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Table of Contents
Preparing the Camera .............................................................. 15
Basic Functions.......................................................................... 27
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ...................... 41
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings......................... 44
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ..................................... 61
Replaying.................................................................................. 92
Erasing .................................................................................... 104
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)........................................ 107
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Read this First
Please Read
Test Shots
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Warranty Limitations
Warnings
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Cautions
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
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Focus (p. 34).
Shoot (p. 34).
View the recorded image (p. 46).
Front View
10 Components Guide
Components Guide
Back / Bottom View
12 Components Guide
Controls
Upper Indicator
Lower Indicator
Shooting Mode Dial
Operating the Multicontroller
Charging the Battery Pack
Preparing the Camera
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Installing the Battery Pack
18 Preparing the Camera
Installing the Battery Pack (continued) Battery Low Status
Battery Performance (Battery Pack NB-2L at full charge)
Using a Household Power Source
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Installing a CF Card
22 Preparing the Camera
Installing a CF Card (continued)
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)
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Attaching the Strap
Using the Soft Case (Optional)
Turning the Power On / Off
Turning On/Off the Camera in Shooting Mode
Turning On/Off the Camera in Replaying Mode
Basic Functions
28 Basic Functions
Turning the Power On / Off (continued)
Turning on the camera without the startup sound and image
Power Save Function
Switching between Shooting and Replaying
Slide the power/replay lever to the right (p. 27).
Open the lens cover (p. 27).
Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
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32 Basic Functions
Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode (continued)
2 Replaying Mode In simple display mode, the following information appears.
In detailed display mode, the following information also appears.
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Pressing the Shutter Button
Pressing Halfway
Pressing Fully
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Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot
Adjusting the Zoom (Focal Length)
Telephoto / Wide Angle
Digital Zoom
Selecting Menus and Settings
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults
This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings.
40 Basic Functions
Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)
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Customizing My Camera Settings
File format of My Camera Settings
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Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 45
You can change the following settings.
Checking an Image Right after Shooting
Checking the Image
Changing the Image Display Duration
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Review].
Select a Review setting and press the button.
Using the Flash
Setting selection is not possible.
Use the flash according to the guidelines below.
Press the button to switch between flash modes.
The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
48 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
Using the Flash (continued)
About the Red-Eye Reduction Function
Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
Night Scene Mode
Fast Shutter
Turn the shooting mode dial to .
Slow Shutter
Changing the Color Effect
Turn Shooting mode dial to .
Select a color effect using B or A on the
Stitch Assist Mode
Framing a Subject
54 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
Shooting
Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.
Turn the shooting mode dial to .
The LCD monitor will turn on.
Select the shooting sequence using B or A on the multicontroller and press .
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Movie Mode
Press the shutter button all the way.
Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie.
Macro Mode
Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on.
Self-Timer
Continuous Mode
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Drive Mode].
Select [ ] or [ ], then press the
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.
Digital Zoom
Changing the Resolution and Compression
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
62 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Approximate File Size for One Image
Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued)
Turn the shooting mode dial to the desired shooting mode.
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Resolution] or [Compression].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
Select a resolution or compression setting and press the
Resolution (excluding ) Compression
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Changing the File Format
Turn the shooting mode dial to , , or .
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [File Format].
Select [RAW] and press the
Program AE
Differences and Similarities between the and Modes.
Setting the Shutter Speed
Select a speed using B or A on the
Shutter Speed Display
Setting the Aperture
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Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Selecting an AF Frame
Select the AF frame using B or A on the
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Selecting an AF Frame (continued)
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
Press the button once.
Select a setting using B or A on the multicontroller.
Setting the White Balance
Press the button twice.
Select a setting using B or A on the
Setting a Custom White Balance
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Setting the White Balance (continued)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)
Press the button three times.
Expand or contract the range using B or A on the multicontroller.
