Canon POWERSHOT S10 User's Guide

Please read this guide before using your PowerShot S10 for the first time.Please see the Software Starter Guide for instructions for connecting to a c

8• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean ormaintain the equipment. The use of these subst

9Read This First• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead tooverheating, burns and other

10• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury ordamage the equipment when wearing or holdi

11Preparing the CameraGuide to ComponentsThis section explains how to install the batteries, CFcard and wrist strap.* Used when the camera is connecte

12* The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Lessth

13Preparing the CameraOperation Panel• Omni Selector Button, (Telephoto) / (Wide Angle) Button(p. 29)• (Exposure/White Balance) Button(pp. 43

14Mode DialThe Mode Dial is used to select the recordingand play modes.• OffTurn the dial to this position when the camerais not being used. The len

15Preparing the CameraDisplay PanelThe camera status is shown in the display panel.Settings, the remaining image capacity and thebattery charge are am

16Preparing the Battery PackBattery Pack NB-5H, Compact Power AdapterCA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC CouplerDR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries are sold

17Preparing the Camera• The battery pack continues to dischargea minimal portion of its power whileinstalled in the camera, even with thecamera power

Disclaimer• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate andcomplete, no liability can be accep

184 Close the battery cover.• A flashing green indicator signals thatan image is being written to, or readfrom, the CF card. Do not open thebattery co

19Preparing the CameraBattery Performance• The actual performance may vary from the abovedata according to the shooting conditions and theselected re

20Installing a CF Card• Please note that CF cards formatted oredited in another manufacturer’scamera or application program may notoperate correctly i

21Preparing the CameraAbout CF Cards• CF cards are high-precision electronicdevices. Do not bend, apply force to, orsubject them to shocks or vibratio

22Precautions with CF CardsPlease note that the PC card icon may take amoment (about 1 minute) to appear on theTaskbar of certain computers after inse

23Preparing the CameraSetting the Date and TimeThe Set Date/Time menu will appear the firsttime the camera is turned on after it ispurchased. Use the

24Attaching the Wrist Strap1 Slip the small loop at the end of the wriststrap through the strap holder.2 Pass the other end of the wrist strapthrough

25Preparing the CameraConnecting to a TVThe supplied video cable (VC-100) can beused to connect the camera to a TV to use theTV as a viewfinder for re

26Basic FunctionsBefore ShootingTurning the Power On/Off1 Turn the Mode Dial to any position otherthan to power the camera. Thecamera power is off wh

27Basic functionsUsing the ViewfinderThe camera is equipped with an opticalviewfinder for composing ordinary photographs.1 Look through the viewfinder

1FCC NoticeDigital Camera, Model PS1025This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) Thi

28• The following data is shown in informa-tion view.• The last on/off setting of the LCDmonitor is saved when the power ismanually shut off. The came

29Basic functionssufficient built-in memory free, the nextimage can be recorded immediately after theprevious image.•With the LCD monitor in informati

30Shooting in Auto ModeIn auto mode, the focus, exposure and flashsettings are automatically set, making itpossible for anyone to photograph effortles

31Basic functions (Flash On)Flash fires with everyshot. (Flash Off)Flash will not fire3 Shoot.• The flash is set to fire when the indicatorshines red.

32the shutter activation. To deactivate the self-timer mode, press the button.• Turn the Mode Dial to to cancel aself-timed shot after the shutter b

33Basic functionsReplaying ImagesPhotographed images can be viewed in playmode on the LCD monitor.1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position.The last phot

34Erasing Single Images1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position.2 Press the MENU button.3 Use the button to select the [SingleErase]. Press the SET but

35ShootingShooting in Manual ModeIn this mode, you can manually select featuressuch as image compression, resolution,exposure compensation and white b

36Shooting in Image ModeIn image mode, the camera automaticallyoptimizes its shooting settings for specificcircumstances, such as landscapes, movingob

37ShootingShooting in Stitch Assist ModeIn Stitch Assist mode, you can shoot imagesthat overlap for later merging into a panoramawith software on a co

2Table of ContentsRead This First ... 5Preparing the CameraGuide to Components ...

38What is the Stitch Function?• Stitching is the process of mergingdigital camera images so that the seamsare invisible. Expansive scenes can bedynami

39ShootingDocumentsTo record close-ups of documents, shift thecamera above the document, keeping itparallel to the document.For averticalseries,tilt t

403 Shoot the first frame.• Press the SET button again if you wish tochange the image arrangement setting.• The settings for the exposure and whitebal

41ShootingChanging the Compression/ResolutionImages can be recorded at the followingresolution and compression settings.Resolution (Image Size)(Large)

42Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Mode)Use the macro mode to record subjects in therange of 4.7 to 18 in. (12 to 46 cm) from thetip of the lens. Always use

43ShootingAdjusting the ExposureCompensationUse the exposure compensation feature whena backlit object appears too dark or lights aretoo bright in a n

44Setting the White BalanceAdjust the white balance settings to respondto shooting conditions when you arerecording outdoors or under artificialillumi

45ShootingShooting with the AE LockWhen the AE lock is used, you can meter theexposure and focus independently. Use this functionwhen you need to chan

462 Hold the SET button. Press the or button to select a metering method.• Release the SET button to make the settingeffective.• In the spot mode, a

47Shooting• Contrast• Sharpness• Press the MENU button to close the menu.• The 0, +1.0 and +2.0 gain settings areequivalent to the respective ISO 100,

3ShootingShooting in Manual Mode... 35Shooting in Image Mode ... 36Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode ...

