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Common, Convenient Features
Still ImagesMovies
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using optical zoom, 
use digital zoom for up to about 40x (IXUS 155) or 32x (IXUS 150 IXUS 145) 
enlargement.
1	 Move	the	zoom	lever	toward	.
zzHold the lever until zooming stops.
zzZooming stops at the largest possible 
zoom factor (before the image becomes 
noticeably grainy), which is then indicated 
on the screen.
2	 Move	the	zoom	lever	toward		again.
zzThe...

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Still ImagesMovies
Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed 
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter 
button.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [] 
in the menu, and then choose the [ ]] 
option (=
  22).
zzOnce the setting is complete, []] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus on the subject, and then 
press it all the way down.
zzFor Movies:...

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Still ImagesMovies
Customizing	the	Self-TimerYou can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 –\
 10).
1	 Choose	[$].
zzFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  32), choose [$] and press the 
 button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Delay] or [Shots].
zzPress the  buttons to choose a 
value, and then press the < m> button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [$] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  32) to shoot.
•	 For movies shot...

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Still Images
Adding a Date Stamp
The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corne\
r.
However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm 
beforehand that the date and time are correct (=
  13).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Date 
Stamp ] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( =  23).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzAs you take shots, the camera adds the 
shooting date or time to the...

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Still Images
Continuous Shooting
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shootin\
g 
Speed” (=
  11 5).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[] in the menu, and then choose [ W] 
(=  22).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [W] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzHold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
•	 Cannot be used with the self-timer ( =
  32).
•	 Shooting may stop momentarily or...

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Image Customization Features
Still Images
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Choose from 5 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on \
how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see 
“Number of Shots per Memory Card” (=
  11 3).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  22).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Guidelines	for	Choosing...

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Movies
Changing Movie Image Quality
2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum 
movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, 
see “Recording Time per Memory Card” (=
  11 4).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  22).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Image	Quality Resolution Frame	Rate
Details
1280 x 72025 fpsFor...

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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus” ( =  23).
Still Images
Deactivating the Lamp
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in \
low-
light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, or that lights up 
to reduce red-eye when you shoot in low-light conditions with the flash.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Lamp Setting] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [Off]...

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Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image e\
ffects or captured using special 
functions
Brightness	/	Color	Customization		
(Live	View	Control)	......................................... 40
Specific
	Scenes	................................................ 40Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS) ....41Applying	Special	Effects	................................. 42Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect  
(Fish-Eye Effect)...

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Still ImagesMovies
Brightness / Color Customization  
(Live View Control)
Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as 
follows.
1	 Enter	[]	mode.
zzPress the  button several times until 
[] is displayed.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button to access the 
setting screen. Press the  
buttons to choose a setting item, and 
then press the  buttons to adjust 
the value as you watch the screen.
zzPress the  button.
3	 Shoot.
BrightnessFor brighter images, adjust the level...
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