Page 1 Help Desk: 906.301.255 http://www.canon.ru Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). Internet: www.canon.fi http://www.canon.es Please also see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide. CEL-SE3BA210 © 2004 CANON INC. Printed in the EU...
Page 2 QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc, [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p. 68). Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the registered in the United States and other countries. specifications of the hardware and software described Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either (1) Selectable only in manual focus.
Page 3 This Guide camera's operation. Shooting with the Camera :This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Canon Digital Camera Software...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that Chapter 4. Erasing summarize camera functions or procedures. Erasing Images Individually ....43 Erasing All Images ......44 Read This First Chapter 5.
Page 5 Switching between Light Metering Modes ..76 Chapter 9. Additional Features Adjusting the Exposure ..... 78 Downloading Images to a Computer ..115 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .
Page 6: Read This First
Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
Page 7 Safety Precautions Camera Body Temperature Before using the camera, please ensure that you If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the read and understand the safety precautions camera body may become warm. Please be aware described below. Always ensure that the camera is of this and take care when operating the camera for operated correctly.
Page 8 Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.
Page 9 Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another water.
Page 10 Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold Ensure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is wide converter, tele-converter and conversion lens adapter. If plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause an the specified rating.
Page 11 Preventing Malfunctions If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields condensation. Continued use may damage the Never place the camera in close proximity to electric equipment. Remove the CF card, batteries or motors or other equipment generating strong compact power adapter from the camera and wait electromagnetic fields.
Page 12: Components Guide
• PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately): PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer).
Page 13 Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as illustrated. Check that the strap does not come loose from the strap mount when pulled. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera. Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap.
Page 14: Controls
Controls Viewfinder p. 24, 26 Shutter button p. 28 Microphone Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) p. 27, 50 Diopter Adjustment Dial p. 26 Playback: (Zoom in)/ (Zoom out) p. 40 (Self-timer)/ (Continuous) Button p. 49, 52 Movie Button p. 53 (Flash) Button OFF Button p.
Page 15 : Slow Shutter Mode Dial : Stitch Assist p. 47 Use the mode dial to switch between : Movie p. 53 the Shooting modes. Creative Zone p. 71 : Auto p. 27 The user selects exposure, aperture The camera automatically selects or other settings to achieve special settings.
Page 16: Installing The Batteries/Cf Card
Installing the Batteries/CF Card Install the batteries and the CF card to get Battery cover lock ready for shooting. Please use four AA-size alkaline batteries or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. When the indicator blinks, the camera is writing, a a a a Be sure that the camera power is off reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card.
Page 17 Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon’s AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (a four-piece set). 1. Preparing the Camera...
Page 18 While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not remove the batteries from the camera and store them in recommended.
Page 19 Battery Status Indications Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of locations. The following icons or messages indicate the battery - Locations subject to dust or sand status on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). - Locations subject to high humidity and high Batteries are beginning to run low.
Page 20 Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. a a a a Turn the power on (p. 19). When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the b b b b Press the MENU button, and then the problem.
Page 21: Turning The Power On/Off
For printer connection mode, see the Direct Print User on the omni selector, then press the Guide. For computer connection mode, see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk. SET button. You will hear a start-up sound and see the start- The indicator blinks red and formatting starts.
Page 22: Power Off
Switching Between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. Shooting Mode Playback Mode Turn the mode lever to (Playback) while a a a a Turn the mode lever to (Shooting)
Page 23: Setting The Date/Time
For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk. See Replacing the Date Battery (p. 144). a a a a Turn the power on (p. 19).
Page 24 a a a a Select [Date/Time] using the a a a a Set the date and time. arrow on the omni selector, then Select the item you wish to set using press the SET button. and set its value using the arrow on the omni selector.
Page 25: Setting The Language
Setting the Language a a a a Turn the power on (p. 19). a a a a Select [Language] using the arrow on the omni selector, then b b b b Press the MENU button, and then the press the SET button. arrow on the omni selector.
Page 26: Using The Viewfinder And The Lcd Monitor
Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. Shooting Mode : Press the DISPLAY button LCD Monitor Display LCD Monitor Display Viewfinder Display (No Information) (Information View)
Page 27 Display Contents Flash Output – – – p. 89 Shooting Playback Compression – p. 32 Mode Mode Resolution – p. 32 Function Icon Resolution – – p. 32 (Movies) Frame Rate – – p. 32 (Movies) Shooting Digital Zoom – –...
Page 28 Even in the no information display mode, Using the LCD Monitor shooting information appears for approximately 6 The LCD monitor can be opened to the following seconds (shooting information may not appear range of positions. depending on the camera settings at that time). Opened from right to left 180 The camera shake warning icon will appear...
Page 29: Chapter 2. Shooting-The Basics
Auto Mode 2. Shooting-The Basics Wide angle AF Frame Telephoto a a a a Aim the camera at the subject. b b b b Use the zoom to achieve the desired composition in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). Seen from the lens side Standard shooting Turning the zoom lever toward magnifies the...
Page 30 b b b b Press the shutter button all the way. The combined use of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to approx. You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is 32x (p. 50). The digital zoom cannot be used with complete.
Page 31 You can change the length of time images Image Stabilizer Function show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize it so they do not show at all (p. 31). the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions.
Page 32: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Mode Dial Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds with such shooting scenes as evening shots. In After a photo is taken, the image displays for this case, affix the camera to a tripod. two seconds (to change this setting, see page If camera shake is too strong, it may not be 31).
Page 33 b b b b Select [Review] using the Changing the Image Display Duration arrow on the omni selector and select a duration setting using the arrow on the omni selector. Off:Images do not display 2 to 10 sec.:Images appear for the time selected even if the shutter button is released.
Page 34: Changing The Resolution And Compression
Changing the Resolution and Compression Compression Purpose Mode Dial High Quality Superfine Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images You can change the resolution, compression (still images) and frame rate (movies, p. 56) Normal Shoot more images Normal settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot.
Page 35 Number of shots remaining (Only displayed when the resolution or compression is selected.) a a a a Press the FUNC. button. a a a a Select the compression you wish to set using the arrow on the b b b b Select * (2048 x 1536) using the omni selector, then press the SET arrow on the omni selector.
Page 36: Using The Built-In Flash
Using the Built-in Flash Types of CF cards and number of shots Mode Dial remaining (p. 151). b b b b Press the FUNC. button and shoot Use the flash according to the guidelines the image. below. The flash operates as shown below when the Flash Pop-up option (p.
Page 37 When the Flash Pop-up Function is Set to [Off] Mode Dial You can manually set the flash when Flash Pop-up is set to [Off]. a a a a Press the button to switch between Flash is open ( The flash always fires. flash modes and shoot the image.
Page 38 b b b b Select [Red-eye] using the Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function arrow on the omni selector. Mode Dial c c c c Select [On] using the arrow on the omni selector and press the The red-eye reduction lamp fire when the flash MENU button.
Page 39 When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the built-in flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. The flash fires with automatic adjustments when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] in the Rec. menu.
Page 40 The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge in some cases. Actual times will vary according to usage and the battery charge. The flash exposure and the flash output can be changed (p. 89). When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], camera shake may become a factor.
Page 41: Chapter 3. Playback-The Basics
Displaying Images Individually 3. Playback-The Basics When you press the arrow on the omni selector after having pressed the JUMP button, the camera jumps 10 images behind or ahead. If you press the JUMP button once more, the camera returns to the single image playback screen.
Page 42: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images You can move around the magnified image using the arrow on the omni selector. Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. You can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) immediately Magnified approximately 5 times Magnified approximately 10 times after the image is shot (p.
Page 43: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Pressing the arrow in this row Pressing the displays the arrow in this previous set of row displays Movie nine images. the next set of Frame nine images. a a a a Turn the mode lever to the right to set a a a a Change the image selection using the camera to Playback mode.
Page 44: Jump Jumping Between Images
JUMP Jumping Between Images JUMP JUMP JUMP Index Playback: The previous or next 9 images are displayed. c c c c Press the JUMP button. The jump bar disappears and the camera reverts to single image playback or index playback. Jump Bar a a a a Press the JUMP button while in single image playback (p.
