Canon S31S guide

ExposureCompensation+ 2.0 stops in 1B-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) and Safety Shift is available.

ISO Speed	Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent
	* The camera automatically selects He optimal speedwhen
	Auto or High ISOAuto is set.
White Balance	TTL auto, Daylight, Cloudy,Tungsten, Fluorescent,
	Fluorescent H, Flash or custom
Built-in Flash	Auto, on, off
	* Red-eye reduction is available.
	FE lock, Slow synchro and lst-curtain/2nd-curtain flash are
	available.
Flash Range	Normal: 50 cm - 5.2 m (!.6 -	17ft.) (W)/
	90 cm- 4.0 m (3.0-	!3 ft.)(T)
	Macro: 30 - 50cm (!2 in. - !.6 ft.) (W) (ISOspeed = Auto)
Flash Exposure	+ 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Compensation
Flash Output*	3 stops
	* Can be set when flash exposure setting is [Oft]
Shooltng Modes	Auto
	Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture
	priority, Manual, Custom
	Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Sports,
	Special Scene*, Stitch Assist, Movie
	* Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Color Swap,
	Color Accent, Night Snapshot, Indoor
Continuous shooting	Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)
	Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (High-speed continuous shooting,
	Large/Fine mode)

Intervalometer

Self-timer

PC.controllad Shooting

Recording Media

Shooting interval: approx. 1 -60 rain. (l-rain. increments)

Number of shots: 2 - 100 shots (Maximum number of shots varies according to memory card capacity.)

Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2- sac. delay, Custom Timer

Available (USB connecUononly. Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.)

