Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS User's Guide

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

100For 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

Playback Functions101Summary for “Viewing Movies” (p. 30)You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments.Select *.● F

* Editing102X 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. O

103Using Various Playback andOther FunctionsThe first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part of this

104Displaying 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

105When 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 Playba

d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display106Viewing images using filter playback.● If you press the m button, filter playback will start, and a

107You can automatically playback images and movies recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds.Select [Slide Show].● P

. Viewing Slideshows108Selecting Images for PlaybackSelect the ClassificationYou can select images by classification, group them together and play the

. Viewing Slideshows109Select an image.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and press the m button.● Once set, and the select

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

. Viewing Slideshows110Changing the EffectYou can select an effect to use when switching images.●Press the op buttons, and select and press the qr b

111Move 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

112Using 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

113You 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 Images114Press the n button.Erase.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select [OK] and press the m button.Select RangeSelect [Sele

/ Erasing All Images115Erase.● Press the p button to select [Erase] then press the m button.Follow Steps 2 and 3 in the above screen, turn the  dial,

/ Erasing All Images116Press 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

117You can protect important images and movies so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 25, 113).Select [Protect].● Press the n button and sel

: Protecting Images118Select RangeSelect [Select Range].● Follow Step 2 on p. 117 to select [Select Range], and press the m button.● Follow Steps 2 an

119You can categorize images and movies. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions.• Jump Display (p. 105), Slide Show (p. 10

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

; Organizing Images by Category (My Category)120Select RangeSelect [Select Range].● Follow Step 2 on p. 119 to select [Select Range] and press the m b

121You 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

122You 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

123You 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

124Detects 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

125You 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

] Correcting Red-Eye Effect126Manual CorrectionWhen the camera cannot automatically detect and correct red-eye, correct it manually.Add a correction f

127You 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

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

129You can select individual images you want to transfer to a computer. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) st

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

{ Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF)130Select All Images● When you select [Mark all] in Step 2 on p. 129, the screen shown left will appear.● If y

131Directly 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

132You 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)133Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button and select the 2 tab, th

Designating Images for Printing (DPOF)134● 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)135Set All Images to Print OnceSelect [Select All Images].● Select [Select All Images] from the screen in Step 1

_ Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)136Changing the sound quality.● Press the op buttons, and select the sound quality.Record.● Press the qr button

137Customizing the CameraYou can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient com

138You 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 Functions139Using the World ClockWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

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

Changing Functions140Changing the File Number AssignmentImages you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers, in the order they were taken, from 0

Changing Functions141Creating Folders by Day and TimeYou can set a day and time for folder creation.● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button.

142If you set the mode dial to 6 and then to G mode, you can change the settings on the 4 tab (p. 46).Using the Slow SynchroYou can use this to shoot

Changing Shooting Functions143Turning off the AF Assist BeamWhen the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will auto

Changing Shooting Functions144Categorizing Images AutomaticallyImages can be automatically categorized (p. 119) when shooting.● Select [Auto Category]

Changing Shooting Functions145Changing the IS-Mode Settings● Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to select an option.● [Continuous]: The image

146You 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

147You 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)148● Sounds: Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select , then press the m button t

149Useful Information for Usingthe CameraThis chapter introduces camera accessories and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end

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

150If 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

151If 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 Problem152 appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 57).• Set the [IS mode] to [On] (p. 145).• Set the flash to h

You Think There is a Problem153Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Format the memory card in th

154If 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 Screen155Cannot select!• When selecting the selection range (pp. 114, 118, 120), you tried to select a starting im

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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

Menus1603 Setting MenuThere is usually no need to change the setting, but select when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the

Menus1612 Print Menu5 My Camera Menui-Contrast Corrects dark portions of images. p. 124Red-Eye Correction Corrects red-eye portion of images. p. 125Tr

162Equipment• 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

163Camera Effective Pixels. . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 14.7 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/1.7-inch type CCD (Total numbe

Specifications164Movie Mode: Standard, Color Accent, Color SwapContinuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 1.3 images/sec.Self-timer . . . .

Specifications165Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . MTP, PTPPower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Pack NB-5L (recharg

166Numerics3:2 Guide... 144AAC Adapter Kit... 38, 150Accessories...

Index167FocusAF Frame ... 22AF Frame Mode ... 82AF Lock...

Index168Print/Share Button... 26, 145Printer... 26, 27Printing ...

169Trademark Acknowledgments• The SDHC logo is a trademark.Disclaimer• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in th

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

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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• Nothing displays when the camera is turned on?Press the l button to turn on the LCD monitor.• The camera does not play any sounds?P

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 dial t

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 DialUse the mode dial to change shooting modes.Components GuideLamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 143) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 142) / Self-Timer Lam

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. 156).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● Take pictures using the viewfinder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76● Take pictures of moving subjects using

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.Select [Review].● Press the n butt

53Shooting Special Scenesand Using CommonFunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot different scenes using the mode dial, as well as how to use other

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

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 15x 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 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. –

64You can zoom in on subjects and take pictures while close to them. The possible shooting range is approximately 5 – 50 cm (2.0 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, and methods of shooting in 8 mode t

66You can set various functions as you like for shooting.AE stands for Auto Exposure.Set the mode dial to 6 (p. 40).Turn the  dial to G.Make settings

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

76If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen (p. 13). Operations for shooting are the same as w

77You can shoot while checking the brightness distribution of your composition in the histogram (p. 44) (real time histogram).Set the display to [Info

78While 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

79Shoot using the viewfinder (p. 76). Since you can keep the focus and exposure adjusted, even without pressing the shutter button halfway, you can ca

Table of Contents8? Adding Effects With the My Colors Function...123@ Adjusting Dark Subjects (i-Contrast)...

Shooting with 8 (Quick Shot)80Estimated number of shots in 8In 8, since the focus and exposure are constantly being adjusted, the battery will be depl

81Using Advanced ShootingFunctionsThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to use advanced functions to capture image

82You 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 Mode83Press the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option.If you press the shutte

84The 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

85When not using the auto focus, if you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus.Press the q butt

86You 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. 145).P

87You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the scene you want to shoot.Select the metering mode.● Press the m button,

88Just like with AE lock (p. 87), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash with FE lock. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.Select h (p. 67).

89You can set both the shutter speed and aperture value to achieve the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”.Set the camera to D.● Set the mode dia

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

D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value90Available Shutter Speeds•1/160 indicates 1/160 second, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indic

91When people’s faces, or the subject is dark, you can take shots where the dark portions are detected and automatically brightened.Select [i-Contrast

92You can automatically correct images taken with the flash where eyes appear red.Select [Flash Settings].● Press the n button, and select [Flash Sett

93You 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 Shooting94Y 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 Shooting95Indicate the area to be colored in the changed image.●Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, and you can change the

96Large 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

97Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 1’s “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” and expl

98You can select from three modes.Set the mode dial to E.Select a movie mode.● Turn the  dial to select a mode.You can select from two settings.Selec

Changing the Image Quality99Image Quality TableEstimated Shooting TimeIn X you can set the exposure, or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2.Fo