Page 1 Internet: www.canon.fi Help Desk: 906.301.255 http://www.canon.es Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). Please also see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide. CEL-SE6EA210 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN THE EU...
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Page 3: About This Camera User Guide
Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be Shooting with the Camera set to Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Using the Flash Installing the Software Shooting Mode Dial...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that Chapter 4. Erasing summarize camera functions or procedures. Erasing Images Individually ....46 Erasing All Images ......47 Read This First Chapter 5.
Page 5 Selecting an AF Frame ....76 Chapter 9. Additional Features Switching between Light Metering Modes ..78 Downloading Images to a Computer ..117 Adjusting the Exposure .
Page 6: Read This First
(EWS) Booklet supplied with your camera. we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon, its For Canon Customer Support contacts, please subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not...
Page 7 When you first purchase the camera, place a Camera Body Temperature charged battery pack in it or use the AC adapter kit If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the (sold separately) for at least 4 hours to charge the camera body may become warm.
Page 8 Please Accidental damage to the camera or battery by a child could result consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a child’s Support Help Desk.
Page 9 Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe Avoid dropping or subjecting the Battery to severe impacts away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and the power outlet and the surrounding area.
Page 10 Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to CAUTIONS contact the charger terminals or plug. If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places may become warm.
Page 11 Preventing Malfunctions If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields condensation. Continued use may damage the Never place the camera in close proximity to electric equipment. Remove the CF card, battery or compact motors or other equipment generating strong power adapter from the camera and wait until the electromagnetic fields.
Page 12: Chapter 1. Preparing The Camera
1. Preparing the Camera Components Guide Optical Viewfinder Window Attaching the Wrist Strap* Self-timer Lamp p. 53 AF-assist Beam p. 32 Lens Cover Red-eye Reduction Lamp p. 39 Flash p. 38 Wrist Strap Mount Microphone DC Coupler Cable Cover p. 149 Lens CF Card Slot / Remote Sensor...
Page 13 Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately): Downloading images (Windows only): See CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied p. 117 of this guide and the Canon Digital with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer). Camera Software Starter Guide Disk (separate...
Page 14: Controls
Controls Viewfinder p. 32 FUNC. (Function) Button p. 63 (Flash)/ (Index) Button p. 38, 44 Shutter Button p. 31 MF (Manual Focus)/ (Single Image Zoom Button (Macro)/JUMP Erase) Button Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ Button p. 45, 52 p. 46, 98 (Telephoto) p.
Page 15 Shooting Mode Dial : Fast Shutter : Slow Shutter Use the mode dial to switch between : Stitch Assist p. 50 Creative Zone the Shooting modes. : Movie p. 58 : Auto p. 30 Creative Zone p. 72 The camera automatically selects The user selects exposure, aperture settings.
Page 16: Installing The Battery Pack/Cf Card
Installing the Battery Pack/CF Card Install the supplied Battery Pack NB-2LH and CF card in the camera to get ready for shooting. Charge Indicator When your camera is first used or the "Change the battery pack" message is displayed, charge the battery pack.
Page 17 battery charger and plug it into a Battery Lock power outlet. * Battery charger model names and types vary by region. (For CB-2LT and CB-2LTE) The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging. It will change to a a a a a Be sure that the camera power is off steady green when the charge is complete.
Page 18 It can be recharged at any time. It takes approximately 90 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to full charge (based on Canon's testing standard). Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C (41 to °...
Page 19 Battery Pack Handling Precautions (Fig. C and D). Recharge the battery fully before using it again. Keep the battery pack and camera terminals ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may Fig.A Fig.B Fig.C Fig.D cause a poor contact between the battery pack and Fully Charged Used Battery camera.
Page 20 in the camera at least once a year before returning Battery Status Indications it to storage. The following icons or messages indicate the battery The camera consumes the battery charge when status on the LCD monitor. the power is on even when a function is not being Battery pack charge is low.
Page 21: Formatting A Cf Card
Reformatting the CF card may solve the - Locations subject to dust or sand problem. - Locations subject to high humidity and high When a non-Canon brand CF card is temperatures malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard CF cards formatted in another camera, disk.
Page 22 Indicator a a a a Turn the power on (p. 21). a a a a Select [OK] using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the b b b b Press the MENU button, and then the SET button. arrow on the omni selector.
Page 23: Turning The Power On/Off
For printer connection mode, see the Direct Print a a a a Open the lens cover. User Guide. For computer connection mode, see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide The power/mode indicator lights orange. Disk. b b b b Close the lens cover to turn the power off.
