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• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the
safety precautions.
• This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera
correctly.
• Keep the guide handy for future reference.
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference. ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. IXUS 510 HS IXUS 510 HS Camera Battery Pack NB-9L Battery Charger (with terminal cover) CB-2LB/CB-2LBE IXUS 240 HS IXUS 240 HS Battery Pack NB-11L Battery Charger CB-2LD/2LDE (with terminal cover) Wrist Strap Interface Cable...

  • Page 3: Compatible Memory Cards

    The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. IXUS 510 HS • microSD memory cards* • microSDHC memory cards* • microSDXC memory cards* IXUS 240 HS • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Conforms to SD specifications.

  • Page 4: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide

    Part Names and Conventions in This Guide IXUS 510 HS Lens Microphone Wireless LAN indicator Speaker Zoom lever Battery cover Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide DC coupler terminal cover angle) Tripod socket Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Screen (LCD monitor) Shutter button Memory card cover Indicator...
  • Page 5 IXUS 510 HS : Functions and precautions for the IXUS 510 HS only. IXUS 240 HS : Functions and precautions for the IXUS 240 HS only. • This guide uses IXUS 510 HS illustrations and screenshots for all explanations.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ......2 Other Shooting Modes..83 Compatible Memory Cards ....3 Specific Scenes....... 84 Part Names and Conventions in Applying Special Effects....87 This Guide ........4 Special Modes for Other Contents ..........6 Purposes........94 Contents: Basic Operations ....8 Shooting Various Movies ....102 Safety Precautions......10 Preliminary Notes and Legal G mode ......105...
  • Page 7 Contents Setting Menu ....157 Appendix......195 Adjusting Basic Camera Troubleshooting......196 Functions ........158 On-Screen Messages....200 Handling Precautions ....203 Accessories....169 On-Screen Information ....204 Functions and Menu Tables ..208 Tips on Using Included Index..........216 Accessories ........ 170 Optional Accessories ....

  • Page 8: Contents: Basic Operations

    Contents: Basic Operations Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ......54 Shooting people well Portraits (p. 84) Against Snow Smooth Skin (p. 86) (p. 85) Matching specific scenes IXUS 510 HS Fireworks Night Scenes Low Light (p. 85) (p. 85) (p.
  • Page 9 Contents: Basic Operations View View images (Playback Mode) ........... 130 Automatic playback (Slideshow)..........140 On a TV ..................173 On a computer ................30 Browse through images quickly ..........135 Erase images................144 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies ................ 54, 102 View movies ................

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
  • Page 12 Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

  • Page 13: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • Page 14: Touch-Screen Operations

    Touch-Screen Operations The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by touching or tapping the screen. Touch Touch the screen briefly with your finger. This gesture is used to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger across it.

  • Page 15: Initial Preparations

    When shooting, hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash. IXUS 240 HS Place the strap around your wrist. When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    After aligning the marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ) and down ( IXUS 240 HS IXUS 510 HS Charge the battery. For CB-2LB/CB-2LD: Flip out the plug ( and plug the charger into a power outlet (...
  • Page 17 Initial Preparations IXUS 240 HS CB-2LD CB-2LDE Remove the battery. IXUS 510 HS After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( IXUS 240 HS • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Initial Preparations Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p.

  • Page 19: Insert The Memory Card

    Initial Preparations Insert the memory card. Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.

  • Page 20: Insert The Battery

    Initial Preparations IXUS 240 HS Check the card’s write-protect tab. Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position.

  • Page 21: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Initial Preparations Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. Push the memory card in until it clicks, and then slowly release it.

  • Page 22: Changing The Date And Time

    Initial Preparations • Unless you set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), touch and choose in step 2. Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows.

  • Page 23: Display Language

    Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. IXUS 510 HS Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. IXUS 240 HS Access the setting screen. Touch and hold n until the setting screen is displayed. Set the display language.

  • Page 24: Trying The Camera Out

    Enter Auto mode. IXUS 510 HS , touch qr or quickly drag left or Touch right on the screen, and then touch choose it. To confirm your choice, touch [OK]. IXUS 240 HS IXUS 240 HS Set the mode switch to A.

  • Page 25: Shooting Still Images

    Trying the Camera Out Aim the camera at the subject. As the camera determines the scene, it will make a slight clicking noise. A scene icon is displayed in the upper left of the screen and an image stabilization icon in the upper right.

  • Page 26: Shooting Movies

    Trying the Camera Out Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds.

