Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PS1025 Cannon
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Please read this guide befor e using your PowerShot S10 for the first time. Please see the Software Star ter Guide for instructions for connecting to a computer .
Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensur e that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon Inc. r eserves the right to change the specifications of the hardwar e and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
1 FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PS1025 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation.
2 T able of Contents Read This First ............................................ 5 Preparing the Camera Guide to Components ............................... 11 Front View ........................................... 11 Back View .......................
3 Shooting Shooting in Manual Mode ........................ 35 Shooting in Image Mode .......................... 36 Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode ................. 37 How to Frame a Subject ....................... 38 Camera Positioning ..............
4 Erasing Erasing the Displayed Image ................... 60 Erasing All Images .................................... 60 Protecting Images .................................... 61 Camera Settings Displaying the Setup Menu ..................... 63 Setting the Beep On/Off .
5 Read This First Please Read T est Shots Before you shoot images of subjects of impor tance to you, we highly r ecommend that you shoot several trial images to confir m that you are operating the camera cor rectly .
6 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensur e that you have read and understood the safety pr ecautions described below . Always ensure that the camera is operated cor rectly .
7 Read This First • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any par t of the equipment that is not expr essly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may r esult in high-voltage electrical shock.
8 • Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fir e. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cor d.
9 Read This First • Do not short-circuit the batter y terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries.
10 • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to str ong impacts or shocks that could lead to injur y or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the wrist strap. • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting.
11 Pr eparing the Camera Guide to Components This section explains how to install the batteries, CF card and wrist strap. * Used when the camera is connected to a computer . Open the cover and connect the interface cable to the camera’ s digital terminal and the computer .
12 * The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high- precision manufacturing techniques. Mor e than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no ef fect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
13 Preparing the Camera Operation Panel • Omni Selector Button, (T elephoto) / (Wide Angle) Button (p. 29) • (Exposure/White Balance) Button (pp. 43, 44) • MENU / SET Button • DISPLA Y Button (pp. 27, 52) • Mode Dial (p. 14) • (Flash) Button / (Multi) Button (pp.
14 Mode Dial The Mode Dial is used to select the r ecording and play modes. • Of f T ur n the dial to this position when the camera is not being used. The lens cover will close and the camera will power down. (p. 26) • Auto Mode A recor ding mode in which the camera automatically selects most of the settings.
15 Preparing the Camera Display Panel The camera status is shown in the display panel. Settings, the remaining image capacity and the battery charge are among the data it displays. • The above example shows all the symbols appearing at once for illustration purposes.
16 Pr eparing the Battery Pack Battery Pack NB-5H, Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC Coupler DR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries ar e sold separately in some r egions. T o confir m the package contents, see the back of the System Map packaged with your camera.
17 Preparing the Camera • The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera, even with the camera power of f. This will shorten the battery life. Remove it from the camera during extended periods of disuse.
18 4 Close the battery cover . • A flashing green indicator signals that an image is being written to, or read from, the CF card. Do not open the battery cover while this is in process. • Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not in active use.
19 Preparing the Camera Battery Performance • The actual performance may vary from the above data according to the shooting conditions and the selected recor ding mode.
20 Installing a CF Car d • Please note that CF cards formatted or edited in another manufacturer’ s camera or application program may not operate correctly in the camera. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Slide the lock for the CF card slot cover to the open position and open the cover .
21 Preparing the Camera About CF Car ds • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, apply force to, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. • Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and may lead to a malfunction.
22 Precautions with CF Car ds Please note that the PC car d icon may take a moment (about 1 minute) to appear on the T askbar of certain computers after insertion in a PC car d slot. If this occurs, you should delete the Windows standard driver and install the SanDisk A T A FlashDisk device driver .
23 Preparing the Camera Setting the Date and Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on after it is purchased. Use the following pr ocedures to set the correct date and time. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the , , , or position.
24 Attaching the W rist Strap 1 Slip the small loop at the end of the wrist strap through the strap holder . 2 Pass the other end of the wrist strap through the small loop. 3 Pull the strap through the loop until the loop slips over the plastic part of the strap.
25 Preparing the Camera Connecting to a TV The supplied video cable (VC-100) can be used to connect the camera to a TV to use the TV as a viewfinder for recor ding or a monitor for playback. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 T urn off the TV . 3 Connect the video cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal on the camera and the Video In jack on the TV .
26 Basic Functions Befor e Shooting T ur ning the Power On/Off 1 T urn the Mode Dial to any position other than to power the camera. The camera power is off when the Mode Dial is set to and on in any other position.
27 Basic functions Using the Viewfinder The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder for composing ordinary photographs. 1 Look through the viewfinder to align the camera with the primary subject. The square brackets (autofocus metering field) in the viewfinder should be placed on the primary subject.
28 • The following data is shown in informa- tion view . • The last on/off setting of the LCD monitor is saved when the power is manually shut off.
29 Basic functions sufficient built-in memory fr ee, the next image can be recor ded immediately after the previous image. • W ith the LCD monitor in information view mode, you can view the status of the image being written to the CF card with the memory display at the bottom right.
30 Shooting in Auto Mode In auto mode, the focus, exposur e and flash settings are automatically set, making it possible for anyone to photograph ef fortlessly . The r esolution (recorded number of pixels) is preset to Large and the compr ession to Fine and cannot be changed.
31 Basic functions (Flash On) Flash fires with every shot. (Flash Off) Flash will not fire 3 Shoot. • The flash is set to fire when the indicator shines red.
32 the shutter activation. T o deactivate the self- timer mode, press the button. • T urn the Mode Dial to to cancel a self-timed shot after the shutter button has been pressed. Using the Focus Lock Use the focus lock to bring a main subject at the edges of a composition into focus or when the subject is not suited to autofocus photography .
33 Basic functions Replaying Images Photographed images can be viewed in play mode on the LCD monitor . 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the position. The last photographed image will appear in the display (single image replay). 2 Use the and buttons to switch to the previous or next image.
34 Erasing Single Images 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the button to select the [Single Erase]. Press the SET button. 4 Use the and buttons to select an image. Press the SET button. 5 Select [OK] with the button.
35 Shooting Shooting in Manual Mode In this mode, you can manually select features such as image compression, resolution, exposure compensation and white balance settings.
36 Shooting in Image Mode In image mode, the camera automatically optimizes its shooting settings for specific cir cumstances, such as landscapes, moving objects, night scenes and black and white images.
37 Shooting Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode In Stitch Assist mode, you can shoot images that overlap for later merging into a panorama with software on a computer . Images can be photographed in horizontal, vertical or 2 x 2 arrangements. • Please use the supplied PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer .
38 What is the Stitch Function? • Stitching is the process of merging digital camera images so that the seams are invisible. Expansive scenes can be dynamically presented in their entirety . How to Frame a Subject The stitch function detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
39 Shooting Documents T o record close-ups of documents, shift the camera above the document, keeping it parallel to the document. For a vertical series, tilt the camera up or down.
40 3 Shoot the first frame. • Pr ess the SET button again if you wish to change the image arrangement setting. • The settings for the exposur e and white balance are locked at the values used for the first image. 4 Shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first.
41 Shooting Changing the Compression/ Resolution Images can be recor ded at the following resolution and compr ession settings. Resolution (Image Size) (Large): 1600 x 1200 pixels (Middle): 1280 x 960.
42 Shooting Close-Ups (Macr o Mode) Use the macro mode to r ecord subjects in the range of 4.7 to 18 in. (12 to 46 cm) fr om the tip of the lens. Always use the LCD monitor in macro mode to check the image composition and focus. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the , , or position.
43 Shooting Adjusting the Exposur e Compensation Use the exposure compensation featur e when a backlit object appears too dark or lights are too bright in a night scene. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the , or position. 2 Press the button to display the exposure compensation settings bar .
44 Setting the White Balance Adjust the white balance settings to r espond to shooting conditions when you ar e r ecording outdoors or under artificial illumination.
45 Shooting Shooting with the AE Lock When the AE lock is used, you can meter the exposure and focus independently . Use this function when you need to change the image composition after you have set the exposure setting. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the position.
46 2 Hold the SET button. Press the or button to select a metering method. • Release the SET button to make the setting effective. • In the spot mode, a frame indicating the metering field is shown in the LCD monitor . The camera measures the light in the ar ea covered by this frame.
47 Shooting • Contrast • Sharpness • Pr ess the MENU button to close the menu. • The 0, +1.0 and +2.0 gain settings are equivalent to the respective ISO 100, 200 and 400 sensitivity levels. Raise the gain when you wish to record in dark surroundings or when you wish to increase the shutter speed.
48 Switching the Review Featur e On/Off Setting this feature on or of f determines whether or not you can r eview the photo- graphed image in the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is turned off. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the , , or position. Press the MENU button.
49 Shooting Off: The last assigned file number is stor ed and the next available file number is assigned to an image recor ded on any CF car d, including a new CF card. 1 T ur n the Mode Dial to the , , or position. Press the MENU button. 2 Use the and buttons to select [File No.
50 Replaying Magnifying an Image (Single Image Replay) 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Press the button. • Y ou can use the , , and buttons to shift the display within the image.
51 Replaying • Pr ess the MENU button to end the Rotate featur e. • Rotating images in the display has no effect on the r ecorded images. 0 ° (Original) 90 ° 270 ° Jumping Images The display can be jumped forward or back. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the position.
52 Viewing Image Information 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Press the DISPLA Y button. • The LCD monitor will cycle to the next display mode (simple, detail, non display) each time the DISPLA Y button is pressed. The detail display is not available in multi image replay mode.
53 Replaying 3 Use the and buttons to select [Program]. 4 Use the and buttons to select [All Images], [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. 5 Use the , , and buttons to select [Start]. Press the SET button. The slide show will start. • Pr ess the SET button to pause or restart it.
54 5 Use the and buttons to move between images and the button to mark the image. A number repr esenting the order of the marked image in the slide show will appear at the top of the LCD monitor . The image will automatically play in that order . • Pr ess the button to unmark the selected image.
55 Replaying Setting the Auto Replay On/Off Y ou can set the slide show to close after it finishes displaying all its images or to automatically repeat. 1 Display the Slide Show menu. 2 Use the , , and buttons to select [Setup]. Press the SET button. 3 Use the and buttons to select [Repeat].
56 3 Use the and buttons to select [Order]. Press the SET button. 4 Specify the number of prints. Mark Selected Images Specify one of the following for the print type. (p. 57) For the Standard or Both options, use the and buttons to select an image and the and buttons to specify the number of copies.
57 Replaying • Images will be printed in the order of older to newer . • A maximum of 998 images may be marked for printing. • Please note that the print settings created on a CF card by a DPOF- compliant camera other than a PowerShot S10 may be overwritten when used in a PowerShot S10.
58 4 Use the and buttons to select [On] or [Off]. • Pr ess the MENU button to close the Setup menu. • The date printout will be in the style selected in the Set Date/T ime option. (p. 65) Setting the File Number Print Function 1 Display the Print Order menu.
59 Replaying Resetting Print Settings This procedur e deletes all the image print settings, including the date and file number print settings. 1 Display the Print Order menu. 2 Use the and buttons to select [Reset]. Press the SET button. 3 Use the and buttons to select [OK].
60 Erasing Erasing the Displayed Image The camera buttons can be used to delete the displayed image dir ectly when in the single image r eplay (p. 33), multi image replay (p. 33) or review mode (p. 48). 1 Hold the SET button and press the button. 2 Use the and buttons to select [OK].
61 Erasing 3 Use the and buttons to select [OK]. Press the SET button. • If you want to stop the erase pr ocedure, select Cancel. • Protected images are not erased. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Please exercise adequate caution before erasing a file.
62 Protected images will be shown with the icon. • The image protection is r emoved if the SET button is pressed a second time after Step 3. • Pr ess the button to switch between the single image replay and multi image r eplay modes to select images.
63 Camera Settings Displaying the Setup Menu 1 T urn the Mode Dial to the , , , or position. 2 Press the MENU button. • The Rec. Menu or Play menu will display . 3 Use the button to select the Setup menu. This section explains about the camera settings, such as the beep, the date and time and CF card formatting.
64 Setting the Beep On/Of f The beep sounds when the shutter button or another button is pressed during a menu operation. 1 Display the Setup menu (p. 63). 2 Use the and buttons to select [Beep]. 3 Use the and buttons to select [On] or [Off]. • The warning beep is not controlled by the beep setting.
65 Camera Settings Setting the Date/Time 1 Display the Setup menu (p. 63). 2 Use the and buttons to select [Date/T ime]. Press the SET button. 3 Set the date and time. • The factory default date style may dif fer between regions. • Use the and buttons to select a field, such as the year , month, day , hour , minute and date format.
66 • Please note that formatting a CF card erases all the data on the card, including protected images, sound files and print settings. • When a non-Canon brand card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. Setting the Language 1 Display the Setup menu (p.
67 Appendices Replacing the Button Battery If the date/time settings menu displays when the camera power is turned on, the button battery has lost its charge and the date/time setting has been lost. Purchase a generic CR2016 lithium button battery and replace it using the following procedur es.
68 Camera Maintenance Follow the procedur es below to clean the camera body , lens, optical viewfinder and LCD monitor when they become dirty . • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the equipment. These substances may distort or damage the equipment.
69 Appendices T roubleshooting Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • Ensure that the battery cover is firmly closed. • Insert the 2CR5 lithium battery so that its terminals touch the bottom of the battery chamber . • Insert a fully charged battery pack.
70 Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • Insert CF card until the ejector button is fully extended and close the slot cover . • Replace the CF car d. • Download and then erase all or some of the card’ s images to create space. • Reformat the CF car d.
71 Appendices Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • Fully charge and discharge the battery pack several times to restore its capacity . • This battery pack can no longer be used. Replace it with a new one. • Seat the batter y pack more firmly in the charger .
72 Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • Set the camera to a mode other than Slow Shutter • Change the flash setting to Flash On. • Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting. • Use the spot exposure metering method or the AE lock function to recor d.
73 Appendices List of Message Codes The following codes may appear in the display panel. Pb: Image playback. CF: No CF card inserted or CF car d slot cover is open. Could also indicate a CF car d error . Lb: Low battery charge, camera will not operate.
74 List of Messages The following messages may appear in the display panel. Busy ...: Image is recording on CF car d or CF card is being r ead in play mode. No CF card: Y ou attempted to view or shoot an image without a CF card installed. Cannot Record!: Y ou attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed.
75 Appendices Incompatible JPEG format: Y ou attempted to view an incompatible JPEG file. Corrupted Data: Y ou attempted to view an image with corrupted data Cannot magnify!: Y ou attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, recor ded in a differ ent format, or edited on a computer .
76 List of Functions The functions available in each r ecording mode ar e listed below . Recording Functions Image Quality Settings The shaded areas indicate functions that r eset to the default setting when the Mode Dial is turned or the camera is powered down.
77 Appendices Specifications PowerShot S10 Lens: 6.3 - 12.6 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 t o 70 mm) / F2.8 (wide angle) - F4.0 (telephoto) Digital T eleconverter: x2 / x4 Image Sensor: Approx. 2.11 million-pixel (total), 1/2-inch charge coupled device (effective pixels: appr ox.
78 Image Compression Level: NORMAL / FINE / SUPER FINE Sensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 100 to 400 (ISO 400 for gain up setting) Recording Pixels: 1,600 x 1,200 pixels (Large) / 1,280 x 960 pixels (Midd.
79 Appendices Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS100/100E (sold separately in some r egions) Input Voltage: AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) Rated Output: Charging: 7.
80 Index Symbols 2CR5 Lithium Battery 17 A AC Adapter 19 AE Lock 45 Auto Mode 30 B Batteries AC Adapter 19 Battery Cover Lock 12 Charging 16 Installing 17 Performance 19 Battery Pack 16, 17 Beep 64 Bl.
81 Appendices Menus Play 63 Recording 63 Setup 63 Mode Dial 13, 14 Modes Auto 30 Image 36 Macro 42 Manual 35 Stitch Assist 37 Multi Image Replay 33, 51 N Night Scene 36 O Omni Selector 13 Operation Pa.
82 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): 1-800-423-2366 (Automated Support: 24 hours/day , 7 days/week) Canon Canada Inc. Phone (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) (24 hours/day , 7 days/week) EUROPE Canon (UK) Ltd.
83 Appendices OCEANIA Canon Australia Pty . Ltd. Info-Line: (02) 9805 2864 Canon New Zealand Ltd. Info-Line: 0900-522666 ASIA Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. 79 Anson Road, #09-01 / 06, Singapore 079906 Phone: (65) 532 4400 Fax: (65) 221 7577 Canon Hongkong Co.
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