Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PowerShot S50 Canon
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Camera User Guide DIGIT AL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E090-010 XXXXXXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAP AN ENGLISH • Please start by r eading the Pr ecautions on page 4 of this manual. • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images.
Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing * Default setting.
(i) Camera Body T emperatur e If your camera is used for pr olonged periods, the camera body may become war m. 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.
(ii) Symbols Used : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera ’ s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedur es. Question? Look Her e First. 3 How do I navigate the menus? Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
(iii) About the Thumb Index A quick introduction intended for new users who want to shoot first and lear n mor e later . T ells you how to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and playing back images.
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1 T able of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages ar e shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read This First ............................................................................. 4 Quick Start .................
2 Fast Shutter ......................................................................... 57 Slow Shutter ........................................................................ 58 Stitch Assist Mode ...................................................
3 Automated Playback (Slide Show) ................................................ 1 14 Pr otecting Images ....................................................................... 11 8 Erasing ...........................................................
4 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 .
5 W arnings • 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 proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light pr oduced by the flash may damage eyesight.
6 • 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 power outlet and the surr ounding ar ea.
7 • Always keep the terminals of the battery charger clean. Do not place metal objects on top of the terminals. Ther e is a risk of fire and other hazar ds. Cautions • A void using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to str ong sunlight or high temperatur es, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car .
8 1 Charge the Battery (p. 15). Charge the battery using the supplied battery charger . The char ging is complete when the charge indicator tur ns fr om red to green. • Please note that the battery charger shape varies between regions. 2 Install the Battery (p.
9 Quick Start 6 Focus (p. 33). Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter button halfway . T wo beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. 7 Shoot (p. 33). Press the shutter button all the way . Y ou will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete.
10 * 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) • Direct Print Compatible Printer (CP.
11 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Back / Bottom V iew Viewfinder (p. 32) Strap Mount DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 162) CF Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 17, 19) T ripod Socket * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap.
12 Contr ols ● Upper Indicator The indicators light or blink when the shutter button is pr essed or the following operations are underway . • Gr een: Ready to r ecor d • Blinking G r een: Recor .
13 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. • : Auto (p. 45) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings accor ding to the image composition type.
14 Operating the Multicontr oller The multicontroller is used to select choices, images and menus on the LCD monitor and confirm the selection. M o v in g the cursor on the LCD monitor up a n d down. Use C or D to select a menu item on the LCD monitor .
15 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Pr eparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Recharge Battery Pack NB-2L (supplied) with Battery Charger CB-2L T or CB-2L TE befor e you use the camera for the first time and subsequently when the “Charge the battery pack” message is displayed.
16 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.
17 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Installing the Battery Pack Install Batter y Pack NB-2L (supplied) into the camera as follows. W e recommend that you use the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (optional) to power the camera for extended periods (p. 162). 1 T urn off the camera (p.
18 Installing the Battery Pack (continued) Battery Low Status The following icon and/or message appears when the batter y becomes low . See Batter y Performance (p. 172). Battery pack char ge is low . Rechar ge it as soon as possible befor e it is required for an extended period.
19 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Installing a CF Car d 1 T urn off the camera (p. 24). 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.
20 Installing a CF Car d (continued) CF Card Handling Precautions • CF car ds are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
21 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 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 batter y char ge is low . Star t from Step 5 to set the date and time.
22 Setting the Date / Time (continued) • Y ou may need to reset the date and time if the batter y pack is removed for about three weeks. • The Date/T ime cannot be inser ted in the actual image even if the Date/T ime have been set.
23 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Setting the Language 1 T urn on the camera (p. 24). 2 Press the button. The (Rec.) or (Replay) menu appears. 3 Select the [ (Set up)] menu using A on the multicontroller . Pressing the button also switches between menus.
24 T ur ning the Power On / Of f 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 Gr een: Replaying mode/Printer connection mode* Y ellow: Computer connection mode* Of f: The power of the camera is off.
25 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • Y ou will hear a star t-up sound and see the star t-up image when the power comes on. (T o change the star tup sound and image, see below and pages 40 and 156.) • The start-up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is of f or the terminal is connected to a TV .
26 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 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Replaying Mode Power Off Replaying Mode Shooting Mode : Sliding the Power/Replay lever to the right : Opening/Closing the lens cover : Pressing the shutter but.
28 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to confir m an image during shooting, to r eplay recor ded images or to adjust menu settings. Pressing 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 pressed.
29 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 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 .
30 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, movie length, histogram and over exposure war ning appear .
