Canon Camera Powershot Sx510 Hs User Manual

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Still Images
Adding All Images to a Photobook
zzFollowing the procedure in “Choosing 
a Selection Method” ( =  140), choose 
[Select All Images] and press the  
button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [OK], and then press 
the  button.
Still Images
Removing All Images from a Photobook
zzFollowing the procedure in “Choosing 
a Selection Method” ( =  140), choose 
[Clear All Selections] and press the < m> 
button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [OK], and then press 
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Appendix
Helpful information when using the camera
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Troubleshooting ............................................. 143
On-Screen Messages
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On-Screen Information
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Shooting (Information Display) ............................ 149
Playback (Detailed Information Display) ............. 150
Functions and Menu Tables .......................... 151Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode .......151
FUNC. Menu ....................................................... 153
4 Shooting T
ab Menu........................................ 155
3 Set Up Tab Menu
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1 Playback T

ab Menu
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2 Print T

ab Menu
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Playback Mode FUNC. Menu .............................. 158
Handling Precautions ............... .....................159
Specifications
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Troubleshooting
If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. 
If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer 
Support Help Desk.
Power
Nothing happens when the power button is pressed.•	 Confirm that the battery pack is charged ( =  11).
•	 Confirm that the battery pack is inserted facing the correct way ( =  12).
•	 Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed ( =  13).
•	 Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance. Try cleaning the terminals with a 
cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few times.
The battery pack runs out of power quickly.•	Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Try warming the battery pack a 
little by putting it in your pocket, for example, ensuring that the term\
inals do not touch 
any metal objects.
•	 If these measures do not help and the battery pack still runs out of pow\
er soon after 
charging, it has reached the end of its life. Purchase a new battery pac\
k.
The lens is not retracted.•	Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the camera is on. Close the cover , 
turn the camera on, and then turn it off again (=  13).
The battery pack is swollen.•	 Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. Howeve\
r, if 
battery swelling prevents the battery pack from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon 
Customer Support Help Desk.
Display on a TV
Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV ( =  130).
Shooting
Cannot shoot.•	In Playback mode ( =  72), press the shutter button halfway (=  21).
Strange display on the screen under low light ( =  22).
Strange display on the screen when shooting.
Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still image\
s but are 
recorded in movies.
•	 The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting.
No date stamp is added to images.•	Configure the [Date Stamp ] setting (=  14). Note that date stamps are not 
added to images automatically, merely because you have configured the [Date/Time] 
setting (=
  35).
•	 Date stamps are not added in shooting modes ( =  157) in which this setting cannot 
be configured ( =  35).
[h]	flashes	on	the	screen	when	the	shutter	button	is	pressed,	and	shooting is not possible ( =  29).
[
] is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (=  29).•	 Set [IS Mode] to [Continuous] (=  67).
•	 Raise the flash and set the flash mode to [ h] (=  65).
•	 Increase the ISO speed (=  55).
•	 Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In\
 this case, you 
should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=
  67).
Shots are out of focus.•	Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it\
 all the way 
down to shoot (=  21).
•	 Make sure subjects are within focusing range ( =  161).
•	 Set [AF-assist Beam] to [On] ( =  40).
•	 Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated.
•	 Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock (=
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No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
•	 To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the 
shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button 
halfway. Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly.
Subjects in shots look too dark.•	Raise the flash and set the flash mode to [ h] (=  65).
•	 Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation ( =  54).
•	 Adjust contrast by using i-Contrast ( =  56, 90).
•	 Use AE lock or spot metering (=  54, 55).
Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out.•	Lower the flash and set the flash mode to [ !] (=  27).
•	 Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation ( =  54).
•	 Use AE lock or spot metering (=  54, 55).
•	 Reduce the lighting on subjects.
Shots	look	too	dark	despite	the	flash	firing	(=  29).•	 Shoot within flash range ( =  161).
•	 Adjust brightness by using flash exposure compensation or changing the flash output 
level (=
  65, 66).
•	 Increase the ISO speed (=  55).
Subjects	in	flash	shots	look	too	bright,	highlights	are	washed-out.•	Shoot within flash range ( =  161).
•	 Lower the flash and set the flash mode to [ !] (=  27).
•	 Adjust brightness by using flash exposure compensation or changing the flash output 
level (=
  65, 71).
White	dots	or	similar	image	artifacts	appear	in	flash	shots.
•	This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles.
Shots look grainy.•	Lower the ISO speed (=  55).
