Canon Digital Ixus Wireless User Guide

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  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 it in a 
pocket immediately before use.
zHowever, ensure that there are no metallic items in the 
pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key 
ring, etc.
The battery may be short circuiting.
zDo not allow any metal objects 
such as key rings to touch the 
( ) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A). 
To carry the battery or store it 
during periods of disuse, 
always replace the terminal 
cover (Fig. B).
These conditions can damage 
the battery.
Battery charge is low. 
Recharge it as soon as 
possible it will be used for an 
extended period.
   
 
Change the battery pack
Battery charge is insufficient to 
operate the camera. Replace 
the battery immediately.
Fig. AFig. B
 
						

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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 fully and 
discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before 
returning it to storage.
Charging the Batter y
zSince this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not completely 
discharge it before recharging.
zIt takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery 
from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing 
standards).
• Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C 
(41 – 104 °F) is recommended.
• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature 
and the battery’s charge state.
zYou are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or 
one day before, to ensure a full charge.
Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally.
zIf the performance of the battery diminishes substantially 
even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and 
it should be replaced.
Fig. CFig. D
Charged Battery
Attach it so the   
is visible.
Spent Battery
Attach it the 
opposite way to 
Fig. C.
 
						

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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 another label or sticker.
zWhen writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or 
ball-point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen).
zDo not use or store memory cards in the following locations.
• Locations subject to dust or sand
• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
zSince some or all of the data recorded on the memory card 
may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static 
electricity, or camera or card malfunction, making a backup 
copy of important data is recommended.
Slide the 
switch up.Slide the switch down 
(you can protect the 
images and other 
data on the card).
Write Protect Tab
Writing/Erasing Possible
Writing/Erasing Impossible
 
						

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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 problem.
• Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or 
peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera. 
When that happens, reformat the memory card with this 
camera.
zIf formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the 
camera off and re-insert the memory card. Then turn the 
camera back on and format again.
 
						

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  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 the ar row, 
then inser t the DC 
coupler until it is locked.
zSlide the memory card slot/battery 
cover closed.
3Slide the switch on the 
inside of the memor y card 
slot/batter y cover towards 
the inside, then open the 
DC coupler terminal cover.
Compact Power Adapter
CA-DC10
Battery Lock
DC Coupler DR-10
 
						

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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 flash)
 
						

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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 fingerprints.
zUsage in Cold Temperatures (Less than 0°C/32°F)
Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You are 
recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it 
up before switching it for the battery in the flash.
zNon-Use over Extended Periods
Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery 
fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries from the 
High-Power Flash and store them in a cool, dry place.
zThe flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge 
gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF] 
when you finish using the flash.
zBe careful not to touch the flash window or sensor 
windows with your fingers while the flash is in use.
zThe flash may fire if another flash is being used in close 
proximity.
zThe High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or 
when there are no reflective items.
zFor continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the 
first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots.
zFasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not 
loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the 
camera and flash resulting in damage to both.
 
						

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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 camera. These substances may distort or damage 
the equipment.
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If 
dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support 
Help Desk as listed on rear of this booklet or the European 
Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These 
actions may damage it or lead to other problems.
 
						

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  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 viewfinder
LCD Monitor2.0-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon 
TFT color LCD, approx. 118,000 pixels (Picture 
coverage 100%)
AF SystemTTL autofocus
Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (fixed 
to center)
Shooting Distance
(From the front of 
the lens)Normal: 30 cm (1.0 ft.) – infinity
Macro: 3 – 50 cm (W)/30 – 50 cm (T)
(1.2 in. – 1.6 ft. (W)/1.0 – 1.6 ft. (T))
Infinity:  3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity
ShutterMechanical shutter + electronic shutter
Shutter Speeds15 – 1/1500 sec.
• The shutter speed varies according to the shooting 
mode.
• Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate 
with noise reduction.
Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot 
(fixed to center)
Exposure 
Compensation± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO SpeedAuto*, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.Wh ite BalanceAuto, pre-set  (avai l able sett ings: Dayl ight,  Cl oudy, 
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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 Manual mode.
(Movies)Standard, Fast Frame Rate, Compact, My ColorsContinuous 
ShootingApprox. 2.1 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)
Self-timerActivates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./
approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer
PC-controlled ShootingAvailable (Wireless connection only. Exclusive 
software program is included in the camera kit.)
Recording MediaSD memory card/MultiMediaCard
• This camera has been tested with memory cards 
through 2GB. All memory card functions cannot be 
guaranteed.
File FormatDesign rule for camera file system and DPOF 
compliant
Data Type (Sti ll  images)(Movies)Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
*1
AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: 
WAVE (monaural))
CompressionSuperfine, Fine, Normal
Number of 
Recording Pixels
(Still Images)Large: 2592 × 1944 pixels
Medium 1: 2048 × 1536 pixels
Medium 2: 1600 × 1200 pixels
Small: 640 × 480 pixels
Postcard Date Imprint Mode:1600 × 1200 pixels
(Movies)Standard, My Colors:
640 × 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
320 × 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
Recordi ng can continue unti l the memory card is full* 
(can record up to a maxi mum of 1 GB at one ti me).