Page 24 Turning On the Camera in Playback Mode Switching between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. Shooting Mode Playback Mode Press the...
Page 25 Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Open/Close Power Off Shooting Mode the lens cover. Press the Press the Open the lens Press the shutter button (Playback) cover. (Playback) halfway. button. button. Playback Mode Close the lens cover. 1. Preparing the Camera...
Page 26: Setting The Date/Time
Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk. Charging the Date/Time Battery...
Page 27 a a a a Select [Date/Time] using the a a a a Set the date and time and press the arrow on the omni selector, then SET button. press the SET button. Select the item you wish to set using and set its value using the arrow on the omni selector.
Page 28: Setting The Language
Setting the Language e.g. PowerShot S70 a a a a Turn the power on (p. 21). a a a a Select [Language] using the arrow on the omni selector, then b b b b Press the MENU button, and then the press the SET button.
Page 29: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Shooting Mode On (No Information) On (Information View) The combined optical zoom and Shutter Speed digital zoom factor displays. Indicator About the AF Frame • Still images:Shots Green: Focusing Complete Remaining Yellow: Focusing Difficulty...
Page 30 – – p. 48, 72 Modes 3.6x 4.3x 5.4x 6.9x 8.6x 11x 15x Digital Zoom – – p. 54 PowerShot S60 Exposure 3.6x 4.6x 5.8x 7.3x 9.1x 11x 15x -2 – +2 – – p. 80 Compensation Zoom Indicator –...
Page 31 The value for each content also appears. Please note that image information recorded icon does not display in Shooting mode. by this camera may not display correctly on PowerShot S70 only other cameras and image information recorded Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom by other cameras may not display correctly on effects.
Page 32: Chapter 2. Shooting-The Basics
2. Shooting-The Basics Auto Mode Zoom Indicator a a a a Open the lens cover. Wide angle Telephoto b b b b Set the shooting mode dial to a a a a Aim the camera at the subject. The power/mode indicator lights orange. b b b b Use the zoom to achieve the desired When the lens cover has been opened and the power/mode indicator is lit green, the camera is...
Page 33 The angle of view can be adjusted within the 28 to 100 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent. The combined use of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to approx. 15x (p. 54). The digital zoom cannot be used with some shooting modes (p.
Page 34 See page 174 for settings that can be changed avoid startling them. However, please keep in in this mode. mind the following facts. Images are first saved into the camera's - Turning the AF-assist beam off may make it more difficult for the camera to focus in a dark internal memory before being recorded onto place.
Page 35: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting due to the physical separation between the Shooting Mode Dial viewfinder and lens. This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens. In some cases, After a photo is taken, the image displays for portions of images shot up close that appear in two seconds (you can change this setting).
Page 36 b b b b Select [Review] using the Changing the Image Display Duration arrow on the omni selector and select a duration setting using the arrow on the omni selector. Off: Images do not display 2 to 10 sec.: Images appear for the time selected even if the shutter button is released.
Page 37: Changing The Resolution And Compression
Changing the Resolution and Compression Shooting Mode Dial You can change the resolution, and compression (still images). To record the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file format (p. 57). Still Images PowerShot S70 Resolution Purpose Display Pixels L (Large) 3072 x 2304 High Print A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) or larger prints...
Page 38 PowerShot S60 Movies Resolution Resolution Purpose Display Pixels 640 x 480 pixels High Print A4 size* 210 x 297 mm 320 x 240 pixels (8.3 x 11.7 in.) or larger prints L (Large) 2592 x 1944 Print letter size* 216 x 279 mm 160 x 120 pixels (8.5 x 11 in.) or larger prints...
Page 39 c c c c Select the resolution you wish to set using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button. a a a a Select the compression you wish to set using the arrow on the omni selector. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.
Page 40: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Shooting Mode Dial Use the flash according to the guidelines below. The flash fires automatically as required by Auto with red- the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. a a a a Press the button to switch between The flash fires automatically as required by...
Page 41 b b b b Select [Red-eye] using the Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function arrow on the omni selector. Shooting Mode Dial c c c c Select [On] using the arrow on the omni selector and press the The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is MENU button.
Page 42 When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the built-in flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. The flash fires with automatic adjustments when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] in the Rec. menu.
Page 43 The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge in some cases. Actual times will vary according to usage and the battery charge. The flash exposure and the flash output can be changed (p. 92). When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], camera shake may become a factor.
Page 44: Chapter 3. Playback-The Basics
3. Playback-The Basics Displaying Images Individually 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. a a a a Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 45: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Each time this is pressed, the magnification will change as follows: approx. 2.5x approx. 5x approx. 10x. You can move around the magnified image using the arrow on the omni selector. Movie frames and index playback images Magnified approximately 5 times Magnified approximately 10 times cannot be magnified.
