Canon S100 manual Read This First, Test Shots, Use of the Equipment in a Foreign Country

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Read This First

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Test Shots

Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we strongly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the Canon digital camera or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) resulting in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine sensible.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and must be used in a manner that respects international and domestic copyright laws and regulations. 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 recorded for personal use.

Use of the Equipment in a Foreign Country

This camera is manufactured according to the specifications of the country in which it is sold and the warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Safety Precautions

•Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

•The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.

•In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories.

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Contents Camera User Guide Precautions Camera Body TemperatureTable of Contents Basic Functions Replaying/Erasing Read This First Test ShotsUse of the Equipment in a Foreign Country Read This First Read This First Read This First If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended StoragePreparing the Camera Guide to ComponentsFront View 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 Quick Start ShootingAngle icon Slide the mode switch to ReplayingErasing Shortcut 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 ImageUsing the Flash Press the button to cycle through the flash settingsAvailable with the , , , and modes Using the Self-Timer Red-Eye ReductionShooting Continuously Available with the and modes DisplayShooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Display orAdjusting the Exposure Compensation Setting the White Balance Available withModes 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 MenuSetting the Print Style Following settings can be selectedUse the or button to select Set up 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 LensTroubleshooting Camera will not operateCamera will not record Battery pack consumed quickly Battery pack will not chargeLens will not retract Image is blurred, out of focus, or not as expected Subject is too dark in imageCamera moved 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 Services Canon GmbHCanon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd FCC Notice Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsRèglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio IE-037-V1 0400Ni0.0 Canon INC