Canon Digital Ixus I7 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.
zDo not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the 
rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. 
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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Equipment
zDo not connect compact power adapters or battery 
chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for 
foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, 
excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury.
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 from a cold place to a 
hot place, 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 from a cold place to a hot place 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—Basic Operations
You can switch between display styles for information shown on the 
LCD monitor as follows.
The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed display in 
magnified display (p. 67), or index playback mode (p. 68).
Using the LCD Monitor
1 (Set up) Menu [Info Display].
See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
2[Shooting Info]/[Review Info]/[Replay Info] 
Select a display mode.
See Menus and Settings (p. 23).
zIn a shooting mode, the shooting 
information will display for approxi-
mately 6 seconds when you 
change a setting, regardless of the 
selected info display mode setting.
 
						

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When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically 
brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, 
making it easier to frame the subject.
* The movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor will be jerky, but it 
will not affect the recorded images. The brightness of the image displayed 
in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be 
different. 
Using the Clock
You can display the current date and time 
for a 5-second* interval using the following 
two methods.
* Default setting
Method 1
Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power.
Method 2
In a shooting mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down.
If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold 
it vertically, the time and date display. 
However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to 
display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in the 
same way as when the camera is held horizontally.
zYou can change the display color by pressing the   or   
button. 
zThe clock display will cease when the display interval is over or 
when you operate the FUNC./SET, MENU or shutter button or 
the mode switch.
zThe clock’s display interval can be changed in the   (Set up) 
menu (p. 27).
LCD Monitor Brightness 
(Night Display Function)
 
						

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Shooting Information (Shooting mode)
* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Exposure Compensation (p. 48)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 49)
White Balance 
(p. 51)
Compression (Still Images) (p. 30)
Recording Pixels/Frame Rate 
(Movie) (p. 41)
Low Battery (p. 115) 
Shooting Method (p. 34, Basic p. 18)
Shooting Mode (p. 38, 42, 56, 58, 
Basic Guide pp. 13 – 15)
Spot Frame
Camera Shake Warning (p. 102)
*
  Rec.    Movie Recording (p. 38)
*       *       *       *       *Zoom Magnification* (p. 33)
• Stills: Recordable Shots
• Movies: Remaining Time/
Elapsed Time
ISO Speed (p. 61)Auto Rotate (p. 62) *
*Macro (Basic Guide p. 17)
AF Lock (p. 45) * Flash (Basic Guide p. 16) AF Frame (p. 44)
My Colors 
(p. 54)
*
Grid Lines* (p. 36)Metering Mode (p. 47)
(The shutter speed will also display 
when the   displays.)
(Red)*Create Folder (p. 63) Time Zone (p. 20)
* 3:2 Guide* (p. 36)
Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30)
 
						

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zIf the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon   
displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a 
slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the 
following methods.
- Raise the ISO speed (p. 61).
- Select a flash setting other than   (flash off) 
(Basic Guide p. 16).
- Attach the camera to a tripod or other device.
Review Info
Histogram (p. 18)Shooting Mode (p. 38, 42, 56, 58, 
Basic Guide pp. 13 – 15)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 49) ISO Speed (p. 61)
Exposure Compensation (p. 48)
Flash (Basic Guide p. 16)
White Balance 
(p. 51)
My Colors (Shooting) (p. 54),
Color Accent/Color Swap (p. 56)
File Size Metering Mode (p. 47)
Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30)
Compression (Still Images) (p. 30)
Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30)
Auto Rotate (p. 62) Shooting Date/Time Folder Number/File Number Auto Category (p. 24)
Macro (Basic Guide p. 17)
 
						

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Playback Information (Playback Mode)
Standard
Protection Status (p. 87) WAVE Format Sound (p. 80)
Folder Number-File Number
Shooting Date/Time
Displayed image number Total number of images
Movie 
(p. 72)
Compression (Still Images) (p. 30)
Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30)
 
						

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The following information may also be displayed with some images.
Information for images shot on other cameras may not display 
correctly. 
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the 
file format is not recognized.
JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System 
Standards
RAW image
Unrecognized data type
Exposure Compensation (p. 48)White Balance (p. 51) ISO Speed (p. 61)Flash (Basic Guide p. 16) Histogram
Macro (Basic Guide p. 17)
My Colors (Shooting) (p. 54),
Color Accent/Color Swap (p. 56) Long Shutter Mode (p. 49)
File Size Shooting Mode (p. 38, 42, 56, 58, 
Basic Guide pp. 13 – 15)
Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 41)
Movie Length (Movies) (p. 38)Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30)
Metering Mode (p. 47)My Colors (Playback) (p. 78)
Image with the My Colors effect (p. 78)
Defined Playback (p. 70) My Category (p. 69)
 
						

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Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness 
of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the 
darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the 
brighter the image.
If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a 
positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a 
negative value if the image is too bright (p. 48).
Sample Histograms
Balanced Image Dark Image Bright Image