SD memory card/MultiMediaCard

(W): wide angle (T): telephoto

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Canon S31S appendix

Contents

Ficridge IIRcr 6UBBLEJErEfjl/It Customizingthe Camera Appendix Recorded Images Conventions Used in this Guide Contents Switching Between Focus Settings Bracketing Focus-BKT 109 105110 111 Support list supplied with your camera Handling PrecautionsPage Equipment Page Iiillliiiiill Iiliiliiliiililiiiiilli MrttBlT IItrm Stop using the camera immediately Front View BeforeUsingthe Camera- The ComponentsGuide Attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Neck Strap Back View Operation Panel Press the DISP. button Before Using the Camera OperationsShooting Mode a Playback Rec. Menu Custom Display Shootinginfo GridLines Histogram*p.19 Shooting Info*/Grid Lines Night Display Histogram ERecRed Diii ,il J l-l/,LI,I,iliiil i BI v,- i Shooting mode Standard Playback ModeRecordingPels Still image p Movie Tv Av M Detailed Overexposure Warning Home SET button Setting the Home/World Time ZonesSet up Menu Time Zone Use the or 1 button to select World Menu button Switching to the Destination Time Zone FUNC. Menu Use Button to select menu items Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera MenusUse Or I button to select An option Press the Menu button Rec Menu MenuMenu Item Reference Menu Item Options Reference Viewfioderl,2 LCDNiewfloder Print Menu Play Menu Options Set up MenuMenu Item Summery/Reference Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Menu Item Options My Camera Menu OK SET button Set up Menu Reset All OK , SET button Set up Menu Format SET button @ * Compression Shooting Recording Approximate Rec. Menu @ Slow Synchro @ On/Off PAv Types of Image Stabilization Rec. Menu = is ModeContinuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off Zoomed 0 cm away from the flower Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed Shooting SCN P Tv Av MPress the to display Rec. Menu # Cont. Shooting /1 Selecting a Continuous Shooting MethodPress the Menu button Press the to display BJ, or M Shoot Rec. Menu Self-timer W*l/m Changing the Self-Timer Countdown Time Select Delay* or Shots SET button Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots mRec. Menu Self-timer Tv Av M Using the Mode Dial PresstheISObutton FUNC, button Recording Pixels/Frarne Rate Changing Movie Recording Pixels and Frame RatesMovie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates Press the shutter button all the way to shoot Image Shooting Still Images while Shooting a Movie Set up menu P Audio Changing the Sound ModeMic Level = set the sound Wind Filter On*/Off Sampling Rate KHz*/11.025 kHz/22.050 kHz Shoot the first frame the sequence Use the 41 or 1 button to select Shooting sequence Use the or 1 button to select Color Accent SET button Shooting with Color Accent Mode Use the or 1 button to select Color Swap , SET button Shooting with Color Swap ModeComplete the setting with the SET button, and shoot Complete the setting with the SET button, and shoot Rec. menu . Save Original On/Off Saving Original Images Program AE Tv Av M Use the or 1 button to select the shutter speed, then shoot Tv Setting the Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Display AM Setting the Aperture Aperture Setting Display Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureSafety Shift Use the or button to select the aperture value, then shoot ScN P Iv Av M Advanced Shooting Functions Registering a Function Using the Shortcut ButtonRec. Menu Set Shortcut button Press the button EThe AF frame appears in green Press the buttonPage Shooting with the AF Lock MF button Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Rec. Menu AF Mode Continuous/Single Button Set the amount of focus position Offset with the or I button Tv AvM ISO Speed Settings = P Tv Av Recompose the image and shoot Changing shutter speed and aperture value combinations Tv Av Methods MeteringFUNC. Menu Spot AE Point AF Frame SCN*c PTv Av Tv Av Tungsten White Balance SettingsFUNC. Menu *Auto Press the SET button Using the Custom White BalanceFUNC. Menu * Auto Custom 11 c Overall impression of an image and shoot Colors SettingsFUNC. Menu * My Colors Off Custom Color @ SET button Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode Auto*/Manual Rec. Menu l, Flash Adjust FUNC. Menu Flash Flash Output Rec. Flash Sync , 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain Interval Time and No. of shots SET button Rec. , Intervalometer Press the shutter button Tv AvMC Rec. Menu a# Save Settings ScN P Tv Av M Setup Menu Auto Rotate On/Off Set up Menu Create Folder Create a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Auto Reset Ill Set up Menu , FileFile No. Reset Function Numbering Continuous*1 MemoryCard1 MemoryCadI MemoCad2 File and Folder Numbers J lle Playback/Erasing Turn the zoom lever toward Switch the display nine images at a time Single Image playback Mode, press the button Operating the Movie Control Panel Select Play and press the SET button Select Rtr i F rtFMovie To select Select New File or Overwrite Press the SET button Play Menu Play Menu F Play Menu @ Select OK, and press the SET button Sound Memo Panel I i !.., ! i i , i LVA=. ii ,..1i tTSl Iii T-. =Press the L button while playing back images Play Menu L Play Menu U Sound PlaybackUse Button Select Sound Select from L, I1, rl, , rl, or Types of Slide ShowsPlay Menu Types of Effects Start SET button DateFolder Select to SET button Select images for the Slide Show SE toUse Or 1 button To move Select or Number indicating Select Play Time or Repeat Then the desired option Set up SET buttonAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings OK SET button Select an image you want to protect using the or 1 button Images for printing Print Settings/Transfer SettingsUsing the or I1button to select OK # SET button Index Menu , Print Settings Setting Print StyleStandard Print Type Il a-i F.--tn-hlL.,t i-ii ,--tl £ i i i ii i j .1 m -.zoi Select OK and press the SET button Single Images Order SET button Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode Power on the camera Registering My Camera Settings Changing My Camera SettingsMode My Camera Menu Menu Item Use the or I button to select the contents you wish to set Select an image or record a sound Mode My Camera Menu € Menu Item to registerSelect or and press DISP. button Select OK and press the SET button Troubleshooting Ccosanddooenetoonst,t Thlaeam Protect Compliantcameras Flashtoosong M, an mo esofSpeclaScene P35 Page Page Isincorrect. menup32 Lust of Messages Youturnedonthe camerawithouta memorycardinstalledPage Youattemptedto eraseoredita protectedimage,movieorsound Change the batteries Appendix Never use batteries that look like this Page Guide p Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Using Rechargeable BatteriesPage OIttakesapproximately4hours40minuteswithfourforthe Notamalfunction YoucanalsouseBattery/ChargerKitCBK4-200 Using a Compact Power Adapter Kit Sold Separately Tele-converter TC-DC58B Wide Converter WC-DC58A Area Close-up Lens 500D 58 mmPage Rec. Menu Converter Off*/WC-DC58A/ TC-DC58B Converter SettingsHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 Batteries Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32FCharge becomes Severely Limited Non-Use over Extended Periods Viewfinder and LCD Monitor ThefollowingcleaningmethodsLens TBIT PowerShot $3 isPage File Format Audio PlaybackModes Displayedinformationshootinginfo*,gridlines*,histogram WeightcamerabodyonlyApprox410g14.oz.5Eachofthedisplaylocations Directcompatible Number of Images Shot Battery Capacity SDC-512MSH Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Movies Image Data SizesStill Images MultiMediaCard Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Sold SeparatelySD Memory Card Sold Separately Sold Separately Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHEWide Converter Sold Separately Tele-converter NiMH Battery NB-3AH Sold SeparatelyConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E Close-up Lens 500D 58 mm Sold Separately Lens Hood LH-DC40 Index Menu 31,33 102103 Memo Memo Memo Memo Memo Trademark Acknowledgments Rglementation canadienne sur les interferences radio Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Sing Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ICento Ip,g