Canon POWERSHOT SX100IS User Manual

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Page 1 ¢DI=E363 Canon "Pow_,-$hot S XlO0 IN Camera User Guide Components Guide Basic Operations CommonlyUsedShootingFunctions Var!ous Sh°°ting Me!h°ds ....Pr!n! Se!tin gs_ ..List of Messages X ppendix ....... CQnnecting !0 a _ Troubleshooting .......
Page 2 • Connecting to a printer Connectthe camera Direct Print User • Connecting to a TV set Guide • Connecting to a computer Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon jp/Imaging/information-e.html...
Page 3 AA Alkaline Memory Card Batteries (x2) (16MB) Wrist Strap WS-20O Canon Digital Warranty Card Camera Solution Disk You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera w th the included memory card. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High...
Page 4 TableofContents Table of Contents Items marked with a _ are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read Preparations ........Shooting Still Images (_ Mode) ....Viewing Still Images ....... Shooting Movies (l_q Standard Mode) ....Viewing Movies ........Erasing .........
Page 5 Table of Contents Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter .._. Using the Flash ......Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ...._,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,_) Using the Self-Timer ......Changing the Recording Pixets (Still Images) ..Changing the Compression (Still Images) .... Configuring the Postcard Mode ....Embedding the Date in the Image Data ....
Page 6: In This Guide
Table of Contents • Symbol Conventions in this Guide _co.ne.daethePos Mode:Shooting([])/Playback ([]) _r_oxvr_y a:2) _nin _eLCD _, These modes are available These modes are not available " This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. " This mark denotes additional topics that complement basic operating procedures.
Page 7: Please Read
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 domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases...
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started o Preparations e Shooting Still Images ®Viewing Still Images o Shooting Movies e Viewing Movies ® Erasing o Printing o Downloading Images to a Computer e System...
Page 9 I Preparations j Installing batteries 1 = Slide the battery cover lock (_)) and hold it open while sliding the cover (_)) and opening it ((_)). Battery Cover Lock Open the cover. ® cover. ® 2= Install two batteries. _j_.eirtzteh:lkt_al°nSUbPar_:r_es._...
Page 10 Preparations Close the cover (_)), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (_). '_° __® • Attaching Wrist Strap I_" It is recommended to use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
Page 11 I Preparations I Inserting Memory Card t = Slide the battery cover lock (_)) and hold it open while sliding the cover (_)) and opening it ((_)). Battery Cover Lock Open the cover. Slide the cover. ® ® 2= Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Back Write Protect Tab Confirm that the...
Page 12 I 11 Preparations Close the cover (_)), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (_). • To Remove Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger untiI the memory card cIicks and then release it. !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i...
Page 13 12 I Preparations I Setting Date Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3 and 4 in the explanation below. Button Control Dial "1"1÷1÷14- Buttons _Bu[ton Press...
Page 14 Preparations (p. 72). You can imprint the date and time you have set onto images I Setting Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Button -®.on Press the [] (Playback) button. 2= Hold down the 0 button...
Page 15 14 I Shooting Still Images Indicator Mode Dial 1 = Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. Select a shooting mode.
Page 16 Shooting Still Images 4= Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash will fire). • If [] btinks red, we recommend shooting with a flash (p. 65) (the message "Raise the flash"...
Page 17 16 I Shooting Stil! Images _ Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Shu[ter Button You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it.
Page 18: Viewing Still Images
Viewing Still Images I 17 Button = Control Dial 4"/_' Buttons Press the _ (Playback) button. The Iast recorded image will display. Use the ÷ or 4" button to display the image you wish view. • Use the 4- button to move to the previous image and the 4- button to move to the next image.
Page 19 I Shooting Movies nd cator 1 = Press the power button. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to =ira (Movie). 2. Confirm that the camera is set to (Standard). 3_ Aim the camera at the subject. i_]b •...
Page 20 Shooting Movies I 19 4= Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus. • The camera will beep twice and the indicator will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set when you press the button halfway.
Page 21: Viewing Movies
I Viewing Movies Button Dial ÷/÷/÷/÷ Buttons Button 1. Press the [] (Playback) button. 21 Use the ÷ or ._ button to display a movie and press the button. • Images with a _'_ icon are movies. • You can also select an image by turning the control dial.
Page 22: Erasing
I 21 Erasing mSO._ Button Button Gontro D a _ Button I = Press the [_ (Playback) button. 2. Use the ÷ or ÷ button to select an image to erase and press the/_ button. You can also select an image by turning the control dial. •...
Page 23 Photo Printers .2 Interface Cable Camera PIXMA Series Bubble Jet Printers "1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBddge), you can use it with other PictBddge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 You can also use the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300.
