Canon C831002 - PowerShot S20 3.2MP Digital Camera Page 21 User Manual Download

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Preparing the Camera

Battery Performance

• The actual performance may vary from the above

data according to the shooting conditions and the
selected recording mode.

Test Conditions

Recording: 73

F (23

C), (Large)/ (Fine), Zoom

used, flash used once every 4 shots

Replay:

F (23

C), continuous replay, 5 seconds

per image

Using the AC Adapter

You are recommended to use the AC adapter
when you will be using the camera for a
relatively long period of time. Attach the AC
adapter as shown below.

• The CAMERA indicator on the compact

power adapter will shine red when it is
powering the camera.

• Always remove the plug from the electrical

outlet when you have finished using the
camera.

• Battery Pack NB-5H cannot be charged

while the compact power adapter is
used to power the camera.

• Do not use the compact power adapter

to power any device other than one for
which Battery Pack NB-5H is specified.

No. of Images

Replay

LCD Monitor LCD Monitor (Minutes)

Off

Battery Pack NB-5H

Approx.

(fully charged)

55 shots

230 shots

50 min.

2CR5 Lithium Battery

Approx.

(Sanyo brand, new)

65 shots

400 shots

80 min.

DC Coupler
DR-100A

Cable Cover

DC Terminal

Camera
Indicator
(DC Output)

Compact Power Adapter

Summary of Contents for C831002 - PowerShot S20 3.2MP Digital Camera

Page 1: ...Please read this guide before using your PowerShot S10 for the first time Please see the Software Starter Guide for instructions for connecting to a computer Camera User Guide Camera User Guide ...

Page 2: ... CompactFlash cards CF cards personal computers peripheral devices or use of non Canon CF cards Trademark Acknowledgments Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Macintosh and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Comput...

Page 3: ...n be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...

Page 4: ...17 Using the AC Adapter 19 Installing a CF Card 20 Setting the Date and Time 23 Setting the Menu Language 23 Attaching the Wrist Strap 24 Connecting to a TV 25 Basic Functions Before Shooting 26 Turning the Power On Off 26 Using the Viewfinder 27 Using the LCD Monitor 27 Using the Shutter Button 28 Setting the Zoom 29 Shooting in Auto Mode 30 Using the Flash 30 Using the Self Timer 31 Using the Fo...

Page 5: ...age Quality Settings 46 Recording Settings 47 Switching the Digital Zoom On Off 47 Switching the Review Feature On Off 48 Resetting the File Number 48 Replaying Magnifying an Image Single Image Replay 50 Rotating an Image 50 Jumping Images 51 Viewing Image Information 52 Automated Playback Slide Show 52 Starting a Slide Show 52 Selecting Slide Show Images 53 Setting the Play Time 54 Setting the Au...

Page 6: ... the LCD Monitor Brightness 64 Setting the Date Time 65 Formatting a CF Card 65 Setting the Language 66 Appendices Replacing the Button Battery 67 Camera Maintenance 68 Camera Body 68 Lens 68 Optical Viewfinder 68 LCD Monitor 68 Troubleshooting 69 List of Message Codes 73 List of Messages 74 List of Functions 76 Specifications 77 Index 80 Canon Customer Support 82 ...

Page 7: ...in a manner that respects international and domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances exhibitions or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was recorded for personal use Use of the Equipment in a Foreign Country This camera is manufactur...

Page 8: ...directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight In particular remain at least one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Accidental damage to ...

Page 9: ...a battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Confirm that smoke or fume emissions cease Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera s mode dial to the Off position and remove the camera...

Page 10: ...distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards Use only the recommended power accessories Power down the computer and unplug the power cord before attempting to connect the interface cable to avoid the risk of electrical shock Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat Neither should you immerse them in water Such exposure may damage th...

Page 11: ...chargers not expressly recommended may result in overheating distortion fire or electrical shock Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and electrical outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards The camera terminal of the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with the PowerShot S10 Do not use it with other products or bat...

Page 12: ...fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag...

Page 13: ... the cover and connect the interface cable to the camera s digital terminal and the computer See the Software Starter Guide for additional information AF Auxiliary Light Emitter Optical Viewfinder Window p 27 Display Panel p 15 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 31 Flash p 30 VIDEO OUT Terminal p 25 Button Battery Holder p 67 DIGITAL Terminal DIGITAL Terminal Cover Front View Lens ...

