Canon Digital IXUS 220 HS User Manual

Safety Precautions
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•Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of 
electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the 
camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes 
and medical facilities.
•Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data 
CD-ROMs.
It is possible to suffer hearing loss from...

Safety Precautions
12
•In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the 
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from 
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
•Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
•Before you discard the...

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in 
A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The 
latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and 
transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
•Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping 
the camera during use.
•Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by 
the sides when shooting. Be sure that...

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Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery 
as it is not charged at the time of purchase.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
zAlign the o marks on the battery and 
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it 
in ( ) and down ( ).
Charge the battery.
zFor CB-2LV: Flip out the plug ( ) and 
plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).
zFor CB-2LVE: Plug the power cord into 
the charger, then plug the other end into a 
power outlet.
XThe charge lamp lights orange and...

Charging the Battery
15
Number of Possible Shots
•The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products 
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
•Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less 
than mentioned above.
Battery Charge Indicator
An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge 
state.
Number of Shots
Approx. 220
Playback TimeApprox. 5 hours
DisplaySummary
Sufficient charge.
Slightly depleted, but...

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The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.
•SD memory cards*
•SDHC memory cards*
•SDXC memory cards *
•MultiMediaCards
•MMCplus memory cards
•HC MMCplus memory cards
•Eye-Fi Cards
* This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate 
properly depending on the brand of card used.
About Eye-Fi Cards
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including 
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with...

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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Insert the battery.
zPress the battery lock in the direction of the 
arrow, then insert the battery as shown 
until it locks into place with a click.
zBe sure to insert the battery in the correct 
direction or it will not properly lock into 
place.
Insert the memory card.
zInsert the memory card as shown until it 
locks into place with a click.
zBe sure the memory card is oriented 
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the 
wrong direction could damage the...

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
zOpen the cover and press the battery lock 
in the direction of the arrow.
XThe battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
zPush the memory card in until you hear a 
click, then slowly release it.
XThe memory card will pop up.
Number of Shots per Memory Card
•Values are based on the default settings.
•The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the 
subject and the memory...

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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned 
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these 
settings, be sure to set them.
Turn on the camera.
zPress the ON/OFF button.XThe Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
zPress the qr buttons to choose an option.zPress the op buttons to set a value.
Complete the setting.
zPress the m button.XOnce the date and time have been set, the 
Date/Time screen will close.
zPressing the ON/OFF...

Setting the Date and Time
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Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menu.
zPress the n button.
Choose [Date/Time].
zMove the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.zPress the op buttons to choose [Date/
Time], then press the m button.
Change the date and time.
zFollow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the 
setting.
zPress the n button to close the menu.
Date/Time battery
•The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the 
date/time...