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Canon PowerShot S30 User Manual

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• This guide covers both the PowerShot S30 and PowerShot S40 digital cameras.
• Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover.
• For information about how to use the Card Photo Printer CP-10 and Bubble Jet
Printer with the direct print function, please refer to the User Guide of each printer.
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
Software Starter Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Software Starter Guide
Downloading Images to a Computer
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  • Page 1 Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer • This guide covers both the PowerShot S30 and PowerShot S40 digital cameras. • Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover. • For information about how to use the Card Photo Printer CP-10 and Bubble Jet Printer with the direct print function, please refer to the User Guide of each printer.

  • Page 2: Trademark Acknowledgements

    • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this First ... 4 Quick Start ... 8 Components Guide ... 10 Front View ... 10 Back / Bottom View ... 11 Controls ... 12 Shooting Mode Dial ... 13 Operating the Multicotroller ... 14 Preparing the Camera ... 15 Charging the Battery Pack ...
  • Page 4 Self-Timer ... 58 Continuous Mode ... 59 Digital Zoom ... 60 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ... 61 Changing the Resolution and Compression ... 61 Changing the File Format ... 64 Program AE ... 65 Setting the Shutter Speed ... 66 Setting the Aperture ...
  • Page 5 List of Messages ... 147 Specifications ... 151 Index ... 155 Canon Customer Support ... 158 Icon Conventions in the Text This mark denotes topics about issues that may affect the camera’s operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlash™...
  • Page 7 Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
  • Page 8 • Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the electrical outlet and the surround area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.

  • Page 9: Preventing Malfunctions

    • Always keep the terminals of the battery charger clean. Do not place metal objects on top of the terminals. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car.

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    Quick Start Charging indicator Battery lock Quick Start Charge the Battery (p. 15). Charge the battery using the supplied battery charger. The charging is complete when the charging indicator turns from orange to green. • Please note that the battery charger shape varies between regions.
  • Page 11 To Immediately Delete the Displayed Image 1. Press the button while the image is displayed. 2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press on the multicontroller. Focus (p. 34). Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter button halfway. Two beeps will sound when the autofocus is set.

  • Page 12: Components Guide

    • Card Photo Printer CP-10 (optional): Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the CP-10) • Bubble Jet Printer with the direct print function (optional): Bubble Jet Printer- digital camera connection cable (supplied with the Bubble Jet Printer) Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial AF-Auxiliary Light Emitter Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p.

  • Page 13: Back / Bottom View

    Back / Bottom View Viewfinder (p. 36) Tripod Socket • The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the camera. Strap Eyelet (p. 26) DC Coupler Cable Cover (p.

  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls (Exposure) / (White Balance) / (AEB) / (Flash Exposure Compensation) Button (p. 73, 74, 77, 78) (Flash) / Button (p. 47, 94) Button (p. 57, 95) (Light Metering) / (Microphone) Button (p. 79, 81, 82, 98) (Manual Focus) / (Single image erase) Button (p.

  • Page 15: Shooting Mode Dial

    Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the shooting modes. • The camera automatically selects settings. Auto • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. • Creative Zone The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects.

  • Page 16: Operating The Multicontroller

    Operating the Multicontroller The multicontroller is used to select choices, images and menus on the LCD monitor and confirm the selection. Components Guide Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor up and down. Use C or D to select a menu item on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Camera

    It can be recharged at any time. • It takes approximately 80 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to full charge (based on standard Canon testing criteria). Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40º C (32 to 104º F).
  • Page 18 Charging the Battery Pack (continued) Battery Pack Handling Precautions Keep the battery pack and camera terminals ( • terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack. Do not cover the battery charger with anything, such as a tablecloth, cushion or •...

  • Page 19: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-2L (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use a household power source to power the camera for extended periods (p. 19). Turn off the camera (p. 27, 29). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. Battery lock •...
  • Page 20 Battery Performance (Battery Pack NB-2L at full charge) PowerShot S30 PowerShot S40 The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. * Movie data is excluded. * At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly.

