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Canon IXUS980IS Turning off the AF Assist Beam, Displaying Image Information Right After Shooting

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Changing Shooting Functions

Turning off the AF Assist Beam

When the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp.

●Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to select [Off].

Displaying Image Information Right After Shooting

You can change the image display that appears after shooting.

●Select [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to select an option.

●[Detailed]: Displays detailed information (p. 43).

●[Focus Check]: The area inside the AF frame displays enlarged, allowing you to check the focus. The procedure is the same as in “Checking the Focus or People’s Expressions (Focus Check)” (p. 110).

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Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First Shoot What Do You Want to Do?What Do You Want to Do? SaveTable of Contents Table of Contents Using VariousDo not attach accessories to the strap LCD Monitor PrecautionsDo not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes Safety PrecautionsBattery, Battery Charger CameraThis may cause the camera to malfunction Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedRemove the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Charge the batteryApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Battery Charge IndicatorUsing the battery and charger effectively Insert the memory card Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the coverRemove the memory card Removing the Battery and Memory CardInserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the coverCompatible Memory Cards What is the write-protect tab?Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?Set the date and time Setting the Date and TimeMake the setting Turn on the cameraSelect Date/Time in the 3 tab Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Display the menusSet the display language Setting the Display LanguageDisplay the language setting menu What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?Does the length of the shutter sound change? Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway lightly to the first stop Press fully to the second stopCompose the shot of your subject Set the a modeTaking Pictures Taking Pictures FocusShoot What if Lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfwaySelect an image Set the playback modeSwitching to and from playback mode Viewing ImagesErase the image Erasing ImagesSelect an image to erase Items to Prepare Printing ImagesPrinting Images Select an image to printPrint images Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Sold SeparatelyShooting Movies Set the E modeSet the X mode Shooting Time Stop shootingEstimated Shooting Times Shooting MoviesPlay the movie Viewing MoviesSelect a movie Macintosh Downloading Images to a ComputerSystem Requirements WindowsDownloading Images to a Computer Install the softwarePreparations Open CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computerEstablish a connection between the camera and computer Downloading Images with a Computer Download images Downloading Images with the CameraSelect New Images Supplied with Camera AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended AccessoriesOther Accessories Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Conventions Used in this Guide Learning MoreComponents Guide Mode DialComponents Guide Control DialShooting Information Display Switching the DisplayInformation Displayed on the Screen Information Displayed on the Screen Playback Detailed Information DisplayHistogram IndicatorsDisplay for Shooting in Dark Conditions during Shooting Overexposure Warning during PlaybackSelect an option FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsPress the m button Select a menu itemPress the n button Menu Basic OperationsPress the n button Select a tab Muting Sounds Changing the Sound SettingsAdjusting the Volume With the l Button Changing the Screen BrightnessWith the Menu Are there functions that cannot be reset? Returning the Camera to Default SettingsSelect Reset All Reset the settingsFormat the memory card Formatting Memory CardsLow Level Format Select FormatFormatting Memory Cards Power Saving during ShootingPower Saving during Playback About formattingChanging the display time Changing the Image Display TimeClock Functions Select ReviewShooting Special Scenes Using Common Functions Take shots of kids and pets Kids&Pets Shooting Various ScenesTake snapshots at night Night Snapshot Take shots of people and snow Snow Take indoor shots IndoorShoot sunsets Sunset Take shots of foliage FoliageShoot underwater Underwater Shoot using high ISO speed ISO3200Take shots of fireworks Fireworks Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium AquariumPress the r button Select What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears?Turning the Flash Off Move the zoom lever toward Zones Where Images DeteriorateWhen the zoom temporarily stops Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomZooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Digital Tele-ConverterTurning off the digital zoom Combinations that Cause Image DeteriorationSelect Date Stamp Inserting the Date and TimePress the p button Select Ò Using the Self-TimerJoin the subjects and look at the camera Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the scene and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyPress the q button Select e Using ÎShooting Close-ups Macro Use the zoom lever to compose the shot Set the mode dial to K p Turn the Â dial to RZooming In on Close Subjects Digital Macro Making Settings for the Images You Want Shooting in Program AE Select u Turning the Flash OnShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Select hSelect the image quality Changing the Recording Pixels Image SizeChanging the Image Quality Compression Ratio Select the recording pixels32 MB Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image QualityApproximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Image Quality Compression RatioChanging the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedApproximate Values for ISO Speed Select the white balance Adjusting the Tone White BalanceCustom White Balance Continuous Shooting Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjust the brightness Select the drive modeSelect My