Canon Ixus M 1 User Manual

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Handling Precautions

1. This camera is not resistant to water, and should not
be used outdoors if it is raining or snowing. If it is
accidentaiiy dropped in water, contact an authorized
Canon service facility. Keep the camera out of sait
spray and excessive humidity, if used at the beach,
clean it thoroughiy afterward with a dry cloth.

2. Store the camera in a cool, dry, dust-free place. Be
sure to keep the camera out of direct suniight, and
away from “hot spots” such as the trunk or rear
window sheif of a car. Avoid places where mothballs
are used, and use a desiccant in excessive humidity.

3. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself,
since there is high-voltage circuitry inside.

4. The battery may explode or cause burns if
disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed to high
temperatures, or disposed of in a fire.

5. Use a biower brush to remove dust and sand from
the lens and inside the camera. Do not appiy any
fluids to the lens or body. Take the camera to an
authorized Canon sen/ice facility for a more
thorough cleaning if necessary.

6. Film passing through X-ray examinations at an

airport may be exposed and ruined even when
ioaded in the camera. Request a different method of
inspection to avoid damage.

7. Coior reproduction may be adverseiy affected if the
film is ieft in the camera for a long time. Aiways
develop exposed film promptly.

This device compiies with Part 15 of the FCC Ruies. Operation
is subject to the foiiowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, inciuding interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment
uniess otherwise specified in the instructions, if such changes
or modifications shouid be made, you couid be required to
stop operation of the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to compiy with the
iimits for a ciass B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digifal apparatus as set out in the
interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital
Apparatus", ICES-003 of fhe Industry Canada

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits
radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de
Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
"Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par l'Industrie
Canada

The C€ Mark is a Directive conformity mark of fhe
European Community (EC)

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Thank you for purchasing this Canon product.

Before taking pictures, piease read these instructions
carefuiiy tor a thorough understanding of how the
camera operates.

Table of Contents

These instructions are divided into tour sections:

introduction, Basic Operations, Advanced Operations,
and Additionai information. When first using the
camera, be sure to read the instructions from the

introduction.

1 Convention

I The foilowing convention is used in these instructions:

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Warnings you should observe when using the
camera.

i l*fil Additional information on using the camera.

Introduction

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Handling Precautions

Table of Contents ...............................................4

ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM Features

Advanced Photo System Quick Reference.... 8

Camera Quick Reference

Nomenclature ....................................................12

Attaching the Strap.............................................14

Basic Operations

Q] Inserting the Battery
m Loading the Film Cartridge

Checking the Film Information

H] Turning the Power On

Checking the Battery Power.......................... 19

S] Holding the Camera......................................20

[U Viewfinder

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.6 Shooting Range ..............................................22

Shooting Through a Window .........................22

El Selecting the Print Type (C/H/P)
[Bl Shutter Button Action

Green/Orange Indicators

91 Removing the Film Cariridge

Rim Cartridge Processing
Handling Rim Cartridges After Exposure

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Advanced Operations

<§>V Changing the Flash Mode.......................28

J ] Auto Flash Mode without Red-eye

Reduction

\Z' <g> Auto Flash Mode with Red-eye

Reduction

Red-eye Reduction Function

r3 | » Flash ON Mode....................................... 33

Uj ® Flash OFF Mode

H<S>V Slow-synchro Mode with Red-eye

Reduction

Focus Lock

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ci> Self-timer Shooting......................................37

Date and Time Imprinting

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Changing the Date Formal............................39

Setting and Adjusting the DateTTime.

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Imprinting Titles................................................ 42

Selecting the Title Language
Selecting the Title

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers ...................................45

Specifications ...................................................46

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ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM

This camera supports the new Advanced Photo
System. This system, as well as Canon’s advanced
technology has made it possible to produce a
camera that is smaller than any previous camera.
Here are some of the special features of this system.

Q] New Film

The new 1X240 film comes in
a compact fiim cartridge with
no leader This new drop-in
film can be easily loaded by
anyone, and replaces all
previous hard-to-load films.
In addition, the visual
exposure indicator on the top
of the cartridge shows whether the film cartridge is
unexposed, partial, exposed, or processed.

Visual exposure indicators

O Unexposed

D Partial

S3 Exposed

0 Processed

[U New Camera Size

The Advanced Photo System
allows cameras and film
cartridges to be much more
compact than previously
possible (Canon model
comparison)
Moreover. Canon's advanced
technology has made it possible to produce this ultra
compact camera.