Page 14: ...1 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction CF Card Slot Cover p 20 Lock for CF Card Slot Cover p 20 Strap Holder p 24 DC Coupler Cable Cover Battery Cover p 17 Back View Optical Viewfinder p 27 Battery Cover Lock p 17 LCD Monitor p 27 Tripod Socket ...

Page 15: ...o Wide Angle Button p 29 Exposure White Balance Button pp 43 44 MENU SET Button DISPLAY Button pp 27 52 Mode Dial p 14 Flash Button Multi Button pp 30 33 Shutter Button p 28 Indicators p 15 Macro Jump Button pp 42 51 Continuous Self Timer Magnification Button pp 42 31 50 ...

Page 16: ...white balance can be manually selected p 35 Image Mode A recording mode with settings adjusted to specific circumstances such as landscapes night scenes and black and white images p 36 Stitch Assist Mode A recording mode that facilitates the creation of a multi frame panorama that you merge with the supplied software p 37 Play Mode The mode that allows images recorded on a CF card to be replayed a...

Page 17: ...also appear in the display panel p 73 Remaining Image Capacity Indicators The indicators shine or flash when the shutter button is pressed to signal various states Upper Indicator Green Ready to record Flashing Green Recording to CF card Reading CF card Red Ready to record with flash Flashing Red Camera blur warning low light warning Lower Indicator Orange Macro mode Flash On Flash Off Red Eye Red...

Page 18: ...the electrical outlet after the battery pack is charged It takes approximately 90 minutes to charge the battery pack taking it from a completely discharged state to a fully charged one Based on Canon standard testing conditions using Compact Power Adapter CA PS100 100E Charge times will vary according to the ambient temperature and the charge state of the battery pack To protect and prolong the ba...

Page 19: ... charge is completely discharged may diminish the charge capacity Completely discharge and fully charge the battery pack several times to restore its capacity If the time over which the battery pack can be used diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged the battery pack should be replaced Installing the Battery Install the 2CR5 lithium battery or the rechargeable Battery Pack NB 5H 1 T...

Page 20: ...the same type Lithium Batteries The performance of lithium batteries is severely reduced at low temperatures Consequently you may only be able to take a few pictures even with a brand new 2CR5 lithium battery To improve the performance at low temperatures warm the battery in your pocket before using it in the camera It is also advisable to shut off the LCD monitor and use the optical viewfinder to...

Page 21: ...ator on the compact power adapter will shine red when it is powering the camera Always remove the plug from the electrical outlet when you have finished using the camera Battery Pack NB 5H cannot be charged while the compact power adapter is used to power the camera Do not use the compact power adapter to power any device other than one for which Battery Pack NB 5H is specified No of Images Replay...

Page 22: ...ver to the open position and open the cover 3 Insert the CF card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in as viewed from the camera back pushing it gently in until the slot s eject button is fully extended 4 Close the CF card slot cover gently but firmly until it locks Never turn off the power or remove the CF card while the camera is writing to reading from or erasing from the CF card A...

Page 23: ...for storage Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of location Locations subject to strong magnetic fields Locations subject to dust or sand Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures CF Cards and Estimated Capacities These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon Actual totals may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions Some CF car...

Page 24: ...dialog will appear Click the Device Manager tab and select View devices by connection check box at the top 3 Click the Computer option select the device with the PC card icon and click the Remove button 4 When the Confirm Device Removal dialog appears click the OK button 5 Close the System Properties dialog 6 Remove the CF card from the slot How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver 1...

Page 25: ...tons to adjust the value in a field 3 Press the SET button To cancel the setting without changing the date or time press the Menu button Setting the Menu Language You can change the language in which messages are displayed The language menu may appear differently on cameras in some regions 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position 2 Press and hold the SET button then press the JUMP button to display th...

Page 26: ...h the strap holder 2 Pass the other end of the wrist strap through the small loop 3 Pull the strap through the loop until the loop slips over the plastic part of the strap Be careful not to wave the camera about or to catch it on other items when holding it by the wrist strap Strap holder ...

Page 27: ... Mode Dial to the or position You can now record or play images using the regular procedures and the resultant images will display on the TV screen If you are recording with the camera and the LCD monitor is off press the DISPLAY button to have images display on the TV screen The TV connection cannot be used for the Stitch Assist mode The LCD monitor is blank while images are displayed on the TV m...

Page 28: ... each procedure as you read along Stitch Assist mode the camera powers down after approximately 3 minutes if no functions are accessed When the LCD monitor is off the camera will power down after approximately 30 minutes if no functions are accessed Play Mode The camera will power down after approxi mately 30 minutes if no functions are accessed PC Mode A warning message will display on the comput...

