Canon IXUS 980 IS User Manual

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IApproximate Number of Shots per Memory CardInserting the Battery and Memory CardCardNumber of shots32 MB (Supplied).. ' 7...2 GB

Setting the Date and Time3The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the date and time re

ISetting the Date and TimeChanging the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.f Display the menus.# Press the MENU button.Volu

Setting the Display Languagei)You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.Display the language setting menu.Press the

Pressing the Shutter ButtonDThe shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (hal

Taking Pictures3The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can take images just by pressing the shutter button.Also, when

1Taking Pictures&Focus.• Press the shutter button halfway to focus.► When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light gree

Taking PicturesIWhat if...» Nothing displays when the camera is turned on?Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor.> The camera does not

Viewing ImagesYou can view the images you have taken on the screen.^ Set the playback mode.# Press the E button.► The last image you took will appear.

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

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

--'-" •; 'r.V:" '.KÆVV^^.. .h ' " Printing ImagesYou can easily print the images you have taken if you conne

Printing Images0 Select an image to print.• Press the buttons or turn the © dial to select an image.^ Print images.• Press the button.Printing will

Shooting Movies3The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.Y Set the mode.• Set t

Shooting MoviesElapsed Time^ Shoot.# Press the shutter button fully.► The camera will start shooting the movie, and [• Rec.] and the elapsed time wil

Viewing MoviesYou can view the movies you have shot on the screen.Set the playback mode.• Press the \E button.► The last movie you shot will appear.►

Downloading Images to a ComputerYou can use the included software to download the images you have taken to a computer.Items to PrepareCame

1Downloading Images to a ComputerpIGItAL CAMERAPreparationsWindows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations.Y Install the software.Wind

Connect the camera to the computer.• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting.0 Open the cover, and insert the small end of the

IDownloading Images to a ComputerMacintosh► CamerayVindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera pnd computer.# If Camei|aWind

Downloading Images with the Camera Pif Select [New Images].# Press the Jk.'w buttons or turn the @ dial to select [New Images], e If the scr

Let’s Get StartedThis camera’s guides are divided into the following two parts.Getting Started[EH©--This explains how to prepare the camera for use an

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AccessoriesI[ Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended._____________________________|This product is designed to achieve excellent performance

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

Safety Precautions3Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section

^ Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundi

A CautionsDo not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the image sensor (CCD).Be careful not

3 ®\B0^Gyou canCanonGreat camera. Great shots. What about the prints?Printing has never been easier. Simply connect your Canon digital camera to a Can

Read This First3Test ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the Images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.

Table of Contents3Checking the Package Contents...Let’s Get Started...Read This First.

Charging the Battery3Use the included charger to charge the battery.CB-2LXERemove the cover.Insert the battery.• Align the A marks on the battery and

Charging the BatteryIApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be TakenI Number of{ LCD monitor on.* |280I shotsI LCD monitor off. |700Playback Time (Hours

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card ^Insert the included battery and memoi^ card into the camera.Check thé card’s write-protect tab.• If the memory

^ Close the cover.• Close the cover 0, and slide it (2) until it locks into place with a click.Inserting the Battery and Memory CardRemoving the Batte