Canon Ixus 285 HS Getting Started
Text of the manual
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
Camera
Battery Pack
NB-11LH*
Battery Charger
CB-2LFE
Wrist Strap
* Do not peel off the adhesive covering from a battery pack.
• Printed matter is also included.
• A memory card is not included.
Compatible Memory Cards
No memory card is included. Purchase one of the following kinds of card as
needed. The following memory cards can be used, regardless of capacity.
For details on the number of shots and recording time per memory card,
see “Specifications” in the downloadable Camera User Guide.
• SD memory cards*
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards*
* Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified
to work with the camera.
Manuals and Software
You can download manuals and software from the following
URL.
http://www.canon.com/icpd/
• With a computer connected to the Internet, access the above URL.
• Access the site for your country or region.
• Adobe Reader is required to view the manuals.
• You can also download software from the above URL. For instructions on
downloading and installing the software, refer to the Camera User Guide
available for download.
• You may be requested to enter the Serial
number (body number) when downloading the
manuals and software.
In this case, enter the number printed on the
bottom of the camera.
Initial Preparations
1 Attach the strap.
z
z Thread the end of the strap through the
strap mount (1), and then pull the other
end of the strap through the loop on the
threaded end (2).
2 Insert the battery pack.
z
z After aligning the
marks on the battery
pack and charger, insert the battery pack
by pushing it in (1) and down (2).
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
3 Charge the battery pack.
z
z Plug the power cord into the charger,
then plug the other end into a power
outlet.
z
z The charging lamp turns orange, and
charging begins.
z
z When charging is finished, the lamp turns
green, and you can remove the battery
pack.
z
z For details on charging time and the
number of shots or recording time
available with a fully charged battery
pack, refer to “Specifications” in the
downloadable Camera User Guide.
4 Open the cover.
z
z Slide the cover (1) and open it (2).
5 Insert the battery pack.
z
z Holding the battery pack with the
terminals (1) facing as shown, press the
battery lock (2) in the direction of the
arrow and insert the battery pack until the
lock clicks shut.
z
z If you insert the battery pack facing the
wrong way, it cannot be locked into the
correct position. Always confirm that the
battery pack is facing the right way and
locks when inserted.
z
z When removing the battery pack, move
the battery lock in the direction of the
arrow.
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
6 Check the card’s write-protect
switch and insert the memory
card.
z
z Recording is not possible on memory
cards with a write-protect switch when the
switch is in the locked position. Move the
switch in the direction of the arrow (1).
z
z Insert the memory card with the terminals
(2) facing as shown until it clicks into
place.
z
z When removing the card, push the
memory card in until it clicks, and then
slowly release it.
7 Close the cover.
z
z Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position (2).
z
z If the cover will not close, make sure you
inserted the battery pack facing the right
way in step 2.
8 Set the date and time.
z
z Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
item.
z
z Press the [
][
] buttons to specify the
date and time.
z
z When finished, press the [
] button.
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
