Canon Digital Ixus Wireless User Guide

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Before Using the Camera
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
zThe LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the 
camera power is turned off.
zThe LCD monitor does not shut off in the  ,  ,   or   
mode. 
zThe LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in 
the index playback mode (p. 75).
Using the LCD Monitor
1Press .
zThe display mode changes as follows with each press.
zIn the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for 
approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless 
of the selected display mode.
Shooting Mode Playback Mode
( or  ) ( )
Standard Standard
(No Information)
Detailed Detailed 
(Information View)
  Off No Information
 
						

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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. 35).
 
						

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Before Using the Camera
LCD Monitor Brightness Settings
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following 
two ways.
zChanging Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 35)
zChanging Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD 
Function)
You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of 
the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP. 
button for more than one second*.
- To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP. 
button for more than one second again. 
- The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at 
the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu.
* You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if 
you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu.
Night Display
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.
* Noise will appear, and the movements of the subject will appear irregular on 
the LCD monitor. The recorded image will not be affected. The brightness of 
the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image 
recorded will be different.
LCD Monitor Brightness
 
						

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Shooting Infor mation (Shooting mode)
* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.
Infor mation Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Exposure Compensation (p. 56)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 57)
White Balance 
(p. 59)
Compression  (p. 39)
Recording  Pixels  (pp. 38, 40)
* Low Battery  (p. 119)  Shooting Method 
(pp. 43, 45)
Shooting Mode ( pp. 41, 47 , 
49 , 63 , Basic Guide  pp. 7, 8)
* Spot Frame
( Red)* Camera Shake Warning  (p. 106)
  (Red)*
Movie Recording  (p. 47)
Photo Effect  (p. 62)
*         *         *        * Zoom Magnification* 
(p. 42)
• Stills: Recordable Shots
• Movies (Sec.): Remaining Elapsed Time
ISO Speed (p. 69)
Auto Rotate  (p. 70)
Macro/Infinity ( Basic Guide p. 10)
* AE Lock (p. 53)
* FE Lock  (p. 54)
* AF Lock  (p. 52)
Flash (
Basic Guide  p. 9)
* AF Frame 
(p. 51)
Frame Rate (Movie)  (p. 40)
My Colors (p. 63)
Grid Lines* (p. 33)
Metering Mode  (p. 55)
(The shutter speed will also display when 
the  displays.)
* Create Folder  (p. 71)
Time Zone 
(p. 29)
Exposure Shift Bar (Movie)  (p. 49)
Wireless Connection
(p. 101)
 
						

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Before Using the Camera
If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon   
displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a 
slow shutter speed will be selected. Raise the ISO speed 
(p. 69) or select a setting other than   (flash off), or attach 
the camera to a tripod or other device.
Playback Infor mation (Playback Mode)
Standard
Protection Status (p. 87) WAVE Format Sound (p. 81)
Fol der Number -Fil e Number
Shooting Date/Time
Displayed image number Total number of images
Movie 
(p. 40)
Compression (Still Images) (p. 39)
Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 38) Wireless Connection (p. 101)
 
						

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Detailed
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. 56)
White Bal ance 
(p. 59)
Photo Effect (p. 62)
ISO Speed (p. 69)Flash (
Basic Guide p. 9)
Histogram
Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 10)
My Colors (p. 63)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 57)
File Size Shooting Mode (pp. 41, 47, 49, 63, 
Basic Guide pp. 7, 8)
* 
Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 40) Recording Pixels (Movies) (p. 40)
Movie Length (Movies) (p. 47) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 38) Meteri ng Mode (p. 55)
Transfer to computer 
complete 
 
						

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Before Using the Camera
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD 
monitor off (p. 19) while shooting.
Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness 
of the shot 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. 56).
Using the Viewfinder
Sample Histograms
Balanced Image Dar k Image Bri ght Image
Shows the center of the image
Viewfinder
 
						

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The indicators of the camera and the wireless print adapter light or 
blink in the following situations.
Camera
zUpper Indicator
Green: Ready to shoot
Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring 
(when connected to a computer)
Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
zLower Indicator
Yel l ow: Macro mode/ i nf i ni ty mode/ AF l ock mode
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once)
zWireless Lamp
Blue: Standing by for printing or transfer*
Blinking Blue (slowly): Wireless connection active/Currently 
registering target device
Blinking Blue (rapidly): Data transfer underway
* When the wireless connection is extremely weak, the wireless lamp 
blinks, as does the   icon on the LCD monitor. (p. 95).
Wireless Print Adapter
Blue: Wireless connection active
Blinking Blue (slowly): Wireless connection on standby 
Blinking Blue (rapidly): Data transfer underway
Blinking Blue and Orange: Currently registering target device
Orange: Registration failed.
Blinking Orange: Error*
* An irregularity occurred in the wireless print adapter. Disconnect the 
wireless print adapter from the printer, then reconnect it. When using the 
compact power adapter, pull out the power cord, disconnect the wireless 
print adapter from the printer, reconnect it, then reinsert the power cord. If 
the lamp blinks orange frequently, bring the camera to a Canon Customer 
Support Help Desk.
Indicators
Never do the following while an indicator is blinking. These 
actions may corrupt image data.
- Shake or jolt the camera
- Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery 
cover
 
						

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Before Using the Camera
This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power 
will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button 
again to restore power.
*1This time can be changed.*2When connecting to a printer using the interface cable provided.
zUnder the conditions below, the power saving function 
cannot be used.
- During automatic slideshow playback
- During wireless connection (Playback Mode)
- When connecting to a computer using the interface cable 
provided
zThe power saving function settings can be changed (p. 35).
Power Saving Function
Shooting ModePowers down approximately 3 minutes after the 
last control is accessed on the camer a. The LCD 
monitor automatically turns off 1 minute
*1 after the 
last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] 
is set to [Off]. Press any button other than the 
power button or change the camera orientation to 
turn the LCD monitor back on.
Playback Mode
Connected to a Printer*2Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the 
last control is accessed on the camera.
 
						

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You should always format a new memory card or one from which 
you wish to erase all images and other data. 
Low Level Format
We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think 
that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has 
dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with 
some memory cards.
Formatting Memor y Cards
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card 
erases all data, including protected images and other file 
types.
1 (Set up) Menu [For mat].
See Menus  and Settings  (p. 32).
2Select [OK] and press  .
zTo perform a low level format, use 
the   button to select [Low Level 
Format] and the   or   button 
to add a check mark.
z You can stop formatting a card 
when [Low Level Format] is 
selected by pressing the  FUNC./SET button. You can still 
use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its 
data will be erased.