Canon S1IS - PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera- User Manual

6 Warnings z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least ...

8 z Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter and conversion lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause an injury. CAUTIONS z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high ...

9 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving...

10 1. Preparing the Camera 1. Preparing the Camera Components Guide * The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. Computer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately): z CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-4...

12 1. Preparing the Camera Controls Mode Lever p. 20 Viewfinder p. 24, 26 Shutter button p. 28 (Flash) Button p. 35 Diopter Adjustment Dial p. 26 (Self-timer)/ (Continuous) Button p. 49, 52 MF (Manual Focus) Button p. 95 IS (Image Stabilizer) Button p. 29 Speaker Omni Selector S (Up) T (Down) W (Lef...

1. Preparing the Camera 13 Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. z : Auto p. 27 The camera automatically selects settings. z Image Zone p. 45 The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait: Landscape: Night Scene: Fast Shutte...

14 1. Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries/CF Card Install the batteries and the CF card to get ready for shooting. Please use four AA-size alkaline batteries or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Š The use of the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 is recomme...

1. Preparing the Camera 15 a a a a Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. b b b b Insert the CF card with the label facing up, then close the CF card slot cover. z Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends. To remove the CF card, push the CF card...

16 1. Preparing the Camera z While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended. z z z z Never mix unused and partially used batteries. Always load four fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time. z z z z Be careful to ...

1. Preparing the Camera 17 Battery Status Indications The following icons or messages indicate the battery status on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). CF Card Handling Precautions z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not at...

18 1. Preparing the Camera Formatting a CF Card You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Š If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. Š When a non-Canon...

1. Preparing the Camera 19 a a a a Select [OK] using the W W W W or X X X X arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button. The indicator blinks red and formatting starts. Wait until the indicator goes off. z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. b b b b Pres...

20 1. Preparing the Camera a a a a Turn the mode lever to (Shooting) or (Playback) while pressing the release button. The power/mode indicator lights orange or green. b b b b Press the OFF button to turn the power off. a b Switching Between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooti...

1. Preparing the Camera 21 Setting the Date/Time The first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the lithium battery charge is low, start from Step . Š Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer...

1. Preparing the Camera 23 Setting the Language a a a a Turn the power on (p. 19). b b b b Press the MENU button, and then the X X X X arrow on the omni selector. The [ (Set up)] menu appears. z In Playback mode, you can change the language by holding the SET button while you press the JUMP button. ...

24 1. Preparing the Camera Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor Viewfinder Display (Information View) Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. Shooting Mode LCD Monitor Display (No Information) LCD Monitor ...

26 1. Preparing the Camera Š Even in the no information display mode, shooting information appears for approximately 6 seconds (shooting information may not appear depending on the camera settings at that time). Š The camera shake warning icon will appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) in low li...

2. Shooting-The Basics 27 2. Shooting-The Basics Auto Mode a a a a Turn the mode lever to (Shooting). b b b b Set the mode dial to . c c c c If you are using the LCD monitor, open it. z The LCD monitor can also be rotated. When the LCD monitor is tilted 180 degrees, the displayed image is automatica...

28 2. Shooting-The Basics z The combined use of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to approx. 32x (p. 50). The digital zoom cannot be used with some shooting modes (p. 162). Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. a a a a Lightly press the shutter butto...

2. Shooting-The Basics 29 Š You can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 31). Image Stabilizer Function The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant su...

30 2. Shooting-The Basics z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds with such shooting scenes as evening shots. In this case, affix the camera to a tripod. z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting A...

2. Shooting-The Basics 31 Changing the Image Display Duration a a a a Turn the power on (p. 19), and press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. a b a c b b b b Select [Review] using the S S S S or T T T T arrow on the omni selector and select a duration setting using the W W W W or X X X X a...

32 2. Shooting-The Basics Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution, compression (still images) and frame rate (movies, p. 56) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Still Images * Paper sizes vary according to region. Mode Dial Resolution Purpo...

34 2. Shooting-The Basics z Types of CF cards and number of shots remaining (p. 151). b b b b Press the FUNC. button and shoot the image. Using the Built-in Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. The flash operates as shown below when the Flash Pop-up option (p. 64) is set to [Auto]....

2. Shooting-The Basics 35 a a a a Press the button to switch between flash modes and shoot the image. The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). z You can switch between settings by pressing the button. The flash setting may not switch with certain shooting modes. When the r...

36 2. Shooting-The Basics Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fire when the flash is used in dark areas. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. a a a a Power the camera in (Shooting) mode (p. 19) and press the MENU button. The [ (Re...

3. Playback-The Basics 39 3. Playback-The Basics Displaying Images Individually a a a a Turn the mode lever to the right to set the camera to Playback mode. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). b b b b Move between images using the W W W W or X X X X arrow on the omni ...

