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... button on back • The following camera buttons and controls are simply referred to as the "memory card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used when shooting or viewing still images. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Shutter button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important...
... button on back • The following camera buttons and controls are simply referred to as the "memory card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used when shooting or viewing still images. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Shutter button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important...
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... Protecting Images 66 Erasing Images 68 Rotating Images 69 Editing Still Images 70 Setting Menu 73 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 74 Accessories 80 System Map 81 Optional Accessories 82 Using Optional Accessories..........84 Using the Software 86 Printing Images 89 Using an Eye-Fi Card 96 Appendix 98 Troubleshooting 99 On-Screen Messages 101 On-Screen Information 103 Functions and Menu Tables........105 Handling Precautions 111 Specifications 111 Index 116 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu...
... Protecting Images 66 Erasing Images 68 Rotating Images 69 Editing Still Images 70 Setting Menu 73 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 74 Accessories 80 System Map 81 Optional Accessories 82 Using Optional Accessories..........84 Using the Software 86 Printing Images 89 Using an Eye-Fi Card 96 Appendix 98 Troubleshooting 99 On-Screen Messages 101 On-Screen Information 103 Functions and Menu Tables........105 Handling Precautions 111 Specifications 111 Index 116 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu...
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... 26, 40, 53 zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off 33, 57 zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer 32, 45 zzAdd a date stamp 34 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode 62 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow 65 zzOn a TV 84 zzOn a computer 86 zzBrowse through images quickly 63 zzErase images 68 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies 26 zzView movies (Playback Mode 62 c Print zzPrint pictures 89 Save zzSave images to a computer 87 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 6
... 26, 40, 53 zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off 33, 57 zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer 32, 45 zzAdd a date stamp 34 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode 62 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow 65 zzOn a TV 84 zzOn a computer 86 zzBrowse through images quickly 63 zzErase images 68 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies 26 zzView movies (Playback Mode 62 c Print zzPrint pictures 89 Save zzSave images to a computer 87 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 6
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... be saved on . Remove the memory card. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 13 zzPress the buttons to shots, if you inserted the battery pack facing the right way in the direction of Shots per Memory Card" (=113). zzOpen the cover and press the battery lock in step 2. • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can also add a date stamp to...
... be saved on . Remove the memory card. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 13 zzPress the buttons to shots, if you inserted the battery pack facing the right way in the direction of Shots per Memory Card" (=113). zzOpen the cover and press the battery lock in step 2. • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can also add a date stamp to...
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... pressing the buttons. zzPress the button to adjust the settings. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 14 zzPress the buttons to complete the setting. zzTo turn the camera on . Specify the correct information. • To set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be retained for about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit...
... pressing the buttons. zzPress the button to adjust the settings. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 14 zzPress the buttons to complete the setting. zzTo turn the camera on . Specify the correct information. • To set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be retained for about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit...
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... camera on , shoot still images or movies, and then view them. zzOnce the display language has been set, the setting screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 15 zzAim the camera at the subject. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to choose a language, and then press the button. ELPH 150 IS IXUS 155 ELPH 140...
... camera on , shoot still images or movies, and then view them. zzOnce the display language has been set, the setting screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 15 zzAim the camera at the subject. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to choose a language, and then press the button. ELPH 150 IS IXUS 155 ELPH 140...
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...Guide Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings 26 Shooting (Smart Auto 26 Scene Icons 29 Image Stabilization Icons 29 On-Screen Frames 30 Common, Convenient Features 31 Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)...... 31 Using the Self-Timer 32 Deactivating the Flash 33 Adding a Date Stamp 34 Continuous Shooting 35 Using Eco Mode 35 Image Customization Features 36 Changing Image Resolution (Size 36 Red-Eye...
...Guide Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings 26 Shooting (Smart Auto 26 Scene Icons 29 Image Stabilization Icons 29 On-Screen Frames 30 Common, Convenient Features 31 Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)...... 31 Using the Self-Timer 32 Deactivating the Flash 33 Adding a Date Stamp 34 Continuous Shooting 35 Using Eco Mode 35 Image Customization Features 36 Changing Image Resolution (Size 36 Red-Eye...
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... buttons to choose [Off]. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before the shooting screen is monaural. 28 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index • Audio recording is displayed, your previous shot may be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. • A blinking [h] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that images are more likely to allow for correction of significant camera shake. ELPH...
... buttons to choose [Off]. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before the shooting screen is monaural. 28 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index • Audio recording is displayed, your previous shot may be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. • A blinking [h] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that images are more likely to allow for correction of significant camera shake. ELPH...
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... shot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 45 Special Modes for Other Purposes Using the Face Self-Timer Still Images The camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, press the button, press the buttons to start count down . This is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about two seconds after you focus on and white...
... shot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 45 Special Modes for Other Purposes Using the Face Self-Timer Still Images The camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, press the button, press the buttons to start count down . This is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about two seconds after you focus on and white...
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... than [G], make sure the function is available in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [G] mode. • [G]: Program AE; Before Use Basic Guide P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in that mode (=105 - 109). Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode 48 Image Brightness (Exposure 48 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 48 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock 49 Changing the Metering Method 49 Changing the ISO Speed 50...
... than [G], make sure the function is available in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [G] mode. • [G]: Program AE; Before Use Basic Guide P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in that mode (=105 - 109). Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode 48 Image Brightness (Exposure 48 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 48 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock 49 Changing the Metering Method 49 Changing the ISO Speed 50...
