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General| Brand | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | IXUS 117 HS |
| Category | Digital Camera |
| Language | English |
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Lists all items supplied with the camera package for verification.
Details the included user guides and the digital camera solution disk.
Instructions for initial test shots and a disclaimer regarding camera malfunctions.
Advises against recording images that infringe copyright laws for personal use.
Directs users to the Warranty System Booklet for warranty details and support contacts.
Information on LCD monitor pixel specifications and camera body temperature.
Covers flash usage, storage, power sources, product handling, cleaning, and liquid contact.
Guidelines for using recommended batteries, placing them near flames, and handling power cords.
Advice on preventing damage from impacts, screen damage, flash usage, and storage locations.
Precautions against aiming at bright light sources and preventing dust/sand entry.
Information on flash smoke, battery removal, disposal, charger unplugging, and pet safety.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the cover, inserting, charging, and removing the battery.
Details on shot counts, playback time, charge indicator icons, and effective battery usage.
Lists memory card types compatible with the camera, including SD, SDHC, and SDXC.
Notes on Eye-Fi card functionality, approval requirements, and potential compatibility issues.
Instructions for checking the memory card's write-protect tab and opening the camera cover.
Guidance on inserting the battery and memory card correctly into the camera.
Steps for properly closing the camera's battery and memory card cover.
Explanation for the '[Memory card locked]' error and how to resolve it.
Procedure for safely removing the battery and memory card from the camera.
Information on shots per memory card size and factors affecting shot count.
How to check the number of shots that can still be taken on the memory card.
Steps for setting the date and time when turning on the camera for the first time.
Explains why the Date/Time screen may reappear each time the camera is turned on.
Instructions on how to set the camera's time for daylight saving adjustments.
Guide to changing the date and time settings through the camera's menu system.
Details on the built-in battery that retains date/time settings and how it is charged.
Instructions for selecting and setting the desired display language on the camera screen.
Troubleshooting tip for when a clock display appears instead of the settings screen.
Steps to format a memory card, including selecting options and confirming the process.
Information on formatting completion and warnings about data erasure and card disposal.
Explanation of half-press for focusing and full-press for taking the picture.
Explains why the shutter sound length may change and potential causes of blurry images.
Steps to turn on the camera and set the mode switch to AUTO for automatic shooting.
Guidance on using the zoom lever and pressing the shutter halfway to focus the subject.
Instructions for fully pressing the shutter button to capture the image.
Answers common 'What if' questions regarding image quality, focus frames, and camera sounds.
How to access the mode for viewing images that have already been taken.
Methods for browsing through images, including single view and line search.
Procedure to switch from image viewing mode back to the camera's shooting mode.
Steps for selecting and permanently deleting images from the memory card.
How to set the mode switch to AUTO to prepare for shooting movies.
Guidance on composing shots and pressing the movie button to start recording.
Information on changing composition, avoiding microphone contact, and button sounds.
How to stop recording a movie and what happens after shooting is completed.
Notes on zooming during recording and estimated shooting times for different memory cards.
Steps to enter the mode for viewing recorded movie clips.
How to choose, play, pause, and adjust volume for recorded movies.
Advice on playing movies on a computer and potential playback issues.
Instructions for installing the necessary software for transferring images and movies.
Lists the operating system, hardware, and display requirements for Windows users.
Lists the operating system, hardware, and display requirements for Mac users.
Detailed steps for installing the software on Windows and Macintosh systems.
Steps to finish the software installation, including restarting and removing the CD-ROM.
Instructions for turning off the camera, opening the cover, and connecting the interface cable.
How to turn on the camera after connecting it to the computer.
Steps for opening the CameraWindow application on Windows and Macintosh.
Process for importing images, their sorting, and closing the transfer window.
Discusses limitations when transferring images without using the included software.
Details on items that are included with the camera, such as straps and cables.
Lists optional power supplies like battery chargers and AC adapter kits.
Information on using chargers and adapter kits in different regions with varying voltage.
Information on optional external flashes for extended illumination.
Details on optional items like HDMI cables and waterproof camera cases.
How to connect the camera to Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers for direct printing.
Emphasizes using genuine Canon accessories for optimal performance and to avoid damage.
Includes trademark acknowledgments and information on MPEG-4 licensing.
Explains symbols related to WEEE and Battery Directives for product disposal.
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