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 the camera
Day LightFor recording outdoors on a bright  day
CloudyFor recording under overcast , shady or twilight skies
TungstenFor recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-
wavelength fluorescent lighting
FluorescentFor recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-
white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent HFor recording under daylight  fluorescent, or daylight 
fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting
CustomFor recording with t he optimal white balance data 
retained in t he camera from a whit e-colored object,  
such as white paper or cloth
This setting cannot be adjusted when the   or   photo 
effect is selected.
 
						

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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 color (such as sky, sea 
or forest)
z Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a 
mercury-vapor lamp)
1FUNC. Menu * (Auto)  (Custom).
See  Menus  and Settings  (p. 31).
*  Default setting.
2Aim the camera at a piece of white 
paper or cloth and press  .
zIf you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that 
the center frame is completely filled with the white 
image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure 
that the entire field is filled.
 
						

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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 on or off is recommended. 
If the flash fires when reading the white balance 
data with the flash set to   (auto) or   (auto 
with red-eye reduction), make sure that you also 
use the flash when you shoot.
zSince the white balance data cannot be read in 
Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance in 
another shooting mode beforehand.
zThe camera will retain the custom white balance 
setting that you record even if you reset the camera 
to the default settings (p. 37).
 
						

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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 t o 
record neutral hues.
Low SharpeningRecords subjects with softened outlines.
SepiaRecords in sepia tones.
B/WRecords in black and white.
 
						

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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 
to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you 
shoot trial images and check the results.
Moreover, the camera will record both the My Colors image and the 
original unaltered image if you set [Save Original] (p. 65) to [On].
My Colors Settings
Shooting in a My Colors Mode
Shooting Mode 
Posi ti ve Film
Use this option to make red,  green or blue colors 
more intense l ike the Vi vid Red, Vivi d Green or Vi vid 
Bl ue eff ects. It can produce i ntense natural-
appearing col ors l ike those obtained wi th posi ti ve 
film.
Lighter Skin 
Tone*Use this option to make skin tones lighter.
Darker Ski n 
Tone*Use this option to make skin tones darker.
Vivid BlueUse this option to emphasize blue tints. It makes 
blue subjects, such as the sky or ocean, more vivid.
Vi vid  GreenUse thi s opti on to emphasi ze green t ints. It makes 
green subj ects, such as mountai ns, new growt h, 
flowers and lawns, more vivid.
Vi vid RedUse thi s opti on to emphasi ze red t ints.  It makes red 
subjects, such as flowers or cars, more vivid.
Color AccentUse this option to have only the color specified on 
the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others 
to bl ack and white.
 
						

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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 more vivid or face colors brighter.
1FUNC. Menu  (My Colors: Stills)/  (My 
Colors: Movies).
See Menus and
Settings  (p. 31).
2FUNC. Menu * (Positive Film).
See  Menus  and Settings  (p. 31).
* Default setting.
zUse the   or   button to select 
a My Colors mode.
3Shoot.
z        Modes
Press the  FUNC./SET  button. The display will return to the 
shooting screen and you can shoot.
z     Modes
: 
See  Setting  the Camera  to  the Color Accent Mode (p.  66).
: See  Setting  the Camera  to  the Color Swap Mode (p.  67).
: 
See  Setting  the Camera  to  a Custom  Color Mode (p.  68).
Stills Movies
 
						

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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 Original] is Set to [On]
- Only the altered image is shown on the LCD monitor 
during shooting.
- The image that appears on the LCD monitor 
immediately after recording is the altered image. If 
you erase the image at this point, the original image 
is erased along with the altered image.
Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file.
- Since two images are recorded with each shot, the  number of shots remaining is approximately half the 
number displayed when this function is set to [Off].
 
						

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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 specified.
z You can use the   or   button to specify the range 
of colors that are retained.
- -5: Only takes the color that you want to retain
- +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want  to retain
3.
z This 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 color accent is green.
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 specified color accent is retained even if the 
camera’s power is turned off.
 
						

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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.
z You can use the   or   button to specify the range 
of colors that are swapped.
• -5: Only takes the color that you want to swap
• +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want  to swap
3Aim the camera so that the desired 
color appears at the center of the LCD 
monitor and press the   button.
z Only one color can be specified.
Original Color(Before Swapping)Desired Color
(After Swapping)
 
						

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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 mode allows you to adjust the color balance for red, 
green, blue and skin tones.
1 (Custom Color) .
See  Menus  and Settings  (p. 31).
2Use the  or  button 
to select [Red], [Green], 
[Blue] or [Skin Tone] 
and the   or   button 
to adjust the color 
balance.
zThe altered color will display.
3.
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.
Select 
a color. Adjust the 
color balance.