Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS User manual

The Components Guide
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
CDI-E295-010 XX06XXX
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
© 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
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Basic
Downloading Images
to a Computer
Printing

The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according
to the flowchart below.
Flowchart and Reference Guides
System Map
Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)
• Read this first.
Advanced Camera
User Guide
Direct Print User
Guide
Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)
Software Starter
Guide
ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser Software
User Guide
• PDF manuals available on
the Canon website.
http://web.canon.jp/
Imaging/information-e.html
For information on included items
and items sold separately
The Components Guide
Preparations
• Charging the battery
• Installing the battery and memory card
• Setting the date, time and language
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Handling precautions, references
to the various shooting and
playback functions
Printing
• Installing the software
• Downloading images to a computer
• Using the software
In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide, and
the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide. Also,
"battery" refers to the battery pack.

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Front View
Wrist Strap Mount
Microphone (Advanced Guide pp. p. 42, 86)
Viewfinder Window (Advanced Guide p. 18)
AF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide p. 24)
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Advanced Guide p. 34)
Self-Timer Lamp (p. 16)
Flash (p. 14)
Lens
* When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch
it on other items.
The Components Guide
Attaching the Wrist Strap*
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Back View
LCD Monitor (Advanced Guide pp. 12, 15)
Viewfinder (Advanced Guide p. 18)
DIGITAL Terminal (p. 27)
A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 103)
Terminal Cover
Tripod Socket
DC Coupler Terminal Cover (Advanced Guide p. 125)
Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 6)
The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected
simultaneously.

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Controls
Speaker
Power Lamp
Power Button (p. 10)
Indicators (p. 4)
Zoom Lever (p. 14, Advanced Guide p. 73)
Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto)
Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify)
Shutter Button (p. 10)
Mode Dial (pp. 10, 11)
(Print/Share) Button (pp. 22, 30)
FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 20, Advanced Guide p. 22)
DISP. (Display) Button (Advanced Guide p. 12)
MENU Button (p. 21, Advanced Guide p. 23)
(Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Button (p. 15)
(ISO Speed)/ (Jump)/ Button (Advanced Guide pp. 65, 76)
(Flash)/ Button (p. 14)
(Single Image Erase)/ (Continuous)/ (Self-timer)
/ Button (pp. 16, 19, Advanced Guide p. 37)
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Indicators
The camera indicators light or blink under the following
circumstances.
Upper Indicator
Green: Ready to shoot
Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring
(when connected to a computer)
Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
Lower Indicator
Yellow: Macro mode/infinity mode/AF lock mode
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once)
Never do the following while an indicator is blinking green.
These actions may corrupt image data.
• Shake or jolt the camera
• Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery
cover

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1. Charging the Battery.
Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances.
• When using the battery for the first time.
• When the "Change the battery pack." message displays.
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.
2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or
attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LXE) and
plug it into a power outlet.
• Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
The charge indicator will light orange while the battery is
charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete.
Charging takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Preparations
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it
for longer than 24 hours continuously.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 121).
Charge Indicator
For CB-2LX For CB-2LXE
Align these symbols
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2. Installing the Battery.
1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it ( ,
).
2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( ) and
insert the battery until it locks.
To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of
the arrow ( ) and hold it while pulling the battery out.
3. Inserting the Memory Card.
1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover.
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause
the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to
malfunction.
Î See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 123).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 29).
Battery Lock
Back

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To Remove the Memory Card
Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then
release it.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards
with this camera.
These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
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First Time Settings
Setting the Date/Time
1. Press the power button ( ).
2. Use the or button to select an item and the or
button to change its value ( ).
To set the daylight saving option, select the icon and use the
or button to configure the setting.
3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the
FUNC./SET button ( ).
The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 21).
• A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to
save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges
when the main battery is in the camera. When you pur-
chase the camera, place the main battery in it for approx-
imately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
(sold separately) to charge the lithium battery. It will
charge even if the camera is turned off.
• The date/time settings may be lost after approximately
three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the
date/time settings if this occurs.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Setting the World Clock (p. 20).

