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Canon PowerShot S45 manual Appendix, Switching between Light Metering Modes p, reading is slow

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Subject bright in comparison

	Problem	Cause	Solution

	Subject in	Subject too close	• Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure
	recorded		compensation function (p. 93).
	image is too
	image is too	Subject bright in comparison	• Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting.
		Subject bright in comparison	• Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting.
	bright	to the background	• Use the AE lock or spot metering function.
		to the background	• Use the AE lock or spot metering function.
			See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (p. 90) and
			Switching between Light Metering Modes (p. 77)

		Light shining directly on	• Change the shooting angle.
		subject or reflected off
		subject into camera

		Flash set to On.	• Set the flash to Auto or Off.

	Flash will not	Flash set to Off.	• Set the flash to Auto or On.
	fire

	Image not	Incorrect video system	• Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or
	showing on TV	setting	PAL, for your TV (p. 154).

		Shooting mode set to	• The output will not appear on a TV monitor in
		(Stitch Assist)	(Stitch Assist) mode. Shoot in a different mode.

	Zoom does not	Zoom lever was moved	• Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode.
	operate.	while shooting in movie
		mode.

	CF card image	Currently used CF card has	• Use a CF card formatted with this camera.
	reading is slow	been formatted in a	See Formatting a CF Card (p. 121)
	Recording	different device.
	images on the
	CF card takes
	too long

