Canon IXUS 145 User Manual
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11 Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap zzThread the end of the strap through the strap hole (), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ). Holding the Camera zzPlace the strap around your wrist. zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash. Charging the Batter y Pack Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged. 1 Insert the battery pack. zzAfter aligning the marks on the battery pack and charger, insert the battery pack by pushing it in ( ) and down (). 2 Charge the battery pack. zzCB-2LF: Flip out the plug () and plug the charger into a power outlet (). zzCB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. zzThe charging lamp turns orange, and charging begins. zzWhen charging is finished, the lamp turns green. 3 Remove the battery pack. zzAfter unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery pack by pushing it in ( ) and up (). CB-2LF CB-2LFE Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
12 • To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time \ possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Reco\ rding Time, Playback Time” (= 11 2 ). • Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are no\ t used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of us\ e. • The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling\ , which may damage the battery pack. Inserting the Batter y Pack and Memor y Card Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera \ (= 76). 1 Open the cover. zzSlide the cover () and open it (). 2 Insert the battery pack. zzWhile pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery pack as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position. Terminals Battery Lock Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
13 3 Check the card’s write-protect tab and insert the memory card. zzRecording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab to the unlocked position. zzInsert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. zzMake sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 4 Close the cover. zzLower the cover () and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). zzIf the cover will not close, make sure you inserted the battery pack facing the right way in step 2. • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on o\ ne memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” ( = 11 3). Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack. zzOpen the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. zzThe battery pack will pop up. Label Remove the memory card. zzPush the memory card in until it clicks, and then slowly release it. zzThe memory card will pop up. Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this w\ ay is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you \ manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date. You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish ( = 34). 1 Turn the camera on. zzPress the ON/OFF button. zzThe [Date/Time] screen is displayed. 2 Set the date and time. zzPress the buttons to choose an option. zzPress the buttons to specify the date and time. zzWhen finished, press the button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
14 3 Set the home time zone. zzPress the buttons to choose your home time zone. 4 Finish the setup process. zzPress the button to complete the setting. The setting screen is no longer displayed. zzTo turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF button. • Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [] in step 2 and then choose [] by pressing the buttons. Changing the Date and TimeAdjust the date and time as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. zzPress the button. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. zzMove the zoom lever to choose the [ 3] tab. zzPress the buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. 3 Change the date and time. zzFollow step 2 in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 13) to adjust the settings. zzPress the button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a\ charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, = 82), even if the camera is left off. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on. Set the correct date and time as \ described in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 13). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
15 Still ImagesMovies Tr ying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. zzPress the ON/OFF button. zzThe startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [] mode. zzPress the button several times until [] is displayed. zzAim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene. IXUS 155 IXUS 150 zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen. IXUS 145 zzA scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen. zzFrames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus. Display Language Change the display language as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. zzPress the button. 2 Access the setting screen. zzPress and hold the button, and then press the button. 3 Set the display language. zzPress the buttons to choose a language, and then press the button. zzOnce the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed. • You can also change the display language by pressing the < n> button and choosing [Language ] on the [3] tab. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
16 3 Compose the shot. zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward (wide angle). 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down. zzAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. zzKeep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. zzAfter displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen. Shooting Movies Start shooting. zzPress the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. IXUS 155 IXUS 150 zzBlack bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. IXUS 145 zzBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. zzFrames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus. zzOnce recording begins, take your finger off the movie button. Finish shooting. zzPress the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. Elapsed Time Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
17 Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zzPress the button. zzYour last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zzTo view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. zzPress and hold the buttons to browse through images quickly. zzMovies are identified by a [] icon. To play movies, go to step 3. 3 Play movies. zzPress the button, press the buttons to choose [], and then press the button again. zzPlayback now begins, and after the movie is finished, [] is displayed. zzTo adjust the volume, press the buttons. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button h\ alfway. Erasing ImagesYou can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. 1 Choose an image to erase. zzPress the buttons to choose an image. 2 Erase the image. zzPress the button. zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the button. zzThe current image is now erased. zzTo cancel erasure, press the < q> buttons to choose [Cancel], and then press the button. • You can also erase all images at once ( = 68). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
18 Still ImagesMovies Accessing the Help Menu Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting\ advice, and playback instructions as follows. zzPress the button to access the Help menu. zzPress the button again to return to the original display. zzIn Shooting mode, a description of the scene detected by the camera is displayed. Shooting advice is also displayed depending on the scene. zzIn Playback mode, press the buttons and choose an item. The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the illustration of the camera. zzChoose an item and press the < r> button. An explanation of the item is displayed. To continue reading the explanation, press the < o> buttons to scroll up or down the screen. Press the button to return to the left hand screen. • The Help menu can also be used in shooting modes other than [], and in those modes it will display the same as when in Playback mode. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
19 Advanced Guide Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including sho\ oting and playback options On/Off ................................................................20Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ........20Shutter Button .................................................. 21 Shooting Display Options ............................... 21Using the FUNC. Menu .................................... 22 Using Menus ..................................................... 23 Indicator Display .............................................. 24 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
20 On/Off Shooting Mode zzPress the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. zzTo turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF button again. Playback Mode zzPress the button to turn the camera on and view your shots. zzTo turn the camera off, press the button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the < 1> button. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (= 21). • The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in \ Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the < 1> button. Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. Power Saving in Shooting ModeThe screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inacti\ vity. In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns it\ self off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway ( = 21). Power Saving in Playback ModeThe camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity. • You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of Display Off, if you prefer (= 75). • Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer (= 87). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index