Canon S100 User Manual

Camera User Guide

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• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
Precautions” section, before using the camera.

• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera
properly.

• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

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Checking the Package Contents

Camera Battery Pack NB-5L

(with Terminal Cover)

Battery Charger

CB-2LX/CB-2LXE

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Wrist Strap

WS-DC11

Warranty Card

Getting Started

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

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Check if the following items are included in your camera package.
If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.

Using the PDF Manuals

The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD­ROM:
When the software is installed on your computer, the PDF manuals will be
copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts
on the desktop.

• Camera User Guide (This Guide)

Once you have mastered the basics, use the
camera’s many features to shoot more challenging
photos.

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included (p. 16).

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

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Read This First

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• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images

were recorded 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.

• The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do

not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior
permission of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases
the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial
properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright
or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

• This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a

problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of
sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer
Support Help Desk.

• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing

techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.

• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before
using the camera.

• Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the

camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

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What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot with special effects

Miniature Effect

(p. 66)

Fish-eye Effect

(p. 66)

Vivid Colors

(p. 63)

Poster Effect

(p. 63)

“Aged” Photos

(p. 65)

Toy Camera Effect

(p. 67)

Monochrome

(p. 68)

IwP

At the Beach

(p. 61)

Against Snow

(p. 62)

Portraits

(p. 60)

Take good people shots

J

Landscape

(p. 60)

O

Foliage

(p. 61)

Shoot various other scenes

t

Fireworks

(p. 62)

V

Kids and Pets

(p. 61)

S

Underwater

(p. 61)

Night Scenes

(p. 61)

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4 Shoot

z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..... 25

z Focus on faces ......................................................... 25, 60, 94, 101

z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .. 50

z Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer)........................ 53, 74

z Insert the date and time into my shots.......................................... 52

z Shoot a movie clip just before taking a picture ............................. 71

z Shoot continuously at high speed................................................. 76

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What Do You Want to Do?

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1 View

z Look at my pictures ...................................................................... 28

z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ............................. 142

z Look at my pictures on a TV....................................................... 192

z Look at my pictures on a computer .............................................. 33

z Quickly search pictures ...................................................... 138, 140

z Erase pictures....................................................................... 29, 152

E Shoot/View Movies

z Shoot movies........................................................................ 30, 127

z View movies ................................................................................. 32

z Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. 131

c Print

z Print pictures............................................................................... 164

Save

z Save images to a computer.......................................................... 33

3 Other

z Turn off sounds............................................................................. 44

z Use the camera abroad ........................................................ 16, 181

z Understand what is displayed on the screen.............................. 204

z Use the GPS function ................................................................. 109

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Table of Contents

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Checking the Package Contents .......2

Read This First ..................................3

What Do You Want to Do? ................4

Table of Contents ..............................6

Conventions Used in This Guide .......9

Safety Precautions...........................10

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Getting Started ................. 13

Charging the Battery........................14

Compatible Memory Cards

(Sold Separately)...........................16

Inserting the Battery and

Memory Card.................................17

Setting the Date and Time ...............19

Setting the Display Language..........22

Formatting Memory Cards ...............23

Pressing the Shutter Button.............24

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........25

Viewing Images ...............................28

Erasing Images................................29

Shooting Movies ..............................30

Viewing Movies................................32

Transferring Images to a Computer

for Viewing.....................................33

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Learning More ..................37

Components Guide..........................38

Screen Display.................................40

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....42

MENU – Basic Operations...............43

Changing the Sound Settings ..........44

Adjusting the Screen Brightness......46

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings..........................................47

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down) .......................48

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Clock Function ................................ 48

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Shooting with Commonly

Used Functions ................49

Turning the Flash Off ...................... 50

Zooming In More Closely on Subjects

(Digital Zoom) ............................... 50

Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths

(Step Zoom) .................................. 51

Inserting the Date and Time............ 52

Using the Self-Timer ....................... 53

Changing the Aspect Ratio ............. 55

Changing the Recording Pixel

Setting (Image Size) ..................... 56

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ............................. 56

Correcting the Green Tint from

Mercury Lamps .............................58

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Adding Effects and
Shooting in Various

Conditions ........................59

Shooting in Special Scenes ............ 60

Adding Effects and Shooting

(Creative Filters) ........................... 63

Making Short Movies Automatically

(Movie Digest)............................... 71

Detecting a Face and Shooting

(Smart Shutter) ............................. 72

High-Speed Continuous Shooting

(High-speed Burst HQ) ................. 76

Shooting Stitch Assist Images......... 78

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Choosing Settings

Yourself.............................79

Shooting in Program AE ................. 80

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation)............ 81

Turning the Flash On ...................... 81

Adjusting the White Balance........... 82

Changing the ISO Speed ................ 85

Correcting the Brightness and

Shooting (i-Contrast)..................... 87

Changing the Noise Reduction

Level (High ISO NR) ..................... 88

Shooting RAW Images.................... 89

Continuous Shooting....................... 90

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ................................... 91