Page 45: Chapter 4. Erasing
Erasing Images Individually 4. Erasing b b b b Select the image you wish to erase Please note that erased images cannot be using the arrow on the omni recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a selector and press the file. c c c c Select [Erase] using the arrow on the omni selector.
Page 46: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images c c c c Select [OK] using the arrow Please note that erased images cannot be on the omni selector. recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function (p.
Page 47: Chapter 5. Useful Shooting Functions
Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) 5. Useful Shooting Functions Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial. Landscape Portrait Movie (p. 53) Use this mode to shoot movies. Sound is also recorded simultaneously.
Page 48 Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 27). See page 166 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Use the following shooting procedures according to the selected function. You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
Page 49: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping Framing a Subject frames for merging (stitching) into a large PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of panoramic image using a computer. adjoining images and merges them. When composing shots, try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc) in the overlapping portions.
Page 50 To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move. Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Horizontally, left to right Horizontally, right to left Vertically, bottom to top Vertically, top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top left a a a a Turn the mode dial to...
Page 51: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer Mode Dial Sequence Sequence a a a a Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be a a a a Press the button. corrected with the software. An image can be retaken.
Page 52: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom You can switch between the options Mode Dial through the [ (Rec.)] menu (p. 64). When the self-timer is set to ), the shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after the shutter With the combined optical and digital zoom button is pressed fully.
Page 53 d d d d Turn the zoom lever toward shoot the image. a a a a Turn the mode dial to any Shooting mode except for b b b b Press the MENU button to display the (Rec.)] menu. c c c c Select [Digital Zoom] using the arrow, select [On] using the arrow on the omni selector and press the MENU button.
Page 54: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting Mode Dial Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. The interval between frames may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes a a a a Press the button. full. The current setting is displayed. The flash can be used, but the interval Pressing the button cycles between...
Page 55: Movie Mode
The shooting speed is 1.7 shots/second.* The maximum recording time in seconds appears. * Large/Fine (These figures reflect Canon's b b b b Press the Movie button. testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and The camera beeps once and shooting starts.
Page 56 The maximum movie recordable time in one If the ! mark frequently appears, try the following movie shooting is approx. 1 hour and the methods to solve the problem. maximum recording capacity is 1 GB. These - Format the CF card before recording (p. 18). figures will vary according to the type of CF - Avoid using the zoom during shooting.
Page 57 The recording time may not display properly When the camera's internal temperature during shooting or filming may stop rises, appears in red on the lower left unexpectedly with the following types of CF corner of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). If the temperature continues to rise, shooting cards.
Page 58 The following operations are available during Changing the Frame Rate movie recording: The number of frames shot per second when - Zooming (excluding the digital zoom) shooting movies can be selected. - AF lock: Press the MF button. appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
Page 59: Viewing/Editing Movies
Viewing/Editing Movies * The current setting is displayed. You can play back movies recorded with the Movie : Shoots 30 frames per second mode and delete unwanted portions from the beginning or the end of movie clips. : Shoots 15 frames per second The number of recordable frames per second Protected movies cannot be edited (p.
Page 60 Movie Playback Panel This mark appears on a a a a Select a button from the movie movie files playback panel using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button. a a a a Turn the mode lever to the right to set Movie Playback Panel (Exit): Returns to the screen in...
Page 61: Set Button
Playback Operations Movie Editing Panel :Adjusts the volume during playback SET: Pauses playback. Press again to resume playback. When Playback Ends The last frame remains displayed when playback ends. SET: Displays the movie playback panel. Press a a a a Select a button from the movie again to play back the movie again from the editing panel using the arrow...
Page 62 b b b b Select the range you wish to edit When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only the overwrite function is available. If using the arrow. this happens, appears on the counter of the c c c c Select (Play) using the movie editing bar.
Page 63: Selecting Menus And Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode) Select a function item Select setting contents using using Exposure Compensation (± 0) p. 78 Flash Adjust (± 0) p. 89 Flash Output p.
Page 64 Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button Press the MENU button. Press the arrow to switch between menu tabs. Press the arrow to select a menu item. (Depending on the function, press the SET button after making a selection.) Press the arrow to select setting contents.
