Canon IXUS 145 User Manual
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21 Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button \ all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the \ button halfway or all the way down . 1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) zzPress the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus. 2 Press all the way down. (From the halfway position, press fully to shoot.) zzThe camera shoots, as a shutter sound is played. zzKeep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. • Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway. • Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes, and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject moves) before the shutter sound ends. Shooting Display Options Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Sc\ reen Information” (= 103). Information is displayed No information is displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night view function \ when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how sho\ ts are composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or je\ rky subject motion will not affect recorded images. • For playback display options, see “Switching Display Modes” ( = 63). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
22 Using the FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 106 – 107) or playback mode (= 11 0). 1 Access the FUNC. menu. zzPress the button. 2 Choose a menu item. zzPress the buttons to choose a menu item, and then press the < m> or button. zzDepending on the menu item, functions can be specified simply by pressing the or button, or another screen is displayed for configuring the function. 3 Choose an option. zzPress the buttons to choose an option. zzOptions labeled with a [] icon can be configured by pressing the < n> button. zzTo return to the menu items, press the button. Options Menu Items 4 Finish the setup process. zzPress the button. zzThe screen before you pressed the button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (= 79). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
23 Using Menus Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], playback [1], and so on. Note that available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode ( = 108 – 11 0). 1 Access the menu. zzPress the button. 2 Choose a tab. zzMove the zoom lever to choose a tab. zzAfter you have pressed the buttons to choose a tab initially, you can switch between tabs by pressing the buttons. 3 Choose a menu item. zzPress the buttons to choose a menu item. zzFor menu items with options not shown, first press the or button to switch screens, and then press the buttons to select the menu item. zzTo return to the previous screen, press the button. 4 Choose an option. zzPress the buttons to choose an option. 5 Finish the setup process. zzPress the button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the button in step 1. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (= 79). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
24 Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera (= 4) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Connected to a computer ( = 87), or display off (= 20, 35, 57, 75) Blinking Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures ( = 46) • When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
25 Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings ............................................................26Shooting (Smart Auto) ...........................................26 Scene Icons .......................................................... 29 Image Stabilization Icons ...................................... 29 On-Screen Frames ................................................ 30Common, Convenient Features ......................31Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) .....31 Using the Self-Timer.............................................. 32Deactivating the Flash ........................................... 33 Adding a Date Stamp ............................................ 34 Continuous Shooting ............................................. 35 Using Eco Mode .................................................... 35Image Customization Features .......................36Changing Image Resolution (Size) .......................36 Red-Eye Correction ............................................... 36 Changing Movie Image Quality ............................. 37 Checking for Closed Eyes ..................................... 37 Customizing Camera Operation .....................38Deactivating the Lamp .......................................... 38 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
26 3 Compose the shot. zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. zzSeveral AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. Zoom Bar Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still ImagesMovies Shooting (Smart Auto) 1 Turn the camera on. zzPress the ON/OFF button. zzThe startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [] mode. zzPress the button several times until [] is displayed. zzAim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene. IXUS 155 IXUS 150 zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen ( = 29). IXUS 145 zzA scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen (= 29). zzFrames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
27 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down. zzAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. zzKeep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. zzAfter displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen. Shooting Movies Start shooting. zzPress the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. IXUS 155 IXUS 150 zzBlack bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. IXUS 145 zzBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. zzFrames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus. zzOnce recording begins, take your finger off the movie button. Elapsed Time Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed. zzTo resize the subject, repeat the operations in step 3 ( = 26). However, note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded. Note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy. zzWhen you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted. Finish shooting. zzPress the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. zzRecording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
28 Still Images/Movies • If the camera is turned on while the < p> button is held down, the camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then press the buttons to choose [Off]. Still Images • A blinking [] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. • If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the subject. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” ( = 11 4). • The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see “Shooting Range” ( = 11 4). • To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. • A blinking [h] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready, so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press it again. • Although you can shoot again before the shooting screen is displayed, your previous shot may determine the focus, brightness, and colors used. • You can change how long images are displayed after shots ( = 58). Movies • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. • Keep your fingers away from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled. • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded. IXUS 155 IXUS 150• Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, adjust the image stabilization setting ( = 59). IXUS 145• To prevent excessive motion blur when recording movies, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. • Audio recording is monaural. Microphone Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
29 Still ImagesMovies Scene Icons In [] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Subject Background People Other SubjectsIcon Background ColorIn Motion*1Shadows on Face*1In Motion*1At Close Range BrightGray Backlit– With Blue SkyLight Blue Backlit– Sunsets –– Orange Spotlights Dark Blue DarkTripod Used*2–*2– *1 Not displayed for movies. *2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod. • Try shooting in [G] mode (= 47) if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your \ expected effect, color, or brightness. IXUS 155 IXUS 150Still ImagesMovies Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically\ applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in [ ] mode. Image stabilization for still images (Normal)Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake, as when shooting while walking (Dynamic) Image stabilization for still images when panning* (Panning)Image stabilization for slow camera shake, such as when shooting movies at telephoto (Powered) Image stabilization for macro shots (Hybrid IS). During movie recording, [ ] is displayed, and image stabilization for macro movie recording is used. No image stabilization, because the camera is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means. However, during movie recording, [] is displayed, and image stabilization to counteract wind or other sources of vibration is used. (Tripod IS) * Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When \ you follow subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. • To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Of f] (= 59). In this case, an IS icon is not displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
30 Still ImagesMovies On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you ar\ e aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus. However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame will remain on the screen. • When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF). • Try shooting in [G] mode (= 47) if no frames are displayed, if frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are displayed on the background or similar areas. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index