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Canon PowerShot S31S User Manual

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  • Page 1 CallOll CDI-E215-010 © 2006 CANON INC, XXXXX CallOll DIGITAL >= < Camera ¢) This guide explains PRINTED IN JAPAN CDI-E215 CAMERA Before Using the Camera Shooting Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing igs/TransferSettings Customizingthe Camera Appendix User Guide...
  • Page 2 • Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions • Reduces blurriness with an image stabilizer function • Shoot in high-speed subject movement • Shoot movies in any mode by pressing the movie button • Shoots movies with stereo sound •...
  • Page 3 * SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
  • Page 4 Contents Items marked with a _j_ functions or procedures. Please Read ... Safety Precautions Preventing Malfunctions Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder ... Customizing Display Information Information Displayed Power Saving Function ... Setting the World Clock ... Menus and Settings Menu List ...
  • Page 5 Shooting inthe Creative Zone ... P Program AE Tv Setting the Shutter Speed AM Setting the Aperture M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button ... Selecting an AF Frame Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) ... Switching between Focus Settings...
  • Page 6 Automated Playback Protecting Images Erasing All I mages Setting the DPOF Print Settings Setting the DPOF Transfer ¢, Camera ... When the power is turned on ... LCD monitorNiewfinder Shooting Shooting Movies ... Playback ... Battery TV monitor output ... Direct print compatible Battery Handling ...
  • Page 7 Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
  • Page 8 Video F ormat Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 116). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 5) to change the language setting. •...
  • Page 9 Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use substances or other flammable equipment.
  • Page 10 Continued use over a Iong period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Please use Canon AA-size recommended for use with these batteries.
  • Page 11 If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts. iiliiliiliii liliiiiilli to magnetic of the camera. Canon Wide Converter, Lens, or Conversion iiliiliilii fields (such as Tele...
  • Page 12 i i iiii iii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii • Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it bythe neck strap.
  • Page 13 • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
  • Page 14 l BeforeUsingthe Camera-The Components G uide Front View ® Neck Strap Mounts ® Self-timer Lamp/Tally Lamp/Red-eye ® Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) ® Microphone (R) (pp. 102, 103) ® Microphone (L) (pp. 102, 103) ® AF-assist Beam (p. 28) ® Lens ®...
  • Page 15 Attaching 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. Attaching Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens.
  • Page 16 Back View _ (Flash)/_ (Microphone) Mode Dial (p, 46, Basic Guide p, 8) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p, 6) _ Zoom Lever Shooting: [-_] (Telephoto)/[] Playback: O_ (Zoom in)/l_ (Continuous)/q_,_ ® Power/Mode Indicator Orange: Shooting mode Yellow: Computer connection _ OFF Button Mode Lever (Basic Guide p, 3) AN' OUT (audio/video Terminal Cover...
  • Page 17 Operation Panel (!_ Diopter Adjustment Dial (p, 16) Viewfinder (p, 16) _ Movie Button (p, 46, Basic Guide p, 7) _ Omni Selector A(Up) V(Down) _(Lef[) I_(Right) Indicator Blinking Red: Recording from memory card/Transmitting MENU Button (p, 26, Basic Guide p, 16) CZ_ SET/_ (AF Frame Selector) Button (p, 63, Basic Guide p, 15) DISP, Button (p, 16)
  • Page 18 l Before Using the Camera - Operations Pressing the DISP. button switches the display mode. The screens that are displayed are based on the [Custom Display] settings (p. 17). Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. Press the DISP. button. •...
  • Page 19 eThe LCD monitor and viewfinder remembered even a f[er the camera power isturned off. • The LCD monitor will n ot s witch tothe detailed display inthe index p layback You can select whether ornot t odisplay the following the LCD monitor and viewfinder switch between displays bypressing •...
  • Page 20 [Shooting Info]*/[Grid [Histogram]. • Using the A, V, _1, and • buttons, select the items you wish to display on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, and press the SET button to place a ,/ mark. • Display locations with no ,/marks not have any information •...
