Canon DIGITAL IXUS 70 User Manual

Camera User GuideAdvanced This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.ENGLISHShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsCustomizi

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

98You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting ImagesSelectYou can configure the protection settings for each image

99 Playback/Erasing3Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press . z[Select]Use the or button to select an image and press th

100You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable.Viewing Images on a TV set1Turn off the Camera and the TV.2Connect the AV cable

101 Playback/ErasingYou can erase images from a memory card.Erasing ImagesSelectErase images after selecting them one at a time.Select by DateErases

1023Select the image, date, category or folder and press .z[Select]Use the or button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button.- Pressing

Print Settings/Transfer Settings103Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of pri

1041Slide the mode switch to (playback) (Print) Menu Select a menu item .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).zProceed to Step 4 if you select [Select Al

105 Print Settings/Transfer Settingsz[Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder]Use the or button to select a date, category or fold

106Setting the Print StyleAfter setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The following print settings can be selected.*Default settingPr

107 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Sta

9Othersz 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.

108All the Images on a Memory Card3 Use the or button to select an image to transfer and press .zPressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects th

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

110Images 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 s

111 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)3Select an image or record a sound.zStart-up ImageUse the or button to select the image you wish t

112TroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. zPress the ON/OFF button (Basic Guide p. 9).Memory card slot/battery cover is

Troubleshooting113LCD monitorNothing displaysLCD monitor is set to Off. zPress the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor (p. 12). The LCD monitor

114 appears.A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.zRaise the ISO speed (p. 65).zSet the Auto ISO Shift to [On

Troubleshooting115Memory card is full. zInsert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 6).zIf required, download the images to a computer and erase them f

116Subject in recorded image is too dark.Insufficient light for shooting. zSet the flash to (flash on) (Basic Guide p. 14).The subject is underexpos

Troubleshooting117White dots appear on the image.Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly n

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

118Lens will not retract.Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on.zFirst close the memory card slot/battery cover and then turn the pow

Troubleshooting119PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.zComputer ima

120Reading images from memory card is slow.Memory card was formatted in another device. zUse a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 29).Battery/Ba

Troubleshooting121Printing on Direct Print Compatible PrintersCannot print.Camera and printer not properly connected.zAttach the camera to the print

122List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

List of Messages123Naming error! zThe file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera is att

124Cannot rotate zYou attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, or an image edited with a computer.Incompatible WAVEzA

List of Messages125Cannot complete! zCould not save a part of the print, transfer or slide show settings.Unselectable image. zYou attempted to set t

126AppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz Keep the battery terminals clean at

Appendix127You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).z You are recommended to use it i

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

128Handling the Memory CardSD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card Write Protect TabCautions When Handlingz Memory cards are high-precision electronic dev

Appendix129Formattingz Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images.z You are recommended t

130It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a

Appendix131High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illu

132BatterieszCharge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. T

Appendix133Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust

134All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.DIGITAL IXUS 70Specifications(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max.

Appendix135ISO Speed*1Auto*2, High ISO Auto*2, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600*1 Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index.*2 Camera autom

136Compression Superfine, Fine, NormalNumber of Recording Pixels(Still Images)Large: 3072 x 2304 pixelsMedium 1: 2592 x 1944 pixelsMedium 2: 2048 x 15

Appendix137Playback Modes Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or rever

12Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsUsing the LCD Monitor1 Press .zThe display mode changes as follows with each press.zThe shooting information

138Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged))zThe actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.zMovie data is

Appendix139Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 36) when card has been f

140Movie* 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.)** 0.5 frame/sec (shooting interval: 2 sec.)• Maximum movie clip length at : 1 min., : 3 min., :

Appendix141Image Data Sizes (Estimated)* 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.)** 0.5 frame/sec (shooting interval: 2 sec.)Recording PixelsCompres

142SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-4LBattery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVEInterfaceCompatible with SD memory card standardsDimensions 32.0 x 24

Appendix143Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10)Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)Rated Outp

144INDEXNumerics3:2 Guide ... 38AAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 . 130Add Frame ... 85AE Lock ...

145Quick-bright LCD ... 14Shooting Information ... 15Using the LCD Monitor ... 12Long Shutter Mode ... 53MMacro ..

146Sound Memo ... 90Sound Recorder ... 91Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated) ...

147Trademark Acknowledgments • Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and o

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations13Using the ClockYou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two me

148Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeConfigure the settings to the shooting conditions and shoot. FunctionPageRecording PixelsLargez z z z zS –

149{ Setting available. (z Default setting) U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S Default setting) (Shaded Area):Setting is retaine

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14LCD Monitor Brightness SettingsThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.zChanging Settings Using the Set up Menu (

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations15Shooting Information (Shooting mode)* Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Since the camera

16Playback Information (Playback Mode)StandardIf the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations17DetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.A sound file in a format other than

Main FeaturesShootingzAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode)zAvoid the effects of camera shake or blurry

18The viewfinder (Basic Guide p. 1) can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting.Histogram FunctionThe histogra

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations19This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances

20When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destinatio

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations21Switching to the Destination Time Zone5 Use the or button to select a destina-tion time zone .zAs in Ste

22Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations23Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be s

24See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 148).FUNC. MenuRec. Menu Menu ListMenu Item Page Menu Item PageShooting ModeBasicp. 12Metering Mod