Page 24: Printing
I 23 Printing Turn on the printer. Press the camera's (Playback) button to turn on the camera. • The _.,4 button will light blue. • A _'I, [] or [] icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer).
Page 25 Downloading Images to a Computer Prepare Items • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera (Be sure to use only the supplied cable) System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Page 26: Downloading Images To A Computer
Images to a Computer Images _ Preparing to Download t = Installing the software. • Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. o_E_ Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.
Page 27 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Slide the camera's terminal cover to the left to open and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. DIGITAL Terminal USB Port...
Page 28 ..• _ ,_ click [OK] (first time only). ,dill If the window above does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will display. Preparations for downloading images are now finished.
Page 29 28 I Downloading Images to a Computer • Macintosh The following camera window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).
Page 30 Downloading Images to a Computer ownloading Images Using Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. (Except Windows 2000) =@BuKon Transfers and saves all images to the computer. All Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred.
Page 31 30 I Downloading Images to a Computer 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed the camera's LCD monitor. • The _N button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. Direct Transfer Menu •...
Page 32 Downloading Images to a Computer Press button after downloading finishes. You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be selected for downloading wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the _,_ button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off.
Page 33: System Map
32 I SystemMap Supplied With Camera nterface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-20O _, _ Memory Card (16MB) Canon Digital Camera AA Alkaline Solution Disk Batteries (x2) AV Cable AVC-DC30O AC Adapter Kit Battery and Charger ACK8O0 CBK4-300 • Battery Charger...
Page 34 System I 33 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Direct Interface Cable .2 PCMClA USB Card Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers Adapter Reader (PIXMA sedes) .4 BD Men_ry Card _ o SDC-128M o SDC-5f2MSH Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TVNideo "1 Also available for purchase separately.
Page 35 34 _ SystemMap I Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. • Flash • High-Power Flash HF-DCl This supplementary flash can be attached to your camera when a photographic subject is too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate.
Page 36 Accessories • SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer (refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide).
Page 38 i........ Learning More...
Page 39: Front View
38 I Components G uide • Front View (_ Microphone (p. 150) (_ Flash (p. 65) (_ Speaker (_ Date Battery Holder (p. 191) (_ AF-assist Beam (p. 47) (_ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 93) (_ Self-Timer Lamp (p. 67) (_ Lens...
Page 40: Components Guide
I 39 Components Guide • Back View (_ LCD Monitor (p. 51) (_ Terminal Cover (_ Wrist Strap Mount (p. 9) (_ Battery Cover Lock (pp. 8, 10) (_ Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (pp. 8, 10) (_ Tripod Socket (_ DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p.
Page 41: Button
40 I Components Guide • Controls (_ Power Lamp (_ _ (Macro)/MF (Manual (_ Power Button (p. 12) Focus)/ ÷ Button Mode Dial (pp. 14, 18) (pp. 66, 105) (_) Zoom Lever IS0/_ (Jump)/÷ Button (pp. 60, 133, 134) (pp. 110, 138) Shooting: (Wide Angle)l _.
Page 42: Using The Control Dial
I 41 Components Guide _ Using Control Dial Turning the control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the ÷ button, while turning the control dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the ,_ button (it is equivalent to pressing the ÷ or _1. button with some functions).
Page 43 42 _ Components G uide Button [_You can turn the camera on or off and switch between shooting mode and playback mode. Power Button m Shutter Sutton Sutton Press the power button. Press Press the shutter Press the button. Press the power button, button halfway.
Page 44: Power Saving Function
Components Guide _ Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice*) Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * When...
Page 45 Operations Basic J Menus Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print or Set up menu. • QButton (FUNC.
Page 46 Basic Operations • _ Button (Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu menus with the _. or ,_ 0 o 0 button. •...
Page 47 46 I Operations Basic Settings I Menus Default See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode. FUNC. Menu The icons shown here indicate the default settings (factory settings). Reference Reference Menu Item Menu Item Page Page m,1ICompression p. 116 p. 70 White Balance I--I (Stillimage) ii! IRecording Pixels...
Page 48 I 47 Basic Operations Reference Page Menu Item Options Contents/ Self-timer Delay I0 - 10", 15, 20, 30 sec. Ip. 67 Shots 1 - 10 (Default is 3 shots) Safety Shift On/O_ p. 89 Auto ISO Shift Button/On/Off* p. 111 MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p.
Page 49: Print Menu
48 I Operations Basic Print Menu Play Menu Reference Reference Menu item Menu Item Page Page Print Auto Play p. 143 Red-EyeCorrection p. 144 Select Image & Qty. Resize p. 149 Select All Images p. 154 Clear All Selections Sound Memo p.
