178 | Canon S50 guide

Sound		24, 40 - 41, 155
Stitch Assist Mode (				) 59
Framing Subjects				59
Shooting		60
Strap	11

				T
Telephoto		35
Transfer Order
Reset	142
Selecting Images				142
Troubleshooting			167 - 169

				V
Video System			144, 154
Viewfinder
LCD Monitor			12, 28
Optical		11, 32
Volume
Replay		152
Shooting		152

				W
WAVE Files		30, 44, 113
White Balance			80
Wide Angle		35

				Z
Zoom	35, 65, 106

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Contents

Camera User Guide Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to a ComputerUsing the Printer and Printing Shooting with the Camera Camera Body Temperature Language SettingAbout the LCD Monitor Video Format Symbols Used Set up Menu p My Camera Menu pQuestion? Look Here First How do I go about printing? About Printing p About the Thumb Index Printing, TransferringPage Table of Contents Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Image Transfer Settings Dpof Transfer Order Warranty Limitations Test ShotsPage Page Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Charge the Battery p Install the Battery pInstall the CF card p Turn the Shooting Mode dial to Shoot p Focus pView the recorded image p Front View Back / Bottom View Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode / Manual focus mode Blinking YellowFocus lock or adjusting the focus manually, p Controls Shooting Mode Dial Camera automatically selects settingsAuto p Image Zone Operating the Multicontroller Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor up and downMoving the cursor on the LCD monitor left and right Confirming a menu selection or moving AF frame Charging the Battery Pack Align the edge of the battery pack withBattery in the direction of the arrow For CB-2LT and CB-2LTE Before using it again Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsCharging the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Turn off the camera pThen slide it to the original position Until it clicks Battery Low Status Installing the Battery PackRequired for an extended period Button Installing a CF Card CF Card Handling Precautions Using the Soft Case OptionalInstalling a CF Card Setting the Date / Time Select the Set up menu using a on the multicontrollerTurn on the camera p Press the button Set the date and time Setting the Date / Time Setting the Language Window Turning On/Off the Camera in Shooting Mode Turning the Power On / OffTurning On/Off the Camera in Replaying Mode Power-saving Function Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and image Slide the power/replay lever to the right p Shooting ModeReplaying Mode With the Lens Cover Closed Camera switches to Shooting mode Power Off Using the LCD Monitor Replaying Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Following displays in information view Simple display mode, the following information appears Using the LCD MonitorFollowing information may also appear with some image files About the Histogram Overexposure Warning Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Using the Viewfinder to ShootShooting with an Off-Center AF Frame Selected Shutter button features a two-stage action Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing Halfway Pressing Fully AF-assist Beam Pressing the Shutter ButtonAF-assist beam can be turned off p Telephoto / Wide Angle Using the Zoom Focal LengthDigital Zoom Selecting Menus and Settings Side of the LCD monitor Current settings icons appearPress Button Menu closes Menu switches as follows Rec. or Replay Set up My Camera Selecting Settings by Pressing the ButtonReplay menu appears Menu Settings and Factory Defaults Selecting Menus and SettingsButton Button Set up Changing My Camera Settings Select the My Camera menu using On the multicontrollerSelect a menu item using C or D on the multicontroller Pressing the button also switches between the menu tabs Pressing Turn on the camera p Slide the power/replay lever Registering My Camera SettingsRegistering CF Card Images and Sounds Select or using B or a on the multicontroller File Format of My Camera Settings Start-up Image Auto Mode Press the shutter button all the way p Auto Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Select OK using B or a on Multicontroller and press Reviewing the ImageChanging the Recording Format Right after Shooting Right after shooting, press Button while Changing the Image Display Duration Select a Review setting and press the buttonReviewing an Image Right after Shooting Movies can be shot with the following resolution Current setting is displayed Select the resolution you wish to set Using B or a on the multicontrollerChanging the Resolution and Compression Press the / / button Shoot the image Initial Shooting Next Shooting Mode Changing the File Format Select RAW using B or a on the multicontroller Using the Flash Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionPress the button to switch between flash modes Mode p Setting the Slow Synchro On.In the Rec. menu, set Red-eye toRec. menu, set Slow Synchro to On Appears on the LCD monitor Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects Night Scene ModeFast Shutter Slow Shutter Stitch Assist Mode Framing a Subject Stitch Assist Mode ShootingShoot the first image LCD monitor will turn on Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames Press after the last shot Movie Mode Press the shutter button all the wayRecording time in seconds Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously Macro Mode Press Button again to cancel the macro ModePress Button to turn the LCD monitor on Icon appears on the LCD monitor Self-Timer Select Drive mode using C or D on MulticontrollerWhen Shutter activates in two seconds Digital Zoom Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode pImages become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed Continuous Shooting Is selected Program AE Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Program AE Differences and Similarities between the and Modes Setting the Shutter Speed Setting the Shutter Speed Wide AngleTelephoto Shutter Speed Display Setting the Aperture Setting the Aperture Aperture Value Display Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Monitor if it is on When the Shooting Mode dial is set to Selecting an AF FrameAF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor Shutter button instead of pressing When the Shooting Mode dial is set to , , or Selecting an AF Frame Regarding the AF Frame Press Button to select Metering mode Button to turn on the LCD monitor Rec. menu, select Spot AE Point Switching between Light Metering ModesSelect the Center or AF Point option Then press the button Select a setting using B or a on the multicontroller Adjusting the ExposurePress Button Shoot the image Setting the White Balance Select * Auto using C or D on the multicontrollerPlease see the next page regarding the custom setting