Canon S100 manual About the Autofocus Function, Using the Focus Lock

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Basic Functions

About the Autofocus Function

This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off-center.

Using the Focus Lock

The following types of subject may not be suited to autofocus photography. Use the focus lock in these situations.

Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings

Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition

Subjects that are moving quickly

When recording through glass, try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.

How to Use the Focus Lock

1.Aim the camera so that a subject at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the brackets in the optical viewfinder.

2.Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound.

3.Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way.

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Contents Camera User Guide Precautions Camera Body TemperatureTable of Contents Basic Functions Replaying/Erasing Use of the Equipment in a Foreign Country Read This FirstTest Shots Read This First Read This First Read This First If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended StorageFront View Preparing the CameraGuide to Components Back View Indicators Operation PanelCharging the Battery Pack Battery charger model names and types vary by regionHandling Precautions Do not charge the battery pack in poorly ventilated areasInstalling the Battery Pack Battery Performance Battery Pack ChargeUsing the AC Adapter optional Installing a CF Card CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesHandling Precautions for CF Cards Attaching the Wrist StrapSetting the Date and Time Angle icon Quick StartShooting Erasing Shortcut Slide the mode switch toReplaying Press the main switch until the indicator glows green Turning the Power On/OffAuto Power Down Function Turn off the power by pressing the main switch againShooting Using the Optical ViewfinderSlide the mode switch to the position ReplayUsing the Focus Lock About the Autofocus FunctionLCD monitor can be used to shoot or replay images Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode Pressing the button turns the LCD monitor on or offInformation Displayed Replay ModeInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor Single Image ReplayShooting Date Protection Status Shooting Mode Macro/InfinityFile Number White Balance Image QualityAuto Manual Black & White Stitch Assist Replay Mode Displays Nine Images Pressing the Shutter Button Shutter button features a two-stage actionMacro mode, the lower indicator also glows orange Pressing HalfwayUsing the Zoom Telephoto/Wide AngleZoom Setting Digital ZoomUse the or button to select a shooting mode Selecting a Shooting ModeCamera features the following shooting modes ShootingFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode Adjusting the Image Quality Approximate File Size of One ImageAvailable with the , , , and modes Using the FlashPress the button to cycle through the flash settings Using the Self-Timer Red-Eye ReductionShooting Continuously Available with the and modes DisplayShooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Display orAdjusting the Exposure Compensation Modes Setting the White BalanceAvailable with Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Framing a SubjectImages can be shot in two sequences Shoot the first frame in the seriesShoot the second image Shoot the third image Shooting/Replaying with a TV Monitor Replaying/Erasing Zooming an ImageSwitching between Sets of Nine Images Displaying Images in Sets of Nine Multi Image ReplayRotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90º or 270º clockwise in the displayAutomating Playback Auto Play As with the single image displayPausing and Resuming Auto Play Stopping Auto PlayProtecting Images Print Settings Dpof Settings Displaying the Print Settings MenuUse the or button to select Set up Setting the Print StyleFollowing settings can be selected Selecting Images for Printing Use the or button to select OrderUse the or button to select an image Image selection modeStandard/Both PressingResetting Print Settings Erasing Images Erasing Images SinglyErasing All Images Camera Settings Displaying the Setup MenuSwitching the Digital Zoom On/Off Resetting the File Number About File NumbersSaving the Shooting Mode Setting Switching the Beep On/Off Switching the Auto Power Down Function On/Off Formatting CF Cards Setting the Language Camera Body Care and Maintenance of the CameraAppendices LensCamera will not record TroubleshootingCamera will not operate Lens will not retract Battery pack consumed quicklyBattery pack will not charge Camera moved Image is blurred, out of focus, or not as expectedSubject is too dark in image Flash will not fire Subject is too brightList of Messages On, then shoot or replay. Problem Cannot complete Failed to save print settings ExxTurn the power off and then back Error code displays directly afterSpecifications PowerShot S100 Digital Elph / Digital IxusCB-2L CB-2LE Index DpofSingle Image Replay Canon Customer Support Canon Belgium N.V. / S.A Canon Euro-Photo GmbHCanon Italia S.p.A Canon Luxembourg S.ACanon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Canon Marketing ServicesCanon GmbH Règlementation canadienne sur les interférences radio FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations IE-037-V1 0400Ni0.0 Canon INC