Page 29: ...in the viewfinder should be placed on the primary subject Viewfinder Square Brackets in Viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor Use the LCD monitor to compose close up images in macro mode 1 Press the DISPLAY button The button switches the LCD monitor between the on information view and off modes with each push 2 Look at the image appearing in the LCD monitor to compose the shot Try to align the primary ...

Page 30: ...ination This does not constitute a malfunction Using the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two stage action Pressing Halfway Lightly press the shutter button halfway to automatically set the exposure and focus settings The camera will beep twice and the upper indicator will shine green red for flash when the metering is finished The lower indicator will also shine orange when the camera...

Page 31: ...t appears more distant Confirm the setting with the zoom indicator information view Digital Zoom The digital zoom function can be activated by continuing to press the button after it seems to have reached the end It will further zoom the center of the field by 2 or 4 times Since this function combines the optical zoom with a digital teleconverter feature the image becomes coarser the more it is zo...

Page 32: ...wo beeps to sound 5 Press the shutter button the rest of the way One beep will sound and the shutter will activate In auto mode the flash can be set to Off and the macro and self timer features can be used but the settings are reset to the defaults when the Mode Dial is turned to another position Using the Flash Use the flash as required by the shooting conditions 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the posit...

Page 33: ...uction mode The mode reduces the red eye appearance by lighting an incandescent lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway Using the Self Timer 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position You can also use the self timer with the Mode Dial set to the or position 2 Press the button 3 Press the shutter button The self timer indicator will flash and the shutter will activate after 10 seconds The flashin...

Page 34: ...ss the shutter button all the way A beep will sound and the shutter will activate Situations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography The following situations are not suited to autofocus photography Subjects with extremely low contrast Subjects that mix close objects with distant objects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the image Subjects that are moving quickly To take photograp...

Page 35: ...e and buttons to switch to the previous or next image 3 Press the button Nine images are shown at once multi image replay Each press of the button cycles the display between the single and multi image replay modes 4 Use the and buttons to move the selection to a particular image 5 Turn the Mode Dial to to cancel the replay mode Please see Replaying pages 50 to 59 for a description of other replay ...

Page 36: ...and buttons to select an image Press the SET button 5 Select OK with the button Press the SET button To erase additional images repeat steps 4 and 5 To stop partway through the procedure select Cancel Press the SET button 6 Press the MENU button to stop erasing 7 Turn the Mode Dial to Please see Erasing pages 60 to 62 for a description of other erasing features ...

Page 37: ...hite balance image quality gain contrast and sharpness and the AE lock The camera remembers these settings except for the macro self timer and continuous mode settings even when the Mode Dial is turned to another position or the battery is replaced This section explains how to photograph in the Manual Image and Stitch Assist modes Read this section for a detailed understanding of the general recor...

Page 38: ... rapids Night Scene for recording night shots of scenery or people against dark backgrounds Black White for recording monochrome images 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the IMAGE position The LCD monitor will turn on 2 Use the and buttons to select an image mode Press the SET button To change the selected image mode press the SET button again 3 Shoot The AE lock exposure metering method and image quality a...

Page 39: ... images that overlap for later merging into a panorama with software on a computer Images can be photographed in horizontal vertical or 2 x 2 arrangements Please use the supplied PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer Horizontal Series Vertical Series 2 x 2 Matrix ...

Page 40: ...e so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the width of the adjoining image Try to keep any vertical misalignment to within 10 of the image height Do not include moving items in the overlap Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items Objects may appear warped or doubled up Make the brightness as consistent as possible The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brig...

Page 41: ...ts Right left to right in a horizontal plane Left right to left in a horizontal plane Up bottom to top in a vertical plane Down top to bottom in a vertical plane 2 x 2 clockwise starting from the top left 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position The LCD monitor will turn on 2 Use the and buttons to select an image arrangement Press the SET button You can also press the shutter button at this point wit...

Page 42: ...o record additional frames A maximum of 26 images can be recorded in either the horizontal or vertical direction 6 Press the SET button after the last image has been recorded Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together The zoom flash on off exposure compensation white balance and resolution settings can only be set for the first image in t...

Page 43: ...al volume may vary from the above data according to the shooting conditions and recording mode Compression Resolution pixels 1600 x 1200 1458 KB 580 KB 300 KB 1280 x 960 986 KB 402 KB 213 KB 800 x 600 480 KB 215 KB 113 KB 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the or position Press the MENU button 2 Use the and buttons to select Resolution or Compression in the menu 3 Use the and buttons to select a setting Numb...

