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Canon IXUS 400 manual Setting available, Can be selected for the first, Image only, Flash settings

Models: IXUS 400

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Using the Flash				Shooting
Using the Flash

	Auto		The flash fires automatically as required by the light level.
	Red-Eye		The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot,
	Reduction		automatically adjusting the intensity to suit lighting
	Auto		levels.
	Flash On		The flash fires with every shot.
	Flash Off		The flash will not fire.

			The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This
	Slow-Synchro		reduces the chance that the background will be dark
	Slow-Synchro		when shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial
			lighting. The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each
			shot. Use of a tripod is recommended.

				● Setting available
				● Setting available
				▲ Can be selected for the first
	●	●	-	▲ Can be selected for the first
	●	●	-	image only.

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				• Press the button to cycle through the
				• Press the button to cycle through the
				flash settings.
				flash settings.

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Canon IXUS 400 manual Setting available, Can be selected for the first, Image only, Press the button to cycle through

Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides Video Format Camera Body TemperatureCharging the Date/Time Battery About the LCD MonitorConventions Used in the Text About This GuideQuestion? Look Here First Table of Contents Shooting Changing My Camera Settings Registering My Camera SettingsSetting 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 FirstRead 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 pShoot p Focus pView the Recorded Image p Front View Components GuideTripod Socket Battery Cover pBack View LCD Monitor pMagnify p Shooting mode dial p Indicators p Power LampOperation Panel Index pUpper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery PackBattery charger model names and types vary by region Charge IndicatorReplace the terminal cover Handling PrecautionsCool, dry place. Recharge it Slide the battery cover closed Installing the Battery PackBattery pack Battery pack immediately Battery Pack ChargeInstalling 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/OffTurning Off the Start-Up Sound and Start-Up Image Auto Power Down FunctionShooting Mode Replay ModeTo Shoot Still Images Shooting Mode Slide the mode switch to Switching between Shooting/ReplayDetailed Information View Off Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode on the mode switch Press of the buttonMulti Image Replay Mode on the mode switchSingle Image Replay p DetailedFunction, p that shows the distribution of the brightness Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting ModeInformation Displayed Spot AE Point Frame Mode AF Frame pMovie mode, only the resolution shows not compression Replay Mode Standard DisplayHistogram 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 HalfwayShots 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 ZoomPress the button Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Menu Settings with the FUNC. Button PressMode Switch Set to Menu will display Mode Switch Set toSelecting Mode Menu Switching between the Rec Selecting Menus and Settings Cont’dCompleting Procedure Setting Options Completing Procedure Set up MenuOr button Items Set with Button Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsBasic Functions Theme Select an item in the My Camera menu Changing My Camera SettingsMy Camera Settings Customizing the CameraRegistering CF Card Images and Sounds Registering My Camera SettingsUse 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 registerRecording Format File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Start-up ImageCamera features the following shooting modes Selecting a Shooting ModeShooting Select Changing the Review DurationCompression Purpose Changing Resolution/Compression SettingsResolution Purpose ResolutionShooting Image only Setting availableFlash settings Can be selected for the firstRed-Eye Reduction Shooting in ModeShooting in or Mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shakeDisplay or Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity ShotsPress 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 ShootingChanging 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 ModeShooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist modeSee 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 LockAll 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 LockGreater certainty Switching between Autofocus ModesNo frame OffSwitching 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 EffectAdjusting 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 NumbersDisplaying Images Individually ReplayingMagnifying Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Replay Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesImages with a Viewing MoviesFast Forwarding/Rewinding Pausing and Resuming PlayEditing Movies Switch to the movie editing mode pSelecting Overwrite saves the edited movie File or OverwriteNew File saves the edited movie Data is left unchangedRotating Images in the Display Attaching Sound Memos to Images Exiting the Sound Memos Playing/Erasing Sound MemosStarting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowsStopping a Slide Show Pausing/Resuming a Slide ShowSelecting Images for Slide Shows Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide ShowReplaying Been displayed or continues until stopped Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsPlay Time RepeatYou can protect important images from accidental erasure Protecting ImagesErasing Single Images ErasingErasing All Images Formatting CF Cards About Printing PrintingSetting 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 p102 Connecting a PrinterPower off p To a Power Outlet103 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 107Date Image SettingsPaper Borders109 Setting the Printing Area TrimmingRotating the Trimming Frame Moving the Trimming FrameMenu Setting the Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Images for Printing 111Index 112Single Images Standard/ BothAll the Images on a CF Card 113114 Use the or button to select Set upFile No 115Print Type Select Standard, Index or Both116 Resetting the Print Settings117 Printing with Dpof Print SettingsPostcard Size 118Card Size SizeSelecting Images for Transferring Image Transmission Settings119 Selected for Transfer 120121 Shooting/Replaying with a TV122 Downloading Images to a Computer123 124 125 Downloading Directly from a CF CardItem/Menu ScreenOptionsReference Lists of Menu Options and MessagesFUNC. Menu 126127 Rec. MenuItem/Menu Screen Options 128 129 Play MenuPrint Order Set up Menu130 Item/Menu Screen131 132 133 My Camera MenuLanguage 134 Sets the sound emitted when any buttonSound emitted Sound not emitted 135136 Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesButton for 137 List of Messages138 139 140 Lock DR-500 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold SeparatelyAppendices 141142 Using a Car Battery Charger OptionalViewfinder and LCD Monitor Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Lens144 Troubleshooting145 146 147 148 Specifications149 150 Battery Pack NB-1LH fully chargedTest Criteria 151 152 Battery Pack NB-1LH153 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Optional154 IndexPrinting Print Style Messages List of Messages 155Shutter Speed 71 Single Image Replay 80 Slide Show Disclaimer 156157 FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio158 159 160 Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeLong Shutter White Balance Photo Effect 161Function Auto Stitch MovieCanon INC CDI-E081-010

Using the Flash

Shooting

The flash will not fire.

● Setting available

▲ Can be selected for the first

image only.

• Press the button to cycle through the

flash settings.