  • Page 27: Play Movies

    IXUS 510 HS Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed. IXUS 240 HS Browse through your images. To view the next image, drag right to left across the screen, and to view the previous image, drag left to right.

  • Page 28: Erasing The Images

    Trying the Camera Out Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Drag left or right across the screen to choose an image.

  • Page 29: Included Software, Manuals

    Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website.

  • Page 30: System Requirements

    1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Interfaces USB or wireless LAN Free Hard Disk 550 MB or more Space Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions.

  • Page 31: Installing The Software

    Included Software, Manuals Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.
  • Page 32 (p. 2) in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal ( IXUS 240 HS Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer’s USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual.

  • Page 33: Saving Images To A Computer

    Included Software, Manuals • When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations. The screen in step 3 will not be displayed. Some functions may not be installed. The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
  • Page 34 Included Software, Manuals Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Double click CameraWindow Save the images to the computer. Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date.
  • Page 35 • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs]...

  • Page 36: Accessories

    This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications IXUS 510 HS IXUS 240 HS Camera Effective Approx. 10.1 megapixels Approx. 16.1 megapixels Pixels 12x zoom: 4.0 (W) – 48.0 (T) mm 5x zoom: 4.3 (W) – 21.5 (T) mm Lens Focal Length (35mm film equivalent: (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) –...
  • Page 38 Specifications Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time IXUS 510 HS IXUS 240 HS Number of Shots Approx. 190 Approx. 170 Movie Recording Time* Approx. 30 minutes Approx. 30 minutes Continuous Approx. 50 minutes Approx. 1 hour Shooting* Playback Time Approx. 3 hours Approx.
  • Page 39 0.3M/640x480 40937 165225 • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • Table values are based on images with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Changing the aspect ratio (see p.

  • Page 40: Recording Time Per Memory Card

    ) for iFrame movies (see p. 103). • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • Recording will automatically stop when the file size of an individual clip being recorded...

  • Page 41: Shooting Range

    1 – 50 cm Other modes – (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) 3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity 3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity IXUS 240 HS Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto Shooting Mode Focusing Range – 3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity 90 cm (3.0 ft.) – infinity 5 cm (2.0 in.) –...

  • Page 42: Shutter Speed

    Specifications Shutter Speed IXUS 510 HS IXUS 240 HS A mode, automatically set range 1 – 1/4000 sec. 1 – 1/2000 sec. Range in all shooting modes 15 – 1/4000 sec. 15 – 1/2000 sec. Aperture IXUS 510 HS IXUS 240 HS f/number f/3.4 –...

  • Page 43: Battery Charger

    Approx. 67 g (approx. 2.36 oz.) (CB- Approx. 56 g (approx. 1.98 oz.) 2LBE, excluding power cord) (CB-2LDE, excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 45: Camera Basics

    Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features...

  • Page 46: On/Off

    Press the 1 button to turn the camera on and view your shots. To turn the camera off, press the 1 button again. IXUS 240 HS To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the 1 button. • •...

  • Page 47: Shutter Button

    Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.

  • Page 48: Shooting Display Options

    Shooting Display Options Touch l to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 204. Information is No information is displayed displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed.

  • Page 49: Func. Menu

    FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 210 – 211) or playback mode (p. 215). Access the FUNC. menu. Touch H. Choose a menu item. Drag the menu up or down to scroll it, or touch an item to choose it.

  • Page 50: Menu

    n Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp. 212 – 215). Access the menu.

  • Page 51: Indicator Display

    Turn the camera off Shake or jolt the camera IXUS 510 HS Open the memory card cover or battery cover IXUS 240 HS Open the memory card/battery cover...

  • Page 53: Smart Auto Mode

    Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting...

  • Page 54: Shooting In Smart Auto Mode

    Touch right on the screen, and then touch choose it. To confirm your choice, touch [OK]. IXUS 240 HS IXUS 240 HS Set the mode switch to A. Aim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.
  • Page 55 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward i (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward j (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the Zoom Bar zoom position is displayed.) To zoom in or out quickly, move the zoom...
  • Page 56 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Start shooting. Touch . The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. The camera switches to full-screen display, and the portion of your subject shown on the screen is recorded.

  • Page 57: Still Images

    Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Still Images • A flashing icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. •...

  • Page 58: Scene Icons

    Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot (p. 59). Background Normal Backlit...