  • Page 21: Using A Household Power Source

    Using a Household Power Source You are advised to use AC Adapter Kit ACK700* (optional) for long periods of use and when connecting to a computer or printer. * Consists of Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700, DC Coupler DR-700 and a power cord. Connect to Power Supply Compact Power Adapter...
  • Page 22 Using a Household Power Source (continued) • Always turn the camera’s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. • Use of any adapter other than AC Adapter Kit ACK700 may cause malfunction of the camera or AC adapter kit. Preparing the Camera...

  • Page 23: Installing A Cf Card

    Installing a CF Card Turn off the camera (p. 27, 29). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. CF card Eject Button • When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder flashes green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card.
  • Page 24 Movie 160 x 120 pixels • These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. • The following are the approximate maximum recording times for movie clips: : 30 seconds, : 120 seconds.
  • Page 25 CF Card Handling Precautions CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject • them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. • Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation •...

  • Page 26: Setting The Date / Time

    Setting the Date / Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Turn on the camera (p.

  • Page 27: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language Turn on the camera (p. 27). Press the button. • The (Rec.) or Select the (Set up) menu using A on the multicontroller. • Pressing the button also switches between menus. Select [Language] using C or D on the multicontroller and press Select a language using B or A on the multicontroller.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap • Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap. Using the Soft Case (Optional) Preparing the Camera Thread the small loop of the wrist strap through the strap holder on the camera and pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.

  • Page 29: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Turning the Power On / Off The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows. Power/Mode Indicator Turning On/Off the Camera in Shooting Mode Turning On/Off the Camera in Replaying Mode Orange: Shooting mode Green:...

  • Page 30: Power Save Function

    Turning the Power On / Off (continued) • You will hear a startup sound and see the startup image when the power comes on. (To change the startup sound and image, see below and pages 41 and 139.) • The startup image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off or the terminal is connected to a TV.

  • Page 31: Switching Between Shooting And Replaying

    Switching between Shooting and Replaying You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. 2 Shooting Mode Slide the power/replay lever to the right (p. 27). •...

  • Page 32: Switching The Lcd Monitor Display Mode

    Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode The LCD monitor can be used to confirm an image during shooting, to replay recorded images or to adjust menu settings. Pressing the the LCD monitor display mode. 2 Shooting Mode • Pressing the button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed.

  • Page 33: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Resolution Settings File Format AE Lock/FE Lock (Red) Movie Recording Mode Macro Mode Manual Focus (PowerShot S30) x3.8 x4.8 x6.0 x7.4 x10 Digital Zoom Setting (PowerShot S40) x4.3 x5.3 x6.7 x8.2 x11 Camera Shake Warning Low Battery • The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when the information view is turned off.

  • Page 34: Aperture Setting

    Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode (continued) 2 Replaying Mode File Number Shooting Image Number and Total Date / Time (Display Image/ Total) Aperture Setting Shutter Speed ISO Speed Setting Histogram Basic Functions In simple display mode, the following information appears.

  • Page 35: About The Histogram

    About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive number.

  • Page 36: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Indicators AF Frame Basic Functions Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. • The indicators shine or flash as follows. Green: Metering complete (two beeps •...
  • Page 37 • If the orange or yellow indicator flashes while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot. • Images are first saved into the camera’s internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.

  • Page 38: Using The Optical Viewfinder To Shoot

    Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder. The Parallax Phenomenon Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical separation between the viewfinder and lens. This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Zoom (Focal Length)

    Adjusting the Zoom (Focal Length) The focal length can be adjusted from 7.1 to 21.3 mm (equivalent to 35 to 105 mm in 35 mm film format). x4.3 e.g. PowerShot S40 • The digital zoom cannot be used with the LCD monitor turned off or in mode.

  • Page 40: Selecting Menus And Settings

    • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. • If the camera is protected by Digital Camera Waterproof Case WP-DC300 (optional), select a menu item using B or A after pressing and holding the Basic Functions button.

  • Page 41: Menu Settings And Factory Defaults

    (Fine*) / (Normal) JPEG* / RAW 50* / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / AUTO (ISO 800 available on PowerShot S30 only) On / Off* Center* / AF Point Off / 2 sec.* / 10 sec. On / Off* –...
  • Page 42 Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Menu Item Beep LCD Brightness Speaker Vol. Auto Power Down Set up Menu Date/Time (Yellow) Format Language Video System Start-up Image Start-up Sound Camera Shutter Sound Menu Operation Sound (Blue) Selftimer Sound * Default values. Default languages and video system settings vary between regions. •...