  • Page 21 Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of an image, and you can display it in the p, Tv, Av, and M modes to confirm the brightness while shooting. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image.
  • Page 22 I m {,] dii_i| [,]il J] _l;-l/_,L_I, I,]ilii[_il Shooting mode D ]-1 _tFrar_ "1 AF Frame (p. 63) _E_ "1 Low Battery (p. 132) * " "+2 Exposure Compensation (p. 75) White Balance (WB) (p. 77) My Colors (p. 80) Bracket (pp.
  • Page 23 "1 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to display no information. *2 Appears when selected in [Custom Display] (p. 17). *3 This is not normally displayed. It appears when remaining available internal memory (buffer) is half or less during movie recording. When the buffer warning indicates full, shooting or recording may be stopped.
  • Page 24 Detailed Histogram (p. 19) P Tv Av M Shooting Modes (pp. 53, 54, 46, 57, Basic Guide pp. 3, 8) Still image shot while shooting a movie (p. 49) image with the My Colors effect (p. 100) ISO Speed (p. 69) _.
  • Page 25 o nformation for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. • Overexposure In the following cases, overexposed blink. -When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) -When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode This camera is equipped with a power saving function.
  • Page 26 When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World 1 [] (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p, 27) 2 Q (Home) _ SET button.
  • Page 27 Switching to the Destination (Set up) Menu 2 Use the • or 1_ button button. • To change the destination time zone, use the SET button. lf you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically.
  • Page 28 Menus are used to set the shooting, printing and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. • FUNC. Menu • Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus FUNC.
  • Page 29 Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Convenient settings for shooting, these menus. It_ (Rec,) Menu -]_ (Play) Menu J P.nt, Menu_ m/ ®oucanstc ® between menus with the _ or • button when this eThis example shows the Rec, menu, •...
  • Page 30 I_ F-'JI'_, I IL"-[;I FUNC. Menu Exposure Compensation White Balance My Colors Bracket Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output Metering Mode Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rate Recording Pixels (Still Image) Compression (Still Image) Rec. Menu Menu Item Flash Sync lst-curtain*l/2nd-curtain Slow Synchro Auto*I/Manual Flash Adjust On*ltOff Red-eye...
  • Page 31 Menu Item Digital Zoom OntOrf*1 ([On] is the default setting for Movie mode) Review Off t 2 .I to 10 sec. t Hold Save Original On/Off.I Reverse Disp. On*ltOff IS Mode Offtcontinoous*1tShoot Only*2tPanning.2 Converter Off*ItWC-D C58NTC-D C58B Shooting interval: 1.I to 60 rain. Intervalometer Number of images: 2.I to 100 shots LCDNiewfloder...
  • Page 32 Play Menu Transition Slide Show My Colors Sound Recorder _J Protect Rotate m Erase all Transfer Order Print Menu Print Select Images & Qty. Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Menu Item Menu Item Reference Page p. 99 p.
  • Page 33 Set up Menu Menu Item Options On/Off _1 )lume Start-up Operation Selftimer Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Jdio (Normal)*lt igh_ese (Bright) )wer Saving Auto Power On*1tOff Down 10 sec./20 sac./ 30 sec./1 min.*lt Display Off 2 rain./3 rain. _neZone Home*lNVorld _te/Time )rmat Summery/Reference Page Mutes all sounds except warnings when set to [On]...
  • Page 34 Sets the unit of measurement of the distance displayed for the MF indicator and the focus range, method of the printer. There is no need Canon Compact Photo Printer, select I_1. This even after turning the power off.so to a printer).
  • Page 35 My Camera Menu Menu Item Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Sets the start-up image when you turn on He Start-up Image camera. Sets the start-up sound when you turn on He Start-up Sound camera. Sets the sound when any button other than the Operation Sound shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 36 (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [OK] _ SET button. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. • The following settings cannot be reset to default: -[Date/Time], options in the [_ - Colors specified in the Color Accent (p.
  • Page 37 You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [OK] ,_ SET button. • To perform a low level format, use the • or • button to select [Low Level Format] and the •...
