Canon Camera Powershot Sx700 Hs User Manual

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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Still Images/Movies
•	If the camera is turned on while the < l> button is held down, 
the camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press 
the  button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then 
press the  buttons to choose [Off].
Still Images
•	 A blinking [] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred 
by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take 
other measures to keep it still.
•	 If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the 
subject. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” ( =
  190).
•	 The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when 
you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing 
range (shooting range), see “Shooting Range” ( =
  190).
•	 To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be 
activated when shooting in low-light conditions.
•	 A blinking [h ] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that 
shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. Shooting 
can resume as soon as the flash is ready, so either press the shutter 
button all the way down and wait, or release it and press it again.
•	 The shutter sound will not be played when the Sleeping and Babies 
(Sleeping) icons ( =
  32) are displayed.
•	 Although you can shoot again before the shooting screen is 
displayed, your previous shot may determine the focus, brightness, 
and colors used.
•	 You can change how long images are displayed after shots ( =  51).
Movies
•	The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly 
over an extended period. This does not indicate damage.
•	Before shooting a movie, lower the flash 
with your finger. Be careful not to touch 
the microphone when shooting a movie. 
Leaving the flash raised, or blocking 
the microphone may prevent audio 
from being recorded or may cause the 
recording to sound muffled.
•	 Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when 
shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be 
recorded.
•	 Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and 
subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera 
shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, 
adjust the image stabilization setting ( =
  83).
•	Audio is recorded in stereo.
•	 Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduc\
ed. 
However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when 
there is no wind. When the wind is not strong, choose MENU ( =
  24) > 
[4] tab > [Wind Filter] > [Off].
Microphone 
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Basic Guide
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Wi-Fi Functions
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Index
Still ImagesMovies
Scene Icons
In [] and [] modes, shooting scenes determined by the camera 
are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are 
automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and col\
or. 
Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot ( =
  33).
Background
Subject Normal Backlit Dark* SunsetsSpotlights
People–
In Motion– – –
Shadows on Face
– – – –
Smiling
– – –
Sleeping
– – –
Babies
– – –
Smiling
– – –
Sleeping
– – –
Children
	(In	Motion)– – –
Other Subjects
In Motion– – –
At Close Range
– –
*   Tripod  Used The background color of icons is light blue when the background is a blu\
e sky, 
dark blue when the background is dark, and gray for all other background\
s.
 The background color of icons is light blue when the background is a blu\
e sky, 
and gray for all other backgrounds.
•	 The background color of [], [], [], [], and [] is dark blue, and the 
background color of [] is orange.
•	 When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will 
be displayed.
•	 When shooting in [
] mode, only People, Shadows on Face, Other Subjects, and At 
Close Range icons will be displayed.
•	 When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies 
(Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion)\
 icons will not be 
displayed.
•	 The following icons are not displayed in drive modes other than [
] (=  33, 39), 
and when [Hg Lamp Corr.] is set to [On] and scenes are automatically corrected 
(=
  47): Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Chil\
dren.
•	 If the flash is set to [], the Backlit icons for Smiling and Children will not be 
displayed.
•	 Babies, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children icons will\
 be displayed 
when [Face ID] is set to [On], and the face of a registered baby (under\
 two years old) 
or child (from two to twelve years old) is detected ( =
  40). Confirm beforehand that 
the date and time are correct (=  14).
•	 Try shooting in [G] mode (=  68) if the scene icon does not match 
actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your \
expected effect, color, or brightness. 
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Continuous Shooting ScenesIf you shoot a still image when the following scene icons are displayed,\
 
the camera will shoot continuously. If you press the shutter button halfway 
when one of the icons in the table below is displayed, one of the follow\
ing 
icons will be displayed to inform you that the camera will shoot continu\
ous 
images: [
], [], or [W].
Smiling (including Babies):   Consecutive images are captured, and the camera 
analyzes details such as facial expressions to save 
the image determined to be the best.
Sleeping (including Babies)
:   Beautiful shots of sleeping faces, created by 
combining consecutive shots to reduce camera 
shake and image noise.  
The AF-assist beam will not light up, the flash will 
not fire, and the shutter sound will not be played.
Children
W:   So you don’t miss a photo opportunity of children 
who move around, the camera will capture three 
consecutive images for each shot.
•	 In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images 
may not look as expected.
•	 Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot.
•	 When you want to shoot single images only, press the  button, choose 
[] in the menu, and then select [].
Still ImagesMovies
Image Stabilization Icons
Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically\
 
applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in [] 
and [] modes.
Image stabilization for still 
images (Normal)Image stabilization for movies, 
reducing strong camera shake, 
as when shooting while walking 
(Dynamic)
Image stabilization for still 
images when panning 
(Panning)*Image stabilization for slow 
camera shake, such as when 
shooting movies at telephoto 
(Powered)
Image stabilization for macro 
shots (Hybrid IS)
During movie recording, 
[
] is displayed, and image 
stabilization for macro movie 
recording is used.
No image stabilization, because 
the camera is mounted on 
a tripod or held still by other 
means.
However, during movie 
recording, [
] is displayed, 
and image stabilization to 
counteract wind or other sources 
of vibration is used (Tripod IS).
*
 Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When \
you follow 
subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera 
shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving 
vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake.
•	 To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=  82). In this case, an 
IS icon is not displayed.
•	 In [
] mode, no [] icon is displayed. 
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Still ImagesMovies
On-Screen Frames
In [] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects 
subjects you are aiming the camera at.
•	 A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) 
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are 
displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects 
within a certain range to keep them in focus.
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame 
will remain on the screen.
•	 When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera 
detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and 
image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).
•	Try shooting in [G] mode (=  68) if no frames are displayed, if 
frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are 
displayed on the background or similar areas.
Common, Convenient Features
Still ImagesMovies
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom\
, 
use digital zoom for up to about 120x enlargement.
1 Move the zoom lever toward < i >.
zzHold the lever until zooming stops.
zzZooming stops at the largest possible zoom 
factor (before the image becomes noticeably 
grainy), which is then indicated on the screen.
2 Move the zoom lever toward 
 again.
zzThe camera zooms in even closer on the 
subject.
•	Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates 
the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending 
on the zoom range.
-
 White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy.- Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably 
grainy (ZoomPlus).
-
 Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution 
settings (=
  46), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by 
following step 1.
Zoom Factor 
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•	To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU ( =  24) > [4] tab > [Digital 
Zoom] > [Off].
Still ImagesMovies
Reacquiring Subjects Lost after Zooming 
(Framing Assist – Seek)
If you lose track of a subject while zooming in, you can find it more easily by 
temporarily zooming out.
1 Look for the lost subject.
zzPress and hold the  button.
zzThe camera zooms out and displays a 
white frame around the area previously 
shown (before you pressed the <
> 
button).
2 Reacquire the subject.
zzAim the camera so that the subject enters 
the white frame, and then release the 
<
> button.
zzThe previous magnification is now 
restored, so that the area outlined in 
white fills the screen again.
•	 Some shooting information is not displayed while the camera is 
zoomed out.
•	 During movie shooting, the white frame is not displayed if you press 
the <
> button. Also note that a changed zoom factor and camera 
operating sounds will be recorded.
•	 If you prefer to shoot at the zoom factor of the screen in step 1, press\
 the 
shutter button all the way down.
•	 You can adjust the zoom factor that the camera will revert to after Zoom \
Framing Assist (when you release the <
> button) by moving the zoom lever 
as you hold the  button to resize the white frame.
•	 To adjust how much the camera zooms out when the  button is pressed, 
access MENU (=  24) and choose one of the three levels in [ 4] tab > 
[  Display Area].
•	 The zoom factor cannot be changed with the  button after you press the 
shutter button all the way down in self-timer mode ( =  37).
Still ImagesMovies
Constantly Displaying Faces at the Same Size
When a person’s face is detected (=  76), the camera will try to maintain 
a constant face size relative to the screen. If the person moves closer, the 
camera will automatically zoom out, and vice versa.
1 Determine the desired face size.
zzMove the zoom lever as needed until the 
face is the desired size, relative to the 
screen.
2 Enter  Auto mode.
zzPress and release the  button 
quickly.
zz[ Auto: On] is displayed. 
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3 Choose the face.
zzOnce faces are detected, [] is 
displayed.
zzIf multiple faces are detected, press 
the  button to switch to the desired 
subject.
zz[] is displayed around the face that 
the camera will continue to display at the 
same size.
4 Shoot.
zzEven after you shoot, [] remains 
around the face displayed at a constant 
size.
zzTo cancel constant face size display, 
press the  button again. [ Auto: 
Off] is displayed.
•	 Faces may not be displayed at a constant size at some zoom 
factors, or if the subject’s head is tilted or facing the camera 
indirectly.
•	 During movie recording, a changed zoom factor and camera 
operating sounds will be recorded.
•	 In 
 Auto mode, some shooting information is not displayed, and 
some shooting settings cannot be configured.
•	 If the person whose face is framed with [] moves toward the edge of the 
screen, the camera zooms out to keep the person in view.
•	 In step 3, switching [
] to another face with the  button is not possible 
during movie recording.
•	 The zoom factor will remain the same after you press the shutter button \
all the 
way down in self-timer mode ( =
  37), even if the relative face size changes.
•	 This feature is not activated even if you press the  button when choosing 
MENU (=  24) > [4] tab > [ Auto] > [Off].
Still ImagesMovies
Easily Reacquiring Lost SubjectsIf zooming in causes you to lose track of a subject, and you move the 
camera to look for them, the camera can automatically zoom out to help y\
ou 
find the subject.
1 Enter 	Auto	mode	(=  35).
2 Look for the lost subject.
zzWhen you move the camera to look for 
the subject, the camera zooms out to 
help you find them.
3 Reacquire the subject.
zzOnce you find the subject and stop 
moving the camera, the camera zooms 
in again.
4 Shoot.
zzTo cancel this mode, press the  
button again. [ Auto: Off] is displayed.
•	 Zooming is not possible while the shutter button is pressed halfway. 
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Still ImagesMovies
Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed 
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter 
button.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose []] (either 
press the  buttons or turn the 
 dial), and then press the  
button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, []] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus on the subject, and then 
press it all the way down.
zzFor Movies: Press the movie button.
zzOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp 
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
zzTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking 
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[] in step 1.
Still ImagesMovies
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera ShakeThis option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you hav\
e 
pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pres\
sing 
the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
zzFollow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  37) and choose [[].
zzOnce the setting is complete, [[] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  37) to shoot.    
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Still ImagesMovies
Customizing the Self-TimerYou can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 –\
 10).
1 Choose [$].
zzFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  37), choose [$] and press the 
 button immediately.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Delay] or [Shots].
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose a value, and then 
press the  button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [$] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  37) to shoot.
•	 For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay 
before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect.
•	 When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are \
determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the 
flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop 
automatically when the memory card becomes full.
•	 When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the 
shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp w\
ill 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
Still Images
Adding a Date Stamp
The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corne\
r.
However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm 
beforehand that the date and time are correct ( =
  14).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Date 
Stamp ] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( =  24).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
zzAs you take shots, the camera adds the 
shooting date or time to the lower-right 
corner of images.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 Date stamps cannot be edited or removed.     
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•	Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follo\
ws.
However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may 
cause it to be printed twice.
-
 Print using printer functions ( =  163)
- Use camera DPOF print settings (=  167) to print
- Use the software downloaded from the Canon website ( =  160) to print
Still Images
Continuous Shooting
In [] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot 
continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shootin\
g 
Speed” (=
  190).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[] in the menu, and then choose [ W] 
(=  23).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [W] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
zzHold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
•	 During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the 
position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button 
halfway.
•	 Cannot be used with the self-timer ( =
  37).
•	 Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow 
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the 
zoom position.
•	 As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
•	 Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.
•	 Multi-area White Balance ( =
  29) is not available. Similarly, [Hg 
Lamp Corr.] (=  47) is set to [Off] and cannot be changed.   
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Using Face ID
If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that pers\
on’s 
face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when 
shooting. In [
] mode, the camera can detect babies and children based 
on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting.
This function is also useful when searching for a specific registered person 
among a large number of images ( =
  93).
Personal Information
•	Information such as images of a face (face info) registered with Face \
ID, 
and personal information (name, birthday) will be saved on the camera.\
 
Additionally, when registered people are detected, their names will be 
recorded in still images. When using the Face ID function, be careful 
when sharing the camera or images with others, and when posting 
images online where many others can view them.
•	 When disposing of a camera or transferring it to another person after 
using Face ID, be sure to erase all information (registered faces, name\
s, 
and birthdays) from the camera ( =
  45).
Registering Face ID Information
You can register information (face info, names, birthdays) for up to 12\
 
people to use with Face ID.
1 Access the setting screen.
zzPress the  button, choose [Face 
ID Settings] on the [4] tab, and then 
press the  button (=
  24).
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Add to Registry], 
and then press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Add a New Face], 
and then press the  button. 
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