Page 46: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Pressing the arrow in this row displays the Movie Pressing the previous set of Frame arrow in this nine images. row displays the next set of nine images. a a a a Press the a a a a Change the image selection using button.
Page 47: Jump Jumping Between Images
JUMP JUMP Jumping Between Images JUMP JUMP Single Image Playback: The 10th image ahead or behind is displayed. Index Playback: The previous or next 9 images are displayed. c c c c Press the JUMP button. The jump bar disappears and the camera reverts to single image playback or index playback.
Page 48: Chapter 4. Erasing
4. Erasing Erasing Images Individually c c c c Select [Erase] using the Please note that erased images cannot be arrow on the omni selector and press recovered. Exercise caution before erasing the SET button. a file. To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function (p.
Page 49: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images b b b b Select [Erase all] using the Please note that erased images cannot be arrow on the omni selector, then recovered. Exercise caution before erasing press the SET button. a file. c c c c Select [OK] using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.
Page 50: Chapter 5. Useful Shooting Functions
5. Useful Shooting Functions Using the Shooting Mode Dial (Image Zone) Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial. Landscape Portrait Movie (p. 58) Use this mode to shoot movies. Sound is also recorded simultaneously.
Page 51 Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 30). See page 174 for settings that can be changed in each shooting mode. Important points for each function are shown below. You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor or viewfinder.
Page 52: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping Framing a Subject frames for merging (stitching) into a large PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of panoramic image using a computer. adjoining images and merges them. When composing shots, try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portions.
Page 53: Shooting *2
To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move. Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Horizontally, left to right Horizontally, right to left Vertically, bottom to top Vertically, top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top left a a a a Turn the shooting mode dial to...
Page 54: Macro Mode
Macro Mode Shooting Mode Dial Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 4 to 44 cm (1.6 in. to 1.4 ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 44 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.4 ft.) at telephoto end. Sequence Sequence Always use the LCD monitor to compose...
Page 55: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer Shooting Mode Dial a a a a Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. b b b b Press the button. icon appears on the LCD monitor. Press the button again to cancel the macro mode.
Page 56: Digital Zoom
4.3x, 5.4x, 6.9x, 8.6x, 11x and 15x. the self-timer lamp starts blinking when the PowerShot S60 shutter button is pressed all the way. The 4.6x, 5.8x, 7.3x, 9.1x, 11x and 15x. blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter activates.
Page 57 d d d d Press the zoom button's shoot the image. a a a a Turn the shooting mode dial to any Shooting mode except for b b b b Press the MENU button to display the (Rec.)] menu. c c c c Select [Digital Zoom] using the arrow, select [On] using the arrow on the omni selector and press the MENU button.
Page 58: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode Dial Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. Use this mode to view the images Standard Continuous as you shoot continuously. The Shooting shutter interval is longer in this mode than in mode.
Page 59: Changing The File Format
(p. 67). * Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These Images shot in the JPEG format can also be figures reflect Canon's testing standard. The changed to the RAW format while they are actual figures will vary according to the displayed right after shooting (p.
Page 60: Movie Mode
Movie Mode e.g. PowerShot S70 a a a a Press the FUNC. button. a a a a Turn the shooting mode dial to b b b b Select L* (3072 x 2304 or 2592 x The maximum recording time (in seconds) appears. 1944) using the arrow on the b b b b Press the shutter button all the way.
Page 61 (AVI/Motion JPEG) on a computer computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is - Cards which have had images recorded and bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera erased repeatedly Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, Although the recording time may not display QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled...
Page 62: Viewing/Editing Movies
Viewing/Editing Movies You can play back movies recorded with the Movie mode and delete unwanted portions from the beginning or the end of movie clips. Protected movies cannot be edited (p. 108). It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie.
Page 63 Playback Operations :Adjusts the volume during playback SET: Pauses playback. Press again to resume playback. When Playback Ends The last frame remains displayed when playback ends. Movie Playback Panel SET: Displays the movie playback panel. Press again to play back the movie again from the a a a a Select a button from the movie first frame.
Page 64: Set Button
b b b b Select the range you wish to delete Movie Editing Panel using the arrow. c – e c c c c Select using the arrow and press the SET button. a – e The temporarily edited movie will start playing. The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing.
Page 65: Selecting Menus And Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode) Select a function item Select setting contents using using Exposure Compensation (± 0) p. 80 Bracket ( p. 86 Flash Adjust (± 0) p.