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Features

IH New Type Prints

The Advanced Photo System allows the camera to shoot
three types of prints: in addition to classic print types (C
print), you can now shoot wide-angie (H print) and panorama
(P print) prints.
The Advanced Photo System can aiso imprint date/time
information on the back of the print, or on the front and back
of the print. The system can aiso imprint titie text on the back
of the print.
'Character size, shape, coior, position, and abiiity to print on

both sides may vary according to the individuai photo shop

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Back of the
prfm

[4] New Processing Methods

Previous 135 (35mm) film has always been refurned from
the processing lab as negative strips. This has made
ordering reprints inconvenient since each picture must be
found on the negative strips. With the Advanced Photo
System however, the negative film is returned from the
certified shop reioaded in its cartridge, accompanied by an
index print Unlike hard-to-see negative strips of previous
cameras, this index print (where all shots can be viewed)
makes reviewing prints much easier Users can now order
reprints simply by matching the ID on the back of the print or
on the index print with the ID on the film cartridge, and then
specifying the print number to be reprinted at the photo
shop

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Advanced Photo System Quick Reference

Previous film

P print

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Exposure data
recorded here

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Film

Data recorded on film
(example)

• Date and title

• Print type

• Film orientation

• Flash ON/OFF

• Subject brightness
Etc.

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For further details, refer to the page indicated.

Simple film cartridge loading. (-^ 16)

I • Unlike previous 135 (35mm) film, there is no need to

open the back cover and pull the film leader across the
back of the camera.

Choose the print type with the print type
selection lever. (—> 23)

^ You can choose from three print types.

• C print: Classic print

• H print: Wide-angle print

• P print: Panorama print

A variety of data (IX information) is recorded
magnetically on the film surface.

• All the information described at left can be recorded on

the film,

• The exposure information is used in the printing process

to produoe better quality prints.

Exposed film cartridges can be processed for
printing at Advanced Photo System certified
shops. 27)

^ After developing the film, the shop will return your

pictures, along with an index print, and the film
cartridge with the film inside

• When ordering reprints from a certified shop, just match
the ID on the back of the print or on the index print
sheet with the ID on the film cartridge, and specify
which prints you want.

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Camera Quick Reference

Open the battery cover
and insert the battery.

(-15)

• Cióse the battery covet after

inserting the battery.

Open the film cartridge
compartment cover.

(-16)

•To open, rotate the knob to

the left.

Insert the film cartridge
and close the film
compartment cover.

(^16)

• Check that the visual
exposure indicator is
O(unexposed)

Slide the main switch
downwards to the
OPEN/CLOSE position
to turn the camera on.

(^18)

^The lens cover is opened.
^The switch automatically

returns to its original
position.

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For further details, refer to the page indicated.

Select the print type
with the print type
selection lever. (-^ 23)

^ The viewfinder fieid

changes

Place the AF mark over
the subject and press
the shutter button.
H 24)

^The fiash fires

automaticaliy in iow iight

AF mark

conditions.

When the film cartridge
has finished and the
film has rewound,
remove the cartridge
from the camera. (-» 26)

• Check that the

on the LCD panei is blinking
then open the film cartridge
compartment cover

• Remove the film and close
the film cartridge
compartment cover.

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indicator

Nomenclature

I) is shorthand for ‘‘See page

AF Light Receptor

Viewfinder Window

AF Light Emitter

Main Switch

H18)

LCD Panei 14)

Set Button (-> 39, 40)

Seiect Button

Lens

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DATE Button

38, 40, 42)

0 Self-timer Button
H 37)

TITLE Button

42, 43)

Battery Cover (-> 15)

Orange Indicator (-> 25)
Green Indicator {-> 25)

Viewfinder (-> 21)

Film Cartridge
Compartment
Cover Knob
(-> 16, 26)

Film Cartridge
Compartment Cover

Tripod Socket

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Nomenclature/Attaching the Strap

LCD Panel

Two-sided Date imprinting

Date/Title indicator

Battery Check
indicator

Film Cartridge

Indicator

Slow-synchro Indicator i Flash ON Indicator
Red-eye Reduction Indicator ® Flash OFF Indicator

Normally the necessary indicators will be displayed on
the LCD panel.

