20 Most Recent Canon IXUS V2 Digital Camera - Page 7 Questions & Answers

1. Make sure you are holding the camera very steady when you take the photo.
2. Try increasing the number of pixels resolution to super fine. If this uses too much memory, invest in a larger capacity memory chip. (The one supplied with the camera has a fairly small capacity.)
3. According to the manual, the "portrait" mode softens faces, but there are other modes you can use.
4. Depth of field is pretty much WYSIWYG . Move back and forth and try with and without optical zoom until it looks right.

If you have PhotoShop,
1. Go to Image and duplicate your photo
2. Go to Image, Adjustments, Hue & Saturation. Make a few changes and watch the preview till the image appeals to you.

This works for me and my Ixus. Other imageware may work similarly

To download without the software, you will need either the usb cord that came with the camera, or a memory card reader for your computer. For the first step, plug the camera into the computer and camera via the usb cable provided. put the camera in playback mode and turn it on. If you use a memory card reader, remove the card from the camera and insert it into the proper slot on the reader.
Now for PC users - go to 'my computer' (vista its just 'computer') and under 'media with removable devices' you should see the camera come up (or memory card folder). double click, and then you should see a folder that says DCIM. Click and drag that folder onto your desktop. Congrats, you just transfered your photos. Now the folder DCIM on your desktop should be opened and the folders within DCIM contain your images. Sort the photos in whatever way makes sense to you (most likely to be in my pictures (under my documents)). Be sure to delete the DCIM folder off the desktop AFTER you moved all of the images into their proper folders...otherwise next time you try to do this, there will be a conflict with folders named DCIM. This method keeps the images on your memory card. If you would like to remove them, after you re-insert the card into your camera, turn on the camera, press menu, go to the set-up screen (yellow) and go to format - this will erase every picture on your card and make a new slate for when you take new pics.

If you can see an image, then maybe the ribbon that connects the lcd to the camera came loose some how. If you see nothing them maybe the lcd is damaged. If it is still under warranty then contact canon, if it is no longer under warranty, you can try to do it yourself. Here is a great tutorial, but i'm not sure if it includes your camera: http://digitalcamerarepairlgooglepages.com

The following blog outlines some repair options for a lens error. They won't work for all cases, but they're worth a try if the camera's no longer under warranty:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

The ixus 60 is also known as the SD600. It's actually quite a good camera. It uses the "NB-4L" battery. You'll need a charger for your camera's battery. Simply remove and place the battery in the charger and plug it in the wall. If you don't have a charger, generic ones are very inexpensive (so are the generic replacement batteries):

http://www.amazon.com/Camcorder-Battery-Charger-PowerShot-Bargaincell/dp/B000U96EW4/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1199121852&sr=1-23

The E18 error is fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension.
Here's some things that you can do to try to correct it. Have already fixed several cameras with this problem by using these methods:
http://www.e18error.com/repair.html

The e18 error is so common it has it's own website! Check below: http://www.e18error.com/

Unless you are familiar with digital products, you really don't want to take your camera apart. I am curious as to what is wrong with the camera.

Sorry, The only suggestion I can make is to give the Canon helpline a call on 08705 143 723 / or any other professional.

Have a look here https://www.cameraspareparts.co.uk/ or similar

Have you looked in the manual ? That can often provide answers to technical queries.

If you have successfully transferred the images to your computer, and no longer need them on the card, use the camera's menu system to format the card, which will prepare it for further use.

Great question!

Just cross that box off and go into the card through the menu

connect to your pc & delete the files.

You should send it to clean the lens, dust gets inside

Most Canon cameras use a "mini USB" cable. Your computer should automatically offer to download when you connect.