Canon PowerShot S95 User's Guide

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera.• Store this gu

10• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.• T

100You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.D stands for “Manual”.Set the mode dial to D.Make the setting.● Turn the Ê dial

101You can change the function assigned to the control ring. By performing operations with the control ring, you can enjoy the feeling of using a full

Making Settings using the Control Ring102Functions Assignable to the Control RingThe functions you can assign to the control ring are different depend

Making Settings using the Control Ring103Registering Functions to the Control RingYou can register which functions will be assigned to the control rin

104The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum br

Red-Eye Correction105Shadow CorrectChoose .● Follow Step 1 on p. 104 to choose , then press the l button.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to

106You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same

Adjusting the Flash Output107In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output.Set the mode dial to D.Choose the level of flash output.● After pressi

108You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings to your preference. To switch between registered settings, simply turn the mode dial to

109You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not com

Safety Precautions11• Use only the recommended battery.• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.• Unplug the power cord periodically and wip

Changing the Color and Shooting110Color SwapYou can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color.Choose Y.● F

Checking for Shut Eyes111Specify the range of colors to be swapped.● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to adjust the range of colors to be chang

112Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic im

113Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in

114You can choose between four Movie modes.Choose a Movie mode.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose E.● Pr

Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)115Choose the area to keep in focus.● Press the l button.● Move the zoom lever to chan

116You can choose between three image quality settings.Choose the image quality setting.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose

117You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting.Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.Lock the

118The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images

Editing119Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 31)You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies.Choose *.● Follow Steps 1

Safety Precautions12CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).Doing so

Editing120X Even if you move to a point other than a , only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is chosen. Only the po

121Using Various Playback andEditing FunctionsThis chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.• Press the 1 button to enter Playback m

122Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want.Move the zoom lever towar

123When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 132) or delete (p. 1

Viewing Images in Filtered Playback124Jump by and Images● In single image playback, press the o button, then press the op buttons to choose a jump

125You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.Choose [Slideshow].● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then

Checking the Focus126You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the

127Move the zoom lever toward k.● The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum facto

Changing Image Transitions128Choose an image.● Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next.X The chosen image will be displayed i

129Using the supplied Stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Turn off the camera and TV.Connect the c

13Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The l

130Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience.Turn off the camera and

Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV131Connect the camera to the TV.● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 130 to connect the camera to the TV.Display images.●

132You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 136).Choose a selection methodChoose [Protect]

Protecting Images133Choose images.●Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button.X will appear on the screen.●

Protecting Images134● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button.Choose an ending image.● Press the r button

Protecting Images135Choose All ImagesChoose [All Images].● Follow Step 2 on p. 132 to choose [All Images], then press the m button.Protect images.● Pr

136You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected i

Erasing Images137Erase.● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK], then p

138When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or

139You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 123) and process all images at once by u

14Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.Remove the cover.Insert t

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)140Choose an image.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image.Choose a category.● Press t

Rotating Images141Choose a category.● Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a category.Choose t

142You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Choose [Resize].● Press the n button to choose [Resize

143You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Choose [Trimming].● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1

144You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 85 for details on each menu item.Choose [My Colors].● Press the n

145The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. A

146You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Choose [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n button to choose [Red-Eye Cor

147PrintingThis chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 4

148You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interfac

Printing Images149Choose an image to print.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image.Print images.● Press the c button.X Printing

Charging the Battery15Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Produc

150You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button.These selection methods comply with

151You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed togethe

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)152Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button to choose [Select Images &am

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)153Select RangeChoose [Select Range].● In Step 1 on p. 152, choose [Select Range], then press the m button.● Follow

Print Added Images154All selections will be cleared.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.You can print im

155Customizing Camera SettingsYou can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences.The first part of this chapter explains convenient

156You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47).Changing SoundsYou can change each of the camera’s operation sounds

Changing Camera Settings157Changing the Start-up ScreenYou can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera.● Choose [Start-up

Changing Camera Settings158Changing the File Number AssignmentImages you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, f

Changing Camera Settings159Creating Folders by Shooting DateImages are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by

16• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*• SDHC memory cards(more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*• SDXC memory cards(more than 32 GB)*• MultiMediaCa