31 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the r ecorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The gr eater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image.
32 Using the V iewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p.28) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. • The viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 82% of the actual shooting image. Shows the center of the image Image Seen in Viewfinder vs.
33 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Pr essing 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 light or blink as follows.
34 • If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you pr ess halfway , you can still press fully to take the shot. • Images are first saved into the camera ’ s inter nal memory before being recor ded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as suf ficient space is available in the inter nal memor y .
35 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Using the Zoom (Focal Length) The zoom can be adjusted fr om 35 to 105 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film for mat). T elephoto / Wide Angle • Slide the zoom lever toward to zoom in (telephoto). • Slide the zoom lever toward to zoom out (wide angle).
36 Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / time and electronic sound settings. Menus can be displayed by either pr essing the / / button or the button. W atch the LCD monitor while per forming the following procedur es.
37 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Selecting Settings by Pr essing the Button 1 Press the button. In Shooting mode, the [ (Rec.)] menu appears. In Replaying mode, the [ (Replay)] menu appears. 2 Switch between menu tabs using B or A on the multicontroller .
38 Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Menu Items Selectable with the Button Menu Items Sel.
39 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Menu Item A vailable Settings Reference Page Beep On* / Off 151 LCD Brightness * / 151 Auto Power Down On* / Off 151 Date/T ime Sets the date and time 21 Format Formats the CF car d 121 Shutter V olume Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5 152 Playback V ol.
40 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the star t-up image and star t-up, shutter , operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has thr ee choices. e.g. Start-up image [ 1 ][ ][ ] As default settings, My Camera setting [ ] has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting [ ] has an animal theme.
41 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 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 ef fect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pr essing the shutter button halfway .
42 Registering My Camera Settings Images recor ded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. Y ou can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’ s images and sounds to the camera.
43 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 6 Select or using B or A on the multicontroller . appears. 7 Press the button. An image appears. [Start-up Image] → Step 8a, 9a [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Selftimer Sound] → Step 8b, 9b 8 a Select the image you wish to register using B or A or on the multicontroller .
44 Registering My Camera Settings (continued) • Sounds recorded with the movie (p.62) and sound annotation (p.113) functions cannot be added as My Camera settings. • When you register new My Camera settings, the pr eviously registered settings are erased.
45 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is pr ess the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 24). 2 T urn the shooting mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the subject.
46 • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • Y ou 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.
47 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Reviewing the Image After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds. (T o change this setting, see page 48.) Ther e are two ways to display the image for longer .
48 The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digital zoom or when is already selected as the recording format. Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed anywhere fr om 2 seconds to 10 seconds or tur ned off.
49 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Changing the Resolution and Compr ession Y ou can change the resolution and compr ession (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. T o recor d the CCD output without compression, select the RA W file format (p.
50 Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued) 4 Select the resolution you wish to set using B or A on the multicontroller . 5 Press . 6 Select the compression you wish to set using B or A on the multicontroller . Y ou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.
51 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Next Shooting Mode Resolution and Compression after Change Settings change to those of the next mode Settings do not change Settings change to those of.
52 Changing the File Format The r ecording file format can be switched to the RAW for mat before shooting the image. W ith the standard JPEG file for mat, the camera processes images after capturing them to produce optimal results. The JPEG format compresses images so that more can be stored on a single CF card.
53 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 4 Select RA W using B or A on the multicontroller . Y ou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pr essing the shutter button. The previous screen will appear again, once the image is shot.
54 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 . • Y ou can switch between settings by pr essing the button. When the red-eye reduction function is on When the r ed-eye reduction function is off 2 Shoot the image.
55 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On]. appears on the LCD monitor . When shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the subjects must look right at the red-eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective.
56 Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to b l u r . 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . Shooting procedur es are the same as for the Mode (p.
57 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdr op 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.
58 Slow Shutter Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred such as river rapids. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . Shooting procedur es are the same as for the mode (p. 45). • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode.
59 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 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 .
60 Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Horizontally , left to right Horizontally , right to left V ertically , bottom to top V ertically , top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top left 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to .
61 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. • Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be cor r ected with the software. • An image can be retaken. Press B or A on the multicontroller t o r etur n to that frame.
62 Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movie frames. The resolution can be set to either [ (320 × 240 (default setting))] or [ (160 × 120)] (p. 49). 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . The LCD monitor tur ns on and displays the maximum recor ding time (in seconds).
63 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Macr o Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 10 to 50 cm (3.9 in. to 1 .6 ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 50 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.6 ft.) at telephoto end. 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on.