  • Page 38 l Shooting FUNC. Menu @Fill* (Compression/Recording @ [] (Recording See Menus and Settings (p, 26) • Use the • or • button to select recording pixels settings. • IC_ settings cannot be made in ['_ mode. * Default setting. 2 SET button @ _* •...
  • Page 39 Approximate Values Recording Pixels Display L (Large) 2816 x 2!!2 pixels M1 (Medium 1) 2272 x 1704 pixels M2 (Medium 2) 1600 x 1200 pixels S (Small) 640 x 480 pixels Widescreen 28!6 x !584 pixels Approximate Values Compression Superfine Fine Normal eSee...
  • Page 40 The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background shot against a twilight background shot is taken. (Rec.) Menu [Slow Synchro] See Menus and Settings (p, 27) * Default setting. e he fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization second.
  • Page 41 The image stabilizer function shake effect (blurred images) have been magnified Types of Image Continuous You can chock the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor (or vlewfinder) since the IS mode runs continually. This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects.
  • Page 42 This mode allows even closer shooting of the subject than standard Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. In addition, the background can be shot differently from the standard macro shooting effects. Shooting is possible when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is in the following range: 0 to 10 cm (0 to 3.9 in.) (maximum wide angle, zoom not available) Hold down the _...
  • Page 43 * Default setting. 2 Turn the zoom lever • When you press the [-_-] button, the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (when shooting still images). Press the [-_"_button again to activate the digital zoom and digitally zoom the image further. •...
  • Page 44 "1 A super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) that has been low level formatted (p, 35) before shooting is recommended, *2 This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon, Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions,...
  • Page 45 Selecting a Continuous Select either standard or high-speed (Rec.) Menu [Cont. Shooting] See Menus and Settings (p. 27) • Select a mode that supports continuous shooting. 2 Press the MENU ontinuous shooting is canceled when you turn the camera off, although the continuous shooting selection is retained. YOU can set the shutter to a 10 sec.
  • Page 46 Changing the Self-Timer (m/m) (Rec.) Menu • The following occurs. - []: 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound and lamp will speed up .2. - []: The self-timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec. later. "1 Default setting.
  • Page 47 Changing the Delay Shots (m) You can change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10). However, the settings cannot be made for the [] (Color Accent), [] (Color Swap), [:_ in the SCN mode. (Rec.) Menu ÷m.
  • Page 48 l Using No matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies .1 with just a push of the Movie button. You can select the movie recording pixels and frame rate (p. 48) and shoot with color effects such as Color Accent, Color Swap, and My Colors.
  • Page 49 o hen you press the MF button, AF lock isset a tthe current focus c ondition. [] displays onthe LCD (or viewfinder). Press the MF button again t orelease the setting. When AFlock h as been r egistered can bereadjusted and locked while s hooting movies by pressing ther_j b utton (r_ appears on the screen).
  • Page 50 • QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVl/Compression computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
  • Page 51 Shooting Still Images Movie You can shoot a high quality still image* while shooting a movie. * The recording pixels and compression are the same as those set for still images (excluding []). 1 While shooting halfway to focus. Press the shutter halfway so the camera can focus and set exposure for the still image.
  • Page 52 Changing the Sound Mode Microphone level (sound recording level), wind filter and sampling rate can be changed. (Set up) menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [Mic Level] =_ set the sound recording level with the <1or • button. [Wind Filter] •...
  • Page 53 4 [Sampling Rate] kHz]*/[11.025 kHz]/[22.050 • The sound quality increases in the order of the following settings, but the required memory also increases. 11.025 kHz, 22.050 kHz, and 44.100 * Default setting. • Even if the recording volume becomes too loud, it automatically •...
  • Page 54 Use the 41 or 1_ button the shooting eYou can select from the following 5 shooting directions. - Left to right horizontally - Right to left horizontally - Vertically, bottom to top - Vertically, top to bottom - Clockwise starting at the top left 2 Shoot the first frame •...
  • Page 55 YOU can easily change the colors inan image when it isshotforboth stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, appear rough, or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommend taking trial shots and checking the results.
