User manual CANON POWERSHOT SX100 IS

[. . . ] ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide 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 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 176 ­ 185). CDI-E363-010 XXXXXXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Workflow and Reference Guides The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. : Contents of This Guide Check the package contents Getting Started (p. 7) Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and memory cards to setting the date and time, shooting, playing and erasing images, and performing simple printing tasks. Learning More (p. [. . . ] For recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth. 1 Select a white balance setting. 1. The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when is selected for My Colors. or Various Shooting Methods 117 Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance (Custom) reading for the following (Auto) setting to detect correctly. situations that are difficult for the · Shooting close-ups (Macro) · Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) · Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) 1 Select . 1. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press . · If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled. Please note, however, that the center frame will not display when the digital zoom is used or when is displayed. 3 Press the button. 118 Various Shooting Methods You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±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). If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to , make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand. The white balance data is retained even after the camera power is turned off. Various Shooting Methods 119 Shooting in a My Colors Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Custom Color Records normally with this setting. Use this option to adjust contrast, sharpness and saturation before shooting. / / / 1 Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the button. 2 Shoot. 120 Various Shooting Methods (Setting the Custom Color Mode) 1 Select . 1. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Use the or button to adjust the setting. Select an item Adjust · The adjustment results show in the LCD monitor. button, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. 3 Complete the setting. 1. Press the button. Various Shooting Methods 121 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. 1 Select [Flash Adjust]. 1. In the menu, use the or button to select [Flash Adjust]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Press the button. 122 Various Shooting Methods Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of ­2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. [. . . ] Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 221 Disclaimer · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. · Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. · No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon. · Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards. Trademark Acknowledgments · Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. [. . . ]