Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS User manual

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Camera User Guide
•Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.
•Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

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Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything
is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.
Using the Manuals
Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.
•Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s
many features to shoot more challenging photos.
•Personal Printing Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer
(sold separately) and print.
•Software Guide
Read when you want to use the included software.
•A memory card is not included.
•Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/
Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only
for manuals for the Middle East).
Checking the Package Contents
Camera Battery Pack NB-6L
(with Terminal Cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
AV Cable
AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap
WS-DC10
Battery Charger
CB-2LY/CB-2LYE
Getting Started Warranty
System Booklet
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk

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Test Shots
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded 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
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. 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
For information on your camera's warranty, please refer to the Canon
Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Warranty System
Booklet.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
Memory Cards
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
Read This First

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What Do You Want to Do?
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●Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
●Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 58
Take good people shots
Take good landscapes
Shoot various other scenes
●Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 64, 82, 86
●Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) 59
●Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . 63, 64, 78, 79
●Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
●Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 70
●Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom
(digital macro shooting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
●Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
●Add special effects when shooting (Creative Light Effect) . . . . . 65
●Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 72
●Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
●
Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 145
●Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light
conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 74
●Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 85
●Make dark sub
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i-Contrast
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At night
(p. 57)
At the beach
(p. 57)
Against snow
(p. 58)
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Kids and pets
(p. 57)
Portraits
(p. 56)
OU Foliage
(p. 58)
Sunsets
(p. 57)
y
Aquarium
(p. 58)
Z
Low light
(p. 58)
Ht
Indoors
(p. 57)
Fireworks
(p. 57)
Shoot

What Do You Want to Do?
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●Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
●Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
●Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
●Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 108
●Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 119
●Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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●Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
●View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 102
Shoot/View Movies
Print
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●Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
●Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Save
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●Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
●Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 141
Other

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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Conventions Used in this Guide ........8
Safety Precautions.............................9
Using the Touch Panel ....................14
Charging the Battery........................16
Inserting the Battery and
Memory Card .............................18
Setting the Date and Time ...............20
Setting the Display Language..........21
Formatting Memory Cards ...............22
Pressing the Shutter Button.............23
Taking Pictures ................................24
Viewing Images ...............................27
Erasing Images................................28
Printing Images................................29
Shooting Movies ..............................31
Viewing Movies................................33
Transferring Images to a Computer.34
Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories ...........40
Components Guide..........................42
Information Displayed
on the Screen.............................44
Indicator ...........................................46
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....47
MENU – Basic Operations...............48
Changing the Sound Settings..........49
Changing the Screen Brightness.....50
Returning the Camera
to Default Settings ..................... 51
Low Level
Memory Card Formatting .......... 52
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down) ................... 53
Clock Functions............................... 54
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 56
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 59
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects
(Digital Zoom)............................ 60
Inserting the Date and Time............ 62
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 63
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 64
Special Effects for Night Backgrounds
(Creative Light Effect)................ 65
Shooting in Program AE.................. 68
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)......... 69
Turning the Flash On ...................... 69
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 70
Shooting Far Away Subjects
(Infinity)...................................... 71
Zooming In on Close Subjects
(Digital Macro) ........................... 71
Changing the Recording Pixels....... 72
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality).......................... 72
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ....................13
2 Learning More......................41
3 Shooting in Special
Conditions and Commonly
Used Functions................... 55
4 Choosing Settings Yourself
.............................................. 67

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Changing the ISO Speed................ 74
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 75
Continuous Shooting....................... 76
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) ............................... 77
Shooting Using the Two Second
Self-Timer ................................. 78
Customizing the Self-Timer............. 79
Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 79
Changing the Composition
with the Focus Lock .................. 80
Holding the Camera and Shooting
Vertically (Vertical Shutter) ....... 80
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 83
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 84
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 85
Choosing the Subject to Focus On
(Touch AF) ................................ 86
Changing the Metering Mode.......... 87
Shooting with the AE Lock.............. 88
Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 88
Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 89
Correcting the Brightness and
Shooting (i-Contrast)................. 90
Red-Eye Correction ........................ 91
Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 91
Shooting Long Exposures............... 92
Changing the Color and Shooting... 93
Shooting Stitch Assist Images ........ 96
Changing the Movie Mode.............. 98
Changing the Image Quality ........... 99
AE Lock/Exposure Shift ................ 100
Other Shooting Functions.............. 101
Playback Functions ....................... 102
Editing ........................................... 103
Quickly Searching Images............. 106
Viewing Images
in Filtered Playback ................. 108
Viewing Slideshows....................... 109
Checking the Focus....................... 111
Magnifying Images ........................ 112
Changing Image Transitions .........113
Easy Operations
with Touch Actions .................. 113
Viewing Images on a TV ............... 115
Viewing Images
on a High-Definition TV ........... 116
Protecting Images ......................... 117
Erasing All Images ........................ 119
Organizing Images by Category
(My Category)..........................122
Tagging Images as Favorites ........ 124
Rotating Images ............................ 125
Resizing Images............................ 126
Trimming ....................................... 127
Adding Effects
with the My Colors Function .... 129
Correcting the Brightness
(i-Contrast)............................... 130
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......131
Printing from the Print List
(DPOF) .................................... 132
Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF) .................................... 134
5 Getting More Out of
Your Camera ....................... 81
6 Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies ................. 97
7 Using Playback and Other
Functions........................... 105