40 3. Playback-The Basics Magnifying Images a a a a Turn the mode lever to the right to set the camera to Playback mode. b b b b Turn the zoom lever toward to magnify the image and toward to cancel the magnified display. z In single image playback, images can be magnified up to 10 times. Hold the SE...

3. Playback-The Basics 41 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) a a a a Turn the mode lever to the right to set the camera to Playback mode. b b b b Turn the zoom lever toward . z Nine images appear at once (index playback). a b Movie Frame a a a a Change the image selection using the W W ...

42 3. Playback-The Basics JUMP JUMP JUMP JUMP Jumping Between Images a a a a Press the JUMP button while in single image playback (p. 39) or index playback (p. 41). The jump bar appears. b b b b Change the image selection using the W W W W or X X X X arrow on the omni selector. z Single Image Playba...

4. Erasing 43 4. Erasing Erasing Images Individually a a a a Turn the mode lever to the right to set the camera to Playback mode. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. b c a b b ...

44 4. Erasing Erasing All Images a a a a Turn the mode lever to the right to set the camera to Playback mode. The [ (Play)] menu appears. b b b b Select [Erase all] using the S S S S or T T T T arrow on the omni selector. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before er...

5. Useful Shooting Functions 45 5. Useful Shooting Functions Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) Landscape Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes. Portrait Night Scene Fast Shutter Slow Shutter Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. Use this mode t...

5. Useful Shooting Functions 47 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer. Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer. Framing a Subject Photo...

48 5. Useful Shooting Functions Š To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move. Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Š See page 162 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Š A custom white balance setting (p....

50 5. Useful Shooting Functions z You can switch between the and options through the [ (Rec.)] menu (p. 64). z When the self-timer is set to ( ), the shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully. b b b b Check that or is displayed and shoot the image. z When is selected...

52 5. Useful Shooting Functions Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. Š The interval between frames may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full. Š The flash can be used, but the interval between images will lengthen to...

5. Useful Shooting Functions 53 a a a a Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. b b b b Press the shutter button all the way to shoot. z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released. z The shooting speed is 1.7 shots/second.* * Large/Fine (These figures reflect Canon's testing ...

56 5. Useful Shooting Functions Š QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to play back movie files (AVI/Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or ...

5. Useful Shooting Functions 57 * The current setting is displayed. : Shoots 30 frames per second: Shoots 15 frames per second z The number of recordable frames per second varies according to the selected resolution setting (p. 151). z You can shoot the movie right after selecting settings by pressi...

58 5. Useful Shooting Functions a a a a Turn the mode lever to the right to set the camera to Playback mode. b b b b Select a movie using the W W W W or X X X X arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button. b a This mark appears on movie files a a a a Select a button from the movie playback...

5. Useful Shooting Functions 59 Playback Operations ST : Adjusts the volume during playback SET : Pauses playback. Press again to resume playback. When Playback Ends The last frame remains displayed when playback ends. SET : Displays the movie playback panel. Press again to play back the movie again...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 61 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode) Photo Effect ( ) p. 82 Turn the mode lever to . Press the FUNC. button. Press the S or T arrow to select a function item. Press the W ...

62 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Press the MENU button. Press the W or X arrow to switch between menu tabs. Press the S or T arrow to select a menu item. (Depending on the function, press the SET button after making a selection.) Press the W or X arrow to select setting contents. (Depending on the ...

64 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Š Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 162). Š You can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p. 111) or the Software Starter Guide . Š Camer...

66 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Set up Menu Transfer Order Specifies images before downloading to a computer. p. 126 Menu Item Setting content Reference Page Mute Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, selftimer sound and shutter sound all at once. z If you set [Mute] to [On], no so...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 67 * Default setting Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with the camera on end are automatically rotated in the display. On/Off* p. 108 Distance Units Sets the format of the displayed distance units of the MF indicator. m/cm* or ft/in p. 96 Language Sets the l...

68 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions * Default setting My Camera menu settings content (Off)/ */ / – Menu Item Setting content Reference Page Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. 1 Turn the mode lever to or to power up the camera. 2 Press th...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 69 z The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete. z To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of [OK]. When the camera is in Shooting mode and the mode dial is set to , only the mode settings will revert to default. z The following settings cannot be reset ...

70 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Registering a Function 1 Select [Set shortcut button] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2 Select the function you wish to register using the W W W W or X X X X arrow. 2 1, 4 1, 3 z If an "x" mark ap...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 71 Using the Shortcut Button 1 Press the Button. The registered function is recalled and its icon appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder (except if the display is off). z Pressing the button cycles between setting values of the registered functions. z Functions that ...