Page 65 Set up Menu Rec. Menu My Camera Menu Play Menu (p. 111) 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions...
Page 66 Sets whether or not the flash will fire Slow Synchro with a slow shutter speed. p. 36 Settings (p. 111) or the Canon Digital Camera On/Off* Software Starter Guide Disk. Sets whether or not the flash is Camera settings can be reset to the default Flash Adjust adjusted automatically.
Page 67: Play Menu
Reference Reference Menu Item Setting content Menu Item Setting content Page Page Sets the option of [Spot AE Point] Shoots automatically at set intervals. (one of the light metering modes) to Intervalometer 2* to 100 shots p. 91 Center (the AE point is fixed to the 1* to 60 min.
Page 68: Set Up Menu
Reference Reference Menu Item Setting content Menu Item Setting content Page Page Specifies images before downloading Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume Transfer Order p. 126 to a computer. when the shutter button is pressed all dShutter Vol. p. 28 the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode.
Page 69 Distance Units distance units of the MF indicator. p. 96 m/cm* or ft/in software. See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for details. Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor (or Reference in the viewfinder).
Page 70: Resetting The Settings To Default
Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation Reference Menu Item Setting content Page settings to default. My Camera menu settings (Off)/ – content * Default setting Turn the mode lever to power up the camera. Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds.
Page 71: Registering Settings To The Shortcut Button
Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button The normal screen resumes when resetting is Frequently used functions can be registered to complete. (Shortcut) button. To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of The following functions can be registered: [OK]. Resolution (Still Images Only)* White Balance The following settings cannot be reset to Image Quality (Movies Only)
Page 72 Registering a Function If an "x" mark appears on the lower right of the icon, Mode dial set to you can still register this function but the current shooting mode will be retained and pressing the shortcut button will not activate the function (the icon of the registered function will not appear).
Page 73: Using The Mode Dial (Creative Zone)
Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) Using the Shortcut Button Mode Dial You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p.
Page 74: Program Ae
Turn the mode dial, , the combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be changed select the function within the same exposure setting (p. 73). you wish to use and See page 166 for settings that can be changed shoot the image.
Page 75: Setting The Shutter Speed
Differences between the The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow Modes. shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies The following settings can be adjusted in mode, special processing to images shot at shutter but not in mode.
Page 76: Setting The Aperture
Shutter Speed Display Adjust the aperture value using the arrow when the image is underexposed (insufficient light) The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter or overexposed (too much light) and the correct speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. exposure cannot be obtained.
Page 77: Selecting An Af Frame
Selecting an AF Frame The brightness of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) Mode Dial matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to The AF frame indicates the area of the (Flash On (red-eye reduction) or (flash On)
Page 78: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes Move the AF frame to the desired Mode Dial area using the arrow, then press the button. Evaluative metering is the default light You can immediately shoot the image using the metering mode. This can be switched to selected AF frame by pressing the shutter another metering mode.
Page 79: Metering Mode
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2, 3 Select [Center] or [AF Point] using the arrow, then Press the button to select a press the MENU metering mode. button. e.g. Center Each press of the button changes the When [Spot AE point] is...
Page 80: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the Exposure The settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stops in the Mode Dial range of -2EV to +2EV. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This Adjust the exposure compensation setting to screen will appear again, once the image is avoid making the subject too dark when it is shot.
Page 81: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Mode Dial When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. 1 , , , , 3 3 3 3 Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows.
Page 82 Setting a Custom White Balance Aim the camera at a white paper or cloth, In the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. Use (Custom) to adjust the or gray card and white balance. press the SET button. Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, The white data is recorded.
Page 83: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed - The zoom is positioned to the telephoto Mode Dial end setting. Set the digital zoom to [Off]. - A mode other than is selected. By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright mode, white balance data cannot be images even poor lighting conditions.
Page 84: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect Select * (ISO Mode Dial Speed) using the arrow and You can shoot with different saturation and select the desired contrast color effects. setting using the arrow. Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. * The current setting is displayed. Emphasizes the contrast and color Vivid You can shoot the image right after selecting...
