Canon PowerShot S2IS User manual

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•Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.

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This

Guide

Shooting

with

the

Camera

Installing

the

Software

Downloading

Images

Computer

Connecting

the

Camera

Computer

This

Guide

Software

Starter

Guide

~ThisGuide

Software

Starter

Guide

Using

the

Printer

and

Printing

Direct

User

Guide

Printer

User

Guide

Use

genuine

Canon

accessories

recommended.

This

product

designed

achieve

excellent

performance

when

used

with

genuine

Canon

accessories.

Canon

shall

not

liable

for

any

damage

this

product

and/or

accidents

such

fire,

etc.,

caused

the

malfunction

non-genuine

Canon

accessories

(e.g.,

leakage

and/or

explosion

battery

pack).

Please

note

that

this

warranty

does

not

apply

repairs

arising

out

the

malfunction

non-genuine

Canon

accessories,

although

you

may

request

such

repairs

chargeable

basis.

Camera

Body

Temperature

Ifyour camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may

become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the

camera for an extended period.

About

the

LCD

Monitor

and

Viewfinder

The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely high-

precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99%

the pixels

operate to specification. Less than

0.01

the pixels may occasionally

misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded

image and does not constitute amalfunction.

Video

Format

Please setthe camera's video signal format

the one used

yourregion

before using it with aTV monitor

(p.

139).

Conventions Used

the Text

Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes that support that operation.

the

example below, the mode dial can be used in the following shooting modes.

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(Auto) •M(Manual) •

SCN

(Special Scene)

•

(Movie) •tA (Landscape) •

(My Colors)

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This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic

operating procedures.

this guide an

memory card (Secure Digital, acopyright protection

system) is referred to as a"memory card".

Items marked with

i::l

are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or

procedures.

Read This First

Chapter 1Preparing the Camera

Components Guide 12

Operation Panel 14

Installing the Batteries 16

Installing the Memory Card 18

Turning the Power On/Off 23

Setting the Date and Time 24

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Chapter 2Shooting-The Basics

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Auto Mode 33

Reviewing

Image Right After Shooting 36

Changing Resolution/Compression Settings 38

Using the Built-in Flash .40

Chapter 3Playback-The Basics

Displaying Images Individually .43

Magnifying Images 43

Viewing Images

Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .44

JUMP The display jumps nine images at atime .45

JUMP Jumping to Images .46

Chapter 4Erasing

Itt;[

Erasing Single Images 47

Erasing All Images 48

Chapter 5Useful Shooting Functions

Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) .49

"Portrait

Landscape

Night Scene

seN

Shooting

aSpecial Scene Mode 50

c:Q Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) 52

Shooting Movies from the Still Image Shooting Mode

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) 56

Moving Even Closer (Super Macro Shooting) 57

~Using the Self-timer 59

Using the Digital Zoom

Continuous Shooting 62

Shooting aMovie 63

Viewing/Editing Movies 69

Selecting Menus and Settings 73

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

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Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button 82

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) 84

PProgram AE

Tv Setting the Shutter Speed

AvSetting the Aperture

MManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture

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Selecting an AF Frame 88

00 Switching between Metering Modes 89

Adjusting the Exposure 90

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

Changing the ISO Speed 93

Changing the Photo Effect. 94

Shooting

aMy Colors Mode 95

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) 100

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) 102

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) 103

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) 104

Switching between Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings 105

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 107

Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) 107

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 1

Switching between Focus Settings 112

CSaving Custom Settings 113

Chapter 7Playback-Advanced Functions

Rotating Images in the Display 114

Attaching Sound Memos to Images 115

Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) 116

Automated Playback (Slide Shows) 118

Protecting Images

121

Chapter 8Camera Settmgs

Setting the Power Saving Function 123

Setting the Auto Rotate Function 124

Resetting the File Number 125

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 127

Chapter 9Additional Features

Connecting the Camera to aComputer

131

Computer System Requirements 132

Downloading from aMemory Card 139

Viewing Images on aTV Set. 139

About Printing

141

Setting the DPOF Print Settings 143

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 146

Chapter 10 Appendix

List

Messages 149

Troubleshooting

151

Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) 156

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) 159

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) 160

Replacing the Date Battery 164

Camera Care and Maintenance 165

Specifications 166

Photo Tips and Information 174

Index 177

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Functions Available

Each Shooting Mode 184

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend thatyou

shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being

operated correctly.

Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors

are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction

camera

accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure

image to

recorded

to be recorded in away that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and

should never be used in amanner that infringes upon

contravenes

international

domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised

that

certain cases the copying

images from performances, exhibitions, or

commercial properties by means

acamera

other device may contravene

Warranty Limitations

This camera's warranty

only effective

the country

sale. Ifaproblem

arises while the camera is

use abroad, please convey it back to the country

sale before proceeding with awarranty claim to aCanon Customer Support

Help Desk.

For

Canon Customer

Support

contacts, please see

the

Canon Limited

Warranty

supplied

with

your

camera.

Safety

Precautions

•Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the

safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is

operated correctly.

•The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct

you in the safe and correct operation

the camera and its accessories to

prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.

•

the following pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera

and its batteries, separately sold battery charger, compact power adapter

and high-power flash.

About

the Memory Card A\

Store

the

memory

card

out

oftlle

reach

children

and

infants.

may

swallowed

ill

accidentally.

this

occurs,

consult

doctor

immediately.

LhWarningS

•

not

aim

the

camera

directly

into

the

sun

other

intense

light

sources

that

could

damage

your

eyesight.