48Switching the Review Feature On/OffSetting this feature on or off determineswhether or not you can review the photo-graphed image in the LCD monitor

49ShootingOff: The last assigned file number is storedand the next available file number isassigned to an image recorded on anyCF card, including a ne

50ReplayingMagnifying an Image(Single Image Replay)1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position.2 Press the button.• You can use the , , and buttons to

51Replaying• Press the MENU button to end the Rotatefeature.• Rotating images in the display has noeffect on the recorded images.0°(Original)90°270°Ju

52Viewing Image Information1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position.2 Press the DISPLAY button.• The LCD monitor will cycle to the nextdisplay mode (sim

53Replaying3 Use the and buttons to select[Program].4 Use the and buttons to select [AllImages], [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3].5 Use the , ,

545 Use the and buttons to movebetween images and the button tomark the image.A number representing the order of themarked image in the slide sho

55ReplayingSetting the Auto Replay On/OffYou can set the slide show to close after itfinishes displaying all its images or toautomatically repeat.1 Di

563 Use the and buttons to select[Order]. Press the SET button.4 Specify the number of prints.Mark Selected ImagesSpecify one of the following for

57Replaying• Images will be printed in the order ofolder to newer.• A maximum of 998 images may bemarked for printing.• Please note that the print set

4ErasingErasing the Displayed Image... 60Erasing All Images... 60Protecting Images ...

584 Use the and buttons to select [On]or [Off].• Press the MENU button to close the Setupmenu.• The date printout will be in the styleselected in

59ReplayingResetting Print SettingsThis procedure deletes all the image printsettings, including the date and file numberprint settings.1 Display the

60ErasingErasing the Displayed ImageThe camera buttons can be used to delete thedisplayed image directly when in the singleimage replay (p. 33), multi

61Erasing3 Use the and buttons to select[OK]. Press the SET button.• If you want to stop the erase procedure,select Cancel.• Protected images are

62Protected images will be shown with the icon.• The image protection is removed if the SETbutton is pressed a second time after Step 3.• Press the b

63Camera SettingsDisplaying the Setup Menu1 Turn the Mode Dial to the , ,, or position.2 Press the MENU button.• The Rec. Menu or Play menu w

64Setting the Beep On/OffThe beep sounds when the shutter button oranother button is pressed during a menuoperation.1 Display the Setup menu (p. 63).2

65Camera SettingsSetting the Date/Time1 Display the Setup menu (p. 63).2 Use the and buttons to select[Date/Time]. Press the SET button.3 Set the d

66• Please note that formatting a CF carderases all the data on the card,including protected images, sound filesand print settings.• When a non-Canon

67AppendicesReplacing the Button BatteryIf the date/time settings menu displays whenthe camera power is turned on, the buttonbattery has lost its char

5Read This FirstPlease ReadTest ShotsBefore you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we highly recommend that you shoot severaltrial images

68Camera MaintenanceFollow the procedures below to clean thecamera body, lens, optical viewfinder and LCDmonitor when they become dirty.• Never use th

69AppendicesTroubleshootingProblem Cause(s) Solution(s)• Ensure that the battery cover is firmlyclosed.• Insert the 2CR5 lithium battery so that itste

70Problem Cause(s) Solution(s)• Insert CF card until the ejector button isfully extended and close the slot cover.• Replace the CF card.• Download and

71AppendicesProblem Cause(s) Solution(s)• Fully charge and discharge the batterypack several times to restore its capacity.• This battery pack can no

72Problem Cause(s) Solution(s)• Set the camera to a mode other thanSlow Shutter• Change the flash setting to Flash On.• Adjust the exposure compensati

73AppendicesList of Message CodesThe following codes may appear in the display panel.Pb: Image playback.CF: No CF card inserted or CF card slot cover

74List of MessagesThe following messages may appear in the display panel.Busy...: Image is recording on CF card or CF card is being read in play mode.

75AppendicesIncompatible JPEG format: You attempted to view an incompatible JPEG file.Corrupted Data: You attempted to view an image with corrupted da

76List of FunctionsThe functions available in each recording mode are listed below.Recording FunctionsImage Quality SettingsThe shaded areas indicate

77AppendicesSpecificationsPowerShot S10Lens: 6.3 - 12.6 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 to 70 mm) / F2.8 (wide angle) - F4.0 (telephoto)Digital Teleconv

6Safety Precautions• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautionsdescribed below. Always ensure tha

78Image Compression Level: NORMAL / FINE / SUPER FINESensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 100 to 400 (ISO 400 for gain up setting)Recording Pixels: 1,600 x

79AppendicesCompact Power Adaptor CA-PS100/100E (sold separately in some regions)Input Voltage: AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz)Rated Output: Charging: 7.2

80IndexSymbols2CR5 Lithium Battery 17AAC Adapter 19AE Lock 45Auto Mode 30BBatteriesAC Adapter 19Battery Cover Lock 12Charging 16Installin

81AppendicesMenusPlay 63Recording 63Setup 63Mode Dial 13, 14ModesAuto 30Image 36Macro 42Manual 35Stitch Assist 37Multi Image Replay

82Canon Customer SupportCanon Inc.30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo146-8501, JapanNORTH AMERICACanon U.S.A., Inc.Canon Customer Care CenterPhon

83AppendicesOCEANIACanon Australia Pty. Ltd.Info-Line: (02) 9805 2864Canon New Zealand Ltd.Info-Line: 0900-522666ASIACanon Singapore Pte. Ltd.79 Anson

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7Read This First• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in thisguide. Disassembly or altera