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Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Please read this guide before using your PowerShot S10 for the first time. Please see the Software Starter Guide for instructions for connecting to a computer.
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• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
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Table of Contents Read This First ... 5 Preparing the Camera Guide to Components ... 11 Front View ... 11 Back View ... 12 Operation Panel ... 13 Mode Dial ... 14 Display Panel ... 15 Indicators ... 15 Preparing the Battery pack ... 16 Charging the Battery pack ...
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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 ... 38 Shooting ... 39 Changing the Compression/Resolution ... 41 Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Mode) ... 42 Shooting Continuously (Continuous Mode) ..
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Lens ... 68 Optical Viewfinder ... 68 LCD Monitor ... 68 Troubleshooting ... 69 List of Message Codes ... 73 List of Messages ... 74 List of Functions ... 76 Specifications ... 77 Index ... 80 Canon Customer Support ... 82...
If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
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Off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
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• 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 fire. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.
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• The camera terminal of the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with the PowerShot S10. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury 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. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession.
Preparing the Camera Guide to Components Front View • Lens This section explains how to install the batteries, CF card and wrist strap. • AF Auxiliary Light Emitter • Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 27) • Display Panel (p. 15) • Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 31) •...
Mode Dial The Mode Dial is used to select the recording and play modes. • Turn 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) •...
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. Remaining Image Capacity : Flash On : Exposure : Flash Off Compensation On : Red-Eye Reduction : Beep On : Macro Mode : Super Fine...
• Do not charge batteries other than CHARGING Indicator charge the battery pack, taking it from a completely discharged state to a fully charged one. (Based on Canon standard testing conditions using Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E.) ambient temperature and the charge state of the battery pack.
• The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera, even with the camera power off. This will shorten the battery life. Remove it from the camera during extended periods of disuse. Place it into the case provided and store it in a cool, dry place.
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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.
Battery Performance No. of Images LCD Monitor LCD Monitor (Minutes) Battery Pack NB-5H Approx. Approx. (fully charged) 55 shots 230 shots 2CR5 Lithium Battery Approx. Approx. (Sanyo brand, new) 65 shots 400 shots • The actual performance may vary from the above data according to the shooting conditions and the selected recording mode.
Installing a CF Card • Please note that CF cards formatted or edited in another manufacturer’s camera or application program may not operate correctly in the camera. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the 2 Slide the lock for the CF card slot cover to the open position and open the cover.
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FC-15M FC-30M * These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. * Some CF cards are not sold in some regions. • L (Large), M (Middle) and S (Small) indicate the recording resolution as follows.
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Precautions with CF Cards Please note that the PC card icon may take a moment (about 1 minute) to appear on the Taskbar of certain computers after insertion in a PC card slot. If this occurs, you should delete the Windows standard driver and install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk device driver.
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 procedures to set the correct date and time. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position.
Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Slip the small loop at the end of the wrist strap through the strap holder. 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.
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 recording or a monitor for playback. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the 2 Turn off the TV.
Basic Functions Before Shooting Turning the Power On/Off 1 Turn 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. Power Save Function •...
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.
• The following data is shown in informa- tion view. Macro mode: Shooting methods: Flash: Exposure Compensation: White Balance: Compression: Resolution: • The last on/off setting of the LCD monitor is saved when the power is manually shut off. The camera will automatically restore the LCD monitor to the last setting at startup.
sufficient built-in memory free, the next image can be recorded immediately after the previous image. • With 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.
Shooting in Auto Mode In auto mode, the focus, exposure and flash settings are automatically set, making it possible for anyone to photograph effortlessly. The resolution (recorded number of pixels) is preset to Large and the compression to Fine and cannot be changed. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the 2 Point the camera at the center of the subject.
(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. Flash Settings The flash cannot be fired in certain shooting modes. Auto Flash Red-Eye Reduction •...
the shutter activation. To deactivate the self- timer mode, press the • Turn the Mode Dial to 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.
Replaying Images Photographed images can be viewed in play mode on the LCD monitor. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the The last photographed image will appear in the display (single image replay). 2 Use the buttons to switch to the previous or next image.
Erasing Single Images 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the button to select the [Single Erase]. Press the SET button. 4 Use the buttons to select an image. Press the SET button. 5 Select [OK] with the SET button.
Shooting Shooting in Manual Mode In this mode, you can manually select features such as image compression, resolution, exposure compensation and white balance settings. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the 2 Adjust the settings as required. • You can adjust all settings, such as the flash, continuous shooting, exposure compensa- tion, white balance, image quality (gain, contrast and sharpness) and the AE lock.
Shooting in Image Mode In image mode, the camera automatically optimizes its shooting settings for specific circumstances, such as landscapes, moving objects, night scenes and black and white images. Landscape: for recording broad expanses of scenery Fast Shutter: for recording fast moving objects, such as sports figures Slow Shutter: for recording moving...
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.
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.
For a vertical series, tilt the camera up or down. Documents To record close-ups of documents, shift the camera above the document, keeping it parallel to the document. Shooting Select from the following image arrangements. Right: left to right in a horizontal plane Left: right to left in a horizontal plane bottom to top in a vertical plane...
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3 Shoot the first frame. • Press the SET button again if you wish to change the image arrangement setting. • The settings for the exposure and white balance are locked at the values used for the first image. 4 Shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first.
Changing the Compression/ Resolution Images can be recorded at the following resolution and compression settings. Resolution (Image Size) (Large): 1600 x 1200 pixels (Middle): 1280 x 960 pixels (Small): 800 x 600 pixels Compression (Image Quality) Superfine Fine : Normal Approximate File Size of One Image Compression Resolution (pixels)
• When the camera’s built-in memory becomes full, the interval between shots will be a little longer. * These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. button until the icon...
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Use the exposure compensation feature when a backlit object appears too dark or lights are too bright in a night scene. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Press the button to display the exposure compensation settings bar.
Setting the White Balance Adjust the white balance settings to respond to shooting conditions when you are recording outdoors or under artificial illumination. Auto: for recording with the settings automatically selected by the camera Daylight: for recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy: for recording under overcast,...
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 Turn the Mode Dial to the the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor.
2 Hold the SET button. Press the 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 area covered by this frame.
• Contrast • Sharpness • Press 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.
Switching the Review Feature On/Off Setting this feature on or off determines whether or not you can review the photo- graphed image in the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is turned off. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position.
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Off: The last assigned file number is stored and the next available file number is assigned to an image recorded on any CF card, including a new CF card. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. Press the MENU button. 2 Use the buttons to select [File No.
Replaying Magnifying an Image (Single Image Replay) 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the 2 Press the button. • You can use the buttons to shift the display within the image. • Press the button again to end the magnification mode. •...
(Original) • Press the MENU button to end the Rotate feature. • Rotating images in the display has no effect on the recorded images. Jumping Images The display can be jumped forward or back. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the 2 Press the JUMP button.
Viewing Image Information 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the 2 Press the DISPLAY button. • The LCD monitor will cycle to the next display mode (simple, detail, non display) each time the DISPLAY button is pressed. The detail display is not available in multi image replay mode.
3 Use the buttons to select [Program]. 4 Use the buttons to select [All Images], [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. 5 Use the select [Start]. Press the SET button. The slide show will start. • Press the SET button to pause or restart it. •...
5 Use the buttons to move between images and the mark the image. A number representing 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. •...
Setting the Auto Replay On/Off You 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 select [Setup]. Press the SET button. 3 Use the buttons to select [Repeat].
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3 Use the 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 buttons to select an image and the buttons to specify the number of copies.
CF card by a DPOF- compliant camera other than a PowerShot S10 may be overwritten when used in a PowerShot S10. • Some printers or photo developing services may not be able to handle the print settings.
4 Use the buttons to select [On] or [Off]. • Press the MENU button to close the Setup menu. • The date printout will be in the style selected in the Set Date/Time option. (p. Setting the File Number Print Function 1 Display the Print Order menu.
Resetting Print Settings This procedure deletes all the image print settings, including the date and file number print settings. 1 Display the Print Order menu. 2 Use the buttons to select [Reset]. Press the SET button. 3 Use the buttons to select [OK].
Erasing Erasing the Displayed Image The camera buttons can be used to delete the displayed image directly when in the single image replay (p. 33), multi image replay (p. 33) or review mode (p. 48). 1 Hold the SET button and press the button.
3 Use the buttons to select [OK]. Press the SET button. • If you want to stop the erase procedure, select Cancel. • Protected images are not erased. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Please exercise adequate caution before erasing a file.
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Protected images will be shown with the icon. Protected Icon • The image protection is removed if the SET button is pressed a second time after Step 3. • Press the button to switch between the single image replay and multi image replay modes to select images.
Camera Settings Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Press the MENU button. • The Rec. Menu or Play menu will display. 3 Use the button to select the menu. This section explains about the camera settings, such as the beep, the date and time and CF card formatting.
Setting the Beep On/Off 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 buttons to select [Beep]. 3 Use the buttons to select [On] or [Off].
Setting the Date/Time 1 Display the Setup menu (p. 63). 2 Use the buttons to select [Date/Time]. Press the SET button. 3 Set the date and time. • The factory default date style may differ between regions. • Use the buttons to select a field, such as the year, month, day, hour, minute and date format.
• 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.
Slip your fingernail into the slit and pull out. This section contains information on how to maintain and care for your PowerShot S10 camera. Troubleshooting, error and function lists are included. 3 Pop the old button battery out. 4 Insert a new button battery with the negative electrode (-) facing up.
• Never wipe anything directly on the lens, even a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. If particularly stubborn dirt accumulates, contact your camera retailer or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Optical Viewfinder Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, gently wipe it with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Battery cover is open 2CR5 lithium battery inserted upside down Insufficient battery voltage (Display panel flashes “Lb”) Incorrect battery type Poor contact between battery and camera terminals Camera will not record Mode Dial is set to the (Play) or Flash is charging Cause(s)
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• If reformatting does not work, the logic circuits of the CF card may be faulty or damaged. Please consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • After closing the CF card slot cover, try turning the Mode Dial to Off again.
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Problem Battery consumed quickly Battery pack capacity reduced because of disuse for an extended period of time, such as one year Battery pack life exceeded Battery pack will not Poor connection between battery charge pack and compact power adapter Camera is running off the compact power adapter Image is blurred, out of Camera moved...
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Problem Image is blurred Subject is too dark Subject is too bright Flash will not fire Cause(s) Camera is set to the slow shutter mode Insufficient light for recording Subject is too dark in comparison with surroundings White balance setting is inappropriate Subject is too far away for flash to reach Subject is too close...
(xx: number) Camera malfunction. Set Mode Dial to Off, then reset it to a recording or play mode. Problem exists if error code reappears. Note the number and contact Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.
List of Messages The following messages may appear in the display panel. Busy...: No CF card: Cannot Record!: CF card error!: CF card full!: Naming error!: No Image: Image too large: Image is recording on CF card or CF card is being read in play mode. You attempted to view or shoot an image without a CF card installed.
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Incompatible JPEG format: Corrupted Data: Cannot magnify!: Cannot rotate: Unidentified Image: Protected!: Too many orders.: Cannot complete!: Cannot edit!: You attempted to view an incompatible JPEG file. You attempted to view an image with corrupted data You attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer.
List of Functions The functions available in each recording mode are listed below. Recording Functions Digital Recording Mode Zoom Auto • Manual • Image • Stitch Assist Image Quality Settings Exposure Recording Mode Compensation Balance Auto Manual Image Stitch Assist *: Default Value Selectable for 1st Frame Only.
6.7 in. - 10.8 ft. (17 cm - 3.3 m) (wide angle), 6.7 in. - 7.5 ft. (17 cm - 2.3 m) (telephoto) Recording Media: CompactFlash™ card (Type I or Type II) Image Format: Design rule for Camera File System (Images / Thumbnails : JPEG) PowerShot S10...
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Image Compression Level: Sensitivity: Recording Pixels: Camera Modes: Interface: Power Supply: Operating Temperatures: Operating Humidity: Dimensions: Weight: NORMAL / FINE / SUPER FINE Equivalent to ISO 100 to 400 (ISO 400 for gain up setting) 1,600 x 1,200 pixels (Large) / 1,280 x 960 pixels (Middle) / 800 x 600 pixels (Small) AUTO / MANUAL / IMAGE / STITCH ASSIST / PLAY / PC USB / RS-232C / CF Slot (Type I, II) / Video Out 2CR5 lithium battery...
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32˚ to 104˚ F (0˚ to 40˚ C) Dimentions: 1.3 x 0.9 x 1.9 in. (34 x 22 x 49 mm) Weight: Approx. 2.5 oz. (70 g) • All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
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