Page 66 Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button Press the MENU button. Press the arrow to switch between menu tabs. Press the arrow to select a menu item. (Depending on the function, press the SET button after making a selection.) Press the arrow to select setting contents.
Page 67 Set up Menu Rec. Menu My Camera Menu Play Menu (p. 113) 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions...
Page 68 93 in the My Camera menu. For 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain details, see Registering the My Camera Sets whether or not the flash will fire Settings (p. 114) or the Canon Digital Camera Slow Synchro with a slow shutter speed. p. 39 On/Off* Software Starter Guide Disk.
Page 69 On*/Off PowerShot S70: Sets whether or not the AF-assist L/M1/M2/M3/S* Beam is activated as needed when PowerShot S60: AF-assist Beam p. 32 using the autofocus. L/M1/M2/S* On*/Off The size of the file will depend on the selected resolution.
Page 70: Play Menu
Play Menu Set up Menu Reference Reference Menu Item Setting content Menu Item Setting content Page Page Protects images from accidental Set to [On] to mute the start-up sound, Protect p. 108 erasure. operation sound, selftimer sound and shutter sound all at once. Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees Rotate p.
Page 71 109 • Português (Portuguese) • (Japanese) Language p. 26 Auto Power Down PowerShot S60: On*/Off • English* • Deutsch (German) Display Off • Français (French) • Nederlands (Dutch) 10 sec./20 sec./30sec./1 min.*/2 min./3 min. • Dansk (Danish) • Suomi (Finnish) Date/Time Sets the date, time and date format.
Page 72: My Camera Menu
You can also customize the * Default setting options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for details. Reference Menu Item...
Page 73: Resetting The Settings To Default
Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete. settings to default. To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of [OK]. The following settings cannot be reset to default: - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the [ (Set up)] menu...
Page 74: Using The Mode Dial (Creative Zone)
Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) Shooting Mode Dial Turn the shooting mode dial, select the function you You can freely select camera settings such as wish to use and the shutter speed and aperture value to suit shoot the image. your shooting purposes.
Page 75: Program Ae
The shutter speed and aperture value will show Differences between the in red on the LCD monitor when the correct Modes. exposure cannot be obtained. The following settings can be adjusted in mode, When the flash fires, the shutter speed and but not in mode.
Page 76: Setting The Aperture
Adjust the shutter speed using the arrow Shutter Speed Display when the image is underexposed (insufficient light) The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter or overexposed (too much light) and the correct speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. exposure cannot be obtained.
Page 77: Manually Setting The Shutter
Adjust the aperture value using the arrow The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the when the image is underexposed (insufficient light) selected shutter speed and aperture value. If the or overexposed (too much light) and the correct flash is set to (Flash on, with red-eye exposure cannot be obtained.
Page 78: Selecting An Af Frame
Selecting an AF Frame The AF frame indicates the area of the When the flash fires, the settings will be composition on which the camera focuses. You automatically adjusted even if Safety Shift has can set the AF frame in the following way. been turned off.
Page 79 The AF frame appears in green on the LCD Setting an AF Frame Manually monitor. Shooting Mode Dial Select the auto selection or center- point AF frame using the arrow on the omni selector. You can move the AF frame manually to the desired position.
Page 80: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes Press the button. Shooting Mode Dial You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter Evaluative metering is the default light button instead of pressing button. metering mode. This can be switched to The AF frame will move back to its original another metering mode.
Page 81: Metering Mode
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 63). 2, 3 Select [Center] or [AF Point] using Press the button to select a arrow, metering mode. then press the Each press of the button changes the MENU button.
Page 82: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the Exposure * The current setting is displayed. Shooting Mode Dial The settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stops in the range of -2 stops to +2 stops. You can shoot the image right after selecting Adjust the exposure compensation setting to settings by pressing the shutter button.
Page 83: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Appropriate for shooting images with the Shooting Mode Dial Waterproof Case WP-DC40 (sold separately). Underwater This mode yields image data in the optimal white balance to record images with natural When the white balance mode is set to match hues by reducing the bluish tone.
Page 84 Please see page 82 regarding the custom setting. Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. Press the FUNC.
Page 85 - The zoom is positioned to the telephoto Aim the camera at end setting. a white paper or Set the digital zoom to [Off]. cloth, or gray card - A mode other than is selected. and press the SET mode, white balance data cannot be read.
Page 86: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Dial Select * (ISO Speed) using the arrow and By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright select the desired images even in poor lighting conditions. This setting using the function is convenient when you want to arrow.
Page 87: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode Dial 1 , , , , 3 3 3 3 By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Photo Effect Off Records normally with this setting. Press the FUNC.
