Canon Digital IXUS i7 zoom User Manual

Camera User GuideAdvanced Before Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV setCustomizing the CameraTroubl

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.

98Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter soun

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)99Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to th

100See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data.3Select an image or record a sound.Start

Troubleshooting101TroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 12).Memory card slot

102LCD monitorCamera screen is black at start-upIncompatible image has been selected as the start-up image in the My Camera settings.Change the start

Troubleshooting103 appears.This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show image selections set by o

104Camera will not record.SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected. Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card or SDHC memory car

Troubleshooting105Subject in recorded image is too dark.Insufficient light for shooting. Set the flash to (flash on) (Basic Guide p. 16).The subj

106White dots appear on the image.Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when sh

Troubleshooting107Shooting MoviesThe recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards a

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.

108PlaybackCannot play back.Poor connection between camera and camera station.Place the camera properly in the camera station.You attempted to play b

Troubleshooting109Reading images from memory card is slow.Memory card was formatted in another device. Use a memory card formatted in your camera (

110Printing on Direct Print Compatible PrintersCannot print.Camera station and printer not properly connected.Attach the camera station to the printe

List of Messages111List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Prin

112Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create,

List of Messages113Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, or an image edited with a computer.I

114Cannot complete! Could not save a part of the print, transfer or slide show settings.Unselectable image. You attempted to set the print settings

Appendix115AppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminal

116You 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

Appendix117Handling the Memory CardSD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card Write Protect TabCautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision elec

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

118Formatting Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. You are recommended to use memo

Appendix119You can recharge the battery using Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE (sold separately).It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to fully cha

120High-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.

Appendix121 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects p

122Camera 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,

Appendix123All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.DIGITAL IXUS i7 zoomSpecifications(W): Max. wide

124White Balance Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or CustomBuilt-in FlashAuto*, On*, Off* Red-eye reduction and slow sync

Appendix125Number of Recording Pixels(Still Images)Large: 3072 x 2304 pixelsMedium 1: 2592 x 1944 pixelsMedium 2: 2048 x 1536 pixelsMedium 3: 1600 x

126Power Source Battery Pack NB-4L (Rechargeable lithium-ion battery)Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20EOperating Temperatures0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °

Appendix127Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged))The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.Mov

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

128Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 34) when card has been formatted w

Appendix129Movie* Maximum movie clip length at : 1 min., : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.Recording PixelsFrame

130Image Data Sizes (Estimated)Recording PixelsCompression (3072 x 2304 pixels)3045 KB 1897 KB 902 KB (2592 x 1944 pixels)2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB (2048

131MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card Battery Pack NB-4LCamera Station CS-DC1aInterfaceCompatible with MultiMediaCard standardsDimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4

132Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20EWireless Controller WL-DC200Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)100 mA (CA-DC20)100 mA (CA-DC20E)Rated Outp

133Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE (Sold Separately)Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)Rated Output 4.2 V DC, 0.65 ACharging Time Approx. 1 hour 30 m

134INDEXNumerics3:2 Guide ... 36AAF Frame... 14, 44AF Lock... 46AF

135Formatting ... 29, 118Handling ... 117Inserting... Basic 10MenuFUNC. Menu ...

136Wrist Strap ... Basic 1ZZoom... Basic 16

137Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other cou

12Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsYou can switch between display styles for information shown on the LCD monitor as follows.The LCD monitor wi

138Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings se

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

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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations13When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness

14Shooting Information (Shooting mode)* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorExposure Co

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations15 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient il

16Playback Information (Playback Mode)StandardProtection Status (p. 87)WAVE Format Sound (p. 80)Folder Number-File NumberShooting Date/TimeDisplayed i

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations17DetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.Information for images shot on othe

Main FeaturesShootingAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode)Vertical shooting function (Vertical Shutter

18Histogram FunctionThe histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph,

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 ZoneIf you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the

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

24FUNC. MenuRec. Menu Menu ListMenu Item Page Menu Item PageShooting ModeBasicp. 12Drive Modep. 34, Basicp. 18 Movie Modep. 38My Colorsp. 54Exposure C

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations25*1They are classified according to the following categories.People: , , or images with faces detected if

26Set up Menu Menu Item Options Page/TopicMute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds. (Basic p. 12) Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Ad

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

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

28My Camera Menu Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset.- Shooting mode-

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. Lo

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

Shooting31Approximate Values for Compression Settings See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 130). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 128).

