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Canon PowerShot S45 Selecting an AF Frame, When the Shooting Mode dial is set to, , , or, Press

Models: PowerShot S45

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Selecting an AF Frame

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following way.

When the Shooting Mode dial is set to, , , or

You can set the AF frame to Auto Selection (AiAF) or to center-point. When Auto Selection (AiAF) is selected, the camera automatically selects an AF frame from 9 points to focus according to the shooting conditions. With the digital zoom, the center-point AF-frame is always selected.

1	Press	.
	• The AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor.

2 Select the auto selection or center-point AF frame using CDB or A on the multicontroller.

		e.g. Auto Selection	e.g. Center-point

3	Press	.
3	• You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by
	pressing the shutter button instead of pressing			.

4 Shoot the image.

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Canon PowerShot S45 manual Selecting an AF Frame, When the Shooting Mode dial is set to, , , or, Press, Shoot the image

Contents

ENGLISH Please start by reading the Precautions on page 4 of this manualCamera User Guide Shooting with the Camera Installing the SoftwareConnecting the Camera to a Computer Using the Printer and PrintingAbout the LCD Monitor Camera Body TemperatureLanguage Setting Charging the Date/Time BatteryAbout this Camera User Guide Symbols UsedQuestion? Look Here First Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions About the Thumb IndexConnecting Quick StartComponents Guide Table of ContentsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsShooting - Selecting Particular Effects ReplayingErasing Please Read Safety PrecautionsWarranty Limitations Read This FirstWarnings 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 Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsCautions Preventing MalfunctionsQuick Start Charge the Battery pInstall the Battery p Install the CF card pautofocus is set Focus pShoot p View the recorded image pComponents Guide Front ViewTripod Socket Back / Bottom ViewDC Coupler Cable Cover p CF Card Slot/Battery Cover p. 17 Strap Mount Viewfinder p Attaching the Wrist StrapUpper Indicator ControlsLower Indicator Creative Zone Shooting Mode DialAuto p Image ZoneConfirming a menu selection or moving the AF frame Operating the MulticontrollerMoving the cursor on the LCD monitor up and down Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor left and rightBattery charger model names and types vary by region For CB-2LT Charging the Battery PackAlign the edge of the battery pack with the battery in the direction of the arrowBattery Pack Handling Precautions Installing the Battery Pack Change Battery Low StatusInstalling the Battery Pack continued See Battery Performance pthe direction of the arrow to open the Installing a CF CardSlide the CF card slot/battery cover in Turn off the camera pCF Card Handling Precautions Using the Soft Case OptionalTurn on the camera p Setting the Date / Time3 Select the Set up menu using A on the multicontroller 4 Select Date/Time using C or D on the multicontroller, then pressSetting the Date / Time continued Setting the Language Turning On/Off the Camera in Shooting Mode Turning the Power On / OffSlide the power/replay lever to the right again Basic FunctionsTurning on the camera without the startup sound and image Power-saving Function2 Shooting Mode Switching between Shooting and Replaying1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right p 1 Open the lens cover pShooting Mode Power OffPressing the shutter button halfway Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions2 Replaying Mode Using the LCD Monitor2 Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Recordable Movie Time Spot AE Point sec Frame AF Frame Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorMF Manual Focus Indicator Aperture Value Recordable Images or 2 Shooting ModeTotal Aperture Value Shutter Speed Histogram Movie Length Using the LCD Monitor continued2 Replaying Mode File Number Image Number Shooting and Total Date / Time Display ImageAbout the Histogram Notice Concerning ShootingOverexposure Warning Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Using the Viewfinder to ShootShooting with an Off-Center AF Frame Selected Pressing Halfway Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing Fully AF-assist Beam Pressing the Shutter Button continuedto zoom out Using the Zoom Focal LengthTelephoto / Wide Angle Digital Zoombutton or the Selecting Menus and Settings2 Select a menu item using C or D on the multicontroller 3 Select setting contents using B or A on the multicontroller4 Select setting contents using B or A on the multicontroller Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button2 Switch between menu tabs using B or A on the multicontroller 3 Select a menu item using C or D on the multicontrollerAvailable Settings Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsButton Selecting Menus and Settings continuedMenu Available SettingsSet up Menu Item4 Select a menu item using C or D on the multicontroller Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings 3 Select the My Camera menu using A on the multicontrollerbutton 5 Select setting content using B or A on the multicontrollerbutton closes the menu and makes the settings take Press theRegistering CF Card Images and Sounds Registering My Camera SettingsSlide the power/replay lever 4 Select the My Camera menu using A on the multicontrollerappears Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter Sound File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up Image Turn the shooting mode dial to Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsAuto Mode 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode pFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Auto Mode continuedChanging the Recording Format Right after Shooting 2 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller and pressReviewing an Image Right after Shooting Reviewing the ImageRec. menu, select Review 2 Select a Review setting and press the buttonChanging the Image Display Duration In the2 Press the / / button Changing the Resolution and Compression3 Select L* 2272 x 1704 using C or D on the multicontroller 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to the desired Shooting modeSelect the resolution you wish to set Settings change to those of the next mode Volume of an image approximate p.173Types of CF cards and resolution p Resolution and Compression after Change3 Select L* 2272 x 1704 using C or D on the multicontroller Changing the File Format1 Turn the shooting mode dial to , , , or 2 Press the5 Press or the / / button 6 Shoot the image 4 Select RAW using B or A on the multicontrollerShooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Shoot the image Using the FlashSetting the Red-eye Reduction Function 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes1 In the Rec. menu, set Red-eye to On Setting the Slow Synchro1 In the Rec. menu, set Slow Synchro to On mode dial to Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Turn the shootingTurn the shooting mode Night Scene ModeFast Shutter Turn the shooting mode dial toFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Slow ShutterTurn the shooting mode dial toFraming a Subject Stitch Assist Mode3 Shoot the first image 2 Select the shooting sequence using B orShooting A on the multicontroller and pressMinor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software 5 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first 6 Press after the last shotPress the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie Movie ModeTurn the shooting mode dial to Press the shutter button all the wayPress the Macro Modebutton to turn the LCD monitor on Press the2 the multicontroller Self-TimerDrive mode using C or D on 3 Select or using B or A on the multicontroller and pressTurn the shooting mode dial to any Shooting mode except for See Selecting Menus and Settings pDigital Zoom 1 Press thePress the shutter button all the way to shoot Continuous Shooting3 Select 4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focusTurn the shooting mode dial to Program AEShooting - Selecting Particular Effects 2 Shoot the imageFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Program AE continuedDifferences and Similarities between theandModes Turn the shooting mode dial to Setting the Shutter Speed2 Select a speed using B or A on the multicontroller 3 Shoot the imageFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Setting the Shutter Speed continuedShutter Speed Display 3 Shoot the image Setting the Aperture2 Select a value using B or A on the multicontroller Turn the shooting mode dial toFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Setting the Aperture continuedAperture Value Display Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture 2 Select a shutter speed using B or A on the multicontroller3 Select an aperture value using C or D on the multicontroller 4 Shoot the imagePress When the Shooting Mode dial is set to, , , orSelecting an AF Frame Press4 Shoot the image When the Shooting Mode dial is set to , , orPress PressRegarding the AF Frame Selecting an AF Frame continued2 metering mode Switching between Light Metering Modesbutton to turn on the LCD monitor button to select theSee Selecting Menus and Settings p 3 In the Rec. menu, select Spot AE Point4 Select the Center or AF Point option then press the button 5 Shoot the imageAdjusting the Exposure 4 Press or the / / button 5 Shoot the image Setting the White Balance2 Select * Auto using C or D on the multicontroller 3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontroller5 Press or the / / button Setting a Custom White BalanceAuto using C or D on the 2 multicontroller6 Shoot the image Setting the White Balance continuedbutton 2 Select * Effect Off using C or D on the multicontrollerChanging the Photo Effect 3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontrollerSaturation ContrastSharpness 4 Press or the / / button 5 Shoot the image1 Press the 2 Select * ISO Speed using C or D on the multicontrollerChanging the ISO Speed 3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontroller1 Press the 2 Select * BKT-Off using C or D on the multicontroller4 Expand or contract the range using B or A on the multicontroller Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB ModeShooting - Selecting Particular Effects 6 Shoot the imageFocus Bracketing Focus-BKT Mode Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Selecting an AF frame p Switching Between Light Metering Modes p Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockThe AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off appears on the LCD monitor Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lockmulticontroller cancels the FE lock iconSelect Flash Adjust from the Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment SettingsCompensating the Flash Adjustment +/- Flash Adjust the compensation using B or ASwitching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings continued Flash Output using C or D onCompensating the Flash Output Adjust the compensation using B or AImage shot with the 1st Switching the Timing at which the Flash Firescurtain setting curtain setting1 Select Intervalometer from the Rec. menu 2 Select an interval time using B or A on the multicontroller4 Select the number of shots using B or A on the multicontroller Shooting Images at Set Intervals Intervalometercard slot/battery cover Press the shutter buttondown regardless of the power-saving function settings the interval shooting session will be cancelled2 subject you wish to shoot Shooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusShooting with Focus Lock Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to thebutton to turn on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it2 pressed and press the 1 Press the2 C or D on the multicontroller Shooting in Manual Focus ModePress and hold the button, then usePress Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto FocusFocus the camera with the manual focus the current focusing pointSelect Save settings from the Saving Custom SettingsSettings that can be saved to the mode 2 Set the setting contents you wish to saveSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Setting the Auto Rotate Function1 Select Auto Rotate in the Set up menu Select On and press theSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Resetting the File Numbers1 In the Set up menu, select File No. Reset 2 Select On or Off and press the buttonReplaying Slide the power/replay lever to the2 Move between images using B or A on the multicontroller Displaying Images Individually2 Slide the zoom lever toward Cancelling the Magnified Display1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right Magnifying Imagesbutton Slide the power/replay lever to the rightViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Replay Press the2 The displayed images change Jumping Between Imagesbutton while in single replay p. 105 or index 1 replay pViewing Movies 2 Select a movie using B or A on the multicontroller and press3 Select using B or A on the multicontroller and press Pausing and Resuming PlayEditing Movies 7 Select Overwrite or New File using B or A on the multicontroller 6 Select Save using C or D on the multicontrollerSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Rotating Images in the Display1 Selectmenu.Rotate from the Replay pressErasing the Sound Annotations 2 Select Record using B or A on the multicontroller, then pressAttaching Sound Annotations to Images Playing back the Sound AnnotationsAutomated Playback Slide Show B or A on the multicontroller 3 Select Start using C or D on theWhen the slide show is over, press the Pausing and Resuming a Slide Show4 Mark images to include in the show 3 Choose Select using D, and B or A on the multicontroller and pressSelecting Images for Slide Shows 1 Display the slide show menu p4 Select a setting using B or A on the multicontroller Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsSelect Set up using B or A on the 3 Select Play Time or Repeat using C or D on the multicontrollerThe display interval may vary somewhat for some images The set up menu closesPress the buttonpress Protecting Images1 In the Replay menu, select Protect and press See Selecting Menus and Settings p1 Set the camera to the replay mode p 3 Select Erase using B or A on the multicontroller and pressErasing Images Individually ErasingSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Erasing All Images1 In the Replay menu, select Erase all and press 2 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller and pressSee Selecting Menus and Settings p 1 In the Set up menu, select Format and pressFormatting a CF Card 2 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller and pressPrinting About PrintingDPOF Print Settings Print Settings for Direct Print FunctionTransfer Settings Selecting from the Print Order Menu DPOF SettingsDirect Print Function Borders p Reset pTurns the menu on/off Number of copies1 