Page 85 You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Contrast This function allows you to adjust the degree of 1 , , , , 3 3 3 3 brightness.
Page 86: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Select * (BKT-Off) Mode Dial using the arrow. In this mode, the camera automatically * The current setting is changes the exposure within a set range to displayed. take three shots after you press the shutter Select (AEB), button once.
Page 87: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Select * (BKT-Off) Mode Dial using the arrow, select You can shoot three images while the focus (Focus-BKT) using changes automatically when shooting with the arrow and manual focus. press the SET button. Three ranges -small, medium or large- can be * The current setting is displayed.
Page 88: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) While pressing the Mode Dial shutter button halfway, press the You can set the exposure and focus separately. button. This is effective when the contrast is too strong The exposure setting between the subject and background or when locks (AE Lock) and the AE lock a subject is backlit.
Page 89: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) 3.Press the button. Mode Dial The exposure setting will lock and the icon will appear in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). You can obtain the correct exposure regardless 4.Press the arrow until the desired of the location of your subject in the shutter speed or aperture value is reached.
Page 90: Switching Between Built-In Flash Adjustment Settings
Switching between Built-in While pressing the shutter button Flash Adjustment Settings halfway, press the button. Mode Dial The flash exposure compensation setting locks (FE Lock) and the icon appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The built-in flash fires with automatic flash The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash adjustments (except in the M mode), but it is possible exposure to the required intensity to illuminate...
Page 91 Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output Press the FUNC. button. Select (+/- (Flash) Mode Dial or Flash Output) using the When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], flash output arrow. settings can be made. [Flash Output] can be set. Adjust the e.g.
Page 92: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Mode Dial The flash fires right after the shutter opens, 1st-curtain regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st- curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed.
Page 93: Shooting Images At Set Intervals (Intervalometer)
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Select [Intervalometer] Mode Dial from the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the You can shoot images at a set interval. This SET button. function can be used for fixed-point See Selecting Menus and observation of plants and blooming flowers. Settings (p.
Page 94 Press the SET button. Once the interval shooting session is started, all operation buttons become inactive. The camera exits the menu screen and Int. appears at the lower right of the LCD monitor The lens stays extended until the next image (or viewfinder).
Page 95: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the Aim the AF frame at an object at a following types of subjects. similar distance to the subject you Subjects with extremely low contrast to the wish to shoot.
Page 96 Shooting in AF Lock Mode Pressing the MF button a second time cancels the manual focus mode. Mode Dial Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. 2, 3 AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image.
Page 97 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode When the [ (Rec.)] menu's [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], if a particular AF frame has been Mode Dial manually selected (p. 75), the portion of the image in that frame will appear magnified. * Except in the , when the digital zoom is activated or a TV is used as the display.
Page 98 Using the Manual Focus in Press the shutter button all the way Combination with the Auto Focus to shoot the image. Mode Dial You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually. Cancel the manual focus mode, then change the AF frame setting. The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current You can change the MF indicator displayed...
Page 99: Switching Between Focus Settings
Switching between Focus Settings Mode Dial You can switch between focus settings to shoot. 1, 2 The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the Continuous shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing In the [ (Rec.)] opportunities.
Page 100: Saving Custom Settings
Saving Custom Settings Mode Dial You can save frequently used shooting modes 3, 4 and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can 3, 5 then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to Settings that are usually forgotten when the Turn the mode dial to shooting mode is changed or when the power...
Page 101 Select [Save Settings] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). Select [OK] and press the SET button. Press the MENU button. The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes. Saved settings can be reset (p.
Page 102: Chapter 7. Playback-Advanced Functions
7. Playback-Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise Select an image you on the LCD monitor. want to rotate using arrow Original 90° 270° and press the SET button. The image cycles to the next orientation (90°...
Page 103: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed. Speak towards the microphone of playback, index playback, magnified playback the camera. and the review immediately after shooting in To stop recording, press the SET button. To Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos restart recording, press the SET button again.
Page 104: Automated Playback (Slide Show)
Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show image settings are based on DPOF You cannot attach sound memos to movies. standards (p. 119). You cannot record or playback sound notes Starting a Slide Show for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached.