Page 50 I 49 Basic Operations Menu Item Options Contents/Reference Page Playback VoL Adjusts the playback volume of movies and sound memos. Start-up Image On*/Off Sets whether or not the Start-up Image appears when the camera is )owered on. LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the ÷...
Page 51: Print Method
[] (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than [],...
Page 52 Basic Operations I 51 I Using Monitor The display mode changes as follows with each press Shooting Mode (IraI) Playback Mode ([]) _(No ,'tnfnrdmaradion) No ,nfc[mation Deta_i'ed Stan_dard (,nformat,on V,ew) _ • The shooUng information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a se,e_ d !sP!aYm_e ....
Page 53: Monitor Brightness
52 I Operations Basic I LCD Monitor Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. • Changing settings using the Set up menu (p. 48) • Changing settings using the Quick-bright LCD function You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP.
Page 54: Basic Operations
Basic Operations I 53 _ Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) 3:2 Guide [ ] Spot AE Point Frame/ [ _ [] AF Frame [][][][][][][][] p. 110 (_..._)* ISO Speed DDnm_ p. 116 White Balance mmmmB p.
Page 55 Basic Operations ). 73 Image Stabilizer _ [[_ Create Folder p. 129 ® Stills: Recordable Shots pp. 199, Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Camera Shake Warning (Red)* p. 18 pp. 107, AE Lock/FE Lock 15 - 1/2500" Shutter Speed pp. 86, 90 Aperture Value f/2.8 - f/11"...
Page 56: Playback Information
Basic Operations I 55 Playback Information (Playback Mode) • Standard Displayed image number/Total number of images pp. 129, Folder Number-File Number Low Battery [](Red) p. 182 ratlD ). 70 Compression (Still Images) Olm[]mm[]r_l_ ). 69 Recording Pixeis (Still Images) Movie p.
Page 57 Basic Operations Recording Pixels/ ). 82 Frame Rate (Movies) [][][] Metering Mode p. 115 ISO Speed p. 110 15- 1/2500 Shutter Speed pp. 86,90 f/2.8 - f/11 Aperture Value pp. 88, 90 _m---[] Exposure Compensation p. 114 Flash Exposure _B--m p.
Page 58 Basic Operations The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards.
Page 59: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
I Basic Operations Resetting Settings to Their Default Values [][] • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. • The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the [_ menu (pp.
Page 60 Basic Operations I 59 Cards _ Formatting Memory [_[B You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think ow Level Format that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has...
Page 61 Commonly Used Shooting Functions J li_]E)qShooting with Optical Zoom See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm - 360 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar will display while you adjust the zoom.
Page 62 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). cannotbe set. : [Digital Tele-converter] You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows: Selection...
Page 63 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 1. Use the 4" or ,_ button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the _ button. Press the Zoom ie_ertoward E_andshooL ¸¸ • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixets.
Page 64 I 63 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Safety Zoom Zone Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom) (except in the movie mode). The _ icon displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration.
Page 65 64 I Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tete-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1. Press the _ button. 2. In the [] menu, use the ÷...
Page 66 I 65 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using Flash See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). * Cannot be set in [] mode. lil,_t You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a P tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon [] appears.
Page 67 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Close-ups (Macro) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). * Cannot be set in [] mode. Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject (1 cm) is 29 x 21 mm.
Page 68 I 67 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using Self-Timer See Functions Avai/ab/e in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). * Cannot be set in [] mode. You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec.
Page 69 68 I Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ([El) Occurs. f the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot.
Page 70: Changing The Recording Pixels (Still Images)
I 69 Commonly Used Shooting Functions _ Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Approximate Values Recording Pixels Purpose .1 Recording Pixels High Printing to about A3-size 3264 × 2448 Large 297 x 420 mm (!1.7 × 16.5 in.) Printing to about A4-size 210 ×...
Page 71 70 _ Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing Compression (Still Images) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222)..7 setting. 1. Press the _ button. 2. Use the ÷ or _1,button to select [] and the ÷ or ._ button to change the option.
Page 72 I 71 Commonly Used Shooting Functions _ Configuring Postcard Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor.
Page 73 72 I Commonly Used Shooting Functions I Embedding the Date in the Image Data See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). You can embed the date in the image data when [] (Postcard) selected. 1. Press the O button.
Page 74 I 73 Commonly Used Shooting Functions software (ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) or printer O imprint the date on images for all but _'J, use the supplied settings. For details, please see the user guide for each product. Image I Setting Stabilizer Function See Functions...
Page 75 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 1. Use the ÷ or .) button to select [Continuous], [Shoot Only], [Panning] or [Off]. 2. Press the _ button. • Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Switch the Auto ISO Shift (p.

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