  • Page 59: Continuous Shooting Scenes

    Shooting in Smart Auto Mode • The background color of , and is dark blue, and the background color of is orange. • When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will be displayed. • When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion) icons will not be displayed.

  • Page 60: Image Stabilization Icons

    Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in A mode. Image stabilization for movies, Image stabilization for still reducing strong camera shake, images as when shooting while walking (Dynamic IS)

  • Page 61: Common, Convenient Features

    When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 48x enlargement. IXUS 240 HS When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement.

  • Page 62: Using The Self-Timer

    IXUS 510 HS 28 – 1344 mm (28 – 336 mm with optical zoom alone) IXUS 240 HS 24 – 480 mm (24 – 120 mm with optical zoom alone) To deactivate digital zoom, touch H and then n, choose [Digital •...

  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake

    Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Configure the setting.

  • Page 64: Touch Shutter

    Common, Convenient Features Still Images Shooting By Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) With this option, you can simply touch the screen and release your finger to shoot. The camera will focus on subjects and adjust image brightness automatically. Prepare to use touch shutter. Touch and change the mode to Choose the subject to focus on.

  • Page 65: Deactivating The Flash

    Common, Convenient Features Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. Configure the setting. , touch ! to choose it, and then Touch touch ! again. Once the setting is complete, ! is displayed. To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose •...

  • Page 66: Adding The Shooting Date And Time

    Common, Convenient Features Still Images Adding the Shooting Date and Time The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 21). Configure the setting.

  • Page 67: Using Face Id

    Still Images Using Face ID If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. In A mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting.

  • Page 68: Register Face Information

    Using Face ID Register face information. Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen. A white frame on the person’s face indicates that the face is recognized. Make sure a white frame is displayed on the face, and then shoot.
  • Page 69 Using Face ID Save the settings. Touch [Save]. After a message is displayed, touch [Yes]. Continue registering face information. To register up to 4 more points of face information (expressions or angles), repeat steps 2 – 3. Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information.
  • Page 70 Using Face ID Shooting If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will prioritize that person as the main subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. When you point the camera toward a subject, the names of up to 3 registered people will be displayed when they are detected.

  • Page 71: Checking And Editing Registered Information

    Using Face ID Checking and Editing Registered Information Checking Registered Face ID Information Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. Following step 1 on p. 67, touch [Check/Edit Info]. Choose a person to check. Touch the image of the person you want to check.

  • Page 72: Overwriting And Adding Face Information

    Using Face ID • You can check and erase registered face information by choosing [Face Info List] on the screen in step 3. • You can use the included software to edit registered names. Some characters entered with the included software may not display on the camera, but will be correctly recorded in images.
  • Page 73 Using Face ID Register face information. Follow steps 2 – 3 on p. 68 to shoot, and then register the new face information. Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information. In addition to a head-on angle, add a slight side angle, a shot when smiling, and shots inside and outside.

  • Page 74: Erasing Registered Information

    Using Face ID Erasing Registered Information You can erase information (face info, name, birthday) registered to Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. Access the [Erase Info] screen. Follow step 1 on p. 67 and choose [Erase Info].

  • Page 75: Image Customization Features

    Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Configure the setting. Touch H, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 49). Once the setting is complete, the screen aspect ratio will be updated.
  • Page 76 Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (p. 37). Configure the setting. Touch H, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p.

  • Page 77: Correcting Greenish Image Areas From

    Image Customization Features Configure the setting. Choose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose [On] (p. 50). Once the setting is complete, R is displayed. To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. • Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example).

  • Page 78: Changing Movie Image Quality

    Image Customization Features Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (p. 37). Configure the setting. Touch H, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p.

  • Page 79: Helpful Shooting Features

    Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. Touch H, touch n, choose [Grid Lines] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p.

  • Page 80: Checking For Closed Eyes

    Helpful Shooting Features • The display will not magnify if a face was not detected, or if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen. • The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 61), digital tele-converter (p.

  • Page 81: Customizing Camera Operation

    Still Images Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “n Menu” (p. 50). Deactivating the AF Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.

  • Page 82: Changing The Image Display Style After Shots

    Customizing Camera Operation Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. Touch H, touch n, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 50). To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [2 sec.].

  • Page 83: Other Shooting Modes

    Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions...

