Canon PowerShot SX10 IS User manual

Camera User Guide

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Let's Get Started!
Let's Get Sta_ed_
This guide is divided intothe following two sections.
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.
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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.

2 ! Table of Contents
Tab|e of Contents
Items marked with a_ are lists or charts that summarize camera functions
or procedures.
Please Read .................................... 7
Preparations ................................. 10
Shooting Still images (_1_Mode) .................. 17
Viewing Still images ........................... 19
Erasing ...................................... 20
Printing ..................................... 21
Shooting Movies .............................. 24
Viewing Movies ............................... 26
Downloading images to a Computer ............. 27
System Map .................................. 34
Components Guide 40
Using the Control Dial ............................ 43
Using the [_ Button .............................. 44
Power Lamp and Indicator ......................... 45
Basic Operations 47
l_Menus and Settings .............................. 47
t_lnformation 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
[] E€3Using the Optical Zoom ...................... 67
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ......... 68

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_, Using the Flash ............................... 72
Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) .......... 73
Q Using the Self-Timer ........................... 75
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression
(Still images) ................................. 80
Setting the image Stabilizer Function ................ 82
Adjusting the ISO Speed ....................... 84
Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO SMft) 85
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 87
Mode Dial ...................................... 87
_ Movie Shooting ............................. 88
Setting the Recording Functions .................... 93
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes ................. 95
p ProgramAE ................................ 99
TV Setting the Shutter Speed .................... 100
Av Setting the Aperture ......................... 102
M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.. 104
E_ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ....... 106
Various Shooting Methods 108
DJJContinuous Shooting .......................... 108
Setting the Flash ............................... 110
Checking the Focus and People's Expressions ........ 113
Switching between Focus Settings ................. 117
Selecting an AF Frame Mode ................... 118
Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) 122
Shooting with Servo AF .......................... 124
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock,
Manual 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
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............ 134
Shooting while Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast) .... 135
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) .............. 136
Switching between Metedng Modes ................ 137

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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................ 139
Shooting in a My Colors Mode ..................... 142
Changing the Colors and Shooting ................. 144
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) .... 149
C Saving Custom Settings ....................... 150
Registering Functions to the r_ Button ............... 151
Setting My Menu ............................... 153
Playback/Erasing 155
Q,Viewing Magnified Images ..................... 155
_Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ... 156
Checking the Focus and People's Expressions
(Focus Check Display) .......................... 157
Jumping to Images ........................... 159
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ........ 161
Trimming a Portion 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
Attaching 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

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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 a TV 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

6 ! About this Guide
SymboJ Conventions in this Guide
_ Using the }=mash _Mode:
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P_oyL,a0kt_
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 tMs 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 actua camera.
You can use SDmemory cards, SDHC(SD High Capacity)memory
_T_ cards,MultiMediaCards, MMOpluscards and HCMMOpluscards in
this camera. These are collectively referredto as memory cards in
this guide.

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P|ease Read
Test $hets
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we Mghly 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 A_ainst 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 dghts
even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitatiens
This camera's warranty isonly 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 Jist supplied with your camera.

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Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera bod_
may become warm. Please be aware oftMs and take care when
_pera_ung the camera for an extended period. This is not a
malfunction.
About the LCB Monitor and Viewfinder
The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely
Mgh=precision manufacturing techniques More than 99.99% of
the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.0! % 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 Fermat
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your
region before using itwith a TV monitor (p. 223).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to change the
language setting.