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Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied battery case to transport or store the battery pack.

Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.

Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only recommended batteries and accessories.

Use only the recommended compact power adapter to charge the Battery Pack NB-5H rechargeable batteries. Use of chargers not expressly recommended may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock.

Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and electrical outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.

The camera terminal of the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with the PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

CAUTION

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera.

Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in these areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

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Contents Camera User Guide Precautions Disclaimer FCC Notice Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsRèglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio Table of Contents Setting the Auto Replay On/Off Selecting Images for PrintingErasing Test Shots Use of the Equipment in a Foreign CountrySafety Precautions Read This First Page Read This First Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended StorageGuide to Components Front ViewLens Back View Mode Dial p Indicators pOperation Panel Mode Dial Indicators Upper IndicatorLower Indicator Display PanelPreparing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInstalling the Battery Close the battery cover Lithium BatteriesUsing the AC Adapter Battery PerformancePowerShot S10/PowerShot S20 Test ConditionsInstalling a CF Card About CF Cards CF Cards and Estimated CapacitiesPrecautions with CF Cards How to Remove the Windows Standard DriverHow to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver Setting the Date and Time Setting the Menu LanguageSet the date, time and date format Press the SET buttonAttaching the Wrist Strap Pass the other end of the wrist strap through the small loopConnecting to a TV Turn the camera Mode Dial to Or positionTV connection cannot be used for the Stitch Assist mode Turn on the TV and adjust its settings to video inputTurning the Power On/Off Power Save FunctionShooting Mode Play ModeUsing the Viewfinder Using the LCD MonitorUsing the Shutter Button Pressing HalfwayPressing Fully Following data is shown in information viewSetting the Zoom Telephoto/Wide Angle SettingsDigital Zoom ShortcutShooting in Auto Mode Using the FlashPress the button to cycle through the flash settings Using the Self-Timer Flash SettingsShoot Flash is set to fire when the indicator shines red Red-Eye ReductionUsing the Focus Lock Situations Not Suited to Autofocus PhotographyReplaying Images Erasing Single Images Button and pressing the buttonShooting in Manual Mode Functions Available only in manual modeShoot Shooting in Image Mode Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Horizontal Series Vertical Series 2 MatrixHow to Frame a Subject What is the Stitch Function?Camera Positioning LandscapesTurn the Mode Dial to the position LCD monitor will turn on ShootingDocuments Shoot the first frame Resolution Turn the Mode Dial to Position. Press the Menu buttonUse Buttons to select a setting CompressionShooting Close-Ups Macro Mode Shots will be a little longerAdjusting the Exposure Compensation You can take a shot anytime by pressing the shutter buttonSetting the White Balance Setting the Exposure Metering Method Center-WeightedShooting with the AE Lock Adjusting Image Quality Settings Recording Settings Switching the Digital Zoom On/OffSwitching the Review Feature On/Off Resetting the File NumberReview Feature File Number Conventions Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the button Press the button again to end the magnification modeRotating an Image Pressing the button. pPress the Menu button to end the Rotate feature Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the Jump buttonJumping Images Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the Display button Viewing Image InformationStarting a Slide Show Selecting Slide Show Images Use the and buttons to select ProgramSetting the Play Time Press the button to unmark the selected imagePress the Menu button to close the Select menu Setting the Auto Replay On/Off Selecting Images for PrintingPress the Menu button to close the Print menu Setting the Date/Time Print Function Selecting the Print TypeMaximum of 998 images may be marked for printing Setting the File Number Print Function Resetting Print Settings Quick Erase Erasing All ImagesProtecting Images Protected images will be shown with the icon Camera Settings Displaying the Setup MenuSetting the Beep On/Off Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessSetting the Date/Time Formatting a CF CardSetting the Language Pressing ButtonReplacing the Button Battery AppendicesCamera Maintenance Camera BodyLens Optical ViewfinderTroubleshooting Problem Causes SolutionsCamera will not record CF card slot cover is open Period of time, such as one year Battery pack life exceeded With surroundings Positive + setting List of Message Codes Following codes may appear in the display panelList of Messages Following messages may appear in the display panelCannot rotate Image Quality Settings List of FunctionsRecording Functions Specifications PowerShot S10 PowerShot S20Recording Media Battery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Symbols IndexStitch Assist Canon Customer Support Canon Euro-Photo GmbH Canon Italia S.p.ACanon Belgium N.V. / S.A Canon Luxembourg S.ACanon Marketing Services Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. BhdIE-031-V1 0100CH4.2 Canon INC