Canon PowerShot SX10 IS User manual

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HwerShot SX10 IS
Camera User Guide
Getting Started
p.9'
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missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the
product.
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Batteries (x4) eInterface Cable
IFC-400PCU
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GLens Hood
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(Connecting the camera to acomputer)
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Let's Get Started! 11
Let's Get Started!
This guide is divided into the following two sections.
Getting Started
p.9
This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the
basics
of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by
familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.
Next...
Learning More
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features
to shoot more challenging photos. Details
on using each function are
described
in this section, including how to connect the camera to a
television to view images.

2ITable of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a '* are lists or charts that summarize camera functions
or procedures.
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 7
Preparations .
Printing .
Erasing .
System Map .
Shooting
Still Images (0 Mode) .
Viewing Still Images .
Shooting Movies .
V· . M . lewl
ng ovles .
Downloading Images to aComputer .
:,f:I~.irll Startecl~ •.••.•...•••....• ". . • . • • • •• 9
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10
17
19
20
21
24
26
27
34
.. ,.~.. ',:
Learning More • . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . .. 39
Components Guide 40
Using the Control Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
Using the
[B Button 44
Po~er Lamp and Indicator, , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45
Basic Operations ~7
'* Menus and Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
,*Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (Viewfinder) and
Menus 49
The LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Display ...........
.. 62
Customizing Display Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 65
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67
[ill! [tJ Using the Optical Zoom. ................... .. 67
Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . .
.. 68

Table of Contents I3
~ Using the Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 72
~ Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) . . . . . . . . .. 73
I~' U . .
\.;.I sing the Self-Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression
(Still Images) "80
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function "82
11501 Adjusting the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 84
Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) 85
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 87
Mode Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 87
-" Movie Shooting "88
Setting the Recording
Functions. ................. .. 93
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 95
PProgram AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 99
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100
Av Setting the Aperture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102
MManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.. 104
cQ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . .. 106
Various Shooting Methods 108
~ Continuous Shooting '. ............... .. 108
Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 110
Checking the Focus and People's Expressions. .....
.. 113
Switching between Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 117
ffi Selecting an AF Frame Mode. ................ .. 118
Selecting aSubject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) 122
Shooting with Servo AF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 124
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock,
ManuaJ Focus, Safety MF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 125
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) .............
.. 130
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 131
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . .. 133
lit Adjusting the Exposure Compensation. ......... .. 134
Shooting while Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast) . .
.. 135
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode). ...........
.. 136
Switching between Metering
Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 137

4ITable of Contents
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139
Shooting
in aMy Colors Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 142
Changing the Colors and Shooting ...............
.. 144
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category). .
.. 149
CSaving Custom Settings ..................... .. 150
Registering Functions to the
~ Button 151
Setting My Menu ............................. .. 153
Playback/Erasing 155
a. Viewing Magnified Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 155
~ Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . .. 156
Checking the Focus and People's Expressions
(Focus Check Display) 157
{C Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 159
Organizing Images by Category (My Category). . . . . .
.. 161
Trimming aPortion of an Image ,164
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 167
Editing Movies. ..............................
.. 169
Rotating Images
in the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 171
Playback with Transition Effects ................. .. 172
Automated Playback (Slide Shows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 173
Red-Eye Correction Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 178
Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 183
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ........
.. 185
Resizing Images .............................
.. 187
tAttaching Sound Memos to Images ............ .. 189
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder). . . . . . . . . .
.. 190
Protecting
Images. ........................... .. 192
Erasing
Images. ............................. .. 197
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 202
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 202
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 209
Configuring the Camera 211
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 211
Setting the World Clock ,212

Table of Contents I5
Low Level Formatting Memory Cards ............. .. 215
Resetting the File Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 216
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) 218
Setting the Auto Rotate Function. ................
.. 220
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ,222
Connecting to aTV 223
Shooting/Playback Using a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 223
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 225
Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 225
Registering My Camera Settings ,226
Troubleshooting 228
List of Messages 239
Appendix 243
Safety Precautions. ........................... .. 243
Preventing Malfunctions ,249
Attaching the Lens Hood. ...................... .. 253
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately). ...........
.. 254
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
.. 257
Replacing the Date Battery .....................
.. 265
Camera Care and Maintenance. .................
.. 267
Specifications. ...............................
.. 268
Index 277
*Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 284

6IAbout this Guide
About this Guide
Symbol Conventions in this Guide
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iI ~ Using the Flash [gJ-: Mode:
}} p.284 I Shooting (101)/
['IIRaise the f1ash..;;n~~,I;~--=--====-=== IPlayback (I ~ I)
Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes.
Ifthere is no notation to that effect, the function may be used
in all modes.
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
Explanations
in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at time
of purchase.
The illustrations and screenshots used
in this guide may differ from
the actual camera.
You can use SO memory cards, SOHC (SO High Capacity) memory
S:lr'" cards, MuitiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in
1:13 this camera. These are collectively referred to as memory cards in
this guide.

Please Read I7
Please Read
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 acamera or accessory, including memory cards,
that results
in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in away 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 amanner 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 ifthe 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 awarranty claim to
aCanon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.

8IPlease Read
Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body
may become
warm~ Please be aware of thisa~d take carewhen
operati'nglhe camera for an extended period.
This is not a
malfunction.
About the LCD Monitor and VieWfinder
The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely
high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than
99.990/0 of
the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.010/0 of the pixels
may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has
no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your
region before using it with aTV monitor (p. 223).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to change the
language setting.

Getting Started
e Preparations
.Shooting Still Images
eViewing Still Images
eErasing
ePrinting
eShooting Movies
eViewing Movies
• Downloading Images to aComputer
.System Map

Preparations
Open the cover (@)
10 IPreparations
Insert the four ~
supplied AA-size
~ alkaline batteries.
3. CIOSG thQ cov~r (@), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (@).
I Installing the Batteries and Memory Card
1. Slide the cover lock CD and hold it open while sliding
the cover @and opening it (@).

rf~----i- Write Protect Tab
(only SO and SOHC
memory cards)
Preparations 111
• Confirm that the write protect tab is
unlocked (only SO and SOHC
memory cards).
• Check the card for the correct
orientation.
2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
To Remove the Batteries
Open the cover and remove the batteries.
I Installing the Memory Card
1. Slide the cover (1)) and open it (@).

Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the
camera to fail to recogni;ze the memory card
~rto mcalfunctior'L .
Attaching/Removing the Lens Cap
Press both sides of the lens cap (CD),
and remove it (@).
•To avoid losing the lens cap, we
recommend clipping it to the neck
strap after removing it
(p. 13).
•When not in use, store the camera
with the lens cap attached.
•• . ~~.~urrtqrem9yeth·eJ~ns cap ~.!for?:~umingont?~
'~cal11era.: ,',,' .. , ..... ····,i" ..
To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks
and then release
it.
121 Preparations
3. Close the cover (@) and slide until it clicks (@).

Preparations 113
Attaching the Neck Strap
\
Pull the strap tight in the buckle so
that it
does not slip. Perform the
same steps on the otherside of the
camera.
You can also clip the lens cap to
the strap.
•• IqoFdeft6 avoiddroppihg the cam~fa,we recommend
"<U:attaching the neck strap before usingfhecamera.
I Opening the LCD Monitor
You can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting,
operate menus or play back images. You can position the LCD monitor
in the following ways.
1. Move it right or left.
2. Tilt it forward 180 degrees
toward the lens or backward 90
degrees.
When the LCD monitor is tilted 180
degrees toward the lens, the
displayed image is automatically
flipped and reversed (Reverse
Display function).
* The Reverse Display function can be set to off(p. 55).
.: .. '

14 IPreparations
Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the
camera body when the camera
is not in use. When you push
the LCD monitor until you hear the clicking sound, the LCD
monitor will automatically turn off, and the image will display
in
the viewfinder.
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Vv
~
./+/./+ Buttons
The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on.
3. Fold the LCD monitor back against
the camera body until it clicks into
place.
When the LCD monitor clicks into place, the
image will display normally (not reversed).
I Setting the Date and Time
1. Press the power button.
2. Select the month, day, year and
time, and the
display order.
1. Use the • or + button to select
an option.
2. Use the. or + button to set the
value.
•You can also set the value by using
the control dial.
3. Press the @ button.

Preparations 115
[j] The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of
the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p. 265).
I Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
~
I/;Ml~
<f\~~'Sil~
~~
~
+/+/./+ Buttons
To Change a Previously Set DatelTime
Use the following procedures to display the DatelTime settings menu,
and then perform Steps 2and 3above.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the .. or + button to select
the W(Set up) menu.
3. Use the .. or • button to select
[Date/Time].
4. Press the @ button.
1. Press the lE (Playback) button.
2. Hold down the @ button and press the MENU button.
3. U$e the .. ,+, • or + button to select alanguage.
4. Press the @ button.

Displays when sound
data recorded with the
sound recorder is present.
Please note that formatting (initializing)amemory card erases
all data, including protected
ifl1ag~$(p. 192)andspunddCita
recorded with the sound recorder (p.190). '
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It;MF~
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~~
~
./././. Buttons
161 Preparations
1. Press the power button.
2. Select [Format].
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the •or •button to select
the
iii menu.
3. Use the • or •button to select
[Form:lt}.
4. Press the @button.
3. Format amemory card.
1. Use the •or •button to select
[OK].
2. Press the @button.
I Formatting Memory Cards
You should always format anew memory card or one from which you
wish to erase all images and other data.

~---ShutterButton
Still Images (fD) Mode)
Shooting Still Images 117
Mode Dial
Avoiding Camera Shake
Keep your arms tight against your body
while holding the camera firmly by the
sides. Using atripod ;s also effective.
3. Aim the camera at the subject.
'-.lI..--:; ........................................ ....,jIJo_2_Q@L!--lndicator
1. Press the power: button.
•The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in
the LCD monitor. However, when switching to the viewfinder
display and starting, the start-up image is not displayed and there
is no startup sound.
•Pressing the power button again turns the power off.
2. Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode dial to fD):
4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus.
•When the camera focuses, it beeps twice.
•If
[11 blinks red, we recommend shooting with aflash (p. 72) (the
message "Raise the flash" also appears
in fD) mode).

18 IShooting Still Images
X Incorrect
Just pressing
fully
.J
Press fully ""
..
AF Frame
An AF frame will display
in
green on the LCD monitor at
the point of focus.
,..-----.--- Correct -------
Beep,
l.Jeep ...
To Shoot Images in Focus
The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter
button halfway*.
*The shutter button has atwo-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is
referred to as "pressing halfway".
Mute Setting
Pressing the tbutton while turning on the camera power will
silence all camera sounds. You can change the setting
in
[Mute] in the Set up menu (p. 58).
5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.
•The shutter sound will play once and the image will record.
•Movement of the camera or subject while the shutter sound
is
playing may result in blurred images.
•Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor (or the
viewfinder) for approximately 2seconds immediately after
shooting (Rec. Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter
button even when
an image is being displayed.
•If you hold the shutter button down after ashot, the image will
continue to display.
•The indicator will blink
red and the file will record to the memory
card.