Seiection indicator

Titie Seiection indicator

Frame Counter

Self-timer Indicator

Attaching the Strap

Before using your camera, attach the strap provided.
Be careful not to drop the camera.

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Pass the strap through the
strap attachment on the
side of the camera.

• Follow step (D before step (D.

’ Use the push-button projection

on the strap clasp to press the
Select 40), Set 39), and
the film rewind buttons
(^26)

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Push-button projection

LU Inserting the Battery

Battery: One lithium battery (CR2)

Open the battery cover.

• While pressing the ridges

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on the battery cover, lift off
the cover

Insert the battery.

• Insert the battery with the +
and - terminal positioned
correctly with the release
tape ® is behind the battery

^ The IMP indicator is

displayed on the LCD

panel

Close the battery cover.

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• Be careful not to trap the
release tape when closing

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Removing the Battery

• Slowly pull the end of the release tape to remove the battery

the battery cover.

^ If"

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” blinks in the LCD

panel, after you change
the battery, you will need
to reset the date to the
correct date and time

{-^ 40),

•

• After removing the battery to replace It. do not touch
any of the switches on the camera. This will allow the
dale and time settings to be retained for
approximately five seconds.

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[I] Loading the Film Cartridge

Open the film cartridge

compartment cover.

• Rotate the film cartridge
compartment cover knob to
the left.

Load a film cartridge.

• Load the film cartridge with
the visual exposure
indicator end facing
oufwards.

• Always use unexposed film

H 17).

Close the film cartridge
compartment cover.

• Close until it clicks

^ The

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indicator on the

LCD panel lights up.

(■ga gaa""

Film cartridge
indicator

Frame counter

B-16

The film automatically
advances to the first

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frame and “1” is
displayed in the frame
counter.

• If "1” is nof displayed, check
if fhe film cartridge is
loaded correctly.

Film cartridges

• Use 1X240 film cartridge.

• Previous 135 (35mnn) print film cannot

be used.

• Use film cartndges whose visual

exposure indicator Is O (unexposed).

O(unexposed)

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Checking the Film Information

Turn off the camera and
press the flash mode button

(<§>»)•

^ The information is displayed in

the LCD panel as shown in the
illustration below.

Total number of frames

Film type

□

Film speed

• Film cartridges with the

<1

D (partial) indicator

cannot be used in this
camera

• If a cartridge with the D (partial) indicator is loaded, it
will be set to 03 (exposed) and you will not be able to
take any more pictures with that cartridge.

>lf D (partial), 03 (exposed) or □(processed) film

cartridges are loaded, the "0" in the frame counter
and the O indicator will blink. Reload with a O
(unexposed) film cartridge.

The film types displayed are:

Cn : Color negative film

Cr : Color reversal (slide) film

bJ. : Black and White

(monochrome) film

- - : Other type of film

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[H Turning the Power On

Slide the main switch

downwards to the

OPEN/CLOSE position.

^ The lens cover is opened.

•♦The switch automatically
returns to its original position.

^ The flash mode is set to auto

flash (full auto operation)

mode

Turning the power off

Siide the main switch
downwards to the
OPEN/CLOSE position.

•♦ The lens cover is closed
The switch automatically

returns to its original position.

S-18

Checking the Battery Power

Check that I"!' is displayed on the LCD panel
when the power is turned on.
Shooting capacity with a new battery - Approx. 22
film cartridges of 25 exposures, at normal
temperatures with 50% flash use. (Data based on
Canon’s Standard Test Method.)

i'98 9 80“’'

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Battery Check Indicator

1^ (Lit): Battery is full
EI3 (Lit): Have a new battery ready
EZDi (Blinks): Replace the battery (^ 15)

• Use one lithium battery (CR2).

■ Before shooting, be sure to check the battery
power. I

• The shooting capacity is reduced to about 1/3 of
normal if the camera is used at low temperatures. |

• When traveling or planning to take many pictures, j
be sure to take a supply of spare batteries, they I
may not be available where you are. j

■ Shooting continuously with the flash will cause the
battery power to fall momentarily, and the LCD
panel display may be incorrect. Turn the power off!

I and wait a while before turning it back on. I

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[4] Holding the Camera

To take sharp pictures, and prevent camera shake,

hold the camera as shown in the illustrations below.

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• To avoid Including your fingers in the shot and camera shake,
always hoid the camera with both hands.

• Keep your eibows close to your body.