Subjects are affected by red-eye ( =  37).•	Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (=  40) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp 
(=  3) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about 
one second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye. 
For best results, have subjects look at the red-eye reduction lamp.  Also try increasing 
the lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range.
•	 Edit images using red-eye correction ( =
  90).
Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting 
is slower.
•	Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card ( =  121).
Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available.•	Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each 
Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Tab Menu” (=  151 – 157).
Shooting Movies
The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted.•	Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-
speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect\
, the length 
of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time (\
 =
  121, 
161).
[] is displayed and shooting stops automatically.The camera’s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the 
memory card quickly enough. Try one of the following measures.
•	 Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card ( =
  121).
•	 Lower the image quality ( =  38).
•	 Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording ( =  161).
Zooming is not possible.•	Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in [] (=  47) and [] (=  51) 
modes.
Subjects look distorted.•	 Subjects that pass in front of the camera quickly may look distorted. This is not a 
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Playback
Playback is not possible.•	 Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or 
alter the folder structure. Refer to “Software Instruction Manual”\
 ( =  131) for details 
on folder structure and file names.
Playback stops, or audio skips.•	 Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the 
camera (=  121).
•	 There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory ca\
rds that 
have slow read speeds.
•	 When movies are played on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may skip 
if computer performance is inadequate.
Sound is not played during movies.•	Adjust the volume ( =  73) if you have activated [Mute] (=  11 8) or the sound in 
the movie is faint.
•	 No sound is played for movies shot in [
] (=  47) or [] (=  51) mode 
because audio is not recorded in these modes.
Memor y Card
The memory card is not recognized.•	 Restart the camera, with the memory card in it (=  20).
Computer
Cannot transfer images to a computer.When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try redu\
cing the 
transfer speed as follows.
•	Press the  button to enter Playback mode. Hold the < n> button down as 
you press the  and < m
> buttons at the same time. On the next screen, press 
the  buttons to choose [B], and then press the  button.
Wi-Fi
Cannot access the Wi-Fi menu by pressing the < o> button.•	The Wi-Fi menu is not available in Shooting mode. Switch to Playback mode and try 
again.
•	 In Playback mode, the Wi-Fi menu cannot be accessed during detailed information 
display, magnified display, or index display. Switch to single-image display and a 
viewing mode other than detailed information display. Similarly, the Wi-Fi menu 
cannot be accessed during group playback or filtered image display according to 
specified conditions. Cancel group or filtered image playback.
•	 The Wi-Fi menu cannot be accessed while the camera is connected to a printer , 
computer, or TV via a cable. Disconnect the cable.
Cannot add a device/destination.•	 A total of 20 items of connection information can be added to the camera.\
 Erase 
unneeded connection information from the camera first, and then add new devices/
destinations ( =
  11 4).
•	 Use a computer or smartphone to register Web services (=  96).
•	 To add a smartphone, first install the dedicated application CameraWindow on your 
smartphone ( =
  99).
•	 To add a computer, first install the CameraWindow application on your computer. Also 
check your computer and Wi-Fi environment and settings ( =
  100, 102).
•	 Do not use the camera near sources of Wi-Fi signal interference, such as microwave 
ovens, Bluetooth devices, or other equipment operating on the 2.4 GHz ba\
nd.
•	 Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to\
 (such as the 
access point), and make sure there are no objects between the devices.
Cannot connect to the access point.•	Confirm that the access point channel is set to a channel supported by the camera 
(=  160). Note that instead of auto channel assignment, it is advisable to spe\
cify a 
supported channel manually.
Cannot send images.•	 The destination device has insufficient storage space. Increase the storage space on 
the destination device and resend the images.
•	 The write-protect tab of the memory card in the destination camera is set to the 
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Cannot resize images for sending.•	 Images cannot be resized to be bigger than the resolution setting of the\
ir original size.
•	 Movies cannot be resized.
Images take a long time to send./The wireless connection is disrupted.•	Multiple images may take a long time to send. Try resizing the image to [] or [] 
to reduce sending time ( =  11 0).
•	 Movies may take a long time to send.
•	 Do not use the camera near sources of Wi-Fi signal interference, such as microwave 
ovens, Bluetooth devices, or other equipment operating on the 2.4 GHz ba\
nd. Note 
that images may take a long time to send even when [
] is displayed.
•	 Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to\
 (such as the 
access point), and make sure there are no objects between the devices.
