Camera User Guide Please read this guide before using your PowerShot S10 for the first time. Please see the Software Starter Guide for instructions for connecting to a computer.
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FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PS1025 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents Read This First ............................................ 5 Preparing the Camera Guide to Components ............................... 11 Front View ........................................... 11 Back View ........................................... 12 Operation Panel ................................... 13 Mode Dial ........................................... 14 Display Panel ....................................... 15 Indicators .............................................
Shooting Shooting in Manual Mode ........................ Shooting in Image Mode .......................... Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode ................. How to Frame a Subject ....................... Camera Positioning .............................. Shooting ............................................. Changing the Compression/Resolution .... Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Mode) ............... Shooting Continuously (Continuous Mode) .. Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ........
Erasing Erasing the Displayed Image ................... 60 Erasing All Images .................................... 60 Protecting Images .................................... 61 Camera Settings Displaying the Setup Menu ..................... 63 Setting the Beep On/Off .......................... 64 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .. 64 Setting the Date/Time .............................. 65 Formatting a CF Card ............................... 65 Setting the Language ..............................
Read This First Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Please ensure that you read and understand these handling and safety precautions before you operate your camera and equipment. Please Read Test Shots Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly. Please note that Canon, Inc.
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord. • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock.
• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area. • Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the wrist strap. • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns. • If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm.
Preparing the Camera This section explains how to install the batteries, CF card and wrist strap. Guide to Components Front View • AF Auxiliary Light Emitter • Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 27) • Display Panel (p. 15) • Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 31) • Flash (p. 30) • VIDEO OUT Terminal (p. 25) • Button Battery Holder (p. 67) • DIGITAL Terminal* • DIGITAL Terminal Cover • Lens * Used when the camera is connected to a computer.
Back View • Optical Viewfinder (p. 27) • CF Card Slot Cover (p. 20) • Lock for CF Card Slot Cover (p. 20) • Strap Holder (p. 24) • DC Coupler Cable Cover • Battery Cover (p. 17) • Battery Cover Lock (p. 17) • Tripod Socket • LCD Monitor* (p. 27) 12 * The LCD monitor is produced with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots.
Operation Panel • Shutter Button (p. 28) • Omni Selector Button, (Telephoto) / (Wide Angle) Button (p. 29) (Exposure/White Balance) Button • (pp. 43, 44) • MENU / SET Button Preparing the Camera • Mode Dial (p. 14) • Indicators (p. 15) • DISPLAY Button (pp. 27, 52) • • • (Macro) /Jump Button (pp. 42, 51) (Continuous) / (Flash) Button / (Self-Timer) / (Magnification) Button (pp. 42, 31, 50) (Multi) Button (pp.
Mode Dial The Mode Dial is used to select the recording and play modes. • Off Turn the dial to this position when the camera is not being used. The lens cover will close and the camera will power down. (p. 26) • Auto Mode A recording mode in which the camera automatically selects most of the settings. (p. 30) • Manual Mode A recording mode in which the image compression and resolution, exposure compensation and white balance can be manually selected. (p.
Indicators The camera status is shown in the display panel. Settings, the remaining image capacity and the battery charge are among the data it displays. The indicators shine or flash when the shutter button is pressed to signal various states.
Preparing the Battery Pack Battery Pack NB-5H, Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC Coupler DR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries are sold separately in some regions. To confirm the package contents, see the back of the System Map packaged with your camera. Charging the Battery Pack Use the procedures below to fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H.
Installing the Battery Install the 2CR5 lithium battery or the rechargeable Battery Pack NB-5H. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow and open the battery cover. Preparing the Camera • The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera, even with the camera power off. This will shorten the battery life. Remove it from the camera during extended periods of disuse.
4 Close the battery cover. • A flashing green indicator signals that an image is being written to, or read from, the CF card. Do not open the battery cover while this is in process. • Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not in active use. • Use the rechargeable Battery Pack NB5H or the AC adapter (sold separately in some regions) when you use the camera for an extended period of time. • Replace the supplied 2CR5 lithium battery with a new one of the same type.
Battery Performance Battery Pack NB-5H (fully charged) Approx. 55 shots Approx. 230 shots Approx. 50 min. 2CR5 Lithium Battery (Sanyo brand, new) Approx. 65 shots Approx. 400 shots Approx. 80 min. • The actual performance may vary from the above data according to the shooting conditions and the selected recording mode.
