Canon IXUS 105 User Manual

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.Photo o

10Safety PrecautionsBattery and Battery ChargerOther Warnings• Use only recommended batteries.• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.• Do

100Protecting ImagesYou can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 101).Choose [Protect].● Press

101Erasing All ImagesYou can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected im

102Rotating ImagesYou can change the orientation of an image and save it.Choose [Rotate].● Press the n button, choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, and press

103Resizing ImagesYou can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Choose [Resize].● Press the n button, c

104Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically ad

105Correcting the Red-Eye EffectYou can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Choose [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n

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1078PrintingThis chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 39). Please a

108Printing ImagesYou can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface c

109Printing ImagesPrint images.● Press the op buttons to choose [Print] and press the m button.X Printing will start.● If you want to print additional

11Safety Precautions• 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

110Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies

111Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then c

112Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)Set All Images to Print OnceChoose [Select All Images].● In Step 1 on p. 111, choose [Select All Images] and the

1139Customizing Camera SettingsYou can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenien

114Changing Camera SettingsYou can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47).Turning Off the Start-up ImageYou can turn

115Changing Camera SettingsCreating Folders by Shooting DateImages are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by

116Changing Camera SettingsTurning off the Power Saving FunctionYou can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommen

117Changing Shooting Function SettingsIf you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47).Turning off

118Changing Shooting Function SettingsChanging the Image Display Time Right After ShootingYou can change the length of time the images display after s

119Changing Shooting Function SettingsDisplaying the OverlayYou can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm

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120Changing Playback Function SettingsYou can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47).Choosing the Image that First Displays

12110Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions

122Using Household PowerIf you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in

123TroubleshootingIf you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a

124TroubleshootingImage is blurred.• Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23).• Shoot the subject w

125TroubleshootingRecording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Perform a low-level format of the memory

126List of Messages That Appear on the ScreenIf error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory car

127List of Messages That Appear on the ScreenExceeded selection limit• You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images (

128Information Displayed on the ScreenShooting (Information Display)* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held ve

129Information Displayed on the ScreenPlayback (Detailed Information Display)Shooting Mode (p. 42)ISO Speed (p. 70)Exposure Compensation (p. 65), Expo

131Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The

130Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode*1 Not selectable, but flash fires automatically depending on conditions.*2 Not selectable, but set to … w

131Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode{ Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable4EF V’w S O P t ≈{{{{{{{{{{—————————————————————————{—

132Menus4 Shooting Menu*1 AiAF *2 Always [Auto].Shooting modesFunctionA4G IAF Frame (p. 78)Face AiAF{{{Center— {{AF Frame Size (p. 79) Normal/Small— {

133Menus{ Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable4EF V’w S O P t ≈{{{{{{{{{— {*1{{{——{{{{{{—————————————{{{{— {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{— {{{{

134Menus3 Set up Menu1 Playback MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 48Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48LCD Brightness Se

135Handling Precautions2 Print MenuHandling Precautions• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong imp

136SpecificationsCamera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3 typ

137SpecificationsNumber of Recording Pixels(Still images). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large: 4000 x 3000 pixelsMedium 1: 3264 x 2448 pi

138SpecificationsBattery Pack NB-6LType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage . . . . . . .

139IndexNumerics3:2 Guide...119AAC Adapter Kit...38, 122Accessories ...

14Charging the BatteryUse the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.Remov

140IndexGGreen Leaves/Autumn Foliage (Scene Mode)... 56Grid Lines...

141IndexSScreenDisplay Language ...21Switching the Display...44SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card J Mem

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15Charging the BatteryApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Produc

16Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)• SD memory cards (2GB and less)*• SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*• SDXC mem

17Inserting the Battery and Memory CardInsert the battery.● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click.● Be sure to insert the

18Inserting the Battery and Memory CardRemoving the Battery and Memory CardRemove the battery.● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direc

19Setting the Date and TimeThe Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into y

2Checking the Package ContentsCheck if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from whic

20Setting the Date and TimeChanging the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Choose [

21Setting the Display LanguageYou can change the language that displays on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the settings sc

22Formatting Memory CardsBefore you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera

23Pressing the Shutter Button● Press the m button.Pressing the Shutter ButtonTo take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter butt

24Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best setting

25Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appea

26Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)Scene IconsThe camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the op

27Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)What if...• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject?When faces are detected, a w

28Viewing ImagesYou can view the images you have taken on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Ch

29Erasing ImagesYou can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before er

3Read This FirstTest Shots and DisclaimerTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note

30Shooting MoviesThe camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.Enter E mode.● Set

31Shooting MoviesX Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the sh

32Viewing MoviesYou can view the movies you have shot on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you shot will appear.X

33Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingYou can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for vi

34Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingPreparationsWindows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.Install the Software.Win

35Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingConnect the camera to the computer.● Turn off the camera.● Open the cover, and insert the cable's

36Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingTransfer and View Images● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Image

37AccessoriesWrist StrapWS-DC7Interface CableIFC-400PCU*DIGITAL CAMERASolution DiskAV CableAVC-DC400*Supplied with CameraBattery Pack NB-6L*(with Term

38Separately Sold AccessoriesThe following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be a

39Separately Sold AccessoriesOther AccessoriesWaterproof Case WP-DC36Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or

4What Do You Want to Do?Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . .

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412Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

42Components GuideMode SwitchUse the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.Lamp (pp. 43, 117)Microphone (p. 31)LensSpeakerZoom LeverShooting: i (Tel

43IndicatorIndicatorThe indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink depending on the camera’s status.Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44)Indicator

44Screen DisplaySwitching the DisplayYou can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 128 for details on information that appears on

45Screen DisplayScreen Display in Dark Shooting ConditionsThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check

46FUNC. Menu – Basic OperationsCommonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mod

47MENU – Basic OperationsVarious functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (

48Changing the Sound SettingsYou can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Mute].●

49Changing the Screen BrightnessThe screen brightness can be changed in two ways.Using the MenuDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [LCD Brigh

5What Do You Want to Do?Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Automatically play back pictur

50Returning the Camera to Default SettingsWhen you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the men

51Low Level Memory Card FormattingPerform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performin

52Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is

533Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used FunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common

54Shooting in Various ConditionsThe camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matchi

55Shooting in Various ConditionsVTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets)● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, w

56Shooting in Various ConditionsS Shoot underwater (Underwater)● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life and underwater scenery when used

57Turning the Flash OffYou can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Choose !.● Press the qr buttons to choose !, then press the m button

58Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x and capture subjects that are to

59Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. T

6Table of ContentsChecking the Package Contents ...2Read This First ...3What Do You Want to Do? ...4Co

60Inserting the Date and TimeYou can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be d

61Using the Self-TimerThe self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seco

62Using the Face Self-TimerTo take a photo that includes the photographer, such as a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The

634Choosing Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

64Shooting in Program AEYou can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.Set the mode switch to

65Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to

66Turning the Flash OnYou can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in.

67Shooting Close-ups (Macro)You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The shooting range (focusing zone) is a

68Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings.Choose the recording pixel setting.●

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

7Table of ContentsContinuous Shooting... 73Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ... 74Customizing the Self-Timer...

70Changing the ISO SpeedChoose the ISO speed.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose .Choose an option.● Press the qr buttons t

71Adjusting the White BalanceThe white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting condition

72Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white wh

73Continuous ShootingCustom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, and color saturation in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels.● Follow Step 2

74Shooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerShooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerThe camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter bu

75Customizing the Self-TimerYou can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).Choose $.● Press the p button, then pre

76Shooting Using a TV MonitorYou can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.• Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewin

775Getting More Out of Your CameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.•

78Changing the AF Frame ModeYou can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot.Choose [AF Frame].● Press the n bu

79Changing the AF Frame ModeCenterThe AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point.You can reduce the AF frame

8Conventions Used in this Guide• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.• Language that displays on the screen appear

80Magnifying the Focal PointIf you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Choose [AF-Point Zoom].● Pr

81Shooting with the AF LockThe focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from

82Shooting with the AE LockYou can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot.AE stands for “Auto Exposure”Lock th

83Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or da

84Red-Eye CorrectionYou can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash.Choose [Flash Settings].● Press the n button, cho

85Shooting with Slow SynchroYou can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination wit

86Shooting Long ExposuresYou can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the cam

876Using Various Functions for Shooting MoviesThis chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections

88Changing the Image QualityYou can choose between two image quality settings.Choose the image quality setting.● After pressing the m button, press th

89AE Lock/Exposure ShiftYou can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting.Focus.● Press the shutter button half

9Safety Precautions• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is ope

90Other Shooting FunctionsThe following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.• Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p.

91Playback FunctionsThe following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.• Erasing Images (p. 29)• Quickly Searching Images (p. 94)

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937Using Various Playback and Editing FunctionsThis chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.• Press the 1 button to enter Playback

94Quickly Searching Imagesg Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.Move th

95Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplayWhen there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.Ch

96Viewing SlideshowsYou can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.Choose [Slideshow].● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from

97Checking the FocusYou can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the f

98Magnifying ImagesMove the zoom lever toward k.● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it w

99Viewing Images on a TVUsing the supplied AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Turn off the camera and TV