  • Page 43: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. e.g. Start-up image Default camera theme Science fiction theme Animal (bird or dog) theme Changing My Camera Settings Turn on the camera (p.
  • Page 44 Changing My Camera Settings (continued) Select setting content using B or A on the multicontroller. Press the • Pressing the effect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. • If [Beep] in the [ sound item such as [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Selftimer Sound] in the [ Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

  • Page 45: Customizing My Camera Settings

    Customizing My Camera Settings You can customize the contents of menu [ and storing these to your camera. File format of My Camera Settings Start-up Image Recording image format • Sampling rate • Image size • File capacity • Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound and Selftimer Sound Recording format •...

  • Page 46: Shooting - Letting The Camera Select Settings

    Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 27). Aim the camera at the subject. Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in the viewfinder).
  • Page 47 • You can change the following settings. (Large)* / Resolution Compression (Superfine) / (Red-Eye Reduction Auto)* / Flash Settings Macro Off* / On Digital Zoom On / Off* Drive Mode Off / 2sec. * / 10sec. Review File No. Reset On / Off* * Default settings •...

  • Page 48: Checking An Image Right After Shooting

    Checking an Image Right after Shooting Checking the Image After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds. There are two ways to display the image for longer. 2Keeping the Shutter Button Pressed The image continues to appear on the LCD monitor as long as you keep the shutter button fully depressed.

  • Page 49: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the Red-eye reduction, Auto red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level. Red-eye reduction, Flash on The red-eye reduction lamp and the flash always fire.
  • Page 50 Using the Flash (continued) • When shooting with a high ISO sensitivitiy and using the built-in flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. • The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/250 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/250 second if a faster speed is selected.

  • Page 51: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. Turn the shooting mode dial to . • Shooting procedures are the same as for the • The AEB, AE lock, FE Lock, light metering, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode.

  • Page 52: Night Scene Mode

    Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed. •...

  • Page 53: Slow Shutter

    Slow Shutter Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred such as river rapids. Turn the shooting mode dial to • Shooting procedures are the same as for the • The AEB, AE lock, FE lock, light metering, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode.

  • Page 54: Changing The Color Effect

    Changing the Color Effect You can shoot with different color effects. Vivid Neutral Sepia Select a color effect using B or A on the multicontroller. Press • You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot instead of pressing Shoot the image.

  • Page 55: Stitch Assist Mode

    Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer. Horizontal 2 x 2 • Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer. Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
  • Page 56 Stitch Assist Mode (continued) • Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10% of the image height. • Do not include moving items in the overlap. •...
  • Page 57 Shoot the first image. • The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image. Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. • Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software.

  • Page 58: Movie Mode

    (160 120) setting. The clip will end automatically after this time elapses or when the CF card becomes full. * The data reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting objects and conditions.

  • Page 59: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 10 to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.7 ft.) at maximum wide angle and 30 to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.7 ft.) at maximum telephoto. Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on.

  • Page 60: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer You can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode. In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Drive Mode]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). Select [ ] or [ • When [ ] is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds, and when [ ] is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds, after you press the shutter button.

  • Page 61: Continuous Mode

    When [ ] is selected: Approx. 1.5 frames per second When [ ] is selected: Approx. 2.5 frames per second * Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These figures reflect standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) •...

  • Page 62: Digital Zoom

    With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows. PowerShot S30: 3.8 times, 4.8 times, 6.0 times, 7.4 times, and 10 times PowerShot S40: 4.3 times, 5.3 times, 6.7 times, 8.2 times, and 11 times...

  • Page 63: Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects

    (Normal) if you wish to fit more (Fine) setting provides adequate quality for standard Resolution ( PowerShot S40 2272 x 1704 pixels • Common to PowerShot S30 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects (Fine) and (Normal). 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels...
  • Page 64 (320 x 240) (160 x 120) * This figure reflects standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. * Please see the list of CF cards and their approximate capacities (p. 22).
  • Page 65 • In mode, the resolution can be set for the first frame only. • The resolution and compression settings are affected by the shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution in Initial Shooting Next Shooting Mode Mode • The resolution and compression settings are memorized even when the camera power is turned off.