64 • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • Y ou can change the self-timer sound by changing the setting in [Selftimer Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p.
65 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Digital Zoom With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows. 3.8 times, 4.9 times, 6.1 times, 7.6 times, 9.3 times and 12 times 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on.
66 Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pr essed. Use this mode to view the images as you shoot continuously . The shutter interval is longer in this mode than in mode. Use this mode to shoot continuously with a short shutter interval.
67 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aper ture can be freely changed for shooting. Please see Mode (p. 45) for shooting procedures once you have changed a setting. Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
68 Program AE (continued) • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aper tur e value show in red on the LCD monitor . Use the following methods to obtain the cor r ect exposure and make them show in white.
69 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects • If the aperture value shows in red, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the shutter speed using B or A on the multicontroller until the aperture value display tur ns to white.
70 Setting the Shutter Speed (continued) • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake war ning appears in the center of the LCD monitor , secur e the camera to a tripod before shooting.
71 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Setting the Apertur e When you set the aperture in the aper ture-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 cr eate a beautiful por trait.
72 • If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor , the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aper ture value using B or A on the multicontroller until the shutter speed display tur ns white.
73 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 wher e it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically .
74 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 . When the Shooting Mode dial is set to , , , , or Y ou can set the AF frame to Auto Selection (AiAF) or to center-point.
75 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects When the Shooting Mode dial is set to , , or Y ou can set the focusing frame manually to the desir ed position (Manual Selection). This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire.
76 • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) • T ur n the LCD monitor on to set the AF frame to the position you desir e before shooting. • The AF frame is locked to center-point when using the digital zoom.
77 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Switching between Light Metering Modes Evaluative metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Appropriate for standar d shooting conditions, including backlight scenes.
78 3 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36). 4 Select the [Center] or [AF Point] option, then press the button.
79 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Adjusting the Exposur e 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. 2 Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using C or D on the multicontroller .
80 Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light sour ce, the camera repr oduces colors more accurately . 1 Press the / / button. 2 Select * (Auto) using C or D on the multicontroller . * The cur r ent setting is displayed.
81 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects 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.
82 Setting the White Balance (continued) • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
83 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Changing the Photo Ef fect Y ou can shoot with different photo effects. 1 Press the / / button. 2 Select * (Effect Of f) using C or D on the multicontroller . * The cur r ent setting is displayed. 3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontroller .
84 4 Press the / / button. 5 Shoot the image. The white balance cannot be set when (sepia) or (B/W) mode is selected. Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please r efer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) Contrast • Select from - (W eak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong).
85 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Changing the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed. Y ou can choose from the following speeds: Auto, 50, 100, 200 and 400. 1 Press the / / button.
86 Auto Exposur e Bracketing (AEB Mode) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposur e within a set range to take thr ee 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.
87 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography . If the flash fires, only one image gets recor ded. Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
88 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Y ou can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shooting with the manual focus. Three ranges -small, medium or lar ge- can be selected. Images are shot with the focus position changing in the following or der: cur r ent position, backwards and forward.
89 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects The Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on. The camera will revert to shooting only one image when the flash is on. Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
90 Locking the Exposur e Setting (AE Lock) Y ou can set the exposur e and focus separately . This is effective when the contrast is too str ong between the subject and backgr ound or when a subject is backlit. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor .
91 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects The AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is of f. • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes.
92 Locking the Flash Exposur e Setting (FE Lock) Y ou can obtain the cor rect exposure r egardless of the location of your subject in the composition. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the (Flash) button and set the flash to fire (p.
93 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings The flash fires with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), but it is possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. 1 Select [Flash Adjust] from the [ (Rec.
94 Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings (continued) Compensating the Flash Output. In mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting.
95 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fir es 1st-curtain The flash fir es right after the shutter opens, regar dless of the shutter speed. Usually , the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. 2nd-curtain The flash fir es right before the shutter closes, r egardless of the shutter speed.
96 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Y ou can shoot images at a set inter val. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set fr om 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot.
97 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects 6 Press the shutter button. • The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. • Once the set number of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regar dless of the power -saving function settings.
98 Shooting with Focus Lock Focus Lock Method 1 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. The AE setting will also lock when you do this.
99 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Focus lock cannot be used while the Shooting mode is set to . • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180). • Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to r ecompose the image.
100 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 multicontr oller . • The focus will lock and the icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor .
101 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects 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.