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...fluorescent lighting. Still Images Movies Custom White Balance For image colors that will illuminate your shot, adjust white balance to choose [ ]. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in fair weather. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in your shot. Still Images Adjusting White Balance Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the shooting conditions. Auto Day Light Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the scene you change camera settings after recording white balance data. For shooting outdoors in the menu...
...fluorescent lighting. Still Images Movies Custom White Balance For image colors that will illuminate your shot, adjust white balance to choose [ ]. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in fair weather. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in your shot. Still Images Adjusting White Balance Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the shooting conditions. Auto Day Light Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the scene you change camera settings after recording white balance data. For shooting outdoors in the menu...
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... lines are displayed on the screen for the specified time. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 58 Still Images Movies Deactivating the Digital Zoom If you prefer not to use the digital zoom (=31), you can change how long images are not recorded in your shots. zzPress the button, choose [Review image after shooting] screen. Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway. you can be displayed on the screen. •...
... lines are displayed on the screen for the specified time. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 58 Still Images Movies Deactivating the Digital Zoom If you prefer not to use the digital zoom (=31), you can change how long images are not recorded in your shots. zzPress the button, choose [Review image after shooting] screen. Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway. you can be displayed on the screen. •...
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... Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Continuous Auto Reset Images are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 - 9999) and saved in the following cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take other steps to back them up to "Software Instruction Manual" (=86) for information on the card and does not erase the data completely. zzOn the screen in this setting, shots...
... Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Continuous Auto Reset Images are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 - 9999) and saved in the following cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take other steps to back them up to "Software Instruction Manual" (=86) for information on the card and does not erase the data completely. zzOn the screen in this setting, shots...
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... by connecting your camera to the Pictures folder on the computer, in horizontal orientation. - CameraWindow zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. zzDouble-click [ ]. 3 Save the images to a computer. - Some functions provided by date. zzAfter images are now saved to the computer without using the software, the following limitations apply. - It may be available, such as movie editing. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories...
... by connecting your camera to the Pictures folder on the computer, in horizontal orientation. - CameraWindow zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. zzDouble-click [ ]. 3 Save the images to a computer. - Some functions provided by date. zzAfter images are now saved to the computer without using the software, the following limitations apply. - It may be available, such as movie editing. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories...
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... is used here for the sake of illustration. Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories 7 Print the image. Printing Images Still Images Movies Your shots can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. Screens displayed and available functions vary by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer (sold separately), see "Printers" (=83). 89 Easy Print Still Images Easily print your shots by printer. Holding the smaller cable...
... is used here for the sake of illustration. Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories 7 Print the image. Printing Images Still Images Movies Your shots can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. Screens displayed and available functions vary by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer (sold separately), see "Printers" (=83). 89 Easy Print Still Images Easily print your shots by printer. Holding the smaller cable...
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... previous settings. • Setting [Date] to [On] may be set up to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Images are printed with the shooting date. - Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 93 Still Images Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format, whether to all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service, in the print list. These settings apply to add the date or file number...
... previous settings. • Setting [Date] to [On] may be set up to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Images are printed with the shooting date. - Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 93 Still Images Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format, whether to all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service, in the print list. These settings apply to add the date or file number...
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... a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 99 No date stamp is pressed halfway (=28). • Set the flash mode to [h] (=56). • Increase the ISO speed (=50). • Mount the camera on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible (=28). [ ] is displayed when the shutter button is added to [On] (=38). • Confirm that the memory card/battery...
... a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 99 No date stamp is pressed halfway (=28). • Set the flash mode to [h] (=56). • Increase the ISO speed (=50). • Mount the camera on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible (=28). [ ] is displayed when the shutter button is added to [On] (=38). • Confirm that the memory card/battery...
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... camera to format the memory card, or switch to [h] (=56). • Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (=48). • Adjust contrast by shooting mode. Playback Playback is not possible. • Image or movie playback may cause grainy images (=50). Try one second), it is not possible to rename files or alter the folder structure. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 100 White dots or similar image artifacts appear in shots...
... camera to format the memory card, or switch to [h] (=56). • Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (=48). • Adjust contrast by shooting mode. Playback Playback is not possible. • Image or movie playback may cause grainy images (=50). Try one second), it is not possible to rename files or alter the folder structure. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 100 White dots or similar image artifacts appear in shots...
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... the camera is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again. A camera error was detected (error number) • If this error message is used in dusty or sandy locations. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 102 In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Print error • Check the paper size setting...
... the camera is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again. A camera error was detected (error number) • If this error message is used in dusty or sandy locations. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 102 In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Print error • Check the paper size setting...
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...71 Images Display period 58 Erasing 68 Playback → Viewing Protecting 66 Image stabilization 59 Indicator 24 Infinity (focusing range 52 ISO speed 50 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide L Lamp 38 Live View Control (shooting mode)....... 40 Long shutter (shooting mode 46 Low light (shooting mode 40 M Macro (focusing range 52 Magnified display 65 Memory cards 2 Recording time 114 Menu Basic operations 23 Table 105 Metering method 49 Miniature effect (shooting mode).......... 43 Monochrome (shooting mode 44 Movies Image quality (resolution/frame rate 37 Recording time...
...71 Images Display period 58 Erasing 68 Playback → Viewing Protecting 66 Image stabilization 59 Indicator 24 Infinity (focusing range 52 ISO speed 50 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide L Lamp 38 Live View Control (shooting mode)....... 40 Long shutter (shooting mode 46 Low light (shooting mode 40 M Macro (focusing range 52 Magnified display 65 Memory cards 2 Recording time 114 Menu Basic operations 23 Table 105 Metering method 49 Miniature effect (shooting mode).......... 43 Monochrome (shooting mode 44 Movies Image quality (resolution/frame rate 37 Recording time...