  • Page 84: Specific Scenes

    Movies Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. IXUS 240 HS Enter 4 mode. Set the mode switch to 4. IXUS 510 HS Choose a shooting mode.
  • Page 85 Specific Scenes Still Images Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Beautiful shots of evening scenes, created by combining consecutive shots to reduce camera shake and image noise. When using a tripod, shoot in A mode (p. 54). Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) Shoot with minimal camera shake and...
  • Page 86 IXUS 510 HS • mode resolution is (1824 x 1368) and cannot be changed. IXUS 240 HS • mode resolution is (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed. Still Images Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin) You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting images of people.

  • Page 87: Applying Special Effects

    Still Images Movies Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Choose a shooting mode. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. • , and modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.

  • Page 88: Miniature Effect

    Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose Choose an effect level. , touch qr to choose an effect Touch level, and then touch ^.

  • Page 89: Playback Speed And Estimated Playback Time

    Applying Special Effects For movies, choose the movie playback speed. Touch , touch , or to choose the speed, and then touch ^. Shoot. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx.

  • Page 90: Toy Camera Effect

    Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose Choose a color tone.

  • Page 91: Shooting In Monochrome

    Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose Choose a color tone. , touch qr to choose a color tone, Touch and then touch ^.
  • Page 92 Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Accent Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. Choose T. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose T. Access the setting screen. Touch The original image and the Color Accent image are displayed one after another.

  • Page 93: Shooting With Color Swap

    Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Swap You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced. Choose Y. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose Y. Access the setting screen.

  • Page 94: Special Modes For Other Purposes

    Special Modes for Other Purposes • Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results. • In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may not look as expected. Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Movies Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images.
  • Page 95 Special Modes for Other Purposes • Movies created in mode are saved as iFrame movies (p. 103). • Clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on the same day in mode. If the movie file size reaches about 4 GB or the total recording time reaches approx.

  • Page 96: Smart Shutter

    Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting After Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose and then touch to choose it, and then touch ^.
  • Page 97 Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Using the Wink Self-Timer Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose and then touch to choose it, and then touch ^.

  • Page 98: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Special Modes for Other Purposes • If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. • Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses. • Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink. •...
  • Page 99 Special Modes for Other Purposes Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot.
  • Page 100 IXUS 510 HS • The resolution is (1824 x 1368) and cannot be changed. IXUS 240 HS • The resolution is (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed. • Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot.
  • Page 101 Special Modes for Other Purposes Images Displayed During Playback Each set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, and only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the image is part of a group, is displayed.

  • Page 102: Shooting Various Movies

    Movies Shooting Various Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose Choose a frame rate. Touch H, choose in the menu, and choose the desired frame rate (p.

  • Page 103: Shooting Iframe Movies

    Shooting Various Movies Shooting iFrame Movies Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose Shoot.

  • Page 105: G Mode

    G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in G mode (p. 106). • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make sure the function is available in that mode (pp.

  • Page 106: Shooting In Program Ae Mode (G Mode)

    Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Enter G mode. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 84 and choose G. Customize the settings as desired (pp.

  • Page 107: Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. Touch # and adjust brightness by touching the desired position on the bar or dragging the bar left or right (p.

  • Page 108: Changing The Metering Method

    Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. Touch H, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 49). The option you configured is now displayed. For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots.
  • Page 109 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to , press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions. •...

  • Page 110: Color And Continuous Shooting

    Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Touch H, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 49). The option you configured is now displayed.
  • Page 111 Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. Touch H, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 49). The option you configured is now displayed.

  • Page 112: Custom Color

    Color and Continuous Shooting Custom Color Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. Access the setting screen. Follow the steps in “Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)”...
  • Page 113 * In t mode (p. 85) or AF lock (p. 121), is changed to • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 62) or [Blink Detection] (p. 80). IXUS 240 HS • During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 114: Shooting Range And Focusing

    Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting Close-ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” (p. 37). Touch H, choose in the menu, and then choose e (p.
  • Page 115 IXUS 510 HS The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or 2.3x. IXUS 240 HS The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor.

  • Page 116: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Frame] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 50). IXUS 510 HS Still Images Movies Face Detect IXUS 240 HS Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ( only).
  • Page 117 If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), an AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway. IXUS 240 HS • If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 118: Shooting With Servo Af

    Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as needed before shooting. This feature is called Focus Lock. Focus.

  • Page 119: Changing The Focus Setting

    Shooting Range and Focusing • Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode.
  • Page 120 Detect], the camera beeps and displays when a face is detected. Focus is maintained even if the subject moves. IXUS 240 HS When the AF frame mode is set to [Face AiAF], the camera beeps and displays when a face is detected. Focus is maintained even if the subject moves.