  • Page 66: Changing The File Format

    (white balance, contrast, sharpness and saturation) making it possible to maintain the image quality while making changes. The resolution (PowerShot S30: 2048 x 1536, PowerShot S40: 2272 x 1704) and compression settings cannot be adjusted for these images.

  • Page 67: Program Ae

    Program AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture settings to match the brightness of the scene. Turn the shooting mode dial to . Shoot the image. • The shutter speed and aperture settings will be set automatically.

  • Page 68: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture setting to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
  • Page 69 • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears in the center of the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. • The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows.

  • Page 70: Setting The Aperture

    Setting the Aperture When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus.
  • Page 71 • If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor, the image is under- or overexposed (insufficient light). Adjust the aperture value using B or A on the multicontroller until the shutter speed display turns white. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears in the center of the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.

  • Page 72: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically. Select a shutter speed using B or A on the multicontroller.

  • Page 73: Selecting An Af Frame

    Selecting an AF Frame The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following way. Auto Selection (AiAF) Manual Selection Press • The three frames appear on the LCD monitor. Select the AF frame using B or A on the multicontroller.
  • Page 74 Selecting an AF Frame (continued) • If any particular AF frame is selected, it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to check the AF frame while shooting. • When the Spot AE Point is selected as the light metering method, you can use the selected AF frame as the Spot AE Point (p.

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Press the • The icon and exposure compensation bar will appear on the LCD monitor if it is on. Select a setting using B or A on the multicontroller.

  • Page 76: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately. Set the white balance mode to a natural or artificial light setting according to the circumstances. Settings are automatically set by the camera Auto Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day...

  • Page 77: Setting A Custom White Balance

    Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. Press the •...
  • Page 78 Setting the White Balance (continued) • To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation to zero (±0). The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white).

  • Page 79: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. You can adjust AEB settings in 1/3EV steps within the range of -2EV to +2EV of the standard exposure setting. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings (p.

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Flash Output (Flash Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Flash Output (Flash Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the flash output for flash photography. Press the times. • The icon and the flash exposure compensation bar appears on the LCD monitor. Expand or contract the range using B or A on the multicontroller.

  • Page 81: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. For an explanation of how different combinations of light metering options and a selected AF frame affect where the AE lock is metered, see page 80.
  • Page 82 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (continued) • The AE lock function cannot be used when the optical viewfinder is used to shoot. • This function can only be selected in the , The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure with the following procedures.

  • Page 83: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. For an explanation of how different combinations of light metering options and a selected AF frame affect where the FE lock is metered, see page 80.

  • Page 84: Switching Between Light Metering Modes

    Switching between Light Metering Modes Center-weighted averaging is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to spot light metering. Evaluative Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Center Spot AE Point AF Point Press the Press the button to select the metering mode.
  • Page 85 Select the [Center] or [AF Point] option, then press the • When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor, and when [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point], it appears inside the selected AF frame.

  • Page 86: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus

    Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects mixing close and far objects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...
  • Page 87 Focus Lock Method 2 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the • The icon appears on the LCD monitor. • The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the released.

  • Page 88: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    30 to 80 cm (11.8 in. to 2.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto. In this case, the fine scale is adopted. • If the camera is protected by Digital Camera Waterproof Case WP-DC300 (optional), be sure to press and hold the multicontroller to display the MF indicator and adjust the focus.

  • Page 89: Manually Setting Image Characteristics

    • You can select from 50 (default setting), 100, 200, 400, 800 (only for PowerShot S30) and AUTO. • When AUTO is selected, the camera automatically adjusts ISO between 50 and 100 only.
  • Page 90 Manually Setting Image Characteristics (continued) Shoot the image. • These functions can only be selected in the , mode, however, the ISO speed cannot be set to [Auto]. • These settings are memorized even when the camera power is turned off. Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects shooting modes.