•	 When sending images to a computer from a memory card with a large amount\
 
of images (approximately 1,000), the connection may be disrupted. Impo\
rt any 
necessary images to a computer, and then reduce the number of images on the 
memory card by erasing unnecessary images.
Want to erase Wi-Fi connection information before disposing of the 
camera or giving it to someone else.
•	Reset the Wi-Fi settings (=  11 6 ).
On-Screen Messages
If an error message is displayed, respond as follows.
No memory card
•	The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card 
facing the correct way (=  13).
Memory card locked•	The write-protect tab of the memory card is set to the locked position. Switch the 
write-protect tab to the unlocked position ( =  12).
Cannot record!•	Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a 
memory card facing the correct way ( =  13).
Memory card error (=  121)•	If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a s\
upported 
memory card (=  2) and have inserted it facing the correct way ( =  13), contact 
a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Insufficient	space	on	card•	 There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot ( =  27, 42, 53, 
68) or edit images (=  88 – 90). Either erase unneeded images ( =  83) or 
insert a memory card with enough free space ( =  12).
Charge the battery (=  11)
No Image.
•	 The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed.
Protected! (=  80)
Unidentified
	Image/Incompatible	JPEG/Image	too	large./Cannot	play	back MOV/Cannot play back MP4•	 Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed.
•	 It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on \
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Cannot	magnify!/Cannot	play	back	this	content	in	Smart	Shuffle/
Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/Cannot assign to 
category/Unselectable image.
•	 The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed \
or already 
edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) 
functions are not available for movies.  
Magnify* (
=
  78), Smart Shuffle* ( =  79), Rotate (=  85), Favorites ( =  87), 
Edit* ( =  88 – 91), Print List* ( =  137), and Photobook Set-up* ( =  140).
•	 Grouped images cannot be processed (
=
  50).
Invalid selection range•	When specifying a range for image selection ( =  82, 85, 139), you attempted to 
choose an initial image that was after the final image, or vice-versa.
Exceeded	selection	limit•	 More than 998 images were selected for Print List ( =  137) or Photobook Set-up 
(=  140). Choose 998 images or less.
•	 Print List (=  137) or Photobook Set-up (=  140) settings could not be saved 
correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again.
•	 You attempted to choose more than 500 images in Protect ( =
  80), Erase 
(=  83), Favorites (=  87), Print List (=  137), or Photobook Set-up (=  140).
Communication error•	 An excessive amount of images (approx. 1,000) on the memory card preve\
nted 
printing or image transfer to a computer. To transfer the images, use a commercially 
available USB card reader. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer 
card slot.
Naming error!•	The folder could not be created or images could not be recorded, because\
 the highest 
supported folder number (999) for storing images on the card has been \
reached and 
the highest supported image number (9999) for images in folders has be\
en reached. 
On the [3] tab, change [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (=
  122), or format the 
memory card (=  121).
Lens	Error•	 This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the\
 camera is used 
in dusty or sandy locations.
•	 Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In th\
is case, 
contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
A camera error was detected ( error number)•	If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image m\
ay not have 
been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image.
•	 Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In th\
is case, 
write down the error number ( Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help 
Desk.
File	Error•	 Correct printing ( =  133) may not be possible for photos from other cameras or 
images that have been altered using computer software, even if the camer\
a is 
connected to the printer.
Print error•	 Check the paper size setting ( =  135). If this error message is displayed when the 
setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the \
camera again.
Ink absorber full•	 Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with in\
k 
absorber replacement.
Wi-Fi
Connection failed•	No access points were recognized. Check the access point settings ( =  102).
•	 A device could not be found. Turn the camera off and on again, and retry the 
connection.
•	 Check the device you want to connect to and make sure it is ready for co\
nnection.
Cannot determine access point•	The WPS buttons on numerous access points were pressed simultaneously. Try 
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No access points found•	 Check to make sure that the access point is turned on.
•	 When connecting to an access point manually, make sure that you entered the 
correct SSID.
Incorrect password/Incorrect Wi-Fi security settings•	Check the access point security settings ( =  102).
IP	address	conflict•	Reset the IP address so that it does not conflict with another.
Disconnected/Receiving failed/Sending failed•	You may be in an environment where Wi-Fi signals are obstructed.
•	 Avoid using the camera’s Wi-Fi function around microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, 
and other devices that operate on the 2.4 GHz band.
•	 Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to\
 (such as the 
access point), and make sure there are no objects between the devices.
•	 Check the connected device to make sure it is not experiencing errors.
