Canon Digital Ixus I7 User Guide

Camera User GuideAdvanced 
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Appendix
ENGLISH
 

Main Features
Shooting
zAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to 
match particular conditions (Scene 
mode)
zVertical shooting function (Vertical 
Shutter Release)
zAvoid the effects of camera shake or 
blurry subjects when shooting by using 
high ISO speed
zAutomatically detects camera orientation 
with an Intelligent Orientation sensor
zChanges image colors to create special 
effects (Color Accent, Color Swap)
Playback
zOrganizes Images by CategoryzPlays movies with soundzAuto plays slideshows...

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Conventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the 
procedure can be used.
In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the 
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to 
as the Advanced Guide. 
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic 
operating procedures.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and 
MultiMediaCards with this camera....

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Table of Contents
Items marked with a  are lists or charts that summarize camera 
functions or procedures.
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11
Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12
LCD Monitor Brightness (Night Display Function)...

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Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)  . .  45
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Changing My Camera Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   98
Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   99
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   101
When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   101
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   102
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Handling Precautions
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly 
recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the 
camera is operating and being operated 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...

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Video Format
Please set the cameras video signal format to the one used in your 
region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 97).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 11) to change the language setting.
zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety 
precautions described below and in the Safety Precautions 
section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the 
camera is operated correctly.
zThe safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended 
to...

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 War nings
Equipment
zDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other 
intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.
z
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. 
• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the childs neck could 
result in asphyxiation.
• Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this 
occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the 
equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
z...

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Batter y
zDo not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to 
direct flame or heat.
zThe battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.
zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the 
battery.
zAvoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts 
that could damage the casing.
zUse only recommended battery and accessories.
Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment 
may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and 
damage to the...