Canon S20 operating instructions

This guide is for both PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20 digital cameras.

Please read the notice on the next page before using your camera for the first time.

Refer to this guide for camera operating instructions and the Software Starter Guide for computer and

software related instructions.

Camera User Guide

Contents

Main Precautions Page Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Rglementation canadienne sur les interfrences radio FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PS 1025 and PC 1002) Table of Contents Basic Functions Page Erasing Camera Settings Read This First Please Read Test Shots Warning Against Copyright Infringement Use of the Equipment in a Foreign Country Safety Precautions WARNINGS Page Page Read This First CAUTION Preventing Malfunctions Preparing the Camera Guide to Components Front View Back View Operation Panel Mode Dial Display Panel Indicators Preparing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Install the 2CR5 lithium battery or the rechargeable Battery Pack NB-5H. Lithium Batteries Battery Performance Using the AC Adapter Installing a CF Card About CF Cards CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Precautions with CF Cards Setting the Date and Time Setting the Menu Language Attaching the Wrist Strap Connecting to a TV Basic Functions Before Shooting Turning the Power On/Off Power Save Function Using the Viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor Using the Shutter Button Setting the Zoom Shooting in Auto Mode Using the Flash Basic functions Flash Settings The flash cannot be fired in certain shooting modes. Red-Eye Reduction Using the Self-Timer You can also use the self-timer with the Mode Dial set to the , or position. Using the Focus Lock Situations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Basic functions Replaying Images Photographed images can be viewed in play mode on the LCD monitor. Erasing Single Images Shortcut Shooting Shooting in Manual Mode Shooting in Image Mode Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode How to Frame a Subject Camera Positioning Shooting Page Changing the Resolution/ Compression * This is a PowerShot S20 example. Compression Ratio Press the MENU button to accept the setting and return to recording mode. 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 800 x 600 pixels Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Mode) Shooting Continuously (Continuous Mode) Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Setting the White Balance Shooting with the AE Lock Setting the Exposure Metering Method Adjusting Image Quality Settings Recording Settings Switching the Digital Zoom On/Off Switching the Review Feature On/Off Resetting the File Number Page Replaying Magnifying an Image (Single Image Replay) Rotating an Image Jumping Images The display can be jumped forward or back. Viewing Image Information Automated Playback (Slide Show) Starting a Slide Show Selecting Slide Show Images Setting the Play Time Setting the Auto Replay On/Off Print Settings (DPOF Settings) Selecting Images for Printing Page Selecting the Print Type Setting the Date/Time Print Function Setting the File Number Print Function Resetting Print Settings Erasing Quick Erase Erasing All Images Protecting Images Page Camera Settings Displaying the Setup Menu Setting the Beep On/Off Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Camera Settings Setting the Date/Time Formatting a CF Card Setting the Language Shortcut Appendices Replacing the Button Battery Camera Maintenance Camera Body Lens Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor Troubleshooting Page Page Page List of Message Codes The following codes may appear in the display panel. List of Messages The following messages may appear in the display panel. Page List of Functions The functions available in each recording mode are listed below. Image Quality Settings Recording Functions Specifications PowerShot S20PowerShot S10 Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS100/100E (sold separately in some regions) Battery Pack NB-5H (sold separately in some regions) 80 Index Symbols A B C 81 N O P Q Canon Customer Support NORTH AMERICA EUROPE Page OCEANIA ASIA