Page 44: ...tton is pressed halfway in macro mode Shooting Continuously Continuous Mode 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the or position 2 Press the button until the icon shows in the Display panel 3 Shoot The camera will shoot continuously while the shutter button is held down Recording will stop when you release the shutter button The camera will shoot continuously at the speed of 1 7 images per second when the LCD ...

Page 45: ...ion settings bar The chosen exposure compensation setting will remain in effect until it is changed This setting is maintained even after the Mode Dial is turned The icon will appear in the Display panel and the exposure compensation value will appear in the LCD monitor Press the button again to display the white balance settings which can be adjusted at this point Each press of the button cycles ...

Page 46: ...Mode Dial to the or position 2 Press the button once to display the exposure compensation settings and a second time to display the white balance settings 3 Use the and buttons to select a white balance mode You can record anytime by pressing the shutter button Press the button or the SET button to close the white balance settings bar The chosen white balance mode will be in effect thereafter unti...

Page 47: ...tton 4 Compose the image and shoot The camera will focus on the object at the center of the viewfinder The AE lock will release if you press a button other than the shutter button or if you turn the Mode Dial The AE lock will also automatically release if the power save function activates Setting the Exposure Metering Method Although the exposure metering method is normally set to the Center weigh...

Page 48: ...n the area covered by this frame You can record anytime by pressing the shutter button Adjusting Image Quality Settings The gain contrast and sharpness can be adjusted for recording Gain 0 Normal 1 0 Gain 1 2 0 Gain 2 Contrast low 0 normal high Sharpness low 0 normal high 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the MENU button 2 Use the and buttons to select the Gain Contrast or Sharpness 3 Use...

Page 49: ... increase the noise in the image To obtain the clearest image set the gain to 0 Recording Settings Switching the Digital Zoom On Off 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor The setting cannot be adjusted when the LCD monitor is off 2 Press the MENU button Use the and buttons to select the Digital Zoom 3 Use the and buttons to select On or Off Press ...

Page 50: ...n the LCD monitor if you continue to hold the shutter button down fully after recording If you press the SET button at this point the image will continue to display in the LCD monitor even if you release the shutter button You can also erase the image immediately if you wish p 60 Cancel the review feature by pressing the shutter button halfway Resetting the File Number Select the way image file nu...

Page 51: ... is convenient when the image files are downloaded to a computer because duplicate file names can be avoided File Number Conventions A photographed image is assigned a number ranging from 0001 to 9900 and stored in a folder containing up to 100 files The folders are assigned numbers ranging from 100 to 998 Images shot in continuous or Stitch Assist mode are always kept in the same folder which may...

Page 52: ... and pressing the button p 60 This section explains the various replay features including how to magnify and rotate the image in the LCD monitor or show images in slide shows It also discusses DPOF print settings Approximate position within the image Rotating an Image 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the MENU button 2 Use the and buttons to select Rotate Press the SET button Subsequently...

Page 53: ...on 2 Press the JUMP button Single Image Replay Press the or button to jump to the tenth image ahead or behind Press and hold the SET button and press the or button to jump to the first or last image Multi Image Replay Press the or button to jump to the next set of 9 images ahead or behind Press and hold the SET button and press the or button to jump to the first or last set of 9 images Press the J...

Page 54: ... status The following information is also shown in the detailed display mode Image mode Macro mode Shooting methods Flash Exposure compensation White balance Compression Resolution Stitch Assist mode status Automated Playback Slide Show Starting a Slide Show You can start a slide show with the following procedures All Images displays all images on the CF card in order Show 1 Show 3 displays the im...

Page 55: ...the Play Time is set to Manual you can use the and buttons to view the previous or next slide Press the MENU button to stop a slide show Selecting Slide Show Images Mark particular images for replay in a slide show and save them as slide shows 1 2 or 3 One slide show can contain up to 100 images 1 Display the Slide Show menu 2 Use the and buttons to select Program 3 Use the and buttons to select S...

Page 56: ...ge replay mode you can deselect all the images at once Press the SET button use the and button to select OK and press the SET button Press the MENU button to close the Select menu Setting the Play Time You can set the number of seconds that an image is shown The available options are 3 10 15 and 30 seconds and manual 1 Display the Slide Show menu 2 Use the and buttons to select Setup Press the SET...

