Canon IXUS 155 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...