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 could lead to injury or damage the 
equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
zDo not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to 
contact the charger terminals or plug.
Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other 
damage.
zAvoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places 
subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the 
dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car.
zEnsure that the battery charger is plugged into a power 
outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. 
Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not 
fully plugged into the outlet.
zDo not use in locations with poor ventilation.
The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or 
explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High 
temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
zWhen not using the camera for extended periods of time, 
remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and 
store the equipment in a safe place.
The battery can run down.
 
						

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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 slowly before removing it 
from the bag.
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures 
may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external 
and internal surfaces.
If Condensation For ms Inside the Camera
zStop using the camera immediately.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory 
card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and 
wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming 
use.
 
						

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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 CA-DC20/CA-DC20E is 
recommended for powering the camera when the camera is 
used in the camera station. 
DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19)
DC IN Terminal (Power Input) (Basic Guide p. 2)
A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 89)
Connector Cover
Camera Connector
Charge Indicator
Remote Control Sensor  z
Charge the battery (Compact Power 
Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E is required)
zPlay back and erase
zConnect to a TV and play back
zConnect to a printer and print
zConnect to a computer and downloadYou can operate 
the camera with 
the wireless 
controller (p. 16) 
or the camera 
buttons.
Always put the terminal cover back on the camera connector 
when the camera station is being carried or not in use.
 
						

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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 direction 
of the arrow while slip-
ping another fingernail 
into ( ) and removing 
the batter y holder.
2Place the batter y in the 
holder with the + side 
up and replace the 
holder.
 
						

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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 buttons perform 
the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camera.
However, functions requiring the user to press two buttons at the 
same time can only be performed with the camera.
The distance at which the wireless controller can be used will 
shorten under the following circumstances.
- When operated at an angle to the remote control sensor
- When strong light strikes the remote control sensor
- When the wireless controller battery is weak
- When used outside Remote Control Sensor
Transmitter
Pressing this button toggles between 
transferring to a computer and playing back on 
the LCD monitor.
The information display mode advances 
(Standard—Detailed—Off) each time you 
press this button.
 
						

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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 flash setting, regardless of the 
selected info display mode setting.