Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS User Manual

Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 201–209).
Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide
Basic Operations
Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Various Shooting Methods
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting to a TV
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.1 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/1.7 \
Maximum image resolution	4000 x 3000 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3.7 x
Focal length range	7.7 - 28.5 mm
Digital SLR	No
Focus	TTL
Closest focusing distance	0.05 m
ISO sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, AUTO
Internal memory	32 MB
Compatible memory cards	mmc, sd
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	avi
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Product color	Silver
Scene modes	beach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Underwater
Photo effects	black&white, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
White balance	auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Viewfinder type	Optical

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	59.9 mm
Width	95.9 mm
Height	27.6 mm
Weight	165 g

Summary

Getting Started

Preparations

Steps for setting up the camera, including battery and memory card installation.

Shooting Still Images

Guide to capturing still photographs using the camera's auto mode.

Downloading Images to a Computer

Instructions for transferring image files from the camera to a computer.

Learning More

Components Guide

Detailed identification and description of the camera's physical parts and features.

Using the Touch Control Dial

Explanation of how to operate the camera using the touch control dial interface.

Basic Operations

Menus and Settings

Overview of camera menus and how to adjust various settings for operation.

Using the LCD Monitor

Guide on how to display and use information shown on the camera's LCD screen.

Commonly Used Shooting Functions

Shooting with the Optical Zoom

Instructions on how to use the camera's optical zoom feature for photography.

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

Guide on combining optical and digital zoom for varied magnification effects.

Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)

Guide to achieving close-up shots using the digital macro mode for detailed photography.

Various Shooting Methods

Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions

Guidance on using specific shooting modes for various environmental or subject conditions.

Shooting in Manual Mode

Instructions for manually adjusting camera settings like exposure and white balance.

Continuous Shooting

Explanation of how to capture multiple shots in rapid succession.

Playback/Erasing

Magnifying Images

How to zoom in on captured images for detailed review on the camera's LCD.

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

Method to view multiple images simultaneously in an index grid format.

Erasing Images

Procedures for deleting unwanted photos from the memory card.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Setting the DPOF Print Settings

Configuring print order format settings for direct printing or photo services.

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings

Specifying image transfer order for computer downloads via DPOF.

Connecting to a TV

Shooting/Playback Using a TV

Instructions on how to connect the camera to a television for viewing images.

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Changing My Camera Settings

How to customize camera features like startup image and sounds.

Registering My Camera Settings

Steps to save custom camera settings for startup images and sounds.

Troubleshooting

Camera

Solutions for common camera operational issues and error messages.

LCD monitor

Troubleshooting tips for issues related to the camera's LCD screen display.

Shooting

Guidance for resolving problems encountered during the photo shooting process.

List of Messages

Naming error!

Explanation and solution for file naming conflicts or limits during image saving.

Change the battery pack.

Guidance on replacing or recharging the battery when power is insufficient.

Appendix

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for operating the camera and its accessories.

Handling the Memory Card

Guidelines for safely handling, inserting, and formatting memory cards.

Specifications

Technical details and specifications of the Canon DIGITAL IXUS 960 IS camera.