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 92

Using the Digital Tele-Converter..... 93

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 94

Choosing the Subject to Focus On

(Tracking AF)................................ 96

Changing the AF Frame Position

and Size........................................ 97

Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 98

Shooting with Servo AF .................. 99

Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 99

Focus Bracketing

(Focus-BKT Mode) ..................... 100

Choosing the Person to Focus On

(Face Select) .............................. 101

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .. 102

Changing the Metering Method..... 103

Shooting with the AE Lock............ 104

Shooting with the FE Lock ............ 104

Auto Exposure Bracketing

(AEB Mode) ................................ 105

Using the ND Filter ........................ 106

Shooting with Slow Synchro.......... 106

Adjusting the Flash Exposure

Compensation .............................107

Red-Eye Correction....................... 107

Checking for Shut Eyes................. 108

Using the GPS Function................ 109

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Getting More Out of Your

Camera............................117

Setting the Shutter Speed ............. 118

Setting the Aperture Value ............ 119

Setting the Shutter Speed and

Aperture Value ............................ 120

Making Settings using the

Control Ring ................................ 121

Adjusting the Flash Output ............123

Saving Shooting Settings .............. 125

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Using Various Functions for

Shooting Movies ............127

Shooting Movies in E Mode......... 128

Changing the Movie Mode ............128

Shooting Various Kinds of

Movies......................................... 129

Shoot Movies That Look Like a

Miniature Model

(Miniature Effect)......................... 130

Shooting Super Slow Motion

Movies......................................... 131

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 132

Changing the Image Quality.......... 133

Using the Wind Filter .....................134

Other Shooting Functions.............. 134

Editing ...........................................135

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Using Various Playback and

Editing Functions........... 137

Quickly Searching Images .............138

Viewing Images in Filtered

Playback ......................................140

Viewing Slideshows .......................142

Magnifying Images.........................143

Changing Image Transitions..........143

Viewing Each Image in a Group ....144

Checking the Focus .......................146

Displaying Various Images

(Smart Shuffle) ............................147

Protecting Images..........................148

Erasing Images..............................152

Tagging Images as Favorites ........154

Organizing Images by Category

(My Category)..............................155

Rotating Images.............................157

Resizing Images ............................158

Trimming........................................159

Adding Effects with the My Colors

Function.......................................160

Correcting the Brightness

(i-Contrast)...................................161

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .......162

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Printing............................163

Printing Images..............................164

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF)........................................ 171

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Customizing Camera

Settings ...........................175

Changing Camera Settings ........... 176

Changing Shooting Function

Settings ....................................... 183

Registering Commonly Used

Shooting Menus (My Menu)........ 188

Changing Playback Function

Settings ....................................... 189

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Useful Information .........191

Viewing Images on a TV ...............192

Using Household Power................ 196

Using an Eye-Fi Card.................... 197

Troubleshooting ............................ 199

List of Messages That Appear on

the Screen................................... 202

Information Displayed on the

Screen......................................... 204

Functions and Menu Lists ............. 210

Specifications ................................ 222

Accessories................................... 226

Separately Sold Accessories ........ 227

Index ............................................. 229

Handling Precautions .................... 232

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Conventions Used in This Guide

Right Button

FUNC./SET Button

Up Button

Left Button

Down Button

Control Dial

y Control Ring

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• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials.

• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).

• The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and control ring

are represented by the following icons.

• : Things you should be careful about

• : Troubleshooting tips

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera

• : Supplemental information

• (p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number)

• This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.

• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are

collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

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Safety Precautions

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• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described

below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.

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

yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you

use.

Warning

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular,
remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

• Use only recommended power sources.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged.

• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the

product.

• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other

liquids.

• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Use only the recommended battery.

• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.

• Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust

and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the
surrounding area.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the

electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.

• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals

or plug.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

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Safety Precautions

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The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause
injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery
electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.

• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of
electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the
camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes
and medical facilities.

• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data

CD-ROMs.

It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of
a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage
the speakers.

Caution

• When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to

strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.

• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

• Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.

If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.

• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:

- Places subject to strong sunlight

- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)

- Humid or dusty areas

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.

• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for

prolonged periods.

• Take care not to pinch your finger when the flash lowers.

This could result in injury.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

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Safety Precautions

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Caution

• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).

Doing so may damage the image sensor.

• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow

dust or sand to enter the camera.

• Do not push down on the flash, or pry it open.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.

