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Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS User Manual

Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS
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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
ENGLISH
Basic
Downloading Images
to a Computer
Printing

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Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Camera
BrandCanon
ModelDigital IXUS 850 IS
Image Sensor TypeCCD
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5 inch
Optical Zoom3.8x
Digital Zoom4x
Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - f/5.8
Screen Size2.5 inches
Maximum Video Resolution640 x 480
Image StabilizationOptical
Weight (Body Only)150 g
Weight150 g
Focal Length4.6 - 17.3 mm
ISO Sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400
Shooting ModesPortrait, Landscape
Supported Flash MemorySD, SDHC
Storage MediaSD/SDHC Card
Battery TypeNB-5L
Effective Pixels7.1 MP

Summary

The Components Guide

Front View

Identifies external components on the front of the camera.

Back View

Details the external components on the back of the camera.

Controls

Explains the function and location of camera controls and buttons.

Indicators

Describes the meaning of various indicator lights and their blinking patterns.

Preparations

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the camera's battery pack.

Installing the Battery

Steps for correctly inserting the battery into the camera.

Inserting the Memory Card

Guide for inserting the memory card into its slot.

Removing the Memory Card

Steps to safely remove the memory card from the camera.

Setting the Date/Time

Procedure for setting the camera's date and time for accurate recording.

Setting the Display Language

How to select the preferred language for the camera's interface.

Shooting

Selecting a Shooting Mode

Guide to choosing different shooting modes like Auto, Manual, and Scene modes.

Using the Zoom

Instructions on how to operate the camera's zoom function for composition.

Using the Flash

How to enable and control the camera's flash for better lighting.

Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots

Details on using Macro and Infinity modes for specific subject distances.

Using the Self-Timer

Explains how to use the self-timer for delayed shots.

Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots

Customizing self-timer delay and the number of shots taken.

Playback and Erasing

Playback

How to view images stored on the memory card.

Erasing

Steps to delete unwanted images from the camera.

Menus and Settings

FUNC. Menu

Accessing and using the quick access FUNC. menu for shooting settings.

Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus

Overview of various menus for detailed camera setup and configuration.

Printing

Downloading Images to a Computer

Camera to Computer Connection

Methods for connecting the camera to a PC for image transfer.

System Requirements

Minimum hardware and software requirements for downloading images.

Preparing to Download Images

Steps for installing necessary software before connecting the camera.

Windows Downloading Images

Instructions for downloading images on Windows operating systems.

Macintosh Downloading Images

Instructions for downloading images on Macintosh operating systems.

Downloading Images Using the Camera

Transferring images directly from the camera using its operations.

Select & Transfer/Wallpaper

Options for selecting specific images for download or as wallpaper.

Safety Precautions

Warnings

Important safety warnings regarding flash, handling, and power.

Cautions

Specific cautions to prevent camera damage or malfunction.

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