32Setting the red-eye reduction function* to [On] causes the red-eye reduction lamp to fire with the flash.*This function reduces the effect of light

Shooting33You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. The focal lengths (35 mm film equivalent) and characteristics are

34In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuou

Shooting35You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately

36You 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

Shooting37With the camera held vertically, you can release the shutter by pressing the button in place of the shutter button. You can also shoot wit

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

38The following movie modes are available.For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels and

Shooting391FUNC. Menu * (Standard).See Menus and Settings (p. 22).*Default setting.Use the or button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./S

40QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is in

Shooting41Changing Recording Pixels and Frame RatesYou can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (C

42Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooting Panor

Shooting43Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer.3Shoot the first image in the sequence.The exposure and whi

44Select from among the following three focusing methods. The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway.- Green: Shootin

Shooting45 In [Face Detect] mode, faces may not be detected under the following circumstances.- If the faces appear small, large, dark or bright rela

46Shooting with the AF LockThe AF lock can be used in the , , or mode.To Release the AF Lock Press the button. The AF lock is convenient beca

Shooting47Metering MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesShooting Mode 1(Rec.) Menu [Light Metering] */ / .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).*Default se

3Switching between Focusing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . 45Switching betw

48Adjust 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

Shooting49You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.Shooting in Long Shutter ModeShooting Mode 1(Rec.) Men

50 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

Shooting51Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, cha

52Using 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

Shooting53 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The c

54You 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

Shooting55 1FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).See Menus and Settings (p. 22).*Default setting.Use the or button to select a My Colors mode.In See Set

56You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photograph

Shooting57 The default color accent is green.You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash. The specified color accent is retained e

4Changing My Camera Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Shooting in the Color Swap Mode1Stills: FUNC. Menu *(Auto) (Color Swap).Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standard) (Color Swap).See Menus andSettings (p. 22)

Shooting59 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

60Changing 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

Shooting61Raise 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

62Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and aut

Shooting63You 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

64Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder CreationUp to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when

Shooting65The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.File Number Reset FunctionReset

66File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned n

Playback/Erasing67Playback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 20). To Cancel the Magnified DisplayHold down the FUNC./SET button

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

68To Return to Single Image PlaybackHold down the FUNC./SET button. Viewing Images in Sets of Nine(Index Playback)1Hold down .Up to nine images can

Playback/Erasing69You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can pe

70When 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 the object of your s

Playback/Erasing71To Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the MENU button. The defined playback mode will be canceled under the following circumsta

72Viewing MoviesMovies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Display a movie and press .Images with a icon are movies.2Select (Play) and

Playback/Erasing73Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 97). 

74You can delete portions of recorded movies.Editing MoviesProtected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration cannot be edited. 1Select (Edit)

Playback/Erasing75It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips

76Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).2Use the o

Playback/Erasing77You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. Playback with Transition EffectsStandard display.The

6Video FormatPlease set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 97).Language Settin

78You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For de

Playback/Erasing79 The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. Although My Colors effects can be added

80In 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

Playback/Erasing81Sound Memo PanelExitRecordPausePlayEraseSelect [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. You cannot atta

82Automated playback of memory card images.*Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 91). Automa

Playback/Erasing83Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.In single image playback mode, y

84Select a date/category/folder to play back(//)1Select , or and press .2Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to play back and pr

Playback/Erasing85Selecting Images for Playback ( – )Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or

86Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsPlay TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 sec

Playback/Erasing87You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting ImagesSelectYou can configure the protection settin

7 WarningsEquipment Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.Store this equipme

883Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press . [Select]Use the or button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button

Playback/Erasing89You can erase images from a memory card.Erasing ImagesSelectErases images one at a time as you view them.Select by DateErases imag

90Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 29).3Select the image, date

Print Settings/Transfer Settings91Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of prin

921Slide the mode switch to (playback) (Print) Menu Select a menu item .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).Proceed to Step 4 if you select [Select All

93 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. If you are

94Setting the Print StyleAfter setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The following print settings can be selected. The Date and File

95 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Images with date imprints created by (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) (p. 35) will have the date imprinted regardl

96All the Images on a Memory Card Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.3Use the o

Viewing Images on a TV set97Viewing Images on a TV setYou can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable.The video output signal ca