Sending failed 
Memory card error
•	If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a for\
matted 
memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Receiving failed 
Insufficient	space	on	card
•	There is not enough free space on the memory card in the target camera t\
o receive 
images. Erase images to create space on the memory card, or insert a mem\
ory card 
with sufficient space.
Receiving failed 
Memory card locked
•	The write-protect tab of the memory card in the camera to receive the images is set to 
the locked position. Slide the write-protect tab to the unlocked position.
Receiving failed 
Naming error!
•	When the highest folder number (999), and the highest image number (9\
999) have 
been reached on the receiving camera, images cannot be received.
Insufficient	space	on	server•	Delete unnecessary images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to create space.
•	 Save the images sent via Image Sync ( =  11 2) to your computer.
Check network settings•	Check to make sure your computer can connect to the Internet with the cu\
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On-Screen Information
Shooting (Information Display)
 Battery level 
(=  149) White balance 
(=  56) My Colors (=  57) Drive mode 
(=  58) Eco mode (=  11 9 ) Self-timer (=  34) Camera shake 
warning ( =  29) Metering method 
(=  55)
 Still image 
compression 
(=
  66), 
Resolution ( =  37) Still images: 
Recordable shots 
(=
  160) Movie resolution 
(=  38) Movies: Remaining 
time (=  161)
 Digital zoom 
magnification 
(=
  31),  
Digital tele-converter 
(=
  61) AF frame (=  61), 
Spot AE point frame 
(=
  55) Focusing range 
(=  59, 60),  
AF lock (=  64),  
IS mode icon 
(=
  30)
 Shooting mode 
(=  151),  
Scene icon 
(=
  30) Flash mode 
(=  65) Red-eye correction 
(=  37) Flash exposure 
compensation / 
Flash output level 
(=
  65, 71) Date stamp 
(=  35)
 ISO speed (=  55) i-Contrast (=  56) Exposure 
compensation bar 
(=
  54) AE lock (=  54), 
FE lock (=  66) Shutter speed 
(=  69, 70) Aperture value 
(=  69, 70) Exposure 
compensation level 
(=
  54)
 Grid lines (=  38) Zoom bar (=  27) Blink detection 
(=  39)  Auto  (=  32) MF indicator 
(=  60) Exposure shift bar Wind filter Time zone (=  11 9 ) Image stabilization 
(=  67)
Battery LevelAn on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.
Display Details
Sufficient charge
Slightly depleted, but sufficient
 (Blinking red)
Nearly depleted—charge the battery pack soon
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Playback (Detailed Information Display)
 Movies   
(=  27, 73), 
High-speed burst 
(=
  50) Shooting mode 
(=  151) ISO speed 
(=  55),  
Playback speed 
(=
  47, 51) Exposure 
compensation level 
(=
  54),  
Exposure shift level 
(=
  51) White balance 
(=  56)
 Histogram (=  74)
 Group playback 
(=  77) Compression (image 
quality) (=  66) /  
Resolution ( =  37),  
MOV (movies)
 Image Sync 
(=  11 2 ) Battery level 
(=  149) Metering method 
(=  55) Folder number - File 
number (=  122) Current image no. / 
Total no. of images
 Shutter speed (still 
images) (=  69), 
Image quality / 
Frame rate (movies) 
(=
  38) Aperture value 
(=  69, 70) Flash exposure 
compensation 
(=
  65),  
Flash (=  65) Focusing range 
(=  59, 60) File size Still images: 
Resolution ( =  160) 
Movies: Playback 
time (=
  161)
 Image editing 
(=  88 – 90) Favorites (=  87) Protection (=  80)
 My Colors  
(=  57, 89) Red-eye correction 
(=  37, 90)
 Shooting date/time 
(=  14) i-Contrast  
(=  56, 90)
•	 Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV 
(=  127).
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” ( =  73)
Exit
Play
Slow Motion (To adjust the playback speed, press the < q> buttons or turn 
the  dial. No sound is played.)
Skip Backward* or Previous Clip ( =  92) (To continue skipping backward, 
keep holding down the < m> button.)
Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the < m> button.)
Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the  button.)
Skip Forward* or Next Clip (=  92) (To continue skipping forward, keep 
holding down the < m> button.)
* Edit (=
  91)
Erase Clip (displayed when a digest movie is selected ( =  92))
c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer 
(=
  133).
*
 Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame.
•	During movie playback, you can skip back or forward (or to the previous\
 or 
next clip) by pressing the < q> buttons.