Canon PowerShot S80 User Guide Basic User manual

Safety Precautions
Be sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when
using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or electrical shock to yourself
and others.
Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the
Advanced Camera User Guide.
Warnings
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to severe impacts. 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 handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
• Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
• The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclu-
sive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries.
Caution
• Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may
damage it or lead to other problems.
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Downloading Images
to a Computer
CDI-E186-010 XX05XXX
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
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Basic Shooting Functions

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Flowchart and Reference Guides
The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according
to the flowchart below.
* SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera.
These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
System Map
Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)
• Read this first.
Advanced Camera
User Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)
Software Starter Guide
ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
For information on included
items and items sold separately
Preparations
• Charging the battery
• Installing the battery and memory
card
• Setting the date, time and language
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Handling precautions,
references to the various
shooting and playback functions
Printing
• Installing the software
• Downloading images to a
computer
• Using the software
• PDF manuals available on the Canon website.
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html
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Preparations
Preparations
Charging the Battery
1Insert the battery into the battery charger, and plug the
battery charger into a power outlet.
The charge indicator will light orange while the battery is charging. It will
change to green when the charge is complete. Charging takes
approximately 90 minutes.
CB-2LW
CB-2LWE
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 125)
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.
Charge the battery before use
under the following circumstances
.
zWhen using the battery for the
first time.
zWhen the "Change the battery
pack" message displays.
Charge Indicator
Charge Indicator
Connect to Power Supply
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Preparations
Installing the Battery and Memory Card
1Slide the memory card slot/battery cover (a) and open it (b),
and insert the battery and memory card, then close the cover.
To Remove the Battery
Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling
the battery out.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 125)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Handling Memory Cards (p. 127)
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the
camera. It may damage the camera if inserted incorrectly.
Connector
Back
Insert until the memory
card clicks into place
Insert the battery lock in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
while pulling the battery in.
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Preparations
To Remove the Memory Card
Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then
release it.
zWhen the upper indicator blinks green, the camera is writing, reading,
erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. During this time,
do not do any of the following, it could corrupt the image or audio data.
- Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks.
- Turn the camera's power off, or open the memory card slot /battery
cover.
zPlease note that memory cards formatted with other manufacturers'
cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application
programs, may slow down writing to the memory card or may not
operate correctly in the camera.
zYou are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted
in your camera (the Advanced Guide: p. 23). The card supplied with
the camera may be used without further formatting.
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Preparations
Turning the Power On/Off
The power/mode indicator remains lit while
the power of the camera is on. The power/
mode indicator indicates the state of the
camera as follows.
Orange: Shooting mode
Green : Playback mode/Printer connection
mode
Yellow : Computer connection mode
Off : The power of the camera is off.
Turning On the Camera in Shooting Mode
1Open the lens cover.
The power/mode indicator lights orange.
2Close the lens cover to turn the
power off.
Turning On the Camera in Playback Mode
1Press the (Playback) button.
When the power is turned on, the power/
mode indicator lights green.
2Press the (Playback) button
again to turn the power off.
Power/Mode Indicator
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Preparations
Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
 You will hear a start-up sound and see the startup image when the
power comes on (the Advanced Guide: p. 114). However the start-up
image does not appear, nor does the start-up sound play when the
LCD monitor is off in Shooting mode or the A/V OUT terminal is
connected to a TV.
 "Card locked!" appears on the LCD monitor when power is turned on,
writing to the memory card is not possible (the Advanced Guide:
p. 127).
 Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting. Please also refrain
from forcing the lens with fingers or other objects. It could lead to
malfunctions or damage the camera. If the camera is not operating
correctly, turn the camera off and back on.
Turning on the camera without the start-up sound
 Press and hold the button, then turn on the power.
Press the
(Playback)
button.
Open the lens
cover.
Press the shutter
button halfway.
Press the
(Playback)
button.
Power Off Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
Open/Close
the lens cover.
Close the lens
cover.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Mute settings (p. 29)
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Preparations
Setting the Date/Time (First Time Settings)
1Open the lens cover, and set
the mode dial to .
