Using the LCD Monitor, Press of the button | Canon IXUS 400 instruction

Basic Functions

Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and replay images.

The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction.

Shooting Mode (on the mode switch)

The LCD monitor turns on or changes the display mode as follows with each

press of the button.

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•The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. However, the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the “Change the battery pack” message has

displayed, while the LCD monitor was on in shooting mode.

• In theor mode, the LCD monitor turns on regardless of its On/Off setting.

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Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides Video Format Camera Body TemperatureCharging the Date/Time Battery About the LCD Monitor Conventions Used in the Text About This GuideQuestion? Look Here First Table of Contents Shooting Changing My Camera Settings Registering My Camera Settings Setting the Print Settings Direct Print Function Connecting the Camera to a ComputerDownloading Directly from a CF Card Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 160 Specifications 148Index 154 Please Read Read This First Read This First Read This First Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Quick Start Section Charge the Battery Pack pInstall the Battery Pack p Install the CF Card p Shoot p Focus pView the Recorded Image p Front View Components Guide Tripod Socket Battery Cover pBack View LCD Monitor p Magnify p Shooting mode dial p Indicators p Power LampOperation Panel Index p Upper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery PackBattery charger model names and types vary by region Charge Indicator Replace the terminal cover Handling PrecautionsCool, dry place. Recharge it Slide the battery cover closed Installing the Battery Pack Battery pack Battery pack immediately Battery Pack Charge Installing a CF Card Handling Precautions for CF Cards Setting the Date and TimeDo not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card Preparing the Camera Setting the Language Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Turning Off the Start-Up Sound and Start-Up Image Auto Power Down FunctionShooting Mode Replay Mode To Shoot Still Images Shooting Mode Slide the mode switch to Switching between Shooting/Replay Detailed Information View Off Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode on the mode switch Press of the button Multi Image Replay Mode on the mode switchSingle Image Replay p Detailed Function, p that shows the distribution of the brightness Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode Information Displayed Spot AE Point Frame Mode AF Frame pMovie mode, only the resolution shows not compression Replay Mode Standard Display Histogram Replay Mode Detailed DisplayHistogram Function About the Autofocus Function Using the ViewfinderImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image AF Frame Status LCD Monitor On AiAF On Indicator StatusPressing the Shutter Button Pressing Halfway Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging Pressing FullyAF-assist Beam Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in telephoto Using the ZoomTelephoto/ Wide Angle Digital Zoom Press the button Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Menu Settings with the FUNC. Button Press Mode Switch Set to Menu will display Mode Switch Set to Selecting Mode Menu Switching between the Rec Selecting Menus and Settings Cont’d Completing Procedure Setting Options Completing Procedure Set up MenuOr button Items Set with Button Menu Settings and Factory Defaults Basic Functions Theme Select an item in the My Camera menu Changing My Camera SettingsMy Camera Settings Customizing the Camera Registering CF Card Images and Sounds Registering My Camera Settings Use the or buttons to select Start-up, Operation, Self-timer, Shutter SoundsStart-up Image Use the or button to select the image you wish to register Recording Format File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Start-up Image Camera features the following shooting modes Selecting a Shooting ModeShooting Select Changing the Review Duration Compression Purpose Changing Resolution/Compression SettingsResolution Purpose Resolution Shooting Image only Setting availableFlash settings Can be selected for the first Red-Eye Reduction Shooting in ModeShooting in or Mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake Display or Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Press the button to zoom back out Using the Digital ZoomCombined optical and digital zoom factor displays While shooting continuously Use this mode to view images as you shootUse this mode to shoot continuously with a Continuous Shooting Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time Using the Self-timerUse the or button to select 10 sec. or 2 sec Framing a Subject Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode See the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Shooting a Movie See the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Shooting with the Focus Lock Method Locking the Focus AF Lock All the way Release the focus lock by pressing the / button Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Turn on the LCD monitor Set the flash to and focus on Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock Greater certainty Switching between Autofocus ModesNo frame Off Switching between Light Metering Modes Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Available Shutter Speeds Setting the White Balance Setting a Custom White Balance Before selecting the mode You can shoot with different photo effects Changing the Photo Effect Adjusting the ISO Speed Setting the Auto Rotate Function Folder File Capacity Resetting the File NumberYou can select the way file numbers are assigned About File and Folder Numbers Displaying Images Individually Replaying Magnifying Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Replay Switching between Sets of Nine Images Images with a Viewing Movies Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Pausing and Resuming Play Editing Movies Switch to the movie editing mode pSelecting Overwrite saves the edited movie File or OverwriteNew File saves the edited movie Data is left unchanged Rotating Images in the Display Attaching Sound Memos to Images Exiting the Sound Memos Playing/Erasing Sound Memos Starting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide Shows Stopping a Slide Show Pausing/Resuming a Slide ShowSelecting Images for Slide Shows Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show Replaying Been displayed or continues until stopped Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsPlay Time Repeat You can protect important images from accidental erasure Protecting Images Erasing Single Images Erasing Erasing All Images Formatting CF Cards About Printing Printing Setting Print Settings for Direct Printing Set the Mode Switch to Print Menu Settings100 Number of Copies p Set up File No. p Reset p101 Print Type p 102 Connecting a PrinterPower off p To a Power Outlet 103 Connecting to a Bubble Jet PrinterDirect Interface Cable DIF-100 This shows when a BJ printer is connected Will display when the printer is correctly connected104 105 PrintingMovies cannot be printed Printing Errors Canceling Printing106 Direct Print Function Compatible Printer CP Series Setting the Number of Print CopiesSetting the Print Style 107 Date Image SettingsPaper Borders 109 Setting the Printing Area Trimming Rotating the Trimming Frame Moving the Trimming Frame Menu Setting the Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Images for Printing 111 Index 112Single Images Standard/ Both All the Images on a CF Card 113 114 Use the or button to select Set up File No 115Print Type Select Standard, Index or Both 116 Resetting the Print Settings 117 Printing with Dpof Print Settings Postcard Size 118Card Size Size Selecting Images for Transferring Image Transmission Settings119 Selected for Transfer 120 121 Shooting/Replaying with a TV 122 Downloading Images to a Computer 123 124 125 Downloading Directly from a CF Card Item/Menu ScreenOptionsReference Lists of Menu Options and MessagesFUNC. Menu 126 127 Rec. MenuItem/Menu Screen Options 128 129 Play Menu Print Order Set up Menu130 Item/Menu Screen 131 132 133 My Camera MenuLanguage 134 Sets the sound emitted when any button Sound emitted Sound not emitted 135 136 Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesButton for 137 List of Messages 138 139 140 Lock DR-500 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold SeparatelyAppendices 141 142 Using a Car Battery Charger Optional Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Lens 144 Troubleshooting 145 146 147 148 Specifications 149 150 Battery Pack NB-1LH fully chargedTest Criteria 151 152 Battery Pack NB-1LH 153 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Optional 154 IndexPrinting Print Style Messages List of Messages 155Shutter Speed 71 Single Image Replay 80 Slide Show Disclaimer 156 157 FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio 158 159 160 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Long Shutter White Balance Photo Effect 161Function Auto Stitch Movie Canon INC CDI-E081-010

Canon IXUS 400 manual Using the LCD Monitor, Shooting Mode on the mode switch, Press of the button

Models: IXUS 400

Using the LCD Monitor

Shooting Mode (on the mode switch)

press of the button.

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