Canon Digital IXUS V2 User Manual

Camera User GuideCamera User GuideENGLISH• Please read the Read this First section (p. 7).• Please refer to the Software Starter Guide forinformation

8Read This First Warnings• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense lightsources that could injure your eyesight.• Do not trigg

118List of Menu Options and MessagesItem/Menu Screen OptionsReferencePageSets whether or not the optical zoom is supplemented by digital processing.•

120List of Menu Options and MessagesItem/Menu Screen OptionsReferencePageProtectRotatep. 86p. 81p. 88Erase allSlide ShowPrevents images from accidenta

List of Menu Options and Messages121Item/Menu Screen OptionsReferencePagePrint OrderTransfer Orderp. 103p. 111Selects images and the number of print c

122List of Menu Options and MessagesSet up MenuItem/Menu Screen OptionsReferencePagep. 34BeepSets whether or not a beep sounds when the shutter button

List of Menu Options and Messages123Item/Menu Screen OptionsReferencePageSets the video output signal standard.• NTSC• PALp. 113Sets the language used

124List of Menu Options and MessagesResetting All Settings to Their Default ValuesYou can reset all the menu and button settings to the default settin

List of Menu Options and Messages125List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor whileshooting or replaying.Busy... Image is b

126List of Menu Options and MessagesCorrupted Data You attempted to replay an image withcorrupted data.RAW You attempted to replay an imagerecorded in

List of Menu Options and Messages127List of Messages Displayedwhile a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer is ConnectedThe following messages may

128List of Menu Options and MessagesList of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print FunctionCompatible Bubble Jet Printer is ConnectedThe following me

Read This First9• Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or becomeimmersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter th

129AppendicesUsing the Household Power SourceIt is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (soldseparately) when you are using it for long

130AppendicesUsing a Car Battery Charger (Optional)Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used to chargebattery packs from an automobile

Appendices131Camera Care and MaintenanceUse the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens,viewfinder and LCD monitor.• Never use thinners, b

132AppendicesTroubleshooting• Press the ON/OFF button for a moment.• Confirm that the battery cover and CF card slot cover are securely closed.• Inser

Appendices133• First close the battery cover or CF card slot cover and then turn the power off.• First close the battery cover or CF card slot cover a

134Appendices• Set the AF-assist Beam to on. (p. 118)• Ensure there is at least 57 cm (1.9 ft.) between the camera lens and subject. • Use the Macro

Appendices135• Change the shooting angle.• Set the flash to off. • Set the flash to on.• Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL,

136SpecificationsAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods.Subject to change without notice.DIGITAL IXUS v2Camera Effective Pixels: Approx

Specifications137White Balance: TTL auto / preset (daylight, cloudy, tungsten,fluorescent, fluorescent H) or custom white balanceFlash: Red-eye reduct

138SpecificationsPower Source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery(type: NB-1LH/ NB-1L)Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1Operating

10Read This First• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that coulddamage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.• Do

Specifications139CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)FC-8M FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M 7 15 31 64 128 (1600 x 1200 pixels)11 24 49

140SpecificationsCompactFlash™ CardCard Slot Type: Type IDimensions: 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.)Weight: Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)Battery P

Specifications141Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (Optional)Rated Input: DC 12-24 V, 4.3 WRated Output: 4.2 V DC, 0.55 ACharging Time: Approx. 130 minutes*

142IndexAAC Adapter Kit (ACK500) 129AE Lock 60AF Frame 31, 62AF-assist Beam 35AF Lock 58AiAF 33Autofocus 33, 62Autofocus Lock 58Auto M

Index143MMacro Mode 49Magnify 77Manual Mode 42MenuPlay 120Rec. 117Set up 122MessagesList of Messages 125Messages Displayed while a Direc

144Disclaimer• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in thisguide is accurate and complete, no liability can be ac

This GuideShooting with the CameraSoftware Starter GuideInstalling the SoftwareThis GuideConnecting the Camera to a ComputerSoftware Starter GuideDown

Camera User GuideCamera User GuideENGLISH• Please read the Read this First section (p. 7).• Please refer to the Software Starter Guide forinformation

Read This First11• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. Inaddition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking s

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Quick Start13Focus (p. 34).Aim the camera and lightly press (halfway)the shutter button. Two beeps will soundwhen the autofocus is set.Shoot (p. 35).P

14Components GuideFront View●Microphone●Shutter Button (p. 34)●Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 33)●AF-assist Beam (p. 35)●Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 48)

Components Guide15Back View●Viewfinder (p. 33)●Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22)●Battery Cover (p. 20)●DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 129)●CF Car

Preparing the Camera25Setting the LanguageThe language in which menus and messages are displayed can beselected with this function.• Press the ON/OFF

26Basic FunctionsTurning the Power On / Off• Press the ON/OFF Button until thegreen power lamp lights.- The upper indicator beside theviewfinder will

This GuideShooting with the CameraSoftware Starter GuideInstalling the SoftwareThis GuideConnecting the Camera to a ComputerSoftware Starter GuideDown

Basic Functions27• Power Save FunctionThis camera is equipped with an power save function. Thepower will automatically shut down under the followingci

28Basic FunctionsSwitching between Shooting / Replay• To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode)Slide the mode switch to .• To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode)Sl

Basic Functions29Using the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting,adjust settings menus and replay images.• The image

30Basic FunctionsReplay Mode ( on the mode switch)• The LCD monitor will turn on when themode switch is set to the position.• In replay mode, press

Basic Functions31Information DisplayedRecordable Imagesor RecordableMovie Time (sec.)In movie mode, only theresolution shows (notcompression).p. 44p.

