Face Self-Timer .......... 64
Special Effects for Night Backgrounds 
(Creative Light Effect)................ 65
G  Shooting in Program AE ............. 68
h  Turning the Flash On................... 69
u  Shooting Far Away Subjects 
(Infinity)...................................... 69
e  Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ....... 70
R  Zooming In on Close Subjects 
(Digital Macro) ........................... 71
Changing the Recording Pixels ....... 72
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started .................... 13
2 Learning More...................... 41
3 Shooting in Special  Conditions and Commonly 
Used Functions ................... 55
4 Selecting Settings Yourself ............................... 67
 
						

							
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Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ......................... 72
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 74
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 75
Adjusting the Brightness  (Exposure Compensation) ........ 76
W  Continuous Shooting ................. 76
Changing the Tone of an Image  (My Colors) ............................... 77
Î  Shooting Using the Two Second 
Self-Timer ................................. 78
$  Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 79
Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 80
Changing the Composition with  the Focus Lock.......................... 80
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 83
%  Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 84
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 84 Taking Shots With Impact (Zoom Blur) ............................... 85
0  Selecting the Person to Focus On 
(Face Select)............................. 86
Changing the Metering Mode.......... 87
&  Shooting with the AE Lock ........ 87
(  Shooting with the FE Lock ........ 88
…  Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 88
@  Making Dark Subjects Appear 
Brighter (i-Contrast) .................. 89
Π Red-Eye Correction ................... 90
Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 91
≈  Shooting Long Exposures .......... 92
Changing the Color and Shooting ... 93
L
Shooting Stitch A ssist Images ...96
Changing the Movie Mode .............. 98
Changing the Image Quality ............ 98
AE Lock/Exposure Shift................... 99
Other Shooting Functions.............. 100
Playback Functions ....................... 100
* Editing ....................................... 101
Quickly Searching Images............. 104 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback .................................. 106
.  Viewing Slideshows .................. 107
Checking the Focus....................... 109
k  Magnifying Images ................... 110
+  Changing Image Transitions..... 110
Viewing Images on a TV ............... 111
Viewing Images on a  High-Definition TV ................... 112
/  Erasing All Images .................... 112
:  Protecting Images ................... 116
;  Organizing Images 
by Category (My Category) ..... 118
\  Rotating Images........................ 120
=  Resizing Images ....................... 121
[  Trimming ................................... 122
?  Adding Effects with 
the My Colors Function............ 123
@  Making Dark Subjects Appear 
Brighter (i-Contrast) ................. 124
]  Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .. 125
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) .. 126Selecting Images for Printing 
(DPOF) .................................... 127
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera ....................... 81
6 Using Various Functions  for Shooting Movies ........... 97
7 Using Playback and Other Functions ........................... 103
 
						

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Changing Functions .......................132
Changing Shooting Functions........136
Changing Playback Functions .......140
Changing the Start-up Image or 
Sound.......................................141Using Household Power................ 144
Troubleshooting ............................ 145
List of Messages that Appear on 
the Screen ............................... 148
Functions Available in Each 
Shooting Mode ........................ 150
Menus ........................................... 152
Handling Precautions .................... 156
Specifications ................................ 157
Index ............................................. 160
•Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.
•Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square 
brackets).
•The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are 
represented by the following icons.
•: Troubleshooting tips.
•: Hints for getting more out of your camera.
•: Things you should be careful about.
•: Supplemental information.
•(p. xx): Reference pages. “xx” stands for page number.
•This chapter assumes all functions are at their default settings.
8 Customizing the Camera .. 1319 Useful Information ............ 143
Conventions Used in this Guide
(Right button) (FUNC./SET button) (Up button)
(Left button)
(Down button)
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•Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described 
below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
•The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to 
yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
•Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.
Camera
WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
CautionDenotes the possibility of injury.
CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Warning
•Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human 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.
•Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, 
contact a doctor immediately.
•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not 
expressly described in this guide.
•To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been 
dropped or otherwise damaged.
•Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or 
otherwise behaves abnormally.
•Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the 
equipment.
•Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire. 
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn 
the camera power off and remove the battery.
•Use only recommended power sources.
Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock. 
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Battery, Battery Charger
Other Warnings
•Use only recommended batteries.
•Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
•
Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the 
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing 
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera 
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
•Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
•Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has 
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
•Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support 
data CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the 
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to 
the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
Caution
•Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks 
when hanging it by the strap.
•Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
•Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the 
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are 
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
•Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
-Places subject to strong sunlight.
-Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
-Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting in fire, burns or 
other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.