  • Page 121: Shooting With The Af Lock

    When shooting in e or u (p. 114) with the AF frame mode set to • [Face Detect], touching a location to focus on returns the camera to IXUS 240 HS When shooting in e or u (p. 114) with the AF frame mode set to •...

  • Page 122: Flash

    Still Images Flash Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (see “Specifications” (p. 37)). , touch h to choose it, and then Touch touch h again. Once the setting is complete, h is displayed. •...

  • Page 123: Shooting With The Fe Lock

    Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 107), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. Set the flash to h (p. 122). Lock the flash exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked.

  • Page 124: Other Settings

    Other Settings Still Images Movies Rearranging Icons (Icon Layout) Add icons to the shooting screen or rearrange them as desired. Adding Icons Access the setting screen. On the shooting screen, touch and hold one of the icons. The screen at left is displayed. Add an icon.

  • Page 125: Rearranging Icons

    Other Settings Rearranging Icons On the setting screen in step 1 on p. 124, drag an icon to the desired position to rearrange the layout. If another icon is already in that position, it will be replaced by the icon you dragged. Removing Icons Drag the unwanted icon from the setting screen in step 1 on p.
  • Page 126 When shooting in e or u (p. 114) with the AF frame mode set to • [Face Detect], using Touch Shutter returns the camera to IXUS 240 HS When shooting in e or u (p. 114) with the AF frame mode set to •...

  • Page 127: Changing The Is Mode Settings

    Other Settings Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings Access the setting screen. Touch H, touch n, and then touch [IS Settings] on the 4 tab to choose it (p. 50). Configure the setting. Choose [IS Mode], and then choose the desired option (p.
  • Page 128 Other Settings Movies Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expected results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the camera to match subject movement.

  • Page 129: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.

  • Page 130: Viewing

    IXUS 510 HS Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed. IXUS 240 HS Browse through your images. To view the next image, drag right to left across the screen, and to view the previous image, drag left to right.

  • Page 131: Active Display

    Viewing Play movies. Touch to start playback. Adjust the volume. Scroll up or down to adjust the volume. Pause playback. To pause playback, touch the screen. The movie control panel is displayed. To resume playback, touch After the movie is finished, is displayed.

  • Page 132: Checking People Detected In Face Id

    Viewing • Always keep the strap around your wrist and hold the camera securely to avoid dropping it. • Images may not be switched in some cases, depending on how the camera is tapped. Tilt the camera while browsing images. To browse through images quickly while touching and holding q on the left edge of the screen (p.

  • Page 133: Switching Display Modes

    Viewing Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Touch l to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 206. Simple Information Detailed Information Enables you to Display Display check the focus (p.

  • Page 134: Checking The Focus

    Viewing Still Images Checking the Focus To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting. Access Focus Check. Touch l (p. 133). A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set.

  • Page 135: Browsing And Filtering Images

    Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Display images in an index. Move the zoom lever toward g to display images in an index.
  • Page 136 Browsing and Filtering Images Choose a search condition. Touch H, choose in the menu, and then choose a condition (p. 49). View the image search results. Choose the type of image to view by touching an option, and then touch it again. (Except when searching images by Images matching the search conditions will display inside a yellow frame.

  • Page 137: Viewing Individual Images In A Group

    Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Viewing Individual Images in a Group Grouped images shot in mode (p. 100) are generally displayed together, but they can also be viewed individually. Choose an image group. Browse images by dragging left or right until you find a desired image labeled .

  • Page 138: Editing Face Id Information

    Still Images Editing Face ID Information If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change it or erase it. However, you cannot add names for people who are not detected by Face ID (names are not displayed), and for people whose names have been erased. Changing Names Access the setting screen.

  • Page 139: Image Viewing Options

    Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images Magnify an image. Touching the screen will zoom in and magnify the image, and are displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x, centered around where you touch, by touching repeatedly. You can also zoom in or out by touching .

  • Page 140: Viewing Slideshows

    Image Viewing Options Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. Choose a slideshow transition and start playback. Touch H, choose . in the menu, and choose the desired option (p.

  • Page 141: Smart Shuffle

    Image Viewing Options • [Play Time] cannot be modified when [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Still Images Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle) Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images.

  • Page 142: Protecting Images

    Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 144). Touch H and choose : in the menu (p. 49). [Protected] is displayed. To cancel protection, repeat this process and touch : again to choose it. •...

