Formatting SD Cards, Press the Menu button

Formatting SD Cards

You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.

Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.

1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green.

Power Lamp

2 Press the MENU button.

The (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed.

3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu.

4 Use the or button to select [Format] and press the FUNC./SET button.

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Canon IXUS 30 manual Formatting SD Cards, Press the Menu button, Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green

Contents

Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section p Using the Printer and Printing Installing the SoftwareConnecting the Camera to a Computer Shooting with the Camera About the LCD Monitor Camera Body TemperatureCharging the Date/Time Battery Video Format Postcard Date Imprint Mode When the Shooting mode is set to the following modesConventions Used in the Text Preparing the Camera Read This FirstComponents Guide Basic Functions Playback Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Erasing Warranty Limitations Please ReadTest Shots Safety Precautions Storing SD cardsPage Page Page Page Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Front View OUT Audio/Video OUT Terminal p SD Card Slot Battery Cover pp DC Coupler Terminal Cover p Back ViewLCD Monitor p Viewfinder Window p Speaker Tripod Socket Operation Panel Digital Ixus Battery Compartment SD card/battery compartment Indicators p Playback Zoom Lever ON/OFF Button p Shooting Wide Angle Lower Indicator IndicatorsUpper Indicator Holding the Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU supplied with the camera Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold Separately Power outlet Charging the Battery PackBattery charger Plug the battery charger into a Battery Pack Handling Precautions This will shorten battery life Fig. a Symbol Battery Lock Battery Pack Charge Battery packChange Installing the SD Card Insert the SD cardWrite Protect Tab Closed To Remove the SD card Press the Menu button Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights greenFormatting SD Cards Rec. or Play menu is displayed To exit instead of formatting, select Cancel Use the button to select OK and press the FUNC./SET button SD Card Handling Precautions Precaution for Multi Media Cards Setting the Date and Time Use the button to select the Set up menu Press the FUNC./SET button Setting is completeSet the date and time Display will return to the shooting or playback screen Using the Clock Pressing and Holding the FUNC./SET Button in Shooting ModeYou can display the current date and time for Setting the Language Display will return to the shooting or playback screen To Turn the Power Off Turning the Power OnPress the ON/OFF button until the indicator lights green Turning On the Power without the Start-Up Sound Power Saving Function Connected to a Printer sold separately To Shoot Movies Movie Mode Switching Between Shooting/PlaybackTo Shoot Still Images Shooting Mode To Play Back Images Playback Mode Display mode changes as follows with each press Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode Press the DISP. button Standard No Information Detailed Information View Off Playback Mode Standard Detailed No Information Shooting Information Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Low Battery p Flash Metering Mode pSpot AE Point Frame Mode AF Frame p ISO Speed p Resolution pp Photo Effect p Compression Still Images p Histogram Shooting Mode pp , 78 Exposure Compensation pMetering Mode p Movie Length Shown on Movie Files p Histogram Function Following information may also be displayed with some images Using the Viewfinder About the Autofocus FunctionImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Using the Zoom Telephoto/Wide Angle Press the zoom lever toward orDigital Zoom Pressing the Shutter Button Pressing Halfway Pressing Fully Press the shutter button fullyAF-assist Beam Selecting Menus and Settings Use the or button to select an option Shooting Mode p Movie Mode p FUNC. Menu See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults p Rec. Menu Shooting ModeSet up Menu My Camera Menu Menu will appear Menu Settings and Factory Defaults Embedded date stamps Rotate VolumeProtect Sound Memo Power Saving Selftimer VolShutter Volume Operation Vol Language File No. ResetAuto Rotate Video System Selftimer Sound Menu Item Available SettingsPower is turned on Operation Sound Theme To exit without resetting, select Cancel Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesSet the mode switch to any position Press the ON/OFF button Shooting in Auto Mode Aim the camera at the subjectPress the shutter button halfway p Press the shutter button fully p Monitor except in modeReviewing an Image Right after Shooting Picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor Changing the Review Duration InReview.the Rec. menu, select 1600 x 1200 pixels Resolution PurposeSmall 640 x 480 pixels Compression Purpose Superfine FUNC. menu, select * or Movies can be shot with the following resolutionsFrame Rate Resolution Display will return to the shooting screen Press the button to switch between flash modes Using the FlashSelected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor Use the flash according to the guidelines below Red-Eye Reduction Selecting a Shooting Mode AutoManual Portrait Night Snapshot Choose a shooting mode from the FUNC. menu Kids&Pets Indoor Press the / button to select the macro/infinity mode To cancel the macro/infinity modeShooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Image Area in Macro Mode Zoom Setting Magnified Close-Up Shooting Digital Macro Digital Ixus 30 Approx .3x, 1.6x, 2.0x, 2.5x Shooting Press the zoom lever toward Using the Digital ZoomMaximum optical telephoto setting Factor appears on the LCD monitor Press the button to display To Cancel Continuous ShootingContinuous Shooting Press the button twice to display Postcard Date Imprint Mode Use the or button to select Embedding the Date in the Image Data InStamp.the Rec. menu, select DateUse the or button to select Date or Date & Time Press the button to display or Using the Self-timerTo Cancel the Self-Timer Press the button to display Use the or button to select Or and press the Menu Button Following three movie modes are available Slide the mode switch to MovieShooting a Movie Sports photography Use the or button to select , or Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording Systems