Canon S20 operating instructions Precautions

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This user guide is for both the PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20 models. The model shown in this guide is the PowerShot S20. Unless otherwise noted, the menus and illustrations apply to both the PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20 models.

Precautions

Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction and will not affect the camera’s performance or the stored images. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period.

About the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specifications. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

About 2CR5 Lithium Batteries

Please note that using 2CR5 lithium batteries at low temperatures will severely limit their performance. Even new batteries may only provide power for a few shots. You can obtain more shots if you warm the battery in your pocket immediately prior to use. When operating the camera at close to 32˚F (0˚C), keep the LCD monitor off and compose images with the optical viewfinder.

Even if the battery charge appears to be depleted while shooting at low temperature ("Lb" shows in the display panel), the battery may still retain a charge when used at room temperature.

You are advised to use a power kit (sold separately in some regions), a charged battery pack or an AC adapter if you will be using the camera frequently at low temperatures, loading images onto a computer or performing other tasks that require extended operation.

Notice: Please ensure that you read and follow the handling and safety precautions on pages 5 to 10 of this guide before attempting to use the camera.

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Contents Camera User Guide Precautions Disclaimer Règlementation canadienne sur les interférences radio FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations 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 If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended StorageLens Guide to ComponentsFront View Back View Operation Panel Mode Dial pIndicators p Mode Dial Lower Indicator IndicatorsUpper Indicator Display PanelPreparing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInstalling the Battery Close the battery cover Lithium BatteriesPowerShot S10/PowerShot S20 Using the AC AdapterBattery Performance Test ConditionsInstalling a CF Card About CF Cards CF Cards and Estimated CapacitiesHow to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver Precautions with CF CardsHow to Remove the Windows Standard Driver Set the date, time and date format Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Menu Language Press the SET buttonAttaching the Wrist Strap Pass the other end of the wrist strap through the small loopTV connection cannot be used for the Stitch Assist mode Connecting to a TVTurn the camera Mode Dial to Or position Turn on the TV and adjust its settings to video inputShooting Mode Turning the Power On/OffPower Save Function Play ModeUsing the Viewfinder Using the LCD MonitorPressing Fully Using the Shutter ButtonPressing Halfway Following data is shown in information viewDigital Zoom Setting the ZoomTelephoto/Wide Angle Settings ShortcutPress the button to cycle through the flash settings Shooting in Auto ModeUsing the Flash Shoot Flash is set to fire when the indicator shines red Using the Self-TimerFlash Settings Red-Eye ReductionUsing the Focus Lock Situations Not Suited to Autofocus PhotographyReplaying Images Erasing Single Images Button and pressing the buttonShoot Shooting in Manual ModeFunctions Available only in manual mode Shooting in Image Mode Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Horizontal Series Vertical Series 2 MatrixCamera Positioning How to Frame a SubjectWhat is the Stitch Function? LandscapesDocuments Turn the Mode Dial to the position LCD monitor will turn onShooting Shoot the first frame Use Buttons to select a setting ResolutionTurn the Mode Dial to Position. Press the Menu button 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 Shooting with the AE Lock Setting the Exposure Metering MethodCenter-Weighted Adjusting Image Quality Settings Recording Settings Switching the Digital Zoom On/OffReview Feature Switching the Review Feature On/OffResetting the File Number File Number Conventions Rotating an Image Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the buttonPress the button again to end the magnification mode Pressing the button. pJumping Images Press the Menu button to end the Rotate featureTurn the Mode Dial to the position Press the Jump button Starting a Slide Show Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the Display buttonViewing Image Information Selecting Slide Show Images Use the and buttons to select ProgramPress the Menu button to close the Select menu Setting the Play TimePress the button to unmark the selected image Setting the Auto Replay On/Off Selecting Images for PrintingPress the Menu button to close the Print menu Maximum of 998 images may be marked for printing Setting the Date/Time Print FunctionSelecting the Print Type 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 AppendicesLens Camera MaintenanceCamera Body 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 Recording Functions Image Quality SettingsList of Functions Specifications PowerShot S10 PowerShot S20Recording Media Battery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Symbols IndexStitch Assist Canon Customer Support Canon Belgium N.V. / S.A Canon Euro-Photo GmbHCanon Italia S.p.A Canon Luxembourg S.ACanon Marketing Services Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. BhdIE-031-V1 0100CH4.2 Canon INC