Page 57: ...edited with the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX Windows or PowerShot Browser Macintosh Print Settings DPOF Settings Images can be marked for printing with Digital Print Order Format DPOF compliant digital printers or at photo developing service outlets Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images for printing Mark Selected Images selects images individually for printing Mark ...

Page 58: ...elect an image and press the button To deselect the images press the button again Press the button to switch between the single image replay and multi image replay modes 3 images to select images Mark All Images This function is available in the multi image replay mode Press the SET button Use the and buttons to choose Mark all and press the SET button again To deselect all the images select Clear...

Page 59: ...t Type The following print type may be specified Standard prints one image per page Index prints images in a reduced size in an index format Both prints both standard prints and an index 1 Display the Print Order menu 2 Use the and buttons to select Setup Press the SET button 3 Use the and buttons to select Print Type 4 Use the and buttons to select Standard Index or Both Press the MENU button to ...

Page 60: ... Setting the File Number Print Function 1 Display the Print Order menu 2 Use the and buttons to select Setup Press the SET button 3 Use the and buttons to select File No 4 Use the and buttons to select On or Off Press the MENU button to close the Setup menu The date and file number data cannot be selected for printing at the same time when the print type is set to Index ...

Page 61: ... procedure deletes all the image print settings including the date and file number print settings 1 Display the Print Order menu 2 Use the and buttons to select Reset Press the SET button 3 Use the and buttons to select OK Press the SET button ...

Page 62: ...old the SET button and press the button 2 Use the and buttons to select OK Press the SET button Protected images are not erased This section explains how to erase images recorded onto a CF card and how to protect important images from accidental erasure Erasing All Images 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the MENU button 2 Use the and buttons to select Erase all Press the SET button ...

Page 63: ...erased images cannot be recovered Please exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protecting Images You can protect important images to prevent their accidental erasure 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the MENU button 2 Use the and buttons to select Protect Press the SET button 3 Use the and buttons to select an image Press the SET button to protect it ...

Page 64: ...e image protection is removed if the SET button is pressed a second time after Step 3 Press the button to switch between the single image replay and multi image replay modes to select images Press the MENU button to close the Setup menu Protected Icon ...

Page 65: ...ll display 3 Use the button to select the Setup menu This section explains about the camera settings such as the beep the date and time and CF card formatting The procedures for accessing the Setup menu are the same from both the Rec menu and the Play menu After you have adjusted the settings press the MENU button to close the Setup menu ...

Page 66: ... 2 Use the and buttons to select Beep 3 Use the and buttons to select On or Off The warning beep is not controlled by the beep setting Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness The LCD monitor can be set to either the normal or bright setting 1 Display the Set up menu p 63 2 Use the and buttons to select LCD Brightness 3 Use the and buttons to select or ...

Page 67: ...ch as the year month day hour minute and date format Use the and buttons to adjust the value of each field 4 Press the SET button Press the MENU button to return to the Setup menu without changing the date time setting Formatting a CF Card 1 Display the Setup menu p 63 2 Use the and buttons to select Format Press the SET button 3 Use the and buttons to select OK Press the SET button Select Cancel ...

Page 68: ...isplay the Setup menu p 63 2 Use the and buttons to select Language Press the SET button The Language menu may appear differently on cameras in some regions 3 Use the and buttons to select a language Press the SET button Pressing the Menu button instead cancels the operation restoring the main Setup menu without changing the language settings The language can also be changed in play mode by holdin...

Page 69: ...n of the arrow to remove it This section contains information on how to maintain and care for your PowerShot S10 camera Troubleshooting error and function lists are included 3 Pop the old button battery out 4 Insert a new button battery with the negative electrode facing up 5 Replace the button battery holder Please reset the date time after replacing the button battery p 65 The date time settings...

Page 70: ...er wipe anything directly on the lens even a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper If particularly stubborn dirt accumulates contact your camera retailer or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Optical Viewfinder Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe it with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt LCD Monitor Use a lens blower to remove dust and...

Page 71: ...ery Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth Set the Mode Dial to the Auto Manual or Stitch Assist position Wait until the flash charges the icon stops flashing and the indicator shines a steady red to press the shutter button Battery cover is open 2CR5 lithium battery inserted upside down Insufficient battery voltage Display panel flashes Lb Incorrect battery type Poor contact between ba...

Page 72: ...After closing the battery cover try turning the Mode Dial to Off again Place the battery in a warm place like your pocket prior to recording in places that are relatively cold See Lithium Batteries p 18 Camera will not record Lens will not retract Battery consumed quickly CF card slot cover is open Display panel flashes CF CF card full Display panel shows 0 continuous beep sounds when shutter butt...

