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Canon IXUS 210 User Manual

Canon IXUS 210
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Table of Contents

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Canon IXUS 210 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCompact
BrandCanon
ModelIXUS 210
Sensor TypeCCD
Sensor Size1/2.3 inch
Effective Pixels14.1 megapixels
Image ProcessorDIGIC 4
Optical Zoom5x
Digital Zoom4x
Aperture Rangef/2.8-f/5.9
LCD Size3.5 inches
TouchscreenYes
ISO Range80-1600
Video Frame Rate30 fps
Image StabilizationOptical
Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC
Weight160 g (including battery and memory card)
Focal Length24-120mm
Shutter Speed15 – 1/3000 sec
Video Resolution1280 x 720
Battery TypeNB-6L

Summary

Checking the Package Contents

Using the Manuals

Read This First

Test Shots

Initial test shots to ensure correct image recording and camera functionality.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Guidance on personal use of recorded images and copyright law.

Warranty Limitations

Information regarding the camera's warranty and customer support.

LCD Monitor

Details on the LCD monitor's construction and potential pixel variations.

Camera Body Temperature

Note that the camera body may become warm during extended use.

What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot

Instructions for shooting with automatic camera settings.

Take good people shots

Guidance on capturing quality photos of people.

Shoot various other scenes

Advice for shooting in different environmental conditions.

Conventions Used in this Guide

Safety Precautions

Camera Safety Guidelines

Safety guidelines related to camera handling, flash use, and storage.

Battery and Charger Safety

Safety instructions for handling batteries and chargers.

Other Warnings and Cautions

Warnings about handling the camera carefully to avoid damage or injury.

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

Instructions for correctly attaching the strap and holding the camera.

Using the Touch Panel

Touch Panel Operations

Explains basic touch, double tap, and drag gestures on the screen.

Charging the Battery

Battery Charging Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for charging the camera battery.

Compatible Memory Cards

About Eye-Fi Cards

Information regarding Eye-Fi card compatibility and functions.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Component Insertion Guide

Step-by-step guide to insert the battery and memory card correctly.

Setting the Date and Time

Date/Time Setup Process

Procedure for setting the camera's date and time.

Setting the Display Language

Language Selection Guide

Instructions on how to change the camera's display language.

Formatting Memory Cards

Memory Card Formatting Steps

Steps for formatting a memory card before use.

Pressing the Shutter Button

Shutter Button Operation

Explains the two-stage press for focusing and shooting.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Smart Auto Shooting Guide

Guide to shooting using the camera's automatic scene detection.

Viewing Images

Image Playback Navigation

Methods to navigate and view images in playback mode.

Erasing Images

Image Deletion Process

Instructions on how to select and erase individual images.

Shooting Movies

Movie Shooting Procedure

Steps for recording video clips with the camera.

Viewing Movies

Movie Playback Process

Steps to play back recorded movies on the camera screen.

Transferring Images to a Computer

System Requirements

Specifies the necessary system requirements for transferring images.

Software Installation Preparations

Guide to preparing for software installation for image transfer.

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Lists the accessories included with the camera package.

Separately Sold Accessories

Details on optional power accessories like AC adapters and battery packs.

Learning More

Components Guide

Camera Controls Overview

Identifies and describes the various buttons and controls on the camera.

Mode Switch Functions

Explains the different shooting modes selectable via the mode switch.

Screen Display

Switching Display Modes

How to change the information displayed on the camera screen.

Indicator

Indicator Light Status

Explains the meaning of the camera's indicator light colors and states.

Histogram During Playback

Explains how to interpret the histogram for image brightness.

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations

Navigating the FUNC. Menu

Guide to accessing and using the Function menu for quick settings.

MENU – Basic Operations

Navigating the Main Menu

Instructions for accessing and using the camera's main menu system.

Changing the Sound Settings

Muting and Volume Adjustment

How to adjust or mute camera operational sounds.

Changing the Screen Brightness

LCD Brightness Adjustment

Procedure to adjust the brightness level of the LCD screen.

Returning the Camera to Default Settings

Resetting Camera Settings

How to restore the camera to its factory default settings.

Low Level Memory Card Formatting

Low-Level Formatting Procedure

Steps for performing a low-level format on a memory card.

Power Saving Function

Auto Power Down Settings

How to configure the camera's automatic power-off feature.

Shooting in Special Conditions

Commonly Used Functions Introduction

Introduction to common shooting functions and modes.

Shooting in Various Conditions

Selecting Shooting Modes

Guide to choosing appropriate scene modes for different shooting conditions.

Adding Effects and Shooting

Fish-eye Effect

How to apply a fish-eye lens distortion effect while shooting.

Miniature Effect

Guide to achieving a miniature model look in photos.

Creative Light Effect

How to change background light points into predetermined shapes at night.

Detecting a Smile and Shooting

Smile Shutter Function

How to use the camera to automatically shoot when a smile is detected.

Using the Wink Self-Timer

Wink Detection for Self-Timer

Using a wink to trigger the self-timer for photos.

