Canon PowerShot S3 IS Guía de usuario

ENGLISHCDI-E215-010 © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPANShootingUsing the Mode DialAdvanced Shooting FunctionsPlayback/ErasingViewing Images on a TV set

8Batteryz Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.z The battery should not be immersed in water.z Do not atte

98Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 27)2 Use the W or X button to select an imag

Playback/Erasing99You can apply such effects as fade in, and then play back your movies.1 (Play) Menu /*/See Menus and Settings (p. 27)* Default set

100You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For d

Playback/Erasing1014 Select [OK], and press the SETbutton.z The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the li

102In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) y

Playback/Erasing103You can record sound (stereo) only, without images, for up to two hours at one time.1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 27)

104Sound Playback1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 27)2 Use the S or T button to select a sound and select with the W or X button, and pre

Playback/Erasing105The images on a memory card can be displayed automatically.* Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 111).Types o

1063 [Start] SET button.z The following can be performed during automated playback.- Pause/resume the slide show: Press the SET button- Move on to ne

Playback/Erasing107Select the date/folder to play images from ( , )1 Select or SET button.2 Use the W or X button to select the date or folder to

9Othersz Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

108Select images for the Slide Show ( to )Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to

Playback/Erasing109You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 27)Adjusting the Pl

1102 Select an image you want to protect using the W or X button.z Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting.z You can also protect images in

111Print Settings/Transfer SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print

112- (Index)Select an image and press the SETbutton to select or deselect it.z You can also select images in the index playback mode.z If the camera

113Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Print StyleSpecify the print style before selecting the image to print. The following print settings ca

114You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how

115Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSingle Images2 [Order] SET button.z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings.3 Use the W or X button

116Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV setYou can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the

117Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and the

10CautionsEquipmentz Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the neck st

1181 mode (My Camera) Menu Menu Item to register.See Menus and Settings (p. 27)2 Select or and press DISP.button.3 Select an image or recor

119Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)4 Select [OK] and press the SETbutton.z To cancel registering, select [Cancel].z The following cannot be

120Troubleshooting CameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. z Press the power button for a moment (Basic Guide p. 3).Memory card slot or

121TroubleshootingWhen the power is turned on"Card locked!" message appears.The SD memory card's write protect tab is set to "Writ

122 appears.The symbol will display when using a memory card that had print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras.z Be car

123TroubleshootingImage is blurred or out of focus.AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the

124Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.z Shoot within correct shooting d

125TroubleshootingContinuous shooting slows down.The memory card's performance has dropped.z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you

126Shooting MoviesThe recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are used.- Slow rec

127TroubleshootingMovies do not play back correctly.Movies recorded with large recording pixels and high frame rates may momentarily stop playing if p

11Flashz Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.z Be careful not to cover the flash with your finge

128TV monitor outputImage not showing on TV monitor.Incorrect video system setting.z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for

129List of MessagesList of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during shooting or playback. Please refer to

130Image too large.You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 × 3328 pixels or with a large data size.Incompatible JPEG format.You attempted

131List of MessagesProtected!You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or sound.Too many marksToo many images have been marked with prin

132AppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-si

Appendix133zBe careful that you don't put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects

134Cautions When HandlingzMemory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibr

Appendix135If the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down a

136Using Rechargeable BatteriesBattery and Charger Kit CBK4-300Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydri

Appendix137z The Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE can only be used with Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB-2AH. Do not attempt to charge any oth

12Before Using the Camera - The Components GuideFront Viewa Neck Strap Mounts b Self-timer Lamp/Tally Lamp/Red-eye Reduction Lamp (pp. 43, 46, 28)c Fl

138z If battery usage time is considerably low despite their terminals' being wiped and the battery charger's indicator remaining lit, it is

Appendix139Using a Compact Power Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera

140When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A, Tele-converter TC-DC58B, and Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) (each sold separately) you also need the Conver

Appendix141Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm)This lens makes macro shooting easy. You can take normal shots 28 to 50 cm (11 in. - 1.6 ft.) between the front o

1423 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the

Appendix143Converter SettingsSet the camera appropriately after attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A or the Tele-converter TC-DC58B (no setting is ne

144Batteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.

Appendix145If the camera, lenses, viewfinder or LCD monitor become dirty, use the following cleaning methods.Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camer

146All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot S3 ISSpecificationsCamera Effective Pixels A

Appendix147Exposure Compensation ± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) and Safety Shift is available.ISO Speed Auto*, High

Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide13Attaching the Lens CapFit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens. Always

148File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliantNumber of Recording Pixels (Still Images)Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*1Sound Memo, Sound Record

Appendix149*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication bet

150Battery Capacityz The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Movie data is excluded.z At low temperatures, th

Appendix151Memory Cards and Estimated CapacitiesStill Images : Card included with the cameraCapable of smooth continuous shooting (S ). (Only avail

152Movies : Card included with the camera* The durations shown on the table are the maximum recording lengths when the audio sampling rate set to 44.1

Appendix153MoviesSD Memory Card (Sold Separately)MultiMediaCardCompact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (Sold Separately)Modes Recording Pixels Frame Rate File

154Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Sold Separately)(Included with the separately sold battery charger Kit CBK4-300)*1 When using 4 NiMH NB-3AH batter

Appendix155Tele-converter TC-DC58B (Sold Separately)NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Sold Separately)(Included with the separately sold NiMH NB4-300 or the Batter

156Lens Hood LH-DC40(Included with the separately sold Lens Adapter/Hood Set LAH-DC20)Close-up Lens 500D 58 mm (Sold Separately)Thread Diameter 58 mm

157INDEXAAdjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 75AE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70AEB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .

14Back Viewa (Flash)/ (Microphone) Button (pp. 102, 103, Basic Guide p. 11)b Mode Dial (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 8)c Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6)d

158LLanguage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .31LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14List of Messages .

159Smooth Continuous Shooting 42Sound Memos ( ) . . . . . . . 102Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Sound Recorder . . . . . . . . . 103Spe

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161MEMO

162MEMO

163MEMO

164MEMO

165Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other cou

166Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

167Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings se

Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide15Operation Panela Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 16)b Viewfinder (p. 16)c Movie Button (p. 46, Basic Guide

168{: Setting available (z: Default setting) U: Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S: Default setting) – : Setting selection is not

169(1)The following are the recording pixels and frame rates for (Movie).(2) This cannot be set in mode.(3) This cannot be set in mode.(4) [On]

16Before Using the Camera - OperationsPressing the DISP. button switches the display mode.The screens that are displayed are based on the [Custom Disp

17Before Using the Camera - OperationsYou can select whether or not to display the following information on the LCD monitor and viewfinder in the curr

0Main FeaturesShootingz Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditionsz Reduces blurriness with an image stabilizer functionz

183 [Shooting Info]*/[Grid Lines]*/[Histogram]*.z Using the S, T, W, and X buttons, select the items you wish to display on the LCD monitor or viewfin

19Before Using the Camera - OperationsHistogramThe histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of an image, and you can display it in

20Shooting modeInformation Displayed on the LCD MonitorExposure Compensation (p. 75)Low Battery (p. 132)*1Zoom Magnification*1 (p. 41)Flash (Basic Gui

21Before Using the Camera - Operations*1 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to display no information.*2 Appears when selected in [Custom Display]

22Detailed The following information may also be displayed with some images.A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached, or the fi

23Before Using the Camera - OperationsThis camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Pr

24When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destinatio

25Before Using the Camera - OperationsSwitching to the Destination Time Zone1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone].See Menus and Settings (p. 27)2 Use the W o

26Menus are used to set the shooting, printing and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The followi

27Before Using the Camera - OperationsRec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the mode dial

28FUNC. MenuRec. Menu Menu ListMenu Item Reference Page Exposure Compensation p. 75 White Balance p. 77 My Colors p. 80 Bracket pp. 68, 76 Flash Expo

29Before Using the Camera - Operations*1 Default setting*2 Cannot be set in .*3 Allows you to display a grid (9 sections) on the LCD monitor to help

30Play Menu Print Menu Menu Item Reference Page Transition p. 99 Slide Show p. 105 My Colors p. 100 Sound Recorder p. 103 Protect p. 109 Rotate p. 98

31Before Using the Camera - OperationsSet up Menu Menu Item Options Summary/Reference PageMuteOn/Off*1Mutes all sounds except warnings when set to [O

32*1 Default setting*2 Allows you to switch the connection method of the printer. There is no need to change settings under normal circumstances, but

33Before Using the Camera - OperationsMy Camera Menu * Default settingMenu Item OptionsReference PageThemeSelects a common theme for each My Camera s

341 (Set up) Menu [Reset All].SeeMenus and Settings (p. 27)2 [OK] SET button.Resetting Settings to Their Default Valuesz Settings cannot be reset

35Before Using the Camera - OperationsYou should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.1 (Set

36Shooting 1 FUNC. Menu *(Compression/Recording Pixels) (Recording Pixels).See Menus and Settings (p. 26)z Use the W or X button to select recording

37ShootingApproximate Values for Recording PixelsApproximate Values for Compression SettingsRecording PixelsPurposeDisplay Pixels L (Large)2816× 2112

2ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a person is shot against

39ShootingThe image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been

40This mode allows even closer shooting of the subject than standard Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. In addition, the background can be sh

41Shooting* Cannot be set in and modes.You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom to magnify and shoot.z Still Images: approx. 48x max.z Movie

42* Cannot be set in and modes.In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.In addition, continuous shooting

43ShootingYou can set the shutter to a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. delay ( ), or to a custom delay time and number of shots ( : Custom Timer), for shooting

44Changing the Self-Timer Countdown Time (/)1 (Rec.) Menu [Self-timer] *1/.See Menus and Settings (p. 27)z The following occurs.- : 2 sec. before t

45ShootingChanging the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )You can change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10). However, th

46Using the Mode DialNo matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies*1with just a push of the Movie button.You can select the movie

Using the Mode Dial47z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 35). The card supplied with

3Shooting in the Creative Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Program AESetting the Shutter SpeedSetting the ApertureM

48z When movie recording is stopped in any mode dial except , the still image settings return to the settings before movie shooting began. AE lock (p.

