Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS User Manual

Camera User GuideENGLISH

Safety Precautions10• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and dam

d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display100Viewing images using filter playback.● If you press the m button, filter playback will start, and a

101You can automatically playback images and movies recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds.Select [Slide Show].● P

. Viewing Slideshows102Selecting Images for PlaybackSelect the ClassificationYou can select images by classification, group them together and play the

. Viewing Slideshows103Select an image.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and press the m button.● Once set, and the select

. Viewing Slideshows104Changing the EffectYou can select an effect to use when switching images.●Press the op buttons, and select and press the qr b

105Move the zoom lever toward k.● The enlarged display will appear, and if you continue to hold the zoom lever the image will magnify up to a maximum

106Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images or movies you have shot.Items to Prepare• Camera and TV• AV cable su

107You can select images or movies and erase them in groups. Since erased images or movies cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasi

/ Erasing All Images108Press the n button.Erase.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select [OK] and press the m button.Select RangeSelect [Sele

/ Erasing All Images109Erase.● Press the p button to select [Erase] then press the m button.Follow Steps 2 and 3 in the above screen, turn the  dial,

11Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in » mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take

/ Erasing All Images110Press the n button.Erase.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select [OK] and press the m button.If there are no images t

111You can protect important images and movies so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 25, 107).Select [Protect].● Press the n button and sel

: Protecting Images112Select RangeSelect [Select Range].● Follow Step 2 on p. 111 to select [Select Range], and press the m button.● Follow Steps 2 an

113You can categorize images and movies. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions.• Jump Display (p. 99), Slide Show (p. 101

; Organizing Images by Category (My Category)114Select RangeSelect [Select Range].● Follow Step 2 on p. 113 to select [Select Range] and press the m b

115You can resize images that were taken at a high recording pixel setting to a lower pixel setting, and save the resized image as a separate file.Sel

116You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as new image file.Select [Trimming].●Press the n button, and select [Trimming] on t

117You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 73 for details on each menu item.Select [My Colors].● Press the n

118Detects dark sections on subjects or in people’s faces in images, corrects the brightness, and saves it as a separate file. You can select 4 levels

119You can automatically correct images with red-eye and save those images as new files.Select [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n button and select th

12Use the included charger to charge the battery.Remove the cover.Insert the battery.● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the b

] Correcting Red-Eye Effect120Manual CorrectionWhen the camera cannot automatically detect and correct red-eye, correct it manually.Add a correction f

121You can record and attach a sound memo (WAVE format) to an image. The attached sound memo can be up to approximately 1 minute long.Select [Sound Me

122“Downloading Images with the Camera” (p. 35) in Chapter 1 explained how to transfer images using [New Images]. This section will explain other ways

123You can select individual images you want to transfer to a computer. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) st

{ Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF)124Select All Images● When you select [Mark all] in Step 2 on p. 123, the screen shown left will appear.● If y

125Directly after shooting, or while in playback, by pressing the c button you can add images to the print list (DPOF). You can print from a print lis

126You can make print settings to images on a memory card (up to 998 images), such as which images to print and how many prints to make. You can then

Designating Images for Printing (DPOF)127Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button and select the 2 tab, th

Designating Images for Printing (DPOF)128● For [Index], you cannot set the number of prints. Only select images with the operation in Step 2.X Pressin

Designating Images for Printing (DPOF)129Set All Images to Print OnceSelect [Select All Images].● Select [Select All Images] from the screen in Step 1

Charging the Battery13Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Produc

_ Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)130Changing the sound quality.● Press the op buttons, and select the sound quality.Record.● Press the qr button

131Customizing the CameraYou can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient com

132You can customize convenient commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 46).Turning off the Power Saving FunctionYou can set the power saving funct

Changing Functions133Using the World ClockWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

Changing Functions134Changing the File Number AssignmentImages you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers, in the order they were taken, from 0

Changing Functions135Creating Folders by Day and TimeYou can set a day and time for folder creation.● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button.