Using the Face Self-Timer

Face Detection Self-Timer

Using face detection to trigger the self-timer for group photos.

Turning the Flash Off

Flash Settings Control

Instructions on how to disable the camera's flash.

Zooming in Closely on Subjects

Digital Zoom Functionality

How to use digital zoom to enlarge subjects beyond optical zoom limits.

Inserting the Date and Time

Date Stamp Feature

How to embed shooting date and time information onto images.

Using the Self-Timer

Standard Self-Timer Operation

How to use the self-timer for group shots with a 10-second delay.

Choosing Settings Yourself

Introduction to P Mode

Explains learning to use camera functions in Program AE (P) mode.

Shooting in Program AE

Program AE Shooting Guide

How to set up and shoot using the Program AE mode.

Adjusting the Brightness

Exposure Compensation Adjustment

How to adjust the image brightness using exposure compensation.

Turning the Flash On

Instructions on enabling the flash to fire for every shot.

Changing the Focus Range

Macro/Infinity Focus Options

How to adjust focus range for close-up or distant subjects.

Changing Image Size & Quality

Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

How to select the image resolution or pixel count.

Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

How to choose between Fine and Normal image quality settings.

Changing the ISO Speed

ISO Speed Settings

Guide to adjusting the ISO sensitivity for different lighting conditions.

Adjusting the White Balance

White Balance Function

How to set the optimal white balance for natural colors in various lighting.

Continuous Shooting

Continuous Shooting Mode

How to capture multiple shots consecutively by holding the shutter button.

Changing the Tone of an Image

My Colors Feature

How to adjust image tone to sepia, black and white, or other color effects.

Custom Color & Two Second Self-Timer

Custom Color Settings

Adjusting contrast, sharpness, and color saturation.

Two Second Self-Timer

Using a 2-second self-timer to avoid camera shake.

Customizing the Self-Timer

Setting Delay Time and Shots

How to customize self-timer delay and number of shots.

Changing Composition with Focus Lock

Focus Lock Procedure

How to lock focus and exposure to recompose the shot.

Getting More Out of Your Camera

Changing the AF Frame Mode

AF Frame Mode Selection

How to change the auto focus frame mode for different shooting scenarios.

Magnifying the Focal Point

AF-Point Zoom Function

How to magnify the AF frame to check focus precisely.

Fixed Frame Focus

Using a single AF frame for specific point focusing.

Choosing the Subject to Focus On

Touch AF Operation

How to select a subject or location on screen to focus on.

Shooting with the AF Lock

AF Lock Functionality

How to lock the focus and recompose the scene.

Shooting with Servo AF

Servo AF for Moving Subjects

How to track moving subjects with continuous focus adjustment.

Changing the Metering Mode

Metering Mode Selection

How to choose metering modes for different lighting conditions.

AE and FE Lock

AE Lock for Exposure

How to lock the exposure settings before shooting.

FE Lock for Flash Exposure

How to lock flash exposure settings.

Correcting Brightness (i-Contrast)

i-Contrast Functionality

How to automatically adjust image brightness and contrast.

Red-Eye Correction & Shut Eyes

Red-Eye Correction Feature

How to automatically correct red-eye in flash photos.

Blink Detection Function

How the camera detects and warns about closed eyes in shots.

Shooting with Slow Synchro

Slow Synchro Flash Mode

How to use slow shutter speed with flash for balanced lighting.

Shooting Long Exposures

Long Exposure Settings

How to set shutter speeds from 1 to 15 seconds for long exposures.

Changing Color and Shooting

Color Accent Feature

How to retain one color while making the rest of the image black and white.

Color Swap Function

Color Swap Feature

How to swap one color in an image for another.

Using Movie Functions

Changing Movie Mode & Image Quality

Movie Mode Selection

How to choose between Standard, Color Accent, and Color Swap movie modes.

Image Quality Settings

How to select resolution and frame rate for movie recording.

AE Lock/Exposure Shift

AE Lock Operation

How to lock exposure settings independently of focus.

Other Shooting Functions

Digital Zoom Function

Using digital zoom for close-ups.

AF Assist Beam Control

Turning the AF assist beam on or off.

IS-Mode Settings

Adjusting image stabilization settings.

Playback Functions

Movie Control Panel Summary

Overview of controls for movie playback.

Editing Movies

Movie Editing Range

How to trim the beginning or end of recorded movies.

Using Playback and Editing Functions

Quickly Searching Images

Index Display Search

How to display multiple images at once for quick searching.

Scrolling Image Search

Using scrolling to search through images.

Viewing Images in Filtered Playback

Applying Search Filters

How to filter images by category, date, or file type.

Viewing Slideshows

Starting the Slideshow

How to automatically play back images as a slideshow.

Filtered Slideshow Playback

Viewing slideshows with filtered images.

Checking the Focus

Magnifying Focus Area

How to magnify parts of an image to check focus.

Image Magnification & Transitions

Image Magnification

How to zoom in and out on images during playback.