■ Hold the camera against your nose and iook through the
viewfinder.

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• Be careful to keep hair and fingers from blocking the |
lens, AF light emitter/receptor, light metering
window, and flash. |

AF light emitter Flash \

Light metering window

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AF light receptor |

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[H Viewfinder

•000

viewfinder Frames

Picture Frame

Compose your picture within this

frame. (H print)

AFMark

Place this mark over the subject

you wish to take.

- viewfinder

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[U Shooting Range

The shooting range of the camera varies according to
the flash mode selected.

•In Flash OFF mode (-> 34) the shooting range is 1 m
(3.3 ft.) to infinity.

• in ali other modes 28) the shooting range is 0.6 m
(2 ft.) to infinity. However, the flash will fire if the range
is between 0.6 and 1 m (2 and 3.3 ft.). This means
you wiil not be abie to take the picture until the flash
has charged (max. three sec.). Be sure to press the
shutter button halfway and take the picture after the
green and orange lamps are lit.

Flash OFF mode

(^ 34)

All other modes

28)

0 6m 1m

Flash fires every time

1 m Shooting Range OO

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Shooting Range

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Shooting Through a Window

Subject 9 through a window, set the

Window camera at an appropriate

Camera

ins.), if you are too far away from the window, the
camera may focus on the glass of the window rather
than the subject.

If you are taking a picture

angie, with camera as
close to the window as
possible (within 20 cm/7.9

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in Selecting the Print Type

You can choose from three print types with this
camera: C print, H print or P print.

Print type selection
lever

Use the print type selection
lever to select the desired
print type.

• You can change the print type in

mid roll.

H prtnl

The viewfinder field changes when the print type selection
lever is used The black areas in the viewfinder will not be
printed

C print

Choose a print type suitable for the subject you are shooting

H print

P print

► For accurate framing for P prints, you should be 2 m

(6.6 ft.) or further from the subject.

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[U Shutter Button Action

This camera has a two-step shutter button.

When the shutter button is pressed haifway, the
exposure and focus are set. When the button is
pressed fuliy, the shutter is released.

Place the AF mark over
the subject and press
the shutter button
halfway.

^The subject is focused.

• Check that the green

indicator is lit.

• Keep the shutter button

pressed halfway.

Press the shutter

button fully.

• Press the shutter button

gently.

^The shutter is released.

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• There Is a very short Interval between the shutter
button being pressed and the shutter being released.

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As a general guide, it is best to hold the camera still
until you hear the film start to wind forward.

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Green/Orange Indicators

When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the
indicators iight up or blink to indicate whether or not
shooting is possible.

Green indicator

Orange indicator

Green indicator

Lights up:

Blinks (4 times/sec ):

Ready for shooting (Subject in focus)
Ciose-range warning (See ® beiow)

Orange indicator

Lights up:

Biinks (4 times/sec.):

® If the close-range warning appears, release the

shutter button and move away from the subject
slightly, then press the shutter button halfway
again. The close-range warning range is as
shown in the table below. However, the
indicator may light up when the subject is
closer than 30 cm (1 ft.). Make sure that you
are not too close to the subject.

Film Type

C/H

P

® We recommend you mount the camera on a

tripod if the camera shake warning appears.

Flash has charged
Camera shake warning in "Flash
OFF" mode (See (D below)

Flash Mode

Other than

Flash OFF
Flash OFF

All modes

Close Range

Warning Range

30 to 60 cm

(1 to 2 ft.)

30 cm to 1 m

(1 to 3.3 ft.)

30 cm to 2 m

(1 to 6.6 ft.)

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H] Removing the Film Cartridge

The film rewinds automatically when it reaches the end.
The frame counter counts down during film rewinding.
When the film has been fully rewound, the O indicator
on the LCD panel blinks. Check that the
the LCD panel is blinking before removing the cartridge
from the camera.

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indicator on

Check that

0

blinking.

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• Press the film rewind button

(ii.0) if

0

is not blinking.

Open the film cartridge
compartment cover.

• Rotate the film cartridge
compartment cover knob to
the left.

Remove the film
cartridge.

^ The

0

indicator on the

LCD panel disappears.

^The visual exposure

indicator on the film
cartridge becomes L3
(exposed).

Rewinding a film cartridge in mid-roll

• Press the film rewind button (^0)

• The visual exposure indicator on the

film cartridge changes to £3 (exposed).

