Preparations. Canon 900 TI, Digital IXUS 900 TI

Preparations

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Charging the Battery.

Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances.

• When using the battery for the first time.

• When the "Change the battery pack" message displays.

1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.

2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet.

• Battery charger model names and types vary by region.

The charge indicator will light orange while the battery is charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete.

Charging takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.

Align these symbols

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Charge Indicator

For CB-2LX For CB-2LXE

To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 121).

2.

Installing the Battery.

1. Slide the lock release switch in the direction of the arrow

( ), and open the memory card slot/battery cover ( ).

2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( ) and insert the battery until it locks.

To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( ) and hold it while pulling the battery out.

Battery Lock

Back

3.

Inserting the Memory Card.

1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover.

Back

Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 123).

Î See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 29).

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„ To Remove the Memory Card

Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it.

You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera.

These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.

First Time Settings

„ Setting the Date/Time

1. Press the ON/OFF button ( ).

2. Use the or button to select an item and the or button to change its value ( ).

To set the daylight saving option, select the icon and use the

or button to configure the setting.

3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the

FUNC./SET button ( ).

The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu

(p. 21) .

• A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when the main battery is in the camera. When you purchase the camera, place the main battery in it for approximately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30

(sold separately) to charge the lithium battery. It will charge even if the camera is turned off.

• The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the World Clock (p. 20).

„ Setting the Display Language

1. Turn the mode dial to (playback).

2. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU button.

3. Use the , , or button to select a language and press the FUNC./SET button.

The display language can also be set in the Set up menu

(p. 21)

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