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Canon IXUS980IS Changing the Date and Time, Display the menus, Select Date/Time in the 3 tab

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Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

●Press the n button.

Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

●Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.

●Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to select [Date/Time], then press the m button.

Change the date and time.

●Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to make the

setting.

● Pressing the n button will close the menu.

Date/Time battery

•The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.

•By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately) (p. 38), the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on.

•If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 17 to set the date and time.

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Canon IXUS980IS Changing the Date and Time, Display the menus, Select Date/Time in the 3 tab, Change the date and time

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First What Do You Want to Do? ShootSave What Do You Want to Do?Table of Contents Using Various Table of ContentsLCD Monitor Precautions Do not attach accessories to the strapCamera Safety PrecautionsBattery, Battery Charger Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyesThis may cause the camera to malfunction Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the CameraCharge the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Remove the batteryBattery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectivelyApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Open the cover Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab Insert the memory cardClose the cover Removing the Battery and Memory CardInserting the Battery and Memory Card Remove the memory cardCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? What is the write-protect tab?Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Compatible Memory CardsTurn on the camera Setting the Date and TimeMake the setting Set the date and timeDisplay the menus Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Select Date/Time in the 3 tabWhat if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? Setting the Display LanguageDisplay the language setting menu Set the display languagePress fully to the second stop Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway lightly to the first stop Does the length of the shutter sound change?Set the a mode Taking PicturesCompose the shot of your subject Focus ShootTaking Pictures Lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway What ifViewing Images Set the playback modeSwitching to and from playback mode Select an imageErasing Images Select an image to eraseErase the image Printing Images Items to PrepareCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Sold Separately Select an image to printPrint images Printing ImagesSet the E mode Set the X modeShooting Movies Shooting Movies Stop shootingEstimated Shooting Times Shooting TimeViewing Movies Select a moviePlay the movie Windows Downloading Images to a ComputerSystem Requirements MacintoshInstall the software PreparationsDownloading Images to a Computer Connect the camera to the computer Establish a connection between the camera and computerOpen CameraWindow Downloading Images with a Computer Downloading Images with the Camera Select New ImagesDownload images Accessories Supplied with CameraAccessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedSeparately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesOther Accessories Learning More Conventions Used in this GuideMode Dial Components GuideControl Dial Components GuideSwitching the Display Information Displayed on the ScreenShooting Information Display Playback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenOverexposure Warning during Playback IndicatorsDisplay for Shooting in Dark Conditions during Shooting HistogramSelect a menu item FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsPress the m button Select an optionMenu Basic Operations Press the n button Select a tabPress the n button Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeMuting Sounds Changing the Screen Brightness With the MenuWith the l Button Reset the settings Returning the Camera to Default SettingsSelect Reset All Are there functions that cannot be reset?Select Format Formatting Memory CardsLow Level Format Format the memory cardAbout formatting Power Saving during ShootingPower Saving during Playback Formatting Memory CardsSelect Review Changing the Image Display TimeClock Functions Changing the display timeShooting Special Scenes Using Common Functions Shooting Various Scenes Take snapshots at night Night SnapshotTake shots of kids and pets Kids&Pets Take shots of foliage Foliage Take indoor shots IndoorShoot sunsets Sunset Take shots of people and snow SnowTake shots of aquatic life in an aquarium Aquarium Shoot using high ISO speed ISO3200Take shots of fireworks Fireworks Shoot underwater UnderwaterWhat if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? Turning the Flash OffPress the r button Select Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Zones Where Images DeteriorateWhen the zoom temporarily stops Move the zoom lever towardCombinations that Cause Image Deterioration Digital Tele-ConverterTurning off the digital zoom Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomInserting the Date and Time Select Date StampUsing the Self-Timer Press the p button Select ÒPress the shutter button fully Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the scene and press the shutter button halfway Join the subjects and look at the cameraUsing Î Shooting Close-ups MacroPress the q button Select e Set the mode dial to K p Turn the Â dial to R Zooming In on Close Subjects Digital MacroUse the zoom lever to compose the shot Making Settings for the Images You Want Shooting in Program AE Select h Turning the Flash OnShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Select uSelect the recording pixels Changing the Recording Pixels Image SizeChanging the Image Quality Compression Ratio Select the image qualityChanging the Image Quality Compression Ratio Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image QualityApproximate Values for Paper Size 32 MBChanging the ISO Speed Approximate Values for ISO SpeedChanging the ISO speed Adjusting the Tone White Balance Custom White BalanceSelect