32Basic FunctionsReplay Mode (Detailed Display)HistogramIn detailed display mode, the followingsupplementary information is displayed.p. 65p. 42p. 64p

Basic Functions33Viewfinder• About the Autofocus FunctionThis camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus)technology which uses a broad met

34Basic FunctionsPressing the Shutter ButtonThe shutter button features a two-stage action.Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway automatically sets the exp

Basic Functions35Pressing FullyPressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causesone shutter sound to sound.• While the image is

36Basic FunctionsUsing the ZoomThe zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 70 mm in 35 mm filmequivalent terms.Telephoto / Wide Angle• Press the zoom lever

1Camera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body maybecome warm. Please be aware of this and take care when opera

Basic Functions37Selecting Menus and SettingsMenus are used to adjust shooting and replay settings. The proceduresfor using menus are shown below. For

38Basic FunctionsSelecting Menus and Settings (Cont’d)Play MenuRec. MenuSelectinga ModeSelectinga MenuSwitching between the Rec.,Play and Set up Menus

Basic Functions39Set up MenuSettingOptionsCompletingthe Procedure• See Print Menu Settings (p. 92) for the procedures usedwith the (Print Order) item

40Basic FunctionsMenu Settings and Factory DefaultsThis chart shows the options and default settings for each menu.p. 45p. 45p. 45p. 71p. 62p. 50p. 52

Basic Functions41p. 122p. 27p. 24p. 89p. 25p. 113On*/OffOn*/OffSets the date and timeFormats (initializes) the CF card English*/ Deutsch / Français /

42Selecting a Shooting ModeThe camera features the following shooting modes.AutoMost settings are automatically selected bythe camera.ManualThe exposu

Shooting43Selecting the modeIn the descriptions of the shooting functions that follow, the iconsbeside the titles indicate the applicable shooting m

44ShootingReviewing an Image Right after ShootingRight after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2seconds even if you release th

Shooting45Changing Resolution / Compression SettingsStill image resolution and compression settings and movie resolutionsettings can be adjusted to su

46Shooting• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37).• Use the or button to select anoption. Resolution (Still Images)Select , or . Resolution (

2Conventions Used in the TextIcons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operatingmodes. As in the example below, the mode dial should be

Shooting47Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level.Red-EyeThe red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot,Reductionautomatica

48Shooting• When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, thechances of white streaks appearing in the image increasethe closer you approach to

Shooting49/ Shooting Close-Ups / Infinity ShotsMacroUse this mode to record subjects in the range of 10 to 57cm (3.9 in. to 1.9 ft.) from the lens ti

50ShootingUsing the Digital ZoomWhen the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to approximately2.5, 3.1, 4.0 or 5.0 times with the combined optical

Shooting51Shooting ContinuouslyIn this mode, the camera shoots continuously at approximately 2.5images per second* (Large / Fine, LCD monitor off) whi

52Shooting Using the Self-timer• Display .• When the shutter button is pressed, theself-timer will activate and the self-timerlamp will flash.Changin

Shooting53 Shooting in Stitch Assist ModeStitch Assist mode can be used to shoot images, which overlap, andwhich can later be merged to create one pan

56Shooting Shooting a MovieUse the movie mode to shoot movie clips. Select a resolution in the (Rec.) menu from the (640 x 480), (320 x 240, Defau

Shooting57• Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording.• The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings remained fixedfor subsequent frames a

58ShootingLocking the Focus (AF Lock)It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use thefocus lock in these situations.• Subjects

3Table of ContentsItems marked with are lists or charts that summarize camerafunctions or procedures.Read this FirstPlease Read ...

Shooting59• Re-aim the camera to compose the shotas desired and press the shutter buttonall the way.• Release the focus lock by pressing the / butto

60ShootingLocking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective whenthe contrast is too strong betwee

Shooting61Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)You can adjust and lock the flash output to suit a specific portion ofthe subject.• Turn on the

62Shooting• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37).• Use the or button to select [On] or[Off].• A shot can be taken immediately after.• The displ

Shooting63Switching between Light Metering ModesYou can switch between metering modes to shoot.Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,including

64Shooting Adjusting the Exposure CompensationAdjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subjecttoo dark when it is backlit or shot

Shooting65Shooting in Long Shutter ModeYou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjectsappear brighter.• See Selecting Menus and

Shooting69• You are recommended to set the shooting mode to andthe exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) beforesetting a custom white balance.