Page 105 Select [Program] The slide show menu appears again. Press the MENU button again to close the menu. using the arrow and select Movie images play for the length of time that between [All images] they were recorded regardless of the time set or one of [Show 1]- in the slide show settings.
Page 106 Select [Program] Index Playback using the Turn the zoom lever toward to switch to arrow and select index playback (3 [Show 1], [Show 2] images). or [Show 3] using Select an image using the arrow. arrow and mark or remove marks from images using the A checkmark ( ) will appear beside a show arrow.
Page 107 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Select a setting using the Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is arrow. Play Time displayed. The options are any one of 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Play time Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides Repeat...
Page 108: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images from icon appears on protected images. accidental erasure. To remove the protection, press the SET button again (in protection mode). You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback with the zoom lever.
Page 109: Chapter 8. Camera Settings
Setting the Power Saving Function 8. Camera Settings This camera is equipped with a power saving When the Auto Power Down Function function. Depending on the power saving setting, Activates the camera may power down or the LCD monitor Turn the power on again. Playback/Printer Connection mode: Turn the (or viewfinder) may go off automatically.
Page 110: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Mode Dial 2, 3 This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing 1, 4 orientation in the display.
Page 111 Select [On] using the arrow When the camera is held on end to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper and press the MENU button. end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". When this function is On, an icon showing the It then regulates the optimal white balance and orientation of the camera appears at the upper exposure for vertical photography.
Page 112: Resetting The File Numbers
Resetting the File Numbers You can select the way file numbers are Select [On] or [Off] using the assigned. arrow and press the MENU button. The file numbers are reset to the start (100-001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on CF Setting the [File No.
Page 113: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start- Select a menu item using the up image and start-up, shutter, operation and arrow, then select setting content self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three using the arrow.
Page 114 Registering My Camera Settings This function registers new contents to the 2, 3, 5 options. Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added to the camera. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera.
Page 115 Registering a Start-up Sounds recorded using the Sound Memo Image function (p. 101) and movies cannot be Select the image you wish registered as My Camera settings. to register using the When you register new My Camera settings, arrow and press the SET the previously registered settings are erased.
Page 116 In these ways, you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for more information on creating and adding My Camera files.
Page 117: Chapter 9. Additional Features
Directly from the CF card Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Using a card adapter or a card reader, you can Guide Disk in the following circumstances download images directly from the CF card.
Page 118 Connect the supplied interface cable To disconnect the cable from the camera: Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull to the computer's USB port and the it straight out. camera's DIGITAL terminal. USB port You do not need to turn off the computer or Interface cable camera when making a USB connection.
Page 119: Downloading Directly From A Cf Card
(JPEG and insert it into format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is a CF card reader useful for downloading images to a computer in which connected to the the software is not installed.
Page 120: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV Set Copy images from the card into a A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC300 can be used to folder of your choice on the hard disk. view images as you shoot or play back them. The images are stored in the [xxxCANON] folders located under the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a Turn off the camera (p.
Page 121: About Printing
This camera complies with the industry standard (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different PictBridge, therefore, you can connect the camera regional standards. The default setting will vary to non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers and between regions. print images. NTSC:Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc.
Page 122 Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera CP Printer Bubble Jet CP Direct Compatible CP Printers Printer - See the System Map Non-Canon PictBridge Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers compliant printers - For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. 9. Additional Features...
Page 123: Print Settings (Dpof Print Settings)
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) You can select images on a CF card for printing and Selecting Images for Printing specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer.
Page 124 Select images for printing. All the Images on the CF Card Single Images Turn the zoom lever When the print type Number of copies toward to switch to (p. 123) is set to index playback (3 images). [Standard] or [Both], You can set one copy of select an image using the Number of copies...
Page 125 Images are printed in order from oldest to Setting the Print Style newest by the shooting date. Always select a print style after having selected A maximum of 998 images can be marked per the image you wish to print. CF card.
Page 126 Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] using the 2, 3 arrow and select settings using the 1, 2 arrow. 1, 4 Print Type Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. Date In the [ (Play)] Select [On] or [Off]. menu, select [Print File No.
