ENGLISH The Components Guide Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Downloading Images to a Computer Basic Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features. CDI-E295-010 XX06XXX © 2006 CANON INC.
Flowchart and Reference Guides The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. For information on included items and items sold separately System Map The Components Guide Preparations • Charging the battery • Installing the battery and memory card • Setting the date, time and language Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) • Read this first.
The Components Guide Front View The Components Guide Attaching the Wrist Strap* Wrist Strap Mount Microphone (Advanced Guide pp. p. 42, 86) Viewfinder Window (Advanced Guide p. 18) AF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide p. 24) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Advanced Guide p. 34) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 16) Flash (p. 14) Lens * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items.
Back View LCD Monitor (Advanced Guide pp. 12, 15) Viewfinder (Advanced Guide p. 18) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 27) A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 103) Terminal Cover Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (Advanced Guide p. 125) Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 6) The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously.
Controls The Components Guide Speaker Power Lamp Power Button (p. 10) Indicators (p. 4) Zoom Lever (p. 14, Advanced Guide p. 73) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (p. 10) Mode Dial (pp. 10, 11) (Print/Share) Button (pp. 22, 30) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 20, Advanced Guide p. 22) DISP. (Display) Button (Advanced Guide p. 12) MENU Button (p. 21, Advanced Guide p. 23) (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Button (p. 15) (ISO Speed)/ (Jump)/ Button (Advanced Guide pp.
Indicators The camera indicators light or blink under the following circumstances. Never do the following while an indicator is blinking green. These actions may corrupt image data.
Preparations 1. Charging the Battery. Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances. • When using the battery for the first time. • When the "Change the battery pack." message displays. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet. • Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
2. Installing the Battery. 1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it ( , ). 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( ) and insert the battery until it locks. To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( ) and hold it while pulling the battery out. Battery Lock 3. Inserting the Memory Card. 1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover.
To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time 1. Press the power button ( ). 2. Use the or button to select an item and the or button to change its value ( ). To set the daylight saving option, select the icon and use the or button to configure the setting. 3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button ( ). The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 21). • A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time.
Setting the Display Language 1. Turn the mode dial to (playback). 2. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU button. 3. Use the , , or button to select a language and press the FUNC./SET button. The display language can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 21).
Shooting 1. Press the power button. Power button The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. • To switch to the setting that mutes all sounds (except for the warning sound), press and hold the DISP. button while pressing the power button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 12). Î See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 19). Î See the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 26).
2. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The shutter sound will play and the image will record. The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. Î See Indicators (p. 4). See the Advanced Guide: Setting the Image Stabilizer Î Function (p. 32). the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods Î See available. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Î See the Advanced Guide: Review (p. 24). See the Advanced Guide: Checking for Focus Right After Î Shooting (p. 67).
Shooting Modes AUTO The camera automatically selects settings. Manual Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance, my colors or ISO speed. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 33). Digital Macro Allows you to shoot when the distance from the lens (at maximum wide angle) to the subject is within 3 – 60 cm (1.2 in. – 2.0 ft.). The subject can be shown larger than in standard macro mode because the camera trims the image edges and zooms in with the digital zoom.
Fireworks Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong. Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. Aquarium SPECIAL Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color SCENE balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WPDC9 (sold separately).
Using the Zoom 1. Press the zoom lever toward or . The zoom can be adjusted from 28 – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject. Using the Flash 1. Press the button ( ) and use the switch between modes ( ). or button to Auto On Off Î See the Advanced Guide: Red-Eye Reduction Function (p. 34). Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the Slow Synchro Function (p. 34).
Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots 1. Press the / button ( ) and use the to switch between modes ( ). To Cancel: press the display . / button and use the or or button button to Macro Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Shooting Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject • Maximum wide angle setting: 47 × 35 mm (1.8 × 1.4 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.) • Maximum telephoto setting: 109 × 82 mm (4.3 × 3.2 in.
Using the Self-Timer 1. Press the display , button ( ) and use the or ( ). or button to • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink (when using red-eye reduction, it will stay lit for the last 2 seconds). • You can change the delay time and number of shots with the option (p. 17). To Cancel: press the button and display . 10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 sec. after you press the shutter button. • 2 sec.
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( 1. In the [ (Rec)] menu, select [Self-timer] and press the FUNC./ SET button. ) Î See Menus and Settings (p. 21). 2. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and the or button to change the setting and press the FUNC./SET button. 3. Press the MENU button. If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. • The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot.
Playback 1. Turn the mode dial to (playback) ( ). The last image that was played back appears (Resume Playback). If additional images were shot after viewing images in playback mode, the last image that was shot will appear instead. If the memory card has been switched, or the images on the memory card have been edited with a computer, the newest image on the memory card appears. 2. Use the view ( or button to display the image you wish to ).
Erasing 1. In the playback mode, use the an image to erase ( or button to select ) and press the button ( ). 2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./SET button ( ). To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Î See the Advanced Guide: Erasing Images (p. 95). Playback/Erasing Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. This example shows the FUNC. menu in (Auto) mode. Turn the mode dial to , , or . Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the or button to select a menu item. • Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto) mode. • In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display. Menus and Settings Press the MENU button. Use the or button to switch between menus.
Printing You can easily print by connecting the camera to a direct print button compatible printer*1 with a cable and simply pressing the on the camera. 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer and turn on the printer's power.
2. Set the camera to the playback mode, turn on the power and confirm that , or is displayed in the upper left of the LCD monitor ( ). • The button will light blue. • The displayed icon will vary according to the printer model. • will display in the movie mode. 3. Use the press the • The or button to select an image to print ( button ( ). ) and button will blink blue and printing will start. Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 97). Î See the Direct Print User Guide.
Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may not be available. Please read System Requirements (p. 25) in advance.
System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
Preparing to Download Images Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera 1. Install the software. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Double-click the [Canon Digital Camera Installer] icon in the CD-ROM window. When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. 2.
2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Slip a fingernail under the top edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, lift up and plug the interface cable in all the way. USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 2. Turn the camera's mode dial to (playback) and turn on the power. The camera and computer will be able to communicate.
Downloading Images to a Computer A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer. 1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot IXY - IXUS - DV 6] and [CameraWindow]. 2. Download the images. • Download the images using the camera or the computer.
Downloading Images to a Computer The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). 1. Download the images. • Download the images using the camera or the computer. • By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] folder. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 30).
Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 26). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the New Images images that have not been previously transferred. Transfers and saves to the computer only the DPOF Trans.
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 2. Select or and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button). 3. Select images to download and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button). • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. • Images can also be selected during index playback (Advanced Guide p. 74). • Press the MENU button to return to the Direct Transfer menu. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off.
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Safety Precautions Be sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or electrical shock to yourself and others. Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide. Warnings • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to severe impacts.