72 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 2 Turn the mode dial, select the function you wish to use and shoot the image. z The camera operates in the following ways according to the selected function: z The shutter speed and aperture value will show on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The correct exposure h...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 73 Differences between the and Modes. The following settings can be adjusted in mode, but not in mode. Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the bright...

74 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Shutter Speed Display The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, quote marks indicate the decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds. Setting the Aperture When you...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 75 z The brightness of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to (Flash On (red-eye reduction) or (flash On) the image will always ...

76 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 2 Move the AF frame to the desired area using the S S S S , T T T T , W W W W or X X X X arrow, then press the button. z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the button. z The AF frame wil...

78 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using the S S S S or T T T T arrow, and set the exposure us...

80 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Setting a Custom White Balance In the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. Use (Custom) to adjust the white balance. z Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) z Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 81 - The zoom is positioned to the telephoto end setting. Set the digital zoom to [Off]. - A mode other than is selected. In mode, white balance data cannot be read. - The flash is set to (Flash On) or (Flash Off). Use the same flash setting as the one that will be use...

82 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 2 Select * (ISO Speed) using the S S S S or T T T T arrow and select the desired setting using the W W W W or X X X X arrow. * The current setting is displayed. z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu display...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 87 3.Press the button. The exposure setting will lock and the icon will appear in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). 4.Press the W or X arrow until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is reached. 5.Recompose the image and shoot. The setting will cancel after the ...

88 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 3 While pressing the shutter button halfway, press the button. z The flash exposure compensation setting locks (FE Lock) and the icon appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). z The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity ...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 89 Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output Mode Dial *1 When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], flash output settings can be made. *2 [Flash Output] can be set. Flash Adjust z When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto], settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in th...

90 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Mode Dial 1st-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st- curtain is used when shooting. 2nd-curtain The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardle...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 91 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 93 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Subjects mixing close and far objects z Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center ...

94 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Shooting in AF Lock Mode 1 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and while keeping it pressed, press the MF button. z appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). z The focus will stay...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 95 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 Press and hold the MF button, then press the S S S S or T T T T arrow. z The focus will lock and the icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). Mode Dial 1 1 2 MF Indicator...

96 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location. 1 Focus the camera with the manual focus. 2 Press the SET button. z The camera focuses automati...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 97 Switching between Focus Settings You can switch between focus settings to shoot. Mode Dial Continuous The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. This is...

98 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Saving Custom Settings You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to . Settings that are usually forgotten w...

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 99 3 Select [Save Settings] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 4 Select [OK] and press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button. Š The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes. Š Saved settings can...

100 7. Playback-Advanced Functions 7. Playback-Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the LCD monitor. 1 Select [Rotate] from the [ (Play)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). Original 90° 270° 2 1, 3 2...

7. Playback-Advanced Functions 101 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in W...

102 7. Playback-Advanced Functions The volume can be adjusted in the Set up menu (p. 66). If you set [Mute] to [On] in the Set up menu, no sound is reproduced, however, you can resume the sound and adjust the volume by pressing the S or T arrow. z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z You canno...

7. Playback-Advanced Functions 103 2 Select [Program] using the S S S S or T T T T arrow and select between [All images] or one of [Show 1]- [Show 3] using the W W W W or X X X X arrow. 3 Select [Start] using the S S S S or T T T T arrow and press the SET button. The show will start and automaticall...

7. Playback-Advanced Functions 105 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings 1 Display the slide show menu (p. 102). 2 Select [Set up] using the W W W W or X X X X arrow and press the SET button. 3 Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] using the S S S S or T T T T arrow. Play Time Sets the duration that ...

106 7. Playback-Advanced Functions Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2 Select an image you want to protect using the W W W W or X X X X arrow and ...

8. Camera Settings 107 8. Camera Settings Setting the Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting, the camera may power down or the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) may go off automatically. z Auto Power Down [On]: z Shooting mode Powe...

108 8. Camera Settings 1 Select [Power Saving] in the [ (Set up)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2 Select (Auto Power Down) using the S S S S or T T T T arrow and select [On] or [Off] using the W W W W or X X X X arrow. 3 Select (Display Off) using the S S...

110 8. Camera Settings Resetting the File Numbers You can select the way file numbers are assigned. 1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [File No. Reset]. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). On The file numbers are reset to the start (100-001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images rec...

8. Camera Settings 111 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start- up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Press the MENU button and press the X X X X arrow twice. Th...

9. Additional Features 115 9. Additional Features Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways: Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable You can then download images directly from the camera to a computer. Directly from ...

116 9. Additional Features 2 Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal. DIGITAL Terminal a Open the terminal cover with your fingernail. b Hold the USB connector so the side is up, then insert it into the DIGITAL terminal securely. USB port Int...

9. Additional Features 117 Downloading Images without Installing the Software (Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.1 or v10.2) only) If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1 or v10.2), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without inst...

118 9. Additional Features 3 Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk. z The images are stored in the [xxxCANON] folders located under the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998) (p. 155). Viewing Images on a TV Set A video-compatible televisi...

9. Additional Features 119 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode. 5 Power the camera into Shooting mode or Playback mode (p. 19). z The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or play back images as usual. Š No image will appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) when the camera is connected to a ...

120 9. Additional Features Photo Lab Print settings (DPOF Print Settings) (p. 121)Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) (p. 126) Direct Print Compatible Printing - For details, see the Direct Print user Guide . - Also, refer to your printer's manual. „ Printers that Can Be Used with this...

9. Additional Features 121 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print func...

122 9. Additional Features 3 Select images for printing. Single Images z When the print type (p. 123) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image using the W or X arrow. You can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the S or T arrow. z When the print type (p. 123) is set to [In...

9. Additional Features 123 Š Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. Š A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card. Š When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one cop...

124 9. Additional Features 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2 Select [Set up] using the W W W W or X X X X arrow and press the SET button. 1, 2 1, 4 2, 3 3 Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] using the S S S S o...

9. Additional Features 125 The date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the Set Date/Time menu (p. 21). Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is reset to [Standard] and the date and file number options are set to [Off]. 1 In the...

126 9. Additional Features Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transf...

9. Additional Features 127 3 Select images for transferring. Single Images z Select an images using the W or X arrow and mark or remove marks from images using the S or T arrow. A check mark ( 3 3 3 3 ) appears on the marked image. z You can use the same procedures to select images in index playback...

128 Appendix Appendix List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide . Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card. Resetting all the camera and men...

130 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will not operate Power is not turned on. Turn on the camera. See Turning the Power On/Off (p. 19) CF card slot cover or battery cover opened. Confirm that the CF card slot cover and battery cover are securely closed. Batteries are loaded in ...

Appendix 135 Using the Wireless Controller (Sold Separately) Installing the Battery Install the date battery (CR2025) into the Wireless Controller WL-DC100 (sold separately) before use. 1 Place your fingertip on a a a a and press it in the direction of the arrow while placing another fingertip on b ...

Appendix 137 Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52E and Lens Hood LH-DC20 are included in the separately sold Lens Adapter/Hood Kit LAH-DC10. The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52A and Tele-converter TC-DC52B. In order to attach any...

138 Appendix Attaching a Lens/Lens Hood 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. Press the ring release button and hold it down, turn the ring in the direction of the arrow and remove it. 2 Align the z z z z marks on the conversion lens adapter and the z z z z mark on the camera, and turn the adapte...

140 Appendix Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200) Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. z The charge indicator blinks while charging, the...

Appendix 143 Compact Power Adapter You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer. 1 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. To power out...

144 Appendix Replacing the Date Battery If the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera power, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please replace the battery with a commercially available lithium coin battery (CR1220) with the following procedu...

Appendix 145 Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Camera body : Wipe the body clean with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens : First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any rem...

146 Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon's testing standard. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S1 IS Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor 1/2.7 -inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx 3.3 million) Lens 5.8 (W) – 58 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 38 - 380 ...

150 Appendix Battery Performance * The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. * Movie data is excluded. <Test Conditions> Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F), alternating wide angle and telep...

152 Appendix Image File Sizes (Estimated) Wireless Controller WL-DC100 (Sold Separately) Resolution Compression L 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB M1 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB M2 1024 x 768 pixels 570 KB 320 KB 170 KB S 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB Image Quality Frame ...

Appendix 153 Wide Converter WC-DC52A (Sold Separately) Tele-converter TC-DC52B (Sold Separately) Magnification : Approx. 0.7 Focal range : 26.6 mm (35mm film equivalent) Lens composition : 3 elements in 3 groups Shooting distance (from the front of the lens) : 0 cm – infinity (0 in. – infinity) Thre...

154 Appendix Photo Tips and Information ISO Speed (p. 81) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also ...

Appendix 157 Index Numerics 1st-curtain .............................................................90 2nd-curtain ............................................................90 A Adjusting the Exposure .........................................78 AE Lock ...............................................

162 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. You can shoot with the settings saved in the mode (p. 98). Ref. Page Resolution (Stills) Large L { * { * { * { * { * { * U * – { * { * { * { * p. 32 Medium 1 M1 { { { { { { U – { { { { Mediu...

164 Exposure Compensation – { { { { { U U (2) { { { – p. 78 Light Metering System Evaluative Metering { { { { { { { { { * { * { * { * p. 76 Center-Weighted Averaging – – – – – – – – { { { { Spot Metering – – – – – – – – { { { { Center – – – – – – – – { * { * { * { * AF Point – – – – – – – – { { { { ...