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 not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is 
covered by your fingers or clothing.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
•Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete, 
or when you are not using it.
•Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is 
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and 
distort, resulting in fire.
•Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
•Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
•Keep the battery out of the reach of pets.
If the battery is bitten, this could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting 
in fire, burns or other injuries.
•Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
•When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into 
contact with the LCD monitor.
•Do not attach accessories to the strap.
If this occurs, it may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
 
						

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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 fingers do not block the flash.
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Strap
 
						

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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 takes 
approx. 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Remove the battery.
●Unplug the battery charger from the power 
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it 
in   and up  .
Charging the Battery
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 
24 hours continuously.
 
						

							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 to store the battery for long periods.
Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and 
store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without 
depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.
•The battery charger can also be used when abroad.
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. 
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do 
not use devices, such as electrical transformers for foreign travel, because they 
will cause malfunctions.
•The battery may develop a bulge.
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. 
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the 
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its 
life span.
Purchase a new battery.
Number of shots
270
Playback Time (Hours)6 hours
DisplaySummary
Good.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
 (Blinking red) Nearly depleted.
“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.
Using the battery and charger effectively
Attach the cover to a charged battery so that 
the S mark is visible.
 
						

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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.
Insert the memory card.
●Insert the memory card as shown until it 
locks into place with a click.
●Be sure the memory card is oriented 
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the 
wrong direction could damage the 
camera.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Terminals
Terminals
 
						

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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 write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked 
position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take 
or erase images.
Memory Card
2 GB 8 GB
Number of shots
626 2505
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
What is the write-protect tab?
Number of shots that can be taken
 
						

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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.
●Pressing the power button will turn off the 
camera.
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/
Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
If you select   in Step 2 and press the
 op buttons or turn the 
 dial and 
select  , you will set the time to daylight savings (1 hour ahead).
Setting the Date and Time
Reappearing Date/Time screen
Daylight saving time settings
 
						

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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 the 
date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the battery pack has 
been removed.
•By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, 
p. 40) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera 
is not turned on.
•If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn 
the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and time.
Date/Time battery