Turn off the camera p Connecting the Camera to a PrinterConnecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer Connect the camera and printer using the direct interface cableWhen the printer is properly connected to the Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera4 Press the printer’s ON/OFF button to turn on the power Connect the camera and printer using the cableConnecting the Camera to a Printer continued Printing 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 Selecting the Number of Copies p Setting the Print Style pPrinting Errors Cancel PrintingPrinting continued Setting the Print Style Setting the Print Settings Direct Print FunctionSelecting the Number of Copies press again Press the Setting the Printing Area Trimming1 In Replaying mode, press and choose Trimming using C or D on the multicontroller and press againChanging the Size of the Trimming Frame 3 Press the button to close the setting menuSetting the Portion of the Trimming Frame 2 Trim the Image1 In the Replay menu, select Print Order and press Print Settings DPOF Print Settings2 Select Order using B or A on the multicontroller and press Selecting Images for PrintingPrint Settings DPOF Print Settings continued 3 Select images for printingSingle Images All the Images on a CF CardSetting the Print Style Print TypeSelect Standard, Index or Both Press the DateFile No Print Settings DPOF Print Settings continued3 multicontroller and press Resetting the Print Settings2 Select Reset using B or A on the multicontroller and press Select OK using B or A on the4 Select OK using C, D, B or A on the multicontroller and press Printing with DPOF Print Settings2 Select Print using C, D, B or A on the multicontroller and press 3 Set the print style settings as requiredRestarting Printing 2 Select Order using B or A on the multicontroller and press Image Transfer Settings DPOF Transfer OrderSelecting Images for Transferring 1 In the Replay menu, select Transfer Order and pressSingle Images 3 Select images for transferringPress the button5 Turn on the camera in Shooting mode or Replaying mode p 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video modeViewing Images on a TV Set terminal on the cameraDownloading Images to a Computer Downloading Directly from a CF Card1 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB CableUSB port and the camera’s terminal Check that the camera is not connected to the computer Setting the Communication ModeSet Up menu, select Communication 3 Select Normal or PTP using B or A on the multicontrollerList of Menu Options and Messages Rec. MenuSets the output of the AF-assist beam AppendixLCD monitor after the shutter button is Sets the images that will be transferred Replay Menuautomatically powers down after a Set up MenuSet up menu and each sound Off Still beeps to warn of an errorshutter button is pressed all the way Set up Menu continuedSets how file numbers are assigned to AppendixSets whether or not images shot with Sets the video output signal standard Set up Menu continuedSets the start-up image when you turn My Camera MenuSets the start-up sound when you turn My Camera menu The settings of eachFor details, see the table below My Camera Menu continued2 Press the button for longer than 5 seconds Resetting the Settings to Default3 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller, then press 1 Turn on the cameraList of Messages because the image has some sound file recorded in an No Paper No print headNo print head is installed in the printer Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit OptionalAlways turn the camera’s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter p Using a Car Battery Charger Optional The display location cannot be moved up and down in magnified replay Using the Waterproof Case OptionalAppendix Camera Care and Maintenance Appendix TroubleshootingInsufficient battery voltage Close the CF card slot/battery cover, then turn off theSwitching between Light Metering Modes p Troubleshooting continuedthe ISO Speed p Appendix Switching between Light Metering Modes pSet the exposure compensation to a negative - setting Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC orPowerShot S45 SpecificationsImage zone Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Creative zone Program, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture PriorityImage output to Card Photo Printer CP-100 / CP-10 and Bubble Jet Specifications continued Battery Performance Battery Pack NB-2L at full chargeMovies CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesApproximate Image File Sizes Estimated MovieCar Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Optional Battery Pack NB-2LBattery Charger CB-2LT / CB-2LTE Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700Card slot type DimensionsWeight CompactFlash CardIndex Appendix Page Digital Camera, Model PC1033 FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radioFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode Default setting Setting selection is possible PRINTED IN JAPAN CDI-E064-010XXXXXXX 2002 CANON INC