Canon IXUS 155 User Manual
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1 Camera User Guide ENGLISH © CANON INC. 2014 CEL-SV2PA210 • Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages. : Next page: Previous page : Page before you clicked a link • To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. From chapter title pages, you can access topics by clicking their titles. • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section ( = 7), before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
2 Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. CameraBattery Pack NB-11LH/NB-11L Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Wrist Strap Getting Started Warranty System Booklet • A memory card is not included ( = 2). Compatible Memor y Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless o\ f capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards* Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. About Eye-Fi CardsThis product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (includ\ ing wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please che\ ck with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many count\ ries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is\ unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check wit\ h the card manufacturer. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
3 Preliminar y Notes and Legal Information • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use. Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial \ settings. • For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the warranty information provided with your camera. For Canon Customer Support, please refer to the warranty information for contact information. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before using the camera. • When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. This does not indicate damage. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
4 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Shutter button Lamp ON/OFF button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represent\ s a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the “memory card”. • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for st\ ill images, movies, or both. Still Images: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing still images. Movies: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing movies. Screen (LCD monitor) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal button / / Up button / Left button Indicator < (Help)> button Movie button FUNC./SET button / Right button / Down button button • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. Up button on back Right button on back Left button on back Down button on back • The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ depending on the camera model: IXUS 155: Functions and precautions for the IXUS 155 and IXUS 157IXUS 150: Functions and precautions for the IXUS 150 onlyIXUS 145: Functions and precautions for the IXUS 145 and IXUS 147 • This guide uses IXUS 155 illustrations and screenshots for all explanations. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
5 Rotating Images ...........................69 Editing Still Images ...................... 70 Setting Menu .............................. 73 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ..................................... 74 Accessories ...............................80 System Map ................................. 81 Optional Accessories ................... 82 Using Optional Accessories ......... 84 Using the Software ...................... 86 Printing Images ............................ 89 Using an Eye-Fi Card..... ..............96 Appendix .................................... 98 Troubleshooting ...........................99 On-Screen Messages ................ 101 On-Screen Information .............. 103 Functions and Menu Tables ....... 105 Handling Precautions ................. 111 Specifications ............................. 111 Index .......................................... 11 6 Table of Contents Package Contents .........................2 Compatible Memory Cards ............ 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ..................................... 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide .................................. 4 Table of Contents ........................... 5 Common Camera Operations ........ 6 Safety Precautions ......................... 7 Basic Guide ....................10 Initial Preparations .......................11 Trying the Camera Out ................ 15 Advanced Guide ............. 19 Camera Basics ........................... 19 On/Off .......................................... 20 Shutter Button .............................. 21 Shooting Display Options ............ 21 Using the FUNC. Menu ................ 22 Using Menus ................................ 23 Indicator Display .......................... 24 Auto Mode .................................. 25 Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings ........................................ 26Common, Convenient Features ... 31 Image Customization Features .... 36 Customizing Camera Operation .. 38 Other Shooting Modes .............. 39 Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) ....................... 40 Specific Scenes ........................... 40 Applying Special Effects .............. 42 Special Modes for Other Purposes ...................................... 45 P Mode ........................................ 47 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ....................................48 Image Brightness (Exposure) ...... 48 Adjusting White Balance .............. 51 Shooting Range and Focusing .... 52 Flash ............................................ 56 Using Eco Mode .......................... 57 Other Settings .............................. 58 Playback Mode........................... 61 Viewing ........................................ 62 Browsing and Filtering Images .... 63 Image Viewing Options ................ 65 Protecting Images ........................ 66 Erasing Images ............................ 68 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
6 Common Camera Operations 4 Shoot zzUse camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ....................................26 Shooting people well I PPortraits (= 40) Against Snow (= 41) Matching specific scenes tLow Light(= 40) Fireworks (= 41) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 42) Poster Effect (= 42) Fish-Eye Effect (= 42) Miniature Effect (= 43) Toy Camera Effect (= 44) Monochrome (= 44) zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control) ............................. 40 zzFocus on faces ......................................................................... 26, 40, 53 zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off) .................................................33, 57 zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................32, 45 zzAdd a date stamp ................................................................................. 34 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode) .............................................................62 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow) ..........................................................65 zzOn a TV ................................................................................................ 84 zzOn a computer .....................................................................................86 zzBrowse through images quickly ...........................................................63 zzErase images ....................................................................................... 68 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies .......................................................................................26 zzView movies (Playback Mode) .............................................................62 c Print zzPrint pictures ........................................................................................ 89 Save zzSave images 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
7 Safety Precautions • Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and other \ persons from being injured or incurring property damage. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation. If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a \ child’s neck may result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. • Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts. • Do not touch the interior of the product if it is broken, such as when dropped. • Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the product. • Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects inside. This could result in electrical shock or fire. If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, rem\ ove the battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately. • Do not look through the viewfinder (if your model has one) at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source. This could damage your eyesight. • Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in. This could result in electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the product and distance yourself from it. • Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries. • Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct flame. This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak, resulting \ in electrical shock, fire, or injuries. If leaking battery electrolyte comes into contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing, immediately flush with water . • If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions. - Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. - Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands. - Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet. - Do not allow dust or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals or plug. - Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord, if your product uses one. This could result in electrical shock or fire. • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate\ caution when using the product in places where use of electronic devices\ is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
8 CautionDenotes the possibility of injury. • When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments. • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places: - Places subject to direct sunlight - Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - Humid or dusty places These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries. Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries. • The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. • When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly. If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts. • On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, make sure to avoid pinching your fingers with the lowering flash. This could result in injury. CautionDenotes the possibility of property damage. • Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components. • When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. • On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, do not push the flash down or pry it open. This may cause the product to malfunction. • Wipe off any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the flash with a cotton swab or cloth. The heat emitted from the flash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the product to malfunction. • Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using the product. Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage. • Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use. Do not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets. Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explos\ ion, resulting in product damage or fire. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
9 • If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed. This may cause the product to malfunction. • Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. Also close the screen (so that it faces the body), if your product’s screen closes. • Do not attach any hard objects to the product. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
10 Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shootin\ g and playback Initial Preparations ...........................................11Attaching the Strap ................................................ 11 Holding the Camera .............................................. 11 Charging the Battery Pack .................................... 11 Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card ....... 12 Setting the Date and Time ..................................... 13 Display Language ................................................. 15 Trying the Camera Out .....................................15Shooting (Smart Auto) ........................................... 15 Viewing .................................................................. 17 Accessing the Help Menu ..................................... 18 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