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Canon PowerShot IXUS 105 User Manual

Canon PowerShot IXUS 105
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Getting
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Table of Contents

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Canon PowerShot IXUS 105 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCanon
ModelPowerShot IXUS 105
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

Instructions on how to attach the strap and hold the camera securely.

Charging the Battery

Step-by-step guide on how to charge the camera's battery.

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

List of compatible memory card types for the camera.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Procedure for inserting the battery and memory card into the camera.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Instructions for safely removing the battery and memory card.

Setting the Date and Time

Guide to setting the camera's date and time for accurate image metadata.

Setting the Display Language

How to change the language displayed on the camera's screen.

Formatting Memory Cards

Procedure for formatting a memory card to ensure proper camera operation.

Pressing the Shutter Button

Explanation of how to press the shutter button for focusing and shooting.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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

Viewing Images

How to view images taken with the camera on the screen.

Erasing Images

Procedure for deleting unwanted images from the camera.

Shooting Movies

Instructions on how to shoot videos with the camera.

Viewing Movies

How to play back recorded movies on the camera's screen.

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing

Guide to transferring photos and videos from camera to computer.

Accessories

Overview of accessories supplied with the camera.

Separately Sold Accessories

Information on optional accessories available for purchase.

Learning More

Components Guide

Identification of camera parts and their functions.

Indicator

Explanation of the camera's indicator lights and their meanings.

Screen Display

How to change and understand the information displayed on the camera screen.

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations

Guide to using the FUNC. menu for quick shooting adjustments.

MENU – Basic Operations

How to navigate the camera's main menu for various settings.

Changing the Sound Settings

Instructions for muting sounds or adjusting volume levels.

Changing the Screen Brightness

How to adjust the brightness of the camera's LCD screen.

Returning the Camera to Default Settings

Procedure to reset all camera settings to their original defaults.

Low Level Memory Card Formatting

Guide to performing low-level formatting for memory cards.

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

Explanation of the automatic power-down feature for battery saving.

Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

Shooting in Various Conditions

How to select modes for different shooting environments and subjects.

Take portraits (Portrait)

Mode for capturing soft portraits of people.

Take snapshots at night (Night Snapshot)

Mode for shooting cityscapes or people in night settings.

Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets)

Mode for capturing moving subjects like children and pets.

Take indoor shots (Indoor)

Mode for shooting indoors with natural colors.

Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light)

Mode for shooting in dark places with reduced shake.

Take shots of people at the beach (Beach)

Mode for shooting bright people on sunny beaches.

Shoot underwater (Underwater)

Mode for underwater photography with a waterproof case.

Take shots of foliage (Foliage)

Mode for capturing trees and leaves in vivid colors.

Take shots of people in snow (Snow)

Mode for shooting people against snowy backgrounds.

Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks)

Mode for capturing fireworks in vivid colors.

Modes for other scenes

Information on other available scene modes like Face Self-Timer.

Turning the Flash Off

Instructions on how to disable the camera's flash.

Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

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

Digital Tele-Converter

Using digital tele-converter for increased focal length and reduced shake.

Inserting the Date and Time

How to embed shooting date and time onto images.

Using the Self-Timer

Procedure for using the self-timer to capture group photos.

Using the Face Self-Timer

How to use the face self-timer for group shots with the photographer.

Choosing Settings Yourself

Shooting in Program AE

Guide to adjusting camera settings for optimal exposure in Program AE mode.

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

How to adjust exposure compensation for brighter or darker images.

Turning the Flash On

Instructions on how to ensure the flash fires for every shot.

Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)

How to adjust focus for distant subjects using Infinity mode.

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

Guide to taking detailed close-up shots of objects.

Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

How to select the image resolution or size for photos.

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

How to adjust image quality settings (Fine/Normal).

Changing the ISO Speed

Guide to setting the ISO speed for different lighting conditions.

Adjusting the White Balance

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

Custom White Balance

Procedure for manually setting white balance based on ambient light.

Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)

How to change image tone to sepia or black and white.

Continuous Shooting

Instructions for shooting multiple photos consecutively.

Getting More Out of Your Camera

Changing the AF Frame Mode

How to adjust the autofocus frame mode for different shooting scenarios.

Face AiAF

Explanation of Face Auto Area AF for detecting and focusing on faces.

