Canon power shot S51S User's Guide

ENGLISHThe Components GuidePreparationsShootingPlayback/ErasingMenus and SettingsPrintingBasicDownloading Images to a ComputerCDI-E274-010 © 2007 CANO

8First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time1. Turn the camera on (a) in Shooting mode ( ) or Playback mode ( ).2. Select the item you wish to set usin

9ShootingShooting (Still Images)1.Turn the camera on in Shooting mode ( ) (p. 7).The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display on t

102. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.The shutter sound will play, and the image will record. The indicator will blink red while

11ShootingSelecting a Shooting Mode1. Set the mode dial to the desired mode (a).In the modes, use the W or X button to select a shooting mode (b).

12Image Zone(Special Scene)You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene.SnowShoots without a blue tinge and without making people ap

13ShootingImage ZoneStitch AssistAllows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a compute

14Using the Zoom1. Press the zoom lever toward or .The zoom can be adjusted from 36 – 432 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. While ad

15Shooting* When red-eye reduction is enabled (Advanced Guide p. 42), the red-eye reduction lamp lights when the flash fires.Red-eye reduction: This f

16Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro)Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items.This mode allows even closer shooting of the subjec

17Shooting• You cannot use the zoom in Super Macro mode (the zoom level is fixed at maximum wide angle).To cancel the macro mode, press button to di

The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called

18Using the Self-Timer1. Press the / button (a) and use the W or X button to cycle through self-timer settings (b). • When the shutter button is pre

19Shooting Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ()1. (Rec.) Menu [Self-timer].2. Press the SET button.3. Use the S or T button to select [D

201.Turn the mode lever to while pressing the release button (a).The last recorded image will display. If you have played back images between shooti

21Menus and SettingsSettings for the shooting, playback or print modes or such camera settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Re

22Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.a Press the MENU but

23PrintingConnect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a cable and simply press the button on the camera.1.Connect the camera to a

242.Turn the camera on in Playback mode and confirm that , or is displayed in the upper left of the LCD monitor (a).• The button will light blue

25Downloading Images to a ComputerThe following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods, depending o

26System RequirementsPlease install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows MacintoshOS Windows 2000 Service

27Downloading Images to a ComputerPreparing to Download Images Items to Prepare• Camera and computer• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied wit

1The Components Guide Front Viewa Zoom Lever (p. 14, Advanced Guide pp. 104, 105)Shooting: (Telephoto) / (Wide Angle)Playback: (Magnify) / (I

282.Connecting the camera to a computer.1. Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.Slip y

29Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a ComputerA window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is estab

30 Downloading Images to a ComputerThe following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to ap

31Downloading Images to a ComputerDownloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer)Use this method to download images using camera operations.Inst

32 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper2.Select or and press the button (or the SET button).3.Select images to download and press the button (or t

33Safety PrecautionsBe sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or el

2 Back Viewa LCD Monitor (Advanced Guide p. 13)b Viewfinder (Advanced Guide p. 13)c DC IN (Power input) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 166)d Terminal Co

3The Components Guide Controlsa (Print/Share) / (Shortcut) (p. 23, Advanced Guide p. 98)b (Flash) / (Microphone) Button (p. 14, Advanced Guide pp

4IndicatorsThe camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions.z Power/Mode Indicatorz IndicatorAttaching/Removing the Lens CapSq

5Preparations1.Installing the batteries.1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover lock (a) and open the cover (b).2. Insert the 4 supplied AA-size a

6 To Remove the Memory CardPush the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it.  Opening the LCD MonitorYou can p

7Preparations3. Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body until it clicks into place.When the LCD monitor clicks into place, the image will di