  • Page 143: Choosing Images Individually

    Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 142, touch [Select]. Choose an image. Choose an image after dragging left or right to browse. Once you touch the screen, displayed. To cancel protection, touch the screen again. is no longer displayed.

  • Page 144: Erasing Images

    Still Images Movies Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Drag left or right across the screen to choose an image. Erase the image.
  • Page 145 Erasing Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 144, touch [Select]. Choose an image. Choose an image after dragging left or right to browse. Once you touch the screen, displayed. To cancel erasure, touch the screen again. is no longer displayed.

  • Page 146: Rotating Images

    Still Images Movies Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose \. Touch H and choose \ in the menu (p. 49). Rotate the image. Touch , depending on the desired direction. Each time you touch, the image is rotated 90°.

  • Page 147: Image Categories

    Still Images Movies Image Categories You can tag images as favorites and assign them to My Category (p. 148). By choosing a category in image search, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. • Viewing (p. 130), Viewing Slideshows (p. 140), Protecting Images (p. 142), Erasing Images (p.

  • Page 148: Finish The Setup Process

    : Images detected as , or mode. IXUS 510 HS Images shot in P or t mode. IXUS 240 HS Images shot in P mode. Choose a category. Touch H and choose ; in the menu. Choose images. Choose an image after dragging left or right to browse.

  • Page 149: Convenient Control: Touch Actions

    Convenient Control: Touch Actions • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. You can also access the screen shown in step 2 by touching H and then •...

  • Page 150: Changing Touch Actions Functions

    Convenient Control: Touch Actions Changing Touch Actions Functions Simplify your preferred camera operations by reassigning dragging patterns to them as desired. Access the setting screen. Touch H, touch n, and choose [Set Touch Actions] on the 1 tab (p. 50). Assign a function to a dragging pattern.

  • Page 151: Editing Still Images

    Still Images Editing Still Images • Image editing (pp. 151 – 155) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. Touch H, touch n, and choose [Resize] on the 1 tab (p.
  • Page 152 Editing Still Images Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Choose [Trimming]. Touch H, touch n, and choose [Trimming] on the 1 tab (p. 50). Choose an image. Choose an image after dragging left or right to browse.

  • Page 153: Choose An Option

    Editing Still Images Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see p. 111. Choose [My Colors]. Touch H, touch n, and choose [My Colors] on the 1 tab (p.
  • Page 154 Editing Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.

  • Page 155: Correcting Red-Eye

    Editing Still Images Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Touch H, touch n, and choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the 1 tab (p. 50). Choose an image. Choose an image after dragging left or right to browse.

  • Page 156: Editing Movies

    Movies Editing Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. Specify portions to cut. Touch the screen during movie playback to access the movie control panel. Touch , or the scroll bar to display the trimming point.

  • Page 157: Setting Menu

    Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience...

  • Page 158: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 50). Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. • Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds (p.

  • Page 159: Hiding Hints And Tips

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • The default shutter sound is used in mode (p. 100), regardless of any changes to [Shutter Sound]. Hiding Hints and Tips Display of hints and tips for camera functions can be deactivated, but menu (p. 50) explanations will still be displayed. Choose [Hints &...

  • Page 160: In Playback Mode

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing the Start-up Screen Access the [Start-up Image] screen in Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Touch [Start-up Image]. Touch [2], and then touch Choose one of your shots. Choose an image and touch [OK]. After [Register?] is displayed, touch [OK].

  • Page 161: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up. IXUS 240 HS An Eye-Fi card (p. 192) contains software on the card itself. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.

  • Page 162: File Numbering

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.

  • Page 163: Lens Retraction Timing

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted (p.

  • Page 164: World Clock

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (p. 46). Access the [Power Saving] screen. Touch [Power Saving]. Configure the setting. After choosing an item, touch qr to adjust it as needed.

  • Page 165: Date And Time

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Specify your destination. Touch [ World], and then touch [Time Zone]. Touch qr to choose the destination time zone. If necessary, specify daylight saving time as in step 1. Touch ^. Switch to the destination time zone.
  • Page 166 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Touch-Screen Calibration Calibrate the touch-screen panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons by touch. For greater calibration accuracy, always use the stylus attached to the strap. Touch [Calibration]. Use the stylus attached to the strap to touch the screen where is displayed (p.

  • Page 167: Adjusting Other Settings

    The following settings can also be adjusted on the 3 tab. • [Video System] (p. 173) • [Ctrl via HDMI] (p. 174) IXUS 240 HS • [Eye-Fi Settings] (p. 192) Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings.

