Canon Digital Ixus I5 User Guide

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Preparing the Camera
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
zKeep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty 
terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. 
Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using 
the battery pack.
zDo not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it 
contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.
zAt low temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and the 
low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, 
resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before 
use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that 
could cause a short circuit, such as a key holder, etc.
zDo not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, 
on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up and 
could result in a fire.
zDo not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-3L in this charger.
zThe battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power 
while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger. 
This will shorten battery life.
zDo not allow any metal objects 
such as key rings to touch the   
and   terminals (Fig. A), as this 
can damage the battery pack. To 
carry the battery pack or store it 
during periods of disuse, always 
replace the terminal cover (Fig. B).
zEven charged battery packs 
continue to discharge naturally. 
You are advised to charge the 
battery on the day of use, or one 
day before, to ensure a full charge.
zSince storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 
one year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance, you are 
recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and 
to store it in a cool place at room temperature (0 °C to 30 °C). If you do not 
use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it 
fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage.
zIf the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it 
is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.
Fig. A Fig. B
 
						

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Installing the Battery Pack
Install Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied).
Please charge the battery pack (p. 17) before you use it for the first 
time.
1Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 
in the direction of the arrows.
2Press the battery lock while 
inserting the battery pack all the 
way in until the lock clicks.
Align the   symbols on the battery pack 
and camera back and insert it correctly.
 To remove the battery pack, pull the 
battery pack out while pressing the battery 
lock in the direction of c.
3Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 
closed.
1
2
1
2
Battery Lock
Symbol
1
2
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
 Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and 
remove the battery pack. 
 Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover 
while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading, 
erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card.
 Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please 
note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may 
reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for 
more than three weeks.
Battery Pack Charge
The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge 
is low.
See Battery Performance (p. 144).
Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible 
before it is required for an extended period.
When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you 
press any button other than the ON/OFF button or   
button.
Change the 
battery packBattery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace 
the battery pack immediately.
 
						

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Installing the SD Card
Write Protect Tab
The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents 
recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording 
to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward.
Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following 
procedures.
1Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 
in the direction of the arrows.
2Insert the SD card.
 Insert the SD card as shown on the inside 
of the battery cover until you hear it click 
into place.
 Do not touch or allow metal objects to 
contact the terminals on the back of the 
SD card.
Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible
 Write Protect Tab
1
2
Front
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
To  r e m o v e  t h e  S D  c a r d
Push in the SD card until you hear it click, then release it.
 Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and 
remove the SD card. 
 Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to 
or from the SD card when the indicator blinks green, never perform 
the following actions during this time. It could corrupt the image 
data.
- Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks.
- Turn the camera’s power off, or open the SD card slot/battery 
cover.
 Please note that SD cards formatted with other manufacturers’ 
cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application 
programs, may slow down writing to the SD card or may not operate 
correctly in the camera.
 You are recommended to use SD cards that have been formatted in 
your camera (p. 24). The card supplied with the camera may be 
used without further formatting.
See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145).
3Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 
closed.1
2
 
						

							24Formatting SD Cards
You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to 
erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, 
including protected images and other file types.
1Press the ON/OFF button until the 
indicator blinks green.
2Press the MENU button.
The   (Rec.) or   (Play) menu is 
displayed.
3Use the   button to select the   
(Set up) menu.
4Use the   or   button to select   
and press the SET button.
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
 When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be 
the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem.
 When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it 
may solve the problem.
 SD cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral 
devices may not operate correctly in this camera. When that 
happens, reformat the SD card with this camera. If formatting in the 
camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and re-insert the 
SD card. Then turn the camera back on and format again.
5Use the   button to select [OK] and 
press the SET button.
 To exit instead of formatting, select 
[Cancel].
 The capacity of the SD card displayed after 
formatting will be less than the rated 
capacity of the SD card. This is not a 
malfunction of the SD card or camera.
 
						

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SD Card Handling Precautions
zSD cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply 
force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card.zDo not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the 
back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal 
objects.
zDo not peel away the original label on the SD card or cover it with another 
label or sticker.
zWhen writing on the SD card, use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Using 
a sharp point pen (e.g. ball-point pen) or pencil may damage the SD card or 
corrupt the recorded data.
zSince some or all of the data recorded on the SD card may be corrupted or 
erased by electrical noise, static electricity or card malfunction, making a 
backup copy of important data is recommended.
zMoving an SD card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause 
condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid 
condensation, place the SD card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it 
into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new 
temperature. 
zIf condensation forms on the SD card, store it at room temperature until the 
water droplets have evaporated naturally.
zDo not use or store SD cards in the following locations.- Locations subject to dust or sand
- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
Precaution for Multi Media Cards
This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine 
Canon-brand SD cards. You may use multi media cards (MMC) with this 
camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of 
multi media cards (MMC).
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned 
on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is 
low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time.
1Press the ON/OFF button until the 
indicator blinks green.
2Press the MENU button.
The   (Rec.) or   (Play) menu is 
displayed.
3Use the   button to select the   
(Set up) menu.
4Use the   or   button to select   
and press the SET button.
 
						

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 Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default 
settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three 
weeks. Reset them when this occurs.
 For embedding the date on the image data, refer to page 67.
 To set the camera so that the date and time will not appear on the 
image when it is being shot but only when it is printed, see Setting 
the Print Style (p. 112), the Direct Print User Guide or the Canon 
Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk supplied with the 
camera.
Charging the Date/Time Battery
- The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery for 
saving settings such as the date and time. This battery is 
recharged by the battery pack while it is in the camera. Right after 
purchasing the camera, leave a charged battery pack in the 
camera for about 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will 
charge even when the camera power is turned off.
- If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned 
on, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the above method to 
recharge it.
5Set the date and time.
 Use the   or   button to select a field 
(year, month, day, hour, minute and date 
format).
 Use the   or   button to change its 
value.
6Press the SET button.
The setting is complete.
7Press the MENU button.
The display will return to the shooting or 
playback screen.