136If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 46).Using the Slow SynchroYou can use this to shoo

Changing Shooting Functions137Turning off the AF Assist BeamWhen the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will auto

Changing Shooting Functions138Categorizing Images AutomaticallyImages can be automatically categorized (p. 113) when shooting.● Select [Auto Category]

Changing Shooting Functions139Changing the IS-Mode Settings● Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to select an option.● [Continuous]: The image

14Insert the included battery and memory card into the camera.Check the card’s write-protect tab.● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you wil

140You can make settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 46).Registering Functions to the 1 Button● Select [Set Play button] and press the m

141You can set images you have taken as the start-up image that displays when the camera is turned on, or record sounds for each of the cameras operat

5 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound (My Camera Settings)142● Sounds: Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select , then press the m button t

143Useful Information for Usingthe CameraThis chapter introduces camera accessories and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end

144If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.Insert t

145If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

You Think There is a Problem146 appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 57).• Set the [IS mode] to [On] (p. 139).• Set the flash to h

You Think There is a Problem147Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Format the memory card in th

148If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card is not installed in the correct dir

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen149Cannot select!• When selecting the selection range (pp. 108, 112, 114), you tried to select a starting im

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card15Close the cover.● Close the cover , and slide it until it locks into place with a click.Removing the Battery

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Menus1543 Setting MenuThere is usually no need to change the setting, but select when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the

Menus1552 Print Menu5 My Camera MenuRed-Eye Correction Corrects red-eye portion of images. p. 119Trimming Trims portions of images. p. 116Resize Resiz

156Equipment• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impact.• Never place the camera close to magne

157Camera Effective Pixels. . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number

Specifications158Recording Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memo

Specifications159Dimensions (excluding protrusions). . 93.8 x 56.8 x 23.6 mm (3.69 x 2.24 x 0.93 in.)Weight (camera body only) . . . . . . . . Approx.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card16Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card• Values are based on a camera at default settings.• The number of s

160Numerics3:2 Guide... 138AAC Adapter Kit... 38, 144Accessories...

Index161FocusAF Frame ... 22AF Frame Mode ... 78AF Lock...

Index162Printing ... 26Program AE... 66Protect...

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17The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the date and time recorded into your images are based on these

Setting the Date and Time18Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Select [

19You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.Display the language setting menu.● Press the 1 button.● Press and hold

2Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.• You c

20The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take

21The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can take images just by pressing the shutter button.Also, when taking pictures of people,

Taking Pictures22Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (o

Taking Pictures23• The camera does not play any sounds?Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for war

24You can view the images you have taken on the screen.Set the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Select an imag

25You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

26You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).Items to Prepare• Camer

Printing Images27Select an image to print.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select an image.Print images.● Press the c button.X Printing wi

28The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.Set the E mode.● Set the mode switch

Shooting Movies29Shoot.● Press the shutter button fully.X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec.] and the elapsed time will appear on th

3Test ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiar

30You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.Set the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last movie you shot will appear.X appears on m

31You can use the included software to download the images you have taken to a computer.Items to Prepare• Camera and computer• Canon Digital Camera So

Downloading Images to a Computer32PreparationsWindows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations.Install the software.WindowsPlace the Ca

Downloading Images to a Computer33Connect the camera to the computer.● Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting.● Open the cover, and inse

Downloading Images to a Computer34MacintoshXCameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.● If CameraWindow

Downloading Images to a Computer35Downloading Images with the CameraSelect [New Images].● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [New Image

36AccessoriesWrist StrapWS-DC7Memory Card(32 MB)Canon Digital Camera Solution DiskAV CableAVC-DC400*1AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30Compact Power Adapter CA-D

Accessories37High-Power FlashHF-DC1Inkjet Printers*2Compact Photo Printers*2(SELPHY series)(CP series)Card ReaderWindows/MacintoshVideo IN TerminalAud

38The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power Supplies• AC

39Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as, basic operations.Conventions Used in this Gu

4What Do You Want to Do?4● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 21● Shoot various scenes . . . . . . . . . . . .

40Mode SwitchUse the mode switch to change modes.Components GuideLamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 137) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 136) / Self-Timer Lamp (p.

Components Guide41Control DialWhen appears on the screen, you can select modes by turning the control dial.Even when doesn’t appear, the dial will

42Shooting (Information Display)* : Standard, : Right side down, : Left side downWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horiz

Information Displayed on the Screen43Playback (Detailed Information Display)Switching the DisplayYou can change the display using the l button.Print L

Information Displayed on the Screen44Display for Shooting in Dark Conditions during ShootingThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark

45Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the Shooting mode (p. 150).Press the m

46Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items diff

47You can silence the sounds of the camera buttons or adjust the volume of the camera sounds.Muting Sounds● Press the n button and select the 3 tab, t

48The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.With the Menu● Press the n button, select the 3 tab, select [LCD Brightness] and then press the m b

49When you have mistakenly made a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Select [Reset All].● Press the n button and select the 3 t

What Do You Want to Do?5● Continuously focus on subjects that move (Servo AF) . . . . . . . . 80● Adjust dark subjects and shoot (i-Contrast) . . . .