Page 127 The date prints as the date and time in the Select [Reset] using format specified in the Set Date/Time menu arrow (p. 21). and press the SET button. Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The Select [OK] using print type is reset to [Standard] and the date and file arrow...
Page 128: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
You can use the camera to specify settings for Selecting Images for Transferring images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot...
Page 129 Select images for transferring. You can select images using the arrow and change the settings using the Single Images arrow after [Mark all] or [Clear all] has been Select an image using the selected. arrow and mark or Press the MENU button. remove marks from images using the arrow.
Page 130: Appendix
Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace with new AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 15) (be sure to replace all the batteries at the same time). Overheated! Shutting down.
Page 131 Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate a movie or an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer. Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera.
Page 132: Troubleshooting
AA-size batteries). Use the Compact Power Adapter. Batteries are not the right type. Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 15). Poor contact between camera and battery Wipe the terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
Page 133 Batteries consumed Batteries are not the right type. Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size quickly NiMH batteries. For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 15). The batteries are cold.
Page 134 Problem Cause Solution If using rechargeable Batteries were placed in the charger in the Put batteries back into the charger in the correct direction. batteries: Batteries do wrong direction. not charge in separately Poor electrical contact. Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger. sold battery charger.
Page 135 Problem Cause Solution Subject in recorded Insufficient light for shooting. Set the built-in flash to on. image is too dark Subject dark in comparison to the background. Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting. Use the AE lock or spot metering function. See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (p.
Page 136 Problem Cause Solution White dots or white Light from the flash has reflected off dust This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does asterisks appear on the particles or insects in the air. This occurs more not constitute a malfunction. image frequently in the following conditions: When shooting at the wide angle end.
Page 137: Using The Wireless Controller (Sold Separately)
Using the Wireless Controller (Sold Separately) Installing the Battery Removing the Battery To remove the date battery, pull Install the date battery (CR2025) into the Wireless it in the direction of the arrow. Controller WL-DC100 (sold separately) before use. Warning Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the If you ever dispose of your camera, first reach of children.
Page 138 Shooting Playback Press the button on the camera until the Display the Display the next icon appears in the LCD monitor (or previous image image viewfinder), then shoot the image. In magnified mode, these buttons move Play back the magnified area aCompose the image with the around the image.
Page 139: Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately)
Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52E and Lens Hood If you use the built-in flash when shooting with LH-DC20 are included in the separately sold Lens the wide converter, the outer area of the Adapter/Hood Kit LAH-DC10. recorded image (especially the bottom part of the image) will come out relatively dark.
Page 140 Attaching a Lens/Lens Hood Set the lens or lens hood on the adapter, and attach it securely by Be sure that the turning it in the indicated direction. camera is turned off. Press the ring Wide Converter WC- DC52A when attached. release button and hold it down, turn Ring...
Page 141 You should not shoot images in (Stitch Assist) mode when using these attachments. Although it is possible to select this mode on the camera, the PhotoStitch software will not be able to stitch the images together at the computer. To protect the conversion lens, hold the camera's lens with one had and screw the conversion lens onto the camera with the other hand.
Page 142: Using The Power Kits (Sold Separately)
This charger can be used only to charge Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH cloth in the following situations, as the batteries in any other type of charger.
Page 143 If you are purchasing new You may not be able to fully charge the batteries, look for Canon's AA-size NiMH batteries due to their specifications right after batteries NB4-200 (a NB-2AH four-battery purchase or after long periods of non-use. If set).
Page 144 The battery charger may emit noise while charging. This is not a malfunction. Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 can also be used. Use Canon AA-size batteries NB-1AH with the charger included in the CBK100 kit. Appendix...
Page 145 Compact Power Adapter Open the terminal cover and connect the DC plug of the compact power You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera for long adapter to the camera's DC IN periods of continuous use or for connecting to a terminal.
Page 146: Replacing The Date Battery
Replacing the Date Battery If the Set Date/Time menu appears when you Turn off the power turn on the camera power, the date battery and slide the battery charge is low and the date and time settings cover in the direction of the have been lost.
Page 147: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder...
