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Canon IXUS11015 manual Customizing the Camera, 125

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Customizing the Camera

You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.

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Canon IXUS11015 manual Customizing the Camera, 125

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First Shoot What Do You Want to Do?Shoot/View Movies ViewPrint SaveTable of Contents Getting More Out Conventions Used in this Guide Conventions Used in this GuideUse only recommended power sources Safety PrecautionsCamera Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyesOther Warnings Battery, Battery ChargerSafety Precautions Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket Keep the battery out of the reach of petsPage Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedRemove the cover Insert the battery Charging the BatteryCharge the battery Remove the batteryApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Battery Charge IndicatorUsing the battery and charger effectively Check the card’s write-protect tab Inserting the Battery and Memory CardOpen the cover Insert the memory cardInserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory CardClose the cover Remove the memory cardApproximate Number of Shots per Memory Card What is the write-protect tab?Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? Compatible Memory CardsMake the setting Setting the Date and TimeTurn on the camera Set the date and timeChanging the Date and Time Date/Time batteryDisplay the menus Select Date/Time in the 3 tabSet the playback mode Setting the Display LanguageDisplay the settings screen What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?Format the memory card Formatting Memory CardsSelect Format Press halfway lightly to the first stop Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress fully to the second stop Does the length of the shutter sound change?Compose the shot Select the a modeTaking Pictures What if FocusShoot Scene Icons Switching images quickly Select the playback modeViewing Images Select an imageViewing Images Active DisplayErase the image Erasing ImagesSelect an image to erase Items to Prepare Printing ImagesTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Select an image to printPrinting Images Print imagesCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Sold Separately Shooting Movies Set the mode switch to ESelect the E mode Estimated Shooting Times Stop shootingShooting Movies Memory Card Shooting TimePlay the movie Viewing MoviesSelect a movie System Requirements Transferring Images to a ComputerWindows MacintoshPreparations Install the softwareConnect the camera to the computer Transferring Images to a ComputerOpen CameraWindow Transferring Images to a ComputerSupplied with Camera AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended AccessoriesPower Supplies Separately Sold AccessoriesBattery charger can also be used when abroad Other AccessoriesLearning More Movie Mode Auto Mode Mode SwitchShooting Mode Components GuideButton Control DialShooting PlaybackShooting Information Display Switching the DisplayInformation Displayed on the Screen Information Displayed on the Screen Playback Detailed Information DisplayDisplay in Dark Conditions during Shooting IndicatorOverexposure Warning during Playback Colors Status Operation StatusDisplay the FUNC. menu FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsSelect a menu item Select an optionSelect a tab Basic OperationsDisplay the menu Muting Sounds Changing the Sound SettingsAdjusting the Volume With the n Button Changing the Screen BrightnessWith the p Button Select LCD BrightnessSelect Reset All Returning the Camera to Default SettingsReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?About low level formatting Low Level Memory Card FormattingPerform the low level format Clock Functions Power Saving during ShootingPower Saving during Playback Page Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Shooting in Various Conditions Set the mode switch to 4 p Select the desired shooting modeShoot Take portraits Portrait Take snapshots at night Night SnapshotShoot sunsets Sunset Take indoor shots IndoorTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Take shots of people at the beach BeachTake shots of people in snow Snow Shoot using high ISO speed ISOPress the r button Select What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears?Turning the Flash Off Move the zoom lever toward Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomMove it toward i again Zoom Factors at which Images DeteriorateDigital Tele-Converter Accept the settingSelect Digital Zoom Combinations that Cause Image DeteriorationSelect Date Stamp Inserting the Date and TimePress the o button Select Ò Using the Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Using the Face Self-TimerPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the cameraSelecting Settings Yourself Shooting in Program AE Set the mode switch to 4 p Select GAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Shooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Turning the Flash OnSelect h Select uPress the q button Select e Using ÎShooting Close-ups Macro Use the zoom lever to compose the shot Set the mode switch to 4 p Select RZooming In on Close Subjects Digital Macro Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Changing the Recording PixelsSelect the recording pixels Select the compression ratioChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image QualityApproximate