  • Page 91: Resetting The File Number

    Resetting the File Numbers You can select the way file numbers are assigned. The file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number. The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number.

  • Page 92: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Auto Flash Red-Eye Reducti o n, Fl a sh On Macro Mode Single Shot Normal Continuous Mode Drive Mode Hi g h Speed Conti n uous Mode Self-Timer (10 sec.) Self-Timer (2 sec.) Auto...
  • Page 93 ISO Speed Digital Zoom Contrast Sharpness Saturation * Default setting. Setting selection is possible. Setting can only be selected for the first image. - Setting selection is not possible. (Shaded Area) Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off. The default for all of the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p.

  • Page 94: Replaying

    Replaying Viewing Images Singly (Single Image Replay) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Move between images using B or A on the multicontroller. • Use B to move to the previous image and A to move to the next. Holding B or A moves more rapidly between images, but the images will not appear as clearly.

  • Page 95: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images In single image replay, the displayed image can be shown magnified by an approximate factor of 2.5 or 5 for PowerShot S30 and 3 or 6 for PowerShot S40. Slide the power/replay lever to the right. Slide the zoom lever toward...

  • Page 96: Viewing Nine Images At A Time (Index Replay)

    Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Replay) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in Index Replay. Slide the power/replay lever to the right. Press the button. • Nine images appear at once (Index Replay). Change the image selection using B, A, C or D on the multicontroller.

  • Page 97: Jumping Between Images

    Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image replay or index replay. Press the button while in single replay (p. 92) or index replay (p. 94). • The jump bar appears. The displayed image(s) change.

  • Page 98: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can replay the images shot in Slide the power/replay lever to the right. • Movies cannot be viewed in index replay. Display an image shot in B or A on the multicontroller. • A movie displays with the instruction on it.

  • Page 99: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90º and 270º clockwise on the LCD monitor. Original In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Rotate] and press • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). Select an image you want to rotate using B or A on the multicontroller and press •...

  • Page 100: Attaching Sound Annotations To Images

    Attaching Sound Annotations to Images In replay mode (including single replay, index replay, magnifying replay and the replay immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound annotations (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. Press the button while replaying images.

  • Page 101: Automated Playback (Slide Show)

    Automated Playback (Slide Show) Starting a Slide Show All images, or a selection of images, can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show. All Images Plays all the images on the CF card in order Slide Show 1 - 3 Plays the images selected for each show in order (p.

  • Page 102: Selecting Images For Slide Shows

    Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 100 images may be marked per slide show. Images display in the order of their selection. Display the slide show menu (p. 99). Select [Program] using C on the multicontroller.

  • Page 103: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Press the button. • The image selection screen will close. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat itself continuously. Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is displayed. The options are any one Play Time of 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual.
  • Page 104 Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) Press the • The set up menu closes. • The display interval may vary somewhat for some images. • Slide shows can be easily edited on a computer with the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide. Replaying button.

  • Page 105: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). Select an image you want to protect using B or A on the multicontroller and press •...

  • Page 106: Erasing

    Erasing Erasing Images Singly • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Set the camera to the replay mode (p. 29). Select the image you wish to erase using B or A on the multicontroller and press the Select [Erase] using B or A on the multicontroller and press...

  • Page 107: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Erase all] and press • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). Select [OK] using B or A on the multicontroller and press •...

  • Page 108: Formatting A Cf Card

    • If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Formatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly.

  • Page 109: Print Settings (Dpof Print Settings)

    Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) Images on a CF card can be individually selected for printing in a specified number of copies. You can also select the print type and whether or not to print the date and file number. These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards so that images can be printed on DPOF-compliant digital printers or at participating photo labs.
  • Page 110 Selecting Images for Printing (continued) Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 99) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image using B or A on the multicontroller. You can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using C or D on the multicontroller.

  • Page 111: Setting The Print Style

    Setting the Print Style The following print settings can be selected. Standard Print Type Index Both Date File No. Display the Print Order menu (p. 107). Select [Set up] using B or A on the multicontroller and press Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] using C or D on the multicontroller.
  • Page 112 Setting the Print Style (continued) File No. • Select [On] or [Off]. Press the • The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. • When [Print Type] is set to [index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On]. •...