Center

Setting the AF frame to lock onto the center for precise focus.

Magnifying the Focal Point

How to magnify the focal point on the screen to check focus.

Shooting with the AF Lock

Procedure for locking focus and recomposing shots.

Changing the Metering Mode

How to select metering modes for accurate exposure measurement.

Shooting with the AE Lock

How to lock exposure settings for consistent lighting.

Shooting with the FE Lock

How to lock flash exposure for consistent flash output.

Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)

Using i-Contrast to automatically improve image brightness and contrast.

Red-Eye Correction

How to automatically correct red-eye in images.

Shooting with Slow Synchro

Using slow shutter with flash to brighten subjects and backgrounds.

Shooting Long Exposures

How to set shutter speeds for long exposures, requiring a tripod.

Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

Changing the Image Quality

How to select image quality settings for movie recording.

AE Lock/Exposure Shift

How to lock exposure or shift it before shooting movies.

Other Shooting Functions

Overview of other shooting functions applicable to movies.

Playback Functions

Summary of functions available for movie playback.

Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

Quickly Searching Images

How to use index display to quickly find images.

Searching for Images Using the Jump Display

Methods for searching images by date, type, or sequence.

Viewing Slideshows

How to automatically play back images as a slideshow.

Checking the Focus

How to magnify areas of an image to check focus accuracy.

Magnifying Images

How to zoom in on images for closer inspection.

Changing Image Transitions

Selecting transition effects for image display during slideshows.

Viewing Images on a TV

Instructions for connecting the camera to a TV to view images.

Protecting Images

How to protect important images from accidental erasure.

Erasing All Images

Procedure for erasing all images from the camera at once.

Rotating Images

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

Resizing Images

How to resize images to a lower pixel setting.

Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)

Using i-Contrast to automatically improve image brightness and contrast.

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect

How to automatically correct red-eye in saved images.

Printing

Printing Images

Guide to printing photos directly from the camera to a PictBridge printer.

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)

How to select images and specify print settings using DPOF.

Print Settings

Setting print type, date, and file number for images.

Choosing the Number of Copies

How to select images and specify the number of copies to print.

Set All Images to Print Once

Option to select all images for printing at once.

Clearing All Selections

How to cancel all selected print settings.

Printing Images with DPOF Settings

Printing images after configuring DPOF settings.

Customizing Camera Settings

Changing Camera Settings

How to customize convenient and commonly used camera functions.

Turning Off the Start-up Image

How to disable the start-up image displayed when turning on the camera.

Changing the File Number Assignment

How to change how file numbers are assigned to images.

Creating Folders by Shooting Date

How to create folders based on the shooting date of images.

Changing the Lens Retract Time

Adjusting the time before the lens retracts after shooting.

Turning off the Power Saving Function

How to turn off the automatic power-saving feature.

Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time

Adjusting the time before the LCD screen turns off automatically.

Changing Shooting Function Settings

How to adjust various shooting function settings.

Turning off the AF Assist Beam

How to disable the AF assist beam for low light focusing.

Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function

How to turn off the red-eye reduction lamp.

Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting

Adjusting how long images are displayed after shooting.

Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting

Customizing the post-shot image display options.

Displaying the Overlay

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

Changing the IS-Mode Settings

Adjusting image stabilization settings for different shooting conditions.

Changing Playback Function Settings

How to adjust playback settings.

Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback

Selecting which image appears first when entering playback mode.

Useful Information

Using Household Power

How to use the AC adapter kit for continuous camera power.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common camera problems and error messages.

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen

Explanation of various error messages and their meanings.

Information Displayed on the Screen

Details on the shooting information display screen.

Shooting (Information Display)

Explanation of icons and data shown during shooting.

Playback (Detailed Information Display)

Explanation of data shown in detailed playback view.

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Table showing function availability across different shooting modes.

Menus

Overview of the camera's menu system structure.

Shooting Menu

List of functions and settings available in the shooting menu.

Set Up Menu

List of functions and settings available in the setup menu.

Playback Menu

List of functions and settings available in the playback menu.

Print Menu

List of functions and settings available in the print menu.

Handling Precautions

Important guidelines for safely handling and maintaining the camera.

Specifications

Technical specifications of the camera and its components.

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