Canon POWERSHOT S5IS User manual

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Shooting
•12x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizer
• Controlling camera shake or blurry subjects while shooting
using a high ISO speed set with the dedicated Auto ISO Shift
• Shoot movies in any mode by pressing the movie button
(with stereo sound)
• Face priority AF that detects faces in a scene
• Use the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-
up lens, or an externally mounted flash for EOS cameras
when shooting Ul
• Plays movies with stereo sound
• Organizes images by category
• Auto plays siideshows
• Records sound only
(sound recorder)
Editing
• Red-Eye Correction
eAdds effects to still images with
My Colors
• Edits movies
•Records sound memos for still
images
• Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button
• Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant
printers
Recorded Images
• Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share
button
• Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using
the My Camera settings

IConventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing next to, or below titles indicate the modes in
which the procedure can be used.
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•Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 199).
•In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred
to as the Advanced Guide.
i_- This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
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basic operating procedures.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and
MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are
collectively called memory cards in this guide.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when
used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable
for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.,
caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories
(e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note
that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
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Table of Contents
Items marked with a * are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read ....................................... 6
Safety Precautions .................................. 7
Preventing Malfunctions ............................. 12
Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder .............. 13
Customizing Display Information ...................... 15
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor .............. 18
Power Saving Function ............................. 22
Setting the World Clock ............................. 23
Menus and Settings ................................ 26
Menu List ........................................ 28
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ............... 36
Formatting Memory Cards ........................... 37
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression
(Still Images) .................................... 38
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ........... 40
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function ................ 42
Setting the Slow Synchro ............................ 43
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ................... 44
Dj_ Continuous Shooting ............................. 46
Checking for Focus Right After Shooting ................ 48
*m Movie Shooting ................................. 50
Setting the Recording Function ....................... 56
r-_ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ........... 57
sca Changing the Colors and Shooting .................. 59

ShootingintheCreativeZone........................ 63
pProgram AE
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed
Av Setting the Aperture
M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
[] Selecting an AF Frame .......................... 69
Switching between Focus Settings .................... 72
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
(Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) ................ 73
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) .................. 77
Switching between Metering Modes ................... 78
_] Adjusting the tSO Speed ......................... 80
Adjusting the ISO Speed Quickly (Auto ISO Shift) ........ 81
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ................. 83
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ................ 84
Shooting with FE Lock ............................. 86
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) ................ 87
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................... 88
Shooting in a My Colors Mode ....................... 91
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting ... 93
Compensating the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output ........ 94
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires ........... 95
CSaving Custom Settings .......................... 96
Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button ........... 97
Setting the Auto Rotate Function ..................... 99
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ............... 100
Resetting the File Number ......................... 102
Q, Viewing Magnified Images ....................... 104
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ..... 105
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ......... 106
Jumping to Images ............................. 107
Viewing Movies .................................. 109
Editing Movies ................................... 111

RotatingImagesintheDisplay....................... 113
PlaybackwithTransitionEffects...................... 114
Red-EyeCorrectionFunction........................ 115
AddingMyColorsEffects........................... 117
AttachingSoundMemostoImages................... 119
Sound-OnlyRecording(SoundRecorder).............. 121
AutomatedPlayback(SlideShows)................... 123
ProtectingImages................................ 128
ViewingImagesonaTVSet........................ 130
ErasingImages.................................. 132
SettingtheDPOFPrintSetting....................... 134
SettingtheDPOFTransferSettings................... 139
ChangingMyCameraSettings...................... 141
RegisteringMyCameraSettings..................... 142
Camera......................................... 144
Whenthepoweristurnedon........................ 145
LCDmonitor/Viewfinder............................ 145
Shooting........................................ 147
ShootingMovies.................................. 151
Playback........................................ 152
Battery......................................... 153
TVmonitoroutput................................. 154
Printingwithadirectprintcompatibleprinter............ 154
BatteryHandling.................................. 159
HandlingtheMemoryCard......................... 161
UsingthePowerKits(SoldSeparately)................ 163
UsingConversionLenses(SoldSeparately)............ 167
UsinganExternallyMountedFlash(SoldSeparately)..... 172
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Replacing the Date Battery ......................... 177
Camera Care and Maintenance ..................... 179
Specifications ................................... 180

Handling Precautions
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Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly
recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the
camera is operating and being operated correctly.
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its
distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising
from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be
recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal
use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or
contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and
regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of
images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties
by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or
other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a
problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it
back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim
to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the
customer support list supplied with your camera.
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Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your
region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 131).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 8) to change the language setting.
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions"
section of the Basic Camera User Guide. 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.
• Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold
separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately).

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• Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light
SOUrCes.
Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesight.
•Store this equipment out of the reach of children and
infants.
Neck strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could
result in asphyxiation.
Memory card: tt may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs,
contact a doctor immediately.
•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the
equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
•To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not
touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been
damaged.
•Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke
or noxious fumes.
•Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or
become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior
comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a
soft, absorbent cloth,
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the
camera batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power
adapter from the power outlet.
Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.