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Film Cartridge Processing

• Exposed film cartridges can be processed for
printing at Advanced Photo System certified
shops.

• All certified shops do the following:
© Return your cartridge with the film inside.
@ Process all three types of prints.
@ Make an index print sheet.
® Use the print quality data for better quality prints.
® Imprint the date and title on the back of the print.

Handling Film Cartridges After Exposure

• When ordering reprints at a certified shop, be sure
to match the ID number from the back of the print
you want or from the index print with the ID on the
film cartridge before handing in your film cartridge.

FlIrDSlrip ID

' Handle and store index prints and returned film

cartridges carefully.

' The visual exposure indicator is set to C3

(exposed) for film cartridges that have been fully
exposed, and to □ (processed) for film cartridges
that have been developed,

' Do not place cameras or film cartridges near

televisions, speakers, or other sources of strong
magnetic fields

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Changing the Flash Mode

The flash can be made to fire every time you take a

picture, or it can be turned off. Choose a mode suitable
for the subject and place you are shooting. Select the
flash mode while the camera is turned on.

Press the flash mode
button (<S>i).

• You can check the mode on the

LCD panel

* <*> Auto flash without red-eye reduction 29)

*: <S>(») Auto flash with red-eye reduction (-> 30)

* Flash ON 33)

® Flash OFF (-> 34)

Slow-synchro with red-eye reduction (-> 35)

*: When the flash is set to fire automatically, (V) appears on the LCD

panel when the shutter button Is pressed halfway

• The default setting when the camera is turned on is
(t). To change to <®>(v) after the power is turned on,
turn the power off whan Is displayed. When the
power is turned on again,will be displayed. To
revert to tha original state, tum the power off when
(S) is selected.

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Q] Auto Flash Mode without Red-eye Reduction

Set this mode for taking pictures without peopie, or if
you want to shoot right away without the red-eye

reduction function.
in iow iight conditions, the fiash fires automaticaily

when the shutter button is pressed.

Slide the main switch
downwards to the
OPEN/CLOSE position to
turn the power on.

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Flash Distance Range (With color print film)

Film Speed Flash Range

ISO too 0 6 to 2.3 m (2 to 7 6 ft.)
ISO 200 0.6 to 3,2 m (2 to 10,5 ft.)
ISO 400 0.6 to 4,6 m (2 to 15 ft.)

• If <#) Is displayed on the LCD panel, press the flash
mode button until all the flash mode indicators
disappear.

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Changing the Flash Mode

[U Auto Flash Mode with Red-eye

Reduction

Set this mode when shooting pictures of people in low
light conditions to reduce redeye effect 32). When
the shutter button is pressed, the red-eye reduction
lamp lights up and the flash fires.

Press the flash mode
button (<g>V) until <S> is
displayed on the LCD
panel.

Stay within about 2 m/

6.6 ft of your subject.

• The red-eye reduction lamp
is only effective within this
distance.

* •

Tell your subject to

look at the camera.

• The red-eye reduction
function is not effective
unless the subject looks
straight at the lamp.

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Press the shutter

button halfway.

The red-eye reduction
lamp lights up and the
shutter will not release for
about one second

• Keep the shutter button

pressed halfway.

After about one
second, press the
shutter button fully.

^ The flash fires and the

shutter is released

* When the red-eye reduction lamp lights up, the

shutter will not release for about one second. This is

Q

to increase the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction
function. If you want to shoot right away, turn the red
eye reduction function off with the flash mode button

(«■»).

Important gulctellnes for using the red-eye
reduction function

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1. This function is not etfeclive unless the subject looks

directly at the red-eye reduction lamp while it is lit.
Be sure to tell your subject to look straight at the
lamp.

2. Stay within 2 m (6.6 ft.) of your subject.

3. The efficacy of the red-eye reduction function varies

from person to person.

4. Try to raise the ambient light level as much as

possible.

B-31

Changing the Flash Mode

Red-eye Reduction Function

With flash photography in dark places, the subject’s
eyes may appear red. This phenomenon is called
“red-eye” and occurs when flash illumination reflects
off the retina.
With the red-eye reduction function (<3> indicator),
the red-eye reduction lamp lights up to illuminate

.the subject for about one second before the flash is

fired. This will minimize the chances of red-eye.

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Flash ON Mode

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The flash fires regardless of the light conditions.