Page 73: ...here is at least 18 in 46 cm between the lens tip and the subject in normal mode Use macro mode to shoot close ups between 4 7 and 18 in 12 and 46 cm from the lens tip Be careful not to block the AF auxiliary light emitter with your fingers or other items Battery consumed quickly Battery pack will not charge Image is blurred out of focus or image not as intended Battery pack capacity reduced becau...

Page 74: ...ect for flash photography Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative setting Use the spot exposure metering method or the AE lock function to record Change the shooting angle Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash Off Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On Image is blurred Subject is too dark Subject is too bright Flash will not fire Camera is set to the slow shutter mode Insufficient light for...

Page 75: ...a connected in PC mode to a computer Exx xx number Camera malfunction Set Mode Dial to Off then reset it to a recording or play mode Problem exists if error code reappears Note the number and contact Canon Customer Support Help Desk If an error code displays directly after taking a picture the shot may not have been recorded Check image in play mode 2CR5 lithium battery or Battery Pack NB 5H charg...

Page 76: ...CF card is too full to accommodate more images or print settings Naming error The file could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached Save all the images you wish to retain onto the computer then reformat the CF card with the computer Please note that all the exist...

Page 77: ...phed with another camera recorded in a different format or edited on a computer Unidentified Image You attempted to view an image that was recorded in a special format proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer etc Protected You attempted to erase a protected image Too many orders Too many print settings or slide show image selections Cannot process any more Cannot complete Fail...

Page 78: ... Scene mode 3 Default values for Landscape and Slow Shutter modes 4 Macro mode cannot be activated in the Landscape or Night Scene mode 5 White balance cannot be set in the Black and White mode Recording Mode Exposure White Compression Resolution Gain Contrast Sharpness AE Metering Compensation Balance Method Auto Manual Image 5 Stitch Assist Recording Mode Digital Flash Recording Method Macro Zoo...

Page 79: ...ture polycrystalline silicon TFT LCD Focusing Method Through the lens autofocus TTL AF Metering Method Center weighted metering Spot metering Auto Exposure Method Program AE lock available White Balance Control Through the lens TTL auto manual Shutter Mechanical electronic Shutter Speed 2 to 1 1 000 sec 2 sec for Slow Shutter or Night Scene mode Flash Built in Auto On Off Red Eye Reduction Flash R...

Page 80: ... STITCH ASSIST PLAY PC Interface USB RS 232C CF Slot Type I II Video Out Power Supply 2CR5 lithium battery Nickel hydride Battery Pack NB 5H Compact Power Adapter CA PS100 100E with DC Coupler DR 100A CR2016 lithium battery for date clock backup Operating Temperatures 32 104 F 0 40 C Operating Humidity 10 90 Dimensions 4 1 x 2 7 x 1 3 inches 105 4 x 69 4 x 33 8 mm excluding protrusion Weight Appro...

Page 81: ...Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Dimentions 3 0 x 4 0 x 1 5 in 75 x 102 x 39 mm Weight Approx 6 3 oz 180 g Battery Pack NB 5H sold separately in some regions Type Nickel hydride cells Rated Voltage 6 V Rated Amperage 650 mAH Life span Approximately 300 charges cycles Operating Temperatures 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Dimentions 1 3 x 0 9 x 1 9 in 34 x 22 x 49 mm Weight Approx 2 5 oz 70 g All ...

Page 82: ...rding Capacity 21 Cleaning 68 Compression 41 Continuous Mode 42 Contrast 46 D Date Time 23 65 DC Coupler 19 Digital Zoom 29 47 DISPLAY Button 13 Display Panel 11 15 DPOF 50 55 57 E Erasing 60 Erase All 60 ErasingtheDisplayedImage 60 Single Erase 34 60 Exposure Compensation 43 Exposure Metering Method 45 F Fast Shutter 36 76 File Number 48 49 Flash 30 Focus Lock 32 G Gain 46 I Image Information 52 ...

Page 83: ...f Prints 56 Print Type 57 Reset 59 Protecting Images 61 Recording Review 48 Video Out 25 R Red Eye Reduction Mode 30 Replay Single 33 Multi 33 Resolution 41 Review 48 Rotate 50 S Safety Instructions 5 Self Timer 31 Setup Menu 63 Sharpness 46 Shutter Button 13 28 Halfway 28 Full 28 Single Image Replay 33 Slide Show 52 Auto Replay 55 Replay Duration 54 Starting 52 Selecting Images 53 Slow Shutter 36...

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