  • Page 113: Resetting The Print Settings

    Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is reset to [Standard] and the date and file number options are set to [Off]. Display the Print Order menu (p. 107). Select [Reset] using B or A on the multicontroller and press Select [OK] using B or A on the multicontroller and press...

  • Page 114: Printing With Card Photo Printer Cp-10 (Optional)

    Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) Card Photo Printer CP-10, sold separately, can be connected to the camera and used to print images very easily directly from the camera. It can also be used with the DPOF print settings. Connecting Card Photo Printer CP-10 to the Camera Two direct interface cables are supplied with the printer.

  • Page 115: To Turn On The Camera

    Slide the power/replay lever to the right to turn on the camera. • appears on the camera LCD monitor and the power/mode indicator is lit in green when the printer is properly connected to the camera. • When you detach the cable from the camera, hold the plug and do not pull the cable.

  • Page 116: Printing

    Printing An image can be printed when displayed in single replay or selected in index replay. Choose an image using B or A on the multicontroller and press Set the number of prints, the print style and cropping settings as required. •...
  • Page 117 Selecting the Number of Copies In Replaying mode, press the [Copies] option using C or D on the multicontroller. Specify the desired number of copies using B or A on the multicontroller. • You can specify from 1 to 99 prints. Setting the Print Style You can select from among the following print styles.
  • Page 118 Printing (continued) Choose [Image], [Borders] or [Date] using C or D on the multicontroller. Set the selection using B or A on the multicontroller. Image Choose [Standard] or [Multiple]. Press the • If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, the center portion of the recorded image (the image displayed on the LCD monitor) is printed at an enlarged size.
  • Page 119 Trimming (Printing a Portion of an Image) You can specify which portion for an image gets printed. Prior to Trimming Please set the Print Style (Image, Borders and Date) first before setting the trimming settings (p. 115). In Replaying mode, press choose [Trimming] using C or D on the multicontroller and press •...

  • Page 120: Setting Menu

    Printing (continued) Press the setting menu. • The trimming setting only applies to one image. • The trimming setting is cancelled with the following operations. - When you set the trimming settings for another image. - When you close the Print mode (when you turn the camera power off, change the camera mode, or detach the DIF-100 direct interface cable).

  • Page 121: Printing With Dpof Print Settings On Card Photo Printer Cp-10

    Printing with DPOF Print Settings on Card Photo Printer CP-10 You can use the DPOF print settings to print with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (optional). In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). •...
  • Page 122 Printing with DPOF Print Settings on Card Photo Printer CP-10 (continued) • To print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print order menu in Step 2 on the previous page to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the [Style] menu in Step 3 on the previous page.

  • Page 123: Printing With Bubble Jet Printer (Optional)

    Connect the camera and printer using the cable. • When you insert the cable, make sure the “Canon” logo on the cable faces the front of the camera (lens side). Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional)
  • Page 124 Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera (continued) • When you detach the cable from the camera, hold the plug and do not pull by the cable. • Please see the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide manual for instructions to install paper and ink cartridges.

  • Page 125: Printing

    Printing An image can be printed when displayed in single replay or selected in index replay. Choose an image using B or A on the multicontroller and press Set the number of prints, the print style and cropping settings as required. •...
  • Page 126 Printing (continued) Selecting the Number of Copies In Replaying mode, press the [Copies] option using C or D on the multicontroller. Specify the desired number of copies using B or A on the multicontroller. • You can specify from 1 to 99 prints. Setting the Print Style You can select from among the following print styles.
  • Page 127 Choose [Paper], [Borders] or [Date] using C or D on the multicontroller. Set the selection using B or A on the multicontroller. Paper Choose [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [LTR] or [A4]. Press the button. • The setting is complete and the Print Order menu resumes.
  • Page 128 Printing (continued) Trimming (Printing a Portion of an Image) You can specify which portion of an image gets printed. Prior to Trimming Please set the Print Style (Paper, Borders and Date) first before setting the trimming settings (p. 124). In Replaying mode, press choose [Trimming] using C or D on the multicontroller and press •...
  • Page 129 Press the button to close the setting menu. • The trimming setting only applies to one image. • The trimming setting is cancelled with the following operations. - When you set the trimming settings for another image. - When you close the Print mode (when you turn the camera power off, change the camera mode, or detach the cable).

