Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS User Manual

Camera User GuideAdvanced Advanced Camera User GuideBefore Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV setCu

8Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.

98TroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5).Memory card slot/battery cover is o

99 TroubleshootingLCD monitorThe display darkens.The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.This is a normal occurr

100Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to s

101 TroubleshootingImage is blurred or out of focus.AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the

102Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. Shoot within correct shooting d

103 TroubleshootingEyes appear red.Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.Use the (Auto Red-eye Reduction) or

104Shooting MoviesThe recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are used.- Slow re

105 TroubleshootingPlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.Computer ima

106Reading images from memory card is slow.Memory card was formatted in another device. Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 32).Battery/Ba

107 TroubleshootingPrinting on Direct Print Compatible PrintersCannot print.Camera and printer not properly connected.Attach the camera to the print

9Others Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

108List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

109 List of MessagesNo image. No images recorded on memory card.Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels

110Cannot transfer!When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu, you attempted to select an image with corrupted data or

111 AppendixAppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminal

112You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D). You are recommended to use it in the came

113 AppendixHandling the Memory CardSD Memory Card Write Protect TabCautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do no

114For matting Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. You are recommended to use mem

115 AppendixIt is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connectin

116High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination.

117 Appendix Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects p

10Equipment Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may le

118Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt,

119 AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.DIGITAL IXUS 800 ISSpecifications(W): Max. wide a

120White Balance Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H or CustomBuilt-in FlashAuto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on wi

121 AppendixNumber of Recording Pixels(Movies)Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)320 x 240 pixels (

122*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital camer

123 AppendixMemory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 39) (*Only available whe

124*Maximum movie clip length at : 1 min., at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.Image Data Sizes (Estimated)Fast F

125 AppendixSD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-5LBattery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXEInterfaceCompatible with SD memory card standardsDimensions

126Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30)Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)16 VA (100 V) – 26 V

127INDEXAAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30... 115AE Lock ... 51AF Frame ... 18, 49AF Lock ...

11Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating stro

128LLanguage ... Basic 4LCD MonitorInformation Displayed ... 18Night Display... 17Playback Information .

129SSelf-Timer ... 41Set up Menu ... 28Shooting ModeAuto ... Basic 7Digit

130Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other cou

131Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings se

132 Setting available (z Default setting) U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S Default setting) (Shaded Area):Setting is retained

Camera User GuideAdvanced Advanced Camera User GuideBefore Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV setCu

12Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideFront ViewWrist Strap Mount Microphone (p. 82)Viewfinder Window (p. 21)AF-assist Beam (p. 27)Red-Eye Red

13Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideBack ViewLCD Monitor (p. 15)Viewfinder (p. 21)DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19)A/V OUT (Audio/Video o

14Operation PanelSpeakerIndicators (p. 22)Power LampPower Button (Basic Guide p. 5)Zoom Lever (p. 73, Basic Guide p. 9)Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (

15Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsBefore Using the Camera—Basic Operations The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camer

16Using the ClockYou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods.* Default settingMethod 1Hold the

17Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsLCD Monitor Brightness SettingsThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.C

Main FeaturesShootingAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene mode)Automatically detects camera orienta

18Shooting Information (Shooting mode)* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorExposure Co

19Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient il

20DetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. A s

21Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsThe viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting.Histogram

22The camera indicators light or flash under the following circumstances.Upper IndicatorGreen: Ready to shootBlinking Green: Image recording/reading/

23Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

24Switching to the Destination Time ZoneIf you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change aut

25Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsMenus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/

26Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.Press the MENU butto

27Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsFUNC. MenuRec. MenuMenu ListMenu Item Page Menu Item PageManual Modep. 36My Colorsp. 60Special Scene Modep.