Set this mode for fill-in flash during the day, or to
soften the outline of the subject.

Press the flash mode
button (<S>V) until V is
displayed on the LCD
panel.

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Changing the Flash Mode

S] Flash OFF Mode

The flash will not fire even in low light conditions.
Use this mode where flash photography is prohibited,
for night views, or for available-light photography.

Press the flash mode
button (<S>V) until ® is
displayed on the LCD
panel.

> A slow shutter speed fmajt. approx. 1/2 sec.) is set In

low light conditions; be careful not to move the

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camera,

■ II the orange Indicator blinks to Indicate camera
shake, place the camera on a steady surface or
mount it on a tripod.

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E R P' • Slow-synchro Mode with

Red-eye Reduction

This mode is effective when taking pictures of people

with an evening or nocturnal background. Flash and
slow shutter speed are effectively combined, so that

the flash illuminates the subject, ánd the slow shutter

speed captures the distant background.

Press the flash mode
button until 5 , <£>
and are displayed on the
LCD panel.

• A slower shutter speed (max. approx. 1/2 sec.) is set
in this mode; be sure to use a tripod to avoid camera
shake. Also, tell your subject to keep still for a
moment after the flash has fired.

• The red-eye reduction function operates In this mode.

• In certain shooting situations. "Auto ttash" mode may
be more effective for shooting. We therefore
recommend you take pictures in txjth ''Slow-synchro'
and "Auto flash" modes.

•

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Focus Lock

Use this mode to focus on a subject positioned close
to the edge of the picture frame.

Center the AF mark

over the subject and

press the shutter
button halfway.

^ The subject is focused

when the green indicator
lights up.

• Keep the shutter button

pressed halfway.

With the shutter button
pressed halfway, frame
your picture as desired.
Then press the shutter
button fully.

^The shutter is released.

• Be careful not to change the distance between the
subject and the camera. If you do change it, redo
focus lock.

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0 Self-timer Shooting

Include yourself In the picture by delaying shutter
release with the self-timer. Place the camera on a
steady surface, or mount it on a tripod.
Select the self-timer mode while the camera is turned
on.

Press the self-timer
button (

^The 0 indicator is

0

).

dispiayed on the LCD
panei

Compose the picture,
then press the shutter
button.

^ The red-eye reduction

lamp blinks (once/sec.) for
about 10 seconds before

the shutter is released.

^ The LCD panel counts

down the remaining
seconds.

Canceling the self-timer

•Press the self-timer button (0) again.

■ Do not stand in front of the camera when pressing the I

o

shutter button: this will cause incorrect focus.

■ The lamp blinks more rapidly appronimateiy two
seconds before the shutter Is released. However, if i
the red-eye reduction function has been activated, thel
lamp will remain [h during the last two seconds before |
the shutter is released.

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Date and Time Imprinting

The date and time that a photo is taken can be
imprinted on the back or the front and back of the print.

Press the DATE button.

• The mode changes every time

you press the button.

LCD Panel Date Display

g ?D“"-

’98

IH'85 ■

80

is;85 -

80

*: The date and time format for the date display (e g. 20

14:25) is printed using the format selected in Date mode

• Character size, shape, color, position, and abiiity

to print on both sides may vary according to the

5

individuai photo shop.

• Date, time, and title are not photographically

imprinted on the film, but are imprinted as part of the

developing process, using data (IX information)

magnetically recorded on the film.

• In addition to date/time imprinting, the back of the

print provides space to imprint the ID of the film

cartridge and the frame number.

■ Date mode

(front and back imprint)

■ Date + Time mode *

(front and back imprint)

- Date + Time mode *

(back imprint only)

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Changing the Date Format

In Date mode, press the Set
button to select the date
format.

• Use the push-button projection

on the strap clasp.

^ The date format changes in the

following order:

year/month/day

-> nronth/day/year

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^38 9?D"

-> day/month/year.

Year/month/day

I

9 80^8"

^ — Month/day/year

I

80 988"

Day/month/year

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Setting and Adjusting the Date/Time

After changing the battery, or when traveling
internationaliy, it may be necessary to set or adjust the
camera's date and time using the following procedure.

If “

............

change the battery, perform steps 2, 3, 4, and 6.

” blinks on the LCD panel when you

Select button

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Set button

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DATE button

Press the DATE button to

display the Date mode.