  • Page 168: Checking Certification Logos

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • The following functions are not restored to default settings. 3 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language ] (p. 23), [Time Zone] (p. 164), [Calibration] (p. 166), [Video System] (p. 173), and the image assigned to [Start-up Image] (p. 159) The shooting mode (p.

  • Page 169: Accessories

    Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately...

  • Page 170: Tips On Using Included Accessories

    Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. IXUS 240 HS You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that...

  • Page 171: Optional Accessories

    Battery Pack NB-9L IXUS 510 HS Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE Charger for Battery Pack NB-9L Battery Pack NB-11L IXUS 240 HS Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE Charger for Battery Pack NB-11L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 IXUS 510 HS For powering the camera using household power.

  • Page 172: Flash Units

    For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition TV. Printers Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer. SELPHY Inkjet printers Series...

  • Page 173: Using Optional Accessories

    Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. •...

  • Page 174: Turn The Camera On

    Using Optional Accessories Turn the TV on and switch to video input. Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2. Turn the camera on. Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV.

  • Page 175: Display Images

    Using Optional Accessories Display images. Turn on the TV. On the camera, press the 1 button. Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) Control the camera with the TV remote. Press the qr buttons on the remote to browse images.
  • Page 176 White On the camera, open the terminal cover and IXUS 510 HS insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. IXUS 240 HS Display images. Follow steps 3 – 4 on p. 174 to display images. • Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format.

  • Page 177: Powering The Camera With Household Power

    Using Optional Accessories IXUS 510 HS Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Insert the coupler. Follow step 1 on p.
  • Page 178 Using Optional Accessories IXUS 240 HS Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Open the cover.
  • Page 179 Using Optional Accessories Connect the power cord. Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable. Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. Turn the camera on and use it as desired.

  • Page 180: Printing Images

    A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
  • Page 181 Printing now begins. To print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6 after printing is finished. When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable. • For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 172.

  • Page 182: Configuring Print Settings

    Printing Images Still Images Configuring Print Settings Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 180 – 181 to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. Touch an item, and then touch qr to choose an option. –...

  • Page 183: Choosing Paper Size And Layout Before Printing

    Printing Images Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Trimming]. After following step 1 on p. 182 to access the printing screen, touch [Trimming]. A cropping frame is now displayed, indicating the image area to print.

  • Page 184: Available Layout Options

    Printing Images Choose a type of paper. Touch an option to choose it, and then touch [Next]. Choose a layout. Drag up or down to choose an option. When choosing [N-up], touch qr to specify the number of images per sheet. Touch [OK].

  • Page 185: Printing Movie Scenes

    You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. • To cancel printing in progress, touch [Cancel]. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730.
  • Page 186 Printing Images Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (p. 189) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
  • Page 187 Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 3 • tab (p. 21). • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately).

  • Page 188: Setting Up Printing For Individual Images

    Printing Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Touch H, touch n, and then touch [Select Images & Qty.] on the 2 tab to choose it. Choose an image. Drag left or right across the screen to choose an image.

  • Page 189: Clearing All Images From The Print List

    Printing Images Setting Up Printing for All Images Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 1 on p. 188, touch [Select All Images] to choose it. Configure the print settings. Touch [OK]. Clearing All Images from the Print List Choose [Clear All Selections]. Following step 1 on p.

  • Page 190: Adding Images To A Photobook

    Printing Images Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.

  • Page 191: Adding All Images To A Photobook

    Printing Images Choose an image. Drag left or right to browse images, and then touch an image to choose it. is displayed. To remove the image from the photobook, touch the screen again. is no longer displayed. Repeat this process to specify other images. When finished, touch [OK] to return to the menu screen.

  • Page 192: Using An Eye-Fi Card

    IXUS 240 HS Still Images Movies Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (p. 3). Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website.

  • Page 193: Checking Connection Information

    Using an Eye-Fi Card • Power saving (p. 46) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. • Choosing mode will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Although the Eye-Fi connection will be restored after you choose another shooting mode or enter Playback mode, the camera may transfer any movies made in mode again.

  • Page 195: Appendix

    Appendix Helpful information when using the camera...

  • Page 196: Troubleshooting

    The battery is swollen. • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 176).
  • Page 197 Troubleshooting Full-screen display is not available while shooting (p. 75). h flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible (p. 57). is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 65). • Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p.
  • Page 198 Troubleshooting Shots look grainy. • Lower the ISO speed (p. 108). • High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (p. 86). Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 76). • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 81) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp (p. 4) in flash shots.

