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  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 1

    CDI-E134-010 XXXXXXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAP AN z Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). z Please also see the Software S tarter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide . Camera User Guide ENGLISH DIGIT AL CAMERA Camera Use r Guide ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 2

    0 Disclaimer z While every effort has be en made to ensu re that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. z Canon r eserve s the r ight to chan ge the specif icat ions o f the hardware and so ftware described herein at any time without prior notice. z No part of thi ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 3

    1 Flowc har t and Ref er ence Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Soft ware St arter Guide Installing the Sof tware This Guide Connecting t he Camera t o a Computer Soft ware St arter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used This ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 4

    2 T able of Contents Items marked with  are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Components Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installing the B attery Pack/CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Turning the Po wer On/Off. . ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 5

    3 Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Switching between Light Mete ring Modes . . . . 78 Adjusting th e Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Changing the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Changing the Photo Ef fect. . . . . . . . ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 6

    4 R ead T his First Please R ead T est Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several tria l images to confirm that the camera is oper ating and being operated correctly . Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 7

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

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 8

    6 War nings z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense l ight produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular , remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when us ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 9

    7 z Remove the power cord 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 surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire. z ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 10

    8 CA UTIONS z Avoid using, placing or stori ng the equipment in plac es subject to strong sunlight or high temp eratures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the battery to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation o ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 11

    9 Prev enting Malfunctions Av oid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close pro ximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Av oid Condensation R elated Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold t ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 12

    10 1. Preparing the Camera 1. Preparing the Camera Components Guide Flash  p. 38 Self-timer La mp  p. 53 AF-assist Beam Red-eye Reduction Lamp  p. 39 Attaching the Wrist Strap* * Avoid waving the camera about or ca tching it on other items when suspending it fr om the strap. Optical V iewfinder Window Lens Lens Cover CF Card Slot / Battery ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 13

    1. Preparing the Camera 11 The following cables ar e used to conn ect the camera to a computer or printer . Compute r: Interface Cable IFC-400P CU (supplied w ith the camera ) Direct Print Comp atible Printers (Sold Separately): z CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PC U (supplied with the came ra) or the D irect Interface Cable DIF- 100 (supplied ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 14

    12 1. Preparing the Camera Controls Viewfinder  p. 32 (Flash)/ (Index) Button  p. 38, 44 MF (Manual Focus) / (Single Image Erase) Button  p. 46, 98 Omni Selector S (Up) T (Down) W (Left) X (Right) SET / (AF Frame Selector) Button  p. 76 MENU Button  p. 64 FUNC. (Function) Button  p. 63 (Light Metering) / (Microphone) Button  p. ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 15

    1. Preparing the Camera 13 Shooting Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. z : Auto  p. 30 The camera automatically selects settings. z Image Zone  p. 48 The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait : Landscape : Night Scene : Fast Shutter : Slow Shutter : S t itch As ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 16

    14 1. Preparing the Camera Installing the Batter y Pac k/CF Card Install the supplied Battery Pack NB-2LH and CF card in the camera to get ready for shooting. When your camera is first used or the " Change the battery pack" message is displayed, charge the battery pack.  The use o f the sepa rately sold A C Adapte r Kit ACK700 is r eco ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 17

    1. Preparing the Camera 15 battery charger a nd plug it into a power outlet. * Battery charger model names and types vary by region. (For CB-2L T and CB-2L T E) z The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging. It will change to a steady green when the charge is complete. z After charging, unplug the battery charger and remo ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 18

    16 1. Preparing the Camera a Insert the CF card with it s label facing towards you and close the CF card slot / battery cover . z Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends. T o rem ove the CF card, push the CF card eject button and pull the card out. Label a CF Card Eject Button  This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 19

    1. Preparing the Camera 17 Batter y Pac k Handling Precautions z 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 dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack. z Do not cover the battery charger with anyt hi ...

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    18 1. Preparing the Camera periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before return ing it to storage. z The camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a function is not being used. T o conserve the battery charge, be particularly attentive in turning the camera off. z Although ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 21

    1. Preparing the Camera 19 z Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage. z Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of locations. - Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures For matting a CF Card Y ou shou ld always format a n ew CF card or one from which you wish to erase all im ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 22

    20 1. Preparing the Camera a T u rn the power on (p. 21). b Press the MENU button, and then the X arrow on the omni selector . The [ (Set up)] menu appears. c Select [Format] using the S or T arrow on the omni selector , then press the SET button. b c a Select [OK] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector , then press the SET button. The upper i ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 23

    1. Preparing the Camera 21 T ur ning the Po wer On/Of f The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera i s on. T he powe r/mode indic ator i ndica tes the stat e of the camera as foll ows. Orange: Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection mode* Y ellow : Computer connection mode* Off: The power of the camera is off. ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 24

    22 1. Preparing the Camera T ur ning On the Camera in Playback Mode a Press the (P layback) button. When the power is turned on, the power/mod e indicator lights green. b Press the (Playback) butto n again to turn the power off. a b Switching between Shooting and Playback Y ou can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is conv ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 25

    1. Preparing the Camera 23 Switching betw een Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Open the lens cover . Power Off Shooting Mode Playback Mode Press the (Playback) button. Open/Close the lens cover . Press the (Playback) button. Press the shutter button halfway . Close the lens cover . ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 26