  • Page 56 3 Complete the setting • This completes the setting. OWhen you press the Movie button, you can shoot movies in Color Accent mode. o The default Color Accent is green. • You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash.
  • Page 57 L Aim the camera appears at the center viewfinder) and press the • • Only one color can be specified. • You can use the • or • button to specify the range of the colors that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to change. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to change.
  • Page 58 Saving Original Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change). (Rec.) menu Original] '_ [On]/[Off].
  • Page 59 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 (Basic Guide p. 6). or information and shutter speed see p. 58. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds and with larger aperture values.
  • Page 60 Tv Setting the Shutter When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value 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 61 Shutter Speed Display • The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, quote marks indicate the decimal _lace, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds. 15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3 1" 0"8 0"6 0"5 0"4 0"3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/320 1/400...
  • Page 62 Aperture Setting • The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. IF2.7 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 • You can change the combinations values without altering the exposure (p. 70). Safety Shift With Tv and Av modes, if [Safety Shift] is turned [On] in the...
  • Page 63 I Advanced One frequently used function can be registered to the r_ (Shortcut) button. You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can be registered depending on the shooting mode. • Recording Pixets (Still image) .1 • Movie Recording Pixels/ (p.
  • Page 64 Registering (Rec.) Menu button]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) Use the A, select the function register @ SET • If an "x" mark appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but the current shooting mode will be retained and pressing the shortcut button will not activate the function.
  • Page 65 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire. Press the [] button.
  • Page 66 It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...
  • Page 67 Shooting with the AF Lock Aim the camera distance as the main frame. 2 Press the shutter button. • [] and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). 3 Re-aim the camera and shoot. To Release the AF Lock: Press the MF button. •...
  • Page 68 Shooting in Manual The focus can be manually set. Use the • or • the focus while MF button. • [] and the MF indicator are displayed. OWhen the [_ (Rec.) menu's [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On] (p. 28), the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*.
  • Page 69 You can switch between focus settings to shoot. Continuous The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities, This is the default setting, Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserv ng battery power.
  • Page 70 The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset nearer and farther. The nearer and farther focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small. he three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting, and the images are shot with the focus position changing in the following order;...
  • Page 71 Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. Press the ISO button...
  • Page 72 You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background when a subject is backlit. Focus on the part of the subject lock the exposure Press the shutter button.
  • Page 73 Changing shutter combinations Automatically selected combinations aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure (Program Shift). Turn the mode dial to P, Tv, or Av. 2 Focus on the subject exposure. 3 Press the ISO button button halfway. eThe exposure setting locks and =_ appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
  • Page 74 You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition. Raise the flash. 2 Press the _ button and set it to _. (flash on). 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting.
  • Page 75 Metering Methods Evaluative Center-Weighted Average Spot AE Point IAF Point FUNC. Menu ,_11" (Evaluative) Average) [] (Spot AE Point). * Default setting, • Use the • or • button and press the FUNC. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering.
  • Page 76 Moving Spot Centering 1 [] (Rec.) Menu Point] [Center]* [AF Point]. See Menus and Settings (p. 26) OWhen [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame ] appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The AF frame can be repositioned eWith [AF Point], one AE point appears within the AF frame.
  • Page 77 Adjust the exposure compensation too dark when it is backtit or shot against a bright background, avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. FUNC. Menu @ _i]* (Exposure Compensation). See Menus and Settin • Use the <1 or • button to adjust the exposure compensation FUNC.
  • Page 78 The camera automatically takes three shots: one with standard exposure and one each with positive and negative compensation. o The three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting in the following order: standard exposure, underexposure Continuous •...
  • Page 79 Normally, the [] (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the [] looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate to the light source. White Balance Settings Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy...
  • Page 80 Using the Custom You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions such as a piece of white paper or cloth that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the _ •...
  • Page 81 OYou are recommended the exposure compensation a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely • Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set.