Values for Paper Size Select the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedApproximate Values for ISO Speed Changing the ISO speedSelect the white balance Adjusting the White BalanceCustom White Balance Adjust the brightness Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationSelect the drive mode Continuous ShootingSelect My Colors Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsShooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Shooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerCustom Color Select ÎSelect the settings $ Customizing the Self-TimerSelect $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Recompose Shooting Using a TV MonitorChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock Getting More Out of Your Camera Face AiAF Changing the AF Frame ModeCenter Select AF FrameSelect AF-Point Zoom Magnifying the Focal PointCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify?Shooting with Servo AF Shooting with the AF LockLock the focus Compose the scene and shootSelect the metering mode Changing the Metering ModeShooting with the AE Lock Lock the exposure… Shooting with Slow Synchro Shooting with the FE LockSelect h p Lock the exposure Select …Select i-Contrast @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter i-ContrastAdjust the setting Select Flash SettingsRed-Eye Correction Checking for Shut EyesSelect ≈ ≈ Shooting Long ExposuresSelect the shutter speed Confirm the exposureColor Accent Changing the Color and ShootingSelect Y Color SwapSpecify the color to be swapped Specify the target colorShooting Stitch Assist Images Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Set the mode switch to E Select a movie mode Changing the Movie ModeChanging the Image Quality Select the image qualityFocus Lock the exposure AE Lock/Exposure ShiftChange the exposure Image Quality TableZooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom p Other Shooting FunctionsPlayback Functions Set the editing range EditingSummary for 1 Viewing Movies p EditingSave the edited movie Check the edited movieUsing Playback and Other Functions Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index DisplayMove the zoom lever toward g Change the displayed imagesQuickly Searching Images Searching Images Using the Control DialViewing Images in Filtered Playback Setting the ConditionsSearch by Select a condition101 Viewing SlideshowsFiltered Playback Viewing Slideshows102 Changing SettingsSelect Slideshow Switch frames Press the p button, and switch to the focus check display pChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or location+ Changing Image Transitions Magnifying ImagesMove the zoom lever toward k Select TransitionTurn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV Viewing Images on a TV105 What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?106 Viewing Images on a High-Definition TVTurn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Selecting Images Individually Erasing All ImagesSelect Select Range Select RangeSelect the starting image Select the ending imageSelect All Images Select All Images109 Select images with the Â dial110 Protecting ImagesProtect images Select Protect111 Protecting Images112 Organizing Images by Category My CategorySelect My Category Select the setting113 Organizing Images by Category My CategorySelect \ \ Rotating ImagesSelect Rotate Rotate the imageSelect Resize = Resizing ImagesSelect an image size Save the new imageTrimming Adjust the trimming areaSelect Trimming Save as a new image and display117 ? Adding Effects with the My Colors FunctionSelect a menu option 118 Select Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectCorrect the image 119120 PrintSelect Print Settings Print SettingsAdjust the settings Selecting Images for Printing DpofSelect Select Images & Qty Selecting the Number of Copies122 Selecting Images for Printing DpofSet All Images to Print Once Make print settingsSet the number of prints Select Select All Images124 Clearing All SelectionsSelect Clear All Selections 125 Customizing the CameraSetting the Screen Shut-Off Time Turning off the Power Saving FunctionChanging Functions 126Set the home time zone Using the World ClockSet the world time zone Select the world time zone128 Turning off Hints & TipsChanging the File Number Assignment Creating Folders by Day and Time Creating a FolderTurning off Auto Rotate 129Changing the Lens Retract Time Changing Shooting FunctionsTurning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function 130Changing the Image Display Time Turning off the AF Assist BeamChanging the Image Display Right After Shooting 131132 Displaying the Overlay133 Changing the IS-Mode SettingsTurning off Active Display Changing Playback FunctionsSelecting the Image that First Displays in Playback 134Change Sounds Changing the Start-up Image or SoundChanging the Start-up Screen 135136 Register the Start-up ScreenRegister images or sounds saved on a computer Changing the Start-up Image or Sound137 Useful InformationConnect the power cord Using Household PowerInsert the coupler Plug the cord into the couplerPower TroubleshootingTV output Shooting140 141 Shooting moviesPlayback 142 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen143 FUNC. Menu 144Function Shooting modes T ≈ w S y O P Z R T Y x v X z FUNC. Menu 145146 MenusShooting Menu Menus 147Options/Summary Ref. Set up Menu148 149 Playback MenuPrint Menu Equipment Handling PrecautionsMemory Cards 150151 Specifications152 SpecificationsAbout MPEG-4 Licensing Specifications Battery Pack NB-4L153 154 IndexIndex 155Index 156Disclaimer Trademark Acknowledgments