Page 148: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon's testing standard. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S1 IS Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor 1/2.7 -inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx 3.3 million) Lens 5.8 (W) – 58 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 38 - 380 mm) f/2.8 (W) –...
Page 149 White Balance TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Flash) or custom Built-in Flash Auto*, on*, off * Red-eye reduction is available. Flash Range 1.0 – 4.2 m (3.3 – 14 ft.) (W), 1.0 – 3.0 m (3.3 – 12 ft.) (T) (When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent.) Flash Exposure Compensation ±...
Page 150 Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor/viewfinder), Sound memos (recording/playback up to 60 sec.) or Slide show Direct Print Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant Display Languages 12 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish,...
Page 151 Power Source 1. Four AA-size alkaline batteries (included in the camera kit) 2. Four AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB4-200) (sold separately) 3. Compact Power Adapter (CA-PS700) (sold separately) Operating Temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Operating Humidity 10 –...
Page 152 AA NiMH Battery (NB4-200) Approx. 550 Approx. 570 7 hours 30 min. The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. Movie data is excluded. <Test Conditions> Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F), alternating wide angle and telephoto end shots at 20-second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off and on every eighth shot.
Page 153 374 sec./735 sec. 743 sec./1463 sec. These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. L (Large), M1 (Medium 1), M2 (Medium 2) and S (Small) show resolutions.
Page 154 Image File Sizes (Estimated) CompactFlash™ Card Card slot type : Type I Compression Resolution Dimensions : 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Weight : Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.) 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels...
Page 155 Operating Temperature : 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F) Thread diameter Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52E is required to attach this lens to the PowerShot S1 IS : Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.) Dimensions : Length: 50 mm (2 in.) : Diameter: 81.0 mm (3.2 in.)
Page 156: Photo Tips And Information
Photo Tips and Information ISO Speed (p. 81) Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 49) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the shutter button.
Page 157 This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to last two digits). shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, DCIM DCIM recorded images may sometimes be brighter or 100 CANON 0001 0002 0099 0100 darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions.
Page 158 Overexposure The whole recorded image is bright, which makes black elements of the image appear gray. Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may cause the image to be overexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the - end. Appendix...
Page 159: Index
Index Numerics Color Effect ( ) ..........82 1st-curtain .............90 Compression ............32 2nd-curtain ............90 Continuous Shooting ( ) ........52 Contrast color ............82 Adjusting the Exposure .........78 Creative Zone ............71 AE Lock ..............86 AEB Mode .............84 Date/Time ............21 AF Frame ( ) ..........
Page 160 File No. Reset ............66 ISO Speed ............81 File Numbers ............110 Flash ............10 JUMP ..............12 Adjustment Settings ........88 Sync ............... 64 Landscape ( ) ..........45 Timing at which the Flash Fires ...... 90 Language ............23 Focus ............. 28 LCD Brightness ............
Page 161 Mode Dial ..........13 Print Order ............121 Mode Lever ............12 Printing ..............119 Movie Protect ..............65 Editing .............57 Recording ( ) ..........53 Red-Eye Reduction ( ) ....10 Viewing ............57 Remote Sensor ............. 10 Mute ..............66 Resetting the File Numbers ........ 110 My Camera Settings ........
Page 162 Shortcut ( ) ...........12 Telephoto ( ) ..........12 Shutter Terminal Cover ............. 12 Button ............. 12 Transfer Order ............ 126 Pressing ............28 Transmission settings Sound ........28 Image Transmission settings ....... 126 Speed ............. 71 Volume ............66 Video System ............67 Slide Show ...........
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Page 168: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. You can shoot with the settings saved in the mode (p. 98). Ref. Page Large – Medium 1 – Resolution (Stills) Medium 2 – Small –...
Page 169 Ref. Page – – Flash Adjust p. 88 – – – – – – – – – 1st-curtain – – Flash Sync p. 90 2nd-curtain – – – – – – – – Flash Pop-up p. 34 – – – –...
Page 170 Ref. Page Exposure Compensation – – p. 78 Evaluative Metering Center-Weighted – – – – – – – – Averaging Light Meter- p. 76 ing System Spot Metering – – – – – – – – Center – – – –...

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