If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

• Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or

when you are not using it.

• Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is

charging.

Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort,
resulting in fire.

• Do not place the battery near pets.

Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or
damage.

• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into

contact with the screen.

• Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

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Getting Started

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Strap

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This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The

latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and

transfer images to a computer.

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

• Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping

the camera during use. You can also attach the strap to the left side of the
camera.

• Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by

the sides when shooting. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash
while it is raised.

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Charging the Battery

CB-2LX

CB-2LXE

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Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery
as it is not charged at the time of purchase.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

z Align the S marks on the battery and

charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in ( ) and down ( ).

Charge the battery.

z For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug ( ) and

plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).

z For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into

the charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.

X The charge lamp lights orange and

charging starts.

X The charge lamp will light green when

charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Remove the battery.

z Unplug the battery charger from the power

outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in ( ) and up ( ).

To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.

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Charging the Battery

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Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times

Number of Shots*

Movie Shooting Time

Continuous Shooting

Playback Time Approx. 4 hours

*1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

*2 Times are based on default settings, starting and stopping shooting, turning the camera on

and off, and operations such as using the zoom.

*3 Times are based on repeatedly shooting until the maximum clip length is reached or recording

stops automatically.

• Under some shooting conditions, the number of possible shots and shooting time may

be less than mentioned above.

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*2

*3

Approx. 200

Approx. 40 min.

Approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

Battery Charge Indicator

An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge
state.

Display Summary

Sufficient charge.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.

“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Charge the battery.

What if...

• What if the battery develops a bulge?

This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• What if the battery is quickly depleted even after charging?

The battery has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery.

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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

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Using the battery and charger effectively

• Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be

used.
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if
they are not used.
Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the S mark is
visible.

• How to store the battery for long periods:

Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and
store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without
depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.

• The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do
not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.

• SD memory cards*

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

• Eye-Fi cards

* This memory card complies with SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly

depending on the brand of card used.

Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not
be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader.
Check to make sure that your OS supports SDXC memory cards
beforehand.

About Eye-Fi Cards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with
the card manufacturer.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Terminals

Terminals

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Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

z If the memory card has a write-protect tab,

you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.

Open the cover.

z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).

Insert the battery.

z Insert the battery as shown until it locks

into place with a click.

z Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

direction or it will not properly lock into
place.

Insert the memory card.

z Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

z Be sure the memory card is oriented

correctly. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the camera.

Close the cover.

z Close the cover ( ), and press downward

as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?

If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear
on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

z Open the cover and press the battery lock

in the direction of the arrow.

X The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

z Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card 4GB 16GB

Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042

• Values are based on the default settings.

• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the

subject and the memory card used.

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Setting the Date and Time

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Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?

You can check the number of shots that can be
taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode
(p. 25).

Setting the Date and Time

The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to set them.

Turn on the camera.

z Press the power button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial

to set a value.

z Once all settings are complete, press the

m button.

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Setting the Date and Time

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Set the home time zone.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to

choose your home time zone.

Complete the setting.

z Press the m button to complete the

setting. After a confirmation screen
appears, the shooting screen will
reappear.

z Pressing the power button will turn off the

camera.

Reappearing Date/Time screen

Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time and the home
time zone, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

Daylight saving time settings

If you choose in Step 2 on p. 19 and press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial
to choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

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Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Setting the Date and Time

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Choose [Date/Time].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial

to choose [Date/Time], then press the m
button.

Change the date and time.

z Follow Step 2 on p. 19 to adjust the

settings.

z Press the n button to close the menu.

Date/Time battery

• The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the

date/time settings to be retained for about 3 weeks after the battery pack has
been removed.

• By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately,

p. 227) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera
is not turned on.

• If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time screen will appear when you

turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and time.

You can also automatically update the date and time with the GPS function
(p. 115).

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Setting the Display Language

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You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

z Press and hold the m button, then

immediately press the n button.

Set the display language.

z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7

dial to choose a language, then press the
m button.

X Once the display language has been set,

the settings screen will close.

What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?

The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button
and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.

You can also change the display language by pressing the n button
to choose [Language ] in the 3 tab.

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Formatting Memory Cards

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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera.
Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card.
As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.
Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 197), be sure to install the software
contained on the card to a computer.

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the

to choose [Format], then press the m
button.

7

dial

Choose [OK].

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to

choose [OK], then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial

to choose [OK], then press the m button
to start formatting.

z When formatting ends, [Memory card

formatting complete] appears on the
screen. Press the m button.

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Pressing the Shutter Button

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Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are
completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory
card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as
physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

• The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen

may be less than indicated on the memory card.

• Perform a low-level format (p. 177) of the memory card when the camera

does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed of a memory card
has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or when
movie recording stops suddenly.

