Canon IXUS IIs, User Manual

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Read This First
Please Read............................................................................................... 7
Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 8
Preventing Malfunctions.......................................................................... 13
Components Guide ............................................ 14
Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 18
Installing the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 21
Installing the SD Card.............................................................................. 23
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................... 26
Setting the Language............................................................................... 28
Basic Functions
Turning the Power On.............................................................................. 30
Using the LCD Monitor ............................................................................ 32
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ............................................. 34
Using the Viewfinder ............................................................................... 38
Using the Zoom ....................................................................................... 39
Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................................... 40
Selecting Menus and Settings ................................................................. 42
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults ........................................................ 46
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values............................................... 51
Shooting
Shooting in Auto Mode ..................................................................... 53
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting................................................ 54
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ........................................... 55
Quick Shots ............................................................................................. 57
Using the Flash ................................................................................... 58
Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots........................................... 60
Using the Digital Zoom ............................................................................ 62
Continuous Shooting ......................................................................... 63
Using the Self-timer........................................................................... 64
Shooting in Manual Mode ............................................................... 66
Shooting a Movie ............................................................................ 67
Shooting Panoramic Images(Stitch Assist) ............................................. 69
Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or
procedures.
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