Installing a CF Card Arrow • Please note that CF cards formatted or edited in another manufacturer’s camera or application program may not operate correctly in the camera. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the Label position. 2 Slide the lock for the CF card slot cover to the open position and open the cover. CF Card Eject Button (Push to eject) 4 Close the CF card slot cover gently but firmly until it locks.
About CF Cards CF Cards and Estimated Capacities FC-8M 4 12 24 7 18 33 15 33 61 FC-15M 9 24 46 14 34 64 29 64 116 FC-30M 20 52 101 30 75 140 63 139 256 FC-48M 31 79 152 46 114 211 95 209 384 * These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. * Some CF cards are not sold in some regions. Preparing the Camera • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices.
Precautions with CF Cards Please note that the PC card icon may take a moment (about 1 minute) to appear on the Taskbar of certain computers after insertion in a PC card slot. If this occurs, you should delete the Windows standard driver and install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk device driver. The procedures are described below. Please consult your computer manufacturer if you are uncertain about these procedures. How to Remove the Windows Standard Driver 1.
Setting the Menu Language The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on after it is purchased. Use the following procedures to set the correct date and time. You can change the language in which messages are displayed. The language menu may appear differently on cameras in some regions. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the , , , or position. The Set Date/ Time menu will display the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position.
Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Slip the small loop at the end of the wrist strap through the strap holder. 3 Pull the strap through the loop until the loop slips over the plastic part of the strap. Strap holder 2 Pass the other end of the wrist strap through the small loop. 24 • Be careful not to wave the camera about or to catch it on other items when holding it by the wrist strap.
Connecting to a TV 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Turn off the TV. 3 Connect the video cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal on the camera and the Video In jack on the TV. VIDEO OUT Terminal • The TV connection cannot be used for the Stitch Assist mode. • The LCD monitor is blank while images are displayed on the TV monitor. • The TV screen may go blank between images in replay mode.
Basic Functions Before Shooting Turning the Power On/Off 1 Turn the Mode Dial to any position other to power the camera. The than camera power is off when the Mode Dial and on in any other position. is set to Now that you have prepared the camera, you are ready to try it out. This section explains the basic procedures for recording, replaying and erasing images. Try each procedure as you read along. Stitch Assist mode, the camera powers down after approximately 3 minutes if no functions are accessed.
Using the Viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder for composing ordinary photographs. Use the LCD monitor to compose close-up images in macro mode. LCD Monitor 1 Look through the viewfinder to align the camera with the primary subject. The square brackets (autofocus metering field) in the viewfinder should be placed on the primary subject. Square Brackets in Viewfinder Basic functions Viewfinder 1 Press the DISPLAY button.
• The following data is shown in information view. Zoom Indicator • The image in the LCD monitor will darken when struck by direct sunlight or strong illumination. This does not constitute a malfunction. Using the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action.
Setting the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted to any setting in the 35 to 70 mm range in 35 mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle Settings Button: zooms in on subject (telephoto). Subject appears closer. Button: zooms out from subject (wide angle). Subject appears more distant. Confirm the setting with the zoom indicator (information view). Digital Zoom The digital zoom function can be activated by button after it continuing to press the seems to have reached the end.
Shooting in Auto Mode • In auto mode, the flash can be set to Off and the macro and self-timer features can be used, but the settings are reset to the defaults when the Mode Dial is turned to another position. In auto mode, the focus, exposure and flash settings are automatically set, making it possible for anyone to photograph effortlessly. The resolution (recorded number of pixels) is preset to Large and the compression to Fine and cannot be changed.
Red-Eye Reduction (Flash On) Flash fires with every shot. (Flash Off) Flash will not fire 3 Shoot. • The flash is set to fire when the indicator shines red. Using the Self-Timer 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the Flash Settings The flash cannot be fired in certain shooting modes. Auto Manual Image Stitch Assist Note: Auto Flash • • • - Red-Eye Reduction • • - On • • Off • • • ◊ ◊ ◊ indicates modes in which the flash setting can only be adjusted for the first image.
the shutter activation. To deactivate the selftimer mode, press the button. to cancel a • Turn the Mode Dial to self-timed shot after the shutter button has been pressed. Using the Focus Lock Use the focus lock to bring a main subject at the edges of a composition into focus or when the subject is not suited to autofocus photography. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the or position. , , 2 Aim the camera directly at the subject so that it is centered in the viewfinder.
Replaying Images Photographed images can be viewed in play mode on the LCD monitor. position. The last photographed image will appear in the display (single image replay). Selected Image Basic functions 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the button. 3 Press the Nine images are shown at once (multi image button cycles replay). Each press of the the display between the single and multi image replay modes. , , and buttons to 4 Use the move the selection to a particular image. 5 Turn the Mode Dial to replay mode.
Erasing Single Images 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. button. Press the 5 Select [OK] with the SET button. To erase additional images, repeat steps 4 and 5. To stop partway through the procedure, select [Cancel]. Press the SET button. 2 Press the MENU button. button to select the [Single 3 Use the Erase]. Press the SET button. 6 Press the MENU button to stop erasing. 7 Turn the Mode Dial to . • Please see Erasing, pages 60 to 62, for a description of other erasing features.
This section explains how to photograph in the Manual, Image and Stitch Assist modes. Read this section for a detailed understanding of the general recording features. Shooting Shooting in Manual Mode In this mode, you can manually select features such as image compression, resolution, exposure compensation and white balance settings. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the Functions Available only in manual mode AE Lock (p. 45) Exposure Metering Mode (p. 45) Gain/Sharpness/Contrast (p. 46) 3 Shoot. position.
Shooting in Image Mode 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the IMAGE position. • The LCD monitor will turn on. In image mode, the camera automatically optimizes its shooting settings for specific circumstances, such as landscapes, moving objects, night scenes and black and white images. and buttons to select an 2 Use the image mode. Press the SET button.
Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Vertical Series Shooting In Stitch Assist mode, you can shoot images that overlap for later merging into a panorama with software on a computer. Images can be photographed in horizontal, vertical or 2 x 2 arrangements. • Please use the supplied PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer.
What is the Stitch Function? • Stitching is the process of merging digital camera images so that the seams are invisible. Expansive scenes can be dynamically presented in their entirety. How to Frame a Subject The stitch function detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item in the overlapping portion. • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objects may appear warped or doubled up.
Shooting Select from the following image arrangements. Right: left to right in a horizontal plane Left: right to left in a horizontal plane Up: bottom to top in a vertical plane Down: top to bottom in a vertical plane Documents To record close-ups of documents, shift the camera above the document, keeping it parallel to the document. 2 x 2: clockwise starting from the top left Shooting For a vertical series, tilt the camera up or down. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position.
3 Shoot the first frame. • Press the SET button again if you wish to change the image arrangement setting. • The settings for the exposure and white balance are locked at the values used for the first image. 4 Shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. • Horizontal Example / / / buttons • Pressing the returns the display to the previously captured images so that you can rerecord an image. 5 Repeat the previous steps to record additional frames.
Changing the Compression/ Resolution Images can be recorded at the following resolution and compression settings. and buttons to select 2 Use the [Resolution] or [Compression] in the menu. 3 Use the setting. and buttons to select a • Number of Pixels Recorded Shooting Resolution (Image Size) (Large): 1600 x 1200 pixels (Middle): 1280 x 960 pixels (Small): 800 x 600 pixels 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the , or position. Press the MENU button.
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Mode) Use the macro mode to record subjects in the range of 4.7 to 18 in. (12 to 46 cm) from the tip of the lens. Always use the LCD monitor in macro mode to check the image composition and focus. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the or position. 2 Press the , 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. button until the 2 Press the shows in the Display panel. or icon , (Macro) button. 3. Shoot, taking particular care not to let the camera shake.
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. , or button to display the 2 Press the exposure compensation settings bar. and buttons to select an 3 Use the adjustment value. Shooting Use the exposure compensation feature when a backlit object appears too dark or lights are too bright in a night scene. • You can take a shot anytime by pressing the shutter button. • Press the SET button to close the exposure compensation settings bar.
and buttons to select a 3 Use the white balance mode. Setting the White Balance Adjust the white balance settings to respond to shooting conditions when you are recording outdoors or under artificial illumination.
Shooting with the AE Lock 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Aim the camera so that the subject you wish to meter is centered in the LCD monitor. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while you press the SET button. • The AE lock will take effect and the LCD monitor will display an asterisk (*) close to its center. The exposure setting will now be maintained even if you release the shutter button. 4 Compose the image and shoot.
2 Hold the SET button. Press the or button to select a metering method. Adjusting Image Quality Settings The gain, contrast and sharpness can be adjusted for recording. Gain: 0 (Normal), +1.0 (Gain +1), +2.0 (Gain +2) Contrast: - (low), 0 (normal), + (high) Sharpness: - (low), 0 (normal), + (high) • Release the SET button to make the setting effective. • In the spot mode, a frame indicating the metering field is shown in the LCD monitor. The camera measures the light in the area covered by this frame.
• Contrast Recording Settings Switching the Digital Zoom On/Off and 2 Press the MENU button. Use the buttons to select the [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the or [Off]. and Shooting • Sharpness 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the , , position. Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor. • The setting cannot be adjusted when the LCD monitor is off. buttons to select [On] • Press the MENU button to close the menu. • The 0, +1.0 and +2.
Switching the Review Feature On/Off Setting this feature on or off determines whether or not you can review the photographed image in the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is turned off. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the , , or position. Press the MENU button. 2 Use the [Review]. and buttons to select 3 Use the or [Off].
Off: The last assigned file number is stored and the next available file number is assigned to an image recorded on any CF card, including a new CF card. A photographed image is assigned a number ranging from 0001 to 9900 and stored in a folder containing up to 100 files. The folders are assigned numbers ranging from 100 to 998. and 2 Use the No. Reset].
This section explains the various replay features, including how to magnify and rotate the image in the LCD monitor or show images in slide shows. It also discusses DPOF print settings. Replaying Magnifying an Image (Single Image Replay) 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the 2 Press the Rotating an Image position. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the Press the MENU button. position. and buttons to select 2 Use the [Rotate]. Press the SET button. button. Approximate position within the image.
0° (Original) Jumping Images The display can be jumped forward or back. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Press the JUMP button. 270° • Press the MENU button to end the Rotate feature. • Rotating images in the display has no effect on the recorded images. Replaying 90° Single Image Replay or button to jump to the • Press the tenth image ahead or behind. • Press and hold the SET button and press the or button to jump to the first or last image.
Viewing Image Information Automated Playback (Slide Show) 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the Starting a Slide Show position. 2 Press the DISPLAY button. • The LCD monitor will cycle to the next display mode (simple, detail, non display) each time the DISPLAY button is pressed. The detail display is not available in multi image replay mode. • The following information is shown in the simple display mode. -File number; Shooting date/time; Protection status ( ).
3 Use the and [Program]. buttons to select and buttons to select [All 4 Use the Images], [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. Selecting Slide Show Images Mark particular images for replay in a slide show and save them as slide shows 1, 2 or 3. One slide show can contain up to 100 images. 1 Display the Slide Show menu. buttons to select and buttons to select 3 Use the [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. 5 Use the , , and buttons to select [Start]. Press the SET button. The slide show will start.
5 Use the and buttons to move button to between images and the mark the image. A number representing the order of the marked image in the slide show will appear at the top of the LCD monitor. The image will automatically play in that order. Setting the Play Time You can set the number of seconds that an image is shown. The available options are 3-10, 15 and 30 seconds and manual. 1 Display the Slide Show menu. , , and buttons to 2 Use the select [Setup]. Press the SET button.
Setting the Auto Replay On/Off You can set the slide show to close after it finishes displaying all its images or to automatically repeat. Print Settings (DPOF Settings) Images can be marked for printing with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant digital printers or at photo developing service outlets. 1 Display the Slide Show menu. 3 Use the [Repeat]. and buttons to select 4 Use the or [Off].
3 Use the and buttons to select [Order]. Press the SET button. 4 Specify the number of prints. Mark Selected Images Specify one of the following for the print type. (p. 57) For the Standard or Both options, use the and buttons to select an image and the and buttons to specify the number of copies. and For the Index option, use the buttons to select an image and press the button. To deselect the images, press the button again.
• Images will be printed in the order of older to newer. • A maximum of 998 images may be marked for printing. Selecting the Print Type and 3 Use the [Print Type]. buttons to select and buttons to select 4 Use the [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. Replaying • Please note that the print settings created on a CF card by a DPOFcompliant camera other than a PowerShot S10 may be overwritten when used in a PowerShot S10. • Some printers or photo developing services may not be able to handle the print settings.
4 Use the or [Off]. and buttons to select [On] Setting the File Number Print Function 1 Display the Print Order menu. and buttons to select 2 Use the [Setup]. Press the SET button. • Press the MENU button to close the Setup menu. 3 Use the No.] and buttons to select [File 4 Use the or [Off]. and buttons to select [On] • The date printout will be in the style selected in the Set Date/Time option. (p. 65) • Press the MENU button to close the Setup menu.
Resetting Print Settings This procedure deletes all the image print settings, including the date and file number print settings. 1 Display the Print Order menu. and buttons to select 3 Use the [OK]. Press the SET button. Replaying and buttons to select 2 Use the [Reset]. Press the SET button.
Erasing Erasing the Displayed Image Erasing All Images The camera buttons can be used to delete the displayed image directly when in the single image replay (p. 33), multi image replay (p. 33) or review mode (p. 48). 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the Press the MENU button. 1 Hold the SET button and press the button. and buttons to select 2 Use the [OK]. Press the SET button. • Protected images are not erased.
3 Use the and buttons to select [OK]. Press the SET button. Protecting Images You can protect important images to prevent their accidental erasure. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the Press the MENU button. position. • If you want to stop the erase procedure, select Cancel. • Protected images are not erased. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Please exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. Erasing and buttons to select 2 Use the [Protect]. Press the SET button.
Protected images will be shown with the icon. Protected Icon • The image protection is removed if the SET button is pressed a second time after Step 3. button to switch between the • Press the single image replay and multi image replay modes to select images. • Press the MENU button to close the Setup menu.
This section explains about the camera settings, such as the beep, the date and time and CF card formatting. Camera Settings Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the , , or position. , 2 Press the MENU button. Rec. Menu or Play menu will • The display. 3 Use the menu. button to select the • The procedures for accessing the Setup menu are the same from both the Rec. menu and the Play menu. • After you have adjusted the settings, press the MENU button to close the Setup menu.
Setting the Beep On/Off The beep sounds when the shutter button or another button is pressed during a menu operation. 1 Display the Setup menu (p. 63). 2 Use the [Beep]. and buttons to select 3 Use the or [Off]. and buttons to select [On] • The warning beep is not controlled by the beep setting. 64 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness The LCD monitor can be set to either the normal ( ) or bright ( ) setting. 1 Display the Set up menu (p. 63). and 2 Use the Brightness]. 3 Use the or .
Setting the Date/Time Formatting a CF Card 1 Display the Setup menu (p. 63). 1 Display the Setup menu (p. 63). and buttons to select 2 Use the [Date/Time]. Press the SET button. and buttons to select 2 Use the [Format]. Press the SET button. 3 Set the date and time. • The factory default date style may differ between regions. and buttons to select 3 Use the [OK]. Press the SET button. • Select Cancel to return to the Setup menu without formatting the CF card.
• Please note that formatting a CF card erases all the data on the card, including protected images, sound files and print settings. • When a non-Canon brand card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. Setting the Language 1 Display the Setup menu (p. 63). and buttons to select 2 Use the [Language]. Press the SET button. • The Language menu may appear differently on cameras in some regions. and buttons to select a 3 Use the language. Press the SET button.
This section contains information on how to maintain and care for your PowerShot S10 camera. Troubleshooting, error and function lists are included. Appendices Replacing the Button Battery 3 Pop the old button battery out. If the date/time settings menu displays when the camera power is turned on, the button battery has lost its charge and the date/time setting has been lost. Purchase a generic CR2016 lithium button battery and replace it using the following procedures.
Camera Maintenance Follow the procedures below to clean the camera body, lens, optical viewfinder and LCD monitor when they become dirty. • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the equipment. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper. Lens Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt. • Never wipe anything directly on the lens, even a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Solution(s) • Ensure that the battery cover is firmly closed. 2CR5 lithium battery inserted upside down • Insert the 2CR5 lithium battery so that its terminals touch the bottom of the battery chamber. Insufficient battery voltage (Display panel flashes “Lb”) • Insert a fully charged battery pack. • Replace the battery. • Use an approved AC power source. Incorrect battery type • Use a fully charged Battery Pack NB-5H or a 2CR5 lithium battery.
Problem Camera will not record Lens will not retract Battery consumed quickly 70 Cause(s) Solution(s) CF card slot cover is open (Display panel flashes “CF”) • Insert CF card until the ejector button is fully extended and close the slot cover. CF card full (Display panel shows “0”, continuous beep sounds when shutter button pressed halfway) • Replace the CF card. • Download and then erase all or some of the card’s images to create space.
Cause(s) Solution(s) Battery consumed quickly Battery pack capacity reduced because of disuse for an extended period of time, such as one year • Fully charge and discharge the battery pack several times to restore its capacity. Battery pack life exceeded • This battery pack can no longer be used. Replace it with a new one. Poor connection between battery pack and compact power adapter • Seat the battery pack more firmly in the charger.
Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • Set the camera to a mode other than Slow Shutter Image is blurred Camera is set to the slow shutter mode Subject is too dark Insufficient light for recording • Change the flash setting to Flash On. Subject is too dark in comparison with surroundings • Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting. • Use the spot exposure metering method or the AE lock function to record. White balance setting is inappropriate • Reset the white balance mode.
List of Message Codes The following codes may appear in the display panel. Image playback. CF: No CF card inserted or CF card slot cover is open. Could also indicate a CF card error. Lb: Low battery charge, camera will not operate. Replace or charge battery immediately. Could also indicate that the battery cover is open. Close the cover securely. PC: Camera connected in PC mode to a computer. Exx: (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Set Mode Dial to Off, then reset it to a recording or play mode.
List of Messages The following messages may appear in the display panel. 74 Busy...: Image is recording on CF card or CF card is being read in play mode. No CF card: You attempted to view or shoot an image without a CF card installed. Cannot Record!: You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed. CF card error!: CF card has experienced an anomaly. CF card full!: CF card is too full to accommodate more images or print settings.
You attempted to view an incompatible JPEG file. Corrupted Data: You attempted to view an image with corrupted data Cannot magnify!: You attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer. Cannot rotate: You attempted to rotate an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer.
List of Functions The functions available in each recording mode are listed below. The shaded areas indicate functions that reset to the default setting when the Mode Dial is turned or the camera is powered down.
Specifications PowerShot S10 Lens: 6.3 - 12.6 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 to 70 mm) / F2.8 (wide angle) - F4.0 (telephoto) Digital Teleconverter: x2 / x4 Image Sensor: Approx. 2.11 million-pixel (total), 1/2-inch charge coupled device (effective pixels: approx. 2.02 million) Standard : 18 in. (46 cm) to infinity ; Macro : 4.7 - 18 in. (12 - 46 cm) Viewfinder: Real-image optical viewfinder 1.
78 Image Compression Level: NORMAL / FINE / SUPER FINE Sensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 100 to 400 (ISO 400 for gain up setting) Recording Pixels: 1,600 x 1,200 pixels (Large) / 1,280 x 960 pixels (Middle) / 800 x 600 pixels (Small) Camera Modes: AUTO / MANUAL / IMAGE / STITCH ASSIST / PLAY / PC Interface: USB / RS-232C / CF Slot (Type I, II) / Video Out Power Supply: 2CR5 lithium battery Nickel-hydride Battery Pack NB-5H Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100 / 100E (with DC Coupler DR-100A) CR2016 lithi
Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS100/100E (sold separately in some regions) Input Voltage: AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) Rated Output: Charging: 7.2 V, 0.65 A Camera power supply: 6.5 V, 1.5 A Input Rating: Charging: 23 to 26 VA (100 to 240 V) Camera power supply: 18 to 20 VA (100 to 240 V) Operating Temperature: 32˚ to 104˚ F (0˚ to 40˚ C) Dimentions: 3.0 x 4.0 x 1.5 in. (75 x 102 x 39 mm) Weight: Approx. 6.3 oz.
C Index Symbols 2CR5 Lithium Battery 17 A AC Adapter 19 AE Lock 45 Auto Mode 30 B Batteries AC Adapter 19 Battery Cover Lock 12 Charging 16 Installing 17 Performance 19 Battery Pack 16, 17 Beep 64 Black and White 36 Build-in Memory Display 28 Button Battery 67 Buttons 13 80 Camera Settings 63 CF Card 20 CF Card Slot Cover 12, 20 Eject Button 20 Formatting 65 Installation 20 Lock 20 Recording Capacity 21 Cleaning 68 Compression 41 Continuous Mode 42 Contrast 46 D Date/Time 23, 65 DC Coupler 19 Digital
Menus Play 63 Recording 63 Setup 63 Mode Dial 13, 14 Modes Auto 30 Image 36 Macro 42 Manual 35 Stitch Assist 37 Multi Image Replay 33, 51 N O Omni Selector 13 Operation Panel 13 Optical Viewfinder 12, 27 P Play Menu 63 Play Mode 50 Power On/Off 26 Power Save 26 R Red-Eye Reduction Mode 30 Replay Single 33 Multi 33 Resolution 41 Review 48 Rotate 50 S Safety Instructions 5 Self-Timer 31 Setup Menu 63 Sharpness 46 Shutter Button 13, 28 Halfway 28 Full 28 Single Image Replay 33 Slide Show 52 Auto Replay 55
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