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Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Camera Body Temperature
About the LCD Monitor
Video Format
Language Setting
Charging the Date/Time Battery
About this Camera User Guide
(ii)
Symbols Used
Question? Look Here First.
About the Thumb Index
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Table of Contents
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ..................................... 67
Replaying................................................................................ 105
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Read This First
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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
Quick Start
Focus (p. 33).
Shoot (p. 33).
View the recorded image (p. 47).
Front View
Components Guide
Back / Bottom View
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Controls
Upper Indicator
Lower Indicator
Shooting Mode Dial
Operating the Multicontroller
Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack
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Installing the Battery Pack
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Installing a CF Card
Using the Soft Case (Optional)
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Setting the Date / Time (continued)
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Turning the Power On / Off
Turning On/Off the Camera in Shooting Mode
Turning On/Off the Camera in Replaying Mode
Basic Functions
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Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and image
Power-saving Function
Switching between Shooting and Replaying
Slide the power/replay lever to the right (p. 24).
Open the lens cover (p. 24).
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Using the LCD Monitor
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
L M1 M2 S
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2 Replaying Mode In simple display mode, the following information appears.
L M1 M2 S
In detailed display mode, the following information also appears.
The following information may also appear with some image files.
Using the LCD Monitor (continued)
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Using the Viewfinder to Shoot
Pressing the Shutter Button
Pressing Halfway
Pressing Fully
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Pressing the Shutter Button (continued)
AF-assist Beam
Using the Zoom (Focal Length)
Telephoto / Wide Angle
Digital Zoom
Selecting Menus and Settings
Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button (Only in Shooting Mode)
Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button
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Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults
Menu Items Selectable with the Button
Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions
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File Format of My Camera Settings
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Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting
Reviewing the Image
Changing the Recording Format Right after Shooting
Right after shooting, press the / / button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Select [OK] using B or A on the
Changing the Image Display Duration
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Review].
Select a Review setting and press the button.
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
Changing the Resolution and Compression
Movies can be shot with the following resolution.
Turn the shooting mode dial to the desired Shooting mode.
Select L* (2592 x 1944) using C or D on the multicontroller.
* The current setting is displayed.
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Changing the File Format
Turn the shooting mode dial to , , , or .
Select L* (2592 x 1944) using C or D on the multicontroller.
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Using the Flash
Press the button to switch between flash modes.
Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On].
appears on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Slow Synchro
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Slow Synchro] to [On].
Portrait Mode
Turn the shooting mode dial to .
Landscape Mode
Turn the shooting mode dial to .
Night Scene Mode
Fast Shutter
Turn the shooting mode dial to .
Slow Shutter
Stitch Assist Mode
Framing a Subject
Shooting
Turn the shooting mode dial to .
Select the shooting sequence using B or A on the multicontroller and press .
Shoot the first image.
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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
Digital Zoom
Continuous Shooting
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Program AE
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Program AE (continued)
Differences and Similarities between the and Modes.
Setting the Shutter Speed
Select a speed using B or A on the multicontroller.
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Setting the Shutter Speed (continued)
Shutter Speed Display
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Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
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Regarding the AF Frame
Selecting an AF Frame (continued)
Switching between Light Metering Modes
Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor.
Press the button to select the metering mode.
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Setting the White Balance
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Setting the White Balance (continued)
Changing the Photo Effect
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Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
From the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain] in [Flash Sync].
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Press the shutter button.
Shooting with Focus Lock
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus
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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.
Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus
Focus the camera with the manual focus.
Press .
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Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Select [Auto Rotate] in the [ (Set up)] menu.
Select [On] and press the button.
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Resetting the File Numbers
You can select the way file numbers are assigned.
In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [File No. Reset].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36).
Select [On] or [Off] and press the button.
Displaying Images Individually
Magnifying Images
Slide the power/replay lever to the right.
Slide the zoom lever toward .
Canceling the Magnified Display
Slide the zoom lever toward .
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay)
Jumping Between Images
Viewing Movies
Slide the power/replay lever to the right.
Select a movie using B or A on the
Select using B or A on the
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Select (Save) using C or D on the multicontroller.
Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using B or A on the multicontroller.
Rotating Images in the Display
Attaching Sound Annotations to Images
Press the button while replaying images.
Select (Record) 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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Formatting a CF Card
Printing
About Printing
Print Settings for Direct Print Function
DPOF Print Settings
Transfer Settings
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Connecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series)
Turn off the camera (p. 24).
Connect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable.
Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (continued)
Printing
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Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function)
Selecting the Number of Copies
Setting the Print Style
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Setting the Printing Area (Trimming)
Trim the Image.
Press to close the setting menu.
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)
Selecting Images for Printing
Select images for printing.
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Restarting Printing
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
Selecting Images for Transferring
Select images for transferring.
Viewing Images on a TV Set
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable
Downloading Images to a Computer
Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
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Downloading Directly from a CF Card
Rec. Menu
* Some items may not appear in certain Shooting modes (p. 180).
List of Menu Options and Messages
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Replay Menu
Set up Menu
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Set up Menu (continued)
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Set up Menu (continued)
My Camera Menu
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Resetting the Settings to Default
List of Messages
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Using an AC Adapter Kit (Optional)
Appendices
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Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional)
Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown.
Using the Waterproof Case (Optional)
Camera Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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Specifications
All data is based on Canons testing standard. Subject to change without notice.
PowerShot S50
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Battery Performance (Battery Pack NB-2L at full charge)
Specifications (continued)
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)
Approximate Image File Sizes (Estimated)
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Battery Pack NB-2L
Battery Charger CB-2LT / CB-2LTE
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (Optional)
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Index
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FCC Notice
Digital Camera, Model PC1048
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Rglementation canadienne sur les interfrences radio
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
