Canon POWERSHOT IXUS100IS - User Manual

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Summary

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the camera's battery using the included charger.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Guide on how to properly insert the battery and memory card into the camera.

Setting the Date and Time

Steps to set the camera's internal date and time settings for accurate recording.

Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

Shooting in Various Conditions

Guidance on using different shooting modes for specific scenarios like portraits or night shots.

Turning the Flash Off

Using the Self-Timer

Selecting Settings Yourself

P Shooting in Program AE

Using Program AE mode for manual control over camera settings.

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

Guide to capturing detailed shots of subjects at close distances.

Changing the ISO Speed

Getting More Out of Your Camera

Changing the AF Frame Mode

Options for selecting the auto-focus frame mode to match shooting conditions.

Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast)

Compensates for dark subjects by automatically adjusting exposure and contrast.

Shooting Long Exposures

Using Playback and Other Functions

Searching Images (Index Display)

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems and errors encountered with the camera.

Canon POWERSHOT IXUS100IS Specifications

General

Image Sensor	1/2.3-inch CCD
Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	4x
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/1500 sec
Video Resolution	640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum Aperture	f/3.2 - f/5.8
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Image Stabilization	Optical
Storage Media	SD/SDHC
Battery Type	NB-4L
Video Recording	Yes