When the first time the camera power
is turned on or whenever the built-in
rechargeable lithium battery charge is
low, the Date/Time settings screen
appears. Start from Step 2.
2 Select the item you wish to set
using the or button and
set its value using the or
button on the multi control
dial (
a ).
Settings can be made by turning the
multi control dial.
3Check that the date and time
display correctly, press the
FUNC./SET button (b).
The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you
remove the main battery. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs.
Charging the Date/Time Battery
 The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains
the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when
the main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first
purchase the camera, place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC
Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) for at least 4 hours to charge
the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is set
to Off.
 If the Set Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned
on, it means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it
as described above.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Time Zone settings (p. 30)
a
b
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Setting the Language
1Press the (Playback)
button (a).
2Hold down the FUNC./SET
button (b) and press the
MENU button (c).
This operation cannot be performed
during movie playback, in the jump
search mode (the Advanced Guide:
p. 90) or while connected to a
separately sold printer.
3Use the , , or button on the multi control dial to
select a language (d), then press the FUNC./SET button (b).
Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial.
ÎThe date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (the Basic Guide: p. 16).
a
d
b
c
Preparations
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Shooting
Shooting
1Set the mode dial to .
2Aim the camera at the subject.
3Press the shutter button
halfway to focus.
The camera beeps twice when the
camera focuses and the upper indicator
lights green (lights orange when the
flash fires).
4Press the shutter button fully
(all the way) to shoot.
The shutter sound will play and the
image will record.
The beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on.
ÎSee the Basic Guide: Basic Shooting Functions (p. 10)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Shooting a Movie (p. 41)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide to verify the advanced shooting method.
Pressing halfway
(Lightly press)
Upper
indicator
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (p. 62)
Pressing fully
(Pressing all the way)
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Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting
After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for
approximately 2 seconds.
To Continue to Display Images
z Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.
z Pressing the FUNC./SET button while the image is displayed in the LCD
monitor.*
* This operation is not available in Stitch Assist mode (the Basic Guide: p. 10).
 For settings that can be changed in this mode (the Advanced Guide:
p. 160).
 Images are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being
recorded onto the memory card, allowing the next images to be taken
immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal
memory.
 The upper indicator blinks green while data is recorded onto the memory
card.
 The beep and shutter sound can be set to On/Off using the [Set up] menu
(the Advanced Guide: p. 29).
 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging (the white mark
blinks when pressing the shutter button halfway while the flash is
charging, and it stops blinking when shooting is enabled).
 You can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor
after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (the Advanced Guide:
p. 21).
Î See the Advanced Guide: Changing the Review Duration (p. 21).
You can perform the following while an image is displayed (stitch assist is
not available).
 Display the image's information (the Advanced Guide: p. 18).
 Display the magnified image (the Advanced Guide: p. 88).
 Erase individual images (the Basic Guide: p. 15).
 Attach sound memos (the Advanced Guide: p. 97).
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Basic Shooting Functions
Basic Shooting Functions
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Use the mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes.
Mode Dial
Image Zone
Creative Zone
Special Scene
Select from 12 scene modes to shoot
with the most appropriate settings for the
scene.
My Colors
Allows you to change the image colors
easily with 9 modes.
Stitch Assist
Use this mode when taking shots that
you want to combine into a panorama.
Movie
This mode allows you to shoot a movie
by pressing the shutter button.
Program AE
Select this mode to have the camera
automatically set the shutter speed and
the aperture.
Shutter-speed priority AE
When you select the shutter speed, the
camera automatically sets the aperture.
Aperture-priority AE Program AE
When you select the aperture, the
camera automatically sets the shutter
speed.
Manual Exposure
Use this mode to select your
preferences for the shutter speed and
the aperture.
Custom
Allows you to save frequently used
shooting modes and various shooting
settings.
Creative Shooting
Allows you to select settings yourself, such as
the exposure compensation or aperture value.
: Automatic Shooting
The camera automatically selects settings.
Image Composition Shooting
The camera automatically selects settings
according to the image composition type.
ÎSee the Basic Guide (p. 10)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 53)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 45) ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 41)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 50)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 50)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 51) ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 52)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p. 82)
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Basic Shooting Functions
Special Scene
Turn the mode dial to , and use the multi control dial
to select a shooting mode.
Portrait
Blurs the background and makes a
person stand out.
Landscape
Shoots spacious landscape scenes.
Night Scene
Allows you to capture human subjects
against the backdrop of an evening sky
or night scene. The flash is directed at
the person and the shutter speed is
slow, so both the person and the
background can be beautifully shot.
Night Snapshot
Allows you to take snapshots of people
against twilight or night backgrounds by
reducing the effects of camera shake
even without using a tripod.
Kids&Pets
Allows you to capture subjects that
move around, such as children and pets,
without missing photo opportunities.
Indoor
Prevents camera shake and maintains
the subject's true color when shooting
under fluorescent or tungsten lighting.
Foliage
Shoots trees and leaves - such as new
growth, autumn leaves or blossoms - in
vivid colors.
Snow
Shoots without a blue tinge and without
making people appear dark against a
snowy background.
Beach
Shoots without making people appear
dark near water or sand where reflected
sunlight is strong.
Fireworks
Captures fireworks in the sky sharply
and at an optimal exposure.
Underwater
Appropriate for shooting images with
Waterproof Case WP-DC1 (sold
separately). This mode uses an optimal
white balance setting to reduce bluish
tones and record images with a natural
hue. The exposure is regulated to use
the flash as little as possible.
Digital Macro
Allows you to take magnified shots of
subjects close-up.
Use this mode when the subject is 4 to
44 cm (1.6 in. to 1.4 ft.) from the front of
the lens.
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Basic Shooting Functions
Using the Zoom
The zoom can be adjusted from 28 – 100 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent
terms.
 Some settings can be changed in each shooting mode (the Advanced
Guide: p. 160).
 Results may vary depending on the subject.
 In , , or mode (depending on the scene being shot), the
ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image.
 Observe the following precautions according to the selected function.
You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half
of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor.
You can enhance the blurring effect of the background even more by setting the lens
to its maximum telephoto setting.
The camera shake warning icon may appear on the LCD monitor since slower
shutter speeds are frequently used in this mode. If this happens, affix the camera to a
tripod.
The shutter speed slows down. Even if you use the flash, tell your subjects not to
move for a few moments.
If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid-day shots, the same effects as with the
mode can be obtained.
The slow synchro option automatically turns on. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
Use of Waterproof Case WP-DC1 (sold separately) is recommended.
The shutter speed is slow. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
Install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC1 (sold separately).
Shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity from the front of the lens.
Telephoto
Zooms in on the subject.
Wide Angle
Zooms out from the subject (the subjects will be
small).
Zoom lever
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Basic Shooting Functions
Using the Flash
Distance ranges for shooting with the flash are 55 cm to 4.2 m (1.8 ft. to
13.8 ft.) (W) and 55 cm to 2.0 m (1.8 ft. to 6.6 ft.) (T).
zThe flash cannot be used in the , , , , , and
modes.
zcannot be selected in the , Tv, Av, and Mmodes.
 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.
 The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge. Actual
times will vary according to usage and the battery charge.
button
Press this button to cycle through flash settings.
(Flash settings cannot be used in some shooting
modes.)
The flash fires with every shot.
The flash fires automatically.
The flash will not fire.
When the red-eye reduction
function* is on
* This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them
appear red.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Red-eye Reduction Function (p. 34)
When the red-eye reduction
function is off
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Shooting Close-Ups
Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items.
(Close-ups cannot be taken in some shooting modes.)
Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from Front of Lens to Subject
Maximum wide angle setting: 65 x 49 mm (2.6 x 1.9 in.) (4 cm (1.6 in.) from lens))
Maximum telephoto setting: 107 x 80 mm (4.2 x 3.1 in.)* (30 cm (11.8 in.) from lens))
* When the zoom is set between the maximum telephoto and wide-angle settings, the
effective distance from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum
telephoto setting
zUse the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since
images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center.
zThe flash cannot be used in Macro mode.
button
When you press this button, appears on the
LCD monitor.
To cancel the macro mode: press the button to
remove from the display.
Basic Shooting Functions
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Playback
Playback
1Press the (Playback)
button (a).
2Display the image you wish to
view (b).
Use the or button on the multi
control dial to select the image.
zHolding the button down advances
the images more rapidly, but shows
them less clearly.
zPress the DISP. button to show the data for the selected image.
zYou can select the image turning the multi control dial.
Erasing
1 Press the (Playback) button.
2Use the or button on the
multi control dial to select the
image you wish to erase.
3Press the button (a)
4Confirm that [Erase] is
selected (b) and press the
FUNC./SET button (c).
zTo exit instead of erasing, select
[Cancel] using the or button.
zYou can select the image turning
the multi control dial.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide to verify the advanced playback function.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Viewing Movies (p. 94)
You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with
another camera or edited on a computer with other software applications.
Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate
caution before erasing an image.
Protected images cannot be erased
with this function (the Advanced
Guide: p. 104).
a
b
ca
b
.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide:
Erasing All Images (p. 105)
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Menus and Settings
Menus and Settings
FUNC. Menu
This menu appears when the camera is set to shooting mode and you press the
FUNC./SET button. From this menu you can specify the resolution, compression, and
other settings.
Rec./Play/Set up/My Camera Menus
These menus appear when you press the MENU button.
From these menus you can specify settings related to camera functions. There are
four menus: [ Rec. Menu], [ Play Menu], [ Set up Menu], and [ My
Camera Menu].
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: FUNC. Menu, Menu list (p. 26)
a b
To select an item
Press the or button. (a)
To change the setting
Press the or button. (b)
Selections can also be made by turning
the multi control dial.
When you finish making settings
Press the FUNC./SET button.
b
ca
To switch between menus
When the menu icon is selected, press
the or button. (a)
(You can switch using the zoom lever or
multi control dial.)
To select an item
Press the or button. (b)
To change the setting
Press the or button. (c)
When "..." appears by an item, press the FUNC./
SET
button to display the set up screen, and then
use the , , or button to change
the settings.*
Selections can also be made by turning the multi
control dial.
Press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
From shooting mode
From playback mode
When you finish making settings
Press the MENU button.
*TheFUNC./SET button must be
pressed for some settings.
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Printing
Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer with a cable and
simply press the button on the camera.
1Connect the camera to a Canon Direct Print compatible
printer and turn on the printer's power.
2Confirm that , or is displayed in the upper left of
the LCD monitor (a) when the camera powers on
automatically.
zThe button will light blue.
zThe displayed icon will vary according to the printer model.
3Select an image to print (b) and press the button (c).
The button will blink blue and printing will start.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) (p. 110)
ÎSee the Direct Print User Guide
ÎSee the user guide for Your Printer
SELPHY CP Series Compact
Photo Printers
PIXMA Series/SELPHY DS Series
Bubble Jet Printers
Interface Cable
Canon Brand Printers
Camera
ca b
Printing
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Downloading Images to a Computer
Downloading Images to a Computer
The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the
camera to a computer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may
not be available. Please read System Requirements (p. 19) in advance.
* Please also see the Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet.
Camera to Computer Connection Memory Card
Reader
Supplied Software Install It Do Not Install It
Downloading Method Computer
Procedure Camera Procedure Computer Procedure
Computer
Procedure
Windows 98 SE zz–z
Windows 2000 zz–z
Windows Me zz–z
Windows XP zzzz
Mac OS X zzzz
Computer System
Requirements
zBasic Guide (p. 19)
zSoftware Starter Guide
Connecting
the Camera to a
Computer
zBasic Guide (p. 21)
zSoftware Starter Guide
zSoftware
Starter Guide*
Downloading
Images to a
Computer
zBasic Guide (p. 22)
zSoftware Starter Guide
zSoftware
Starter Guide
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