the white balance Select the drive mode Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjust the brightness Continuous ShootingChanging the Tone of an Image My Colors Select My ColorsSelect Î Display the Drive Settings screenCustom Color Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsSelect $ $ Customizing the Self-TimerMake the settings What if the number of shots is set to more than 2 shots?Turn off the screen p Shooting Using the ViewfinderShooting Using a TV Compose the scene and shootShoot While Checking the Histogram Set the display to Information Display p Select HistogramChanging the Composition to Shoot Focus Lock RecomposeAdjust the focus and exposure Shooting with 8 Quick ShotSet the 8mode Settings Screen Estimated number of shotsShooting with 8 Quick Shot Using Advanced Shooting Functions AiAF Changing the AF Frame ModeFace Detect CenterYou can reduce the AF frame size Changing the AF Frame ModeShooting With Magnified Focus Display What if the display does not magnify?Shooting with AF Lock Shooting with Servo AFManual Focus Focusing roughlyFine tuning the focus Press the q button Select fSelect the face to focus on Selecting the Person to Focus On Face SelectRegister 0 to the c button p Press the c button What if doesn’t appear?Shooting with AE Lock Changing the Metering ModeSelect the metering mode Set the exposureSelect h p Set the exposure Shooting with FE Lock~ Flash Exposure Compensation Select flash exposure compensationSetting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Set the camera to DSelect Ω Select the flash output Setting the Flash OutputSetting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Available Shutter Speeds@ Adjusting Dark Subjects and Shooting i-Contrast Select i-ContrastSelect Flash Settings Red-Eye CorrectionChanging the Color and Shooting Color AccentIndicate the color before changing the image Color SwapSelect Y Indicate the desired color to change the image toSaving the Original Image Indicate the area to be colored in the changed imageSelect Save Original Shooting Stitch Assist Images Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Changing the Movie Mode Set the mode dial to E Select a movie modeChanging the Image Quality Change the exposure AE Lock/Exposure ShiftFocus Set the exposure Image Quality TableOther Shooting Functions Playback Functions100 101 EditingSet the editing range Summary for Viewing Movies p102 Check the edited movieSave the edited movie EditingUsing Various Playback and Other Functions 103Search Images by Sets of 9 Index Display Searching 9 Images at a TimeSearch by Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplaySelect a Jump Method Select a target filter106 Viewing images using filter playbackJump by and Images What if you can’t select a target?Viewing Slideshows Changing SettingsSelect Set up Select Slide Show108 Selecting Images for PlaybackSelect , , or Select the ClassificationSelect Mark all 109Select All Images Change the place to be magnified Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display pChecking the Focus or People’s Expressions Focus Check Change the magnification rate or locationMove the zoom lever toward k Magnifying Images+ Changing Image Transitions Select Transition112 Viewing Images on a TVTurn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?Erasing All Images Designating Images IndividuallySelect Select Range Select RangePress the n button Erase Select the starting imageSelect by Category 115Select images with the Â dial 116 Select All ImagesSelect All Images What if you cannot select Select by Category?Select Order Protecting ImagesSelect Protect 117Protect images 118Protecting Images Organizing Images by Category My Category Select My Category119 Rotate the image \ Rotating ImagesSelect Rotate 120Select an image size = Resizing ImagesSelect Resize Save the new imageSelect Trimming Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Save as a new image and display? Adding Effects With the My Colors Function 123@ Adjusting Dark Subjects i-Contrast 124What if the image wasn’t corrected by Auto as you planned? Correct the image Correcting Red-Eye EffectSelect Red-Eye Correction 125Set the position and size Manual CorrectionAdd a correction frame 126Record the memo Attaching Sound MemosSelect Sound Memo 127128 Transferring Images to a ComputerTransfer the images Direct Transfer OptionsSelect Transfer Order 129Canceling All Selections 130Designating Images for Transfer Dpof 131 PrintPrint Print listDesignating Images for Printing Dpof Print SettingsSelect Print Settings 132Set the number of prints Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect Select Images & Qty 133Make print settings 134Select Sound Recorder Set All Images to Print OnceSelect Select All Images 135136 Changing the sound qualityRecord Approximate Size for Sound Quality and Recording TimeCustomizing the Camera 137Changing Functions Turning off the Power Saving FunctionPower Saving during Shooting 138Set the world time zone Using the World ClockSet the home time zone Select the world time zoneChanging the File Number Assignment Creating a Folder140 Changing the Lens Retract Time Creating Folders by Day and TimeTurning off Auto Rotate 141Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Using the Slow SynchroChanging Shooting Functions 142143 Turning off the AF Assist BeamDisplaying Image Information Right After Shooting Changing Shooting FunctionsCategorizing Images Automatically Displaying the Overlay144 Changing the IS-Mode Settings Registering Functions to the c Button145 Selecting the Image that Resumes in Playback Changing Playback FunctionsRegistering Functions to the 1 Button 146Register Changing the Start-up Image or Sound My Camera SettingsChange 147Changing the Start-up Image or Sound My Camera Settings 148Register images or sounds saved on a computer Useful Information for Using the Camera 149Connect the power cord Using Household PowerUsing a Supplementary Flash Insert the couplerTV output You Think There is a ProblemPower Shooting152 Shooting movies Playback153 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 154155 156 Shooting modes a FunctionFunction menu Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 157U O P w t y S Z R T Y v x X z 158 MenusShooting Menu Function Shooting modes159 MenusPlayback Menu Setting MenuAbout Print Method setting 160Print Menu My Camera Menu161 Memory Cards Handling PrecautionsEquipment 162Specifications 163Specifications 164Battery Pack NB-5L 165Index 166167 Index168 Index169 Trademark AcknowledgmentsDisclaimer CEL-SJ5TA210