Canon Digital IXUS IIs User Manual

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8Safety Precautions• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that th

98Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesIn playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnifying playback), you can attach sound mem

99PlaybackPlaying/Erasing Sound Memos• You cannot attach sound memos to movies.• The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full

100Automated Playback (Slide Shows)Starting a Slide ShowA selection of images or all the images on an SD card can be displayed one-by-one in an automa

101Playback• Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time set in the slide show settings.• The power-saving function does not a

1021Display the Slide Show menu.See Starting a Slide Show (p. 100).2Use the or button to select [Program] and the or button to select [Show 1],

103PlaybackAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsYou can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously.

104Protecting ImagesYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.To cancel protectionAfter step 1, select an image to remove pr

105ErasingErasingErasing Single ImagesYou can erase images you do not need or are not satisfied with one by one.• Please note that erased images canno

106Erasing All ImagesYou can erase all the images saved on the SD card.• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution

107ErasingFormatting SD CardsYou should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.Please note that for

9• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch int

108PrintingImages shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.- Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer

109Print Settings/Transferring Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Je

110Setting the DPOF Print SettingsYou can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera.

111Print Settings/TransferringSingle ImagesAll the Images on an SD Card3Select images for printing.As shown below, selection methods differ according

112• The icon may display for an SD card that has had print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by

113Print Settings/TransferringSetting the Print StyleSet the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selec

114• When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.• With CP printers, if [Print Type] is set

115Print Settings/TransferringResetting the Print SettingsThe print settings can all be removed at once. The print type resets to Standard and the Dat

116Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to t

117Print Settings/Transferring• Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.• A maximum of 998 images can be selected p

10• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cable. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may l

118Connecting the Camera to a ComputerThe following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods are not

119Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TVConnecting the Camera to a ComputerComputer System RequirementsWindowsMacintoshOS Windows 98 (First or Second

120The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer t

121Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV If the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Cano

122 6Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow – Set Auto-Launch] window (first time only).The Download Image window will display. • Using the software and co

123Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TVDownloading Images by Direct TransferUse this method to download images using camera operations. Install the

124Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. The option selected with the button is

125Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TVConnecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing SoftwareIf you are using Windows

126Downloading Directly from an SD Card1Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into an SD card reader connected to the computer.Refer to your

127Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TVViewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV setYou can use a video-compatible television as a monitor

11• Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-3L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire o

128• A TV set cannot be used in stitch assist.• No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV.• If the TV is a stereo m

129My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation

130• If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings.• If the [Mute] option in the (Set up)

131My Camera SettingsRegistering My Camera SettingsImages recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to th

132• Sounds recorded with the movie and sound memo functions cannot be added as My Camera settings.• The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera

133My Camera SettingsFile Format of My Camera SettingsMy Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, SD card images shot with t

134List of MessagesList of MessagesList of Messages during Shooting/PlaybackThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or pl

135List of MessagesRAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format.Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was

136TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionCamera will not operatePower is not turned on• Press the ON/OFF button for a moment.SD card slot/battery cover

137TroubleshootingCannot play backFile name was changed with a computer or file location was changed• Set the file name or location on the file format

12 Cautions• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (

138Image is blurred or out of focusSubject is out of focal range• Ensure there is at least 47 cm (1.5 ft.) between the camera lens and subject.• Use t

139TroubleshootingA bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitorSubject is too bright • This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCD

140AppendixUsing an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK900 (sold separately) when you are using it

141AppendixCamera Care and MaintenanceUse the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder and LCD monitor.Never use thinners, benz

142SpecificationsAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.DIGITAL IXUS IIs (W): wide angle (T): telep

143AppendixFlash RangeNormal: 47 cm – 3.0 m (1.5 – 9.8 ft.) (W),47 cm – 2.0 m (1.5 – 6.6 ft.) (T)Macro: 27 cm – 47 cm (10.6 in – 1.5 ft.) (W/T)(When s

144*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital camer

145AppendixBattery CapacityBattery Pack NB-3L (fully charged)* Excludes movie data.* At low operating temperatures, battery pack performance may be re

146SD Cards and Estimated Capacities : With card included with the camera• The maximum movie clip length is approximately : 30 sec.*, : 3 min.* or

147AppendixImage File Sizes (Estimated) SD Memory Card ResolutionCompression (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002 KB

13Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong

148Battery Pack NB-3LBattery Charger CB-2LU/CB-2LUECompact Power Adapter CA-PS500(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK900)Type: Rechar

149Photo Tips and InformationPhoto Tips and InformationTip for Using the Self-timer (p.64)Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutt

150ISO Speed (p.85)The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitiv

151AAC Adapter Kit ACK900 ... 140AE Lock ... 74AF Frame ... 35, 40AF Lock ...

152Rec. Menu... 46Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ... 51Selecting Menus and Settings .. 42Set u

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14Components GuideFront View * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap.AF-assist Beam

158Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc.• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.• Macintosh, Po

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160Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings se

161* Default setting Setting available Setting can only be selected for the first image.(Shaded Area):Setting is memorized even when the camera

15Preparing the CameraBack View LCD Monitor (p. 32)Tripod SocketSD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 21, 23)Viewfinder (p. 38)DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p

16 Operation Panel Power LampLights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computerShutter Button (p. 40)

17Preparing the CameraIndicatorThe indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed.Upper IndicatorGreen: Ready to shoot

Flowchart and Reference GuidesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Can

18Preparing the CameraCharging the Battery PackUse the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “

19Preparing the Camera• Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any p

20Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the and terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery

21Preparing the CameraInstalling the Battery PackInstall Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied).Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for

22• Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover while the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks green. The camera is writi

23Preparing the CameraInstalling the SD Card Write Protect TabThe SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data

24To remove the SD cardPush in the SD card until you hear it click, then release it.• Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting da

25Preparing the CameraHandling Precautions for SD CardsSD cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subj

26Setting the Date and TimeThe Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium d

27Preparing the Camera• Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more

1Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when ope

28Setting the LanguageUse this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display.1Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights.2Press

29Preparing the CameraThe Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This funct

30Basic FunctionsTurning the Power OnTo turn the power offPress the ON/OFF button again.• If the “Card locked!” message appears right after the power

31Basic FunctionsPower Saving FunctionThis camera is equipped with a power saving function.When this function is turned on and it activates, restore p

32Using the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing

33Basic FunctionsPlayback Mode ( ) When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. In Index playback mode (p. 91), the detailed displa

34Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information or play back information appears on the LCD

35Basic Functions* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to [Standard (No Information)].Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount

36Playback Mode (Standard Display)Protection Status (p. 104)Compression (Still Images) (p. 55)Resolution (Still Images) (p. 55)Movie (p. 93)WAVE Forma

37Basic FunctionsThe following information may also be displayed with some images.Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not d

2About This GuideConventions Used in the Text Question? Look Here FirstWhat settings are available under each function?• See Functions Available in Ea

38Using the ViewfinderThe viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 32) while shooting.Image Seen in Viewfinder v

39Basic FunctionsUsing the ZoomThe zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 70 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms.Telephoto/Wide AngleDigital ZoomWhen the LC

40Pressing the Shutter ButtonThe shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focu

41Basic FunctionsPressing FullyPressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to sound.Shots cannot be take

42Selecting Menus and SettingsMenus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds.

43Basic Functions() Resolution (Movie) (p. 55)FUNC. MENU() ISO Speed (p. 85)() Photo Effect (p. 84)() Compression (p. 55)() Resolution (p. 55)() Expos

44Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU ButtonSee Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu.1Se

45Basic FunctionsRec. Menu Play Menu Set up (The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode)Shooting Mode Playback Mode My Cam

46Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsThis chart shows the options and default settings for each menu.* Default setting Rec. MenuMenu Item OptionsRefer

47Basic FunctionsPlay MenuMenu Item OptionsReference Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. p. 104 RotateRotates images clockwise 9

3Preparing the Camera 18Basic Functions 30Shooting 53Playback 89Erasing 105Print Settings/Transferring 108Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV118My

48Menu Item OptionsReference Page VolumeAdjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound.