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Contents

Please start by reading the Precautions on page 4 of this manual ENGLISHCamera User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Installing the SoftwareConnecting the Camera to a Computer Shooting with the CameraCharging the Date/Time Battery Camera Body TemperatureLanguage Setting About the LCD MonitorSymbols Used About this Camera User GuideQuestion? Look Here First Quick Start About the Thumb IndexConnecting Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsShooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Table of ContentsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings Components GuideReplaying Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsErasing Read This First Safety PrecautionsWarranty Limitations Please ReadWarnings Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power accessories Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsCautions Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsInstall the CF card p Charge the Battery pInstall the Battery p Quick StartView the recorded image p Focus pShoot p autofocus is setFront View Components GuideStrap Mount Viewfinder p Attaching the Wrist Strap Back / Bottom ViewDC Coupler Cable Cover p CF Card Slot/Battery Cover p. 17 Tripod SocketControls Upper IndicatorLower Indicator Image Zone Shooting Mode DialAuto p Creative ZoneMoving the cursor on the LCD monitor left and right Operating the MulticontrollerMoving the cursor on the LCD monitor up and down Confirming a menu selection or moving the AF framethe battery in the direction of the arrow Charging the Battery PackAlign the edge of the battery pack with Battery charger model names and types vary by region For CB-2LTBattery Pack Handling Precautions Installing the Battery Pack See Battery Performance p Battery Low StatusInstalling the Battery Pack continued ChangeTurn off the camera p Installing a CF CardSlide the CF card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open theUsing the Soft Case Optional CF Card Handling Precautions4 Select Date/Time using C or D on the multicontroller, then press Setting the Date / Time3 Select the Set up menu using A on the multicontroller Turn on the camera pSetting the Date / Time continued Setting the Language Basic Functions Turning the Power On / OffSlide the power/replay lever to the right again Turning On/Off the Camera in Shooting ModePower-saving Function Turning on the camera without the startup sound and image1 Open the lens cover p Switching between Shooting and Replaying1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right p 2 Shooting ModePreparing the Camera, Basic Functions Power OffPressing the shutter button halfway Shooting ModeUsing the LCD Monitor 2 Replaying Mode2 Shooting Mode 2 Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorMF Manual Focus Indicator Aperture Value Recordable Images or Shutter Speed Recordable Movie Time Spot AE Point sec Frame AF FrameFile Number Image Number Shooting and Total Date / Time Display Image Using the LCD Monitor continued2 Replaying Mode Total Aperture Value Shutter Speed Histogram Movie LengthNotice Concerning Shooting About the HistogramOverexposure Warning Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageShooting with an Off-Center AF Frame Selected Pressing the Shutter Button Pressing HalfwayPressing Fully Pressing the Shutter Button continued AF-assist BeamDigital Zoom Using the Zoom Focal LengthTelephoto / Wide Angle to zoom out3 Select setting contents using B or A on the multicontroller Selecting Menus and Settings2 Select a menu item using C or D on the multicontroller button or the3 Select a menu item using C or D on the multicontroller Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button2 Switch between menu tabs using B or A on the multicontroller 4 Select setting contents using B or A on the multicontrollerSelecting Menus and Settings continued Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsButton Available SettingsMenu Item Available SettingsSet up Menu3 Select the My Camera menu using A on the multicontroller Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings 4 Select a menu item using C or D on the multicontrollerPress the 5 Select setting content using B or A on the multicontrollerbutton closes the menu and makes the settings take button4 Select the My Camera menu using A on the multicontroller Registering My Camera SettingsSlide the power/replay lever Registering CF Card Images and Soundsappears File Format of My Camera Settings Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter SoundStart-up Image 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode p Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsAuto Mode Turn the shooting mode dial toAuto Mode continued Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pReviewing the Image 2 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller and pressReviewing an Image Right after Shooting Changing the Recording Format Right after ShootingIn the 2 Select a Review setting and press the buttonChanging the Image Display Duration Rec. menu, select Review1 Turn the shooting mode dial to the desired Shooting mode Changing the Resolution and Compression3 Select L* 2272 x 1704 using C or D on the multicontroller 2 Press the / / buttonSelect the resolution you wish to set Resolution and Compression after Change Volume of an image approximate p.173Types of CF cards and resolution p Settings change to those of the next mode2 Press the Changing the File Format1 Turn the shooting mode dial to , , , or 3 Select L* 2272 x 1704 using C or D on the multicontroller4 Select RAW using B or A on the multicontroller 5 Press or the / / button 6 Shoot the imageShooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes Using the FlashSetting the Red-eye Reduction Function Shoot the imageSetting the Slow Synchro 1 In the Rec. menu, set Red-eye to On1 In the Rec. menu, set Slow Synchro to On Turn the shooting Portrait ModeLandscape Mode mode dial toTurn the shooting mode dial to Night Scene ModeFast Shutter Turn the shooting modemode dial to Slow ShutterTurn the shooting Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pStitch Assist Mode Framing a SubjectA on the multicontroller and press 2 Select the shooting sequence using B orShooting 3 Shoot the first image6 Press after the last