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Changing Functions.......................138
Changing Shooting Functions........143
Changing Playback Functions .......146
Changing the Start-up Image
or Sound ..................................147
Using Household Power................ 150
Troubleshooting ............................ 151
List of Messages that Appear
on the Screen .......................... 154
Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode ........................ 156
Menus ........................................... 158
Handling Precautions .................... 162
Specifications ................................ 163
Index ............................................. 166
•Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.
• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).
•The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are
represented by the following icons.
•: Troubleshooting tips.
•: Hints for getting more out of your camera.
•: Things you should be careful about.
•: Supplemental information.
•(p. xx): Reference pages. “xx” stands for page number.
•This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
8 Customizing the Camera ..137 9 Useful Information............ 149
Conventions Used in this Guide
(Up button)
(FUNC./SET button)
(Right button)
(Left button)
(Down button)
(Control dial)

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• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described
below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to
yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.
Camera
Battery, Battery Charger
Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Warning
•Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.
•Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor
immediately.
•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not
expressly described in this guide.
•To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
•Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
•Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
•Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera power off and remove the battery.
•Use only recommended power sources.
Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.
•Use only recommended batteries.
•Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
•
Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.
•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions
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Other Warnings
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
•Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
•Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
•Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support
data CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to
the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
Caution
•Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks
when hanging it by the strap.
•Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could damage the camera or lead to injury.
•Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
•Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
-Places subject to strong sunlight.
-Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
-Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause
deformation of the casing.
•Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger
terminals or plug.
This could result in fire, electrical shock or other damage.
•The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for
prolonged periods.

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•Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is
covered by your fingers or clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
Caution
•Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.
•When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
•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.
•Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,
or when you are not using it.
•Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire.
•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 batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
•Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire
or injuries.
•Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
•When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the LCD monitor.
•Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
Amode, and then how to view, erase and print 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 place 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. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash or touch the
screen.
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Strap

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This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations
with the touch of your finger.
Basic Touch Operations
Using the Touch Panel
Touch
Briefly touch the screen with
your finger.
Used for choosing icons or magnifying
images.
Double Tap
Quickly tap the screen twice.
Used in Playback mode to switch to
Index Display.
Drag
Touch and drag your finger
across the screen.
Used for playback operations such as
switching to the next image, or moving
the displayed location of magnified
images.

Using the Touch Panel
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Available Touch Operations
Shooting Mode
Choose a subject to focus on (Touch AF)
Choose an appropriate Shooting mode for
the scene
Change the flash mode
Shoot vertically*
*Appears when you hold the camera vertically
Correct the brightness (exposure
compensation)
Playback Mode
Switching the Display Magnified Display/
Index Display
Registering Commonly
Used Functions
(Touch Actions)
Do not install commercially available screen protectors. Since the camera
uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize
touch operations if you install a screen protector.
What if I cannot perform operations well?
When touching with your finger does not work
well, you can use the toggle attached to the strap
to perform operations. Only use the attached
toggle to perform operations. Do not use other
objects, such as pens or pencils.
You can calibrate the touch panel if you are
having difficulty choosing items or buttons
(p. 142).

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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.
●Align the Smarks on the battery and
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in and down .
Charge the battery.
●For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug and plug
the charger into a power outlet .
●For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into
the charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
XThe charge lamp lights red and charging
starts.
●The charge lamp will light green when
charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Remove the battery.
●Unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in and up .
Charging the Battery
CB-2LY
CB-2LYE
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.

Charging the Battery
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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
•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.
•Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.
•How to store the battery for long periods.
Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and
store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without
depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.
•The battery charger can also be used when abroad.
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do
not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.
•The battery may develop a bulge.
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the
end of its life span.
Purchase a new battery.
Number of shots 240
Playback Time (Hours) 6
Display Summary
Good.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted.
“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.
Using the battery and charger effectively
Attach the cover to a charged battery
so that the Smark is visible.

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Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
●If the memory card has a write-protect tab,
you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
●Slide the cover , and open it .
Insert the battery.
●Insert the battery as shown until it locks
into place with a click.
●Be sure to insert the battery in the correct
direction or it will not properly lock into
place.
Insert the memory card.
●Insert the memory card as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
●Be sure the memory card is oriented
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the
camera.
Close the cover.
●Close the cover , and slide it until it
locks into place with a click.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Terminals
Terminals

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
●Open the cover and press the battery lock
in the direction of the arrow.
XThe battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
●Push the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release it.
XThe memory card will pop up.
Approximate 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 card used.
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a
Shooting mode (p. 24).
Compatible Memory Cards
•SD memory cards
•SDHC memory cards
•MultiMediaCards
•MMCplus memory cards
•HC MMCplus memory cards
Memory Card 2GB 8GB
Number of shots 626 2505
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
Number of shots that can be taken

Setting the Date and Time
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SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked
position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take
or erase images.
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.
●Press the ON/OFF button.
XThe Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
●Press the qr buttons to choose an
option.
●Press the op buttons or turn the Âdial
to set a value.
●If you choose and press the op
buttons or turn the Âdial and choose
, you will set the time to daylight saving
(1 hour ahead).
Make the setting.
●Press the mbutton.
XOnce the date and time have been set,
the Date/Time screen will close.
●Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the
camera.
If the date/time battery is depleted, or you have not set the date and time, the
Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera. Set the correct
date and time.
What is the write-protect tab?
Setting the Date and Time
Reappearing Date/Time screen