49Basic Functions Date/Time Sets the date and time and the date format. p. 26 Format Formats (initializes) SD cards. p. 107 File No. ResetSets how

50You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera.These are called the My C

51Basic FunctionsResetting Settings to Their Default ValuesYou can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation.• Setti

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53Shooting Shooting in Auto ModeIn this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.•See Functions Av

54Reviewing an Image Right after ShootingRight after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. In addition, the images will

55ShootingChanging Resolution/Compression SettingsYou can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the

56•See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 147).•See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 146).1In the FUNC. menu, select * or *.See Selecting Menus and

57ShootingQuick ShotsYou can reduce shutter lag time to capture those fleeting “photo opportunities”.• You cannot select the quick shot method for use

4Read This FirstPlease Read... 7Safety Precautions...

58Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level.Auto with Re

59Shooting• When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach

60Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots To cancel the macro/infinity modePress the / button to remove or from the display.• Use the LCD monitor

61ShootingImage Area in Macro ModeWhen the zoom is set between the telephoto end and the wide-angle end, the distance from lens to subject is the same

62Using the Digital ZoomWhen the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to approximately 2.6, 3.2, 4.0, 4.9 or 6.4x with the combined optical and dig

63ShootingContinuous ShootingIn this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter but

64 Using the Self-timerWith this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a

65ShootingChanging the Self-timer Countdown TimeThe self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu (p. 50).1I

66Shooting in Manual ModeIn this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish.1Set the mode switch to (Manual). 2Change the settings.

67Shooting Shooting a Movie Select a resolution in the FUNC. menu from the (640 x 480), (320 x 240) and (160 x 120) options. 1Set the mode swi

5Shooting Panoramic Images(Stitch Assist)... 69Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) ...

68• The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of SD cards.- Slow recording

69Shooting Shooting Panoramic Images(Stitch Assist)Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create

70ShootingImages can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist. Left to right horizontallyRight to left horizontally1In the (Rec.) menu, select a

71Shooting• A custom white balance setting cannot be set in [Stitch Assist] mode. To use a custom white balance setting, set it before selecting in t

72Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock or AF lock

73ShootingTo release the focus lockPress the / button.• The focus lock can be set in any shooting mode.• When shooting with the focus lock or AF lo

74Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the s

75ShootingLocking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular

76Press the button.The FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed, photo

77ShootingSwitching between Light Metering ModesYou can switch between metering modes to shoot. EvaluativeAppropriate for standard shooting condition

6Connecting the Camera to a ComputerConnecting the Camera to a Computer... 119Computer System Requirem

78Adjusting the Exposure CompensationAdjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against

79ShootingShooting in Long Shutter ModeYou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.1In the (Rec.) menu, se

80To cancel the long shutter modeWhile [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the SET button.The nature of CCD image sensors is such tha

81ShootingAdjusting the Tone (White Balance)When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately

82This setting cannot be adjusted when the (Sepia) or (B/W) photo effects are selected. Setting a Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white bal

83Shooting• You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance

84Changing the Photo EffectBy setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Photo Effect Off Re

85ShootingAdjusting the ISO SpeedRaise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a

86Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with th

87ShootingResetting the File NumberThe images you shoot are automatically assigned a file number. You can set whether or not the file numbers of a new

7Read This FirstPlease ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confi

88About File Numbers and Folder NumbersImages are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Fo

89PlaybackPlaybackDisplaying Images IndividuallyYou may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or edited on a compute

90Magnifying ImagesTo cancel the magnified displayPress the zoom lever toward . Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.1Press the

91Playback Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) To return to single image playbackPress the zoom lever toward .1Press the zoom lever to

92Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesTo return to index playbackPress the zoom lever toward .1Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback

93PlaybackViewing MoviesYou can playback movie clips shot in mode.Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Use the or button to select

94Pausing and Resuming PlayOperating the movie control panel• You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a compu

95PlaybackEditing MoviesSelecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip.Protect

96• The minimum duration of an edited movie is 1 second.• It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of

97PlaybackRotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.• Movies cannot be rotated.• When images are downlo