Canon IXUS 172 User Manual

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74Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBefore UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexWorld ClockTo ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when youtravel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to thattime zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/Time setting manually.Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and yourhome time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (=12).1 Specify your destination.zz Choose [Time Zone], and then press the<m> button.zz Press the <o><p> buttons to choose[ World], and then press the <m>button.zz Press the <q><r> buttons to choose thedestination.zz To set daylight saving time (1 hourahead), choose [ ] by pressing the<o><p> buttons, and then choose [ ]by pressing the <q><r> buttons.zz Press the <m> button.2 Switch to the destination timezone.zz Press the <o><p> buttons to choose[ World], and then press the <n>button.zz [ ] is now shown on the shooting screen(=102).• Adjusting the date or time while in [ ] mode (=13) will automaticallyupdate your [ Home] time and date.Lens Retraction TimingThe lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you pressthe <1> button in Shooting mode (=19). To have the lens retractedimmediately after you press the <1> button, set the retraction timing to[0 sec.].zz Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose[0 sec.].Power-Saving AdjustmentAdjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto PowerDown and Display Off, respectively) as needed (=19).zz Choose [Power Saving], and then pressthe <m> button.zz After choosing an item, press the<q><r> buttons to adjust it as needed.• To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for[Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].• The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off].• These power-saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode(=34, 56) to [ ].Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals