Canon Digital Ixus Wireless User Guide

119
  Appendix
Appendix
Batter y Handling
Batter y Charge
The following icon and message will display.
Batter y Handling Precautions
zKeep the battery terminals clean at all times.
Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and 
camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before 
charging or using the battery.
zAt low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced 
and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual.
Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming...

120
You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how 
the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).
zYou are recommended to use it in the camera until it is 
completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location 
with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 
0 – 30 °C (32 – 86 °F).
Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one 
year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance. If you do 
not use the battery for long periods of time, charge it...

121
  Appendix
Handling the Memor y Card
Write Protect Tab
Cautions When Handling
zMemory 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 memory 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 memory card or 
cover it with...

122
For mat ting
zPlease note that formatting (initializing) an memory card 
erases all data, including protected images.
zYou are recommended to use memory cards that have been 
formatted in your camera.
• The card supplied with the camera may be used without further 
formatting.
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card 
might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve 
the problem.
• When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, 
reformatting it may solve the...

123
  Appendix
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold 
separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or 
connecting it to a computer.
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
Turn the camera power off before connecting or 
disconnecting the compact power adapter.
1Connect the power cord 
to the compact power 
adapter first and then 
plug the other end into 
the power outlet.
2Open the memory card 
slot/batter y cover, push 
the batter y lock in the 
direction of...

124
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when 
the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following 
procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the 
supporting bracket.
Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this 
explanation.
4Close the memor y card 
slot/batter y cover and 
attach the cord to the 
DC terminal.
Using an Exter nally Mounted Flash 
(Sold Separately)
Tripod 
Sockets
Bracket
(Comes with the...

125
  Appendix
zBefore attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the 
lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.
zTo illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it 
is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the 
camera’s front panel.
zA tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.
Batteries
zCharge becomes Severely Limited
If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the 
battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty 
from...

126
Camera Body
Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass 
lens wiper.
Lens
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove 
any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, 
gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove 
stubborn dirt.
Camera Care and Maintenance
Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to 
clean the...

127
  Appendix
All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to 
change without notice.
DIGITAL IXUS WIRELESS
Specifications
(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
Camera Effective 
PixelsApprox. 5.0 million
Image Sensor1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 
5.3 million)
Lens5.8 (W) – 17.4 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 105 (T) mm)
f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T)
Digital ZoomApprox. 4.0x (Up to approx. 12x in combination 
with the optical zoom)
Optical ViewfinderReal-image zoom...

128
Built-in FlashAuto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on with 
red-eye reduction, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Flash RangeNormal : 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 12 ft.) (W),50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) (T)
Macro:30 – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft.) (W/T)
(When ISO speed is set to AUTO.)
Shooting Modes
(Still images)Auto, Manual1, Digital macro, Portrait, Night 
Snapshot, My Colors, Scene Mode2, Stitch 
assist3
1 Long shutter mode available
2 Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, 
Fireworks
3 Selectable in...