Canon Powershot SX150 IS User manual

CEL-SR8NA2M0
Getting Started ENGLISH
Guía de inicio ESPAÑOL
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Getting Started
ENGLISH
Please refer to the complete user guide included
on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk for more
detailed information.
• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
Precautions” section, before using the camera.
• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera
properly.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

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Check if the following items are included in your camera package.
If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
Checking the Package Contents
Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
Wrist Strap
WS-800
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
Using the Manuals
Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.
•Camera User Guide
Once you have mastered the basics, use the
camera’s many features to shoot more challenging
photos.
•Software Guide
Read when you want to use the included software.
•A memory card is not included (p. 8).
•Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/
Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only for
manuals for the Middle East).
Warranty System
Booklet
Getting Started
(This Guide)

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•Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded 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.
•The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use.
Do not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior
permission of the copyright holder. 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.
•For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the Canon
Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Warranty
System Booklet.
•The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots.
This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
•The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before
using the camera.
•Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
CANON INC.
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CANON EUROPA N.V.
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Read This First

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•Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described
below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
•The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to
yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
•Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories
you use.
Safety Precautions
Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
•Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular,
remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.
•Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
•Use only recommended power sources.
•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
•To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
•Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
•Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
product.
•Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
•Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera off and remove the batteries.
•Use only the recommended batteries.
•Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame.
The batteries may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause
injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that batteries leak and the battery
electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.
•Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of
electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the
camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes
and medical facilities.
•Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
CD-ROMs.
It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of
a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage
the speakers.

Safety Precautions
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Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
•When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to
strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.
•Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
•When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
•Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:
- Places subject to strong sunlight
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
- Humid or dusty areas
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the batteries, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
•The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for
prolonged periods.
Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
•Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).
Doing so may damage the image sensor.
•When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow
dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
•In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
•Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
•Before you discard the batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other
insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
•Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use older batteries
together with newer batteries.
•Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.

Conventions Used in This Guide
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•Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials.
•Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).
•The directional buttons, control dial and FUNC./SET button are
represented by the following icons.
•: Things you should be careful about
•: Troubleshooting tips
•: Hints for getting more out of your camera
•: Supplemental information
•(p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number)
•This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
•The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
•Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
•When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the screen.
•Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
Conventions Used in This Guide
Right Button
FUNC./SET Button
Up Button
Left Button
Down Button
Control Dial

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Checking the Package Contents............................................................................2
Read This First.......................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions................................................................................................. 4
Conventions Used in This Guide ...........................................................................6
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera ............................................................... 7
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) ....................................................... 8
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card ..............................................................8
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................12
Setting the Display Language..............................................................................14
Formatting Memory Cards ...................................................................................15
Pressing the Shutter Button.................................................................................16
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)............................................................................... 17
Viewing Images....................................................................................................21
Erasing Images.................................................................................................... 22
Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode .........................................................23
Shooting Movies ..................................................................................................24
Viewing Movies....................................................................................................26
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing .................................................. 27
•Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping
the camera during use.
•Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides when shooting. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash
while it is raised.
Table of Contents
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
Strap

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The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.
•SD memory cards*
•SDHC memory cards*
•SDXC memory cards*
•Eye-Fi cards
* This memory card complies with SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly
depending on the brand of card used.
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Insert the included batteries and a memory card (sold separately).
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
zIf the memory card has a write-protect tab,
you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
zSlide and hold the cover lock ( ), then
slide and open the cover ( ) as shown.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be
recognized even when using a commercially available card reader. Check to
make sure that your OS supports SDXC memory cards beforehand.
About Eye-Fi Cards
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
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Insert the batteries.
zInsert the batteries as shown.
Insert the memory card.
zInsert the memory card as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
zBe sure the memory card is oriented
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the camera.
Close the cover.
zClose the cover ( ), and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
Label
What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?
If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear
on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
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zPush the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release it.
XThe memory card will pop up.
Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times
*1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
*2 Times are based on default settings, starting and stopping shooting, turning the camera on
and off, and operations such as using the zoom.
*3 Times are based on repeatedly shooting until the maximum clip length is reached or recording
stops automatically.
•Under some shooting conditions, the number of possible shots and shooting time may
be less than mentioned above.
•Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of possible shots and
shooting time may vary widely.
•The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries.
Compatible Batteries
AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (see
Camera User Guide).
Removing the Memory Card
Power Source Alkaline Batteries
(Supplied)
NiMH Batteries
(Sold Separately)
Number of Shots*1Approx. 110 Approx. 320
Movie Shooting Time*2Approx. 20 min. Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
Continuous
Shooting*3Approx. 1 hr. Approx. 2 hr. 20 min.
Playback Time Approx. 7 hours Approx. 9 hours
Can any other batteries be used?
We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above
because performance varies widely.
Why use NiMH batteries?
NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold
weather.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
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Battery Charge Indicator
When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries
are charged, the icon and message will not appear.
Number of Shots per Memory Card
•Values are based on the default settings.
•The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
Display Summary
Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries.
“Change the batteries” Depleted. Change the batteries.
Memory Card 4GB 16GB
Number of Shots Approx. 1058 Approx. 4334
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
You can check the number of shots that can be
taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode
(p. 17).

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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to set them.
Turn on the camera.
zPress the ON/OFF button.
XThe Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
zPress the qr buttons to choose an option.
zPress the op buttons or turn the 5dial
to set a value.
zOnce all settings are complete, press the
mbutton.
Set the home time zone.
zPress the qr buttons or turn the 5dial to
choose your home time zone.
Complete the setting.
zPress the mbutton to complete the
setting. After a confirmation screen
appears, the shooting screen will
reappear.
zPressing the ON/OFF button will turn off
the camera.
Setting the Date and Time
Reappearing Date/Time screen
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time and the home
time zone, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

Setting the Date and Time
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You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menu.
zPress the nbutton.
Choose [Date/Time].
zMove the zoom lever to choose the 3tab.
zPress the op buttons or turn the 5dial
to choose [Date/Time], then press the m
button.
Change the date and time.
zFollow Step 2 on p. 12 to adjust the
settings.
zPress the nbutton to close the menu.
Daylight saving time settings
If you choose in Step 2 on p. 12 and press the op buttons or turn the 5
dial to choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).
Changing the Date and Time
The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery). If the Date/
Time menu appears every time you turn the camera on, even when the
date/time have been correctly set, contact a Canon Customer support
Help Desk.

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You can change the language that displays on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
zPress the 1button.
Display the settings screen.
zPress and hold the mbutton, then
immediately press the nbutton.
Set the display language.
zPress the opqr buttons or turn the 5
dial to choose a language, then press the
mbutton.
XOnce the display language has been set,
the settings screen will close.
Setting the Display Language
What if the clock appears when the mbutton is pressed?
The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the mbutton
and the nbutton in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the mbutton to
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
You can also change the display language by pressing the nbutton
to choose [Language ] in the 3tab.

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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera.
Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card.
As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.
Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (see Camera User Guide), be sure to install
the software contained on the card to a computer.
Display the menu.
zPress the nbutton.
Choose [Format].
zMove the zoom lever to choose the 3tab.
zPress the op buttons or turn the 5dial
to choose [Format], then press the m
button.
Choose [OK].
zPress the qr buttons or turn the 5dial to
choose [OK], then press the mbutton.
Format the memory card.
zPress the op buttons or turn the 5dial
to choose [OK], then press the mbutton
to start formatting.
zWhen formatting ends, [Memory card
formatting complete] appears on the
screen. Press the mbutton.
Formatting Memory Cards

Pressing the Shutter Button
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To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button
lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.
Press halfway (Press lightly to focus).
zPress lightly until the camera beeps twice
and AF frames appear where the camera
focused.
Press fully (Press fully to shoot).
XThe camera plays the shutter sound and
takes the shot.
zSince the shot is being taken while the
shutter sound plays, be careful not to move
the camera.
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are
completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory
card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as
physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
•The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
•Perform a low-level format (see Camera User Guide) of the memory card
when the camera does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed
of a memory card has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows
down, or when movie recording stops suddenly.
Pressing the Shutter Button
Does the length of the shutter sound change?
•Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to
take, the length of the shutter sound may change.
•If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded
image may be blurry.
If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not
be in focus.

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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can
let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot.
Turn on the camera.
zPress the ON/OFF button.
XThe start-up screen will appear.
Enter Amode.
zSet the mode dial to A.
zWhen you point the camera toward the
subject, the camera will make a slight
noise as it determines the scene.
XThe icon for the determined scene, and the
IS mode icon will appear on the screen
(see Camera User Guide).
XThe camera will focus on detected
subjects and display frames on them.
Compose the shot.
zMoving the zoom lever toward i
(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject,
making it appear larger. Moving the lever
toward j(wide angle) will zoom out from
your subject, making it appear smaller.
(The zoom bar showing the zoom position
appears on the screen.)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Focus Range (approx.)
Zoom Bar

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
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Focus.
zPress the shutter button halfway to focus.
XWhen the camera focuses, it will beep
twice and AF frames will appear where the
camera focused.
Several AF frames will appear when the
camera focuses on more than 1 point.
zIf [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,
raise the flash manually to use it. If you
manually lower the flash until it closes, it
will not fire.
Shoot.
zPress the shutter button fully to shoot.
XThe camera will play the shutter sound and
shoot. The flash will automatically fire in
low light conditions if it is raised.
XThe image will appear on the screen for
approximately 2 seconds.
zYou can take a second picture even while
an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button again.
AF Frame

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
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What if...
•What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as
expected?
The scene icon (see Camera User Guide) that appears on the screen may not
match the actual scene, and you may not obtain the expected results. If this
happens, try shooting in Gmode (see Camera User Guide).
•What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward
a subject?
A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the
main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will
follow the subjects within a certain range.
If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the
white frame.
•What if a frame does not appear on the subject you want to shoot?
The subject may not be detected, and frames may appear on the background.
If this happens, try shooting in Gmode (see Camera User Guide).
•What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?
A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and
exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).
•What if a flashing appears?
Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the
image.
•What if the camera does not play any sounds?
You may have been pressing the lbutton while turning on the camera,
which will turn off all sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the nbutton to
choose [Mute] in the 3tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
•What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. The effective flash range is
approximately 50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).
•What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed
halfway?
Your subject may be too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle
(j), move about 1 cm (0.4 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot.
Move about 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum
telephoto (i).
•What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting
in low light conditions.