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Setting the Display Language
1. Turn the mode dial to (playback).
2. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU
button.
3. Use the , , or button to select a language and
press the FUNC./SET button.
The display language can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 21).
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1. Press the power button.
The start-up sound will play and the
start-up image will display in the LCD
monitor.
• Pressing the power button again
turns the power off.
• To switch to the setting that mutes all
sounds (except for the warning
sound), press and hold the DISP.
button while pressing the power button.
2. Turn the mode dial to (Auto).
3. Aim the camera at the subject.
4. Focus and shoot.
1. Press the shutter button
halfway to focus.
When the camera focuses, it
beeps twice and the indicator
lights green (orange when the
flash fires). In addition, a
green AF frame appears in the
LCD monitor on the portion of the image used to set the focus.
Shooting
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 12).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 19).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 26).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: My Camera Menu (p. 28).
Power button
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2. Press the shutter button fully to
shoot.
The shutter sound will play and the
image will record. The indicator will
blink green while the image is
recorded to the memory card.
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting
After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for
approximately 2 seconds.
You can continue to display images regardless of the review duration
setting with the following procedures.
• Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.
• Pressing the FUNC./SET or DISP. button while the image is dis-
played in the LCD monitor.
To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway.
Selecting a Shooting Mode
1. Turn the mode dial to the desired mode ( ).
In the , and modes, press the FUNC./SET button
( ) and use the or button to select a shooting mode ( ),
then press the FUNC./SET button ( ).
ÎSee Indicators (p. 4).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Setting the Image Stabilizer
Function (p. 32).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods
available.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Review (p. 24).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Checking for Focus Right After
Shooting (p. 67).
ÎSee Erasing (p. 19).
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Shooting Modes
AUTO The camera automatically selects settings.
MANUAL
Manual
Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white
balance, my colors or ISO speed.
Digital Macro
Allows you to shoot when the distance from the lens (at
maximum wide angle) to the subject is within 3 – 60 cm (1.2
in. – 2.0 ft.). The subject can be shown larger than in
standard macro mode because the camera trims the image
edges and zooms in with the digital zoom.
Color Accent
Use this option to
have only the color
specified in the LCD
monitor remain and to
transform all others to
black and white.
Color Swap
Use this option
to transform a
color specified
in the LCD
monitor into
another.
Stitch Assist
Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be
merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a
computer.
SPECIAL
SCENE
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.
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 a
blue tinge and
without making
people appear
dark against a
snowy background.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 33).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 35).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 60). ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 62).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 44).

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SPECIAL
SCENE
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.
Aquarium
Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color
balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor
aquarium.
Underwater
Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-
DC9 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white
balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images
with a natural hue.
MOVIE
Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button.
You can select from the following modes: [ Standard]; [ Fast Frame Rate]
suitable for sports or fast motion ; [ Compact] convenient for email
attachments; [ Color Accent] for recording all colors in black and white except
for the selected color; and [ Color Swap] for recording a selected color as a
different color.
•The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod
to avoid camera shake.
•In , , , , , or mode, the ISO speed may
increase and cause noise in the image depending on the
scene being shot.
• In mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more from
the end of the lens.
•To shoot underwater, install the camera in Waterproof Case
WP-DC9 (sold separately).
•We recommend you use Waterproof Case WP-DC9 for
shooting at ski resorts or beaches.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 40).
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Using the Zoom
1. Press the zoom lever toward or .
The zoom can be adjusted from 28 – 105 mm (focal length) in
35mm film equivalent terms.
Using the Flash
1. Press the button ( ) and use the or button to
switch between modes ( ).
Î See the Advanced Guide: Red-Eye Reduction Function (p. 34).
Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the Slow Synchro Function (p. 34).
You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached
to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning
icon appears.
The option cannot be set in (Auto) mode.
Wide Angle: Zooms
out from the subject.
Telephoto: Zooms in
on the subject.
Auto
On
Off
Î
See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 144).
See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 11).
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Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
1. Press the / button ( ) and use the or button
to switch between modes ( ).
To Cancel: press the / button and use the or button to
display .
Macro
Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items.
Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject
• Maximum wide angle setting: 47 × 35 mm (1.8 × 1.4 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.)
• Maximum telephoto setting: 109 × 82 mm (4.3 × 3.2 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 30 cm (12 in.)
Infinity
Use this mode to record subjects 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more from the end of
the lens.
•Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro
mode since images composed with the viewfinder may
be off-center.
•The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used
in macro mode.
The option cannot be set in (Auto) mode.
Î
See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 144).
See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 11).
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Using the Self-Timer
1. Press the button ( ) and use the or button to
display , or ( ).
• When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will
activate and the self-timer lamp will blink (when using red-eye
reduction, it will stay lit for the last 2 seconds).
• You can change the delay time and number of shots with the
option (p. 17).
To Cancel: press the button and display .
*1 This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (Advanced Guide p. 104).
*2 Default setting.
*3 Default setting is 3 shots.
10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 sec. after you press the shutter button.
• 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer lamp and sound
speed up*1.
2 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 2 sec. after you press the shutter button.
• The self-timer sound beeps quickly*1when you press the shutter
button and the shutter releases 2 sec. later.
Custom Timer : you can change the delay time (0–10*2, 15, 20, 30
sec.) and number of shots (1–10*3).
• When [Delay] is set to 2 or more sec., the self-timer sound begins
to beep 2 sec. before the shutter releases. When [Shots] is set to
more than 1, the self-timer sound only beeps before the first shot.
The self-timer cannot be used in some shooting modes.
Î
See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 144).
See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 11).
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 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )
1. In the [ (Rec)] menu, select
[Self-timer] and press the FUNC./
SET button.
2. Use the or button to select
[Delay] or [Shots] and the or
button to change the setting and
press the FUNC./SET button.
3. Press the MENU button.
ÎSee Menus and Settings (p. 21).
If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs.
•The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings
selected for the first shot.
•If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens
because the flash must charge.
•The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in mem-
ory of the camera fills.
•Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card
becomes full.
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1. Turn the mode dial to (playback) ( ).
The last image that was played back appears (Resume Playback).
If additional images were shot after viewing images in playback
mode, the last image that was shot will appear instead. If the
memory card has been switched, or the images on the memory
card have been edited with a computer, the newest image on the
memory card appears.
2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to
view ( ).
• Use the button to move to the previous image and the
button to move the next image.
Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but
shows them less clearly.
Playback
ÎSee the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods
available