Colors Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsChanging the Tone of an Image My Colors Display the Drive Settings screenCustom Color Select ÎWhat if the number of shots is set to more than 2 shots? $ Customizing the Self-TimerMake the settings Select $Compose the scene and shoot Shooting Using the ViewfinderShooting Using a TV Turn off the screen pSet the display to Information Display p Select Histogram Shoot While Checking the HistogramRecompose Changing the Composition to Shoot Focus LockSet the 8mode Adjust the focus and exposureShooting with 8 Quick Shot Shooting with 8 Quick Shot Settings ScreenEstimated number of shots Using Advanced Shooting Functions Center Changing the AF Frame ModeFace Detect AiAFWhat if the display does not magnify? Changing the AF Frame ModeShooting With Magnified Focus Display You can reduce the AF frame sizeShooting with Servo AF Shooting with AF LockPress the q button Select f Focusing roughlyFine tuning the focus Manual FocusWhat if doesn’t appear? Selecting the Person to Focus On Face SelectRegister 0 to the c button p Press the c button Select the face to focus onSet the exposure Changing the Metering ModeSelect the metering mode Shooting with AE LockSelect flash exposure compensation Shooting with FE Lock~ Flash Exposure Compensation Select h p Set the exposureSelect Ω Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ValueSet the camera to D Available Shutter Speeds Setting the Flash OutputSetting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Select the flash outputSelect i-Contrast @ Adjusting Dark Subjects and Shooting i-ContrastRed-Eye Correction Select Flash SettingsColor Accent Changing the Color and ShootingIndicate the desired color to change the image to Color SwapSelect Y Indicate the color before changing the imageSelect Save Original Saving the Original ImageIndicate the area to be colored in the changed image Shooting Stitch Assist Images Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Changing the Image Quality Changing the Movie ModeSet the mode dial to E Select a movie mode Image Quality Table AE Lock/Exposure ShiftFocus Set the exposure Change the exposure100 Other Shooting FunctionsPlayback Functions Summary for Viewing Movies p EditingSet the editing range 101Editing Check the edited movieSave the edited movie 102103 Using Various Playback and Other FunctionsSearching 9 Images at a Time Search Images by Sets of 9 Index DisplaySelect a target filter Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplaySelect a Jump Method Search byWhat if you can’t select a target? Viewing images using filter playbackJump by and Images 106Select Slide Show Changing SettingsSelect Set up Viewing SlideshowsSelect the Classification Selecting Images for PlaybackSelect , , or 108Select All Images Select Mark all109 Change the magnification rate or location Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display pChecking the Focus or People’s Expressions Focus Check Change the place to be magnifiedSelect Transition Magnifying Images+ Changing Image Transitions Move the zoom lever toward kWhat if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Viewing Images on a TVTurn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV 112Designating Images Individually Erasing All ImagesSelect the starting image Select RangePress the n button Erase Select Select RangeSelect images with the Â dial Select by Category115 What if you cannot select Select by Category? Select All ImagesSelect All Images 116117 Protecting ImagesSelect Protect Select OrderProtecting Images Protect images118 119 Organizing Images by Category My CategorySelect My Category 120 \ Rotating ImagesSelect Rotate Rotate the imageSave the new image = Resizing ImagesSelect Resize Select an image sizeSave as a new image and display Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Select Trimming123 ? Adding Effects With the My Colors FunctionWhat if the image wasn’t corrected by Auto as you planned? @ Adjusting Dark Subjects i-Contrast124 125 Correcting Red-Eye EffectSelect Red-Eye Correction Correct the image126 Manual CorrectionAdd a correction frame Set the position and size127 Attaching Sound MemosSelect Sound Memo Record the memoDirect Transfer Options Transferring Images to a ComputerTransfer the images 128129 Select Transfer OrderDesignating Images for Transfer Dpof Canceling All Selections130 Print list PrintPrint 131132 Print SettingsSelect Print Settings Designating Images for Printing Dpof133 Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect Select Images & Qty Set the number of prints134 Make print settings135 Set All Images to Print OnceSelect Select All Images Select Sound RecorderApproximate Size for Sound Quality and Recording Time Changing the sound qualityRecord 136137 Customizing the Camera138 Turning off the Power Saving FunctionPower Saving during Shooting Changing FunctionsSelect the world time zone Using the World ClockSet the home time zone Set the world time zone140 Changing the File Number AssignmentCreating a Folder 141 Creating Folders by Day and TimeTurning off Auto Rotate Changing the Lens Retract Time142 Using the Slow SynchroChanging Shooting Functions Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionChanging Shooting Functions Turning off the AF Assist BeamDisplaying Image Information Right After Shooting 143144 Categorizing Images AutomaticallyDisplaying the Overlay 145 Changing the IS-Mode SettingsRegistering Functions to the c Button 146 Changing Playback FunctionsRegistering Functions to the 1 Button Selecting the Image that Resumes in Playback147 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound My Camera SettingsChange RegisterRegister images or sounds saved on a computer Changing the Start-up Image or Sound My Camera Settings148 149 Useful Information for Using the CameraInsert the coupler Using Household PowerUsing a Supplementary Flash Connect the power cordShooting You Think There is a ProblemPower TV output152 153 Shooting moviesPlayback 154 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen155 Function menu 156Shooting modes a Function U O P w t y S Z R T Y v x X z Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode157 Function Shooting modes MenusShooting Menu 158Menus 159160 Setting MenuAbout Print Method setting Playback Menu161 Print MenuMy Camera Menu 162 Handling PrecautionsEquipment Memory Cards163 Specifications164 Specifications165 Battery Pack NB-5L166 IndexIndex 167Index 168Disclaimer 169Trademark Acknowledgments CEL-SJ5TA210