How to retract lens on Canon Digital Camera?
- SStephen StevensSep 7, 2025
If you switched to Playback mode from Shooting mode on your Canon Digital Camera, the lens does not retract. To make the lens retract, close the lens cover.
How to retract lens on Canon Digital Camera?
If you switched to Playback mode from Shooting mode on your Canon Digital Camera, the lens does not retract. To make the lens retract, close the lens cover.
Why flash is blinking on Canon Digital Camera?
If the flash is charging on your Canon Digital Camera (blinking on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder), wait until it stops blinking and lights steadily, indicating that the flash is charged. Then, press the shutter button.
What to do if Canon Digital Camera does not play images from other sources?
If the images shot with another camera or edited on a computer cannot be played back on your Canon Digital Camera, add them to the camera using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
What to do if Canon PowerShot S1 IS has insufficient light?
If your Canon Digital Camera has insufficient light for shooting, set the built-in flash to on.
Why is the flash not reaching the subject on Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera?
If the subject is too far for the flash to reach on your Canon Digital Camera, shoot within the appropriate ranges. For Auto ISO, the range is 1.0 to 4.2 m (3.3 to 14 ft.) at the maximum wide angle and 1.0 to 3.0 m (3.3 to 9.8 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting. For ISO 100 equivalent, the range is 1.0 to 3.8 m (3.3 to 12 ft.) at the maximum wide angle and 1.0 to 2.5 m (3.3 to 8.2 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting. You can also raise the ISO sensitivity.
Why is the flash too bright on Canon Digital Camera?
If the subject is too close causing flash to be too bright on your Canon Digital Camera, adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function.
How to fix ineffective rechargeable batteries on Canon PowerShot S1 IS?
If rechargeable batteries in your Canon Digital Camera have lost their effectiveness, replace all 4 batteries with new ones.
Why do the batteries drain quickly on Canon PowerShot S1 IS in cold weather?
If the batteries are cold in your Canon Digital Camera, battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures. If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them.
What to do if Canon PowerShot S1 IS CF card slot cover opened during recording?
If the CF card slot cover or battery cover opened while camera was recording to the CF card (warning signal) on your Canon Digital Camera, close the CF card slot cover or battery cover, then turn off the camera.
What to do if Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera file name was changed?
If the file name or location was changed with a computer on your Canon Digital Camera, set the file name or location to the file format/structure of the camera.
Megapixel | 3.2 MP |
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Sensor type | CCD |
Image stabilizer | Yes |
Image sensor size | 1/2.7 \ |
Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
Digital zoom | 3.2 x |
Optical zoom | 10 x |
Focal length range | 5.8 - 58 mm |
Focus | TTL |
Digital SLR | No |
Camera shutter speed | 15 - 1/2000 s |
Compatible operating systems | Pc: Windows 98 SE / 2000 / Me / XP; Mac: OS 9.0 ¿ 9.2, OS X v10.1 / v10.2 |
Compatible memory cards | CF |
Display diagonal | 1.5 \ |
I/O ports | 1 x USB (Mini-B, PTP); 1 x A/V out (PAL/NTSC) |
Battery type | AA |
Battery life (max) | 5.5 h |
ISO sensitivity | 50, 100, 200, 400, AUTO |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
Product color | Silver |
Flash modes | auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
Video formats supported | AVI |
Maximum video resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
Depth | 78 mm |
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Width | 111 mm |
Height | 66 mm |
Weight | 370 g |
Details the function and location of each camera button and dial.
Step-by-step guide for inserting power and storage media.
Explains how to operate the camera's power switch.
Describes how to use the camera's viewing displays.
Explains automatic shooting settings for easy operation.
Guide to adjusting image quality settings for stills and movies.
Details the operation and modes of the camera's flash.
Instructions for viewing photos one by one.
How to zoom in on photos for detailed viewing.
Step-by-step process for deleting single photos.
Guide to clearing all photos from the memory card.
Explains scene modes for specific shooting situations.
How to use the self-timer for delayed shots.
Guide to capturing video clips with sound.
Overview of navigating camera menus and adjusting settings.
Instructions for restoring camera settings to factory defaults.
How to save frequently used shooting configurations.
Guide to controlling brightness for optimal image exposure.
How to adjust light sensitivity for different lighting conditions.
Method to lock exposure for consistent results.
How to add audio notes to your photos.
Guide to creating and viewing automatic photo slideshows.
Method to prevent accidental deletion of photos.
How to configure automatic power-down and display-off settings.
Guide to personalizing startup sounds and images.
Instructions for transferring photos to a PC.
How to connect and display photos on a television.
Overview of printing options and methods.
Guide to setting print preferences for photo services.
Explains common error messages and their meanings.
Solutions for common camera problems and issues.
Instructions for operating the camera remotely.
Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the camera.
Technical details and features of the camera model.
Advice and explanations for better photography.
Explains file numbering and folder structure.