  • Page 82 can alter the overall Colors Settings iMy Colors Off Vivid Neutral ISepia Positive Film ILighter Skin Tone* Makes skin tones lighter, Darker Skin Tone* Makes skin tones darker, Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Co or * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed, Also you may not obtain the expected results depending FUNC.
  • Page 83 • _ Mode Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 81). • Other than _J Mode Press the FUNC. button to return to the shooting screen and begin shooting. * Default setting. he ISO speed will increase with some settings, which may increase the noise in the image.
  • Page 84 Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the M mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. (Rec.) Menu _l, [Flash Adjust] [Auto]*/[Manual]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) * Default setting.
  • Page 85 FUNC. Menu _j_ (Flash Output). See Menus and Settings (p, 26) • Adjust the compensation/output the • or • button and press the FUNC. button. The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of He shutter 1st-curtain speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
  • Page 86 You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1" to 60 minutes and 2* to 100 images can be shot. (Rec.) ,_ [Intervalometer].
  • Page 87 0 Press the shutter • The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. Once the first image is shot, the power is turned off until the next shot, and the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turns off. (The power automatically turns on immediately •...
  • Page 88 You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to C. Settings that are not memorized mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered.
  • Page 89 Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). (Setup) Menu [On]/[Off].
  • Page 90 Orientation hen the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure, and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function.
  • Page 91 Create a Folder 2 Use the • or 1_ to place a check mark beside [Create New Folder] @ Menu button. • _ displays in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Creation...
  • Page 92 The images you shoot can select how the file number 1 ill (Set up) Menu ,_ [File Numbering] [Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) "1 Default setting. File No. Reset A number one higherthen the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.
  • Page 93 File Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Continuous Memory Card 1 Auto Reset...
  • Page 94 l Playback/Erasing See the Basic Guide (p. 14). m h,'_j Press the button. • _% will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. oYou can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately Use the A, •...
  • Page 95 Turn the zoom lever • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the i. V, • or • button to change the image selection, Switch the display If you tum the zoom lever towards during index playback, the jump bar appears and you can switch between the sets of nine images.
  • Page 96 When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images Jump 100 Images Jump Shot Date Jump to Movie Jump foder In Single...
  • Page 97 2 Select (Play) • The movie will pause if you press the SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed. Press the SET button to display the movie control panel. Operating Movie Exit(Singleimageplayback)
  • Page 98 r[tr i F rtF You can delete portions of recorded movies. Select [] (Edit) in the movie control panel and press the SET button. • The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. 2 Use the • or • button to select [] (Cut End) and the •...
  • Page 99 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. press the SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. • [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name.
  • Page 100 Images can be rotated clockwise 90 ° or 270 ° in the display. Original 1 [] (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Use the < or 1_ button to select image to rotate button to rotate • Cycle through the 90 ° 4270 ° --,original orientations with each press of the SET button.
  • Page 101 You can apply such effects back He movie without applying effects. Allows you to apply a fade (fade-in) while b'ansitlening between scenes. m, Allows you to apply a movement effect that transitions scenes r_ghtwith the _I _-Im I'button and left with the • button, 1 [] (Play) Menu '_F]'_[]/_*/ See Menus and Settings (p, 27)
  • Page 102 You can add effects to recorded Colors function. The following available. For details, Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film 1 [] (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the 41 or 1_ button to select an image, and press the SET button.
  • Page 103 Select [OK], and press the SET button. • The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. • To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. ;gl Press the MENU select...
  • Page 104 _;1_ |,1_.[_ a i i [_ !.."[,] In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format (stereo). Press the L_ button The sound memo control panel will display.
  • Page 105 You can record sound (stereo) only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. 1 [] (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the • or 1_ button select (Record) Sound Control Panel and press the SET button.
  • Page 106 Sound Playback 1 [] (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Use the • or • select a sound and select with the • or I_ button, press the SET button. The sound plays. (Exit): Returns to the Play menu.
  • Page 107 For d etails onthe sound number and folder number, Software Starter Guide. The images on a memory * Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p, 111 ), Types of Slide Shows All Images Date Folders Movies Still Images Custom 1-3 [] to 1 []...
