Canon Digital Ixus Wireless User Guide

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Normally, the   (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal 
white balance. When the   setting cannot produce natural looking 
colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the 
light source.
White Balance Settings 
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Shooting Mode 
1FUNC. Menu * (Auto).
See 
Menus  and  Settings  (p. 31).
* Default setting.
zUse the   or   button to select 
a white balance setting and press 
the  FUNC./SET  button.
AutoSettings are automatically set by...

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Using the Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal 
setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera 
evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, 
or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the 
standard white color.
In particular, take a custom white balance reading in 
(Custom) for the following situations that are difficult 
for the  (Auto) setting to detect correctly.
z Shooting close-ups
z Shooting subjects of monotone...

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zYou are recommended to set the shooting mode to 
 and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] 
before setting a custom white balance.
The correct white balance may not be obtained 
when the exposure setting is incorrect (image 
appears completely black or white).
zShoot with the same settings as when reading the 
white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal 
white balance may not be set.
In particular, the following should not be changed.
-ISO Speed
-Flash
Setting the flash to...

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By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look 
and feel of the pictures you take.
Photo Effect Settings
Changing the Photo Effect
Shooting Mode 
1FUNC. Menu * (Effect Off).
See 
Menus  and Settings  (p. 31).
* Default setting.
zUse the   or   button to select 
a photo effect and press the 
FUNC./SET  button.
Effect OffRecords normally with this setting.
Vi vidEmphasizes the contrast and color saturation to 
record bold colors.
NeutralTones down the contrast  and color saturat ion...

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Shooting
A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is 
shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, 
transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified on the 
LCD monitor into a different color. Since they work with both stills 
and movies, these modes let you enjoy producing various image or 
movie effects.
However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may 
appear rough or you may not get the expected color. Before you try 
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* The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.
* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.
Color Swap
Use this option to transform a color specified on the 
LCD monitor into another. The specified color can 
only be swapped into one other color, multiple colors 
cannot be chosen.
Custom Color
Use this option to freely adjust the color balance 
between red, green, blue and skin t ones*.  It can be 
used to make subtle adjustments, such as making 
blue colors...

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Shooting
The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may 
increase the “noise” in the image.
Changing the Save Method for the 
Original Image
When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, 
you can specify whether or not both the altered image and 
the original image are recorded.
1 (Rec.) Menu [Save Original]
[On]/[Of f].
See  Menus  and  Settings  (p. 32).
zIf [On] is selected, the two 
images will be numbered 
consecutively with the 
altered image following the 
original.
When [Save...

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Setting the Camera to the Color 
Accent Mode
Colors other than the color specified on the LCD monitor are 
shot in black and white.
1 (Color Accent)  .
See Menus  and Settings  (p. 31).
zThe camera will switch to 
color input mode and the 
display will alternate 
between the original image 
and the color accent image 
(using the previously set 
color).
2Aim the camera so that the color you 
wish to retain appears at the center 
of the LCD monitor and press the  button.
zOnly one color can be...

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Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode
This mode allows you to transform a color specified on the 
LCD monitor into another.
1 (Color Swap)  .
See Menus  and  Settings  (p. 31).
zThe camera will switch to color 
input mode and the display will 
alternate between the original 
image and the color swap 
image (using the previously 
set color).
2Aim the camera so that the original 
color appears at the center of the LCD 
monitor and press the   button.
z Only one color can be specified.
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4.
zThis completes the setting.
z If you press the  MENU button at this point, you will return 
to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode.
z The default setting for color swap mode changes 
green into white.
z You may not obtain the expected results after color 
input mode if you use the flash, or change the white 
balance or metering settings.
z The colors specified in the color swap mode are 
retained even if the camera’s power is turned off.
Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode
This...