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Canon PowerShot SX100 IS User Manual

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
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Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
CDI-E363-010 XXXXXXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
DIGITAL CAMERA
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 176 – 185).
Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide
Basic Operations
Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Shooting Using the Mode Dial
Various Shooting Methods
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting to a TV
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

Table of Contents

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Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel8 MP
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.5 \
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 pixels
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom10 x
Focal length range6 - 60 mm
Digital SLRNo
Camera shutter speed15 – 1/2500 s
Effective sensor resolution8000 pixels
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)36 - 360 mm
FocusTTL
Auto focusing (AF) modescontinuous auto focus, single auto focus
Closest focusing distance0.01 m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, AUTO
Light exposure modesAuto
Flash modesauto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)0.5 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)0.5 - 3 m
Internal memory32 MB
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)172.000 pixels
I/O portsA/V
USB version2.0
Scene modesbeach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsblack&white, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceauto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Image processorDIGIC III iSAPS
Self-timer delay2 s
Product colorSilver
Battery typeAA Alkaline/ NiMH (NB4-300)
Battery technologyAlkaline
Number of batteries supported2
Bundled softwareZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth71.4 mm
Width108.7 mm
Height46.7 mm
Weight266 g

Summary

Getting Started

Preparations

Instructions for installing batteries and attaching the wrist strap.

Shooting Still Images

Guide to taking still photos in AUTO mode.

Shooting Movies

Steps for recording videos in Standard mode.

Downloading Images to a Computer

Steps to transfer photos from camera to computer.

System Map

Diagram showing camera components and accessories.

Components Guide

Front View

Identifies parts of the camera's front.

Back View

Identifies parts of the camera's back.

Controls

Details all camera buttons and controls with page references.

Basic Operations

Menus and Settings

How to navigate camera menus for settings.

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

Steps to restore camera settings to factory defaults.

Formatting Memory Cards

Guide to formatting memory cards for safe use.

Commonly Used Shooting Functions

Shooting with the Optical Zoom

How to use the camera's zoom lever.

Using the Flash

Guide to operating the built-in flash.

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

How to take photos of small subjects up close.

Using the Self-Timer

Instructions for using the self-timer function.

Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images)

How to select image resolution for still photos.

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function

How to activate and use the image stabilization feature.

Shooting Using the Mode Dial

Auto

Camera automatically selects settings for shooting.

Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes

Explains modes like Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot.

SCN (Special Scene) modes

Using scene modes like Night Scene, Indoor, Foliage.

Movie Shooting

How to record video clips.

Program AE

Camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture.

Tv Setting the Shutter Speed

Manually setting shutter speed for desired effects.

Av Setting the Aperture

Manually setting aperture for depth of field control.

M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture

Complete manual control over shutter speed and aperture.

Various Shooting Methods

Continuous Shooting

How to shoot multiple images in rapid succession.

Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function

How to minimize red-eye in flash photos.

Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check)

How to check focus and facial expressions on captured images.

Switching between Focus Settings

How to change between Single and Continuous AF modes.

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

How to lock exposure settings independently of focus.

Adjusting the ISO Speed

How to change ISO sensitivity for different lighting.

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

How to adjust exposure for brighter or darker images.

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

How to set white balance for accurate colors.

Playback/Erasing

Magnifying Images

How to zoom in on images for detailed viewing.

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

How to view multiple images at once in a grid.

Red-Eye Correction Function

How to remove red-eye from photos.

Protecting Images

How to prevent accidental deletion of important files.

Erasing All Images

How to delete all images from the memory card.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Setting the DPOF Print Settings

How to set up images for printing via DPOF.

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings

How to set up images for transfer via DPOF.

Connecting to a TV

Shooting/Playback Using a TV

How to connect the camera to a TV for viewing.

Troubleshooting

Camera

Solutions for camera operation issues.

Shooting

Problems and solutions during the shooting process.

Battery

Solutions for battery-related issues.

Lens error, restart camera

Message indicating a lens error.

List of Messages

Cannot record!

Message when recording fails.

Memory card error

Message indicating a memory card malfunction.

Naming error!

Message about file naming conflicts.

Lens error, restart camera

Message indicating a lens error.

Appendix

Safety Precautions

Important safety instructions for using the camera.

Camera Care and Maintenance

How to clean and maintain the camera body and lens.

Specifications

Technical details and specifications of the camera.

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