50You should use this camera to format a new memory card, or a memory card that has been used with other devices, before using it. Formatting (initial

Formatting Memory Cards51• The supplied memory card has already been formatted.• When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does

52Images display for approximately 2 seconds after being shot. You can change the length of time the images display.Set the mode switch to 4.Select [R

53Shooting Special Scenesand Using CommonFunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot different scenes, as well as how to use other common functions, s

54The camera will make the necessary settings for the scene you wish to shoot when you select a matching mode.Set the mode switch to K (p. 40).Turn th

K Shooting Various Scenes55H Take indoor shots (Indoor)● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.U Shoot sunsets (Sunset)● Lets you take shots of s

K Shooting Various Scenes56t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks)● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.y Take shots of aquatic life in an

57You can turn the flash off when shooting.Press the r button.Select !.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select !, then press the m button.

58You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 21) to enlarge. The

i Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)59To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [Digital

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 and on explain the advanced functions, letting y

60You can insert the date and time an image was shot in the lower right corner. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check befor

61When the person shooting wishes to join in a group photo, the self-timer can be used to shoot. Approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is

62Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it d

63You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 50 cm (0.8 in. –

64You can zoom in on subjects and take pictures while close to them. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 50 cm (0.8 in. – 1.6 ft.) (when

65Making Settings for theImages You WantIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooti

66You can set various functions as you like for shooting.AE stands for Auto Exposure.Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 40).Turn the  dial to G.Make settin

67You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The area that is possible to shoot with a flash when the zoom lever is moved to j, and the maximum

68You can select from six types.Select the recording pixels.● Press the m button, then select in the FUNC. menu.Select an option.● Press the qr butt

Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio)69Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image Quality• The values in the table are according to gu

Table of Contents7Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) ... 68- Changing the ISO Speed... 70Adjusting the Tone (Whi

70Select an option.● After pressing the o button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an ISO speed, then press the m button.X Once set,

71The white balance (WB) function adjusts the optimal white balance for natural looking colors.Select the white balance.● Press the m button, then sel

72You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2.Select the exposure compensation.● Press the

73You can change the tone of an image into sepia or black and white when shooting.Select My Colors.● Press the m button, then select in the FUNC. me

Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)74 Custom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be

75You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).Display the [Drive Settings] screen.● After pressing the p button

76While you press the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.Focus.● Cen

77Using Advanced ShootingFunctionsThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to use advanced functions to capture image

78You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot.Select [AF Frame].● Press the n button and select the 4 tab, then

Changing the AF Frame Mode79Press the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option.If you press the shutte

Table of Contents8{ Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF) ...123Print List (DPOF) ...125Designating

80The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, even when releasing your finger from the shutter button the focal area will not change.Focus.● Kee

81You can designate which face to focus on out of a group of people, and follow that face with in a certain area.Register 0 to the c button (p. 139).P

82You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the scene you want to shoot.Select the metering mode.● Press the m button,

83Just like with AE lock (p. 82), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash with FE lock. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.Select h (p. 67).

84When people’s faces, or the subject is dark, you can take shots where the dark portions are detected and automatically brightened.Select [i-Contrast

85You can automatically correct images taken with the flash where eyes appear red.Select [Flash Settings].● Press the n button, and select [Flash Sett

86You can set the shutter speed between 1 and 15 seconds and shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod so that the camer

87You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on the scene, the image may become rough, or the colors may not come out as ex

Changing the Color and Shooting88Y Color SwapYou can take shots changing the color of an item in the image to another color. You can only record one o

Changing the Color and Shooting89Indicate the area to be colored in the changed image.●Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, and you can change the

9•Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure t

90Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic ima

91Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 1’s “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” and expl

92You can select from three modes.Set the mode switch to E.Select a movie mode.● Turn the  dial to select a mode.You can select from two settings.Sel

Changing the Image Quality93Image Quality TableEstimated Shooting TimeIn X you can set the exposure, or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2.Fo

94For X mode, the following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be u

Playback Functions95Summary for “Viewing Movies” (p. 30)You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments.Select *.● Fo

* Editing96X Even if you move to a point other than a point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is selected. On

97Using Various Playback andOther FunctionsThe first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part of this

98Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.Move the zoom lever toward g.X Images will display in an index. The selected

99When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.Select a Jump Method● In Single Image Playbac