Page 88: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) You can shoot the image right after selecting Shooting Mode Dial settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. In this mode, the camera automatically Contrast changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter...
Page 89: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Select * (BKT- Shooting Mode Dial Off) using the arrow. You can shoot three images while the focus * The current setting is changes automatically when shooting with the displayed. manual focus. Three ranges -small, medium or large- can be Select (AEB), selected.
Page 90 Select (BKT-Off) in Step to cancel the Select * (BKT- Focus-BKT mode. Off) using the arrow, select The Focus-BKT mode is not available when (Focus-BKT) shooting with the flash on. The camera will using the revert to shooting only one image when the arrow and press flash is on.
Page 91: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) See Selecting an AF Frame (p. 76) Shooting Mode Dial See Switching between Light Metering Modes (p. 78) You can set the exposure and focus separately. While pressing This is effective when the contrast is too strong the shutter button between the subject and background or when halfway, press the...
Page 92: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) 2. Focus on the subject on which you wish to Shooting Mode Dial lock the exposure and press the shutter button halfway. 3. Press the button. You can obtain the correct exposure regardless The exposure setting will lock and the icon of the location of your subject in the...
Page 93: Switching Between Flash Adjustment Settings
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings While pressing the shutter button Shooting Mode Dial halfway, press the button. The flash exposure compensation setting locks The flash fires with automatic flash (FE Lock) and the icon appears on the LCD adjustments (except in the M mode), but it is monitor.
Page 94: Flash Output
Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output Select (+/- (Flash) or Flash Shooting Mode Dial Output) using the arrow. When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto], settings can Adjust the be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the range compensation e.g. [Flash Adjust] of -2 stops to +2 stops.
Page 95: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode Dial 1, 2 The flash fires right after the shutter opens, 1st-curtain regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st- curtain is used when shooting. 1, 2 The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed.
Page 96: Shooting Images At Set Intervals (Intervalometer)
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Shooting Mode Dial Select [Intervalometer] from the You can shoot images at a set interval. This (Rec.)] function can be used for fixed-point menu and press observation of plants and blooming flowers. the SET button. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot.
Page 97 * In some cases, the actual maximum number of Once the interval shooting session is started, shots may be fewer than the displayed number. all operation buttons become inactive. The lens stays extended until the next image Press the SET button. is shot.
Page 98: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the Aim the AF frame at an object at a following types of subjects. similar distance to the subject you Subjects with extremely low contrast to the wish to shoot.
Page 99 Shooting in AF Lock Mode Pressing the MF button a second time cancels the manual focus mode. Shooting Mode Dial Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. 2, 3 AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image.
Page 100 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode When the [ (Rec.)] menu's [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in that Shooting Mode Dial frame will appear magnified. * Except in the , when the digital zoom is activated or a TV is used as the display.
Page 101 Using the Manual Focus in Press the shutter button all the way Combination with the Auto Focus to shoot the image. Shooting Mode Dial You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually. Cancel the manual focus mode, then change the AF frame setting. The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current You can change the MF indicator displayed...
Page 102: Saving Custom Settings
Saving Custom Settings Shooting Mode Dial 3, 4 You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can 3, 5 then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the shooting mode dial to .
Page 103 Select [Save Settings] from the (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 63). Select [OK] and press the SET button. Press the MENU button. The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes. Saved settings can be reset (p. 71). 6.
Page 104: Chapter 7. Playback-Advanced Functions
7. Playback-Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise Select an image on the LCD monitor. you want to rotate Original 90° 270° using the arrow and press the SET button. The image cycles to the next orientation (90°...
Page 105: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image and the time remaining are displayed. Speak towards the microphone of the camera. playback, index playback, magnified playback To stop recording, press the SET button. To and the review immediately after shooting in restart recording, press the SET button again.
Page 106: Automated Playback (Slide Show)
Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show image settings are based on DPOF You cannot attach sound memos to movies. standards (p. 127). You cannot record or playback sound memos for images that already have an incompatible Starting a Slide Show sound file attached.
Page 107 Select [Program] When the slide show is over, press using the the MENU button. arrow and select The slide show menu appears again. Press the between [All MENU button again to close the menu. images] or one of Movie images play for the length of time that [Show 1]-[Show 3] they were recorded regardless of the time set using the...
Page 108 The selection number and a check mark ( ) Display the slide show menu (p. 104). appear at the bottom of selected images. Select [Program] Index Playback using the Press the zoom arrow and select button's or the [Show 1], [Show button to switch to index playback (3 2] or [Show 3]...