Using the Mode Dial49Shooting Still Images while Shooting a MovieYou can shoot a high quality still image* while shooting a movie.* The recording pixe

50Changing the Sound ModeMicrophone level (sound recording level), wind filter and sampling rate can be changed.1 (Set up) menu [Audio].See Menus an

Using the Mode Dial51Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a comp

521 Use the W or X button to select the shooting sequence.z You can select from the following 5 shooting directions.- Left to right horizontally- Righ

Using the Mode Dial53You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot for both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various

543 Complete the setting with the SET button, and shoot.z This completes the setting.z When you press the Movie button, you can shoot movies in Color

Using the Mode Dial552 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to change appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and press the W bu

56Saving Original ImagesNot only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you

Using the Mode Dial57You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings

4Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Protecting Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Setting the Shutter SpeedWhen you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to

Using the Mode Dial59Shutter Speed DisplayzThe numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, q

60Aperture Setting Displayz The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. z You can change the

61Advanced Shooting FunctionsAdvanced Shooting FunctionsOne frequently used function can be registered to the (Shortcut) button. You can register th

62Registering a Function1 (Rec.) Menu [Set Shortcut button].See Menus and Settings (p. 27)2 Use the S,T,W or X button to select the function you wi

Advanced Shooting Functions63The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired are

64*The shooting mode cannot be used.It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the su

Advanced Shooting Functions65Shooting with the AF Lock* and mode cannot be set.1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the

66Shooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.* and mode cannot be set.1 Use the S or T button to adjust the focus while holding dow

Advanced Shooting Functions67*In mode only [Single] is available.You can switch between focus settings to shoot.1 (Rec.) Menu [AF Mode] [Conti

5Handling PrecautionsTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm tha

68The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset nearer and farther.The nearer

Advanced Shooting Functions69Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or w

70You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subjec

Advanced Shooting Functions71Changing shutter speed and aperture value combinationsAutomatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture

72You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition.1 Raise the flash.2 Press the button and set it

Advanced Shooting Functions73Metering Methods1 FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative) (Center-Weighted Average) (Spot AE Point).See Menus and Settings (p. 26)*

74Moving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/Centering the Spot AE Point1 (Rec.) Menu [Spot AE Point] [Center]* or [AF Point].See Menus and Setting

Advanced Shooting Functions75*Cannot be set in and modes.Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making a subject too dark when it is ba

76The camera automatically takes three shots: one with standard exposure and one each with positive and negative compensation. 1 FUNC. Menu * (BKT-OFF

Advanced Shooting Functions77Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce n

6Video FormatPlease set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 116).Language Setti

78Using the Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera eval

Advanced Shooting Functions79z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a c

80You can alter the overall impression of an image and shoot.My Colors Settings* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those c

Advanced Shooting Functions81z ModeSetting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 81).z Other than ModePress the FUNC. button to return to the shoot

82Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires withou

Advanced Shooting Functions831 FUNC. Menu (Flash)/ (Flash Output).See Menus and Settings (p. 26)z Adjust the compensation/output using the W or X b

84You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval

Advanced Shooting Functions853 Press the shutter button.z The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. Once the first image is sh

86You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with pre

Advanced Shooting Functions87Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the cam

7WarningsEquipmentz Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Neck

88You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.1 (Set up) Menu [Create Folder].See Me

Advanced Shooting Functions89Create a Folder the Next Time You Shoot2 Use the W or X to place a check mark beside [Create New Folder] Menu button.z d

90The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.1 (Set up) Menu [File Numbering] [C

Advanced Shooting Functions91File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, w

92Playback/ErasingSee the Basic Guide (p. 14).1 Press the button.z will display and a magnified portion of the image will display.z You can change

Playback/Erasing931 Turn the zoom lever toward .z Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback.z Use the S, T, W or X button to change th

94When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your

Playback/Erasing951 Display a movie and press the SET button.z Images with a icon are movies.2 Select (Play) and press the SET button.z The movie

96You can delete portions of recorded movies.1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press the SETbutton.z The movie editing panel and the mo

Playback/Erasing974 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button.z [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit