Canon PowerShot S40 manuale d’uso

Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Camera User Guide • This guide covers both the PowerShot S30 and PowerShot S40 digital cameras. • Please start by r e[...]

Precaution Camera Body T emperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to[...]

Table of Contents 1 Read this First ............................................................................. 4 Quick Start .................................................................................. 8 Components Guide ................................................................... 10 Fr ont V iew ....................................[...]

2 T able of Contents Self-Timer ............................................................................ 58 Continuous Mode ................................................................ 59 Digital Zoom ................................................................................ 60 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects .................[...]

Table of Contents 3 Icon Conventions in the T ext This mark denotes topics about issues that may af fect the camera’ s operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. This mark denotes tips about the camera and photography. Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) ................ 112 Connec[...]

4 Read This First Please Read T est Shots Before you try to photograph impor tant subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly . Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages ari[...]

Read This First 5 W ar nings • Do not aim the camera dir ectly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close pr oximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular , remain at least one meter (39 inches) awa[...]

6 Read This First • Remove the power cor d on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the electrical outlet and the surr ound area. In dusty , humid or gr easy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-cir [...]

Read This First 7 • Always keep the terminals of the battery charger clean. Do not place metal objects on top of the terminals. There is a risk of fir e and other hazards. Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to str ong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboar d or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposur[...]

8 Quick Start 1 Charge the Battery (p. 15). Charge the battery using the supplied battery charger . The charging is complete when the charging indicator tur ns from orange to green. • Please note that the battery charger shape varies between regions. 2 Install the Battery (p. 17). Open the CF card slot/battery cover . Hold back the battery lock i[...]

Quick Start 9 6 Focus (p. 34). Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter button halfway . T wo beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. 7 Shoot (p. 34). Press the shutter button all the way . Y ou will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete. 8 V iew the recor ded image (p. 46). The recor ded image appears in the LCD mon[...]

10 Components Guide * T o connect the camera to a computer or printer , use one of the following cables. • Computer: USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with this camera) • Card Photo Printer CP-10 (optional): Dir ect Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the CP-10) • Bubble Jet Printer with the dir ect print function (optional): Bubble[...]

Components Guide 11 Back / Bottom V iew Viewfinder (p. 36) Strap Eyelet (p. 26) DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 19) CF Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 17, 21) T ripod Socket • The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the camera.[...]

12 Components Guide Contr ols ● Upper Indicator The indicators shine or flash when the shutter button is pr essed or the following operations are underway . • Gr een: Ready to r ecord / Ready to communicate (during a computer connection) • Flashing Green: Powering up / Recor ding to CF car d / Reading CF card / Erasing fr om CF card/ T ransmi[...]

Components Guide 13 Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the shooting modes. • : Auto (p. 44) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings accor ding to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 49) : Landscape (p. 49) : Night Scene (p. 50) : Fast Shutter Speed (p.[...]

14 Components Guide Operating the Multicontr oller The multicontroller is used to select choices, images and menus on the LCD monitor and confirm the selection. Mo v i ng the cursor on the LCD monitor up an d down. Use C or D to select a menu item on the LCD monitor . Mo v i ng the cursor on the LCD monitor left an d right. Use B or A to select a m[...]

Preparing the Camera 15 Charging the Battery Pack Recharge Battery Pack NB-2L (supplied) with Battery Charger CB-2L T or CB-2L TE before you use the camera for the first time and subsequently when the “Charge the battery pack” message is displayed. 1 Align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the battery charger , then slide the batter[...]

16 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack (continued) Battery Pack Handling Precautions • Keep the battery pack and camera terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dr y cloth before charging or using the batter y pack. • Do not[...]

Preparing the Camera 17 Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-2L (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use a household power source to power the camera for extended periods (p. 19). 1 T urn off the camera (p. 27, 29). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. 2 Slide the CF card slot/battery cover in the direction of the ar[...]

18 Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery Pack (continued) Battery Low Status The following icon and/or message appears when the batter y becomes low . Battery Performance (Battery Pack NB-2L at full charge) * The data above reflects standar d Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and setti[...]

Preparing the Camera 19 Using a Household Power Sour ce Y ou are advised to use AC Adapter Kit ACK700* (optional) for long periods of use and when connecting to a computer or printer . * Consists of Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700, DC Coupler DR-700 and a power cord. 1 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into an electrical[...]

20 Preparing the Camera Using a Household Power Source (continued) • Always turn the camera ’ s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter . • Use of any adapter other than AC Adapter Kit ACK700 may cause malfunction of the camera or AC adapter kit.[...]

Preparing the Camera 21 Installing a CF Car d 1 T urn off the camera (p. 27, 29). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. 2 Slide the CF card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover . 3 Insert the CF card with the label facing out and the arrow pointing in. • Push the card in until the CF card eject button f[...]

22 Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card (continued) CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) • These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may var y according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. • The following are the approximate maximum recording times for movie c[...]

Preparing the Camera 23 CF Card Handling Precautions • CF cards ar e high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF car d. • Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation to form in the card, leading to potential malfun[...]

24 Preparing the Camera Setting the Date / Time The Set Date/T ime menu will appear the first time the camera power is tur ned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery char ge is low . Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. 1 T urn on the camera (p. 27). 2 Press the button. • The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears. 3 Select [...]

Preparing the Camera 25 Setting the Language 1 T urn on the camera (p. 27). 2 Press the button. • The (Rec.) or (Play) menu appears. 3 Select the (Set up) menu using A on the multicontroller . • Pressing the button also switches between menus. 4 Select [Language] using C or D on the multicontroller and press . 5 Select a language using B or A o[...]

26 Preparing the Camera Attaching the Strap Thread the small loop of the wrist strap through the strap holder on the camera and pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured. • Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap. Using the Soft Case (Optional) The soft case [...]

Basic Functions 27 T urning the Power On / Off The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows. Orange: Shooting mode Green: Replaying mode/Printer connection mode* Y ellow: Computer connection mode* Off: The power of the camera is off. * For printer con[...]

28 Basic Functions T ur ning the Power On / Off (continued) • Y ou will hear a star tup sound and see the star tup image when the power comes on. (T o change the startup sound and image, see below and pages 41 and 139.) • The startup image does not appear when the LCD monitor is of f or the terminal is connected to a TV . T urning on the camera[...]

Basic Functions 29 Switching between Shooting and Replaying Y ou can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. 2 Shooting Mode 1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right (p. 27). • The camera is switched to Replaying m[...]

30 Basic Functions Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode The LCD monitor can be used to confir m an image during shooting, to r eplay recor ded images or to adjust menu settings. Pr essing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. 2 Shooting Mode • Pressing the button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is presse[...]

Basic Functions 31 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Replaying mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date / time. 2 Shooting Mode The following displays in infor mation view . • The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when the information view is[...]

32 Basic Functions Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode (continued) 2 Replaying Mode In simple display mode, the following information appears. In detailed display mode, the following information also appears. • In addition to the above, the ISO speed, shutter speed, aper ture setting, histogram and overexposure war ning appear . ••• •?[...]

Basic Functions 33 About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the r ecor ded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive number . Simi[...]

34 Basic Functions Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. ● Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. • The indicators shine or flash as follows. • Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) • Orange: Flash will fire • Flashing Orange: Camera shake war [...]

Basic Functions 35 • If the orange or yellow indicator flashes while you pr ess halfway , you can still pr ess fully to take the shot. • Images are first saved into the camera ’ s internal memor y before being recor ded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the inter nal[...]

36 Basic Functions Using the Optical V iewfinder to Shoot The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder . • Align the square brackets (autofocus metering field) inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image. • The viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 82% of the actual shooting image. Viewfinder The Parallax [...]

Basic Functions 37 Adjusting the Zoom (Focal Length) The focal length can be adjusted from 7.1 to 21.3 mm (equivalent to 35 to 105 mm in 35 mm film format). T elephoto / Wide Angle • Slide the zoom lever toward to zoom in (telephoto). • Slide the zoom lever toward to zoom out (wide angle). Digital Zoom • An image already zoomed with the optic[...]

38 Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / time and electronic sound settings. W atch the LCD monitor while per forming the following pr ocedures. 1 Press the button. • In Shooting mode, the [ (Rec.)] menu appears. In Replaying mode, the [ (Play)] menu appears. 2 Switch between menu tabs u[...]

Basic Functions 39 Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Menu Item Resolution (Movie) Compression File Format Drive Mode ISO Speed Digital Zoom Spot AE Point Review File No. Reset Contrast Sharpness Saturation Protect Rotate Erase all Slide Show Print Order T ransfer Order Available [...]

40 Basic Functions * Default values. Default languages and video system settings var y between regions. • Some menu items are not available in cer tain shooting modes. • Y ou can apply a desired image and sound to and in the [ (My Camera)] menu by connecting the camera to the computer . For details, see Software Starter Guide. • The default o[...]

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 41 My Camera allows you to customize the star t-up image and start-up, shutter , operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has thr ee choices. e.g. Start-up image [ ][ ][ ] [ ] Default camera theme [ ] Science fiction theme [ ] Animal (bird or dog) theme Changing My Camera Settings 1 T urn on the ca[...]

42 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings (continued) 5 Select setting content using B or A on the multicontroller . 6 Press the button. • Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pr essing the shutter button halfway . • If [Beep] in [...]

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 43 Customizing My Camera Settings Y ou can customize the contents of menu [ ] and [ ] using the supplied software and storing these to your camera. File format of My Camera Settings ● Start-up Image • Recording image format JPEG (Base line JPEG) • Sampling rate 4 : 1 : 1 • Image size 320 x 240 pix[...]

44 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 27). 2 T urn the shooting mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the subject. 4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition (relative sub[...]

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 45 • Y ou can change the following settings. * Default settings • With the Review function, 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. 46). Resolution Compression Flash Settings Macro Digital Zoom Drive Mode Review File N[...]

46 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Checking an Image Right after Shooting Checking the Image After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds. There ar e two ways to display the image for longer . 2 Keeping the Shutter Button Pressed The image continues to appear on the LCD monitor as long as you keep the [...]

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 47 Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes. • The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor . 2 Shoot the image. • The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder shines orange when the shutter button is presse[...]

48 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Using the Flash (continued) • When shooting with a high ISO sensitivitiy and using the built-in flash, ther e is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. • The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/250 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter s[...]

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 49 Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the backgr ound to blur . 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . • Shooting procedures ar e the same as for the Auto Mode (p. 44). • The AEB, AE lock, FE Lock, light metering, file for mat (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO spee[...]

50 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdr op is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear cor rectly exposed. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . • [...]

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 51 Slow Shutter Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blur r ed such as river rapids. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . • Shooting procedures ar e the same as for the Auto mode (p. 44). • The AEB, AE lock, FE lock, light metering, file for mat (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO s[...]

52 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Changing the Color Ef fect Y ou can shoot with different color effects. 1 T urn Shooting mode dial to . • The LCD monitor tur ns on and displays the color ef fects menu. 2 Select a color ef fect using B or A on the multicontroller . 3 Press . • Y ou can also press the shutter button directly to s[...]

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 53 Stitch Assist Mode 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 pr ogram to merge the images on a computer . Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoin[...]

54 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . • The LCD monitor will tur n on. 2 Select the shooting sequence using B or A on the multicontroller and press . • Y ou can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pr[...]

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 55 3 Shoot the first image. • The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image. 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. • Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software. • An image can be retaken. Press B or A on the[...]

56 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movie frames. The resolution can be set to 320 x 240 pixels (default setting) or 160 x 120 pixels in [Resolution] of the [ (Rec.)] menu (p. 61). 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . • The LCD monitor tur ns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). 2 [...]

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 57 Macr o Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 10 to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2. 7 ft.) at maximum wide angle and 30 to 80 cm ( 1.0 ft. to 2.7 ft.) at maximum telephoto. 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button. • The icon appears on the LCD monitor [...]

58 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Self-Timer Y ou can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Drive Mode]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). 2 Select [ ] or [ ], then press the button. • When [ ] is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds, and when [ [...]

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 59 Continuous Mode Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pr essed. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Drive Mode]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). 2 Select [ ] or [ ], then press the button. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. 4 Press th[...]

60 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Digital Zoom With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows. PowerShot S30: 3.8 times, 4.8 times, 6.0 times, 7.4 times, and 10 times PowerShot S40: 4.3 times, 5.3 times, 6.7 times, 8.2 times, and 11 times 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 T urn th[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 61 Camera settings such as image resolution and compression, shutter speed and aperture can be freely changed for shooting. • Please see Auto Mode (p. 44) for shooting procedures once you have changed a setting. Changing the Resolution and Compr ession Y ou can change the resolution and compression (excludi[...]

62 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects * This figure reflects standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual figures may var y according to the subject and shooting conditions. * Please see the list of CF cards and their approximate capacities (p. 22). Approximate File Size for One Image PowerShot S30 L (2048 x 1536) M1 (1600 x 1200[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 63 • In mode, the resolution can be set for the first frame only . • The resolution and compression settings are af fected by the shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution in mode). • The resolution and compression settings are memorized even when the camera power is tur ned off. Initial S[...]

64 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Changing the File Format The recor ding file format can be switched to the RAW for mat. W ith the standard JPEG file format, the camera processes images after capturing them to produce optimal r esults. The JPEG fo r mat compresses images so that more can be stor ed on a single CF car d. However , the com[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 65 Pr ogram AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture settings to match the brightness of the scene. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . 2 Shoot the image. • The shutter speed and aper ture settings will be set automatically . They appear o n the LCD moni[...]

66 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects • If the aperture value shows in red, the image is under - or overexposed (insufficient light). Adjust the shutter speed using B or A on the multicontroller until the aperture value display tur ns to white. • The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the r ecorded image increases at slow s[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 67 • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears in the center of the LCD monitor , secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. • The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. Aperture Shutter Speed (sec[...]

68 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Setting the Apertur e When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (cl[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 69 • If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor , the image is under - or overexposed (insufficient light). Adjust the aperture value using B or A on the multicontroller until the shutter speed display tur ns white. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the c[...]

70 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Apertur e Y ou can manually set the shutter speed and aper ture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically . 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . • The sh[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 71 Selecting an AF Frame The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Y ou can set the AF frame in the following way . 1 Press . • The three frames appear on the LCD monitor . 2 Select the AF frame using B or A on the multicontroller . • The selected frame appears green.[...]

72 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Selecting an AF Frame (continued) • If any particular AF frame is selected, it is r ecommended that you use the LCD monitor to check the AF frame while shooting. • When the Spot AE Point is selected as the light metering method, you can use the selected AF frame as the Spot AE Point (p. 82). • For a[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 73 Adjusting the Exposur e Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright backgr ound. 1 Press the button once. • The icon and exposure compensation bar will appear on the LCD monitor if it is on. 2 Select a setting usin[...]

74 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light sour ce, the camera can repr oduce colors more accurately . Set the white balance mode to a natural or artificial light setting according to the circumstances. 1 Press the button twice. • The balance setting menu appears on [...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 75 Setting a Custom White Balance Y ou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. 1 Press the button twice. • The WB setting menu appears on the LCD mo[...]

76 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Setting the White Balance (continued) • T o set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposur e compensation to zero (±0). The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is com[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 77 Auto Exposur e Bracketing (AEB Mode) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposur e within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. Y ou can adjust AEB settings in 1/3EV steps within the range of -2EV to +2EV of the standar d exposure setting. AEB settings can [...]

78 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Adjusting the Flash Output (Flash Exposur e Compensation) Y ou can adjust the flash output for flash photography. 1 Press the button four times. • The icon and the flash exposure compensation bar appears on the LCD monitor . 2 Expand or contract the range using B or A on the multicontroller . • The fl[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 79 Locking the Exposur e Setting (AE Lock) Y ou can set the exposure and focus separately . This is ef fective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. For an explanation of how different combinations of light metering options and a selected AF frame aff[...]

80 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (continued) • The AE lock function cannot be used when the optical viewfinder is used to shoot. • This function can only be selected in the , and shooting modes. The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aper ture values can be freely changed [...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 81 Locking the Flash Exposur e Setting (FE Lock) Y ou can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. For an explanation of how different combinations of light metering options and a selected AF frame af fect where the FE lock is metered, s[...]

82 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Switching between Light Metering Modes Center -weighted averaging is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to spot light metering. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the button to select the metering mode. • Each press of the button changes the metering mode as follo[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 83 4 Select the [Center] or [AF Point] option, then press the button. • When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor , and when [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point], it appears inside the selected AF frame. 5 Shoot the image. Spot AE Point Frame ?[...]

84 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Shooting Pr oblem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subject s. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the sur roundings • Subjects mixing close and far objects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 85 Focus Lock Method 2 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the button. • The icon appears on the LCD monitor . • The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the button are released. • The manual fo[...]

86 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (continued) Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press and hold the button, then use C or D on the multicontroller . • The focus will lock and the icon and the MF indicator will appear o[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 87 Manually Setting Image Characteristics The ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation settings can be adjusted for shooting. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select one of the above items. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). 2 Select a value for the item and press the button. ISO speed • Switch spee[...]

88 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Manually Setting Image Characteristics (continued) 3 Shoot the image. • These functions can only be selected in the , , and shooting modes. In the mode, however , the ISO speed cannot be set to [Auto]. • These settings are memorized even when the camera power is tur ned off.[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 89 Resetting the File Numbers Y ou can select the way file numbers are assigned. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [File No. Reset]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). 2 Select [On] or [Off] and press the button. • Setting the [File No. Reset] to [Of f] is useful for avoiding file name duplication [...]

90 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. ● ● – – ● ● ● – – ● ● ● ● – – – – – ● – – – – – ● ● ● ● – – ● ● ● ● – ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●[...]

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 91 – ● – – – – ● – – – – ● – – – – ● – – – – ● – – – – ● – – – – ● – – – ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● – ● ● ● ● – – – – – – – – – – p. 87 p. 60 p. 87 ISO Speed Digital Zoom Contra[...]

92 Replaying V iewing Images Singly (Single Image Replay) Y ou can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor . 1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right. • The last recor ded image appears (Single Image Replay). 2 Move between images using B or A on the multicontroller . • Use B to move to the previous image and A to move to the next. Holdi[...]

Replaying 93 Magnifying Images In single image replay , the displayed image can be shown magnified by an approximate factor of 2.5 or 5 for PowerShot S30 and 3 or 6 for PowerShot S40. 1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right. 2 Slide the zoom lever toward . • The display cycles to the next magnification mode each time you slide the zoom lever [...]

94 Replaying V iewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Replay) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in Index Replay . 1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right. 2 Press the button. • Nine images appear at once (Index Replay). 3 Change the image selection using B , A , C or D on the multicontroller . 4 Press the button. • Index replay cancels a[...]

Replaying 95 Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image r eplay or index replay . 1 Press the button while in single replay (p. 92) or index replay (p. 94). • The jump bar appears. 2 The displayed image(s) change. Single Replay • Jump 9 images behind or ahead using B or A on the multicontrolle[...]

96 Replaying Viewing Movies Y ou can replay the images shot in mode. 1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right. • Movies cannot be viewed in index replay . 2 Display an image shot in mode using B or A on the multicontroller . • A movie displays with the instruction on it. 3 Press . • The movie images and sound will play . • Y ou can adjus[...]

Replaying 97 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90 º and 270 º clockwise on the LCD monitor . O ri g i na l 90º 270º 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Rotate] and press . • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). 2 Select an image you want to rotate using B or A on the multicontroller and press . • The image cycles to the[...]

98 Replaying Attaching Sound Annotations to Images In replay mode (including single replay , index replay , magnifying replay and the replay immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound annotations ( up to 60 seconds) to a n image. The sound data is saved in W A VE for mat. 1 Press the button while replaying images. • The A /[...]

Replaying 99 Automated Playback (Slide Show) Starting a Slide Show All images, or a selection of images, can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show . 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Slide Show] and press . • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • The slide show menu appears. 2 Select [Program] using C or D on the multicontroll[...]

100 Replaying Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) Selecting Images for Slide Shows Y ou can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 100 images may be marked per slide show . Images display in the order of their selection. 1 Display the slide show menu (p. 99). 2 Select [Program] using C on the multicontroller . Then select [Show[...]

Replaying 101 5 Press the button. • The image selection screen will close. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Y ou can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat itself continuously . 1 Display the slide show menu. 2 Select [Set up] using B or A on the multicontroller and press . 3 Select [Play T ime] or [[...]

102 Replaying Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) 5 Press the button. • The set up menu closes. • The display interval may vary somewhat for some images. • Slide shows can be easily edited on a computer with the supplied softwar e. See the Software Starter Guide.[...]

Replaying 103 Pr otecting Images Y ou can protect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press . • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). 2 Select an image you want to protect using B or A on the multicontroller and press . • The icon appears on protected images. • T o remove the protection,[...]

104 Erasing Erasing Images Singly • Please note that erased images cannot be r ecovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. 1 Set the camera to the replay mode (p. 29). 2 Select the image you wish to erase using B or A on the multicontroller and press the button. 3 Select [Erase] using B or A on the multicontroller and press . • T o cancel[...]

Erasing 105 Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be r ecovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Erase all] and press . • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). 2 Select [OK] using B or A on the multicontroller and press . • T o cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and pre[...]

106 Erasing Formatting a CF Car d Y ou should for mat a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. • Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF car d erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the CF car d before formatting it. 1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, sele[...]

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) 107 Images on a CF card can be individually selected for printing in a specified number of copies. Y ou can also select the print type and whether or not to print the date and file number . These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Or der Format (DPOF) standards so that images can be printed on DPOF-c[...]

108 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) Selecting Images for Printing (continued) 3 Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 9 9 ) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image u si n g B or A on the multicontroller . Y ou can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed u sing C or D on the multicontroller . ?[...]

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) 109 Setting the Print Style The following print settings can be selected. 1 Display the Print Order menu (p. 107). 2 Select [Set up] using B or A on the multicontroller and press . 3 Select [Print T ype], [Date] or [File No.] using C or D on the multicontroller . 4 Select a setting using B or A on the multicontr[...]

110 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) • When [Print T ype] is set to [index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On]. • If [Print T ype] is set to [Both], both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On], however , only the file number is printed for the index print. • The date prints as the date and time in the for mat specified in [...]

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) 111 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 ar e set to [Off]. 1 Display the Print Order menu (p. 107). 2 Select [Reset] using B or A on the multicontroller and press . 3 Select [OK] using B or A on the[...]

112 Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) Card Photo Printer CP-10, sold separately , can be connected to the camera and used to print images very easily directly from the camera. It can also be used with the DPOF print settings. Connecting Car d Photo Printer CP-10 to the Camera T wo dir ect interface cables ar e supplied with the prin[...]

Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) 113 4 Slide the power/replay lever to the right to turn on the camera. • appears on the camera LCD monitor and the power/mode indicator is lit in green when the printer is properly connected to the camera. • When you detach the cable from the camera, hold the plug and do not pull the cable. • [...]

114 Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) Printing An image can be printed when displayed in single replay or selected in index r eplay . 1 Choose an image using B or A on the multicontroller and press . 2 Set the number of prints, the print style and cropping settings as required. • Selecting the number of copies (p. 115) • Setting[...]

Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) 115 Selecting the Number of Copies 1 In Replaying mode, press and select the [Copies] option using C or D on the multicontroller . 2 Specify the desired number of copies using B or A on the multicontroller . • Y ou can specify from 1 to 99 prints. Setting the Print Style Y ou can select from among[...]

116 Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) Printing (continued) 2 Choose [Image], [Borders] or [Date] using C or D on the multicontroller . 3 Set the selection using B or A on the multicontroller . 4 Press the button. • If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, the center portion of the recorded image (the image dis[...]

Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) 117 T rimming (Printing a Portion of an Image) Y ou can specify which portion for an image gets printed. Prior to T rimming Please set the Print Style (Image, Borders and Date) first befor e setting the trimming settings (p. 115). 1 In Replaying mode, press and choose [T rimming] using C or D on the[...]

118 Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) Printing (continued) 3 Press the button to close the setting menu. • The trimming setting only applies to one image. • The trimming setting is cancelled with the following operations. - When you set the trimming settings for another image. - When you close the Print mode (when you tur n the [...]

Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) 119 Printing with DPOF Print Settings on Car d Photo Printer CP-10 Y ou can use the DPOF print settings to print with Car d Photo Printer CP-10 (optional). 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press . • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • The Print Order menu appears. 2 Sele[...]

120 Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) Printing with DPOF Print Settings on Card Photo Printer CP-10 (continued) • T o print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print or der menu in Step 2 on the previous page to [On]. Y ou cannot set the date to print with the [Style] menu in Step 3 on the previous page. If the print type is s[...]

Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) 121 Bubble Jet Printer* with the direct print function, sold separately , can be connected to the camera and used to print images ver y easily dir ectly from the camera. It can also be used with the DPOF print settings. * Not sold in some regions T o find out if your Bubble Jet Printer suppor ts the direc[...]

122 Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera (continued) • When you detach the cable fr om the camera, hold the plug and do not pull by the cable. • Please see the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide manual for instructions to install paper and ink cartridges. • The following operations cannot b[...]

Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) 123 Printing An image can be printed when displayed in single r eplay or selected in index replay . 1 Choose an image using B or A on the multicontroller and press . 2 Set the number of prints, the print style and cropping settings as required. • Selecting the number of copies (p. 124) • Setting the P[...]

124 Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) Printing (continued) Selecting the Number of Copies 1 In Replaying mode, press and select the [Copies] option using C or D on the multicontroller . 2 Specify the desired number of copies using B or A on the multicontroller . • Y ou can specify from 1 to 99 prints. Setting the Print Style Y ou can se[...]

Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) 125 2 Choose [Paper], [Borders] or [Date] using C or D on the multicontroller . 3 Set the selection using B or A on the multicontroller . 4 Press the button. • The setting is complete and the Print Order menu resumes. • If [Borderless] is selected as the print style, the center portion of the recorded[...]

126 Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) Printing (continued) T rimming (Printing a Portion of an Image) Y ou can specify which portion of an image gets printed. Prior to T rimming Please set the Print Style (Paper , Borders and Date) first before setting the trimming settings (p. 124). 1 In Replaying mode, press and choose [T rimming] using[...]

Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) 127 • The trimming setting only applies to one image. • The trimming setting is cancelled with the following operations. - When you set the trimming settings for another image. - When you close the Print mode (when you tur n the camera power off, change the camera mode, or detach the cable). - When yo[...]

128 Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) Printing with DPOF Print Settings on Bubble Jet Printer Y ou can use the DPOF print settings to print using Bubble Jet Printer with the dir ect print function (optional). 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press . • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). • The Print Order menu ap[...]

Printing with Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) 129 • T o print the date, set the DPOF [Date] setting to [On]. The date will not print with the Print Style date setting under these circumstances (p. 109). If the print type is set to [Index], the date will not print even if the [Date] setting is set to [On] in Step 2. • The file number will not prin[...]

130 Image T ransfer Settings (DPOF T ransfer Order) Using the camera, you can make marks on images you wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transfer ring images.) These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. • The mark will display on images that have had tra[...]

Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 131 3 Select images for transferring. Single Images • S elect an image using B or A on the multicontroller and mark or remove marks from images using C or D on the multicontroller . • Y ou can use the same procedures to select images in index replay (3 images). Press the button to switch between sin[...]

132 Image T ransfer Settings (DPOF T ransfer Order) Resetting the T ransfer Settings The transfer marks can all be removed at once. 1 Display the T ransfer Order menu (p. 130). 2 Select [Reset] using B or A on the multicontroller and press . 3 Select [OK] using B or A on the multicontroller and press .[...]

List of Menu Options 133 The chart below lists menu items and settings. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38) to lear n how to select a setting. Rec. Menu * Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes (p. 90). Resolution (Excluding ) Resolution ( ) Compression File Format Drive Mode p. 61 p. 61 p. 61 p. 64 p. 59 Reference Page Sets the n[...]

134 List of Menu Options Rec. Menu (continued) ISO Speed Digital Zoom Spot AE Point Review File No. Reset p. 87 p. 60 p. 82 p. 46 p. 89 Sets the sensitivity at which images are r ecorded. (S30) (S40) • 50 • 50 • 100 • 100 • 200 • 200 • 400 • 400 • 800 • AUTO • AUTO Combines with the optical zoom to zoom images. • Off • On [...]

List of Menu Options 135 p. 87 p. 87 p. 87 Adjusts the image contrast. • – • 0 • + Adjusts the image sharpness. • – • 0 • + Adjusts the image saturation. • – • 0 • + Reference Page Item Menu Screen Settings Content Contrast Sharpness Saturation[...]

136 List of Menu Options Protect Rotate Erase all Slide Show Print Order T ransfer Order p. 103 p. 97 p. 105 p. 99 p. 107 p. 130 Protects images fr om accidental erasure. Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. Erases all images from a CF car d (excluding protected images). Plays images in an automated slide show . Sets the image[...]

List of Menu Options 137 Set up Menu Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. • On • Off (Still beeps to warn of an error even when set to Off) See also “ How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are r elated ” on pag[...]

138 List of Menu Options Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without something being pressed. • On • Off Sets the date, time and date format. Formats (initializes) a CF card. Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor . The menu may appear differ ently in som[...]

List of Menu Options 139 Sets the start-up image when you turn on the camera. • • 1 • • Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the camera. See also “ How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are r elated ” on page 140. • • 1 • • Sets the shutter sound when you depress the[...]

140 List of Menu Options The settings of [Beep] in the [ (Set up)] menu [On] [Off] [ ] ● [Beep] – [1] ● [1] ● [1] [ ] ● [ ] ● [ ] [ ] ● [ ] ● [ ] Sets the sound when the multicontroller or any button other than the shutter button is operated. See also “ How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [[...]

List of Menu Options 141 Resetting all of the Settings to Default Y ou can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default except for [Date/T ime], [Language], and [V ideo System]. 1 T urn on the camera. • Y ou can tur n on the camera into either Shooting or Replaying mode. 2 Press the button for longer than 5 seconds. • The mess[...]

142 Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable A VC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them. 1 T urn off the camera (p. 27, 29). 2 Attach A V Cable A VC-DC100 to the terminal on the camera. 3 Plug the other ends of the A V cable to the video in and audio in jacks on [...]

Appendices 143 Camera Car e and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body , lens, viewfinder , LCD monitor and other parts. Camera body W ipe 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 remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a s[...]

144 Appendices T roubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Power is not turned on CF card slot/battery cover opened Insufficient battery volatge Poor contact between camera and battery terminals Camera is in replaying or computer/printer mode Flash is charging (flashing orange indicator) CF card full CF card not formatted correctly CF card slot/battery[...]

Appendices 145 Problem Cause Solution Battery pack capacity reduced because of disuse for one year or more after being fully charged Battery life exceeded Battery life exceeded Poor contact between battery charger and battery Camera moved Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF auxiliary light emitter Subject out of focal range Insufficien[...]

146 Appendices Problem Cause Solution Subject too close Subject bright in comparison to the background Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into camera Flash set to On Flash set to Off Camera is set to off Incorrect video system setting Zoom lever was moved while shooting in movie mode. • Adjust the flash output with the fla[...]

Appendices 147 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor . Reset settings to default? Do you wish to reset all the camera and menu settings to default? Resetting Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default Busy ... Image is being recorded to, or read fr om, CF card. No CF card: Y ou attempted to shoot or replay[...]

148 Appendices List of Messages (continued) Cannot magnify!: Y ou attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a differ ent for mat, or edited on a computer . Cannot rotate: Y ou attempted to rotate an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a differ ent for mat, or edited on a computer .[...]

Appendices 149 The following messages may appear on the camera ’ s LCD monitor when Card Photo Printer CP-10 is printing. No Paper: Paper cassette is incor rectly inserted or out of paper . Or the paper feed isn ’ t operating correctly . No Ink: The ink cartridge has not been inserted or has run out of ink. Ink Cassette Error: The ink cassette [...]

150 Appendices List of Messages (continued) The following messages may appear when the camera is connected to Bubble Jet Printer with the direct print function. The error number is displayed on the control panel of Bubble Jet Printer . Please refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide for the remedies cor responding to the error numbers. Pri[...]

Appendices 151 Specifications All data is based on Canon ’ s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S30 / PowerShot S40 Camera effective S30 Approx. 3.2 million pixels: S40 Approx. 4 million Image sensor: S30 1/1.8 inch CCD (T otal number of pixels: approx. 3.3 million) S40 1/1.8 inch CCD (T otal number of pixels: a[...]

152 Appendices Specifications (continued) Flash range: (When sensitivity is set to AUTO) 35 cm - 4.8 m (1.15 ft. - 15.75 ft.) (W), 35 cm - 3.0 m (1.15 ft. - 9.84 ft.) (T) (When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent) 55 cm – 4.0 m (1.8 ft. – 13.1 ft.) (W), 55 cm – 2.5 m (1.8 ft. – 8.2 ft.) (T) Flash exposure compensation: ±2.0EV (in 1/3-[...]

Appendices 153 My Camera Settings Start-up Image, Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound (customizing): and Selftimer Sound Customizing is possible by downloading data fr om your computer using the supplied softwar e. Interface: Universal Serial Bus (USB), Audio/V ideo Output (NTSC or P AL selectable, monaural audio) Power sour ce: 1 . Rec [...]

154 Appendices CompactFlash™ Card Card slot type: T ype I Dimensions: 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Weight: Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)[...]

Index 155 A AC Adapter Kit 19 AEB Mode 77 AE Lock 79 AF Frame Auto Selection 71 Manual Selection 71 Aperture-Priority AE ( ) 68 Aperture Settings 65, 66, 68, 70 Auto Mode ( ) 44 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) 77 Auto Replay (Slide Show) 99, 136 A/V Out T erminal 10, 142 B Battery Pack Charging 15 Handling Precautions 16 Installing 17 Low Statu[...]

156 Index L Landscape Mode ( ) 49 Language Settings 25, 138 LCD Monitor 30 - 33 Brightness 137 Light Metering Center -Weighted Averaging 82 Evaluative 82 Spot AE Point (AF Point) 82 Spot AE Point (Center) 82 M Macro Mode ( ) 57 Magnifying Images 93 Manual Exposure ( ) 70 Focus ( ) 86 Setting Image Characteristics 87 Shooting Mode 70 Menu List of Op[...]

Index 157 Start-up Image 28, 41 - 43, 139 Sound 28, 41 - 43, 139 Stitch Assist Mode ( ) 53 Framing Subjects 53 Shooting 54 Strap 26 T T elephoto 37 T ransfer Order Reset 132 Selecting Images 130 T roubleshooting 144 - 146 V Video System 138, 142 Viewfinder LCD Monitor 12, 30 Optical 10, 36 V olume Replay 137 Shooting 137 W W A V Files 32, 43, 98 Wh[...]

158 Canon Customer Support Canon Inc. 30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, Japan NOR TH AMERICA Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Customer Care Center Phone (US): 1-800-828-4040 (A vailable Mon. - Fri., 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern T ime) Canon Canada Inc. Phone (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) (24 hours/day , 7 days/week) EUROPE Europe, Afr[...]

Canon Customer Support 159 Finland Canon OY Puhelin: 010 54420 Fax: 010 544 4571 Help Desk: 0600 0 22606 (14,80 mk/min+pvm) Help Desk: 0600 0 22666 (enint. 40mk/puhelu+pvm) S ä hk ö posti: helpdesk@canon.fi Canon (Schweiz) AG T el. 01-835-6161 Fax: 01-835-6526 Hotline 0900 57 55 20 Canon Svenska AB T el: 08-744 85 00 Fax: 08-744 64 65 Austria Can[...]

Precaution Camera Body T emperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to[...]

Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Camera User Guide • This guide covers both the PowerShot S30 and PowerShot S40 digital cameras. • Please start by r e[...]