  • Page 130: Printing With Dpof Print Settings On Bubble Jet Printer

    Printing with DPOF Print Settings on Bubble Jet Printer You can use the DPOF print settings to print using Bubble Jet Printer with the direct print function (optional). In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). •...
  • Page 131 • To print the date, set the DPOF [Date] setting to [On]. The date will not print with the Print Style date setting under these circumstances (p. 109). If the print type is set to [Index], the date will not print even if the [Date] setting is set to [On] in Step 2. •...

  • Page 132: Image Transfer Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)

    Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Using the camera, you can make marks on images you wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transferring images.) These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. •...
  • Page 133 Select images for transferring. Single Images • Select an image using B or A on the multicontroller and mark or remove marks from images using C or D on the multicontroller. • You can use the same procedures to select images in index replay (3 images).

  • Page 134: Resetting The Transfer Settings

    Resetting the Transfer Settings The transfer marks can all be removed at once. Display the Transfer Order menu (p. 130). Select [Reset] using B or A on the multicontroller and press Select [OK] using B or A on the multicontroller and press Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

  • Page 135: List Of Menu Options

    Drive Mode Settings Content Sets the number of pixels used to record images to CF cards. • Large PowerShot S30 (2048 x 1536 pixels) PowerShot S40 (2272 x 1704 pixels) • Medium 1 (1600 x 1200 pixels) • Medium 2 (1024 x 768 pixels) •...
  • Page 136 Rec. Menu (continued) Item Menu Screen ISO Speed Digital Zoom Spot AE Point Review File No. Reset List of Menu Options Settings Content Sets the sensitivity at which images are recorded. (S30) (S40) • 50 • 50 • 100 • 100 •...
  • Page 137 Item Menu Screen Contrast Sharpness Saturation Settings Content Adjusts the image contrast. • – • 0 • + Adjusts the image sharpness. • – • 0 • + Adjusts the image saturation. • – • 0 • + List of Menu Options Reference Page p.

  • Page 138: Play Menu

    Play Menu Item Menu Screen Protect Rotate Erase all Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order List of Menu Options Settings Content Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images).

  • Page 139: Set Up Menu

    Set up Menu Item Menu Screen Beep LCD Brightness Speaker Vol. (Shooting) Playback Vol. (Replay) Settings Content Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. • On • Off (Still beeps to warn of an error even when set to Off) See also “How the [Beep] setting in the [ up)] menu and each sound setting in the [...
  • Page 140 Set up Menu (continued) Item Menu Screen Auto Power Down Date/Time Format Language Video System List of Menu Options Settings Content Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without something being pressed. •...

  • Page 141: My Camera Menu

    My Camera Menu You can select the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation, and self-timer sounds. You can customize [ For details, please refer to the Software Starter Guide. Item Menu Screen Start-up Image Start-up Sound Shutter Sound ] and [ ] of each item using the supplied software.
  • Page 142 My Camera Menu (continued) Item Menu Screen Operation Sound Selftimer Sound How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are related • To actually turn off the sound of the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound individually, [Beep] in the [ set to [Off].

  • Page 143: Resetting All Of The Settings To Default

    Resetting all of the Settings to Default You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default except for [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video System]. Turn on the camera. • You can turn on the camera into either Shooting or Replaying mode. Press the button for longer than 5 seconds.

  • Page 144: Shooting / Replaying With A Tv Monitor

    Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them. Turn off the camera (p. 27, 29). To the Yellow Video In Jack Plug To the Black...

  • Page 145: Appendices

    • Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk (see the back of this guide).

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting

    • Format CF card. See Formatting a CF card (p. 106). • If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Close the CF card slot/battery cover, then turn off the camera.
  • Page 147 Problem Cause Battery pack capacity Battery pack consumed reduced because of disuse quickly for one year or more after being fully charged Battery life exceeded Battery life exceeded Battery pack Poor contact between will not charge battery charger and battery Image is Camera moved blurred or out...
  • Page 148 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Cause Subject too close Subject in recorded Subject bright in image is too comparison to the bright background Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into camera Flash set to On Flash set to Off Flash will not fire Camera is set to off...