  • Page 199: On A Computer

    Turn the camera off. Hold the shutter button all the way down, hold the zoom lever toward i, and press the 1 button. Next, move the zoom lever toward j. On the next screen, touch [B] to choose it, and then touch it again. IXUS 240 HS Eye-Fi Cards Cannot transfer images (p. 192).

  • Page 200: On-Screen Messages

    Memory card error (p. 162) • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (pp. 19, 20). Insufficient space on card •...
  • Page 201 Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error •...
  • Page 202 Check the paper size setting. If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again. Ink absorber full • Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement.

  • Page 203: Handling Precautions

    • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag.

  • Page 204: On-Screen Information

    (p. 123) / Date stamp (p. 66) Time zone (p. 164) l (Display) (p. 48) Resolution (pp. 76, 78) Wind filter (p. 78) IXUS 240 HS Grid lines (p. 79) Exposure compensation Eye-Fi connection status Self-timer (p. 62) bar (p. 107) (p.

  • Page 205: Battery Level

    On-Screen Information Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) Nearly depleted – charge the battery soon [Change the battery pack.] Depleted – charge the battery immediately...
  • Page 206 (pp. 76, 155) H (Function) (p. 49) Exposure compensation Shooting date/time level (p. 107) Print list (p. 186) (p. 21) IXUS 240 HS Flash (p. 122) Still images: Resolution Focusing range (p. 114) Movies: Movie length Transferred via Eye-Fi (p. 192) i-Contrast (pp.
  • Page 207 On-Screen Information Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 130) Exit Touch to display the volume panel, and then touch op to adjust the volume. At a volume of 0, is displayed. Play Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep touching this icon.) Previous Frame (For slow-rewind, keep touching this icon.) Next Frame (For slow-forward, keep touching this icon.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep touching this icon.)

  • Page 208: Functions And Menu Tables

    Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 107) – – Flash (pp. 65, 122) – – – – – Touch Shutter (p. 64) On/Off – – – AE Lock/FE Lock* (pp. 107, 123) –...
  • Page 209 Functions and Menu Tables – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 210 Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode Function Metering Method (p. 108) – – – – – – My Colors (p. 111) – – – White Balance (p. 110) – – – ISO Speed (p. 108) – – – –...
  • Page 211 Functions and Menu Tables – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 212: Shooting Menu

    Face ID Settings (p. 67) IXUS 510 HS only *2 IXUS 240 HS only *3 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode. *4 Available when the AF frame is set to [Fixed frame]. *5 [On] when subject movement is detected in A mode.
  • Page 213 Functions and Menu Tables – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 214: Playback Menu

    159 Calibration p. 166 Color Option p. 160 Wireless LAN Settings Format pp. 161, 162 Certification Logo Display p. 168 IXUS 240 HS File Numbering p. 162 p. 192 Eye-Fi Settings Create Folder p. 163 Language p. 23 Lens Retract p.

  • Page 215: Print Menu

    Functions and Menu Tables 2 Print Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Print – Clear All Selections p. 189 Select Images & Qty. p. 188 Print Settings p. 187 Select All Images p. 189 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Ref.

  • Page 216: Index

    Index Digital tele-converter ....... 115 Digital zoom..........61 AC adapter kit......171, 177, 178 Display language........23 Accessories ..........171 DPOF ............186 Active Display.......... 131 Drag............14 AE lock ............ 107 Drive mode ..........112 AF frames........25, 55, 116 Focusing AF lock ............
  • Page 217 Index Touch AF .......... 120 Mercury lamp correction ......77 Focusing range Metering method........108 Infinity ..........114 IXUS 510 HS Macro..........114 microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory Focus lock ..........118 cards Memory cards FUNC. menu Miniature effect (shooting mode) ....88 Basic operations ......... 49 Monochrome (shooting mode)....91 Table.........
  • Page 218 Index Index display........135 IXUS 240 HS Magnified display......139 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Single-image display ......27 Memory cards Slideshow ......... 140 Self-timer ........... 62 Smart Shuffle........141 2-second self-timer ......63 TV display......... 173 Customizing the self-timer ....63 Face self-timer (shooting mode)..

  • Page 219: Trademark Acknowledgments

    CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Trademark Acknowledgments • The microSDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. •...
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