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  • Canon S31S - page 1

    CDI-E215-010 XXXXX CallOll © 2006 CANON INC, PRINTED IN JAPAN >= I- (3 m ;0 O. < Q. (3 ¢) _=. O. CallOll DIGITAL I CDI-E215 iN CAMERA Before Using the Camera Shooting Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing igs/Transfer Settings Customizingthe Camera Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and ...

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    • Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions • Reduces blurriness with an image stabilizer function • Shoot in high-speed ISO with reduced blurriness from hand or subject movement • Shoot movies in any mode by pressing the movie button • Shoots movies with stereo sound • Automatically detects camera orientati ...

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    Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the )rocedure can be used. In the example below, the mode dial can be used in the following shooting modes. o_ (Auto) • _ (Stitch Assist) • _ (Portrait) • "_ (Movie) • _ (Landscape) • _ (Program AE) • [] (Night Scene) • "rv (Shutter-speed ...

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    Contents Items marked with a _j_ are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read ............................................. 5 Safety Precautions ........................................ 6 Preventing Malfunctions ................................... 11 Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder ..................... 16 ...

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    Shooting in the Creative Zone ............................... 57 P Program AE Tv Setting the Shutter Speed AM Setting the Aperture M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button .................. 61 Selecting an AF Frame ................................. 63 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, ...

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    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ......................... 105 Protecting Images ....................................... 109 Erasing All Images ...................................... 110 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ............................ 111 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ......................... 114 ¢, : , .,J. : , _=o Camera ..... ...

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    Handling Precautions Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from an ...

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    Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 116). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 5) to change the language setting. • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that ...

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    • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Neck strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: If swallowed accidentally, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any par ...

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    !!!!!!!!!!!!! • Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. • The battery should not be immersed in water. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. • Use only recommended batteries ...

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    i iiillliiiiill i iiliiliiliii liliiiiilli i iiliiliiliiliil • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fi ...

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    m[_rt[tBlT_ i i iiii iii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii iii ij i i iii!lii! l ilili .... • Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it bythe neck strap. Doing so may result in injury or damage to the camera. • Do not store the equipment in humid or ...

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    • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. • Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several picture ...

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    l Before Using the Camera- The Components Guide Front View ® Neck Strap Mounts ® ® ® Self-timer Lamp/Tally Lamp/Red-eye Reduction Lamp (pp. 43, 46, 28) ® Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) ® Microphone (R) (pp. 102, 103) ® Microphone (L) (pp. 102, 103) ® AF-assist Beam (p. 28) ® Lens ® Ring Release Button (p. 141 ) ® Tripod Socket (p. 143) Batter ...

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    Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as illustrated. Check that the strap does not come loose from the strap mount when pulled. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera. Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens. Always replace the lens cap after use. eAttach the lens cap cord ...

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    Back View _ (Flash)/_ (Microphone) Button (pp, 102, 103, Basic Guide p, 11 ) Mode Dial (p, 46, Basic Guide p, 8) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p, 6) _ Zoom Lever Shooting: [-_] (Telephoto)/[] (Wide Angle) (p, 41, Basic Guide p, 10) Playback: O_ (Zoom in)/l_ (Zoom out) (p, 92) _ (Continuous)/q_,_ (Self-timer) Button (pp, 42, 43) ® Power/Mode Indicato ...

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    Operation Panel I m B" 3 (!_ Diopter Adjustment Dial (p, 16) Viewfinder (p, 16) =l" _ Movie Button (p, 46, Basic Guide p, 7) _ Omni Selector A(Up) V(Down) O 3 _(Lef[) I_(Right) "O _ Indicator O Blinking Red: Recording to memory card/Reading memory card/Erasing from memory card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) t_" ...

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    l Before Using the Camera - Operations Pressing the DISP. button switches the display mode. The screens that are displayed are based on the [Custom Display] settings (p. 17). Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. 1 Press the DISP. button. • The display mode changes as follows. Shooting Mode (a) When the LCD monitor is op ...

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    e The LCD monitor and viewfinder display settings are remembered even af[er the camera power is turned off. • The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the index playback mode (p. 93). You can select whether or not to display the following information on the LCD monitor and viewfinder in the current shooting mode, and switch betw ...

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    3 [Shooting Info]*/[Grid Lines]*/ Does not display when the [Histogram]. DISP. button is pressed • Using the A, V, _1, and • buttons, select the items you wish to display on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, and press the SET button to place a ,/ mark. • Display locations with no ,/marks will not have any information displayed. • Even though i ...

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    Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of an image, and you can display it in the p, Tv, Av, and M modes to confirm the brightness while shooting. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjus ...

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    I m {,] dii_i| [,]il J] _l;-l/_,L_I, I,]ilii[_il i[_ BI _v_ [,-_ i(,] i Shooting mode D ]-1 _tFrar_ ] "1 AF Frame (p. 63) _E_ "1 Low Battery (p. 132) I Stills: Reco;dable Shots .4 Movies: Remaining Time*4/ Elapsed Time -2 * " "+2 Exposure Compensation (p. 75) White Balance (WB) (p. 77) My Colors (p. 80) _ Bracket (pp. 68, 76) rt ...