Changing Image Transitions

Selecting transition effects between images in single playback.

Easy Operations with Touch Actions

Touch Action Customization

How to register and use custom functions with screen drag gestures.

Viewing Images on a TV

Connecting Camera to TV

Steps to connect the camera to a TV using the AV cable.

Viewing Images on HD TV

Connecting Camera to HD TV

Steps to connect the camera to a high-definition TV using an HDMI cable.

Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)

Smart Shuffle Image Selection

How the camera selects and displays related images.

Protecting Images

Image Protection Method

How to protect important images from accidental deletion.

Erasing All Images

Bulk Image Deletion

How to erase all images on the memory card at once.

Organizing Images by Category

My Category Function

How to organize images into custom categories.

Tagging Images as Favorites

Marking Favorite Images

How to tag images as favorites for easier viewing and management.

Rotating Images

Image Rotation Feature

How to change the orientation of an image and save it.

Resizing Images

Image Resizing Process

How to resize images to a lower pixel setting and save as a new file.

Trimming Images

Image Trimming Process

How to cut out a portion of an image and save it as a new file.

Adding Effects with My Colors

My Colors Effect Application

How to change image colors and save as a separate image.

Correcting Brightness (i-Contrast)

i-Contrast Correction

How to automatically correct image brightness and contrast.

Correcting Red-Eye Effect

Red-Eye Correction Feature

How to automatically correct red-eye in images and save them.

Printing

Printing Images

Connecting Camera for Printing

Steps to connect the camera to a PictBridge printer.

Printing from Print List (DPOF)

Adding Images to Print List

How to add images to the DPOF print list.

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)

Print Settings Configuration

How to set print type, date, and file number for chosen images.

Customizing Camera Settings

Changing Camera Settings

Adjusting Camera Sounds

How to change operation sounds and volume.

Disabling Hints & Tips

How to turn off on-screen hints and tips.

Changing the Start-up Screen

Start-up Image Options

How to change the image displayed when the camera turns on.

Registering Custom Start-up Images

How to set a recorded image as the start-up screen.

Changing Screen Color & File Numbering

Screen Color Options

How to change the color scheme of the camera's display.

File Number Assignment

How to configure file numbering sequences.

Creating Folders & Lens Retract Time

Creating Folders by Shooting Date

How to organize images into folders based on shooting date.

Lens Retract Time Setting

How to adjust when the lens retracts after use.

Power Saving Function Control

How to turn off or adjust the power saving feature.

Screen Shut-Off Time & World Clock

Screen Shut-Off Time Adjustment

How to set the auto-off time for the LCD screen.

Using the World Clock

How to set and use different time zones for recording dates/times.

Changing the Date and Time

Date and Time Settings

Procedure to adjust the camera's date and time.

Calibrating the Touch Panel

Touch Panel Calibration Steps

Steps to calibrate the touch panel for accurate input.

Changing Shooting Function Settings

Turning off the AF Assist Beam

How to disable the AF assist beam.

Turning Off Red-Eye Reduction

How to disable the red-eye reduction function.

Changing Image Display After Shooting

Image Display Timing

How to change the duration the image displays after shooting.

Image Display Information

How to change the amount of information shown after shooting.

Displaying the Overlay

Overlay Display Options

How to display gridlines or a 3:2 guide on the screen.

Changing the IS-Mode Settings

Image Stabilization Modes

How to adjust image stabilization for different shooting situations.

Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout)

Icon Layout Customization

How to change the order of on-screen icons.

Changing Playback Function Settings

Turning Off Active Display

How to disable screen interaction for image switching.

Choosing Initial Playback Image

How to set whether the last viewed or last shot image displays first.

Useful Information

Using Household Power

AC Adapter Kit Connection

Steps to connect the camera for continuous power using an AC adapter.

Using an Eye-Fi Card

Eye-Fi Card Functionality

How to use an Eye-Fi card for wireless image transfer.

Connection Status Check

How to check the Eye-Fi card's connection status.

Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer

How to turn off the Eye-Fi transfer function.

Troubleshooting

Power Issues

Solutions for problems related to camera power and battery.

Shooting Problems

Solutions for common issues encountered during shooting.

Image Blur and Quality Issues

Troubleshooting for blurry images and rough/grainy appearance.

Playback and Movie Issues

Solutions for problems with playback, movies, and zoom.

Screen and Computer Issues

Troubleshooting for touch screen and computer transfer problems.

List of Error Messages

Explanation of common error messages and their solutions.

Handling Precautions

General guidelines for handling the camera to prevent damage.

Information Displayed on the Screen

Shooting Information Display

Explanation of icons and data shown during shooting.

Functions Available in Shooting Modes

Table showing function availability across different shooting modes.

Menus

Shooting Menu Overview

Details of functions available in the camera's shooting menu.

Set up Menu Options

List of settings and their corresponding pages in the setup menu.

Playback Menu Options

List of functions available in the playback menu.

Print Menu Options

List of functions available in the print menu.

Specifications

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