Canon Digital ixus860is User manual

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Camera User Guide

Workflow and Reference Guides

The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the

flowchart below.

_._ Direct Print User

Guide

_GuideS°ftwareStarter

ZoomBrowser EX/

ImageBrowser

Software User Guide

•PDF manuals available

on the Canon website.

http:llweb.canonjpllmaginglinformation-e.html

Checking the Package Contents

The following items are included in the package. If something is missing,

please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.

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_) Camera OBattery Pack NB-5L OBattery Charger

(with Terminal Cover) CB-2LX/CB-2LXE

_) Memory Card (32MB) _Interface Cable IFC-4OOPCU

AV Cable AVC-DC300 _Wrist Strap WS-DC2 O Canon Digital Camera

Solution Disk

_) Warranty Card

You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera

with the included memory card.

You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High

_'_ Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus

cards and HC MMCptus cards in this camera. These

cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in

this guide.

Table of Contents I 3

Various Shooting Methods 81

Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions .............. 81

Shooting in Manual Mode .......................... 84

Continuous Shooting ........................... 85

Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function ............... 86

Setting the Slow Synchro Function ................... 87

_m Movie Shooting ............................... 88

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ............. 93

Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions

(Focus Check) .................................... 95

Switching between Focusing Modes .................. 97

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock). 100

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) .............. 102

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ......... 103

Adjusting the ISO Speed ...................... 104

_,,v Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift)... 105

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............... 107

Switching between Metering Modes ................. 108

Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) ........ 109

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................. 111

Shooting in a My Colors Mode ...................... 114

Changing Colors ................................ 116

Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) ..... 121

_,=M Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button ..... 122

Setting the Display Overlays ....................... 124

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Setting the Auto Rotate Function .................... 125

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ............... 126

Resetting the File Number ......................... 128

Playback/Erasing 130

Q, Magnifying Images ............................ 130

_" Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .... 131

Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions

(Focus Check display) ............................ 132

Jumping to Images ............................ 134

Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ......... 136

Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) .... 140

Editing Movies .................................. 142

Rotating Images in the Display ..................... 144

Playback with Transition Effects .................... 145

Automated Playback (Slide Shows) .................. 146

Red-Eye Correction Function ....................... 151

Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ........... 155

Resizing Images ................................ 158

Attaching Sound Memos to Images .................. 160

Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) ............. 162

Protecting Images ............................... 164

Erasing Images ................................. 168

Registering Functions to the Playback Button .......... 172

Table of Contents I5

Symbol Conventions in this Guide

_Co_u_g the P_stc_d Mode i_m

- Mode switch position

,vailable shooting modes

These modes are available

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_] This mark denotes additional topics that complement

the basic operating procedures.

Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings

at t me of purchase.

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you

shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being

operated correctly.

Please note that Canon inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are

not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a

camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an

image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should

never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or

domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases

the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties

by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal

rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises

while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale

before proceeding with awarranty claim to a Canon Customer Supporf Help

Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support

list supplied with your camera.

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before

using it with a TV monitor.

Language Setting

Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language setting.

Various Shooting Methods I81

I You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or

FUNC. menu options. See p. 41.

_Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions []

[] See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).

You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene.

Se,eciashooti",mode:

_1. Set the mode switch to $CN.

2. Press the (_) button.

3. Use the ÷ or • button to select []

and the 4" or 4" button to select a

mode. _ ,,

[] Portrait

Produces a soft effect when photographing people.

[] Night Snapshot

Allows you to take snapshots of people against

twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects

of camera shake even without using a tripod.

82IVarious Shooting Methods

[] Kids&Pets

Allows you to capture subjects that move around,

such as children and pets, without missing photo

opportunities.

[] Indoor

Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's

true color when shooting under fluorescent or

tungsten lighting.

[] Foliage

Shoots trees and leaves--such as new growth,

autumn leaves or blossoms--in vivid colors.

[] Snow

Shoots without ablue tingeand without making

people appear dark against a snowy background.

[] Beach

Shoots without making people appear dark near

water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong.

[] Fireworks

Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal

exposure.

Various Shooting Methods I 83

[] Aquarium

Selects the optimalISO speed, white balance and

colorbalance to capturefish and other items in an

indooraquarium.

[] Underwater

Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof

Case WP-DC17 (soldseparately). This mode uses

an optimalwhite balance settingto reduce bluish

tonesand record images witha natural hue.

•The shutter speed is slow in [] mode. Always use a tripod

to avoid camera shake.

•In _:'_] [] [] ['_--'Jor[] mode the lSO speed may

increase and cause noise in the image depending on the

scene being shot.

_] Install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC17 to shoot

underwater. You are also recommended to use this case for

shooting in rainy conditions, at the beach or on the ski slopes.

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