  • Page 108 [Start] _ SET button. • The following can be performed during automated playback. - Pause/resume the SET button - Move on to next/go back to previous: Press the • or • button (Hold the button down to go faster) - Stop the slide show: Press the MENU button Types of Effects When the following screen appears, you can apply effects to your...
  • Page 109 Select the date/folder Select [] or [] 2 Use the < or 1_ button to select the date or folder to play images from _ MENU to play images _, SET button. button. Date from (1_, r"l) Folder "0...
  • Page 110 Select images Select onty the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1,2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. Select to [] •...
  • Page 111 Adjusting Play • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*- 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. (Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.) * Default setting, • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped.
  • Page 112 2 Select an image protect using the • • Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting. oYou can also protect images in the index playback mode. I'_'III i'T_j::-].--1 1 [] (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p, 27) [OK] '_ SET oTo exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
  • Page 113 I Print Settings/Transfer You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF.
  • Page 114 (Index) Select an image and press the SET button to select or desetect it. eYou can also select images in the index playback mode. • If the camera is connected to a printer, the r_'v button lights blue during image selection. Printing starts after pressing the SET button once the button is pressed and [Print] selection is confirmed.
  • Page 115 Setting the Print Style Specify the print style before The following print settings Standard* Print Type Index [][] Both Date(On/Off*) FileNo.(On/Off*) ClearDPOF data(On*lOft) (Play) Mode _ [] Menu ,_ [Print Settings]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) 2 Select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.], or [Clear DPOF data] and then select the settings.
  • Page 116 o The Date and File No. settings will change according to the Print Type as follows. However, the printable information may vary between printers. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. -Standard [Date] and [File No.] can be set at the same time.
  • Page 117 Single Images 2 [Order] _ SET • Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. O Use the • or I_ button an image to transfer button. • Pressing the SET button again deselects the setting. OYou can also select images in the index playback mode (p.
  • Page 118 l Shooting/Viewing You can use a video-compatible play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N. Turn off the camera u Connect the StereoNideo to the camera's eWith your fingernail on the left edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, pull it forward to open it, and plug the Stereo/Video...
  • Page 119 I Customizing the Camera(My CameraSettings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and the startup, operation, self-timer, and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera 1 []...
  • Page 120 1 [] mode Menu €' Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Select [] or [] button. 3 Select an image sound. • Start-up Image Select the image you wish to register and press the SET button. • Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select [] (Record) and press the SET...
  • Page 121 Select [OK] and press the SET button. • TO cancel registering, ee the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data. select [Cancel].
  • Page 122 • Put batteries back into lhe camera in the oorract direction (Basic Guide p. 1). • Use only unused AA-s_e alkaline batterlos or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide p. 1). • Insert the four unused or fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries into the camera (Basic Guide p. 1).
  • Page 123 The SD m emory card's write protect tab i s set to "Write protect". The lithium coin battery charge is low. Display fl_ckerswhen shot under fluorescent lighting. Subject is too bright. A slow shutter speed has likely been selected becauseof insufficient lighlJng.
  • Page 124 • Format _ memorycard (p. 35). • If refermet_ngdoes not work, _ circuitsmay be damaged. Consult _henearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward (p. 133). memory card logic...
  • Page 125 AF-assist Beam is set to [Oft]. The camera moves when _he shutter button ispressed. Subject is out of focal range. The subject is hard to focus on. Subject is too c lose, making flash too s _'ong. Subject is under exposed due to the surrounding area being too bdght.
  • Page 126 Subject is too close, making the flash too s_'ong. Subject is over exposed clue to the surrounding area being too dark. Light is shining directly on _e subject or reltected off the subject into the camera. Flash is set to on. ISO speed is too high.
  • Page 127 Thememorycard's performance h as dropped. Memory card was formatted in another device. Memory card slot cover or battery cover was opened with power on. Interval shooting session is in progress. The mode was switched from shooting to playback mode. • Toenhance the con_nuous shce_ng performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p.