•

not

trigger

the

flash

proximity

human

animal

eyes.

Exposure

the

intense

light

produced

the

flash

may

damage

eyesight.

particular,

remain

least

one

meter

(39

inches)

away

from

infants

when

using

the

flash.

•

Store

this

equipment

out

the

reach

children

and

infants.

Accidental

damage

the

camera

batteries

child

could

result

serious

injury.

addition,

placement

the

strap

around

child's

neck

could

result

asphyxiation.

•

particularly

careful

keep

the

date

battery

used

the

camera

away

from

children.

Seek

medical

assistance

immediately

child

swallows

battery.

•

not

attempt

disassemble

alter

any

part

the

equipment

that

not

expressly

described

this

guide.

Disassembly

alteration

may

result

high-voltage

electrical

shock.

Internal

inspections,

alterations

and

repairs

should

conducted

qualified

service

personnel

authorized

your

camera

distributor

Canon

Customer

Support

Help

Desk.

•

avoid

the

risk

high-voltage

electrical

shock,

not

touch

the

flash

portion

the

camera

ifit

has

been

damaged.

Similarly,

never

touch

internal

portions

the

equipment

that

become

exposed

result

damage.

There

risk

high-voltage

electrical

shock.

Please

lake

the

first

opportunity

consult

your

camera

distributor

the

closest

Canon

Customer

Support

Help

Desk.

•

Stop

operating

the

equipment

immediately

ifit

emits

smoke

noxious

fumes.

Failure

may

result

fire

electrical

shock.

Immediately

tum

the

camera's

power

off,

remove

the

batteries

and

unplug

the

power

cord

from

the

power

outlet.

Confirm

that

smoke

fume

emissions

have

ceased.

Please

consult

your

camera

distributor

the

closest

Canon

Customer

Support

Help

Desk.

•

Stop

operating

the

equipment

immediately

ifit

dropped

the

casing

damaged.

Immediately

turn

the

camera's

power

off,

remove

the

batteries

unplug

the

power

cord

from

the

power

outlet.

Continued

use

the

equipment

may

result

fire

electrical

shock.

Please

consult

your

camera

distributor

the

closest

Canon

Customer

Support

Help

Desk.

•

not

allow

the

equipment

come

into

contact

with,

become

immersed

in,

water

other

liquids.

not

allow

liquids

enter

the

interior.

The

camera

has

not

been

waterproofed.

the

exterior

comes

into

contact

with

liquids

salt

air,

wipe

dry

with

soft,

absorbent

cloth.

the

event

that

water

other

foreign

substances

enter

the

interior,

immediately

turn

the

camera's

power

off

and

remove

the

batteries

unplug

the

power

cord

from

the

power

outlet.

Continued

use

the

equipment

may

result

fire

electrical

shock.

Please

consult

your

camera

distributor

the

closest

Canon

Customer

Support

Help

Desk.

•

not

use

substances

containing

alcohol,

benzene,

thinners

other

flammable

substances

clean

maintain

the

equipment.

The

use

these

substances

may

lead

fire.

•

Remove

the

power

cord

regular

periodic

basis

and

wipe

away

the

dust

and

dirt

that

collects

the

plug,

the

exterior

the

power

outlet

and

the

surrounding

area.

dusty,

humid

greasy

environments,

the

dust

that

collects

around

the

plug

over

long

periods

time

may

become

saturated

with

humidity

and

short-circuit,

leading

fire.

•

not

cut,

damage,

alter

place

heavy

items

the

power

cord.

Any

these

actions

may

cause

electrical

short

circuit,

which

may

lead

fire

electrical

shock.

•

not

handle

the

power

cord

your

hands

are

wet.

Handling

with

wet

hands

may

lead

electrical

shock.

When

unplugging

the

cable,

ensure

that

you

hold

the

solid

portion

ofthe

plug.

Pulling

the

flexible

portion

the

cable

may

damage

exposure

the

wire

and

insulation,

creating

the

potential

for

fires

electrical

shocks.

•

Use

only

recommended

power

accessories.

Use

power

sources

not

expressly

recommended

for

this

equipment

may

lead

overheating,

distortion

the

equipment,

fire,

electrical

shock

other

hazards.

•

not

place

the

batteries

near

heat

source

expose

them

direct

flame

heat.

Neither

should

you

immerse

water.

Such

exposure

may

damage

the

battery

and

lead

the

leakage

corrosive

liquids,

fire,

electrical

shock,

explosion

serious

injury.

•

not

attempt

disassemble,

alter

apply

heat

the

batteries.

There

serious

risk

injury

due

explosion.

Immediately

flush

with

water

any

area

the

body,

including

the

eyes

and

mouth,

clothing

that

comes

into

contact

with

the

inner

contents

battery.

•

Avoid

dropping

subjecting

the

batteries

severe

impacts

that

could

damage

the

casings.

could

lead

leakage

and

injury.

•

not

short-circuit

the

battery

terminals

with

metallic

objects,

such

key

holders.

could

lead

overheating,

burns

and

other

injuries.

•

Before

you

discard

battery,

cover

the

terminals

with

tape

other

insulators

prevent

direct

contact

with

other

objects.

Contact

with

the

metallic

components

other

materials

waste

containers

may

lead

fire

explosions.

•

Use

only

recommended

batteries

and

accessories.

Use

batteries

not

expressly

recommended

for

this

equipment

may

cause

explosions

leaks,

resulting

fire,

injury

and

damage

the

surroundings.

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