Canon Digital Ixus I Zoom 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
Wrist Strap Mount 
Speaker
AF-assist Beam (p. 31)
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 10)
Self-Timer Lamp (p. 41)
Flash (Basic Guide p. 10)
Microphone (p. 75)
Lens
Attaching the Wrist 
Strap
 

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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
Back View
LCD Monitor (p. 18)
Tripod Socket
Camera Station Connector
Battery Compartment (Memory Card/Battery Compartment)
Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 3)
 

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Operation Panel
Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 5)
Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5)
Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6)
 (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 22)
Indicator (p. 24)
FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 29)
MENU Button (p. 30)
 (Self-timer)/   Button (p. 41)
 (Shooting: Telephoto/Playback: Magnify)/   Button (p. 69, 
Basic Guide p. 10)
 (Flash)/   Button (Basic Guide p. 10)
 (Shooting: Wide Angle)/   (Single Image Erase)/   
Button (Basic Guide pp. 9, 11)
 

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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
Camera Station
You can do the following when the camera is placed in the camera 
station. 
zAlways turn off the camera power before placing the 
camera in the camera station or removing it. Placing or 
removing the camera with the power on will abruptly turn 
the camera off.
zIf the camera is turned on in the camera station, it will 
always start up in the playback mode regardless of the 
setting selected with the mode switch.
zCompact Power Adapter...

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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
Install the lithium coin battery (CR2025) before using the wireless 
controller.
Removing the Battery 
Pull the battery out in the direction of the 
arrow.
Using the Wireless Controller
Be particularly careful to keep the lithium coin battery out of 
the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if 
a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could 
damage the stomach or intestinal wall.
1Slip a fingernail into ( ) 
and press in the...

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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
Operating the Wireless Controller
When the camera is placed in the camera station, you can use the 
wireless controller to perform the following operations with the camera.
zPlay back, Erase
zPlay back images when connected to a TV
zPrint images when connected to a printer
zDownload images when connected to a computer
To use the wireless controller, point it at the remote control sensor 
on the camera station.
Other than the operations listed above, all of the...

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You can switch between display styles for information shown on the 
LCD monitor as follows.
The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the 
index playback mode (p. 70).
Using the LCD Monitor
1 (Set up) Menu [Info Display].
See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
2[Shooting Info]/[Review 
Info]/[Replay Info] 
Select a display mode.
See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
zIn a shooting mode, the shooting 
information will display for approx-
imately 6 seconds when you 
change a setting, such as the...