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Canon IXUS980IS manual Save, What Do You Want to Do?

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What Do You Want to Do?

●Take pictures using the viewfinder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

● Take pictures of moving subjects using the viewfinder. . . . . . . . 79 ● Continuously focus on subjects that move (Servo AF) . . . . . . . . 84 ● Adjust dark subjects and shoot (i-Contrast) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

View
● Look at my pictures	. . . . . . . . . . . 24
● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . .	. .1. . . . . . . . 107
● Look at pictures on a TV	. . . . . . . . . . 112
● Quickly search pictures	. . . . . . 104, 105
● Erase pictures	. . . . . . . 25, 113
● Protect pictures from accidental erasure	. . . . . . . . . . 117
Shoot/View Movies
● Shoot movies	. . . . . . . . . . . 28
● View movies	.E. . . . . . . . . . 30
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Print
● Easily print pictures	. . . . . . . . . . . 26

Save

● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 128

Other
● Turn off sound	. . . . . . . . . 47
● Use the camera abroad	3. . . . . 13, 139

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Canon IXUS980IS manual Save, What Do You Want to Do?

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 PrecautionsBattery, Battery Charger Safety PrecautionsCamera Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyesThis may cause the camera to malfunction 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 tabDisplay the language setting menu Setting the Display LanguageWhat if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? Set the display languagePress 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 of your subject Set the a modeTaking Pictures Taking Pictures FocusShoot What if Lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfwaySwitching to and from playback mode Set the playback modeViewing Images Select an imageErase the image Erasing ImagesSelect an image to erase Items to Prepare Printing ImagesPrint images Select an image to printCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Sold Separately Printing ImagesShooting Movies Set the E modeSet the X mode Estimated Shooting Times Stop shootingShooting Movies Shooting TimePlay the movie Viewing MoviesSelect a movie System Requirements Downloading Images to a ComputerWindows MacintoshDownloading 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 DisplayDisplay for Shooting in Dark Conditions during Shooting IndicatorsOverexposure Warning during Playback HistogramPress the m button FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsSelect a menu item Select an optionPress 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 Select Reset All Returning the Camera to Default SettingsReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Low Level Format Formatting Memory CardsSelect Format Format the memory cardPower Saving during Playback Power Saving during ShootingAbout formatting Formatting Memory CardsClock Functions Changing the Image Display TimeSelect Review Changing the display timeShooting Special Scenes Using Common Functions Take shots of kids and pets Kids&Pets Shooting Various ScenesTake snapshots at night Night Snapshot Shoot sunsets Sunset Take indoor shots IndoorTake shots of foliage Foliage Take shots of people and snow SnowTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Shoot using high ISO speed ISO3200Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium Aquarium Shoot underwater UnderwaterPress the r button Select What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears?Turning the Flash Off When the zoom temporarily stops Zones Where Images DeteriorateZooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Move the zoom lever towardTurning off the digital zoom Digital Tele-ConverterCombinations that Cause Image Deterioration Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomSelect Date Stamp Inserting the Date and TimePress the p button Select Ò Using the Self-TimerCompose the scene and press the shutter button halfway Using the Face Self-TimerPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the cameraPress 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 Shooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Turning the Flash OnSelect h Select uChanging the Image Quality Compression Ratio Changing the Recording Pixels Image SizeSelect the recording pixels Select the image qualityApproximate Values for Paper Size Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image QualityChanging the Image Quality Compression Ratio 32 MBChanging the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedApproximate Values for ISO Speed Select the white balance Adjusting the Tone 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 ColorsCustom Color Display the Drive Settings screenSelect Î Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsMake the settings $ Customizing the Self-TimerSelect $ What if the number of shots is set to more than 2 shots?Shooting Using a TV Shooting Using the ViewfinderTurn off the screen p Compose the scene and shootSet 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 Face Detect