Canon Powershot N User Guide
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1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Cover Camera User Guide ENGLISH ©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E514-020 • Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages. : Next page: Previous page : Page before you clicked a link • To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. From chapter title pages, you can access topics by clicking their titles. • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. COPY
2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Preliminary Notes and Legal InformationPackage Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. CameraBattery Pack NB-9LCompact Power AdapterCA-DC30/CA-DC30E Interface CableIFC-400PCUWrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk*(CD-ROM) Getting Started Warranty Card * Contains software and PDF manuals ( = 19). • A memory card is not included ( = 2). Compatible Memor y Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless o\ f capacity. • microSD memory cards* • microSDHC memory cards* • microSDXC memory cards* * Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. Preliminar y Notes and Legal Information • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain fro\ m unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settin\ gs. • The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design \ specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before using the camera. • When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. This does not indicate damage. COPY
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Preliminary Notes and Legal InformationPart Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Shutter ring Zoom ring Microphone Flash/Lamp Power button/lamp Strap mount Screen (LCD monitor) Battery cover DC coupler terminal cover Tripod socket Memory card cover DIGITAL terminal USB charge lamp button < (Mobile device connect)> button Mode switch Speaker Wi-Fi antenna area • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble. • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents \ a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the “memory card”. • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for st\ ill images, movies, or both. Still Images: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing still images. Movies: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing movies. COPY
4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Package Contents ......................... 2 Compatible Memory Cards ............ 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ..................................... 2 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ...................................... 3 Table of Contents ........................... 4 Contents: Basic Operations ........... 5 Safety Precautions ......................... 6 Basic Guide ...................... 9 Touch-Screen Operations ............10 Initial Preparations ....................... 10 T rying the Camera Out ................ 16 Included Software, PDF Manuals ....................................... 19 System Map ................................. 24 Advanced Guide .............25 1 Camera Basics ..................... 25 On/Off .......................................... 26 Shutter Ring ................................. 27 Holding the Camera ..................... 28 Shooting Display Options ............ 29 FUNC. Menu ................................ 29 MENU Menu ................................ 30 Indicator Display .......................... 31 2 Creative Shot Mode .............32 Shooting (Creative Shot) ............. 33 Viewing ........................................ 33 3 Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto Mode ..................................... 35 Shooting With Camera-Determined Settings ........................................ 36 Common, Convenient Features ... 41 Using Face ID .............................. 44 Image Customization Features .... 49 Helpful Shooting Features ........... 50 Customizing Camera Operation ..................................... 51 4 Other Shooting Modes ........53 Applying Special Effects .............. 54 Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies..... ..................................... 57 5 P Mode ..................................59 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) .................................... 60 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............................ 60 Adjusting White Balance .............. 61 Continuous Shooting ................... 62 Activating Flash ............................ 63 Table of ContentsChanging the IS Mode Settings ...63 6 Playback Mode .................... 64 Viewing ........................................ 65 Browsing and Filtering Images .... 68 Editing Face ID Information ......... 70 Image Viewing Options ................ 71 Erasing Images ............................ 72 Rotating Images ........................... 74 T agging Images as Favorites ....... 75 Convenient Control: T ouch Actions ......................................... 76 Editing Still Images ...................... 77 Editing Movies .............................. 78 7 Wi-Fi Functions ...................80 What You Can Do With Wi-Fi .......81 Using Wi-Fi to Send Images From the Camera ......................... 82 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions .................................. 83 Security Precautions .................... 84 Glossary ....................................... 84 Connecting to a Smartphone ....... 85 Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu ........... 88 Connecting to Web Services ........ 89 Connecting to Another Camera ... 91 Connecting to a Computer ........... 92 Connecting to a Printer ................ 98 Sending Images ........................... 99Sending Images to a Computer via CANON iMAGE GA TEWAY .................................. 101 Geotagging Images on the Camera ...................................... 102 Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings ...................................... 102 8 Setting Menu ......................105 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ................................... 106 9 Accessories .......................111 Optional Accessories .................11 2 Using Optional Accessories .......11 3 Printing Images .......................... 11 5 10 Appendix ............................11 8 Troubleshooting .........................11 9 On-Screen Messages ................ 122 On-Screen Information .............. 124 Functions and Menu T ables .......126 Handling Precautions ................. 129 Specifications ............................. 129 Index .......................................... 132 COPY
5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Contents: Basic Operations Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot zzSee several effects applied to each shot, using camera-determined settings (Creative Shot Mode) ............................................................. 33 zzShoot from many angles ............................................................. ......... 28 zzApplying special effects Fish-Eye Effect (= 54) Soft Focus(= 56) Monochrome (= 57) Miniature Effect (= 55) Toy Camera Effect (= 56) zzUse camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) ........ 36, 38 zzAdjust functions to suit the situation ! Where flash is not allowed (= 44) ] Using the self-timer (= 42)Using Face ID(= 44) 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode) ............................................................. 65 zzBrowse through images quickly ........................................................... 68 zzErase images ............................................................. .......................... 72 zzShare images via Wi-Fi .............................................................. .......... 99 COPY
6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Contents: Basic Operations Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts. • T o avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the product. • Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. This could result in electrical shock or fire. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the compact power adapter becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and \ consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. • Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet. • Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals or plug. The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a batt\ ery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing\ , immediately flush with water. • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices \ is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage the speakers. COPY
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Contents: Basic Operations CautionDenotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments. • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places: - Places subject to direct sunlight - Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - Humid or dusty areas These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or compact power adapter. CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the product to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to re\ move dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the compact power adapter from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using it. • Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Do not place the battery near pets. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. COPY
8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Contents: Basic Operations • Keep credit cards or other objects affected by magnetism away from the screen. The magnet on the back of the screen may cause data loss. • Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. Magnet COPY
9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index P Mode Basic Guide Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer 4 Touch-Screen Operations ....... 10 Initial Preparations ................... 10 T rying the Camera Out ............. 16 Included Software, PDF Manuals ................................... 19 System Map .............................. 24 COPY
10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Creative Shot Mode Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index P Mode Basic Guide Touch-Screen Operations The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by touching or tapping the screen. Touch Touch the screen briefly with your finger. zzThis gesture is used to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger across it. zzThis gesture is used in Playback mode to switch to the next image, or to change the magnified image area, among other operations. Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap zzThread the end of the strap through the strap hole (), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ). zzThe strap can also be attached to the left side of the camera. COPY