  • Page 128 The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly, When the camera's internal memory is low, the "Buffer Warning"...
  • Page 129 • Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 35). • Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. See Battery Handling (Basic Guide p. 1). • if shooting in a coid area, keep _e bafteries warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until...
  • Page 130 Camera and p rinter • Make not properly connected. Printer is not turned Print connection mehed is incorrect. sure the c amera and p rinter with hespecified cable. Turn on he printer. Select [Auto] for [ Print Method] menu (p. 32). are c onnected properly under...
  • Page 131 (p. 35). Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace all 4 batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. No images recorded on memory card. Please refer to the Direct...
  • Page 132 You attempted to play beck an image larger than 4992 ×3328 pixels w itha large data size. You attempted to play beck an incompatible JPEG image. You attempted to play beck an image with corrupted data. You attempted to play beck a RAW image. Youattempted to play back an image that was recorded ina special data type (proprietary data type used by the camera of another manufacturer,etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera.
  • Page 133 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your 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 playback...
  • Page 134 I camera. Replace the battery immediately. of time, replace He battery as soon as _ossibla. • Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-eize NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. While it is possible to use M-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended, •...
  • Page 135 Be careful that you don't put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short- circuit. if you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place.
  • Page 136 - When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. - When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctbning, reformatting it may solve the problem. - Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
  • Page 137 If the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (lithium coin battery CR1220) and install it as follows. The date battery is preinstalled therefore...
  • Page 138 The LCD monitor also displays the Date/Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to replace the date battery. Using Rechargeable Battery Charger Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.
  • Page 140 Ittakes approximately charger tofully recharge Canon facilities). Please donot c harge batteries where the temperature (32 to95°F). • Charging time v aries according tothe batteries' initial charge state. • The battery charger may emit noise w hile c harging.
  • Page 141 Using a Compact (Sold Separately) You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the...
  • Page 142 When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A, TC-DC58B, and Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion with the separately sold Lens Adaptor/Hood Wide Converter Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of approximately 0.75x (the thread diameter is 58 mm).
  • Page 143 Close-up Lens 500D This lens makes macro shooting easy. You can take normal shots 28 to 50 cm (11 in. - 1.6 ft.) between the front of the lens and the subject with wide-angle and 35 to 50 cm (1.1 - 1.6 fL) with telephoto in macro mode.
  • Page 144 3 Align the • mark on the conversion lens adapter with the • mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the • mark on the camera. • To remove the conversion lens adapter (lens hood or conversion lens), turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button.
  • Page 145 Converter Settings Set the camera appropriately WC-DC58A or the TeIe-converter for the 500D Close-Up lens). (Rec.) Menu [TC-DC58B]. • Select the attached converter. * Default setting. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement subject is too far away for proper illumination. procedures to affix the camera and High-Power supporting bracket.
  • Page 146 efore attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. • To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel.
  • Page 147 Ifthe camera, lenses, viewfinder the following cleaning Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers orwater to clean the camera. These substances the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
  • Page 148 __tBIT_ All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot $3 IS Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (from _Jp of lens) Shutter Shutter Speeds Light Metering System Approx.
  • Page 149 Exposure Compensation ISO Speed White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output* Shooltng Modes Continuous shooting Intervalometer Self-timer PC.controllad Shooting Recording Media + 2.0 stops in 1B-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) and Safety Shift is available. Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent * The camera automatically selects He optimal speed when Auto or High ISO Auto is set.
  • Page 150 File Format Number of Recording Pixels (Still Images) (Movies) Compression Recording Pixeie (Still Images) Movie Recording Pixeie/ Frame Rate Audio Playback Modes Design rule for camera 1lie system and DPOF compliant Exif 2.2 (JPEG).1 Sound Memo, Sound Recorder: WAVE (stereo) AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG;...
  • Page 151 LCD monitor Displayed information: shooting *You can e nable/disable display each of t he d isplay locations. PictBridge compliant, Canon Direct compatible image, start-up sound, self-timer sound, and shutter USB 2.0 H i-Speed (mini-B), AudioNidao output (NTSC...