Changing the AF Frame ModeAiAF CenterShooting With Magnified Focus Display Changing the AF Frame ModeYou can reduce the AF frame size What if the display does not magnify?Shooting with Servo AF Shooting with AF LockFine tuning the focus Focusing roughlyManual Focus Press the q button Select fRegister 0 to the c button p Press the c button Selecting the Person to Focus On Face SelectSelect the face to focus on What if doesn’t appear?Select the metering mode Changing the Metering ModeShooting with AE Lock Set the exposure~ Flash Exposure Compensation Shooting with FE LockSelect h p Set the exposure Select flash exposure compensationSelect Ω Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ValueSet the camera to D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Setting the Flash OutputSelect the flash output Available Shutter SpeedsSelect i-Contrast @ Adjusting Dark Subjects and Shooting i-ContrastRed-Eye Correction Select Flash SettingsColor Accent Changing the Color and ShootingSelect Y Color SwapIndicate the color before changing the image Indicate the desired color to change the image toSelect 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 Focus Set the exposure AE Lock/Exposure ShiftChange the exposure Image Quality Table100 Other Shooting FunctionsPlayback Functions Set the editing range Editing101 Summary for Viewing Movies pSave the edited movie Check the edited movie102 Editing103 Using Various Playback and Other FunctionsSearching 9 Images at a Time Search Images by Sets of 9 Index DisplaySelect a Jump Method Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplaySearch by Select a target filterJump by and Images Viewing images using filter playback106 What if you can’t select a target?Select Set up Changing SettingsViewing Slideshows Select Slide ShowSelect , , or Selecting Images for Playback108 Select the ClassificationSelect All Images Select Mark all109 Checking the Focus or People’s Expressions Focus Check Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display pChange the place to be magnified Change the magnification rate 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 TV112 What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?Designating Images Individually Erasing All ImagesPress the n button Erase Select RangeSelect Select Range Select the starting imageSelect images with the Â dial Select by Category115 Select All Images Select All Images116 What if you cannot select Select by Category?Select Protect Protecting ImagesSelect Order 117Protecting Images Protect images118 119 Organizing Images by Category My CategorySelect My Category Select Rotate \ Rotating ImagesRotate the image 120Select Resize = Resizing ImagesSelect an image size Save the new imageTrimming Adjust the trimming areaSelect Trimming Save as a new image and display123 ? Adding Effects With the My Colors FunctionWhat if the image wasn’t corrected by Auto as you planned? @ Adjusting Dark Subjects i-Contrast124 Select Red-Eye Correction Correcting Red-Eye EffectCorrect the image 125Add a correction frame Manual CorrectionSet the position and size 126Select Sound Memo Attaching Sound MemosRecord the memo 127Transfer the images Transferring Images to a Computer128 Direct Transfer Options129 Select Transfer OrderDesignating Images for Transfer Dpof Canceling All Selections130 Print Print131 Print listSelect Print Settings Print SettingsDesignating Images for Printing Dpof 132Select Select Images & Qty Selecting the Number of CopiesSet the number of prints 133134 Make print settingsSelect Select All Images Set All Images to Print OnceSelect Sound Recorder 135Record Changing the sound quality136 Approximate Size for Sound Quality and Recording Time137 Customizing the CameraPower Saving during Shooting Turning off the Power Saving FunctionChanging Functions 138Set the home time zone Using the World ClockSet the world time zone Select the world time zone140 Changing the File Number AssignmentCreating a Folder Turning off Auto Rotate Creating Folders by Day and TimeChanging the Lens Retract Time 141Changing Shooting Functions Using the Slow SynchroTurning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function 142Displaying Image Information Right After Shooting Turning off the AF Assist Beam143 Changing Shooting Functions144 Categorizing Images AutomaticallyDisplaying the Overlay 145 Changing the IS-Mode SettingsRegistering Functions to the c Button Registering Functions to the 1 Button Changing Playback FunctionsSelecting the Image that Resumes in Playback 146Change Changing the Start-up Image or Sound My Camera SettingsRegister 147Register images or sounds saved on a computer Changing the Start-up Image or Sound My Camera Settings148 149 Useful Information for Using the CameraUsing a Supplementary Flash Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Insert the couplerPower You Think There is a ProblemTV output Shooting152 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 Shooting Menu Menus158 Function Shooting modesMenus 159About Print Method setting Setting MenuPlayback Menu 160161 Print MenuMy Camera Menu Equipment Handling PrecautionsMemory Cards 162163 Specifications164 Specifications165 Battery Pack NB-5L166 IndexIndex 167Index 168Disclaimer 169Trademark Acknowledgments CEL-SJ5TA210