102 Saving Custom Settings Y ou can save frequently used Shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (custom) mode. When necessar y , you can then shoot images with pr eviously saved settings by simply tur ning the shooting mode dial to .
103 Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Setting the Auto Rotate Function This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically r otates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display .
104 Resetting the File Numbers Y ou can select the way file numbers ar e assigned. 1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [File No. Reset]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
105 Replaying, Erasing • Press the button to show the data for the displayed image (p. 28). • Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image (p. 119). Replaying Displaying Images Individually Y ou can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor .
106 Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. 1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right. 2 Slide the zoom lever toward . • Y ou can move around the magnified image using B , A , C or D on the multicontroller . • Hold the button down and slide the zoom lever towar d to cycle through each setting, approximately 2.
107 Replaying, Erasing V iewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index r eplay . 1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right. 2 Press the button. • Nine images appear at once (index replay). • The same display appears even if you slide the zoom lever once towards .
108 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. 105) or index replay (p. 107). The jump bar appears. 2 The displayed image(s) change.
109 Replaying, Erasing Y ou may experience frame dr opping and audio breakup when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • The volume at which movies replay can also be adjusted in the Replay menu (p. 152). • Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV when viewing movie files on a TV .
110 Editing Movies Y ou can delete unwanted por tions from the first or second half of a movie clips. 1 Select the movie you wish to edit and press . See Viewing Movies (p. 109). 2 Select (Edit) using B or A on the multicontroller and press . The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear .
111 Replaying, Erasing 6 Select (Save) using C or D on the multicontroller . When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to replay . 7 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using B or A on the multicontroller . • [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie.
112 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90 º and 270 º clockwise on the LCD monitor . O r i g i n a l 90º 270º 1 Select [Rotate] from the [ (Replay)] menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36). 2 Select an image you want to rotate using B or A on the multicontroller and press .
113 Replaying, Erasing 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 ( u p t o 60 seconds) to a n image.
114 Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 122). Starting a Slide Show All images, or a selection o f images, can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show . 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Slide Show] and press .
115 Replaying, Erasing Selecting Images for Slide Shows Y ou can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 998 images may be marked per slide show . Images display in the order of their selection. 1 Display the slide show menu (p. 114). 2 Select [Program] using C on the multicontroller .
116 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 [Repeat] using C or D on the multicontroller .
117 Replaying, Erasing 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.
118 Pr otecting Images Y ou can protect impor tant images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Protect] and press . See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36). 2 Select an image you want to protect using B or A on the multicontroller and press .
119 Replaying, Erasing Erasing Images Individually Please note that erased images cannot be r ecovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. 1 Set the camera to the replay mode (p. 26). 2 Select the image you wish to erase using B or A on the multicontroller and press the button.
120 Erasing All Images Please note that erased images cannot be r ecovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Erase all] and press . See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36). 2 Select [OK] using B or A on the multicontroller and press .
121 Replaying, Erasing Formatting a CF Car d Y ou should format 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 pr otected images and other file types.
122 Printing About Printing This camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to an optional direct print compatible printer (CP series)* 1 or Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) that supports the direct print function, you can send the images fr om the CF card directly to the printer using the camera buttons.
123 Printing, T ransferring Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for dir ect print function compatible printer (CP series) information. Print Settings for Dir ect Print Function • Select how many copies you want (p.131) • Select the print style (p.
124 ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Selecting fr om the Print Or der Menu Use the Print Order Menu as shown below to select all print settings. However , set the camera to replay mode beforehand.
125 Printing, T ransferring ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ : T ur ns the menu on/off : Selects items and settings : Sets items and settings Image (p. 131) Style Paper (p. 131) Borders (p. 131) Date (p. 131) Number of copies (p. 131) T rimming (p. 133) Order Number of copies (p.
126 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Y ou can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to an optional direct print function compatible printer (CP series) or a dir ect print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (optional). It can also be used with DPOF print settings.
127 Printing, T ransferring 4 Press the printer ’ s ON/OFF button to turn on the power . • When the printer is properly connected to the camera, it powers up, appears on the camera LCD monitor and the power/mode indicator is lit in green.
128 When you detach the cable fr om the camera, hold the plug and do not pull by the cable. • On Bubble Jet printers with operation panels, images cannot be printed thr ough the operation panel while the camera is connected. • The following operations cannot be performed while the printer is connected.
129 Printing, T ransferring Printing * The following illustrations show examples from a direct print function compatible printer (CP series). Options for the Style categor y will differ slightly for BJ printers. An image can be printed when displayed in single r eplay or selected in index replay .