  • Page 149: List Of Messages

    List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. Reset settings to default? Resetting Busy... No CF card: Cannot record!: CF card error!: CF card full: Naming error!: Change the battery pack: No image: Image too large: Incompatible JPEG format: You attempted to replay an incompatible JPEG file.
  • Page 150 List of Messages (continued) Cannot magnify!: Cannot rotate: Unidentified Image Unidentified Sound Data Protected!: Too many marks: Cannot mark image: Cannot complete!: Cannot edit: Appendices You attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer.
  • Page 151 The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor when Card Photo Printer CP-10 is printing. No Paper: No Ink: Ink Cassette Error: Paper Jam: Communication Error: Cannot trim: Readjust trimming: Cannot Print!: Could not print xx images: You attempted to use the DPOF print settings to print Paper cassette is incorrectly inserted or out of paper.
  • Page 152 You can restart printing by pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on Bubble Jet Printer. Please request replacement of the waste tank to the shop where you purchased the printer or your nearest Canon customer support center listed in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide.

  • Page 153: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S30 / PowerShot S40 Camera effective S30 pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital tele-converter: Optical viewfinder: LCD viewfinder: Autofocus method: Focusing range (from tip of the lens barrel):...
  • Page 154 Specifications (continued) Flash range: Flash exposure compensation: Shooting modes: Continuous shooting: Self-timer: PC-connected shooting: Storage media: File Format: Image Still images: recording format Movies: JPEG compression mode: Number of Still images: recording pixels: Movies: Playback modes: Display languages Appendices (When sensitivity is set to AUTO) 35 cm - 4.8 m (1.15 ft.
  • Page 155 My Camera Settings (customizing): Interface: Power source: Operating Temperatures: Operating Humidity: Dimensions (W H D): Weight: (W): wide angle (T): telephoto Type: Nominal voltage: Nominal amperage: Charge cycles: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Battery Charger CB-2LT / CB-2LTE Input voltage: Rated output: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight:...
  • Page 156 Card slot type: Dimensions: Weight: Appendices CompactFlash™ Card Type I 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)

  • Page 157: Index

    Index AC Adapter Kit AEB Mode AE Lock AF Frame Auto Selection Manual Selection Aperture-Priority AE ( Aperture Settings 65, 66, 68, 70 Auto Mode ( Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Auto Replay (Slide Show) 99, 136 A/V Out Terminal 10, 142 Battery Pack Charging...
  • Page 158 Landscape Mode ( Language Settings 25, 138 LCD Monitor 30 - 33 Brightness Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Evaluative Spot AE Point (AF Point) Spot AE Point (Center) Macro Mode ( ) Magnifying Images Manual Exposure ( ) Focus ( Setting Image Characteristics Shooting Mode Menu List of Options...
  • Page 159 Start-up Image 28, 41 - 43, 139 Sound 28, 41 - 43, 139 Stitch Assist Mode ( Framing Subjects Shooting Strap Telephoto Transfer Order Reset Selecting Images Troubleshooting 144 - 146 Video System 138, 142 Viewfinder LCD Monitor 12, 30 Optical 10, 36 Volume...

  • Page 160: Canon Customer Support

    Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Customer Care Center Phone (US): 1-800-828-4040 (Available Mon. - Fri., 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time) Canon Canada Inc. Phone (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) EUROPE Europe, Africa & Middle East Canon Europa N.V.
  • Page 161 No.1 Jalan Kilang Timor, #09-00, Pacific Tech Centre, Singapore 159303 Phone: (65) 799 8888 Fax: (65) 273 3317 Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Wisma General Lumber, Block D, Peremba Square, Saujana Resort, Section U2, 40150, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Phone: (60) 3 744 6000, (60) 3 745 0055 Fax: (60) 3 745 0505 Canon Marketing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

  • Page 162: Fcc Notice

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in subpart B of Part 15 on FCC rules.
  • Page 163 CDI-E026-010 XX01NiXX © 2001 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN...

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