Canon IXUS 125 HS, PowerShot ELPH 110 HS Getting Started Guide

Getting Started

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Please refer to the complete user guide included on the CD-ROM for more detailed information.

• 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.

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Package Contents

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Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer.

Camera

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

Getting Started

(This Guide)

• A memory card is not included (p. 3).

Battery Pack NB-11L (with terminal cover)

DIGITAL CAMERA Solution

Battery Charger CB-2LD/

CB-2LDE

Wrist Strap WS-800

Disk

Warranty

Card

About Getting Started (This Guide) and the PDF Manuals

This guide introduces basic camera operations. To master more advanced operations and use the included software, refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM (p. 28).

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Compatible Memory Cards

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The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.

• SD memory cards*

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

• Eye-Fi cards

* Conforms to SD specifications. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work

with the camera.

About Eye-Fi Cards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.

• Always confirm beforehand that memory cards are supported on other devices

such as card readers and computers (including the current version of your operating system).

Preliminary Notes and Legal

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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.

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Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings.

• The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of

camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision

manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.

• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before using the camera.

• When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.

This does not indicate damage.

Table of Contents

Package Contents .................................................................................2

Compatible Memory Cards ....................................................................3

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...............................................4

Safety Precautions.................................................................................5

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide..........................................8

Initial Preparations ...............................................................................10

Trying the Camera Out ........................................................................17

Included Software, PDF Manuals ........................................................22

Accessories .........................................................................................29

Specifications.......................................................................................30

Safety Precautions

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• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described

below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.

• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to

yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you

use.

Warning

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

• Use only recommended power sources.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged.

• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the

product.

• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other

liquids.

• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in electrical shock or fire. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• 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.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the

electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.

• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals

or plug.

The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

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• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.

• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data

CD-ROMs.

It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage the speakers.

Caution

• When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to

strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.

• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

• Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.

If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.

• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:

- Places subject to strong sunlight

- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)

- Humid or dusty areas

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.

• Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause

discomfort.

Caution

• 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.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

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• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.

If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

• Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or

when you are not using it.

• Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is

charging.

Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

• Do not place the battery near pets.

Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage.

• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into

contact with the screen.

• Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

Part Names and Conventions in This

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Guide

Lens Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index)

Shutter button Power button Mode switch Microphone Flash Lamp

• : Important information you should know

• : Notes and tips for expert camera use

• (p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a

page number)

• Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.

• For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as

“the memory card”.

• The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still

images, movies, or both.

Still Images

Movies

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing still images.

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing movies.

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

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Tripod socket Screen (LCD monitor) Memory card/battery cover Indicator 1 (Playback) button DC coupler cable port n button Strap mount

terminal

HDMI

• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera

buttons and switches on which they appear or which they resemble.

• The following camera buttons are represented by icons.

o Up button on back q Left button on back m FUNC./SET button on back r Right button on back p Down button on back

• On-screen text is indicated in brackets.

AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Movie button

b (Exposure compensation) / Up button e (Macro) / Left button

FUNC./SET button

h (Flash) / Right button l (Display) / Down button

Initial Preparations

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Prepare for shooting as follows.

Attaching the Strap

z Thread the end of the strap through the strap

Holding the Camera

z Place the strap around your wrist. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your

hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ().

body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash.

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Charging the Battery

Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

z After aligning the S marks on the battery and

charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ).

Charge the battery.

z For CB-2LD: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug

the charger into a power outlet ( ).

z For CB-2LDE: Plug the power cord into the

CB-2LD

CB-2LDE

charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

X The charging lamp turns orange and

charging begins.

X When the charging is finished, the lamp turns

green.

Remove the battery.

z After unplugging the battery charger, remove

the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ).

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