Changing Camera Settings160Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeYou can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 51). This also works

Changing Camera Settings161Set the world time zone.● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [ World], then press the m button.● Press the q

162If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47).Turning Off the AF Assist BeamThe lamp will automatically light to

Changing Shooting Function Settings163Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionThe red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effec

Changing Shooting Function Settings164Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After ShootingYou can change the way the image displays right after sh

Changing Shooting Function Settings165Changing the IS-Mode Settings● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option.If you press the

Changing Shooting Function Settings166Registering Functions to the Button● Choose [Set Shortcut button], then press the m button.● Press the opqr bu

167You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the tab, letting you quickly access these items from a single screen.Choose [M

Changing Playback Function Settings168You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47).Choosing the Image that First Displays

169Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card17Open the cover.● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).Insert the battery.● Insert the battery as shown until it

170If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.Turn off

171Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16).When you put a prepa

Using an Eye-Fi Card172Checking Connection InformationYou can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status.Choose [Connection info]

173If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting174Image is blurred.•Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23).• Shoot the subject wi

Troubleshooting175Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Perform a low-level format of the memory

176If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card is not installed in the correct directio

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen177Invalid selection range• When choosing the selection range (pp. 133, 137, 140, 153), you tried to choose

178Shooting (Information Display)* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjus

Information Displayed on the Screen179Scene IconsIn A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card18Removing the Battery and Memory CardRemove the battery.● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direc

Information Displayed on the Screen180Playback (Detailed Information Display)RGB Histogram (p. 45)My Category (p. 139)Shooting mode (p. 182)ISO Speed

181• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.• Never place the camera close to magnets, moto

182*1 The available settings depend on the registered shooting modes. *2 The number of shots cannot be specified, and the time delay cannot be set to

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode183*7 . *8 will appear as the recording pixel setting, and the image will be fixed at 1824 x 1368 pixels. It

1844 Shooting Menu*1 The available settings depend on the registered shooting modes. *2 AiAF *3 Not selectable, but can be enabled with the o button (

Menus185*6 [Off] when flash fires. *7 Only available when [Grid Lines] selected. *8 Only available when selected in Custom Display. *9 Always [Continu

Menus1863 Set up Menu My Menu MenuItem Content Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 48Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48Sound Options Set the sound

Menus1871 Playback Menu2 Print MenuItem Content Ref. PageSmart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 127Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 125Er

188Image SensorCamera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 10.0 million pixelsLensFocal Length ... 3.8x zoom: 6.0 (W) – 22.5 (T) mm (35mm

Specifications189Digital Zoom ... Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 15x in combination with the optical zoom)

19The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on t

Specifications190Battery Pack NB-6LType ... Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage ...

191AAC Adapter Kit...38, 170Accessories ...38AE Lock ...

Index192Flash Exposure Compensation ... 106Off... 54On...

Index193Portrait (Shooting Mode) ... 61Poster Effect (Shooting Mode) ...63Power J Battery and Charger Kit, AC A

194MEMOCOPY

195MEMOCOPY

Disclaimer• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited.• Canon re

2Check if the following items are included in your camera package.If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.Che

Setting the Date and Time20Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Choose [

21You can change the language that displays on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.● Press and hold the m

22Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera.Formatting (initializi

Pressing the Shutter Button23To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully

24Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just sho

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)25Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.X The flash will rise automatically in dark environments.X When the ca

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)26What if...•What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected?The scene icon (p.179) that appear

27You can view the images you have taken on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Choose an image.

28You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

29The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. The audio will record in stereo.E

3Test Shots and DisclaimerTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.

Shooting Movies30X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the sh

31You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.X appears on mov

32You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software incl

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing33PreparationsWindows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.Install the Software.Win

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing34Connect the camera to the computer.● Turn off the camera.● Open the cover and insert the small plug of

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing35Transfer and View Images● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Image

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing36You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simp

37AccessoriesWrist StrapWS-DC9Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*DIGITAL CAMERA Solution DiskStereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST*Supplied with CameraBattery Pack NB-6

38The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power SuppliesBat

Separately Sold Accessories39FlashHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1● This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too dis

4What Do You Want to Do?4● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...24IwPAt the beach(p. 62)Against snow(p. 62)Portra

Separately Sold Accessories40PrintersCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers● By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printe

41Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2COPY

42Mode DialUse the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.Components GuideZoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 24, 29, 55)Playback:

Components Guide43Control DialTurning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. Except for a few o

44Switching the DisplayYou can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 178 for details on information that appears on the screen.Sho

Indicator45Histogram during Playback●The graph that appears in “Detailed Information Display” (p. 44) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the

46You can set commonly used functions using the ø menu.The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 182 – 183).Choose a Shoot

47Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4 ) and playback (1). The options differ

48You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Mute].●Press the qr buttons to choo

49The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.Using the MenuDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [LCD Brightness].● Press the qr buttons

What Do You Want to Do?51● Look at my pictures ...27● Automatically play back pictu

50When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Reset All

51To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.Power Saving during

Clock Functions52Choose [Low Level Format].● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Low Level Format], then press the qr buttons to displa

53Shooting with CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the

54You can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Choose !.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose !, then press the m button.X

55You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 15x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)56Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.4x or approx. 2.3

57You can shoot using preset focal lengths of 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm or 105 mm (35mm film equivalents). This feature is useful when you want to sh

58You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

59Use the self timer for pictures where the photographer is also included in the shot. You can set the time delay between when the shutter button is p

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting y

Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Low Light)60Allows you to shoot in dimly lit places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.Enter mode.● Set the

61The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.Enter K mode.● Set the

Shooting in Various Conditions62V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets)● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets,

Shooting in Various Conditions63t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks)● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.Adding Effects and ShootingSho

64The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile.Choose .● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose , then pre

65Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink.Choose .● F

Using the Face Self-Timer66The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 88). You can use this when the p

Using the Face Self-Timer67Join the subjects and look at the camera.X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp r

68The camera takes three successive shots at different brightness settings, then selects and combines the areas with the best brightness into one imag

Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)69Adding Color EffectsChoose a color effect.● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose .● After pressi

Table of Contents7Shooting in Program AE ... 74Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)... 74Turnin

70This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old photograph. You can choose from 5 effect levels.Choose .● Follow St

71Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.Choose .● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose .Choose an effect level.● Press the l

72Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model.Choose .● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose

73Choosing Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

74You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.Enter G mode.● Set the mode dial to G.Adjust

75You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 6.5 m (1.6 – 21 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j),

76You can choose from four recording pixel (image size) settings.Choose the recording pixel setting.● After pressing the m button, press the op button

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)77Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio (4:3 Aspect Ratio)• The values in the ta

78A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the su

79You can change the width to height ratio of an image.Choose .● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose .Choose an option.● Pres

Table of Contents8Quickly Searching Images...122Viewing Images in Filtered Playback ...123Viewing Slide

80Choose the ISO speed.● Turn the Ï ring to choose an ISO speed.X The setting will appear on the screen.Changing the ISO SpeedAutomatically adjusts th

Shooting Using a TV Monitor81Changing the Maximum ISO Speed for You can set a maximum ISO speed of – for .Choose [ISO Auto Settings].● Press the n

82The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions.Choose the white balance

Adjusting the White Balance83Correcting the White BalanceYou can correct the white balance. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a comme

84As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously.Choose a Drive mode.● After pressing the m button, press the op butt

85You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.Choose My Colors.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons t

Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock86Custom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can

87Getting More Out of YourCameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.• T

88You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot.Choose [AF Frame].● After pressing the n button, choose [AF Frame

Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF)89Tracking AFYou can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot.You can choose the subject you wa

9• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial.• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brack

Shooting with the AF Lock90Shoot.● Press the shutter button halfway. will change into a blue which will follow the subject while the camera contin

91If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Choose [AF-Point Zoom].● Press the n button to choose

92You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot.Register 0 to the button (p. 166).Enter Face Select mode.● Point the camera tow

93You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune

94The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order: one at the position set in manual focus, and one each with focus posit

Changing the Metering Method95Focus.● The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button hal

96You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.Lock the exposure.● Point the

97The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that order.C

98You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set.M

99You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set.B s