Canon S20 operating instructions Camera will not record CF card slot cover is open

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Problem	Cause(s)	Solution(s)
Camera will not record	CF card slot cover is open	• Insert CF card until the ejector button is
	(Display panel flashes “CF”)	fully extended and close the slot cover.

	CF card full (Display panel shows	• Replace the CF card.
	“0”, continuous beep sounds	• Download and then erase all or some of
	when shutter button pressed	the card’s images to create space.
	halfway)

CF card not formatted correctly (Display panel flashes “CF”)

•Reformat the CF card.

•If reformatting does not work, the logic circuits of the CF card may be faulty or damaged. Please consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Lens will not retract	CF card slot cover opened
	immediately after Mode Dial
	turned to

•After closing the CF card slot cover, try turning the Mode Dial to Off again.

Battery cover opened immedi-	• After closing the battery cover, try
ately after Mode Dial turned to	turning the Mode Dial to Off again.

Battery consumed quickly Battery charge reduced by low surrounding temperature

•Place the battery in a warm place like your pocket prior to recording in places that are relatively cold. [See Lithium Batteries, p. 18]

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Contents Camera User Guide Precautions Disclaimer Canadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC NoticeRèglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio Table of Contents Selecting Images for Printing Setting the Auto Replay On/OffErasing Use of the Equipment in a Foreign Country Test ShotsSafety Precautions Read This First Page Read This First Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended StorageFront View Guide to ComponentsLens Back View Indicators p Mode Dial pOperation Panel Mode Dial Upper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Display PanelCharging the Battery Pack Preparing the Battery PackInstalling the Battery Lithium Batteries Close the battery coverBattery Performance Using the AC AdapterPowerShot S10/PowerShot S20 Test ConditionsInstalling a CF Card CF Cards and Estimated Capacities About CF CardsHow to Remove the Windows Standard Driver Precautions with CF CardsHow to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver Setting the Menu Language Setting the Date and TimeSet the date, time and date format Press the SET buttonPass the other end of the wrist strap through the small loop Attaching the Wrist StrapTurn the camera Mode Dial to Or position Connecting to a TVTV connection cannot be used for the Stitch Assist mode Turn on the TV and adjust its settings to video inputPower Save Function Turning the Power On/OffShooting Mode Play ModeUsing the LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderPressing Halfway Using the Shutter ButtonPressing Fully Following data is shown in information viewTelephoto/Wide Angle Settings Setting the ZoomDigital Zoom ShortcutUsing the Flash Shooting in Auto ModePress the button to cycle through the flash settings Flash Settings Using the Self-TimerShoot Flash is set to fire when the indicator shines red Red-Eye ReductionSituations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Using the Focus LockReplaying Images Button and pressing the button Erasing Single ImagesFunctions Available only in manual mode Shooting in Manual ModeShoot Shooting in Image Mode Horizontal Series Vertical Series 2 Matrix Shooting in Stitch Assist ModeWhat is the Stitch Function? How to Frame a SubjectCamera Positioning LandscapesShooting Turn the Mode Dial to the position LCD monitor will turn onDocuments Shoot the first frame Turn the Mode Dial to Position. Press the Menu button ResolutionUse Buttons to select a setting CompressionShots will be a little longer Shooting Close-Ups Macro ModeYou can take a shot anytime by pressing the shutter button Adjusting the Exposure CompensationSetting the White Balance Center-Weighted Setting the Exposure Metering MethodShooting with the AE Lock Adjusting Image Quality Settings Switching the Digital Zoom On/Off Recording SettingsResetting the File Number Switching the Review Feature On/OffReview Feature File Number Conventions Press the button again to end the magnification mode Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the buttonRotating an Image Pressing the button. pTurn the Mode Dial to the position Press the Jump button Press the Menu button to end the Rotate featureJumping Images Viewing Image Information Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the Display buttonStarting a Slide Show Use the and buttons to select Program Selecting Slide Show ImagesPress the button to unmark the selected image Setting the Play TimePress the Menu button to close the Select menu Selecting Images for Printing Setting the Auto Replay On/OffPress the Menu button to close the Print menu Selecting the Print Type Setting the Date/Time Print FunctionMaximum of 998 images may be marked for printing Setting the File Number Print Function Resetting Print Settings Erasing All Images Quick EraseProtecting Images Protected images will be shown with the icon Displaying the Setup Menu Camera SettingsAdjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Setting the Beep On/OffFormatting a CF Card Setting the Date/TimePressing Button Setting the LanguageAppendices Replacing the Button BatteryCamera Body Camera MaintenanceLens Optical ViewfinderProblem Causes Solutions TroubleshootingCamera will not record CF card slot cover is open Period of time, such as one year Battery pack life exceeded With surroundings Positive + setting Following codes may appear in the display panel List of Message CodesFollowing messages may appear in the display panel List of MessagesCannot rotate List of Functions Image Quality SettingsRecording Functions PowerShot S10 PowerShot S20 SpecificationsRecording Media Battery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Index SymbolsStitch Assist Canon Customer Support Canon Italia S.p.A Canon Euro-Photo GmbHCanon Belgium N.V. / S.A Canon Luxembourg S.ACanon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Canon Marketing ServicesIE-031-V1 0100CH4.2 Canon INC