Canon Camera Powershot S120 User Manual

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Auto Mode / 
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Setting Menu
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3 Choose the type of images 
to send (only when sending 
movies with images).
zzPress the  button, and then 
choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab 
(=
  25).
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Image Sync], and then press the 
 buttons to choose [Stills/
Movies].
•	 To choose a Web service as the destination, follow the steps in “Registering 
Other Web Services” (=  136) to update the camera settings.
Sending Images Automatically  
(Image Sync)
Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can be \
sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
Note that images cannot be sent only to Web services.
Initial Preparations
Install	and	configure	the	software	on	the	destination	computer.
1 Install the software.
zzInstall the software on a computer 
connected to the Internet (=  137).
2 Register the camera.
zzWindows: In the taskbar, right-click [], 
and then click [Add new camera].
zzMacintosh: In the menu bar, click [], 
and then click [Register Camera].
zzChoose a source camera from one of 
the cameras listed, which are linked to 
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (=
  134).
zzOnce the camera is registered and ready 
to receive images, the icon changes to 
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•	 Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any 
images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be sent to 
the computer.
•	 Sending is faster when the destination is a computer on the same network\
 
as the camera, because images are sent via the access point instead of 
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Note that images stored on the computer are 
sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, so the computer must be connected to the 
Internet.Sending Images
Images sent from the camera are automatically saved to the computer.
If the computer that you intend to send images to is turned off, the images 
will be stored temporarily on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Stored 
images are regularly erased, so make sure to turn on the computer and 
save the images.
zzFollow the steps in “Connecting to WPS-
Compatible Access Points” (=  141) to 
choose [].
zzOnce the connection is established, the 
images are sent.
zzWhen the images have been sent 
successfully to the CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY server, [
] is displayed on 
the screen.
zzImages are automatically saved to the 
computer when you turn it on.
zzImages are automatically sent to Web 
services from the CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY server, even if the computer 
is off.
•	 When sending images, you should use a fully charged battery pack 
or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =
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Advanced Guide
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings
Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows.
Editing Connection Information
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu 
(=  139).
2 Choose a device to edit.
zzPress the  buttons 
or turn the  dial to choose the icon 
of the device to edit, and then press the 
 button.
3 Choose [Edit a Device].
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Edit a Device], and 
then press the  button.
4 Choose a device to edit.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose the device to edit, 
and then press the  button.
Geotagging Images on the Camera
GPS data recorded on a smartphone using the dedicated CameraWindow 
application ( =  136) can be added to images on the camera. Images are 
tagged with information including the latitude, longitude, and elevation\
.
•	Before shooting, make sure the date and time and your home time 
zone are set correctly. (See “Setting the Date and Time” (=
  15).) 
Additionally, in [Time Zone] (=  158), specify any shooting 
destinations that are in other time zones.
•	 The smartphone you will use for geotagging must be authorized to 
view the images on the camera ( =
  145).
•	 Others may be able to locate or identify you by using location data 
in your geotagged still images or movies. Be careful when sharing 
these images with others, as when posting images online where 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
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Erasing Connection InformationErase connection information (information about devices that you have 
connected to) as follows.
zzFollowing step 5 in “Editing Connection 
Information” (=  154), choose [Erase 
Connection Info] and press the < m> 
button.
zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the 
 buttons or turn the  dial to 
choose [OK], and then press the  
button.
zzThe connection information will be 
erased.
5 Choose an item to edit.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an item to edit, and 
then press the  button.
zzThe items you can change depend on 
what device or service the camera will 
access.
Configurable	Items Connection
4c Web 
Services
[Change Device Nickname] ( =
  154)O O O O–
[View
	Settings]	(=  145) –O– – –
[Erase Connection Info] (=
  154)O O O O–
O	:	Configurable	–	:	Not	configurable
Changing a Device NicknameYou can change the device nickname (display name) that is displayed on \
the camera.
zzFollowing step 5 in “Editing Connection 
Information” (=  154), choose [Change 
Device Nickname] and press the < m> 
button.
zzSelect	the	input	field	and	press	the	< m> 
button. Use the keyboard displayed to 
enter a new nickname ( =
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default
Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the ca\
mera 
to another person, or dispose of it.
1 Choose [Wi-Fi Settings].
zzPress the  button, and then 
choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab 
(=
  25).
2 Choose [Reset Settings].
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Reset Settings], and 
then press the  button.
3 Restore the default settings.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [OK], and then press 
the  button.
zzThe Wi-Fi settings are now reset.
•	 Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Be sure 
that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option.
•	 To reset other settings (aside from Wi-Fi) to defaults, choose [Reset All] in the 
[3] tab (=
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Setting Menu
Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions .............. 157Silencing Camera Operations ............................. 157
Adjusting	the	Volume .......................................... 157
Customizing Sounds ........................................... 157
Hiding Hints and Tips .......................................... 158
Date and Time ..................................................... 158
World Clock ......................................................... 158
Lens Retraction Timing ....................................... 159
Using Eco Mode .................................................. 159Power-Saving Adjustment
 ...................................
159
Screen Brightness ............................................... 160
Start-up Screen ................................................... 160
Formatting Memory Cards .................................. 160
File Numbering .................................................... 161
Date-Based Image Storage ................................. 162
Metric / Non-Metric Display ................................. 162
Electronic Level Calibration ................................. 162
Deactivating 