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations25*1 Default setting is 3 shots.*2 They are classified according to the following categories.People: , , o

26Set up Menu Menu Item Options Page/TopicMute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds. (Basic p. 9) Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adj

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations27*1 Default setting is 5 seconds.*2 You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used.• Unavailable shooting modes are sho

28My Camera Menu Menu Item Available Settings PageTheme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item.p. 109Start-up Image Sets the image d

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations29You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Fo

30ShootingApproximate Values for Recording Pixels* Paper sizes vary according to region.Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 1

Shooting31Approximate Values for Compression SettingsCompression Purpose SuperfineHigh Quality Shoot higher quality images FineShoot normal quality i

32You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. The focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) and characteristics are as follow

Shooting33Using the Digital ZoomUsing the Digital Tele-Converter2Press the zoom lever toward and shoot.zThe combined optical and digital zoom factor

34You can shoot a subject 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area

Shooting35You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* lamp automatically fires with the flash.*This function reduces the effect of light reflect

36In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuou

Shooting37You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately

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

38You can check a composition’s horizontal and vertical alignment as well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a shooting gui

Shooting39The following movie modes are available.For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pix

40• The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 139).* Recording will stop after one hour of continuous reco

Shooting41z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 29). The card supplied with the camera

42Changing Recording Pixels and Frame RatesYou can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Acc

Shooting43Changing the Shooting Interval ( (Time Lapse))1FUNC. Menu */ .See Menus and Settings (p. 22).*Default setting.zUse the or button to sel

44Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooting Panor

Shooting453Select a shooting direction .zYou can select from the following two shooting directions.- Left to right horizontally- Right to left horiz

46The autofocus frame (AF frame) indicates the area used to set the focus. Select from among the following three focusing methods.Switching between Fo

Shooting47z The following occurs when [Face Detect] is selected. - The camera displays up to three frames where it has detected a face. At this point,

3Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . 50Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Adjus

48It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.zSubjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundingszScenes with a mixture of n

Shooting49To Release the AF Lock Press the / button.You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong

50You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Loc

Shooting51Metering MethodsSwitching between Metering Modes1FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative).See Menus and Settings (p. 22).*Default setting.zUse the or b

52Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Ad

Shooting53You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)1FUNC. Me

54z Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness.z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutt

Shooting55Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, cha

56Using 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

Shooting57z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The c

4Changing My Camera Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.My Colors Settings* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those co

Shooting59 1FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).See Menus and Settings (p. 22).*Default setting.zUse the or button to select a My Colors mode.zIn See Set

60You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photograph

Shooting612.zThe Color Accent mode will take effect.3.zThe camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original

62Shooting in the Color Swap Mode1Stills: FUNC. Menu*(Auto) (Color Swap).Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standard) (Color Swap).See Menus andSettings (p. 22).*

Shooting634Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.zOnly one color can be specified.

64Changing 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

Shooting65Raise 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

66If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed simply by pressing the button to record at a shutter spe

Shooting67You can register a function that you often use with the button. The following functions can be registered.*1 Default setting.*2 Sets the s

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

68Using the Button 1 Press the button. zThe setting value of the registered function switches each time the button is pressed thereafter.- A con

Shooting69Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically

70You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded.To Cancel Checking the FocusPress the shutter button halfway.Checking for Foc

Shooting71Switching between AF Frames/Changing the Display Position1Press .zIf you have an image with multiple AF frames in focus, you can change the

72You 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 you shoot

Shooting73Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation1 (Set up) Menu [Create Folder].See Menus and Settings (p. 23).2Select a day for the [A

74The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.File Number Reset FunctionResetting the

Shooting75File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are as

76Playback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18). To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward . (You can also can

77 Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine(Index Playback) 1Press the zoom le

6Video FormatPlease set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 100).Language Setti

78You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the followin

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

80z ///: use the or button to select date, category, folder or movie for playback and press the FUNC./SET button.- The camera will switch to defin

81 Playback/ErasingOperating the Movie Control Panel2Select (Play) and press .zThe movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playb

82You can delete portions of recorded movies.* When the shooting interval is 1 sec.**When the shooting interval is 2 sec.Editing MoviesProtected movie

83 Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Depending on the movie's file size, it may take some time to save

84You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.The displayed ima

85 Playback/ErasingYou can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may

864Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press .z[New File]: saves the image under a new file name. The original file remains as is. The newly saved i

87 Playback/ErasingAdding Correction FramesYou can add up to a maximum of 35 correction frames. 1Use the or button to select [Add Frame] and pres

7 WarningsEquipmentz Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources.• Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesigh

88You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For de

89 Playback/Erasing4Select [OK] and press .zThe newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. zTo contin

90In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image. The sound data is

91 Playback/ErasingYou can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture. EraseSelect [Erase] in the confir

92Sound Recorder PanelUse the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET.ExitRecordStopPlay(Use the or button to select a sound memo an

93 Playback/ErasingAutomated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standar

94Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.3Select [Start] and press .zThe following functio

95 Playback/ErasingSelect a date/category/folder to play back(//)1Select , or and press .2Use the or button to select a date/category/folder t

96Selecting Images for Playback ( – )Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 ima

97 Playback/ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingszPlay TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15