    24 1. Preparing the Camera Setting the Date/Time The first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeabl e lithium battery charge is low , start from S tep .  Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print Us ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 27

    1. Preparing the Camera 25 a Select [Date/Time] using the S or T arrow on the omni selector , then press the SET button. a a Set the date and time and pres s the SET button. z Select the item you wish to set usin g W or X and set its value using the S or T arrow on the omni selector . z The date can be set up to the year 2030. b Press the MENU butt ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 28

    26 1. Preparing the Camera Setting the Language a T u rn the power on (p. 21). b Press the MENU button, and then the X arrow on the omni selector . The [ (Set up)] menu appears. z In Playback mode, you can chang e the language by holding the SET button while you press the JUMP button. This function cannot be used during movie playback or during a p ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 29

    1. Preparing the Camera 27 Using the LCD Monitor Off Pressing the DISPLA Y button switch es the LCD monitor display mode. Shooting Mode On (No Information) On (Information V iew) About the A F Frame Green: Focusing Comple te Y ellow: Focus ing Difficulty *The AF frame does not appear when it is set to Auto. MF Indicator • S till images:Shots Rema ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 30

    28 1. Preparing the Camera Display Contents Function Icon Shooting Mode Playback Mode Reference Page Information V iew No Information Detailed Display Standard Display Shooting Modes { – *1 { *2 – p. 48, 72 Exposure Compensation { – { *3 –p . 8 0 AE Lock/FE Lock {{ –– p. 89, 90 Light Metering Mode { – { –p . 7 8 White Balance (WB) * ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 31

    1. Preparing the Camera 29 *5 Zoom powers r eflect t he combined o ptical and digital zoom effects. "3.6x" is the telephot o-end setti ng of the optical zoom. The following information may also appear with some image files.  Even in t he no infor mation di splay mode, shooting informati on appears f or approx imately 6 seconds (shoot i ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 32

    30 2. Shooting-The Basics 2. Shooting-The Basics Auto Mode a Open th e lens co ver . b Set the shooting mode dial to . The power/mode indicator lights orange. z When the lens cover has been opened and the power/mode indicator is lit green, the camera is in the Playback mode. Press the button or press the shutter button halfway to switch to the Shoo ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 33

    2. Shooting-The Basics 31 z The angle of view can be adjusted within the 28 to 100 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent. z The combined use of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to approx. 15x (p. 54). The digital zoom cannot be used with some shooting modes (p. 170). Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoome ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 34

    32 2. Shooting-The Basics  See page 170 for settings that can be changed in this mode.  Images are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being recorded on to the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient sp ace is available in the internal memory .  The upper indicator blinks green ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 35

    2. Shooting-The Basics 33 due to the physical separation between the viewfinder and lens. This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the clo ser the subject is to the lens. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image. Please use the LCD monitor to shoot image ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 36

    34 2. Shooting-The Basics Changing the Image Display Duration a T urn the power on (p. 21), and press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. b a c b Select [Review] usin g the S or T arrow on the omni selector and select a duration setting using the W or X arrow on the omni selector . Off: Images do not display 2 to 10 sec.: Images appear for ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 37

    2. Shooting-The Basics 35 a Right after shoo ting, press the FUNC. button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor . b Select [OK] using W or X arrow on the omni selector and press SET . z When you press the shutter button halfway , the camera returns to the shooting screen. The above oper ations cannot be performed i f the image was shot wi ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 38

    36 2. Shooting-The Basics Mo vies Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Normal Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Shoot more images Resolution 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels a Press the FUNC. button. b Select * (2592 x 1944) using th e S or T arrow on the omni selecto r . * The current setti ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 39

    2. Shooting-The Basics 37 a Select the compression you wish to set using the W or X arrow on the omni selector . z Y ou ca n shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter bu tton. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. z See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 157). z T ypes of CF cards and number of shots rema ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 40

    38 2. Shooting-The Basics Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guideline s below . Shooting Mode Dial Auto with red- eye reduction The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level. Flash ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 41

    2. Shooting-The Basics 39 Setting the R ed-eye R eduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. a T urn the camera on in Shooting mode (p. 21) and press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. Shooting Mode Di al b a c c b Sel ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 42

    40 2. Shooting-The Basics a Power the camera in Shooting mode (p. 21) and press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. b Select [Slow Synchro] using the S or T arrow on the omni select or . c Select [On] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the MENU button. b a c c  The flash fires with automatic adjustments when [Flash Ad ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 43

    2. Shooting-The Basics 41  The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge in some cases. Actual times will vary according to usage and the battery charge.  The flash exposure and the flash output can be changed (p. 92).  When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], camera shake may become a factor . We recommend the use of a ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 44

    42 3. Playback-The Basics 3. Playback-The Basics Displaying Images Individuall y a Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor . b Move between images using the W or X arrow on the omni selector . z Use W to move to the previous image and X to move to the next. Holding W or X moves mo re rapidly between images, but the imag ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 45

    3. Playback-The Basics 43 Magnifying Ima ges a Press the button. b Press the zoom button's to magnify the displayed image. Press the to cancel the magnified display . z In single image playback, images can be magnified up to 10 times. T o change the magnification of an image, while holding down the SET button, press the zoom button's . b ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 46

    44 3. Playback-The Basics Viewing Ima ges in Sets of Nine (Index Playbac k) a Press the button. b Press the button. z Nine images appear at once (index playback). z Y ou can switch t o index playback by pressing the button. b a Movie Frame a Change the image selection using the W , X , S or T arrow on the omni selector . z Press the DISPLA Y button ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 47

    3. Playback-The Basics 45 JUMP J umping Between Images a Press the JUMP button while in single image playback (p. 42) or index playback (p. 44) . The jump bar appears. b Change the image selection using the W or X arrow on the om ni selector . z Single Image Playback : The 10th image ahead or behind is displayed. c a Jump Bar b z Index Playback : T ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 48

    46 4. Erasing 4. Erasing Erasing Ima ges Individuall y a Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor . b Select the image you wish to erase using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the button. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasi ng a file. b c a b c Select [Erase] u ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 49

    4. Erasing 47 Era sing All Ima ges a Press the button to set the camera to Playbac k mode, then press the MENU button. The [ (Play)] menu appears. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. a b c a b Select [Erase all] using the S or T arrow on the omni selector , then press the SET button. c Select ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 50

    48 5. Useful Shooting Functions 5. Useful Shooting Functions Using the Shooting Mode Dial (Image Zone) Landscape Use this mode to shoot deep and spacious scenes. Portrait Night Scene Fast Shutter Slow Shutter Use this mo de when you want the subject to appear shar p and the backgroun d to blur . Use this mode to capture human s ubjects against the ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 51

    5. Useful Shooting Functions 49 a Power the camera in Shooting mode (p. 21). The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. b T urn the shooting mode dial and set it t o the desired function as shown above. c Use the zoom button to achieve the desired composition (relative to subject size). d Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, then pr ess all the way ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 52

    50 5. Useful Shooting Functions Shooting Panoramic Ima ges (Stitch Assist) Use this mode to shoo t a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer . Please use the bundled Photo S titch program to merge the images on a computer . F raming a Subject PhotoS titch detects the overlapping portions of ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 53

    5. Useful Shooting Functions 51  T o shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move. Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in S titch Assist mode.  See page 170 for settings that can be changed in this mode.  A custom white balance setting (p. 81) cannot be set in mode. T o use a cu s ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 54

    52 5. Useful Shooting Functions a Compose and shoot the se cond image so that it over lap s the first. z Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software. z An image can b e retaken. Pr ess the W , X , S or T arrow on the o mni selec tor to return to that fram e. z A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or v ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 55

    5. Useful Shooting Functions 53 a Press the DISPLA Y button to turn the LCD monitor on. b Press the button. z The icon a ppears on the LCD monitor . z Press the button again to cancel the macro mode. b a Using the Self-timer a Press the FUNC. button. b Select * (Drive mode) using the S or T arrow on the omni selector . * The current setting is disp ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 56

    54 5. Useful Shooting Functions c Select or using the W or X arrow on the omni selector , then press the FUNC. button. z When the self-timer is set to ( ), the shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully . z When is selected, the self -timer sounds and the self-timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is pre ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 57

    5. Useful Shooting Functions 55 a T urn the shooting mode dial to any Shooting mode except for or . b Press the MENU button to display the [ (Rec.)] menu. c Select [Digital Zoom] using the S or T arrow , select [On] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the MENU button. d c b d Press the zoom button' s and shoot the image . ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 58

    56 5. Useful Shooting Functions Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter b utton is fully presse d.  The interval between shots may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full.  The flash can be used, but the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time. Shooting ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 59

    5. Useful Shooting Functions 57 a Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. b Press the shutter but ton all the way to shoot. z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released. z The shooting speed is as follows. When is selected: Approx. 1.5 sho ts per second* When is selected: Approx. 2.0 sho ts per second* * Large/Fine mode with ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 60

    58 5. Useful Shooting Functions a Press the FUNC. button. b Select L* (2592 x 1944) using the S or T arrow on the omni selector . * The current setting is displayed. c Select RA W using the W or X arrow on the omni selector . z Y ou can shoot the image righ t after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The resolution screen will appear ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 61

    5. Useful Shooting Functions 59 z The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF cards. - Slow recording cards - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although the recording time may not display pro ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 62

    60 5. Useful Shooting Functions Viewing/Editing Mo vies Y ou can play back movies recorded with the Movie mode and delete unwanted portions from the beginning or the end of movie clips. z Protected movies cannot be edited (p. 108 ). z It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 63

    5. Useful Shooting Functions 61 a Select a button from the movie playback p anel using the W or X arrow on the omni selector , then press the SET button. Movie Playback Panel (Exit): Returns to the screen in St e p (Play): Plays back the movie images and sounds (First Frame): Shows the first frame (Previous Frame): Rewinds if the SET button is held ...

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    62 5. Useful Shooting Functions a Select a button from the movie editing p anel using the S or T arrow on the omni selector , then press the SET button. (Cut Beginning):Deletes frames in the first half of the movie (Cut End): Deletes in the second half of the movie (Play): Plays back the temporarily edited movie (Save): Saves the movie (Exit): Canc ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 65

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 63 6. Shooting-Ad vanced F unctions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode) Photo Effect ( )  p. 85 Select the Shooting mode (p. 21). Press the FUNC. button. Press the S or T arrow to select a function item. Press the W or X arrow to select setting conten ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 66

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

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 67

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 65 Rec. Me nu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu (p. 1 13) ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 68

    66 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions  Some menu items may not be available fo r selection according to the shooting mode (p. 170).  Y ou can apply a desired imag e and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p. 1 14) or the Software St arter Guide .  Camera settings can be reset to the default ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 69

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 67 Safety S hift Adjusts the settings so that the exposure will be appropriate when the shooting mode dial is set to or and a shutter speed or aperture value has been set. On/Off* p. 75 MF-Point Zoom Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual focus. On*/Off p. 98 AF-assist Beam Sets whet ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 70

    68 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Erase all Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images). p. 47 Slide Show Plays images in an automated slide show . p. 104 Print Order Sets the images that will be printed on a direct print compatible printer or at a photo lab service, the number of copies and other parameters. p. 128 Transfer Order ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 71

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 69 e Playback V ol. Adjusts the sound volume when a movie or sound memo is played. p. 60, 103 Setting s of Above Items ( a - e ) Off 1 2* 3 4 5 – LCD Brightness Sets the brightness level of the LCD monitor . (Normal)*/ (Bright) – Power Saving Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down or the LCD moni ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 72

    70 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions My Camera Menu Y ou can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, selftimer sound and shutter sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. Y ou can also customize the and options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied softw ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 73

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 71 R esetting the Settings to Default Y ou can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. 1 Open the lens cover or press the button to power up the came ra. 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. The message "Reset settings to default?" appears on the LCD monitor . 3 Select [OK] u s ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 74

    72 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Using the Mode Dial (Cr eativ e Zone) Y ou can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting proced ures are the same as for the mode (p. 30). How to Use the Mode Dial 1 Check that the ca mera is in Shooting mode. The pow ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 75

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 73 z The shutter speed and aperture value will show in red on the LCD monitor when the correct exposure cannot be obtained. z When the flash fires, the shutt er speed and aperture value will show in white (for all shooting modes except ). z The combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be changed within t ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 76

    74 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions z Adjust the shutter speed using the W or X arrow when the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light) and the correct exposure cannot be obtained. z The nature of CCD image sensors is su ch that noise in the recorde d image increases a t slow shutter speeds. This camera, however , ap ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 77

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 75 z Adjust the aperture value using the W or X arrow when the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light) and the correct exposure cannot be obtained. z Some aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom position. z In this mode, the maximum shutter speed with synchronized fl ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 78

    76 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions When the flash fires, the settings will be automatically adjusted even if Safety Shift has been turned off. Selecting an AF F rame The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Y ou can set the AF frame in th e following way . z For selecting AiAF (auto selection) or a center-point ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 79

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 77 1 Press the butto n. The AF frame appears in green on t he LCD monitor . 2 Select the au to selection or center- point AF frame using the S , T , W or X arrow on the omni selector . 3 Press the butto n. z Y ou can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pres ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 80

    78 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 3 Press the button. z Y ou can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing button. z The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center), if you hold down the button.  T urn the LCD monitor on to set the AF fra me to the position you desire ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 81

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 79 1 Press the button to select a metering mode. z Each press of the button chan ges the metering mode as follows. z The icon of the currently selected light metering mode appears on the LCD monitor. If you have selected (S pot AE point ), go to step 2 . If you hav e selected ( Evaluati ve Light Mete ring) or (Cente r ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 82

    80 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Adjusting the Exposure When, due to the shooting conditions, the image displayed appears ligh ter or darker than the actual photographic subject, adjust the exposure compensation setti ng. 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using the S or T arrow , and set the exposure using the W or X arrow . * The ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 83

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 81 Adjusting the T one (W hite Balance) When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately . Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Shooting Mode Di al Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Daylight For recording outdoors on ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 84

    82 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 3 Press the FUNC. button. Setting a Custom White Balance In the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. Use (Custom) to adjust the white balance. z Shooting at close distances (macro) z Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky , sea or forest) z Shooting with a peculiar source of l ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 85

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 83  Y ou are recommended to set the white bala nce when shooting in the following conditions. - The shooting mode i s set to and the exposure compensation an d flash exposure adjustment are set t o ±0. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or w hite ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 86

    84 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Changing the ISO Speed By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting condi tions. This function is convenient when you want to prevent camera shake, shoot without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark conditions. Y ou can choose from the following speeds: Auto, 50, 100 ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 87

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 85 Changing the Photo Ef fect Y ou can shoot with di fferent saturation and contrast color effect s. * , , and modes only Shooting Mode Di al Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. Viv id Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record in bold color . Neutral T ones down the contrast and color saturation to r ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 88

    86 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions z Y ou can sh oot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allo wing you to change the settings easily . Contrast z This function allows you to adjust the degree of brightness. z Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (S trong). Sharpness z Th ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 89

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 87 2 Select * (BKT - Off) using the S or T arrow . * The current setting is displayed. 3 Select (AEB), press the SET button and adjust the compensa tion range using the W or X arrow . z Use X to expand the range and W to contract it. z Y ou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter but ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 90

    88 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 2 Select * (BKT - Off) using the S or T arrow , select (Focus-BKT) using the W or X arrow and press the SET button. * The current setting is displayed. 3 Select a range using the W or X arrow . z Use X to expand the range and W to co ntract it. z Y ou can sh oot the image right after selecting settings by pressing ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 91

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 89 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Y ou can set the expo sure and focus separately . This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject a nd background or when a subject is backlit. 1 Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the sub ject on which you wish to lock the e xposure setting ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 92

    90 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 3. Press the button. The exposure setting will lock and the icon will appear in the LCD monitor . 4. Press the W or X arrow until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is reached. 5. Recompose the image and shoot. The setting will cancel after the shot is t aken. Locking the Flash Expos ure Setti ng (FE Lock) ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 93

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 91 3 While pressing the shutter butt on halfway , press the button. z The flash exposure compensation setting locks (FE Lock) and the icon appears on the LCD monitor . z The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject. z Each time you press the button, th ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 94

    92 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output 1 Press the FUNC. button. Shooting Mode Dial Flash Adjust z When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto], settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 stops to +2 stops. z Y ou can enjoy flash photography with exposure adjustments with the combined use of the ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 95

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 93 Switching the Timing a t w hich the Flash Fires Shooting Mode Di al 1st-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually , the 1st- curtain is used when shooting. 2nd-curtain The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed. Compared wit ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 96

    94 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Shooting Images at Set Inter vals (Inter valometer) Y ou can shoot i mages at a set interval . This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flo wers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 image s can be shot. Shooting Mode Dial Since the camera may s ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 97

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 95 * The maximum number of shots may decrease according to the images shot. 4 Press the SET button. z The camera exits the menu screen and Int. appears at the lower right of the LCD mon itor . 5 Press the shutter b utton. z The first image is shot and the interval shooting session st arts. z Once the set number of sho ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 98

    96 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Shooting Problem Subj ects f or the Autof ocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Subjects mixing close and far objects z Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the co mpositio n z Subjects that are moving ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 99

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 97 Shooting in AF Lock Mo de 1 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar dist ance to the subject you wish to shoot. 2 Press the shutter b utton half way and while keeping it pressed, press the MF button. z appears on the LCD monitor . z The focus will stay locked even if you release the shutter button and MF button. ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 100

    98 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Shooting in Manual F ocus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 Press and hold the MF button, then pres s the S or T arrow . z The focus will lock and the icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor . Shooting Mode Dial 1 1 2 MF Indicator z When the [ (Rec.)] menu's [MF-Point Zo om] is set to [On] ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 101

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 99 Using the Manual F ocus in Combina tion with the Auto F ocus The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location. 1 Focus the camera with the manual focus. 2 Press the SET button. z The camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point near th ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 102

    100 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Saving Cust om Settings Y ou can save freq uently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary , you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the shooting mode dial to . Settings that are usual ly forgotten when the shooting mode is changed or ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 103

    6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 101 3 Select [Sav e Settings] fr om the [( R e c . ) ] m e n u and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). 4 Select [OK] and press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button.  The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes.  Saved settings can be reset (p. 71). ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 104

    102 7. Playback-Advanced Functions 7. Playback-Advan ced Fun ctions R otating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the LCD monitor . 1 Select [Rot ate] from the [ (Play)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). Original 90° 270° 1, 2 1, 3 1, 2 2 Select an image you want to rot ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 105

    7. Playback-Advanced Functions 103 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (inc luding single image playback, index playback, magnifi ed playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in W A VE format. 1 Press the button whil e playin g ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 106

    104 7. Playback-Advanced Functions The volume can be adjusted in the Set up menu (p. 68). If you set [Mute] to [On] in the Set up menu, no sound is reproduced, however , you can resume the sound and adjust the volume by pressing the S or T arrow . z Y ou cann ot attach sound memos to movies. z Y ou cann ot record or playback sound notes for images ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 107

    7. Playback-Advanced Functions 105 2 Select [Prog ram] using the S or T arrow and select between [All images] or one of [Show 1]-[Show 3] using the W or X arrow . 3 Select [St a rt] using the S or T arrow and press the SET button. The show will start and automatically stop when the show is done. Pausing and Resuming a Slide Show z Press the SET but ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 108

    106 7. Playback-Advanced Functions 1 Display the sl ide show menu (p. 104). 2 Select [Program] using the S or T arrow and select [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3] using the W or X arrow . z A checkmark ( 3 ) will appear beside a show already containing images. 3 Choose [Select] using the S , T , W or X arrow and press the SET button. 4 Mark images to ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 109

    7. Playback-Advanced Functions 107 Adjusting the Play Time an d Repeat Settings 1 Display the slide show menu (p. 1 04). 2 Select [Set up] using the W or X arrow and press the SET button. Play Time Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is displayed. The options are any one of 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Repeat Sets ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 110

    108 7. Playback-Advanced Functions Protecting Ima ges Y ou can pr otect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] an d press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). 2 Select an image you want to protect using the W or X arrow and press the SET button. 1, 2 1, 3 1, 2 2 z The icon appears ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 111

    8. Camera Settings 109 8. Camera Settings Setting the P o wer Sa ving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving (p. 69), the camera may power down or the LCD mo nitor may go off automatically . z Auto Po wer Do wn [On]: z Shooting mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a camer ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 112

    110 8. Camera Settings 1 Select [Power Saving] in the [ (Set up)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). 2 Select [Auto Power Down] using the S or T arrow and select [On] or [Off] using the W or X arrow . 1 1, 4 1, 2, 3 3 Select [Display Off] using the S or T arrow and select a time using the W or X arrow . 4 Pre ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 113

    8. Camera Settings 111 Setting the Auto Rota te 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 rotates it to the correct viewing orientatio n in the display . Y ou can turn this function on/off. 1 Select [Auto Rotate] in the [ (Set up)] m ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 114

    112 8. Camera Settings  When the camera is held on end to shoot, the Intelligent Orien tation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance and exposure for vertical photography . This function operates regardless of the On/Off status of the Auto Rotate func ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 115

    8. Camera Settings 113 2 Select [On] using the W or X arrow and press the MENU button.  Setting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer .  See Managing Image Files (p. 160). Customizing the Camera (My Camer a Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start- up i ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 116

    114 8. Camera Settings 2 Select a menu item using the S or T arrow , then select setting content using the W or X arrow . : Off : General : Science fiction theme : Animal theme z The contents of the and options can be changed (p. 70). 3 Press the MENU button. The menu closes and settings are activated. z In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 117

    8. Camera Settings 115 1 Press the button to switch to the Playback mode (p. 22) . 2 Press the MENU button and press the X arrow twice. The [ (My Camera)] menu appears. 3 Select the menu item you wish to reg ister using the S or T arrow and select or using the W or X arrow . appears. 4 Press the DISPLA Y button. 5 2 2, 3, 5 4 1 The start-up image s ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 118

    116 8. Camera Settings File For mat of My Camera Sett ings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However , CF car d images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats (except RA W images, movies and sounds recorded using the Sound Memo functi on) . z St art-up Image - Re cordi ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 119

    9. Additional Features 117 9. Additional Features Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer . Some methods are not applicable to all operating systems. z Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection z With this method, you download images using computer commands aft ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 120

    118 9. Additional Features z Macintosh CPU Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000: Pentium 150 MHz or higher processor Windows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or higher processor For all of the above OS: Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor is recommended (for editing movies) RAM Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000: 64 MB or more Windows XP: 128 MB or more For all o ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 121

    9. Additional Features 119 separately) to power the camera when connecting to a computer ( p. 14, p. 147).  All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Cano n Digit al Camera Solution Disk. z Please see the Software S tarter Guide fo ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 122

    120 9. Additional Features 3 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event s dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the events dialog fails to appear , click the [S tart] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWin dow] and [CameraWindow Set Auto-Launch]. 4 Click [Set] in the [CameraWin ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 123

    9. Additional Features 121 The Download Image window will display . z Using the software and computer to download images: J See the Software S tarter Guide. z Using the Camera to Download Im ages (Direct T ransfer Function): J See Downloading Images by Direct T ra nsfer (p. 121). Downloading Images by Direct T r ansfer Use this method to download i ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 124

    122 9. Additional Features 1 Confirm that the Direct T ransfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor . z The button will light blue. z Press the MENU button if the Direct T ransfer menu fails to appear . All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 2 Use S or T to select , or and press the button. z T o cancel the transfer , press the SET ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 125

    9. Additional Features 123 The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is shut off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct T ransfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the Select and Transfer or the W allpaper option was last selected. Connecting the ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 126

    124 9. Additional Features z Refer to your card adapter's or card reader's manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader . 2 Double-click the icon of the drive with the CF card. z Depending on the operating system, a window opens automatically . 3 Copy images from the card into a fold ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 127

    9. Additional Features 125 4 T urn on t he TV an d switch it to Video mode. 5 Power the c amera into Shoot ing mode or Playback mode (p. 21 ). z The image will appear on the TV . Shoot or play back images as usual.  No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor.  The video output signal can be switched ( ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 128

    126 9. Additional Features About Printing There are two ways of printing images shot with this camera. z Y ou can easily print images stored in the CF card by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer *1 with a cable and then pressing the camera’s button. z Y ou can sp ecify the images on your CF car d you want to print and how m ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 129

    9. Additional Features 127 Photo Lab Print settings (DPOF Print Settings) (p. 128) Image T ransmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) (p. 133) Direct Print Compatible Printing - F or details, see the Direct Print user Guide . - A lso, refer to your printer's manual.  Printers that Can Be Used with thi s Camera Canon Direct Print Compatible ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 130

    128 9. Additional Features Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) Y ou ca n select images on a CF card for print ing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenie nt for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer . Refer to the Direct ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 131

    9. Additional Features 129 3 Select images for printin g. Single Images z When the print type (p. 130) is set to [S tandard] or [Both], select an image using the W or X arrow . Y ou can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the S or T arrow . z When the print type (p. 130) is set to [Index], select an image using the W or X arrow ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 132

    130 9. Additional Features 4 Press the MENU button. The selection mode will turn off and the Print Order menu will reappear .  Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shoo ting date.  A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card.  When [Print T ype] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 133

    9. Additional Features 131 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). 2 Select [Set up] using the W or X arrow and press the SET button. 1, 2 1, 4 1, 2, 3 3 Select [Print T ype], [Date] or [File No.] using the S or T arrow and select settings using the W or X arrow . Print T y ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 134

    132 9. Additional Features The date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the Set Date/Time menu (p. 24). z When [Print T ype] is set to [Ind ex], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. z When connected to a CP printer , both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] if [Print T ype] is set to [Both] or [S ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 135

    9. Additional Features 133 2 Select [Res et] using the W or X arrow and press the SET button. 3 Select [OK] u sing the W or X arrow and press the SET button. Image T r ansmission Setting s (DPOF T r ansf er Order) Y ou can use the camera to specify settings for images before download ing to a computer . Refer to the Software S tarter Guide for inst ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 136

    134 9. Additional Features Selecting Images for T r ansferring 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [T ransfer Order] and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). 2 Select [Order] using the W or X arrow and press the SET button. 1, 2, 3 1, 4 1, 2, 3 3 z T o cancel the image transfer settings, select [Reset] instead. 3 Select ima ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 137

    9. Additional Features 135 then press the SET button again to select all the images. z If you select [Clear all] instead or [Mark all], you cam remove marks from all the images. z Y ou can select images using the W or X arrow and change the settings using the S or T arrow after [Mark all] or [Clear all] has been selected. 4 Press the MENU button. T ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 138

    136 Appendix Appendix List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monito r . z For messages which may appear when a p rinter is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide . Busy ... Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default No memory card Y ou turned on the power ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 139

    Appendix 137 Cannot rotate Y ou attempted to rotate a movie or an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer . Unidentified Image Y ou attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie cl ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 140

    138 Appendix T r oubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will not operate Power is not turned on. Turn on the camera.  See Turning the Power On/Of f (p. 21) CF card slot / battery cover opened. Confirm that the CF card slot cover and battery cover are securely closed. Insufficient battery voltage. z Fully charg e the battery , then put it in ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 141

    Appendix 139 Cannot play back Y ou attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited on a computer. Computer images that cannot be played back will play back if they are added to the camera using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See the ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). File n ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 142

    140 Appendix Image is blurred or out of focus Camera moved. z Be careful not to move the camera w hen pressing the shutter button. z Use a tripod at slow shutter speeds when the camera shake warning appears. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF auxiliary light emitter . Be careful not to block the AF auxiliary light emitter with your fi ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 143

    Appendix 141 Subject recorded in image is too bright Subject too close causing flash to be too bright. Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 92). Subject bright in comparison to the background. z Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting. z Use the AE lock or spot metering function.  See Locking ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 144

    142 Appendix CF card image reading is slow Currently used CF card has been formatted in a different device. Use a CF card formatted with this camera.  See Format ting a CF C ard (p. 19). Recording images on the CF card takes too long Problem Cause Solution ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 145

    Appendix 143 Using the W ir eless Controller (Sold Separ ately) Installing the Batter y Install the date battery (CR2025) into the Wireless Controller WL-DC100 (sold separately) before use. 1 Place your fingertip on a and press it in the direction of t he arrow while placing another fingertip on b and removing the battery holder . 2 Place the date ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 146

    144 Appendix Shooting Press the FUNC . button on the camera. Using the S or T arrows, select * (drive mode). Using the W or X arrows, select (remote control). Press the FUNC. button, then shoot the image. * The current setting is displayed. The zoom cannot be operated. z Press the shutter button. The camera will shoot the image aft er the time set ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 147

    Appendix 145 Using Con v ersion Lenses (Sold Separately ) The camera supports use of the separately sold T ele- converter TC-DC10. In orde r to attach any of these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC10. War ni ng z When attaching the tele-converter , be sure to screw it on securely . If the y come loose, t ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 148

    146 Appendix 3 Move in the direction of the arrow and insert it into the viewfinder until it clicks into place. 4 T urn the teleconverter in the direction of the arrow to att ach it. z When attached to the camera, do not carry the camera by the conversion lens adapter or the teleconverter . T he camera could detach, fall and break. z T o protect th ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 149

    Appendix 147 T o turn off the power for a short time such as between shooting sessions, leave the conversion lens attached and lightly press the lens cover . If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the conversion lens and close the lens cover . Using the Po wer Kits (Sold Separ ately) AC Adapter Kit Y ou are advised to use AC Ad ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 150

    148 Appendix 2 Connect the DC plug of the comp act power adapter cable to the DC Coupler DR-700 terminal. 3 Open the CF card slo t/battery cover , then insert the DC Coupler until it is locked. DC Coupler DR-700 Battery lo ck 4 Press and hold the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable, the n close the CF card slot/battery cover . z Always disconnec ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 151

    Appendix 149 Using a Car Ba tter y Char ger (Sold Separately) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile's cigarette lighter socket. Always ensure that the automobile’s engine is running when yo u use the car ba ttery charger . Use of it with the engine off may flatten the battery in ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 152

    150 Appendix Camera Car e and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body , lens, viewfinder , LCD monitor and other parts. Camera body : Wipe the body clean with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper . Lens : First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 153

    Appendix 151 Specifications All data is based on Canon's testing standard. Subject to chang e without notice. P ow erShot S60 Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5 million Image Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD (T otal num ber of pixels: Approx. 5.3 million) Lens 5.8 (W) – 20.7 (T) mm (35m m film equivalent: 28 - 100 mm) f/2.8 (W) – f/5.3 (T) Digital Zoo ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 154

    152 Appendix Exposure Compensation ± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) is available. Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent White Balance TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cl oudy , Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash or Underwater) or custom Built-in Flash Auto*, on*, off * Red-eye red ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 155

    Appendix 153 Image Recording Format Still images: Movies: JPEG (Exif 2.2) *1 /RAW A VI (Image data: Motion JP EG; Audio data: WA VE (monaural)) Compression Super fine, Fine, Normal Number of Recording Pixels Still images: Movies: Large: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 1: 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 2: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pi ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 156

    154 Appendix (W): Wide angle end (T): T elephoto *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, y ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 157

    Appendix 155 Batter y Perf or mance (Batter y Pack NB-2LH at full charge) * The data above reflects st andard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. * Movie data is excluded. * At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidl ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 158

    156 Appendix CF Cards and Est imated Capacities (Re corda ble Images) z These figures reflect stand ard shooting conditions establi shed by Canon. Actual tot als may vary according to the subj ect, shooting conditions an d shooting mode. z The following are the maximum length of individual movie clip s: : 30 seconds, : 3 minutes, : 3 minutes. The m ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 159

    Appendix 157 Image File Sizes (Estimated) Wir eless Controller WL-DC100 (Sold Separately) CompactFlash™ Card Resolution Compression L 2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB M1 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB M2 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB S 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB RAW 2592 x 1944 pixels 4725 KB Movie 640 x 48 ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 160

    158 Appendix Compact P ow er Adapter CA-PS700 (Included with the AC Adapter Kit ACK700) Car Batter y Char ger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) Input voltage : AC 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) 0.32 A Rated output : DC 7.4 V/2.0 A Operating T emperatures : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions : 112 x 29 x 45 mm (4.4 x 1.1 x 1.8 in.) (body only) Weight : Appr ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 161

    Appendix 159 Photo Tips and Infor mation Regarding the AF Frame (p . 76) AiAF* has a wide range of measuring for accurate focusing. AiAF focuses on the object even if it is not exactly in the center of the frame. * "Ai" stands for "Artificial intelligence" and "AF" stands for "Auto Focus." ISO Speed (p. 84) T ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 162

    160 Appendix maintain the image quality while making changes. * As measured by Canon’s testing standa rd. ** The bundled so ftwa re can be used to open or adjust the par ameters of ima ges record ed in the RA W file format. Pl ease consult th e Software S tarter Guide for detai ls. Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 5 3) Normally , the camera shake ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 163

    Appendix 161 Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However , since images shot in Continuous mode and S titch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder , a folder may contain more than 100 images. The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with oth ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 164

    162 Appendix Inde x Numerics 1st-curtain ............................................................. 93 2nd-curtain ............................................................ 93 A Adjusting the Exposure ......................................... 80 AE Lock ................................................................. 89 AEB Mode ............ ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 165

    Appendix 163 FE Lock .................................................................90 File No. Reset ........................................................ 69 File Numbers ....................................................... 112 Flash .......................................................... 10, 38, 66 Adjustment Settings ................. ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 166

    164 Appendix Recording ( ) ........................................ ....... 58 Viewing ........................................................... 60 Mute ...................................................................... 68 My Camera Settings ....................................... ..... 113 N Night Scene ( ) .................................. ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 167

    Appendix 165 Pressing .......................................................... 31 Sound ........................................ 31, 68, 113, 114 Speed .............................................................. 72 Volume ............................................................ 68 Slide Show ................................................ ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 168

    166 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital app aratus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Réglement ation canadienne sur les intérferences radio Cet apparei l numérique de la classe B est con forme à la n orme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Notice (Digit al Camera, Model PC1088) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Ope ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 169

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  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 171

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  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 172

    170 Functions Available in Eac h Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. Y ou can shoot with the settings saved in the mode (p. 100). Ref. Page Resolution (Stills) Large L { * { * { * { * { * { * U *– { * { * { * { * p. 35 Medium 1 M1 { { { { { { U – { { { { Medium 2 M2 { { { { { { U – { { { { Small S { { ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 173

    171 Flash Adjust On {{{{{{{ – { { * { *– p. 91 O f f ––––––––– { {{ Flash Sync 1st-curtain {{{{{ – { – { * { * { * { * p. 93 2nd-curtain – – – – – { –– { { { { AF-assist Beam { { { { { { U { { { { { p. 32 Drive Mode Single Shot { * { * { * { * { * { * { * { * { * { * { * { *– Standard Con- tinuous Mode – ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 174

    172 Macro Mode {{ – {{{{{{{{{ p. 52 Digital Zoom On { { { { { { –– { { { { p. 54 Off { * { * { * { * { * { *– – { * { * { * { * Exposure Compensation – {{{{{ U { { { { –p . 8 0 Light Metering System Evaluative Metering {{{{{{{{ { * { * { * { * p. 78 Center-Weighted Averaging –––––––– { { { { S p o t M e t e r i n g – ...

  • Canon Powershot S60 - page 175

    173 * Default setting { : Setting selection is possible. U : Setting can only be selected for the first image. – : Setting selection is not possible. z : Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off. z The default for the settings changed by the menu and b utton operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Langu ...

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