Touch-Screen Operations
 ...............163Increasing T

ouch-Screen Panel Sensitivity .........
163
Setting Copyright Information to Record in 
Images
 ................................................................ 163
Checking	Certification	Logos .............................. 164
Display Language ............................................... 164
Adjusting Other Settings ..................................... 164
Restoring Defaults ............................................... 165  
						

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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Functions	can	be	configured	on	the	[ 3] tab. Customize commonly used 
functions as desired, for greater convenience ( =  25).
Silencing Camera Operations
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
zzChoose [Mute], and then choose [On].
•	Operation can also be silenced by holding down the < p> button as you turn 
the camera on.
•	 Sound is not played during movies ( =
  104) if you mute camera sounds. To 
restore sound during movies, press the < o> button or drag up across the 
screen. Adjust volume as needed by pressing the < o> buttons or by 
dragging up or down.
Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows.
zzChoose	[Volume],	and	then	press	the	 button.
zzChoose an item, and then press the 
 buttons to adjust the volume.
Customizing Sounds
Customize camera operating sounds as follows.
zzChoose [Sound Options], and then press 
the  button.
zzChoose an item, and then press the 
 buttons to choose an option.
•	 The shutter sound in digest movies recorded in [] mode (=  32) cannot 
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Setting Menu
Accessories
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Hiding Hints and Tips
Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. ( =  24) or 
MENU (=  25) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information.
zzChoose [Hints & Tips], and then choose 
[Off].
Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
zzChoose [Date/Time], and then press the 
 button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
option, and then adjust the setting, either 
by pressing the < o> buttons or 
turning the  dial.
World Clock
To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when \
you 
travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to \
that 
time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/
Time setting manually.
Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your \
home time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (=
  15).
1 Specify your destination.
zzChoose [Time Zone], and then press the 
 button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [ World], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose the destination.
zzTo set daylight saving time (1 hour 
ahead), press the  buttons to 
choose [
].
zzPress the  button.
2 Switch to the destination time 
zone.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [ World], and then 
press the  button.
zz[] is now shown on the shooting screen 
(=  191).
•	 Adjusting the date or time while in [] mode (=  16) will automatically 
update your [ Home] time and date.  
						

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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Lens Retraction Timing
The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you pre\
ss 
the  button in Shooting mode ( =  22). To have the lens retracted 
immediately after you press the < 1> button, set the retraction timing to 
[0
 sec.].
zzChoose [Lens Retract], and then choose 
[0 sec.].
Using Eco Mode
This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. Whe\
n 
the	camera	is	not	in	use,	the	screen	quickly	darkens	to	reduce	battery	consumption. 
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [Eco Mode], and then choose 
[On].
zz[] is now shown on the shooting 
screen (=  191).
zzThe screen darkens when the camera 
is not used for approximately two 
seconds; approximately ten seconds 
after darkening, the screen turns off. 
The camera turns off after approximately 
three minutes of inactivity.
2 Shoot.
zzTo activate the screen and prepare for 
shooting when the screen is off but the 
lens is still out, press the shutter button 
halfway.
Power-Saving Adjustment
Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Pow\
er 
Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( =  22).
zzChoose [Power Saving], and then press 
the  button.
zzAfter choosing an item, press the 
 buttons to adjust it as needed.
•	 To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for 
[Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].
•	 The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off].
•	 These power-saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mod\
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Screen Brightness
Adjust screen brightness as follows.
zzChoose [LCD Brightness], and then 
press the  buttons to adjust the 
brightness.
•	 For maximum brightness, press and hold the < p> button for at least one 
second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image dis\
play. 
(This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the [ 3] tab.) To restore 
the original brightness, press and hold the < p> button again for at least one 
second or restart the camera.
Start-up Screen
Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as 
follows.
zzChoose [Start-up Image], and then press 
the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an option.
Formatting Memor y Cards
Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, yo\
u 
should format the card with this camera.
Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy ima\
ges 
on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
1 Access the [Format] screen.
zzChoose [Format], and then press the 
 button.
2 Choose [OK].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Cancel], choose [OK] (either press the 
 buttons or turn the  dial), 
and then press the  button.
3 Format the memory card.
zzTo begin the formatting process, press 
the  buttons or turn the  
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
 button.
zzWhen	formatting	is	finished,	[Memory	card formatting complete] is displayed. 
Press the  button.
•	 Formatting
	or	erasing	data	on	a	memory	card	only	changes	file	management information on the card and does not erase the data 
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take 
steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically 
destroying cards.