Page 109 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] using arrow. Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is Play Time displayed. The options are any one of 3-10 seconds, Select a setting 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. using the Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides arrow.
Page 110: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images from icon appears on protected images. accidental erasure. To remove the protection, press the SET button again (in protection mode). You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and 1, 2 index playback with the zoom button or the button.
Page 111: Chapter 8. Camera Settings
Setting the Power Saving Function 8. Camera Settings This camera is equipped with a power saving When the Auto Power Down Function function. Depending on the power saving setting Activates (p. 69), the camera may power down or the LCD Turn the power on again.
Page 112 Select [Display Off] using the arrow and select a time using the 1, 2, 3 arrow. Press the MENU button. 1, 4 Select [Power Saving] in the (Set up)] menu and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 63). Select [Auto Power Down] using the arrow and...
Page 113: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Dial Select [On] using the arrow and press the MENU button. When this function is On, an icon showing the This camera is equipped with an Intelligent orientation of the camera appears at the upper Orientation sensor that detects the orientation right corner of the LCD monitor if it is set to of an image shot with the camera held...
Page 114: Resetting The File Numbers
Resetting the File Numbers When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the The images you shoot are automatically Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper assigned a file number. end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". It You can select the way those file numbers are then regulates the optimal white balance and assigned.
Page 115: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start- In the [ (Set up)] up image and sound, operation, self-timer and menu, select [File shutter sounds. Each menu item has three No. Reset]. choices. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
Page 116 Registering My Camera Settings Select a menu item using the arrow, then select setting content This function registers new contents to the options. using the arrow. Images recorded onto the CF card and newly : Off recorded sounds can be added to the camera. You : General can also use the supplied software to upload your : Science fiction theme...
Page 117 The start-up image screen or the sound recording menu appears 2, 3, 5 Registering a Start-up Image Select the image you wish to register using arrow and press the SET button. Press the button to switch to the Registering Start-up, Playback mode (p.
Page 118: Raw
- Sampling rate 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 - Image size 320 x 240 pixels See the supplied Canon Digital Camera Software - File size 20 KB or less Starter Guide Disk for more information on creating Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer and adding My Camera files.
Page 119: Chapter 9. Additional Features
See Connecting the Camera to a not required) and Connecting the Camera Computer (p. 118) on the right and the separate Canon Digital Camera Software to the Computer to Download Images Starter Guide Disk. without Installing the Software (p. 124).
Page 120: Computer System Requirements
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more Disk Space PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more Canon Camera WIA Driver:...
Page 121 Macintosh You must install the software and driver bundled on PowerShot S70 the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Mac OS X (v10.1.5 ~ v10.3) onto your computer before connecting the camera Computer The above OS should be preinstalled on computers to a computer.
Page 122 2. Insert the connector until it clicks. Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for the installation procedures. With a Macintosh, it is next necessary to set the Always grasp the...
Page 123 In the case of PowerShot S70 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the If the events dialog fails to appear, click the computer and click [OK] (first time [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] only).
Page 124 In the case of PowerShot S60 Using the software and computer to download images: If the events dialog fails to appear, click the See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Guide Disk. Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] Using the Camera to Download Images and [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch].
Page 125 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to to select the camera's DIGITAL terminal. (See press the button (or SET step on p. 120.) button). Confirm that the Direct Transfer select images to menu is displayed download and on the camera's...
Page 126 If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/ v10.2/v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.
Page 127: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk. The images are stored in the [xxx CANON] folders located in the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 Plug the other ends of the AV cable (p.
Page 128 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode. Power the camera into Shooting mode or Playback mode (p. 21). The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or play back images as usual. No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor.
Page 129: About Printing
Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab that supports DPOF to have them printed out later. This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge, therefore, in addition to Canon CP and Bubble Jet printers, you can also connect the camera to non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers and print images.
Page 130 Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera CP Printer Bubble Jet Canon Direct Print Compatible CP Printers Printer - See the System Map Non-Canon PictBridge Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers compliant printers - For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. 9. Additional Features...
Page 131: Print Settings (Dpof Print Settings)
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) You can select images on a CF card for printing and Selecting Images for Printing specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for 1, 2, 3 printing on a direct print function compatible printer.
Page 132 Select images for printing. All the Images on the CF Card Single Images Press the zoom When the print type Number of copies button's (p. 131) is set to button to switch to [Standard] or [Both], index playback (3 select an image using images).
Page 133 Setting the Print Style Press the MENU button. The following print settings can be selected. The selection mode will turn off and the Print Order menu will reappear. Standard Prints one image per page Images are printed in order from oldest to Prints the selected images together at newest by the shooting date.
Page 134 Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] using 1, 2, 3 arrow and select 1, 2 settings using the 1, 4 arrow. Print Type Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. In the [ (Play)] Date menu, select Select [On] or [Off]. [Print Order] and File No.
Page 135 Resetting the Print Settings When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] The print settings can all be removed at once. The and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the print type is reset to [Standard] and the date and file same time.
Page 136: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Starter Guide Disk for instructions on how to the SET button. transfer images to your computer. However, if you are using a PowerShot S60 with Mac OS X, images marked for transfer cannot be Select [OK] using transferred to the computer together in one arrow batch.
Page 137 Selecting Images for Transferring To cancel the image transfer settings, select [Reset] instead. Select images for transferring. 1, 2, 3 Single Images Select an images 1, 2, 3 using the arrow and mark or 1, 4 remove marks from images using the arrow.
Page 138 Press the SET button and select [Mark all] using the arrow, then press the SET button again to select all the images. If you select [Clear all] instead or [Mark all], you cam remove marks from all the images. You can select images using the arrow and change the settings using the arrow after [Mark all] or [Clear all] has been...
Page 139: Appendix
List of Messages Appendix The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default No memory card You turned on the power without a CF card installed.
Page 140 Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate a movie or an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer. Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera.
Page 141: Troubleshooting
CF card to make space. CF card not formatted correctly. Format CF card. See Formatting a CF Card (p. 19). If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Appendix...
Page 142 Problem Cause Solution Cannot play back You attempted to play back images shot with In some cases you may be able to play back the image if you upload another camera or images edited on a computer. it to your camera using the bundled software (ZoomBrowser EX or Image Browser).
Page 143 Problem Cause Solution Image is blurred or out Camera moved. Be careful not to move the camera when pressing the shutter of focus button. Use a tripod at slow shutter speeds when the camera shake warning appears. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to Be careful not to block the AF auxiliary light emitter with your AF auxiliary light emitter.
Page 144 Problem Cause Solution Subject recorded in Subject too close causing flash to be too bright. Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation image is too bright function (p. 92). Subject bright in comparison to the background. Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting. Use the AE lock or spot metering function.
Page 145 Problem Cause Solution CF card image reading Currently used CF card has been formatted in a Use a CF card formatted with this camera. is slow different device. See Formatting a CF Card (p. 19). Recording images on the CF card takes too long Appendix...
Page 146: Using The Wireless Controller (Sold Separately)
Using the Wireless Controller (Sold Separately) Installing the Battery Removing the Battery To remove the date battery, pull Install the battery (CR2025) into the Wireless it in the direction of the arrow. Controller WL-DC100 (sold separately) before use. Warning Be particularly careful to keep the battery out of the reach If you ever dispose of your camera, first of children.
Page 147 Shooting Playback Press the FUNC. button on the camera. Using the Display the Display the next arrows, select * (drive mode). Using the previous image arrows, select (remote control). Press the image In magnified mode, FUNC. button, then shoot the image. these buttons move the magnified area Play back...
Page 148: Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately)
Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Tele- This 37 mm-threaded diameter converter TC-DC10. In order to attach this lens, you magnifying conversion lens is for taking Tele-converter telephoto shots. The lens changes the also need to use the separately sold Conversion TC-DC10 focal length of the camera body's lens...
Page 149 Move in the direction of the arrow When attached to the camera, do not carry and insert it into the viewfinder until the camera by the conversion lens adapter or the teleconverter. The camera could detach, it clicks into place. fall and break.
Page 150: Using The Power Kits (Sold Separately)
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) To turn off the power for a short time such as AC Adapter Kit between shooting sessions, leave the You are advised to use AC Adapter Kit conversion lens attached and lightly press the ACK700* (optional) for long periods of use and lens cover.
Page 151 Connect the DC plug of the compact Press and hold the DC Coupler cable power adapter cable to the DC cover using the cable, then close the Coupler DR-700 terminal. CF card slot/battery cover. DC Coupler Cable Cover DC Coupler DR-700 Open the CF card slot/battery cover, Always disconnect the power cord from the...
Page 152: Using A Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately)
Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold Align the arrow on the battery pack and the arrow on the battery charger to correctly insert separately) can be used to charge battery the battery pack in the charger. packs from an automobile's cigarette lighter The charge indicator will light red while the socket.
Page 153: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder...
Page 154: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon's testing standard. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S70/PowerShot S60 Camera Effective Pixels PowerShot S70: Approx. 7.1 million PowerShot S60: Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor PowerShot S70: 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 7.4 million) PowerShot S60: 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
Page 155 Continuous Shooting High-Speed continuous shooting: Approx. 2.0 shots/sec. Standard continuous shooting: PowerShot S70: Approx. 1.2 shots/sec. PowerShot S60: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off) Interval Shooting Shooting interval: approx. 1 – 60 min. (1-min. increments) Number of shots: 2 – 100 shots (Maximum number of shots varies according to CF card capacity.) Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx.
Page 156 Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor), Sound memos (recording/playback up to 60 sec.) or Slide show Direct Print Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant Display Languages PowerShot S70...
Page 157 My Camera Settings The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound can be customized using the following methods: 1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera. 2. Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software. Interface USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)
Page 158 Battery Performance Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% Number of Images Shot ± 20%), continuous playback at 3 Playback LCD Monitor On seconds per image. LCD Monitor Time (Based on the CIPA standard) Battery Pack Approx.
Page 159: Movie
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) PowerShot S70 With card included with the camera FC-32MH FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH FC-512MSH L (Large) 3072 x 2304 pixels M1 (Medium 1) 2592 x 1944 pixels M2 (Medium 2) 2048 x 1536 pixels 1096 M3 (Medium 3) 1600 x 1200 pixels...
Page 160 * The maximum number of images that can be recorded may be affected by the resolution in the JPEG thumbnails. These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode.
Page 161 330 KB/sec. Battery Pack NB-2LH 160 x 120 pixels 120 KB/sec. Type : Rechargeable lithium ion battery PowerShot S60 Nominal voltage : DC 7.4 V Compression Resolution Nominal amperage : 720 mAh Charge cycles : Approx. 300 2592 x 1944 pixels...
Page 162 Battery Charger CB-2LT / CB-2LTE Operating : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) temperatures : AC 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) Input voltage Dimensions : 91 x 56 x 29.5 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.2 in.) 0.17 A (100V) –...
Page 163: Photo Tips And Information
Photo Tips and Information Regarding the AF Frame (p. 76) RAW format (p. 57) AiAF* has a wide range of measuring for accurate With the standard JPEG file format, the camera focusing. AiAF focuses on the object even if it is not processes images after capturing them to produce exactly in the center of the frame.
Page 164 (p. 80). the image quality and coloration when the images are converted, while maintaining the high quality of the original image data. For further details, please refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Dark Image Balanced Bright Image Guide Disk.
Page 165 Folder File Capacity the image to be underexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + end. Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in Continuous mode and Optimal Exposure Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain more than 100 images.
Page 166: Index
Index Numerics Handling ............18 1st-curtain ............. 93 Compression ............35 2nd-curtain ............93 Continuous Shooting ..........56 Contrast color ............85 Adjusting the Exposure ......... 80 Creative Zone ............72 AE Lock ..............89 AEB Mode ............. 86 Date/Time ............24, 69 AF-assist Beam .............
Page 167 File No. Reset ............69 File Numbers .........27, 112, 162 JUMP ............... 12, 45 Flash ............10, 38, 66 Adjustment Settings ........91 Landscape ............. 48 Sync ..............66 Language ............26, 69 Timing at which the Flash Fires ......93 LCD Brightness ............. 69 Focus ...............31, 96 LCD Monitor ............
Page 168 Movie Printing ..............127 Editing ............. 60 Protect ..............108 Recording ............58 Viewing ............60 RAW ............. 57, 161 Mute ..............68 Red-Eye Reduction ......10, 38, 39, 66 My Camera Settings ..........113 Remote Sensor ............. 10 Resetting the File Numbers ........ 112 Night Scene ............
Page 169 Shutter Transfer Order ............. 134 Button ..............12 Transmission settings Pressing ............31 Image Transmission settings ......134 Sound ........31, 68, 113, 114 Speed ..............72 Video System ............69 Volume ............68 Viewfinder ............12, 32 Slide Show .............68, 104 Viewing Play Time ............107 Images on a TV Set ........
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Page 176: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. You can shoot with the settings saved in the mode (p. 100). Ref. Page Large – Medium 1 – Resolution Medium 2 – (Stills) Medium 3 –...
Page 177 Ref. Page – – – – – – Slow Synchro p. 39 – – – – – – Flash Adjust p. 91 – – – – – – – – – 1st-curtain – – Flash Sync p. 93 2nd-curtain – –...
Page 178 Ref. Page AF Lock – p. 97 Manual Focus – p. 98 Macro Mode – p. 52 – – Digital Zoom p. 54 – – Exposure Compensation – – p. 80 Evaluative Metering Center-Weighted – – – – – – –...

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