Press Setting a Custom White Balance Select Auto using C or D on Multicontroller Setting the White Balance Select * Effect Off using C or D on the multicontroller When is selectedChanging the Photo Effect You can shoot with different photo effects Sharpness ContrastChanging the Photo Effect Changing the ISO Speed Select BKT-Off in to cancel the AEB mode Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB ModeUse a to expand the range and B to contract it Shoot the image Press the / / button. The selected setting is saved Focus Bracketing Focus-BKT ModeShoot the image in manual focus p Page Halfway, press Button While pressing the shutter buttonRecompose the image and shoot AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off Icon Multicontroller cancels the FE lockButton, Compensating the Flash Adjustment +/- Flash Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment SettingsSelect Auto or Manual and press the button Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings Compensating the Flash Output Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Select an interval time using B or a on the multicontroller Select Intervalometer from the Rec. menu Down regardless of the power-saving function settings Interval shooting session will be cancelledPress the shutter button Image Shooting with Focus Lock Focus Lock Method Focus lock cannot be used while the Shooting mode is set to Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Shooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusFocus can be manually set That frame will appear magnified Focus the camera with the manual focus Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus101 Saving Custom Settings Settings that can be saved to the modeRec Menu Setting the Auto Rotate Function Select Auto Rotate in the Set up menuSelect On and press Button Information display is on Resetting the File Numbers Set up menu, select File No. ResetSelect On or Off and press the button You can select the way file numbers are assigned Slide the power/replay lever to Move between images using B or a on the multicontrollerDisplaying Images Individually Right Canceling the Magnified Display Magnifying ImagesImages can be magnified up to approximately 10 times 106 Slide the power/replay lever to the right Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index ReplayUp to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay Nine images appear at once index replay Jumping Between Images Press Button while in single replay p or index Replay pDisplayed images change Single Replay Select using B or a on the multicontroller and press Pausing and Resuming PlayViewing Movies Fast Forwarding / Rewinding Select Edit using B or a on the multicontroller and press Editing MoviesMovie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear 110 Overwrite Saves the edited movie under Select Save using C or D on the multicontroller111 Rotating Images in the Display Selectmenu.Rotate from the ReplayMenu 112 Select Record using B or a on Multicontroller, then press Attaching Sound Annotations to ImagesPlaying back the Sound Annotations Erasing the Sound Annotations When the slide show is over, press Button Automated Playback Slide ShowStarting a Slide Show Replay menu, select Slide Show and press Selecting Images for Slide Shows Press the button to switch to index replay 3 images115 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play TimeSelect a play time Repeat 117 Protecting Images Replay menu, select Protect and pressYou can protect important images from accidental erasure 118 To cancel instead of erasing, select Cancel and press Erasing Images IndividuallyProtected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 119 Erasing All Images Replay menu, select Erase All and pressFile 120 Set up menu, select Format Press To cancel formatting instead, select Cancel and pressFormatting a CF Card 121 About Printing 122 Print Settings for Direct Print Function 123 Selecting from the Print Order Menu 124 Reset p Turns the menu on/offNumber of copies 125 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 126 Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera Press the printer’s ON/OFF button to turn on the powerConnect the camera and printer using the connection cable 127 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 128 Printing 129 Cancel Printing Printing ErrorsPrinting 130 Setting the Print Style Selecting the Number of CopiesDirect Print Function Compatible Printer CP Series Direct Print Function Compatible BJ Printer Setting the Print Settings Direct Print Function 132 Setting the Printing Area Trimming You can specify which portion for an image gets printedPrior to Trimming 133 Press to close the setting menu Trim the Image Print Settings Dpof Print Settings Select Order using B or a on Multicontroller and pressSelecting Images for Printing Replay menu, select Print Order and press Press the button to switch to index replay three images Select images for printingSingle Images All the Images on a CF Card Select Standard, Index or Both Print Type137 File No Date138 Resetting the Print Settings 139 Select OK using C, D, B or a on Multicontroller and press Printing with Dpof Print Settings140 Printing Errors p SizePostcard Size Restarting Printing Replay menu, select Transfer Order and press Selecting Images for Transferring142 Select images for transferring 143 Terminal on the camera 144 Downloading Images to a Computer 145 Follow the onscreen instructions to download the images 146 Downloading Directly from a CF Card Eject the CF card from the camera,To the computer 147 Some items may not appear in certain Shooting modes p Rec. Menu148 149 Replay Menu 150 Set up Menu 151 Set up Menu 152 153 154 My Camera Menu 155 Settings of each For details, see the table belowMy Camera Menu 156 Resetting the Settings to Default Select OK using B or a on Multicontroller, then pressTurn on the camera Press the button for longer than 5 seconds List of Messages Incompatible RAW format Cannot magnify You attempted to magnify an image that wasDifferent format, or edited on a computer Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image that was Or the paper feed isn’t operating correctly No InkInk List of Messages Message or error code may not display with some models 161 Using an AC Adapter Kit Optional 162 163 Using a Car Battery Charger Optional 164 Using the Waterproof Case Optional 165 Camera Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting 167 Troubleshooting 168 169 ISO Speed p Specifications 170 171 Specifications Battery Performance Battery Pack NB-2L at full charge172 Approximate Image File Sizes Estimated CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images173 Dimensions 91 ⋅ 29.5 ⋅ 56 mm ⋅ 1.2 ⋅ 2.2 Weight 174 CompactFlash Card 175 Index 176 177 178 Digital Camera, Model PC1048 179 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 180