• The time is set in Date +

Time mode, step 5

Press the Select button.

• Use the push-button
projection on the strap
clasp.

^ When you replace the

battery, the blinking

.......

” display changes to

‘"98 1 r.

• The digits to be set start

blinking.

Press the Set button.

• Use the push-button
projection on the strap
clasp,

• Press repeatedly until the
blinking digits show the
desired value.

* •

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all
digit settings and adjustments
are completed, then press the
Select button to end.

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S«l«4 p) SbL

. |( “-------' blinks on the LCD panei [no Dale

o

imprinting) when the battery is replaced, reset the
date and time.

• Press the Set button to advance the digit by one. or

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hold for two seconds or more to advance the value

s

oontinuously.

• The date cannot be set or adjusted in Date + Time

mods.

• After removing the battery to replace it. do not touch
any of the switches on the camera. This allows the
date and time settings to be retained for
approximately five seconds.

• The date adjustment is
complete when the digits
stop blinking

Press the DATE button to
display the Date + Time
mode.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all
digit settings and adjustments
are completed, then press the
Select button to end.

• The time adjustment is
complete when the in the

time display stops blinking.

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Imprinting Titles

You can imprint titles on the back of the print. Select a

title from the different titles available while the camera

Is turned on.

Selecting the Title Language

Press the TITLE button.
^ The word TITLE is

displayed on the LCD
panel.

Press the Select button
to select the language.

:t(y;:g)s

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Canceling Title Imprinting

• Press the DATE button until the word TITLE

disappears from the LCD panel.

• The titie imprinting function automaticaliy returns to a |

date/time setting after one frame is exposed.

s

To continuously imprint the same title, hold down the
Title button for two seconds or longer (until the word
TITLE blinks on the LCD panel).

• Character size, shape, color, position, and ability
to print on both sides may vary according to the
individual photo shop.

• The date and time as set by the Date function are
also printed with the title.

• If you want information imprinted on the front of your
prints, be sure to check with the photo shop, that they
provide this service, before the film is processed.

• The language changes
every time you press in this
order: Japanese, English,
French, German, Spanish,
Italian.

•

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Selecting the Title

Once you have selected the language for your title,
you can select the title.

Press the TITLE button.

^ The title number changes

every time you press.

• Select the title you want to
use, then take the picture.

TITLE button Sequence

E-1 1 LOVE YOU

E-2 THANK YOU

E-3 SEASON’S GREETING

Japanese Titles German Titles

J-1 D-1 ICH LIEBE DICH
J-2 * ! D-2 DANKESCHON
J-3 i] '7'f -< XV a !
J-4 3Pv^ !
J-5 D-5 FROHES NEUES JAHR

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f

E-5 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

k

I

E-4 CONGRATULATIONS

k

\

D-3 HERZLICHE GLÜCKWÜNSCHE

D-4 FRÖHLICHE WEIHNACHTEN

French Titles Spanish Titles

F-1 JETAIME ES-1 TE QUIERO
F-2 MERCI ES-2 GRACIAS
F-3 MEILLEURS VOEUX ES-3 FELICES PASCUAS
F-4 JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE ES-4 FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS
F-5 FÉLICITATIONS ES-5 FELICIDADES

Italian Titles

1-1 Tl AMO
I-2 GRAZIE
I-3 BUONE FESTE
I-4 BUON COMPLEANNO
I-5 CONGRATULAZIONI

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Troubleshooting

In case of trouble check the table below before taking
your camera to be repaired.

Problem

The battery check
indicator blinks. expired.

The battery check •No battery is loaded
indicator is •The battery is
not displayed inserted with the

The shutter does
not release.

The photographs •When the shutter
are blurred was released, the

Cause Remedy

•The battery has

wrong polarities

•The battery has
completely
expired.

•The power is
turned off

•The battery has
expired.

•A cartridge that
cannot be used
has been loaded
in the camera

•The shutter will be
released only after
the red-eye
reduction lamp is lit

for about 1 second

AF light emitter/
receptor were
blocked.

•In self-timer
shooting, you
stood immediately
in front of the

camera when
pressing the
shutter button

•The camera moved

when the shutter
button was pressed
(camera shake)

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•Replace the 15
battery.

•Load a battery 15

•Reinsert the
battery correctly

•Replace the
battery

•Turn the power on.

•Replace the
battery

•Remove the film

cartridge and load
a new one.