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    "1 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to display no information. *2 Appears when selected in [Custom Display] (p. 17). *3 This is not normally displayed. It appears when remaining available internal memory (buffer) is half or less during movie recording. When the buffer warning indicates full, shooting or recording may be stopped. *4 " ...

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    Detailed Histogram (p. 19) 'R P Tv Av M Shooting Modes (pp. 53, 54, 46, 57, Basic Guide pp. 3, 8) _ Still image shot while shooting a movie (p. 49) image with the My Colors effect (p. 100) ISO Speed (p. 69) _. Movie recording Pixels!Frame Rate (p. 48) Q-2'"+2 Exposure Compensation (p. 75) Macro/Super Macro (p. 40, Basic Guide p. 12) ...

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    o nformation for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. • Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. -When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) or in the viewfinder (information view) -When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode This ...

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    When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 [] (Set up) Menu _ [Time Zone]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) 2 Q (Home) ...

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    Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up) Menu _ [Time Zone]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) 2 Use the • or 1_ button to select _ (World) _ MENU button. • To change the destination time zone, use the SET button. lf you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically. 5&qu ...

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    Menus are used to set the shooting, printing and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. • FUNC. Menu • Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. ® ® °°0 ÷ ÷ ÷ Set the camera to the shoo ...

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    Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. It_ (Rec,) Menu -]_ -- [] (Set up) Menu [_1 (Play) Menu J I _ [_ (MyCamera) Menu P.nt, Menu_ m/ NENU ®oucanstc ® ® between menus with the _ or • button when this eThis example shows the Rec, menu, • In playback m ...

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    I_ F-'JI'_, I IL"-[;I FUNC. Menu Menu Item Reference Page [] Exposure Compensation p. 75 _] White Balance p. 77 [] My Colors p. 80 [] Bracket pp. 68, 76 [] Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output p. 82 [] Metering Mode p. 73 [] Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rate p. 48 [] Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 36 [] Compression (Still Imag ...

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    Menu Item Options Reference Page Digital Zoom OntOrf*1 p, 41 ([On] is the default setting for Movie mode) Review Off t 2 .I to 10 sec. t Hold Basic p. 7 Save Original On/Off .I p. 56 Reverse Disp. On*ltOff Basic p. 2 IS Mode Offtcontinoous*1tShoot Only*2tPanning .2 p. 39 Converter Off*ItWC-D C58NTC-D C58B p. 143 Shooting interval: 1 .I to 60 rain. ...

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    Play Menu Menu Item Reference Page [] Transition p. 99 [] Slide Show p. 105 m My Colors p. 100 [] Sound Recorder p. 103 _J Protect p. 109 [] Rotate p. 98 m Erase all p. 110 [] Transfer Order p. 114 Print Menu Menu Item Reference Page Print Select Images & Qty. p. 111 Select All Images p. 112 Clear All Selections p. 113 Print Settings p. 113 3O ...

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    Set up Menu Menu Item ute )lume Start-up VoL Operation VoL Self timer VoL Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Jdio ;D igh_ese )wer Saving Auto Power Down Display Off _neZone _te/Time )rmat Options On/Off _1 [] (Normal)*lt [] (Bright) On*1tOff 10 sec./20 sac./ 30 sec./1 min.*lt 2 rain./3 rain. Home*lNVorld Summery/Reference Page Mutes all sounds except war ...

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    Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page File Number C°ntinu°us*11Aut° p. 90 Reset Create Folder p, 88 Creates a folder for the next shooting session, Check mark (0n)/ No check mark (Off) Off*11Dailyl Mon.-Sun./Monthly On*11Off You can also set a creafJon time. Auto Rotate p. 87 Sets the unit of measurement of the distance Distance Units mlcm .I ...

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    My Camera Menu Reference Menu Item Options Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Sets the start-up image when you turn on He Start-up Image camera. Sets the start-up sound when you turn on He Start-up Sound camera. Sets the sound when any button other than the p. 117 Operation Sound shutter button is pressed. Selftimer ...

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    1 (Set up) Menu _ [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [OK] _ SET button. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. • The following settings cannot be reset to default: -[Date/Time], [Language], [Time Zone] and [Video System] options in the [_ (Set up)] menu (p. 32) - Colors specified in the Colo ...

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    You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. 1 (Set up) Menu _ [Format]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) f.Q 2 [OK] ,_ SET button. ._ • To perform a low level format, use the • or • button to select [Low Level Format] and the • or • button to add a check mark. m • If [Low Level ...

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    l Shooting 1 FUNC. Menu @Fill* (Compression/Recording Pixels) @ [] (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p, 26) • Use the • or • button to select recording pixels settings. • IC_ settings cannot be made in ['_ mode. * Default setting. 2 SET button @ _* (Compression). • Use the • or • button to select compression. * Default ...

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    Display Pixels [] L (Large) 2816 x 2!!2 pixels [] M1 (Medium 1) 2272 x 1704 pixels [] M2 (Medium 2) 1600 x 1200 pixels [] S (Small) 640 x 480 pixels [] Widescreen 28!6 x !584 pixels Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose Printing to about A3 size prints* 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.) Large Printing to about A4 size prints ...

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    PAv The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a person is shot against a twilight background or night scene, or when an interior shot is taken. 1 [] (Rec.) Menu @ [Slow Synchro] @ [On]/[Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) * Default setting. e he fastest shutter spee ...

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    _ _ _scN c_ _ P Tv Av M The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions. Types of Image Stabilization Continuous Shoot Only Panning 1 You can chock the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor (or ...

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    This mode allows even closer shooting of the subject than standard Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. In addition, the background can be shot differently from the standard macro shooting effects. Shooting is possible when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is in the following range: 0 to 10 cm (0 to 3.9 in.) (maximum wi ...

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    * Default setting. 2 Turn the zoom lever toward [-_ and shoot the image. • When you press the [-_-] button, the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (when shooting still images). Press the [-_"_ button again to activate the digital zoom and digitally zoom the image further. • Press the [] button to zoom ou ...

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    _l _ _ _ SCN • P Tv Av M • Cannot be set in [] and [] modes. In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. In addition, continuous shooting is possible (p. 151 ) at a consistent interval (smooth continuous shooting) with a recommended memory card .1 until the memory card is full .2 • Even if continuous sh ...

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    Selecting a Continuous Shooting Method Select either standard or high-speed continuous shooting. 1 (Rec.) Menu _# [Cont. Shooting] _ []/1_. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) • Select a mode that supports continuous shooting. 2 Press the MENU button. _] ontinuous shooting is canceled when you turn the camera off, although the continuous shooting sele ...

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    Changing the Self-Timer Countdown Time (m/m) 1 (Rec.) Menu _ [Self-timer] _W*l/m. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) • The following occurs. - []: 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound and lamp will speed up .2. - []: The self-timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec. later. " ...

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    Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (m) You can change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10). However, the settings cannot be made for the [] (Color Accent), [] (Color Swap), [:_ (Stitch Assist) or ,m (Movie) in the SCN mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu _ [Self-timer] ÷m. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Select [Delay]* or [S ...

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    l Using the Mode Dial _ _ _scN _ P Tv Av M No matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies .1 with just a push of the Movie button. You can select the movie recording pixels and frame rate (p. 48) and shoot with color effects such as Color Accent, Color Swap, and My Colors. • Max. Clip Size: 1 GB .2 • 1 You can record until th ...

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    o hen you press the MF button, AF lock is set at the current focus condition. [] displays on the LCD (or viewfinder). Press the MF button again to release the setting. When AF lock has been registered to the shortcut button, AF can be readjusted and locked while shooting movies by pressing the r_j button (r_ appears on the screen). • You can set ...

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    _ OWhen movie recording is stopped in any mode dial except _lm the still image settings return to the settings before movie shooting began. AE lock (p. 70) and exposure shift, however, are disabled. • QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVl/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is i ...

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    Shooting Still Images while Shooting a Movie You can shoot a high quality still image* while shooting a movie. * The recording pixels and compression are the same as those set for still images (excluding []). 1 While shooting a movie, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter halfway so the camera can focus and set exposure for t ...

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    Changing the Sound Mode Microphone level (sound recording level), wind filter and sampling rate can be changed. 1 (Set up) menu _P [Audio]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [Mic Level] =_ set the sound recording level with the <1or • button. 3 [Wind Filter] "_ [On]*/[Off]. • This suppresses noise when the wind is strong. OWhen setto On, ...

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    4 [Sampling Rate] _ [44.100 kHz]*/[11.025 kHz]/[22.050 kHz]. • The sound quality increases in the order of the following settings, but the required memory also increases. 11.025 kHz, 22.050 kHz, and 44.100 kHz * Default setting. • Even if the recording volume becomes too loud, it automatically adjusts to avoid distortion of loud sounds. • Win ...

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    1 Use the 41 or 1_ button to select the shooting sequence. eYou can select from the following 5 shooting directions. - Left to right horizontally - Right to left horizontally - Vertically, bottom to top - Vertically, top to bottom - Clockwise starting at the top left 2 Shoot the first frame the sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set a ...

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    scN(_B) YOU can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot for both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough, or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommend taking trial shots and checking the ...

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    3 Complete the setting with the SET button, and shoot. • This completes the setting. OWhen you press the Movie button, you can shoot movies in Color Accent mode. o The default Color Accent is green. • You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. • The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camer ...

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    L Aim the camera so that the color you wish to change appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and press the • button. • Only one color can be specified. • You can use the • or • button to specify the range of the colors that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to change. +5: Also takes colors close to the ...

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    Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change). 1 (Rec.) menu ._ [Save Original] '_ [On]/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) • tf [On] is selected, the images will be s ...

  • Canon S31S - page 59

    P Tv Av M You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for _ Auto Mode (Basic Guide p. 6). e or information on the relation between the aperture value and shutter speed see p. 58. • Please note that camera shake becom ...

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    Tv Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark ...

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    Shutter Speed Display • The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, quote marks indicate the decimal _lace, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds. 15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3 1&qu ...

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    Aperture Setting Display • The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. IF2.7 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 • You can change the combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 70). Safety Shift With Tv and Av modes, if [Safety Shift] is ...

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    I Advanced Shooting Functions _ _ _scN _ _ P "Iv Av M One frequently used function can be registered to the r_ (Shortcut) button. You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can be registered depending on the shooting mode. • Recording Pixets (Still image) .1 • Movie Recording Pixels/ (p. 36) • Metering System (p ...

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    Registering a Function 1 (Rec.) Menu _ [Set Shortcut button]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) 2 Use the A, V, < or I_ button to select the function you wish to register @ SET button. • If an "x" mark appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but the current shooting mode will be retained and pressing ...

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    P Tv Av M The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire. 1 Press the [] button. eThe AF frame appears in green. 2 Use the A, V, 41 or 1_ button to move the AF frame to t ...

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    q-he [] shooting mode cannot be used, It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects through g ...

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    Shooting with the AF Lock *_ and _ mode cannot be set. 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and press the MF button. • [] and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). 3 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desir ...

  • Canon S31S - page 68

    Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. *_) and _ mode cannot be set. 1 Use the • or • button to adjust the focus while holding down the MF button. • [] and the MF indicator are displayed. OWhen the [_ (Rec.) menu's [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On] (p. 28), the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified ...

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    *In _ mode only [Single] is available, You can switch between focus settings to shoot. Continuous The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities, This is the default setting, Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed ...

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    P Tv Av M The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset nearer and farther. The nearer and farther focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small. [_] he three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting, and the images are shot w ...

  • Canon S31S - page 71

    _P Tv AvM Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. 1 Press the ISO button to switch settings. • Cycle through the _ (High ISO Auto_/_ao _ _oo _ _o "* _4oo _ _ (does not display) w ...

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    =_ P Tv Av You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. 1 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button. liThe =_ will display. 3 Re-aim t ...

  • Canon S31S - page 73

    Changing shutter speed and aperture value combinations Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure (Program Shift). 1 Turn the mode dial to P, Tv, or Av. 2 Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. 3 Press the ISO button while pressing the shutter b ...

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    P Tv Av You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition. 1 Raise the flash. 2 Press the _ button and set it to _. (flash on). 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button. • The flash will pre-f ...

  • Canon S31S - page 75

    P Tv Av M Metering Methods The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. The camera evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the posiUon of the subject, the [] Evaluative brightness, the background, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. Center-Weighted ...

  • Canon S31S - page 76

    Moving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/ Centering the Spot AE Point 1 [] (Rec.) Menu _ [Spot AE Point] _ [Center]* or [AF Point]. See Menus and Settings (p. 26) OWhen [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame [ ] appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The AF frame can be repositioned (p. 63). eWith [AF Point], ...

  • Canon S31S - page 77

    _ _ _ _L_,SCN* c_ PTv Av *Cannot be set in _ and [] modes, Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making a subject too dark when it is backtit or shot against a bright background, or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. 1 FUNC. Menu @ _i]* (Exposure Compensation). See Menus and Settin • Use the <1 or • button t ...

  • Canon S31S - page 78

    P Tv Av The camera automatically takes three shots: one with standard exposure and one each with positive and negative compensation. o The three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting in the following order: standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. Continuous Shooting (p. 42) • AEB settings can be combine ...

  • Canon S31S - page 79

    Normally, the [] (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the [] (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate to the light source. White Balance Settings [] Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera [] Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day D ...

  • Canon S31S - page 80

    Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are ...

  • Canon S31S - page 81

    [_ OYou are recommended to set the shooting mode to p and the exposure compensation setting to zero (-+0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). • Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If t ...

  • Canon S31S - page 82

    =_ P "iv Av M You can alter the overall impression of an image and shoot. My Colors Settings i My Colors Off Records normally, [] Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones hues. down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral [] I Sepia Records in sepia tones. [] B/W Records in black and w ...

  • Canon S31S - page 83

    • _ Mode Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 81). • Other than _J Mode Press the FUNC. button to return to the shooting screen and begin shooting. * Default setting. [_] he ISO speed will increase with some settings, which may increase the noise in the image. Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode You can adjust the contrast, sharp ...

  • Canon S31S - page 84

    TvAv Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the M mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. 1 (Rec.) Menu _l, [Flash Adjust] '_ [Auto]*/[Manual]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) * Default setting. Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output • Whenthe shooting models ...

  • Canon S31S - page 85

    1 FUNC. Menu _ (Flash)/ _j_ (Flash Output). See Menus and Settings (p, 26) • Adjust the compensation/output using the • or • button and press the FUNC. button. e.g. [Flash Adjust] set to [Auto] e.g. [Flash Adjust] set to [Manual] P Tv Av M 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain 1 The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of He shutter <D. ...

  • Canon S31S - page 86

    P Tv Av M You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1" to 60 minutes and 2* to 100 images can be shot. * Default setting 1 (Rec.) ,_ [Intervalometer]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [Interval Time] and [No. of shots] ...

  • Canon S31S - page 87

    n 0 Press the shutter button. • The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. Once the first image is shot, the power is turned off until the next shot, and the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turns off. (The power automatically turns on immediately before the next shot.) • Once the set number of shots is taken the camera automa ...

  • Canon S31S - page 88

    P Tv AvMC You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to C. Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or s ...

  • Canon S31S - page 89

    _ _ _scN _ P Tv Av M Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). (Setup) Menu _ [Auto Rotate] [On]/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) • When ...

  • Canon S31S - page 90

    e hen the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure, and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. • The Au ...

  • Canon S31S - page 91

    Create a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 2 Use the • or 1_ to place a check mark beside [Create New Folder] @ Menu button. • _ displays in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time ...

  • Canon S31S - page 92

    _ _ _ _i_,,SCNr_ P Tv Av M F_ The images you shoot are automaticaliy assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. 1 ill (Set up) Menu ,_ [File Numbering] _ [Continuous]*1/ [Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) "1 Default setting. File No. Reset Function A number one higher then the last one recorded is assigned ...

  • Canon S31S - page 93

    File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Continuous Memory Card 1 Memory Card1 Auto Reset C_a_d Memory Ca_ Exchanged _rAn ...

  • Canon S31S - page 94

    l Playback/Erasing See the Basic Guide (p. 14). m h,'_j __ll_e 1 Press the _ button. • _% will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. oYou can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area 2 Use the A, V, • ...

  • Canon S31S - page 95

    4 I Turn the zoom lever toward • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the i. V, • or • button to change the image selection, -Selected Image Switch the display nine images at a time If you tum the zoom lever towards during index playback, the jump bar appears and you can switch between the sets of nine images. ? ...

  • Canon S31S - page 96

    When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. [] Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time. Jump Shot Date Jumps to _e first image wi_ the next shooting date. [] Jump to Movie Jumps to a ...

  • Canon S31S - page 97

    I Movie Control Speaker volume (Adjust with the • or • button) 2 Select _ (Play) and press the SET button. • The movie will pause if you press the SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed. Press the SET button to display the movie control pa ...

  • Canon S31S - page 98

    r[tr i F rtF You can delete portions of recorded movies. 1 Select [] (Edit) in the movie Movie Editing Panel control panel and press the SET button. • The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Movie Edit Counter 2 Use the • or • button to select [] (Cut Beginning) or [] (Cut End) and the • or 1_ button to specify the p ...

  • Canon S31S - page 99

    4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button. • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. • [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost. • When there is not e ...

  • Canon S31S - page 100

    Images can be rotated clockwise 90 ° or 270 ° in the display. Original 90 ° 270 ° 1 [] (Play) Menu _ _. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the < or 1_ button to select an image to rotate and press the SET button to rotate it. • Cycle through the 90 ° 4270 ° --,original orientations with each press of the SET button. • Images can be r ...

  • Canon S31S - page 101

    You can apply such effects as fade in, and then play back your movies. [] pay back He movie without applying effects. Allows you to apply a fade (fade-in) while b'ansitlening between scenes. m, Allows you to apply a movement effect that transitions scenes r_ght with the _I _-Im I' button and left with the • button, 1 [] (Play) Menu &apo ...

  • Canon S31S - page 102

    You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 80. _J Vivid m Lighter Skin Tone Neutral _J Darker Skin Tone Sepia _ Vivid Blue B/W _ Vivid Green _I Positive Film _ Vivid Red 1 [] (Play) Menu @_. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the ...

  • Canon S31S - page 103

    4 Select [OK], and press the SET button. • The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. • To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. ;gl Press the MENU button and select [Yes] or [No], then press the SET button. • Selecting [Yes] displays the image tra ...

  • Canon S31S - page 104

    _;1_ |,1_. [_ a i i [_ !.."[,] ! i i [, i LVA [=.] ii [,]..'1i tTSl Iii T-:. [_ [=-] In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format (stereo). 1 P ...

  • Canon S31S - page 105

    i You can record sound (stereo) only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. 1 [] (Play) Menu "_L_. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the • or 1_ button to select rl (Record) from the Sound Control Panel and press the SET button. • The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed. • The sound mode can be changed Availa ...

  • Canon S31S - page 106

    Sound Playback 1 [] (Play) Menu _U. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the • or • button to Recording select a sound and select [] Shooting Time Length with the • or I_ button, and press the SET button. The sound plays. II (Exit): Returns to the Play menu. rl (Record): Records sound, il , o I I_1 (Play): Plays sound. [] (Rewind): Hold the S ...

  • Canon S31S - page 107

    For details on the sound number and folder number, refer to the Software Starter Guide. The images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. * Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p, 111 ), Types of Slide Shows [] All Images Plays all images on the memory card in order. [] Date Starts the slide show from the specilied date, ...

  • Canon S31S - page 108

    [Start] _ SET button. • The following can be performed during automated playback. - Pause/resume the slide show: Press the SET button - Move on to next/go back to previous: Press the • or • button (Hold the button down to go faster) - Stop the slide show: Press the MENU button Types of Effects When the following screen appears, you can apply ...

  • Canon S31S - page 109

    Select the date/folder to play images from (1_, r"l) 1 Select [] or [] _, SET button. 2 Use the < or 1_ button to select the date or folder to play images from _ MENU button. Date Folder "0 m ...

  • Canon S31S - page 110

    Select images for the Slide Show (SE to _]) Select onty the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1,2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select [] to [] _ SET button. • Only the [] icon will display at first. When you set [], the icon will change to [] ...

  • Canon S31S - page 111

    Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*- 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. (Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.) * Default setting, • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped ...

  • Canon S31S - page 112

    2 Select an image you want to protect using the • or 1_ button. • Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting. oYou can also protect images in the index playback mode. Protection Icon I_j I'_'III i'T_j::-].--1 1 [] (Play) Menu _ []. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) 2 [OK] '_ SET button. oTo exit instead of erasing, selec ...

  • Canon S31S - page 113

    I Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the ima ...

  • Canon S31S - page 114

    - _ (Index) Select an image and press the SET button to select or desetect it. eYou can also select images in the index playback mode. • If the camera is connected to a printer, the r_'v button lights blue during image selection. Printing starts after pressing the SET button once the _N button is pressed and [Print] selection is confirmed. I ...

  • Canon S31S - page 115

    Setting the Print Style Specify the print style before selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. * Default setting [] Standard* Prints one image per page. Print Type [] Index anPrintSindextheformat.Selected images together at a reduced size in [][] Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Adds ...

  • Canon S31S - page 116

    o The Date and File No. settings will change according to the Print Type as follows. However, the printable information may vary between printers. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. -Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set at the same time. • Do not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing ...

  • Canon S31S - page 117

    Single Images 2 [Order] _ SET button. • Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. n O Use the • or I_ button to select an image to transfer @ SET button. • Pressing the SET button again deselects the setting. OYou can also select images in the index playback mode (p. 93). Transfer Selection All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Selec ...

  • Canon S31S - page 118

    l Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N. 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. N u Connect the StereoNideo Cable to the camera's AN OUT terminal. eWith your fingernail on the left edge o ...

  • Canon S31S - page 119

    I Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and the startup, operation, self-timer, and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings 1 [] mode _ [] (My Camera) Menu _ Menu Item. See Menus an ...

  • Canon S31S - page 120

    1 [] mode _ [] (My Camera) Menu €' Menu Item to register. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Select [] or [] and press DISP. button. 3 Select an image or record a sound. • Start-up Image Select the image you wish to register and press the SET button. • Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select [] (Record) and press the SET ...

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    4 Select [OK] and press the SET button. • TO cancel registering, select [Cancel]. [_] ee the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data. =o 3 3 ...

  • Canon S31S - page 122

    l Troubleshooting Power is not turned on, • Press the power button for a moment (Basic Guide p. 3). Memory cord slot or battery • Confirm that the memory cord slot cover or battery cover is open. cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries ara loeded in _e • Put batteries back into lhe camera in the oorract wrong direction, directi ...

  • Canon S31S - page 123

    The SD memory card's write protect tab is set to "Write protect". The lithium coin battery charge is low. • When recording to, erasing fromor formatting the memory nard,slide the tab upward (p. 133). • Replace _ (p. 135). Display fl_ckers when shot under fluorescent lighting. Subject is too bright. A slow shutter speed has likely ...

  • Canon S31S - page 124

    The symbol will display when using a memory card that had print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF- compliant cameras. The camera automatically brightened he image displayed on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 19). • Be careful when making changes to the print or _'ansfer ...

  • Canon S31S - page 125

    AF-assist Beam is set to [Oft]. The camera moves when _he shutter button is pressed. • In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, he AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 28). Take care not to obsb'uct _he AF-assist Beam with you ...

  • Canon S31S - page 126

    Subject is too close, making the flash too s_'ong. • Shoot wi_in correct shooting distance of_e subject when using the internal flash (p. 147). Subject is over exposed clue to • Set the exposure compensefJon to a negative (-) the surrounding area being too setting (p. 75). dark. • Use the AE look or the spot metering function (pp. 70, 73 ...

  • Canon S31S - page 127

    Thememory card's performance has dropped. Memory card was formatted in another device. Memory card slot cover or battery cover was opened with power on. Interval shooting session is in progress. The mode was switched from shooting to playback mode. • Toenhance the con_nuous shce_ng performance, you are recommended to format the memory card i ...

  • Canon S31S - page 128

    The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly, When the camera's internal memory is low, the "Buffer Warning" displays until it is full, and sheeting will automatically stop. • Although the rec ...

  • Canon S31S - page 129

    You may experience frame dropping when playing back a movie on a computer wi_ insufficient system resources. ,_ Images shot with this camera may not play back properly on o_er cameras. Movies recorded at _ setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format, may play back with a frame rate lower than the recorded one when output to a TV or vide ...

  • Canon S31S - page 130

    Camera and printer are not properly connected. Printer is not turned on. Print connection mehed is incorrect. • Make sure the camera and printer are connected properly with he specified cable. Turn on he printer. Select [Auto] for [Print Method] under the [] (Set up) menu (p. 32). ...

  • Canon S31S - page 131

    lust of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up. Resetting all the camera and menu setUngs t ...

  • Canon S31S - page 132

    You attempted to play beck an image larger than 4992 × 3328 pixels or with a large data size. You attempted to play beck an incompatible JPEG image. You attempted to play beck an image with corrupted data. You attempted to play beck a RAW image. You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special data type (proprietary data type use ...

  • Canon S31S - page 133

    You attempted to erase or edit a protected image,movie or sound. Toomany images have been marked with print settings, _'ansfer settings, or slide shows. Cannot process any more. Could not completely save the print, transfer or slideshow settings. You attempted to set the printsettings for a non-JPEG image. Thefile sbecifled forslide show playb ...

  • Canon S31S - page 134

    l Appendix The following icon and message will display. [] I I Change the batteries ] The battery charge is low. If you plan to _ Battery charge is insufficient to operate the use the camera for an extended period I camera. Replace the battery immediately. of time, replace He battery as soon as ! _ossibla. • Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-eize ...

  • Canon S31S - page 135

    Be careful that you don't put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short- circuit. if you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left ...

  • Canon S31S - page 136

    • Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. • ...

  • Canon S31S - page 137

    If the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (lithium coin battery CR1220) and install it as follows. The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier t ...

  • Canon S31S - page 138

    The LCD monitor also displays the Date/Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to replace the date battery. Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge the batteries as ...

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    o It takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes with four for the charger to fully recharge them (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F). • Charging time varies according toambient temperature and to the batteries' initial cha ...

  • Canon S31S - page 141

    Using a Compact Power Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet. Plug in the power co ...

  • Canon S31S - page 142

    When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A, Tete-converter TC-DC58B, and Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion Lens Adaptor LA-DC58E (included with the separately sold Lens Adaptor/Hood Kit LAH-DC20). Wide Converter WC-DC58A Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal ...

  • Canon S31S - page 143

    Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) This lens makes macro shooting easy. You can take normal shots 28 to 50 cm (11 in. - 1.6 ft.) between the front of the lens and the subject with wide-angle and 35 to 50 cm (1.1 - 1.6 fL) with telephoto in macro mode. Shooting Area Distance between the front of thelens and the subject Shooting area Wide 28 cm (11.0 in.) 27 ...

  • Canon S31S - page 144

    3 Align the • mark on the conversion lens adapter with the • mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the • mark on the camera. • To remove the conversion lens adapter (lens hood or conversion lens), turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button. 4 Set the lens ...

  • Canon S31S - page 145

    Converter Settings Set the camera appropriately after attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A or the TeIe-converter TC-DC58B (no setting is needed for the 500D Close-Up lens). 1 I_ (Rec.) Menu _ [Converter] _ [Off]*/[WC-DC58A]/ [TC-DC58B]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) • Select the attached converter. * Default setting. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Thi ...

  • Canon S31S - page 146

    o efore attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. • To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel. oA tripod can be used even when the flash is attached. Batteries • Charge becomes Sev ...

  • Canon S31S - page 147

    If the camera, lenses, viewfinder or LCD monitor become dirty, use the following cleaning methods. Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blowe ...

  • Canon S31S - page 148

    __tBIT_ All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot $3 IS Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 6.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5 -inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx 6.2 million) Lens 6.0 (W) - 72.0 (T) mm (35ram film equivalent: 36 - 432 ram) f/2.7 (W)- f/3.5 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4. ...

  • Canon S31S - page 149

    Exposure Compensation + 2.0 stops in 1 B-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) and Safety Shift is available. ISO Speed Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent * The camera automatically selects He optimal speed when Auto or High ISO Auto is set. White Balance TTL auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent ...

  • Canon S31S - page 150

    File Format Number of Recording Pixels (Still Images) (Movies) Compression Recording Pixeie (Still Images) Movie Recording Pixeie/ Frame Rate Audio Playback Modes Design rule for camera 1lie system and DPOF compliant Exif 2.2 (JPEG) .1 Sound Memo, Sound Recorder: WAVE (stereo) AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (stereo)) Super fine, Fin ...

  • Canon S31S - page 151

    Custom Display Function Display lecagon: LCD monitor (2), viewfieder (2) Displayed information: shooting info*, grid lines*, histogram* * You can enable/disable display of thle informatlen for each of the display locations. Direct Print PictBridge compliant, Canon Direct Print, and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera settings Start-up image, sta ...

  • Canon S31S - page 152

    Battery Capacity Playback _me Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON (Based on the Viewfinder ON CIPA standard) Approx. Approx. 110 images 110 images Approx. Approx. 550 images 570 images AA Alkaline Batteries Approx. (included with the camera) 13 hours AA NiMH Battery Approx. (NB-3AH) (full charge) 15 hours • The actual figures will vary according ...

  • Canon S31S - page 153

    Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Still Images [_1: Card included with the camera 16MB [] (Large) [] 2816 x2112 pixels _'M D (Medium 1) [] 2272 x 1704 pixels [] [] [] (Medium 2) [] 121 1600 x 1200 pixels [] 217 [] [] (Small) [] 640 x 480 pixels [] [] [_ (Wide) [] 2816 x 1584 pixels _1 SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 45 176 75 156 61 109 ;;_:: Capable ...

  • Canon S31S - page 154

    Movies [--I: Card included with the camera Modes Recording Pixels/ 16MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH Frame Rate 640 x 480 pixelst 6 sec 1 rain. 4 sec 4 rain. 9 sec. [] 30 framestsec. 640 x 480 pixels/ 14 sec 2 min. 7 sec 8 min. 14 sec, [] 15 framestsec. 320 x 240 pixels/ 10 sec 1 rain. 32 sec 5 rain. 59 sec. [] 60 frames/sec. 320 x 240 pixels/ 20 sec 3 rain ...

  • Canon S31S - page 155

    Movies Modes [] [] Recording PixeLs Frame Rate FiLe size 640 x 480 pixels 30 framestsec. 1980 KB/sec. 640 x 480 pixels 15 frames/sac. 990 KB/sec. 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames/sac. 660 KB/sec. 320 x 240 pixels 15 framestsec. 330 KB/sec. 320 x 240 pixels 60 frames/sac. 1320 KB/sec. SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Interface CompatibLe with SD memory ca ...

  • Canon S31S - page 156

    Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Sold Separately) (Included with the separately sold battery charger Kit CBK4-300) Rated Input AC 100 - 240 V (50 / 60 Hz) 16 VA (100 V) - 21 VA (240 V) Rated Output 565 mA .I, 1275 mA.2 Operaling Approx. 4 hours 40 rain. .1, Temperatures Approx. 2 hours.2 Dimensions 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) Weight 65,0 x 105.0 x 27,5 ...

  • Canon S31S - page 157

    Tele-converter TC-DC58B (Sold Separately) Magnification Approx. 1.5 Focal Length 648 mm (35ram film equivalent) Lens compos[tlen 5 elements in 3 groups Shooting Distance 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) - [nftaity (from _p of lens) Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E [s required for mounting to PowerShot $3 IS) Dimensions ...

  • Canon S31S - page 158

    Lens Hood LH-DC40 (Included with the separately sold Lens Adapter/Hood Set LAH-DC20) Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter: 79,0 mm (3,1 in,) Length: 31,5 mm (1,2 in.) Weight Approx. 19 g (0.67 oz,) Close-up Lens 500D 58 mm (Sold Separately) Shooting Distance 28 - 50 cm (11 in. - 1,6 ft.) (W) (from tip of lens) 35 - 50 cm ...

  • Canon S31S - page 159

    I INDEX A Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............ 75 AE Lock ................ 70 AEB Mode ............... 76 AF Frame (_[_) ........... 63 AF Lock ................. 64 AF Mode ................ 67 AF-assist Beam ........ 12, 28 Aperture Value ........... 59 Audio ................... 50 Auto Power Down ...... 23, 31 Auto Rotate ........... 3 ...

  • Canon S31S - page 160

    L Language ................ 32 LCD Brightness ........... 31 LCD Monitor .............. 14 List of Messages ......... 129 M Magnified Images (O_) ...... 92 Manual Aperture ........... 60 Manual Focus (MF) ......... 66 Memory Card Format .............. 35 MENU ................... 15 Menu Menu Item ........... 28 My Camera Menu ..... 33 Play Menu ... ...

  • Canon S31S - page 161

    Smooth Continuous Shooting 42 Sound Memos (_J) ....... 102 Sound Mode ............. 50 Sound Recorder ......... 103 Speaker ................ 14 Start-up Image ........... 33 Start-up Sound ........ 31,33 Stitch Assist ............. 51 Super Macro ............. 40 T Tally Lamp .............. 12 Telephoto (L-_) ..... 14, 41, 92 Terminal Cover ....... ...

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    Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. • Microsoft ® and Windows ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • SD is a trademark. • Other names and p ...

  • Canon S31S - page 168

    FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PCl192) FOR HOME OROF_{_ USE 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This ...

  • Canon S31S - page 169

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  • Canon S31S - page 170

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  • Canon S31S - page 171

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Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a Canon S31S can be divided into several groups. They are, among others:
- Canon technical drawings
- S31S manuals
- Canon product data sheets
- information booklets
- or energy labels Canon S31S
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A complete manual for the device Canon S31S, how should it look like?
A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use Canon S31S by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of Canon S31S.

A complete Canon manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.

1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual Canon S31S - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the Canon S31S, FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the Canon S31S, that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device Canon S31S - which should help us in our first steps of using Canon S31S
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with Canon S31S
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of Canon S31S in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.

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