shot 5 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the softwarePress the shutter button all the way Movie ModeTurn the shooting mode dial to Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the moviePress the Macro Modebutton to turn the LCD monitor on Press the3 Select or using B or A on the multicontroller and press Self-TimerDrive mode using C or D on 2 the multicontroller1 Press the See Selecting Menus and Settings pDigital Zoom Turn the shooting mode dial to any Shooting mode except for4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus Continuous Shooting3 Select Press the shutter button all the way to shoot2 Shoot the image Program AEShooting - Selecting Particular Effects Turn the shooting mode dial toProgram AE continued Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pDifferences and Similarities between theandModes 3 Shoot the image Setting the Shutter Speed2 Select a speed using B or A on the multicontroller Turn the shooting mode dial toSetting the Shutter Speed continued Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pShutter Speed Display Turn the shooting mode dial to Setting the Aperture2 Select a value using B or A on the multicontroller 3 Shoot the imageSetting the Aperture continued Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pAperture Value Display 4 Shoot the image 2 Select a shutter speed using B or A on the multicontroller3 Select an aperture value using C or D on the multicontroller Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and AperturePress When the Shooting Mode dial is set to, , , orSelecting an AF Frame PressPress When the Shooting Mode dial is set to , , orPress 4 Shoot the imageSelecting an AF Frame continued Regarding the AF Framebutton to select the Switching between Light Metering Modesbutton to turn on the LCD monitor 2 metering mode5 Shoot the image 3 In the Rec. menu, select Spot AE Point4 Select the Center or AF Point option then press the button See Selecting Menus and Settings pAdjusting the Exposure 3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontroller Setting the White Balance2 Select * Auto using C or D on the multicontroller 4 Press or the / / button 5 Shoot the image2 multicontroller Setting a Custom White BalanceAuto using C or D on the 5 Press or the / / buttonSetting the White Balance continued 6 Shoot the image3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontroller 2 Select * Effect Off using C or D on the multicontrollerChanging the Photo Effect button4 Press or the / / button 5 Shoot the image ContrastSharpness Saturation3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontroller 2 Select * ISO Speed using C or D on the multicontrollerChanging the ISO Speed 1 Press theAuto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode 2 Select * BKT-Off using C or D on the multicontroller4 Expand or contract the range using B or A on the multicontroller 1 Press the6 Shoot the image Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsFocus Bracketing Focus-BKT Mode Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Selecting an AF frame p Switching Between Light Metering Modes pThe AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off icon Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lockmulticontroller cancels the FE lock appears on the LCD monitorAdjust the compensation using B or A Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment SettingsCompensating the Flash Adjustment +/- Flash Select Flash Adjust from theAdjust the compensation using B or A Flash Output using C or D onCompensating the Flash Output Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings continuedcurtain setting Switching the Timing at which the Flash Firescurtain setting Image shot with the 1stShooting Images at Set Intervals Intervalometer 2 Select an interval time using B or A on the multicontroller4 Select the number of shots using B or A on the multicontroller 1 Select Intervalometer from the Rec. menuthe interval shooting session will be cancelled Press the shutter buttondown regardless of the power-saving function settings card slot/battery coverAim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the Shooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusShooting with Focus Lock 2 subject you wish to shoot1 Press the Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it2 pressed and press the button to turn on the LCD monitorbutton, then use Shooting in Manual Focus ModePress and hold the 2 C or D on the multicontrollerthe current focusing point Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto FocusFocus the camera with the manual focus Press2 Set the setting contents you wish to save Saving Custom SettingsSettings that can be saved to the mode Select Save settings from theSelect On and press the Setting the Auto Rotate Function1 Select Auto Rotate in the Set up menu See Selecting Menus and Settings p2 Select On or Off and press the button Resetting the File Numbers1 In the Set up menu, select File No. Reset See Selecting Menus and Settings pDisplaying Images Individually Slide the power/replay lever to the2 Move between images using B or A on the multicontroller ReplayingMagnifying Images Cancelling the Magnified Display1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right 2 Slide the zoom lever towardPress the Slide the power/replay lever to the rightViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Replay button1 replay p Jumping Between Imagesbutton while in single replay p. 105 or index 2 The displayed images changePausing and Resuming Play 2 Select a movie using B or A on the multicontroller and press3 Select using B or A on the multicontroller and press Viewing MoviesEditing Movies 6 Select Save using C or D on the multicontroller 7 Select Overwrite or New File using B or A on the multicontrollerpress Rotating Images in the Display1 Selectmenu.Rotate from the Replay See Selecting Menus and Settings pPlaying back the Sound Annotations 2 Select Record using B or A on the multicontroller, then pressAttaching Sound Annotations to Images Erasing the Sound AnnotationsPausing and Resuming a Slide Show B or A on the multicontroller 3 Select Start using C or D on theWhen the slide show is over, press the Automated Playback Slide Show1 Display the slide show menu p 3 Choose Select using D, and B or A on the multicontroller and pressSelecting