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used.In this guide, the Basic Camera User

28Play MenuPrint MenuSet up MenuIS Mode Off/Continuous*/Shoot Only/Panningp. 35Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 40Long Shutter On/Off* p. 55Men

29Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsShutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not

30*1You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you print an image recorded in th

31Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsSettings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot

32You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Low Level FormatWe recommend you select [L

33ShootingShootingApproximate Values for Recording Pixels* Paper sizes vary according to region.Changing the Recording Pixels and Com-pression (Still

34Approximate Values for Compression Settings See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 124). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 123).Compress

35ShootingBy using the IS mode, you can reduce image blur when magnifying a distant subject or shooting in low-light situations.How to Use the IS Mode

36You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode.You can adjust settings yourself, such as the exposure, white bala

37ShootingYou can shoot a subject 2 – 60 cm (0.79 in. – 2.0 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, th

2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms.Stills: zoom up to approximately 16 timesMovies (Standard): zoom up to ap

39ShootingIn this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot c

40You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) sh

41ShootingYou can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. ( ) delay, or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutt

42Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ().You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). These settings, how

43ShootingThe following movie modes are available. Movie ShootingShooting Mode StandardYou can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record u

44• The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 123).* Recording will stop after one hour of continuous reco

45Shooting Before recording, you can set the AE lock (p. 51) and exposure shift.1. Press the button.The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposu

46Changing Recording Pixels and Frame RatesYou can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Acc

47ShootingStitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooti

3Switching between Focusing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . .50Locking the Ex

48Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer.3Compose the second image so that it over-laps a portion of the firs

49ShootingYou can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting. The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the

50It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundingsScenes with a mixture of n

51ShootingTo Release the AF Lock Press the / button.When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p.

52 AE lock can also be set and released in mode (p. 45). You can use the FE lock when using the flash.You can lock the flash exposure so that the

53ShootingMetering MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesShooting Mode 1FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative).See Menus and Settings (p. 25).*Default setting.Us

54Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid mak

55ShootingYou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.Shooting in Long Shutter ModeShooting Mode 1(Rec.) Men

56 Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutt

57ShootingNormally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, cha

4Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera eva

59Shooting You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The c

60You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.My Colors Settings* The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.* You may no

61Shooting 1FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).See Menus and Settings (p. 25).*Default setting.Use the or button to select a My Colors mode.In See Set

62You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photograph

63ShootingShooting in the Color Accent Mode1Stills: FUNC. Menu *(Portrait) (Color Accent).Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standard) (Color Accent).See Menus a

64 The default color accent is green. You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash. The specified color accent is retained even if

65Shooting The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white. You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash. The colo

66Changing the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save

67ShootingRaise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the

5Handling PrecautionsTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm tha

68Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and aut

69ShootingYou can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a folder the next time y

70Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not

71ShootingFile Number Reset Function*When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last re

72zImages may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2,000 because

73 Playback/ErasingPlayback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward .

74To Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lever toward .Up t

75 Playback/ErasingWhen you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find t

76Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 94). The sound cannot be

77 Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.Editing MoviesProtected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration cannot be edited

6Video FormatPlease set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 94).Language Settin

78It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved.

79 Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p

80You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. The transition effect will not display when an image is switched while

81 Playback/ErasingYou can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is

82 The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. Although My Colors effects can be added any number of tim

83 Playback/ErasingSound Memo Panel2Use the or button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press . The sound memo panel will displa

84Automated Playback of Memory Card Images.*Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 89). Automa

85 Playback/ErasingTransition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.In single image playback mode (w

86Selecting an Image Date or Folder for Playback ( / )1Select or and press .2Use the or button to select the date or folder to be played ba

87 Playback/ErasingSelecting All Images1 After selecting – in step 1 (p. 86), use the button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button.

7 WarningsEquipment Do not look directly at the sun or at other intense light sources through the viewfinder that could damage your eyesight. Store

88You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but als

89 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of prin

90All the Images on a Memory Card z Images are printed in order according to the file number.z A maximum of 998 images can be selected.z When [Print T

91 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Print StyleAfter setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The following print settings c

92 Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 40) print out even when [Date] is set to [Off]. Do not set the date in the DPOF print settin

93 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsAll the Images on a Memory Card Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 i

94Viewing Images on a TV setYou can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera wit

95 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and sta

96Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the su

97 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera da