Switching between Focusing Modes

Shooting Mode

You can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting.

		The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF
(No frame)	On	frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to
		determine the focus.
		The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is
	Off	convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject
		with greater certainty.

1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [On]/[Off].

See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used.

The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor is on) when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

-Green: Shooting preparations complete

-Yellow: Focusing difficulty (AiAF set to [Off])

Shooting

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Viewing Images on a TV set This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail Main Features Continuous Shooting Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Table of Contents Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Focus Lock, AF Lock Page Warranty Limitations Please ReadTest Shots Safety Precautions Language SettingVideo Format Equipment Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Battery Others Flash Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsStop using the camera immediately Preventing Malfunctions Front View Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide Back View Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide 73, Basic Guide p Operation Panel Playback Mode Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Method Using the Clock LCD Monitor Brightness Settings LCD Monitor BrightnessNight Display Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting mode Standard Playback Information Playback Mode Histogram Shooting Mode pp , 43, 47, 63, 64, Basic Guide pp DetailedFile Size Recording Pixels Movies p Histogram Function Using the Viewfinder Lower Indicator IndicatorsPower Saving Function Upper Indicator Use the or button to select a home time zone Setting the World ClockSetting the Home/World Time Zones Set up Menu Time Zone Use the or Button to select Home World, Or button to select Switching to the Destination Time ZoneUse the or Button to Tion time zone Select a destina Use the or button to select an option for the menu item Menus and SettingsFUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu Press the Menu button Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusUse the or button to select menu items Use the or button to select an option Menu Item Options Menu ListRec. Menu Menu Item Print Menu Set up MenuMenu Item Clear All Selections Print Settings Play Menu Sound memos LCD Brightness To 0* to +7 Use Adjusts the volume of the soundPower Saving Auto Power On*/Off Movie is recording Playback Vol My Camera Menu Menu Item Available Settings Select OK and press Set up Menu Reset All Low Level Format Set up Menu FormatYou can stop formatting a card when Low Level Format is Formatting Memory Cards Pression Still Images FUNC. Menu Recording Pixels CompressionApproximate Values for Recording Pixels Normal Approximate Values for Compression SettingsCompression Purpose Superfine Fine Off/Continu Ous*/Shoot Only/Panning How to Use the is ModeIs Mode Rec. Menu Shooting in Manual Mode Shooting in a Special Scene Mode FUNC. Menu Manual Digital Macro Choose the angle of view with the zoomLever and shoot Using the Digital Zoom Rec. Menu Digital Zoom OnPress the zoom lever toward and shoot To Cancel Continuous Shooting Press the to display ShootRecommended Memory Card Rec. Menu Date Stamp Date/ Date & Time Postcard Date Imprint ModeEmbedding the Date in the Image Data FUNC. Menu Recording Pixels Post Card Date Imprint Press the button to display Shoot Using the Self-TimerTo Cancel the Self-Timer This may differ depending on your My Camera settings p Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots Rec. Menu Self-timerChange Delay/Shots Compact Movie ShootingStandard Fast Frame Rate FUNC. Menu * Standard Mode settings Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels/ * Frame RateRecording Pixels and Frame Rates FUNC. Menu Manual Stitch Assist Shoot the first image in the sequenceYou can select from the following two shooting directions Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be cor Compose the second image so that it overLaps a portion of the first and shoot You can retake a shot by pressing the or button and return Switching between Focusing Modes Rec. Menu AiAF On/OffWith greater certainty Shooting with the AF Lock Shooting with the Focus Lock Focus on the part of the subject on which You wish to lock the exposure settingDesired and shoot Turn on the LCD monitor To Release the FE Lock Will display Evaluative Switching between Metering ModesFUNC. Menu Metering Methods Adjusting the Exposure Compensation To Cancel the Exposure CompensationFUNC. Menu Exposure Compensation FUNC. Menu * Exposure Compensation Shooting in Long Shutter ModeRec. Menu Long Shutter On Use Or button to select the shutter SpeedPage Cloudy White Balance SettingsFUNC. Menu Auto Auto Using the Custom White Balance FUNC. Menu * Auto CustomAim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press Shooting Vivid Green Shooting in a My Colors ModeMy Colors Settings My Colors Off FUNC. Menu My Colors Off Custom Color Setting the Camera to a Custom Color ModeWhen not FUNC. Menu My Colors Off Cannot be chosen Changing ColorsBlack and white Color Swap Monitor and press the button Press To complete the setting, then ShootAim the camera so that the color you wish To retain appears at the center of the LCD Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Aim the camera so that the desired color Aim the camera so that the original colorAppears at the center of the LCD monitor Press the button On/Off When Save Original is Set to OnChanging the Save Method for the Original Image Rec. Menu Save Original Press Button and switch settings Adjusting the ISO Speed Set up Menu Auto Rotate On/Off Setting the Auto Rotate Function Use the or button to Set up Menu CreateCreates a folder the next time you shoot Folder Time option Resetting the File NumberSet up Menu File numbering Continuous/Auto reset Select a day for the Auto Continuous File Number Reset FunctionAuto Reset File and Folder NumbersPage Around the image Magnifying ImagesPress the zoom lever toward Use the , , or button to move To Return to Single Image Playback Switching between Sets of Nine Images Key and press the or button Jumping to ImagesSingle image playback mode, press Use the or button to select a search Operating the Movie Control Panel Viewing MoviesDisplay a movie and press Select Play and press Select Save and press Editing Movies Select New File or Overwrite and press Play Menu Rotating Images in the Display Playback with Transition Effects Neutral Select an imagePress Use the or button to Select the My Colors type Vivid Press and select Yes or No, then press Attaching Sound Memos to Images Select Record and press Sound Memo PanelExit Record Pause Play Erase Plays still images only, in order Automated Playback Slide ShowsAll Images Plays movie files only, in order Select Start and press Transition Effects Selecting Images for Playback Selecting an Image Date or Folder for Playback Repeat Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsFUNC./SET button Play Time Protecting Images Erasing All ImagesSelect an image to Protect and press Single Images Set the mode dial to Playback Print Menu Setting the Dpof Print Settings Set the mode dial to Playback Print Menu Select All Images All the Images on a Memory CardIndex Clear Dpof data and then specify the set Setting the Print StyleSet the mode dial to playback Print Menu Print Settings Select Print Type, Date, File No. or Setting the Dpof Transfer Settings Single Images Play MenuSelect Order and press Use the or button to select an image to Transfer and press All the Images on a Memory Card Play MenuSelect Mark all and press OUT terminal Turn on the TV and switch it to video modeTurn off the Camera and the TV Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V My Camera Menu Menu Item Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings Select the contents you wish to set Select or and press Registering My Camera Settings Start-up, Operation, Self-timer Shutter Sounds Select an image or record a soundStart-up Image Camera When the power is turned on Appears LCD monitorDisplay darkens Display flickers Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image ShootingNoise displays./Subjects movements are irregular Camera will not record Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark101 Quality, select as low an ISO speed as Image contains noiseWhite dots appear On the image 102 Lens will not retract Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Recording images to memory card takes a long time Shooting Movies Zoom does not operate104 Movies do not play back correctly PlaybackCannot play back Movies cannot be edited Battery/Battery Charger TV monitor output106 Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers Cannot print107 108 109 110 111 Battery HandlingBattery Charge Battery Handling Precautions 112 Charging the Battery May be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static Handling the Memory CardSD Memory Card Write Protect Tab 113 114 Formatting 115 Open the memory card Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High-Power Flash HF-DC1116 Charge becomes Severely Limited Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32FBatteries 117 Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Lens 119 Specifications 120 121 Test Conditions Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-5L Fully chargedOperating Humidity 10 90% Dimensions Weight Approx g 5.82 oz Camera body only Appendix Memory Cards and Estimated CapacitiesMovie 123 124 Image Data Sizes Estimated MultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-5LBattery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE SD Memory Card 126 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 14, Basic BasicDpof Print Order Erasing 128 Shooting Mode 36,BasicTransition Effects Disclaimer Trademark Acknowledgments130 131 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 132 CEL-SF6VA210

Canon IXUS 800 IS Switching between Focusing Modes, Rec. Menu AiAF On/Off, With greater certainty

Models: IXUS 800 IS

Switching between Focusing Modes

with greater certainty.

1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [On]/[Off].

Shooting