70Shooting Changing the Photo EffectYou can shoot with different photo effects.• Press the button repeatedly untilthe Photo Effect Setup menu displa

4Table of ContentsShootingSelecting a Shooting Mode ... 42Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ...

Shooting71Adjusting the ISO SpeedAdjust the ISO speed when you wish to shoot in a dark area or use afast shutter speed.• See Selecting Menus and Setti

72ShootingIn the (Rec.) menu,select .Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionThe camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor thatdetects the

Shooting73In the (Rec.) menu,select .Resetting the File NumberYou can select the way file numbers are assigned.• See Selecting Menus and Settings (

74ShootingFunctions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shootingconditions. The setti

Shooting75p. 35p. 63p. 50p. 64p. 65p. 67p. 70p. 71p. 72Reference PageAF-assist Beam Light MeteringDigital ZoomExposure CompensationLong ShutterWhite

76Viewing Images Individually (Single Image View)• Turn the mode switch to the position.• The last recorded image will appear inthe display (single im

Replaying77 Magnifying Images• Images can be magnified up toapproximately 10 times.• Use the / / / buttons tomove around the image.• Hold the

78Replaying Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index View)• Up to nine images can be viewed atonce in index replay.• Use the / / / buttons tochan

Replaying79Viewing MoviesMovie clips can be replayed with the following procedures.•Movies cannot be played in the index replay mode.• Use the or

80ReplayingFast Forwarding / Rewinding• Use the or button to select one ofthe following. Play Previous Frame /Rewind Next Frame / Fast Forward Fir

Table of Contents5Erasing Erasing Single Images ... 87Erasing All Images ...

Replaying81In the (Play) menu,select .Rotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated clockwise 90º or 270º in the display.0º(Original) 90º 270

82Replaying• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37).• The Slide Show menu will display.• Use the or button to select[Program] and the or butto

Replaying83Pausing /Resuming a Slide Show• Press the button to pause the slideshow. Press the button again torestart it.Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a

84Replaying• A checkmark will appear beside a showalready containing images.• Use the or button to movebetween images and the or button to select

Replaying85Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsYou can change the play time for all the images in a show and have theshow repeat continuously.P

86ReplayingProtecting ImagesYou can protect important images from accidental erasure.• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37).• Use the or button

87Erasing Erasing Single Images• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file.• Protected images

88ErasingErasing All Images• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file.• Protected images can

Erasing89Formatting CF CardsNew CF cards must be formatted with the following proceduresbefore use.• Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF c

90PrintingAbout PrintingThis camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to anoptional printer or Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) t

6Table of ContentsAppendicesUsing a Household Power Source ... 129Using a Car Battery Charger ...

Printing91BJ Printer with the direct print functionPrinter with thedirect print functionSetting Print Settings for Direct Printing • Setting the Numbe

92PrintingPrint Menu SettingsUse the Print menu to set print related settings. The following diagramsillustrate how to use the Print menu.DPOF Print S

96Printing• Attach the interface cable to the BJprinter.• Open the terminal cover on the cameraand insert the cable’s connector intothe camera’s DIGIT

Printing97Printing• The following illustrations show examples from a direct print functioncompatible printer. Options for the Style category will diff

98Printing• Canceling PrintingPress the button to stop printing. A confirmationmessage will display. Use the or button to select [OK]and press the

Printing99Standard Prints one image per page.ImageMultiple*Prints eight copies of the same imageon one page.BordersBorderless Prints right to the edge

100Printing• Use the or button to select [Style].• Use the or button to select ,, , or and the or buttonto select an option. (Image Set

Printing101• Press the button to finish theprocedure.• Practically all of the image area isprinted on Bordered prints.• With borderless or multiple

102Printing• Use the or button to select[Printing area] and the or buttonto select , or .• The printing area setting only applies to one ima

Printing103Setting the DPOF Print SettingsYou can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the numberof print copies in advance using the c

7Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommendthat you shoot several trial images to confirm that the came

104PrintingSingle Images• As shown below, selection methods differ according to the optionschosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 106). (Standard)

Printing105All the Images on a CF Card• Switch to index replay (3 images).• Use the or button to select[Mark all].• Selecting [Mark all] selects al

106PrintingSetting the Print StyleThe following print settings can be selected.• See Print Menu Settings (p. 92).• Use the or button to select [Set

Printing107• Use the or button to select , or , and the or button toselect an option. (Print Type)• Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. (

108PrintingResetting the Print SettingsThe print settings can all be removed at once. The print type resets toStandard and the Date and File No. optio

Printing109Printing with DPOF Print SettingsThe DPOF print settings can be used to print on a direct print functioncompatible printer or a direct prin

110Printing• To include the date in the prints, set the Date setting in the Set up menuin Step 1 above to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with

111In the (Play) menu,select .Image Transmission Settings(DPOF Transfer Order)You can use the camera to specify settings for images that you wish t

112Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)• Use the or button to move to animage and the or button toselect or deselect it. A checkma

113Shooting / Replaying with a TVYou can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot orreplay images when it is connected to the camera wi