Images for Slide Shows 4 Mark images to include in the show3 Select Play Time or Repeat using C or D on the multicontroller Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsSelect Set up using B or A on the 4 Select a setting using B or A on the multicontrollerbutton The set up menu closesPress the The display interval may vary somewhat for some imagesSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Protecting Images1 In the Replay menu, select Protect and press pressErasing 3 Select Erase using B or A on the multicontroller and pressErasing Images Individually 1 Set the camera to the replay mode p2 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller and press Erasing All Images1 In the Replay menu, select Erase all and press See Selecting Menus and Settings p2 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller and press 1 In the Set up menu, select Format and pressFormatting a CF Card See Selecting Menus and Settings pAbout Printing PrintingPrint Settings for Direct Print Function DPOF Print SettingsTransfer Settings DPOF Settings Selecting from the Print Order MenuDirect Print Function Number of copies Reset pTurns the menu on/off Borders pConnect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable Connecting the Camera to a PrinterConnecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer 1 Turn off the camera pConnect the camera and printer using the cable Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera4 Press the printer’s ON/OFF button to turn on the power When the printer is properly connected to theConnecting the Camera to a Printer continued Selecting the Number of Copies p Setting the Print Style p 1 Choose an image using B or A on the multicontroller and press3 Choose Print using C, D, B or A on the multicontroller and press PrintingCancel Printing Printing ErrorsPrinting continued Setting the Print Settings Direct Print Function Setting the Print StyleSelecting the Number of Copies press again multicontroller and press again Setting the Printing Area Trimming1 In Replaying mode, press and choose Trimming using C or D on the Press the2 Trim the Image 3 Press the button to close the setting menuSetting the Portion of the Trimming Frame Changing the Size of the Trimming FrameSelecting Images for Printing Print Settings DPOF Print Settings2 Select Order using B or A on the multicontroller and press 1 In the Replay menu, select Print Order and pressAll the Images on a CF Card 3 Select images for printingSingle Images Print Settings DPOF Print Settings continuedPrint Type Setting the Print StyleSelect Standard, Index or Both Print Settings DPOF Print Settings continued DateFile No Press theSelect OK using B or A on the Resetting the Print Settings2 Select Reset using B or A on the multicontroller and press 3 multicontroller and press3 Set the print style settings as required Printing with DPOF Print Settings2 Select Print using C, D, B or A on the multicontroller and press 4 Select OK using C, D, B or A on the multicontroller and pressRestarting Printing 1 In the Replay menu, select Transfer Order and press Image Transfer Settings DPOF Transfer OrderSelecting Images for Transferring 2 Select Order using B or A on the multicontroller and pressbutton 3 Select images for transferringPress the Single Imagesterminal on the camera 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video modeViewing Images on a TV Set 5 Turn on the camera in Shooting mode or Replaying mode pDownloading Directly from a CF Card Downloading Images to a ComputerConnecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable 1 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’sUSB port and the camera’s terminal 3 Select Normal or PTP using B or A on the multicontroller Setting the Communication ModeSet Up menu, select Communication Check that the camera is not connected to the computerRec. Menu List of Menu Options and MessagesAppendix Sets the output of the AF-assist beamLCD monitor after the shutter button is Replay Menu Sets the images that will be transferredOff Still beeps to warn of an error Set up MenuSet up menu and each sound automatically powers down after aSet up Menu continued shutter button is pressed all the wayAppendix Sets how file numbers are assigned toSets whether or not images shot with Set up Menu continued Sets the video output signal standardMy Camera Menu Sets the start-up image when you turnSets the start-up sound when you turn My Camera Menu continued The settings of eachFor details, see the table below My Camera menu1 Turn on the camera Resetting the Settings to Default3 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller, then press 2 Press the button for longer than 5 secondsList of Messages because the image has some sound file recorded in an No Paper No print headNo print head is installed in the printer Using an AC Adapter Kit Optional AppendicesAlways turn the camera’s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter p Using a Car Battery Charger Optional Using the Waterproof Case Optional The display location cannot be moved up and down in magnified replayAppendix Camera Care and Maintenance Close the CF card slot/battery cover, then turn off the TroubleshootingInsufficient battery voltage AppendixTroubleshooting continued Switching between Light Metering Modes pthe ISO Speed p Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or Switching between Light Metering Modes pSet the exposure compensation to a negative - setting AppendixSpecifications PowerShot S45Creative zone Program, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority Image zone Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, SlowImage output to Card Photo Printer CP-100 / CP-10 and Bubble Jet Battery Performance Battery Pack NB-2L at full charge Specifications continuedMovie CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesApproximate Image File Sizes Estimated MoviesCompact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Battery Pack NB-2LBattery Charger CB-2LT / CB-2LTE Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 OptionalCompactFlash Card DimensionsWeight Card slot typeIndex Appendix Page Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Digital Camera, Model PC1033Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Default setting Setting selection is possible 2002 CANON INC CDI-E064-010XXXXXXX PRINTED IN JAPAN