130 Printing (continued) Y ou cannot print movies or images r ecorded in the RA W for mat. Cancel Printing • T o cancel printing between images printed, pr ess . A confirmation dialog appears. Select [OK] using B or A on the multicontroller and press .
131 Printing, T ransferring Setting the Print Settings (Dir ect Print Function) 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 .
132 1 In the print setting menu, choose [Style] using C or D on the multicontroller and press again. 2 Choose [Image] (or [Paper]), [Borders] or [Date] using C or D on the multicontroller . 3 Select settings using B or A on the multicontroller . Choose [On] or [Off].
133 Printing, T ransferring Setting the Printing Ar ea (T rimming) Y ou can specify which por tion for an image gets printed. Prior to T rimming Please set the Print Style (Image Settings, Paper , Bor ders and Date) first before setting the trimming settings (p.
134 2 T rim the Image. Changing the Size of the T rimming Frame • Slide the zoom lever toward or . • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
135 Printing, T ransferring Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) Y ou can select images on a CF car d for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera.
136 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) 3 Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 1 3 7 ) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image u s i 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 .
137 Printing, T ransferring Setting the Print Style Always select a print style after having selected the image you wish to print. The following print settings can be selected. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press . See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
138 • 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 the Set Date/T ime menu (p.
139 Printing, T ransferring Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is r eset to [Standard] and the date and file number options ar e set to [Off]. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press .
140 Printing with DPOF Print Settings Y ou can use the DPOF print settings to print with an optional dir ect print function compatible printer (CP series) or with a dir ect print function compatible BJ printer (optional). 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press .
141 Printing, T ransferring • T o print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print or der menu in Step 2 on the pr evious 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 set to [Index], the date will not print even if the [Date] setting is set to [On] in Step 2.
142 Image T ransfer Settings (DPOF T ransfer Or der) Using the camera, you can make marks on images you wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied softwar e for actually transfer ring images. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images.
143 Printing, T ransferring 3 Select images for transferring. Single Images • S elect an image using B or A on the multicontroller and mark or remove marks fr om images using C or D on the multicontroller . • Y ou can use the same pr ocedures to select images in index replay (3 images).
144 A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable A VC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or r eplay them. 1 T urn off the camera (p. 24). 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 the TV .
145 Connecting 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 Y ou can then download images directly from the camera to a computer . • Directly from the CF car d Using a laptop computer or a card reader , you can download images dir ectly fr om the CF card.
146 T erminal 1. Open the terminal cover with your fingernail. 2. Insert the connector until it clicks. T o disconnect the cable from the camera: Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out. USB port USB cable 2. USB cable 1.
147 Connecting • It is r ecommended to power the camera with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK700 when connected to a computer (p. 162). • If you disconnect the USB cable while the camera is on, the camera will automatically tur n off. • All pr ocedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.
148 Rec. Menu * Some items may not appear in certain Shooting modes (p. 180). List of Menu Options and Messages Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fir es. • 1st-curtain* • 2nd-curtain Slow Synchro Sets the slow synchro. •O n •O f f * Flash Adjust Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically .
149 Appendix AF-assist Beam Sets the output of the AF-assist beam according to shooting conditions when using the auto focus. • On* • Of f Digital Zoom Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images.
150 Replay Menu Protect Protects images fr om accidental erasure. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degr ees clockwise in the display . Erase all Erases all images from a CF car d (excluding protected images). Slide Show Plays images in an automated slide show .
151 Appendix Set up Menu Beep Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. 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 156.
152 Set up Menu (continued) *Default setting Shutter V olume Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way . There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. • (Off) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Playback V ol. (Replay) Adjusts the sound volume when a sound annotation or a movie is played.
153 Appendix Item Menu Screen Settings Content Reference Page Operation V ol. Adjusts the sound volume of the Operation Sound. • (Off) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Selftimer V ol. Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer Sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2 seconds.
154 Set up Menu (continued) *Default setting Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor . The menu may appear differ ently in some r egions.
155 Appendix My Camera Menu Y ou can select the theme, star t-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These ar e called My Camera settings. Y ou can also customize the [ ] and [ ] options for each item with images fr om the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
156 The settings of [Beep] in the [ (Set up)] menu [On] [Of f] [ ] ● [Beep] – [ 1 ] ● [ 1 ] ● [ 1 ] [ ] ● [ ] ● [ ] [ ] ● [ ] ● [ ] My Camera Menu (continued) * 1 How the [Beep] settin.
157 Appendix Resetting the Settings to Default Y ou can reset the menu and button operation settings to default except for the [Date/T ime], [Language], and [V ideo System] settings. 1 T urn on the camera. Y ou can tur n on the camera into either Shooting or Replaying mode.
158 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 recor ded to, or read from, CF car d.
159 Appendix RA W: Y ou attempted to replay an image recorded in an incompatible RAW format. Cannot magnify!: Y ou attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, r ecorded in a differ ent format, or edited on a computer .
160 The following messages may appear on the camera ’ s LCD monitor when a direct print compatible printer (CP series) is printing. Depending on the printer model, some messages may not display . No Paper: Paper cassette is incor rectly inserted or out of paper .
161 Appendix The following messages may appear when the camera is connected to the Dir ect Print compatible Bubble Jet Printer . On Bubble Jet printers with operation panels, check the er ror number displayed on the panel and refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Star t Guide .
162 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Optional) 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 a power outlet.
163 Appendix • Always tur n the camera’ s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter (p. 24). • Use of any adapter other that AC Adapter Kit ACK700 may cause malfunction of the camera or AC adapter kit.
164 Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs fr om an automobile’ s cigarette lighter socket. Always ensure that the automobile’ s engine is running when you use the car battery charger .
165 Appendix Using the W aterpr oof Case (Optional) Some of the camera's operations dif fer slightly when it is used in the waterpr oof case WP-DC300 (sold separately). Please operate the camera accor ding to the below information. • The display location cannot be moved up and down in magnified r eplay .
166 Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Car e and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body , lens, viewfinder , LCD monitor and other parts.
167 Appendix Power is not turned on CF card slot/battery cover opened Insufficient battery voltage Poor contact between camera and battery terminals Camera is in Replay or computer/printer mode Flash .
168 Replace the battery pack with a new one. Replace the battery pack with a new one. Replace the battery pack with a new one. • Clean the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth. • Insert the charger plug firmly into the power outlet. • Be car eful not to move the camera when pressing the shutter button.
169 Appendix Subject too far for flash to r each Subject too close Subject bright in comparison to the background Light shining directly on subject or reflected of f subject into camera Flash set to On. Subject is too bright. Light from the flash has reflected of f dust particles or insects in the air .
170 Specifications All data is based on Canon ’ s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S50 Camera effective pixels: Approx. 5 million Image sensor: 1/1.8 inch CCD (T otal number of pixels: approx. 5.3 million) Lens: 7.1 (W) - 21.
171 Appendix Flash range: (When sensitivity is set to AUTO) 35 cm - 4.8 m (1.1 ft. - 15.7 ft.) (W), 35 cm - 3 m (1.15 ft. - 9.8 ft.) (T) (When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent) 55 cm – 4 m (1.8 ft. – 13.1 ft.) (W), 55 cm – 2.5 m (1.8 ft.
172 Battery Performance (Battery Pack NB-2L at full charge) * The data above reflects standar d Canon testing conditions. The actual figur es will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. * Movie data is excluded. * At low temperatures, the battery pack per formance may diminish and the low batter y icon appear very rapidly .
173 Appendix 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 r ecording times for movie clips: : 3 minutes, : 3 minutes.
174 Battery Pack NB-2L T ype: Rechargeable lithium ion cell Nominal voltage: 7.4 V Nominal amperage: 570 mAh Charge cycles: Approx. 300 Operating temperatures: 0 - 40 º C (32 - 104 º F) Dimensions: 33.3 × 45.2 × 16.2 mm (1.3 × 1.8 × 0.6 in.) Weight: Approx.
175 Appendix CompactFlash™ Car d 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.).
176 Index A AC Adapter Kit 162 AEB Mode 86 AE Lock 90 AF Frame Auto Selection 74 Manual Selection 74 Aperture-Priority AE ( ) 71 Aperture V alue 67, 69, 71, 73 Auto Mode ( ) 45 Auto Exposure Bracketin.
177 Appendix LCD Monitor 28 - 31 Brightness 151 Light Metering Center -Weighted A veraging 77 Evaluative 77 Spot AE Point (AF Point) 77 Spot AE Point (Center) 77 M Macro Mode ( ) 63 Magnifying Images .
178 Sound 24, 40 - 41, 155 Stitch Assist Mode ( ) 59 Framing Subjects 59 Shooting 60 Strap 11 T T elephoto 35 T ransfer Order Reset 142 Selecting Images 142 T roubleshooting 167 - 169 V Video System 1.
179 FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PC1048 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 interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.
180 Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. Y ou can shoot with the settings saved in the mode.
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