Canon PowerShot SX10 IS User manual

Camera User Guide

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User Guides

, [_ Camera User Guide (this guide)

, [_ Direct Print User Guide

(Connecting the camera to a printer)

, _ Software Starter Guide

(Connecting the camera to a computer)

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Let's Get Started!

Let's Get Sta_ed_

This guide is divided intothe following two sections.

This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the

basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by

familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features

to shoot more challenging photos. Details on using each function are

described in this section, including how to connect the camera to a

television to view images.

2 ! Table of Contents

Tab|e of Contents

Items marked with a_ are lists or charts that summarize camera functions

or procedures.

Please Read .................................... 7

Preparations ................................. 10

Shooting Still images (_1_Mode) .................. 17

Viewing Still images ........................... 19

Erasing ...................................... 20

Printing ..................................... 21

Shooting Movies .............................. 24

Viewing Movies ............................... 26

Downloading images to a Computer ............. 27

System Map .................................. 34

Components Guide 40

Using the Control Dial ............................ 43

Using the [_ Button .............................. 44

Power Lamp and Indicator ......................... 45

Basic Operations 47

l_Menus and Settings .............................. 47

t_lnformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor (Viewfinder) and

Menus ....................................... 49

The LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Display ............. 62

Customizing Display Information .................... 65

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67

[] E€3Using the Optical Zoom ...................... 67

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ......... 68

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_, Using the Flash ............................... 72

Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) .......... 73

Q Using the Self-Timer ........................... 75

Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression

(Still images) ................................. 80

Setting the image Stabilizer Function ................ 82

Adjusting the ISO Speed ....................... 84

Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO SMft) 85

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 87

Mode Dial ...................................... 87

_ Movie Shooting ............................. 88

Setting the Recording Functions .................... 93

Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes ................. 95

p ProgramAE ................................ 99

TV Setting the Shutter Speed .................... 100

Av Setting the Aperture ......................... 102

M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.. 104

E_ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ....... 106

Various Shooting Methods 108

DJJContinuous Shooting .......................... 108

Setting the Flash ............................... 110

Checking the Focus and People's Expressions ........ 113

Switching between Focus Settings ................. 117

Selecting an AF Frame Mode ................... 118

Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) 122

Shooting with Servo AF .......................... 124

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock,

Manual Focus, Safety MF) ...................... 125

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) ............... 130

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ............. 131

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ........ 133

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............ 134

Shooting while Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast) .... 135

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) .............. 136

Switching between Metedng Modes ................ 137

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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................ 139

Shooting in a My Colors Mode ..................... 142

Changing the Colors and Shooting ................. 144

Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) .... 149

C Saving Custom Settings ....................... 150

Registering Functions to the r_ Button ............... 151

Setting My Menu ............................... 153

Playback/Erasing 155

Q,Viewing Magnified Images ..................... 155

_Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ... 156

Checking the Focus and People's Expressions

(Focus Check Display) .......................... 157

Jumping to Images ........................... 159

Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ........ 161

Trimming a Portion of an Image .................... 164

Viewing Movies ................................ 167

Editing Movies ................................. 169

Rotating Images in the Display .................... 171

Playback with Transition Effects ................... 172

Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ................. 173

Red-Eye Correction Function ...................... 178

Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast) ................. 183

Adding Effects with the My Colors Function .......... 185

Resizing Images ............................... 187

Attaching Sound Memos to Images .............. 189

Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) ............ 190

Protecting Images .............................. 192

Erasing Images ................................ 197

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 202

Setting the DPOF Print Settings ................... 202

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ................ 209

Configuring the Camera 211

Power Saving Function .......................... 211

Setting the World Clock .......................... 212

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Low Level Formatting Memory Cards ............... 215

Resetting the File Number ........................ 216

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) .............. 218

Setting the Auto Rotate Function ................... 220

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........... 222

Connecting to a TV 223

Shooting/Playback Using a TV .................... 223

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings} 225

Changing My Camera Settings .................... 225

Registering My Camera Settings ................... 226

Troubleshooting 228

List of Messages 239

Appendix 243

Safety Precautions .............................. 243

Preventing Malfunctions .......................... 249

Attaching the Lens Hood ......................... 253

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) .............. 254

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) .. 257

Replacing the Date Battery ....................... 265

Camera Care and Maintenance .................... 267

Specifications .................................. 268

Index 277

_Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 284

6 ! About this Guide

SymboJ Conventions in this Guide

_ Using the }=mash _Mode:

..................................... ,

P_oyL,a0kt_

Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes.

Ifthere is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes.

" This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's

operation.

" This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic

operating procedures.

Explanations in tMs guide are based on the camera's default settings

at time of purchase.

The illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from

the actua camera.

You can use SDmemory cards, SDHC(SD High Capacity)memory

_T_ cards,MultiMediaCards, MMOpluscards and HCMMOpluscards in

this camera. These are collectively referredto as memory cards in

this guide.

Please Read I 7

P|ease Read

Test $hets

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we Mghly recommend

that you 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 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.

Warning A_ainst Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use

and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or

contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.

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 dghts

even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitatiens

This camera's warranty isonly effective in the country of sale. If a

problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it

back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to

a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer

support Jist supplied with your camera.

8 ! PLease Read

Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera bod_

may become warm. Please be aware oftMs and take care when

_pera_ung the camera for an extended period. This is not a

malfunction.

About the LCB Monitor and Viewfinder

The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely

Mgh=precision manufacturing techniques More than 99.99% of

the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.0! % of the pixels

may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has

no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a

malfunction.

Video Fermat

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your

region before using itwith a TV monitor (p. 223).

Language Setting

Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to change the

language setting.

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