Changing the Frame Rate Do not include moving items in the overlap Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch AssistFraming a Subject Unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode FUNC. menu selectLeft to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Press the Menu button after the last shot Repeat the procedure for additional imagesShoot the first frame in the sequence Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images Use the or button to select On or Off Switching between Focusing ModesInAiAF.the Rec. menu, select You can shoot right after selecting an option Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play Shooting with the Focus LockShooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Focus Lock, AF Lock Focal distance to the object is locked Press the / button Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shootTo Release the AF Lock Focal distance to the object is locked To Release the AE Lock Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockExposure setting is locked Icon will display Press the button To Release the FE Lock Press Button Between metering modes Selected metering mode appears on LCD monitorPress Exposure for the main subject To Reset the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Exposure CompensationUse the or button to adjust the exposure compensation Return the setting to FUNC. menu, select * and press the Menu button Shooting in Long Shutter ModeRec. menu, select Long Shutter Use the or button to select a shutter speed To Cancel the Long Shutter mode Available Shutter Speeds Adjusting the Tone White Balance Setting a Custom White Balance Press the FUNC./SET button Changing the Photo Effect Use the or button to select an effectEffect Off Adjusting the ISO Speed Use the or button to select a speed Setting the Auto Rotate Function Set up menu, select Auto RotateUse the or button to select On and press the Menu button Button to select Resetting the File NumberSet up menu, select 100 101 About File Numbers and Folder NumbersFolder File Capacity 102 103 Slide the mode switch to PlaybackDisplaying Images Individually Use the or button to move between the images Magnifying Images Image advance mode will cancelTo Cancel the Magnified Display Use the , , or button to move around the image Switching between Sets of Nine Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback105 106 Viewing MoviesUse the or button to select a movie Use the or button to select Play and press the FUNC./SET Movie control panel will display Operating the Movie Control Panel107 Play Slow Motion Playback 108 109 Editing MoviesUse Movie and press the FUNC./SET SET button 110Use the or button to select Save and press the Func Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Rotating Images in the Display111 Play menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button 112 Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSET button to record Use the or button to select Record and press the Func Play Playing/Erasing Sound Memos113 Erase 114 Automated Playback Slide ShowsStarting a Slide Show Slide Show menu will display Display the Slide Show menu Press the or buttonSelecting Images for Slide Shows 115 Select images for the Slide Show 116Use the or button to move between Seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings117 Displayed or continues until stopped 118 To Cancel ProtectionProtecting Images Icon appears on protected images To exit instead of erasing, select Cancel Erasing Single Images119 Erasing All Images 120You can erase all the images saved on the SD card 121 About Printing 122Digital Print Order Format Direct Print Compatible Printing Dpof Print Settings123 Dpof Transfer Order Selecting Images for Printing Setting the Dpof Print SettingsTo cancel the Print Order settings, select Reset 124 Print Type Standard/ Both Select images for printing125 Index To cancel the Dpof print settings, select Reset Display switches to index playback 3 images126 127 Setting the Print Style 128 Date 129Print Type File No Selecting Images for Transferring 130 Between images Button to move131 While in index playback, pressing Windows 2000 Mac 132Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Downloading Directly from an SD Card Windows Computer System Requirements133 Macintosh 134 Windows Set the mode switch to Playback135 Proceed to below 136 Following window will display Downloading Images by Direct Transfer All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images137 138 Select & Transfer/WallpaperButton or FUNC./SET button Use the or button to select or , and press See steps 2-4 and onward starting on p.134 Downloading Directly from an SD Card139 Double-click the icon of the drive containing the SD card On the TV Turn on the TV and switch it to Video modeViewing Images on a TV set 140 Slide the mode switch to Shooting, Movie or Playback 141 Changing My Camera Settings Select the My Camera menu142 143 144 Registering My Camera SettingsShutter Sound Selftimer Sound Operation Sound Start-up Sound Start-up Image 145Select an image or record a sound Sounds 146 File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds File Size KB or less 147 List of Messages 148 Cannot magnify 149Unidentified Image Cannot rotate Problem Cause Solution 150Blinking 151 152 Shoot 153 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately Locked154 Lens Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body LCD Monitor Specifications 156 157 Playback Modes 158Pixels Direct Print 159 Still Images SD Cards and Estimated Capacities160 Movie Resolution Image File Sizes Estimated161 Test Conditions Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-4L Fully charged162 Included memory card is used Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Battery Pack NB-4LBattery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE SD Memory Card Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self-timer p.76How to Adjust the Exposure p.91 164 Advanced Technique for the Macro mode p.68 ISO Speed p.98165 Image Comparison Digital Macro166 30 cm 1.0 ft 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 Trademark Acknowledgments 174Disclaimer Canon, Pixma and Selphy are trademarks of Canon Inc 175 176 Standard Default setting Setting available177 Compact CEL-SE7WA210

Canon IXUS 30, IXUS 40 Formatting SD Cards, Press the Menu button, Rec. or Play menu is displayed

Models: IXUS 30 IXUS 40

Formatting SD Cards

1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green.

2 Press the MENU button.

The (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed.