Canon PowerShot S90 - User Manual

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Summary

Read This First

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Provides a step-by-step guide on how to charge the camera battery using the supplied charger.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Instructions on correctly inserting the battery and memory card into the camera.

Taking Pictures

Guide on how to take photos using the camera's automatic shooting mode.

Shooting Movies

Guide on how to record video clips using the camera.

Transferring Images to a Computer

Instructions on how to move photos and videos from the camera to a computer.

Learning More

Information Displayed on the Screen

Details the various icons and information shown on the camera's LCD during shooting.

FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations

MENU - Basic Operations

Explains how to navigate and use the camera's main menu system for various settings.

Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

Shooting in Various Conditions

How to select scene modes for different shooting environments like portraits, landscapes, and night scenes.

Turning the Flash Off

Instructions on how to disable the camera's flash for shooting.

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

How to use digital zoom to enlarge subjects beyond optical zoom capabilities.

Using the Self-Timer

How to use the self-timer for group shots or self-portraits with adjustable delay.

Choosing Settings Yourself

Shooting in Program AE

Changing the ISO Speed

Adjusting the White Balance

Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock

Getting More Out of Your Camera

Changing the AF Frame Mode

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

Using Playback and Other Functions

Protecting Images

Erasing All Images

Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect

Customizing the Camera

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common camera problems related to power, lens, and shooting.

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen

Lists common error messages and their corresponding solutions.

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Menus

Lists camera functions organized by menu category (Shooting Menu, Playback Menu, Print Menu).

Handling Precautions

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the camera, including sensor, lens, and connectivity.

Canon PowerShot S90 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/1.7 inch
Effective Pixels	10.0 megapixels
Lens Focal Length	6.0-22.5mm (35mm equivalent: 28-105mm)
Optical Zoom	3.8x
Aperture Range	f/2.0-f/4.9
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/1600 sec
LCD Screen Resolution	461, 000 dots
Image Stabilization	Optical
Battery Type	NB-6L Lithium-Ion
Image Processor	DIGIC 4
ISO Sensitivity	80-3200
LCD Screen Size	3.0 inches
Video Resolution	640 x 480
Storage Type	SD/SDHC
Weight	175 g (including battery and memory card)