Pressing the Shutter Button

To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button
lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.

Press halfway (Press lightly to focus).

z Press lightly until the camera beeps twice

and AF frames appear where the camera
focused.

Press fully (Press fully to shoot).

The camera plays the shutter sound and

X

takes the shot.

z Since the shot is being taken while the

shutter sound plays, be careful not to move
the camera.

Does the length of the shutter sound change?

• Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to

take, the length of the shutter sound may change.

• If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded

image may be blurry.

If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not
be in focus.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Focus Range (approx.)

Zoom Bar

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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can
let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot.
When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background
will be automatically adjusted to obtain the best color (Multi-area White
Balance).

Turn on the camera.

z Press the power button.

X The start-up screen will appear.

Enter A mode.

z Set the mode dial to A.
z When you point the camera toward the

subject, the camera will make a slight
noise as it determines the scene.

X The icon for the determined scene, and the

IS mode icon will appear on the screen
(pp. 206, 207).

X The camera will focus on detected

subjects and display frames on them.

Compose the shot.

z Moving the zoom lever toward i

(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject,
making it appear larger. Moving the lever
toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from
your subject, making it appear smaller.
(The zoom bar showing the zoom position
appears on the screen.)

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

AF Frame

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z You can turn the y ring to zoom (Step

Zoom, p. 51).

Focus.

z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice and AF frames will appear where the
camera focused.
Several AF frames will appear when the
camera focuses on more than 1 point.

X The flash will automatically rise in low light

conditions.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

X The camera will play the shutter sound and

shoot. The flash will automatically fire in
low light conditions if it is raised.

X The image will appear on the screen for

approximately 2 seconds.

z You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button again.

What if...

• What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as

expected?

The scene icon (p. 206) that appears on the screen may not match the actual
scene, and you may not obtain the expected results. If this happens, try
shooting in G mode (p. 79).

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward

a subject?

A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the
main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will
follow the subjects within a certain range.
If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the
white frame.

• What if a frame does not appear on the subject you want to shoot?

The subject may not be detected, and frames may appear on the background.
If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 79).

• What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?

A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and
exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).

• What if a flashing appears?

Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the
image.

• What if the camera does not play any sounds?

You may have been pressing the p button while turning on the camera, which
will turn off all sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button to choose
[Mute] in the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

• What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?

The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. The effective flash range is
approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 50 cm – 2.3 m (1.6 – 7.5 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).

• What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed

halfway?

Your subject may be too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle
(j), move about 3 cm (1.2 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot.
Move about 30 cm (12 in.) or more away when the camera is at maximum
telephoto (i).

• What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting
in low light conditions.

• What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?

The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.

• What if “Wrong flash po

screen?

This appears i
something else hinders the movement of the flash.

f your finger is pressing on the flash when it tries to pop-up or if

sition. Restart the camera.” appears on the

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Viewing Images

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What if an icon appears on the screen?

The icon for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the
screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 206) and “IS
Mode Icons” (p. 207).

Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF)

After pressing the o button and displaying , point the camera so that is
on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to
display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF).
Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

Viewing Images

You can view the images you have taken on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

z Pressing the q button or turning the 7 dial

counter-clockwise will cycle through the
images from newest to oldest.

z Pressing the r button or turning the 7 dial

clockwise will cycle through the images
from oldest to newest.

z The images change more quickly if you

keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will
appear coarse.

z The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses. If the flash has been
raised, the flash will lower.

z Pressing the 1 button again while the

lens is retracted will turn the camera off.

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Erasing Images

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Switching to Shooting mode

Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera
to Shooting mode.

Erasing Images

You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images
cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to

display an image to erase.

Erase the image.

z Press the a button.
z When [Erase?] appears on the screen,

press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to
choose [Erase], then press the m button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

z To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose
[Cancel], then press the m button.

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Shooting Movies

Remaining Time

Elapsed Time

Microphones

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The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the
best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo.

Set the camera to A mode and
compose the shot.

z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 25 to compose the

shot.

z You can check the remaining shooting

time on the screen.

Shoot.

z Press the movie button.
z Black bars appear at the top and bottom of

the screen. These areas cannot be
recorded.

X The camera will beep once, recording will

start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will
appear on the screen.

z Once shooting begins, take your finger off

the movie button.

z If you change the composition of your shot

during shooting, the focus, brightness and
tone will automatically adjust.

z Do not touch the microphones while

shooting.

z Do not press any buttons other than the

movie button while shooting. The sound
the buttons make will be recorded in the
movie.

Stop shooting.

z Press the movie button again.

X The camera will beep twice and stop

shooting the movie.

X Shooting will automatically stop when the

memory card fills.

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