•Keep pressed until

the shutter is
released

•Change the flash

mode

•Ensure that the 20

AF light emitter/
receptor are not
blocked by hair,

fingers, etc.

•Make sure you do

not stand
immediately in

front of the
camera when
pressing the
shutter button

•Press the shutter
button gently

16, 26

15

15

18

15

31

28

37

24

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Problem Cause

"H" is (jisplayed on
the LCD panel

The film cartridge
compartment cover
will not open, even
when the film
counter reads 0

•The self-diagnosis
function detected
an error

•A problem
occurred after
rewinding

Remedy

•Remove the
battery from the
camera When “H"
disappears from
the LCD display,
load the battery
again

•Press the film
rewind button
(itU)

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Questions and Answers

Q1 Can format 135 (35mm) film be used?
A1 No it cannot be used Use 1X240 film cartridge.

Q2

Can slide film be used with this camera?
Yes it can, if the film speed is less than ISO 400.

A2
Q3

What is ISO?
The ISO number indicates the film's sensitivity to light in

A3

numerical terms. The higher the number, the more

sensitive the film is to light.
The picture was taken with date imprinting, but it

04

doesn’t appear on the index print. Why is this?
The date and time are recorded on the film surface

A4

magnetically. This data is read electronically and printed

during the printing process. This is why the date and time 4
data may not appear on the index print sheets.

Compared to a 35mm camera, what is this camera’s

05

23 mm focal length equivalent to?

Approximately 29 mm (for H prints).

A5

15

26

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Specifications

Type: 1X240 lens/shutter type, AF, fully automatic

camera with magnetic IX functions
Image Size: 16.7 x 30.2 mm
Lens: Canon 23 mm f/4.8
Focus Control: Active auto-focus system
Shooting Distance: 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to infinity

(Flash OFF mode: 1 m (3.3 ft.) to infinity
Shutter: Combination aperture and program

electromagnetic drive shutter

Viewfinder: Real-image viewfinder

Picture coverage: Approx 87%

Viewfinder Displays: Picture frame, AF mark
Viewfinder Eyepiece Area:
Green indicator: Ready for shooting or cióse range

warning

Orange indicator: Fiash charge completion indicator or

camera shake warning

Film Loading: Automatic (automatic biank film

advance)

Film Winding: Automatic
Film Rewinding: Automatic at end of film, mid-roll

rewinding possible
Frame Counter: Counts up during winding, counts

down during rewinding

Self-timer: Electronically-controlled 10-second delay

timer, activated by pressing the shutter button. The

red-eye reduction lamp blinks during operation and

the frame counter counts down the remaining

seconds.
Metering Range (ISO 100):
AUTO/Flash ON modes:

1/60 f/4.8 to 1/650 f/14 (approx. EV 10.4 to EV 17)

Flash OFF/Slow-synchro modes:

1/2 f/4.8 to 1/650 f/14 (approx. EV 5.5 to EV 17)

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Film Speed Setting: ISO 25 to 10000; Automatically

set in 1/3-step increments

Built-in Flash: Internal flash with automatic operation

in low light conditions

Flash Range: ISO 100: 0.6 to 2.3 m (2 to 7.6 ft.)

ISO 200: 0.6 to 3.2 m (2 to 10.5 ft.)

Flash Recycling Time: Approx. 3 seconds (with new

battery)

Flash Conditions: With flash mode button

® Full-auto mode: Automatically fires in low light

conditions

C?) Auto mode with red-eye reduction: Automatically

fires in low light conditions

(D Flash ON mode: Fires every time

® Flash OFF mode: Does not fire

(D Slow-synchro mode: Fires every time (with red

eye reduction)

Date/Title Function:

Type: Built-in LCD panel and automatic calendar
with quartz digital date/time clock, programmed with
dates until the year 2040 (compensates
automatically for long and short months and leap
years)

Data types: Date/Date -i- Time, Titles (6 languages, 5

formats)
Character type; Depends on the lab's capabilities

Data color: Depends on the lab’s capabilities
Power Supply: One lithium battery (CR2, 3V)
Shooting Capacity: Approx. 22 film cartridges of 25-

exp. (at normal temperatures with 50% flash use)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 85 x 55 x 34.5 mm

(3.4 X 2.2 x 1.4 in)

Weight: 115 g (4 1 oz.) (without battery)

• All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method

• Subject to change without notice

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