Adjusting the Flash Output (Flash Exposure Compensation)
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
80 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (continued)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
Switching between Light Metering Modes
Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor.
Press the button to select the metering mode.
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point].
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Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus
Shooting with Focus Lock
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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor.
Press and hold the button, then use C or D on the multicontroller.
Manually Setting Image Characteristics
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select one of the above items.
Select a value for the item and press the button.
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Resetting the File Numbers
You can select the way file numbers are assigned.
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [File No. Reset].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).
Select [On] or [Off] and press the button.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode.
Medium 2 Small Movie Movie Superfine Compression
Fine Normal File JPEG Format RAW
Light Meterting Method
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 91
p. 87 p. 60 p. 87
ISO Speed Digital Zoom Contrast Sharpness Saturation
Viewing Images Singly (Single Image Replay)
Replaying
Magnifying Images
Slide the power/replay lever to the right.
Slide the zoom lever toward .
Reducing the size of the enlarged image until it displays in its original size
Slide the zoom lever toward .
Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Replay)
Jumping Between Images
Viewing Movies
Slide the power/replay lever to the right.
Display an image shot in mode using B or A on the multicontroller.
Rotating Images in the Display
Attaching Sound Annotations to Images
Press the button while replaying images.
Select using B or A on the multicontroller, then press .
Playing back the Sound Annotations
Erasing the Sound Annotations
Automated Playback (Slide Show)
Starting a Slide Show
Selecting Images for Slide Shows
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Protecting Images
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Erasing All Images
Formatting a CF Card
Selecting Images for Printing
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)
In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press .
Select [Order] using B or A on the
Select images for printing.
Setting the Print Style
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Connecting Card Photo Printer CP-10 to the Camera
Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional)
Slide the power/replay lever to the right to turn on the camera.
Printing
Selecting the Number of Copies
Setting the Print Style
Choose [Image], [Borders] or [Date] using C or D on the multicontroller.
Set the selection using B or A on the multicontroller.
Trimming (Printing a Portion of an Image)
Trim the Image.
118 Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional)
Printing (continued)
Press the button to close the setting menu.
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120 Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional)
Printing with DPOF Print Settings on Card Photo Printer CP-10 (continued)
Cancel Printing
Restarting Printing
Printing Errors
Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera
Connect the camera and printer using the cable.
Slide the power/replay lever to the right to turn on the camera.
Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional)
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Printing
Choose an image using B or A on the multicontroller and
Set the number of prints, the print style and cropping settings as required.
Choose [Print] using B or A on the
Selecting the Number of Copies
Setting the Print Style
Choose [Paper], [Borders] or [Date] using C or D on the multicontroller.
Set the selection using B or A on the multicontroller.
Trimming (Printing a Portion of an Image)
Trim the Image.
Press the button to close the setting menu.
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Cancel Printing
Restarting Printing
Printing Errors
Selecting Images for Transferring
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Transfer Order] and press .
Select [Order] using B or A on the
Select images for transferring.
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List of Menu Options 133
Rec. Menu
List of Menu Options
* Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes (p. 90).
134 List of Menu Options
Rec. Menu (continued)
p. 89
p. 87
p. 60
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Play Menu
136 List of Menu Options
List of Menu Options 137
Set up Menu
p. 34
p. 30
p. 34
p. 28, 96, 98
138 List of Menu Options
Set up Menu (continued)
p. 28
p. 142
p. 24 p. 106
My Camera Menu
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Resetting all of the Settings to Default
Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor
Camera Care and Maintenance
Appendices
144 Appendices
Troubleshooting
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146 Appendices
Troubleshooting (continued)
List of Messages
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Specifications
All data is based on Canons standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
PowerShot S30 / PowerShot S40
152 Appendices
Specifications (continued)
Battery Pack NB-2L
Battery Charger CB-2LT / CB-2LTE
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (optional)
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Index
Index 155
156 Index
Index 157
Canon Customer Support
158 Canon Customer Support
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