  • Page 152 Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure • A Canon-brand * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature relative humidity (50% + 20%), continuous playback at 3 seconds per image.
  • Page 153 * This reflects standard shooting criteria established may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions, and Estimated [_1: Card included with the camera SDC-128M 16MB shooting (p. 42), (Only available when Capacities SDC-512MSH 235* :', _ by Canon, Actual results...
  • Page 154 Movies Modes Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 x 480 pixelst 30 framestsec. 640 x 480 pixels/ 15 framestsec. 320 x 240 pixels/ 60 frames/sec. 320 x 240 pixels/ 30 frames/sec. 320 x 240 pixels/ 15 frames/sec. * The durations shown on the table are the maximum recording the audio sampling rate set to 44,100kHz continuously, Image...
  • Page 155 Movies Modes Recording PixeLs 640 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixels SD Memory Card Interface CompatibLewith SD memory card standards Dimensbns 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx.
  • Page 156 Battery Charger (Sold Separately) (Included with the separately Rated Input AC 100 - 240 V (50 / 60 Hz) 16 VA (100 V) - 21 VA (240 V) Rated Output 565 mA.I, 1275 mA.2 Operaling Approx. 4 hours 40 rain..1, Temperatures Approx.
  • Page 157 Tele-converter Magnification Approx. 1.5 Focal Length 648 mm (35ram film equivalent) Lens compos[tlen 5 elements in 3 groups Shooting Distance 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) - [nftaity (from _p of lens) Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E [s required for mounting to PowerShot $3 IS) Dimensions Diameter: 72.0 mm (2.8 in.)
  • Page 158 Lens Hood LH-DC40 (Included with the separately Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter: 79,0 mm (3,1 in,) Length: 31,5 mm (1,2 in.) Weight Approx. 19 g (0.67 oz,) Close-up Lens 500D Shooting Distance 28 - 50 cm (11 in. - 1,6 ft.) (W) (from tip of lens) 35 - 50 cm (1,1 - 1,6 ft,) (T) Thread Diameter...
  • Page 159 I INDEX Adjusting the Exposure Compensation AE Lock AEB Mode ... AF Frame (_[_) AF Lock AF Mode AF-assist Beam Aperture Value Audio Auto Power Down Auto Rotate Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Camera Care Color Accent Mode Color Swap Mode Compression Continuous Shooting...
  • Page 160 Language LCD Brightness LCD Monitor List of Messages Magnified Images (O_) ... Manual Aperture Manual Focus (MF) ... Memory Card Format MENU Menu Menu Item My Camera Menu Play Menu Print Menu Rec. Menu Set up Menu Metering Mode MF-Point Zoom Mic Level Microphone...
  • Page 161 Smooth Continuous Shooting Sound Memos (_J) ..102 Sound Mode ..50 Sound Recorder ... 103 Speaker ... Start-up Image ..33 Start-up Sound ..31,33 Stitch Assist ... 51 Super Macro ... 40 Tally L amp ..Telephoto (L-_) ...
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  • Page 167 Microsoft Corporation other countries. • SD is a trademark. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2006 Canon Inc. All rights in the United States and/or reserved.
  • Page 168 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable 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 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 169 I Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. You can shoot with the settings saved in the C mode (p. 86). Large RecordingPixel,, Medium 1 (Still Image)
  • Page 170 Center Point AF Frame p, 63 Manual AF Lock p. 65 Manual Focus p. 66 MF-Poi_Zoomp,66 AF-assistBeam p, 28 Macro Macro Basic p, 12 Super Macro Dig_, zoom p, 4 t Sefety Shift p, 60 Exposure Compensation p, 75 ,SOS.edp, IEvaluati v e ! Cer_er-Weighted Metering Method Average Metonng...
  • Page 171 (1)The following are the recording _lovie RecordingPixels/Frarne Rale 320 × 240 pixels × 60 frames/sec. (2) This cannot be set in [] (3) This cannot be set in _ (4) [On] only in Night Scene mode ([Off] cannot be set). (5) [Off] cannot be set.